Morning
The training ground felt different again.
Not just heavy—
Focused.
Goro Stands at the Center
Arms crossed.
Watching all of them.
"…Today, you stop fighting alone."
Hiroto Looks Up
"…What do you mean?"
Goro's Answer
"…You work together."
Shift
Akari steps forward slightly.
Kenzaku remains calm.
The Enforcer smirks.
"…About time."
Team Setup
Goro points forward.
"…Three of you."
His gaze lands on:
Hiroto.
Akari.
Kenzaku.
Yui Blinks
"…Wait, not us?"
Goro
"…You observe."
Watcher Stays Silent
Already watching.
Hiroto Steps Forward
Glances at Akari.
Then at Kenzaku.
No words exchanged—
But understanding starts forming.
The Rule
Goro draws his blade.
"…You fight me."
Tension Spikes
Three vs one.
But—
No one underestimates him.
Start
No signal.
Goro moves first.
Attack on Hiroto
Fast.
Direct.
Hiroto Moves
Step—
Angle—
Avoid—
Akari Moves Instantly
From the side—
Strike—
Goro Blocks
Effortless.
Kenzaku Steps In
Precise timing—
A clean strike—
Goro Deflects Again
But—
Pressure Builds
For the first time—
He's reacting to multiple angles.
Hiroto Realizes
"…We don't need to rush…"
Akari Responds
"…We control him."
Kenzaku Adds Calmly
"…Limit his movement."
They Adjust
Not attacking wildly—
Positioning.
Spacing.
Formation Begins
Hiroto front.
Akari left.
Kenzaku right.
Goro Moves Again
Faster.
Stronger.
Hiroto Holds Position
Doesn't chase.
Akari Cuts Off Escape
Clean.
Kenzaku Times It Perfectly
Steps in—
CLASH
Three blades against one.
For a Moment—
Goro is pushed.
The Enforcer Laughs
"…Now that's teamwork."
But—
Goro shifts.
Breaks their formation.
Instantly.
Hiroto Gets Separated
A strike forces him back.
Akari Reacts
But too late—
Kenzaku Adjusts
But—
Formation Breaks
Silence for a Split Second
Mistake.
Goro Attacks
Takes advantage instantly.
Hiroto Blocks
Barely.
Akari Steps In Again
Covers him.
Kenzaku Repositions
Faster now.
Recovery
They regroup.
Kenzaku Speaks
"…Don't break."
Hiroto Nods
"…I won't."
Second Phase
This time—
They move tighter.
More aware.
Hiroto Holds Center
Not chasing.
Akari Supports
Precise.
Kenzaku Controls Flow
Timing everything.
Goro Presses Harder
But—
They Hold
They Adapt
A small gap—
Hiroto Sees It
Moves—
Akari Follows
Instantly.
Kenzaku Completes It
Perfect timing—
Three-Way Strike
Contact
Goro blocks—
But—
He Steps Back
Just slightly.
Silence
The fight stops.
Yui Stands Up
"…They actually did it…"
Goro Lowers His Blade
A pause.
Then—
"…Better."
Not Praise
But recognition.
Hiroto Breathes Out
"…We almost lost it…"
Akari Nods
"…But we didn't."
Kenzaku Finishes
"…That's what matters."
Goro turns away slightly.
"…You're starting to move as one…"
A pause.
"…But you're still far from ready."
Hiroto's Eyes Sharpen
"…Then we keep going."
To be continued…