Sorry for the slow update. I've been too busy with my music tests lately and I have extra homework to do. I have also just started Gunz, a cool online game so progress is slow. I am confused as whether I should continue with Pichuto or postpone it until this fic is finished. It is in a sort of character limbo, as several key roles have not been filled. Anyway, without further ado, here is the next chapter.

It was the second day of the Super Smash Sword fighting competition and the crowd were already down by the arena. Master Hand floated up to the top box.

"Welcome, students, to the second round of the Super Smash Sword fighting Competition!"

As the cheering subsided, Master Hand continued.

"Yesterday we were dazzled by the stunning performances of 12 swordsmen. Today, the six winning swordsmen will perform against each other in the second round. Let the battles begin!"

First up was Kisame and Ike. The two combatants went down to the battlefield. The shark man towered over Ike.

"I'm going to feed you to Zetsu after this is finished." he leered at Ike, showing his sharp, pointed teeth.

The Altean warrior was not worried. He drew his sword and stared coolly at Kisame.

"An attitude like that will send you down the same road as your friend Marth." The shark man scowled.

"I'm a different sort of man to Marth." Ike replied.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" Marth pouted.

"Don't do that Marth, you look like a baby." Roy said.

The match started. Kisame smashed Samehada down at Ike's head, only to be blocked by shining Ragnell. Ike pushed the bandaged blade aside and came at Kisame, blade flashing. The blue-skinned fish was pushed back. He managed to stop Ike's assault in a blade lock.

"Well, you are stronger than the blue haired sissy." He commented "But still not as strong as me!" He flung Ragnell aside and threw a heavy punch. Ike blocked it but was thrown back.

"I'm also tougher than Marth." Ike stated, not flinching from the impact.

"Why is everyone saying I am weak!?" Marth cried in disdain.

It was Kisame's turn to attack. He pushed the Altean warrior back with broad, sweeping strokes, putting so much power behind each swipe that all of them threatened to knock Ragnell from even Ike's sturdy grip. Ike held firm though, and as he dodged under another swing, threw his sword up. Kisame blocked it but was thrown up by the impact. Ike leapt up and caught the blade. He swung it down at Kisame.

"AETHER!!!" Ike yelled.

Kisame blocked the blow but he was smashed into the ground. High above, Ike raised his sword above his head. As Ike landed, he plunged Ragnell into the ground.

"Eruption!" He shouted as flames burst from the ground, threatening to engulf Kisame. The Akatsuki member acted quickly however, and doused the flames with a water jutsu. Kisame then used Water Release: Water Shark Bullet. A shark composed of water rose from nowhere and hurtled towards Ike.

"Eh?" Ike said before the shark slammed into him, washing him up against the wall. Ike got the wind knocked out of him and while he was still recovering, Kisame smashed his blade into Ike. The Altean warrior was sent flying. He landed heavily, coughing blood.

Weird, why does the sword not cut? Ike thought. If it was a bladed weapon, I would have lost the match by now. He suddenly clutched his side in pain. This may be in a holo room but the pain is still there.

"No time for a breather!" Kisame thrust Samehada at Ike's head. Ike just dodged though, and gripped the bandaged sword with his left hand, pressing it against his shoulder..

"Now you can't move your weapon." Ike said triumphantly, grasping Ragnell in his right hand.

"I wouldn't hold Samehada like that if I were you." Kisame grinned evilly.

"Huh?" Ike was puzzled.

Sharp spikes erupted through the bandages, ripping into Ike's hand and shoulder. Kisame shaved even more flesh off by dragging his sword back. As the crowd gasped in horror, Kisame brought his sword back and towered over the fallen Ike.

"My Samehada is not used for slicing. It is used for shaving!" He proclaimed, bringing said sword down on Ike's head.

CLING! (is that what a sword block should sound like?)

Ike managed to block Samehada with Ragnell, holding with one hand.

"Oh? You managed to lift such a big sword with one hand? I'm impressed. But you know that you are finished." Kisame said.

"Not yet." Ike said, kicking Kisame back.

"Eh?"

"GREAT AETHER!" Ike yelled. Ragnell erupted in white hot flames. He tossed Ragnell high up. The arena, which became searing hot, felt the updraft. People were nearly lifted off their seats. Kisame was shot up. Ike jumped up after him, grabbing Ragnell. He swung it in a circle and was about to smash into the helpless Kisame, who managed to put his hands together.

"Praying won't help you now!" Ike yelled and smashed into Kisame and they plummeted down. As they hit the ground, the arena and all the spectators were blinded by the explosion.

"Wha-what's happening?" Master Hand said.

The smoke cleared and everyone saw Ike staggering about, clasping his shoulder. Kisame was nowhere in sight.

"Well, it seems like Ike won, but weird, there is still signs of Kisame, though no-one can see him." Master Hand said.

Link and Zelda were in the stands.

"I can see the crater, where they landed. Why is there water?"

"It was a water clone!" Ike gasped out loud. "He's still there somewhere!"

As if on cue, Kisame landed on top of Ike, crushing him.

"Ike has dematerialized! Kisame is the winner!"

As Akatsuki congratulated the shark man, Ike came back up to the stands to Link and Zelda.

"Great performance today, Ike." Roy said.

"Yeah, that was great but why do everyone diss me by saying I'm weak!" Marth cried.

"You are weak Marth."

"Oh shut up Zelda."

"Wanna arm-wrestle then?"

"Sure! Bring it on. I'm not going easy on you."

A moment later……

"AAAAARGH! My arm!" Marth clutched his hand as Zelda dusted her gloves.

"Seriously, Link, Zelda, that blue guy is incredibly strong. Me, Marth and Roy probably can't take him down, even if we attacked all at once."

"I know he's strong. I analyzed him during your fight." Link said.

"Well, good luck you guys." Ike said.

"Thanks."

"The next match will be between Link and Sasuke!"

"well, I'm off." Link said.

Zelda gave him a small kiss on the cheek

"Good luck, Link." She said.

Link smiled and went off.

Ike lost! Amazing! Though he should, in theory, as he is a fire-based warrior while Kisame uses water attacks. If I get the names of any attack wrong, please feel free to inform me.

Anyway, please review!

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