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Chiyo Kobayashi In the fifth and final bout of the annual clash, will history be redefined?
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The Divine Core CHAPTER 24: "FRESHMAN VS SOPHOMORE(11): KAGE VS MIRAI"
Slightly groaning, Kage got back to his feet, staring down at his opponent.'As long as the technique is performed within your field of view, you can replicate it with ease… Man… What a pain.' A stream of thoughts flooded his mind.Regrouping at an instant, Kage gripped his fists, releasing a mirage of electrified whip-like energy which Mirai dodged fairly easily.Whilst his opponent was distracted, Kage clapped his hands together, releasing a concentrated surge bolt of energy to which Mirai barely escaped, turning 360 degrees and delivering back an electrified bolt of energy.Kage took the attack head on, stretching forth his arm and absorbing the volt of energy. Using the momentum, he added on to the incredible volt of energy with his energy reserves, ultimately generating projection crescent blades, taking a page out of Yoko's book.As the technique raged on, Mirai hopped on two of the blades and seemingly gained control of the blades as he hovered up above Kage and sent back a mira
The Divine Core CH25: "FRESHMAN VS SOPHOMORE(12): KISMET’S EMBRACE"
Chiyo KobayashiSign Out"I can't believe it! What did we just see? Has the prodigy fallen?!" Satoru announced."'Nimitsu,' 'Mochiimono,' 'Jitsuryoku.' He didn't use this technique in the previous year's tournament." Kota recalled."This must be the new technique Mirai's been working on for quite a while now," Haku explained."What does it do though?" Kai asked, curious to know more."Hmm… he really is pushing past the limitations of his Core." Chiko commended. "It feels incomplete, sadly, but it was enough to finish the job."'These new abilities this Mirai dude performed: the beam of light that created ethereal copies of the caster, the decoy image that was used to create the beam of light. Kage didn't attack him with any of these. So, why? How is he able to use the abilities of his opponent that hasn't even displayed such a feat?' Kai's thought process began analyzing the data he had received."'Nimitsu,' 'Mochiimono,' 'Jitsuryoku' These words weren't chanted at random." Kai theori
The Divine Core CH 26: "KISMET’S EMBRACE(2)"
The symphonic music of heart beats racing amongst the majority of the Daemons surfaced in what seemed to be the conduction of an orchestral performance.The Daemons all stood at attention, their guards raised to the maximum. The creatures' growls resonated through the air as they remained motionless, seemingly awaiting their master's command."Did you not hear me?" The Daemon questioned. "Normally, I wouldn't repeat myself, but since I'm feeling so ecstatic right now, I'll grant you all the privileges."«In the Proprietor's Office»"Can you believe this, my lord? How many centuries has it been?" Karen exclaimed, rhetorically."Ihann."The name of the Daemon was growled out by Owari, who was in disbelief at the moment."You prodigal bastard," he cursed, his anger disrupting the balance of the administrative center."Aeon-level Daemons have been dispatched to the battlefield to handle the threat and protect the target at this very moment," Karen assured him."I'm afraid that would prove
The Divine Core CH27: "KISMET’S EMBRACE(3)"
"Don't you hear their cries, buddy? What the hell's wrong with you?"Kai opened his eyes forcibly as he was welcomed into a dark abyss."Akira?" He called out, singling out the familiar voice. "Was that you, man?"He earnestly gazed around the deep shadow in the search of his friend, but to no avail."Something's off about you. Wanna tell us what's wrong?" Yua's voice echoed in the shadows."I don't know what's wrong with me, guys. I just… I'm just…""Scared?" Ash cut in, completing his words."Yes, yes I am scared," Kai resented.He sank into himself, cradling his head in his hands as if he was trying to physically contain his overwhelming thoughts. His elbows rested on his knees, and his body was hunched forward, as if the weight of the world was bearing down on him."But it's not wrong of me, is it? I wasn't built for this, you know? The fate of the populace lying in my hands, never would I have imagined." Kai yelled out, accepting his cowardice."You don't have to be scared, sweet
The Divine Core CH28: "KISMET'S EMBRACE(4)"
"Kota! Haku!" Owari called out.With an immediate effect, they answered his call making quick work of some monsters together."Now, boys. I need you two to do me a solid," Owari proposed. "With every strength you have left within you, I need you to guard Kai with your life. You seem like pretty decent bodyguards, and he could use your help fighting against Ihann.""But, why us?" Kota asked. "Shouldn't Aeon-level Daemons be sent instead?""The hierarchy means nothing in the modern era. Besides, I see great potential in the future of the first and second years. Together, I believe you could stand up to any threat that may come your way; at least long enough till I come around. Now, run! Unite with all available comrades and protect the Chosen!" He ordered."Hai!" Haku growled. "Akane! I'll be back, okay? Protect everyone with everything in you, okay?""You can count on me, baby!" Akane assured, a team of Daemons circling her to gain strength.As she affirmed that she would keep her prom
The Divine Core CH 29: "KISMET’S EMBRACE(5)"
'Now, where are you, Ihann?’ Owari thoughts questioned with malicious intent.The scene switched up to Kai’s point of view, as he got tossed around by Ihann, who seemed to savor every moment he had toying with his prey. The former wasn’t given a moment to take a breather as he got bitch-slapped into a pointed rock.Not removing his foot from the gas pedal, Ihann landed a devastating roundhouse with a jump switch kick the moment Kai bounced off of the twenty-meter thick rock and smashed his head right through it, enjoying the onslaught.“Come on, kid! Show me what you got!” Ihann rallied his opponent, face slamming him to the hard ground to finish off the combo.“Kid? You pretty much look my age,” Kai mocked, unlocking a deeper depth of rage in his adversary’s heart.Ihann attempted digging his fingers into Kai’s eyes, but the latter understood the assignment and caught his hand point blank.Enhancing the physical strength of his arms, he ripped off his arm and monkey flipped Ihann hig
The Divine Core CH 30: "KISMET'S EMBRACE(6)"
The trio launched a relentless assault on Akuma, each one of them jumping him as they employed their unique techniques.Akuma effortlessly sidestepped their collective onslaughts, scoring few precise strikes on Chiko in the process.Akuma backed Chiko, seizing the opportunity to gaze and appreciate the beauty of the women that fought against him. "Hey, man. Could you do me a favor and let me have a moment with the ladies?" Akuma requested, his intentions dripping with malice."You're a sick individual, man," Chiko announced, launching a back fist that was quickly blocked by his adversary.Gaia fired a colossal, bullet-like rock, aiming to shatter the ribs of her opponent.With lightning reflexes, Akuma evaded the projectile by a hair's breadth. The distraction gave Chiko the opportunity to launch a sonic scream to stun him once again."Hina! Now!" Chiko cried out.Appearing right above Chiko, Hina temporarily stood mid air, charging up her technique with determination in an evident st
The Divine Core CH 31: "KISMET'S EMBRACE(7)"
••• ∅ •••For the stars to align in the favor of evil, a streamline of events have to take place in order to disrupt the course of order. If all is done perfectly, there is a chance— that one-in-a-million chance…••• ∅ •••Kai, Haku, Kota and Yoko set their gazes at the current threat in a face off."There's a lot of them," Kai pointed out."Their auras are quite stronger than the ones at school," Haku added. "I guess no fair share of power.""Now that I think about it, I never quite had the opportunity to square off with these hideous creatures," Yoko admitted. "Kota, how many are there?""Nothing less than a hundred," Kota estimated."Perfect. We all get an even quantity to take on," Yoko concluded."You make this sound easy," Kai confessed, a smirk forming at the side of his face."Ready boys?" Yoko inquired.They all adopted their unique stances.The chaotic creatures growled in response.Haku, scanning the monsters' state of power, evolved to a form stronger than them.Kota shape
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CH80: "KŪDAN"
Kaito Kazutoshi slowly began chuckling, a hint of pride in his demeanor. “Letting underlings do the dirty work for you, huh? You severely underestimate me, Nagano.”The bounty hunter’s attention quickly shifted to the subtle but dominating unsheathing of Kuronami, his new aura more terrifying than the former. Kuronami pulsated a sickening aura of core energy even in its base form. Bennosuke took his stance, welcoming his enemy to dance.“Kuronami.”Bennosuke faded away. Kaito was on high alert. Faster than he could react, Kuronami slithered like a serpent, taking shots at his enemy’s vitals. Bennosuke’s being formed right above the onslaught, front-flipping to land a vicious super axe kick to the head of Kaito, smashing him into the ground.The Strongest Assassin gripped Kuronami by its handle and the latter scored a devastating slash to the head of his opponent. Kaito deflected the trajectory of the blade’s movements and he scored a devastating slash on Bennosuke slashing off the han
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CH79: "FUKKOU"
Kuronami was lost in the smoke of his demised wielder. But, it did not seem like the battle was over just yet. As if the magnificent blade had a life of its own, Kuronami rose up and took a stance as if being wielded by a ghost.Kuronami swung himself full arc to cut through the Chosen Daemon, but Kai was quick enough to dodge the strike with a flip over the blade. The attack, as usual, didn’t stop there and Kuronami twisted like a serpent to pierce through Kai’s heart.The entire scene was painted in red, and Kai did his best to rip the blade out of his body. He realised he was only doing himself more damage for his palms nearly cut in two.Kuronami extended, ragdolling the Chosen Daemon from building to building with its seemingly infinite segments. Kai clapped in response, swapping places with one of the brick walls he got drilled into.Kuronami broke through the wall and turned to face the Chosen Daemon once again as it phased in and out of reality.‘What the?’ Kai was amazed by t
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CH78: "KURONAMI"
Day's appearance suddenly mimicked the nature of night. Bennosuke had placed a barrier around the district to ensure no one interrupted their battle.The sound of his weapon scraping the earth frightened the Chosen Daemon, their eyes interlocked to one another.Bennosuke appeared like a shadow amongst the shadows, with no sort of fear in his eyes. All that raced in his mind was to claim the head to the awakened Daemon and deliver it to the Mastermind.“We don't have to do this, man.” Kai tried to appeal to the Daemon, but his words didn't seem to penetrate through his eyes at all. “Would you really wanna take the life of your kind? Answer me!”The sound of his weapon seized. Bennosuke stopped moving. He raised up his weapon to showcase all of its majesty. This weapon has murdered thousands of entities, and the Chosen Daemon was about to enter the list.The blade was divided into several segments which seemed to transfigure at any time and season.‘I guess bargaining wasn't an option,
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CH77: "BENNOSUKE DŌRAKU"
The two Daemons launched themselves out of the restaurant, destroying the glass windows in the process. The customers and staff alike attempted to chase after the Chosen Daemon, but Kenji halted them on their tracks, constructing a barrier around the restaurant to cage them in for a while.Unfortunately, this attracted the attention of multitudes that were stationed outside the restaurant. The people had instantly recognised Kai's identity. His image was on every city banner and on all posters and fliers, and he was at the heart of Kyoto City.A flaming arrow was aimed at his head, but Kai was quick enough to react to the attack with ease, stopping it with a finger. The arrow collided with his finger and progressively shattered the immensely durable body of the awakened Chosen Daemon.The distraction was set in stone. Kai realised it was a decoy. He turned around to behold a ten ton trailer moving at about a hundred and twenty kilometres per hour with the mindest to demolish Kai, even
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CH76: "THE WORLD'S MOST WANTED DAEMON"
~ Meanwhile ~~ Beyond the Chaos in the City of Tokyo ~~ In a desolate district in Kyoto, Japan ~The Kairos's Aetheria shattered. Emerging from the pocket dimension were the Daemons Kai Nagano and Kenji Amano. The former descended from the Space Core's technique, landing on his feet in psychotic fashion. The latter fell from a lengthy distance, his condition critical and nearly fatal.Kenji was heavily injured, his entire body and attire immersed in blood. Even though the Strognest Aeon seemed to be at death's door, he put on a smile on his face. Whilst the heated battle for the head of the King raged on, the training had been completed. Kai Nagano succeeded in matching the power of the Strongest Daemon of the modern era. But, the Chosen Daemon could not let go. He was out of control."Kenji," Kai cried out, managing to get somewhat of a hold of his being. "Make it stop. I don't… wanna hurt anyone."Kenji chuckled heartily, blood drooling from his lips. “I won't let you lay a finger
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Hello, loves💙I really wanted to make this extended author's note to address a few things. Maybe it's due to my impatience, but I'm 75 chapters in and yet not a single review, chapter comment or support from the algorithm. I honestly do not know if I have readers who enjoy this story, but I guess it can't be helped since Meganovel is carried by its urban stories. If any of you all end up reading this, I'd really appreciate a comment/feedback/honest thoughts on my novel. I’d really appreciate it.That aside, I know I've been giving Owari Kurogane a lot of the story’s plot portion lately, but he still remains a side character. The following chapters will take a shift in pov to Kai Nagano’s side of things.I know I may not be the best at uploads, most likely due to my lazy personality, but I pray y'all stick around. This story is unlike any you've ever read.Well, I guess that's it for now. See ya💙
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CH75: "SLEEP, EAT, DEVOUR, REPEAT"
••• ‡ •••Born into the Minamota Clan, I was a Daemon upheld by my people. I was one of a kind, being the strongest and fastest Daemon of my clan. and in extension the entire Daemon race.My technique was one which could not be rivaled by anyone. I was envied and admired by all who faced me. I was a demon nearly worshiped like a deity, and soon enough, it all got in my head.Daemons of unparalleled strength sought to measure their worth against me. I was their power scaler in essence, and I gradually grew a sense of superiority over my kind.Little by little, my mentality and ideals altered for the worst. My sense of discipline and pride rose to new heights, and all who confronted me were deemed worthless by my power.Challenges were nothing more than privileged entities who were blessed with the opportunity to be decapitated by me. Every soul desired to die in my hand, and I was in ecstasy bathing in their blood.Daemons of the Taisho Era tried to humble me, to teach me the concept of
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CH 74: "WHAT I'M WORTH"
Owari felt it. His heart, his being, was falling apart. His Core was glitching. Sloth is the ultimate technique of the Devil's Core. With the power to cause an opponent's arsenal to glitch and have its efficiency reduced or completely dulled depending on the prowess of the opponent, the King's intuition of a change in his being was right.Subjecting himself to intense vigorous training, Ihann polished his technique: Sloth to transfer any damage taken or sustained back to the attacker. Further enhancing the technique's worth by merging the call energies of the Chaos King and the Mastermind, the Zenkai: "Misery" grants Ihann the ability to damage any concept and make opponent take the form of said concept as well as to make oppositions take the form of the damage they produce. Misery made the commander practically untouchable and it proved to be the direct counter to the power of the Core of final Judgment."Kurogane," Ihann called out. "You're…""Yeah, yeah. This is your new form blah b
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CH73: "MISERY"
Akuma wiped off the blood from his mouth, his body permanently scarred by Hell's Flames. 'Shit. I've got to be careful on which commands to use. I'm not within Whispers of a Fated End anymore.’Owari regenerated new body parts at miraculous speeds. He got up from his feet, facing off against the anomalies he attempted to destroy once before. ‘First they come at me one after the other, now they come all at once?’“We better hope we make it out alive,” Ihann grunted, his vocal cords damaged and body beat up. “Heaven knows if he is using the full 3% maximum output. Let's see what else he's got.”The four surrounded Owari, all holding battle stances. The latter smirked, lifting up his first two fingers. The eyes opened wide, recognising his signature technique.Omni-directional dimensional slashes rained down upon his oppositions. Faster than the majority could react to, their joints were dismantled from their bodies.The villains began to operate at auto regeneration in an attempt to hear
