Chapter 17 - Tournament Part 3 (1/2)
[In the VIP area]
”Those weights were Kisuke Urahara's prototype, were they not?” Aizen comments. ”I remember they never were officially approved for use in the curriculum because the reiatsu control was too hard to manage for a student. It is quite commendable that he was using those the entire time.”
Soi Fon became slightly annoyed hearing that name before commenting.
”His flash stepping is still sloppy as he takes too many steps. But his natural speed makes up for the lack of technique in that regard.” Soi Fon says as she watches Itsuki's movements. ”Ounabara I didn't think you would train your students physically to this extent.”
Ounabara shook his head.
”I only taught him basics. Most of the time, he is sparring with Uchiha Itachi. I ȧssume the weights were his idea as well.” Ounabara replies.
”Uchiha Itachi. He is a very talented individual indeed…” Aizen states as he watches the fight.
Byakuya remains silent with no input but he couldn't help but feel mildly irritated at Daiki's behavior in battle.
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Daiki goes flying before landing on his back. He pulls himself up. 'It's only been 8 months, how is he already this strong!' Daiki thinks to himself.
”Don't get full of yourself just because you landed a lucky hit!” Daiki says as he unsheathes his blade. Itsuki unsheathes his blade in response to Daiki.
A moment passes before both of them charge towards each other. They exchange a few blows before Daiki loses ground. Itsuki uses this opportunity to send another kick towards Daiki's ribs, once again pushing him back. Daiki places his left hand over his ribs while panting. He flares in anger and points his other arm towards Itsuki.
”Bakudo 4: Hainawa!” A crackling energy rope flies towards Itsuki. Itsuki puts his reiatsu into his left hand using it to grab the energy rope before pulling Daiki towards him.
Daiki is caught off guard by Itsuki's action as Daiki is moved from his position. 'Damn.' Daiki thinks to himself. He has no time to react and release his bakudo as a fist comes flying towards him while being pulled in. Daiki is struck in the face and goes flying back.
Itsuki, with his arm still extended from the punch, points his hand towards Daiki who is flying back.
”Hado 4: Byakurai!” Itsuki shouts as a stream of lightning is sent towards Daiki. It hits Daiki in the ċhėst and shocks him as he falls to the ground.
”You-.” Daiki says before attempting to get back up. However he is unable to recover, dropping his asauchi and falling back over.
”THE WINNER IS SHOU, ITSUKI!!”
The crowd cheers as Itsuki begins making his way over to the waiting room. He looks at Itachi before beaming at him, ” I did it! With my own power!”
Itachi nods and smiles lightly complimenting Itsuki on his win.
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In the arena, a group of ȧssistants help Daiki up as they carry him on a stretcher towards the waiting room. Daiki laid there crestfallen. He didn't expect to lose to someone who he was able to defeat with ease 8 months ago. As he is being carried out he makes eye contact with Akemi who remains silent. He knew what it had meant. Not only did he lose to someone who stood no chance against him 8 months ago, but he had lost in front of the family head, who had come to spectate.
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[In the VIP area]
”Not bad. He is quite talented.” Aizen comments as Byakuya and Soi Fon remain silent.
”That student is not bad. Well done Ounabara!” The headmaster smiled as he complimented.
'Amazing, I know he improved quite a bit, but I didn't think it was to this extent.' Ounabara thought to himself.
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[In the crowd]
”Did you see that? He actually beat a noble student!” Some students discussed amongst themselves.
”I can't believe he actually won.”