Chapter 17: A New Kamen Rider In Town

Every Kuoh student, male and female alike, couldn't help but stare in awe as Rias, Akeno, and Koneko jogged gracefully around the school track. The three girls were a sight to behold, their lithe and toned bodies moving in perfect synchronicity.

Koneko led the pack, her small but powerful strides propelling her forward with ease. Akeno was right behind her, her long legs effortlessly keeping pace with her teammate. And at the back of the group was Rias, her breathing labored and her steps faltering slightly.

"How many laps left?" Rias panted, struggling to keep up with the other two.

"Only 500 more to go," Koneko replied matter-of-factly.

Akeno chuckled at Rias' dismay. "Regretting your decision to train under Yuuto, Rias?" she teased.

Rias gritted her teeth. "No, I'm not regretting it," she said firmly. "I need to do this if I want to have my freedom"

Koneko and Akeno smiled at Rias' words, their respect for their friend and leader growing even more. Together, the three girls pushed on, their determination fueling them to go the distance and beyond.

As the girls jogged ahead, their footsteps pounding the ground, Yuuto drifted upwards into the air, his body suspended in mid-flight. His eyes closed in deep concentration, he focused his mind on the task at hand: the creation of his next masterpiece.

From his vantage point high above the ground, Yuuto surveyed the landscape below. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling in a soft symphony. The sun shone down upon him, casting his features in a warm glow.

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[ Initializing Sword Birth... ]

[ Analyzing Sword Birth's current state... ]

[ Assessing user's current energy level... ]

[ Analyzing user's intent and desired sword type... ]

[ Identifying optimal materials for sword creation... ]

[ Calculating necessary energy output based on sword design... ]

[ Creating the sword's blueprint... ]

[ Processing blueprint and optimizing for maximum performance... ]

[ Generating information on the sword's unique properties and abilities... ]

[ Completing the sword design phase and evaluating the sword's attributes... ]

[ Blueprint creation complete. ]

[ Gathering user's imagination and willpower to fuel the sword's creation... ]

[ Materializing the sword using the user's imagination and the Sword Birth's power... ]

[ Conducting quality assurance check on the newly created sword... ]

[ Analyzing the sword's physical attributes, durability, and overall quality... ]

[ Quality assurance check passed. ]

[ Presenting the completed sword to the user. ]

[ Providing detailed information on the sword's abilities and how to properly wield it... ]

[ Kurikara is now complete ]

[ Summoning Kurikara ]

As I feel the sword materialize in my hand, a smile spreads across my face. The healing ability of this blade will surely come in handy in the future.

But first, let's take it for a test drive.

I unsheathe the sword and immediately feel a small boost in my strength. Not bad. And it seems to make controlling high-tier flame easier.

Taking a deep breath, I imagine the blue flames of Rin Okumura

[ Soul-Fire ]

My body is bathed in blue flames, and I can feel the blade making it easier for me to control the fire element.

Unfortunately, the flames are not as strong as Rin Okumura's. To summon Satan Flames, I'll need to infuse more energy into the sword or activate Balance Breaker, but I dare not do the latter here. This whole place would go up in flames.

Still, the sword's healing properties are impressive. A few swings to test its strength produce a satisfying

-Swish

I wonder how much stronger the sword will be when I activate Balance Breaker. But that's a question for another time.

For now, I have enough energy to create another sword. Which one should it be?

Nah, let's fulfill my childhood dream and create this one instead.

[ Initializing Sword Birth... ]

[ Analyzing Sword Birth's current state... ]

[ Assessing user's current energy level... ]

[ Analyzing user's intent and desired sword type... ]

[ Identifying optimal materials for sword creation... ]

[ Calculating necessary energy output based on sword design... ]

[ Creating the sword's blueprint... ]

[ Processing blueprint and optimizing for maximum performance... ]

[ Generating information on the sword's unique properties and abilities... ]

[ Completing the sword design phase and evaluating the sword's attributes... ]

[ Blueprint creation complete. ]

[ Gathering user's imagination and willpower to fuel the sword's creation... ]

[ Materializing the sword using the user's imagination and the Sword Birth's power... ]

[ Conducting quality assurance check on the newly created sword... ]

[ Analyzing the sword's physical attributes, durability, and overall quality... ]

[ Quality assurance check passed. ]

[ Presenting the completed sword to the user. ]

[ Providing detailed information on the sword's abilities and how to properly wield it... ]

[ Zects Saber is now complete ]

[ Summoning Zects Saber ]

I take the sword in excitement, knowing that I can finally become a Kamen Rider. It's been a dream of mine since I was a child, and I never thought I would be able to accomplish it.

"Henshin," I press the button on the hilt, and the sword responds with a robotic voice, "Henshin."

The blade lights up, and a burst of energy envelopes my whole body. I feel the armor forming around me, and I smile because my childhood dream has been fulfilled.

I grip the sword tightly and prepare to take the next step. "Cast Off," I press the scorpion tail, and the robotic voice responds, "Cast Off."

The armor begins detaching, and it flies all across the area. The robotic voice said: "Change Scorpion."

This is an amazing feeling. I'm finally a Kamen Rider Sasword. As I revel at the moment, I notice Akeno, Rias, and Koneko standing nearby, watching my transformation into Kamen Rider Sasword.

I waved at them non-threateningly and they smiled back. I took a deep breath, to calm my excitement.