Chapter 15: 1V1 Exam

After the events of yesterday, It is a new day. Katsuto is eating breakfast with Master Kashi and he is upset about the events of yesterday. Katsuto is so upset to eat that he starts to play with his sushi.

"What's wrong Katsuto? Are you not hungry" Master asks curiously

"You already know Master Kashi," Katsuto says with a depressed look on his face and continues to play with his sushi.

"Oh come on, You cannot be upset about losing that exam. It's a new day which means a new beginning." Master Kashi gives Katsuto a life quote.

"You don't understand Master Kashi, Me and my team worked hard to complete that exam and somehow we failed all because of a little burn mark on the doll's face. I strive to be an elemental hero for one and one reason only, and that's because it brings me closer to reviving the deceased fire elementals" Katsuto says with a serious tone

"You want to become an elemental hero just so you can revive the fire elementals? And how do you plan on doing that Katsuto?" Master Kashi asks Katsuto

"Well I know when you complete a mission you get a reward and I figured that If I completed the biggest mission I could get the F.U.R.Y Stones cause I know you're not the only one who has it" Katsuto explains

"And what are the chances of you receiving the F.U.R.Y Stones?" Master Kashi asks

"I mean it's pretty low but I'm willing to wait," Katsuto says with no problem

"Let me tell you something Katsuto, Elemental heroes are meant to save people without a reward in return so...

"Nah Master Kashi, Saving people isn't really what I want to do. I just want one thing and that is to revive the fire elementals, If I have to kill then so be it" Katsuto interrupts Master Kashi as he stands up to place his plate in the sink while the sushi is still there.

"Hey! You don't just put sushi in the sink, There's a dustbin right beneath the sink" Master Kashi scolds Katsuto

"My bad Master Kashi it won't happen again. Anyways I'm leaving I'll see you in the evening." Katsuto says as he is about to leave the house.

"Wait Katsuto I hope you did not reveal yourself about being a Fire elemental" Master Kashi asks in a serious tone.

"No Master Kashi you don't need to worry" Katsuto lies

Katsuto leaves the house and Master Kashi thinks to himself. "That Boy's arrogance is going to jeopardize me I swear to the Elemental god" Master worries.

Meanwhile, at Epsilon stadium, The audience seats are still vacant, People and participants are starting to arrive at the stadium. Taisuke and Uragiri are found together in the middle of the locker room.

"Why did you bring me here? You already know how much we hate each other" Uragiri says as his arms are crossed

"Listen kid I'm not here for that, All I want is a truce, And we do not need to be friends" Taisuke convinces Uragiri

"Why would you want to make a truce with me?" Uragiri curiously asks

"Well I want you to help in revealing Katsuto's real identity" Taisuke intrigues Uragiri

"Mhm real identity of Katsuto you say, I should have known he was hiding something back when we were in the tunnels" Uragiri reminds himself

"Yes his real name is Katsuto Blaze", Taisuke reveals

"Wait, Blaze? As in the relative of the great fire elemental, Arios blaze." Uragiri is left surprised

"Yes specifically the Son of Arios Blaze meaning he is a fire elemental", Taisuke continues to reveal

"So, in conclusion, he's faking being a non-elemental", Uragiri states

"Yes and I want you to help me reveal it to everyone in this elemental hero exam", Taisuke proposes

"As much as this intrigues me, I have no concrete reason for helping you. "Katsuto Blaze" annoyed me but I don't have any reason for meddling in his business", Uragiri rejects his offer

"Alright that's fair but don't...", Taisuke gets interrupted.

"However if he pushes me to the breaking point, I'll help you" Uragiri considers

"Great then we have a deal kid" Taisuke stretches out his hand to shake Uragiri.

"I'm not the type to shake hands" Uragiri rejects shaking Taisuke's hand and proceeding to exit the room.

Taisuke shows no signs of care and exits the room a few moments after Uragiri. Meanwhile, Katsuto, Mitsuki, and Hiroto arrive at the stadium. Katsuto begins to walk backward towards a passage leading to the locker room while he talks to Mitsuki and Hiroto.

"You know guys I have always wondered why people respect the Earth hero so much. Isn't being an Earth hero just a status and not being that strong", Katsuto asks

"Well, actually the Earth hero is stronger and more powerful than you think. He fought 3 lava beasts without breaking a sweat" Hiroto explains to Katsuto

"And we were struggling to fend off one. Maybe he is strong but I'm pretty sure I still have a chance against him one on one", Katsuto says with certainty

The Earth hero exits a room heading to the opposite side of where the gang is going. Katsuto continues to boast as he walks backward and bumps into the Earth hero. Katsuto falls to the ground but the Earth hero remains standing, towering over Katsuto like a giant tree.

"So what were you saying about me, that you have a chance of defeating me in a fight", The Earth hero gazes down at Katsuto with eyes of intimidation.

Katsuto quickly gets up on his feet and rushes to stand next to Mitsuki and Hiroto. "You know the thing is I was just joking Mr Earth Hero. Don't take me seriously 'cause my words are ahead of mind" Katsuto says nervously and giggles uncomfortably.

"I thought so, and I'm guessing you three are participants for today's exam," The Earth asks with his intimidating voice.

"Yes we are Earth heroes, and we would like to know the exam we're participating in," Mitsuki asks in a curious tone

"Unfortunately for you guys, I cannot reveal your exam because it is up to the announcer. But I can tell that we heroes are the ones assessing it" The Earth hero explains.

"Oh no worries just a curious question, we'll be on our way now," Mitsuki says with a smile on her face

The Earth hero goes on his way and the gang goes on their way. Hiroto's eyes are filled with excitement and Katsuto is relieved from his stress.

"Woah I just met the Earth hero and he just said that he is going to be assessing today's exam," Hiroto says with excitement in his voice

"I can definitely see a big fan of his" Mitsuki replies

"Man, the Earth hero is hella intimidating. And when I bumped into him it felt like a brick wall." Katsuto acknowledges the Earth hero's power

"Now you see the Earth hero is not someone you can take lightly" Hiroto replies

Meanwhile, as time passes by, Audiences begin to feel the bleachers, and More Participants arrive, The Elemental heroes, kings, and queens sit above the Audience. The announcer stands in the middle with an old-style-looking microphone and a sheet of paper in his hands.

"People of Elementos, Welcome to the third and final day of the Elemental hero exam!!!" The announcer greets the Audience with infectious energy.

The Audience responds with reciprocal energy. "Yes, and I hope that energy remains throughout this whole exam cause I promise this is going to be a treat to watch," The announcer says with certainty.

"This is the exam that will surely decide the fate of the participants becoming Elemental heroes in training. Now I will call upon the participants to announce their exam" The announcer explains

The announcer reads his sheet of paper and calls upon several participants, The audience cheers for some names called. The announcer then calls on "Sugoi Chi", "Taisuke Oda", "Uragiri Mono", "Megumi Ripples", "Hiroto Boulders", And Katsuto Sushi.

All the Participants begin to stand in a straight line, right in the middle of the arena. "Without any waste of time, I will now announce your exam," The announcer says to the participants as the audience listens.

"This is it," Katsuto says to himself with seriousness

"Your first exam will be no other than a one-on-one," The announcer says with excitement

The Audience begins to quarrel in excitement. Katsuto smirks, Uragiri gives off a sinister smile, Hiroto smiles innocently, Mitsuki is bewildered, Megumi is nervous, and some participants react excitedly, yet some nervously.

"Mhm, I should have known people were going to react this way. My Exam is always exciting" The Earth hero boasts

"I still think it's quite extreme cause one-on-ones usually go overboard" The water hero replies

"That's the whole point, It symbolizes how much they want a spot in the faction," The Earth hero says with excitement in his deep voice.

"Yes, indeed participants, Your third and final exam will be a one-on-one. Right behind you are the brackets of who is fighting who." The announcer explains

The participants look behind and see a brown board with names. "But for now participants let me tell you the rules. You are free once again to use your elements in any way you desire. The only way to indicate that you have defeated an opponent is if both of their shoulders are on the ground.

"If you use excessive force and kill an opponent, You will receive unyielding punishment, is that clear participants?" The announcer explains

The participants all reply with just a nod of their heads. "Now you guys do not need to check the brackets for I will announce it, but if you feel it's necessary, I will not intrude" The announcer explains

"The First Match of this last exam will be Hiroto Boulders vs Sugoi Chi. This will begin in 15 minutes" The announcer announces to everyone

Hiroto shows signs of confidence and self-control whilst his eyes are closed. He takes a deep breath before opening his fearless eyes. Sugoi is not fazed by the announcement and remains stoic.

"Alright participants you can clear the battle arena for the first match to start soon," The announcer says

TO BE CONTINUED....