The Pole-Toppling Contest Begins: A Fierce Assault! / Kiyotaka Ayanokouji Puts Him to the Test.
"Have you taken control of the class yet, Ryuen?"
Hashiba Hikaru calmly asked the question.
"This has nothing to do with the competition. Are you just here to gossip with me?"
"Oh, it seems there isn't one yet, but that's alright, I think your plan is pretty good."
The boy glanced at the students from Class D opposite him. There were indeed a few boys in their class who were physically outstanding, and coupled with their inherent fighting spirit, they had a high chance of taking down the pole in one fell swoop if they were the core of the attack.
After all, physical contact can easily lead to accidents. Although the rules prohibit punching and kicking, physical conflict during pushing and shoving is absolutely unavoidable.
The rules of this game are simple: the red and white teams attack and defend against each other, and the team that knocks down the other team's two poles first wins. It tests teamwork and collective combat skills.
"Classmate Hashiba, is this really okay?"
Kanzaki disliked Ryuen, so he raised his questions at this point.
"Don't be too nervous. Since we're in a cooperative relationship for now, it's fine to let them lend a hand."
Hashiba Hikaru looked at the boys behind her. The boys in Class A were naturally physically strong, and if it came to defense, they might be able to devise some excellent tactics.
"Let's do it this way then. I'm curious to see how far you'll go."
"Please keep a close eye on Classmate Hashiba."
A cruel smile crept onto Ryuen Kakeru's lips. His target had been chosen long ago: to destroy the key combatant of the opposing class, Ken Sudō.
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Chapter 268 The Bo-taoshi Begins, Fierce Attack!
After Ryuen Kakeru led the team away, the girls in the class gathered around again, Ichinose Honami immediately asked.
Have you discussed and finalized a plan?
"I guess so. We absolutely have to win this match; it's going to be a tough battle."
Is that so?
After all, it was Bo-taoshi, and the rules required that the winner be determined through physical confrontation. When the pink-haired girl looked at Hashiba Hikaru, there was some worry in her eyes.
"Light, be careful not to get hurt."
"Don't worry, this time we're in charge of defense. I'll organize everyone to protect the pole."
Hashiba Hikaru gently reassured him, "Besides, I exercise regularly, so there won't be any problems with my body."
Even if there are problems, it's okay, we still have [Potential Burst] to use.
The boy was prepared; if the situation turned against him, he planned to use this skill directly, believing that he could win as long as he could knock down the opponent's pole.
"Alright then, but you still need to be careful."
"Um."
Amidst the cheers of the girls, Hashiba Hikaru led Kanzaki and Shibata in a line towards the arena. Wooden poles were erected on both sides, marking the core targets for offense and defense.
Before the match begins, everyone in the Red and White Teams must wear headbands symbolizing their respective teams to make it easier to identify friend from foe.
Hashiba Hikaru tied her headscarf around her head and began instructing the boys in her class to take their positions. Ryuen Kakeru glanced over and then led his students to stand at the very front.
"Classmate Hashiba, you guys better not make a mistake, or I'll be really bored."
Ryuen Kakeru tied his headscarf and shouted back.
"Please rest assured, we will do our defenses well."
In order to avoid the competition becoming too chaotic, important rules were set up in the Bo-taoshi.
The attacking side cannot collide with the attacking side; that is, the attacking side's target is the defending side from beginning to end, and the defending side can only deal with the attacking side's attacks.
[The first-year Bo-taoshi is about to begin. Members of the Red and White Teams, please get ready.]
[Three minutes to go.]
When the first-year students began their competition, the older students naturally served as spectators. As one of the more important group competitions, the Bo-taoshi naturally attracted a lot of attention.
Horikita Manabu was already standing in the stands, his gaze fixed on the center of the field, searching for someone who interested him. Not far from him stood another member of the Red Team, Miyabi Nagumo from Class 2-A.
Is the President observing students who interest him?
The blond man spoke first.
"Nagumo?"
Horikita Manabu pretended to have just noticed him, then slowly said, "I'm just here to see the active juniors; I don't have any particular preference."
"As expected of Horikita-senpai, I actually care about these juniors quite a bit too."
Miyabi Nagumo placed her hand on the railing and smiled faintly, "After I take over your position, the Student Council will need to recruit more fresh blood from the first-year students, otherwise there will be a shortage of manpower."
"That's good. You can look for some promising candidates first, and then select the best ones later."
The two looked at the boys on the field together. Miyabi Nagumo first noticed Hashiba Hikaru standing behind the Red Team. The boy's appearance and figure were too eye-catching in the crowd, making it hard not to attract attention.
"Hashiba Yujima actually chose to play defense? That's quite surprising."
"Perhaps he had his own reasons."
"Ryuen is really energetic; no wonder he can be a vanguard."
Although Miyabi Nagumo sensed that Horikita Manabu's attitude wasn't very enthusiastic, he pretended to be nonchalant and continued to talk to him, "Horikita-senpai, do you think our Red Team can win this match?"
"The competition hasn't even started yet, I don't want to make a judgment too early."
"I think Hashiba student Hashima will definitely shine."
However, unlike his positive statement, when the blond man looked at Hashiba Hikaru, a shadow quickly flashed in his eyes. He still remembered the points that the other party had taken from the Second Year, and he would make him pay back double when the time came!
"Here we go."
"Drop!!!"
After the bell rang over the loudspeaker, the Bo-taoshi officially began.
Hashiba Hikaru heard a loud shout coming from the opposite camp; the red-haired Sudo had already charged over alone.
"Go and stop him!"
"Yes."
The students in Class A trusted Hashiba Hikaru implicitly and immediately began to defend him aggressively. After all, he was alone, and it was unlikely that he could gain the upper hand when surrounded by multiple opponents.
"Keep Sudo under control. It's okay to send more men, just don't let him escape!"
After the match began, Hashiba Hikaru felt a fire burning within his body. He shouted commands while trying to stop the Class C students who were rushing towards him. Meanwhile, the attacking team led by Ryuen had already charged into the Class B boys' camp.
"Hahaha, do you think you can stop Yamada?"
"Let's take a look."
The mixed-race man with dark skin charged straight at the pole, protected by several people. His opponent was Katsuragi, and a fierce battle of attack and defense began.
"Looks pretty good."
After shaking off a boy who tried to hug her, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at the rickety pole opposite her, realizing that Ryuen and the others intervene had indeed been effective.
After the game started, the boy already had a general idea of what was going to happen.
Apart from Sudo, who has outstanding Physical Ability, the other attacking students in Class C are not particularly strong, and there are even many boys who are not very strong.
The boys in Class A are generally physically fit, so their defense is at least not a problem, and they can also form a human wall to prevent anyone from getting through.
"Stop them! Don't let them touch the pole!"
Hashiba Hikaru, executing her plan flawlessly, kept scanning the approaching Class C boys with an extremely excited expression.
But just then, he suddenly made eye contact with someone.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.
The other party had already rushed towards him, and more importantly, it seemed that he quickly pushed aside the several people who tried to stop him, which surprised the boys in Class A.
"Oh?"
Hashiba Hikaru studied the boy who was getting closer and closer, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"You guys guard the pole, I'm going to deal with him."
After giving instructions to the people behind her, Hashiba Hikaru quickly stepped forward.
"Ayanokoji, do you want to try getting past me?"
"Actually, I'm a pacifist; I just want to do more for my class."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka could already sense the rising aura emanating from his opponent, but he wasn't worried.
"Then... why don't you give it a try?"
"Good."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's expression remained unchanged. In fact, he had decided on the Cruise Ship to find an opportunity to get in touch with Hashiba Hikaru, and now was a good time.
The next second, Hashiba Hikaru and her opponent reached out their hands almost simultaneously, pressed their palms together, and began to exert force on each other.
"?"
Already on guard, Hashiba Hikaru immediately felt immense resistance from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka after she grabbed his hand. It was like a hard rock, and no matter how hard she pushed, it wouldn't budge.
"You were hiding your true strength, Ayanokoji."
"If Classmate Hashiba, could move aside, I could save a lot of energy."
"Really? Then try again!"
Realizing that the other party was pretending to be weak while actually being strong, Hashiba Hikaru didn't hesitate and immediately opened the system.
Unleash your Potential Burst!
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Chapter 269 Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's Test.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka is not an ordinary person, or rather, his growth trajectory is different from that of most children in the world.
From the time he could remember, he entered a place called the "White Room," a place devoid of kinship and warmth, filled only with obedience to superiors and subordinates and a constant training program.
Whether in terms of physical fitness or knowledge reserves, the all-round learning mode has given Ayanokoji Kiyotaka qualities that almost none of his peers possess. After reaching a certain age, he had a new idea in his mind and decided to see the world outside the "White Room".
Despite paying a price, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka successfully left that place and entered the school.
He had only read about school life in books, so he spent a lot of time exploring the environment and gathering information in the early stages.
After that, a name caught his attention.
Hashiba Hikaru.
He was initially a member of Class 1-B, but he was promoted to Class A after only one month. Not only that, but he could hear him talking about other people in various situations, whether it was about being the number one on the list of handsome men or the rumors about him and various girls. All of this made Ayanokoji Kiyotaka somewhat concerned.
Of course, what he cared about wasn't how outstanding Hashiba Hikaru was, but rather whether she could be a partner, or rather... a tool?
During summer vacation, a wicked woman named Chabashira Sae told him a lie, which he discovered, and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka began to have new plans.
He needs the right help to completely get rid of the "White Room".
This person needs to be able to attract everyone's attention, possess strong Comprehensive Ability, and also have a strong desire to achieve something; only then can a basis for cooperation be established.
Transactions are always the fastest way to build trust with strangers in society.
Hashiba Hikaru fits this standard, but Ayanokoji Kiyotaka also wants to know the other person's deeper desires, only in this way can he establish a relationship with her.
However, testing capabilities must also be conducted simultaneously; this is the premise of all plans.
Therefore, this Bo-taoshi was an opportunity, Ayanokoji decided to do something about it.
"Really? Then try again!"
After Hashiba Hikaru uttered those words, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka clearly felt a strange change in her body, and the force he exerted on her hands increased.
"This is..."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka was somewhat surprised to feel the power emanating from his palms. He quickly exerted his strength again, unleashing even greater power.
"Hehe, that's really something, Ayanokoji."