38. Clashing Blades

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The typhoon continues to rage on while wiping out the majority of Split's clones. 

"WHOA! Where the hell did this come from?" The real Split says as he observes from out of the Tornado's reach. 

"Whoa! That is pretty impressive! Is it also getting a bit chilly to anyone else?" Fuze 

"He must've implemented his ice element into that technique. Little punk was holding back! Not bad!" Lightweight says as he holds his hat on his head.

Shiro holds up his right arm to block the heavy wind  that roars around him and gazes at the tornado not to far from him. Khan Lin Lin also stops her assault to witness the sudden event. 

"That's one of the legendary techniques used by the Shogun. It is quite impressive up close." Athena

"Yeah..... But when the heck is it going to stop?" Ares

Raid looks to the center point of the tornado where he sees Ryuuga slowly walk out with his sword held at his side. Raids eyes meet Ryuuga's eyes to see that he is laser focused. Raid found this interesting and couldn't help but let out a small smirk as he unsheathes his sword. 

"All of you find a way to keep yourselves busy with the other child. It seems that my son wishes for my immediate attention." Raid says then walks forward toward Ryuuga. 

"As you wish my love." Morgana

"you're the boss." Fuze

Raid and Ryuuga take their time to get near one another while examining each others motions. As they get closer, the tornado begins to weaken and would eventually disappear completely the moment that Raid and Ryuuga get face to face. 

"So.. Surprise, surprise. You were able to do a technique that I originally deemed you unworthy of learning. You continuously prove to me that you have quite the knack for exceeding expectations. Including mine. I always knew th-" Raid

"You cut off my arm and stabbed me in the chest you bastard." Ryuuga

"Now now. You attacked me first boy. Honestly, I should've disciplined that mouth of yours. I suppose now is as a good a time as any." Raid

Both Ryuuga and Raid stare at each other for another brief moment before their swords start to clash in a rapid stream of attacks. Both of their feet stood in place as they swing their blades after one another. the clashing swords would generate shock waves with each clash that would be felt in the near radius. 

"Hooo! Not bad, not bad. Could be better but not bad." Ares

"I find it humorous how you compliment and degrade at the same time. It seems that the ice swordsman has found his resolve. I am fairly certain that I know exactly what triggered it as well." Athena

"Me too. It became way too obvious the moment that the chaotic flame unleashed his blood lust. He's most likely trying to be stronger than him." Shiro

Shiro suddenly moves his left arm and catches Khan Lin Lin's hand that holds her dagger. 

"Mmmm~ those are quite the reflexes that you have. I wonder, were they from training? Or are you just naturally gifted?" Khan Lin Lin

"... Both actually." Shiro

Khan Lin Lin attempts to strike at Shiro's mid section with a wild and swift kick but Shiro blocks the attack with his right forearm. Lin Lin suddenly drops her dagger, lets it drop for a second until she catches it with her free left hand and immediately swings after Shiro's mid section. Shiro avoids the slash by pushing Lin Lin away creating some separation. 

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