The nights at Housen were alive with violence. Kazuki found himself drawn into underground fights, battles held in abandoned warehouses and shadowy alleyways. These were the proving grounds where strength was currency and respect was earned in blood.
One such night, Kazuki faced Kaito, a spiky-haired brawler from Suzuran who ruled the local night fights with an iron fist. The crowd circled them, hungry for a show. "Housen's mutt thinks he can hunt in our territory?" Kaito taunted.
The fight was brutal. Kaito's punches were wild but powerful, each strike a test of Kazuki's stamina and skill. But Kazuki's Unshaken Will turned pain into fuel. He dodged, countered, and finally landed a crushing elbow to Kaito's kidney, sending him to the ground gasping.
The System glowed gold:
Template Synergy Increased to 85%
New Skill Unlocked: Crow's Eye (Predict enemy movements)
Back at school, Raoh confronted Kazuki. "You've stirred the hornet's nest," he said quietly. "Tomorrow, you'll face Oya's scout team. Prove your worth."
Kazuki nodded. The path ahead was clear—fight or fade.