Chapter 1: "Ultimate Ninja from the Shadows"

????????: "It is all but a dream, isn't it? I don't think so... It is all a reality... Everyone will suffer... They will die, along with every people you protect... That includes you and your demise alone... Wouldn't you agree? Hayabusa... Heheh... Hehehehahahahahahahah!! HAAAAHHHAAAHHAAAHAAAHHAAHHAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!"

He finally woke up and gasped silently from his nightmares. Hayabusa breathed harder as he thought that it was real. He fears that his envisioned dreams will become reality one day. Later on, he gets up from his seat like the mannerism of a samurai as he sleeps on the tree to avoid danger from enemies like what it appears the most to be for ninjas. He warms up to energize himself from his sleep, and prepares all of his gear and equipment in case of battle. Relieved and prepared, Hayabusa sets off by jumping from the trees, walking away to the ground.

***9 Hours Later***

????????: "I've been looking for you, Hayabusa."

Hayabusa: "What brings you here waiting on that corner, Hanabi?"

Hanabi: "Good guess that you can sense me right here, cowboy. Heehee! I thought that your skills become rusty ever since you make sushi for your customers within 6 years until now."

Hayabusa: "Uhmm... You know that there's no time for conversation, right? Did you just came here to spar with me or simply chatting around people for feedbacks?"

Hanabi: "Oh, relax! I'm just trying to loosen you up around a little bit... Anyway, I just got here to inform you that Master Genjiro is waiting for us. He's probably giving us an assignment we must take on."

Hayabusa: "Sounds like the wind blew across there, then. Is Kagura participating?"

Hanabi: "Usually and definitely? Yes... You know her anyway, though. She'll always be there to ensure your safety."

Hayabusa: "Yeah, much of my worries that she'll be in danger, but I can't turn her down for that. Well? Looks like I don't need to tell you what it means that way, I guess."

Hanabi: "Either way, let's meet up on the other side. I'm in a hurry to the village."

Hayabusa: "I got you. I'll see you both there."

Hanabi: "Copy that."

Hayabusa: "... And don't forget that I'm a ninja, not a cowboy."

Hayabusa sets forth on his way to the village after Hanabi's departure. While he walks through his way where Master Genjiro lives, Hayabusa keeps thinking about the nightmares he can't get rid of his mind. He feared that danger awaits him, including all the people he loves, especially his friends. What it was seen in his vision of that dream remains a mystery, except that he saw that unknown form ready to terrorize anyone and torment them, including him and his entire life as a ninja who protects and serves his own people to justice. Such torment caused by that mysterious man from his envisioned nightmare almost consumed his mind, leading him to fear and cries of agony. But he finally opened his eyes and took a deep breath anyway, knowing that he shouldn't worry as he knows that won't happen.

1 hour later, he accidentally gets past through the territories of 3 low-life punk Yakuzas trying to get some cash from Hayabusa. Being mindful of his own surroundings, Hayabusa pretended he didn't notice just by the look on his eyes behind him. They kept following him until 5 of those Yakuzas blocked his way and cornered him in front of innocent citizens. They didn't intervene on that scene. They pretended that they didn't see it while the others remained silent, watching the trouble. Unaware to the scenes, some bunches of Yakuzas are trying to get some cash from Hayabusa or pick a fight on him. And so, an unexpected fight is about to start.

Yakuza 1: "Hey there, big bro. Ya need somethin'?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Yakuza 1: "You see! We found you right here, and I think ya might need a lift for getting lost or somethin'."

Yakuza 2: "That's right, that's right! We'll be glad to lead you way home from here. All you need to do is give us what we need.

Yakuza 3: "Give us all your cash and we will guide you home to safety."

Hayabusa: "And if I refuse?"

Yakuza 3: "You already know what's gonna happen, bro. We got more boys to pump you up, just so you know. We'll teach you like a real man so that no one will--"

Hayabusa: "And you already know that I don't have time for that, right? You're all just making things so stupid for yourselves, and I don't think you're gonna lead me WHERE will I go today."

Yakuza 2: "What's that? You sayin' something?"

Hayabusa: "Didn't your boss even teach you some proper manners when talking to the others, and cut me some damn slack by putting those ugly faces of yours away from my own eyes?"

Yakuza 3: "Are ya mocking me or ya tryin' to pick a fight on us? Huh!?"

Hayabusa: "Typical Yakuza mannerisms... And here I am, trying my best not to cause a scene but I've got cornered by some group of foolish punks trying to play victim in front of me... Step aside, or prepare to die..."

Yakuza 4: "You'll regret the fact you messed on us, you little dipshit! Ya forget something to recall that we are more than just one like you."

Yakuza 1: "And you're the one who's going to die, asshole!"

Yakuza 5: "Let's whack this little bastard's ass, aniki! He nearly make me mad."

Hayabusa: "You guys really don't know when to quit by wasting my time, eh? Come on... I'll teach you guys some lessons you won't ever forget."

The fight starts with the civilians, watching as the audience get to their fights while the rest run away quickly, or seek help from the locals. Bunch of Yakuzas start their move in order to corner Hayabusa off-guard. However, Hayabusa knew they had no match for him in terms of his level of skills. He quickly read all of their sudden surprise moves and performed his chain attacks combined with his knowledge of martial arts. First, he hits the Yakuza 2 "5 times" with a chain punch of Wing Chun. Then he hits the Yakuza 3 quickly with his fastest backfists in a similar manner to one of the punching movesets of Jeet Kune Do. That allows Hayabusa to quickly hit the Yakuza 4 in the gut using his knees, and jump-kicked on his chin to knock him out to the ground. After kicking Yakuza 4 that was performed by the influence of Mixed Martial Arts style, Yakuza 5 attacked mindlessly at Hayabusa like that of a brawl. In return, Hayabusa effortlessly countered him by performing the first spinning kick of Taekwondo combined with a second spinning kick of Jeet Kune Do's simple move. The brief fight ended with Hayabusa performing his hand sign, casting 3 shadows towards them, smashing 3 remaining groups of Yakuzas surrounding his path. The shadows disappeared and the Yakuza 1 falls down on his knees due Hayabusa's extraordinary talent, scared to attack him. As Hayabusa comes closer to the Yakuza 1, he draws his Udumbara Katana and points it at the Yakuza 1, who was now terrified at Hayabusa and about to run away from his appearance.

Yakuza 1: "H-How? What are you and who are ya?"

Hayabusa: "Still wanna keep going or call it?"

Yakuza 1: "L-Look man, we're sorry. I'm sorry. We were just joking around."

Hayabusa: "Next time, I'll slice you all into ribbons for good, friend. That includes some of your guys hanging on the other side, along with own boss sitting on his desk counting those money you've stolen from these villagers living here peacefully. You know what I mean, right? You picked a wrong person."

Yakuza 1: "Heeeekkk!?!?"

Hayabusa: "Get lost..."

After a brief fight, everyone applauded him and Yakuza 1 ran away from an ultimate Akakage ninja. Some clapped their hands and cheered at him, while others left peacefully as they secretly thanked Hayabusa for saving them. They praised him as a hero of their village. Hayabusa proves that not even the group of Yakuzas have no match for Hayabusa's martial arts and shadow ninjutsu techniques. Deadly threats from the likes of an ordinary human like them won't work against him either.

Finally, he leaves the scene and walks faster onwards to Master Genjiro's place to meet him. It was so quick that Hayabusa got there and about to enter his dojo, until Kagura arrived from the flight with her umbrella while calling his name loudly. Much to his little surprise without looking around, Hayabusa knew about this to come. He sensed her presence before he entered the dojo as Kagura landed 1 meters behind him.

Hayabusa: "You always try your best to surprise me even by the shock, Kagura."

Kagura: "My bad, Hayabusa. I just can't get past to the millions of crowded places. So I decided to fly higher to see what's going on and get past those people blocking my way. I am really, so sorry about being a little late. I didn't knew that you had a fight with those guys."

Hayabusa: "About that, let's not talk about it, even in front of Master Genjiro. Those bastards nearly wasted my time."

Kagura: "Really?"

Hayabusa: "Yeah... And you're not late, actually. Anyway, you arrived here in time, just as I arrived too."

Kagura: "Well, Master Genjiro's waiting inside. Let's go. This should be probably our last mission."

Hayabusa: "On it, but... Where's Hanabi? She said she'll meet us here on the other side."

Kagura: "I don't know. She also told me the same about that. She'll never get late when it comes to meet up, especially we're on the mission. Maybe she gets stuck too on the crowd."

Hayabusa: "Maybe, but I doubt that."

Kagura: "Shall we wait?"

Hayabusa: "No need, she can take care of herself and catch up. Besides, we do that and she'll be disappointed at us. Much of my conscience tho, I don't want to be a fake friend to her."

Kagura: "Well, you're right. Let's go. We can't be late from now."

***3-5 Minutes Later***

Hayabusa: "..."

Kagura: "It's been a long time, Master Genjiro. We are here to take your next assignment."

Genjiro: "Hmm, I've seen you made it this far. I also hope you are ready, too. Hayabusa."

Hayabusa: "Yes, master! Pardon us for being too late."

Genjiro: "Well by the way, where's Hanabi? I thought that she'll come back here immediately, after informing her to you about your next mission."

Kagura: "Even I don't know too, master. She's probably scouting ahead for something, but she always told us that she'll catch up in no time once her problems are solved."

Genjiro: "It can't be helped, then. Looks like I'll have to write a letter for Hanabi to catch up. She'll be able to assist you two, at least. By the way, Hayabusa. I knew that you're aware about HIS presence for so long. Both of you have long fated history and grudges against each other. I am fully aware that you can't get rid of that until now. I suppose that I should mention his name, before I give you three this special assignment."

Kagura: "Who was it, master Genjiro?"

Genjiro: "Hanzo, the Demon Ninja."

Kagura: "W-What? Hanzo?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Kagura: "I thought that he's long dead by now! What's going on!?"

Hayabusa: "He's our primary suspect for this mission, master?"

Genjiro: "I'm afraid so, young lad. This is your special mission you must accomplish immediately. Otherwise, he'll wipe out everything."

Kagura: "I don't understand. Hayabusa defeated him. He shouldn't be alive by now. How?"

Genjiro: "We were fooled by it. Such... Overwhelming presence. I'm afraid so, Kagura."

Kagura: "How is he still alive?"

Hayabusa: "Even I don't know and about to find out, but... I had a bad feeling about this mission. We must stay alert."

A short time later after a while, Hayabusa begins to think about his envisioned nightmare, just as he feared. He thinks more than anyone can analyze, if Hanzo was possibly connected to that unknown form Hayabusa dreamt about. If his suspicions were proved correct, then Hayabusa will take the assignment faster than Hanabi and Kagura can take, and confront Hanzo as much as possible not only to fulfill their mission... He knew from the beginning that both of them must end their fated battle in all countless years, or Hanzo will destroy everything, including all people he loves the most. He will also kill anyone not only his friends and family, but also his own fellow people in the village. Being very wary of Hanzo's presence, Hayabusa developed his deep hatred towards Hanzo, as much as Hanabi and Kagura hated him for causing so much destruction to humanity. He later takes on their special mission alongside Kagura and starts to move out.

Meanwhile, Hanabi runs as fast as she can, almost running out her breath. She has to find and warn both Hayabusa and Kagura immediately, who were in the same office Master Genjiro stays. Before Hayabusa and Kagura leave for their special mission alongside Hanabi, Hanabi arrives in time to meet Hayabusa, Kagura, and Master Genjiro. This time, she entered the room quickly after opening the door to his office like she was in a hurry to tell them what had happened with her trying to catch her hard breathing.

Hanabi: "Master Genjiro! The village is--!!"

Kagura: "... Hmm???"

Hayabusa: "Hanabi?"

Genjiro: "What's wrong, Hanabi?" What's the status of the village?"

Hanabi: "Hayabusa... Kagura... You're both here. Thank God, you're both alright! I am so worried about you guys..."

Kagura: "Tell me what's going on the village, Hanabi. What's going on?"

Hanabi: "I've been looking for you guys on the way. I'm in a rush when that mysterious man with a demonic sword tried to threatened me by telling that 'Hayabusa and all people he loves will die in cold blood while the village is burning with despair and fear.' HE knows you, Hayabusa! We are in grave danger!"

Kagura: "Calm down, Hanabi! We're on our way to our mission to--... Wait! If he knows Hayabusa, that means..."

Hanabi: "Hayabusa, tell me you are lying for what you are thinking now. That man was Hanzo, right? A man with that familiar demonic sword."

Hayabusa: "Ame no Habakiri... That's the sword Hanzo would only wield to devour anyone even the innocent human lives... We're on our way to our mission but you arrived late from some reason, until I found out Hanzo approached you before we do."

Hanabi: "So that means, he's our prime suspect to this mission? But I thought that--??"

Hayabusa: "We were all fooled by him. That's what I am worrying about right now. We were sent by master Genjiro to arrest Hanzo... But I prefer him DEAD by my own hands."

Hanabi: "What's your plan right now in mind?"

Hayabusa: "You must rescue the villagers and defend them from the attacks of all Serpent Demon Ninjas. Kagura, patrol everywhere to monitor the situation and report it back to me. Eliminate those who invade and attacked our village."

Kagura: "What about you?"

Hayabusa: "I will find Hanzo. I will face and confront him myself... It'll buy us some time and that should help us get to our objectives."

Kagura: "But Hayabusa... It's too dangerous!"

Hayabusa: "Even so, Hanzo will never stop for two things: 'Torment me and destroy humanity'. I'm not gonna let anyone him lay a finger on you, or anyone as he please. Besides, he's only after my life and anyone involved to this will be in grave danger MORE than I do as well."

Hanabi: "Hayabusa..."

Hayabusa: "I must track him down and take him down, while you both do your job. We've got to get to our objectives quickly."

Genjiro: "Then you have nothing to lose now, Hayabusa. Take Kagura and Hanabi with you. Do not worry about me. Just find him and stop his schemes. Save this village from his evil hands. Go!"

The dominant trio ninjas vanished after Hayabusa discussed the plan alongside Kagura and Hanabi. They jumped the window, while Master Genjiro prepared his own gear and plans to stay in his office to face Hanzo himself too. Both Hayabusa and Hanabi vanished. Kagura jumps from the windows, and flies through her way to monitor each and every surroundings with her Seimei Umbrella. Hanabi lands through the lower ground and runs around her surroundings below, monitoring any suspected enemy ninjas in order to rescue all civilians as quickly as possible. Hayabusa, on the other hand, took 15 minutes trying to detect Hanzo by sensing the proper path with his eyes closed.

While their walkthrough took them 2 hours to catch Hanzo and his faction, Hanabi and Kagura coordinated their teamwork by Hanabi acting as a sensor and a combat soldier to neutralize their targets, and Kagura acting as the eyes and air support to their surroundings. The real battle begins when Hanabi fires 9 Higanbana blades cleanly at those suspected Demon Ninja factions in gray without causing any civilian casualties that might get caught by her Higanbana. She will evade any obstacles on her way by performing the perfect elite ninja's acrobatic skills. After taking down 9 Demon Ninja Faction led by Hanzo, Hanabi proceeded to her next move to go through left. She jumps and runs through the left wall to avoid bumping into the crowds, as the crowds act randomly to their own behavior. The rest ignore her while some few people get impressed by her stunts. She finally lands on the ground and rolls forward after crouching while firing 2 Higanbanas at the ninjas on their heads without any path blocked by those civilians and proceeded to the next path without stopping.

Kagura, who appeared to act as an air support to Hanabi running below, spreads her powdered Onmyouji spell to create several traps for the suspected evil Yoki of the Demon Ninja Faction on the way Hanabi runs over. While in flight, she created her own bomb magic, and planted it invisibly in the air all across the whole town. That makes Hanabi impressed at Kagura's work of art the most. Meanwhile, Hanabi jumps and performs a front flip while throwing 20 Higanbanas at the same enemies attempting to attack, predicting when they will open fire at Hanabi. She lands and keeps running again, evading the crowds again and again such as sliding past them below, manuever every movement with her right foot in terms of agility, running on the walls left or right, and rapid firing Higanbana all over again to their enemies at any targeted vital spots that instantly kill them. She does this one at a time, so to Kagura's job to slap and knock down the Demon Ninja Faction.

As the crowds noticed the brief fight by one people, they saw one dead body of a Demon Ninja shot in the chest, terrified and about to run. The Demon Ninjas spotted Hanabi attacking them and commenced their counter-attacks against her, drawing on their weapons such as Kusarigama, Shuriken, Kunai, Ninjato, and any killing tools to kill her once and for all. However, awareness within their own eyes triggered the bombs Kagura planted anywhere on their blind spots and knocked them out of the blue that would almost kill them. The screams of the crowd were heard after Hanabi, who was still running in combat to spot Hanzo's minions, fired 3 Higanbanas vertically at their heads and performed a jumping spinning kicked 1 Demon Ninja alive to knock him out.

Hanabi: "I'm almost running out of patience right here on my today's weekly period, and running straight at you lunatics RIGHT NOW is not on my mood list... GET OUT OF THE WAY, YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES!!!"

Hanabi's temper due to her period attracted both enemies and civilians to her own path she's running through. Finally, the civilians ran from their lives as Hanabi kept running forward and Kagura kept flying around the high ground area, knowing the war had started. The screams from their terror to war occurred and were heard aloud. Kagura even heard the loud noise from Hanabi's temper and found it embarrassing.

Kagura: "Ugh... Here we go again... Hanabi's out of control... Well, here goes nothing..."

All backups sent by Master Genjiro arrived in time to help Hanabi. Kagura keeps on her job and monitors every surrounding until she sees them, much to her relief that she had nothing to worry about Hanabi and it would make the job easier. That gives Hayabusa an opening through the path where Hanzo is hiding. He later opens his eyes instantly and runs faster on the rooftops he's standing on. He jumps higher, performs a simple flip like that of a parkour and acrobatics, lands impressively, and so on. He does this instead of running on the lower ground like Hanabi does to chase and hunt Hanzo all by himself. He chose a straight path within the first 2 minutes and went through the left, probably chasing his presence. The Demon Ninja Faction led by Hanzo himself chased and tried to kill Hayabusa by their encounter to the rooftops, but Hayabusa evaded it by a turning around in clockwise direction within slow motion manner, firing 3 Phantom Kunais on the vital spot of their chests and knocks them down dead. Other swarms of Hanzo's minions interfered at his sight. This time, it's about 6 of them. Not in the mood or time to deal with them, Hayabusa finally casts his shadow ninpo in 1 left hand sign, slices them apart as he leaves 1 enemy spared for him to draw his Udambara. After the perfect timing of his momentum, he slashed and killed his opposing Demon Ninja Faction in sight with a clean hit combined with his superhuman reflexes of his speed thanks to the teleportation he casted on his shadow. That Demon Ninja member was just a lifeless corpse who was sliced instantly into pieces and turns him into ashes. He sheathes back his sword in slow motion, and vanishes instantly.

Afterwards, he landed on the same rooftops through teleportation, and runs forward to the next building before he jumps and front flips on the other side, and landed perfectly. He jumped again in the opposite direction through the northeast, following Hanzo's hidden presence. It took him 10 minutes jumping on rooftops to check and monitor anywhere on his surroundings. It also took him some additional time to chase Hanzo, who was clearly there the whole time. Swarms of Demon Ninja Faction corner Hayabusa. He stopped, only to be forced to fight them all by himself for blocking his way to Hanzo. In turn, they've prepared themselves as well to catch and kill Hayabusa.

Demon Ninja 1: "This is as far as you go, Peregrine Falcon Ninja scum."

Demon Ninja 2: "The only way out here is to burn you into ashes, and die on your knees for good!"

Demon Ninja 3: "You shall not pass!!"

Hayabusa: "...."

Demon Ninja 3: "You shall not reach to Master Hanzo. We from Hanekage, will kill you right here!"

Demon Ninja 1: "GET HIM!"

All swarms of Demon Ninja Faction, revealing themselves as Hanekage Ninja, attack Hayabusa at once without giving him the chance to escape. With Hayabusa being outnumbered by the swarm of multiple Hanekage ninjas, he still gained the upper hand against them within a trick on his sleeves. He quickly draws his sword and rushes them all by dashing towards them, combined with his speed and teleportation of his shadow powers. Later on, Hayabusa vanishes after his quick dash and slices all of them without pause, limitations, or any wasted efforts of his abilities. While he slashes all of them anywhere, he defeated them all 1 clean hit by slashing one of their vital spots on any parts of their body. 15 of them died because of Hayabusa's skilled assassinations as an ultimate ninja against multiple enemies, 45 of them tried to attack and caught him off guard. However, it was still useless against Hayabusa. 45 swarms of the Hanekage died because of Hayabusa's gifted super strength and speed combined with his swordsmanship skills in combat. Almost 30 of them ran away. They would have died before they could run away from his attacks. 9 of the Hanekage ninjas were stunned by Hayabusa's speed, and sliced all of them into pieces, leaving 1 enemy ninja unharmed and alive for interrogation. Luckily, an enemy ninja never ran away or dared to fight him, frightened and stumbled by Hayabusa's might. This gives Hayabusa, who was furious to his own current enemies in sight, an advantage to coldly interrogate him or he will die by his own blade.

Hayabusa: "Where is HE right now?"

Hanekage Ninja 1: "W-W-Wh-What!?"

Hayabusa: "Try not to run away from me and tell me where is Hanzo. Answer my questions or I'll kill you. I won't ever ask again..."

Hanekage Ninja 1: "W-Well, I'm just-- AHHHGGHHH!!!!"

Hayabusa: "WHERE IS HE!?!?"

Hanekage Ninja 1: "He's... right... there... He just... Went... To Genjiro's office-- Ahh... He randomly... Went to the other places here... On this village just to divert your attention-- Oohhh!!! And... and make you watch them suffer and die, including all people you loved and cared the most... He SAID THAT, I SWEARR!!! Ahhhh!!!"

Hayabusa: "... Alright then... Tell this to Hanzo... This is for the thousands of Akakage ninjas he slaughtered due to his lust for power..."

Hanekage Ninja 1: "Huh!?!? W-WAIT, NO--!!!"

After interrogation, Hayabusa finally killed his one remaining enemy by stabbing him in the neck quickly, after pressing and almost strangling him to death without grabbing it. He nearly made him lose his breath and killed him, by stabbing him on of his enemy's shoulder that almost stabbed his heart. It's just a few inches of his vitals Hayabusa pressed on. Then, he proceeded to walk away and run. However, more waves of ambush were coming his way, and they were supposed to interfere. They were ambushed by Genjiro's soldiers. This is where Kagura makes her entrance to land and covers Hayabusa with the power of Seimei Umbrella like a shield. More of Genjiro's soldiers came to protect and cover Hayabusa, probably trying to buy him some time to find Hanzo and clashes their blades against those waves of Hanekage ninjas, thanks to Kagura's request and aid in battle.

Genjiro's Ninja 1: "Worry not, Master Hayabusa!"

Genjiro's Ninja 2: "The requested backup has arrived!"

Hayabusa: "Requested backup?"

Kagura: "Hayabusa!"

Hayabusa: "Kagura!?"

Kagura: "Are you alright? Aren't you hurt?"

Hayabusa: "Please don't worry, Kagura. I'm all fine and better. If you didn't arrive here by now, they almost got in my way and wasted enough of my time."

Kagura: "Didn't you tell me to monitor the situations and become an air support too? I just came here also, to report you the situation."

Hayabusa: "What is it?"

Kagura: "We identified that unknown man holding a huge demonic sword Hanabi mentioned. It was Hanzo who pulled some strings all along. The attempted massacre of this village, madness, war, and more."

Hayabusa: "We've got nothing to lose right now, then. We need to hurry."

Genjiro's Ninja 2: "Please go right ahead and hurry up, sir."

Hayabusa: "???"

Genjiro's Ninja 2: "Hanzo's nearby at Master Genjiro's office. That's the last destination he's going to get."

Genjiro's Ninja 1: "Master Kagura! Please go right ahead with Master Hayabusa, too. We'll take care of them. You got no time to waste as well."

Kagura: "I understand... Let's go, Hayabusa."

Hayabusa: "Right!"

Both flee from the battle and let Genjiro's ninjas take care of their place for their objectives to catch Hanzo. Kagura flew again with her umbrella, while Hayabusa vanished after performing 8 hand signs and putting his palm on the ground.

9 minutes later, during a raging battle between Genjiro's soldiers and Hanzo's minions... Hanabi finally calmed herself down keeping from her pace in battle, recovered from her period within 10 seconds as a result while running without getting tired. She appeared to kill all of her opponents in sight using her Higanbana's Kinjutsu Ougi. Kagura finally regroups with Hanabi, who managed to fly as fast as Hanabi, who ran faster than anyone could catch on. She landed on the ground and kept up by running at the same speed as hers.

Hanabi: "You arrived here just in time. What's the situation over there, Kagura?"

Kagura: "Master Genjiro's men covered us both. We're on our way to catch and hunt down Hanzo."

Hanabi: "Hayabusa... Where is he now?"

Kagura: "I just lost sight of him when he stopped, performed 8 hand signs, and vanished instantly."

Hanabi: "At least try sensing his spiritual energy. Track his location too."

Kagura: "I'm on it."

Hanabi: "Make it quick. We don't want to lose Hanzo too."

Kagura: "In a minute... I think I found him..."

Hanabi: "What is it, Kagura?"

Kagura: "It's Hayabusa... If my guess is right... He's probably going to confront Hanzo all by himself, and I just sense Hanzo's demonic energy on that direction."

Hanabi: "That direction... That's within hundred meters through our way to Master Genjiro's office!"

Kagura: "Unfortunately, we're too late and unaware to the situation. Hanzo already got there fighting Master Genjiro."

Hanabi: "We can't let Hanzo kill him! Let's hurry!"

***15 minutes later***

Genjiro: "..."

????????: "... Hmhmheheheh... Hmhmhehahahahahahahahahah!! The strongest ninja... Has finally arrived!"

Genjiro: "So, you've come... Hanzo, supreme leader of Hanekage clan bloodline..."

Hanzo: "Genjiro! It's been 6 years and you're still too weak to defeat me. It's a shame that you'll have to die here for letting those foolishness flow through your veins."

Genjiro: "I expected you to come here all along, and I'll make you pay for your crimes you've committed against humanity. You threw anything away and sacrificed everything, no trace of that little shred of humanity that you still have. You have betrayed everyone including us, for far too long you took... This ends here and now."

Hanzo: "Pitiful words! Very pathetic, indeed."

Genjiro: "We'll see about that, Hanzo. Time for you to face justice! Once and for all."

Genjiro makes his first move by attacking Hanzo. Hanzo glares erratically without fear, as he smiles madly in terror in order to kill Genjiro. The battle finally started as their blades clashed.

Meanwhile, Hayabusa teleported and killed 3 Hanekage ninjas by throwing 3 kunais on their chest within the middle spot of their heart. He finally landed quickly, worried about Genjiro's condition as he ran faster. On the other hand, Kagura and Hanabi run through their way to Genjiro after they get rid of their enemies who stand in their way. The trio finally regroup on their way in the hurry to catch Hanzo and save Genjiro while they still have the chance.

The battle took them many hours as they kept on parrying and exchanging blows. None of them got wounded. While Genjiro took an upper hand by running through the walls side-by-side and threw 10 shurikens at him, Hanzo easily reads his movement by looking at him without moving an inch. It was useless against Hanzo's power, who deflected 10 shurikens in one swing with his demonic sword. Genjiro quickly attacks him from above and lands his death blow on Hanzo's left shoulder. However, Hanzo swings his sword in one right hand and parries it, sending Genjiro away from the building as he hits his back at the wall. Genjiro didn't get any wounds inflicted from Hanzo's Ame no Habakiri, but he nearly got his back injured by the strong impact of the demonic ninja's superhuman strength. Wide open and unguarded, Hanzo took advantage of attacking Genjiro in order to stab him. Luckily, Genjiro dodges and performs a back flip to manage himself getting away from Hanzo's one fatal blow. He was tired that he needs a lot of time to recover, breathing heavily as a result due to the pressure Hanzo puts on him. He later dropped his Ame no Habakiri struck on the wall and decided to fight Genjiro bare-handed.

Hanzo: "What's the matter, Genjiro? You've really grown weaker than you were ever since 6-8 years ago. Is that all you got?"

Genjiro: "Huff... Huff... Puff..."

Hanzo: "No answer, I see. Then time for you to meet your doom... And PERISH for good!"

Genjiro: "I still... Have more things... To do... Huff... Puff... I won't... Let you... Terrorize... Not only... This Village... But also... The whole world... I have to... Defeat you... For the sake of my own people I protect and cherish the most... Huff... Puff... Puff... For the sake of Akakage clan... Who put their trust to protect this world... I will defeat you... And I'll make sure... I'll take you down with me... Even... Before I... die..."

Hanzo: "I see that you still have time to speak, even in your dying state. Hahahahaha! Don't worry, you'll go right ahead first... TO ABYSS AS IT IS!!!"

Genjiro: "!?!?!?"

Hanzo: "DIE, GENJIRO!!!"

Before Genjiro makes his first attack, Hanzo has created multiple spikes infused with his telekinetic demonic powers he draws that could kill him quickly and painfully from below. Knowing that it would come right into him, Genjiro dodged quickly by jumping on the right side of the ground to prevent himself from getting hit by Hanzo. However, it was wide open that Hanzo managed to suffocate an old man ninja by the neck and lift him one-handed. That weakens Genjiro, who tries to remove Hanzo's hand that suffocates him but it was no use since Hanzo squeezes his too hard within Genjiro's trachea along his Adam's apple. Later on, he smacks Genjiro to the wall while grabbing his neck, and makes him suffer even more.

Hanzo: "How nice of you to make this fight a little bit challenging, but you should know that your limits, along with your strength... Will come to an end..."

Genjiro: "I'll die... And take you... WITH ME!!!"

As Hanzo sadistically grabbed Genjiro by he neck, Genjiro tries to find strength to defeat Hanzo as it means necessary, sacrificing his own life to kill him in the process. However, the demonic ninja laughs in sadistic delight. He enjoyed torturing and inflicting pain on a weakened Genjiro. Within 5 seconds, Genjiro slowly uses 1 hand sign and drops a flashbang to blind Hanzo. Genjiro managed to recover himself using Ninjutsu: Recovery and teleported himself within 10 meters. Whereas, Hanzo pretended to be blinded by looking above in an erratic manner, tricking Genjiro into thinking that he caught him off guard behind him by looking above the sky with an evil smile on his face. Hanzo knows that "Ninjutsu: Recovery" won't last long. Strong wind blows within 3 seconds and the explosion occurs anywhere in the village.

The war has finally started with pure massacre between both sides: "Akakage and Hanekage clans". It caused thousands of casualties by the push of the button within a blink of an eye. Everyone on both sides died. Hundreds of civilians were injured, 99 of them died, and most of them escaped and evacuated, as they're fine and safe. Half of them stayed and watched the battle. Some of them screamed in terror, while the rest cried for help. Some ninjas on both sides struggle to move and find some spot to recover. The others are dying. However, most of them on both sides died trying to stay alive and survive the impact. Few Akakage clan members saved the villagers. The rest of them sacrificed their lives in order to protect and serve the village, aiding the trio along their way to catch Hanzo.

The conclusion of the battle between Hanzo and Genjiro has finally come after the strong wind blows until it blew weaker.

Hanzo: "I suppose that it's the end of our battle. The end is near AND so to yours."

Genjiro: "I couldn't agree more... But... Your time to redeem is up, young lad."

Hanzo: "Hmhmhahahahahahahahahahah! Hardly by nature, but thanks for your respect... Old fool... Surrender yourself to the demons of abyss and it will offer you great power, even more than you can imagine."

Genjiro: "Abyss? You already formed an alliance and sold your soul to the supreme diety of all greater fiends?"

Hanzo: "That remains a mystery, and that I don't know myself... But, all I know is that I've gained true power of immortality. Naturally, I have died in a mortal body after being killed by Hayabusa. Unknown demonic energy feed my blood, reviving me from the dead and regained everything I need including my own memories as well in an instant matter of seconds! However, I still don't know what kind of power flows through my veins... All I know is that it saved my life, granting me the power I need for my revenge against Hayabusa, the falcon ninja from the shadows HIMSELF! I WILL DESTROY HIM AND HAUNT HIS ENTIRE LIFE FOR ETERNITY!!! I'M GONNA ENJOY THIS!!! HMHMHAAHAAHAHAHAHAAAHH!"

Genjiro: "What are you trying to say?"

Hanzo: "What am I trying to say? Not so sure... Hayabusa had been a thorn in my neck for foiling each and every plans. You happen to foil me too. I don't even know if I sold my soul or not. I ain't really so sure like I said... All I know is... I enjoy tearing everything apart before I devour every flesh and drink more blood, for violence is the best solution of all."

Genjiro: "Wrong! We would rather die than submitting myself to the influence of greater fiends. All you need is to be saved, Hanzo! It's not too late for you to maintain your honor, and your pride as a ninja. You are more stronger than a demon in you!

Hanzo: "So be it... Your foolish words, or my absolute strength... Which one shall take the price?"

Genjiro: "Time to find out..."

In this decisive battle, one shall live on standing on the ground, and the one who dies in vain. That is exactly what Hanzo thinks. Within 3 seconds, the wind blows and stops calmly. Both charge forward to attack one another. With Genjiro about to slash Hanzo a clean strike with his sword vertically, Hanzo quickly attacks Genjiro bare-handed, removing the blade punctured from the walls he stabbed, and finally grabbed his sword in order to strike Genjiro to his vitals from vertical below, without any amount of effort thanks to his demonic strength he possess. The trio arrived too late on the scene. After three steps in their footsteps, they stopped as they witnessed Hanzo defeating Genjiro. Badly injured and heavily wounded, Genjiro tasted defeat that led his condition to a certain death.

The trio expressed nothing but shock about what happened to Genjiro wounded by Hanzo. Both Hayabusa and Hanabi were shocked in surprise, while Kagura suddenly covered her eyes and screamed loudly in such unexpected events. This was an unpleasant encounter between the two, with Hayabusa witnessing Genjiro being fatally defeated, and Hanzo looked at Hayabusa in the eyes. In turn, Hayabusa's unpleasant encounter with Hanzo made him look at the demonic ninja within an eye for an eye. An evil smile terrorizes everyone including Hanabi and Kagura, but Hayabusa remains calm and brave to face him... Before Kagura and Hanabi could carry him, Hayabusa volunteered as Genjiro's dying body fell on the Falcon Ninja's arms.

Hayabusa: "!?!?"

Hanabi: "Master... Genjiro..."

Hanzo: "Hmhmheheheheh..."

Hanabi: "Master Genjiro!"

Kagura: "Master Genjiro! Huh? No... Master Genjiro... Master Genjiro is..."

Hanabi: "Hey now, master... Stay with us... Will you?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Hanzo: "It is all but a dream, isn't it? I don't think so... It is all a reality... Everyone will suffer... They will die, along with every people you protect... That includes you and your demise alone... Wouldn't you agree? Hayabusa... Heheh... Hehehehahahahahahahah!! HAAAAHHHAAAHHAAAHAAAHHAAHHAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!"

Hayabusa: "!!!"

Hanzo: "Hahahahahahahahah! HEEHEEHEEHEEEHAAAAAAHAAAHAAHAAHAHAAHAAAHAAHAHAHAHAH!!!"

Hayabusa: "Those voice... Those dreams... So it was you after all..."

Hanabi: "Hayabusa?"

Kagura: "What's wrong?"

Genjiro: "... Ughh... Uhh... Ha... Haya... Busa... Are you... Still... Here?"

Hayabusa: "???"

Genjiro: "... So that voice you envisioned... That still... Within your mind... After all..."

Hayabusa: "Please master! Not now. Let us help you recover... Kagura. Can you heal him?"

Kagura: "I don't know if I can and I've seen worse, but... I'll try... He will definitely come alive for us."

Genjiro: "No... It... Can't... Be done... By... Seconds..."

Hanabi: "Please master. Just stay with us and get some rest... Just shut up!"

Genjiro: There is... Something... You need... To know... Hayabusa..."

Hayabusa: "Speak no more, master... We are doing everything we can to save you..."

Genjiro: "Do not... Let darkness... Consume your... Heart..."

Hayabusa: "???"

Genjiro: "Do not... Surrender... Your humanity... Within you... Live... Longer... For the sake... Of all people you've protected... And served so much... Including... All people... You love and cherish... The most..."

Hanabi: "What are you trying to say, master? I don't get it."

Genjiro: "No matter what... You must... Not... Give in... To hatred... Malice... Chaos... Fear... And madness... Be... Who... You are... Young lad... You are stronger than that... Unlike Hanzo... Who died once by your own hand... He sold... His own soul... To the demons... From the abyss... The demons feed his own blood and flesh... He was revived... From the dead... He gained... Power... That is not... His own... In order to... Attain... Perfection... And Immortality... I felt that... He needs... Our help... He was simply... Cruel and evil at first... But... I am certain and sensed his soul... He needs to be saved... You have to save him... And stop his chaos that spreads madness... To this world... You... Cannot... Allow him... To win..."

Kagura: "... No... No no no no... His wound and blood... It won't cover. Please master, fight it and stay with us."

Genjiro: "If I were him... I know that... You can... Definitely save me... Freeing me... From the... Grasp of... Evil... I also... Knew... That... You... Have... Kindness... Within you... So to your... Bravery... Courageous... With indomitable spirit and sheer will... You have... the power... To pour my heart filled with darkness... With your... Light... Uhhh! Urghhh."

Hanabi: "Master Genjiro!"

Kagura: "Please, just hold on. I'm trying everything I can to prevent you from dying."

Genjiro: "Hanabi... Kagura... The same words... I told to Hayabusa... Goes to you both... As well... I was like a father for... The three... Of you... Memories will never fade... This was... The best in my life... To live longer and grow old... Taking care of you... I couldn't fulfill... My duty... As a grandmaster ninja... And... As a loving father... For you... I am... So sorry..."

Kagura: "You've done nothing wrong, Master. You did all what you gave to save us all from the darkness. You saved us for that, in order to prevent ourselves from crossing the wrong line. The wrong path itself."

Hanabi: "I've been trying my best to be a good daughter for you... I've been trying my best not to disappoint you either... We can't forget about you, so please... Stand up once more and be with us... Dad... We beg you, please... Stay with us... You can use your Ninjutsu: Recovery, right? Please, help us to further your recovery."

Genjiro: "I'm afraid... I can't do that... As I am now... Dying... Finally putting my life... To rest... And pass my legacy... As a grandmaster ninja... To you... Hayabusa..."

Hayabusa: "..."

Genjiro: "I'm... Counting on you... Young lad... Defeat... Hanzo... And..."

Hanabi: "Dad, no!"

Kagura: "!?!?"

Genjiro: "Save... Him... Uhhhhhh..."

Hayabusa: "..."

Hanabi: "Master... Genjiro... No, you can't! YOU CAN'T LEAVE US!!! MASTER, NOOO!!"

Kagura: "MASTER GENJIROOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

Both Kunoichis cried in grief over losing Genjiro, who was a great father and a great leader to them in Akakage clan. Kagura gave her all to heal Genjiro but it's all too late to save him. Hanabi cried and tried to stay on his side. She knelt down on her knees and cried harder in tears. Kagura cried but not as same as Hanabi's. This made Hayabusa feel nothing but pain and torment over the loss of his mentor and foster father. He honors his death by remembering every memory from his past, spending time with him when he was a kid alongside Hanabi and Kagura, and closing his eyes for many more.

***Start of Flashback***

***1***

Hayabusa (child): "Hahahaha!"

Hanabi (child): "Hold still so I can still catch you, jerk!"

Hayabusa (child): Hahaha, no thanks! I got the upper hand more than you do. Blehh!"

Hanabi (child): "Why you little... THAT'S IT!!!"

Kagura (child): "Oh, there you are! Hayabusa."

Hayabusa: "Hahahahaha- Oh, Kagura! Whooa... Whooa, whooa whoa whooaaa Whaaaahhh!!!"

Hanabi (child): "There you are, gotcha! Gotta slap you nice and slow."

Hayabusa (child): "Wa-wa-wait! Wait wait wait! Let me explain, Hanabi! Oww... Ouch! Aww! Ahh! Oww!! Oww! Ow ow ow ow!! Owww!!"

Kagura (child): "Guys, please stop fighting. That is not good for us doing that!"

Genjiro: "What are you doing, children!? Go home!"

Hanabi (child): "Hmm? Oh, dad."

Hayabusa (child): "Okay... Dad... Will do... Ahhhhggghh..."

Kagura (child): "Huh?? Oh no, Hayabusa!"

Hanabi (child): "Serves ya right, idiot! I'm going home now."

Kagura (child): "Ugh, Hanabi! Come on!"

***2***

Genjiro: "Do it one more time, Hayabusa. You can do it!"

Hayabusa (child): "And if I don't, please let me have an another go."

Genjiro: "Of course you are!"

Kagura (child): "Go Hayabusa! I'm right behind you!"

***3***

Kagura (teenager): "What are you doing there, Hayabusa?

Hayabusa (teenager): "Whoa, Kagura! It's you! Please don't do that."

Kagura (teenager): "Oh, my bad! Dad just wants us to go home. He said that it's night time now so I came here to remind you that."

Hanabi (teenager): "Yeah, she's got a point. We won't leave you here and we're in this together."

Hayabusa (teenager): "Alright then. Let's go home."

Hanabi (teeneger): "Yayyyy!!"

Kagura (teenager): "Alright then!"

***End of Flashback***

A saddened Hayabusa remains silent as he keeps remembering every moment they have spent together because of their memory of their deceased foster father figure. His pain of losing him at the hands of a demonic ninja would almost make him drop his tears. However, he had to be fine and stay strong, knowing that Genjiro does not want to see Hayabusa sad because he'll be sad for him too. He was still confused and tormented in sadness, but it was recovered ever since Hanzo mocked him into not being able to save Genjiro. That made him snap out of it and look at Hanzo with his deeper desire for revenge.

Hanzo: "Pathetic Genjiro... Now there will be no more people to love you... They will die in vain and suffer foolishly to hell... The rest of all people around you will be next... That feels good, Hayabusa! I can't tell more but that's the price for being a thorn to my neck! You SHOULD THANK ME LATER WHEN YOU GAIN THE SAME POWER AS MINE, HAAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! HAAAAHHAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAHHH!!!"

Hayabusa: "... Take Master Genjiro with you as far as possible, Hanabi... Go with her, Kagura... Rescue some villagers here... You girls better snap out if you don't want this to happen, right?"

Hanabi: "Hayabusa..."

Hayabusa: "Go..."

Kagura: "We got you... Let's go Hanabi. Believe and trust him..."

Hanabi: "I was about to ask, but nevermind... Once we were done, we'll come back for you too Hayabusa... Rip that asshole a new one for Master Genjiro..."

Hayabusa: "I will... So stand back..."

Hanabi: "Let's go..."

Kagura: "Right!"

Hanzo: "Hmhmhehehehahahahahah... You've decided to take their place and die quickly instead? You better make a move... You won't be able to enjoy it...

Hayabusa: "I didn't came here to hear your tormenting words and die... I came here to kill you MYSELF... You cunning miserable bastard..."

Hanzo: "Heheheehhh! Now that's more like it... I wanna see you try it..."

Hayabusa cast 1 shadow and teleported instantly in front of Hanzo, punching his wicked face in anger. The impact of his punch was so strong that he didn't pull it off with superhuman strength combined. That sent Hanzo flying and slammed himself 3 times on the ground, but he absorbed the impact of Hayabusa's superhuman punch erratically. Hanzo backflips to recover from the fall, but Hayabusa charges forward and attacks Hanzo before he can attack him. That forces Hanzo to defend himself from Hayabusa's attack, parrying his Udumbara blade with Ame no Habakiri. Hayabusa furiously pushes Hanzo to the corner proven by his strength to clash with the demonic ninja's power. Both ninjas are evenly matched in terms of their strength and durability. However, Hanzo decided to fight dirty against Hayabusa. He did so by placing 1 large spike to kill him, but Hayabusa is not a fool to be blinded by rage alone. He quickly dodges away and teleports within the distance, attacking Hanzo without fear. At the same timing Hayabusa attacked, Hanzo created more spikes anywhere to corner and crush Hayabusa. It was still useless now against Hayabusa, who reads all of his movements with determination as he dodges and cuts all of the spikes without breaking his sword and gets closer at Hanzo.

Hanzo: "Things are about to get EVEN MORE INTERESTING, HAYABUSA!! Let's dance and YOU'LL DIE FIRST IN THE END!!!"

Hayabusa: "HANZOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

Both ninjas charge their attacks, and swing their powerful swords at each other, creating a shockwave that can almost destroy the whole village in the process. Both swords clashed with the contest between Hayabusa's Superhuman Strength and Hanzo's Demonic Strength. Until 8 seconds, Hayabusa's superhuman strength wins the contest by swinging the opposing strength of Ame no Habakiri away from his sight with his Udumbara. This gives Hayabusa an opening to strike Hanzo by performing his taekwondo martial arts move called "Sky Rocket Kick", kicking him on the chin as he sends him flying. With Hanzo being pushed back as he backflips within mid-air grunting in pain and blinded by the Falcon ninja's superhuman speed, Hayabusa performs a powerful stomping kick from Jeet Kune Do to knock him out and send him flying through the wall. That was the first time for Hanzo to hold back, and feel abdominal pain in his stomach, coughing up blood as the result. Later on, he fell down to his knees and looked at Hayabusa's eyes, who was walking towards Hanzo furiously as he was about to kill him. As Hanzo smiles devilishly, Hayabusa stares at him in anger as he knows that is not the full extent of his abilities. He'll give everything he got or he'll finish him off. The same applies to Hanzo's case. It won't be fun for Hanzo at all if Hayabusa does the same way against him.

Hayabusa: "Get up, Hanzo! I am not done beating you off yet."

Hanzo: "... Hmhmhmhehehehah! Now that's more like it! It wouldn't be fun if you feel the same way as I do, especially when you hold back and save your anger."

Hayabusa: "I know that is not the extent of your abilities... But if I win against you this time, I don't ever wanna see your face and torment me again..."

Hanzo: "You're asking me to give it all I've got, then? So be it... I'll skip the part of tormenting you... Prepare to die, Hayabusa!"

Hayabusa: "You'll go first."

With the flames burning up high and the wind blowing faster than earlier, both ninjas from opposite sides wait for their signal to battle. Meanwhile, Kagura and Hanabi managed not only to rescue the villagers for evacuation, but they have also treated their wounds and provided comfort to anyone who faced their trauma of the great ninja war between Akakage Clan and Hanekage Clan. Kagura managed to heal all of the injured villagers with her Yang Magic. Hanabi provided them with food, water, medicine, and shelter. Within seconds, both Ninjas are waiting for the right moment until the wind stops. They are both walking towards each other in order to test themselves and finally charge forward to attack as the wind stops. Both Hayabusa and Hanzo collided and clashed their swords at each other as strong as they could push. Hayabusa teleports behind Hanzo after that overwhelming clash that made them drop their guard off. Whereas, Hanzo reads Hayabusa's movement and parries his strike. He almost sent Hayabusa flying, who performed 3 back springs and 1 back flip for impact recovery. Afterwards, he keeps teleporting anywhere as fast as he can to strike Hanzo until both of them exchange their blows by the use of their random moves. But still, Hanzo relies on his own instincts against Hayabusa by countering all of his attacks from the distance or close to him, using the same speed faster than the Falcon Ninja can do. Both ninjas were evenly matched by smashing their blades and all of their bladed tools against each other within 25 seconds. Both ninjas are changing their distances randomly as well. With Hanzo creating the shards that were harder than Kunai or Shuriken, he throws multiple numbers of shards at Hayabusa, who dodges each of his attacks, anticipates its movements, destroys it using his Udumbara, and deflects it including the demon ninja himself. Luckily, Hayabusa didn't get wounded from Hanzo's surprise attacks combined with his telekinetic manipulation of his demonic energy. Until 8 seconds, Hayabusa teleports in front of Hanzo and finally slashes him fatally. As he furiously slashes Hanzo's body near at his left shoulder. Then, Hayabusa landed another impact on his right shoulder to create, and dig Hanzo's wounds deeper, creating a cross-shaped scar on his body. This makes Hanzo scream in pain and bleed massively. Hayabusa already knew that Hanzo could be a man full of surprises as he decided to jump higher, observes him a little further, and lands on the safe distance quickly. Finally, he swings his own blade to remove Hanzo's blood, sheathes back on its scabbard, and prepares his next move to defeat him once and for all.

Hanzo: "Urrrrgh! Urgh... Ughhh... Huff... Huff..."

Hayabusa: "It's over, Hanzo..."

Hanzo: "... Pheeeew, heheheheheheheh... I don't think so... Hayabusa..."

Hayabusa: "I'd rather surrender myself to the light more than keep fighting for the sake of malevolence from the darkness if I were you."

Hanzo: "Darkness is the source of MY true strength, Hayabusa. You know nothing about it... It is strong enough to conquer everything, too powerful... To KILL YOU!!! Hmhmhmhehehehahahahahahahahah... I've been saving this form just for you... My vengeance awaits... Today..."

Hayabusa: "..."

Hanzo: "Hmhmheheheheh... HAAAAHAAAHAAHAAHAAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!"

Even heavily wounded, Hanzo still survived, making Hayabusa's powerful attacks that can kill humans or demons alike useless. He had finally waited for this moment as he lifts Ame no Habakiri and spins it slowly despite the damage he absorbed from the impact. He continuously spins it clockwise in front of Hayabusa until it fastens up with the help of his telekinetic powers. It took him 30 seconds, but Hayabusa remains observant, knowing that one wrong move could kill him. The wind blows faster and stronger than a windmill. Hanzo finally unleashes the dark aura flowing through his body, and jumps higher to fight and kill Hayabusa. The clockwise spin of his Ame no Habakiri allows him to transform into "Demon Pneuma" form after creating a dark circle, with the help of his remaining demonic power.

Such a face-off occurs, with Hanzo facing Hayabusa for one last battle of this fight. Hanzo, who has finally transformed into his demon form, creates multiple spikes and prepares for his last attempts to rip Hayabusa into shreds.

Hanzo: "Hmhmhehehahahah... You can never escape the wrath of a devil in front of you. How do you like this one, Hayabusa? Are you ready to die in cold blood now?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Hanzo: "No speech, I see... That makes me feel even more excited to see your demise. This time, you will now witness the true power of my Demon Pneuma form... You are no match for me. You can never defeat me. I have the power to crush you, unlike my weak normal form. Fear and tremble with my might, for you're about to-"

Hayabusa: "Are you just gonna talk or fight me, Hanzo? Don't waste my time after answering my question directly."

Hanzo: "Too bad, then... You just gave your answer with your death wish before you could have the chance to listen. Now I'm gonna show you what I'm gonna do. I'm going to show you the results of what are the things you haven't known yet..."

Hayabusa: "Bring it on... I'm about to send you back where you belong!"

And their battle continues with Hanzo firing multiple barrages of his demonic shards at Hayabusa, who evaded all of its attacks without effort combined with his superhuman speed. Afterwards, Hanzo made his second attack and vanished towards Hayabusa, creating multiple spikes of shards charging towards him. Luckily, Hayabusa vanished, teleported within a safe distance above rooftops. Those multiple spikes Hanzo created from the ground could actually kill hundreds of human lives before they could run away. However, only Hayabusa can predict and evade those moves performed by an aggressive demon ninja. He managed to recover in order to fight back. The real battle begins when Hanzo finally transforms into his ferocious Demon Pneuma form, who attacks Hayabusa for the third time in order to clash with him. In turn, Hayabusa attacks at the same time towards Hanzo. Both ninjas step forward and clash their blades at each other, creating a shockwave blast that occurs explosion. They finally back away from each other and charge forward again, going for another wave of attacks all over again that causes disaster. Hanzo tries to back away, but Hayabusa keeps attacking him in sight, smashing Hanzo through the corner. He kept backing away from Hayabusa, who chases him in pursuit, but it was no use for Hanzo to lose Hayabusa within his own eyes. He had no other choice but to fight Hayabusa head on. Such battles can overwhelm several crowds around them. As Hanzo attacks Hayabusa, Hayabusa never backs down from Hanzo's monstrous attack. Finally, both of them charged forward and smashed their own blades at one another. They're both trying to land their attacks, striking their vitals in one blow by slashing it. However, they're parrying, blocking, and dodging their blade strikes. It took them 25 seconds until they're getting even faster. Afterwards, both Hayabusa and Hanzo vanished and started their intense battle in terms of speed. Both dodged and parried their attacks faster than earlier. It took them 45 seconds until their next move to battle. The clash of their blades was so loud that none of them gave up until their last breath. Within 20 seconds, both appeared in front of themselves. Hayabusa throws 3 Shurikens while Hanzo disappears and deflects it anywhere with both of his armed blades in Demon Pneuma form. This gives Hanzo a mistake with his wide opening movements, allowing Hayabusa to attack him quickly within 10 seconds in the process and landa his first 6 random strike punches and kicks on Hanzo's body. Hayabusa added multiple chain punches from Wing Chun to hit Hanzo's stomach. He also strikes Hanzo with Tiger Claw palm strike on the chest, a double drop kick on the face, and backs away from him with a backflip. Hanzo was stunned and knocked away by Hayabusa's movement, along with his experience in martial arts training. Although it didn't hurt him badly, he couldn't absorb those impacts applied by Hayabusa himself. Before Hanzo could fight back and recover, Hayabusa performed one of his obliteration techniques used to slice their opponents into pieces. He slashes multiple times from above, from behind, and even in front of him randomly. Hayabusa furiously slashed Hanzo by using a somersault slash like the impact of a tempest, spins clockwise two times after landing on the ground, and performed battojutsu slashing techniques to send him to the wall, knocking him out unconscious. The Demon Pneuma form Hanzo transformed into has finally worn out. He returned to his normal form, stunned as he's unable to move his own muscles, even with his fingers a little. One last time, Hayabusa slashed Hanzo for the final blow, wounding a stumbled demon ninja fatally. After that final blow, Hayabusa teleports from the safe distance in front of Hanzo, who was about to lie down on the ground judging by the stumble on his knees.

Their battle ends with Hayabusa, displaying his eyes filled with furious intent towards Hanzo despite how tired they both are. After Hayabusa swings his own sword and sheathes it back from its scabbard to remove Hanzo's massive blood from its blade, he slowly walks through Hanzo's Ame no Habakiri by just 1-inch from his distance to pick it up. He later picks it up, walking towards Hanzo slowly in a cold-calculating fashion, and attempts to kill him by stabbing his body including his heart. Before Hayabusa could do it, he asked Hanzo first if there were any last words to say. However, Hanzo answered with a taunt on his face before Hayabusa could've asked.

Hanzo: "Hmhmhmhehehehehahahahahah... Heheheheheheheheheheheheheh... You could still have the chance... To kill me... Too bad... You didn't set me off... To die peacefully... Wouldn't you agree... Hayabusa?"

Hayabusa: "Any last words?"

Hanzo: "That's it... Those eyes... You're really about to kill me... Attaboy... Hehehehahah... Do it... Fulfill your destiny... Soon, this world will be peaceful... Go on... Finish me now, or else... I WILL COME BACK TO DEVOUR YOUR SOUL!!!"

Hayabusa: "... Die!"

***20 seconds later***

Hanabi: "We finally made it here. This is as far as you go, Hanzo! Hm? Hayabusa?"

Kagura: "Hayabusa, no... You can't--!"

Hayabusa is about to murder Hanzo with his own very hands using Ame no Habakiri. While Hanabi was shocked at Hayabusa's murderous intent, Kagura cries in grief as Hayabusa plunges himself into darkness. They both knew that Hanzo killing innocent lives including Genjiro, angered them. However, seeing more murder around themselves would terrify their souls shown by their shock at Hayabusa's darkness in heart. They don't want Hayabusa to make it happen. Hanabi attempts to stop Hayabusa, but she can't do it due to her fear of Hayabusa's current eyes. Kagura couldn't stop her grief emotions as her tears dropped.

Kagura: "It was all painful, wasn't it? We've lost our master... Our one and only single dad... Our family in Akakage clan... However... It's just that... You can't do this... Can you?"

Hanabi: "What's wrong? What are you sobbing at, Kagura?"

Kagura: "You can't go any further like that... You just can't... The way you are now is just too much... You can't go through that path to darkness... You really don't have to do this for vengeance... Master Genjiro doesn't want you to do this, Hayabusa... You are still there, right?"

Hanabi: "Just calm down, Kagura! What the hell is wrong with you telling like that in the middle of-"

Kagura: "If you are still there, hearing this voice... For me just once and more... Please, come back with us... Please, don't do this... Please, don't cause any murder... Killing Hanzo like that... You'll turn yourself into a murderer... That's not the true justice you are fighting for this world! Please stop, Hayabusa!"

Hanabi: "Kagura... You're... I better stop him. This isn't good.

At first, Hanabi was not aware of Kagura's tears of sadness. Until then, she finally understands why Kagura cries out at Hayabusa. She finally knew that Hayabusa's anger towards Hanzo would only make him a murderer. Indeed, both Kagura and Hanabi felt the same pain and anger as Hayabusa's. However, his anger only makes him go below the belt in his attempts to kill the demonic ninja himself. Hanabi arrives on the scene to intervene (not only to stop Hayabusa from killing Hanzo but also to keep their prime suspect in check to prevent Hanzo from getting away from any danger) while Kagura calls Hayabusa within 10 seconds, crying in pain as she sees him as the cold-blooded murderer who had his eyes filled with darkness and hatred. The moment Kagura cries, Hayabusa will definitely stop as he doesn't want to make her cry, waking his eyes up to light. Afterwards, Kagura rushes over by placing her Seimei Umbrella combined with Yin-Yang magic and teleports behind him, successfully stopping him with a hug.

Kagura: "HAYABUSAAAAA!!!"

Hayabusa: "!?!?"

Kagura: "Please, Hayabusa... Don't go! I can't take it anymore! Master Genjiro doesn't want this... We all don't want this... I don't want more bloodshed and darkness anymore... You really can't cross that line, Hayabusa... Please... Don't... I'm begging you..."

Hayabusa: "Kagura..."

Kagura: "Don't... Please... No..."

Hanabi: "You finally dropped your weapon, soldier... Let me take care of this bastard... Right now... He deserves to be rotten in the cell for the rest of his miserable demon life."

Hayabusa dropped Hanzo's weapon after 10 seconds. Kagura finally stopped Hayabusa from plunging himself through the darkness. Hanabi proceeds to arrest Hanzo by trying to punish him not only for what he had done to Genjiro's death, but also for the deaths of innocent lives he took. She demands Hanzo to surrender peacefully. However...

Hanabi: "I suggest that you should surrender quickly. Or... Do you have any last words for your death wish you must pay inside jail?"

Hanzo: "... Hmhmhmhm... Heheheheheh... Hehehahahahahahahahahahahahah... HAAHAAHAAHAAHAHAAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!"

Hanabi: "???"

Kagura: "!?!?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Hanzo: "HAAHAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! You humans are all just as pathetic as those foolish buffoons I've ever faced before... Did you actually think you've won, three of you?"

Hanabi: "What is that, asshole!?"

Hayabusa: "..."

Kagura: "..."

The spikes he created conceals his entire body, fleeing from battle. He knew that he had been defeated by Hayabusa's true victory, with the combined efforts of Kagura and Hanabi. Hanzo expands more size of his spikes to trap and kill the dominant trio, but they dodge it as far as they can and watch him escape. Hanabi tries to chase Hanzo, but Hayabusa stops her. Kagura teleported, staying beside Hayabusa. Until then...

Hanzo: "Hehehehahahahahahahahahah... You won't be able to catch me, fools... You're gonna do even better than that to make me surrender. It's not over yet, Dominant Trio... This... Is only the beginning..."

Hayabusa: "..."

Kagura: "..."

Hanabi: "..."

Hanzo: Hahahah! HAAHAAHAAHAHAHAH!!!"

Finally, Hanzo disappears without a trace of his body, fleeing on the battlefield. The war between Akakage and Hanekage ninja clan ended for now. Hanzo knows when he has lost in battle against the Dominant Trio, much of the trio ninja's awareness and experience on the battlefield when they're up against the demonic ninja himself. The village is still safe, as for the villagers... For now...

***5 minutes after***

Kagura: "Are you really sure you're okay? Are you hurt?"

Hayabusa: "Don't worry about me. I'm fine all along. The village is safe now from Hanzo, at least."

Hanabi: "Well, who knows what's happening anyway? At least that bastard has learned from his lessons he'll never forget for what he did to Master Genjiro. Speaking of which, when we arrived in time to catch Hanzo, you could have almost killed him. Kagura stopped you with tears in her eyes. If she didn't intervene and you stabbed Hanzo with Ame no Habakiri, you're gonna turn yourself into a monster like him, or worse than that. Master Genjiro would be sad about that."

Kagura: "Now now! Hehehe. Hayabusa is still Hayabusa, no matter what. He'll never give in to darkness, and he'll never surrender his own humanity whatever it takes."

Hayabusa: "Seriously, guys. I am still here, being better and awake. Anyway... I am a ninja, not a soldier or anything. Hanabi."

Hanabi: "Yeah yeah! Whatever. Tss... So, what are we gonna do now?"

Kagura: "I think we forgot something..."

Hanabi: "... Yeah... Right... Let's give him a proper burial."

Kagura: "Agreed..."

A few moments later, the Dominant Trio brings Genjiro's body to the mountain. They walked quietly through the woods, placing him in the perfect graveyard spot, and gave him a proper burial. They spent their final moments, praying for his soul.

After praying for him within a minute, the trio went through their way to the top of the mountains. They have been looking on their surroundings, overthinking their regrets for losing Genjiro. Both Kagura and Hanabi cried, while Hayabusa remained calm in a sad mannerism. But a short time later, they finally realized that they'd got nothing to lose and rose up on their feet to make their stand for themselves, by staying motivated for their journey towards justice, peace, and honor. The Dominant Trio ninja knew that they had to stay strong. They had to do it so they could overcome the sadness and grief within their hearts, and comfort their tears flowing from their eyes.

Hayabusa: "This is it... This is our journey to strengthen up our spirits... We failed to save you, master... We failed to accomplish our mission to defeat and save Hanzo... However, it's over yet... We are on our journey to accomplish it, by protecting and serving all people at all costs. We will harness our strength, our power in the way I defend the weak and oppressed. I will never let you get away this time. Hanzo... I will make you pay for everything you've committed so far, and save your soul that will be no longer beyond saving. I finally understand the burden I've been through, along with my beloved ones around me who carried theirs, too. We were nothing like you... I am nothing like you... I will never succumb myself to darkness... We will never bow down to the likes of you, a demon. I will remain in the shadows to preserve my pride, to seek peace, and justice that must never be forsaken. In the shadows, I seek light. I will keep protecting my friends whom I cherish, defending all people I love, and serving those who need help. I am a ninja from Akakage clan. I am Hayabusa, a man from the shadows."

Blessing has come to light the darkest hours. The journey of the Dominant Trio starts now...

***Meanwhile***

????????: "Hmhmhmhahahahahahahah... At long very last."

????????: "My Lord, what is it?"

????????: "I've been waiting for so many years, something I can find to conquer."

????????: "And where it might be, my lord?"

????????: "The human world."

????????: "That disgusting, inferior world... Why are we going to human world? For what reason, my lord?"

????????: "Silence! No one dares to question my command. Besides, that vicious cycle within the human world is about to occur. We can finally conquer the world, as we rule the demon world."

????????: "Conquering the human world? That should be fun. I've been conquering 3,000 worlds more than ever they could imagine. Now I can get to conquer the human world along with you, my lord. I can't wait to fight some stronger foes I meet too."

????????: "We are not going there to seek some foolish foes... We are going to conquer and rule human world, and revive the greater archfiend."

????????: "I should be able to find some handsome men here, be it a human or a demon."

????????: "I'm not interested to that. I prefer inflicting pain on the other humans before conquering the human world."

????????: "I couldn't agree more, hmhmhmhehehahahahahah... I am ready to make my prey scream and die painfully..."

????????: "Time to move, my fellow servants... The human world is rightfully ours..."

Beneath the ground, where darkness concealed their appearances, unknown creatures are planning to conquer the human world. The demons are laughing afterwards, proceeding to terrorize and conquer the human world in order to test their powers. An unexpected outcome awaits, as the unknown fate of the human world remains unknown. Such madness is about to begin. Chaos starts now...