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But I wasn''t paying attention to the girls'' exclamations and astonishment. My focus was entirely on Kiba.
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I smiled, a surge of excitement running through me. "You''re really strong, Kiba-san! This match has really gotten my blood pumping! In that case, I have no choice but to go all out!"
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"I feel the same way, Hibari-san. Fighting you is truly exhilarating!"
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Kiba''s face also bore a smile. He hadn''t faced such a challenging opponent in a long time.
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Without another word, I launched my attack. The force of my Aura felt like a small mountain pressing down on him!
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As Kiba recovered under the intense pressure, he saw the black energy radiating from Zangetsu, almost seeming to ignite the air around it!
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Suddenly, I wrapped the white cloth around Zangetsu''s hilt and began to spin it like a propeller, then whoosh, I flung it forward.
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Seeing Zangetsu flying towards him, Kiba was momentarily surprised that I could attack like this. But he quickly recovered and swung his demonic sword, knocking Zangetsu away with a horizontal slash.
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Just as Kiba was preparing to counterattack, I pulled Zangetsu back with the cloth and continued to spin it, attacking him again.
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This time, the attacks were like a raging storm, the blade whistling through the air, sharp and relentless.
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Faced with such a violent onslaught, Kiba could only defend, desperately parrying with his demonic sword.
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In the blink of an eye, several tears appeared on Kiba''s school uniform. He was panting heavily, sweat dripping from his forehead.
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He gritted his teeth, struggling to withstand the continuous barrage of attacks, his body swaying as if he might collapse at any moment.
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After deflecting Zangetsu once more, we both stopped, creating some distance. Unlike me, who stood calmly, single-handedly spinning my Zanpakuto, Kiba was breathing heavily, his chest heaving, and cold sweat dripping from his forehead. He was barely able to stand.
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The onlooking girls were stunned into silence. They had never imagined that Kiba, who was so strong in their eyes, would be pushed to such a state.
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"Kiba-san, it''s time to bring this match to an end."
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My voice was full of confidence.
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"The battle will be over in an instant, so please be very careful, Kiba-san. Here—I—come!!"
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As soon as I finished speaking, Kiba narrowed his eyes, his pupils contracting, focusing intently on me from a distance.
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He held his breath, his gaze fixed on me, as if mirroring a crimson reflection. He was completely alert to my movements.
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In the silence, his heartbeat became clearer and more powerful. A gentle breeze blew past, bringing a refreshing coolness that cleared the mind. The girls held their breath, watching us face off.
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With a whoosh, I vanished from their sight.
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Then, like a phantom, I reappeared behind Kiba.
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"What!!?"
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Kiba''s face froze as he saw me appear behind him like a ghost.
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Without time to think, Kiba instinctively swung his demonic sword backward, trying to force me away.
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But just as he was about to counter, a cold sensation touched his neck, and a strand of hair slowly drifted down from his head.
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The victor had been decided!!
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"Im-impossible!?"
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"Th-this is unbelievable!"
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Rias and the others were too shocked to speak.
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Kiba''s strength was undoubtedly that of a Peak Mid-class! He was just a step away from breaking through to High-class.
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And based on my performance so far, Rias estimated that I was probably around the level of a Peak Low-class or maybe just entering Mid-class.
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But the fact remained that I had used my sword to cut a strand of Kiba''s hair and subdued him!!
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She racked her brains but couldn''t figure out how. After pondering for a few seconds, Rias hesitantly spoke.
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"Kyoya-kun, was that… space magic!?"
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The expressions on Rias and the others'' faces were a mixture of shock and disbelief at the power and trump cards I had revealed.
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Even the emotionless Koneko, stared at me with a complicated expression, not knowing what to say.
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Kiba stared at me in astonishment for a long moment, then let out a bitter laugh, his eyes filled with respect.
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"You really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve, Hibari-san. It''s truly surprising... But tell me, was that final teleporting move some kind of unknown Sacred Gear or magic?"
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Hearing Kiba ask this question again, Rias and the others also looked at me expectantly, waiting for my answer.
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I smiled wryly. I wished I had a space-type Sacred Gear or magic, but the system hadn''t provided me with one. But I still smiled and explained.
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"Not really. It''s just a type of Space–Time Ninjutsu."
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Rias sighed softly.
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She had heard of the Ninja Arts from the East. She had been surprised by his high-level swordsmanship and close combat.
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Who would have thought he had a space ninjutsu as a hidden card...?
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His true nature was becoming more and more of a mystery...
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"Kyoya-kun, you''re being naughty again, hiding things like Ninjutsu from us..."
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Akeno''s eyes darted playfully, a mischievous glint in them.
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Then, she turned her seductive body towards Rias and asked.
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"Rias, I bet that based on Kyoya-kun''s track record, he''s definitely hiding even more secret trump cards! Don''t you think so?"
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"Yes... I have the same feeling."
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Rias spoke softly, her gaze fixed on me, her desire to make me her peerage member growing stronger...
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Feeling Rias''s burning gaze, I felt a little uneasy. Although it was flattering to be stared at by a beautiful, busty girl, knowing Rias''s intentions made me a little nervous.
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But on the bright side, I had completed the task of defeating Kiba. I wondered what kind of reward I would receive this time...
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[Ding! Defeated Kiba Yuuto. Reward: Mid-class Peak Physique and Magic Power Enhancement Card.]
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Hearing the system''s voice, I paused. As if the system knew exactly what I needed. What I lacked most right now was magic power and physical strength.
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Although I had some decent wide-range AOE attacks and close combat abilities, without sufficient magic power, I couldn''t truly unleash the power of Zangetsu and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Similarly, I lacked the stamina for prolonged battles.
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This reward was exactly what I needed!!