Chapter 329: Saga vs Ben & Tashigi

Ben landed atop the Altar with Maya and Tashigi. He couldn't help but enjoy the moment, carrying two pretty girls in his arms.

"I'll go and set it up," Maya said, still feeling Ben's reassuring touch on her waist.

"Will you now, Maya?" a voice interrupted. It was Saga, holding the Shichiseiken, its blade glowing an ominous green.

"Saga," Maya said. She looked to see his red eyes. 

"You are not a good man," Tashigi stated, trying to steady herself as Ben still held her waist.

Saga laughed. "It looks like you both have gotten close to this man," he remarked. 

"Well, they are part of my crew," Ben replied confidently.

"No, I am not," Tashigi retorted, quickly moving away from Ben. Her face was flushed with embarrassment.

Maya, though also blushing, felt a sense of comfort from Ben's touch as she slowly stepped aside to face Saga.

"I will free you from this curse Saga, my friend," Maya said. 

"No you won't," Saga replied. 

"Maya go and prepare, me and Tashigi will hold off Saga," Ben stated. 

Tashigi and Maya nodded. Maya went to the altar and placed the orbs there. Saga was about to move when Tashigi blocked him. "I will not let you interfere," Tashigi said. 

Get out of my way," Saga commanded as he swung his sword, sending Tashigi sprawling backward.

Ben sprang into action, flying towards Saga with a powerful punch. Saga dodged swiftly, his green glowing blade slicing down in a counterattack. Ben sidestepped just in time, narrowly avoiding the blade, and followed up with a swift kick to Saga's stomach. Saga stumbled backward.

"Why you?" Saga said. "Mystic Fire," Saga said as he scraped the sword on the ground. The friction created a green-colored flaming projectile that he launched at Ben. Ben jumped out of the way. 

Saga smiled. "Mystic Fireball," Saga said as he scraped the ground with his sword. He launched explosive fireballs at Ben. Ben saw them last minute and got hit by the attack. There was a black cloud from the explosion. 

"Ben," Tashigi said. She got angry for some reason. She ran up to Saga. "Cutting Mist," Tashigi said as she drew her sword and attempted to slice Saga. However Saga blocked her attack. 

Tashigi then swung her blade. Saga swung his blade and the both clashed. They both looked at each other. Ben recovered from the attack and dashed towards Saga. "Demon Fist," Ben said as he channelled his demon energy into his fist. He punched Saga in the face and he stumbled backwards. 

Tashigi looked at Ben. "Are you okay?" she asked. 

"So you do care about me," Ben replied. 

"No, I don't," Tashigi pouted, blushing. 

"Shockwave Projection," Saga said as he swung his sword and launched a vorpal shockwave at Ben and Tashigi. Ben picked up Tashigi like a princess and flew up. 

"Ben," Tashigi said. 

Ben flew towards Saga. "Get ready," Ben said. Tashigi looked down and nodded. 

Tashigi lept from Ben`s arms. "Slash Gale," Tashigi said as she dashed forward. She drew her sword and performed a downwards slash. Saga raised his blade and countered the attack. He stood his ground. 

Ben saw Saga distracted. "Demon Kick," Ben said as he channelled his energy into his leg. Ben then kicked Saga in the chest. Saga stumbled back.

Tashigi saw the opportunity and went towards Saga and slashed his stomach with Shigure. There was a cut wound and some blood leaked out. Saga groaned in pain. He put his sword down. Tashigi jumped out of the way. 

"You won't get away," Saga said. "Mystic Fire," Saga said as he scraped the sword on the ground. The friction created a green-colored flaming projectile that he launched at Tashigi. Tashigi saw this coming but she could not move quickly to dodge it. She panicked.

"Demon Beam," Ben said as he fired a dark beam at the projection. The beam clashed with the green projectile and pushed it out of the way just in time. 

"Thanks Ben," Tashigi responded. 

"No need to thank me just yet," Ben replied as he went towards Saga. "Demon Slash," Ben said he focused his energy in his hands. He launched a projectile claws attack towards Saga. Saga saw three black claws coming towards him. He used Shichiseiken to deflect the attack away. 

Ben got closer. "Demon Fist," Ben said as he channelled his demon energy into his fist. He swung his fist however Saga used his sword to block the attack. Saga then swung his sword down again. Ben jumped back. 

"Mystic Beam," Saga said as the sword glowed green. A green projection was fired from the sword going towards Ben. Ben jumped out of the way. There was an explosion behind him which knocked his balance off. 

"Shockwave Projection," Saga followed up as he swung his sword and launched a vorpal shockwave. 

Ben saw this. He crossed his hands and took the hit. He went flying back. He could feel the pain in his arms as he took the hit. "Ouch," he muttered. 

Tashigi ran towards Saga. She swung her sword at Saga. Saga blocked the attack. "You are weak," Saga taunted as he swung his sword again. Tashigi blocked the attack however she was brought to her knees. Tashigi held her blade up as Saga kept swinging at her. 

Ben flew in. "Demon Kick," Ben said as he channelled his energy into his leg. Ben was about to kick Saga again however he raised his sword and blocked the attack. Ben and Saga looked at each other. Ben grabbed Tashigi and jumped back. 

"You both are in my way," he said. He looked at Maya who was looking at the sky. 

"Mystic Fireball," Saga said as he scraped the ground with his sword. He launched explosive fireballs at Maya. 

Ben flew towards Maya. "Demon Barrage," Ben said as he created small dark energy projectiles around his body and wings. He then launched it at the fireballs. They both clashed and created an explosion. 

Saga kissed his teeth. "You both are annoying," Saga said. He took his shirt off. Shichiseiken glowed green. His body got bigger. "I will take you all down," Saga shouted. "He demands it," Saga added. 

"I will pray to the Gods," Maya said as she put the orbs down. A bright light appeared going towards the moon. The moon had changed colour and it was red. 

Ben thought, in the original the orbs had to be placed in different locations however that does not seem to be the case here. "Go for it Maya," Ben encouraged. 

Maya raised her hands. "I will," Maya muttered.