Chapter 38: The Tournament Begins
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As Dabi and his friends entered the arena, they were greeted by a deafening roar from the spectators. The grandstands were filled with students, instructors, and dignitaries, all eager to witness the spectacle of the Astral Heaven Academy Tournament. Banners of various teams fluttered in the breeze, each representing the different houses competing for glory.
The arena itself was a vast, open space with intricate designs etched into the ground, showcasing various elemental symbols. Massive screens displayed the names of the teams, and a voice boomed over the speakers, announcing the start of the tournament.
"Welcome to the Astral Heaven Academy Tournament! Today, we celebrate strength, strategy, and camaraderie! Let the first match begin!"
Dabi's heart raced as he scanned the arena, noticing the intense competition ahead. They had drawn a challenging first match against a team from the Phoenix House, known for their exceptional teamwork and powerful abilities.
"Stay focused, everyone," Dabi reminded his friends. "We need to stick to our plan."
Rina nodded, adjusting her stance. "Let's show them what we've got!"
As the match commenced, the opposing team emerged from the opposite side of the arena. The leader, a tall girl with fiery red hair, stepped forward. "We are the Phoenix House! Prepare to be scorched!"
The signal to start the match was given, and both teams charged forward. Dabi activated his Elemental Mastery, channeling energy into his hands as he prepared to unleash a powerful elemental attack. Taro quickly followed suit, igniting his fists with flames, ready to join the fray.
The battle erupted in a flurry of movements. Dabi utilized his Space Control to create distortions that redirected incoming attacks from the Phoenix House, allowing Taro to unleash his fire-based abilities without fear of retaliation.
"Dabi, look out!" Zen shouted as an opponent lunged toward him with a sword engulfed in flames. Reacting swiftly, Dabi created a space distortion that sent the attack off course, allowing Zen to counterattack.
"Nice save!" Zen exclaimed, firing a powerful energy blast toward the opponent.
As the match progressed, Rina demonstrated her healing prowess, providing support to Taro as he took a hit while engaging in close combat. "You're doing great! Just keep fighting!" she encouraged.
Dabi focused on maintaining control of the battlefield. He strategically positioned himself to disrupt the enemy's formations, creating openings for his teammates to exploit. The teamwork between the four friends shone brightly as they coordinated their attacks, blending their abilities seamlessly.
"Now, Dabi!" Rina called out, signaling for him to unleash his strongest attack.
Dabi concentrated, channeling energy into a massive Elemental Burst, combining lava and thunder. He unleashed the attack with a roar, sending a wave of destruction toward the Phoenix House. The impact was tremendous, catching several opponents off guard and leaving them reeling.
"Let's finish this!" Taro shouted, and together, they launched their final coordinated attack, overwhelming their opponents.
As the dust settled, the referee signaled the end of the match. "Victory goes to Dabi's team!"
Cheers erupted from the audience as Dabi and his friends celebrated their hard-fought victory. The four of them embraced, their bond s
trengthened by the experience.
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