What's going on everyone! It's me TheGamingArtist here once again thanking you all for continuing to love and support my story. It's been a long time since I've updated and I'm really glad that you all have been so patient. Now for recent news, I turned 18 on August 1st and am now trying to enroll in college so I've been busy.

Though I've still had some time to work on my stories.

Without further ado, enjoy the 12th chapter of Senran Kagura: The Shinobi of Light.

Chapter 12

(Asuka's POV)

With our training still going on, everyone was doing really well in their battles. Though Shizio and Katsuragi looked like they were really going at it. Their clothes were a lot more torn than mine and the others along with cuts and blood over some parts of their bodies. It's understandable considering Katsu's been really eager to fight Shizio and she isn't known for taking things easy, even when it comes to me and the girls.

But enough about her and Shizio, I need to get back to focusing on my fight with Ikaruga.

"Are you ready Asuka?" She asked me. "Yes." I replied, getting into my fighting stance. "Alright then." Ikaruga said. We both ran towards each other and started repeatedly slashing our weapons. As expected of Ikaruga, she was holding her own with her sword extremely well while I wasn't doing too bad myself.

Still I should keep my guard up.

After all, Ikaruga is the class representative. Shizio's been with us for a little over a week and he has deep respect for her because of her title.

When it comes to Ikaruga, don't expect to win so easily against her.

During the clash, I thrust my blades forward and Ikaruga managed to dodge them, but not without her shirt getting torn.

She back-flipped and checked the cut marks on her shirt.

I was surprised that I successfully managed to land a blow on Ikaruga but I didn't get over-confident from it.

"Not bad Asuka. You're certainly getting better with your blades." Ikaruga said, complimenting me. "Thanks. But getting past your defense wasn't easy." I said back. "I know. Shall we continue." Ikaruga asked. "Sure." I said.

Just then, a blue aura formed around Ikaruga.

I then knew that was gonna use one of her Secret Ninja Arts.

Preparing myself, I got back in my stance, focused on either parrying or evading Ikaruga's attack.

Then she started shooting blue slashes at me with her sword. I parried the first few to the best of my ability, but as I parried I was pushed back from the impact.

Soon, the slashes were on point and I started taking hits.

When the slashing stopped, I was on the ground, my clothes severely torn.

"Asuka, are you alright?!" Ikaruga asked concerned. I started to get up off the ground. "Yeah. I'm fine." I said back. "I'm sorry. I should've held back on using my Ninja Art." Ikaruga said apologetically. "Don't worry about it Ikaruga. Let's keep going." I said, getting ready to continue our match. "Alright." Ikaruga said back, also getting ready to continue.

(Tatomei's POV)

My fight with Kakento progressed as well as Asuka's fight with Ikaruga. Though she didn't look to be in the best of shape, she's still going strong, and that's enough for me to not fail her in this fight.

"What's wrong Tatomei?" Kakento asked me. "On nothing really. Just looking upon Asuka and her battle against Ikaruga." I replied. "Hm. I've been looking at her from time to time as well. That's one skilled Shinobi you have there." Kakento complimented. "They're all skilled in their own way, and that's what makes them unique." I acknowledged. "I know." Kakento said back.

After our talk, we continued our battle.

Kakento swung at me with his tail but due to my size and speed I was able to dodge it quite easily. I was quickly hopping around his body in an effort to break his guard, to which it was starting to work.

"Ah! Stop moving!" Kakento said, trying his best to grab me. "Sorry Kakento, but I can't do that. But I will do this." I said.

I jumped high into the air and slammed down on Kakento, sending him plummeting down to the ground. He groaned in pain from the impact.

"Ow." He said, rubbing his head. "Oh come on Kakento, it didn't hurt that bad." I joked. "Yeah, sure it didn't. You have the power of Earth as well as Water. Why didn't I remember that." Kakento said, still rubbing his head. "Well we barely fight against each other so that should be expected." I said back. "I suppose so. Which is why you won't be able to dodge this!" Kakento yelled.

He immediately blew intensive wind in my direction. I tried my best to hold on to the ground but slowly my grip was starting to loosen. If my skin wasn't naturally so moist holding onto the ground would be simple. (Darn it. I need to do something quick before I get blown away)I thought to myself.

Then I thought up an idea.

Using my influence over the Earth, I managed to raise a boulder up underneath Kakento. As I expected, he flew out of the way and stopped blowing.

I took the chance and tried to rush him with a quick attack. He countered it and grabbed me.

"Gotcha." Kakento said. "I think not." I said back, spitting in his face. He immediately let go of me. "Oh come on Tatomei that's disgusting!" Kakento said.

I giggled.

"Hey now. You should know that Toads don't like to be caught." I acknowledged. "Doesn't matter. I'm still gonna beat you." Kakento said. "Bring it Dragon-boy." I said back.

Author's Note

Alright! Another update that's done after so long. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and I'll see you guys in the next chapter or the next story. Later!