Both Akashiri and Takeo were ready to engage in combat. Akashiri was in the default stance of The Hitoshi Clan, Iron Stance, while Takeo was in the ancient stance of The Hitoshi Clan, Black Steel Stance. When the wind stopped, both Akashiri and Takeo sprinted towards each other, clashing their swords together, sending sparks everywhere. "You will be punished for not joining me to end the other clans." Takeo quickly spat a needle into Akashiri"s left eye, blinding him. Takeo took the advantage, head butting Akashiri. Blood squirted out of his head. Akashiri jumped back 6 feet and ripped out the needle tossing it to the side. Blood began rushing out of Akashiri"s left eye. Akashiri quickly wiped the blood from his face. "Your footwork is a lot better." Takeo generated white aura around his sword, chopping the ground. A giant sword beam was released. Akashiri parried the sword beam, and sprinted towards Takeo, dashing past him. Akashiri turned around and saw Takeo cough up blood. Blood began squirting out of his back. Takeo stumbled to his knees and said: "It will not be that easy." Takeo stood on his feet and turned around slicing the air, letting out a sword beam. Akashiri ducked and pulled out 3 Kunai, throwing them at Takeo. Takeo deflected the Kunai with his sword. He then stabbed his sword into the ground, causing a white burst of energy to come out of the ground.