Realizing what had just happened, those who were about to attack froze in place.
Both Kageyama and Hinata had already swung their wooden swords, but stopped midway.
Shigure chuckled softly, taking a light step forward and leaping into action.
Kendo Stance: The Deer Raises Its Head.
The wooden sword in Shigure's hand traced an elliptical arc, striking directly at the abdomens of the two.
Thud!Thud!
Two muffled impacts resounded, and the duo was sent flying backward, clutching their stomachs.
Straightening his posture, Shigure twirled the wooden sword in his hand, scanning the remaining opponents with a smile. "What's wrong? Not going to continue?"
The spectators erupted with gasps of surprise.
In just five seconds, Segawa Shigure had effortlessly defeated three opponents!
And all without breaking any rules—each strike a decisive blow!
Yokoi suddenly felt his legs trembling uncontrollably. But retreating now would only bring greater humiliation. With a loud roar, he shouted, "Everyone, attack together! Adjust your techniques as needed!"
At his command, the remaining six gritted their teeth and charged at Shigure.
They abandoned their attempts at using Kidō techniques, opting instead for Zanjutsu and Hakuda attacks.
After all, adjusting Kidō mid-battle was too cumbersome.
Moreover, considering Shigure's ability to counter even an incantation-less Six Rod Light Prison, using Kidō would be tantamount to walking into a trap.
Some swung their wooden swords, while others threw punches and kicks.
Yet, in their hearts, their initial fighting spirit had already waned. The confidence they had at the start was nowhere to be found.
From the ShunpoShigure had demonstrated, it was clear they couldn't match his speed.
Though they too could use Shunpo, their execution was worlds apart from Shigure's—a chasm impossible to bridge.
As the six surrounded him, Shigure's figure vanished once more.
"Damn it! Shunpo again! You bastard!!" Yokoi cursed inwardly, utterly helpless.
In Combat Games, the only restriction was the use of Zanpakutō abilities; there was no rule against Shunpo.
They felt like crying but had no tears to shed. If they had known Shigure'sShunpo was this terrifying, they would have banned it beforehand.
But now, it was too late.
Unsurprisingly, Shigure reappeared behind the opponents wielding swords. With another execution of the Deer Raises Its Head stance, he swiftly brought them down.
They didn't even have time to adjust their techniques.
Only three opponents remained.
Yokoi quickly turned around, gritting his teeth as he let out a battle cry: "Hyaah!!"
At the same time, he spun mid-air, delivering a powerful kick that whipped up a small whirlwind.
Hakuda: Kicking Technique – Spiraling Gale.
Shigure narrowed his eyes. As expected of a leader, Yokoi's skill level was clearly above the others.
But compared to Shigure, the gap was immense.
Unfazed, Shigure extended his palm forward.
Hakuda: Counter Technique – First Form: Inch Reversal!
His palm struck the whirlwind, amplifying it before sending it hurtling back toward Yokoi.
The crowd collectively gasped. "Oh no! Yokoi's ultimate move has been countered!"
But at that moment, Yokoi suddenly retracted his leg and swung his wooden sword instead.
"Haha! Got you, Segawa!!" he laughed, his eyes brimming with excitement.
Simultaneously, he lunged toward the rebounding whirlwind.
Many spectators realized his strategy: it was a trap!
Yokoi's initial Hakuda move was merely bait, designed to provoke Shigure into countering. Then, by quickly switching techniques and deliberately colliding with Shigure'sHakuda move, he could force Shigure to commit a foul!
"Brilliant! That's Yokoi for you!" Several of Yokoi's supporters cheered, their eyes shining with admiration.
But Shigure suddenly smirked. "You're too naive."
With that, his figure vanished once more.
In an instant, he reappeared directly in front of Yokoi!
Tilting his body slightly, he held his wooden sword horizontally. He didn't exert much force, but Yokoi was charging at full speed.
Thud!
Before he could collide with the whirlwind, Yokoi crashed into the tip of Shigure's sword.
As the intense pain radiated from his abdomen, Yokoi's face turned pale. His wooden sword slipped from his grasp, and his body crumpled to the ground.
He couldn't comprehend it.
How had Shigure managed to Shunpo in front of him and execute a sword stance in such a short time?
Even though he realized Shigure's intention, the gap in their abilities was insurmountable.
With his eyes rolling back, Yokoi lost consciousness.
The remaining two opponents, seeing their leader fall, were utterly dumbfounded.
Shigure smiled at them. "Do you still want to continue?"
Their hands, gripping their wooden swords, trembled uncontrollably. After exchanging glances, they looked toward Tang Xun and spoke in unison: "W-We surrender!"
With that, they placed their hands on their wooden swords and bowed deeply.
Shigure chuckled softly, turning to face the teacher on the observation platform. In a clear voice, he said, "Please announce the results of the trial, Sensei."
The teacher, snapping out of his daze, took a deep breath before declaring loudly, "The trial is complete! Segawa Shigure, you have earned the right to participate in the Soul Burial Internship ahead of schedule!!"
Even as he spoke, the teacher found it hard to believe.
The flawless execution of Shunpo and Kendo techniques, the unheard-of Hakuda counter moves, and the mastery of incantation-less spells...
When he first heard the rumors, he had doubted the existence of such a prodigy. But now, he had witnessed it firsthand!
Without a doubt, the name Segawa Shigure would go down in the history of the Shinō Academy!
The sixth-year students exchanged wide-eyed glances.
"Someone, pinch me! I must be hallucinating!"
"Not only does he have spiritual power at a captain's level, but his combat skills are also this refined. Damn it, I'm so jealous…"
"How does he switch so seamlessly between Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kidō? Is this guy really a freshman?"
"This wasn't a Combat Game… This was absolute domination."
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