Since morning many people have gathered at the Dagoba National Stadium. They gathered to watch the match which became the talk of a lot of media.
Cheers rang throughout the stadium. Responding to the enthusiasm of the audience, the host opened the event again with great fanfare.
" HELLO EVERYONE, ARE YOU READY TO WATCH THE MATCH?... "
The audience was excited again with enthusiastic cheers. Passion and enthusiasm filled the entire stadium again.
" LET'S START THE FIRST MATCH FOR TODAY. From the Hero's side, please welcome The Ninja Hero: EDGESHOT... "
As soon as the host called his name, Edgeshot walked onto the stage calmly.
" Next, the opponent from Hunter's side, the Arashi Guild's Guild Master, Wind Mage TATSUMI FUJISHIMA... "
Not long after, Tatsumi stepped onto the stage to the cheers of the audience. Tatsumi was wearing his wizard robes and several items were used to strengthen his mana.
" Now then, since the two contestants are already on stage I will explain the rules. First, each opponent will fight in the arena which is decided by drawing that draw shown on the screen behind me, next the match will end if one party is unable to continue the fight or surrenders. "
The two participants nodded at the explanation the host gave as if confirming it to him.
" Well then, it's time for us to draw the battle arena "
Behind the presenter, there is a screen showing various arenas with their characteristics. Starting from forest areas, rocky hills, waters, mountains, and even cities.
The roulette that appears on the screen starts playing and it doesn't take long for the results to come out.
"Let's see the arena that will be used in this first match is..."
The marker then stops at an image showing a rocky hill. Seeing this arena Tastumi could only smile, while Edgeshot sighed. This arena is not very suitable for Edgeshot who specializes in ambushes and fast attacks. Meanwhile, open arenas are an advantage for magicians like Tatsumi who have AOE attacks.
After thinking about the strategy they would use, Tatsumi and Edgeshot faced each other and shook hands.
" let's have a fair fight " (Tatsumi)
" Sure " (Edgeshot)
They then moved to the designated arena. On top of the hill, Tastumi and Edgeshot were standing facing each other 10 meters apart. The figures of the two were plastered on the monitor screen watching their fight.
The countdown begins with the host. The two contestants got into a fighting stance, Edgeshot got up his stance, while Tatsumi prepared his first spell.
" MATCH START!... "
As the signal is given and the two contestants start attacking each other. Edgeshot immediately lunged by thinning his body, he had aimed for an ideal point that could make him faint, but not kill him.
" Senkō Rasen Nuki-te(Hand Spiral Spear) "
When Edgeshot's Attack was about to hit Tatsumi, a wall of wind formed around him which sent his attacks flying away. Edgeshot immediately took distance from him.
The windshield slowly disappeared revealing Tatsumi's figure surrounded by a whirlwind that formed a spear.
" Wind Spear "
The spell was released and the spear immediately rushed to attack Edgeshot. Edgeshot barely managed to avoid it because of the speed of his attack.
' So this is the ability of a Hunter '
Edgeshot attacked again but his movement stopped again as his skin was scratched by a gust of wind. Apparently, Tatsumi had already activated his next spell. The mana around him swirled controlling the wind and creating a gust of wind that was as sharp as a sword.
Edgeshot has difficulty predicting the movement of his wind because he also can't feel mana. He then flattened and twisted his body into the pointed string to avoid the wind blades and immediately price into the air toward Tatsumi.
Tatsumi also noticed this and he was already preparing for his next spell. The moment he finished the spell, 5 huge tornadoes started to surround him. The tornado he created created an enormous wind that almost blew the spectators away.
Meanwhile, the audience and the host were stunned by the abilities displayed by an S-rank Hunter. The sight of 5 huge tornadoes rotating in the center of the arena made it seem as if a storm was brewing in the arena.
" Th-This is truly amazing... Right now we are witnessing the true ability of one of Japan's S-rank Hunters, contestant Tatsumi just created a storm in the middle of the arena, truly extraordinary. "
The rocks that were hit by tornado Tatsumi began to erode and crumble. The attack that Tatsumi launched was completely merciless because this attack was aimed at killing A-class monsters and above.
This of course makes Edgeshot cornered. With his body now as thin as a thread making it was easy to be blown away by the wind.
Feeling himself unable to continue the match words of surrender came out of Edgeshot's mouth.
" I-I surrender!... "
Hearing this Tatsumi then deactivated his ability and started controlling the wind around which allowed Edgeshot to land safely. As soon as Edgeshot touch the ground he gasped after being blown away by the tornado.
' that feels like riding a roller coaster without safety '
Tatsumi then approached Edgeshot and offered a hand to help him up.
" Nice match, and sorry I seem to have gone a bit overboard with by using that skill "
" Yes, sure, this is an honor as well as a valuable lesson for me "
Edgeshot then accepted the hand which was then accompanied by applause and cheers from the audience. The presenter also rewarded the audience's cheers with praise and amazed comments regarding the match they had just watched.
After the two contestants left the arena, the host then continued the event. She then called out the names of the participants who would compete next.
" Then please welcome the next contestant who will compete next. From the Hero's side, the Hero Rabbit: Mirko... "
Cheers returned as Mirko entered the arena with a big grin on her face. She licked her lips as she was looking forward to the upcoming match.
" From the Hunter side, the Moonlight Guild's Guild Master, our Beautiful Archer Yumiko Aoi... "
Same as before, Yumiko walked in with a cold face ignoring the cheers of the surrounding men. She was carrying a bow item specially made for her.
She then stood face to face with Mirko who was looking at her with challenging eyes. Yumiko didn't really like that look but tried to return it with a smile.
" So you're a long-range attacker "
" That's right, do you have a problem with that? "
" a bit, I was looking forward to fighting the Guild Master of Dawn Guild or the deputy boy, but what can I do "
These words made Yumiko slightly offended, she glared at Mirko who still had a confident smile on her face.
" Hunting is the specialty of Hunters, and just so you know I'm also one of the S-ranks "
" Yeah whatever, I'm looking forward to our match "
" Yeah, I'm looking forward to the hunt to come. "
Hearing this provocation, Mirko smiled and then laughed.
" Interesting "
The arena to be used for the second match was the forest area, an area that suited the two of them. Apart from Mirko who has the Rabbit quirk, this environment is found quite often in dungeons which is also beneficial for Yumiko.
The two of them had already headed to the designated arena. While the two were preparing, the host started the countdown again.
" Three... Two... One... GAME START!... "
Immediately, Mirko rushed straight to where Yumiko was. Using her keen hearing ability, she tried to pinpoint Yumiko's location while going around with her leg strength and speed.
Meanwhile, Yumiko kept a safe distance from Mirko and kept watching her movements while still suppressing her presence. Yumiko has also prepared arrows made of mana attached to her bow and ready to be shot.
Arrows shot through the air and aimed for Mirko's feet. Mirko instinctively sensed the incoming attack and immediately jumped out of the way. The arrow that missed hit the ground and shattered rocks and trees leaving a small crater there.
Mirko who saw this felt her hair stand on end as she sensed danger. Adrenaline immediately rose and a smile formed on her face again.
' This attack power, it's getting more and more fun '
The next arrow also started chasing her, Mirko once again tried to dodge but suddenly the direction of the arrow turned again to target her. The arrow of light continued to follow her and Mirko immediately kicked the arrow causing it to disintegrate into a beam of light.
More arrows returned to target Mirko, and she destroyed even more. The sight of Mirko continuously being attacked with arrows and Yumiko stalking her movements looked like a hunt.
While Mirko was moving around, she was continuously analyzing the movement of Yumiko's arrow, and relying on her rabbit instinct, she managed to locate the opponent.
Mirko immediately rushed towards the designated location to deliver a counterattack. Of course, Yumiko realized this and immediately moved from her place.
Following the small noises the opponent made while moving, Mirko quickly chased after Yumiko. After making her way through the bushes and trees, Mirko finally saw Yumiko's figure running away from her.
"FIND YOU..."
Out of the bushes, Mirko jumped as high as she could raise her legs high in preparation for the attack. But this has also been anticipated by Yumika.
In her bow were attached arrows with intense blue light. Dense mana could be felt concentrated in that arrow. Seeing the incoming attack, Yumika immediately released her arrow which immediately pierced Mirko's leg. Despite the injuries she received, Mirko's attacks did not stop.
" ugh... LUNA FALL!... "
She slammed her feet into the ground. The dust slowly cleared and Yumiko's figure was nowhere to be seen.
" tsk, missed "
Even so, Mirko could still hear the slightest movement the opponent made.
" Stop hiding like a coward and come out and fight me "
Despite Mirko's provocation, Yumiko was completely unaffected. Instead, she realized how Mirko had found her, judging by how her ears twitched every time she made moved.
In response, Yumiko infused mana into her voice which made it reverberate throughout the air.
" Hey miss bunny, you're tracking me through sound right? "
Mirko was momentarily surprised by the sound that suddenly resounded through the air, she looked around trying to locate the direction the sound had come from. But because of the echo, she had difficulty locating the direction. Coupled with the attacks that kept coming from all directions made it even more difficult.
Gradually the wounds began to pile up on her body, blood continued to flow from the wounds. Even so, the smile never left Mirko's face. With the increasing intensity of the battle, it made the blood inside her even hotter.
" how do you make your voice echo? is this your quirk? "
" You're wrong, I don't have any quirk "
Mirko was a bit surprised when she heard that her opponent was a quirkless. However, the power and destructive power of the attacks launched by Yumiko until now said otherwise which also made her curious.
" So you're a quirkless, then how do you explain this power, huh? "
" Why should I... "
" Is that something you call Mana? "
" ... "
Yumiko was silent since what Mirko said was not wrong. This has indeed been discussed in the media and it would not be a surprise if Mirko found out.
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly quiet?"
" Yeah, what you said wasn't wrong. "
Yumiko then continued her attack attacking Mirko with a shower of arrows. It looks like Yumoki intends to end this match immediately.
" Isn't this the time for you to give up, if you continue this you will die "
Hearing this from the voice echoing through the air, Mirko couldn't help but laugh.
" Give up? Do you think I'll do that? Every day I train with determination to die, zombie hero: Mirko won't die "
" you're crazy "
Yumiko again showered Mirko with magic arrows that attack power had been increased. Mirko kept jumping to avoid the arrows that were targeting her while occasionally destroying the arrows.
When the victory seemed to be on Yumiko's side, Mirko secretly predicted Yumiko's location and immediately chased her with the fastest speed she had. She condensed her leg muscles and immediately made a big jump.
" LUNA RUSH!... "
Yumiko was surprised to see Mirko's blood-covered figure coming out of the trees all of a sudden. Mirko immediately followed up by showering Yumiko with continuous kicks which knocked her down not long after.
With her opponent down, Mirko tried as hard as she could to stay on her feet. Her consciousness was almost lost due to losing quite a lot of blood during the battle. Even so, she was satisfied with the fight she faced.
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