Sudou Ken Gets Hunted / Suspended from Class: Sudou's Resolve

After he left, the atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became quite eerie.

As a sports star, Ken Sudō could have used his strengths to help the class score points in this Special Exam, but unexpectedly, he was successfully outmaneuvered by Ryuen.

They had all seen that photo; the brutal, realistic attack didn't seem fake. If punished according to the new Disciplinary Committee rules, Sudo would face suspension even if he wasn't expelled, which cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

Kushida Kikyo sat in her seat, repeatedly recalling Hashiba Hikaru's performance just now; her heart was still racing.

This was the first time I had seen Hashiba Hikaru's savage and violent side, completely opposite to his usual gentle and refined demeanor, yet still exuding a captivating charm.

The short-haired girl couldn't help but squeeze her slender legs together, a warm feeling flowing through her heart.

She eagerly awaited the day the exams would end.

At that time, you must make sure he takes good care of you.

Chapter 646 Ken Sudō, the Hunted

After the members of the Disciplinary Committee took Ken Sudō to the Student Council office, in the office area belonging to the Disciplinary Committee, besides Horikita Suzune, the Second Year senior also took this matter very seriously.

After all, this was a real violent incident, with real photos serving as evidence. The accuser who submitted the evidence was a boy from Class C, who belonged to the Basketball Club along with Ken Sudō.

"So you mean that some verbal arguments during training escalated into a violent incident?"

Second Year Shiratani Kawahira pushed up his glasses, his expression serious.

"That's right, Sudo has a terrible temper. I only said a few words to him, and he just started hitting me."

The boy who had been beaten still had red marks on his face, and his angry tone and expression made it look very real.

"You're talking nonsense! You were the one who deliberately provoked me first!"

Sudo certainly wouldn't confess outright. Although he had just been tricked by Hashiba Hikaru, once he got here, he understood that he had to stick to his story, or else there would be serious problems.

"What did I say to you? We're all members of the Basketball Club. It's normal to have some minor bumps and scrapes during training. Is that a problem? It's clearly your bad temper, arrogance, and conceit that led you to do something like this!"

"You bastard! You were the one who said I wasn't good enough for the starting lineup!"

Sudo's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He had been followed and provoked by several students from Class C, and since there were also members of the Basketball Club in Class C, it was very obvious that they were targeting him, which caused him to lose his temper and take action directly.

"Hmph! Let's see how long you can keep up your stubbornness!"

The person who had been punched turned around and looked at Shiratani Kawahira and Horikita Suzune.

"I heard that the Disciplinary Committee was established by the Student Council President to ensure student safety and prevent school violence. Please stand up for me!"

"Don't worry, junior, we will definitely investigate the truth and make sure you don't suffer injustice for nothing."

Shiratani Kawahira nodded, then looked at one of the Disciplinary Committee members next to him.

"Go and invite the witnesses over, and also prepare the surveillance video from the basketball court."

"Yes."

The preliminary preparations had been underway for a long time, because the Disciplinary Committee itself had high-level access granted by Hashiba Hikaru, and could access the basketball court's surveillance video at any time; it just took a little time to copy it over.

"You'll see when the seniors arrive; they'll definitely give me justice!"

The boy who had been beaten up continued to pressure Ken Sudō, while the red-haired boy looked on with disdain. He had earned the recognition of his seniors with his outstanding talent and became a regular member in his first year. The upperclassmen would definitely favor him even more.

About ten minutes later, the Basketball Club president, an officer, and members of the Disciplinary Committee came over. The boy was holding a USB drive and immediately used his laptop to play the footage from that time.

"Should we go and call the President?"

Shiratani Kawahira glanced at Hashiba Hikaru sitting at the other end of the Student Council office. The Disciplinary Committee's office area and the ordinary members' office area were separated by a few aisles. Until the renovation was completed, everyone would have to work in the same space.

"No need. We can just show him the final punishment result after we've finished processing it."

Horikita Suzune's idea was simple: since the boy had already delegated authority to the Disciplinary Committee, they couldn't bother him during the review process; that would only make them look useless.

"Understood."

Shiratani Kawahira was an Akito immediately put on a serious expression and carefully examined the surveillance footage.

After watching for a while, he handed the reins back to Horikita Suzune, letting her interrogate the two Basketball Club leaders who had come over.

"Are they Senior Yamanaka and Senior Togo?"

The black-haired girl held her notebook, which she had just filled with notes, and looked at the two Second Year boys standing next to Sudo.

"Yes, we are in charge of the Basketball Club."

Yamanaka Masao is an athletic man with a buzz cut. He initially scoffed at Hashiba Hikaru's plan to establish Disciplinary Committee, thinking it was just a childish "justice."

It wasn't until recently, when this department's presence became increasingly strong on campus and could even influence many people's choices, that he realized how terrifying this organization was.

The reason is simple: many Second Year and even third-year students like him have begun to fear Hashiba Hikaru. Despite being just a first-year student, he wields power that allows him to forcibly interfere with the studies and lives of countless people.

Were you both on the basketball court when this violent incident occurred?

Horikita Suzune was very businesslike, asking questions in a serious tone. In addition, she also carefully observed the expressions of the two people to determine if they were lying.

"I guided the daily training from the sidelines, while Togo organized a small 5-5 match for everyone."

Yamanaka Masao said slowly, "They're playing half-court, while we're practicing dribbling."

What were Sudo and Sonoda doing at that time?

Sonoda Masashi was the Basketball Club member who got punched in the face by Sudo. He wasn't Ryuen Kakeru's follower; he only agreed to join because the plan was unanimously approved by Class C.

"Sudo and Sonoda happened to be in that small match, and they were opponents."

As a member of the Basketball Club, Togo was tall and imposing, but for some reason, he felt a strange sense of unease when Horikita Suzune looked at him with a scrutinizing, cold gaze.

"Did a verbal altercation during the match escalate into violence?"

Shiratani Kawahira glanced at Togo, pondered for a moment, and said, "Did you hear anything at the time?"

"Yeah, Togo -senpai, you must have heard Sudo's arrogant tone, right?"

Sonoda turned her head and asked her senior in the club a question with great eagerness.

"Togo, you should know that I didn't say anything!"

Not to be outdone, Sudo quickly joined in their conversation.

"Both of you keep quiet. Now is not the time for you to speak."

Horikita Suzune clapped her hands, signaling both the defendant and the plaintiff to shut up.

"I... I'll think about it."

Togo seemed to have a vague recollection. He placed his palm on his temple and slowly tapped the depths of his memory with his index finger before speaking after a long while.

"I remember... it was Sudo who started the provocation."

These words shocked everyone present.

Upon hearing this, Ken Sudō held Togo in the highest esteem, was filled with disbelief. He turned around abruptly and stared intently at the other man's face.

The other person was his mentor who recognized his talent from the start of the semester, so why would they say something like this now?

Why is that?

Chapter 647 Suspension from Classes, Sudo's Resolve.

"I remember... it was Sudo who started the provocation."

These words, spoken as a verdict, represent Togo's attitude.

If the blame for the provocation is placed on Ken Sudō, then this matter will become an ironclad case.

The punishment for initiating violence is always severe. Although the person who was beaten only had a slightly swollen face and no serious consequences, it is absolutely impossible for someone who does such a thing to be dealt with by just a warning.

After Togo made his statement, he didn't even look at Sudo's pale face. Instead, he crossed his arms and stared calmly at Shiratani Kawahira in front of him.

As for Yamanaka Masao, the president of the Basketball Club, he nodded in agreement and chimed in with some rather vague words.

"I vaguely remember that it was Sudo who provoked him first. Maybe it's because Sonoda is too straightforward during the game. After all, we're Basketball Club, and tempers can easily flare up during a game."

"Regardless of whether someone is too angry or not, resorting to violence is absolutely unacceptable."

Horikita Suzune's face was frosty. "I'll go ask the President. Now that we have a pretty good understanding of what happened, I don't think there's any need to watch the surveillance footage anymore. The pictures and testimonies are enough as evidence."

"Let's leave it at that for now."

Shiratani Kawahira is the second-in-command of the Disciplinary Committee, so it's naturally not his place to report to Hashiba Hikaru.

"Could you please wait here for a moment? You'll know the punishment for Sudo after the President's decision."

"No problem."

"Can."

The two Basketball Club members nodded in agreement, but at that moment, Ken Sudō suddenly asked a question.

"Has someone bribed you?"

His earlier outburst had vanished, and the red-haired boy now appeared unusually calm.

"We don't quite understand what you're saying, Sudo- kun. Your basketball talent is indeed impressive, but your temper is just too fiery. Keeping someone like that on the team is like a ticking time bomb; you never know when he might hurt someone."

Togo's tone was meaningful. "I heard you caused a violent incident before. In my opinion, after the President's punishment is announced, you don't need to come to Basketball Club training for the time being."

"Why?"

Ken Sudō's eyes widened suddenly. He could tolerate being wronged, but if he couldn't continue basketball training, he would truly have nowhere to go.

"The reason is simple. The Basketball Club certainly has its own rules and regulations. Don't forget, people who frequently cause violence don't deserve to be here. It will affect everyone's normal training."

Yamanaka Masao smiled. "But you don't need to worry too much. You can rejoin the team after your punishment is over. We'll keep your jersey forever."

He didn't want to be too definitive, after all, Sudo was a promising talent, and if this could temper his temperament, it might be a good thing.

"..."

Seeing his senior, who usually treated him with great care, suddenly change his attitude, Sudo, though short-tempered, was not a fool who knew nothing.

It is often said that the more extreme events a person experiences, the more mature they become.

The red- Second Year boy clenched his fists, perhaps from excessive force, as his knuckles turned white.

As a poor student, Ken Sudō didn't have many choices. If he didn't pursue basketball, he would never be able to achieve the future he wanted.

His gaze shifted to the center of Hashiba Hikaru's office, where Horikita Suzune was bowing her head and reporting something to the boy; perhaps the results would be announced soon.

Where will my fate lead me?

Ken Sudō's heart was heavy; anger and resentment were all in turmoil.

Five or six minutes later, the black-haired girl walked over with a document. She handed it to Shiratani Kawahira, who was standing next to her, and calmly said, "The President's intention is to punish according to this plan. The school has already filed it."

"Clear."

As the vice-chairman of the Disciplinary Committee, Shiratani Kawahira was certainly not without power. He actually liked his position. As the Disciplinary Committee gradually gained a reputation in the school, the feeling of being noticed made this Second Year boy very satisfied.

"Now I will announce the punishment for Ken Sudō."

"Ken Sudō, Class D of the First Year, got into a verbal altercation with a teammate during club activities. After repeatedly provoking him with words, he chose to physically attack Sonoda Masashi, a student in Class D of the First Year, causing swelling and pain in Sonoda's face. Although no serious consequences resulted, such behavior of instigating violence is absolutely prohibited and must be punished."

"Starting today, Ken Sudō is suspended from classes for two months. During the suspension, he is prohibited from entering the school building and Club Building. He may only return to the classroom after submitting a letter of repentance to the Disciplinary Committee for signature."

"You are prohibited from taking any exams during the suspension of classes. I hope you will reflect on this and strive to never do it again."

"Do you understand?"

Shiratani Kawahira Kazumi solemnly handed the disciplinary document to Ken Sudō. "This is a disciplinary document stamped by the President. You have no right to appeal. I hope you can reform yourself."

"..."

"What, are you dissatisfied with this ruling?"

Seeing that the other party did not immediately reach out to take the punishment notice, Shiratani Kawahira's gaze suddenly turned dangerous.

If Sudo dares to challenge the authority of the Disciplinary Committee again, he wouldn't mind asking the Student Council President to extend the guy's punishment time. After all, he's just a piece of trash from Class D; whether he attends class or not makes no difference.

"I see."

Although Ken Sudō had a fiery temper, he had figured things out by this time.

Today's trial was prepared specifically for him.