Fighting the Ninth (1)

As the ninth shouted, his shrill voice reaching a peak, he moved. 

His hands revealed a cracked wooden staff that was about as tall as he was. On top of that staff though, was a crystal that was way too similar to the one that Ganshin had put inside. 

In fact, Jake could swear that it was the exact same one, with one exception. The one on the ninth's staff had a little less black swirling and a little more gray crystal. 

"The ninth might need this rock for an upgrade. He is going to be too motivated. I will need to handle him carefully." Jake made a mental note. 

But before he could even get ready, Ganshin in front of him started moving. 

His sword shone with a blue haze as Ganshin appeared right in front of the ninth.