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SETOGIWA: A World On The Brink (Part 2)

Ch 31: The Second pre-Tokushu Exam, Part 2

Ch 31: The Second pre-Tokushu Exam, Part 2

Feb 25, 2025

The Second pre-Tokushu Exam, Part 2

Day 96 1:19 pm
Suda Katashi walks along with his group and says,
"I find it imperative that we get Zenatori out as quickly as we can."

Aoi Iwasaki says,
"What's up with you and Zenatori?"

Katashi smirks and says,
"I just have a little history, that's all."

A girl named Etsuko Harumi says,
"Besides, when Hayoku shoots his manifestation, we have no reason to team up anymore."

Katashi sighs,
"Very well, but I'd rather not get in a fight with you guys."

Iwasaki says,
"Same here, man."

Katashi mutters,
"The Kuromaku, Sakatoro Zenatori..."

West Forest Region 1:30 pm
Zenatori stands up, telling Yachi, 
"That's our signal."

They both bolt forward, and Yachi sends a ball of wind towards one of them, stumbling them back, causing them to lose balance while Zenatori hooks him in the face, dropping him to the ground. The other one charges at Yachi, almost hitting her, but Zenatori kicks them in the back, dropping the other girl. 

Zenatori and Yachi stare at each other for a few seconds, and Zenatori walks slowly over to Yachi, saying,
"Well, I guess you'll have to hand me it, Yachi."

Yachi chuckles,
"And what reason do I have to adhere to you?"

"I don't want to fight you, Yachi, so just hand it over."

"Sorry, Sakatoro, but I'm going to Mashaka."

Zenatori bolts over to Yachi, attempting to intercept him, but Yachi yells,
"EXPEL."

Suddenly, Zenatori feels off. His legs aren't on the ground anymore. He flies through the forest, crashing straight through a tree, tumbling against the ground, skidding on the dirt as he goes. 
He rapidly thinks,
"She's fooled me. She purposely acted weak just so she could catch me off guard with such a strong blast of wind. I underestimated her."

Zenatori coughs slightly, spitting a bit of blood as well. Zenatori staggers, attempting to stand up as he sees Yachi running away. He adjusts himself, then bolts after her, but she has already gained a significant lead and loses her. He says,
"DAMNIT. I guess I'll have to look for another one."

West Forest Region 1:32 pm
Naoko Akari walks through the forest looking for another phantom. She ponders to herself,
"It seems that these phantoms automorphs throw you off balance but creating a mirrored mental image of themselves in your brain. I've already captured 2 and sent them to Mashaka, but I'm not sure how much there is in total, so I guess I'll just collect as I can."

She gasps.
"Is that Sakatoro?"

They both lock eyes and Akari bolts over and sends a block of ice flying straight toward Zenatori. he narrowly dodges and thinks,
"Smart move, the wasn't sharp so she was going purely for the knock out."

Zenatori chucks a rock, blocking Akari's field of view. Suddenly, Zenatori is out of Akari's field of view. He emerges from a tree, pouncing onto Akari, but suddenly she disappears. Zenatori thinks,
"What, wait. She teleported? No, that was pure speed."

Suddenly, Zenatori crashes to the ground, and Akari stomps his face in with her foot, restricting Zenatori's movement. She aims ice at his head, threatening to fire, and says,
"Where's your phantom?"

"Wow, Akari straight to the point, huh?"

The pressure of her foot increases, driving Zenatori's face farther into the ground, she says louder,
"WHERE IS IT?"

"I don't have one."

"Seriously?"

"Yes."

Akari releases the pressure, saying,
"I suppose this was pointless then."
Enzifyon
Yuka Takiuma

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