Battle of Yamatai (2)

Kin'emon was no weakling. Not only had he reached the swordsman's realm of cutting steel, but he was also the founder of Foxfire Style. He could coat his blade in flames and cut through invisible fire. Though he was not yet widely renowned in Wano Country, his name had already spread far among the samurai.

"You may withdraw first."

Kin'emon waved away the injured samurai in red armor beside him and looked at the three men before him. "I have long heard that the nine sons of Asakura Daimyo are all highly skilled swordsmen. Today, allow me to witness the swordsmanship of the three young lords!"

"Asakura Saburo..."

"Asakura Rokuro..."

"Asakura Shichiro..."

The three spoke in unison, their low voices tinged with displeasure. "Please instruct us!"

The three were sons of Asakura Daimyo. Their beloved younger brother had been killed, and in their fury, they had all taken the field to avenge him. They had been on the verge of killing their enemy when Kin'emon disrupted their plans, naturally causing their anger to surge.

Though they were wary of the famed Foxfire Style of Wano Country, the three were unwilling to disgrace their father before both armies. Riding that wave of momentum, they attacked Kin'emon together!

War drums immediately thundered from both sides as the four men became locked in battle, blades flashing across the battlefield.

"This is my first time seeing a war fought in this manner..."

Standing beside Buggy, Hawkins looked down from above. "Should we step in and help?"

"Our help should be used where it has greater value. Given the current situation, Kozuki Oden can handle it." Buggy said calmly. "Of the enemy's eight camps, only one has sent out its troops. By that calculation, they have used less than one-eighth of their strength. It is