97 26 Huuta is dinged with Ona! (2/2)

--Futa had always respected him.

He continued to train. He continued to train. He continued to train.

It was natural for him to become stronger. In order to be recognized as a swordsman, I could only do what I had to do to improve my skills.

I was dazzled by Ocean's understanding of who he was and how he kept improving.

But apparently.

But apparently he doesn't get this honest respect.

It's a boy, he said.

That means...

《Blue Ocean Wave Current: Damper》

”Huh!

Hahaha!

The ”Soukai Wavoryu: Collapsing Wave” was the end of a series of attacks. It's a double blow that will kill you if you just take it.

Ocean took the liberty of rearranging it and calling it ”Damper”.

You can't take that move, named after the wave you can't ride.

Knowing this, you can either avoid it or take it forcefully.

But any attempt to avoid was blocked by Ocean's furious attack.

It was a perfect trap. After being blinded by attack after attack, there was no way for Futa to evade.

So this is the only way for Futa.

《Mimicry: Ocean Big Wave = Blue Sea Wave Current: Damper》

That's right.

It is impossible for anyone but a fellow student to perform the same technique. And for someone like Ocean, who has already mastered Sohkai Hato-ryu and even added his own arrangements, there is no one who would try to use the same techniques.

So.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm not sure what to say.

The moment Ocean muttered that, Futa's eyes widened.

The first strike of the damper was a sidewise cleave. As soon as Futa matched it with his sword, he realized.

You can't ride the damper. Don't surf too hard or you'll get hurt!

No way, Ocean.

I'm not doing this to anyone but you!

Yeah.

I'm not doing this against you!

--Ocean's Big Wave was intentionally lazy.

I don't know what's going to happen if he hits me with a corrupted corruption wave. I've been thinking about it for two years. I've been thinking about this for two years, just so I can beat you, even if it's just once. ！！！！

On the day of his last fight with Futa, Ocean was defeated before he could give an answer to the technique he had arranged and imitated.

This is why I've been honing my skills just to beat Futa.

So I'll decide with this one!

《Soukai Wavoryu: Paring Wave》

If you get hit by the wave, you can't avoid the second hit.

In this case, both Futa and Ocean were ”hit” at the same time, but Ocean, who was deliberately lazy, deflected the blade to avoid the first blow.

The fastest of the Colosseum, the Seven Seas Conqueror, stabs the eighth ocean before Futa's second strike.

As soon as he was hit, he rotated his wrist and turned it into a thrust.

The sky screams as it roars at the speed that leaves the wind behind.

If he wins by stopping, he will aim for Futa's throat. It's a little scary.

I'm afraid to cut corners.

I'm not sure what to say.　You!　You're going to take all of me with you!

You can't evade in time. You'll never get the blade in time.

Then there was only one answer.

Just like the ocean in front of me, I'd have to intentionally collapse my body.

Easy for you to say. But Ocean's move was not a move.

He was going to do everything in his power to knock his opponent down.

Knowing what would happen next, knowing that he might be trapped, he fell back without even taking a step.

But it was the only way to escape Ocean.

Fight with 70% of yourself. Even the essence of it was mimicked by Futa.

”......

Futa suddenly touched his cheek.

It's been a long time since I've felt a warm, slick touch.

It's been years since I've been hurt by a blade.

”Haha!

I've never been hurt by a blade in years.” ”Haha.” Ocean laughs as he places the Seven Seas Supreme on his shoulder.

That's super nice of you to say. It's a boy.

Yeah.

Oh, yeah. And for the record, Futa's looking pretty good right now, isn't he?

Yeah.

Futa was convinced that getting him to be handsome meant a scar.

Are you ready for this, Ocean?

I'm ready. I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm going to make you better looking than ever.

That's great. That's great.

Futa stands up, grabs his sword, looks at Ocean in front of him, and says.

All you have to do is copy both your best and your worst.

Seriously? Can you do that?

...... I don't understand. I've never tried to mimic the same person as if there were two of them. But...

”But?

Hooter laughs.

”But?” laughs Futa, ”You did such a great thing just to beat me. I don't think it's right to just say you lost.

”I don't get it!

Ocean laughs.

They exchanged glances for a few seconds.

If there was any reason why Futa should not lose, it was because he had promised Lilac that he would remain the strongest.

But strangely enough, Futa didn't feel that pressure right now.

All he wanted to do was to give his all to the coming Ocean.

”Well, no matter. If I can't beat the full force of Futa, there's no point.

”No point?

”Oh.

Ocean closes his eyes as he readies the Seven Seas Conqueror.

The words of the other eight flashes echo in his mind.

I thought I was never going to see Futa again, but...

Still, if we can cross blades like this...

But I'm carrying eight flashes of lightning on my back.

”...... I see.

I'm not sure what to say.

I'm sure you've seen some of the best major players of all time in the past.

For example, if I were to greet the eight swords that would come my way.

I would no longer run away.

I'll just respect my opponent for doing his best.

”Come at me. I'm a lot stronger than I was two years ago.