Destined Duel

" Let's goo Sail " said Fin

" Hell yeah " said Sail as he took a fighting stance and stood firmly on his position waiting for Hiroshi and Kazuki.

" Ready Kazuki ? " asked Hiroshi 

" Let me heal him quickly " said Mimiko 

" Thanks I needed that " said Kazuki

" Yup I think I am ready " said Kazuki as he stood up and took a battle stance.

" Remember, don't be cocky at all one wrong move and all of this can go 0 to 100 real quick, I can assure you " said Hiroshi 

" Just for this time, I'll consider " said Kazuki

" Grandpa, cover everyone else " said Hiroshi 

" Yes, I will " said Gorosuke as he grabbed Jetchi and ran towards Mimiko who was healing Kanako.

" Ok Sail... let's fight " said Kazuki 

Hiroshi whose movements were as fast as the lightning, clashed with the Sail each blow sending shockwaves rippling through the air. With the precision of a predator, he sliced through the demon's defenses, leaving trails of searing pain in his wake. 

" NOT TODAY !! " shouted Fin as he tackled Hiroshi. 

Hiroshi tried to maintain his balance but the force drifted him as he grabbed the ground to deacclerate. Hiroshi stood up but was immediately attacked by Sail.

" Hey we still have OUR FIGHT PENDING IDIOT COME HERE !! " shouted Kazuki as he rushed at Sail.

Kazuki, engaged the Sail in a brutal display of raw power. His earth-shaking kicks reverberated through the ground, threatening to tear the very earth asunder. With each thunderous impact, he pushed the demon back, refusing to yield an inch of ground.

Fin leaped at Kazuki and grabbed him from behind. Despite his best efforts, Kazuki was not able to escape Fin's grip. Fin exerted pressure, squeezing Kazuki's as hard as he could. Hiroshi kicked Fin's nape and grabbed his back. Hiroshi punched Fin's back several time, each punch infused with lighting. Fin in utter distress, tried to grab Hiroshi, giving space for Kazuki to escape and connect a knee right on to Fin's jaw.

" Let's exchange the partners for a bit, I think that will work better " said Hiroshi

" Yeah " said Kazuki. 

The battlefield became a canvas of carnage, blood mingling with the scorched earth as the combatants fought with unyielding ferocity. 

In a daring maneuver born of instinct and desperation, Hiroshi and Kazuki exchanged adversaries, each taking on the demon that seemed most suited to their unique abilities.

Hiroshi, with his lightning-quick reflexes and the ferocity of the tiger burning within him, faced off against the orca demon. With a primal roar, he charged into battle, his fists crackling with the power of thunderstorms. Fin summoned the evil spirit of Orca and started retaliating against Hiroshi's attacks. Sensing the impending onslaught, unleashed a barrage of water-based attacks, seeking to drown Hiroshi in a torrent of elemental fury. With each slam on the ground, a wave of water that was blood red in colour rushed at Hiroshi, each fist that Hiroshi dodged had the power of tsunami level waves within it.

" I need to avoid maximum distance from him otherwise even one blow can be deadly and we still have 1 more battle " said Hiroshi to himself.

" You can do it Hiroshi, I know it " said Toraje 

" Thanks " said Hiroshi.

Meanwhile, Kazuki squared off against Sail, his towering frame and earth-shaking kicks poised to deliver devastating blows. Sail, armed with its razor-sharp fins and deadly agility, darted and weaved through Kazuki's attacks, aiming to pierce his defenses with lethal precision. But Kazuki, channeling the strength of Kirin and the unyielding power of the earth, stood his ground like a mighty oak in the face of the storm. With each thunderous kick, he battered the demon, shaking the very ground beneath their feet with the force of his blows. 

As the battle raged on, Hiroshi and Kazuki fought with unwavering resolve, each drawing upon their elemental powers and animal spirits to fuel their relentless assault. With a synchronized display of skill and determination, they pushed back against the demons.

" Hey Fin, when was the last time you had this much fun eh ? " asked Sail 

" I don't know " replied Fin 

As they were about to charge at Hiroshi and Kazuki, an aura spread throughout the battlefield. 

" Woah you felt that? " asked Kazuki 

" Yeah I did " replied Hiroshi 

Fin took a normal stand as Sail stared at him with confusion.

" What happened, why you stopped? Let's go fight them c'mon " said Sail

Fin stood silently as he took a breath.

" Hobeo is dead " said Fin as he crossed his arms 

" That suckers dead? " asked Sail 

" Yes he was killed, our task here is over now, use that eye " said Fin

" But I was having so much fun " said Sail

" What's happening ? " asked Kazuki 

" I don't know " replied Hiroshi 

Sail and Fin, suddenly unveiled their secret weapon: the Eye of Amethyst.With a blinding flash of purple light, they vanished from the battlefield, leaving behind only echoes of their sinister laughter. Hiroshi and Kazuki tried to rush at Sail and Fin despite their bodies being battered and exhausted from the battle. Their minds reeling from the sudden turn of events, watched helplessly as they slipped through their fingers. In the eerie silence that followed, Sail and Fin's voices echoed through the air, taunting them with a chilling proclamation.

" We are bound by fate, destined to clash until the end of time," they declared, their words dripping with malice.

"Our battle is far from over. When the next time we meet, Kazuki and Hiroshi, prepare yourselves for the reckoning."

With a final, mocking laugh, the demons disappeared into the darkness, leaving Hiroshi and Kazuki to contemplate the ominous warning that hung in the air. Though they had emerged victorious in battle, the specter of Sail and Fin's impending return loomed over them like a dark cloud.

" Are you guys ok ? " asked Kanako 

" Yeah we will need a little healing and I think that's it " said Hiroshi 

" What was that ? " asked Jetchi 

" I don't know, but I do remember Camille using the same thing when we were about to defeat Flit " said Mimiko 

" An eye of something..if I remember correctly they are using it as a transporter or a portal or something " said Hiroshi 

" HEY GUYS ARE YOU OK !! " a voice echoed from distance 

" What's that " said Jetchi as he turned around 

" Hey guys... What happened ? " asked Hiro

" Hiro!! " exclaimed everyone as they shared a hug except Aruma and Abel 

" You guys are ok ? " asked Ryo as he caught up to them.

" RYO !! " shouted Jetchi as he hugged and fell on the ground with Ryo in his arms 

" You are ....choking me " said Ryo as he coughed.

" Greetings Master " said Abel as he bowed down infront of Gorosuke 

Gorosuke patted Abel's back as he bowed down to him as well. 

" I think everyone won their respective battle, some worse than the other " said Aruma 

" Aah, so you finally made up with Varmi didn't you? " asked Gorosuke

" Yes I did " said Aruma 

" We don't have much time " said Gorosuke 

" 3 minutes are left for the eclipse and we still haven't found Rhy and Thum. We were divided so we could be picked up on. It was by god's grace that Aruma and Hiroshi awakened latent power otherwise it was game over for us.. Everyone get in line as Mimiko will heal you all. " said Kazuki 

" Yes " said Mimiko 

" I got this bag from the destroyed hall. It has some food, our clothes and few weapons that I could fit in. Everybody freshen up as fast as they could, because the next bout is absolutely deadly. We almost died in 3 different instances and this final fight will be tougher than the 3 fight combined. Let's go everybody. " said Hiroshi

As soon as Hiroshi finished his sentence, the ground started to shake violently. 

" An earthquake?? No look everyone " said Jetchi as he pointed at the pyre. 

A giant mountain of crystal erupted from the ground.