Path Of Blood - 87 Chapter 79

“Come at Me.”

They once more dashed towards one another, resuming their fight.

Their fists collided shaking the air. They continued clashing blades. Haruki could see and predict the attacks of the youth. He could foresee them but his opponent had no flaws on his strikes. It was beautiful and lethal. They both struck at each other with the intent of killing one another.

The youth was slowly getting used to Haruki’s speed. He could already predict where Haruki would strike next. Their attacks reverberated through out the tunnels. They were predicting and countering one another. One wrong move and they could die. Even if they still had full aura. The two could sense each other’s strength, and for better or for worse they we’re almost equals in terms of skill. But that small gap could either make it or break it.

Haruki’s image vanished and appeared on top of The youth. He came barreling down while Holding Warmonger and Kusanagi. He spun both his blades Horizontally. The youth blocked with just his reinforced blade. He was forced a few steps back.

Haruki immediately summoned Mournful Vengeance, he kicked it’s handle and it went straight towards the youth. The blade was blocked and it spun in the air. The youth looked behind him thinking that Haruki would aim at his blind spot, But when he looked back a jet-black wolf gripping Kusanagi on it’s mouth tried to slash him with it.

He dodged towards the side, then he sensed something. He looked upwards to see Haruki barrelling down on him with Warmonger and Mournful Vengeance. He took the blow head on with his blade.

*Crash!!*

His blade broke into pieces and he was sent tumbling once more. He had no time to rest however, Multiple lightning Spears assaulted his direction. He covered his fist in strong Fiery Red aura as he punched the Spears aside. He had burns all over his body but he wasn’t hit directly. He focused the aura on his fists alone so he could swat away the Spears at the cost of little damage.

Haruki was surprised, He never thought that blocking those Spears was possible. He picked up Kusanagi and Mournful Vengeance. He walkedtowards the youth Gripping the handle of the two blades.

Haruki stood in front of him looking down on his opponent, “I have a belief that all fights should be equal. That all fights should be fair however, I’m kinda not in the mood today.”

He said as he lifted both his blades and slashed towards his opponent. The youth once more covered his hands with aura.

They exchanged countless of blows once more. Violent winds assaulted Both Yushu and Kurenai, They Used their magic to block it. Touma on the other hand was just silent at the side. Much to the surprise of Gluttony.

Gluttony’s voice resounded in Haruki’s mind.

[I can’t believe that Touma is just watching silently. I thought that he lived for this kind of thrills? He’s not even responding to your skill kid, or the fact that you’re kicking his apprentice’s ass.]

Haruki however, ignored Gluttony’s remark, he was concentrating on his opponent. He can’t be lenient on the pressure he’s giving his enemy. One wrong move and he would be the one on the defensive.

Then suddenly the sounds stopped. The atmosphere and the vibrations grew silent as the two stared at each other from a good distance.

In the tunnels, in the space that was born from their clash. An empty space, the only thing there was them. They both universally understood that a battle of endurance is not their style. It’s time to go all out. Haruki transformed into a Jet-black Werewolf. His red eyes glowed and Sparks came out. His claws were emitting lightning, as He held warmonger with both Hands.

The Silver eyes of the youth Narrowed, “Hooh, a fitting look for a monster like you.” Haruki smiled and showed his blood red fangs. “And you’re nothing more than a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

The youth chuckled and the aura on his hands slowly turned into claws. His Entire arm was covered in fiery red aura. Under his mask he was slightly smiling. He put his left foot back and Lowered his upper body. He spread his arms wide Like a Predator Eyeing his prey. Like the Apex Predator. The one who stands on top of the mountain.

On contrast to What the youth was doing Haruki traced the blade of warmonger. He slowly ran his fingers across the blade. He put his right foot forward and raised his arm that was holding warmonger.

Hot wind was blowing on their cheeks, the two stood there unmoving. Like a towering mountain they too stood tall and still. The last of the embers from the trains explosion was almost snuffed out.

Once the light coming from the fire was snuffed out, so did the two start to move. Even with Haruki’s collosal strength, The youth just dodged or parried his heavy strikes. It was very natural. Not even a trace of hesitation, if he was shaken at this point, beating Haruki would be harder.

“Here I come…” With just those words the youth disappeared.

No, It was…

Instantaneous movement without any prior motion. Even for Haruki it was a little unexpected. However, It was not possible to fool the Eyes of Takemikazutchi. Even if Haruki was surprised, his perception was on another level right now. Thus, he continued to grasp the movements of the youth. He could faintly see Red aura beneath the youth’s feet.

Haruki struck towards the youth, “It won’t hit!” Haruki opened his eyes wide. For the youth avoided getting stuck by his lightning.

“I’ve been waiting for this time!”

The youth said in the fired-up mood, He closed the distance while feeling the electricity course through his aura covered arms.

He appeared below Haruki’s torso and struck towards it. But since Haruki has Eyes Of Takemikazutchi, He has already readied his strike and positioned his palm towards the chest of the youth, while Warmonger Blocked the strike.

Haruki then said as his palm laid on his opponents chest, <<Exploding Star!>>

*Boom!* The two were thrown away from each other. Behind the strike that struck warmonger was like a boulder smashing through him, if warmonger wasn’t there his organs would be ruptured instantly.

Haruki spat little amounts of blood, While the youth has blood dripping behind his mask. He was breathing heavily.

*Pant…Pant* “As expected this body is really weak…” He pushed back his dislocated shoulder and held his stomach. As he continues to spit out blood.

Haruki stood there just staring at the Youth. The Youth Firmly stood on the ground as he cracked his knuckles and stretched his neck. He jumped a few times and shook his hands around. He shook his head to remove the dizziness and spat blood on the side.

With a Howl Haruki charged towards the Youth once more, no matter the gap between their strength. The youth stood there unflinching their skills are matched but their constitution were vastly different.

The youth figured that there was no chance in winning if the distance increased so he waited for Haruki to get close. He didn’t have a lot of time either his aura reserves are getting really low. Therefore, whether or not he could finish his counter in this fight. His chances would depend on that fact.

The ground the two were standing in burst and scattered as their figures once more vanished.

*Swish*

Against the Fist that was approaching from his left, Haruki put up his blade. The attacks came from behind him and In front. Multiple Sparks were created.

Before the Sparks went out, The youth’s figure vanished once more. He was running around Haruki with Maximum speed yet Haruki just stood there imposingly. Waiting For The Youth to Strike.

If he moved poorly and the distance increased, it wouldn’t just be time running out for him, So he dashed in and out of Haruki’s range. He couldn’t behave as he did earlier.

“Let’s end this!” With a few words, Haruki kicked off. A Hundred flashes of light, With all his might. The Blade Dance that he mastered assaulted the youth. They exchanged blows The youth was almost Blown away but he held his ground. After Haruki’s hundred blades the youth Flipped himself and landed on all fours.Even though he was covered in minor wounds, He thrust His fist Towards Haruki’s Jaw. Haruki on the other Hand Swung his blade downwards. The pressure and strength behind their attack were enormous.

“”Get Blown Away!!!!””

The voice of the two people and the sound of arms clashing overlapped in succession. And the surrounding debris flew from the shock. Even the jet black wolves got blown away.

When Haruki entered the youth’s range of attack, The youths body moved unconsciously. Because he knew the nature of the fight from one another, His reaction was precise. Haruki was also the same He tilted his head slightly to avoid the blow. What Haruki didn’t know was the fist approaching him with the youth’s free hand. His Eyes however noticed it but his body won’t move. The fist that aimed for his jaw earlier held his shoulder in place. So he planned to take on the blow, and slash the youth with his blade.

The Two Hit each other and was blown away on the edges of their so called “arena”. The two stood up, “I guess we don’t have much time. I’m Going to finish you off!” Haruki bellowed towards the youth. A huge Gash was present on the Chest of the youth, while haruki was concussed. He took the blow on his jaw after all. His vision was blurry and he couldn’t use the Eyes of Takemikazutchi well.

With that thought however the two put all their strength to their fists and dashed towards one another once more. As their fist were about to collide, Touma Jumped in and stopped both their blows. Dispersing the attack with his aura alone and releasing it towards the surrounding. Haruki swung warmonger towards Touma and slashed on his face. But he quickly disappeared holding the youth on his arms.

“I think its a good time to stop here don’t you think so?” Touma helped the youth stand up, The youth removed his mask and smiled towards Haruki. Finally revealing the face behind the Mask only for a fraction of a second. He was a handsome youth that had silver eyes and black hair. He put the mask in front of his face once more.

He stared at his opponent with his cracked mask. His silver eye was visible through the crack Haruki made earlier. Haruki shook his head and he stared at his opponent, his concussion made his eyes blurry and even if the youth revealed his face he couldn’t see it well anyways.

“You’re quite strong now. But that is not enough, I will show it to you soon enough.

Until Then… Grow Even More Powerful so I can Break you down.

Till we meet again…” The youth said.

His silhouette disappeared along with Touma. Haruki opened his eyes wide, His body surged with lightning. He was about to charge towards Touma’s Direction. But He was stopped by Blake’s shout. “Haruki! Professor Ozpin said that Beacon is under siege by Grimm!” Haruki gripped his blade and reluctantly went back to Vale. But Before he moved He looked back into the place where his opponents disappeared one last time.

“Tsk… Arrogant fucking bastard…”

Soon after, His shadow disappeared to rush back towards their allies.