𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 | 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘺𝘢 𝘵. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

037. | ꜰᴀᴛᴇ

The area around them was still, a stark contrast to the fierce and frenzied battle that had just occurred. kana stood there, panting heavily, her body shaking from the adrenaline and exhaustion. Her eyes were fixed on Kiyomasa's unconscious form, a mix of relief and disbelief on her face.

She could feel her vision getting hazy, her body slowly giving in to the exhaustion and the strain she had put herself through. Her legs were trembling, and her breaths were shallow and labored. But despite everything, she was standing, her determination and resilience having carried her through the ordeal.

Kana's mind was a whirlwind of emotions. She had won. She had escaped her fate and beaten Kiyomasa. The realization hit her like a tidal wave, washing over her with a mix of triumph and disbelief. She had promised herself to take control of her life, and now, standing over Kiyomasa's unconscious form, she knew she had done just that.

"I did it... I really did it," she thought, her heart pounding in her chest. The weight of the battle and the significance of her victory began to sink in. She had fought not just for her life, but for her future, for her friends, and for the promise she had made to herself. This victory was more than just a physical triumph; it was a testament to her strength and determination.

As the adrenaline began to fade, Kana's body started to give in to the exhaustion. She knew she needed to rest, but for now, she allowed herself a moment of pride. She had faced her fears, stood her ground, and emerged victorious. No longer was she the girl who doubted her own strength. She was a fighter, a survivor, and she had proven to herself and to everyone else that she was capable of overcoming any obstacle.

The surrounding members of both toman and the ronin stood in stunned silence, their faces etched with shock and disbelief. No one had expected kana to put up such a fierce fight, let alone come out victorious against Kiyomasa.

Their gazes flicked between the unconscious form of Kiyomasa and kana, who was still panting heavily from the battle, her body trembling from exhaustion. The air was thick with tension as they processed what they had just witnessed.

"She... she actually did it," one member breathed, their voice filled with awe and disbelief.

Another let out a low whistle, shaking their head in amazement. "I can't believe she took him down," they muttered, their words laced with both respect and surprise.

The shock and awe were palpable as the members of both gangs struggled to comprehend the scene before them. Some were still in a state of disbelief, unable to believe that the petite girl who had initially couldn't even stand one chance against Kiyomasa had not only fought back but emerged victorious.

Takemichi's eyes were wide with disbelief and awe as he saw kana standing victorious over Kiyomasa's motionless form. He had never imagined his little sister was capable of such strength and resilience.

A mixture of pride and shock washed over him. "Kana..." he breathed, his voice filled with a deep sense of respect and admiration. "You... you did it."

As he watched her, relief flooded through him. The thought of losing Kana had been a constant, gnawing fear, but now, seeing her standing tall and victorious, that fear began to dissipate. She had escaped death, defied the odds, and emerged stronger than ever. Pride swelled in his chest, mingling with the immense relief that she was safe.

Mitsuya's face was a mix of awe and affection as he witnessed kana's unbelievable victory. He had always believed in her strength and resilience, but seeing her stand triumphantly over Kiyomasa's unconscious form exceeded even his expectations.

Relief washed over him, erasing the worry and fear that had gripped him as he had helplessly watched the fight unfold. "Geez, Kana.." he breathed her name, his voice filled with admiration and tenderness. "Knew you had it in ya.."