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Chapter 6 - Every 5 years

Arashi was mastering his unique slapping ability, harnessing the electricity generated by his heart to create powerful impacts with his hands. Over time, he discovered he could channel this bio-electricity through his legs as well, making his entire body a formidable weapon. As he prepared to join the elite Star Holder Agents, he knew he still had to improve.

One evening, while returning home with groceries, Arashi noticed a piece of paper fluttering on the ground. Curious, he picked it up and read about the Star Holder Competition, an event held every five years with three challenging rounds: outrunning a mysterious creature, battling the creature, and finally, a battle royale among the surviving Star Holders. The prospect excited Arashi, and he rushed to his mentor Winston's house to learn how to enter.

Winston, with a calm yet stern demeanor, advised against it. "You're not ready, Arashi. Train for another five years and then consider it," he said. Frustrated, Arashi threw the paper into the air. In a burst of bio-electric energy, he moved so fast that the paper incinerated mid-air, unseen by ordinary eyes. This was his Electro Impact.

Winston watched silently, then nodded. "Fine, I'll add your name to the team." Overjoyed, Arashi delved into the competition rules. Killing was prohibited; participants had to incapacitate opponents or force them to yield. There were five teams, each with a captain and three members. To his surprise, Arashi learned that others had passed rigorous exams to enter, while he had been admitted without any tests, thanks to Winston. Confusion gave way to determination; he was in, and now he had to win.

With only five days left, Arashi intensified his training. He read about the creatures he would face, learning they were adept climbers. He devised a plan and trained relentlessly. Among the competitors, one Star Holder boasted of never needing his strongest attacks, as no one had ever posed a threat. This fueled Arashi's resolve to prepare something extraordinary.

As the competition drew near, Arashi met his teammates, Johnny and June, twins who shared a star power called Balloon Max. They could create water balloons with their hands, whose durability matched their stamina, potentially becoming as tough as steel. Their bond was their strength. Arashi shared his plan with them, leaving the twins astonished. With a calm but firm voice, Arashi advised, "Get rubber-made sandles."

The stage was set, the clock ticking ominously, and Arashi stood poised at the brink of destiny. This competition would be the ultimate test, not only of his extraordinary abilities but also of the unyielding strength of his resolve and the unbreakable bond with his new teammates. The weight of the moment pressed down on him, knowing that this trial would forge their unity in the fires of battle, forever defining their futures.

Hmm...