-NEXT DAY-
Kaito got up for his school . He took a bath and wore the uniform and his accessories as he headed towards his class . He also took a skill book for Kendo to use from his library . As Kendo doesn't have an instant mastery skill like Kaito , he chose a comparatively weaker version for him . As no one can take the books out of the library , Kaito had no choice but to write the entire manual himself . He didn't sleep all night but he didn't have any fatigue because of his increases stamina after reaching S-Rank .
Kaito felt like the rumour about him reaching S-Rank had already spread throughout the academy . He reached his class as he entered the room . All the students present in the class looked towards Kaito as he entered . Upon seeing him , no one could hold themselves back as they came towards him . They praised him , asked him questions and Kaito answered everything . He eventually saw Kendo who was with Akane discussing something .
Kaito excused himself from the others as he went towards Kendo and tapped on his shoulder . Kendo immediately saw Kaito as a smile appeared on his face . Kaito wasn't in a serious mood but wasn't completely relieved either . Kaito sat on the chair in front of Kendo as he took out the book .
"Take it"
"What is this ?"
"A mana absorbing skill manual"
"Huh ?!"
"It will increase your mana absorbing and recovery capabilities"
"But isn't this expensive ?"
"Nah , it's a little gift and these too"
Kaito handed him two bottles of liquid .
"What are these ?"
"One mana recovery potion and other healing potion"
"What do I need these for ?"
"We have our vacation in a month right ?"
"Yes , so what about it ?"
"Train yourself and reach A-Rank within this month . If you need anything tell me ?"
"But .…Why are you giving these to me ? I will not accept it without a good reason"
"Seems like you are persistent . Alright I will tell you but not now"
"Why not ?"
"The class isn't a safe place to discuss this . Meet me at the canteen"
"It isn't too difficult as we have already decided to have lunch together"
"B-But am I invited to this topic ?" said Akane
"You are . I need help of people from the four families"
"The families ?"
"Yes , I can't discuss anything more . Wait until lunch"
Kaito got up and went to his seat . He messaged Akari to bring Yuuki to the canteen .
-Lunch Time-
Kaito , Kendo and Akane gathered at the table during lunch time . The took their lunch and sat on the table .
Kaito was waiting for Akari and Yuuki , as soon as they entered the canteen , there was like a parade of people behind them . Everyone was surprised as they don't normally see the Student Council President and the New Vice President during lunch time .
Akari and Yuuki didn't waste too much time as they went towards Kaito's table . She sat down beside Kaito as Yuuki sat on Kaito's other side . He was a bit awkward but he didn't mind . Kaito lowered his voice as if telling a secret .
"Now , for starters . I need all of your help"
"What help ?"
"Kendo , you are the next heir of your 'Ichinose Family' right ?"
"Yeah , that's right"
"Akane , you are the heir of your family too , right ?"
"Yes"
"Yuuki-senpai , you too are the heir of your family"
"I am"
"This was the help I wanted"
"I don't quite understand" said Kendo
"Well , you see the next heir of the Sakura Family isn't decided yet"
"And ?"
"My cousin and the eldest son of my first uncle was the candidate because I was too weak but now that I regained my strength . I need to gain the seat of the heir"
"How can we help ?"
"You people can help by backing me . If three of the four powerful families are backing you . Even the patriarch wouldn't do anything"
"I disagree" said Yuuki
"Why ?"
"I don't think it would be appropriate to forcibly take the position"
"I think you misunderstood me , Yuuki-senpai"
"What ?"
"Yes , I don't plan on pressuring the family but you people will be my backup plan"
"You plan to gain the position on your own , right ?"
"That's exactly it . But if I suddenly face any problem , can I rely on you people to help me ?"
"Of course . That won't be a problem" said Yuuki
"Definitely" said Kendo
"I will support as well" said Akane
"Thank you"
Their discussion was over . Akari kept quite during all these time but she wasn't able to grasp the situation . Akari wasn't able to decipher the secret behind Kaito's brain . Anyways , she was sure that Kaito had a plan so she didn't care much .
-ONE MONTH LATER-
The rest of the school days were over without much problem . The exams went well and Kaito's training too . He raided dungeons alone for the whole month he got time in and raised his level . It was just one night before their vacations began . Kaito was in the training room practicing his sword techniques as Akari was overseeing him . Akari knew why he was after the heir position , it was because of their family swordmanship .
One of the top class Sword Techniques developed by the Sakura Family atleast a 100 years ago . It was an extremely destructive and powerful art which even S-Rank beasts fear but the drawback is that it was much difficult to practice and master than the arts of other families .
The manual is passed only to the clan heir and someone he recommends after he became the heir . Taiki who was the heir for the last two years didn't master even upto the third technique of the sword art . Kaito's grandfather is an extremely reasonable person . He knows that a person like 'Taiki Sakura' will ruin the reputation of the family to the ruins . His only trusted people are Kaito and Akari as of now . He wanted Kaito who was his grandson to be the head but circumstances led to this situation .
Everyone gathered in front of the teleportation circles which will take them down to the Tokyo Base City . They all entered the Portal and reached ground . They headed towards the cars sent by their family to pick them up from school .
Kaito and Akari went towards their car . The driver who came to pick them opened the gate for Akari but didn't do it for Kaito . He watched Kaito with eyes of suspicion . Akari was extremely shocked by the persons behaviour but Kaito refrained her . She just couldn't let her brother face this humiliation .
They reached the Sakura Estate . A huge area in the Tokyo Base City occupied by them . The gates to the mansion opened as the car entered and stopped in front of the gates . They exited the car and entered through the door . Their butler was waiting for them . As soon as they came , he greeted them
"Good Morning , Young Master and Young Miss"
They entered the mansion as a parade of servants greeted them from both sides of the carpet but then another voice was heard which made Kaito's blood boil .
"Yo trash"
"Taiki"
"How dare you call my name ?"
"Why can't I call it you bastard ?"
"How.…How dare you ?!"
"You think you can face me ?"
"Why not ? A trash who is an F-Rank awakener in front of a person who reached Peak A-Rank"
Akari and Kaito looked at each other and started to laugh . Taiki was angry even more .
"How dare you , brat ?"
"Oh , sorry . I thought a dog was barking"
"You son of a bitch , forget it . Nice to meet you , Akari Onee-san"
"I can't quite say that"
"Why not ? After all you are my fiance"
"Who said that ?"
"I said it . The future heir of the Family said it"
"Future Heir ? You ? Don't make me laugh"
"What ?"
"What can you even do in front of my brother ?"
"That trash ? What can he do in front of ….."
Kaito moved like a flash as he was already just few inches away from Taiki .
"How did you ….."
[Ding]
['Absolute Dominion' activated]
The bloodlust Kaito released subdued the people inside the room . Even Akari was having difficulty to stand . Taiki was just moments away from being unconcious .
"Enough !!!"
A lightning strike came and striked in front of Kaito's leg . He didn't flinch . He looked upwards as he saw that his First Uncle was standing there . He came and landed beside Kaito .
"What are you doing , Kaito ?"
"Just teaching a lesson to your brat"
"You are talking to the Father of future Family head"
"Hah ! I guess the family head thing entered your mind quite steadily"
"Why not ? After all , you can't do a thing"
"Oh ? Would you like to test me ?"
"Test ? You are an F-Rank Awakener"
"Are you sure ?"
"I am"
Kaito released his mana from his body . The force of the mana released knocked everyone down .
"W-What is this power ?"
"The power of a F-Rank"
"Impossible"
"Oh ? Now that I became super powerful . You think it is impossible ?"
"You brat"
Kazuto was about to punch Kaito's face but his hand could not reach Kaito . He was standing with hands inside his pocket .
"What happened ? Can't hit me ?"
"T-This …."
"Let me clear your doubt"
"You bastard"
"Ah , let me finish . I have reached S-Rank"
"What ?!"
"That's right"
"I don't believe you"
"It truly is difficult"
Kaito's mana released once again as Kazuto also released his mana . The force of both the mana released from them made the people other than Akari tremble . Taiki with his last strength also helped his father who was having a hard time but Kaito's mana overcame both of them .
Suddenly , a tap on the ground was heard as both of their mana dispersed with the force of another mana . Kaito's grandfather was seen standing on the second floor . His presence was too intimidating. As soon as everyone saw him , they got on one knee in front of him . Kaito , Akari , Taiki and Kazuto too .
"It's been a while , Kaito" said Kiyoshi Sakura (Patriarch of Sakura Family [SS-Rank])
"It has been quite a while , Patriarch"
"Hmm . Kazuto , I reminded you many times that don't cause trouble in the family , didn't I ?"
"O-Of course , you did Patriarch"
"Then ? Why did you do it ?"
"Sir , he insulted my son first"
"Is that true , Akari ?"
"It isn't Patriarch"
"Then , tell me the whole incident"
"Of course"
Akari told the whole situation as it happened with proper time course . Kiyoshi seemed impressed .
"As I have heard that . I will take my leave now . Kaito and Akari come to my room . I have something to discuss"
"Yes Patriarch"
Kiyoshi went ahead . Kaito and the others stood up . Kazuto went forward as he crossed Kaito . Taiki too crossed him but gave him a push on his shoulder . Kaito didn't move an inch but Taiki felt like he had crashed with a heavy metal .
Kazuto went towards Akari . He stood in front of her .
"Akari-chan , I hope you will consider marrying my son"
"Why will I ?"
"Marrying within family isn't bad . After all you have pure blood and the formless sword body"
"So ?"
"You see , my son who is the prodigy of this generation didn't get the chance to gain the physique"
"I don't think your son is a prodigy , Uncle "
"What ?"
"Its just as I said . Kaito successfully awakened the physique apart from me"
"Kaito ? He has the formless sword body ?"
"Yes , take a look"
Kaito removed his cap from his head . The silver hair which was the main characteristic of the physique could be seen on him . He also had the crystal blue eyes possessed by the physique holder .
"W-What ? That trash has the formless sword body ? Impossible"
"It's not impossible . You can see the proof too , right ?"
"D-Dad , this is …."
"Don't speak a word son . I will what happens to it"
"Thank you"
"Akari , you made a mistake rejecting the offer to marry him . You will regret it more than losing your parents"
Kaito who stood silent this entire time suddenly disappeared and appeared in front of Kazuto . His eyes were cold and dead serious .
"Uncle , I hope you don't dirty our parents name with that mouth of yours"
"How dare you block my way ?"
"I can block it . You are nothing but mere scums who leech of the family's resources . Including him "
Kaito pointed towards Taiki .
"What did you say ?"
"The truth . Now get lost . I don't want to see you inside this mansion"
"You will regret it , Kaito Sakura"
"We'll see about that "
They both left after being humiliated . Kaito and Akari nodded their heads as they both headed towards the patriarch's hall . They entered the hall with the butler . They came in as Kiyoshi dismissed the butler . They left as the door closed behind . Kiyoshi got up and came towards them .
Kiyoshi pulled both of them into his chest as he hugged them . They both were surprised too as they also hugged him back . The three released their hug as Kiyoshi's face returned to void along with Kaito's .
"Kaito , you reached S-Rank , huh ?"
"Yes patriarch"
"Call me 'Grandfather' when we are alone"
"Alright , Grandfather"
"Good . Now let's get back to business"
"…."
"Kaito , you want the position of patriarch heir , right ?"
"Yes"
"Do you know why he was selected ?"
"Because I was weak and sister is a girl"
"Correct but not entirely . He was selected because he was the second most talented child of our family after Akari"
"Then ?"
"That's right but now that you have reached S-Rank faster than him . I assume your talent surpasses mine"
"Thank you for the praise"
"Kaito , take this"
Kiyoshi handed him a manual . Kaito took it as he read the front page .
"T-This is …..?"
"That's right . This is the first part of the technique"
"First Part ?"
"This book contains only upto Chapter 3 of the technique"
"…."
"The whole book is given to the final heir after the selection test"
"….."
"You will have a battle with Taiki Sakura after 3 days"
"….."
"Master this technique within 3 days"
"B-But , Patriarch , 3 days is quite a short …." said Akari
"I accept" said Kaito
"Are you sure ?"
"Yes , Patriarch . I will not disappoint you"
"Good . Your time starts now"
Kaito and Akari came out of the room . They were heading to their own rooms in the other side of the mansion . Akari punched on Kaito's waist .
"Why did you accept ?"
"You know that"
"Don't be ridiculous . Our family's sword technique is the hardest technique to cultivate"
"Its only till Chapter 3"
"I know that but its still and S-Rank skill . Our father took a week to master even 2 techniques"
"I want to surpass father"
"What ?"
"I will surpass father and bring the world to a new light "
"You are still the same"
"I have a request . Please don't disturb me for these three days"
"Okay"
"Thank you"
They entered their rooms as Kaito took a bath and changed his clothes . He then sat on the ground . He opened the manual . He was flipping the pages . He understood why people call this technique hardest out of all techniques . Kaito closed the book as he closed his eyes .
[Ding]
[Entering 'Skill Library']
Kaito opened his eyes in the library he saw last day . Kaito's goal this time was clear too like last time .
"Search for
[Ding]
[Order Confirmed]
A book came out from the shelf as it landed on Kaito's hand .
[Skill : Sakura Family Secret Arts]
[Rank : SSS]
[The strongest sword technique written by the First SSS Rank Awakener of the Sakura Family , Sir Katsuo Sakura]
[Note : Can only be used by Sakura Family descendants as it is blood bound to the family]
Kaito didn't waste time as he placed the book in front of him . It was not too much big compared to the one he received but the moment he started learning the skill , he realised that it was a complete sword technique . It didn't have any part missing .
[Ding]
[Skill : Sakura Family Secret Art (SSS) received]
[Proficiency : 100 %]
[You can use all the sword techniques without limits]
Kaito got up from the ground . He was feeling much lighter compared to before . Kaito took out his sword as he took the stance .
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Kaito moved his sword as many slashes came out of the sword as it was absorbed by the library . Kaito didn't stop as he continued to use the sword techniques . He used each and every technique until Chapter 4 : Verse 3 . He didn't practice furthur as he didn't have either the strength or mana left for the others . Kaito laid on the ground . He was gasping for air . He has already master all the twelve form of the techniques . He was now ready for the challenge .