Jaden versus Izuru Kamukura-this match, which is the potential finale or decider of the upcoming Shinomiya family struggle, is viewed by both Enoshima Junko's group and Togami Byakuya as a contest where Izuru Kamukura is the stronger party, a duel where Jaden, the 'human,' challenges Izuru Kamukura, the 'god'!
But Jaden didn't see it that way.
God of Humanity, Ultimate Talent, Dragon-Beast Fusion...
Jaden didn't look down on this information. The only thing he looked down on was the attitude of Togami Byakuya and now Ikusaba Mukuro.
-These people are too subservient!
They regard this simple fight or brawl as an epic and legend where a human hero undergoes untold hardships just to grasp a slim chance and luckily claim victory over a god!
But no matter how much they might fantasize, a fight is a fight, and a brawl is a brawl.
-If you feel like you'll lose from the start, why don't you just surrender at the beginning?!
Therefore...
Jaden wasn't boasting or looking down on anyone.
He simply, genuinely, and truthfully believed-that he was stronger than that Izuru Kamukura!
That's all there is to it.
Dawn.
Erina knew that Jaden's ship would arrive this morning, so she came to meet him early.
Togami Byakuya also came along.
Since Erina had mentioned she needed to discuss things with Jaden, Togami Byakuya felt he should also properly talk with Jaden about Izuru Kamukura.
Erina roughly understood his thoughts, so while waiting, she slowly spoke.
"Togami-dono... Since you believe Jaden can fight Izuru Kamukura, who do you think will win?"
Togami Byakuya paused upon hearing Erina's question, then answered honestly.
"Truthfully, I favor Izuru Kamukura... If Yuki-san had a slight advantage before Izuru Kamukura completed the Dragon-Beast Fusion, now he can be said to have no advantage whatsoever..."
"Izuru Kamukura's chances of winning should be very high... But if the possibility of anyone else fighting and winning against Izuru Kamukura is zero, then Yuki-san's possibility of winning is about one to five percent. So, if he seizes the chance, Yuki-san is perhaps the only existence that can defeat the God."
Hearing Togami Byakuya's words, Shinomiya Kaguya, who had also come along, couldn't help but look at him.
Togami Byakuya should be aware of Jaden's strength.
But even knowing that, he still spoke such words... this made her slightly narrow her eyes.
Is that Izuru Kamukura... really that strong?
Shinomiya Kaguya was pondering this question. Kure Fuki and Kurara, who were following Erina, also raised their eyebrows upon hearing Togami Byakuya's comment.
Only Erina, after hearing his words, still maintained her earlier smile.
"I see, so that's what you think..."
Seeing Erina's expression, Togami Byakuya was a little puzzled.
"Is there a problem?"
"No... I just think Jaden probably wouldn't appreciate you having this thought."
Furthermore...
Erina turned to Togami Byakuya.
"Jaden would probably like an opponent who is evaluated so highly by you, someone who has witnessed his battles."
Hmm?
Togami Byakuya widened his eyes.
"Lady Nakiri, you said... opponent?"
"That's right."
Hearing Togami Byakuya's doubt, Erina affirmed it directly. Then, she returned her gaze to the sea and smiled as she spoke.
"Perhaps you think this fight is unfair, with a huge advantage for Izuru Kamukura-but for Jaden, this is probably a fight where your side's strong person is challenging him."
"He definitely won't put himself in the position of a challenger; he will never believe his opponent is stronger than him before a fight."
"And... Jaden himself probably doesn't know it. Sometimes he'll say it's troublesome before a fight, or that fighting is just a means... but the smile he shows when he meets an opponent he finds interesting is a genuine, very happy smile."
"I'm certain... Jaden absolutely enjoys fighting!"
"So, if that Izuru Kamukura is very strong, he'll probably be happy."
Hearing Erina's words, the others were momentarily stunned, and Togami Byakuya sighed slightly.
"Perhaps that's true... But Izuru Kamukura, he is truly strong, the kind of strong that surpasses all the rules humanity has currently established."
"However, this matter can only be left to Yuki-san. I just don't know what the outcome will be..."
Togami Byakuya had no intention of criticizing Jaden.
Ultimately, he was the one who came to beg Jaden to deal with Izuru Kamukura-but even so, he was still worried about the result.
Shinomiya Kaguya, Kurara, and Kure Fuki also fell silent.
None of them dared to assert who would win.
Only Erina, looking into the distance, spoke with great conviction at this moment.
"Jaden will definitely win."
Hmm?
The others were puzzled, but Erina smiled.
"This is not out of trust or anything else; it's the simplest truth..."
Erina slowly raised her head, looking at the sun gradually rising in the sky. In this light, her trust in Jaden was palpable to everyone.
"I believe in Jaden!"
"Because Jaden told me he will win-so I believe him!"
Erina said this first, and then she sighed.
"Besides, if none of us believe in Jaden before the fight, that would be too pitiful for him-so whether you believe it or not is irrelevant, but I will always believe him!"
Erina didn't understand martial arts, nor had she researched anything related to it during this time!
Because she didn't have to fight, and she didn't need to understand such things.
Jaden said he would win, so instead of carrying around so many complicated worries and meaningless chatter, all she had to do was trust and support Jaden!
Especially after she had seen Jaden's somewhat tired expression the day before the final battle of the Kengan Annihilation Tournament... At that moment, she decided that while she might still worry when the fight actually began because she didn't want to see Jaden get hurt-which was inevitable-at least when facing Jaden, she didn't want him to feel any pressure from her!
So...
She knew Jaden didn't think he would lose, then... all she had to do was believe he would win, and that was enough!
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