306. Fighting Kagero
"Fucking bastard dare to move towards my women!" cursed Kenichi as he stared at the Samurai's body.
"Shit, that's not good" stated Kaname's opponent, looking distracted when he noticed he was the only one left.
That left Kaname an opening she savagely took, smacking him a few times before he panicked and tried to slash at Kaname.
Kugatachi Ryuu: Setsuna
Kaname blocked the attack with the pieces of her stave quickly reconnecting without any hesitation while disarming her opponent, and slammed her staff into her opponent's face knocking him unconscious.
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"It's finally my turn," yawned Kagero as he stood up, "I was getting bored"
"You are the one...who sent this photo... of the Katana, right?' asked Shigure, taking out a photo of a sword, "To lure.... me out."
Kagero smiled as he confirmed that the photo of his beloved Setsunamaru, his sword was indeed his, "All this to lure you out, you should feel honored"
"Anyway, you should read my guide" said Kagero as he took out his guide and throwed towards Shigure.
Shigure slashed the guide into pieces and asked "I ask you only once... DO you remember me?"
Kagero stared at Shigure for some time and called her Mi-chan proving that he didn't remembered her, then stated that all women looked the same and that he wasn't interested in them. Kagero, however was angry that Shigure destroyed his rule book without even reading it, releasing his ki.
Kenichi immediately stood in front of Kaname and pushed her backwards.
"What are you doi-..." started Kaname, only to trail off when she focused on Kagero, or rather, his reach.
It was huge, encompassing all around him and Shigure, and it would have encompassed her as well along with Shigure and Kenichi if Kenichi hadn't pushed her back.
"Hoo, not bad, you noticed my reach, but what gives you the confident that you would safe within my reach!?" asked Kagero
"I would have showed you but since you are Shigure's prey I won't be interfering in her fight much" said Kenichi
"Haa..... you haven't read my guide as well" Kagero said before turning his attention to Shigure, "Ryozanpaku's prodigy of weapons and swords.... to test your strength, I let those small fries attack you first. But..... I am quite disappointed. You call yourself such a vain title with only this much skill?"
"You will regret having said that... from today on," voiced Shigure before ordering Tochumaru to back up with Kenichi.
Kagero briefly introduced himself before rapidly attacking Shigure with supersonic slashes. Kaname gasped as she saw the speed at which Kagero was attacking, worried for Shigure. Much to her relief, Shigure seemed neither harmed nor phased by the attack at all, easily blocking the strikes. Then she was shocked once more to see Kagero had been holding back the first time and went even faster.
For Kenichi, he first thought of using Ryusui Seikuken and his mind's eye to read Kagero's attack but than decided to just focus his ki on his eyes, he could see the attack pattern, tracing through the possible paths. If he used Seikuken and mind's eye he would definitely be able to clearly see the attack and maybe even dodge it and with his Kaio-Ken he was sure he could fight Kagero on equal ground. Kenichi didn't had any experience fighting against a weapon user at his full strength, the sparring with Shigure is only done when he is using a weapon as well which reduces his strength. Hence this fight will give Kenichi some experience against weapon users even though he wasn't fighting directly, watching at such close distance was second best than fighting yourself, though Kenichi had decided to fight against Ancient One's disciples after this mission at his full strength to get a feel of different type of weapon users he was even a little excited to beat Baron Mordo and Kaecilius.
Shigure quickly jumped back to regain the pacing, but Kagero eagerly chased after her to keep his momentum. Kenichi was right behind them not losing even a second of their fight, Kaname with Tochumaru on her head followed quickly just in time to see the two crash into the temple. It was at this time Shigure made her move.
Shigure threw a sai at just the right time, when Kagero sheathed his blade, ready to pull it out again. The sai jammed into the hilt, causing blade to lock up in the sheath. Kagero jumped back to dodge the quick slash from Shigure, but first blood had been drawn by her when a small cut appeared on his stomach.
Kagero complimented Shigure at the attack "Uhooo--- that was close!! A pretty swift strike nicely done"
Shigure huffed and said "Even though I swore never to cut anyone with my sword... but... this is for my first friend!! Be prepared flatfish face!"
"Your friend---? I have killed so many, I can't remember... But I think you can understand my situation. This is all for the sake of improving my sword skills!" Kagero said as he unjammed his blade from the sai.
"You are hopeless.." said Shigure as she went into her stance again.
The signal came when a ceiling tile fell down towards Kagero, who instantly destroyed it with his sword draw. At that point, Shigure quickly hurled several shuriken.
Kosaka Ryuu Samidare Shuriken.
The Shuriken's all traced different paths, but they targeted Kagero, who easily sliced them in half. The sound and sparks from the shuriken's being cut allowed Shigure a chance to get behind Kagero and attempt to cut him, only for Kagero to block that with seeming ease without even turning around, much to Shigure and Kaname's surprise. After all being attacked from behind should have delayed someone's reaction time as well as reach. Shigure quickly caught Kagero's blade in between her blade and Kunai, revealing Kagero's secret. He was double-jointed, allowing him a much wider range of movement, to which he took to his advantage as he forced Shigure up into the air.
HIKEN: USUBA KAGEROU (Secret Sword Technique :Thin Blade Kagerou)
Shigure was forced to parry and dodge in midair as best as she could while Kagero chanted "Shake it!" several times while may slashed and jabs were sent her way.
"Oh No!"