Akaza walked toward Lin Guang and Kyojuro Rengoku, one step at a time.
"Become demons, Kyojuro, Lin Guang, and then we can fight endlessly and grow stronger together! You have what it takes!"
Lin Guang slowly stood up, while Kyojuro Rengoku remained crouched on the ground, panting.
"Rengoku, you used your sword techniques to protect the people on the train, didn't you? Can you still stand?"
At those words, Kyojuro Rengoku instantly stopped panting, rose to his feet, and laughed. "Of course! As long as there are still people who need protecting, I will never fall!"
Hearing Kyojuro Rengoku's words, Lin Guang tightened his grip on his Nichirin Blade and silently said to himself, Rengoku, I won't let you die.
Then Lin Guang and Kyojuro Rengoku once again told Akaza together, "I refuse! We will never become demons!"
The instant their words fell, Lin Guang and Kyojuro Rengoku charged at Akaza together.
"Flame Breathing! Third Form! Blazing Universe!"
Kyojuro Rengoku delivered a downward slash, but his Crimson Flame blade only grazed Akaza's shoulder.
Akaza stepped back and praised him. "Splendid! Well struck!"
As he spoke, Akaza stepped forward again to attack Kyojuro Rengoku.
"Destructive Death! Air Type!"
At that moment, however, Lin Guang emerged from behind Kyojuro Rengoku.
"Ice Breathing! First Form! Ice Blade Slash!"
Thud!
Lin Guang slashed through Akaza's attack, and Kyojuro Rengoku attacked once again.
"Flame Breathing! First Form! Unknowing Fire!"
Akaza leaned backward, avoiding Kyojuro Rengoku's attack outright, then leaped back, trying to put distance between them.
"I won't let you!"
Lin Guang shouted and immediately charged at Akaza.
"Ice Breathing! Second Form! Flying Star Ice Blade!"
In an instant, the blade in Lin Guang's hand slashed swiftly toward Akaza like a flying star, trailing white frost.
Seeing Lin Guang pursuing him, Akaza threw a left