Hall of Heroes, Jotyu High.
The Hall of Heroes stood like a forge of legends, its wooden pillars aglow with fire beacons, as if the spirits of Japan's greatest soccerers still pulsed within. Samurai statues flanked the entrance, guardians of a hallowed space where the echoes kicks, goals, and forgotten chants lingered. A lone figure lingered before a poster: two warriors in crisp white kimono, locked in a blaze of blades, their faces etched in fury and honor. the battle between both men was so intense.
"That's the Alchriff brothers," a voice said behind him, husky and familiar... hearing the voice Yutsuki turned, pulse skipping. he was breathless at thesame time, Chun-yin, a striking Chinese woman in a silk qipao, her dark hair cascading like night, smiled as if she'd heard a secret. The scent of sandalwood trailed with her. "Whoa!," he thought, his admiration immediate. Chun-yin chuckled, clearly reading his mind, her lips curving like a secret kept."They're the first Jotyu soccerers," she said, standing beside him pointing gracefully. that is" Cade Alchriff, a force of light. And the otheris Cain, his brother." Her finger hovered between them. "Their rivalry carved the history of this place." many, many year's ago. "Why are they fighting?" Yutsuki asked, squinting at the fury in their postures, the poster worn as if the conflict never ended. a battle which looks like it's was yesterday.
"It's a long story. Even I can't tell you all. if you're interested and wants to know what happened, and Why they fighting each other, I suggest you Ask Master Enzo himself if you you wan tror know the full Story." Her smile hinted at flames worth uncovering, and a flicker in her eyes said more than words.
"What's your name, miss?" Yutsuki pressed feeling curious, trying to place her calm power. he was so kin to know her more.
"Chun-yin. Nice to meet you, Yutsuki-san."
"How did you?..
"Master Enzo told me. Kojou brought you here last night. You were so close to death . You're really something." Her gaze softened, like a parent seeing a scar.Memories crashed in his decimated clan filled his vision, his parents, the ache of revenge. The charred remains of his home. even as now he couldn't still forget the events of the destruction he witness with his own eyes Tears blurred his vision. Chun-yin wrapped him in a soft, lavender-scented hug, her voice a whisper in his ear."oh!..Dear, I'm so sorry." she said while rubbing the back of his head smoothly comforting him.
Meanwhile, Sadori walked through the autumn-crisp village, leaves whispering beneath his feet like a thousand tiny conspirators. He'd ditched school with Mugi and Motara, driven by one goal: find Yutsuki. Their friendship was frowning under Yutsuki's dark fixation on Mitsuki. Sadori wanted to pull him back from the edge. He knew Amanda adored Yutsuki—but Sadori would be there anyway, even if it meant walking into shadows. he just had to stay a little longer. He arrived at Training Field Two. Three wooden logs stood sentinel, their bark scraped, awaiting the test of flesh and fire.
"What the…?" sadori asked cause he was unprepared, This your next training?" Kojou said from a branches of trees, Sadori eyes widening." Kojou materialized in his black Jotyu uniform, with that's grin on his face,
"Training!. yes Yaze and Kira are with my clones you see today training is about pushing you on getting stronger. bulding your muscles for the upcoming Kun Tournament which is a day from now.
"Tournament?.. Sadori spark igniting. this was his first time hearing about the tournament. as in a real tournament.
" yes Every freshman must prove themselves. Show what burns inside. The whole school watches." this is a chance to prove you're not a set back. Training Field One. Kojou faced Sadori, eyes patient as a mountain. "I'll teach you control. Imagine a scenes whereby you're in a real danger. and you need to Manage the flows of your chi-energy. you need to learn how to maintain chi-energy if you Burn too much, you'll bleed or die.Sadori's pulse quickened. memories flashes ,The lust demon's grin, the masked man's laugh, stirring in his chest. since yutsuki is not here he just have to focused for now, on becoming stronger, for his family, and friends. raising his head high full of confidence in himself, he out on a serious look on his face" Got it, Sensei. good! Kojou blindfolded himself with a black cloth. The world went silent. "he strenches his hand offering" Attack me. Now." Sadori's fists trembled. he leapt forward in a suicide charged, Training Field Four.
A wind danced across the faces of Yutsuki and Kira, standing opposite each other, a sealed charm restraining the shadows in their gazes. Kojou pulled out a small notebook of icha icha paradise, its pages filled with sketches of storms. the book was written no other than the legendary sann jiraiya, "Uh, what's that?" Yutsuki asked, fingers twitching. looking at the back cover and front cover, when he saw a template of a guy getting his balls kicked by a girl. oh you mean this" it's a book I took this morning on my way here's, don't worryit won't distract me," Kojou said, smiling with perverted looks on his face. Yutsuki snarled, dagger flashing like a fragment of night. Kira, her black hair tied tight, cracked her knuckles. "I no mercy and I won't hold back, Don't say I don't warned you, Kira said and they're both attack in the speed's of lights, almost caughting him of gaurd, Kojou stepped back, hands in pockets. "Fast… If I'm right, you're both stronger than most newbies. Don't hold back." Yutsuki unleashed Ash Requiem embers swirled, scorching grass. Kira mirrored him, cold steel arcing in Umbra Strike, her steps a silent storm. Kojou dodged their whirlwind, unfazed, skimming his book, a murmur escaping, after hours of fighting both bacame so exhausted, Panting they halted. Sweat drenched them. they're were Outplayed. The logs nearby charred, as if mocking. "How…?" Yutsuki growled, eyes burning. Kira's jaw clenched, unsatisfied, calculating her next move. this is nothing I'll take him down" Kira said taking a dangerous fighting stance in speed of light she attack first. Training Field Three. Yaze wore boredom like a mask, but his pulse betrayed him. His Sensei was a powerhouseno losing today. The air hummed with clones sparring in sync, an eerie ballet."Gimme all you've got Kojou said holding an evil smirk in his face, Yaze sprinted forward, in an instant Clones multiplied. what?" yanze said stopping on his track as this was his first time she such techniques, Faint clashes echoed A test without witnesses. An hour later, the sun dipped, casting long duelist shadows.
"Training's up. Rest," Kojou said, closing the session. Sadori stumbled nearby, falling on the ground exhausted, blindfold still tied. Yutsuki and Kira stood grim, comparing there bruises. Yaze nodded, drained, a hint of pride flickering.Thanks, Sensei!" Sadori grinned, ripping off the cloth.Kojou's thoughts whispered,_Hmph. What a drag. But the ember's lit.The four students glanced at one another. The tournament was a heartbeat away. And in the Hall of Heroes, the Alchriff brothers still fought.