"...What the hell?"
"How heavy were those to make such a sound..."
Everyone's eyes widened as they stared at the billowing smoke from the impact of Tsuna's weight buckle. They had assumed it was just a normal weight, only a few pounds at most, but the thunderous crash made it clear it was far heavier.
A few pounds could never cause such an uproar!
"Terasaka, I think you should seriously stop being an asshole..."
Itona mumbled, his gaze locked on Tsuna, who was casually rolling his shoulders as if nothing had happened.
He added, "...especially not to him."
"No shit..."
Terasaka rolled his eyes, but a cold sweat was already forming on his back. He couldn't shake the thought of his earlier attitude toward this seemingly monstrous new teacher.
Maybe it was time to make amends.
"Whoa..."
Karma's eyes sparkled with childlike wonder, the kind you'd expect from someone meeting their idol for the first time.
A grin spread across his face, and he couldn't help but giggle. "Looks like our senpai is way more interesting than I thought..."
On the other side...
Nagisa fell silent, a glimmer of hope slowly igniting in his eyes. He turned to watch Kaede and Korosensei, who had paused for a moment, and whispered, "This time... maybe..."
"...Die!"
Sensing an instinctive urgency from this unexpected turn of events, Kaede lashed out with her tentacles toward Korosensei.
He dodged with even more vigor, a bead of cold sweat forming on his brow.
Yet, despite the danger, a subtle sense of relief washed over his face.
"Let's stick to the original plan, indeed..."
Korosensei's alternative plan of letting his heart be destroyed would have cost him a significant amount of life force.
Though he wouldn't have minded the sacrifice, considering his remaining time was already tied to his eventual destruction—a cataclysmic event for Earth—shortening that time wouldn't have been wise.
So, if they could stick to their original plan, it would be a win-win for everyone involved in this whole mess.
"Though I said that..."
Tsuna still struggled to see Kaede's tentacles clearly. Now that she was on high alert, her movements had become even faster, making it nearly impossible for him to keep up, even with his sharp instincts.
"Then..."
In an instant, Tsuna's figure blurred as he activated the Body Flicker technique, his chakra swirling violently through his body. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared inside the circle. His speed had increased so much that it looked as if he had teleported.
"...I guess I'll have to use this," Tsuna murmured, channeling his chi into the ground. The earth beneath them began to tremble, his expression twisting in a mix of excitement and intensity. A crazed gleam flickered in his eyes as he chuckled, "Tell me, have either of you ever been to Jupiter?"
His voice echoed ominously, causing both Korosensei and Kaede to momentarily pause, their confusion evident.
"...!"
But that confusion quickly turned to alarm as they glanced sharply downward.
The ground beneath them seemed to be pulling their bodies with an unnatural force as if the gravity itself...
...had doubled!
[Gravity Bending Technique: Jupiter Embrace!]
Jupiter's gravity was two and a half times stronger than Earth's, making every step feel exponentially heavier. Tsuna's technique altered gravity within a certain range using Jupiter's gravity as his reference.
He could increase or decrease the gravitational pull, but this time, he needed to make it heavier!
"Ito-kun, just what in the world...?"
Korosensei's voice trembled with confusion as he felt his body grow heavier, his movements sluggish. His mind raced, trying to grasp how Tsuna was able to manipulate gravity like this.
But then, he noticed something crucial—it was also affecting Kaede's movements!
"This..."
Realization dawned on Korosensei.
Despite the inconvenience the gravity enhancement brought to Tsuna himself, he was doing so intentionally!
"Yeah... this is it..."
Tsuna murmured, his eyes widening with satisfaction as he finally saw Kaede's tentacles move with perfect clarity.
The chaotic blur of her attacks was now crystal clear, each swing of the tentacles visible to him in detail.
What Tsuna needed was a way to anticipate her movements, to think ahead, and find an opening to get closer and attack. He lightly patted his pocket, feeling a slight bulge—his special something was still there, though slightly crushed.
But it didn't matter. It was time to make his move!
[Body Flicker Technique!]
In an instant, Tsuna's figure blurred as he darted forward. Kaede's senses tingled with alarm as she gritted her teeth in frustration, her attention snapping to Tsuna.
She leaped back, trying to readjust her position, her anger boiling over.
"Why are you getting in my way, you fucker!"
One of her tentacles shot toward Tsuna, aiming to strike him down. His speed appeared unchanged, just like before when she had swatted him away. Her voice dripped with venom, "I'll fucking kill you!"
But to her shock, despite his seemingly unchanged speed, Tsuna effortlessly dodged her attacks, weaving through her strikes with precision.
Each step brought him closer, his movements calculated, his approach relentless.
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"
Kaede's furious curses, so unlike her usual self, echoed across the field. She had lost all patience, her tentacles lashing out simultaneously in a wild attack toward Tsuna.
"Kayano-san!"
Korosensei's shout rang out, seizing the moment to close the distance between them. The urgency in his voice startled Kaede, alerting her to the danger she was in.
"...!"
Panic flickered in her eyes as she realized she was caught in a pinch.
Her sanity, already on the verge of collapsing, didn't allow her to think rationally.
Why would Korosensei announce his move when he could have easily taken her by surprise? But logic was drowned out by rage.
With a click of her tongue, she vanished from her spot.
"You fucker! It's your fault!"
Her voice, filled with fury, echoed as her figure blurred, streaking across the ground toward Tsuna.
His eyes widened in shock, a reaction that brought her a twisted sense of relief.
"Fuck!"
Korosensei cursed aloud, realizing his plan had backfired. He had intended to force Kaede to reposition herself, preventing her from attacking Tsuna with both tentacles.
But instead, she had focused all her rage on Tsuna!
Without hesitation, Korosensei launched himself forward, desperate to reach Tsuna in time and defend him from the oncoming attack.
"Ahahaha, die, you bastard!"
Kaede's crazed laughter echoed through the air as she reveled in Tsuna's shocked expression. Her tentacles swung with deadly precision, aiming straight for his body.
Time seemed to slow down as everyone watched in horror. Tsuna managed to dodge the first tentacle, but the second one was already upon him, heading straight for his face.
"No!!"
Korosensei's desperate shout rang out as the tentacle made contact with Tsuna's face. The impact was brutal, and the sound of the blow echoed across the field, making everyone's hearts clench in fear.
But then…
"Eh?"
A loud puff of smoke erupted where Tsuna had been standing, causing both Kaede and Korosensei to freeze in shock.
Instead of Tsuna, a log—cleanly sliced in half—hit the ground with a dull thud.
"What?"
Kaede mumbled in disbelief, her eyes wide as she struggled to comprehend what had just happened.
"Time for your punishment, little girl..."
A whisper, barely audible, sent chills down Kaede's spine. Her eyes widened in horror as she sensed a presence behind her—Tsuna.
Before she could react, his arm swung with precision.
Clap!
A sharp, resounding smack echoed through the air, and Kaede froze, her mind struggling to process what had just happened.
A searing heat spread across her rear from the impact, leaving her stunned and speechless.
"...!?"
Kaede's face flushed a deep red as realization hit her.
"...."
The once chaotic battlefield had fallen into an eerie silence, everyone who had opened their eyes locked on the two of them with their mouth wide open.
But Tsuna's expression remained stone cold!
This was no ordinary punishment!
This was a punishment reserved for those who misbehave.
This...
...was his ninja way!
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