THE CLOCK THAT REFUSES TO BREAK (The Continuation)

Training Ground of the Broken Clock‎‎Ryuga led them into an ancient ruin — a circular arena with a massive stone clock carved into the ground. Its hands were frozen at midnight. The air vibrated softly.‎‎“This place amplifies time resonance,” Aira explained.‎‎Ryuga walked to the center and drew a glowing line on the ground.‎‎“Kairo. Step inside.”‎‎Kairo obeyed.‎‎Immediately the air shifted — like pressure dropping.‎‎Ryuga raised his sword.‎‎“Chrono energy responds to emotion. Fear, anger, confusion… all can twist time.”‎‎He pointed at Kairo’s chest.‎‎“You must learn to hold the blade without letting the blade hold you.”‎‎Then—‎‎Ryuga vanished.‎‎A blur.‎‎A golden flash.‎‎Kairo barely lifted his katana before a shockwave pushed him backward.‎‎Ryuga’s voice came from everywhere.‎‎“Chrono Form One begins with stillness in chaos.”‎‎Another attack — faster.‎‎Kairo blocked again, sparks flying.‎‎Shin watched, swallowing hard.‎“Sensei is going too fast!”‎‎Aira shook her head.‎“He’s going easy.”‎‎Ryuga reappeared behind Kairo and struck again.‎‎Kairo felt the blade vibrate with energy he couldn't control. Blue sparks ran up his arm, unstable.‎‎“You rely on instinct alone,” Ryuga shouted.‎“That is why your future self breaks. Time cannot be controlled with fear!”‎‎Kairo gritted his teeth and pushed forward.‎‎“I’m not afraid!”‎‎Ryuga stopped instantly.‎‎Silence.‎‎Then he said:‎‎“Then show me.”‎‎The First Step‎‎Kairo closed his eyes.‎‎He remembered:‎‎Shin’s laughter.‎Aira’s quiet voice.‎Ryuga’s guidance.‎His village.‎His mother’s smile.‎‎He breathed in.‎‎Blue veins glowed softly along his arms — not shaking this time.‎‎Energy flowed… steadily.‎‎When he opened his eyes, the blue glow was calm and sharp.‎‎Ryuga’s gaze sharpened.‎‎“…Good.”‎‎Kairo tightened his grip.‎‎The clock beneath them started glowing.‎‎The hands moved for the first time in centuries.‎‎KLICK… KLICK…‎‎Aira whispered:‎‎“He’s synchronizing with time.”‎‎Shin pumped a fist.‎“That’s my boy!”‎‎Ryuga raised his sword slowly.‎‎“Kairo Renshin… you have taken the first step toward mastering your fate.”‎‎But before Kairo could smile—‎‎A rumble tore through the ground.‎‎The sky darkened.‎‎A massive circular rift opened above them — gears turning, shadows cascading downward.‎‎A voice echoed through the distortion.‎‎A cold, familiar voice.‎‎Future Kairo.‎‎“You think you can outrun me?”‎‎A shadowy silhouette stepped out of the rift, eyes glowing red.‎‎“You can change techniques…”‎He raised his floating blade.‎“...but you can’t change destiny.”‎‎The air cracked like glass.‎‎Kairo stepped forward, sword ready.‎‎“No,” he said.‎“I’m rewriting it.” End of Episode 5 SO1 EO6 — THE WEIGHT OF A SECOND is coming soon....ANTICIPATE 💪🏾

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