Flaming Hearts ~Dying Spark ~Book1 {REWRITE}

~25~

 "Begin!"

The moment the words were given, Kuwabara charged forward.

"I'll take you down in one hit!" And, true to his words, he knocked Shorin down.

"What the...?"

Yusuke and Botan stared at the moment, dumbfounded. Next to them, Miyuki had her eyes narrowed as Shorin sat up, murmuring something under his breath.

"Gee buddy, are you alright? That was just a warm-up shot." Kuwabara scratched his head.

"You needn't worry about my health sir,"

Shorin took a stance and launched into a full-speed run. He unleashed a series of kicks and punches in Kazuma's direction. But the latter easily dodged them and swatted down Shorin like he was nothing but a fly.

"Our difference in strength is pretty big, huh?"

The scene was rather absurd.

Kazuma was laughing and Shorin was struggling to get up.

As everyone else watched in stunned silence, Miyuki cletched her fists tight. The chaotic scene from the warehouse replayed vividly in her mind. Remembering how Hiei had initially toyed around before he eventually took things seriously.

She felt the same tension hung in the air.

And as much as she hated to admit it, she felt... terrified...

"So, what are the chances of a demon being a total wuss?" Yusuke asked. "Maybe Rando is hiding somewhere, but not as a fighter, or maybe Rando was one of the fighters and got beaten."

"No..." Miyuki said. "Botan said Rando would have revealed his true self after being beaten, but the other fighters hadn't done that."

She felt that bitter lump build up in her throat, but forced it down so the demon wouldn't get too suspicious.

"Ugh! Do you always have to be such a downer?" Yusuke growled as he crossed his arms.

"What?" Kuwabara asked the boy. "Is that all we're going to fight?"

"No, let me try a few techniques first." Shorin stood up to his feet.

He placed his hands together as well, then began to move them side to side.

Miyuki swallowed again as she stared at Shorin and watched some unusual red aura flared up around him.

~Crack~

Energy crackled between the boy's palms. Soon, his aura began to engulf him and travel down to his hands.