Kenta had missed the most important part of magic because he was so focused on himself as he learned to be a better swordsman.
Where magic begins on the outside and moves inward. Martial arts have their own set of philosophical principles that begin on the inside and expand on the outside.
"I was too busy trying to cut my opponent with my sword to think about where I could have the most effect on my surroundings."
As Kenta adjusted and tried to keep his focus, he started to feel the effects of his new ability to use Mana Sight's 360-degree vision and lightning-fast reaction time.
Due to the rules of this arena, Kenta was unable to use mana sight, so he had to allow his mind to expand to its maximum capacity in order to absorb as much information as possible about his opponent.
It was the only thing he could concentrate on right then, and he didn't want to miss any opportunities because his attention was diverted.