Upon hearing these words, there was no need for Ninomiya Jino to pass judgment; Master Ei Shikuu simply tossed his gun aside.
"Can we start now?" Master Ei Shikuu asked in a muffled voice.
Kazama Tatsuya nodded, and Ninomiya Jino called out once again for everyone to take their positions. Watanabe Shun's palms were sweaty as he nervously fixed his gaze on Master Ei Shikuu, rubbing his palms together.
"Begin—"
As soon as Ninomiya Jino's voice fell, gunshots rang out.
Watanabe Shun thought he was merely firing a signal shot to liven things up, and with a backhand, he slapped Master Ei Shikuu hard across the face.
With a crisp sound, he caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye of Ninomiya Jino collapsing straight to the ground.
Huh?
Realizing something was wrong, Master Ei Shikuu took a step back, but before he could do anything, another shot rang out, and a bloody hole appeared on his forehead, sending him tumbling backwards to the ground.
