Mysterious Ways!

The Disappearance of Shinki Arc Chapter 12: The Demon Form has Returned!

"You won't be able to keep up with me anymore, Shinki!", taunted Suzuki.

"I can't wait to see what you're capable of, Mas-", started Shinki but he realised that Suzuki was not in sight.

He looked over to see where he went but before he could react to anything, Suzuki was behind. He used the back of his blade and swung it towards Shinki's neck. Luckily, Shinki pulled his blade up and blocked Suzuki's attack. The pressure from the swing sent vibrations down to Shinki's hand causing it to sprain.

"That was.....Flashstar!", gasped Shinki.

"Fujimura Style: Red Scar!", chanted Suzuki.

Suzuki Flashstar'd in front of Shinki and then jumped up in the air and repeatedly somersaulted while dragging himself down towards Shinki. Shinki blocked the attack by sticking his blade sideways and making it collide with Suzuki's blade. He shrugged him off but Suzuki used his Flashstar to back away from Shinki so he can regain some of his breath.

"I need to be careful when using this form. I can usually take this form on for around five minutes but since I've sustained quite some damage, I feel like I can only use it for another minute! If I'm not careful, I could die of Demon Energy Deficiency.", thought Suzuki.

Preparing his mind once more, Suzuki gets ready to take on Shinki once more. However, Shinki noticed that Suzuki body couldn't handle anymore pressure.

"Stop this, Master Suzuki!", begged Shinki.

"Then return to us!", replied Suzuki.

"You know it's not as simple as that. I'm doing this for your own good.", told Shinki.

"Why can't it be that simple? Why are you making this harder for yourself?", challenged Suzuki.

"You'll never understand, Master Suzuki. This for the best!", explained Shinki once more.

"You're still kicking, huh, kid?", said a random voice.

"That voice......Shuka!", exclaimed Shinki.

"Oh great! I don't think I can handle him again!", complained Suzuki.

"I see that your form has changed since I beat you. How could you hide such a great power away from me?! Let me in on the fun!", smirked Shuka.

"Stop Shuka! He's already beaten. Let him be!", begged Shinki.

"Too late!", Shuka stated.

All of a sudden, Shuka activated his 'Demon Arts: Inu Style: Wolfs Corkscrew' and aimed for the middle of Suzuki's stomach. Blood spilled out of Suzuki's mouth at a hazardous rate. He goes crashing into the tree behind him which split in half as he hit it with some pace. Luckily, the tree fell forwards away from Suzuki so it didn't crush him.

"Master Suzuki!", shouted Shinki.

"Master? You've got it all wrong, King Shinki. You are to throw away the memories of them. In fact, let me make it easier for you.", stated Shuka.

"Easier?", wondered Shinki.

"Yeah, let me kill him.", grinned Shuka crazily.

"Wait! You can't do that!", gasped Shinki.

"Watch me.", affirmed Shuka.

He Speedstar'd over to the battered body of Suzuki and grabbed him by the scruff of his neck. He activated his Demonia Coating and pulled his arm back and was about to launch his attack, however, something mysterious was happening to Suzuki's body!

"Unhand me now, you low life of a demon.", teased Suzuki.

"Say that again, you bastard", raged Shuka.

"Fujimura Style: Bone Dance.", chanted Suzuki.

Just like in the battle with Hitsora, Suzuki began to Flash around Shuka. Since he is in his Demon Form, he is using Flashstar instead of Speedstar which made it even harder for Shuka to keep up with. He kept slashing across Shuka's body at high speeds and there was nothing he could do about it.

"Where the hell has this power come from?!", panicked Shuka.

Blood was oozing out of every corner of Suzuki's body. His right eye was half closed and his left is barely open. He looks like he is at his limit.

"Stop! Master Suzuki!", cried Shinki.

"I'm not giving up!!!!! I'll finish this pointless fight now! Fujimura Style: Deluxe......", fumed Suzuki but he fell to the ground.

"Heh! Is that it?! I'll make sure that this one kill you, kid! Demon Arts: Inu Style: Wolfs Blast!", barked Shuka.

The blast came lunging forward towards Suzuki and he couldn't move out the way. He knew that if this attack lands, that it will all be over for him. He needs to get out of the way!

"Heaven and Hell Cyclone!", yelled a certain someone's voice.

Both blasts collided with each other and caused  massive amount of pressure.

"Heaven and Hell powers?! Who the hell are you?", asked Shuka.

"K....Kotaro!", stuttered Suzuki.

"Hebi! Get Suzuki out of here now!", demanded Kotaro.

"Yes! Snake Whips: Pullback Wrap!", agreed Hebi.

Hebi was able to pull Suzuki far away from Shuka and let Kotaro take the front lines.

"Hebi! What are you doing here?", questioned Suzuki.

"I couldn't stomach the fact that you went face Shinki alone and now look at you! Anna's is going to be really upset when she sees you like this!", fretted Hebi.

"Oi! Inu demons! I know what your plan is?!", declared Kotaro.

"Huh? I'll like to hear it!", smiled Shuka.

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