Hozuki Chizuru was not particularly surprised by this. As Hozuki Chino's biological older brother, he knew about the relationship between his younger sister and Seiji.
Moreover, Seiji had visited the Hozuki Clan several times, so Chizuru knew him as well. Though he did not know Seiji's true circumstances or actual strength, the details he had learned from his sister alone were enough to tell him that Seiji's strength was anything but ordinary. He was a genuine prodigy.
"Brother Chizuru! Seniors, how about one-on-one matches? The winners can have the final showdown." Seeing the standoff continue, with all four wary of being ganged up on and thus afraid to make the first move, Seiji made a suggestion.
The other three readily agreed to Seiji's proposal, then each chose their respective opponent.
In the end, Hozuki Chizuru faced Terumi Hiroshi, while Seiji faced Miyajima Kimiko.
The two pairs immediately spread apart to avoid getting caught up in each other's battles. The fighting was about to begin.
On Seiji's side, the auras of the two opponents continuously collided in the air, escalating higher and higher.
Seeing how composed Seiji was, Miyajima Kimiko, who knew nothing of his specific abilities, decided to make the first move and test him.
"Crystal Release: Crystal Shuriken!"
Snowflake-shaped crystals materialized from thin air, continuously forming into shuriken before shooting rapidly toward Seiji.
Seiji did not dodge. Instead, he drew the standard-issue ninja sword from his back and effortlessly knocked down every incoming shuriken. Then, with a flashy flourish of his blade, he pointed its tip directly at Miyajima Kimiko and used Body Flicker to charge at her.
Miyajima Kimiko was not discouraged when her first probing attack achieved nothing. She continued forming hand seals, preparing her next ninjutsu.
"Crystal Release: Crystal Pentagon Road!"
Under the effects of Crystal