Bang! Bang! Bang!!
In a town, three figures darted back and forth, their clashes sending out gusts of wind and bursts of noise.
"Hahaha, impressive, impressive! You two are truly skilled!! Become demons!! Fight me forever!!"
Akaza punched Kyojuro Rengoku back, then kicked Giyu Tomioka, forcing him back several steps despite his defensive stance.
Flame Breathing, Second Form: Rising Scorching Sun!
Kyojuro Rengoku drew a deep breath, stepped forward, and swiftly readied his sword. He swung his Nichirin Blade upward at Akaza, blazing flames trailing its edge.
Water Breathing, Fourth Form: Striking Tide!
Giyu Tomioka refused to be outdone. He shifted, his Nichirin Blade flowing gracefully through the air as he unleashed a series of tidal strikes at Akaza.
"Destructive Death: Compass Needle!"
"Destructive Death, Leg Type: Flowing Flashing Multitude!"
Facing attacks from both Hashira, Akaza did not retreat. Instead, he stepped forward and unleashed two Blood Demon Arts at once.
A snowflake-shaped compass appeared beneath his feet. At the same time, he thrust out a leg, delivering more than a dozen kicks straight ahead!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!
The sounds of Akaza clashing with the two Hashira rang out without pause. Soon, the three broke apart again. Akaza glanced at the wounds on his leg but paid them no mind, for they healed completely a moment later.
The Water Hashira and Flame Hashira opposite him, however, had clearly spent considerable stamina countering his kicks.
Akaza pressed forward again, swinging his fists as he engaged the two Hashira in close combat.
"You're Hashira, aren't you? With fighting spirit like that, I can tell you're something special."
Akaza kept his eyes fixed on the two men opposite him, sensing the fighting spirit they radiated. "Perhaps you're both already close to the supreme realm."
"I am the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku," Kyojuro