The second stage of the competition reached its final showdown between Dan Wataru of the First Division and Yui Urahara of the Dark Elf clan of the Jura Forest.
Speaker:
And now for the final match of the second round of the competition.
We are about to witness one of the most exciting matches of the day, featuring Dan Wataru of the First Division.
Dan walked towards the arena, surrounded by a powerful dual aura. His strength had reached the advanced S level, placing him on par with the Nine Vice-Captains.
Naofumi: Alatron's friends, Dan's strength has increased tremendously.
Noah replied: You're right, he's become incredibly powerful. Will the Dark Elf girl be okay?
Tao: When I fought him, I felt a formidable aura emanating from him. I might be mistaken; perhaps he possesses demonic power.
Rindo: The Wataru clan has a powerful advantage, as you know; they possess Earth Magic and Yellow Thunder Magic.
Tatsuo (to himself): He's reached the Vice-Captain level, and he'll be even more dangerous in the future. Ivan was outside the amphitheater talking to the Emperor's deputy, Ritsu.
Ritsu: Ivan, someone has discovered your true identity by investigating you.
Ivan replied: I know, and I know who did it.
Ritsu: What did you say? You know who it is, then?
Ivan: One of the soldiers was a spy working for you. He was with you that day during our first meeting.
Ritsu: You mean Benya?
Ivan: I don't know his name, but he was a heavenly angel.
Ritsu was shocked by Ivan's words and asked: So they've made a move?
Ivan: Don't worry, it doesn't matter. Revealing my family's secret doesn't mean they can do anything.
At that moment, Emilia Rose, a member of the Special Forces, was walking by and overheard what was happening.
Emilia (shocked): What? That boy is the heir to my teacher, Gin Muto!
Ritsu: Ivan, you need to be careful.
Ivan: I know.
Ivan and Ritsu left, while Emilia, still reeling from what she had heard, went to the Special Forces captain to ask her. In the arena, the tournament spokesman said, "And now, here we are with the Dark Elf girl who has captured everyone's hearts, Yui Urahara."
Yui Urahara entered, determined to fight and prove her significant progress. She looked for Ivan but couldn't find him.
Yui: "I wish you could see me fight, Ivan. I've trained so much for this."
In the Jura Forest, the Dark Elf clan members watched and cheered her on.
Hiroshi: "Yui, give it your all!"
Now, on the other side, the heir to the Wataru family and member of the first division, Dan Wataru, has emerged.
Everyone erupted in cheers and applause.
Dan: "I will enjoy you, Dark Elf girl. You will be my obedient servant."
The tournament spokesman: "Now, begin."
Yui enhanced herself with her signature magic, Pink Wind, and fortified her arrows with advanced magic enhancements.
Then, she charged forward at full speed. Yui: Multi-Arrow Attack (Kinner) Pink Twilight Arrows.
She launched her attacks at Dan, who stood smiling.
Dan: Impressive. You're truly special.
Dan effortlessly dodged the attacks.
Beginning of the Cyclone: Dancing with the Wind
Yui gave her opponent no time to breathe. She leaped into the air with acrobatic movements honed during her training in the Jura Forest.
Yui: Pink Wind Magic: Shooting Shotgun!
Yui unleashed five arrows simultaneously, but instead of targeting Dan directly, she spun around him, creating a whirlwind of wind blades that began to tear through his earth magic shield. Surprised by Yui's speed, Dan tried to block the attack with his hands, but Yui was faster. She landed behind him and delivered a nature-charged kick to his knee.
Dan: Good. Show me what you've got. I'll enjoy you as much as I like.
Absolute Advantage: Dark Elf's Mastery
Dan took a step back, attempting to use Earth Magic, but Yui used the "Ghost Steps" skill she'd learned watching Ivan fight Shura. She slipped smoothly beneath his grasp, and in a swift motion, she unleashed a barrage of reinforced arrows that pierced his Earth Armor, right at the chest.
Announcer (shouting): "Unbelievable! Yui Urahara is taking the advantage! She's toying with the First Division's hero like a puppet!"
Naofumi (exclaiming): "Yes! That's Dark Elf power!"
Yui moved as if she were part of the air; every time Dan tried to strike, he found himself hitting nothing, while his limbs received precise, calculated wounds that drained his energy.
Motivating Memory: Jin and Muto's Pact
As Yui pressed down on Dan, she recalled Jin Muto's words to her when he sat with her father about "absolute will." She felt the Muto family spirit supporting her in that moment. Her concentration intensified, and she unleashed an arrow charged with "Dark Forest Essence," piercing Dan's arm and causing him to scream in pain and humiliation before the Emperor and the audience.
Ivan (to himself): Oh, you've really improved, Hiroshi's daughter.
The End of Hope: The Demonic Smile
Dan suddenly stopped moving despite the wounds covering his body. His head bowed, and he began to laugh, a chuckle that gradually transformed into a hysterical roar that shook the arena.
Dan: "Amazing... truly amazing! You've proven you deserve to be my 'game.'"
Suddenly, a yellow aura, a blend of earth magic and thunder, erupted. The stone walls of the cursed cube rose with the speed of yellow thunder, trapping Yui and Dan, hidden from the world's view. Inside the cube, Dan's magical aura began to manifest, and a stone giant began to form from the arena floor, trapping Yui in a tight corner.
Dan looked at Yui with eyes glowing with madness, and said in a deep voice that sounded like it came from hell: "The dancing time is over, kitty... Now, the real fun begins!"