6 Chapter 6 : Learning is Grea (2/2)

Mr. Yuto croaked out a ”Channel your chakra into it.”

Kenji's classmates couldn't help themselves. Each student made an attempt to climb over one another just to see their esteemed top student's nature.

Kenji smiled at his eager peers. No matter what they thought of him before, nothing could replace the veneration boiling for him now. He sent his chakra into the square with tingles in his bones as he looked up at Hansuke beside him. The cocky smile given to his best friend clearly indicated his drive to triumph at this contest too.

When Kenji glanced to the paper, half of it caught fire with a 'WOOSH!'. The flame reached at least a foot tall causing Kenji to shield his face with an agile forearm. Still feeling the singe of his eyebrows, he thought, 'Wait, only half of it caught fire, so does that mean...?' Clearing his head of curiousity, the other half responded with a crinkle louder than Mr. Yuto's snoring. Complete silence.

Even the teacher was at a loss for words. ”...Uh.....Dual Affinity...Fire and...Lightning.” Mr. Yuto struggled tremendously with his words like he still couldn't process the sight with the belief between his brain and eyes.

Kenji walked to the side. Every set of eyes followed him to where he stood. He didn't feel right. He thought 'Why are they staring at me just like everyone else.' Kenji's rare frown was on display. Eventually, the show continued. Of course the second student to try would be Hansuke. His relayed back as completely normal. Extremely high water natured with a hint of Earth.

With the exception of four students from Mr. Yuto's class, water affinity was dominant across the board. Kenji suspected his affinity was just rare in the Mist. Nobody would judge him for being different, Right?

A body from a few blocks away was kneeling upon a rooftop. The hidden man bared the whites of his teeth into an evil smile. ”hehe. The commander has good eyes.” He grumbled to himself.

Kenji had to walk home alone that day. Aya's explanation was she had to 'meet a friend.' She gave strict instructions who to go to if he was in trouble, what route to take, and not to emerge from the house until she returned. Kenji pouted for a few minutes. He would have to wait to boast about his day, but it wasn't unbearable. He began to think of anything that could overshadow Hansuke for tomorrow's showdown. Suddenly, a shudder down the spine crashed Kenji's train of thought. He looked left and right. Nobody. He glanced over his shoulder and toward his home. Nobody. Kenji went on alert as every tiny hair he had stood on edge. Kenji stood his ground. This didn't feel right.

Note : YEEERRRR. So I don't really like this chapter for some reason. Usually the words I want to write come to me easy, but it wasn't happening today. Whatever. I'm having a little trouble with the pacing I want but next chapter will be lit. Guaranteed. I know I said shit will hit the fan in a few chapters, so on the next one, I'm gonna put the pile of shit in my hand and slowly ease it into the fan and knock of little by little for a while, then I'll throw the pile into the fan all at once. lol. Btw the torture tag I put on the story wasn't an accident. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I'm a tease I know.