After Ojjisan, Aoi, and Akito faced off against Vally Hojo, they knew this would not be an easy battle. The Hojo Clan had proven itself to be a formidable enemy, and each member possessed devastating wind-based abilities. Vally Hojo, in particular, was known for his speed and sharp wind blades that could cut through steel.
Ojjisan took a deep breath and clenched his fists. "We need to take him down fast," he said. "If we drag this out, we'll end up exhausted."
Aoi nodded. "Then let's not waste any time!"
Vally Hojo smirked. "You humans really think you can beat me?" He raised his hands, and the air around them began to swirl violently. "I am the wind itself!"
With that, Vally unleashed a powerful wind blast that sent all three of them flying backward. Akito barely managed to land on his feet, while Aoi and Ojjisan crashed against a nearby wall.
"Tch… he's strong," Akito muttered. "But I've fought worse."
Ojjisan wiped some blood from his lips and grinned. "Then let's give him something to fear!"
Aoi charged forward, activating Sonic Strike. His speed increased drastically, and he zipped through the battlefield like a blur. Vally Hojo barely had time to react as Aoi appeared right in front of him, launching a devastating punch. The impact sent shockwaves through the air, but Vally dodged at the last second, countering with a wind blade.
Aoi barely managed to duck, but the sharp wind cut his cheek.
"Not bad," Vally said. "But you're too slow."
Suddenly, Akito disappeared. He had activated Stealth Mode, becoming completely invisible to the naked eye. Vally Hojo tensed, realizing that he had lost sight of one of his opponents.
"Where did he go?" Vally muttered, his eyes darting around.
Ojjisan took the opportunity to strike. He summoned a massive Thunder Clap, sending a bolt of electricity straight toward Vally. The attack was too fast for him to dodge, and it hit him square in the chest. Vally screamed in pain as electricity coursed through his body.
"Now, Akito!" Ojjisan shouted.
Out of nowhere, Akito reappeared behind Vally, stabbing him in the back with a hidden blade. Vally gasped, coughing up blood.
"You…" he grunted, turning to glare at Akito. "You sneaky little—"
Before he could finish, Aoi dashed forward again, this time with full force. He unleashed another Sonic Strike, landing a devastating punch to Vally's face. The impact sent him flying, crashing into the rubble.
Vally struggled to stand, his body trembling. "You… you humans… shouldn't be this strong," he whispered.
"We're not just humans," Ojjisan said, stepping forward. "We're the ones who are going to stop the Hojo Clan and save our world."
Vally let out a weak chuckle. "You're too late… the Hojo Clan… is just the beginning…" His body trembled violently before he collapsed. Blood pooled beneath him as his breathing slowed.
The three of them stood there, panting heavily. The battle had taken a toll on them, but they had won.
"One down," Aoi said, wiping sweat from his forehead. "But we still have more to deal with.
Akito, still holding his injured side, nodded. "Yeah… and they're not going to be easy."
Ojjisan looked up at the dark sky. "Then we better keep moving. Hikaru and the others are still fighting their own battles."
The three warriors took a deep breath and steeled themselves for what lay ahead. The war was far from over.