Chapter 2: Rise of the Blaze Swordsman. PK hunts.
I do not own anything from Rurouni Kenshin and SAO.
It has been 6 months since Jin last saw either Kirito or Asuna. The time was now April 8, 2023. Jin was walking in a town, ignoring the gossips of Kirito becoming a beater. He was wearing a cloak to hide his identity. He was able to fight the boss on Floor 35, Ifrit and obtained the Asahi sword. In result, he also learned new skills in conjunction with the Secret Swords: Yasai no Hi and the Hi Nami. The Yasai no Hi creates a powerful fiery strike that ignites adjacent enemies, burning them. The Hi Nami creates a concentrated wave of fire that deals piercing damage. It's capable of cutting through enemies in a single shot. Jin is currently sitting down at Floor 10, thinking of what to do.
'Six months have passed since the first floor boss… No one would remain sane after what I've gone through…' Jin thought.
He then heard gossips of player killing guilds. The moment he heard them, Jin made a scowl. He was completely disgusted to hearing other players killing for fun.
'It seems that these players that are killing each other fail to realize that dying here in SAO results in the person dying in the real world… Seeking information in regards of the PK guilds may take some time, but I intend to put an end to this scourge. If I have to kill my own heart just to hunt them down…so be it. Better start searching in the dungeons to find any clues.' Jin thought.
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Jin arrived in Floor 11, exploring a dungeon. He was seeking some information for any PK guilds. What he didn't expect was a party of five at near critical HP fighting monsters. However, he noticed a familiar black blur killing the monsters off.
'That's Kirito, no doubt about it…' Jin thought.
Jin decided to make his presence known to everyone.
"Hey Kirito." Jin said.
"Yo Jin. It has been a while." Kirito said.
Kirito noticed the new sword that Jin has. The sword's handle was red, but the blade was elegantly crafted. It appeared like a normal katana, but there was a faint, red-orange luster on the blade.
"Looks like you have been improving. Anyway, what are you doing in this dungeon?" Kirito questioned.
"I'm going on a hunt." Jin said cryptically.
"Oh… What are you hunting?" Kirito asked.
"I'm looking for the PK guilds to hunt down. I was hoping to find some clues as to where they are." Jin said seriously.
Kirito frowned upon hearing what Jin said.
"You know those kind of people will kill anyone for their sick pleasure. Knowing this, especially since dying in SAO equals to death in the real world, are you intending to kill them?" Kirito asked.
Jin made a serious expression on his face. Kirito took note of this, seeing his eyes faintly glow red before turning back to gray.
"Any guild that engages in player killing, regardless of reason, I will slay them. They are contributing to the number of people dying in the real world. I won't let them do as they please… Every member will perish." Jin said, anger hidden within the message.
"That'll make you a killer as well… You do realize that…" Kirito responded with an unnerved thought.
"Better than having a bunch of killers roaming about. If I'm labelled as a killer, then I don't care what happens to me. If I let those PK guilds hunt down the players who ae trying to clear this game, they'll be defenseless. I won't let this happen, not as long as I'm still alive. If they attempt to kill anyone, I'll be there to take their lives, painfully as possible," Jin said, his eyes turning red.
"W-well, this is your choice to make. I won't judge you on your decisions. You're still a friend to me, Jin." Kirito said.
"Thanks." Jin said, his eyes turning back to gray.
The boys didn't notice a female member of the party they protected from the monsters approaching them.
"Um… If it's not too much trouble, we would like to celebrate for surviving thanks to Kirito-kun." The girl said.
Kirito said nothing as Jin looked at the girl. She was wearing a light blue tunic with a chest guard, a knee-length short skirt and grayish boots. Her hair was black and at shoulder length. She was a petite girl.
"Very well… Let's head back to town." Jin said.
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In Floor 11, there was town called Taft. It was a safe haven for players who have been able to advance beyond Floor 10. Jin and Kirito were with a small guild called the Moonlit Black Cats. They kept themselves quiet, looking at the small guild. One member was named Sasamaru. He had brown, curly hair and green eyes. He was dressed in light, green clothing with light metal armor plates on his chest and his left shoulder. Sasamaru also wore brown, leather gauntlets, dark boots and a blue cap. Jin noted he was a spear user.
'Sachi is also a spear user as well. I guess they can train each other with ease.' Jin thought.
The next member was Tetsuo. He was wearing a set of black armor, consisting of a chest and shoulder plates. Underneath the armor, he had a purple tunic. Kirito noticed a mace near his left hip.
'A mace user. It's been a while since I last saw someone with that weapon.' Kirito thought.
Jin took note of the other member near Tetsuo. His name was Ducker. He had a dark yellow cloak, yellow top with a light metal chest plate, brown pants and boots, black fingerless gloves and a gray beanie. He had blue eyes and dark yellow hair. Jin took note of the dagger he had.
'He must be a thief or treasurer of the guild. He does look easy-going so it's fine to trust him.' Jin thought.
The last person was the leader, Keita. He had short brown hair and brown eyes and was dressed in light, brown clothing with a metal chest guard, metal shoulder armor on both his shoulders, metal bracers on both of his arms. He also had black, fingerless gloves that extended to his forearm and dark boots. Keita's trousers are of a paler shade of brown than his top. Both Jin and Kirito noticed the staff on his back, indicating he was a bojutsu practitioner.
"Everyone, this celebration is called for our success in the field. This goes to Kirito-san, who saved us all from an untimely death. Cheers!"
'It's not something that I don't do in a rare event…' Kirito thought.
Jin was still silent. He hasn't uttered a word to anyone yet. Sachi went up to him, having seen him.
"Um… May I ask what your name is?" She asked meekly.
"It's Jin… I'm a friend of Kirito." Jin replied in a quiet tone.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Jin-san." Keita said.
"Likewise. Just think of me as a friend, despite how quiet I am." Jin said.
Keita then shifted his attention to Kirito.
"I hope this isn't invading your privacy, but what is your current level?" He asked.
Kirito was internally nervous. He decided to not to reveal his true level.
"I'm level 20." Kirito lied.
Jin quickly looked at Kirito and noticed his current level was 41. He frowned in response.
"Wow… You're level 20, yet you were able to do a lot for a solo player. Why don't you join our guild, Kirito-san?" Keita asked.
Kirito chose to join the guild in response. Jin sighed and remained quiet, but he did cast a quiet glare. None of the members nor Kirito noticed the glare.
"Why don't you join our guild, Jin?" Sachi asked.
"I'm sorry, but I must decline… I was intending to find some information on a task I'm intending to take care of. However, I will stick along temporarily." Jin replied.
Sachi understood Jin's response and respected him. By then, Jin decided to take a walk outside to catch some fresh air to soothe his thoughts. Kirito and Sachi noticed him leaving the Taft.
"Is he a gloomy person, Kirito-san?" Sachi asked.
"He acts like that because he's more of a loner. Deep down, he cares for others." Kirito said.
"He's also a solo player like you?" Keita asked.
"Yes, but his sword skills have more versatility than I do. If I were to fight Jin, he would licked me." Kirito admitted.
The guild chuckled from the double meaning. However, Kirito felt the need to step out and talk with Jin.
"I'll go head out and get some fresh air. I'll be back." He said.
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Outside of Taft, Jin was sitting at a field, overlooking a river flowing nearby. The full moon was shining in the dark sky. Jin was able to sense Kirito's presence thanks to his detection skill being fully trained.
"Jin… You okay?" Kirito asked.
"You know you don't have to lie to them in regarding about your current level. Are you that scared of admitting them of being beater so you can escape your loneliness? You know they'll come to know your true self eventually." Jin said.
"I know… However, I'm more concerned of your decision, Jin… Are you truly prepared in killing players off, knowing the fact they'll truly die?" Kirito questioned with suspicion.
"I have to… I have to kill them for all the lives they have taken, despite knowing they'll die. If nothing is done to prevent this, then more innocent players will suffer the consequences. I'd give up my heart and soul just to protect others and take ridicule in place of happiness. If I end up being labelled as a criminal or a killer, so be it. I'll endure the mental torture if I have to while I hunt down every single PK guild." Jin said.
"You're willing to go through such hell to protect others… You're a kind person to make such heavy sacrifices for the sake of the other players." Kirito said in admiration.
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The next month, Kirito was with the Moonlit Black Cats, training in the field of Floor 20. Jin was instructing the members on timing their attacks. This allowed them to dish out major damage against the monsters.
"Alright! I leveled up!" Tetsuo said in victory.
"That's what helps you fight off monsters at a much easier scale. Even a low level player can achieve the impossible in learning this method." Jin said.
Sachi looked at Jin, who was lecturing the members on ways to attack different monsters. This provided them with boosted confidence from the information that he gave. Sachi smiled in response, seeing that despite his cold expression on his face, he was trying to prep them all for anything to ensure their survival.
"Now you're getting it… Strike that killer mantis and you won the battle." Jin said.
By then, Keita came up with a newspaper. Everyone gathered after training in the fields.
"So the front lines have made it to Floor 28. The game is 1/4 cleared. At least our hope has not been lost from our grasp." Kirito said.
'Yeah… But how long will it take for us to reach the top floor? A year? Two years…? No one knows as of yet.' Jin thought.
Sachi noticed how quiet Jin was. Before she could ask why, he unsheathed his sword and performed a Homura Dama on a killer mantis, burning the monster down.
"Let's not drop our guard here… More of them are coming…" Jin said.
By then, a dozen killer mantises came in. The guild each took down two of them, leaving one for Jin.
"Hiken: Hi Nami!"
A fiery wave rushed to the killer mantis at incredible speeds, slicing it clean in half.
"Wow that was awesome!" Keita said.
Jin sighed and placed Asahi back in its scabbard.
"We should head back to Taft… More of them are starting to gather here because of the noise we made… Although I can handle them all, you guys won't…" Jin said.
"I haven't had a chance to ask your current level, Jin. What is it?" Keita asked.
"I'm level 47 right now." Jin admitted.
'Level 47!? Dang Jin… Even if I were sneaking out to train myself at night, you're one step ahead of me…' Kirito thought with shock.
"Level 47!? No wonder you're that strong… That sword also says everything." Keita said.
"Asahi… The morning flame sword… It was a reward for the boss fight in Floor 35." Jin said.
"You soloed that boss!? That's crazy!" Kirito said.
"At least I made an extra step for everyone to clear this game." Jin retorted.
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That night, the Moonlit Cats guild was in a panic. Sachi mysteriously fled from the inn.
"Where did Sachi go!? This is not like her to suddenly leave us without a note!" Keita said.
"I'll help track her down… I already maxed out my tracking skills so I can find her, even if she's using any invisibility clothing." Jin said.
"Alright Jin. Hurry though. The leader is really concerned." Kirito said.
He hurriedly went outside to find Sachi sitting near the river in Taft. Jin slowly walked to where Sachi was sitting. She was shaking a lot.
"I know you're here, Sachi… I trained my tracking skills to sense anyone if they're invisible or hiding nearby." Jin said.
"Jin-kun… I'm scared…" Sachi said in fear.
"I know… Even though I've been fighting constantly to get stronger, I can't shake the threat of dying either. No matter what, every warrior has to face that fear and move forward to become strong… No matter how one is experienced, that threat is always encroaching." Jin admitted.
"How were you able to cope with that feeling? Sachi asked.
"I kept myself believing that I'll succeed in the battle. I didn't let the fear control me. Rather, I changed it to courage and charged forward. Plus, it's a desire to protect those that I care for…" Jin said.
Sachi stared at Jin with surprise. She couldn't help but see how complex he was.
"You're a nice person, Jin. You were worried about us so we had you train us to prepare for any battles. I'm happy for what you have been doing." Sachi said calmly.
"I won't allow the people I've met die in my sight… I've been through this a few times seeing someone I briefly know lose their life in battle… I won't allow that to happen." Jin said, recalling Diabel's final words.
Sachi couldn't say anything as she saw Jin's face showing battle fatigue. She then held Jin's left hand, noting how warm it was.
"Thank you, Jin… You have been a source of hope to me." Sachi said.
Jin's face turned rosy in response. He looked away to hide his blushing.
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Jin was in his room, about to fall asleep. Before he had a chance to do so, he heard the door being knocked.
"It's open." Jin said.
Sachi came in, holding a pillow.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't sleep really well." Sachi said shyly.
Jin understood her reason. She was still afraid.
"It's okay… If you're still feeling scared, you can sleep with me." Jin said.
Sachi smiled and placed her pillow near Jin's. Both of them went in the covers. Sachi took note of how warm it was when being near him.
"It's so warm… I haven't felt something like this…" She said.
"The leader will be raiding another dungeon in Floor 27. We managed to save enough Cor for you all to buy a house that can act as the guild's headquarters in the City of Beginnings." Jin said.
"Despite everyone fighting to get strong, I'm still scared…" Sachi said.
"If you continue to stay in the guild, your chances of surviving will increase. One day, we'll be able to go back to the real world. Remember, Sachi… There are a lot of players who are afraid of dying like you. Despite that, they still cling on to life, enjoying it to the fullest. We will survive through this nightmare… I assure you that." Jin said.
Sachi then moved her hands to touch Jin's left palm. She noted they were burning up.
"Your hands are starting to burn…" She said.
"That's probably an innocuous side effect from the sword style I use… Since my attacks are fire-oriented, my avatar exerts signs of hyperthermia, despite having no problems prior." Jin said.
"You're like a radiator." Sachi giggled.
Jin chuckled from the response. They both slept comfortably in the night.
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The guild, along with Jin, were in a labyrinth in Floor 27. The date was June 12, 2023. Keita was off, buying a new home for the guild in Floor 1.
"We should have no problem with this dungeon at our current levels." Ducker said.
'I don't like this ominous feeling… Something about this dungeon doesn't feel right…' Jin thought.
By then, Tetsuo found an entrance to a hidden room. Immediately, Jin sensed something dangerous coming from the room. However, there was only a treasure chest.
"Guys… I'm getting a BAD feeling about this room… It would be a wise choice to move away from it." Jin said.
"Are you certain by that?" Kirito asked.
"No doubt… Most hidden rooms in any RPG adventure game act as traps. Placing a treasure chest also makes it more convincing to fool players. This usually results in an ambush." Jin explained.
The guild and Kirito was surprised on his deduction. They were reluctant to go into the room after hearing what Jin said.
'Smart thinking, Jin… You saved us from a death trap.' Kirito thought with a relieved exhale.
"Well… Let's head to another room and see if we can find anything else." Sasamaru said.
Everyone nodded in response. They continued to explore the labyrinth till they found an open room. Jin was unable to sense anything in it. There was a treasure chest in the middle of the room.
"Lucky us… Let's see what's inside." Ducker said.
Jin was about to realize what the room was, but it was too late. Ducker then opened the chest but found nothing. Before anyone knew it, the room was surrounded with monsters. There were dark dwarf miners and granite elementals.
"These are high level monsters…! Everyone, stand back! I'll take care of this…" Jin growled.
Kirito moved everyone to a corner as Jin began to destroy the monsters around him.
"Hiken: Yasai no Hi!"
The blast of fire managed to hit the nearby monsters, killing them instantly. Most of them focused their attention to Jin, but he kept them at bay.
"Damn it… They just keep coming!" Jin grunted.
'Damn it… This is an anti-crystal zone… We can't escape this…!' Kirito thought.
"KIRITO! See that chest!? Destroy it so the trap can be disabled!" Jin shouted as he pushed the monsters back.
"Hiken: FUNKA!"
An eruption of flames caused the monsters around him to be turned to ash. Kirito quickly went to the treasure chest and slashed it with his sword. However, one more granite elemental was about to hit Sachi. This made her panic and moved back from it. Jin, seeing the last monster, quickly dashed towards it, wreathing his sword in fire.
"Hiken: Shingu Renge Henka: Kasai no Senkai!"
Jin moved in a rolling somersault, slicing the monster down.
"Are you okay?" He asked to Sachi.
Sachi nodded in response. The room door finally opened, letting everyone out. They then used their warp crystal to teleport back to Floor 11, shaken by the sudden ambush.
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Keita arrived in a hurry after hearing his guild survived a high level ambush. He was grateful for Jin's efforts in protecting them, but Jin had a visible scowl.
'Damn this nightmare, Kayaba… Making an ambush site for these players is just as cold hearted as the PK guilds… I'm tired of all these relentless deaths because of you!' He thought, showing an angered expression.
He then stood up, his bangs covering his eyes.
"I need some fresh air… Let me have some privacy for a moment… I don't feel like talking…" Jin said, holding his anger at bay.
He slowly walked outside, heading to the open fields in Floor 20. There, he noticed several killer mantises approaching him. Having found something to take his anger at, Jin bellowed out a powerful warrior yell and charged at the monsters. Using the Secret Swords mixed with the normal sword skills, he began to turn the monsters into confetti. Sachi was able to trace his footsteps and found him slicing the monsters around him. She noticed his eyes were showing a crazed expression.
'Jin… What happened to you…?' She thought in concern.
Jin continued his relentless onslaught. He didn't even pay attention to his health bar reaching to the yellow state. This made Sachi yell out for him.
"Jin! Your HP is running low!" She yelled.
Her words fell in deaf ears as Jin continued fighting.
"Hiken: Shukuchi Hachi!"
Upon hearing the skill name, Sachi watched as Jin quickly and effectively slice down the last 8 monsters surrounding him. They all stood in place before he spun his sword and placed it back in his scabbard. They all shattered into polygons. Jin collapsed, mentally and physically fatigued. Kirito and the other guild members arrived just to see Jin fall.
"Is he alright?" Keita asked.
"He tired himself out… But his HP is below 50%... He must have felt guilty for not being able to inform us about that trapped room in the labyrinth…" Sasamaru said.
"I can't blame him… He nearly went berserk when a player tried to insult him for trying to save a dying player but failed." Kirito said in a solemn tone.
Sachi held on to Jin as he was regaining his lost stamina. He eventually slowed his breathing but he shifted his gaze away from everyone.
"Why did you follow me…?" He asked reluctantly.
"We were worried about you… You suddenly walked away and vanished to this place. We thought we were to blame for making act like this." Sachi said.
"I blame myself for not being prepared for that ambush in that labyrinth. If only I didn't drop my guard down…" Jin said in guilt.
Sachi looked at him and hugged him, stopping his self-loathing.
"You saved us all from that dungeon… How can we not feel grateful to you for saving our lives like Kirito-san did?" Tetsuo said.
Jin was able to overcome his anger and regained his sense of reasoning.
"Listen for what I'm about to say… I won't be joining the Moonlit Black Cats… I'm on a personal quest, clearing this hellish game and freeing everyone from it." Jin said.
"But you have limits for being a solo player… You told me that my chances for survival would increase if I stay in the guild. Why don't you?" Sachi said.
"I'm already strong enough to take the front lines on my own… However, I have some new skills to learn that will come in handy in future battles. I don't want anyone to carry the same burdens I'm holding. It's too risky to the point you could die from what I'm doing." Jin said.
The guild understood his reasoning, but they still felt grateful for him.
"We'll leave a spot for you in case you want to join us, Jin. I don't care whether you're a beta tester or a high level player. You saved our lives, that's what matters." Kieta said.
Jin made a solemn smile before he stood and was prepared to leave. Before he had a chance to, Sachi held his right hand and quickly moved to him. Jin didn't expect her to suddenly kiss him on the left cheek.
"Save us all, Jin." She said in a calm tone.
With his spirit renewed, Jin nodded and teleported away to the front line.
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The time was December 24, 2033. The game caused snow to pile in Jin was out in Floor 35 at the Forest of Wandering. He heard of a possible revival item from the Christmas event. He was walking in a forest of fir trees.
'Nicholas the Renegade… According to the information brokers, the boss should arrive here… The item will ensure the safety for the Moonlit Black Cats.' Jin thought.
He then noticed Klein nearby with his guild, intending to find the same item.
"Klein… You too huh?" Jin said.
"It's been a while Jin and that's all you have to say? You're not very good in conversing." Klein said.
"I just need to seek this item out… I have a hunch the other guilds will be coming as well." Jin said.
"They are… We'll let you get the item." Klein said.
"Thanks." Jin said, walking deep into the frozen forest.
Klein and his guild eventually noticed a large number of players coming in.
"The Holy Dragon Alliance…!? I guess even they would go for the chance to get a rare item." Klein said in surprise.
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The cold, silent forest was a quiet trip to Jin. No sounds of any monsters other than the wind blowing at his face.
'Trudging through this forest is harsh because of the air… I have to overcome the cold air if I want to fight the event boss.' He thought.
His body was producing visible steam due to his hyperthermia. Jin continued to ignore the cold air as his hyperthermia kept him from feeling cold. The journey was like a reflection of his life up to now in SAO. He found a giant fir tree at the end.
'It should arrive here…' Jin thought.
A flying sleigh was shown. Immediately, a giant, deformed figure of Santa Claus dropped from the sky. It made metal groaning sounds.
"You're in my way…" Jin said coldly.
He then charged forward, fighting the boss to the death.
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Several hours have passed. Jin was able to defeat the boss and acquired the item. He then examined it.
"'Divine Stone of Returning Soul'… Use it on a player 10 seconds after death…?" Jin read.
He felt despondent. He couldn't use it to revive someone after dying in long term.
'The only use this item has is prevention of short-term death… At least Sachi will have a second chance.' Jin thought, hopeless.
He then exited the forest, not noticing the number of players exhausted from their guild battle. Klein noticed Jin, who had a thousand-yard-stare look. He immediately knew what Jin was experiencing.
"Jin…! You have to survive! Survive till the end so we can beat this game!" Klein said in tears.
Jin remained standing, not making a response.
"I'm forever reliving the deaths of others due to my failed attempts to protect others… Day by day, night by night… It's a nightmare that I'll forever relive." Jin said, walking away.
Klein felt terrible for him. Seeing Jin depressed made him feel terrible.
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Back in Floor 1, Jin made his way to the hideout of the Moonlit Black Cats. He provided them the revival item to Keita.
"Use it quickly if someone dies near you. Don't take it for granted." Jin said.
"You went through all that trouble to provide us this item? Jin, you have done more than enough for us." Sasamaru said.
"We're forever grateful, Jin. Go and clear this game so we can all be free." Keita said.
Sachi walked up to him and smiled for his caring actions.
"I'm thankful that you care for everyone. Go and clear your quest, Jin. We'll all be waiting till the day this game is over." Sachi said.
Jin nodded and teleported to a different location.
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It was February 16, 2033. Jin recently heard news of a PK guild called Titan's Hand gathering new members and preparing to raid other guilds. He was drinking at a tavern to drown his sorrow off. Upon hearing the news of the PK guild, he stood up, paid his tab, and set off to find his target.
'They're located in Floor 19, Hill of the Cross. So much for covering their tracks.' Jin thought coldly.
He teleported to his destination, fire wreathing on his sword.
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The Hill of the Cross was a gloomy place. Much of the area was shaped from sand due to the winds. The sand was so fine, it created a dusty fog, obscuring one's vision from far away. Several dead trees were strewn in the area.
'Perfect place for Titan's Hand to hide at. Any PK guild would be hiding here.' Jin thought.
He trudged his way through the dead forest till he noticed what appeared to be a meeting place for the whole guild. A total of 70 players were shown. He could see them all having an orange cursor, indicating they recently killed innocent players, causing Jin to growl angrily.
"So, when will we attack the guild?" One of the members asked.
"Our leader will inform us when. For now, hold your excitement." Another member answered.
"I wouldn't count on it." Jin's voice echoed.
The guild members were startled when they heard his voice. They then noticed a lone figure approaching them from the dusty fog.
"What do you want with us?" A member questioned Jin.
"I'm ordering you to disband this guild immediately. Do so or face certain death." Jin threatened.
"Hah? You think you can take us all? You must have balls of steel if you think you're capable of taking us all down." One of the members said.
"I'm more than capable of doing so… I'll say it again… Either disband this guild or face true hell." Jin persisted.
"Someone needs to teach you how to speak. Alright everyone, let's take him out!" One of the members called out.
"Then you leave me no choice." Jin said coldly.
His gray eyes turned red. He then brought Asahi out, the sword wreathed in flames.
"Hiken: Hi Nami!"
The wave of flames moved its way to slice the members down. In one shot, 10 of the guild members perished. Jin's cursor turned from green to orange in response.
"Kill him!" One of the members said in shock.
"Hiken: Shingu Renge Henka: Kasai no Senkai!"
Jin performed a rolling, fiery attack that made him turn into a fireball, dashing through 13 people. They all disappeared in polygons the moment the flames engulf them.
"He's just one man! Take him down!" One of the members shouted.
"Hiken: Yasai no Hi!"
The nearby guild members ended up catching fire. Like a chain reaction, anyone nearby that caught fire ended up spreading the flames. All but 13 person watched the hellish chorus of the players being burned alive.
"M-monster…!" One of the surviving members said.
Jin didn't stop his onslaught. He went into basic battojutsu stance and quickly unsheathed his sword at rapid speeds. Each cut not only was lethal, it burned the players who survived the initial blow. Only one person was left. He was too scared to attack, let alone move. It was then that he realized the person who was fighting.
'Only one player would have those kind of skills…! That's the Blaze Swordsman! The Fiery Battosai!' The person thought.
Jin looked at the last survivor who was shaking in complete fear.
"Do not let me see you kill any more players. Otherwise, I'll hunt you down and turn you into ash in an instant. Send this incident as a message to everyone so any PK guild will know my wrath." Jin said.
The surviving member did not hesitate to teleport and flee from the area.
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In Floor 4, Kirito was resting in a place called Rovia. He then heard news of the massacre of the Titan's Hand guild.
"Did you hear? The PK guild, Titan's Hand lost 69 players because a solo player went and burned them out, leaving only one survivor." One of the players gossiped.
"No way… Could it be the Blazing Swordsman? The survivor said he saw him burn his entire group down." Another player said.
Kirito frowned upon hearing what they said. Jin was making his presence known. This resulted in the title becoming coming till another also came: The fiery Battosai.
'So you decided to make your move… Jin, I hope you're prepared for the consequences of your actions.' Kirito thought.