Shizukami Minamoto and Toru Uesugi? Just Trash! Ranking Changes, Saito Concedes! Is That Toru?

After the images of the top ten appeared on the giant screen and Onmyo Assistant formally announced the start, the venue fell silent for a moment.

Most of the top ten remained silent.

The contestants currently ranked below sixty-four were, for the most part, sizing up those ranked above them and scouting out their next opponents.

At the words "officially begin," the spectators subconsciously held their breath. There was little unnecessary conversation or cheering.

Uesugi Tetsu put on the Red Brahma Mask during this preparation period, drawing a few glances.

His gaze swept over all the contestants in the top ten.

TOP1: Minamoto Shizuka, dressed in white with the demon blade Hotarumaru resting across her knees.

TOP2: Kitada Kei, who had noticed his gaze and was rubbing his eyes as he greeted him.

There was no doubt that these two would be the most troublesome opponents to deal with next. In fact, one could even remove the word "most."

Then there were Kamo and Tsuchimikado at TOP3 and TOP4...

Uesugi Tetsu sensed no clear Spiritual Power fluctuations. After a moment of thought, he recalled the pitifully scarce information he had.

Facing an academic Onmyoji who had mastered dozens or even hundreds of Onmyōjutsu, it was quite troublesome not to know the opponent's school or style.

Mm.

Uesugi Tetsu clenched his fist and thought silently.

I can only crush them directly with my stats.

Before they have time to react.

Next was the Five Elements Spirit Body, Takizawa Kai, at TOP6.

This one would not be difficult to deal with.

Although his Spiritual Power was astonishing, Uesugi Tetsu could tell from the scattered traces alone that Takizawa Kai's Spiritual Power was only somewhat higher than his own while wearing the Four-tailed Fox Jade Token.

His gaze swept around before landing on