Yuto stands face to face with Kairo, his breath slow and uneven. He presses his hand against the gunshot wound to keep it from bleeding. The sting of the bullet is still fresh as Yuto tries to power through the pain, forcing himself to stay up. As Yuto locked his gaze on Kairo, the sharp pain in his side faded, replaced by an overwhelming rage.
Shunji attempts to speak to Yuto through the mic. “Yuto, you have to stand down! You're too injured to fight. Yuto? Do you hear me?”
Yuto’s focus narrowed entirely on Kairo, drowning out Shunji’s voice as if it were background noise. Kairo’s face goes from frightened to relieved as he sees Yuto’s attempt to power through the pain.
“I commend your resilience, but you're in no condition to fight. You should leave while you still have the chance.”
Yuto’s vision burned red. He stands silent, ignoring Kairo as he waits for him to make the next move.
“Fine then, it’s a good thing I came prepared.”
Knives start to float out from inside Kairo’s coat, pulling Yuto’s mind back to the memories of his parents' death. Without warning, one of the knives shot toward Yuto with blinding speed! He dodge just in time, but the blade grazed his right shoulder, leaving a shallow cut. Yuto immediately dashes at Kairo and closes the gap in an instant!
Yuto goes in to punch Kairo but surprisingly Kairo manages to hold his own. A heated exchange of punches, kicks, and dodges began. Finally, Yuto manages to land a punch that sends Kairo flying across the parking lot.Kairo gets up, his arm heavily bruised from a single punch.
“What... what is that strength?!”
Kairo throws three knives straight at Yuto while guiding the knife Yuto had dodged earlier to curve around toward his back catching Yuto in a pincer attack! Yuto swings his metal-plated arm across his front, deflecting the incoming knives! But the blade from behind found its mark, embedding itself deep into his back shoulder.
“AGHHH!” Yuto screamed as the knife dug into his shoulder.
Yuto grabs the knife and yanks it out without hesitation. Kairo takes out a knife from his back pocket and dashes straight at Yuto! He takes his knife with a reverse grip and stabs downward heading for Yuto’s injured side. Yuto grabs Kairo’s arm with his opposite hand, stopping the attack. Kairo follows up with a powerful kick sending Yuto flying across a car.
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In a neighborhood far away from the action, an ordinary house site quietly in the middle. Inside, Yamato is laying in bed staring at the wall, lost in a deep thought. The choices he’s made weigh heavy on him as he clashes with his conscience. After several seconds, Yamato grabs his phone and makes a call.
“Yes, Daimon PD? I’d like to report a situation at 4921 Hollow Lane.”
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The battle between Yuto and Kairo continues in the parking lot. Police sirens wail in the distance. Yuto and Kairo continue to exchange attacks. Kairo takes out five more knives from the back and floats them over his head. Suddenly, a fury of knives shoots straight at Yuto! Rather than dodging, Yuto plants his feet firmly and pulls his fist back. As the knives closed in, Yuto punched with all his might, his punch obliterating every blade in a single blow. The force of his strike tore through the air, sending a gust of wind ripping outward.
“CURTANA!!”
Left with only one knife, Kairo begins to panic as he realizes just how much he underestimated his foe. Yuto’s breathing is heavy, a normal person would’ve passed out or died by now. But he’s still standing, with only the thought of taking down his parents' killer keeping him up.
Yuto charges in and furiously attacks Kairo. Kairo dodged and counterattacked with all his strength, but Yuto’s sheer ferocity overwhelmed him blow by blow. With each punch, kick, dodge, block, and counter, Yuto’s attacks grow stronger and faster, each destroying Kairo’s body and slamming him into the cars! Yuto strikes ruthlessly, using enough force to ravage Kairo’s body without sending Kairo flying with his strength! The rage built up in Yuto for nine years is finally unleashed. Kairo tries to get some distance between him and Yuto but Yuto won’t allow it, quickly closing in on Kairo without fail and sending him through the parking lot.
“Is that all you got? I’m not done yet, not even close.”
Kario struggles to get up, his body beaten and destroyed. The relentless figure of Yuto continues to pursue him ruthlessly.
“D-damn him! He’s purposely holding back so he doesn’t send me flying with all his strength. The hell! Is he some kind of demon?”
While Kairo fought to stay conscious, Yuto advanced slowly, his eyes locked onto his prey like a predator closing in for the kill.
“I’d be able to beat him if I was still as strong as I was back then. Damn, this peacefulness has made me weak. I’ve got to get out of here.”
Yuto continues to slowly walk toward Kairo like a predator, his rage intensifying with every step.
“You’re probably planning on escaping, don’t bother, I won’t let you get away. I’ll hunt you down all over the city if I have to.”
Kairo carefully takes his time to plan an escape. The ever-haunting figure of ‘The Black Knight’ looms closer. Its cape sways through the air as it menacingly approaches, threatening to ruin Kairo.