Please Battle Me Seriously

A/N: Second chapter of the first crossover that I did. I want to research Majikoi more, about its characters and other things about it so that I can write this story a bit better.

There are a lot of things that people are curious about in this crossover, first one is pairings or the harem. Well since there are two protagonists, Ichika and Yamato, of course there will be girls for both of them. Yamato of course has the five girls in the Kazama family as his main harem, while Ichika has his big sisters and little sister, his maids and the rest of his harem in canon IS although them appearing in the story is still questionable.

Also another that I like to address is that the 4 War Divas of TbT. They will appear in this crossover as part of Japan, but the specifics will be given later on. Also the Imperial Family of Japan will become a part of this story too.

That's all for now and to those that have questions, just PM me.

Disclaimer: I don't own Infinite Stratos (except my plot and OCs) and Majikoi; it belongs to Izuru Yumizuru and Minatosoft respectively.

Chapter 2: Chaotic First Day

All of Kawakami academy is in a gossip fever.

Because of the appearance of a handsome male first year transferee, an irresistible boy that has surprising strength that took everyone by surprise. He stopped a punch from Kawakami Momoyo and didn't get blow away to the heavens.

The way that he did it was so awe-inspiring that students from all years won't stop talking about it.

Right now, the boy in question, Ichika Orimura is in the class where he will be transferring, class 1-S.

Ichika stood before his classmates in the elite class of the 1st year in Kawakami Academy.

"Greetings, I am Ichika Orimura. I'm from Kyoto."

A simple introduction of himself was what Ichika did but after doing it the whole class and even the teacher were moved that they automatically clapped their hands and praised the boy.

"This might be embarrassing to say, but this is my first time seeing and living in the outside world. So my knowledge about everything is lacking, but I hope this won't be a deterrent in me becoming friends with all of you." Ichika smiled and requested the understanding of his classmates but what he got is an overwhelming sympathy, there were even some that cried over it including the teacher.

This sight of course slightly confused Ichika and he tilted his heads curiously at his clamoring classmates. But someone notices his expression and immediately moves in the end the noisiness.

"Everyone, our new companion hasn't finished speaking." A little girl with silver hair and an X mark on her forehead requests everyone in the class to be silent. The whole class obeys her without question.

This girl is none other than Kuki Monshiro, a daughter of the great Kuki Corporation and the Class Representative of class 1-S.

"Please continue with your introduction Ichika." Monshiro smiled and told Ichika to continue with his introduction.

"Well, that was it for my introduction. I don't really have that much to say anyway." Ichika smiles back at Monshiro and then says he is done with his introduction.

Although most of the class didn't seem to hear it as they once again clamored and asked Ichika a lot of questions.

"Ichika-san, do you have a girlfriend?"

"What do you prefer in a girl?"

"Can I ask for your autograph?"

"What is your favorite food?"

"Can I be your friend?"

This was the question of the female population in class 1-S; they mostly want to know about Ichika's love-life.

"Do you play sports?"

"Please join our club!"

"I would like to be your friend too!"

Even the males scramble for questions and requests of friendship.

"The premium me would also like to be friends with you Ichika-san!" Even Musashi Kosugi, a popular and a martial arts practitioner in class 1-S joined in.

Monshiro however silences the whole class again who wasn't giving Ichika the proper time to answer.

"Musakosu, if you have a question, I give you the opportunity to ask first."

Upon being appointed as the first one to ask, Kosugi immediately stands up energetically.

"Ichika-sama, first can I be your friend?"

"Of course. I want to be friends with everyone." Ichika straight forward answer caused the whole class to erupt in cheers but this time quiets down in time due to Monshiro's orders.

This is a 1-S male student stands up with a question.

"I saw earlier you being attacked by Momo-senpai, though I didn't see anything it was clear to all of us that you blocked her powerful punch with ease. So how strong are you really?"

"Well… I think I can fight with Momoyo-senpai, but I have no real stamina to last in an extended fight with her."

The class instantly starts another ruckus, feverishly talking about Ichika's ability and the possible height of his power and who among the fighters in the Kawakami he can fight.

"He may just be the strongest guy in Kawakami."

"A first year that suddenly rises among the ranks, it's awesome if you think about it."

"It makes me want to do my very best too."

The determined and inspired voices of the students rung inside the classroom, it seems that his entrance alone inspired everyone already.

"He is a rare occurrence Mon-sama. No openings, well hidden aura and a powerful charisma, it is rare to see someone with such traits in his possession."

"I agree Hume… I can tell that his lineage is exemplary. But more so I can think he is not just about innate talents. That smile… it can only come from someone who has went through a lot."

Hume turns a piqued look at Monshiro before turning back to the new student who standing in front of the class. With the eye of a warrior, Hume knew that the boy is very strong but more fearful than that is his ability to perfectly hide his power from others, to someone who didn't look at his close enough; they quickly make a wrong assumption about his power.

But Hume knew about the boy's true origins, so thinking about his traits, this comes as to no surprise.

(Orimura huh? Tesshin sure can sneak around and be able to bring a son from that family here… an impressive and dangerous feat…)

Hume told himself that he will have a talk with the principal after all of this is over.

The rowdy questions for the new student lasted the whole homeroom period because everyone in class 1-S is very curious about their new classmate. The questions were varying from normal to Ichika's preference to women which mostly occupied most of the time. But even in the midst of such questions Ichika remained with a calm expression on his face and answered all the questions without being flustered by one bit, no matter how weird they are.

Right now, it was the short break after homeroom and Ichika is now seated. He was placed beside Monshiro, because of Monshiro's own request and due to the teachers own judgment.

The class went pretty well and Ichika demonstrated to everyone why he was placed in 1-S. Answering all questions correctly, exhibiting an exemplary behavior of a perfect honor student and openly helped his classmates who were having difficulty.

Different from Monshiro's powerful takeover of the 1st year, Ichika instead befriended the whole 1-S and in lunch break he was able to make connections with the whole 1st year classes just by greeting them and talking to them. Everyone who talked to Ichika was immediately enamored by his naturally charming way of speaking that's laced with innocence of a small boy; everyone looked at him as an honest and endearing boy with the flare of a little brother that they can't leave alone.

Many wanted to have lunch with him but Monshiro booked him in the cafeteria. Right now, the two exceptional students of class 1-S are in a table together. Hume gave the two space to talk, not wanting his presence to become a detriment for the conversation Monshiro and Ichika will have, but he was staying close.

Their lunch is very extravagant, Monshiro treated Ichika to lunch and insisted because Ichika was shy in accepting her offer. Monshiro became interested with her new classmate, very interested, despite his docile attitude, he is surprisingly mysterious.

"I think this lunch is a bit luxurious Monshiro-san."

"This is nothing. I have to welcome you to Kawakami as your classmate, so please don't hesitate and eat."

Monshiro urges Ichika with a bright and proud smile. Thinking it would be rude to refuse; Ichika happily accepts and begins eating. The two ate in silence only for a short while until Monshiro asks again.

"Ichika… the family Orimura in Kyoto, forgive me ineptness but I don't think I have heard that family name existing in Kyoto." Monshiro asked the first thing that she wanted to clarify.

"About that… my family lives in the mountains of Northern Kyoto. They rarely interact with the outside world and probably the only way that they would is when they go out through their missions."

"Missions? What kind?"

"They don't tell me, I'm mostly kept in the dark about my own family's activities and are only notified of the ones I think they deem suitable for me to know. To put it simply, my family is a clandestine type."

"It's not really that bad to call it clandestine… but in your case it might be but only a little." Monshiro assures Ichika. Even though she's small in stature compared to him she acted like a mature person would.

"Thank Monshiro-san."

"Oh, please call me Mon-san instead. It would be easier that way."

"Alright then, Mon-san." Ichika says with a 100% smile of innocence.

Looking at him like this Monshiro couldn't help but feel a little doting towards Ichika.

(So his affinity is being cared for… he has this aura of a little boy that you can't leave alone even though he is really quite capable.)

Monshiro thinks with a smile on her face.

"So another question Ichika… what was the reason on your enrollment here in Kawakami Academy?" Monshiro asks another question.

"Actually it was Tesshin-ojisan that requested my enrollment here in Kawakami academy from my parents, alongside my sisters."

The part about the sisters absolutely piqued Monshiro's curiosity.

"Kawakami Tesshin-san, the principal. Does he know your parents?"

"Yeah, actually my mother met him a while back when she was 12 years old. I was so sure they just met in a harmless manner but it was told to me by my aunt that my mother fought with Tesshin-ojisan."

"She fought with the principal!?" Monshiro reacted quite strongly but then recovers herself and returns to her original state.

"Yeah, my mother is very strong, so are my father and my aunts." Ichika says with a lot of confidence in his voice, he was really proud of his mother, father and his aunts.

"Orimura huh… Is there any chance that I might meet them?"

Monshiro's questions triggered a slight change in Ichika's attitude; though it was brief Monshiro noticed it and quickly thought she said something rude to Ichika.

"It's just a possibility."

"I wish it would be possible too…" Ichika frowns for a second and then returns to smiling.

Monshiro steers the conversation away from the parents to his sisters.

"Anyway, Ichika about your big sisters, they are coming here to Kawakami Academy as well right?"

"Yes, but it depends on my own thoughts. My mom did let go here and my sisters, but she said I should come here first and test the environment and then if I say it's okay, my sisters are going to be sent here in pairs."

"How sisters do you have?"

"Eight."

Monshiro's eyes widened a little though she didn't know why she did so.

"Seven big sisters and one little sister. They are all very powerful in martial arts too, my big sister are at least. While I'm stronger than my little sister." Ichika says like a 4 year kid talking about his family and saying that he is stronger than the older members. Monshiro smiles, finding Ichika cute to look like while he is like this.

"Well knowing you, your sisters would be amazing as well." Monshiro goes along.

"Yes, while they are excellent at what they do… they have one glaring problem… and that problem was why Tesshin-ojisan decided to enroll them here in Kawakami along with me."

"I see, then if anything, ask me for any assistance that you may need. I will do my best."

Monshiro didn't try to ask further since she detected that the topic was a big downer for Ichika and if based from the brief worry that appeared on his face, it would ruin the atmosphere if it was so much broached on.

Instead Monshiro says that Ichika can depend on her if he needed anything, which made the latter smile at her in relief.

"Thanks and if you need help I will try to aid you as well."

"Okay."

The two shook each other hand as a sign of their newfound friendship.

The rest of the students that were looking at the fountain of charisma that is Ichika and Monshiro all clapped their hands in praise for the two. To the students it was like seeing two famous general enter and allegiance and fight together as one army.

The amazing sight in the cafeteria lasted the whole lunch break as Monshiro and Ichika talked to each other about a lot of topics.

A while later…

In class 2-F, they are also talking about the mysterious transfer student, Orimura Ichika. They just heard after lunch break from the 1st years and other year levels that the transfer already gained a strong foot hold on the 1st year level.

Everyone is impressed and also interested to get to know the new face in Kawakami.

Members of the Kazama family in 2-F, Yamato, Miyako, Chris, Wanko, Moro, Gakuto, Shoichi and Gen along with the others in the eccentric class talked about Ichika.

"Cementing his foot hold in the 1st years the moment he transfered in. He's like Kuki Monshiro but kinder and more approachable." Miyako says with a look a surprise on her face.

"I heard it too, most of the 2nd years that saw the transferee said that looking at him felt like looking at a prince. He is really popular all of a sudden."

"Even among the faculty, teachers praise him for his diligence and good behavior."

Ogasawara Chika and the cute 2-F representative Amakasu Mayo said with faces of awe, just the rumors alone made them believe about the transfer student's clout.

"But aside from his popularity, he seems strong. Very, earlier he just stopped Momo-senpai's punch with ease and it didn't seem that he was affected by its force. A first year with strength like that… I'm getting a bit discouraged." Wanko frowned at the appearance of another powerful fighter in the academy.

"I am a bit worried too… I can feel that we haven't seen what that boy can do just yet. He seems kind but in truth he is very hard to read." Chris is on the same page as Wanko, both are interested and about a powerful fighter.

"Maybe he just might become the strongest male student here in Kawakami. No man here is as powerful as him… Orimura Ichika huh? He is going to be another phenomenon. Somehow I am looking forward to seeing what he might do later on… with Yamato of course." Miyako looks at Yamato with the usual in-love smile.

"With everyone Miyako, not just us."

"Che…" And Miyako reacts like the usual after Yamato negates her advances.

"I think being friends with him is the best action to take or rather it should be easy because he is really friendly." Moro says that with interest.

"Maybe if I stick with a handsome guy like him, I'll be well liked too. Maybe his aura will make me popular with girls as well." Gakuto, always being honest with what he wants, says with a hopeful smile on his face.

"Well it's alright to be positive always. I like that about Gakuto."

Wanko got thumbs up from Gakuto after saying that.

"But another hot man like him… I guess the Elegante Quatro will become Elegante Cinco." Moro adds with an insightful comment.

"There will be no doubt about it; although I haven't seen him up close I can tell he is going to be tempting sight for the girls."

Suddenly the girls of 2-F aside from the Kazama family girls began gossiping, excited about the certain addition to the school's group of most handsome men.

"These 3-D women."

"Ahhh… my life is slipping…"

Suguru and Yonpachi mumbled to themselves, especially the latter who looked like he was about to resign from life.

"Yamato, should we greet the new transfer student?" Shoichi or Capt asks Yamato if they should go and greet the transferee.

"Well, we meet him earlier but didn't get to talk much since the principal immediately took him away. Probably to avoid Momo-senpai from issuing another challenge." Miyako sighs.

"I think we should meet him. Getting to know him better is a good option to take." Yamato says and then looks at Shoichi for the final decision, which was already obvious.

"Then the Kazama family would go and meet him!"

As Shoichi says that, the rest of the class mostly the girls clamors in, wanting to tag along which of course was countered by Chris, saying that everyone must meet them on their own to make an impression on Ichika. Of course everyone agreed with Chris' words and the Kazama was set on meeting the popular first year transferee.

Each of them having their own thoughts on the person in question.

Meanwhile in 2-S, it was the same.

The elites of the 2nd year also became interested at the new transferee. To the normal students and especially the normal girls, the topic is the boy's looks and charisma in quickly becoming popular in his year. But for the very elite among the class, it was the boy's power that he showed earlier during the day.

The fighters in 2-S became very interested.

"Wow, this transfer student is all the rage in the school, the school message board is full of comments and capture images of him. So many entries already." Inoue Jun, as one of the hosts of the famous Kawakami Radio Broadcast, immediately finds an opportunity to turn this phenomenal transferee student as a topic for broadcast later with Momoyo.

"Ne~ Jun, can I join in on your next broadcast?"

"Yuki, not to be mean but you'll ruin it."

"That's why Jun has no hair."

"That's mean!"

While Yuki was bothering Jun, Yoshitsune, Benkei with Azumi, Kokoro and Margit looked at the message threads about the transferee.

"He sure became famous at day one. What a guy." Benkei lazily says while sipping Kawakami water.

"Well true that he did impress his year level upon transferring but he still has the 2nd and 3rd years to impress, so he shouldn't get too ahead of himself."

"Still haughty huh?"

Azumi silently comments at Kokoro's pitiful sounding statement.

"He seems like a good guy though, we should try and be friends. It will be better for everyone right?" Yoshitsune says with bright eyes, probably because of her Honor-student attitude, Yoshitsune wants to see everyone becoming friends. This earns her a rub on the head from Benkei.

"Well there is that but I am more interested in challenging him. If he blocked the punch of Kawakami Momoyo, he isn't going to be a weakling. Fighting him would be a rewarding experience."

"Sigh… this one is hopeless." Hearing Margit's statement, Azumi sighs deeply using her original voice rather than the cute one she always use when with Hideo.

Touma and Hideo on the other hand are a little more serious about the topic.

"So Hideo? Do you know of any family named Orimura?"

"Touma my friend, I haven't, there are only a handful of famous families in Kyoto, all are known to Kuki. But never have we heard a family that goes by the name Orimura. I may have to ask Hume or Claudio later."

Both of the leading figures of the class 2-S, also saw the transferee earlier and like everyone else was impressed by his unique aura, never mind his prowess which he showed by blocking the attack of Kawakami Momoyo. However unlike everyone else that was too quick to accept the transferee, Hideo and Touma felt something grand and ominous was following the boy.

Whether those were persons or events, they could point out but they are sure that at any time, surprising things may start happening in Kawakami once again.

"Powerful, charismatic and knows how to get along with the masses… he may be a prince of a powerful clandestine family." Hideo says with a smile.

"That maybe be true… but I think the true extends more than just that." Touma says with an interested smile on his face. His thoughts are coming up with possible explanations about the mystery that is the new transfer student.

Meanwhile in the 3rd years, the situation was no different.

However most are too afraid to talk about it out loud in class 3-F, the reason is Kawakami Momoyo who is in the class. The God of War was feeling very odd about what happened earlier, she unwittingly charged at the new student without holding back. She only noticed at the end but before she could pulling her punch, she was shocked to see that it has been caught already.

The transfer student Ichika Orimura caught her attack without being affected. Not many fighters could do that, especially if Momoyo used her signature straight punch. But still, the transferee, Ichika, managed to do that.

(That boy… I have never felt an aura like his. It's not powerful like my grandfather but it certain gave me quite a chilling… like a wind that blew through me… and those eyes of his…)

Remembering the brief moment that she was in a close proximity to Ichika, Momoyo was surprised when she saw the blue glow that briefly filled Ichika's eyes.

Momoyo became even more interested at Ichika and more so the prospect of challenging him in a fight.

Looking at Momoyo was Tsubame and Yumiko. Both have been staring at Momoyo who had been quiet since earlier whilst staring off into space.

"You think she's going to challenge the transferee?"

"That's a blunt question… but knowing Momoyo-chan I think she would."

Tsubame whispered her answer to Yumiko.

"Well I am interested to see the match but I'm worried for the new transferee… (I saw him an image of him in the school message board… he is really handsome, he is like the younger version of Aio Touma… It would be bad if he gets beaten up)."

In her thoughts Yumiko's real intentions were laid bare without the restrictions of her usual stern and cold attitude.

"It'll be a sight to see. I want to see what the new first year boy can do… and maybe have him endorse natto for me as well." Tsubame was the same as Yumiko although she is a bit more open to it.

(But that boy… what's he hiding? That smile is endearing but also scary because you can't see what lies behind it.)

A devious looking expression persisted on Tsubame's face for a few minutes before disappearing back into her usual smile.

The whole class period went on with the whole year level curious and interested about the new transferee. Though charismatic and friendly, everyone can't shake off the fact that their new schoolmate has some interesting secrets in his sleeve, one that they all would like to know.

A while later…

The final bell rang, classes had finally ended and every student are now going home or to their clubs. But in the 1st years, the whole 1-S and almost all of the 1st years are tagging along with Ichika and Monshiro who are happily talking with each other.

The Kazama family who are first of the other year level to arrive was daunted by the amount of students surrounding their target.

"Can we even squeeze in on that? He's like a Hollywood celebrity." Wanko makes a troubled face.

"Forcing ourselves would be rude… I guess there is nothing that we can do. Maybe for another day." With a disappointed look, Chris says with her shoulders dropping.

"And we all gathered to greet him too." Shoichi says in a disappointed tone.

The Kazama family was about to turn away but they stopped when they noticed Mayucchi among the group, near Ichika and Monshiro.

"Hey, Mayucchi's there. Maybe we can call for her and we'll get the attention of the transfer student, he did met already right? I think he'll notice us."

"That's kinds of long shot Chris." Miyako comments on Chris' suggestion.

"Eh? I think it would work though."

Without the rest of the Kazama family noticing, Wanko already ran towards the group of 1st years while screaming Mayucchi's name.

"Oi! Mayucchi!"

Yukie of course notices Kazuko running towards her and waves in response.

"Kazuko-san!"

Chris' suggestion unexpectedly comes true; Ichika sees Kazuko and then looks forward to see the same students he met earlier.

"Yukie-san, let's go meet with them."

"Eh?"

Ichika grabs Mayucchi's arm and then carries her out of the group of 1st years and suddenly appeared in front of Kazuko.

"Eh!?"

With Mayucchi suddenly appearing in front of her, Kazuko stops in a panic which results on her colliding with the former still.

"Ueeeh!"

Kazuko fell but didn't hit the ground as Ichika caught her arm before that.

"Sorry we surprised you."

"Ah… no… it's okay. I was the one that suddenly screamed, so sorry." Kazuko bows to Ichika in apology and Ichika does the same as well.

Mayucchi on the other hand didn't pay attention to the apology contest between Ichika and Kazuko, instead her focus was on how Ichika was able to transport her 10 meters from the previous location without her noticing.

(Ichika-san… he moved so quickly that even I didn't notice at all. What a fearful person.)

Mayucchi unknowingly puts on a serious face whilst he looked at Ichika, luckily Yamato who signaled Mayucchi managed to warn the latter about his scary face.

(Ah! I must be putting on a weird face again!)

Mayucchi wipes it off and replaces it with a forced smile, something which made the Kazama family sigh.

"Yukie-san is a part of the Kazama family. It's good that she already have some trust worthy friends."

"Eh? Um… I am… well yes I am a part of the Kazama family." Mayucchi says in an embarrassed tone to Ichika while turning away.

"I was a little worried when I saw Yukie-san earlier sitting alone outside so I talked to her but I guess it wasn't needed."

Yukie gets even more embarrassed after what Ichika said.

"Oh, so you and Mayucchi already met?" Kazuko asks Ichika.

"Yes, we had a short talk earlier during afternoon break and we exchanged cellphone numbers too."

"It's rarely; Mayucchi gets to befriend the popular transfer student first." Gakuto chimes in with a smile.

"Mayucchi's moving up!" Matsukaze chimes in.

The whole Kazama family walks to Ichika, following what they intend to do in the first place, to introduce themselves to him.

"Ichika Orimura, we have met earlier but we didn't have a change to introduce ourselves. As you know, we are the Kazama family and I'm Christine Friedrich, a member." Chris with her confidence and aura opens up the introduction.

"Uhm, nice to meet you, Chris-san." Ichika energetically responds.

"I'm Kawakami Kazuko; I hope we can get along because we both practice martial arts." Kazuko introduced herself next.

"A member of the Kawakami temple, nice to meet you."

"Shimazu Gakuto, the muscle power of the 2nd year."

"Morooka Takuya, I'm a normal guy."

"Tadakatsu Minamoto, just another regular guy."

"Kazama Shoichi or Capt! The leader of the Kazama family!"

"Shiina Miyako… I do a little archery."

The six introduced themselves in succession to Ichika, the latter of course responds with welcoming answer.

"I'm Naoe Yamato, just another regular guy in the group."

"Ordinary? But you have amazing reflexes, though only focused at evasion only; it is still an amazing feat."

Everyone was surprised at Ichika suddenly pointing that detail out all of a sudden. The rest of the Kazama family was thinking of saying that he may have asked others but they were gravely mistaken.

"Kazuko-san is a Naginata user that has emphasis on technique. Chris-san is a fast rapier user with speed and precision as the strong point of your attacks. Miyako-san has amazing accuracy, I can see just from looking at her eyes and hand motions alone. Gakuto-san is a power-type, although with no technique of training he has guts and an untapped potential. Takuya-san is quite plain but has unique skillset that may include cross-dressing and Yukie-san the daughter of the Sword Saint is quite a powerful fighter, it was obvious from how her aura swirls along her body and lastly Shoichi-san is extremely lucky, destiny seems to favor you."

No one managed to say anything after what Ichika had mentioned.

This is technically his first time meeting them but with scary accuracy, Ichika pin-points the interesting traits and abilities of the Kazama family members. Even the first years the moved in closed and heard what Ichika said were also surprised.

"That was amazing for you to pin-point those traits of the Kazama family with such accuracy. You never fail to surprise everyone Ichika." Monshiro steps in, breaking the brief lull in the atmosphere.

"Well I can tell because I can read your Ki and aura."

Everyone was surprised at what Ichika just said.

"You can read our aura? How does that work?"

"Well it's something that I could do since I was little. I see the aura of every person I meet; through that I can see and rather analyze the encoded memories, images of the person's most prominent abilities and characteristics."

Everyone was a bit shocked and afraid of the ability, it became somewhat of a privacy breaker.

"But don't worry everyone; it's not really as specific as mind-reading. I can only skim the surface of a person; I cannot pry deep into someone's privacy."

Convinced by his words everyone sighed in relief but to those who aren't easily swayed, their impression on Ichika just got way more intense. He wasn't just a boy with handsome face; he has some amazing and somewhat fearful cards up his sleeve.

"That is one amazing ability. It would be scary if you were to use it without restraint."

"Oh Mon is here too."

Suddenly the elite students from class 2-S appears, led by Aoi Touma and Kuki Hideo along with the clones, Margit Eberbach, Fushikawa Kokoro, Inoue Jun, Sakakibara Koyuki, Azumi Oshitari and some of the class 2-S students.

"Maru-san?"

"Chris-ojousama."

Chris and Margit greet each other, surprised that both have come here to look at the new transfer student.

"So ojou-sama and her friends also came here too?"

"Yes, well that was my intention but then the rest of my classmates decided to tag along." Margit answers.

"Ichika, this is my big brother, Kuki Hideo." Monshiro takes the lead and introduces Ichika first to Hideo.

"Kuki Hideo-san… nice to meet you."

"Kuki Hideo, the man who will be king, is also pleased to meet which such a prodigious junior."

Both Ichika and Hideo exchanged energetic greetings and shook hands.

"I'm Aoi Touma, son of the head of the Aoimon Hospital. I would like to get along with you… in a lot of ways."

The girls squealed instantly because of the suggestive statement from Touma and how close he got to Ichika when he said that. Ichika however didn't seem like he was affected and greeted Touma without showing any signs of discomfort.

And so the introductions went on for everyone but minutes later the 3rd years also arrived, Tsubame and Yumiko, even the 3-S, Kyougoku Hikoichi and Hazakura Seiso, was among the 3rd year groups that came for the same reason.

"Even the 3rd years too, what's going to happen next? Maybe nee-san will appear and challenge him." Yamato says that out of the blue and to his surprise, a hand rests on his shoulders.

He turned around and saw Momoyo standing behind him, soon the rest of the students noticed Momoyo. Everyone had the same guess on the situation; the expression on Momoyo's face alone told them one thing.

"Yo, transferee… or rather Orimura Ichika. You've becoming popular all of a sudden, that's impressive for a transferee."

"Momoyo-san, thanks." Ichika smiles as he answered Momoyo.

Momoyo walked past her friends and met Ichika face to face, there the tension between subtly rose.

"I don't feel too good about this."

"Onee-sama is really serious, even though she is smiling."

Yamato and Kazuko both nailed the current atmosphere surrounding, Ichika and Momoyo. Their earlier 'meeting' was the opening, now this is the main event.

The fighters among the group can clearly sense storm of fighting spirit between the two, it was too late to stop it now that much was obvious, namely because they don't want to stop it. They want to see a fight between the first year and Momoyo.

"So Ichika… has my grandfather told you about the system here in Kawakami Academy?" Momoyo breaks the silence.

"Yes, a challenge system."

"Correct."

Momoyo takes out the Kawakami badge that all students carry with them.

"This makes it easy then. Let's continue where we left off earlier."

Everyone knew this was coming yet they are still surprised when the actually heard it.

"A challenge from the get-go."

"I think we should oppose, Ichika-san might get hurt."

Those murmurings began to surface for some of the students present. But while they all say this, no one openly tried to voice out their concerns, they all know that it won't change anything even if they did.

"I asked my grandfather earlier. He said that you are a part of a warrior clan, though not publicly recognized, he said that your family may be the one strongest in the world if not the strongest… He said that without even hesitating."

Everyone gaze immediately turned to Ichika, curiosity, shock and feelings that are similar to these two, everyone that heard Momoyo's words.

"So, as a son from that family. I can't help but be excited about the thought of challenging you to a duel."

Kawakami threw the badge on the ground, right in front of Ichika.

Ichika on the other hand looked at the badge thrown in front of him and then looked back at Momoyo, still with a smile on his face.

"True, but my training isn't complete. I'm still learning." Ichika says without the intention of being humble, he merely stated a fact.

"But if senpai wants to fight me…" Ichika took out his own badge and dropped in on top of the one Momoyo threw.

"I will do my best to meet the God of War's expectation."

And there it is, Ichika accepted Momoyo's challenge without further hesitation. As if on cue, Tesshin appears in the scene.

"Oh so you really did challenge Ichika. Well since this one is an official challenge, I won't nag on Momoyo."

With Tesshin's own consent given, the duel between the God of War Kawakami Momoyo and the mysterious transferee Orimura Ichika is set.

The situation moved to the open grounds of the school, a huge number of spectators, both student and teachers came to watch the duel.

"He accepted the duel without hesitating. Somehow I'm a little nervous about this; he might put up a good fight against Momo-senpai." Miyako is all serious; the manner on how Ichika accepted Momoyo's challenge was way too relaxed.

It may mean two things, either he is just acting it or he is confident that he can put up a fight against Momoyo.

"Miyako-san is right… I can't feel anything from Ichika-san. This is not something the warriors do in a fight, especially against Momo-senpai." Mayucchi clasps her katana tightly.

"Can he really fight against onee-sama?" Even Kazuko is worried.

In 2-S, it was the same. The clones are also interested in the duel.

"Yoshitsune… who do you think will win?" Benkei turns to her master whose eyes haven't turned away from the two combatants standing in the middle of the open field.

"I don't know… Yoshitsune… cannot predict anything in this battle."

Yoshitsune answered and then said nothing else.

There were a few minutes of waiting because the principal sets up a barrier around the open ground along with Lu. The barrier is only meant to keep out the force that the battle might create; this told everyone that this battle might become a bit dangerous.

"Now, we can start with the duel. Kawakami Momoyo against Orimura Ichika! This is an official duel on the academy grounds, the rules are still the same. The one that gets taken down first loses and if both fighters cannot continue, it will become a draw."

Tesshin announces loudly.

"Are you two ready?"

"I'm ready." Momoyo immediately responds.

"I as well." Ichika did the same.

A rectangular gleam appeared all over the open field, the height of the barrier is 50 feet and its width is also sufficiently wide enough, allowing the two freedom to move.

"Momoyo-senpai… I was wondering."

"What is it?"

"I was wondering, do you like to fight strong opponents all the time?" Ichika asks with a smile, unfazed by the strong battle aura that Momoyo is exuding.

"Of course, what's the point of having power?"

"That's great, I can image Momo-senpai gaining friends through battles. So based on that, I would like Momo-senpai to fight my big sisters when they transfer here."

"You have big sisters?"

"Yes and unlike me, they are much more powerful. You'll definitely have fun fighting them."

Momoyo smiles at what her kouhai said.

"You got it, but right now why don't we focus on our own battle. You are pretty powerful yourself Ichika, I can tell just from looking at you."

"Thank you Momoyo-senpai… I will try my best."

With the talks over, Momoyo and Ichika quickly took their stance.

With the talks over, Tesshin proceeds to put the duel in motion.

"Let the duel… Begin!"

After Tesshin's thunderous roar, Momoyo opens up with a charge. The gap between her and Ichika was closed in just a second; again Momoyo is going to use the same technique she used on Ichika when they first met.

"Kawakami-ryu: Musou Seikenzuki!"

Dangerous amount of Momoyo's Ki concentrate on her fist and then throws it towards Ichika.

(I was holding back last time… but let's see if you can still stop this at full power!)

A shuddering force assaults the barrier and causes small tremors on the ground, this surprised everyone but what came as an even bigger surprise is when they saw Ichika blocking the punch with his right hand.

(I knew it… he is capable.)

A grin crosses Momoyo's face, this was becoming interesting.

Both jumped away from each other, that was merely the opening but now it was time to begin with the main part of the duel.

Ichika this time however takes the initiative.

(Should I use it now? Maybe later… I will wait for Momoyo-senpai to use her own powerful techniques first, but for now I will fight normally.)

Ichika takes a step forward and then quickly vanishes from everyone's eyes.

"!"

Momoyo briefly lost sight of Ichika and barely evades a sharp slash kick aimed at her stomach. She kicks off this time and launches a counter assault. Momoyo lightning fast punches rained on Ichika, but the latter stands firm quickly blocks and parries them all.

Ichika dashes forward launches an elbow against Momoyo. It was blocked by Momoyo was sent skidding.

(I see… his strength, speed, it's not bad at all. But…)

Momoyo this time vanishes and appears above Ichika.

"Kawakami-ryu: Fuji Smasher!"

Momoyo performs a dive attack with a very powerful punch.

Avoiding it would've been more prudent since this move of Momoyo is tremendously powerful, but Ichika stays in place and prepares to match the move head on.

"Hmph!"

Ichika leaps, his right hand became enveloped by a white light that looked like fire.

He throws this as an answer to Momoyo's attack.

The two fist collided resulting to a thunderous explosion but surprisingly vanishes very quickly.

(My Ki… was it dispersed?)

Momoyo saw what happened, in the short moment that their punches collided, she saw her Ki being blown away by a white flash coming from Ichika.

"That surprised me Ichika… but!"

Momoyo still had the upper hand however; her power is off the charts. Momoyo performs a powerful ax kick and sends Ichika straight down.

But the boy didn't fall; he recovered and landed on his feet.

"!"

Momoyo appeared in front of Ichika starts with a storm of punches. Ichika was forced into the defensive as the attack caught him off-guard. He was blown away for quite a distance and Momoyo eagerly pursues him with a deadly barrage of punches and kicks.

Ichika on the other hand puts up quite a formidable defense; he prevented most of Momoyo's attack from landing on him.

The collision of fists and kicks from both fighters created a dazzling display of brilliant colors and release of force, making the duel look like a beautiful fireworks display. No one on the audience was able to say anything; the duel was exhilarating and awe-inspiring.

Though Momoyo is steady on the offensive and Ichika in the defensive the fight was nothing but even.

(This is my first time seeing it but Ichika really is powerful… his power maybe lower than Momoyo but his speed and reaction… that is what's keeping his from losing. But I wonder…)

Tesshin thought while he watched the fight.

The sounds became more thunder-like as the exchange continued on, Momoyo's relentless attacks and Ichika seemingly perfect defense continues to intensify with every moment that passes with the shock waves also increasing in its power.

"Now this is fun! No man has ever fought me for this long! All the male challengers that challenged me are all inadequate and weak, they cannot fight me evenly. But with you here Ichika, I have finally experience a serious battle against a boy."

Momoyo's Ki burst forth, causing a huge spike in her speed and power.

"!"

Momoyo lands a roundhouse kick on Ichika's stomach and then follows up with a punch, although the second attack was blocked, Momoyo leaned forward and opens up a clear path to land a finishing blow.

"Forbidden Move: Fuji Smasher!"

Momoyo used the same move again. This move had enough power to overcome Kuki Ageha's Thunder God: Lightning Fist technique and this attack lands straight on Ichika's face.

Everyone was shocked to see it and they were all quick to render this fight already over, the staggering shockwave that blew all over the place was certainly enough to convince everyone that Ichika was already knocked out.

However in truth the ripple of force wasn't the power of Momoyo being unleashed but rather it was her Ki being dissolved and dispersed, half of the power of her attack was gone. Ichika took half of the punches power head on which was still very high.

"!"

Momoyo was the first to notice the abnormality.

Her attack landed and just a few seconds earlier Ichika looked like he was about to get blown away but instead his feet plants firmly on the ground and his body stiffens up.

The spectators noticed this too and they became even more surprised.

Ichika moves, grasping the wrist of Momoyo's outstretched hand and without warning and unleashes a gut punch that lands perfectly on Momoyo. The latter was surprised thus failing to react to the counterattack and ended up taking the blow.

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Many of the skilled and sensitive fighters saw something they weren't expecting, a mysterious force blew past everyone, rendering them unable to move for a minute.

But to the master class fighters like Tesshin, Lu, Seiso who just shifted into Haou and the veteran Kuki butlers, Hume and Claudio, what they saw is Ichika's attack unleashing a white light that went through Momoyo, greatly reducing her Ki.

"Guuuh!"

Momoyo was sent skidding by the attack for quite a distance from Ichika.

(That attack… it was sharp and heavy… I really felt that one…)

Momoyo felt her body weakened from that attack alone, it took her a few moments to slowly recover strength. In that point, Momoyo's Ki goes back to its original state again and swirling around her like a tempest.

Ichika in response however, also unleashes his aura.

A white flaming energy erupts from his body, matching Momoyo's darker aura. In just moments the air began to feel very cold and electricity appeared inside the barrier.

The situation was getting more and more dangerous, but Ichika on the other hand looks up to Momoyo, still with a smile on his face. There are scratches on his face that prove he was hit but that was it, even though taking that powerful move Ichika is still standing.

"Momoyo-senpai… are we going to get serious in this fight?"

Momoyo was surprised by the question, however replies with a smirk.

"Of course. Don't hold back Ichika."

Momoyo uses Instant Recovery while she said this, but the recovery was halved her body still felt the blow from Ichika earlier, but didn't show it.

"Then… I guess I will respond accordingly."

The white aura around Ichika converges around his body, it shrank considerably and now only crowding around Ichika's body. The aura once again shifted forms and became more fire-like and then unleashes a powerful wave of force that caused cracks around the barrier.

"Orimura-ryu ougi: Reiraku Byakuya…"