Chapter 4

Kenshin was charging at Hamtaro at high speed. He has never seen anyone move that fast. He decided to counter the attack by slashing at Kenshin first. But because he has never used a sword many of his slashes were reckless and didn't even hit. On the other hand Kenshin was skilled to begin with and had no problem dodging and attacking. However Hamtaro felt something from sword. What's going on? When Kenshin charged again this time he used a different attack.

"Hiten Misturugi style Ryu Kan Sen!" Kenshin charged and performed a wide slash at Hamtaro. However Hamtaro dodged it easily and attacked from behind. Hamtaro finally hit his opponent. The attack didn't hurt as much but he was still surprised. How was able to move so fast? Could it be the sword? It doesn't matter. He's still reckless. Kenshin got up and ready to pull off another attack.

"Hiten Mitsurugi style Ryu Tsui Sen!" Kenshin suddenly jumped into the air higher than any hamster could. None of the ham hams could believe such a thing. Kenshin came down with an overhead slash and knocked Hamtaro off his feet. On the sidelines the others were getting were worried.

"Boss, how strong is Kenshin?", they all asked. Boss shook his head.

"He's been training every since he was young so I imagine he's much stronger." The ham hams were getting worried. "However if what Kenshin said about that sword is true Hamtaro might have a chance." They just hoped the legend of the ryusaiga was true.

"Ryu Sou Sen!" Kenshin still had the upper hand as he launched continuous attacks onto Hamtaro. Suddenly Hamtaro managed to jump into the air.

"Ryu Tsui Sen!" Hamtaro performed the same exact attack Kenshin used earlier. Kenshin was surprised again as he was hit by the overhead slash of the Ryu Tsui Sen. He's more than I expected. He's using my same style. I can still defeat him. Kenshin held the his sword upwards with both hands and jumped upward toward Hamtaro.

"Ryu Sho Sen!" The attack was answered the last attack and Hamtaro was on the ground while Kenshin was still up and ready to continue the fight.

"I can't believe a hamster like you is capable of holding such a sword! It's time to finish this!" Kenshin re-sheathed the sword and put up-

"A BATTOUJITSU STANCE!" Everyone turned their attention to Boss.

"You know that stance?", Cappy asked.

"Of course I've known him way before you guys came to the club house. That attack is one of the main attacks of the Hiten Mitsurugi style and is very powerful one. If Hamtaro were to be hit by that in his condition then…" Boss lowered his head. The ham hams knew what he meant.

"But Hamtaro can't lose! He never lost!" Oxnard exclaimed.

"I know Oxnard, but unless he can defeat Kenshin in single blow he'll lose this match and I don't think Hamtaro knows an attack that can defeat it. I just hope Hamtaro knows how to defeat it." The ham hams hoped for this as well.

Hamtaro began to doubt himself again. Its over. I don't think I can defeat him. Just then several images came to mind.

In a city several years ago Hamtaro and Oreo were sitting discussing something.

"I really admire how you've become more courageous everyday your with me." Oreo understood that Hamtaro has come a long way from being a scared hamster to a very brave one.

"Oh c'mon Oreo! You know I wouldn't be so brave without you."

"You're wrong Hamtaro!" Hamtaro was a little taken back by this. "Although you may think that you developed your courage by yourself which I've admired a lot. Remember not to lose that courage!" Oreo.

As Kenshin charged Hamtaro remembered another image.

About a month after Hamtaro confessed his love to Bijou they were talking to each other on the rooftop of Maria's house. They kissed each other and looked at the stars.

"You know I wish Oreo was here! Maybe I would be more courageous with her around.", Hamtaro said.

"But you already are very brave." Hamtaro was also taken back by this. "Even though Oreo is gone you were always brave no matter what the situation was. I've always admired your bravery. Don't lose it." Bijou.

Hamtaro re-sheathed his sword. Thank you Bijou. Oreo. I cannot and will not lose my courage. I will finish this fight! Hamtaro charged at Kenshin and both performed their battoujitsu attacks. Large amount of light blinded the ham hams from seeing this. When the light died down both Hamtaro and Kenshin had their backs to each other. No one knew who won. Suddenly Kenshin coughed up blood. The ham hams were surprised. As he fell several things came to mind. I guess Hamtaro is much stronger than I thought. I'm sorry I ever doubted you. You are the ryusaiga's owner. Kenshin collapsed.

When Kenshin woke up he found himself in bed.

"Heke? How am I still alive?" The other ham hams came in to see how he was doing.

"I used this medicine.", Pashmina said as she threw it to him. He took a closer look at this "medicine".

"This is just seasoning." Kenshin wondered how seasoning was able to prevent him from dying.

"The real medicine is the ryusaiga." Hamtaro held it up and revealed something: the blade was reversed and switched back to normal.

"The sword can switch from katana to sakabatou. That's very impressive." Kenshin got up.

"Hey wait you're not getting out yet! You just suffered many injuries!" Kenshin didn't listen.

"We still have to defeat the devil ham! Besides I have my own medicine." He reached into his bag and pulled out a bottle of sake.

"You drink?"

"Doesn't everybody?" The ham hams fall over anime style. Suddenly Panda runs in with a few things.

"Alright I have everything we can use to help us fight the devil ham." He gave everyone a sword except Sandy who could use the arrow Panda gave her in combination with her ribbon as a bow and arrow. However Ken was mad that he didn't get one.

"Dad can I help too?"

"No son. This is very dangerous! Don't worry mom will return. I promise." Everyone went to the ham ham flyer where Penelope was making a few preparations.

"Shouldn't we use my boat?", asked Cappy. Boss came up to him and said:

"Cappy, we need you to stay with the kids and Pashmina. Don't worry. Penelope will be alright." Cappy didn't want to leave Penelope but he had to. He kissed her before they left.

"Alright lets go!"

"Right! Bijou here we come!" The ham ham flyer took off into the sky.

In the club house Ken was practicing his sets with a shinai (bamboo sword).

"Why couldn't he bring me?"

"Because your father would be worried."

"Besides Ken you were scared that you would die."

"I was not Christie!" But he knew he couldn't hide it from her. He was afraid that not only his mom would die but also his dad.

"If you're not then c'mon!" All of them turned their attention to the door where Cappy was standing.

"But I'm too scared." Cappy didn't like to hear that.

"Don't be." Ken was surprised." You are Hamtaro's son. Your father was very brave and would always do anything to help his friends. Don't let your thoughts block you from your fate. Use courage and your heart to find your answer." Ken got up.

"Your right. I'm going to show my father I can be brave just like him!"

"That's the spirit!" Christie got up and held her ribbon.

"Well he's going I'm going as well!"

"Christie this going to be dangerous."

"Don't give me that speech I want to help you. Were going our parents that we are as brave as they are!" Ken nodded.

"You're right! I'm glad you're coming with me." Christie blushed a bit.

"Well Pashmina are you coming?" She nodded.

"Someone has to treat those injuries."

"Alright! Lets go!" They took off on Cappy's boat to ham ham land.

In the sky the other ham hams were already on their way to ham ham land. They were now over the desert. Suddenly a buzzards came out and popped all the balloons of the ham ham flyer except one. The ham ham flyer hovered toward the ground slowly. Penelope looked at the ham ham flyer.

"Great! Now where can we get more balloons."

"Right here!" The ham hams turned around to see a hamster who had Hamtaro's fur pattern but the color was a dark brown and had a cape and a saber. Behind him was a large iguana. The ham hams got ready just incase they had to battle. This could be trouble.