0.34: The Anti-Ronins!

Azahii turned towards Gaiyato and kept his sword close.

~HAKURAA: OBEDIENCE!!

BWOOSH!!

Wind pressure spread across the entire district but did not affect Cob or his goons.

"Hey, if you're gonna pull something like that, let it be effective, maggot!" But gaiyato kept quiet. "We are never going to beat them if you don't-"

SLAM!!

Gaiyato struck Azahii after guarding his chest.

CRASH!!

Azahii regained his strength and stood up. "What's the hell was that for?"

"You suck at acting. Drop the facade; I already know what you're up to."

"What are you talking about?"

"Obedience is a technique that forces gravity to increase towards the enemies I face. Regardless of whether you are my allies or not, if I activate it while you're in front of me. IT, NEVER FAILS."

"…" Azahii sighed and pulled out a cigarette. "How did you know about it?"

"I mean, come on! I'm always using the bare minimum of my strength, but this is the first time it has endured so long. Not to mention the Vice-Captain being so pathetic in battle is more than enough evidence that something was fishy."

Cob and the subordinates joined Azahii's side on the field. "Well, at least now I can go full strength."

"The feeling is mutual…I still want to kill you since I looked at you, f*cker."

Azahii pulled out his sword and built up spiritas. "Gaiyato, I declare your execution in the name of the AR."

"No one could have said it any better, Azahii."

"Hm?" Gaiyato looked up. He also found himself surrounded by five individuals dressed in blue cloaks. "My, my. I can't believe I'd be honored to meet you five here."

"What are you guys doing?"

"What? Aren't you at least pleased to see us all? After all, it's not like you would have been able to handle him on your own." Melvis Rodgers said.

 The Anti-Ronins all surrounded Gaiyato with their 5-star Lieutenants. Kim Tam, Dazai, Melvis, Kagutsuchi and Mercedes.

"Gaiyato, it's a pleasure to meet you again," Mercedes said.

"Well, what kind of luck have I been blessed with today?" Gaiyato smirked. "To kill two birds with one stone, I owe you one Azahii." Spiritas filled the air as he started to levitate. "You're right, Melvis. I am SO GLAD TO SEE YOU ALL HERE!!"

BWOOSH!!

They all evaded his burst of spiritas. Mercedes gazed at Azahii and noticed the concerned look on his face.

("Dammit, if they interfere with the foreboding…the drawing will change outcomes.")

He held his palm up and smiled. "AR, I need you all to leave the battle to Azahii."

"Huh?" They all turned to Mercedes.

"Why, boss? He'll never win in a one-on-one." Melvis urged. "If we all work together, then-"

"Melvis, that was an order."

…

They all stood back and left Azahii on the front line. "Alright, Azahii. Don't make me regret your decision, and don't die yet…"

"Pfft, trust me. Gaiyato to me is just like any maggot I've faced."