Terror Infinity - Side B
Chapter 19, HxH Greed Island
After telling us all the theme of the challenge that would allow us to acquire 'Patch of Shore', Razor followed by his Fourteen Devils lead us back outside the lighthouse and out into the open. The darkness of the night had completely taken over as we left behind the lighthouse and did not return to Port City Soufrabi. Razor carrying two poles with one red and one blue flag tied to them led us on a half-hour walk under the light of the moon above, we reached our destination. A forest. A very wide and dense forest packet with trees as tall as buildings. According to Razor this will be the site of our competition of Capture the Flag.
Razor: "Okay. We're here. I'll leave it to Devil 0 here explain the rules. He will be both the referee and player for my side. Please begin Devil 0."
Devil 0: "Of course! I'm Devil 0 and I'll be your Judge. Pleased to meet you all."
Hikari: "Wait wait wait! How can the judge be allowed to partake in the game? That's unfair if he won't call your side on any rule breaking!"
Devil 0: "Don't worry. I'm Devil 0 of Razor's Fourteen Devils. I can't be destroyed unless by the will of my creator Razor, yet I myself hold no power and I'm weaker than a three year old child. I hold no power whatsoever and I'm just filling in for a spot. I'm also programed with an absolute neutral and fair personality. If my creator breaks any of the rules that I'm about to explain he will automatically lose the game. Rest assured."
Hikari: "That is only if we believe you."
Aqua: "Let it be Hikari. We can only trust their side for the moment. If we have to start questioning everything there will be no end to it. Devil 0, please continue."
Devil 0: "Okay. The match will commence between Razor and his Fourteen Devils VS the fifteen challengers lead by your leader Shin. The match will be in Capture the Flag. Before the game begins I'll explain the rules. Please remember the following 5 rules.
Saying so, Devil 0 began to explain the five rules of the Capture the Flag Match:
◆ Rule 1: Each side takes a pole with a flag tied to it and will plant it randomly in the forest after twenty minutes of game start. Once the pole is planted draw a twenty-five meter circle radius around the pole. The goal of the game is to take the enemy's flag outside the circle to win the game. Moving the pole, flag, failing to plant it after the twenty minutes, or failing to draw a circle around the pole will result in an automatic forfeit of that team.
◆ Rule 2. Each team can have one person, The Guardian, defend their pole inside the circle, but no one else is allowed to enter that circle except the enemy team. The Guardian can leave the circle, but once they do they can no longer go back in the circle. Any team's player, even The Guardian that tries to head back in will result in a forfeit.
◆ Rule 3. Defeating the opposing Team Guardian is an automatic win. In the event of a tie the victory will be decided by the team with the most number of surviving players left.
◆ Rule 4. One can attack their opponents, even if the other side is unable to continue. With the sole exception of the Guardian, only capturing the opponents flag will win the game of Capture the Flag.
◆ Rule 5. Unable to continue means unconscious, dead, or leaving the forest that has a 7000 meter radius from its center. In case of unconsciousness, that person will be Ejected outside the forest and back towards the Pirates hideout for medical treatment and can't rejoin the game. A Nenju that is defeated or recalled is considered unable to continue and can't rejoin the game.
Devil 0: "That's it for the rules. Challengers! Please enter the forest with a pole that's tied with the blue flag. Using emission, I'll launch a harmless blast of Aura that will flash yellow and can been seen anywhere within the forest. That's the signal that you have twenty minutes to plant your pole before the match officially begins. After those twenty minutes I'll launch a green light which is the signal that time is up and that both sides can proceed to clash and take each other’s flags. Until then neither side can fight with each other and must stay a proper distance from each other as well. Lastly, I'll use a red light to signal the end of the game when either there has been a confirmed victory, or rule breaker which will result in a forfeit. Now... please enter the forest! Each side has twenty minutes to get ready!"
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It has been more than ten minutes since Devil 0 lite up the sky with a yellow emission blast. The game will soon begin and there were only a few minutes left before both sides will clash.
Shin: "We have less than ten minutes left. The pole and flag have been planted, so let's go over the plan one more time everyone."
Aqua was chosen to become the Guardian of our team and protect our team's flag tied to the pole while the rest of us spread out to intercept the enemy. Our plan wasn't to aggressively target Razor's flag, but to take out his Ninju, the Fourteen Devils. The reason that we didn't target the enemy's flag and focused on the Ninju was because the existence of Razor. Hikari using her Persona Adrasteia had already confirmed that Razor was the sole person inside the circle where their flag was planted and his Ninju were outside that circle. That meant that Razor was the Guardian of the enemy team.
Razor was an existence that everyone on Team Japan agreed was impossible to defeat in combat. Maybe by coming together as a team it may be possible to take him on, but there will certainly be casualties on our side. That was why Jin had suggested that we take out the Ninju. Defeating the Ninju born from his Aura before Razor recalls them back to himself could shave off his strength. Also, the Ninju would be easier opponents to take out and if we were to take out enough of it would force Razor out of the circle where the pole is planted.
Shin: "Connor! Properly hide yourself as you find a vantage point of Razor and the flag. If Razor moves away from the pole immediately fire at it with rifle and blow it outside the circle along with the flag! You may also target the Ninju, but if you do you must relocate yourself to a new hiding spot. "
Connor: "Understood."
Shin: "Aqua. Defend the flag with your life! We can't let Razor or his Nenju take it out of the circle and win this game... but if your life is in danger don't hesitate to run away."
Aqua: "Which is it idiot leader? No matter what you say I'll protect the flag to the end. Just worry about yourself and don't make me leave to come save you."
Shin: "Okay (even though I was just worried about you). Misaki, Kampa, Shuai, Jin, and I will take out the Ninju and force Razor to make a move."
Misaki: "This will be easy! I've been looking forward to go all out with my new Dragon Slayer Mutation!"
Shuai: "I'll do my best. As long as I have Gnome I'll mange."
Kampa: "I quickly cut down the Ninju with my gunfire. Hahahha! I wonder what's stronger, Razor or this Unicorn Beam Magnum?! I kinda want to test out this baby."
Jin: "Hahaha, everyone seems to be in good spirits... so I feel bad for dragging everyone down with my existence. I'm useless, but I'll try to do something. Don't want to be called a burden and kicked out of the team."
Shin: "Jin, as much as I want to you'll find a way to be useful... probably. Hikari!"
Hikari: "Yes, oh great creepy baka otaku leader?"
Shin: "...Hikari... after you apply your magic buff spells and install a Game Map on everyone retreat to the edge of the forest with the Newbie. Stay out of any fights! Use your Persona to scan the forest and constantly keep us informed of enemy positions on the Game Map. If you need to convey something more detailed use the Communicator Phone. Also, if a threat comes your way don't hesitate to run outside the forest. Your scans are critical to the team’s survival if we are to hunt down Bomber and possibly confront Team Germany. Your life has the highest priority so don't die meaninglessly."
Hikari: "Okay. I'll do my best!"
Shin: "That's my girl!"
Aqua: "..."
Shin: "You know that I love you too, right Aqua."
Aqua: "Just get on with it!"
Shin: "Okay (ignoring my first wife's glare). Lastly, Kisara and Renji. Along with Hikari, Shuai, and Jin take one of the five Nano Machine Accelerator Package we received from Drebin. Muscle Density, Reaction Speed, Cell Vitality, and Immunization Strength will be increased temporarily for three hours. Along with Hikari's magic spell to strengthen you they will give you strength the power to temporarily hold power comparable to those who have been enhanced, but by no means does that mean you should fight. If a threat comes and with the highest priority being Hikari, you take her and the Newbies out of the forest and protect her with your lives. Do you two understand?"
Kisara: "Yes. I protect everyone with my sword. I won't fail you."
The peerless beauty and swordsman Kisara looked at Shin with serious, yet sparkling eyes. Kisara's determination to do her best for the team was being conveyed, yet her beauty was too much for Shin to handle and had to look away embarrassed from her pure eyes. Shin also had to look away from the other two women of he was in a relationship who were glaring at him as well.
Shin: "Ah... so Renji! Are you ready for your first major battle?"
Renji: "Leave it to me leader. I won't let any danger come towards your woman!"
Shin: "Great that you understand. I'm liking you more and more my new comrade. Keep it up!"
Hikari: "...Baka boyfriend."
Aqua: "Stop messing around or I'll really hit you... No, I should just hit you now for good measure. Maybe it'll fix something. What do you think, Shin?"
Shin: "...That's it everyone (Ignoring the glare and now threats of my first and second wife to-be once more). We only have one minute left so get into position! It's do or die! Hikari, the magic buffs!"
Hikari: "Alright. The magic buffs won't last that long, so it's my recommendation that we end this battle as swiftly as possible. I'm beginning... Wind Spirit! Water Spirit! Lightning Spirit! Fire Spirit! Earth Spirit!"
Each of us of us were veiled in a rainbow of lights from the five magic buffs from Hikari's spells. Offensive power, defensive power, speed, stamina, and most of all our healing factors were increased. Hikari's magic buffs will last for twenty to thirty minutes and for those who took the Nano Machine Accelerator Package will have four stats increased by 100 points temporarily and will last three hours. Now Team Japan for the duration of this game of Capture the Flag will be at their strongest!
- *BOOM*!
It was then that a bright green light illuminated the forest. It was Devil 0's using Nen emission to light up the forest as the staring signal of the match.
Shin: "This is it. Everyone move out!"
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Razor: "Hmm... What a spirited bunch that we have here. They're competing well against the Nenju. Not even ten minutes have passed and a few were taken out. I might have to go out sooner than expected."
Razor said so as he stood by sides his teams pole tied with a red flag. Through the eyes of his Ninju, the Fourteen Devils, Razor was able see the battles across the dark forest under the light of a full moon. Razor's side were losing more and more warriors as time passed, yet he could only smile confidently at the sight. It was as if losing his Ninju wasn't a minus for him.
The truth was that if Razor didn't recall his Ninju himself and let them be destroyed he would only regain less than half the Aura he expended on each Ninju. Razor knew not going out yet and not recalling the Fourteen Devils was to his disadvantage, but he couldn't help enjoying the battle and was excited about what would happen once he joins the battle... but till then he'll enjoy the show Team Japan was putting on for him.
Razor: "A few of them have good movements and even those who don't use their ability well and work together flawlessly. Ahh, I can't wait to mix it up with them."
Saying so, Razor returned to watching the battle through his Nenju with a smile on his face.
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The Fourteen Devils.
That was the name of Razor's Nen Hatsu.
It was a Nen Ability to split his Aura into 91 parts (Not counting Devil 0 that cost almost no Aura to create) summonning 14 Ninju. Each Ninju given more Aura were larger than the last, and who will act on his accord to fight for him. While Razor himself stayed behind as the Guardian protecting his team's red flag, he sent the Fourteen Devils to take the blue flag of Team Japan.
The match had just begun and Shin had just confirmed from Hikari that Razor had sent out all 14 of his Ninju to attack, leaving one behind, Devil 0. Shin figured that Razor would just recall the Fourteen Devils if his side went into attack him aggressively, and with the Communicator Phone he told his scattered comrades across the forest to stick with their plan to first take out Razor's Ninju.
Shin: "Take out the Ninju and force him out! The more of his Aura that's wasted before Razor comes out will determine victory and defeat!"
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Shin's comrades who heard this command over the Communicator Phones and moved to intercept the Fourteen Devils. Everyone had been given a Game Map which includes a crude map of the forest alongside enemy and friendly positions. It wasn't the best real time map even with Hikari constantly updating it, but for battles like these within a dark forest it was by far an advantage rather than a disadvantage.
Misaki: "Found you!"
Misaki was the first encounter the enemy Ninju of the Fourteen Devils.
Devil 3.
A Ninju bestowed three parts of Razor's overwhelming Aura. It was definitely one of the weaker Ninju and smaller, yet none of Razor's Fourteen Devils themselves were weak at all. Devil 3 saw Misaki about strike him with a fist enveloped in flames and jumped back. Misaki was surprised by the reaction speed of Devil 3 and missed his chance to defeat it in one shot.
Devils 1-13 like Devil 3 couldn't speak human language like Devil 0, yet it still laughed crazily at Misaki's missed attack. Misaki was pissed off as he was about to follow after him, yet sensing danger he back off. Misaki witnessed Devils 3 conjure a blue ball of Emission Nen in its hands, one that resembled a dodge ball and hurled it at him.
The Nen Ball came soaring towards Misaki's head at 200 MPH and only thanks to Observation Haki he moved his head out of the way in time was his life spared... but not completely out of danger as a new danger was sensed. Behind Misaki and catching the world record baseball speeding emission Nen Ball was Devil 1. Devil 1 caught the ball with ease and swiftly threw it back at Misaki.
Misaki due to Mantra Haki understood the danger he was in without turning around in that instant. He was about to die. Misaki's knew that if that ball hit him in his back he would die, or the very least crippled for life. He would need repairs from God to be able to walk again... yet Devil's 1 and 3 weren't going to offer him that chance.
In that split second before the ball hit Misaki's instincts kicked in and he had entered the First Stage of Unlocked Mode. It was the first time since Apocalypse Alice, but he did not question it and allowed himself to move on full autopilot. Underneath his feet flames surged and rocketed him away out of danger.
Misaki watched in horror as the missed Nen Ball smashed into the ground and left a three meter radius crater five meters deep. Only death awaited him if he allowed him to be hit by that Nen ball, so Misaki didn't wait for the two Ninju to strike again. Misaki raised both hands and fired two high output blue balls of fire towards Devil 1 and Devil 3. It was the same attack that eviscerated Kiri's Demonic Knight back in Apocalypse Alice. Misaki was certain if it hit a fragile Nenju they would die 100%. Devil 3 managed to avoid the blue fireball by the skin of its neck, yet Devil 1 who couldn't avoid it was burned to black ash on the moment of contact.
Devil 3 feared for its life and attempted to run away and gain distance before attacking again, but Misaki didn't allow that. A jet stream of flames rocketed Misaki forward and all too soon caught up with the escaping Devil 3 and was defenseless as he released a flaming ax kick at its head.
Misaki: "Fire Dragon's Claw!"
Misaki's flaming ax kick cut down Devil 3 straight down the middle in burned it to ash just like Devil 1. Misaki landed back to the ground safely after his attack exhausted. The battle not lasting even twenty seconds, yet Misaki felt as if a year had been shaved off his life... still, Misaki smiled triumphantly at his victory over Devil 1 and Devil 3. His victory proved that he was no longer on the side that was protected by those like Aqua or Shin, but now had joined their side, the side that stands at the forefront and protect their comrades.
Devil 0: "Ninju's Devil 1 and Devil 3 are out! They are unable to continue!"
Misaki heard this announcement shouted across the dark forest by Devil 0, yet he could not be bothered to care anymore about a defeated enemy and he already celebrated briefly. The battle between Devil 1 and Devil 3 was not long, but for Misaki he was very stressed out. After confirming with the Gaming Map that no enemies were nearby he allowed himself to kneel to the earth relax and left Unlocked Mode. The pain was unbearable, yet it would only be worse if he stayed in that state for too long.
Once Misaki could breathe normally after enduring the pain of unlocking his constraint he called the others with the Communicate Phone to warn them about the Fourteen Devils. That even the low numbers ones were strong and fast, could throw deadly emissions Nen Balls, and that if you don't keep a watchful eye on the Game Map they could sneak up on you at critical moments. He also mentioned if not for exchanging for Observation Haki and Mantra Haki he would have died without knowing what happened. Finished relaying his report Misaki stood back up and headed towards his next opponent.
Misaki: "This... these guys are nothing! Mokoto... Ren... I won't die here, so wait for me!"
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Recalling the name of the two girls he loved most in this world, his childhood friend Mokoto and little sister Ren, gave Misaki the strength to bear the pain he was in and walk forward towards the next enemy.
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Kampa: "Raaahhhhhh!!!"
Kampa’s roar resonated throughout the dark forest as he fired the pulse rifle. At that moment he was face to face with Devil 9. A Ninju bestowed nine parts of Razor's overwhelming Aura. It was one of the stronger half of the Fourteen Devils sent to defeat Team Japan and reach their blue flag.
Like Misaki had warned, the Ninju were incredibly powerful. He had barely avoid a large Nen Ball that brushed by him and snapped in half a dozen trees behind him. Kampa had not unlocked his constraint like Shin, Aqua, Misaki, and Connor, but as an experienced world ranked mercenary with the title of Overlord he could sense the threat all the same. Kampa knew he couldn't allow Devil 9 to attack him again, so while keeping a close eye on the Game Map for any more Ninju, he roared loudly as he unleash a hailstorm of bullets at the Ninju. The M41A-M that had been upgraded into a magic weapon slowly tore apart half of Devil 9's body, yet the Ninju showed inhuman spirit, superhuman endurance and durability. Even with half its body gone it still glared down Kampa and summoned a Nen Ball incomparable to Devil 3's and was about to ruthlessly throw it at Kampa when-
- *BANG*!
The eyes of a sniper enhanced by Demonic Power locked unto Devil 9 from a great distance away and fired. From a location unseen a yellow bullet of Trion Energy flew through the forest and smashed through the head of Devil 9. Clean, through the head, and without resistance. What was left of Devil 9 body fell to the ground and disappeared retuning back to Razor as Aura.
Devil 0: "Ninju Devil 9 is out! It is unable to continue!"
Kampa heaved a sigh of relief and thanked Connor over the communicator Phone. If not for Connor, Kampa would have been forced to stop firing and hit Devil 9 with the M41A-M attached grenade launcher. He could have blown Devil 9 away, but in that time to switch attacks Devil 9 could had reaped his life.
Kampa: "Thanks Connor. You saved my life back there."
Connor: "No need for thanks. This is what a sniper does. I'll have to relocate as I feel Razor's eyes on me after firing that one shot. I will have to hide myself again."
Kampa: "Okay. I'll move to support the others. The higher numbered Ninju are terribly difficult to deal with alone. Only if you get the drop on them like you did, only leader and Aqua can take them on alone."
Kampa didn't hear anymore from Connor, so he turned off his phone and went to regroup with the others. Kampa would have normally tried to talk to Connor more, but there was a time and place and this was a war zone for Team Japan. At the right times worthless chatter between comrades as bullets come flying overhead could lift the spirits of a soldier, but during the wrong times it could distract and cause the death of a brother in arms... and against an opponent like Razor this wasn't the time or place to fool around.
As a mercenary and the oldest member of Team Japan Kampa had a responsibility to protect and show a good example to his comrades. Shin, Hikari, Misaki, Aqua, Shuai, Connor, Jin, Kisara, and Renji were not his fellow countrymen, yet all the same they were his brother and sisters in arms who would have each other’s backs. As both a man and soldier... that was enough for Kampa to lay his life on the line for his team.
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Shuai: "Gnome! Earth spears!"
Shuai ordered his Earth Elemental Gnome to attack the three approaching enemy Ninju. Devil 2, Devil 4, and Devil 7 rushed towards Shuai, yet swiftly scattered as five earth spike erupted from the ground in an attempt to impale them. Devil 2 and Devil 4 were slowed down by the surprise attack, but with inhuman reaction speed Devil 7 with the most ability all too quickly renewed the attack. Devil 7 saw a lone defenseless Shuai with Gnome by his side and didn't hesitate to rush and attack, but-
Jin: "...Just as expected. Ice Shell!"
Jin appeared out of thin air behind Devil 7 with a deadly light in his eyes. Using Illusion Shroud to launch a sneak attack Jin readied his spell to take Devil 7's life. From Jin's right hand a bright blue light glowed, yet didn't immediately shoot out like Frostbolt. Jin needed more concentration to condense the ice magic and when it was finished he launched his make shift magic spell.
Crafted from ice magic, an extremely hard shell of moving ice shot outward with the speed of a bullet and struck Devil 7's back. The Ice Shell tore into the sturdy Ninju's back and to everyone's surprise expanded and covered Devil 7 in a layer of hardened ice.
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Devil 0: "Ninju Devil 7 is out! It is unable to continue!"
Jin: "Yes! I've final hit skill mastery! My two months of training weren't for nothing!"
Shuai: "Celebrate later! Gnome, earth wall!"
Devil 2 and Devil 4 finally caught up and were about to take revenge on Jin for Devil 7 when Shuai interfered. Gnome called up a wide and tall wall of earth to hinder the two approaching Ninju, but it was only a temporary delay. Two Nen Balls thrown by the Ninju crashed into and blew apart the wall of earth. Jin and Shuai, seeing the two Ninju now rush in and crafting new Nen Balls, prepared to intercept them, and luckily a comrade’s gun arrived to lend a hand.
Kampa: "Raaahhhh!"
The muzzle of Kampa's M41A-M Pulse Rifle turned white as a continuous stream of bullets were fired at the Ninju. Devil 2 was immediately torn to pieces and so was the right half of Devil 4, yet with incredible spirit Devil 4 endured and escaped the storm of bullets. Kampa experience from previous fights expected this much resistance and immediately shot out a grenade from the attached launcher on the pulse rifle and accurately hit Devil 4.
- *EXPLOSION*!
The forest was lit up. The Sci-fi grenade enhanced with magic properties created a large blast that knocked Shuai, Jin, and even Kampa off their feet. A blaze of intense heat could be felt on their skin. A normal man would have been turned into ash by that level of destruction, yet Devil 4 survived with unexpected tenacity with 2/3 of its body destroyed and rest caught on fire. Devil 4 more than half up in flames hopped forward on one foot aiming for Jin, yet was caught by Shuai.
Shuai: "HOI! JOSO! KETSU! METSU!"
Shuai boxed the damaged Devil 4 in a purple Kekkai Barrier and set it to explode. The square box shrieked and collapsed in on itself in an implosion. The already damaged Ninju didn't survive Shuai's attack and vanished into small traces of Aura.
Decil 0: "Ninju Devil 2 and Devil 4 are out! They are unable to continue!"
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Shin: "So everything’s going well?"
Kampa: "Yes! I've met up with Shuai and Jin. Connor has hidden himself and no one has gotten close to Aqua guarding the flag and our lady boss's group by the border of the forest."
Shin: "Okay. Things are looking up for us... but you should know that Hikari hates it when you call her lady boss. Only I'm allowed to bully her."
Kampa: "Hahaha! It's a term of endearment. Nothing more or less. I'm also not interested in little girls and I have a wife. She's the heiress of a billionaire and movie star with blonde hair with all the right proportions. A little girl can't match her. I met her a few years back when she was kidnapped by terrorist and her father hired me to rescue her from the villains."
Shin: "...Are you actually an action film star! Shit, you have to tell me more about this later. Anyways, Kampa, I'll call you back later. I’ve finally found some opponents worthy of my time."
Kampa: "Alright. Stay safe."
Shin hanged up and returned the Communicator Phone and returned it to his subspace Na Ring. He usually kept it on his person, but felt that it would most likely be damaged in the coming battle. Shin saw them coming on Hikari's Game Map, yet before he knew it he was surrounded by three Ninju.
Devil 8.
Devil 11.
Devil 13.
The three Ninju were among the strongest of Razor's Fourteen Devils and were on the larger side, especially Devil 11 and Devil 13. Razor had known right away that Shin and Aqua were by far the two strongest of their group, but with Aqua acting as Guardian he could only have fun by sending the three powerful Ninju Shin's way. Razor was about ready to go out himself, but he first wanted to know if their leader Shin was worthy of his time. He was only on the island called Greed Island to face his benefactor, Ging Freecss’s son Gon after all.
Shin: "What bad taste! Does he want to wear me down more than the others before he steps out? Well, bring it on Fourteen Devils!"
Shin misunderstood Razor's intentions, but in the end it didn't matter. Shin could only survive and gain the qualifications to face Razor if he defeated some of his strongest Ninju. Devil 8, Devil 11, and Devil 13 weren't opponents easily to take on alone and definitely not together. Their power, speed, durability, reaction speed, combat instincts, and Aura were far above their lesser Ninju brethren... but Shin was not the leader and (self-proclaimed) ace of Team Japan for nothing. On Team Japan only the most veteran Player, Aqua herself, could match or surpass Shin. Additionally, at this moment he was strengthened by Hikari's five Magic Buff Spells and was under the maximum Stat enhancing effects of his Lesser Fenrir Coat due to it being night time.
That was how Shin could meet the crazed glares of the Ninju before him and to top it off he had entered into the First Stage of the Genetic Constraint. After many life and deaths battle, like Aqua and Connor, Shin could now too enter into Unlocked Mode of his own free will. Shin’s power increased by several folds even with just the First Stage of the Unlocked Mode. Ever since he reached the Second Stage, it was getting easier for him to enter the Unlocked Mode. He just had to believe he was in danger. Furthermore the after effects had lessened by a lot. In other words, he could enter the First Stage without any worry now. Shin would have been forced into Unlocked Mode anyways against his current opponents, yet doing so of his own will reduced the strain it placed on him by a noticeable degree.
Shin: "Come!"
Shin brought forth his four Kagune tentacles and unleashed them on the three Ninju. The three Ninju were taken back by the odd ability Shin showed, yet they effortlessly avoided the ruthless blood red tentacles trying to capture them. Shin wasn't shocked wasn't at this result and expected it. The Ninju, Devil 8 that was attacked by two Kagune tentacles was forced to retreat to a location Shin desired and without any delay he opened fire at the Ninju. From the left hand Ki emission projectiles flew and from the right the Auto 9 Robocop Gun reinforced by Ki Energy ripped through the air... all impacting and shredding Devil 8 apart.
Shin: (That's one!)
Shin saw Devil 8 was left in a half-dead state, yet before he could finish the job two deadly Nen Balls were thrown towards him. Each emission attack from Devil 11 and Devil 13 were lethal and soared faster than 700 MPH. Using Instant Movement Shin moved just out of the way as the two Nen Balls flew passed, yet the air pressure as they passed made him stumble. Shin barely recovered himself, but the large Devil 11 closed in towards him and threw an attack. Not a Nen Ball, but a regular punch that'll obliterate the life of the average Nen User. Shin saw the threat before him, yet did nothing to avoid the punch but instead intercepts the punch with his forearm of his right arm. Devil 11 was surprised at this action, yet completely taken back when his attack was repelled.
Silver Dragon Scales.
Shin's well timed counter and increased physical defense blew away Devil 11's punch who was exposed to a counter attack. Swiftly stepping forward, Shin brought in his left hand to his chest and with his entire weight then unleashed a devastating left punch into Devil 11's body.
Shin: (Soul Crushing Strike!)
The sound of a sonic boom rang throughout the forest as both external and internal damage was dealt to the Ninju. The left fist empowered with lethal physical force and Ki Energy exploded into Devil 11's chest and blew apart the Ninju like a balloon. Another attack came. A Nen Ball hurdled towards Shin's head and being forced to dodge took away his feeling of victory, yet overall he was calm.
Shin: (All good! Just a bit more and-)
Shin thoughts were interrupted by a shocking sight. The weakened Ninju Devil 8 and the already powerful Devil 13 began to glow with the light of Aura. As if attracted by each other like magnets Devil 8 lying on the ground half dead and Devil 13 standing before Shin flew towards each other... and merged! A blinding light illuminated the forest before Shin's eyes and what now stood before him from the remains of the two Ninju... was a monster.
Fourteen Devils - Devil 21.
A Devil with an ominously crooked painted number 21 stood before Shin. Shin gazed at the slim and adult sized Ninju of Razor with fear. It was a primordial fear when facing a superior existence that shakes one to the core. Shin had seen in the Manga and Anime that Razor's Ninju, the Fourteen Devils could fuse, yet a Devil with a number higher than thirteen was never been seen in the original plot.
Shin: "Wh-what is this!? Were the others just disposal pawns and those over number 20 are Razor's actual fighting force for battle?"
Shin could only guess at the nature of the Ninju before him emitting a dark and deadly killing intent, yet even that did not last long... Devil 21 moved. In the span of a second and unable to escape, Devil 21's fist slammed into Shin's face. At the very last moment he guarded with Silver Dragon Scales, yet he was still knocked off his feet and slammed hard into a tree. In pain Shin coughed up a mouthful of blood and his head spun as he was hit with enough force to knock his head off. For a moment Shin had no idea what was going on, yet his instincts were still intact.
An ominous dark blue Nen Ball filled with killing intent was launched towards Shin. Instinctively Shin moved away, yet the tree he was leaning on and the surrounding earth were blown away – no disintegrated on impact of from the Nen Ball. Shin was blown away ten meters through the air, but the shock knocked back his consciousness.
Looking around in a panic Shin saw Devil 21 about to throw another Nen Ball, so he escaped through the dark forest with Instant Movement. Devil 21 looked indifferently at Shin as he put space between them and all of a sudden loudly laughed manically and gave chased after him. Shin was traveling with a speed technique, yet Devil 21 easily tailed behind him and was decreasing the distance between them by the second.
Shin: "Fuck! One-fifth of Razor’s Aura creates a beast like this! Bullshit! How strong is Razor at full strength, or a Ninju with all of his Aura!?"
Shin couldn't outrun or allow himself to be brought down by Devil 21, so he knew he could only fight. Shin drew his magic sword Gravity Blade, stopped, and leaped with backwards with Instant Movement ruthlessly brandishing his sword. Devil 21 was surprised by this attack and could only put up a guard. Shin and Devil 21 clashed in a test of strength with their lives on the line. With the full force of a collision behind it, Shin's Gravity Blade with increased weight, and armed in both Ki and Na Ring force field, ruthlessly hacked off Devil 21's left arm and blew it away.
Devil 21 recovered itself and returned the favor of having its arm cut off with a full power Nen Ball thrown towards Shin. Shin couldn't avoid the Nen Ball so he chose to clash against it. As the Emission attack reached Shin, entering the Second Stage of the Genetic Constraint for increased power he threw a Soul Crushing Strike with a fist coated in Silver Dragon Scales. The two forces met and the Nen Ball was hit away into the far distance. Bones within the arm shook despite the defensive Ki skill and his hand was badly damaged from the Nen Ball, yet he could care less.
Shin: "Go to hell!"
Shin hollered as he ignored the pain of his burned flesh and leaped towards Devil 21 with the increase speed and power of the Second Stage reached Devil 21, but as Shin was about to slash the Ninju jumped into the air to avoid. Devil 21 felt the difference in power between them shrink as Shin entered the Second Stage and chose to fight with greater caution to his dismay. Shin wanting to end the fight once and for all released his Kagune reinforced with Silver Dragon Scales to ensnare the Ninju before it touched back down. Devil 21 used its great strength to try and break free from the four Kagune tentacles coated in silver armor, but not daring to let this chance go Shin gave the Ninju one last blow.
Shin: "One Sword Style, 36 Pound Cannon!!!"
The Flying sword slash cut through the space between them and cut down Ninju Devil 21 still caught in midair by the Kagune. The two halves of the Ninju hit the ground dead and evaporated into Aura.
Devil 0: "Ninju Devil 8, Devil 11, and Devil 13 are out! They are unable to continue!"
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The final and even more epic battle against Razor concludes next chapter!
Also, Hikari's Game Map are like lesser versions of Soul Link and Psyche Force Scan, but just in one skill. Game Map can't match either, but because it can link up to countless more people than Soul Link, scan an area, and cost less as came in with the Persona ability it's not something to dismiss are worthless.