"Does anyone else find it weird that Cia has a crazy obsession for Link?" Al asked as there were statues of Link from the three different era's along with portraits of Link inside the temple.

"You think that's a crazy obsession? You should've seen my palace while I was in my evil state." Sectonia said.

"Anyway, if we want to deal with the monsters more effectively, we'll have to take the north and south magic keeps on the west and east sides." Reflet said.

"But that also means dealing with Blade." Asuna said.

"Um, can I ask… who's Blade?" Leafa asked.

"A Color Fighter who uses the Sword Style. We encountered him the Water Temple but he shortly left after Wizzro disguised as Zelda became overconfident." Al said. "How do you know he may be here, Asuna?"

"Because I've been in this place before." Asuna said.

"Well if any of you run into Blade, try to hold him off until any of us can rush in to help." Reflet said.

"No, that won't work. I've seen how Blade fights and I've even fought him. Trust me, you can't take him lightly." Hope said.

"We tried to rush him on this idiots advice and he sent us back easily." Zoro said pointing to Hope.

"You're one to talk, you don't even have a sense of direction." Saki said.

"Hate to agree with her, but she's got you there." Teba said.

"Ohhhh snap!" Kagura said.

"Focus...we still need to deal with Cia and Blade." Spectra said.

"Right, any idea on how to deal with Blade?" Fefnir asked.

"Kirito beat him before, why not ask him?

"Actually...I didn't so much as beat as it...ended in a tie." Kirito said.

"Is he a dual swordsman or one?" Mari asked.

"Blade is skilled with multiple sword styles but he normally uses two swords in battle." Gemina said.

"Hmmm...Let me handle him." Kagura said.

"Just you Alone, Kagura? I'm thinking you might need some help." Hope said.

"I'll go with her. I'll be sure to keep her in line." Aya said.

"Actually...Kagura alone should do it. I know Blade. He fights with honor. He won't accept a two on one." Gemina said.

"Don't worry, I can regenerate and if it becomes too much I'll back off." Kagura said.

"This is the biggest challenge you have ever faced in your life, Kagura. This is your time!" Hope said. "Are you ready?!"

"Damn Straight! It's time I kicked some ass!" Kagura said.

"Good luck, Kagura. Go kick his butt for me." Kirito said.

"Please be careful sis." Saaya said.

"Don't worry guys. I'll be back in no time. See you guys later!" Kagura said before she dashed off and saw Blade in the distance before skidding to a stop. "Sorry, did I keep you waiting?"

"So...you have been decided as the one to fall to my blades." Blade said drawing his sword.

"Sorry to say this...but I'm not gonna go down easily." Kagura said as she drew her swords. "Okay...bring it on!"

(Cue: Ichiban Wa Me- Onechanbara ZII Chaos)

"Ultimate Color Cutting Wave!" Blade said unleashing a cutting wave at Kagura sending her into the wall. "Victory Bird!" he said charging at her as his blades caught fire. Kagura quickly blocked before the swords could hit her.

"Not bad. I'll burn you to a crisp!" Kagura said as she summoned a magic circle in front of her and unleashed a barrage of missiles at Blade. "Round and Round you go!" She said as she spun around the field with her trick daggers.

"Slicing Storm!" Blade said spinning with both blade slicing up the missiles as they exploded behind him.

"You're really good…" Kagura said. "But I'm better! Time to double the trouble!" She said as she summoned a blood mannequin clone of her as they both charged at Blade and attacked in sync.

"You are skilled. I admire your tenacity and resistance to my attacks." Blade said. "But...you'll need more than that." he said quickly parrying their strikes while suffering a few small cuts.

"Well, I'm flattered. But just so you know...I'm gonna be the last thing you'll ever see." Kagura said as she crouched on the ground before floating into the air as she activated her Dare Drive. "Ready for round two?" She asked.

"Round two? Hmm. There are no rounds. Only one long battle." Blade said tossing his swords aside.

"Are you forfeiting, or is there something else up your sleeve?" Kagura asked as she kept her guard up.

"I can do more than slice and dice. There is more to the Sword Style. I cannot just use sword...I can also create them!" Blade said touching the ground as swords began to form from the floor and walls.

"Heh. This just got a little more interesting." Kagura said with a smirk.

"1000 Sword Execution!" Blade shouted as 1000 swords locked onto Kagura and each one went right at her.

"With a single touch...Hassou Tobi!" Kagura said as she sliced once with her sword across the area in 8 directions and all 1000 swords immediately shattered.

"Impressive...but that was not my strongest technique!" Blade said. "Creation: 10000 swords!" He said as more swords appeared. "Ultimate Color Fighting Secret Art! Unlimited Blade Works!" Blade said as each sword went at her one at a time.

"Crap...Is this really the end for me?" Kagura thought.

(Cue- Persona 5- Awakening)

"Are you just gonna give up and die for nothing?" A voice said as Kagura held her head in pain as a barrier formed around her. "I have seen your resolve. Let us forge a pact. Since you've come all this way you must not give up! I am thou, thou art I, it is time to clear a path for your comrades with the way of the sword!" The voice continued as Kagura looked up to see a Tarot Card with the Empress on it, floating in front of her.

"Alright then. Come...Artemisia!" Kagura called out as she sliced the tarot card in half and was engulfed in a blue light as floating behind her was a female mannequin with a red mask over her eyes and wearing a blue dress with gold linings, black boots, and held a steel whip in her hand. "Now then...it's time for the execution!"

(Cue- Mass Destruction: Persona 3)

"Artemesia...Vorpal Blade!" Kagura called out as Artemisia lashed her whip as a thousand lashes spread across the area around Blade. "Now...Niflheim!" She said as Artemisia encased Blade in a block of ice. "An elegant finish. Begone!" She said as she stabbed the block of ice and Blade fell to the ground as he kneeled.

"Well done. You...performed well." Blade said before falling into unconsciousness with a smile on his face.

"Heh you weren't so bad yourself. If we ever cross paths again, let's have a rematch. Now to help the others. Hold on. Artemisia...Diarahan." Kagura said as Artemisia healed the unconscious Blade's wounds before running off.

"Seems Cia wasn't here after all. She fled the moment Link charged at her." Zexi said.

"Yoohoo! You guys alright?" A voice called out as Kagura ran up to the group.

"Kagura, you're okay!" Hope said. "And…. you have a persona?"

"Yup, this is Artemisia. She helped me put Blade down for the count." Kagura said. "Don't worry, he's only unconscious, and I healed his wounds before I ran off to find you."

"It's ironic, y'know Mari? You've got Athena, and now Kagura has Artemisia. You two now both have Personas that the SEES gang use." Ty said.

"And just how do you know about that? I don't recall Yu and the others telling us of this." Sectonia said.

"Yakuza, remember? There's nothing I don't know about Japan." Ty said. "Meaning I know about SEES and their operations with Tartarus."

"Uh… So do I. Former paranormal investigator, comes with the job." David said.

"Japan is a really freaky place." Dark Metaknight said.

"Oh, you have no idea." Sachiko said.

"Since Cia's not here, she's likely back at the Valley of Seers. It's the only place." Connor said.

"And so will Drake." Hope said. "I'm ready for this, are you Jexi?"

"You already know I am." Jexi said.

"I'm ready to put an end to this as well." Ace said. "You ready as well, David?"

"You know I am." David said.

"Jexi and I will handle Drake. You guys stop Cia." Hope said.

"You can count on us!" Ace said.

"If no one has any objections, then let's move out!" David said.