[Let me take care of the virus; I'll leave you the body.]
Swallowing saliva, Mana's mouth trembled slightly.
"Um!"
Inori was the same; she didn't want to experience that hell again. That's why she had a furrowed brow and a pale face; losing was not an option.
Instantly, several crystal spikes materialized on her body, the massive Singing Sword materialized, and her hair took on a fierce tone.
They wouldn't hold back at all.
"Is this...?"
Opening their eyes in shock, the trio was speechless. Witnessing Inori's brutal transformation and her trembling body, a cold sweat ran down their spines.
"Are you ready?... Begin!"
Raising his hand, Yuki signaled, and at the same time, time began to run.
*Creak....
*Boom!...
They wasted no time; the ground beneath their feet shattered as they lunged forward at high speed.
This surprised Ais because Inori's speed could rival an ordinary Level 5.
"Kihihihi"
Watching his girlfriend disappear, Yuki was shaking with joy; this was his revenge for the little headaches Mana gave him.
He knew both of them were scared; Guy's training had left a trauma in their minds. Yuki couldn't blame them for this; after all, he was the same.
Guy was a huge shadow in Yuki's heart; that damn masochist had broken his mind.
Just like Inori and Mana, Yuki also thought that no one could complete this crap, that it was impossible to open the 8 inner gates.
However, Guy was living proof that it was possible. But as Yuki thought, no one could complete that crap.
He even wanted to give up after a week until a boy with big eyebrows appeared, joining his suffering.
It could be said that thanks to that boy and his pride, Yuki's mind broke, learning to enjoy the training.
However, unlike Guy, who trained and taught out of passion and without any selfish thoughts.
Yuki was the complete opposite, as he trained in search of torture methods.
He used his own body to learn weak points, as well as the results the next day.
After doing that, he sought out Sasuke and Naruto to 'train them' and enjoy their suffering.
This also made both Naruto and Sasuke no longer seek him out for training and spend the whole day at the academy.
Like Inori, they were scared; his methods were much more brutal than Guy's, but they were also more effective.
That's why now Inori and Mana were experiencing the horror that was physical training, a method of torture disguised as training. These were the 8 inner gates for Yuki, needless to say, Yuki enjoyed watching his students practice his advanced method of physical training.
"…!!"
Hearing Yuki's evil laughter, a horrible chill ran through Tiona's body.
Even Est, who was silent, looked at Inori with compassion and sympathy.
"Ughh! Is it okay to let her go like this?"
Trembling a bit, Tiona clenched her fists. After all, she could see that Inori was strong, and how could she not be? She was a 'Hero.' However, Tiona was worried that she might get lost; it was her first time exploring, so Tiona thought that as a guide, she should go in front.
"It's okay... This will be an excellent test for her."
However, Yuki wasn't worried; he could communicate with her through her soul, and with Rasiel in his possession, he knew all the routes of this dungeon, so getting lost was impossible.
"Is she... your disciple?"
"Yes, she is my student."
Answering Ais's question, Yuki didn't deny it, although he had instructed her for three days. As they say, a teacher for a day, a father for a lifetime... Although, in this case, it would be a 'husband.'
"I understand."
Turning her head, Ais's hope grew. If Yuki could train a Hero, and the Hero was already this strong, it meant that she could also become stronger.
She was right, but it would be a completely different story if Yuki agreed to train her or not. It would be more about whether she could endure the training or not.
"Let's follow her, or else the stones will be lost."
Taking the lead, Yuki took Est's hand and followed the stone path made by Inori, at the same time expanding his shadow, swallowing all the magical stones of the monsters.
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[Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! DIE FOR ME, DAMN MONSTERS!]
*Clink, clink
Launching various crystals from her body, Mana showed no mercy, massacring every goblin, Kobold, or anything with magical stones in their bodies that crossed her path.
*Boom!
Inori, on the other hand, took her great sword, cutting every monster that entered her attack zone in half.
Needless to say, both working together were the nightmare of these low-level monsters.
"Incredible..."
Muttering softly, Tiona was impressed. Inori's speed and power were greater than she thought; after all, she had no blind spot. No matter where a monster attacked her, she would hit or destroy them.
'Parallel Thought'
Having two personalities in one body, both had independent action. Mana controlled long-distance attacks and crystal defense, while Inori controlled the sword and mobility.
That's why Tiona was surprised that she could do both simultaneously; it was something she hadn't seen before.
This even surpassed the amazement she had at the beginning, about the appearance of the massive sword and the brutal transformation.
"No, this isn't fencing... This is..."
"Dance."
Finishing Ais's sentence, Yuki smiled beneath his mask. After all, Ais could see it; Inori wasn't fighting—she was dancing, cutting through her enemies with an elegance that left her impressed.
'Dance of Destruction'
This ability, when combined with the Singing Sword, created a terrifying combination of strength and elegance.
This was Inori's way of fighting.
"Beautiful..."
Even Lefiya praised in admiration. Inori's dance was something she had never seen before; after all, Inori cut, dodged, jumped, and spun, using the tips of her toes as the axis and support, just like a ballet dancer would.
Not to mention the elegance and form that the dance highlighted her beautiful long legs, like her white and tender skin.
Her dance was the frame of a painting, and Inori was the masterpiece carved into it.
"Waaa, this is bad... A horde is approaching."
However, all good things have to end. The monsters at these levels weren't a threat, but it was another story if they grouped together. Now Tiona could see several Goblins running toward the elegant Inori.
"It's okay, Inori can handle them."
Yuki, on the other hand, wasn't worried. No matter how many of these trash creatures grouped together, they were just that—trash.
And Yuki was right, as Inori didn't even frown when she made her move.
¶"Wildflowers blooming
Ahh, please tell me
Why do people fight and hurt each other
mutually?" ¶
Suddenly, the massive sword lit up, creating multiple white circles under Inori's feet, and a sweet and pleasant voice was heard.
'Resonance'
Inori had activated another ability; this caused Inori to increase her speed and strength, tearing through the approaching horde of monsters.
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TN: Well this chapter for zailo-kun being so consistent ;)