The storm outside raged violently, mirroring the chaos within Izuki’s heart. His entire body trembled as his newfound power surged uncontrollably.


    His eyes—once filled with youthful determination—were now drowning in rage.


    "I’LL KILL YOU!" Izuki roared, launching himself at Hadara.


    The air around him cracked as a massive surge of energy erupted from his body. His fists clenched, ready to tear Hadara apart.


    But—


    Just before he could strike—


    A hand grabbed his shoulder.


    "That’s enough."


    Izuki froze.


    Raizo stood behind him, his grip unshakable.


    "Master, LET ME GO!" Izuki growled, his voice raw with grief.


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    But Raizo’s voice remained firm.


    "This is not the time to kill anyone."


    Izuki’s heart pounded. How could he say that?! His parents had just been murdered before his eyes, and now he was being told to stop?!


    His breath was heavy, his anger overwhelming. He clenched his teeth so hard they nearly cracked.


    "He KILLED THEM! You expect me to just—"


    "I SAID, THAT’S ENOUGH!"


    Raizo’s power flared. The entire room trembled under his presence.


    Izuki gasped.


    For the first time, he realized—Raizo wasn’t just stopping him.


    He was protecting him.


    Kenzo stepped forward, eyes sharp. "Izuki, listen to Master Raizo! If you fight now, you’ll die!"


    Hadara smirked, his glowing Hadara Eyes staring into Izuki’s soul.


    "Foolish boy… you still don’t understand, do you?" Hadara chuckled. "You are nothing but a lost child, screaming into the void."


    Izuki growled in fury. He wanted nothing more than to rip Hadara apart.


    But—


    Raizo took a deep breath.


    And then—


    He raised his hand.


    "We’re leaving."


    BOOM!


    A blinding light engulfed them. A massive surge of celestial energy erupted from Raizo’s body.


    "Celestial Shift!"


    The entire world shattered around them.


    In an instant—


    Izuki, Kenzo, and Raizo vanished.


    Hadara’s smirk faded slightly. He let out a small chuckle.


    "Running away, are we?"


    He turned his gaze to the blood-stained floor, where Izuki’s parents lay lifeless.


    "Don’t worry… We’ll meet again, boy."