As Ryouichi's impatience loomed, he queried Akuma no Seishin, "So... Do we fight yet?" Anticipation lingered in the air, but the response was a deferment of combat. "No, not yet. I still have a lot to say," the spiritual being declared. Yuki, with a sigh, continued her contemplative observation of the serene sky and the undisturbed beach.
Ryouichi, seeking a more expedited resolution, inquired about the duration of the ongoing discourse. "How long is this going to take?" he queried, a tinge of impatience audible in his voice. Akuma no Seishin, maintaining an air of leisure, replied with a seemingly arbitrary estimation. "At least 10 minutes."
Sighing in acceptance, Ryouichi begrudgingly acknowledged the timeframe. "Okay," he conceded, the brevity of his response reflecting both acquiescence and lingering frustration. The prospect of imminent combat, tantalizingly close yet seemingly distant, fueled his restlessness.
As the dialogue unfolded, Akuma no Seishin, with an air of detached curiosity, acknowledged the inherent strength of the duo. "You two are powerful. I'll get my confirmation once we fight," it remarked, a statement that hovered between acknowledgment and enigma. Ryouichi, caught between confusion and gratitude, responded with a hesitant, "Thank you...?"
Akuma no Seishin, ever the conversational instigator, pivoted the discourse to the realm of personal preferences. "You're interesting. What would you like to talk about right now?" Akuma no Seishin queried, as though seeking to unravel the depths of Ryouichi's psyche. The question, shrouded in the allure of choice, invited Ryouichi to steer the conversation, albeit within the circumscribed confines of a dialogue with a being of unknown motives and supernatural prowess.
Ryouichi propelled himself towards Akuma no Seishin with a speed befitting his practiced prowess. His intention was clear — a powerful blow aimed at the spiritual being's face. However, Akuma no Seishin, attuned to the impending assault, swiftly blocked the oncoming strike. The collision of force resonated in the air as Ryouichi, acknowledging the resilience of his adversary, deftly disengaged, creating a measured distance.
"Hm... You're not weak, just as I expected," Ryouichi remarked, a subtle grin playing upon his lips. The acknowledgment of Akuma no Seishin's strength did not falter his resolve but rather fueled the anticipation of the clash.
Yuki, poised for action, refrained from launching her own offensive. A seasoned warrior, she understood the delicate balance of synergy in combat and awaited Ryouichi's cue to engage fully. The unspoken understanding between the two practitioners added a layer of coordination to their approach.
Akuma no Seishin, embodying a mystifying presence, responded affirmatively to the unspoken challenge. "I'm here to measure your strength, so do your best," it declared, a cryptic admission that hinted at a deeper purpose. Internally, Akuma no Seishin contemplated its course of action, resolving not to eliminate but acknowledging the potential for injury.
Ryouichi, undeterred and relishing the prospect of a formidable adversary, smiled in response. "This will be fun," he declared, embracing the thrill of battle. The ground beneath Akuma no Seishin exhibited a subtle but perceptible change, a small crack emerging as a testament to the latent forces at play.
In the transient aftermath of the attempted clash, Akuma no Seishin expressed a momentary frustration. "I said we would talk for 10 minutes more, but you didn't want to do that... I should have said this earlier," it lamented, the slight disarray in its intended order of communication apparent. Ryouichi, ever rational, sought clarification. "Do you want us to pause for a little and continue chatting, or can we return to fighting?" he inquired, while Yuki sighed in response to the unfolding developments.
"No, it's fine. We can continue fighting," Akuma no Seishin conceded before it could fully articulate its decision. However, the nature of their engagement took an unexpected turn as the ground beneath the spiritual being was propelled into the air, transforming into blocks that lifted it skyward. Akuma no Seishin, caught in this sudden upheaval, couldn't help but express awe at the display. "Magnificent! You can manipulate the earth, propel it, and do many other things with it, Yuki!" it exclaimed with genuine admiration.
Yuki, embodying the prowess of a skilled Nature Enes practitioner, wasted no time capitalizing on the moment. She swiftly dashed towards Akuma no Seishin, attempting a forceful strike. Despite the spiritual being's adept defense, the sheer power behind Yuki's blow sent Akuma no Seishin soaring through the air. The smile on its face persisted, a testament to both its appreciation for Yuki's strength and the exhilaration of the battle.
As Akuma no Seishin gracefully landed on the ground, Ryouichi positioned himself behind it, poised for his own offensive. However, the spiritual being, demonstrating unexpected swiftness, preempted Ryouichi's move with a powerful kick to his face. Ryouichi, though momentarily thrown back a few meters, swiftly regained his footing, the impact leaving no lasting injuries.
In the blink of an eye, Ryouichi propelled himself towards Akuma no Seishin at an astonishing speed of Mach 15, his intent clear — to unleash a formidable blow. Swift and elusive, Akuma no Seishin anticipated the attack, effortlessly shifting to its left at the same staggering velocity. The choreography of their movements unfolded in a celestial dance, a testament to the supernatural speed at which they operated.
However, Yuki, ever attuned to the ebb and flow of the battle, had positioned herself strategically, poised to counter any evasive maneuvers. As Ryouichi's blow missed its mark, Yuki seized the opportunity to launch her assault. Yet, Akuma no Seishin, displaying uncanny agility, executed a deft maneuver, narrowly evading the oncoming strike. The sands of the beach bore witness to the intricate interplay between practitioners and spiritual being, a symphony of movement and anticipation.
Undeterred, Ryouichi, now pushing the boundaries of his speed at Mach 20, continued his relentless pursuit. With precision and force, he managed to land a resounding blow, a powerful downslam directly onto the spiritual being's head. The impact resonated through the air, and for a moment, it seemed as though victory had been secured. However, the resilient Akuma no Seishin revealed its impervious nature, sustaining no discernible injuries.
In a spectacular display of resilience, Akuma no Seishin gracefully retreated, evading any potential follow-up attacks. As it moved backward, the ground beneath it bore the evidence of their clash — a small crater, a testament to the titanic forces at play. The ephemerality of their skirmish left an indelible mark on the secluded beach.