(The Intense Training)

*September 2nd, 1918*

*7:00am*

The early morning sun was rising from the purpish dawn sky as Kaede was outside standing in front of Akito.

"Kaede looks determined but I wonder why Kazumi is worried" Maria said to herself as she looked over at Kazumi who was watching with a concerned look on his face.

"I had quite some trouble with this portion of the training and rather it's more of a test on how much pain you can take…" Kazumi said to himself quietly as he looked on over to the upcoming session.

"You can do this Kaede and Good luck!" Yelena wrote as she showed Kaede her answer.

"Thanks everyone and this session shouldn't be too bad" Kaede said with a smile as she looked at everyone before turning her attention back to Akito.

"This girl seems serious and I won't be holding anything back as well" Akito thought to himself as he assumed a stance while Kaede assumed a fighting stance as well.

"Don't push yourself okay?! And please give up if you need to" Tatiana advised Kaede as Kaede looked back and gave a thumbs up in agreement.

"Ready when you are my young student.." Akito said with a smile.

"I'm ready Master!" Kaede cried out as she ran towards Akito and attempted to deliver a punch to his face however Akito delivered a hard uppercut to her stomach as Kaede was pushed back and collapsed to the floor in pain.

"Miss Kaede!" Alexei cried out in shock.

"That was going too far! And Kaede is new at this so please go easy with her!" Olga cried out with a hint of anger in her voice.

"She's right and you could have injured her badly as well so please don't be harsh on her" Tatiana added on while Akito raised his hand so he could speak.

"I'm only training her and she knew what was coming. So she can take this session" Akito replied in a serious tone as he looked back at Kaede who was coughing in pain.

"It's best to give up now. Things won't be pretty from here on okay?" Akito advised Kaede while she was grunting in pain but was slowly getting back up but wobbling in the process.

"Heh? I'm not giving up and I made a promise to everyone that we'll be getting here alive and I will pass this session" Kaede said as she finally stood up.

"Give up...don't push yourself any further.." Kazumi thought to himself as he continued to watch the morning session.

"Kaede is terribly stubborn and I had a habit of that as well.." Maria thought to herself as she sighed with worry.

"Bestie! Please give up! And it's not worth it and we have Kazumi and Bartok!" Anastasia advised Kaede as Kaede ignored everyone's pleas.

"I just need to hit on once and I'll become his official student!" Kaede said as she ran towards Akito once more.

"What strategy would you be using this time eh?" Akito said with a smile.

Kaede quickly turned towards the left direction and prepared to land a blow from her left arm.

"Left...very interesting however…" Akito said as he quickly stepped out of Kaede's way and grabbed her arm and slammed her into the ground with force as Kaede yelled out in pain.

"KAEDE!" Olga cried out in shock as she and everyone else but Kazumi attempted to check on her.

"NO!" Kaede cried out in a painful voice as everyone stopped.

"You're hurt! And just give up and me and Tatiana will nurse you back into shape!" Olga pleaded as she reached her hand out in hopes that Kaede would listen to her.

"Olga is right and continuing this dangerous session could get you seriously hurt" Anastasia added on as Kaede slowly got back up.

"She won't listen to anyone and It had taken me 10 days to land one hit on him and I can see that she's determined to get even stronger than before so it's best to let her be…" Kazumi thought to himself.

"I'm scared for Kaede.." Yelena wrote as she showed everyone with a sad look on her face.

"Don't worry Yelena...I won't give up that easily" Kaede said as she smiled and gave a thumbs up.

"So it seems you won't listen to your friends and why is that?" Akito asked Kaede with a look of concern in his face.

"Because I want to learn how to fight and get stronger and help my friends!" Kaede answered back as she slowly got back up and walked towards Akito while stumbling in the process.

"Kaede is very determined and it seems that it won't stop until she lands a blow on him" Kazumi said to himself as everyone backed up to allow Kaede and Akito to have more space.

"You better win this!" Anastasia said to herself as she and the others ran back to where Kazumi was sitting and sat down alongside with him.

"I'm ready when you are!" Kaede cried out as she was panting from the heavy blows that she had endured.

"You can stop right now but I must warn you that this could get ugly such as your arms or legs being broken…" Akito warned Kaede as he stood there with a look of worry in his eyes.

"Kaede seems quite serious. Maybe she could end up landing a blow on me" Akito thought to himself as he used his hand to motion Kaede to come after him.

"You already know I'm coming after you!" Kaede cried out in response as she ran towards him but this time ran towards the left of Akito's side which surprised him.

"Interesting!" Akito thought to himself with surprise as he used his right arm to deliver a blow to Kaede however Kaede slid under between his legs.

"That's it! She's got it!" Olga cried out in shock as she cheered Kaede on.

"But will it work…" Kazumi thought to himself as he saw Kaede running away from Akito.

"Just gotta keep him fooled and It seems that he's seen through this attack however If I use this chance to attack then I am good!" Kaede thought to herself.

She turned towards the other direction and ran towards Akito on the right side.

"You can do this!" Anastasia cried out as she and everyone else cheered on for Kaede.

"Alright! I will become your student!" Kaede cried out as she ran closer to Akito and prepared a punch as Akito lightly punched her hand out of the way.

"Oh no!" Maria cried out in shock.

"Heh. He fell for it!" Kaede thought to herself.

She let out a sneaky smile and used her other arm to land a blow towards Akito's cheek however he lightly punched her arm as Kaede was falling back.

"Checkmate!" Kaede cried out with a smile as she used her leg to sidekick Akito.

"W-What?!" Akito cried out in shock and confusion as Kaede managed to land a blow on Akito's face but rather a light fistbump as Kaede and Akito fell to the ground.

"Miss Kaede did it!" Alexei cried out as everyone cheered and let out a Huzzah in the process.

"You did it! You touched him!" Yelena wrote as she showed Kaede with a smile as everyone ran towards her.

"Wow…" Bartok said in awestruck.

"Kaede...you actually did it in just 30 minutes and it had taken me 30 days or so but you are strong and I can see it and the Fuyou blood runs in your veins" Kazumi said with a smile as he hugged Kaede.

"I had a hunch that Kaede was related to you Kazumi…" Akito said with a smile as he sat up.

"So does this mean…" Olga asked with curiosity.

"Yes...Kaede! You are now my student! And I shall teach you everything you need to know to defend your friends!" Akito said with a smile as he let out his hand.

"I accept! And I promise that I won't fail you! I will become a great student!" Kaede accepted as she and Akito shook hands indicating that they are now Master and Student as everyone cheered and smiled at the new event.

"John Claude! I am ready for anything now and I will fight! And I will continue to protect my loving friends and even it means my death!" Kaede thought to herself as her heart was filled with burning hope and determination.