"This is my strongest move!" Kensei Muguruma shouted. "Shungeki!"
In his haste, Kensei used a sword technique he had not yet learned. However, the strike he put all his effort into failed to produce the desired effect. Because it was not fully charged, the thrust was not much stronger than a normal one, and instead, it left him full of openings.
THUD—
Sōjun Kuchiki, holding his sword with one hand, steadily blocked Kensei's thrust. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he swung his wooden sword and struck him on the forehead, knocking him unconscious.
Kensei had lost. Sora was not surprised at all. The gap between the two was simply too large—a gap in every aspect, including swordsmanship, Spiritual Pressure, movement, and even combat sense. Kensei had been completely suppressed from the start.
By checking their panels, Sora saw the difference in their Spiritual Pressure.
Sōjun Kuchiki
Talent: S
Spiritual Pressure: LV 45
Kensei Muguruma
Talent: S
Spiritual Pressure: LV 30
Sōjun's Spiritual Pressure was even stronger than Yoruichi's. It was clear he had completed his Blade Meditation training long ago; he might even be able to release his Zanpakutō now. This didn't mean his talent was better than Yoruichi's. He was actually older and had been training for a long time under the guidance of his father, the captain of Squad 6, Ginrei Kuchiki. He had chosen to enroll this year simply because there were many students from noble families, who would form the core of his future squad when he inevitably inherited the captaincy.
"Sōjun Kuchiki is the winner," Sora announced, stepping onto the stage and carrying the unconscious Kensei down. He checked his injury; there was a lump on his forehead, but it wasn't serious. However, since he was unconscious, he would miss the upcoming loser's bracket matches and would automatically place last in this exam.
"Honestly, if he hadn't tried to force a technique he hasn't learned, he wouldn't have left such a big opening and gotten knocked out," Shinji Hirako said, rolling his eyes.
"His opponent was very strong," Kana Azashiro said with a grave expression, looking at Sōjun walking off the stage. She wasn't confident she could beat him either.
"Your training time has been too short. You all did your best," Sora said, handing Kensei over to them and returning to preside over the exam.
The first round of matches ended. The tournament was then split into two venues. After the first round, half the participants were moved to the loser's bracket, but only eight would be eliminated, with the rest continuing. Since Kensei was unconscious, he couldn't even draw lots and was automatically disqualified.
"Please welcome Kana Azashiro and Tomoya Amanomori to the stage."
Kana, who had a bye in the first round, now joined the second. Her opponent was a student from Class 1-1 with a shaved head and a small, monkey-like face.
"You're from the Azashiro family?" Tomoya Amanomori said, looking Kana up and down.
"Let's begin!" Kana was displeased with his invasive gaze and drew her wooden sword, intending to teach him a lesson.
"Hehe, quite spirited," Tomoya said with a sleazy smile, not taking her seriously. The Azashiro family didn't focus on martial training.
"Less talk—" Kana couldn't stand it. She raised her sword with both hands, let out a great shout, and leaped into the air, slashing down at him. "Take this!"
Tomoya felt the Spiritual Pressure explode from her and instantly knew he was in trouble. He hastily raised his sword to block, but before he could muster his own energy, Kana's blade had already descended!
CRACK—
His wooden sword shattered on impact. Kana's sword continued straight down, striking him squarely in the face! The powerful force slammed him down, his legs sinking into the wooden floorboards.
BOOM!
The floor exploded, sending splinters flying everywhere. Tomoya was smashed into the stage and knocked unconscious.
"Her Spiritual Pressure is no less than the other two disciples. How are there so many monsters among the new students this year!" Head Yamada marveled. "It seems the Azashiro family is about to have a genius..."
"Indeed. The last time a member of their clan held a seated officer position was probably two or three hundred years ago," Hachigen Ushōda nodded.
"This should have been held in the courtyard..." Head Ashido said helplessly. Normally, the first-year exams weren't this destructive, but it was raining today.
"I'll learn from this lesson. The Hakuda exam will be held outdoors," the head of the Hakuda department laughed.
Ashido glanced at the expressionless Tokinada Tsunayashiro and smiled inwardly. It seemed it wouldn't be so easy for him to take his position. He could see that Kensei, despite his loss, was a student with great potential. He wasn't weaker than Shinji; losing to the older Sōjun was no disgrace. Once Kensei started his Jinzen training, his Spiritual Pressure would grow rapidly.
To avoid affecting the next matches, a new wooden board was placed over the hole in the stage. The competition continued. Shinji drew a classmate from his own class and ended the fight quickly. By noon, the winner's bracket matches were finished. Kana, Shinji, Sōjun, and Ōmaeda had not faced each other and had all smoothly advanced to the quarterfinals.
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