Chapter 12: The Final Piece – A Mysterious Ally
Rei, Souta, and Akari turned to face the newcomer.
He was tall, lean, and carried himself with absolute confidence. His sharp amber eyes scanned them, as if analyzing their worth. Unlike the other students, he showed no signs of nervousness or urgency—he knew exactly what he was doing.
"You need a fourth," he repeated. "I'll join."
Souta crossed his arms. "Oh? And why should we take you?"
The stranger smirked. "Because I don't lose."
Introducing Kaito Minazuki – The Enigmatic Fourth Member
🔹 Kaito Minazuki (The Phantom Striker)
A master of adaptability, excelling in both offense and defense. Fast, unpredictable, and completely unreadable in combat. Fights with an unconventional, fluid style, mixing multiple martial arts. Known for his calm, analytical mind—a fighter who never reveals his true limits. A Test of Strength – Proving His Worth
Souta scoffed. "Big words. But words don't win fights."
Kaito's smirk deepened. "Then how about a little demonstration?"
Without warning, Souta lunged at him.
The moment Souta's fist moved, Kaito vanished—or at least, it seemed like it.
Souta's punch hit nothing but air.
Kaito was already behind him.
"Fast," Rei muttered, his eyes tracking Kaito's movement. "Almost as fast as Souta."
Souta spun, throwing a rapid series of punches, but Kaito weaved through them effortlessly, his movements completely unreadable.
Finally, Kaito struck. A simple tap on Souta's wrist, and his balance broke. Before he could recover, Kaito had already stepped away.
Akari raised an eyebrow. "Evasive. Precise. He didn't even need to counterattack."
Souta grinned, clearly impressed. "Alright, you're in."
Rei watched carefully. "You're skilled. But why us?"
Kaito shrugged. "I don't do alliances. But…" his gaze sharpened, "you're different. And I like interesting people."
Rei wasn't convinced. Something about Kaito's calm, unreadable demeanor put him on edge.
But there was no time to hesitate.
They had their team. The exam was coming.
Meanwhile – Rival Teams Finalize Their Plans
Across the academy, other powerful teams were strategizing.
🔹 Kazuki Renjou's Team – The strongest brawlers, aiming to dominate through sheer force.🔹 Lina Veras' Team – A stealth-based squad, planning to survive without direct conflict.🔹 Kenji Arata's Team – Focused on aggressive, high-speed combat.🔹 Elias Krow's Team – Built around defense and endurance, outlasting others.
The Final Countdown
A loud announcement echoed across the academy.
"Team formation is now locked. The entrance exam begins tomorrow at dawn. Prepare yourselves."
Rei exhaled slowly.
The real challenge was about to begin.