Zenatori slides across the courtyard, existing across flying and crashing through a bench. He then steadies himself and hears Rouzan say,
"Our fight is just getting started, ya brat!"
Zenatori starts spewing fire out of his hands and runs towards Rouzan. Rouzan says,
"We can get as bloody as we want!"
Zenatori tries striking Rouzan, only for him to evade, and Rouzan grabs his arm, slams him into the dirt, and holds his head, sliding him across the courtyard. Rouzan says,
"I wish you were more interesting, Sakatoro Zenatori."
Suddenly, Zenatori grabs Rouzan's arm and emits fire from his palms, casting a flame onto his hand. Rouzan thinks,
"It seems he's just awakened his syneji because the fire did nothing to me. Not bad for a first-year, I must say, but nothing impressive."
He bolts after Zenatori intercepts him as he skids across the ground and slams his face into the dirt, halting his movement, creating a massive cloud of dust surrounding the area.
Rouzan grabs Zenatori's collar and throws him across the courtyard. Zenatori thinks as blood drips down his head.
"When is Yachi showing up? This guy is too strong."
Zenatori grabs and piece of wood from the ravaged bench and imbues his isotonic force onto it and sets it aflame to use it as a weapon.
Rouzan thought,
"Hm, this guy is starting to become more interesting."
Zenatori grabs the chunk of wood and races forward as the wood is ablaze, and uses it as a dagger. He strikes Rouzan, but it's effortlessly evaded.
One of the students watching from the building says.
"Will Rouzan even use his syneji against him? He's also holding back physically as well."
"He is just a first-year student after all. I wouldn't be too surprised," said another student.
Zenatori is chucked across the courtyard, flying in the dirt. Rouzan monologues.
"You know, you are the strongest in your category. But, you can only get so strong."
Suddenly, Zenatori races up and surprises Rouzan, chucking a blow at his chest. Rouzan stands still and grins slightly.
"Interesting." He said.
Finally, Yachi slams open the courtyard, sending a scythe of wind straight towards Rouzan, making him recoil slightly.
"Two on one, eh? I suppose this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I guess I'll use thirty percent," he says.
He drives his first into the ground and causes dirt to fly in the air, causing a smoke screen. In a flash, he is suddenly he's already behind Yachi before anyone can react.
A World on the Brink is an epic narrative full of high-stakes battles, deep emotional struggles, and the exploration of the human condition through the lens of supernatural power. Zenatori’s journey from an ordinary high school student to a powerful Syneji Artist is filled with moments of triumph, heartbreak, and profound realizations about the world and his place in it. As Zenatori continues to confront ever-stronger enemies and the mysteries of the Syneji, the fate of the world—and his own soul—hangs in the balance.
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