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The sun rose high above Astral Heaven Academy, casting long shadows across the training grounds.
The second day of the training camp had arrived, and the atmosphere was even more intense than before.
Dabi, Zen, and the other three students chosen for the National Ranking Tournament stood in the center of the field, surrounded by various instructors.
Today was going to be different from the conditioning drills of the previous day today, they would begin combat training.
Professor Farek Ferrin, overseeing the session, clapped his hands to gather the students' attention. "Listen up! Yesterday was about preparing your bodies. Today, we focus on sharpening your skills.
This tournament will not just test your physical limits; it will test your mind and your ability to think under pressure.
Strategy and technique will be your greatest allies."
Dabi's eyes sharpened. This was where he thrived. His keen mind and quick thinking had always given him an edge in battle.
