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Chapter 3: The Tournament of Blades
Chapter 3: The Tournament of Blades**
By the time Ren turned **ten**, Koshiro announced a **dojo tournament**.
All the students gathered in the courtyard, excitement buzzing in the air.
Ren knew who his final opponent would be.
Kuina.
When their match began, **something was different**.
They clashed, their wooden swords moving **faster than ever before**. Kuina’s movements were like lightning—**but Ren could keep up.**
Their battle pushed them both to their limits, neither giving an inch. Sweat dripped down their faces, their breaths heavy.
And then, in a blur of motion—
Ren’s sword stopped inches from Kuina’s neck.
Silence.
Kuina’s eyes widened. She was **panting**, her cheeks flushed, strands of hair falling over her face.
Ren’s heart pounded. Not just from victory—but from the **closeness** of the moment.
Then—
**SMACK!**
Kuina **whacked his head with her hand**, scowling. "You’re grinning too much, idiot."
Ren **laughed**.
For the first time, he had **defeated her.**
And for the first time—Kuina smiled at him *differently.*
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