-THREE DAYS LATER-
A huge crowd from the Tokyo Base has gathered on the Sakura Family Grounds . It was the day of the match between Taiki Sakura V/S Kaito Sakura . The news from the academy has already spread throughout the base city of Kaito ascending to S-Rank . People from the base city knows how much of a scumbag is Taiki but they didn't cause trouble because Taiki had a huge family as his backing .
Kaito on the other hand was a person who has no backing but unknown to everyone Kaito already formed an alliance with the other three families through his friends . All the families are gathered on the grounds . The head of each family were at the main judges cabin watching the match accompanied by their clan heirs . Kaito was getting ready inside the waiting room , to his surprise , he didn't receive any problems in these last three days . Kaito got up as he took his sword which the academy made on his special request . It was already an S-Rank Artifact which is very powerful , durable .
The names of the challengers were announced as Kaito got up and headed towards the grounds accompanied with his sister . Taiki was already there waiting to beat Kaito up . Kaito jumped as he landed on the stage face to face with Taiki . Their grandfather said
"Any sword technique other than Sakura Family techniques are not to be used . Magic can be used till 5th Star"
"If any one of the participant gets knocked out or surrenders . It will be his defeat"
"Now , without furthur talk , begin"
Taiki and Kaito both took out their sword . They stood in their positions as they disappeared . The speed of their sword clashes were unable to be followed by the audience . People of the four families were watching too but from them only the family heads were able to see the movements .
"Your grandsons are quite impressive" said Koji Ichinose (SS-Rank) [Head of Ichinose Family]
"He is but the success he has attained now is his self made"
"What ? You mean the Sakura Family didn't help him ?" said Ayaka Karuizawa (SS-Rank)[Head of Karuizawa Family]
"No , he originally was an F-Rank Awakener but he reached S-Rank in just two years without any family resources"
"Impressive" said Yuta Ayakouji (SS-Rank) [Head of Ayakouji Family]
"Who do you think will win , Kiyoshi-san ?"
"My honest opinion is Kaito but there is a little problem"
"Problem ? What is that ?" said Koji
"I gave him the family techniques manual just three days ago whereas Taiki is learning the technique for last 2 years"
"You mean to say that Kaito-kun is at a disadvantage ?"
"That will depend on his mastery of the sword art"
"It seems the winner is already decided" said Yuta
"I don't think so . Look" said Kiyoshi
Taiki and Kaito stood on two sides of the arena . Both of them were having sword clashes for a long time and they were slightly tired .
"I'm impressed you managed to hold until now Kaito"
"You being only an A-Rank are complementing an S-Rank ?"
"Don't try to fool me Kaito . You don't have over 100000 points of mana"
"Oh ? How can you be so sure ?"
"Because there is no one stronger than me in the Sakura Family"
Taiki took the stance for the sword techniques . He used the technique .
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"This is the 2nd Verse of 3rd Chapter of the secret arts" said Kiyoshi
"This looks fierce . Anyone without knowledge on these secret arts can't block it"
Kaito was taking a stance as all of the people looked towards him .
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Kaito blocked the sword technique as the dust and smoke flew around the arena . Taiki was laughing frantically .
"Haha , you claimed to be an S-Rank and you died with an attack from only an A-Rank ? Trash will always be …Trash"
"Good job . I hope you remember those words too" said Kaito
"What ? Impossible ?"
"Nothing is impossible for me "
"You brat , DIE !!!"
Kaito took the stance . It was a technique which wasn't in the manual given to him by his grandfather . Kiyoshi couldn't believe what he saw . He stood up from his chair which surprised the others .
"What happened , Kiyoshi-san ?"
"T-This …..This is ?"
"What is this ?"
"Sakura Family's strongest art under 5th Chapter . It's the fourth chapter"
"What ? But didn't you give him manual only till 3rd Chapter ?"
"Y-Yes"
"Then how can he use the fourth chapter ?"
"Its an answer only Kaito can give"
Kaito's sword was ready . He took the last stance .
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His blade got covered in a pinkish aura as his blade elongated and a slash released from the sword . The slash was too powerful for Taiki to handle as his blade broke and he flew away and fell on the ground . Taiki was unable to get up even after 10 seconds .
"The match is over . Winner : Kaito Sakura"
The cheers from the peoples was heard around the arena . Many were surprised to see the Kaito's talent and swordmanship techniques mastery . Kaito's grandfather got up from his seat as well as the other clan heads .
"Kaito Sakura , I am satisfied with your performance"
"Thank you Patriarch"
"However , I need to ask you one question"
"Sure"
'I knew it . I shouldn't have used the fourth chapter'
"I want to know that how did you use 'Chapter Four' of our sword techniques ? I clearly remember handing you only upto 'Chapter 3' "
"…."
"Answer me , Kaito . Otherwise , Taiki will be declared the winner"
"I haven't mastered 'Chapter 4' , Patriarch"
"What do you mean by that ?"
"I got the basic concept of 'Chapter 4' from the techniques of 'Chapter 3' "
"….."
"I only tried to replicate my understanding through the sword . I had no idea about the fourth Chapter"
"Hmm , is it true ?"
"Yes , Patriarch"
"You mean to say , you used the techniques only through your own conscience ?"
"Yes"
"Impressive"
"….."
"I am impressed Kaito . To think you will predict the Fourth Technique through pure will "
"Thank you Patriarch"
"With that said , I officially declare you , Kaito Sakura , the new clan heir of the 'Sakura Family' . Congratulations"
"Thank you Patriarch"
The voices of everyone was again heard throughout the arena . Everyone was not only happy that Taiki was replaced as the 'Clan heir' but also surprised to see the talent of the new clan heir of the Sakura Family .
"The Sakura Family has another talented awakener"
"True , the power of Sakura Family only grows without any drawbacks"
"They value talent in face of blood line . That's why they have created so many powerful awakeners"
Kaito's Grandfathers voice was heard again after some time .
"The selection ceremony of all the clan heirs of all the families will be held in 5 days"
"Rest up until then"
Everyone left the grounds . Kaito came down to the rest room as Akari jumped on him the moment he entered the room . Kaito caught her but was about to lose his balance . He kept her on the ground as he saw that everyone was present in the room .
"That was quite impressive , Kaito" said Kendo
"You are too amazing , Kaito-kun" said Akane
"Don't go too mad on your success , alright ?" said Yuuki
"I won't go mad at my winning or at getting the position at all"
"why ?"
"I didn't win for myself . I challenged him to protect the reputation of the family . To protect the peace created by my family and also to succeed my father who was once the Patriarch"
"You have quite the guts , Kaito"
"Thanks"
"Anyways , the ceremony is in 5 days . Be prepared"
"Why ?"
"The clan heads have the tendency to test the young clan heirs during the ceremony before handing over the title"
"Okay . I will be careful"
They all talked a lot as time passed on .