Chapter 6
Kurama couldn't move. He just sat there trying to gather his energy. ~I thought I heard Hiei outside the door a few minutes ago,~ he thought to himself. He sighed as he tried to move his legs, "They're still useless."
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Hiei reached for his katana. He glared a Kusoatama, "Where is my sword?" Nazo looked at Kusoatama, "What sword?" Kusoatama untied the sheath from around his waist and gave it to Nazo. "This sword," he replied. Nazo examined it. "Hmm, interesting. You fight with a sword," smirked Nazo. Hiei glared, "What's your point? Give it back now or your whole castle will be in flames." Nazo laughed, "My point is Youko uses plants, and you and your sword can be used against them. Here take your stupid sword." Nazo threw Hiei his katana. "So, its not like I care," Hiei stated. "Are we going to fight or not?" He threw his cloak to the floor. Nazo sighed, "Calm down. Rakuda, Kusoatama go ahead and fight him." Hiei took out his katana and lowered into his fighting stance. Rakuda moved to Hiei's right, and Kusoatama moved to his left. Hiei kept an eye on both of them. Kusoatama moved closer to Hiei. Hiei took his eyes off of Rakuda and swung his katana at Kusoatama. Kusoatama jumped backwards to avoid the blade. Rakuda charged for Hiei. He was about to kick him when Hiei ducked. Rakuda lost his balance and fell. Hiei smirked, "I'm not stupid." Rakuda jumped up as Hiei tried to impale him. Hiei growled when Kusoatama grabbed him. He flipped Kusoatama. He landed at Rakuda's feet. Rakuda sighed and stepped over Kusoatama. Hiei acted like he was charging Rakuda. Rakuda moved to Hiei's left. Hiei just ignored him. Rakuda grabbed Hiei's wrist and he stopped in his tracks. He winced in pain. Rakuda smirked as he tightened his grip. Hiei yelped. Kusoatama stood up and walked toward Hiei. Hiei stabbed Rakuda in the hand. Rakuda released Hiei and held his own hand. Hiei smirked and impaled Kusoatama in the stomach. Kusoatama winced and backed away. Hiei sighed. Nazo growled as Hiei walked toward him. Rakuda and Kusoatama watched nervously as Nazo and Hiei came face to face. Nazo smirked, "Impressive." Hiei took a step back. "Is that all they've got?" Rakuda snarled, "I'm not finished yet." Kusoatama glared, "As long as I'm alive, I'm not finished." Hiei turned around. "Well what are you waiting for?"
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Kurama staggered to his feet. He was about to take a step when his knees buckled, and he fell. He sighed, "I guess I'll have to wait longer."
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Rakuda and Kusoatama charged at Hiei. He jumped over their heads and he ran to the opposite side of the room. They turned around and looked at each other shocked. Hiei sheathed his katana. "Since you two don't have weapons, I won't use mine anymore." Rakuda laughed, "We don't need weapons to defeat you." Hiei rolled his eyes. "Fine, then I will use it." He unsheathed his katana and smirked. Kusoatama growled, "Don't mock us." "Who said I was mocking you?" Hiei asked. He lowered into his fighting stance ready for Rakuda and Kusoatama's next attack. Rakuda charged toward Hiei, followed by Kusoatama. Hiei knew what they were planning. He thought to himself, ~The fool in the front is going to stop and the one behind him is going to keep coming.~ Rakuda didn't stop. He kept coming. Hiei was confused. He jumped to the left just as Kusoatama leaped over Rakuda. Kusoatama hit the wall where Hiei once stood. Hiei smirked. Rakuda chuckled and helped Kusoatama up. Kusoatama growled at Hiei. Rakuda powered up his spiritual energy and formed it into a ball. Hiei laughed. Rakuda threw it at Hiei. He easily dodged it. Rakuda smirked as he summoned the ball back. Hiei narrowed his eyes. Rakuda formed three more energy balls. He threw all four of them at Hiei. He dodged the first to with no problem. Then the third one hit him in the chest. He flew backwards, and the fourth one hit him in the stomach causing him to hit the wall with a great amount of force. He slid down the wall leaving a trail of blood. Kusoatama and Rakuda laughed. Kusoatama walked over and picked up Hiei's katana. He smirked, "It would be fun if you were killed by your own weapon." Hiei growled. Rakuda stood beside Kusoatama. "I think we should wait for Youko to come then kill him." "You two will not kill him until I say so," Nazo snarled. Rakuda blinked, "I forgot we have to let you live." Hiei struggled to stand and made it. "I'm not finished yet." Rakuda and Kusoatama looked at each other and laughed. Hiei took his katana from Kusoatama. Kusoatama looked shocked. Rakuda powered up again.
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Kurama just sat on the floor waiting for his energy to return. He sighed, "I need to get my energy back soon. He widened his eyes. "What's going on?"
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Rakuda's energy ball hit Hiei. He hit the wall and was barely conscious. He growled as he saw Rakuda walk towards him. He could only see a blurred figure. Rakuda picked him up. Kusoatama left the room because he knew the fight was over. Rakuda took Hiei to Nazo. Nazo smirked, "I thought you could take all three of us on." Hiei growled. Rakuda walked over and started to place Hiei on the bed when Nazo stopped him. "No don't put him on the bed while he's bloody. Bandage his wounds first." "Yes, sir," Rakuda replied. He walked out of the room and went to where Kusoatama was. "Kusoatama, bandage him." "Why do I have to do it?" asked Kusoatama. "Because you already bandaged yourself, and I need to tend to my hand," he replied. "Fine!" Kusoatama snarled. He took Hiei and began to bandage his wounds. Rakuda cleaned his hand and bandaged it. He walked back to Kurama's room. Kusoatama was having trouble-bandaging Hiei. Hiei wouldn't keep still. He kept kicking and punching at Kusoatama. Kusoatama growled, "Keep still." Hiei smirked, "I don't think so."
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Kurama staggered to his feet. He began to walk slowly holding onto the wall. He reached the door and opened it. He started to walk down the hall toward his room. He could barely walk, so he still held onto the wall.
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Kusoatama finally finished bandaging Hiei and took him back to Kurama's room. "Rakuda next time you will bandage him," Kusoatama snarled. Nazo laughed, "Kusoatama can't you handle a midget?" Kusoatama glared, "I'd like to see you keep control of him." He put Hiei on the bed. Hiei growled. He refused to stay on the bed. Kusoatama pushed him back on it, and Hiei but his hand. Kusoatama motioned for Rakuda to help him. Rakuda walked over and grabbed Hiei's right shoulder. Kusoatama did the same with the left. They both forced Hiei down on the bed. Hiei gave up and just sat there. "It's about time you quit squirming," Nazo stated. Hiei glared at Nazo.
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Kurama continued slowly down the hall, panting heavily. He was close to the door. He only had a few more steps, but he suddenly fell.
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Hiei looked up. ~I thought I heard someone outside the door,~ he thought. He tried to stand, but Kusoatama and Rakuda help him down. Nazo walked to the door and opened it enough so only he could see outside. He saw Kurama and stepped outside. Kurama looked up at him. Nazo smirked, "Still not strong enough, Youko?" Kurama growled and twitched his tail angrily. Then he smirked. Nazo narrowed his eyes, "What's so amusing all of a sudden?" Kurama wrapped his tail around Nazo's legs and pulled him to the floor with a loud thump. Rakuda and Kusoatama looked up. "Rakuda keep him here. I'll check on what's happening out there," stated Kusoatama. He opened the door just enough to get out. "Nazo, what happened?" Nazo had Kurama pinned. "He pulled me to the floor." Kusoatama laughed, "How did he do that?" Nazo glared, "With his tail." He punched Kurama in the face. "Don't you dare do that again." He stood up. "Drain his energy again, Kusoatama." Kusoatama nodded and drained what little energy Kurama had left. "I'll go back and help Rakuda hold his friend down." He walked inside the room and over to Hiei. He held him down. "Nazo's coming back in with Youko," he whispered to Rakuda. Nazo put Kurama's arm around his shoulder and help him up. He opened the door completely. Hiei looked up and struggled to get free. Rakuda and Kusoatama help on tightly. Hiei growled, "What's wrong with him?" Nazo replied, "Nothing, he just doesn't have energy." He sat Kurama on the floor. Kurama's head sagged. Nazo walked over to Hiei. "Youko almost made it in here. He fell just outside the door. He then decided it would be funny to have me fall to the floor. Naturally I pinned him, punched him, and had Kusoatama drain what was left of his small amount of energy." Hiei narrowed his eyes, "Why did you drain his energy if he couldn't walk or move?" Nazo smirked, "It's more fun that way." Hiei tried to stand. "Let me up. If you don't, I'll kill you." "Just let him go," Nazo ordered. Kusoatama and Rakuda released Hiei. He walked over to Kurama. Nazo motioned for Rakuda and Kusoatama. Both of them walked over to him. "I want you to fight him again, but this time bring Youko in on it." They nodded and walked over to Hiei. Rakuda grabbed Hiei's arm and lifted him up. He threw him across the room. Hiei landed on his feet. Rakuda powered up and formed an energy ball. Kusoatama charged at Hiei. Rakuda threw it. Hiei pulled out his katana and dodged both the energy and Kusoatama. Rakuda summoned the ball back. Kusoatama turned around and charged Hiei again. Hiei jumped to the left and nicked Kusoatama's arm. Rakuda threw the energy ball at Hiei. Hiei hit the ball with his katana and destroyed it. Kurama opened his eyes slowly. He lifted his head and saw Rakuda right in front of him. Rakuda moved to the right, and he saw Hiei. Kusoatama grabbed Hiei's arms. Hiei growled. Rakuda formed another energy ball and threw it. Hiei flipped Kusoatama. Kusoatama landed on his feet and got hit by the ball. He flew backwards. Hiei kicked him and stopped him. Kusoatama fell to the floor. There he noticed Kurama was awake and pointed at him when Rakuda looked at him. Rakuda nodded. He turned around and picked Kurama up by his shirt collar. Kurama glared at him. Hiei narrowed his eyes. Kusoatama swiped Hiei's legs out from under him. He fell and Kusoatama pinned him. Hiei growled. Rakuda powered up yet another energy ball and held it close to Kurama's heart. Kurama couldn't move to protect himself. Hiei started kicking to get free, but Kusoatama had him pinned so his legs had no effect. He moved his hand and smirked. Kusoatama growled. Hiei cut Kusoatama in his side. Kusoatama released Hiei and winced in pain. Hiei stoop up. Rakuda smirked as he powered up the energy ball. Hiei created an afterimage of himself and appeared next to Rakuda. He cut the arm with the energy. Rakuda yelped, lost the ball, and dropped Kurama. Kurama hit the floor hard. Rakuda growled. Kusoatama stood up and walked toward Hiei. Hiei glared at the pair. Rakuda grabbed for Hiei, but he ducked. Kusoatama kicked Hiei in the back. Hiei fell to the floor. Rakuda laughed as he picked Hiei up, "You're not fighting as well as you did earlier." Hiei glared and punched Rakuda. "I've only begun to fight you." Kusoatama picked Kurama up. "Look what I've caught, Rakuda, a little fox," he smirked. Hiei growled. Rakuda grabbed Hiei in a bear hug. Hiei head butted him. Rakuda released him and held his head. Kusoatama tightened his grip on Kurama. "Back off midget," he warned. Kurama had a look of pain in his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak, but Kusoatama tightened his grip even more. He couldn't breathe. Hiei disappeared. Rakuda sensed him and kicked him. Kusoatama loosened his grip. Kurama could breathe again, and he was panting heavily. Hiei growled and charged at Rakuda. Rakuda didn't notice him. He hit him in the back of the head. Rakuda staggered and almost fell. He ran to Kusoatama. Hiei glared at them. Rakuda smirked and powered up an energy ball. Kusoatama released Kurama, and Rakuda threw the ball at him. It hit Kurama, and he hit the floor with a lot of force. He winced in pain and lost consciousness. Rakuda and Kusoatama laughed. Hiei charged at them both. Rakuda jumped out of the way. Kusoatama wasn't lucky. He lost his right arm to the blade. He cried out in immense pain and dropped to his knees. Rakuda looked shocked. Nazo shook his head. Kusoatama growled through the pain and looked at Kurama. Hiei brought the tip of the blade right in front of Kusoatama's face. Kusoatama jumped backwards. Rakuda charged Hiei and knocked him down. Hiei lost his katana. Rakuda pinned him. He couldn't move. Kusoatama covered his wound and picked up Hiei's katana. Hiei growled. Rakuda laughed. Kusoatama stood up. He walked over to Hiei and Rakuda. Hiei kicked Kusoatama, but it had little effect. Kusoatama brought the blade down an inch away from Hiei's face. "It's a pity I can't kill you. Oh well, I can at least cut off an arm or possibly a leg." Hiei growled and bit Rakuda. Rakuda jumped off Hiei and stood beside Kusoatama. Hiei rolled to the left and jumped to his feet. He laughed when Kusoatama threatened him with his katana. He slowly took steps toward the duo. They backed away with every step. Hiei smirked. Kusoatama threw the katana out of fear at Hiei. Hiei caught it by the handle. "It's time to put an end to this," Hiei stated.
Kurama couldn't move. He just sat there trying to gather his energy. ~I thought I heard Hiei outside the door a few minutes ago,~ he thought to himself. He sighed as he tried to move his legs, "They're still useless."
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Hiei reached for his katana. He glared a Kusoatama, "Where is my sword?" Nazo looked at Kusoatama, "What sword?" Kusoatama untied the sheath from around his waist and gave it to Nazo. "This sword," he replied. Nazo examined it. "Hmm, interesting. You fight with a sword," smirked Nazo. Hiei glared, "What's your point? Give it back now or your whole castle will be in flames." Nazo laughed, "My point is Youko uses plants, and you and your sword can be used against them. Here take your stupid sword." Nazo threw Hiei his katana. "So, its not like I care," Hiei stated. "Are we going to fight or not?" He threw his cloak to the floor. Nazo sighed, "Calm down. Rakuda, Kusoatama go ahead and fight him." Hiei took out his katana and lowered into his fighting stance. Rakuda moved to Hiei's right, and Kusoatama moved to his left. Hiei kept an eye on both of them. Kusoatama moved closer to Hiei. Hiei took his eyes off of Rakuda and swung his katana at Kusoatama. Kusoatama jumped backwards to avoid the blade. Rakuda charged for Hiei. He was about to kick him when Hiei ducked. Rakuda lost his balance and fell. Hiei smirked, "I'm not stupid." Rakuda jumped up as Hiei tried to impale him. Hiei growled when Kusoatama grabbed him. He flipped Kusoatama. He landed at Rakuda's feet. Rakuda sighed and stepped over Kusoatama. Hiei acted like he was charging Rakuda. Rakuda moved to Hiei's left. Hiei just ignored him. Rakuda grabbed Hiei's wrist and he stopped in his tracks. He winced in pain. Rakuda smirked as he tightened his grip. Hiei yelped. Kusoatama stood up and walked toward Hiei. Hiei stabbed Rakuda in the hand. Rakuda released Hiei and held his own hand. Hiei smirked and impaled Kusoatama in the stomach. Kusoatama winced and backed away. Hiei sighed. Nazo growled as Hiei walked toward him. Rakuda and Kusoatama watched nervously as Nazo and Hiei came face to face. Nazo smirked, "Impressive." Hiei took a step back. "Is that all they've got?" Rakuda snarled, "I'm not finished yet." Kusoatama glared, "As long as I'm alive, I'm not finished." Hiei turned around. "Well what are you waiting for?"
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Kurama staggered to his feet. He was about to take a step when his knees buckled, and he fell. He sighed, "I guess I'll have to wait longer."
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Rakuda and Kusoatama charged at Hiei. He jumped over their heads and he ran to the opposite side of the room. They turned around and looked at each other shocked. Hiei sheathed his katana. "Since you two don't have weapons, I won't use mine anymore." Rakuda laughed, "We don't need weapons to defeat you." Hiei rolled his eyes. "Fine, then I will use it." He unsheathed his katana and smirked. Kusoatama growled, "Don't mock us." "Who said I was mocking you?" Hiei asked. He lowered into his fighting stance ready for Rakuda and Kusoatama's next attack. Rakuda charged toward Hiei, followed by Kusoatama. Hiei knew what they were planning. He thought to himself, ~The fool in the front is going to stop and the one behind him is going to keep coming.~ Rakuda didn't stop. He kept coming. Hiei was confused. He jumped to the left just as Kusoatama leaped over Rakuda. Kusoatama hit the wall where Hiei once stood. Hiei smirked. Rakuda chuckled and helped Kusoatama up. Kusoatama growled at Hiei. Rakuda powered up his spiritual energy and formed it into a ball. Hiei laughed. Rakuda threw it at Hiei. He easily dodged it. Rakuda smirked as he summoned the ball back. Hiei narrowed his eyes. Rakuda formed three more energy balls. He threw all four of them at Hiei. He dodged the first to with no problem. Then the third one hit him in the chest. He flew backwards, and the fourth one hit him in the stomach causing him to hit the wall with a great amount of force. He slid down the wall leaving a trail of blood. Kusoatama and Rakuda laughed. Kusoatama walked over and picked up Hiei's katana. He smirked, "It would be fun if you were killed by your own weapon." Hiei growled. Rakuda stood beside Kusoatama. "I think we should wait for Youko to come then kill him." "You two will not kill him until I say so," Nazo snarled. Rakuda blinked, "I forgot we have to let you live." Hiei struggled to stand and made it. "I'm not finished yet." Rakuda and Kusoatama looked at each other and laughed. Hiei took his katana from Kusoatama. Kusoatama looked shocked. Rakuda powered up again.
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Kurama just sat on the floor waiting for his energy to return. He sighed, "I need to get my energy back soon. He widened his eyes. "What's going on?"
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Rakuda's energy ball hit Hiei. He hit the wall and was barely conscious. He growled as he saw Rakuda walk towards him. He could only see a blurred figure. Rakuda picked him up. Kusoatama left the room because he knew the fight was over. Rakuda took Hiei to Nazo. Nazo smirked, "I thought you could take all three of us on." Hiei growled. Rakuda walked over and started to place Hiei on the bed when Nazo stopped him. "No don't put him on the bed while he's bloody. Bandage his wounds first." "Yes, sir," Rakuda replied. He walked out of the room and went to where Kusoatama was. "Kusoatama, bandage him." "Why do I have to do it?" asked Kusoatama. "Because you already bandaged yourself, and I need to tend to my hand," he replied. "Fine!" Kusoatama snarled. He took Hiei and began to bandage his wounds. Rakuda cleaned his hand and bandaged it. He walked back to Kurama's room. Kusoatama was having trouble-bandaging Hiei. Hiei wouldn't keep still. He kept kicking and punching at Kusoatama. Kusoatama growled, "Keep still." Hiei smirked, "I don't think so."
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Kurama staggered to his feet. He began to walk slowly holding onto the wall. He reached the door and opened it. He started to walk down the hall toward his room. He could barely walk, so he still held onto the wall.
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Kusoatama finally finished bandaging Hiei and took him back to Kurama's room. "Rakuda next time you will bandage him," Kusoatama snarled. Nazo laughed, "Kusoatama can't you handle a midget?" Kusoatama glared, "I'd like to see you keep control of him." He put Hiei on the bed. Hiei growled. He refused to stay on the bed. Kusoatama pushed him back on it, and Hiei but his hand. Kusoatama motioned for Rakuda to help him. Rakuda walked over and grabbed Hiei's right shoulder. Kusoatama did the same with the left. They both forced Hiei down on the bed. Hiei gave up and just sat there. "It's about time you quit squirming," Nazo stated. Hiei glared at Nazo.
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Kurama continued slowly down the hall, panting heavily. He was close to the door. He only had a few more steps, but he suddenly fell.
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Hiei looked up. ~I thought I heard someone outside the door,~ he thought. He tried to stand, but Kusoatama and Rakuda help him down. Nazo walked to the door and opened it enough so only he could see outside. He saw Kurama and stepped outside. Kurama looked up at him. Nazo smirked, "Still not strong enough, Youko?" Kurama growled and twitched his tail angrily. Then he smirked. Nazo narrowed his eyes, "What's so amusing all of a sudden?" Kurama wrapped his tail around Nazo's legs and pulled him to the floor with a loud thump. Rakuda and Kusoatama looked up. "Rakuda keep him here. I'll check on what's happening out there," stated Kusoatama. He opened the door just enough to get out. "Nazo, what happened?" Nazo had Kurama pinned. "He pulled me to the floor." Kusoatama laughed, "How did he do that?" Nazo glared, "With his tail." He punched Kurama in the face. "Don't you dare do that again." He stood up. "Drain his energy again, Kusoatama." Kusoatama nodded and drained what little energy Kurama had left. "I'll go back and help Rakuda hold his friend down." He walked inside the room and over to Hiei. He held him down. "Nazo's coming back in with Youko," he whispered to Rakuda. Nazo put Kurama's arm around his shoulder and help him up. He opened the door completely. Hiei looked up and struggled to get free. Rakuda and Kusoatama help on tightly. Hiei growled, "What's wrong with him?" Nazo replied, "Nothing, he just doesn't have energy." He sat Kurama on the floor. Kurama's head sagged. Nazo walked over to Hiei. "Youko almost made it in here. He fell just outside the door. He then decided it would be funny to have me fall to the floor. Naturally I pinned him, punched him, and had Kusoatama drain what was left of his small amount of energy." Hiei narrowed his eyes, "Why did you drain his energy if he couldn't walk or move?" Nazo smirked, "It's more fun that way." Hiei tried to stand. "Let me up. If you don't, I'll kill you." "Just let him go," Nazo ordered. Kusoatama and Rakuda released Hiei. He walked over to Kurama. Nazo motioned for Rakuda and Kusoatama. Both of them walked over to him. "I want you to fight him again, but this time bring Youko in on it." They nodded and walked over to Hiei. Rakuda grabbed Hiei's arm and lifted him up. He threw him across the room. Hiei landed on his feet. Rakuda powered up and formed an energy ball. Kusoatama charged at Hiei. Rakuda threw it. Hiei pulled out his katana and dodged both the energy and Kusoatama. Rakuda summoned the ball back. Kusoatama turned around and charged Hiei again. Hiei jumped to the left and nicked Kusoatama's arm. Rakuda threw the energy ball at Hiei. Hiei hit the ball with his katana and destroyed it. Kurama opened his eyes slowly. He lifted his head and saw Rakuda right in front of him. Rakuda moved to the right, and he saw Hiei. Kusoatama grabbed Hiei's arms. Hiei growled. Rakuda formed another energy ball and threw it. Hiei flipped Kusoatama. Kusoatama landed on his feet and got hit by the ball. He flew backwards. Hiei kicked him and stopped him. Kusoatama fell to the floor. There he noticed Kurama was awake and pointed at him when Rakuda looked at him. Rakuda nodded. He turned around and picked Kurama up by his shirt collar. Kurama glared at him. Hiei narrowed his eyes. Kusoatama swiped Hiei's legs out from under him. He fell and Kusoatama pinned him. Hiei growled. Rakuda powered up yet another energy ball and held it close to Kurama's heart. Kurama couldn't move to protect himself. Hiei started kicking to get free, but Kusoatama had him pinned so his legs had no effect. He moved his hand and smirked. Kusoatama growled. Hiei cut Kusoatama in his side. Kusoatama released Hiei and winced in pain. Hiei stoop up. Rakuda smirked as he powered up the energy ball. Hiei created an afterimage of himself and appeared next to Rakuda. He cut the arm with the energy. Rakuda yelped, lost the ball, and dropped Kurama. Kurama hit the floor hard. Rakuda growled. Kusoatama stood up and walked toward Hiei. Hiei glared at the pair. Rakuda grabbed for Hiei, but he ducked. Kusoatama kicked Hiei in the back. Hiei fell to the floor. Rakuda laughed as he picked Hiei up, "You're not fighting as well as you did earlier." Hiei glared and punched Rakuda. "I've only begun to fight you." Kusoatama picked Kurama up. "Look what I've caught, Rakuda, a little fox," he smirked. Hiei growled. Rakuda grabbed Hiei in a bear hug. Hiei head butted him. Rakuda released him and held his head. Kusoatama tightened his grip on Kurama. "Back off midget," he warned. Kurama had a look of pain in his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak, but Kusoatama tightened his grip even more. He couldn't breathe. Hiei disappeared. Rakuda sensed him and kicked him. Kusoatama loosened his grip. Kurama could breathe again, and he was panting heavily. Hiei growled and charged at Rakuda. Rakuda didn't notice him. He hit him in the back of the head. Rakuda staggered and almost fell. He ran to Kusoatama. Hiei glared at them. Rakuda smirked and powered up an energy ball. Kusoatama released Kurama, and Rakuda threw the ball at him. It hit Kurama, and he hit the floor with a lot of force. He winced in pain and lost consciousness. Rakuda and Kusoatama laughed. Hiei charged at them both. Rakuda jumped out of the way. Kusoatama wasn't lucky. He lost his right arm to the blade. He cried out in immense pain and dropped to his knees. Rakuda looked shocked. Nazo shook his head. Kusoatama growled through the pain and looked at Kurama. Hiei brought the tip of the blade right in front of Kusoatama's face. Kusoatama jumped backwards. Rakuda charged Hiei and knocked him down. Hiei lost his katana. Rakuda pinned him. He couldn't move. Kusoatama covered his wound and picked up Hiei's katana. Hiei growled. Rakuda laughed. Kusoatama stood up. He walked over to Hiei and Rakuda. Hiei kicked Kusoatama, but it had little effect. Kusoatama brought the blade down an inch away from Hiei's face. "It's a pity I can't kill you. Oh well, I can at least cut off an arm or possibly a leg." Hiei growled and bit Rakuda. Rakuda jumped off Hiei and stood beside Kusoatama. Hiei rolled to the left and jumped to his feet. He laughed when Kusoatama threatened him with his katana. He slowly took steps toward the duo. They backed away with every step. Hiei smirked. Kusoatama threw the katana out of fear at Hiei. Hiei caught it by the handle. "It's time to put an end to this," Hiei stated.