Chapter 10 - 9 - Sasuke vs Kokabiel

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"Eh, wait--"

"What do you mean, Sasuke-san?"

Everyone's attention was focused on Sasuke.

"Exactly what I mean. I never said I was going to help you guys. This matter doesn't concern me at all."

"But...you helped break up the engagement with Rias-senpai, right?"

Saji was looking at Sasuke, as though he was waiting for Sasuke to change his mind.

"I only did that on a whim, and because I couldn't stand that Raiser guy. You guys are enough to rescue your club member and destroy the Holy Swords."

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"Great...we just lost a considerable fighting force. But, even if that Sasuke guy is not here, we still have a mission to complete." Xenovia's expression was grim and yet determined.

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"...I understand the situation."

Kiba put his mouth on the coffee after he made a sigh. Koneko had called Kiba to the family restaurant.

"To tell the truth, I feel unsatisfied when the wielders of the Excalibur's are giving me the permission to destroy it."

"That's a rough way to speak. If you were a "Stray-Devil", I would have cut you down without any time to spare."

Kiba and Xenovia started to glare down at each other.

However, they both started to calm down.

"The other day, I was attacked by a person who had the Excalibur. At that time, he killed a priest. He is probably from your organisation. However, he was apparently injured by the Sekiryuutei before but managed to bȧrėly survive."

[!]

"Freed Sellzen. Former exorcist of the Vatican."

Xenovia's eyes started to fill with hatred.

"Is that so? Freed used the Excalibur he stole to kill our fellow followers. For us to pay the price because the disposal group couldn't take care of him take time."

"Anyways, let's move onto the cooperation strategy."

Xenovia took out a pen and wrote her contact details on a memo pad.

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It had already been a few days and after finding a convenient bench near a lake, Sasuke sat down.

The sky gradually turned dark and the light of the stars was starting to twinkle.

For a moment, Sasuke's eyes were stolen by that real light.

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"Over and..."

"Over and..."

"Over and..."

"Over and over and over and over again!"

"Just give up and let me cut you down!"

However, Naruto breathed hard as he looked up at Sasuke.

"Can't do that."

"Cuz"

"I'm your one and only friend!"

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{Excuse me, is this seat taken?}

A voice suddenly appeared beside Sasuke.

A man with black hair and golden bangs was standing in front of him.

Taking Sasuke's silence as a yes, the man sat down.

{Peaceful, isn't it?}

"Yeah."

{That's what I like. Peace. But--}

{I am also interested in unique stuff. I love to collect things after all.}

Suddenly, the man's eyes felt like it was shining.

"Really."

It was a conversation with a natural flow, but Sasuke could sense that this person was not someone normal.

He had to be cautious in his reply. The thing he could say, the thing he couldn't say, things he should lie about, it would be bad if he didn't affirm all of those.

{Why are you spending your time here?}

"That's not your concern."

The man let out a small chuckle.

{Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. It's just...I love to meet new people you see. And, of course, especially when they possess something special.}

This guy...

The man stood up.

The man waved his hand as he walked away.

{I'm sure we will meet again.}

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As Sasuke was about to leave as well--

BOOM!

There was a strange yellow light emitting from the center of the town.

Sasuke jumped out from the bench and landed on a tree branch. Fortunately, there was hardly anyone in the park at the moment.

That place is--

Kuoh Academy.

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"Rias-senpai. We have covered the school with a large barrier. With this, unless something disastrous happens, there will be no damage outside."

Saji reported the current situation to Rias as the Occult research club and student council gathered right in front of Kuoh Academy.

Irina had been injured during battle and was transported to the student council president's home.

"Rias, this will only keep things to the minimum. If Kokabiel were to fight seriously, not only this academy, but the whole region would be annihilated." A young bespectacled woman warned Rias.

"I understand, Sona. We will do the rest from here."

Rias turned to face her peerage, including Kiba and Xenovia.

"We will be on the offensive. We will go inside the barrier and draw Kokabiel's attention. This is a battle of life and death!"

[Yes!]

When they reached the middle of the school field, there was an old-man located in the middle of a magic circle.

"Balba!"

"I'm going to make the four Excaliburs into one."

Balba said it as a matter of fact.'

"Where is Kokabiel?"

"Boss Kokabiel has encountered someone more interesting. I will be the one taking you guys on."

A white haired boy priest emerged from the darkness.

The four Excaliburs started to pile up on top of one another and a bright line shone.

After the light was gone, what remained was one holy-sword at the center of the field.

"With this sword, I shall enjoy fighting with you guys. Uhehehe! I will just chop some Devils now."

Freed started putting on a crazy smile while holding the new Excalibur as he faced them.

"Rias Gremory's "Knight." If the cooperation is still valid, let us destroy that Excalibur together."

"Hmph, let's do this. I will kill both Freed and Balba! For the sake of my friends who died due to your experiments."

Kiba said softly as he faced his enemy.

[ Balance Break. ]

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Tch--

As Sasuke landed on the ground, a purple barrier suddenly encased the area around him as a loud voice rang out.

"Hou, finally I meet you. I sensed a strong aura in this town and came to investigate. To think it would be the legendary Sekiryuutei. Your fight against Raiser Phenex was spectacular. I wish to test out that power for myself!"

Sasuke looked up.

A Fallen-Angel with 10 black wings from his back was staring down at him.

"You seem stronger than the other Fallen Angel I encountered. You should be one of their leaders?"

"HAHAHA! Nice to meet you, I'm one of the leaders of the Fallen-Angels, Kokabiel."

"And? You came to me just to fight me?"

"Yes, I wish to test out your power. I hate fighting against weak opponents. I want to see the power left behind by God."

[ This guy is on a different level. His name has been recorded in the bible since ancient times. He survived the battle against God and the past Maou. Be careful partner. ]

Ddraig communicated directly to Sasuke.

"Now come!"

On Kokabiel's hand, the energy of the fallen angels, the power of light started gathering.

DOOOOOOON!

A crater formed on the ground where Sasuke was just standing.

"Fast!"

[!!!!!]

A shadow descended while cutting the abyss sky and with a white flash, one of Kokabiel's wings was cut off.

"Kuh!"

Kokabiel started launching more spears of light but Sasuke foresighted the trajectory of the projectile weapons and dodged with swaying movements while approaching him.

Sasuke threw his katana straight at Kokabiel, who easily dodged it as the katana flew past him; and he aimed a spear at Sasuke.

"HAH! Is that..."

However, before he could finish his sentence, he realized that his target had already disappeared and instead, the same sword was flying towards him again.

"What the..."

Unbeknownst to him, his back was already facing his opponent.

Chidori!

A high concentration of lightning was gathered on Sasuke's hand and that hand pierced through Kokabiel's stomach from behind like paper.

THRUST!

Kokabiel bent forward as he vomited blood on the ground.

"You...!!!"

He turned around and formed a sword of light in his hand and sharply swung it at Sasuke, like a beast swinging its claw.

With swaying movement, Sasuke caught the flying katana with his right hand and the sword of light was easily parried.

It was a perfect instant positioning--

Kokabiel felt his body receive an unseen magnetic force that caused his body to half rotate by its own.

However, that action caused him to spurt out more blood from the wound in his stomach.

"YOU BASTARD!"

When Kokabiel swung down his sword of light again, Sasuke predicted his movements, kept back his blade; and evaded while placing his palm at where the moving sword of light was going.

Kokabiel's wrist, which held the blade, was settled inside Sasuke's palm as if it was being suċkėd in completely.

At the same time he was grasping Kokabiel's wrist, Sasuke twisted his whole body like a spiral. With all that energy, he crushed Kokabiel's arm in his grip.

From the mouth of Kokabiel, "AAAAAAA!" a painful scream was released.

Kokabiel flew back as he glared at Sasuke.

"This is not over!"

From the depths of ground, a rumbling sound issued out.

It was a tall creature with four thick legs; sharp claws that grew from each leg and the eyes glittering in the darkness were red. From its mouth, dangerous looking fangs protruded and from the gaps, white breaths poured out.

It was a dog...a three headed dog.

ROOOOOOOOARRRR!

The three heads roared at the same time.

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"Now. I will have you fight my pet that I brought from hell."

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Sasuke bit down on his thumb and a small trail of blood leaked out; he pressed 5 of his fingers on the the ground and channeled chakra towards the palm.

"What are you planning to accomplish by doing that?" Kokabiel demanded while glaring down at Sasuke.

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"Summoning Technique <Kuchiyose No Jutsu>!"