The Six Academies’ Representatives

As dawn broke, the Inter-Academy Tournament was set to begin. The first stage The Endurance Trial—was designed to test the adaptability and survival skills of each team.

Each academy had chosen three representatives to compete:

1. Kagutsuchi Academy (Known for Flame and Speed Users)

 • Reiji Takasugi – A flame user who can create explosive fire spheres.

 • Tsubaki Hanekawa – A speedster who can move at lightning-fast reflexes.

 • Shoma Iguchi – A martial artist with fire-enhanced strikes.

2. Hoshiyama Academy (Known for Wind and Illusion Users)

 • Riku Yoshino – A master of air currents, able to float and manipulate wind pressure.

 • Misaki Ayane – An illusionist who can create clones to deceive opponents.

 • Koji Sumeragi – A dual-sword fighter who coats his blades in wind energy.

3. Tenma Academy (Known for Ice and Earth Manipulators)

 • Kaito Tsujihara – An ice user who can freeze anything he touches.

 • Naoya Fujiwara – A geomancer, able to shape the terrain to his advantage.

 • Chisato Hoshino – A defense specialist with unbreakable stone armor.

4. Tenshou Academy (Known for Strategy and Power Cancelation)

 • Satsuki Araragi Jr. – The arrogant prodigy with Strategist Eyes, able to analyze weaknesses also Earth User.

 • Kazuki Himura – A combat genius, proficient in multiple martial arts.

 • Saya Okabe – A tactical fighter who can disrupt enemy formations.

5. Fujikawa Academy (Haruto’s School – Known for Versatile Abilities)

 • Rin Takahashi –  Skilled in pure lighting energy  and mid-range combat.

 • Kai Takahashi – A disputer with enhanced strength and agility with gavity and earth element.

 • Haruto Kisaragi – The mysterious participant hiding his true power.

6. Shinsei Academy (Haruto’s Former School – Known for Mind and Trickery Users)

 • Tetsuya Minami – A mischievous fighter with weapon summoning abilities.

 • Eri Kurosawa – A close-range specialist with energy absorption powers.

 • Junpei Okada – A support fighter with barrier creation abilities.

The First Stage: Trial of Endurance

The battlefield was a massive floating island, surrounded by a swirling vortex of wind and energy. The terrain constantly shifted one moment, it was a dense jungle; the next, it turned into a scorching desert or a frozen wasteland.

“This trial will last three hours,” the announcer declared. “Survive, or be eliminated!”

A loud gong echoed across the battlefield. The trial had begun.

Chaos Erupts

Immediately, the battlefield split into zones, forcing teams to adapt to different terrains.

Haruto’s Team (Fujikawa Academy) – The Jungle Zone

Haruto, Rin, and Kai found themselves deep in a jungle, surrounded by towering trees and thick vines that moved on their own.

Kai gritted his teeth. “Great, a trap-infested jungle.”

Rin nodded. “We need to keep moving. The terrain is shifting every few minutes.”

Suddenly, shadowy creatures formed from the vines, lunging at them.

Haruto dodged effortlessly, but he noticed something strange.

“These aren’t real monsters… they’re constructs, meant to slow us down.”

Kai punched through one of the creatures, but the vines regenerated instantly.

Rin frowned. “We need to find the core controlling these things.”

Haruto closed his eyes for a moment, then suddenly pointed at a large tree in the distance. “There. That’s the source.”

Kai smirked. “Then let’s smash it!”

He charged ahead, dodging vines and delivering a devastating punch to the tree’s base. The entire jungle trembled, and the shadowy creatures disintegrated.

Rin sighed in relief. “Good work, Haruto.”

Haruto only nodded.

But deep inside, he was thinking, “I still can’t use my full power yet.”

Satsuki Jr.’s Team (Tenshou Academy) – The Frozen Wasteland

On the other side of the battlefield, Satsuki Jr. stood in an icy tundra, facing a blizzard.

His teammates, Kazuki and Saya, struggled against the cold.

Kazuki shivered. “This place is insane. We won’t last if we don’t move fast.”

Satsuki Jr. smirked. “Then stop talking and follow me.”

As they walked, ice golems emerged from the ground, attacking with massive fists.

Saya attempted to dodge, but a golem grabbed her leg, freezing her in place.

Kazuki lunged to help, but Satsuki Jr. held up a hand.

“No need.”

His Strategist Eyes glowed. Within seconds, he analyzed the golem’s weak point—its left shoulder joint.

With precise movements, he struck it with pinpoint accuracy, shattering the golem instantly.

Kazuki and Saya exchanged glances.

“He’s terrifying.”

Satsuki Jr. smirked. “Let’s move.”

Reiji’s Team (Kagutsuchi Academy) – The Lava Zone

Reiji Takasugi and his team stood on magma-covered ground, where the heat alone could kill an unprepared fighter.

Tsubaki wiped sweat from her forehead. “This is insane. We need to find a way across.”

Shoma stepped forward. “Leave it to me.”

With a powerful fire-infused kick, he launched himself over a lava pit, grabbing onto a ledge.

Tsubaki, using her speed, sprinted across the thin rock pathways, barely avoiding the lava’s heat.

Reiji, on the other hand, simply walked forward, his flames shielding him from the heat.

With teamwork, they made it across the lava zone without a single injury.

The First Eliminations

As the hours passed, teams began to drop out.

 • Two teams were eliminated in the jungle due to exhaustion.

 • Three teams fell in the frozen wasteland after being unable to handle the extreme cold.

 • One team surrendered in the lava zone after suffering severe burns.

By the time the final hour approached, only twelve teams remained standing.

Haruto’s team had survived.

Satsuki Jr.’s team had dominated.

And Kagutsuchi Academy had overcome every obstacle.

The Final Trial of Stage One

Just when it seemed like they had made it, the battlefield began shifting again.

The jungle, tundra, and lava merged into one chaotic arena.

Then, a massive mechanical guardian emerged from the ground—a final boss to determine the strongest teams.

The six academies now had one final test.

Who would emerge victorious?

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