The classroom buzzed with the remnants of the teacher's explanation, the weight of history hanging in the air.
**"So that's how the war between the demon and angel races started,"** the teacher concluded, scanning the room for questions.
Kira leaned back in her seat, arms crossed defiantly. **"That's bullshit! A demon cannot be that strong to one-shot an angel, especially not four archangels!"** Her voice rang out, filled with disbelief and defiance.
**"Kira, watch your tone,"** the teacher warned, his expression stern. **"Now, since the other two members have sadly passed away, we have two new teammates—Kai and Zetsu. Everyone, introduce yourselves so we can get to know each other better."**
**"Hey, I'm King,"** came the first introduction, a tall boy with a confident grin, his eyes glinting with excitement.
**"And my name is Kai!"** he chimed in, puffing out his chest proudly, a wide smile spreading across his face.
**"I am Kira, the prettiest girl in this town,"** she declared, flipping her hair over her shoulder, a teasing glint in her eye as she shot a look at the boys.
**"I'm Zetsu Akuma,"** he said coldly, his tone void of emotion, sending a chill through the room.
**"And I'm your knight, Gordon,"** the last boy added with a friendly nod, his demeanor relaxed as he surveyed his new teammates.
**"I'm glad to be on your team! I am the best squire you know..."** Kai's enthusiasm bubbled over, but Gordon raised an eyebrow, a smirk forming.
**"Hmm, you failed all twenty of your D+ missions. How did you even get put on this team?"** Gordon's skepticism was palpable.
Kai stammered, searching for words. **"Uh... well..."**
Kira rolled her eyes, frustration spilling over. **"Great, now we have two losers on our team. Kai and Zetsu, don't you mess this up! We are the #3 best team in the kingdom!"**
Gordon shook his head with a chuckle. **"Calm down, Kira. Zetsu passed all his D-ranked missions; he's on C-class. That's really good, Zetsu."**
Zetsu remained silent, his expression stoic, eyes fixed on a distant point, as if he were lost in thought.
Kira's eyes widened as realization hit her. **"Wait, you said your last name is Akuma... so that means you're his son?"** Her voice quivered, the implications heavy.
**"No,"** Zetsu replied firmly, his voice low but steady. **"After the Holy War, the demon race respected what Akuma had done. They started naming their children after him. But I don't want anything to do with him. He gave our race a bad name by killing that angel."**
Gordon sighed, attempting to redirect the conversation. **"Let's just focus on this exam. You guys are going against the number one team now. Follow me."**
As the group moved toward the arena, the air crackled with anticipation. Kai, unable to contain his excitement, bumped into someone as he walked.
**"Hey, watch it—oh, I'm sorry! Did you lose your mommy? You have to be 15 or older to enter,"** he teased, but the girl glared back at him, her eyes blazing.
**"I AM 16, YOU IDIOT!"** Ashira shot back, her cheeks flushed with indignation.
**"Geez, can you calm down? Who the hell are you?"** Kai retorted, raising an eyebrow.
**"You're kidding, right? I let you know that Azzel—yes, the great angel—is my father, and I am the captain of team one,"** she said, crossing her arms with a haughty tilt of her chin.
Kai shrugged, trying to brush it off. **"Hmm, never heard of him. I have to go before my teacher leaves me."** He darted back to his group, slightly shaken.
Gordon clapped his hands to regain everyone's attention. **"Kai, don't ever break away from the group again. Now, I've got the results of who you guys are fighting. King versus Gary. Kira versus Vander..."**
Kai's eyes lit up, his spirits rising. **"Woohoo! I got the short girl!"** He looked around, suddenly embarrassed. **"Sorry..."**
His expression turned pale as he processed the implications. **"No way in hell he is 16! This is not fair! How come Zetsu gets the midget girl and I get him? Matter of fact... uh, my stomach hurts."**
Gordon chuckled, unable to hold back his laughter. **"Good one, Kai. But if you desert away, that's punishable by death."**
**"On second thoughts, I feel a lot better!"** Kai laughed nervously, trying to recover his bravado.
**"Great! Now, King, you're up. Go get them, tiger!"** Gordon encouraged, his eyes shining with pride.
King strode confidently onto the battlefield, the crowd roaring in approval.
**"Get ready, you big orc!"** he shouted, adrenaline pumping through him.
**"Get ready to rumble!"** the announcer bellowed, setting the stage for the clash.
The orc charged, fists raised, slamming toward King with a ferocious roar. King, nimble on his feet, soared into the air, evading the blow with a grin.
**"Hmph, I honestly thought you were going to be a worthy opponent,"** he taunted, smirking as a cloud of dust swirled around the orc, rendering him unconscious with a deft spell.
**"Don't worry, folks! We're in an invisible dome, so they can't affect us with their attacks,"** the announcer assured the audience, who erupted in cheers.
**"Next up, ladies and gentlemen, we have Kira versus Vander, the charming knights!"** the announcer continued, and the crowd erupted for Vander, chanting his name.
**"Now, let's get ready to rumble!"**
As the two fighters faced each other, Kira's eyes narrowed, determination etched across her face. Vander, with a confident smile, brandished his sword, a glint of challenge in his gaze.
**"You think you can take me on, Kira?"** he taunted, rushing forward with a series of rapid sword strikes, each one ringing out like thunder.
Kira dodged and parried, her heart racing. **"You won't get away that easily!"** she shouted, a fire igniting in her chest. She conjured four fireballs, sending them spiraling toward Vander, who barely managed to evade them.
**"You think fire is enough to scare me?"** Vander laughed, throwing a smoke bomb at her.
**"You can't run away from me, you jerk!"** Kira coughed, eyes stinging as she struggled to see through the smoke. With a fierce determination, she summoned a whirlwind, clearing the haze and revealing Vander's shadow just behind her.
**"Where the hell is he?!"** she exclaimed, heart pounding.
Vander emerged from the smoke, a wicked grin on his face. **"Right here!"** he called, lunging with his blade aimed at her throat.
Kira's instincts kicked in. **"Not today!"** she shouted, sidestepping and countering with a swift slice of her own. The clash of steel echoed as their blades met, sparks flying.
**"Wow, how did she do that? I thought she was just new to swordsmanship,"** Kai marveled from the sidelines.
**"She's good at swordsmanship, but she knows magic too. I'd say she's better off with her sword,"** Gordon replied, impressed, his gaze fixed on the intense duel.
**"GO KIRA, GO!"** Kai cheered, adrenaline coursing through him as the crowd rallied behind her.
Suddenly, an arrow whistled through the air, piercing Kira's leg.
**"Ahhhh!"** she cried, stumbling as pain shot through her. She fell to the ground, gritting her teeth. **"Where the hell did he go?"** she gasped, struggling to rise.
As she got back up, determination burning in her eyes, Vander appeared behind her, blade poised at her throat.
**"And we have a winner! Vander!"** the announcer boomed.
The paramedics rushed to Kira, who grimaced in pain as they lifted her onto a stretcher. The crowd buzzed with excitement and sympathy.
**"Next up is Kai versus Iron Fist Lee!"** the announcer proclaimed, and the audience erupted, chanting Lee's name like a war cry.
Kai shuffled into the center of the arena, his confidence faltering under the weight of expectation. **"Wait, wait, wait! Can you give me, like, one minute? Please?"**
Lee, a formidable opponent with a steely gaze, raised an eyebrow. **"Hmm, I don't know... Sure, I'll give you a minute."**
Kai quickly sat down, closing his eyes to meditate, focusing his energy. The crowd murmured, some chuckling at his hesitation.
**"Guys, I'm packing the ar—why the hell is Kai just sitting on his ass and not fighting?"** Kira exclaimed, her voice rising with concern.
**"I don't know
, but I would be worried!"** Gordon said, watching with curiosity.
As the minute passed, Kai suddenly stood up, eyes blazing. **"I'm ready! Let's do this!"** he shouted, charging at Lee with newfound energy.
Lee smiled, unperturbed. **"Finally!"** He swung a fist, aiming for Kai's midsection, but Kai ducked and rolled, springing back to his feet with surprising agility.
**"You're going to regret that!"** Kai yelled, gathering energy in his palms as he launched a powerful fireball at Lee.
Lee blocked the attack with ease, his strength evident. **"Is that all you've got?"** he taunted, closing the distance with a series of rapid punches.
Kai dodged, but one strike landed squarely on his shoulder, sending him stumbling. **"Ugh!"** he grunted, grit clenching his jaw.
**"Come on, you can do better!"** Lee laughed, his confidence soaring.
But Kai wouldn't back down. **"I won't give up!"** he declared, summoning flames around his fists. He charged forward, launching a flurry of punches imbued with fire. Each hit ignited the air, their impact like a mini-explosion.
Lee, taken aback, struggled to defend against the onslaught. **"What the—?! This kid's serious!"** he gasped, adrenaline kicking in.
The crowd roared, excitement reaching a fever pitch as Kai unleashed his full potential.
**"Go, Kai! Finish him!"** Kira shouted, her voice ringing out above the chaos.
With a final, fiery punch, Kai struck Lee square in the chest, sending him crashing to the ground.
**"And we have a winner! Kai!"** the announcer declared, the crowd erupting in cheers.
Kai stood panting, chest heaving, a mix of exhaustion and triumph flooding through him. He couldn't believe it—he had done it.
Gordon approached, clapping Kai on the back. **"Nice job! I knew you had it in you!"**
**"Thanks! That was intense!"** Kai beamed, looking around at his teammates, pride swelling within him.
**"But watch your back,"** Zetsu warned, his expression serious. **"This is only the beginning. We've got a long way to go."**
As the excitement of the day faded, an ominous sense of foreboding lingered in the air, hinting at the challenges yet to come.
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