Episode 11: "The Shinjū Tournament"
Shira Gengetsu's academy stood in the middle of an area surrounded by high walls and massive ponds.
Today, the academy's arenas were prepared for the Shinjū Tournament.
The tournament was designed to test the strength of both students and high-ranking Shinjūsha.
Ryokuryū (Dragon Boss): "Shinjūs… today you will demonstrate your strength and strategies.
But remember, only the winner will survive."
Tensei, Riku, Ren, and Ryūjin stepped into the arena.
Tensei: "Be careful. This tournament measures more than strength: control and intelligence."
⚔️ Participants and Their Academies
Shira Academy:
Riku – Wolf (Fenrir)
Ren – Bear (Kuma)
Ryūjin – Lion (Shishi)
Tensei – Phoenix (Hi no Tsubasa)
Kōrō Academy:
Hikaru – Grey Wolf (Tensed from the past with Ryūjin)
Kaoru – Hawk (From the same academy as Hikaru)
Kiyomi – Snake (Hikaru and Kaoru's friend, the best of the academy)
Other/Villain Characters:
Kabuto – Bug (different academy)
Kaiga – A powerful villain who has just been introduced (different academy)
Shira Gengetsu – Shark (host and powerful Shinjūsha)
🌊 Tournament Beginning
In the middle of the arena, massive energy barriers have formed over the pond.
Shira watched the students intently, his eyes cold and calculating.
Shira: "Today, you will demonstrate your strength. The winner must be superior not only physically but also spiritually."
Ryokuryū unleashed his dragon energy and vibrated the air.
Kabuto and Kaiga were observing the arena, taking notes on strategy.
⚡ 1. Matches
Riku vs. Hikaru (Steppe Wolf)
Riku and Hikaru looked at each other and prepared.
Hikaru attacked with the anger of his past, unleashing rapid, ferocious claw strikes.
Riku defended using Fenrir's power, and his howl filled the arena.
Riku (inner voice): "Steppe Wolf's power… different compared to Ryūjin… but I will win!"
Ryūjin vs. Kaoru (Hawk)
Kaoru maneuvered quickly through the air, dodging Ryūjin's roars.
Ryūjin tried to corner Kaoru by sending claw strikes to the ground.
Ryūjin: "This Hawk… is fast, but I control the ground!"
Tensei vs. Kiyomi (Snake)
Kiyomi slithered along the ground with snake energy, deflecting Tensei's fire waves.
Tensei spread his wings, creating a massive wave of flames.
Kiyomi parried the attack with agile and strategic moves, dodging the fire and counterattacking.
Kabuto vs. Shira Gengetsu (Shark)
Kabuto attacked Shira using swarms of insects.
Shira countered with water and pressure waves, delivering blows that shook the arena.
🌊 Mid-Tournament – Strategy and Alliances
The past tension between Riku and Hikaru made the fight even more intense.
Ryūjin and Kaoru displayed equal strength, but Ryūjin's lion form dominated.
Kiyomi parried Tensei's fire and prepared a counterattack, Tensei's strategy put to the test.
Shira and Kabuto tried to turn the arena to their advantage, observing the others' movements.
Shira (inner voice): "They're growing stronger... but this is only the beginning.
The depths await them."