Although Kuwabara consistently won the fights against the delinquents from other schools, he didn't come out of them completely unscathed. He began coming home with a colorful collection of scrapes and bruises that were largely ignored until he came home with a black eye.
"Kazuma," Mr. Kuwabara said as he examined his face. "How many fights have you been getting into?"
"A lot?" Kuwabara answered, trying not to wince with pain.
Mr. Kuwabara stepped back looking bemused. "Who are you fighting exactly? Have you been finding Urameshi everyday or something?"
"No," Kuwabara said. "I mean, I've fought him a couple times this summer already, but I've been getting in most of these fights with kids from other middle schools."
"Why?" Mr. Kuwabara asked.
"Because I want to be the biggest punk at Sarayashiki," Kuwabara said. "Urameshi said he would be, but I'm going to beat him. 'Sides, those other guys are all jerks."
Mr. Kuwabara shook his head. "Just don't get yourself too hurt doing this. I don't want you jumping into any fights you can't handle."
"I won't, I promise," Kuwabara said.
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