Chương 44: Ozunu Part 5
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Japan, Ozunu Orphanage: Forest
Noshiko, waved her katana as she vanished and reappeared beside Kuroko One with a speed that defied comprehension.
Her katana, a flash of silver, slashed through the air, aimed at his neck.
Kuroko One dodged slightly his movements becoming a blur as his instinct flared up but Noshiko with her unrelenting speed she stabbed her katana toward him.
Kuroko One leapt back his body a symphony of controlled chaos, dodging the blade.
Noshiko's purple eyes glowed intensely as she waved her katana. Lightning crackled around the blade a storm brewing within her hand.
She charged towards Kuroko One as she raised her katana slicing through the air.
Kuroko One didn't even try to dodge. He grabbed a Kuroko, one of his men that was running beside him and using his body as a shield and then took the man's axe.
Noshiko's katana is a deadly arc of steel, sliced through the Kuroko's body, severing it in half. The man's body crumpled to the ground, his lifeblood staining the forest floor.
Kuroko One unfazed by the brutality, released the body and swung the axe a deadly arc of metal aimed at Noshiko's neck.
Noshiko raised her katana, blocking the axe with a clang that echoed through the trees.
Her purple pupils, glowing with an even greater intensity as he gazed fixed on Kuroko One.
She swung her katana with the force of the blow sending the axe flying and then spun, Like a whirlwind, her leg connecting with Kuroko One's jaw.
The impact sent him flying backwards, knocking him when he landed on the ground kneeling his jaw dislocated.
Noshiko, a smirk playing on her lips, her eyes showing disdain as she watched Kuroko One struggled to his feet.
Kuroko One's eyebrow furrowed. 'Looks like we're not going to win this fight, but that wasn't our goal to begin with,' he thought. He reached up, his hands trembling slightly, and as he fixed his jaw forcing it back into place.
He was about to stand up when Noshiko appeared beside him, her katana raised, Slashing down aimed to cut at his head.
Kuroko One's eyes widened knowing he couldn't dodge. Noshiko's katana was about to strike when one of the men with the tattoos, his eyes fixed on Kuroko One, charged forward.
He slammed into Noshiko, using his shoulder as a battering ram knocking her back, pushing her off balance.
Kuroko One, his eyes fixed on the man, nodded. "Kuroko Four, we just need to delay her. And buy time so the Kurokos can get the kids. Do you understand?" he said, knowing that they wouldn't win this fight but they had to buy time.
Kuroko Four, a fierce glint in his eyes, nodded and adopted a fighting stance, facing Noshiko. His body tensed up as his muscles were ready for combat.
Noshiko, having been knocked back, clawed at the ground with her hands. Her sharp claws dug into the earth, preventing her from being pushed too far.
She then stood her movements calm and collected before her gaze fixed on Kuroko One and Kuroko Four.
She moved her neck, from side to side, her muscles crackling. Her purple pupils, glowing with an intensity, transformed into narrow slits.
Her aura, a swirling almost blinding mass of energy surrounded her. A Fox-like figure appeared on her with Nine tails made of pure energy, swirled around her. Her power was undeniable.
Kuroko One and Kuroko Four, their eyes widening in fear, could feel the raw power emanating from her. Their instincts screamed at them to run. 'Shit.' Kuroko One thought as his heart start sinking. 'Looks like the chance of this failing is huge. We've already lost so many men and I'm not willing to lose any more,'
Noshiko vanished. The second round of the fight was about to begin.
Meanwhile, Blind Master and Jinx were having a hard time dealing with Kuroko Two. They both weren't meant for head-on combat. They relied on stealth, illusion and deception.
Kuroko Two with a blur of speed and agility, dodged Jinx's katana. He then lunged, his fist aimed at her face but the punch passed through her, as if she were a ghost.
Kuroko Two, his eyes widening in surprise, didn't panic. He knew it was an illusion but it didn't work completely on him. The Najin within him a parasitic entity wasn't affected by illusions.
Sensing something He kicked sideways towards the air but his foot hit something solid.
Blind Master appeared sliding back his arms crossed blocking Kuroko Two's kick. Jinx, with a troubled expression appeared beside him.
"What do we do now?" she asked, her voice laced with a mixture of frustration and confusion.
Their usual tactics weren't working against this opponent.
Blind Master shook his head, his gaze fixed on Kuroko Two. "My illusions won't work well on him, it's already not working completely, he's adapting." He knew that eventually, Kuroko Two's immunity would overcome his illusions.
"We fight to buy time." Blind Master said, his voice firm, his eyes were full of resolve as he made a decision. 'By that time, Hard Master and the others should be finished.'
Jinx sighed. There was nothing else they could do as there were only two of them as she watched the other ten Arashikage ninjas, going towards the kids facing the army of Kuroko, trying to protect the children.
They were outnumbered, outmatched but they were fighting valiantly to achieve their goals.
They took up a defensive position, ready to drain Kuroko Two's strength to wear him down to buy time.
Meanwhile, Satomi was facing two advanced Kuroko with tattoos. She stood her red eyes glowing, as she held her two daggers tightly.
Kuroko Three and Kuroko Five, their eyes fixed on her, observing before they charged.
They lunged their fists aimed at her head and ribs. Satomi, swiftly dodged.
She tilted her head, avoiding Kuroko Three's punch and then ducked, slipping beneath Kuroko Five's attack.
She was now kneeling in front of them she waved her daggers before She stabbed her left dagger into Kuroko Five's knee cap, her movement precise and accurate to weaken him.
She then spun, her right dagger flashing, aimed at Kuroko Three's waist.
But Kuroko Three was fast as his hand outstretched catching her dagger not caring about his bleeding palm.
Satomi, her eyes fixed on him didn't panic. She twisted her left dagger deepening the wound in Kuroko Five's knee cap making him kneel before she let go, spun, and stood, her right hand outstretched.
She aimed a punch at Kuroko Three's face, but he blocked the attack his grip was strong as it began to tighten.
Satomi's eyes glowed. She let go of her right dagger before her hand pushed Kuroko Three's hand away swiftly, creating an opening.
She then launched a powerful kick, connecting with Kuroko Three's stomach, knocking him backwards.
Kuroko Five his knee wounded but pulled the dagger from his knee cap using it as a weapon.
He lunged aiming to stab Satomi but she dodged spinning away from the blade.
She grabbed his arm, her left hand gripping him tightly before claws extended from her right fingers a sharp deadly weapon.
She slashed fast aiming towards his neck precisely. His neck bled, a deep gash appeared. He tried to stop the bleeding with his hands but it was too late.
Satomi moves towards his back with her gripping his hair pulling it before one of her claws ripped through his neck.
His head came off with a sickening thud.
Kuroko Three, his body still reeling from the blow rushed toward Satomi, his eyes filled with rage.
Satomi, her red eyes glowing as she stood unfazed. She raised her head, her gaze fixed on Kuroko Three.
She then let out a roar, a primal unstoppable sound that echoed through the forest.
'What am I even doing?' Lucian thought as he ran through the forest.
His mind was a whirlwind of emotions from fear, anger, determination and a strange, unyielding sense of responsibility.
He wasn't like this before. He just wanted not to regret anything, he had simply wanted to protect the kids to make sure they were safe.
Now, the situation had escalated, the escape had become a desperate struggle for survival. 'And now it become hard mode,' he thought shaking his head.
He sliced through the army of Kuroko, buying time for the children, the Arashikage ninjas helping but not much they can do. But then someone jumped from behind him, landing in front of him.
Seung-Jo, a malicious grin spreading across his face, stood there, his eyes fixed on Lucian. "Play with me first." he said, his voice laced with a hint of amusement.
"If I let you keep killing these guys, I'll be the one who gets scolding." He picked up one of Kuroko's weapons, a curved axe.
Lucian slashed his katana, aiming for Seung-Jo. Seung-Jo blocked the attack, he deflected it with preciseness. The two of them clashed, their weapons meeting with a resounding clang.
"How about it?" Seung-Jo said, his voice laced with a challenge. "You should think about it. Humans are more fragile than you think. If you were like me, how much stronger could you be?" Seung-Jo thought, his eyes filled with intrigue.
"It would be interesting if this guy became my teammate." He knew Lucian was different not just stronger than any human he had ever encountered before but he had potential.
Lucian said nothing. He frowned, his mind racing as he focused on the fight. He noticed something in Seung-Jo's movements.
He was as skilled as Lucian.
The two of them clashed, their attacks become faster as they become familiar with the opponent pattern of attack.
"That's because he's older than you and more experienced," Cortana said, pointing out Seung-Jo's advantage. "This guy is probably sixty-four years old this year." But she didn't stop there.
"And that's your reason to fight," Cortana said, her voice a gentle reminder, her gaze fixed on the scene in front of them.
She saw the children being dragged away, their faces filled with terror. The Arashikage ninjas were struggling outnumbered, outmatched.
Lucian glanced at the scene, his eyes filled with concern but he then returned his focus to the fight. He sighs, before his face becomes expressionless as his mind becomes clear as his body responds to his thoughts.
He continued to parry Seung-Jo's attacks, waiting for the right moment.
His eyes, shining with a newfound intensity, are calculated, analyzed, and strategized.
When he found the right time He didn't defend this time. He dodged with precision with his timing perfect.
He then threw his katana aiming for Seung-Jo's foot.
The blade, was unpredictable and found its mark, stabbing into the ground, stopping Seung-Jo's movement.
Seung-Jo's eyes widened in shock. He paused as his surprise was evident.
Lucian seizing the opportunity, punched Seung-Jo, his fist connecting with Seung-Jo's jaw. Seung-Jo's head snapped back his surprise morphing into anger.
Lucian with a swift movement pulled out his katana from the ground. He then vanished, blending into the shadows of the forest.
Seung-Jo, his anger growing rubbed his jaw, before his eyes fixed on the spot where Lucian had vanished.
He frowned, his frustration mounting. He turned to look at the children but then he saw a shadow.
A figure, from the shadows was killing those who had taken the children.
He shook his head, his surprise turning into a smile. He ran towards Lucian, his anger morphing into excitement but something was faster than him.
He saw Kuroko One running towards Lucian. Behind him, Noshiko followed.
Lucian his katana is slashing through the air, and cutting the head off another Kuroko. He looked at the young girl who had gotten out of Kuroko's grasp.
"Go back, run." Lucian whispered, his voice hoarse, his body started to ache his breath ragged.
He sliced through another Kuroko but then he turned back and saw the young girl standing still, her face filled with fear and shock.
"Tsk." he clicked his tongue in irritation. He couldn't leave her behind.
He had come too far, he had fought too hard. He didn't want to give up so he continued to kill Kuroko, one by one, buying time for the children.
Then, an older kid, Julianne, ran towards the young girl, pulling her close before she nodded towards Lucian and then ran with the younger girl.
Lucian shook his head, as his eyebrows furrowed his frustration mounting.
He tightened his grip on the katana handle. He could feel his arms getting heavier, as his strength started draining.
"You're getting tired. Even if you can't help it," Cortana said, her voice was laced with worry. She knew his body well, she knew his limits.
"In just a few minutes, you won't be able to defend yourself. You need to escape first." She knew he wouldn't abandon the children, but she couldn't stand to watch him die.
"I don't want you to die, Lucian." Cortana whispered, her voice filled with a raw, unfiltered emotion.
Lucian smiled bitterly. He knew how Cortana felt. 'I don't want to die either,' he answered mentally, but his swings didn't slow down.
The Kuroko kept coming, their numbers seemingly endless.
He was just about to formulate a plan when he felt something coming closer.
"Look out!" Cortana shouted, her voice laced with alarm.
Lucian turned. He saw Kuroko One running towards him.
The man had escaped Noshiko's pursuit, he found a chance to escape while Noshiko killed Kuroko Four while he was running his eyes was fixed on Lucian, his mission clear.
He couldn't let Lucian keep killing the Kuroko as they had to take the children away they had already sacrificed so much for this mission.
Lucian raised his katana waving it sideways to cut off Kuroko One, but Kuroko One who was running dodge his attack by sliding. Before Lucian could react,
Kuroko One grabbed his arm twisting it, dislocating his shoulder making Lucian drop his katana.
He gasped, and pain started passing through his body. But Kuroko One didn't stop. He launched a powerful kick, hitting Lucian's knee, dislocating it.
Lucian's eyes widened in shock and pain.
Before Kuroko One could continue, Noshiko appeared at his side, her katana slashing through the air.
Kuroko One dodged the attack but not completely as a wound appeared on his chest.
He didn't hesitate. He kicked Lucian, hitting Lucian on his side breaking bones.
Lucian, his body wracked with pain, was sent flying through the air.
He landed with a *thud* rolling on the ground.
"No!" Noshiko shouted, her voice filled with anger. She was about to kill Kuroko One when Seung-Jo appeared behind her.
He attacked, striking decisively.
Noshiko dodged but because of her focus on Kuroko One, she couldn't kill him. Her eyes, filled with fury, fixed on Seung-Jo, and she launched into a renewed attack.
Lucian, his ribs broken, spat out blood. He looked up, his gaze fixed on the clouds, which were growing bigger as it became much, more darker, threatening.
Thunder roared as the rain started pouring in. As the rain drops on his face Lucian has only one thought in his mind.
'Am I going to die?''
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