Desmond shows off his wood charm yet it's not enough for him to win the battle of the strongest as Ryizen, Lipo and Jexan all remain resilient. Then as a last ditch effort the four prepare to go all out to end the battle once and for all!,
"RASHOMON!" Ryizen says suddenly quickly unsheathes his sword in a flash and barely misses Jexan.
"Wood Style: Apocalypse!" Desmond grins as wood rapidly shoots out the ground at the three.
"Total concentration Aggressive Water Barrage!" Lipo yells as red water shoots at the three.
"Ultimate Mud Sphere!!" Jexan yells as he covers the group inside the mud sphere.
"Man, what a pain. Lipo grumbles.
"Damn all that and still no winner? And I just barely nicked that mud guy. I'm all worn out now." Ryizen mumbles through ragged breaths.
"Haa… y'all still fighting huh?" Desmond pants
"It appears we'll have to go even harder then." Jexan grins.
"Man ain't that right!" Desmond laughs.
Suddenly the mud sphere gets cut clean in half.
"Man now what's all this ruckus going on?" A voice sounds throughout.
"Man I felt plenty of HangiRasi over here. My senses never fail me." Another voice this one ragged cuts through.
"Oh you're kidding me it would be just my luck. The Shogunate 9 officers are here!?" Lipo accidentally yells out loud.
"The Shogunate 9 officers! Your kidding." Ryizen says, eyes widening.
"Aw there goes that the Battle of the strongest is clearly over the. The strongest are clearly here!" Jexan says before sheathing his sword and springing away.
"Hey Jagger, Mori you guys remember me right?" Lipo politely asks.
"It's a Ronin guess I better cut him down." Jagger sighs.
"NOO IT'S ME YOU IDIOT!?" Lipo panics.
"Oh Lipo, I assume the office sent you here as well. I've assumed you've done a good job?" Mori says bluntly.
"Yeah I was about to deal with these three." Lipo says, looking down.
"Oh you're kidding. Lipo was working for the Shogunate Office this entire time?" Ryizen snarls.
"Man that's cold blooded. I knew I should have killed him when I had the chance." Desmond sighs.
"Well you're clearly doing a terrible job there's still two players here listening to our conversation." Jagger says pointing his sword at Desmond and Ryizen.
"Yep that's it gotta go!" Ryizen says immediately sprinting away.
"Hey big man, where are you going? It's still winner takes all I gotta kill you fool!" Desmond yells chasing after Ryizen.
"Don't be a fucking idiot the Shogunate Officers are here we'll be lucky if WE make it out alive!" Ryizen yells back..
"Ugh why am I always chasing after the weaklings." Jagger sighs as he walks after the two.
"If those two are weak then I can't imagine mister Jagger's definition of strong." Lipo says, shuddering.
"Well lieutenant Lipo, your job here is done me and Jagger will take it from here" Mori says, walking after Jagger.
"Hey man c'mon! You know you wanna fight me big dog!" Desmond yells from behind Ryizen as tree branches shoot out the ground and tries to grab at him.
"ARE YOU NUTS?! THE FIGHTS OVER NOW I'M NOT FIGHTING THAT BEAST OF WARRIOR THAT'S COMING OUR WAY NEITHER AM I FIGHTING YOU!!" Ryizen yells back at the top of his lungs.
"Yeah I figured as much but you're no fun thought I'd get more outta yah." Desmond says now in front of Ryizen.
"You two run a lot. What happened to all that battle of the strongest stuff you guys blabbering about so much?" Jagger says from behind the two.
"Damn he's walking and he's still on our ass?" Desmond groans before coming to a stop.
"Must be what it takes to be a Shogunate Officer." Ryizen says panting.
"There's more to it though. His bloodlust it's through the roof. Even more then Desmond when we were fighting." Ryizen thinks to himself.
"If you two wanna die running then fine by me but I don't chase mice so I'll just slaughter you now!" Jagger yells before grinning at the two.
Meanwhile back at the meeting place Nagama and Ajax have continued their battle. Though it seems more like a struggle than a battle.
Ajax quickly kicks back away from Nagama.
"What's the matter Ajax Nozami? You're not high in spirit like you were when we first fought. What's wrong?" Nagama taunts.
"There's nothing wrong, you imbecile." Ajax simply says.
"Hmmmm". Nagama ponders looking at Ajax.
"It's simple. It's not something you should be worrying about. You're my enemy and I have to defeat you. Why is that so hard to understand?" Ajax glares at Nagama.
"Sorry little Nozami. I was just getting carried away. However I didn't think I'd have to kill a dead man a second time." Nagama chuckles.
"No, something's off about this kid. When we first fought he was easy and reckless. But even when I exposed my charm he still was reckless so what's going on?" Nagama thinks.
"Sword Arts: Multiplier Air Strips!" Nagama yells cutting the air towards Ajax who simply jumps around the and strips and blocks when need be.
Ajax lands on his feet, his eyes never wavering.
"Is that all your gonna do?" Ajax taunts back.
"So it seems I was correct in my assessment. Something's troubling his mind. He's concentrating while thinking of something." Nagama realizes and grins.
"It's your little group isn't it? You're worried they won't make it alive huh? I'm sure Jwiler already told you about the Shogunate Officers showing up. And I'm sure they've arrived and are probably gonna arrive any minute now. But that doesn't favor you at all, you rookie! If you can't defeat me then the Shogunate will just kill you anyways! So tell me Ajax Nozami how will you defy this time!" Nagama yells thinking he's solved the case.
"You talk as if you know me or something." Ajax mumbles to the surprise of Nagama.
"What are you talking about you little snot?" Nagama says grinding his teeth.
"I'm saying you think I'm worried about losing to you?" Ajax declares.
"Oh but your little group I'm sure you haven't heard from Ryizen Habimara, and you just sent your butler to fight my second in command! You can't seriously think you have a chance in beating me." Nagama grins.
"Second in command?" Ajax asks, puzzled.
"Indeed Poka is my second in command; he ranks above Jwiler. And I doubt even your little butler friend could beat him." Nagama says, sneering.
"Shut up." Ajax says taking a step forward.
"Second in command. Doesn't matter, I gave Ishida an order. To kick that guy's ass. And Ishida is loyal to the core. No matter what Ishida will not lose." Ajax says defiantly.