Kazuki chose the path of violence. His fist met Cobra's jaw with a thunderous crack. The fight was relentless, a clash of titans beneath the moonlit sky. Cobra's precision met Kazuki's raw power, each strike pushing both fighters to their limits.
Murayama's crew supported Kazuki, exploiting openings and keeping Sannoh's enforcers at bay. When Cobra finally fell, bloodied but laughing, the System erupted with notifications:
Faction Control: Housen-Oya Coalition Formed
Template Unlocked: Cobra (Precision Strikes)
But victory was bittersweet. From the rooftop of Suzuran, Genji Takiya watched the battle's aftermath with a calculating gaze. The System flashed a crimson warning:
Final Boss Detected: Genji Takiya (Suzuran's Rising Storm)
Recommended Preparation: Unite All Templates
Kazuki's shadow stretched long across Housen's courtyard—a symbol of a new power rising. The war for dominance was only beginning, and the crow had transformed into a beast ready to claim its throne.