Yuta Arc

As Koji heads towards the bathroom, he notices three suspicious-looking individuals lurking in the shadows. They seem to be talking in hushed tones, but Koji can catch snippets of their conversation. "We've got to make a move soon," one of them mutters. "Yeah, Yuta's waiting for us," another replies. Koji's instincts tell him that something isn't right, and he decides to keep an eye on them. Meanwhile, Tsukasa has been distracted by a girl sitting alone in the corner of the courtyard. He approaches her hesitantly, noticing how she seems lost in thought. "Hey, I'm Tsukasa. What's your name? "The girl looks up at him, her eyes guarded. "I'm Kojika. What do you want?" Tsukasa senses a hint of hostility in her voice, but he persists. "I just wanted to talk to you. You seemed like you could use some company." Kojika studies him for a moment before sighing. "Fine. I guess it wouldn't hurt to have someone to talk to. "As they begin to chat, Tsukasa notices that Kojika seems guarded and distant, as if she's hiding something. He can't help but be intrigued by her, and he resolves to get to know her better. Meanwhile, Koji has been following the suspicious individuals and overhears them mention Yuta's name again. His curiosity piqued, Koji decides to investigate further. He follows them as they sneak into a deserted alleyway, and he watches as they meet up with a man in a black suit who introduces himself as Yuta. Koji hides behind a nearby dumpster and listens in on their conversation. "We've got the weapons you wanted," one of the delinquents says, handing Yuta a bag. Yuta smiles menacingly. "Good. Now, I have a job for you. I need you to eliminate someone for me." Koji's heart races as he realizes that Yuta is a dangerous man who is up to no good. He knows he has to act fast to stop him, but he's not sure how. He decides to keep an eye on Yuta and his henchmen, hoping to learn more about their plans and how he can stop them.

Kiyoshi stands tall and confident, his long, black hair pulled back in a tight ponytail. He's dressed in a black leather jacket and ripped jeans, giving off a tough, rebellious vibe. As he enters the abandoned warehouse, he locks eyes with Yuta, who is waiting for him at the other end of the room.

"So, you're the one who's been causing trouble in my territory," Kiyoshi says, his voice low and menacing.

Yuta smirks, not at all intimidated by Kiyoshi's presence. "You must be Kiyoshi. I've heard a lot about you."

Kiyoshi narrows his eyes, ready for a fight. "I don't know what you're playing at, but I'm not afraid of you."

Yuta chuckles. "Oh, I know you're not. That's why I'm here. I have a proposition for you."

Kiyoshi cocks an eyebrow, curious despite himself. "And what's that?"

Yuta steps forward, his eyes glinting with a dangerous light. "I want to team up with you. Together, we could rule this city. We could be unstoppable."

Kiyoshi considers Yuta's offer for a moment before nodding. "Alright. I'm in. But make no mistake, Yuta. If you try to double-cross me, you'll regret it."

Yuta smirks again, his eyes full of promise. "Don't worry, Kiyoshi. I'm not one to break my promises."

With that, the two men launch themselves at each other, fists flying in a brutal display of strength. Despite Kiyoshi's fighting skills, Yuta proves to be too much for him, and soon Kiyoshi finds himself pinned to the ground, his arms twisted behind his back.

"You're not bad," Yuta says, grinning down at Kiyoshi. "But you're no match for me."

Kiyoshi grits his teeth, his eyes blazing with fury. "Just you wait, Yuta. I'll get my revenge on you someday."

Yuta just laughs, releasing Kiyoshi from his grip. "We'll see about that. For now, we're partners. Let's go make some trouble."

Koji, Tsukasa, Taro, Hana, and Kojika are hanging out in the courtyard of the warrior's academy, chatting and laughing together. They're all wearing their gym uniforms, having just finished their daily training. Kojika seems a little more relaxed than usual, thanks to Tsukasa's efforts to get her to open up.

Suddenly, a tall, muscular guy with spiky red hair walks up to them. "Hey, you guys," he says, his voice dripping with arrogance. "I couldn't help but overhear you talking about your skills. I think you're all a bunch of amateurs."

The group looks at him with annoyance, but he continues. "My name's Daisuke, and I'm the best fighter in this school. I heard you two," he points at Tsukasa and Koji, "are pretty good too. How about we have a little 2 v 2 match in the gym? Show me what you've got."

Tsukasa and Koji exchange a look before nodding in agreement. Taro, Hana, and Kojika offer to come along to watch and offer support. They head to the gym together, where the teacher on duty gives them permission to use the space for their match.

As they get ready to start, Daisuke snickers, "You guys are pathetic. I can tell just by looking at you that you don't stand a chance."

Tsukasa grits his teeth, his fists clenched in anger. Koji remains calm, his eyes focused on his opponent. The match begins, and it's clear that Daisuke is a skilled fighter, but Tsukasa and Koji are able to hold their own.

Daisuke becomes increasingly frustrated as the match goes on, and he starts to get sloppy. Tsukasa and Koji take advantage of the situation in hand.

Daisuke and Kota were sitting on the ground, beaten and bruised. Yuta and Kiyoshi stood over them, their faces twisted in anger. "How could you lose to those two?" Yuta shouted at them. "You had one job!" Daisuke tried to explain. "We did everything we could, but they were just too strong." "That's not good enough!" Kiyoshi snarled. "You know the consequences for failure." Daisuke and Kota exchanged worried glances. They knew what was coming next. But before they could say anything, the door burst open and Suna walked in. "What's going on here?" Suna asked, looking at the battered Daisuke and Kota. "They failed us," Yuta said coldly. Suna's expression turned even darker. "Is that so?" He walked over to Daisuke and Kota and grabbed them both by the collars of their shirts. "You know what happens when you fail us, don't you?" Daisuke and Kota whimpered in fear as Suna proceeded to beat them mercilessly. Yuta and Kiyoshi watched with cruel satisfaction. As Suna finished, Daisuke and Kota lay on the ground, barely conscious. Yuta and Kiyoshi turned to leave. "Clean this up," Yuta said to Suna, gesturing at the unconscious bodies on the floor. Suna nodded silently as Yuta and Kiyoshi left. He looked down at Daisuke and Kota with a mixture of pity and disgust before walking out of the room.

Tsukasa and Koji were walking together on their way to the library when Tsukasa noticed a girl following behind them. She had a long, dark hair tied in a ponytail and was wearing glasses.

Tsukasa turned to Koji and whispered, "Hey, Koji, there's a girl following us. Do you know her?" Koji turned around and saw the girl. "No, I don't think I've seen her before," he replied. Just then, the girl caught up to them and introduced herself. "Hi, my name is Yui. I'm the daughter of the school's headmaster. I couldn't help but notice that you two are students at this school as well. "Would you mind if I walk with you?" Tsukasa and Koji exchanged looks before Tsukasa shrugged and said, "Sure, we don't mind." Yui then started to talk to them about her favorite books and her interests. Koji listened attentively while Tsukasa found himself struggling to keep up with her fast talking. Eventually, they arrived at the library and Yui bid them goodbye. "Thanks for letting me walk with you guys. It was nice meeting you!" she said with a smile before walking away. Koji turned to Tsukasa and chuckled. "She's a bit of a character, isn't she?" Tsukasa rolled his eyes playfully. "Yeah, she definitely has a lot of energy. But hey, it's nice to meet new people, right?"

Yuta and Kiyoshi were seething with anger as they listened to the two delinquents, Taka and Ryo, announce their resignation from their gang. The room was dark and filled with the stench of cigarettes and alcohol. The two leaders of the gang stood in front of the trembling delinquents, their faces twisted in rage.

"You dare to quit on us?" Yuta hissed, his eyes glinting dangerously. "You know what happens to those who betray us, don't you?"

Taka and Ryo cowered before the two men, their eyes darting around the room in search of a way out. They knew that they had made a grave mistake, but it was too late to turn back now.

Kiyoshi reached out and grabbed Taka by the collar, lifting him up off the ground with ease. "You think you can just walk away from us?" he growled. "We own you. We can do whatever we want with you."

Ryo tried to run, but Yuta was faster. He grabbed the boy by the arm and dragged him back into the room. "You're not going anywhere," he sneered. "You're ours, just like the rest of them."

The two delinquents trembled as Yuta and Kiyoshi advanced on them. They knew that they were about to die. And sure enough, within minutes, the room was filled with the sounds of bone-crunching blows and agonized screams.

When it was over, Taka and Ryo lay motionless on the floor, their bodies battered and broken. Yuta and Kiyoshi stood over them, their faces twisted in triumph.

"That's what happens to those who cross us," Yuta said coldly. "Remember that."

The room was dimly lit with only a few candles flickering, casting eerie shadows across the faces of the four men gathered inside. Kiyoshi and Yuta sat on opposite sides of the room, their eyes narrowed as they studied the newcomer, Ryosuke. Fujishi stood by the window, his arms crossed, a scowl etched onto his face.

"What brings you here?" Kiyoshi asked, his voice low and dangerous.

Ryosuke stepped forward, his expression determined. "I want to join you," he said firmly. "I want to help you destroy the Warrior's Academy."

Yuta snorted. "And why should we trust you? You could be a spy."

Ryosuke raised his hands, palms up in a gesture of peace. "I understand your skepticism. But I can offer you something. I know the Academy well, and I have information that could be valuable to you."

Fujishi spoke up then, his voice deep and gravelly. "I know Ryosuke. We go way back. He's not someone to be underestimated."

Kiyoshi regarded Ryosuke for a long moment before nodding. "Alright. You're in. But remember, one wrong move and we'll destroy you along with the Academy."

Ryosuke bowed his head in gratitude. "Thank you. I won't disappoint you."

As he turned to leave, Fujishi called out to him. "Remember, Ryosuke. This is only the beginning. There are greater things at stake here than just the Warrior's Academy."

Ryosuke nodded solemnly. "I understand. And I'm ready for whatever comes next."

With that, he exited the room, leaving the three leaders to ponder his words and the future that lay ahead.

Koji, Tsukasa, and Taro were walking down the street when they noticed a man in front of them who suddenly started convulsing and falling to the ground. Taro immediately rushed over to check on the man while Tsukasa and Koji looked on in shock.

"What's happening to him?" Koji asked.

"It's probably mana overload," Taro replied.

"Mana? What's that?" Tsukasa asked, looking confused.

Taro sighed and began to explain, "Mana is the energy that flows through all living things. It's what gives us power to use our abilities, but if we use too much of it or if we're not careful with how we use it, it can overload and cause serious harm to ourselves or others."

Koji nodded, understanding, "So it's like a power source that we have to manage carefully?"

Taro nodded, "Exactly. It's one of the things they teach us at the academy. You'll learn more about it once we start our training."

Tsukasa looked intrigued, "I can't wait to learn more about it. It sounds like a fascinating concept."

Taro smiled, "It definitely is. But for now, let's get this guy some help."

Tsukasa, Koji, and Taro were facing off against the mana overload guy, who was proving to be quite the challenge. He was emitting an enormous amount of mana, making it hard for them to even stand close to him.

The three of them exchanged glances, silently acknowledging that they needed to take him down quickly before things got worse. Koji and Taro rushed forward to attack, while Tsukasa hung back and prepared his own attack.

Koji attempted to land a punch, but the mana overload guy was too fast, easily dodging out of the way. Taro swung his blade, but the guy blocked it with ease. Tsukasa finally launched his own attack, sending a wave of energy towards the guy, but it was deflected just as easily.

The guy let out a maniacal laugh, clearly enjoying the upper hand he had over the three of them. They were getting tired, and he seemed to be getting stronger by the second.

"You fools can't even touch me!" he taunted, a wicked grin on his face.

Tsukasa, Koji, and Taro exchanged another glance, realizing that they needed to come up with a different plan if they were going to win this battle.

Koji gritted his teeth as he dodged another attack from the mana overload guy. He was starting to get tired, and he knew that Tsukasa and Taro were feeling the same way. But then, Koji had an idea.

"Hey, Tsukasa, Taro," Koji whispered, "I have an idea. Follow my lead."

Tsukasa and Taro looked at Koji curiously, but nodded in agreement. Koji dashed forward, drawing the attention of the mana overload guy, and Tsukasa and Taro followed closely behind. The mana overload guy swung his arm, trying to hit Koji, but he was too quick. Tsukasa and Taro seized the opportunity to strike, and they both landed a blow on the mana overload guy at the same time.

The mana overload guy stumbled back, clearly surprised by their coordinated attack. Koji grinned triumphantly, pleased that his plan had worked.

"That was a great idea, Koji," Tsukasa said, clapping Koji on the back.

Taro nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we make a pretty good team."

As the guy who was overloaded in mana fell to the ground, Tsukasa let out a sigh of relief.

"That was a close one. Nice job, Koji," he said, patting Koji on the back.

Taro grinned. "Yeah, you guys really pulled through. I wasn't sure what was going to happen there."

Koji shrugged. "It was just a simple plan. We knew he was using too much mana, so we just had to find a way to make him use even more. Once he hit his limit, he was out for the count."

Tsukasa grinned. "And now we've won the match! Good job, team."

As they celebrated their victory, the guy who had been knocked out started to stir. He groaned and sat up, rubbing his head.

"What happened?" he mumbled.

Koji laughed. "Don't worry about it, dude. You just got a little too carried away with your mana, that's all."

The guy looked confused but slowly got to his feet. "I guess I did. Thanks for the match, guys. You really taught me a thing or two."

Tsukasa smiled. "No problem. That's what friends are for, right?"

With that, the group walked out of the gym, feeling victorious and satisfied with their teamwork.

As Yuta, Kiyoshi, Suna, Fujishi, and Ryosuke walked into their classes, Tsukasa, Koji, Taro, Hana, Yui, and Kojika were walking in the opposite direction when they saw a group of weak and nerdy students being terrorized by Yuta's and Kiyoshi's lackeys. Tsukasa's expression turned grim as he watched the scene unfold. He couldn't bear to see innocent students being bullied like this. He turned to Koji, Taro, Hana, Yui, and Kojika and said, "We have to do something about this."Koji and Taro nodded in agreement, while Hana, Yui, and Kojika looked hesitant. They knew they were outnumbered and outmatched by Yuta's and Kiyoshi's delinquents. But Tsukasa's determination inspired them to take action. As they approached the group of bullies, Suna stepped forward and confronted Tsukasa. "What do you think you're doing, Tsukasa?" he asked, his voice laced with malice. Tsukasa stood his ground. "I won't stand by and watch innocent students being terrorized like this," he replied, his voice calm and resolute. Suna smirked. "If you want to fight, I'm happy to oblige," he said, cracking his knuckles. Tsukasa took a step forward, ready to face Suna in battle. The tension between the two was palpable as the rest of the students watched in fear and anticipation. The stage was set for a showdown that would determine the fate of the school. As Tsukasa and Suna faced each other, the tension between them was palpable. The air around them seemed to crackle with energy as they both readied themselves for the fight ahead. Suna struck first, launching a quick jab towards Tsukasa's face. But Tsukasa was quick to dodge, sidestepping the blow and retaliating with a swift kick to Suna's midsection. Suna barely had time to react before Tsukasa had landed another blow, this time a punch to his chest. Suna grunted, feeling the impact of Tsukasa's attack, but he wasn't about to give up so easily. He quickly regained his composure and launched a series of quick jabs and kicks towards Tsukasa, who parried them effortlessly. But then Suna began to tap into his mana, and everything changed. Tsukasa watched in horror as Suna's body began to glow with an otherworldly energy, his movements becoming faster and more precise than ever before.Suna let out a battle cry as he unleashed a devastating blow to Tsukasa's stomach, sending him flying backwards through the air. Tsukasa landed hard on the ground, gasping for breath as the pain from the blow coursed through his body. Suna stood over him, his face twisted into a cruel smirk. "Looks like you're not as tough as you thought, Tsukasa," he sneered. Tsukasa gritted his teeth and struggled to get back up, his determination only growing stronger. "I'm not finished yet," he growled, his eyes flashing with anger. And with that, the battle between Tsukasa and Suna continued, each of them pushing themselves to their absolute limits in an effort to emerge victorious.

As Tsukasa and Suna's fight continued, Tsukasa began to tire out, but suddenly, a small blue aura formed around him. It was mana, and it was Tsukasa's first time using it. With his newfound power, he was ready to take down Suna.

Meanwhile, Koji, Taro, Hana, Yui, and Kojika were watching the fight. They noticed two girls, Arisu and Botan, who had stopped Koji. Arisu had a crush on Tsukasa, which made Kojika a bit jealous. Koji watched the fight intensely, while Yui held his hand. Botan also got jealous and held onto Koji's other hand. Taro and Hana were holding hands as well.

Going back to the fight scene, Suna and Tsukasa were evenly matched until Suna grinned sinisterly and struck Tsukasa upwards. He then tried to end the match quickly with a quick strike, but he was too cocky. This gave Tsukasa an opening to knock Suna out with an intensified mana strike attack.

As the fight ended, Arisu and Botan came over to talk to Tsukasa and Koji. They explained that they were students at the Warrior's Academy and thanked them for helping them the day they met. Koji asked them about mana, and they explained that it was a form of energy that could be used for attacks and defense.

The group then walked away, with Koji and Tsukasa feeling proud of their victory. However, they couldn't shake the feeling that things were only going to get more difficult from here on out.

As Suna walked away from the fight, he couldn't shake off the feeling of anger and frustration that boiled within him. He remembered the humiliating loss he suffered at the hands of Tsukasa and his new-found power, mana. "How dare he make me look like a fool in front of everyone!" he thought to himself.

Suna's mind then drifted to the past, back to the time when he was still a lone delinquent, wandering the streets aimlessly. He remembered the day when he met Yuta, who offered him a place in his group. Suna had always been a lone wolf, but he couldn't resist the offer of having a group of powerful allies at his side.

With a bitter smile on his face, Suna remembered the day when he first met Tsukasa. He had been walking down the street, minding his own business when he saw Tsukasa effortlessly take down a group of delinquents twice his size. Suna had been impressed by Tsukasa's fighting skills, but also a little envious of his strength.

The memory of Tsukasa's defeat of him brought Suna back to the present, and his anger grew even stronger. "I won't let him get away with this!" he muttered under his breath as he stormed off to plan his revenge. He knew he would have to get stronger if he wanted to take on Tsukasa and defeat him once and for all.

Yuta stood in front of Tsukasa, Taro, and Koji with a sly grin on his face. He dashed at them with incredible speed, striking them swiftly and sending Taro and Tsukasa flying into the ground.

As Tsukasa tried to get up, he noticed that Koji had positioned himself between Yuta and him. "Koji, what are you doing?" Tsukasa asked, surprised.

"I won't let you hurt my friends," Koji said sternly, his eyes locked on Yuta.

Yuta chuckled. "How noble of you, Koji. But you can't protect them from me." He charged at Koji with incredible speed, striking him with a powerful blow that sent him crashing to the ground.

Tsukasa gritted his teeth, anger boiling inside him. "You'll pay for that, Yuta," he growled, his fists clenched.

Yuta just smirked. "You're welcome to try, Tsukasa. But you should know that you can't defeat me." He charged at Tsukasa, their fists colliding with a loud boom.

The two exchanged blows, their movements fast and fluid. Tsukasa was determined to protect his friends and take down Yuta once and for all, while Yuta was equally determined to prove his dominance and crush Tsukasa's spirit.

Taro watched in horror as the two clashed, their energy and power overwhelming. "We have to do something," he said to Koji, who was still recovering from Yuta's attack.

"I know," Koji replied, his eyes never leaving the two fighters. "But what can we do against someone like Yuta?"

Taro didn't have an answer. He watched as Tsukasa and Yuta continued to fight, each strike more intense than the last. It seemed like an endless battle, and Taro didn't know how much longer they could keep it up.

As Tsukasa approached Taro, he noticed that his friend was knocked out cold. He quickly turned around as Koji yelled, "Look out!"

Suna appeared out of nowhere, a wicked grin on his face as he went for a strike towards Tsukasa's gut. But Tsukasa was ready, and he sidestepped the attack. Suna's strike missed its target, and Tsukasa used this opportunity to counter-attack.

Meanwhile, Koji was focused on his fight with Yuta. The two were evenly matched, exchanging blow for blow. Koji's eyes were focused, analyzing Yuta's every move, trying to find a weakness he could exploit.

Tsukasa and Suna continued their fight, each one determined to come out on top. Suna's attacks were fast and fierce, but Tsukasa was able to keep up. He used his speed and agility to dodge Suna's strikes and land powerful blows of his own.

Koji continued to fight Yuta, his mind working furiously to come up with a strategy. He knew he had to find a way to defeat Yuta and protect his friends.

The battle raged on, with Tsukasa and Suna locked in a fierce exchange of blows, and Koji and Yuta trading punches and kicks. The tension was high, and the air was filled with the sound of clashing metal and grunts of exertion.

Despite the odds against them, Tsukasa and Koji refused to give up. They fought with all their might, determined to protect their friends and come out victorious.

Yuta would step forward and explain, "We are the Revolutionary Army, and our mission is to bring down the Warrior's Academy."

Koji would glare at Yuta, "What are you talking about? Why would you want to do that?"

Yuta would sigh, "The Academy is a corrupt institution that trains students to become warriors and fight for the sake of the Empire. We believe that this system is wrong, and we want to create a new world where everyone can live peacefully without the need for violence and war."

Tsukasa would step forward, "But what about the innocent students who attend the Academy? They have nothing to do with this."

Yuta would nod, "I understand your concern, but unfortunately, they are still part of the Academy, and they are supporting the corrupt system. We have tried to reason with them, but they refuse to listen. That's why we have to take drastic measures."

Koji would clench his fists, "I can't believe this. You're willing to hurt innocent people just because you don't like the Academy's system?"

Yuta would raise his hand, "We're not trying to hurt anyone. We're just trying to change the system for the better. But if the Academy refuses to listen to us, then we have no choice but to use force."

Tsukasa would step forward, "We can't let you do that. We'll do everything in our power to stop you."

Yuta would smile, "I expected no less from the Warriors of the Academy. But I hope you understand that we're not your enemies. We're fighting for the same cause, even if our methods are different."

Koji would shake his head, "I don't care. You're still a threat to the people we care about. And for that, we'll stop you."

Yuta would nod, "I understand. But remember, we're not your enemies. We're fighting for a better world, just like you."

Yuta stood over Koji's unconscious body with a smug expression on his face, while Tsukasa watched in horror. Memories of his friendship with Koji flooded Tsukasa's mind, from their childhood days to their time at the academy. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

As he looked up at Yuta, he noticed that Yuta's grin had only grown wider, as if he was enjoying Tsukasa's pain. "You're next," Yuta taunted, a small blue aura forming around him as he charged up another mana attack.

But something strange happened as Tsukasa watched. The blue aura around him started to change, slowly turning into a reddish color. And as it did, he felt a surge of energy coursing through him. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and he was now in a completely different state of mind.

With newfound power and determination, Tsukasa charged at Yuta, his eyes now glowing red and demon-like horns protruding from his forehead. Yuta was taken aback, never having seen such a transformation before. He tried to strike back with a mana attack, but Tsukasa easily dodged it and delivered a powerful blow to Yuta's stomach.

Yuta fell to the ground, writhing in pain. Tsukasa stood over him, breathing heavily, his eyes still glowing red. The sight of Koji lying unconscious on the ground had triggered something inside him, a rage that he had never experienced before.

As he looked down at Yuta, Tsukasa couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had avenged Koji and proved to himself that he was stronger than he ever thought possible. But at the same time, he knew that this was only the beginning. The war between Yuta's group and the Warrior's Academy was far from over, and he had a feeling that it was only going to get more intense from here on out.

Tsukasa's eyes were filled with a wild fury as he stood over Yuta's battered body. His hands were shaking with anger, and his mana aura was pulsing with a deep, red glow. The memories of his friendship with Koji flooded his mind, and he couldn't bear to see his best friend in such a state.

"You're going to pay for what you did to Koji," Tsukasa growled, his voice trembling with emotion. "I won't let you get away with this."

He raised his fist, ready to deliver a fatal blow, but then a voice stopped him. It was a gentle voice, one that he recognized immediately.

"Tsukasa... please stop."

He turned to see Hana standing behind him, her eyes filled with tears. "This isn't who you are," she said softly. "You're not a killer."

Tsukasa hesitated, his anger slowly subsiding. He looked down at Yuta, who was now unconscious and bleeding from his wounds. He felt a twinge of guilt for what he had almost done.

"You're right," he said, his voice hoarse with emotion. "I can't become like him."

He lowered his fist and turned away from Yuta. He walked over to Koji, who was now stirring from his unconsciousness.

"Koji... I'm sorry," Tsukasa said, his voice cracking. "I should have been stronger."

Koji smiled weakly and shook his head. "You're already strong, Tsukasa. You always have been."

Tsukasa felt a wave of relief wash over him. He was glad that his friend was still alive. He turned back to Hana, who was now standing beside him.

"Thank you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "You saved me."

Hana smiled at him and took his hand. "That's what friends are for," she said. "We're here for you, no matter what."

Tsukasa felt a warm feeling in his chest, and he knew that he had found a new family in Hana and the others. He knew that he would always be grateful for their support and love.

The scene fades into a flashback of a younger Tsukasa walking alone on the streets, looking visibly upset. He kicks a can on the ground in frustration and mutters to himself.

Tsukasa: "Why do people always have to be so mean?"

Just then, a group of older kids appear from around the corner and start taunting him.

Bully 1: "Hey, look at the little crybaby. What's wrong? Did you lose your mommy?"

The bullies start laughing as they approach Tsukasa, who looks scared and helpless.

But just as they were about to reach him, a boy around the same age as Tsukasa comes running towards them and blocks their way.

Koji: "Leave him alone! You guys are always picking on weaker kids. Why don't you try picking on someone your own size?"

The bullies start laughing again, but Koji doesn't back down.

Bully 2: "What's this? The little runt thinks he can take us on?"

But Koji doesn't flinch, and stands his ground in front of Tsukasa.

Tsukasa looks up at Koji with a grateful expression, and the two boys lock eyes for a moment.

Tsukasa: "Thank you for standing up for me."

Koji: "No problem. That's what friends are for."

The scene fades back to the present, with Tsukasa looking down at a still-unconscious Koji. Tears roll down his cheeks as he cradles his friend's head in his lap.

Tsukasa: "I won't let anyone hurt you again, Koji. I promise."

The group of friends walked into the nurse's office, where Koji was lying in bed recovering from his injuries. Tsukasa, Hana, Kojika, Yui, Taro, Arisu, and Botan gathered around him, all looking concerned.

"How are you feeling, Koji?" Tsukasa asked, looking at his friend with worry.

"I'm alright," Koji replied weakly. "Just a little sore."

"We'll make sure to train harder from now on so that we can protect each other," Hana said, determination in her voice.

The others nodded in agreement, all vowing to become stronger than ever.

Meanwhile, in Yuta's hideout, he was packing his things, ready to leave the group for good. Kiyoshi walked in, grinning wickedly.

"Are you sure you want to leave, Yuta?" Kiyoshi asked.

Yuta turned to him, confused. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, you know too much," Kiyoshi said, his expression turning cold. "I can't let you just walk away."

Yuta's eyes widened as Kiyoshi raised his hand, charging up a powerful mana attack. Yuta tried to dodge, but Kiyoshi was too fast. The attack hit him directly, and he fell to the ground, lifeless.

Kiyoshi walked over to Yuta's body, grinning triumphantly. "No one messes with me and gets away with it."