CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: An Intense Battle
Hanako could still feel Shun’s tight hold around her neck. Her breathing hitched, becoming shallower each time. She could feel her strength slipping away as her arms fell numb to her sides. She closed her eyes, waiting for the proctor to declare the fight was over. Hayate’s voice echoed in the arena, Hanako relaxed. “Well, I guess the match is over. The winner of the fourth encounter is¾” Takeshi’s loud voice interrupted the proctor, Hayate fell silent. “What the hell are you doing, Hanako?!” Hanako opened her eyes slowly, dark blotches stained her vision. From the tip of her eyes she could see Takeshi, leaning against the railing as he yelled at her. “What the hell is wrong with you, Uchiha?!” he repeated. Hanako frowned slightly, trying to cough due to the lack of air in her lungs. Bu
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