A/N: Starting with this update and with only so few backlogged chapters left to post, I'll be posting the remaining Battle Supremacy arc chapters on a weekly basis. After that, updates will slow since I will be releasing brand new chapters exclusive to Ascendancy.
Yes, we're hitting some new story material (consisting of an interval, a two-part mini arc and the Android 21 adaptation arc that'll last about a few chapters) before the Black Rebellion adaptation arc takes place.
So without delay, on with the chapter.
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Act IV: Battle Supremacy
Chapter XXXIV: Ascendant Pride and Assassin's Creed
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Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Nameless Planet/Digiversal Arena
(Cue One Punch Man OST - Justice Rider)
"C'mon!" Metalla X goaded Xander.
Suddenly, to Metalla X's surprise, Xander rushed him and went for an uppercut. Metalla X quickly caught Xander's fist. Xander didn't stop there and unloaded with a flurry of punches. Metalla X parried, countering Xander's fast punches. Xander hopped to the left side and went for a roundhouse kick. Metalla X slightly turned, avoiding foot contact, but Xander returned with another kick. Metalla X blocked this with his right arm.
Metalla X unleashed a straight jab, which Xander ducked under. Xander caught him with a punch to the chest, knocking some air out of Metalla X. Xander seized this chance and went for a punch, but Metalla X still managed to catch his hand. Metalla X quickly seized Xander's other hand and pushed him back.
"Don't get carried away!" Metalla X chided, kicking Xander's face.
As Metalla X kicked him back, Xander dropped to a knee panting.
"What's wrong, kid? Are you tuckered out already?"
Suddenly, Xander raised his hand and took on a familiar stance, which both Metalla X and Dimitri caught on fast.
"Th-That's my stance!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"Is he going to use my father's stance move?!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"It looks like the it!" Keke exclaimed. "That's dad's Cocytus Blast, but he hardly uses this move!"
"Take this!" Xander gathered his charged beam and fired his Cocytus Blast variation at Metalla X's way.
However, much to Xander's dismay, Metalla X fired his genuine Cocytus Blast, pushing it against Xander's.
"Not bad! In our natural states, we're evenly matched!" Metalla X pushed his attack against Xander's. "But at this rate, this match is going nowhere!"
Both ceased their attacks and took a moment to recollect their energies.
(End theme)
"Ok, let's see what you can truly do now. Take your level to full Ascendant now."
"What?" Xander gasped, quickly reminded of Omega X going golden against Furizlor and Metalla X unleashing his Ascendant power with Magettamon. "You mean those transformations you and your friend did earlier?"
"Yeah, that's correct! C'mon and transform if you know already."
"I could, but… I can't."
"What? You can't because you don't know how? Or you don't want to?"
"Please, Matt sir," Xander politely said. "Please teach me to properly invoke my transformation."
Upon hearing this, Metalla X was shocked, but underneath Yamato was appalled this kid has the nerve to ask to teach him a basic transformation technique.
"Please, for the sake of my family waiting back on my world, I want to become stronger and bring peace to the universe. Please…"
'Ugh, the nerve of this little brat! He dares to ask us?!' Yamato snarled in Metalla X's thoughts. 'Matt, if you know what's good…'
"Kid, in case you haven't noticed, we're in the middle of a fight right now!" Metalla X chastised Xander.
"Will you teach me to properly transform?"
"Man, this is disappointing," Metalla X sighed deeply. "You want me to tutor you now during a battle? Can you even call yourself an Ascendant?" He quickly transformed complete with full gold aura and hair.
Shoom.
Metalla X zipped right forward and blasted Xander in the gut faster than the teen can even blink. Xander's face contorted in pain as he fell and doubled over. Metalla X swerved behind Xander and punched him aside. Metalla X quickly zipped around and clobbered Xander with ruthless punches to the back.
(Cue One Punch Man OST - Kowa)
"Don't you fall, kid!" Metalla X kicked Xander high into the air. He looked up as seemingly 'Yamato' resurfaced to take over Matt.
"What's gotten into you, Matt?!" Mimi was appalled by Metalla X's erratic behavior.
"Bro, what are you doing?!" TK yelled out to him.
"Ugh, looks like Yamato's come back to play!" Keke yelled out.
"Please father, don't go any far than you have to!" Dimitri reasoned with him.
Athena gasped. "Oh no, why is grandpa Matt being mean to him?"
"I don't know, but I don't like this," Sedna dreaded.
"Great, so Yamakins is back?" Kensuke watched meticulously. "He better not kill this kid."
Metalla X jumped up and kicked Xander into the air again.
"Given your extremely limited abilities, I'm surprised they let you compete!" Metalla X openly chastised Xander. He kicked Xander up again and again.
"Man, this is going too far! Stop it already, Matt!" Takato pleaded.
"Poor Xander!" Guilmon said.
"Matt, Yamato, whoever I'm talking to! Don't kill him!" Omega X shouted.
Beerusmon snorted. "I hope Yamato remembers killing your opponent means forfeiting the match. I've already got enough hate for putting that Valkyrie woman in life's danger. I don't need another headache."
"I suppose we'll see where this leads," Whismon observed.
Bam!
Metalla X kicked Xander up again.
"I...I give…"
Before he can finish, Metalla X caught Xander by his shirt collar.
"Now listen. If you dare quit on me, I will kill you!" Metalla X snarled. His anger boiled to the surface. His voice strained between angry grunts. His glare even darkened, almost as if he was slipping back into his Yamato persona.
"But…"
"Fine. I'll put you out of your misery."
Xander looked straight into the eyes Yamato, who once again resurfaced. Metalla X raised one hand and formed an energy ball.
"But once this match is settled, I'll go and destroy your precious world to bits."
(End theme)
Xander gasped.
"Then, I'll hurt down and murder every last member of your whole family! For them, it won't be quick."
Xander quickly came to and arched forward. He disarmed Metalla X and batted the energy ball away, sending away as it blew up an arena wall. Metalla X and everyone else witnessed a golden aura forming over Xander.
"Look that aura!" Sora pointed out.
"He's releasing his Ascendant power," Dorothy observed.
"Yes, he's tapped into and triggered his transformation," Max said.
"My planet has nothing to do with this! If you do anything to my planet of my family..." Xander roared. As a result of Metalla X's threat, the golden aura enveloped and washed over Xander. His dark hair turned bright golden. His eyes turned emerald green. He let out a unrestrained and powerful cry. "..I won't forgive you!"
"Wow!" Omega X became astounded by Xander's transformation.
"Wow, awesome!" Takato got giddy.
"Well, this could go either way," Slade commented as Kensuke focused on the match.
"Hey, he can turn gold like us!" Athena called out.
"I won't forgive you, Matt! Not ever!" Xander growled hatefully at Metalla X. "You bastard!"
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Regret)
Metalla X smirked, but his calm demeanor faded as Xander zipped over and punched him. As Metalla X went to block with both hands, Xander's energized fist struck Metalla X and knocked him across the ring. Xander flew at Metalla X and unloaded with a fistful of golden fists. This time the punches came faster than before and Metalla X had a harder time parrying them. As Xander continued to unload like crazy, the more he pushed Metalla X back. The rapid fire fists unloaded so fast there was smoke billowing between him and Metalla X.
The audience are left in awe at Xander's shocking performance level. Matt's family, especially, were taken in by Xander's newfound power pushing Metalla X.
Metalla X finally swatted Xander's hands back. He dropped and gave a leg sweep, which Xander hopped over. Xander landed a fierce double kick, sending him straight into the air. Metalla X immediately recovered and saw Xander vanish from plain sight view. Xander phased behind Metalla X and clubbed him hard, dropping him like dead weight as Metalla X crashed through the ring. A giant crack formed where Metalla X was buried under tiles.
As Metalla X stood, Xander unleashed a volley of Ki blasts, sending them at the veteran Ascendant. Xander continuously tossed blasts like there was no tomorrow. Metalla X crossed his arms, shielding himself from Xander's attacks. As Xander kept going, a grin formed on Metalla X's face. With one hand, Metalla X sent an energy wave and eradicated the energy ball volley. This triggered a series of explosions, which coalesced into a grand explosion that captivated the audience.
Xander rushed Metalla X, who stood with eyes closed and a big smirk.
"Matt? Matt, what are you doing?!" Mimi called out.
"Dad!" Keke cried out.
"Matt!" TK shouted.
"Father!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"Grandpa Matt!" Athena screamed.
Pow!
Xander's fist connected with Metalla X's forehead. This resulted in a shock wave that swept across the arena.
(End theme)
Despite having Xander's fist buried in his forehead, Metalla X remained standing tall and grinning.
"That's it! Don't forget this exhilarating feeling!" Metalla X said.
"I…" Xander finally came to and powered down as his golden aura vanished.
"You see now? The basic trigger to transform into full-on Ascendant is passion. Anger is one central prerequisite," Metalla X informed him. "Never forget that feeling."
"Oh? Yes!" Xander replied.
"Now try it again. Turn into a full Ascendant now."
"Now?"
"What did I just tell you?! Do it now!"
"Y-Yes sir!" Xander powered up to Ascendant gold.
"Yes, you're a quick learner, kid," Metalla X addressed.
"You said all those awful things on purpose to invoke my transformation. Didn't you?"
Matt's friends and family were relieved to hear this. Mimi, especially, sat down and decompressed all the pitted stress she had.
"Oh god, don't scare me like that," Mimi sighed.
"Seriously don't do that again!" Keke shouted.
"Guess Yamato surfaced for a short moment there, but Matt's back in control," Dimitri said.
Kensuke muttered under breath. "Too close for comfort, Yamakins. If you had gone too far, I would've stepped in."
"Not happening since that would've cost us a match," Slade reminded him. "Remember the no interference rule?"
"Yeah, yeah."
Beerusmon commented. "So, he was training that kid the whole time?"
"Yep, it appears so, my lord," Whismon added.
"Man this is so stupid," Champamon scoffed.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Blue Saiyan)
Suddenly, Metalla X powered up, but this time a healthy cyan aura engulfed him and the entire arena. Now for the first time in this event, the coveted Super Ascendant God form was unveiled. The YYGDM heroes and the Lost Kingdom crew were captivated by Metalla X's transformation into full blue.
This awoke Hit, who eyed Metalla X and then shifted over to Omega X.
"Wow, this is the blue Ascendant transformation I've heard about?!" Takato exclaimed, falling into full-on fanboy mode.
"He looks so cool in blue!" Guilmon cheered.
Kensuke smirked. "Oh this is nothing."
"Huh? What did you say?" Takato asked him.
"Nothing. Forget it."
"Whoa, he's gone full blue?" Kazu gaped.
"This is like the coolest thing ever!" Kenta exclaimed.
"So, he dyed his hair blue?" Terriermon blinked. "Huh, with Matt, that hair kinda fits him. Hey, Henry, ever thought about going blue?"
"Nah, and besides that's Seiryuu's color," Henry referred to Rika.
"Yeah? And? Seirika totally looks cooler," Rika scoffed. "Right, Renamon?"
"I won't argue with you, Rika."
Xander stared in shock at Metalla X's Super Ascendant form.
"You're blue?" Xander blinked in astonishment.
"At first, we called this our Super Ascendant God power, but not anymore." Metalla X revealed.
"It looks so powerful."
We decided on a new name. We call it Super Ascendant Blue. If you keep training, one day you can achieve this form."
"I have this potential power, too?" Xander asked delightfully.
Pow!
Xander felt a driving force pushed through his gut. Metalla X zipped forward faster than Xander can anticipate. Xander doubled over and fell out of his Ascendant gold state.
"Never forget this pain and let it activate you."
Xander fell face first and knocked out cold. Metalla X walks away, leaving his Digiverse 6 opponent beaten,
"Contestant Xander! Hey, Xander!" The referee checked on the Ascendant boy. "He's unconscious! Contestant Xander loses by knockout! The winner is Metalla X!"
Omega X raised his fist and cheered. "Way to go, Matt!"
Whismon smirked. "Very impressive. That's Matt's second victory in a row."
Beerusmon chortled. "Yes and the odds are now on our side!"
Champamon growled, completely pissed off at the results.
(End theme)
Just then, Metalla X dumped water over Xander, who quickly awoke. Xander coughed and looked up to see Metalla X.
"Oh, Sir Matt! Thank you sincerely!" Xander said, standing up and bowing. He watched as Metalla X kneel to him.
"You bowed to me, an opponent, during our fight. That's the same as abandoning a battle. I won't forgive an act like that again!"
"Right. I-I'm sorry!"
"Don't ever forget that Ascendant pride, kid," Metalla X hounded him. "Don't forget your strength."
"Y-Yes, sir! I will become strong like you!"
"No!"
"What then?"
"Set your sights higher! I want you to surpass me!" Metalla X demanded from Xander.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - The Death Match Winds Down)
Having received the highest compliment from his strongest opponent, Xander teared up.
"Y-Yes, sir!"
Metalla X smirked. "But I'll never let you though."
"Yes, sir!"
With that, Metalla X walked away leaving Xander to bow.
"The king of my planet is very strong and proud man like you!"
"Is that so?" Metalla X asked, overhearing Xander.
"Yes, and his strongest trait is his friendship to his comrades in arms."
"Then, I hope to meet him one day."
Xander bowed again. As Metalla X continued marching, Matt displaced Yamato as the former took over.
He's a pretty good kid, Yamato. Thanks for not going too far, Yamato.
"If he wussed out, then I would've killed him. But lucky for him, he's got a ton of potential strength he's yet to tap into." Yamato telepathically responded.
"Man, I never knew Matt or Yamato to actually train someone outside his family?" Omega X thought.
"I can't believe that asshole Yamakins actually bothered to train him," Kensuke remarked.
"Maybe because he saw something in Xander that reminded of himself?" Max speculated as he flew over to meet with Omega X.
"You think?" Omega X blinked.
"Well, he probably wanted to train with someone new for a change," Max speculated.
(End theme)
"So, it's now down to Digiverse 6's final fighter," BanchoLeomon said.
Pikkan nodded. "That Hitmon guy."
"Annnnd now can we have the last member of Digiverse 6 to fight Metalla X? Hit, we're waiting for you!" The referee announced.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Time to Strike Back)
Upon hearing his name, Hit opened his eyes and jumped off his fighter's area platform. He landed right in the ring center and eyed Metalla X.
"We're down to our last member now," Vadosmon said.
"Oh? Hit's our last guy? There's no need to worry now," Champamon plainly said. "He is after all our universe's greatest assassin, Hitmon, but he'd rather be known to his victims as merely 'Hit'. So, how did you entice him?"
"I offered him reward money and a priceless artifact if he wins."
"Wait, which priceless artifact?"
"The cosmic cube."
"Whoa?! That cosmic cube?! The one with which grants a wielder untold power feared throughout the Digiverse?!"
"Yes!"
"But that's an artifact meant only for gods! If we give him that, he can do anything he wants, even traverse through other universes!"
"But it was you who said to use any means possible to get him to enter, Lord Champamon."
"Yes, I did say that, but… to give it to an assassin that's uncatchable?"
"You need me to stop him."
"Nah, what's done is done. At least we know victory is all but assured for us."
Hit ceased his march and faced off with Metalla X.
Omega X observed with anticipation. "Now this is the guy I've been waiting for."
"Yeah, and he's supposed to be their biggest gun," Takato said. "I'm kinda nervous."
"But we aren't even fighting him, Takato," Guilmon said.
"Yeah, but looking at him from up here sends chills down my spine."
Kensuke quietly watched Hit, who hadn't budged from his stance.
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Inside the medical ward, Kotori finally awoke as Himura, Inumon, Jeri, Philippe, Jaguarmon, and Sasha were delighted to see her. MetalSeadramon poked his head through a window and was relieved to see his Tamer awake.
"So, Matt won his fights?" Kotori asked them.
"Yeah, but how did you know? You were out during his two matches," Philippe said.
"I didn't have to see. I still sensed his power and now he's fighting that Hit guy, right?"
"Yeah, as you can see," Himura pointed to the television monitor broadcasting Hit vs. Metalla X.
"Cool," Kotori slowly rose from her bed.
"Don't move, you barely came out alive and were burned!" Jeri said until she noticed Kotori's burned wounds were nearly gone.
"Yeah, but I can heal fast," Kotori chuckled. "Right, Sasha?"
"Yes, remember us Valkyries can recover from grievous injuries and burns."
"No way in the world am I missing out on this guy's abilities," Kotori eyed the monitor. "Let's see what this Hit guy is made of."
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Waiting for the referee's call and the bell toll, Hit and Metalla X continued their quiet staredown.
"Contestants Metalla X and Hit are ready! Let the match begin!"
(End theme)
(Cue Final Fantasy XV Assassin's Festival OST - Combat Theme)
As the referee called for the bell, Metalla X and Hit readied stances. Metalla X quickly powered up to Super Ascendant God form, which barely fazed the assassin.
"Let's see what Hit's all about," Omega X said, eyeing the faceoff.
"Naturally being their biggest gun, he has to be more than just raw power," Max observed the Digiverse 6 competitor. "I've got a weird feeling about this."
"Hopefully Matt can hold it together, he's just been through two matches," Takato said.
Dimitri attentively watched Metalla X and Hit's quiet stand-off.
"Hit sure doesn't look like a pushover," Sedna stated.
"Be careful, Matt," Keke muttered.
"You can do it, grandpa Matt!" Athena cheered him on.
"Hope Yamato doesn't get over Matt's head again," Mimi dreaded what happened during Metalla X's last engagement with Xander.
Metalla X remarked toward Hit. "I wouldn't use that narrow stance if I were you."
'It'll be hard to attack him since he's got no openings, Matt. But, just standing here like a dumbass won't get us anywhere.'Yamato mentally communicated with Matt.
You need to tell me that?
Suddenly, Hit quickly shifted over in front of him, which baffled the Bearer of Friendship.
'The hell?! Was he just moving at low level speed?!'Yamato was taken aback with Hit's immense speed, which looked more like he phased over to him.
Sure looks like it to me! Metalla X replied. With that, he instinctively lunged at Hit and went for a straight jab.
Click! Bam!
In a blink of an eye, Hit's fist reached and decked Metalla X's face, quickly knocking him off his feet.
Nearly everyone watching hadn't a clue what just happened, but only saw Hit shift over Metalla X in an instant. Omega X and Kensuke were taken aback, seeing this was much different than their Instant Movementtechnique.
"You saw that, didn't you, Tai?" Kensuke asked him.
"That move he just did? Yeah…"
"This isn't Instant Movement!" Max exclaimed. "This is something else entirely."
"Time Skip," Slade revealed, which garnered Omega X and Kensuke's attention.
"Time Skip?" Takato asked.
A disoriented Metalla X slowly rose to his feet, confused to what happened. He intensely faced Hit's way, wiping the blood from the bridge of his nose.
How bizarre. I didn't even see him hit me! Just like that and I'm down on the ground! Metalla X recalled the instance where he could've seen Hit's punch striking him.
"You should forfeit," Hit advised the Ascendant.
'What the fuck did he just tell us?! Hey, Matt, are you gonna take this from him?!' Yamato mentally snapped.
"Yeah right! You're pretty cocky for someone who got a lucky shot on me!" Metalla X berated the assassin. He powered up, forming another blue aura over him. "I'm ending this fight now!" He jetted toward Hit to attack, but faked out Hit and phased out.
Metalla X reappeared behind Hit and went for chop him from the neck back. As he did, Hit phased out as Metalla X's hand went through an after image in Hit's place. He looked over his shoulder and Hit was already behind him. The Ascendant's face conveyed disbelief.
But, how did he do that?!
Click! Bam!
Hit's fist tapped Metalla X's neck, sending him sailing back. Metalla X fell face first on the ground just as confused as his peers.
"Wh-What did that guy just do?! He barely even did anything and he just swats dad away with his fist!" Keke blinked thrice.
"I didn't even see him move to make contact!" Dimitri added, trying to figure out Hit's special ability.
Metalla X sprang back on his feet and rubbed the neck spot Hit struck him.
Again, I couldn't see his damn attack! What the hell is going on here? What trick is this guy utilizing?! Metalla X failed to analyze Hit's unique power.
'You know if we react as soon as he starts moving, then no matter how fast he is, we should be able to counter him!'Yamato informed Matt. 'Look, let us switch out. Between the two of us, I'm the better battle strategist.'
Sorry, but I've got to do this myself. I just need to strike before he moves and then his speed won't matter!
Hit shifted once again and reached halfway toward Metalla X's way. As Metalla X prepared to stop him…
Click! Bam!
Hit struck Metalla X again. This time he landed a blow to Metalla X's head as a purple ray of light shot out the back of his skull.
Metalla X went for an attack again.
Click! Bam!
Hit landed a picture perfect strike into Metalla X's sternum.
Click! Bam!
Hit's next precise move was a blow to Metalla X's left temple.
Click! Bam!
A blow landed to Metalla X's right pectoral spot.
Click! Bam!
Hit landed a consecutive punches into Metalla X. Streams of purple light came shooting out Metalla X's back.
How is he even attacking me?! Metalla X frantically thought during his plight.
As Hit went for a straight punch, Metalla X prepared to parry him.
Click! Bam!
Hit shifted behind Metalla X and punched him squarely in the back. Stumbling forward, Metalla X spun around and went for a spinning kick.
Click! Bam!
Hit struck Metalla X's face, pushing him away.
Damn it, this isn't good! I better pull back and create some distance between us! Metalla X hastily thought, figuring out how to outmaneuver and counter his seemingly fast opponent.
"Ugh, this isn't looking good for Matt!" Tike griped.
BanchoLeomon muttered. "Just what type of technique is he employing? This isn't like the Instant Movement Tai and Kensuke uses."
"Hey, I use that technique, too!" Tike corrected the humanoid lion warrior.
"But you hardly ever use it, bro," Kara reminded him.
"I'm vaguely familiar with it," Pikkan stated.
"What is it, Pikkan?" BW inquired.
"I recall an Alterian from my world that had the power to control time and space around him. Though he could willingly use it within the confines of a small vicinity."
"Interesting and this guy somehow knows it?" Dimitri said, watching Metalla X recollecting himself.
As Metalla X put up his right hand to fire an attack, Hit slipped his hands into his pant pockets. Metalla X's face contorted with anger as he grew miffed with Hit.
'Ok, Matt. It's time I step in.'Yamato quickly resurfaced and took over Metalla X.
Kensuke noticed Yamato's resurfacing. "Oh great. Yamakins taken over the driver's seat."
Omega Xi called out. "C'mon, Yamato! Let him have it already!"
Metalla X gritted his teeth and shouted at Hit. "You dare mock me?!" However, before he can fire his attack…
Click! Bam!
Hit caught Metalla X with a punch to the chest. Metalla X's body jolted from Hit's precision blow.
Metalla X gaped in shock, succumbing to Hit's attack. You mean from this distance, he's able to attack without any sign of movement?! This is some hax bullshit!
Metalla X was felled again by Hit.
"Do you comprehend the situation you're now in?" Hit queried to his opponent. "Surrender now."
"W-What did you just say, punk?!" Metalla X snapped.
"Father! Get up!" Keke cheered him on.
Shaking hard, Athena gripped PinkPatamon tight. "No, grandpa Matt! You can win! Don't let him beat you!" She got a pat on the back from Sedna.
Yusuke turned to Hiei. "Hey, can you follow what that Hit guy's movements?"
"Not even my Jagan Eye can follow them precisely," Hiei admitted.
"Geez, Metalla X's screwed! He hasn't even hit a single blow on Hit!" Kazu said.
"Yep, he's getting whipped pretty bad," Terriermon cringed at every blow Metalla X has taken. "Feel bad for Gabumon though. He's gotta be feeling it, too."
"I can't even get a grasp of this technique Hit's using," Leomon said. "It's beyond my comprehension."
"I think it's beyond anyone's comprehension here," Felinismon added.
"Yes, it's an advanced ability and the likes of which I've never seen," Renamon said.
"Boy am I glad Takato isn't in there now," Henry muttered.
"Me, too," Rika replied.
Omega X called to Jacomon. "Hey, can you see what's going on?"
Jacomon answered. "Not a single one."
"But, don't you got good eyes for this sort of thing?"
"Not here."
Beerusmon commented, watching the fight. "Well, look at that. He's hitting those pinpoint spots with vital strikes."
Whismon added. "He's certainly living up to his 'hit' nickname'. He is Digiverse 6's top guy."
Beerusmon glared at Champamon. "And once again taking advantage of a secret skill."
Wiping his lip, Metalla X gasped and gritted at the sight of his own blood-stained glove.
How can I even at Ascendant Blue not put a dent on this guy?! Metalla X vented in thought. Spitting out some blood, he growled facing Hit. Hate to admit it, Matt, but his attacks are so fast I can't see them!
Matt internally asked him. Are you going to quit?
Metalla X chortled sardonically. Are you shitting me? Even after taking so many of his blows, we're still standing and you want me to throw in the towel?! In your dreams!
"Have you formulated your strategy yet?" Hit inquired to him.
Metalla X powered up again in response and chastised him harshly. "My strategy is simply me charging you head on and make you beg for mercy!" He lunged right at Hit and readied his fist, but as he came close…
Click! Bam!
Hit planted a gut punch into Metalla X, knocking some air out of him. A purple stream of light shot out of Metalla X's back, exactly where Hit punched him.
However, in a quick rebound, Metalla X seized Hit's right wrist. This surprised Hit.
"Just like that, I've got you now!" Metalla X cackled. He went for another straight jab. As his fist neared Hit's face…
Click! Bam!
Hit's fist was firmly planted into Metalla X's gut. This was the decisive blow Hit needed to knock Metalla X out, who fell.
"You… bastard…" Metalla X grunted, falling face first under Hit.
(End theme)
Stuffing both arms into his pockets, Hit glared down Metalla X's fallen form.
"Referee, it's against the rules to kill him, correct?" Hit queried to the official.
"Um, yeah."
"Well what do we do? He can't announce a surrender if he's knocked out."
"Contestant Metalla X is down!" The referee checked on the Ascendant and decided he was unfit to compete. "And that's it! Total knock out! Your winner is Hit the Hitmon of Digiverse 6!"
Champamon clapped. "Booyah! Our team scores a point! In your face, brother!"
Beerusmon scowled. "Damn it! Yamato, how could you?!"
Whismon interjected. "All's not lost, Lord Beerusmon. We now have Taichi, who's now eligible to compete again thanks to that controversy with Furizlor earlier. And Kensuke is our last ace in the hole. So it's either of those two fighting next."
"Oh right."
"MATT!" TK and Mimi cried out.
"Dad!" Dimitri and Keke shouted as they jumped over the railing.
(Cue Final Fantasy XV Assassin's Festival OST - Loqi Theme)
TK, Patamon, Dimitri, and Keke raced toward the ring to fetch Metalla X out of the ring. They checked over Metalla X and noticed the blows made by Hit.
"Brother!" TK raised Metalla X's head. "Hey, it's me!"
"How many fingers am I holding up?" Patamon held up three little fingers over Metalla X's face.
"Ouch, look at all these wounds," Keke cringed.
"Yeah, but father's tough. He's survived worse," Dimitri said, quickly turning over to Hit. "But that guy was able to beat father so easily. What can Tai and Kensuke do against Hit?"
"C'mon, let's take him back to our side's fighter's area," Keke said.
"Ok," Dimitri said.
TK, Patamon, Keke and Dimitri carried Metalla X into Digiverse 7's fighting area and placed him down.
"Who is this guy?" Omega X wondered. "To think he could take Matt out that quickly."
"Yeah, but Matt would've been tired from his previous two fights." Takato replied, to which Ken scoffed.
"I doubt that, he had time to recover after fighting Magettamon and you saw how easily he punked out Xander. He should've at least been able to damage this guy, but he couldn't at all. I knew he was their ace."
"Shows you're learning." Slade said as others tended to Metalla X.
And while Matt seemed out of it, inside his mind, Yamato was fuming.
'Son of a bitch! How the hell did that happen?! He just tore us a new asshole!'Yamato cursed aloud in Matt's head. 'I swear, I'm not going to let this rest! That means either Tai or Kenny is going to have to win against him. Well, I say good freaking luck!'
"Matt! Hey, buddy! Can you hear me?" Omega X shook Metalla X, who slowly came to.
"Matt or Yamakins?" Kensuke asked.
"Huh? It's Matt," Metalla X replied as he split up into Matt and Gabumon.
"C'mon, we'll get you treated," Max said as he turned to Keke and Dimitri. "Thanks you, two."
Keke smiled to Max. "Sure, just make sure dad is back in top shape."
"Sure."
"Glad you're ok now, Matt," Takato said. "So, which of you two is gonna fight Hitmon now?" He asked Omega X and Kensuke.
"Good question," Omega X and Kensuke both said, turning to each other.
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"I can't believe that! Hit just took out Matt?!" Kotori spat out, shaking the TV. "But, like how?!"
"Kotori, calm down!" Philippe restrained her from breaking the TV. "Be glad that wasn't you out there!"
"That's another loss for our side," Sasha said.
"Just two fighters left on our side," Himura said. "Tai and Kensuke. Either one of those two has to defeat Hit somehow."
"That weird technique of his is already hard to figure out. How are they gonna get through that?" Inumon wondered.
"Well, if anyone can, those two can," Kotori said, calmly setting the TV down. "And look I'm already healed enough! I want to watch what happens in person! You all want to see what goes down?"
"Why not inside this room?" Seadramon asked.
"Oh please, c'mon we're going out there!" Kotori quickly stormed out of the infirmary.
"Wait, Kotori!" Himura called out to her.
"Hold on! Wait for me!" Seadramon called out, following Kotori out.
"Let's go, everyone! We don't want to miss this either!" Jeri darted out of the room.
"Well, no use us standing around!" Jaguarmon said, hopping on Philippe's shoulder.
"Guess not," Philippe sighed as Sasha grabbed his hand.
"Let's go and cheer with Kotori," Sasha encouraged Philippe to go along with the flow.
"Heh, ok then," Philippe couldn't help but genuinely smile.
Jeri grabbed Himura's hand. "Nothing beats watching a show in person, right?"
Himura nodded. "Yeah, a live experience beats anything on TV."
The group headed out to watch the next match.
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Ultimately, it was decided Omega X would go into the match. Kensuke resigned his spot to let Omega X fight Hit the Hitmon.
"Tai, be careful out there," Max advised him. "Now that we've seen how Hit fights, we've got a good perception of his abilities."
"Well, not necessarily," Omega X nodded dismissively. "It's one thing to watch, but a whole other to actually fight the opponent." He descended toward the ring.
Max smiled, watching the two land inside the ring. "There's no arguing with you there, Tai."
"Give it to him, Tai! Win one for us!" Takato cheered him on.
Slade addressed Kensuke. "Remember if he loses…"
Kensuke replied. "He can't lose, but if he does…" He stopped dead cold, observing Hit.
Athena loudly cheered for Omega X. "C'mon, Grunkle Tai! We're all behind you!"
"Sucks Matt lost, but if only Yamato didn't stick his nose where it didn't belong," Keke grumbled.
"No, as much as I hate to say it, he would've lost either way," Dimitri stated.
"Must hurt for you to say that," Faith the Patamon muttered.
"Don't feel down. Tai has to win this," Sedna said.
"Or if Tai loses, there's still my man Kensuke!" Sailor Orcus added enthusiastically.
"Yeah, Uncle Ken still has to fight!" Athena recalled.
"It's true. Kensuke is truly our last ace," Izzy said.
"C'mon, Tai," Sora quietly muttered and watched the Bearer of Courage with anticipation.
Champamon scoffed at Omega X. "I can't believe he's getting another chance. Who does he think is believing he's got a chance with our Hit?"
"Their friends seem to think they have a chance," Vadosmon said. "And your brother has faith in them."
"Heh, well I can't wait to see his reaction when his hopes get severely dashed!" Champamon boasted much to Beerusmon's chagrin.
"All right, Taichi! You and Agumon have another chance to redeem yourselves! Don't you dare squander this!" Beerusmon yelled out to them.
"This is should be quite interesting. Since Taichi's already witnessed Hit's match with Yamato, maybe he's found his weakness," Whismon said.
"You think so, Whismon?"
"Lord Beerusmon, I'm just making a bold prediction. Nothing more."
As Omega X walked up to Hit, he bowed to him. Hit was slightly taken aback by this polite warrior greeting.
"Let's have our best match," Omega X said as he dropped into a fighting stance.
Hit's intrigued piqued as he faced off with the Ascendant.
(End theme)
"Contestants Omega X and Hit the Hitmon have entered the ring. And without any delay, let the match begin!" The referee declared.
Beerusmon fired a quick beam, which struck the gong and signaled the match's start.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super - Hit's Theme (Unofficial) - Saiyan Enigma)
"Let's do this!" Omega X quickly flew at Hit steadfast. He threw off Hit by phasing out and reappearing behind him.
As Omega X dropped down to leg sweep him…
Click! Bam!
Hit caught Omega X with a boot to the gut. This sent Omega X flying over the ring. Omega X landed and held his chest.
Omega X sprang over to the northeast side of the ring and hopped over to the southeast corner. He then launched himself right at Hit's back and went for a kick to the assassin's head.
Click! Bam!
Hit struck Omega X with a punch to the face. A stream of purple light shot out the back of Omega X's head. Omega X was knocked away, but that didn't stop him from flying at Hit again.
Click! Bam!
Hit struck Omega X's chest and pushed him away. Omega X quickly flew into the air and swooped down behind Hit. He went to attack Hit's blind spot.
Click! Bam!
The assassin caught Omega X with a swift knee to the gut. Omega X felt the wind knocked right out of him. Omega X doubled over, grabbing and rubbing his chest. Omega X backed away, giving himself space to recover. Once he got his bearings, Omega X dropped into a battle stance.
"It's pointless, no matter how many times you try," Hit warned. "It doesn't matter how strong you are, if I continue to strike your critical points, you will die. Concede now."
"Hate to disappoint, but giving up isn't my thing. And guess what? I've figured a hint to beat you."
"I think you're bluffing."
"Why don't you call me on it?"
"Come," Hit invited him.
Omega X accepted and flew at Hit ready to attack.
Click! Bam!
Hit's fist connected with Omega X, but the Ascendant blocked with his arms. Hit's fist impacted Omega X's right forearm. Omega X managed to find a way to not only to adapt to Hit's technique, but guarded his own vital points.
"How about that? I just beat your Time Skip technique," grinned Omega X.
Hit was surprised with this and dropped his arm.
"Now here's my chance!" Omega X declared as he spun around and threw his left fist at Hit.
As Hit narrowly moved his head, Omega X's fist still managed to connect and scrape Hit's cheek. Omega X successfully drew first blood on his opponent.
"Look at that! I just hit ya!"
Hit grunted. "Lucky shot."
"Maybe, maybe not."
Omega X went for a sidekick, but Hit was ready.
Click! Bam!
However, Omega X was more than ready to put up his guard, blocking Hit's kick. Hit saw his foot strike Omega X's arms.
"Still lucky?!" Omega X turned around and kicked Hit back.
Sora jumped up, hollering. "Yeah, Tai! Take that jerk!"
Dorothy cheered him. "Let him have it!"
Biyomon chortled to them both. "Getting a little too excited?"
Sora chuckled. "Maybe just a tad, but c'mon y'all! He finally got a hit on um… Hit!"
Mimi grinned jubilantly. "You said it, girl!"
"Not just one, but two hits," Joe pointed out. "I wonder if Tai's already figured out Hit's technique flaws."
"I take this as a good sign," Gomamon nodded.
"You can do it, Grunkle Tai!" Athena cheered loudly for Omega X.
Upon seeing their daughter getting invested in the match, Dimitri, Sedna, and Orcus joined in. The other Digidestined and their allies then rallied together to get behind Omega X.
"Now I remember the technique!" Pikkan recalled.
"What's it called?" Sheila asked him.
"Time Skip. And unlike that Alterian, this guy seems to have a better grasp of it."
"I wonder if Hit's technique is visible to us now!" Davis said.
"Nah, we still can't see him," Jacomon said.
"Oh no! C'mon, Hit!" Champamon yelled out worryingly.
Omega X addressed Hit. "Let me ask, isn't 0.1 seconds the limit of your Time Skip? I quickly estimated how your movements will be after 0.1 seconds of time."
"So, the phase of our next fight begins," Hit wiped the blood stain from his cheek.
"Now are you going to fight me seriously? If you are, so am I, Hit! I'm going all out!"
As he propped next to a guardrail, Matt watched Omega X power up and shift into Super Ascendant God. Omega X stood basking in a blue aura.
(End theme)
(Cue Riptide Music - Sojourn)
"He was able to predict how his movements will be after 0.1 seconds of time? It's… it's not as easy as it sounds," Matt said.
"That's the way, Tai," Takato got giddy, shaking his fists along with Guilmon.
"Super Blue mode right off the bat. Nice, but that didn't do Metalla X any favors," Slade commented.
"Omega X is a whole different fighter and he's sure to have something up his sleeve," Max deduced, closely observing Omega X.
Omega X cocked an overly confident smile.
"Thanks for waiting, Hit," Omega X apologized to Hit.
"You've shown poor judgment, Tai. Now that I know what you're doing, I can outwit you by being harder to predict."
"Nah, these are just split second reactions. Going against your instincts is harder than you think. And my speed is gonna make it even more of a challenge!"
Without delay, Omega X launched himself steadfast at Hit. He quickly unleashed a flurry of rapidfire combination of punches and kicks on Hit. Hit matched and parried blows with Omega X. They flew across the ring at rapid speeds. Omega X unleashed fists of fire that Hit parried and countered with ease. As they continued their attack, their blows created shockwaves that shook the entire ring.
Hit went for a left jab, but Omega X used Instant Movement to evade the assassin's attack. Omega X reappeared on an opposite side and shot toward Hit. He went for a punch, but Hit countered with a fist.
Bam!
The warriors' fists collided, creating wisps of air that ripped through the air.
"What's the matter? Aren't you gonna use that Time Skip?!" Omega X barked at him. He spun around and catches Hit with a roundhouse kick to his left ribs.
Hit gasped and spat out saliva from the impact blow of Omega X's kick. Omega X then uppercutted Hit's jaw, sending him sailing back. Omega X followed up with a punch to Hit's face, pushing the assassin back.
A disoriented Hit regained his bearings. "This is my peak limit."
Hit raised his fists chest-level and propelled himself toward Omega X. From Hit's point of view, the entire ring was covered in a clear glass-like subspace that only he can see.
As he inched closer to Omega X, he prepared to hit him with a pressure point strike.
Bam!
Hit doubled over and spat saliva.
Omega X had his right fist firmly planted in Hit's abdomen. Omega X kicked both Hit's arms away and then spun around roundhouse kicking him back. Hit was sent flying and crashing hard in the ring.
In the heat of this battle, Omega X wore a satisfied smirk.
Hit, surprisingly, wore the exact grin. A low chuckle escaped Hit's mouth as he rose from the billowing debris cloud. Hit slouched over taking a few deep breaths. Omega X caught on and wondered what Hit's exact motive.
Hit let out a loud roar, which to the surprise of his peers was uncharacteristic of an assassin. He then powered up, shrouding his body in an immense purple aura. The power emanating from Hit's aura shook the ring. Hit powered down and with that his aura vanished.
Hit looked down and clenched his hand, intrigued with his power.
Hit flew at Omega X and once again engaged with quick fisticuffs. They exchanged another flurry of kicks and punches that neither can manage to land.
Amidst the flailing blows, Hit finally punched Omega X, but the Ascendant returned the favor. Omega X and Hit then clashed head-on, striking each other's elbows. Omega X reared his right fist back and punched Hit. Hit's crossed arms absorbed the impact of Omega X's punch. The force of the impact sent Hit skidding back. Omega X then propelled himself toward Hit.
"I've got you!" Omega X declared victory.
Bam!
(End theme)
Omega X and Hit's blows connected. However, it was Omega X who took the full weight of Hit's blow. Omega X doubled over, having been caught in Hit's Time Skip. Omega X fell grasping his chest.
"Tai!" Max, Sora, and Dorothy called to him.
"Grunkle Tai! Get up!" Athena pleaded to her 'Grunkle'.
Hit glanced over to the DF-616, YYGDM-01, and GCLK-1114 crowds. He noted their investment in Omega X. Nonetheless, he was resolute in shutting down their hopes.
"You Ascendants get stronger simply by powering up," Hit assessed. "But, for me, I have one way to get stronger."
"This isn't good. Hit's improved in such a short amount of time," Max said.
"That's bad for Tai," Takato gulped.
Hit watched Omega X struggle to sit up. "As I look at you, I thought I can improve myself from before. And so, I was able to increase the limit of my Time Skip to 0.2 seconds."
"He increased his limit just to a mere 0.2 seconds?!" Izzy cried out. "Inconceivable!"
Hearing his friends chanting for him, Omega X rose to his feet and stood up.
"Yes, that's the way, Tai," Max sighed with relief.
"Don't give out, Tai!" Takato yelled out to him.
"You definitely have an ace up your sleeve," Kensuke meticulously watched Omega X.
Omega X postured and smiled. "Are you sure about that, Hit?"
"I was able to improve thanks to you. Now we're even."
Both warriors took on similar straight postures.
"This stance will help maximize the potency of the Time Skip," the assassin decreed. "You're badly misreading your situation, Omega X."
"What do you mean?"
"You're intending to take on a few of my blows while trying to predict my attacks."
Omega X gasped.
"And you believe 0.2 seconds will make enough difference and you'll attempt to make a counter strike. That's where you're wrong."
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Formidable Opponent)
Suddenly, Omega X was bombarded with a barrage of punches from Hit. All of this happened within Hit's subspace. Hit pulled his fist back and turned his back to Omega X, who collapsed to his knees.
"I'm still improving my technique," Hit stated, leaving Omega X lying on the ground. "That time I skipped forward 0.5 seconds, which is five times better than my initial technique. It's much more than you can handle."
"That's impossible!" Matt gaped in realization.
"Oh nuts! This isn't good!" Takato exclaimed.
"Damn it! Get up, Tai!" Max shouted.
"TAI! AGUMON!" The DF-616 crowd encouraged him forward.
"GET UP, TAI!" Sora yelled.
"YOU CAN TAKE HIM!" Dorothy cried out.
"GRUNKLE TAI! DON'T GIVE UP!" Athena cheered him on.
Hit turned to the official. "Referee, we've established killing will disqualify me?"
"Yes."
"Then, with Metalla X, it's up to you to end this fight."
As his friends voices reached him, Omega X's brain clicked and he snapped out of his broken state. He resolved and pulled himself up, surprising Hit, who expected a count out victory.
"Hey, Hit, don't count me out yet," Omega X gritted and clenched his fists.
"You should've stayed down. Too proud to admit defeat?"
"Not at all!"
"What?"
"Well, I've been jerk not to show this technique off. Granted, it isn't perfect yet. I've been improving on it and didn't want to use it battle until I was sure was time. Honestly, I didn't think I'd need it until after this tournament when I'm ready to challenge Lord Beerusmon again."
Beerusmon turned over to Whismon. "Hey, did I just hear him say...?"
Whismon merely shook his head.
Omega X powered up. The cyan aura reformed over him, but there was also a red aura layered around it. The dual-colored auras flared up like fire around Omega X.
"Since I am still figuring it out, I only have a ten percent chance it'll pay off. If I mess this up, it's gonna do more than knock me out of this tournament. Here goes!" He said this as he powered up more.
Matt sensed the forthcoming power surge. "Can it be?"
Vadosmon deduced. "That man has a transformation left stronger than Super Ascendant Blue? What could it be?"
Champamon howled. "C'mon, Hit! Don't just stand there and attack him!"
"If you get stronger, then I will improve and get stronger, too!" Omega X declared.
"I do wonder how long we can keep this up?" Hit said this with a smirk.
"Fury Blitz!" Omega X summoned the technique passed over from X/Max.
What is this? He's accumulating strange Ki atop his blue energy! Hit thought, analyzing the red-and-blue aura flaring over Omega X.
(End theme)
As he accumulated more Ki, Omega X's aura unleashed an immense pressure that shook the ring.
Everyone became flabbergasted by this development.
"What the hell?!" Pikkan exclaimed.
"Th-That's the Fury Blitz!" BanchoLeomon said.
"Now this takes me back," TK commented.
Kari nodded. "Yeah, he hasn't used this move in a while!"
Dorothy added. "Wow, he's never showed this Fury Blitz during our training together!"
Max was taken in and pleased with this. "Excellent, he's learned to combine Ascendant God and Fury Blitz energy!"
"Holy cow, this is badass!" Takato cried out.
Kensuke smiled seeing this.
"Is this what you expected?" Slade asked him.
Kensuke said nothing, keeping his smile.
Matt gaped in shock. "Damn, leave it to you to pull this out of your ass, Tai!"
Yamato, however, internally fumed over this development. This is bullshit! This is the move WarGreymon used to fight MetalGarurumon with!
"That was so long ago," Matt acknowledged.
Yusuke hollered. "Oh hell yeah, this is what I'm talking about!"
Hiei remarked. "This is a power beyond measure for me!"
"He looks so incredible!" Sailor Moon cried out.
"Looks like he's about to explode!" Sailor Mars exclaimed.
'If he's not careful, he just might. That red aura's nature has a flaw.' The Houou telepathically contacted Mars.
"Man, this is getting exhilarating, y'all!" Kazu pumped his fist up.
"He's gotta give Hit the knockout blow to win!" Kenta hollered.
Terriermon added. "And he's starting to look like a Firecracker popsicle!"
As Kotori, Himura, Philippe, and the others arrived, they watched in awe at Omega X covered in the red and blue aura.
"Whoa, that's really Tai now?!" Himura exclaimed.
"Geez, talk about overpowered! He's pulling out all the stops!" Inumon shouted.
Philippe approached Kotori and noted her overly enthused expression.
"Are you glad you can see this out of that stuffy room?" Philippe asked her.
"Yeah, thanks Philippe," Kotori said as she transformed into Brunhilde. She raised her fist and cheered. "I couldn't ask for a better seat! Give him hell, Tai!"
"She just wanted out of that room," Sasha said, standing beside Philippe. "Kotori doesn't like being confined in rooms."
"Well, we can't say we didn't keep her from seeing the remaining fights," Himura sighed.
"No, this is good for her," Jeri said.
Madoka sensed Omega X's power and smiled. "He's really pulling out everything he's got."
"Kick his ass, man!" Kyoko hollered loudly.
Omega X clenched his fist, smiling. "It worked. I've combined the power of Super Ascendant Blue and Fury Blitz," Omega X revealed. "One mistake and I don't think I'd be standing anymore. But it looks like I was able to perfectly control it."
"Fury Blitz?"
"Yeah. It can double anyone's power, speed and all other fighting qualities. It's a move I learned from Max years ago."
As Hit moved forward, Omega X vanished out of sight and shifted behind him. Hit turned around and Omega X was gone.
Impossible! Hit then heard Omega X's movements all over the ring.
"Over here!"
Hit faced the front and sighted Omega X covered in his red and blue aura.
"I couldn't follow his movements at all!"
The Ascendant quickly powered up, unleashing raw energies towards Hit.
Matt, and internally Yamato, growled watching this. "They don't even understand the kind of technique this is." He recalled his and ZeedGarurumon's battle against Tai and VictoryGreymon years ago. He recalled VictoryGreymon utilizing said technique to gain the upper hand on ZeedGarurumon.
Yamato internally added. Yeah, the Fury Blitz does amplify his attacks for a short burst, but it takes a huge toll on him.
"Going Ascendant strains his body, too, and I know that Super Blue has to be worse for him," Kensuke stated. "It's scary to imagine the kind of damage he's doing to himself. I get why he didn't use it earlier, he was saving it as a last resort. A good call on his part."
Slade remarked. "Way to overanalyze his situation, but on point, Ken."
"Gee, thanks."
Yamato growled in Matt's mind. Damn it! No! He's leapt passed us again!
As Omega X powered up, the ring tiles rattled and floated off the ring. The volatile energies cracked and dissolved the pieces of tiles floating off the ground.
"His power keeps shooting up higher! It's extraordinary!" Hit exclaimed. "It's tripling! Quadrupling! No, it's…!"
"I hope you're ready! Let's take this further! Times Ten!" Omega X yelled out, powering up further. "Fury Blitz! Times Ten!"
(Cue One Punch Man Opening - The Hero!)
Omega X launched himself with a fistful of raw Fury Blitz power. As Hit put up his guard, Omega X still broke through his defenses.
Wham!
"No way!" Matt exclaimed.
"So fast!" Takato and Brunhilde cried out.
Kensuke just smiled.
The Ascendant's fist caught Hit's face. Omega X's fist left a dent on Hit's face. Hit stumbled back following Omega X's punch. Hit rebounded and shot forward. Hit activated Time Skip, freezing time within his subspace. However, to Hit's surprise, Omega X was slowly flying toward him.
"What's this?!" Hit spat out.
Bam!
Omega X's fist collided with Hit's chest.
"It's pointless! I don't care how far you push your Time Skip, you won't stand a chance against what I am now!"
Hit rebounded and went for a kick. Omega X blocked Hit's kick with an arm. The two warriors traded fisticuffs and punches while also parrying their blows. Ultimately, amidst the flurry of blows being exchanged between the two, Hit left himself open for a hair's breadth, allowing Omega X to kick him up into the air. Hit powered up and flew around like a purple comet. Omega X shot up after him. With his aura enveloping him, the Ascendant became a red and blue comet as he pursued his opponent.
Omega X rocketed further upward and collided with Hit. Rearing his fist back, Omega X let loose a powerful punch and pushed Hit away.
"Even with the energy control of Super Blue, I can't keep this up for long! I've gotta end this!" Omega X clenched his fist tighter. He shot up making a straight fist faced at Hit and charged straight up.
Hit witnessed energy amplifying around Omega X's fist. An Ki aura enveloped over Omega X and exploded out in the form of a gigantic red dragon that resembled SliferGigaSeadramon's visage.
"HERE'S MY CHANCE!"
As Omega X rocketed upward, he directed his Giga Fist toward Hit. More than ready to stop it, Hit put a hand out. Omega X and Hit both let out determined roars, preparing to strike/stop each other's attacks.
As they collided, the combined energy output cracked the ceiling of the dome and the Giga Fist punched a giant hole in the dome's wall. As the dome cracked open, a space vacuum pushed through and started pulling everyone/everything through.
(End theme)
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Next chapter: Who Wins - Digiverse 6 or 7?
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A/N: Yes, surprised I'd show just Metalla X's fights? Nope, you're getting Omega X vs. Hit, too! More or less this would be considered a double length chapter, but we've had quite a few of those already in Ascendancy.
And of course I wanted Omega X's Giga Fist vs. Hit's clash to be this chapter's cliffhanger.
Much like Cabba, Xander shows his stuff and goes Ascendant. Now, did the 'Yamato' persona really resurface briefly when he threatened Xander? Well, yes and very briefly. The minute Xander begged him to train him, this triggered Yamakins to lash out against Matt's permission and take control. Thankfully, Yamakins settled down once Xander got a grip of Ascendant power. So, Matt and Yamakins were able to do some good (in Yamakin's case, a little too extreme) for Xander.
Nothing much to say about Metalla X's fight. Omega X though, instead of a Kamehameha moment, Chaos and I decided on the Dragon Fist, or in this case Dramon/Giga Fist. Giga Fist is a technique Kensuke passed on to Omega X (besides the Courageous Armor). Now was the perfect time for Omega X to bust out since he had yet to show it at this point.
And yes, Super Blue/Fury Blitz makes an appearance and with consequences to show for it!
Well, that's all I want to tell about this chapter. Next time, the fall-out from Omega X vs. Hit's fight, Kensuke finally participates, and who ultimately wins this tournament.
Until the next chapter, send a review and see you soon!