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The early morning mist hung low over the sprawling grounds of Astral Heaven Academy, casting a mystical haze over everything. The sounds of birds and rustling leaves were the only disturbances in an otherwise serene atmosphere.
The academy felt almost too peaceful, a stark contrast to the intense training that had consumed Dabi, Zen, and the rest of their team over the past few weeks. With only a few days left before the National Ranking Tournament, today marked the beginning of their final preparations.
Dabi stood alone in the academy's open courtyard, his eyes closed and his breathing steady. He was meditating, something he'd picked up recently to sharpen his focus. His Dimensional Summon ability had come a long way, and the creatures he could call forth were now more powerful than ever.
But summoning wasn't just about raw strength it required control and precision, both of which could only be honed through concentration.
