Yuzi gathered his students beneath the blazing sunset, his eyes fierce with determination.
"Fire Power's First Form—Blazing Slash—is your foundation. Every form, every flame begins here.
Focus. Control your concentration and body temperature to ignite," he declared, flames crackling along his wooden sword.He raised his hand, enumerating the fire techniques:
"Second Form: Scorching Ember Dance."
"Third Form: Wildfire Surge."
"Fourth Form: Crimson Burst."
"Fifth Form: Phoenix Rise."
"Sixth Form: Infernal Spiral."
"Seventh Form: Sunflare Strike."
"Eighth Form: Ashen Requiem."
"Ninth Form: Hellfire's Judgment."
"And my own Tenth Form: Fire Torende—dangerous, unpredictable, absolute."For six months, the students trained until their bodies ached and their spirits burned.
Yuto was different. He not only learned every form—he mastered them, moving with a natural, fiery grace.
At last, Yuzi nodded in approval. "Yuto… you've surpassed everyone. Let's see your power in battle."The students filled the practice grounds, excitement buzzing in the air. Yuzi and Yuto stood opposite, swords raised.Yuzi struck first.
"Fire Power, Second Form—Scorching Ember Dance!"
His sword whirled, flames trailing like comet tails.Yuto countered, voice ringing out.
"Third Form—Wildfire Surge!"
A streak of fire split the air as their swords collided, sending shockwaves through the courtyard.Yuzi pressed on, unleashing,
"Fifth Form—Phoenix Rise!"
Fiery wings burst from his blade, flames lashing at Yuto.Yuto answered by channeling,
"Seventh Form—Sunflare Strike!"
Light and fire collided, exploding into sparks.Yuzi spun above the ground.
"Sixth Form—Infernal Spiral!"
Searing rings of flame shot skyward as the ground split.Yuto leaped in response.
"Eighth Form—Ashen Requiem!"
Grey fire churned, shattering windows and splitting stone. Ropes nearby caught ablaze from the heat.Their voices rang together:
"Tenth Form—Fire Torende!"
A vortex of fire swirled overhead, swallowing both warriors. They clashed inside the inferno, the sky shimmering red-orange.With a tremendous crash, they tumbled back to earth, battered but unbroken.
Yuzi, refusing to yield, called,
"First Form—Blazing Slash!"Yuto retorted,
"Fourth Form—Crimson Burst!"
Flames surged across the field, forcing Yuzi to use
"Sixth Form—Infernal Spiral!"
The force hurled both to the scorched ground.Summoning his strength, Yuzi charged with
"First Form—Blazing Slash!"
The blow struck Yuto, leaving him wounded, but he would not give up."Second Form—Scorching Ember Dance!"
Yuto rushed Yuzi, catching him off-guard.Yuzi tried to retaliate.
"Third Form—Wildfire Surge!"
But Yuto dodged and closed in.
"Seventh Form—Sunflare Strike!"
A final, searing blow knocked Yuzi down.The crowd erupted.
"YUTO! YUTO!"Yuzi, breathless but smiling, nodded. "You're ready. You have the heart of a true flame wielder."Yuto bowed, grateful.
"Thank you, master."Suddenly, the revered Master Masauru arrived, his voice commanding.
"Good evening, hunters! Tomorrow, your final trial begins. Survive seven nights in the den of devils. Only those who endure will truly become Devil Hunters."The students knelt, determination blazing in their eyes.
Yuto clenched his fists.
"I will survive. I will become a Devil Hunter!"Epic fights, fiery forms, and a looming trial—what challenges await on the seven devil nights?