32.) War VS. Death!!!

The battle between Shiishii and Haydes began to heat up as the tests of each other's strength have come to an end. The universe rumbled and shook even more violently as their essence and presence shot high up from where they were. A battle at one hundred percent was about to ensue. As they prepare for allout Gahwardian battle, Vashjai and his team finally get close to the battlegrounds. Traveling at full speed as they head to the center of Universe 9. 

Vashjai: "I can't believe how strong the two of them are now. Their essence alone is beginning to weigh my spirit and body down. This universe won't survive an all-out Gahwardian showdown."

Tristan: "I agree to that. The confines of the place have been falling apart since we arrived. It's only quadrupled in damage now that two high-class universe busters are going head-to-head."

Beeso: "Hmm… so not only will I get to meet Shiishii, the death god. But I finally get to see the anomaly, that is, a universe crumbling. Will we even survive that!?"

Vashjai: "If we make it to the battlefield before then, yes. But if not… we could possibly die. We'd survive a universe crumbling but not their overbearing power."

Beeso: "Ah, I see… Then we should speed up one last time. I don't want to take any chances."

Tristan: "Agreed."

Vashjai: "Yeah. Uh- Let's double the speed then… er- we-we'll arrive in about uh…  five minutes."

Beeso: "Alright. My vitality isn't high enough to easily endure travel well beyond light speed. I'll have to turn my matter into light. *VVWIMP* Alright, I'm ready."

Tristan: "Alright, let's burst!"

Vashjai: "Bet!"

Vashjai and his team up their speed and dash straight for where Shii and Haydes do battle. At the same time… the combatants and visitors of lower speed levels were about to be arriving at the new battlefield as well. I'm hoping to get a glimpse of true Gahwardian strength.

Meilee: "Hey guys… you think Tailee will be alright? I mean, we left her alone with that Miamori girl, and I can tell from where we stood. Miamori has the strength left to defeat and take Tailee."

Demetri: "That's very true, but… Tailee also has the strength to defeat Miamori. So we'll have to trust that Tailee can outsmart her and take home the win."

Taishin: "I know our big sis can do it. She's stronger than most would like to believe."

Meilee: "Yeah… you guys are right."

Tak: "As much as I'd love to say Miamori has this one… that woman, Tailee. She's dangerous. She holds a power that she does not use. It's almost as if she doesn't know how… but it's there."

Demetri: …

Taishin: (So he was able to sense that.)

Kitiro: "Your level of perception es nothing to laugh at, mahn. It's very hard to sense a power dat's truly dormant within a pearson."

Tak: "Yes, it is. But I've got nothing but monsters in the house I guard. It's become easy to sense this level of dormant power."

Kitiro: "Hmm. I see."

Demetri: "Yeah. But let's get a move on yall. Their powers just spiked, and the shaking has grown even more aggressive. This universe won't last beyond this fight."

Tak: … "(This is insane! Their power is immense!)

As the group approaches the battlefield of Haydes and Shii. A shockwave is met by the group at high velocity. Stopping them all in their tracks, but instead of being intimidated… the group picks up the pace and heads straight for the center of universe 9. Current distance, two million miles.

Shiishii: "Hm. I guess I can make the first move then. Slasher Wave." 

Shiishii sends a high-speed wave of heavily condensed force, slicing through even space as it travels to Haydes. 

Haydes: "Hmm. (I'd say that slash is probably capable of slicing through even my star slashes. But that's only the base star slashes.) I'll just dodge. *FWIP*

Shiishii: "Now to finally be able to test this one out. (Could've been done if you two bastards would've heeded my calls.) 

Diablos: (We said we're sorry, bruh.)

Angelos: (What else do you want, bruh?)

(Just giving y'all a hard time. Hehehehehahhaha.) Now then, Stretch!"

Gaia: "Now that shouldn't even be possible. Stretching force!? And its force traveling at light speeds?!"

Zenki: "MorZick's kids don't like abiding by such laws. Besides… he only named it stretch. As far as it goes. The blast seemingly chipped itself apart into bullet form and reformed as it went after Haydes."

Kishin: "Now that makes a hell of a lot more sense. Thanks for the explanation."

MorZick: "Still quite the trick either way! Zebehh!"

Gaia: "It would seem so. Now, what's Haydes gonna do?"

Haydes: "Guess I've no choice. Star Blaze!" 

HellBlazer: (Contrisa(Contract Study) demands you add my essence to that.)

(Will do.)

Haydes sends out a raging miniature supernova and then with the advice of his study. Adds the true nature of HellBlazer's essence. They are blaze particles that use the Gahwardian growth trait to create a learning curb. Allowing them to adapt and evolve beyond those who were once beyond their incinerating nature.

Shiishii: "Tch! I can sense adaptive particles in that attack. If that's the case, then I'll add my Adaptive Scythe to the mix! Adaption+Slasher: Transcendent Bypasser! (With this… I'll be able to learn the secrets to these weird combo attacks with maybe 4 or 5 more slashes.)"

The attacks collide and cancel each other, sending knowledge of their respective attacks and its secrets to their users. 

Haydes: "So it's somewhat similar to my own technique. Allowing my brother to Slash through whatever he's previously come into contact with."

Shiishii: "Using a learning path from a different source to further its own potency to the highest level. Birds of a feather truly do flock together, huh?" *PEW*

Haydes: "Oh no!... Here comes the almighty Deaaaath!"

Shiishii: "Huh!?..."

Haydes: "Hmm." *Eyebrow Raise*

Shiishii: "Mm… m-mmh… mmm, PFFFFFT! Buhahahahaaaaa. Bruh what the fuck was that-" *THWACK*

Haydes: "Just seeing if you were still a dimwit. You never seem to disappoint."

Shiishii: "Hmph. *WahTEWW* Sassy little prick."

Haydes: "Hmm. Not my fault you fell for it-" *SMASH*

Shiishii: "That's enough of that bullshit. Now then… Switch: Scythe de Presence!"

Zo'Elaniece: "Did he really go as far as to summon more than 100 of himself!?"

MorZick: "Yes… but from what I can sense and see with my Mental Zenchi. None of those clones are the real thing, just… illusions."

Zenki: "Seems so."

Zo'Elaniece: "Hmmm… why summon false clones at a time like this?"

Kishin: (I wonder…)

Haydes: "Just a bunch of illusions? What a waste!"

But only one ignorant of the cunning and sneaky side of Shii would believe that. Cause in these clones lied one, but great secret. The clones may be intangible… but one should still stay wary of making direct contact of any physical nature. 

Shiishii: "Heh… idiot."

Haydes makes direct contact with one of the clones, only to find out the clone wasn't intangible. Right then, his face was met by a mighty right hook that sent him flying towards even more clones. 

Haydes: "GAAAAH!!! (What the!?)"

Right then… he made contact with yet another clone, and the same results occured. Haydes was sent flying in the opposite direction by a massive blow from Shii's clone. Then another was touched and the same was repeated. Soon Haydes found himself being bounced around the Circle of Shii's. In a sort of… ping-pong like fashion.

Shiishii: "And thus completes my ping pong technique. How do you like my Presence Scythe. Quite the trick, ain't it?"

Haydes: "Grrrr! Alright then, Contract: Erasure Coat."

Haydes wraps himself within a thick coat of erasure particles. Now, when he makes contact with the clones of Shii. They get erased in a near instant without a trace. Haydes cracks a smile and immediately rushes in for the rest of the Shii clones. 

Shiishii: "Hmph! Alright then. (Angelos! Lets mix some clones and create a solid one that can attack without me transferring myself to said clone. Then apply your speed and control of the Holy attribute.)"

Angelos: (Alright will do. Transferring to the next solidified clone right away.)

Angelos instantly transfers to the clones as they mix together to create an actual solid Shii. Hard to tell when making contact but these clones are all at least five percent made of actual physical matter. Stacking at least twenty of them can create an actual solid clone. That same clone now has all the powers of Angelos, NO he IS Angelos!

Haydes: "Hmm. Another Shii? (No… it feels like Angelos from what I can sense.)

Gaia: "Seems as though our young Shii has learned the secrets of our grand technique..  Well some of them anyway. And to mix it with such a complex technique such as this? It's incredible. Clones that automatically gain the user's true body upon being touched… for an instant counter then the user gains their physical nature back almost instantly. This is amazing to see."

MorZick: "Indeed… but what I'd like to know is. What the hell happened to Multiverse 2B?"

Zenki: "Ah yes, do tell us elder cousin."

Gaia: "Hmm!? Uh-"

Kishin: "C'moooon."

Divina: "Yeah."

Katrina: "C'mon."

Zo'Elaniece: "We're waiting."

ZeeArc: "Just spit it out Gaia. We all know that's not even your best feat to date."

Gaia: *Glare* "Damn. You're right, you're right. I'll explain it to you guys then. Quite the simple technique honestly."

As Gaia began her explanation, Haydes summoned his own host using a contract that saps life energy as a payment for deal making. Thanks to a Contract or Regen that's always active, Haydes suffered no real life lossage. But just as Shii did earlier… Haydes transfers the essence of HellBlazer to his newly created host. All in the hopes that he could hold off Angelos long enough for Shii to fall. 

Shiishii: "Ah… So you've brought a friend out aye? Alright cool… no more distractions for either of us. Switch: Destructor's Requiem." 

Haydes: "Of course I did. You're not gonna jump me with a faster version of yourself big brother. Contract: Gauntlets of TRUTH!"

Both brothers summon new weapons onto the field, in hopes of taking the tides of battle and tilting them in their favor. 

Shiishii: (Those gauntlets?... Can't let him hit me then.)

Gaia: "Well most of you already know of my 30 Techs of Pain. The 19th most dangerous move is what I used. The Technique is known as Gaia's Life Equation. What it does is quite simple, it brings literally ANYTHING my essence touches to life. That means even the muscle fibers cells, tissue, hair, limbs… even inanimate objects are all brought to life. Right then… the wave of essence sent out to bring any and everything it touches to life, is then used to take that same life away. Not only taking it away but it also causes pain to everything it saps life from. The pain is easily a 20 on a scale from 1-10."

Kishin: "Oh my."

ZeeArc: (That's pretty fucked up.)

Katrina: (She may be the life goddess, but it seems her skill and calling for Death is up there too. Such a frightening, balanced out goddess she is.)

Zenki: "So… we know how its been destroyed. But how in the world do you create something so vast without the help of a true creation ability?"

Gaia: "Easy… I left just ONE peice of the central timeline that started that whole multiverse. I scanned it before the complete destruction of the multiverse was done, and then repeatedly copied that timeline 500 times. Which was the number of universes currently located there before I destroyed it. While doing so I slightly added new algorithms and fate changes to make sure they were all of different starts & outcomes, and still have some with similar starts & outcomes. Thus… Completely restoring and resetting that corrupted multiverse."

MorZick: "Hmm… it's not too complex, but it damn sure ain't simple for those who don't know about our fair omniverse and how it works."

Zenki: "Indeed. Even with all that said… from what I could sense that day. You dished out that feat within maybe… five seconds huh?"

Zo'Elaniece: "Five-"

Katrina: "Seconds!?"

Divina: "That's just insane."

ZeeArc: "Well it's Gaia y'all. One-shotting a multiverse is well within her ability. As well as a lot of you here."

Kishin: "That's true."

Dwayne: "I would go as far as to say… none of them here can do exactly what she did and finish it all off in that time frame. And that's only her 19th best."

Zo'Elgor Jr.: "She's far more dangerous than what's said within the books in our clan's high library. They were off by quite the margin."

Silvio: "No kidding."

Morpheus: "Cousin Gaia ain't no joke. (And they say her and Shii would be neck and neck had he not been separated for a thousand years. I've gotta get stronger!)

*SMAAAAASH* Another massive shockwave bursts out as Shiishii and Haydes clash head on for the one hundredth time in a row. Only this time..  The shockwave was FAR more intense than the ones before it. Moving the group back a whopping 200 yards. Those that were finally arriving were stopped in their tracks yet again.

Shiishii: "Hmph. You nor your HellBlazer host have landed a hit on Angelos and I. I'm starting to think you haven't grown in these last thousand years!" *FWIP* *TIIING* *TING*

Haydes: "Ah, you'll know exactly how much I've grown in just a sec brother. Just you wait! *FWITIING* *PRCH* Warren's Reign of Fists!"

Shiishii: "Well I'll be damn."

Gaia: "I find it best we all move back much further. Seems Haydes is done playing."

Zenki: "Advice taken. Let's go."

MorZick: "(My sons will definitely reach my level in no time. Amazing to see this is how far they've already come.) Right. Silvio, Fong! Follow us."

Fong: "Yessir!"

Silvio: "Right away sir-"

Zo'Elaniece: "Get a move on baby. That massive attack is coming fast."

Amiyama: "(So it was true. Haydes had enough dormant power to take a win from me and vice versa. My husband and his brothers truly are dangerous.) Morpheus, Kishin! I need a word with you two. Vashjai once he arrives as well."

Kishin: "Alright. Lil bro let's step back. Bring your friends."

Morpheus: "Right. C'mon guys."

As everyone began to retreat from what was to come. More than 20 massive fists rain down from above Shiishii. Each fist was coated with Wartanium and their size? Well their size was equal to that of Earth 52's continent named Asia.

Haydes: "Hmph. What will you do?"

Shiishii: "Hmph! Simple… Rattle, REQUIEM!"

Shii's scythe began to shake violently as a huge amount of essence was built up within it. 

Haydes: (Does he really plan on…)

Shiishii: "Now then, Destruction's Symphony!"

A huge wave of harnessed destruction particles is sent out to meet the fists head on. As the wave approaches it begins letting out a whistle that sounded more beautiful than a siren looking for lunch. And with a few waves of Shii's hands, the wave itself began to break off and head for a different fist with each piece broken off. Until all the fists were decimated and destroyed. The whistle stopped briefly.

Haydes: "Hmph… impressive but…"

One of the fist began to regenerate, giving off an even larger essence signal than before. Becoming twice as big and even more reinforced. 

Shiishii: "So it can learn huh? Coo, coo now then. My turn whore."

Haydes: "Huh!?"

Shiishii reignited the whistling tune at a far higher volume. Using its own learning ability to trace the essence of the fist user. Then repeating what once happened to the technique of the user, onto the user. Using a musical-like sequence to imitate an Encore with Shii's hands being the conductor. 

Haydes: "Hmm? (There's several waves approaching me at high speeds. I had better bring the fist as protection. I can learn how this scythe works with my TRUTH Gauntlets.) Come! Ole grand fist!"

The great fist of Warren came to Haydes' side at what seemed to be almost instant. Using it as a shield he was able to block and intercept all the oncoming waves of destruction.

Shiishii: "Hmph… Alright then. Fusion: Destruction+Presence!"

Haydes: "Hmm? His essence signal has changed again. But I don't recognize this combination… Hmm!?" *SWISH*

In that instant, a single destruction wave was missed and got through. But it missed Haydes and swept past his face. Within that literal second, a piece of the wave was chunked off and went straight for Haydes. A simple touch occurred and Shii was right at Haydes' side. Ready to strike. 

Gaia: "They're just fucking full of surprises, aren't they?"

MorZick: "Yeah. They're my children afterall, plus they're Gahwardian of the purest caliber. This isn't even half of what we're about to witness."

Zenki: "Most indubitably."

Haydes: "What the!? (He can apply the same concept his Presence Scythe employs on to different Scythes and their abilities?)"

Shiishii: "Got you! *FWOO*

Haydes: "No you don't! Contract: Grand EXPLOSION!!!"

Haydes is instantly coated in an explosive serum that goes off as soon as it touches someone Haydes views as an enemy or opponent. Once touched, the attack lets off a blast capable of blowing up entire galaxies at Haydes' current level. 

Shiishii: "Damn. (Too late to stop!)

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM* A massive explosive is let off, but Shii was able to withstand and contain it with the power of his fist. Causing a power struggle between the two brothers. 

Shii: "N-Ngh. Hrrrmmmmh!! (Damn this isn't going to get me nowhere but out of energy. I'll have to bring out my Adaptive Scythe.) Switch: Data Breaker!"

Shii summons his Adaptive Scythe, whose power and core ability are to adapt to whatever and whoever it comes into contact with. With that being said, Shii fused the Scythe to himself, allowing his fist to become an adaptive spear.

Haydes: (Yet another essence signature I don't recognize. Another new Scythe was just brought forth. But where is it? Hmm? His fist… it's a different color and even has a slight blade sticking out of it. Don't tell me-)

Just then. Shii had become fully adapted to the explosive essence Haydes was letting off in bulk. Once done he immediately employed one of his favorite techniques.

Shiishii: "Ha, finally! Now then… Death's Touch!"

And with that one touch… the particles and essence of Haydes' attack was blown to smithereens. From the clouds of dust and smoke came two Gahwardian warriors at their happiest, fighting a worthy foe. Fists and feet were flying as their rapid fast fighting alone began tearing the universe apart even more than anything they've dished out thus far. 

Shiishii: "Hahahahaaaa. Now this is what the fuck I'm talking about haydes! C'MOOOOOOOON!!!"

Haydes: "Right back at you elder brother. Prepare to lose here and now!!!"

Thermias: "Hmph! Now that we're all here and together again. I'll just say it…"

Gaia: "Hmm?"

Zenki: "What is it young prince?"

MorZick: …

Dante: "Thermias?"

Thermias: "Nrrrgh! God dammit! I WANT TO FIIIIIGHT! They've got my blood flowing. All that hate has gone and they're fighting for the sake of doing so and beating the shit out-of each other. How could you not WANT IN!?"

Gaia: "Geheehhehehahaa! I applaud you young Thermias! You've taken the words right out of my mouth. I feel the same. Was going to ask one of you Power Scale level 40s for a hefty sparring match after this battle is decided."

Zenki: "I'm game. Though we'll need to create a new space. Don't want to rip a bunch of universes apart with our fighting."

MorZick: "Can't say I'd pass down an opportunity to fight Gaia."

Zo'Elaniece: "So we'll all be fighting then?"

Zigorim: "Might as well have some fun before we all go our separate ways right?"

???: "I couldn't agree more Zig-zig."

Zigorim: "What the…"

Zenki: "J-J…."

MorZick: "Jollister! What're you doing here, nephew?"

Gaia: "Hmm." *Glare*

Jollister: "Hhmm hm."

To an amazing surprise, Jollister had shown up to the battlefield. But he was alone, just where could Slith and Jabreeze have gone? And what may be Jollister's true motives for coming to a party full of enemies!?

Next Chapter: Jollister's Words of the Wise.