*Back at Aiden's apartment, the samurai girl limps all the way up to his apartment*

???: I'm sorry sir… My master and I tried our hardest, mainly me, sorry sir. *It's revealed that Kokuna was on Aiden's apartment*

Kokuna: *Kokuna growls* I knew you two would fail me! *He jumps down the hole in the ceiling, he walks over at Aiden's mom's body* At least I know he's alive, the battle damage says it all but either way, that's his mother. *Kokuna gets an upset face staring at her before suddenly getting a serious face* We are on the right track.

???: I won't fail you next time, I promise.

Kokuna: *Kokuna gets a blank face* Right, because there won't be a next time. *Kokuna suddenly turns and grabs her by the neck* BECAUSE THE NEXT TIME, I WILL KILL YOU MYSELF!! *Kokuna throws her across the apartment, he's completely calm all of a sudden* So please, go find the boy or I will replace you with my son. *she stands there with an offend face* Well, what are you waiting for Jiyu? Get going and tell Kenichi to get off his ass or he's dead. *Jiyu bows and limps away* *Kokuna watches her struggle to walk away before suddenly grunting and grabbing his head, As Jiyu is limping, her body starts to lose its cuts, her bones start popping into place, Jiyu looks at her hand before turning around and looking at Kokuna, Kokuna has his right hand covering his face, he's sweating badly while looking straight down with his pupils dilated, his left hand is out towards Jiyu* Go get him… please… *Jiyu turns to Kokuna and bows, she quickly turns and starts running*

*Back at Humanity’s Garrison, everyone is back on the field training, Tank is training with Kazuma, Kazuma swings his sword over his head with both arms, Tank catches it with a clap, they struggle before Tank kicks Kazuma in the chest with his right foot, Aiden is training with Richard, Aiden runs towards Richard and throws a left punch, Richard dodges to the right and throws a right punch to Aiden's ribs, making him stumble back*

Richard: *Richard talks to himself in his head* So this is what the boy can do? Why does he have a five star? *Aiden runs over towards Richard, does a 360 to the right and does a right leg sweep to Richard's legs, Richard jumps back* He just throws stuff out… *Richard kicks Aiden in the head with his left leg and while landing with his right foot, while Aiden stumbles back, Richard walks over and punches him across the face with a left hook, he follows up with a right punch to chest and a left kick across the face, Aiden is sent flying back* He isn't even worth three stars… I don't understand Clarke's vision… *Aiden suddenly spins himself mid fall and lands on his feet* Hm? The boy wants more? Fine, if he wishes to train for no reason. *Aiden charges at him and does another right punch* Again? Is he trying to insult me? *Richard dodges to the right and throws a right punch to Aiden's ribs again* I will end it with this. *He infuses the punch with Mabiki, Aiden's eyes suddenly narrow, Aiden quickly turns and catches the punch with his left hand* *Richard talks out loud* Huh? *Aiden slowly looks up at him*

Aiden: You're trying to see where I am at with these stupid stars huh…? You're just trying to piss me off. *He balls up his right hand* To hell with your stupid stars. *Aiden throws a right punch which slams into Richard's chest, Richard grunts* I won't give you the satisfaction of making me mad but I will sure as hell give you what you want to see. *Aiden head butts Richard before roundhouse kicking him with his right foot, Richard growls*

Richard: Alright little shit! Let's see what you got! *Aiden runs over towards Richard, does a 360 to the right and does a right leg sweep to Richard's legs* *Richard talks in his head* Stupid kid! He has the balls but he doesn't have the brains! I will end him here. *Richard jumps up, while he is jumping, he pulls his right hand back and charges a flame in his hand, Right as Richard lands, Before he can swing his hand forward and shoot the fire, Aiden continues spinning to the right and does a left leg sweep with air, sending the wave of air towards Richard's legs, sweeping his feet off the ground, Aiden continues with the spin to the right and does a right kick with an air current behind him, making himself dashing forward and kicking Richard in the face, Richard is sent flying back into a tree, Richard quickly looks at Aiden, Richard talks in his head* W-what the hell was that!? He has strength that rivals Kaif! If not, much greater!

Aiden: Don't underestimate me Richard. You will regret it.

Marley: *Marley walks over clapping* Wow Aiden! That was impressive! You sat down the strongest guy in the group!

Richard: Don't give him that shit! You know why I'm the strongest! Just because-*Marley cuts him off*

Marley: Just because he caught you off guard doesn't mean he wins? I say yes it does, you were the fool who underestimated an opponent, don't do it next time if you don't want to lose! *Richard growls* *Marley looks over at Aiden* So you used a wind current to push yourself towards Richard with a kick, that's a great way to use air!

Aiden: I couldn't reach him with the kick so why not throw the kick out and zip to him using air?

Marley: That's why I gave you it! There was a reason I gave these certain rings to people which was to fix your mistakes! Keep it up and you will be a master! Anyways, I wanted to talk to all of you! *Everyone stops training and looks at Marley* There is a tournament that we hold here at the Garrison every year called The Lionheart. It's to prove how strong our team has become and to rise in the ranks! We are one of the worst since we are “W”! But team Whiskey sounds cool!

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Kazuma: Just because it sounds cool doesn't make it cool.

Marley: Very true!

Esmeralda: So why be so happy about it Mr. Clarke?

Marley: Because all of you don't understand when I say this. *Marley gets a big smile on his face* You all will soar through the ranks without a problem, I don't need to worry about a thing.

Richard: When does the event start?

Marley: May 20th! We have around a week and a half!

Tank: Let's not waste time. Aiden! *Aiden turn to Tank* Shall we? *Tank gets a big smile*

Aiden: *Aiden turns to everyone else* Someone else fight him please! All I do is fight him!

Tank: You can only get stronger by fighting someone strong right? We are equals!

Aiden: Fine! But you will leave me alone after I beat you! *The wind starts to pick up, Marley feels the air moving strongly, Marley gets a serious face, he then puts his right arm up like he's saying “Stop” or “halt”, everyone looks at him* What's wrong Sensei?

Marley: This isn't the weather… nor is it a person on campus training… *Marley turns towards the direction it's coming from but before he can say anything, a guy comes running towards him, It's Jacob* Tell me some good news Jacob.

Jacob: If you were hoping for news about that thing over there, I'm sorry to tell you but that's not what this is about…!

Marley: *Marley exhales* What is it?

Jacob: The Director wants to speak to you!

Marley: Hmm… Fine. Richard, lead the team there, find out what that is and stop it. *Marley turns and walks with Jacob*

Richard: Alright. *Richard feels the air* Marley was right, it's like a vortex is pulling the wind towards that direction. Let's head there now. *Everyone starts running towards it* *They arrive at a grocery store called “Haitch’s Everyday Bargain”, they walk into the parking lot and look around, Cars are flipped, some blown up, the walls of the store are cracked with some bricks missing* The vortex stopped but l don't think the person left.

Tank: Split up, half enter from the front, I will take a group with me and we will enter from the back. *They all nod, Aiden and Rebecca head to the back of the store with Tank*

Richard: There are two openings to the store, one on the left side and the second on the right. Esmeralda, come with me to the right side, Rylet and Kazuma take the left side. *They split and walk inside, the store is trashed with fires and bodies everywhere, Richard walks around looking for any sign of life, nothing* Esmeralda. *Esmeralda jumps in fear* You must use your powers if absolutely necessary. Whoever did this is pretty strong. I'm skilled in my own right but if we are attacked by multiple people then I can't help you.

Esmeralda: I-i will do my best…! *They walk along the right side of the store, they walk through the baking aisle, Esmeralda looks in the baking kitchen to see one of the workers absolutely scorched on the ground with a cake in her hand, the cake says “Happy birthday Marcus”, Esmeralda can't help but to use her ring, she raises her left fist and suddenly, grass breaks through the ground and covers the person's body, after a few seconds, Esmeralda lowers her arm which makes the grass go down as well, the person is no longer on fire, Esmeralda looks at the body with sorrow* Whoever did this, they're a monster. *Richard watches her struggle to accept death before looking at the cake, his pupils shrink as he quickly grabs Esmeralda by her right arm with his left hand and pulls her behind a muffin stand* W-what was that for-!?

Richard: That cake isn't burned! That means the person has to be nearby.

???: You're not wrong. *Both Richard and Esmeralda's hearts sink, before they can turn around, a huge flame starts to form behind* BOOOOOM!!! *A huge explosion goes off, destroying the baking aisle and the right wall of the store, a guy comes walking out of the smoke, dusting himself off, He's 5’7, has a white ponytail with red eyes, a red trench coat with a black button up shirt, black pants and black boots* The world should have never given me these powers, they should have known what I was going to do with them!

Richard: You don't say. *The guy's pupils shrink as he turns towards the front entrance to see Richard standing there unscathed, Richard is hold Esmeralda with his right arm around her stomach, she's facing the ground with swirls in her eyes* You should've killed me with that.

???: How did you do that!?

Richard: You're not the only one the world gave powers to. *Suddenly the guy gets dents in his body and is sent flying into the debris from the baking aisle, after a few seconds, the guy slowly gets up with grunts*

???: I thought I was the only one-!

Richard: You wish, let me guess. Now that you realize you aren't the only one, you want to surrender?

???: I was thinking about it but I think I can take you.

Richard: *Richard growls with an anger vein on his head* You really think that? You have some nerve. You pick on the weak but yet you think you can stop me?

???: *He fixes his jacket and smiles* The less weaklings there are, the stronger we are.

Richard: *Richard puts Esmeralda down, his purple fiery aura comes out of his body* Your stupidity knows no bounds.

(To Be Continued…)