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Chapter 5 - Chapter 5

When Akudama finally stood up, his legs fully recovered. A tense stare-off ensued between him and Daido. As their gazes locked, a gust of wind began to swirl around them, causing the grass to sway in its wake. The onlookers surrounding them wore expressions of both seriousness and concern, captivated by the impending confrontation.

As Akudama lifted his foot, seemingly walking towards Daido, the tension in the air grew palpable. However, before Daido could reach him with his attack, Akudama swiftly raised his hand and uttered the word "STOP." In that instant, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred – Daido's body froze as if under some mysterious control. Struggling to break free from the effect, Daido exclaimed, "What did you do to me?" Akudama, caught off guard by the success of his action, responded with surprise, remarking, "I guess that imagination did work." The spectators stood in utter shock, witnessing the astonishing display of power by Akudama.

As Akudama continued walking toward Daido, the latter's body remained frozen under Akudama's control. Without hesitation, Akudama clenched his fist and delivered three powerful punches to Daido's face, sending him crashing to the ground. As the effect wore off, Akudama stood over Daido, looking down at him. Daido's anger grew, and he mustered the strength to rise. He defiantly declared, "So you want to use magic? Then let's use magic!" Akudama felt momentarily confused by Daido's words, but to his surprise, he heard Daido's thoughts clearly in his mind. Daido planned to predict Akudama's every move and unleash his own technique, the "Reshuffle Fire-Breathing Dragon Fist," burning Akudama alive.

As Daido charged towards Akudama, he unleashed his powerful technique, the "Reshuffle Fire-Breathing Dragon Fist." But to his surprise, Akudama swiftly blocked the attack, and despite the flames engulfing his fist, it had little effect on him. Akudama possessed an inherent resistance to Daido's technique, which only managed to burn through a part of his clothes. Realizing his shirt was ablaze, Akudama swiftly tore it off and threw it into the air. With his fist clenched, he stood there, revealing his well-built physique. The onlookers, including Daido, were left in a state of utter disbelief and astonishment at Akudama's unrivaled resistance and unwavering determination.

As Daido's own group began to interfere in the fight between Akudama and Daido, three of them started berating Akudama for disrespecting Daido's technique and expressed their desire to fight him. However, Daido, filled with fury, snapped at his allies, commanding them to stay out of the battle, declaring that it was his fight alone. He vowed to defeat Akudama, referring to him as a monster.

Meanwhile, Akudama maintained a confident smile as he watched Daido's allies retreat from the battlefield, clearly intimidated by the intensity of the situation.

Akudama, standing shirtless in his black shorts, shifted his gaze towards Daido's allies and calmly suggested, "Are those your allies? They seem like decent individuals. Maybe you should let them join you." Daido, seething with anger, lashed out at Akudama, calling him names and emphasizing that it was their fight alone, with no room for anyone else. He vowed to kill Akudama.

Unfazed by Daido's words, Akudama maintained his lifeless gaze and responded with a simple "Okay."

Akudama calmly expressed his growing boredom, stating his desire to end the fight quickly. Undeterred by Akudama's words, Daido launched a flurry of punches, aiming to overwhelm his opponent with a rapid onslaught of around 250 strikes. However, Akudama effortlessly evaded each blow, displaying casual and precise movements.

Daido, feeling overwhelmed by Akudama's evasion skills, attempted to strike again, but Akudama swiftly caught his hands, firmly asserting that the fight should come to a halt as he was not enjoying it. Ignoring Akudama's words, Daido defiantly punched him in the face, causing Akudama to stagger backward, holding his nose. With a smirk, Daido taunted Akudama, criticizing him for not paying attention to the fight and accusing him of mumbling.

Observing the blood on his hand, Akudama looked at it intently, questioning Daido's actions. Daido dismissively responded, implying that Akudama had been taking too much punishment. In that moment, Akudama charged up a vibrant blue ball of energy in his hand, causing the surrounding wind to become chaotic. His expression turned fierce as he unleashed the energy towards Daido, propelling him forcefully into the crowd, creating a tremendous impact on the stage.

As the impact of Akudama's attack caused chaos and panic among the spectators, the stage on which they were watching began to collapse, eliciting screams and cries. In the aftermath, Daido lay unconscious, having been knocked out by Akudama's powerful strike. Meanwhile, Daido's remaining allies, filled with rage and desperation, attempted to rush towards Akudama to retaliate.

With a mere glance, Akudama's eyes emitted a devastating force, causing the internal organs of one of the attackers to explode, inducing excruciating pain and resulting in their demise. Witnessing this horrifying display, the other two allies were engulfed by fear and swiftly fled the scene. However, Akudama, relentless in his pursuit, unleashed two energy blasts that struck them from a distance, sending them hurtling towards the remaining spectators.

As Akudama prepared to walk away, a woman among Daido's group approached him, acknowledging his strength with a hint of admiration. Akudama's face displayed a mix of fear and uncertainty, but the woman, overcome with despair, apologized profusely, her tears flowing uncontrollably. She expressed her remorse for the events that had unfolded.

In response, Akudama's demeanor softened, and he gave the woman a warm smile. He knelt down beside her, gently patting her head, and reassured her, saying there was no need to cry. He acknowledged that the fight had been completely one-sided, but despite his warning, Daido had persisted in challenging him. In his thoughts, Akudama contemplated the overwhelming abilities he possessed, questioning their origin.

The woman's tears subsided, and she asked Akudama for his name. With kindness in his voice, Akudama responded, "It's Akudama, ma'am."