After 'The Owl' transformed into a Kakuja state, although her body became enormous, she did not become clumsy because of her size. Instead, she became more flexible due to the addition of several secondary limbs. The only drawback was that as her size increased, she was more likely to be hit, for example — now.
Kishou Arima, holding Narukami, was the main output. Countless lightning balls attacked 'The Owl' under his manipulation. As long as she was hit, she would be charred, while Kureo Mado and Koutarou Amon cooperated to restrain her.
Kureo Mado, wielding twin swords, seemed to have become a different person at this time. Normally, he gave the impression of a poisonous snake ready to strike, always observing coldly, and when he made a move, it was bound to be a thunderous blow that delivered a fatal strike to the opponent.
But at this time, he seemed to know that 'The Owl' was not so easy to deal with, so he directly abandoned his usual fighting style and chose to let the anger that had been simmering for more than ten years manipulate his body.
Under the swing of the twin swords, 'The Owl's' remnants splattered everywhere. Undoubtedly, the anger gave Kureo Mado strength and mobility far exceeding his usual state, but —
"Bang!!"
"Ugh…"
Koutarou Amon, holding 'Doujima (Modified)' with both hands, let out a muffled groan after blocking 'The Owl's' attack. Then, he saw his combat uniform swell up, and then —
"Hah!!"
Accompanied by an explosive shout, he actually forcefully pushed back 'The Owl's' attack, and at the same time, took the opportunity to fiercely slash a gash on the opponent's flank with 'Doujima (Modified)' in his hand.
"Mr. Mado! Please be careful!"
Koutarou Amon gasped while loudly reminding him, and Kureo Mado on the other side also nodded and then focused his attention back on 'The Owl' in front of him. Undoubtedly, the previous round of quick attacks had vented a lot of his anger, and his overheated brain had gradually calmed down.
"Kishou Arima, are you not planning to make a move yourself? Do you think you can defeat me just with these two guys? Or do you think the current me… has become weaker?"
Although the attack was forcefully pushed back by Koutarou Amon, and her flank was even hit by the opponent, this actually didn't have much impact compared to her huge size and terrifying regeneration ability. She even had the mood to mock Kishou Arima.
Just listening to 'The Owl's' words, it seemed that they had known each other for a long time?
However, Kishou Arima's expression did not change at all; it was the same aloof expression as always.
"Is there any difference? You will be subjugated here today, that's all."
"Want to subjugate me? Arima, are you not fully awake?"
The huge Kagune swept towards Kishou Arima's direction. Although Kishou Arima instantly cut off that Kagune with the lightning ball created by 'Narukami' in his hand, the opponent showed no signs of stopping.
"Clap~ Clap~ Clap~"
Accompanied by the frantic knocking of the Kagune on the ground, countless smoke and dust completely covered the two of them, but when the smoke and dust dissipated, Kishou Arima was seen holding 'IXA' upside down. This Quinque was also one of Kishou Arima's two most commonly used Quinques, usually presented in the form of a short spear, but it could be controlled to open up and turn into a barrier when needed.
With the protection of 'IXA', Kishou Arima had enough time to attack 'The Owl's' frantic Kagune. As for 'Ukaku'?
'The Owl', who was not fighting the opponent for the first time, naturally knew that besides catching the opponent off guard, the only use of Ukaku was a sneak attack, so she had no intention of wasting physical strength at all. But just at this moment, a strange sound suddenly came from the distant forest.
'The Owl', who hadn't figured out what was happening at all, instinctively leaped up, and then —
"Crash~!"
The bush was broken through, and Lancer, holding his Quinque, had rushed out. It seemed that he hadn't expected the opponent to jump into mid-air, so he froze for a moment, but then a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.
"Tear~!"
To stop his steps, his right foot dragged a long groove on the ground, and at the same time, his left foot fiercely stomped the ground and leaped straight upwards.
"Get away from me!"
'The Owl's' face changed drastically upon seeing Lancer. If only Kishou Arima among everyone present could pose a fatal threat to her, then Lancer was the second one. The opponent's ability to use ice before was still fresh in her memory.
Undoubtedly, the Ghoul's Kagune is one of the most terrifying materials among all living things, and the SSS-rated Ghoul's Kagune almost surpassed most known human alloys, but they couldn't be that much of a BUG against a Quinque of the same origin. It can be said that she had chosen to abandon her Kagune and instead pull away, but a scene no one expected occurred.
The seemingly casual swing of the Kagune was instantly cut off, but this was not the end. A much larger wound also burst open on the main body, which was originally hidden behind the Kagune.
"Pfft~!"
And Lancer, after making his move, showed no sign of letting up and immediately thrust his spear straight to chase after her.
"Tear~!"
The long spear instantly pierced 'The Owl's' enormous body, but there was no sign of happiness on Lancer face, because he had not received the news that 'The Owl' was killed, so that meant —
"Clap~ Clap~ Clap~"
A figure suddenly leaped out from 'The Owl's corpse', and countless Ukaku shot out from the opponent's back, while Lancer decisively blocked them in front of him with the lance held horizontally.
That's right, because of 'Arata', Lancer could ignore most attacks, but he was not wearing a helmet, and his face needed special protection.
Undoubtedly, 'The Owl' decisively chose to abandon her enormous size when she realized it had become a burden.
Unlike those 'peers' who blindly pursued powerful strength, 'The Owl' was stronger, and she also understood the pros and cons of the 'Kakuja' state. If it were only Kishou Arima, Kureo Mado, and Koutarou Amon, she could barely use her own regeneration ability to wear them down, but after Lancer appeared, she realized that doing so would probably only dig her own grave.
She knew 'Noro's' uniqueness better than anyone, and since the opponent could kill him, it meant that Lancer already had a way to counter regeneration, or rather, found a solution. Moreover…
Glancing at the Quinque in Lancer hand that carried a familiar feeling, she even wondered if she would be forcefully worn down to death by the opponent if she continued to maintain her previous state?
And compared to the vigilant 'The Owl', Kureo Mado and Koutarou Amon breathed a sigh of relief. They hadn't clearly seen what Lancer did just now, but they knew Lancer was back, and the Ghoul named 'Noro' showed no sign of movement, which meant Lancer had won.
The original 4V2 had turned into 4V1, and the current situation was excellent.