Inside Marlin Mercer was anything but quiet. Sword Dao competitions weren't like ballet performances—they never prohibited the audience from making noise.
However, unlike usual, the crowd was chanting a single name in unison.
"Sunaga Takashi!" "Sunaga Takashi!"
Amidst the roar of thousands, the cheers from the Brilliant High School Kendo Club for Aozawa were easily drowned out.
Even when they strained their voices and shouted with all their might, the sound couldn't carry more than half a meter.
Some student reporters from the school newspaper were already preparing headlines for after the match. Genius Swordsman Sunaga Takashi? Or perhaps High School Sword Saint? The strongest swordsman in the history of the Jade Dragon Flag? A series of such titles flashed through their minds. The defeated teams didn't leave; they stood at the back of the spectator seats or near the exits.
They watched the match in silence, wanting to witness the birth of a legend.
