Kuro expanded his spatial body to try and get away from Yoshi. However, it was no use as he was far quicker than Kuro. The cloned Yoshi went behind Kuro and used 'Onmyouji Arts: Muscle Talisman: Kick'. This landed perfectly on Kuro and sent him flying to the side.

The real Yoshi was waiting for him at the side and used 'Onmyouji Arts: Muscle Talisman: Super Punch'. He hit Kuro downwards, which sent him crashing down to the floor. 

"You damn Onmyouji!" cursed Kuro.

"Don't be so sad. I could have easily used the 7th book and eradicated you from existence." grinned Yoshi.

Just as Kuro attempted to get up, Yoshi flicked small needle-like energy to keep him pinned down. Yoshi then created a Claymore sword out of his Mana and stabbed it right in the middle of Kuro. 

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!" screamed Kuro.

"You see, my nickname in the Onmyouji Association is 'The Onmyouji's Knight'. I love the types of weapons medieval knights used. Just with my imagination, I can create their weapons with my Mana." revealed Yoshi.

"I don't care!" yelled Kuro.

"I guess not. Just be lucky that I didn't use my Familiar Possession to kill you. Now, that would have been painful." taunted Yoshi.

Just as Yoshi was about to end Kuro's entire being, a scythe came at him from the side. He was able to stop from hitting any of his vitals by letting it pierce his arm. He quickly created a Mana Lance and stabbed through the person who attacked him.

"You seem to be lacking in power these days, Secret Agent No.7." joked Yoshi.

"I'm sorry, Mr Ryuzaki. He seemed to have sensed that you nearly killed his partner and dashed off," explained Secret Agent No.7.

"What are you doing to my ride home?!" raged Tenma.

"I was touched at the thought of comradery, but it seems I was wrong," smirked Yoshi.  

Tenma pulled his blade away from Yoshi and tried to swipe at him again. Yoshi ducked down and created a Mana Dagger. He quickly stepped in and stabbed Tenma. He pulled the dagger out and flicked it up towards Tenma's chin.

"What the hell?! This guy is on another level." thought Tenma.

Just as things were looking bad for both Kuro and Tenma, Kuro was able to expand their body and make for an escape. Since Yoshi didn't know the true extent of Kuro's power, he jumped away from it.

"You were lucky that this monster of a person came to your rescue, Keiichineko. Just remember, we will chase Alisha to the ends of the earth. We of the Soul Stealers will not rest." vowed Kuro.

Yoshi tried to stop them from escaping, but it was too late. The Delta got away.

"Damn! I had them right where I wanted them." huffed Yoshi.

"At least we got away with our lives," said Kantaro.

"Now, tell me, Keiichineko, what was that all about?" asked Yoshi.

Keiichineko then explained the situation to both Yoshi and Kantaro. They were shocked to hear that their clan was put in charge of protecting something valuable.

"The thing that shocks me the most is that we could be in the mists of a war." Kantaro pointed out.

"I'll have to alert the association about this. It could affect the whole town if this gets out of hand." Yoshi mentioned.

"They won't be happy to hear that, will they." sighed Kantaro.

"That's right. There's not many that tolerate any form of Demonic creature. Especially the first seat of the association, Yoshiki Tsukiyomi." told Yoshi.

"Sorry to break up your conversation, but can you help me and him over there? I don't know if it's because I'm out of it, but I can't sense Shinki anymore." worried Keiichineko.

"You'd be 100% correct, Keiichineko." agreed some mysterious character.

"That voice...Shinji!" exclaimed Keiichineko.

"Yo! Long time no see!" waved Shinji.

"Wait, if you can't sense him, does that mean..." fretted Keiichineko.

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Author Comment: Well, Jump Festa has now been and gone, and I must say that Bleach trailer was phenomenal! I can't wait to see the finished product next October! However, it was a shame to hear that My Hero Academia has one year left. I will enjoy it to the fullest!