章 187: One Versus Everyone

Kazuichi stood at the summit of the mountain, his chest still heaving from the climb, as Nakajima Ryuunosuke issued the next challenge.

The air was thick with tension, a palpable energy that crackled between the hybrids who had made it to the top. Ryuunosuke's eyes gleamed as he spoke, his words precise and laced with the promise of an impending storm.

"The next test is an all-for-one battle of attrition. The rules are simple: defeat anyone you encounter. Only those left standing at the end will earn their dinner tonight. The rest will join the Bulwarks for an additional activity." He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in.

Groans from the Hybrid crowd could be heard as they waited for Ryuunosuke to give the signal... 

"Begin!"