Crimson Heart

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With a surge of energy, William activated his Shunpo spell, blinking into action. In a flash, he appeared behind the Raiden Shogun, delivering a series of swift slashes with his tessen, the blades glinting in the ethereal light of the Plane of Euthymia.

William: "Let's see how you handle this!"

Kazuha mirrored William's movements, channeling the power of the wind as he dashed forward with infused strikes, his sword slicing through the air like a gust. The two of them danced around the Shogun, their movements fluid and precise, trying to find openings in her defenses.

Kazuha: "I'll keep her distracted! Focus on breaking through!"

The Raiden Shogun reacted swiftly, her aura intensifying as she activated her Musou no Hitotachi. With an elegant flick of her wrist, she parried William's slashes, each clash sending shockwaves through the air, reverberating with the force of their combat.

Raiden Shogun: "You think you can overwhelm me with such petty tricks?"

William blinked again, reappearing on her other side, his tessen sweeping in a wide arc aimed at her midsection.

William: "We're not just relying on tricks!"

Kazuha followed suit, weaving through the air and unleashing a barrage of wind-infused slices, forcing the Shogun to pivot and deflect his strikes as well. The shimmering petals of the cherry blossoms scattered around them, caught in the tempest of their battle.

Despite their combined efforts, the Raiden Shogun was a master of her craft, using her Musou no Hitotachi to maintain control of the battlefield. She countered with precise strikes, the blade of her sword glowing with energy as she aimed to strike down William and Kazuha.

Kazuha: "Stay nimble! Don't let her corner you!"

As the fight intensified, William felt the energy of the Plane of Euthymia pulsating, responding to their determination. With each blink of his Shunpo, he could sense the harmony of the realm around him, and he drew strength from it, ready to push back against the formidable Raiden Shogun.

William: "Kazuha, let's combine our attacks!"

Kazuha: "Right behind you!"

In a synchronized effort, William and Kazuha lunged at the Shogun, William blinking to her flank while Kazuha charged from the front. Their strikes came together in a fierce display of power, the radiant energy illuminating the blue plane as they sought to break through the Shogun's defenses.

As their combined assault pressed on, the Raiden Shogun's focus sharpened. With a fluid motion, she summoned a surge of violet energy, forming an electric cage that encased Kazuha, effectively separating him from William.

Kazuha: "William! I—"

Before he could finish, the bars of the cage crackled with electricity, sending sparks dancing around him. He instinctively reached out to touch the bars, only to feel a jolt of pain shoot through his arm.

Kazuha: "Agh! This won't hold me!"

Determined, Kazuha swung his sword at the bars, but the blade merely glanced off, the electric force absorbing the impact without a hint of damage.

Kazuha: "This is no ordinary cage..."

William's eyes widened in alarm as he watched his friend struggle against the confinement.

As the electric cage crackled with energy around Kazuha, the Raiden Shogun smirked, her eyes narrowing with confidence.

Raiden Shogun: "Your friend is trapped, and now you're all alone. Do you really think you can defeat me?"