The situation was tense as Kaizen stood confidently over the fallen achiever. His aura exuded a mix of challenge and power, unsettling those around him.
Kaizen:
"Now who's coming next?"
His voice cut through the silence, his eyes scanning the group of students nervously shuffling nearby.
The students exchanged uneasy glances. One of them nervously nudged the nearest sleeper.
Student:
"Boss, wake up! Come on, wake up now or we're done for!"
The sleeper stirred groggily, mumbling as he rubbed his eyes.
Sleeper:
"What? Did I fall asleep?"
He slowly sat up, squinting towards Kaizen and the scene unfolding before him. His expression turned from confusion to concern as he realized what had happened to his ally.
Sleeper (muttering):
"WTF?"
He pushed himself up, brushing off dirt from his clothes, and locked eyes with Kaizen.
Seeing Kaizen, the boss of the Achievers group felt a heavy aura and warned his team.
Kenji:
"Stay together. I sense an unfamiliar aura nearby."
Ally 1:
"Really? Is it similar to our seniors' group?"
Ally 2:
"Yeah, but this guy's aura feels way more deadly than theirs. Let me talk to him, then you guys strike with the bat. Four of us—easy win."
Kenji stepped forward.
Kenji:
"My name is Kenji. I lead the top group of Achievers in the first year. You've caused quite a mess here by beating one of our strongest members."
Kaizen (laughing):
"Strong? They were pathetic, just like the rest of you weaklings."
Kenji (angered):
"Watch your words, kid. Which year are you in? A freshman or a transfer student?"
Kaizen:
"Bingo. I'm the transfer student who's here to have fun and reach the top."
Kenji:
"Haha, you think you can beat all the groups and reach the top by yourself?"
Kaizen:
"Don't worry about it. I'll recruit the strongest members in the college."
Kenji (slightly impressed):
"I see. Then you'll have to defeat our group first to achieve that. But you can't beat us alone, haha."
Two group members suddenly lunged at Kaizen with bats. Kaizen swiftly caught both bats and pushed the attackers back.
Kaizen (smirking):
"Oh, I see. So you know how to play dirty too. Now I have to take you down first, Kenji."
Kenji signaled his members to block Kaizen.
Kaizen (growling):
"Get out of my way, you fucking pieces of trash!"
With powerful punches and kicks, he knocked out everyone who stood in his path. After incapacitating the last of Kenji's crew, only Kenji remained.
Kaizen:
"Now, where were we, Kenji? You were talking about your rank, right?"
Kenji (unshaken):
"You think defeating my crew means you can defeat me?"
Kaizen suddenly sensed a heavy aura emanating from Kenji.
Kaizen:
"Whoa, whoa, you've got an aura too?"
Kenji:
"Shut up, scum. I'll show you what a real aura looks like."
Kenji surged forward and landed a solid kick to Kaizen's face, slamming him into a wall. He grabbed Kaizen by the neck, pinning him.
Kenji:
"You're naive, scumbag. Only the top leaders are strong. The members are just shadows. The leader is everything."
Kaizen clenched his jaw, blood dripping slightly from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes gleamed with defiance.
Kenji:
"If you manage to defeat me… I'll hand over my title and position. But if I win, kid—you'll work under me for the rest of your college life. Until graduation. Deal?"
Kaizen (grinning):
"Deal. But I'm not just gonna beat you—I'll beat you and every top group one by one. Watch closely."
Kenji (laughing, looking over Kaizen's shoulder):
"You? With who? These pretty girls behind you? This your elite team, huh? Bro, are you serious right now? Hahaha!"
Yui (rolling her eyes):
"Ugh, this guy's got no idea who he's talking to."
Akane (arms crossed, voice cold):
"Kenji, right? Just so you know… once Kaizen's done with you, we'll sweep up whatever's left."
Crowd Murmuring:
"Wait... is that guy really challenging Kenji?"
"Those girls… aren't they from that rumored Reapers Squad or something?"
"Kaizen… where did he even come from? Who is this guy?"
Kaizen (cracking his knuckles):
"What's so funny, Kenji? I don't need an army to take you down. I'll handle you with my bare hands. You'll remember this day every time someone mentions my name."
Kenji (smirking, but now with a slight twitch of unease):
"Tch... big talk. Let's see if you can back it up, freshman."