𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 | 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘺𝘢 𝘵. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

036. | ᴋᴀɴᴀ ʜᴀɴᴀɢᴀᴋɪ

Mitsuya clenched his fists, his eyes locking with Kiyomasa's. "You just can't handle the fact that she's better than you, in every way. That's why you're doing this. You're trying to prove something, but all you're proving is how weak and petty you really are."

Kiyomasa's jaw clenched harder, his pride refusing to let him back down. But the flicker of doubt refused to die down, and the anger began to give way to a bitter feeling of insecurity. He knew that Mitsuya's words had hit home, and he hated it.

Mitsuya could see the effects of his words on Kiyomasa, and it only fueled his determination to defend kana. "You couldn't be more wrong," he said firmly. "Kana is strong, determined, and driven. She has more courage and heart than you could ever dream of having. You're just too prideful and arrogant to see how badass she really is. But instead of owning up to it, of accepting them, you've gotta bully and beat people down to make yourself feel superior. It's pathetic, Kiyomasa. You're pathetic." he taunted.

Kiyomasa's expression grew tighter as Mitsuya continued to taunt him, his jaw clenching and his fingers twitching at his sides. He desperately wanted to lash out, to prove Mitsuya wrong, but he couldn't find the words to counter his argument.

Mitsuya could see that his words were getting to him, and he pressed forward. "You were never needed in Toman," he said, taunting. "You were just a nuisance, a weak link that we didn't need. We're better off without you, and man, did Kana make you look like a dumbass when you were caught with your dumbass fight club."

Kiyomasa's voice strained with anger as he shouted at Mitsuya. "Shut up!" he snapped, his voice filled with raw emotion.

The Toman members watching and listening to the scene in front of them were shocked and tense, their expressions a mix of disbelief, anger, and concern. Some of them were already trying to get up, their hands clenching at their sides, itching to step in and stop the confrontation.

Mitsuya's heart clenched at the sight of Kana lying crumpled on the ground. She wasn't unconscious yet, but her eyes were half-closed, and he could tell she was struggling to stay awake. Seeing her like this only fueled his determination to protect her.

Kana lay on the ground, her body battered and bruised, but her eyes flickering weakly open. Her entire body seemed to throb and ache from the beating she'd endured, and yet, she forced herself to stay conscious, her determination to not give up still flickering stubbornly inside her.

As he looked at her, Mitsuya noticed her stubborn determination to not give up and the way she tried to move even though she was clearly in immense pain. Her breathing was heavy, her chest heaving as she fought through the agony to stay awake. It was clear that she was struggling, but her spirit was unbroken, and it only made him admire her even more.

Mitsuya looked back at Kiyomasa, his voice strong with conviction. "Kana is one of Toman's damn finest members," he said firmly. "She's tough, determined, and always ready to fight for what she believes in. She has the heart of a true fighter, and she's earned the respect of every member in Toman."

Takemichi, Chifuyu, Hakkai, and Yuzuha's expressions became tense as they listened to what Mitsuya was saying about Kana. They all nodded in agreement, their faces showing their respect for her and recognition of her strength and determination. It was clear that they all held her in high regard.

Mitsuya's voice dripped with admiration as he continued to speak about Kana. "Kana's not afraid to stand up for herself and her beliefs," he continued. "She's brave, stubborn, and will fight to the very end to protect the people she cares about."

As he spoke, his voice held a hint of affection, betraying his feelings for her.

"She's also a damn good fighter," he added, a hint of pride in his voice. "She's beaten some of the toughest people that she's ever faced, and she's always come out on top.  And that's why Toman respects her," Mitsuya said firmly. "Because she's proven herself, time and time again, to be a true member of Toman. She's loyal, fierce, and absolutely unbeatable when she puts her mind to something."