The sky seemed devoured by endless darkness. Thick clouds churned above, and the occasional lightning illuminated the heavens and earth as if heralding the apocalypse. In the eye of the storm stood Lightning Ryuosho, his steely gaze locked onto Lazy Ryuosho in the distance. Surrounding him, lightning roared, coiling like thunderous dragons, as if the entire world was at his command.
"Your speed cannot match the roar of thunder," Lightning Ryuosho declared coldly. His voice, like low rumbling thunder, shook the air around him.
Before the words faded, his figure vanished, leaving only a blinding flash of lightning streaking through the sky, targeting Lazy Ryuosho with precision. The high-pressure air ripped apart with a sharp, piercing sound.
Lazy Ryuosho clutched a wound, standing amidst the ruins with a faint, mocking smile on his lips. His gaze, sharp yet tinged with amusement, suggested he relished this deadly combat. Raising a hand slightly, the ground beneath him cracked and erupted. A barrier of lightning surged forth, forming an enormous thunderous wall to shield him.
Lightning clashed, thunder roared, and the surrounding air ignited in their wake. Bolts crashed against the barrier in dazzling bursts of light, and the battlefield seemed ablaze, tearing through the natural order. Explosions deafened the ears, and the very vibrations in the air bore an oppressive force that pierced to the bone.
Amidst the cacophony, Lightning Ryuosho's figure reappeared beside Lazy Ryuosho like a specter. His speed defied perception, each teleportation stirring violent gusts that flung debris like sandstorms in the chaos.
Lazy Ryuosho smirked, his body arching back like a bow to narrowly evade a searing bolt. A glint of resolve flashed in his eyes as he flipped mid-air, his right hand hurling forward. Lightning coalesced into a spear, electric currents writhing fiercely along its shaft. Without hesitation, he spun and thrust the spear backward, aiming for a lethal strike at his opponent.
But Lightning Ryuosho's reflexes were swift as a gale. He sidestepped like a phantom, allowing the spear to graze his cloak before it embedded itself into the ground. A deafening explosion followed, scattering debris and leaving a massive crater. The air thickened with the acrid tang of scorched ozone, flickering remnants of electricity dancing across the ruins.
"Still too slow!" Lightning Ryuosho roared. His foot stomped down, shattering the ground beneath him into countless shards as his figure vanished again.
This time, his speed broke the sound barrier, leaving the very air cleaved apart. Flickering across the battlefield, he left countless afterimages, each laced with crackling electricity. These shadows formed an impenetrable web of lightning, enclosing Lazy Ryuosho.
Lazy Ryuosho's expression shifted. His lightning barrier began to crack under the relentless assault, fractures spidering across its surface. Leaping into the sky, his hands came together, summoning an enormous sphere of electricity.
"Try this!" Lazy Ryuosho bellowed, hurling the lightning sphere with force. The massive orb plummeted like a blazing star, shaking the heavens and earth as it descended.
The moment it struck, a blinding radiance pierced through the darkness, resembling a miniature sun crashing to the ground. Scorching lightning engulfed the surroundings, reducing structures to ash and steel to dust. The earth fractured, sending plumes of debris into the air as the world itself seemed to unravel.
When the smoke and dust began to clear, Lightning Ryuosho re-emerged, unscathed, his speed carrying him beyond the sphere's devastating radius. Around him, thunderous energy roared, his oppressive aura undiminished. His icy gaze bore into Lazy Ryuosho, unyielding and resolute, as boundless energy radiated from his form.
Raising his right hand, Lightning Ryuosho summoned the lightning around him. Bolts surged toward his palm, intertwining and condensing. In an instant, a colossal blade of lightning materialized in his grasp. The weapon crackled with furious energy, its immense power distorting the very air. Time itself seemed to halt as he wielded it.
"Your tricks end here." Lightning Ryuosho's voice was deep, carrying an undeniable authority. Leaping into the air, he swung the blade, its arc like divine retribution cleaving the heavens.
Lazy Ryuosho's eyes narrowed, recognizing the incoming strike's lethality. His body recoiled instinctively, retreating from the blinding speed of the blade. Yet the strike was too swift, akin to lightning splitting the sky, and closed in an instant.
Undaunted, Lazy Ryuosho set his jaw, raising his arm to meet the attack head-on. The collision unleashed a torrent of energy, shaking the battlefield to its core. Electric currents exploded outward, lighting the ruins ablaze.
"Boom!"
A thunderous detonation ripped through the air as shockwaves surged outward like tidal waves. The ground splintered and burst apart, reducing the surroundings to rubble. The acrid scent of burnt ozone lingered as the aftermath settled.
Lazy Ryuosho stumbled back, blood seeping from his lips and his face pale. Despite the overwhelming power, he stood firm, his eyes blazing with defiance. His right arm trembled under the strain, yet his determination remained unbroken, a war god ready for the next clash.
"It's not over yet!" Lightning Ryuosho shouted, vanishing in a blur once more.
This time, his form became a streak of pure electricity, leaving no trace but destruction in its wake. His lightning blade slashed repeatedly, every swing forcing Lazy Ryuosho to retreat. Sparks flew as their powers clashed, the barrier between them dissolving.
"Reveal your true form—" Lightning Ryuosho whispered, his blade igniting in an otherworldly glow. With a roar, he unleashed a final, devastating strike, cutting through the air with unparalleled force.