Bang: [Recalling his past, with a nonchant shrug] "Like that time I kidnapped a kid for no reason... or the time I nearly got blown up by a bomb. Eh, forget that part. My life’s been one wild dream come true."

  [Bang picks up a letter and scans it quickly. It’s an invitation to the Yokai Selection Hunt. His—+30s eyes light up with excitement.

  Bang: [Grinning mischievously] "Now this is my kind of fun. Fighting yokai, saving humanity... Doesn’t get more enjoyable than that."

  Bang: [Stretching as he looks at the calendar.] "The selection is tomorrow. Might as well get ready and become the greatest yokai hunter."

  [He walks outside and approaches a massive 10-foot rock.]

  Bang: [Grinning as he starts his training.] "Been training with this rock for years. I should be pretty used to it by now."

  [After an intense hour of lifting and manoeuvring the rock, Bang finally finishes his workout.]

  Bang: [With a satisfied sigh, wiping sweat from his brow] "All done with this workout routine. Time to hit the bed."

  [He starts yawning, his energy clearly spent.]

  Bang: [Yawning again, heading indoors.] "Gotta get some rest for tomorrow."

  IN BANG’S DREAM CHAPTER 2

  In Bang’s Dream

  [Bang finds himself standing in a misty forest, where he suddenly spots a figure in the distance—Tengoku.]

  Bang: [Curious, approaching the figure] "Who are you?"

  Tengoku: [Turning to face Bang with a calm demeanor] "I am a swordsman."

  Bang: [Intrigued] "What sword style do you use?"

  Tengoku: [With a hint of pride] "The Dragon style."

  Bang: [Eyes widening slightly] "Oh, interesting."

  Tengoku: [Looking thoughtful] "I don’t know why I’m appearing in your dream, but it could mean you’re destined to learn my style."

  In Bang’s Dream

  [Bang sees Tengoku standing amidst the forest mist.]

  Tengoku: [With a serious expression] "I don’t know why I’m in your dream, but it seems you might have a connection to my style. Therefore, I will teach you all of it."

  [Tengoku begins expining the ten forms of the Dragon style.]

  Bang: [Listening intently] "Alright, I’m listening."

  [After Tengoku finishes, Bang interrupts.]

  Bang: [Suddenly impatient] "Stop talking."

  Tengoku: [Nods, preparing to leave] "I must go now."

  Bang: [Confused] "Where are you going?"

  Tengoku: [With a cryptic smile] "Just somewhere."

  [Tengoku vanishes in a fsh of speed.]

  Bang: [Staring in shock] "That was fast. I could only see the wind blowing at his speed."

  [Bang wakes up abruptly, still processing the dream.]

  Bang: [Rubbing his eyes and getting out of bed.] "Wow, what a dream."

  "The Selection Begins.". CHAPTER 3

  Bang: [Waking up with determination] "I’ve got to make it to the selection."

  Bang: [Getting ready and heading out] "Alright, let’s go."

  [After seven hours of walking, it’s 5 PM and the sun is beginning to set.]

  Bang: [Looking around as it gets darker.] "Man, it’s getting dark."

  [By 10 PM, Bang arrives at the selection site.]

  Bang: [Entering the area, where the selection leader addresses the candidates] "So, what’s the challenge?"

  Selection Leader: [With a serious tone] "To qualify, you must rescue at least five people."

  Bang: [Confidently] "Easy enough."

  Yokai Selector: [Adding another requirement] "And you must survive one night in the selection grounds."

  Bang: [Smirking, ready for the challenge.] "Bring it on."

  Bang: [Smirking confidently] "That’s too easy for me."

  [He heads into the forest, determined to find people in danger.]

  Bang: [Spotting a person in distress, facing a dangerous yoka "Easy enough for me."

  [Bang activates his Dragon Style.]

  Bang: [Shouting as he prepares his attack.] "Dragon Form 1: Head Ssh of Fmes!"

  [With a swift and powerful move, Bang’s attack cuts through the yokai, instantly killing it. The area is now safe, and the person in danger is rescued.

  Bang: [Surveying the scene with satisfaction] "One down, four more to go."

  Bang: [Smirking as he finishes off the yokai.] "Too easy."

  [After four hours of searching, it’s 3 AM. Bang remains focused on his goal.

  Bang: [Determined] "I have to find more yokai."

  [He spots another yokai in the darkness of the forest.]

  Bang: [Drawing upon his Dragon Style] "Dragon Form 2: Peaceful Dance!"

  [With a swift and elegant motion, Bang’s attack decapitates two of the yokai’s heads in an instant. The threat is neutralised effortlessly.