Synopsis

The chapter depicts an intense fight between two first-year students, with their stamina reaching its limits and a decisive final clash impending. A bystander, who was previously eliminated, observes the fight and is impressed by the participants' rapid growth. They focus particularly on one student's impressive mastery of the Tempest Sword, noting his improved speed and technique, and how he's seemingly surpassed even his past self. The observer concludes that the match needs to end quickly as one student, realizing his technical disadvantage, needs to capitalize now.