Well the thing is, So far there's nothing that implies that Ibuki have any actual innate talent, just better training. So by sheer power wise, yeah that might equals out with the actual sheer talents (Shao or the S class kids).For a member of magic assasination unit, Ibuki kinda doesnt feel that strong. I somewhat expected him to be able to win this easily, and any struggles would be him just holding back(or some kind of weak point like at the start of the round), but he essentialy got reduced to "one of talented kids"
Direct confrontation isn't an assassin specialty I guess? There's also the fact that some of this kids are genuinely just that talentedFor a member of magic assasination unit, Ibuki kinda doesnt feel that strong. I somewhat expected him to be able to win this easily, and any struggles would be him just holding back(or some kind of weak point like at the start of the round), but he essentialy got reduced to "one of talented kids"