Sail and Kazuki were staring each other. One waiting for another to move first. Jetchi, Kanako and Gorosuke were sitting on one side of the field accompanied by Fin.
" I must say, you are very stubborn but a good fighter. You are trying your very best and I know about it " said Sail
" A demon... appreciating me? " questioned Kazuki as he clenched his fists.
" You are trying..but not hard enough. Your kicks and attacks were very good..if you were fighting a kid, he would have definitely given up. You can do better " said Sail.
" Don't listen to him Kazuki, he is just mocking you, he is looking to faze you so he can find a vulnerable spot and attack you. Focus and fight properly " said Gorosuke.
" Yeah I got it " said Kazuki
" Sail... don't fuck this up " said Fin
" Yeah I know " said Sail
" Listen up boy, Here's the deal, you can join us we were looking for a third wheel..you know someone who can wash the dead bodies and serve us the meat with different sort of condiments. You are a perfect fit and I can assure you that we all will live like brothers till eternity " said Sail
" How about you shut the fuck up and fight me you demon " said Kazuki
" Demon? Demon huh boy.... I'm hurt, you called me a demon? Even after I introduced myself to you? " asked Sail
" Your name is nothing to me. I will defeat you and kill you " said Kazuki
" Well then...you and the baby are my next meal and remember... " said Sail as he took a battle stance
" What? " asked Kazuki as he cracked his knuckles and neck
" I'll show no mercy " said Sail as he rushed at Kazuki.
Before Kazuki could move, Sail ran across the field in blink of an eye. A single drop of sweat started to flow down his forehead. Before Kazuki could wipe it off, Sail rushed back to its original position instantly.
" What did you do...what the fuck...what the fuck " said Kazuki as he checked his body for any signs of bleeding, wounds or cuts.
Sail pointed at Kazuki with his index finger, dropping Kazuki's drop of sweat on the ground. Kazuki instantly checked his forehead for the sweat drop which was nowhere to be seen.
" Ugh...what...what " murmured Kazuki
" Shhhh..shhh " said Sail
" I could have killed you instantly if I wanted to but I won't... because I love that face of yours..that emotion " said Sail as he formed a rectangle from his fingers and peeked at Kazuki through it.
" I love when I can see my fear on my opponents face. I love that " added Sail.
" Don't worry bitch, it was just a lucky shot it won't happen again " said Kazuki
" You don't understand do you " said Sail as he rushed at Kazuki and went to back to his original place.
" I plucked your hair and you couldn't even notice buddy...you think you can beat me " said Sail as he started laughing hysterically.
The entire field reverberated with Sail's malicious laughter. Soon another laugh filled the field.
" What the " said Sail
" You don't know me pal " said Kazuki as he pointed at this right hand.
Kazuki was holding a scale pinched between his index and thumb. Sail panicked and searched his body. He discovered that Kazuki plucked one of his scale from his neck.
" When...what " said Sail
" Shhh...shhh " said Kazuki
" It's just, I got some tricks up my sleeves as well boy " said Kazuki as he threw the scale at Sail.
Sail caught it and crushed it in anger. He clenched his fist as the smirk on his face wiped off.
" Kazuki really did that " said Jetchi
" Amazing " said Kanako
" Don't be cocky Kazuki " said Gorosuke
" Sail... don't waste any more time " said Fin
" Round 3 " said Sail
" Let's go " said Kazuki as he rushed at Sail
As the clash commenced, the air crackled with tension. Sail, whose eyes were gleaming with malice, moved with uncanny speed, launching ferocious strikes reminiscent of the swordfish's deadly thrusts. Each movement was precise, fueled by the malevolent energy coursing through its veins. Undeterred, Kazuki countered with a flurry of kicks and punches, dodging and attacking Sail simultaneously. With each strike, he aimed to break through the demonic frame and reach the soul core trapped within the body.
Inadvertently, the baby crawled towards Kazuki who was in middle of a fight. Unaware of the situation, the baby who was caught in the crossfire, laughed as he saw Kazuki fighting.
" Kazuki... WATCH OUT " shouted Jetchi
" Huh what " said Kazuki as he looked around and saw that the baby was crawling towards him.
" FOOL CONCENTRATE ! " shouted Sail as he landed a devastating kick right in the middle of Kazuki's chest cracking his floating ribs.
Kazuki fell to the ground as he gasped for air. As he coughed, few drops of mucus and blood fell to the ground.
" That baby is mine " said Sail
" No... please... " said Kazuki as he tried to stand up but failed.
Kazuki's heart clenched with determination as he realized the true stakes of the battle. With unwavering resolve, he fought not only to defeat the demon but also to protect the innocent life hanging in the balance. The air was thick with the stench of blood and the palpable tension of impending violence.
" Now...I will win " said Sail
" Not so fast " said Kazuki
" You sure are very fast, however there is this one trick up my sleeves " added Kazuki.
Kazuki took a deep breath despite the broken ribs. As the ribs clasped his passage of air, Kazuki choked on his own blood. He still managed to stand up and summon his energy. With this new found determination, Kazuki used his strength and took a fighting stance, taunting Sail for another bout.
" Animal Fury :- Spirit Unleashed " shouted Kazuki as his body emitted a Viridian aura.
Kirin, the spirit of the Giraffe, was one of the twelve spirit guardians of heaven. She was chosen as the spirit guardian when she saved Benzaiten's daughter life at the cost of her own. Her bravery won Benzaiten's heart and was blessed to be reincarnated as a spirit guardian in the fourth cycle of the prophecy.
" Are you ready Kazuki ? " asked Kirin
" Always have been " replied Kazuki
" It's funny, I can do it too " said Sail
" What?? " said everyone except Fin and Gorosuke
" Unleash the evil within " said Sail as he clenched his fist and started to growl.
With a guttural roar, the demon lunged at Kazuki, its twisted limbs contorting unnaturally as it aimed to strike.
" Follow my lead " said Kirin
" Die !!! " shouted Sail as he lunged at Kazuki
Kazuki, his vision blurred with pain, summoned the last reserves of his strength and tried to counter Sail with a brutal, calculated assault. Sail lunged directly at Kazuki, aiming for his abdomen. Within the last second, Kazuki side stepped the attack and struck Sail with a knee strike connecting to his abdomen. Sail grasped for air, as Kazuki tried to capitalise on the opportunity and land another kick but Sail blocked it. Furious, Sail stood up and tried to low sweep Kazuki, but he jumped in the air. Kazuki tried to kick Sail again, but the pain from the ribs, caused him to throw up. Summoning Kirin's strength and
Ignoring the searing agony in his side, Kazuki delivered a bone-crushing blow, shattering the demon's arm with a sickening crunch, a kick strong enough to brutally injury or kill even a lion.
" AAAHHHAHAHH " shouted Sail
" DIE !!! " shouted Kazuki as he kicked Sail again which sent Sail flying away at a distance.
Sail stood up as he popped his arm back to its place and healed almost instantly.
" That did hurt you know " said Sail as he spit a broken tooth out of his mouth.
" Let's goooo " shouted Kazuki as he rushed at Sail.
Sail pounced at Kazuki, however Kazuki slid through from inbetween his legs and grabbed the baby. Sail jumped at Kazuki again, this time snatching the baby in the process.
" NO NO NO NO FIGHT ME FIRST, DO NOT DIVERT YOUR ATTENTION! " shouted Sail
" NO YOU BASTARD " shouted Kazuki
As Fin stood up and rushed at Kazuki, so did everyone else. As they were racing towards Sail and Kazuki, Sail threw the kid in the air. Sail delivered a spinning heel kick right into Kazuki's abdomen but Kazuki blocked it. However it's force was strong enough to drift Kazuki away. Kazuki jumped at Sail as Sail jumped in the air. He was intercepted by Fin mid air.
" Finally decided to tag team him and move your lazy ass huh " said Sail
" No, it's your fight and you must fight it, the baby is out of this " said Finn as they both landed on the ground.
" You and your morals " said Sail
" I'll eat it " added Sail as he opened his jaw.
Kanako headbutted Sail's jaw, breaking it in the process.
" Oooowww " murmured Sail with a broken jaw
" That's right bitch " said Kanako as she grabbed the baby and started running.
Finn jumped in the air and stood infront of Kanako, covering the distance in seconds.
" Give it to me " said Finn
" No " said Kanako
" Fine.. " said Finn as he took a step back to jab Kanako.
Gorosuke rushed and grabbed Kanako at the very last second.
" Are you all right ? " asked Gorosuke
" Yes... let's go " said Kanako
Sail rushed in and grabbed the baby again.
" Nobody steals my dinner " said Sail
Jetchi rushed at Sail but was blocked by Finn. Kazuki kicked Finn's nape but Finn was unfazed. Kazuki kicked Finn again this time breaking his neck but Finn remained still. Sail threw the baby in the air again. Kazuki rushed at the baby but Finn grabbed his leg and slammed him on the ground. Finn tried to jump in the air but Gorosuke grabbed him by his waist and gave him a German suplex. Kanako rushed at the baby, using a tree branch for momentum. Sail jumped in the air and kicked Kanako in the abdomen. Kanako fell to the ground. As Sail was about to catch the baby, something kicked him mid air.
" What the fuck " said Sail as he fell to the ground.
The baby was falling to the ground, in the middle of the chaos, no one except Jetchi was standing. Everyone's eyes were locked on to Jetchi.
" I got him, I got him " said Jetchi was he was wobbling around trying to figure out the baby's fall.
" He won't be able to catch him " said Kanako
" JETCHI !!! " shouted Kazuki
A figure jumped from a nearby tree and grabbed the baby before falling.
" What, where's the baby? " asked Jetchi
" It's with me " said Mimiko
" MIMIKO !! " exclaimed Jetchi and Kazuki
" Does that mean that ? " asked Kanako as she struggled to stand up
" FINN !!!! " shouted Sail as he stood up but was knocked down by another kick.
" For the last time...STAY DOWN! " said Hiroshi as he fixed his clothes
" HIROSHI !!! " exclaimed Kanako and Gorosuke
" Missed you too guys " said Hiroshi as he grabbed his bag and ran towards Kazuki.
" What's this ? " asked Kazuki
" Medication and clothes also some weapons which may come handy " said Hiroshi
" Enough...Sail stand up... now it's 2v2 and it's gonna be hell a fun " said Finn
" You sure are a late bloomer " said Sail as he stood up
" Kazuki you think you can still fight or you need a little rest ? " asked Hiroshi
" Yeah I think I can " replied Kazuki
" Mimiko heal everyone else, Kanako take care of the baby " said Hiroshi
" Jetchi and Grandpa protect them..We got this " said Hiroshi as he took a battle stance.
Rhy and Thum who were in the middle of the ground stood up and looked at each other.
" You felt that Rhy ? " asked Thum
" Yes I did " replied Rhy
" The red haired boy is here " said Rhy
" We are the Grand Finale, let them enjoy the starters " said Thum.
" 12 minutes and 57 seconds more before the complete eclipse and the Amethyst crystals shall be completed " said Thum
" Yes..Yes indeed " said Rhy as he started to grin and laugh which echoed through the ground.