Dr. Lee stood before Moss, his expression uncharacteristically serious. "Today, we're going to delve into the world of Arukyo, Aruakinesis, and Kyokai," he began, his voice resonating with gravitas. "These three fighting styles are the very bedrock of our agency's combat training."
Moss's eyes widened, shimmering with an almost childlike excitement as he hung on every word.
"Let's start with Arukyo," Dr. Lee continued. "Arukyo is a complex fighting style that leverages Aura to amplify the user's raw physical abilities. Practitioners can choose to augment their entire body, granting enhanced strength, agility, and durability. Alternatively, they can focus that energy into a specific body part—a fist, a foot, an eye—to achieve truly extraordinary capabilities."
Dr. Lee gestured to a nearby holographic diagram, illustrating the various Arukyo techniques. "There are four primary techniques within Arukyo: Kaijin, Ryūjin, Sōgen, and... well, we'll get to the fourth one later." A mischievous glint appeared in his eye.
Moss's gaze devoured the diagram, absorbing the information like a sponge. "So, Kaijin is Body Reinforcement, right? It temporarily enhances the user's physical resilience?"
Dr. Lee nodded, a faint smile touching his lips. "That's correct. Ryūjin, on the other hand, is Muscle Amplification. It drastically increases the user's muscular power, enabling them to deliver devastating blows and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles."
Moss's eyes sparkled with uncontainable excitement. "And Sōgen is Sensory Enhancement! It amplifies the user's senses, granting them exceptional perception, lightning-fast reflexes, and unparalleled awareness!"
Dr. Lee chuckled, genuinely impressed by Moss's quick grasp. "Exactly. Now, let's move on to Aruakinesis. This fighting style utilizes Aura to conjure and manipulate objects out of thin air. Practitioners can create incredibly complex structures, summon devastating weapons, and even manipulate the environment itself to gain a decisive strategic advantage!"
Moss's eyes grew even wider as Dr. Lee detailed the three primary techniques within Aruakinesis: Kigen, Jigen, and Ryūiki. "Kigen is Object Creation, right? It allows the user to create objects from scratch, manifesting them from their Aura!"
Dr. Lee affirmed with a nod. "That's correct. Jigen is Environmental Manipulation, enabling the user to alter the environment, creating platforms, walls, or other structures to aid them in combat. And Ryūiki is Object Manipulation, granting the user absolute control over existing objects, allowing them to teleport, levitate, or reconfigure them at will."
As Dr. Lee finished explaining Aruakinesis, Moss's mind reeled, buzzing with the sheer, boundless possibilities. He could barely contain his eagerness to begin training in these revolutionary techniques.
Finally, Dr. Lee shifted his focus to Kyokai, a high-level fighting style that involved emitting concentrated Aura energy in the form of searing lasers, explosive blasts, or destructive waves. "Kyokai demands exceptional control and pinpoint precision," Dr. Lee warned, his voice tinged with a serious note. "But with dedicated practice, you'll be able to wield its three primary techniques: Shōsen, Hakai, and Reiki."
Moss's eyes shone with unshakeable determination as he absorbed Dr. Lee's final explanations. He knew mastering these formidable fighting styles wouldn't be easy, but he was more than ready to commit every ounce of effort.
With a newfound sense of burning purpose, Moss rose, his fists clenched, a silent vow passing his lips. "I won't let you down, Dr. Lee. I'll master Arukyo, Aruakinesis, and Kyokai, no matter what it takes!"
His mind began to spin, possibilities exploding within him. "This would be an amazing ability to learn... I wonder if Dr. Lee would be willing to teach me?" he asked, his voice laced with hopeful urgency.
Dr. Lee raised an eyebrow, seemingly taken aback by the request. "Huh? Why would you want to learn from me? I'm sure Arkea already taught you this." Moss shook his head, and Dr. Lee's expression turned thoughtful. "Look, kid, I don't have time to properly teach you Ki-points, let alone Aura techniques, but..." Dr. Lee rummaged through his worn bag, producing a stack of dusty, ancient tomes. "You can read these.
They cover the basics to intermediate stuff."
Moss's eyes lit up like twin suns as he eagerly accepted the books. He couldn't wait to dive into the intricate world of Ki-points and unlock new, unimaginable possibilities. As he left the infirmary, a renewed sense of fierce determination surged through him. "With two weeks until the next match, I'll have more than enough time to learn and master this new skill. Everyone, you've got some serious competition coming your way!"
Will Moss truly be able to decipher the ancient secrets held within the dusty tomes and master these complex Aura techniques, or will he fail to learn and be left floundering at the bottom of the barrel in the upcoming Rank Rumble?
End of chapter 25