Kashu stepped out of the thunderous café and looked toward Ouma Kurogane, who was slowly rising by the roadside without a scratch on him. He let out a mocking chuckle.
"That strike actually failed to snap your neck. You're pretty sturdy, huh?"
Ouma Kurogane coldly raised his greatsword, replying in an utterly flat tone.
"Because our methods of training are different. This is not a gap in strength or skill, but a chasm in willpower."
As if stating some self-evident truth, he dismissed Kashu on his own accord.
Ouma Kurogane, who cared only about becoming stronger, had used the Blade Steal Technique known as Heavenly Dragon Armor to impose five hundred kilograms of air pressure upon himself.
To withstand that pressure, his bones had drastically increased in density, becoming as hard as iron.
To move smoothly under such high pressure, his muscle fibers had thickened one by one, becoming powerful and tough.
Even his internal organs had increased in strength and resilience so his blood could circulate normally.
By now, Ouma Kurogane could no longer feel any pressure. His body was as durable as steel.
"Still, I am satisfied with the magical power you have displayed. You are indeed qualified to be my opponent."
Kashu was momentarily speechless, then laughed.
"Give you an inch, and you really start acting up?"
"Using heavy pressure to force your body functions into evolution? A little trick that will only get you killed."
Ouma Kurogane frowned slightly. He had not expected the secret of his body to be seen through so easily.
Kashu could not be bothered with what he was thinking and continued.
"Let's make a deal. If I win, you tell me why you came to attack Hagun Academy."
Ouma Kurogane remained calm as he held his greatsword to one side and