Chapter 12: Clash of Swords

Kenpachi drew his Zanpakutō, Nozarashi causing Zoro to grab all three of his swords. Kenpachi laughed, "Hmm, three sword style huh? I've never seen that one before, I hope it's worth while." Zoro instructed, "I won't hold back!" Zenpachi taunted, "Then stop talking and show me already!"

  Zoro grunted as he positioned all three of his swords for his attack, "Three Swords Style: Oni Giri!" Zoro dashes past Kenpachi in a instant causing three slashes to appear on his chest, spilling blood on the stage. Zoro asked, "Not so tough now huh-?" Kenpachi was laughing making Zoro stop mid sentence as he lowered his blades. Kenpachi chuckled, "That was great, I let you strike me on purpose to see how powerful this three swords style really is. It's not all that but I can say it's different. My turn!"

  Kenpachi was surrounded with golden spiritual pressure shaped like an extremely large pillar. Kenpachi swung his sword down hitting the stage sending a golden shockwave towards Zoro who gasped, "Three Swords Style: 1080 Pound Phoenix!" Zoro spun around slashing three blue waves at Kenpachi's shockwave attack but it was no use. The golden wave continued moving forward without delay making Zoro's eye widen in fear. A huge field of smoke covered half the stage making everyone temporarily stop fighting.

  Kenpachi sighed, "Oops, I just I should've held back on the poor guy." When the smoke cleared Zoro could be seen on the edge of the stage. All three of his swords were coated in black Armament Haki as he breathed heavily. Blood dropped onto the stage from Zoro's head causing Luffy to shout, "ZORO! You okay?!" Zoro breathes heavily, "Of course, I just didn't expect him to be so strong. I see this isn't a battle of technique, it's just raw strength." Zoro sheathed the sword in his mouth in his sach as he thought to himself. This isn't good, this guy is from a universe who's fighters consist mainly of swordsmen. Everyone else lacks in that department, if I get knocked of now my team could be in jeopardy. Zoro began running towards Kenpachi who was smirking until Byakuya asked, "Don't waste your time on him, we have an advantage that not everyone has. I won't let that slip through our hands, do you hear me Kenpachi?" Kenpachi sighed, "No not really, I just want to have some fun. I'm not here for victory just a challenge, and I think I found one."

  Zoro slashed both his swords at Kenpachi who blocked them both with his Zanpakutō with ease. Zoro spun around slashing his swords behind clashing against Kenpachi's sword strike from behind. Kenpachi laughed, "Hmph, you're fast and strong! This is great!" Kenpachi thrusted his sword forcing Zoro to cross his swords that were still covered in Armament Haki. A gust of wind bursted around the two swordsmen, slightly cracking the stage. Zoro was grunting attempting to hold Kenpachi in place but his strength was unreal. He's so strong! Even when I cut him he was literally unfazed, he's insane-! Zoro coughed up blood as he was suddenly punched in his stomach sending him flying.

  Kenpachi instructed, "Hey you're thinking too much, just go with the flow. Even if you're opponent is stronger that's still no excuse. You have to break through your limits! If you can't do that. . ." Kenpachi appeared behind Zoro who was tumbling like a rag doll before he booted him into air. Kenpachi appeared above Zoro preparing to swing his sword down as he continued, "Then you don't deserve to be my opponent, let alone this tournament."

  Kenpachi swung his sword down but was surprised when Zoro maneuvered his Zanpakutō using one of his two swords. Zoro spun around quickly slashing Kenpachi's cheek causing a small amount of blood to spray out. Zoro chuckled, "Thanks for the wake up call, I needed that. I promise I won't disappoint." Kenpachi laughed, "Good, now I won't feel bad when I knock you off."

  While Zoro and Kenpachi were falling down they were clashing swords sending sparks flying everywhere. When they landed Zoro yelled, "Go back up, Three Swords Style: Black Rope Dragon Twister!" When did he grab the third sword? Zoro jumped up spinning around before landing in front of Kenpachi summoning a fierce tornado of wind. Kenpachi slashed his Zanpakutō, cutting the tornado in half disrupting the winds. Zoro was greatly confused by such a display of strength but that didn't distract him from the task at hand.

  Zoro began spinning extremely fast with all three swords out causing Kenpachi to stab his Zanpakutō into the stage. Zoro continuously slashed Kenpachi's Nozarashi until suddenly Sanji flying kicked Kenpachi in the head. Kenpachi ripped his Zanpakutō from the stage, quickly slashing Zoro across his chest. Kenpachi turned around, thrusting his sword skimming Sanji's stomach. Both Zoro and Sanji collapsed on the stage while Kenpachi asked disappointedly, "What the hell was that?"

  Sanji groaned, "Damn, my kick had no effect on him." Zoro yelled, "Dammit you royal punk! Who told you to interfere with my fight anyway?!" Sanji smoked on a cigarette as he reassured, "Had orders from our captain, he told me to tell you to fall back. He doesn't want to lose a valuable fight he said." Zoro sighed, "Luffy doesn't understand, if we let this guy walk freely we'll all be in trouble. I can keep him occupied, I know I can. So tell him not to be concerned, it's a swordsmen thing I guess." Sanji kicked up to his feet before sighing, "If you say so moss head, but if you get eliminated don't come crying to me."

  Zoro slowly stood up with a smile on his face causing Kenpachi to ask, "That was weird, shall we continue?" Zoro placed a sword in his sach before replying, "My pleasure!" Zoro and Kenpachi lunges at each other preparing to clash swords.

  Noelle was hiding behind a rock cowering in fear as she thought to herself. What was I thinking joining this tournament? I'm not strong at all, I'm just getting the hang of my magic. It was all Asta's fault, his dumb face and his dumb smile. His muscular body-, I mean uhh-! The rock Noelle was hiding behind was suddenly blown to pieces making her gasp in shock.

  Caulifla laughed, "I thought I sensed a weaker power source somewhere around. Hey it's nothing personal but you have to get knocked off. We can do this the easy way or the hard way, the choice is yours." Noelle was shaking in fear trying to think of what she should do. I can't call for help and judging by what she did to that poor rock, I can't win. So what do I do, what would Asta do? Asta, ASTA!

  Noelle clenched her wand tightly before refusing, "I won't be eliminated, me and my friends are making it to the end! Together!" Caulifla sighed, "Fine by me, take this!" Caulifla palmed several red energy blast at Noelle who's grimoire opened up shinning a blue light. Noelle opened her eyes revealing she had surrounded herself with a dome of water. I did it! Caulifla scoffed, "Hmph, I guess you're not so weak after all. This could be a good warm up, let's go then!"

  Caulifla formed a red orb in her hand then she palmed the air blasting a stream of red energy towards Noelle who's eyes widened. I don't want to lose yet, not now! The water dome expanded extremely large turning into a gigantic ball of water. This ball consumed both Caulifla and Noelle herself causing them to both hold their breaths. Oh no, it happened again. I lost control of my power, now I'm going to die. Dammit, I'm sorry guys. Noelle was disturbed when suddenly Caulifla began yelling as a yellow aura surrounded her body. A light flashed bright as Caulifla transformed into a Super Saiyan. This abrupt amount of energy caused the water ball to explode freeing the nearly unconscious Noelle who collapsed onto the stage.

  Caulifla decended onto the stage where Noelle had fell while advised, "That water thing was cool, it completed absorbed my attack. But I'm sorry to say that this fight is over." Caulifla held out her hand preparing a ki blast while Noelle coughed up water. Noelle mumbled, "Not yet." Caulifla fired the ki blast at the stage sending Noelle flying towards the edge. NOT YET!

  Noelle caught blue aura that bursted out, expanding even bigger while she waved her wand. Noelle shouted, "Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's Roar!" Noelle summoned a dragon made out of water then it flew towards Caulifla who was eaten by the dragon. The dragon continued to fly towards the edge of the stage with Caulifla inside of it.

  Noelle was smiling as she fell into the darkness. How was that Asta, did I push past my limits? Noelle appeared in the bleachers were she collapsed making Magna gasp, "Noelle! Are you okay?" Noelle sighed, "I'm fine, did I eliminate her?!"

  The dragon was about to fly into the darkness until a bright light shined inside of the dragon. Caulifla transformed into Super Saiyan 2 causing the dragon to explode making it rain. Caulifla flew back onto the stage where she went back to base form to catch her breath.

  Noelle yelled, "Noooo! She's still in, I tried so hard, I really did!" Asta could be heard yelling at the top of his lungs, "Don't worry Noelle, we're gonna avenge you! Just you wait!" Noelle fell into her seat while Magna complimented, "Hey good job out there." Noelle sighed, "But I lost with no eliminations." Magna explained, "It ain't about eliminations, it's about heart and helping your team stay to the very end. As long as you contributed to the team by trying your best, that's all that matters." Noelle looked at the stage seeing Asta clashing swords with Ichigo. Know that I think about it, Magna got eliminated without eliminating any other fight too. But he saved Luck so I guess that was pretty helpful. Hmph, I did do good, in my own way.

*Hey you loyal readers, dropped another chapter as you can see. Like I said before, can't be a tournament of power remake if people aren't knocked off. So sorry you Noelle fans but she gone. I wonder who's next. If you guys want to see a fight just ask, I'm totally down to use your guys ideas. Please vote and comment which Universe is going to win this tournament! I'll probably update again tomorrow or Sunday. Thanks for reading!*