Sword Art Online: The Last Hozuki

by Gold3nWrld

Naruto in this world is born as a Hozuki a clan founded long ago by Kisame Hoshigaki, this clan of water people are on the verge of extinction as the last surviving member Naruto Hozuki gets trapped into a death game. (It isn't an unfair what if just read it to find out what I mean) Naruto X Sinon, cause she's best girl IMO, Alice close second.

7. The Hidden Skills

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR SWORD ART ONLINE'S CHARACTERS I ONLY OWN THE OC'S I HAVE CREATED THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!

(IN EVERY WHAT IF I WILL NEVER GIVE NARUTO WHISKERS BECAUSE IT'S UNNECESSARY AND HE LOOKS BETTER WITHOUT THEM)

(This is a completely unique story, as this is the SWORD ART ONLINE verse instead of the NARUTO verse, so please don't judge what I do)

(P.S, I love SAO and all of its seasons even though season 2 ALO was kinda mid I still loved it and plan on doing EVERY SINGLE SEASON THAT IS OUT. I have watched it over and over again so many times so this story will take place above all else. I will try my best to update the other ones, but don't expect them to be updated over this.)

Author's note: if you love Samehada and Kisame Hoshigaki and the Hozuki clan this is the what if for you, and the pairing is Naruto X Sinon, because Sinon is the best girl IMO, and maybe Suguha too if I feel like it.

Chapter 7: The Hidden Skills.

Timeskip - 4 months later
Scene change: Floor 74 dungeon
POV: Kisame

We see Kirito and Kisame in the floor 74 dungeon fighting Lizard monsters clash blow for blow with their swords and shields.
Kirito dodges a swing from his monster and starts to run away only to turn around and do a barrage on the Lizard monster angering it as it goes for a strike as Kirito dodges and slashes it across the chest doing a 4 hit combo, killing the Monster.
Meanwhile Kisame is clashing with his Lizard monster until shattering the monster's sword and kicking it's shield away, the monster decapitating it with Samehada in its sealed state with a little bit unwrapped showing the shark skin of the blade.
Kirito and Kisame start panting before breathing a sigh of relief and sheathe their weapons.

POV: Kirito's thoughts

It's been almost 2 years since this game of death began, Kisame and I are still going in it alone, fighting solo on the frontlines.
Akihiko Kaiyaba's out there somewhere, watching.
I wonder what he's thinking right now.

POV: Kisame

(Kisame): We should call it a day for now, it's getting late.
(Kirito): Guess we'll head home.

Timeskip - The Next Day.
Scene change: The forest.

We see Kirito and Kisame walking down the forest path until they stop hearing the noise of a monster that puts them on guard.
They scan the area until they see a Ragoo Rabbit.

(Kisame): No way, is that what I think it is?
(Kirito): You gotta be kidding.

Kirito and Kisame look at each other and nod at one another, Kirito getting a throwing pick ready as Kisame holds his hand out in a finger gun gesture.

(Kisame): You ready?
(Kirito): Yeah.
(Kirito and Kisame in sync): 3, 2 ,1 Go!

Kisame then suddenly fires a water bullet from his fingertip like a gun hitting the tree and putting a big hole in it scaring the rabbit at the noise as it jumps in the air only to see Kirito with a throwing pick and gets hit by the throwing pick that Kirito throws at it, killing the rabbit as it makes a squeal of pain as it dies.

(Kisame): We got it!
(Kirito): Heh, I wasn't sure I'd hit it with how scared it was, I mean look at that hole in the tree I bet it could devastate a player's HP if they get hit with it.
(Kisame): Maybe, but people in this game have great reaction time from all the hard fought battles so I doubt it will ever be useful.
(Kirito): Hey at least it's one more skill you can use IRL once we get out of here, if what you were saying about your water body was true.
(Kisame): Shut up, you already know I wasn't lying.
Now let's just get this thing to Agil's and let him check it out.

Scene change: Agil's shop on Floor 50

(Agil): No way….
This is an S class rare Item!
Holy crap this is the first time I've ever seen one!
Hey, Kirito, Kisame, don't you guys already have all the money you guys need?
I'll buy it, but I'm saying wouldn't you rather have it for dinner?
(Kirito): Sure, it's just, who knows if we'll ever get another one.
(Agil): So keep it!
(Kisame): What's the point?
We don't even have a high enough cooking skill to make it into anything.
(Agil): Yeah, you right, if we try we'd just burn it...
(Kirito): Hm.

Suddenly Kirito gets tapped on the arm by Asuna.

(Asuna): Kirito.

Kirito turns and sees Asuna waving while a strange man is behind her.
Kirito then looks at her in surprise and grabs her hand.

(Kirito): I've got my chef!
(Kisame): You mean our chef right?
(Kirito): Yeah, yeah, whatever.
(Asuna): Uh, what chef?

The man behind her then gets Kirito's attention with a Grunt that makes him let go of her hand.

(Kirito): Hey, Asuna is here, seeing you in a dump like this beyond weird
(Kisame): Wow, what a way to respect one of your close friend's shop.

Hearing this makes Agil annoyed at Kirito's words as he fist bumps Kisame.

(Asuna): Oh, save it!
I came to see if you and Kisame were still alive
Ya know it's almost time for the next boss raid.
(Kirito): Were on your friend list, if you wanted to know if we were alive just check that.
(Asuna): Whatever, now I know you guys are alive.
Anyway what are you guys up to?
What's all this about a chef?
(Kirito): Oh yeah..that.
I was wondering what your cooking skill level is.

Asuna then smirks at Kirito.

(Asuna): Totally maxed it out last week!

Hearing this shocks Kisame, Kirito, and Agil.

(Kirito, Kisame, and Agil in sync): What!?
(Asuna): Cool huh?
(Kirito): Well if you're that good, Kisame and I need a favor.
Kisame, show her.
(Kisame): On it.

Kisame then opens a trade with Asuna and shows her the Ragoo Rabbit they caught earlier, shocking Asuna.

(Asuna): What!?
You got a Ragoo Rabbit!?
(Kisame): We'll trade you, just cook it up for us and you can have a taste of it.

Asuna then grabs Kisame by the collar with a serious face, shocking him at how sudden this was.

(Asuna): Half!
Deal?

Kisame then looks to Kirito who nods.

(Kisame): Yeah, sure.
Deal.

Asuna then lets go of Kisame and Celebrates with a happy smile.

(Asuna): Heha, Alright!

Kirito then smiles at this and then looks back at Agil.

(Kirito): Sorry pal, you heard the lady, guess were keeping it
(Agil): Yeah, but you could at least let me taste it right!?
I thought we were tight, man!
(Kirito): I'll write a review for you, but only 2 pages, promise!
(Agil): Un, Damn, that is cold…..
(Kirito): Better get to steppin Kisame or I'll take your share too!
(Kisame): Yeah, yeah, just a second.

Kirito, Asuna, and the mysterious man tailing Asuna, leave Agil's shop leaving Kisame and Agil there by themselves.

(Agil): You wanted to tell me something Kisame?
(Kisame): Yeah, don't worry about the Ragoo Rabbit, I'll share some of my portion with you.
I don't have to eat in order to survive, I just need water, so this will just be a treat for me.
I'll give you half of my portion.
(Agil): Really!?
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
(Kisame): Anytime, my friend.

Kisame and Agil fist bump as Kisame leaves Agil's store to catch up with Kirito and Asuna.

POV: Kirito

As Kirito, Asuna, and the Mysterious man leave the shop they start walking down the road.

(Asuna): So, where am I gonna cook it?
(Kirito): Oh, well…?
(Asuna): I'm guessing not your place right?
Do you and Kisame even own any cookware?
(Kirito): Un mm.
(Asuna): Ok, because the main ingredient is special, I won't have a problem if we used my place this time.

Hearing this shocks Kirito as Asuna turns to the man behind her.

(Asuna): Thank you for escorting me, you may go.
(Mystery man): I'm sorry mam, but I can't allow you to go home with such shady characters.
(Asuna): I don't know the extent of his or Kisame's shadiness, but I do know they are skilled, Kirito is 10 levels above you and Kisame is 15 levels above you, Kuradeel.
(Kuradeel): Are you implying that I am inferior to them?
Oh I know, there some of those Beaters aren't they!?
(Kirito): Well, Kisame isn't, but I am, and What if I am?
(Kuradeel): Frankly I don't care what that White haired freak is.

Hearing this angers Kirito greatly as Asuna holds her arm out stopping Kirito.

(Asuna): Kuradeel I told you to-
(Kuradeel): You shouldn't go with him mam!
All him and his kind care about are themselves!
You can't expect anything good to come from scum like that!

Suddenly a crowd starts to form around them as Mist starts to roll in.

(Random Player): Hey what's going on!?
(Random Player 2): That's Lightning flash Asuna!
(Random Player): You're right, she's really cute!

Asuna then looks around then back at Kuradeel.

(Asuna): Listen, I'm second in command and I'm ordering you to go home.

Asuna then starts to walk off as she grabs Kirito and drags him off which shocks him.

(Kirito): Are you sure about this!?
(Asuna): Of course!

Suddenly Kuradeel pulls out a sword and rushes at Kirito going for a strike only to be blocked by Samehada wielded by Kisame, shocking both Kirito and Asuna.

(Kisame): So, I'm a white haired freak huh?
Maybe I should show you what the Monster of the Mist is capable of with a blade.

Hearing this widens the eyes of the crowd and Kuradeel in fear.

(Kisame): Next time you attack them without reason, you won't be left standing.
Now like your second in command said.
Go home!
(Kuradeel): Hmph.

Kuradeel then teleports off to another place somewhere.
Kisame then fully wraps Samehada up and puts him on his back, turning to Kiriot and Asuna.

(Kisame): Yo, what's up!
Did I miss anything?
(Asuna): No, nothing at all, c'mon let's get to my place so I can cook this rabbit already!.
(Kirito): Yeah, right….

Scene change: Path to Asuna's house on Floor 61

(Kirito): Woah, there's hardly anyone around, it's really cool.
(Asuna): If you like it so much why don't you move here?
(Kirito): I don't know this floor seems way out of my price range.
(Kisame): Dude, you know just as well as I do that, that's a lie.

Kirito then Elbows Kisame turning his side into water and making it reform.

(Kirito): Anyway, what's with that guy back there?
(Kisame): Yeah, he was mad dogging us like crazy.
(Asuna): Oh, he's just my bodyguard.
The guild's new policy says all Higher ups have to have an escort.
(Kisame): You need a bodyguard?
Pfft, yeah right, sounds lame if you ask me.
(Asuna): Yeah, the guild didn't have all these rules and regulations before.
We used to be really small, but then, more and more people joined up, after that when we became the strongest guild, everything started getting weird.

The bell tower then starts to ring.

(Asuna): Well, I'm probably making a bigger deal out of it than it is.
Anyway, we better hurry, it's getting dark.
(Kirito): Oh, ok!
(Kisame): Yeah, alright!
Ragoo Rabbit here we come!

Scene change: Asuna's house
POV: Kisame

(Kirito): Wow!
You got a killer pad.
(Kisame): Hey, how much did all of this stuff cost?
(Asuna): Hm, the room and the furniture cost around 4 million Kol.
Anyway, make yourselves at home.
(Kirito): Uh, sure.

Kirito and Kisame then walk over to 2 white chairs and sit in them, while Asuna walks off to her bedroom.

(Kirito): Holy moly….
4 Million….
Man that's a lot of Kol
I'm sure we've earned that much too, but blowing it all on a flat?
(Kisame): I mean what else would we spend it on?
(Kirito): Fair point.

Asuna then walks back into the room in a new outfit and walks over to Kirito and Kisame, looking at said new outfit makes Kirito blush.

(Asuna): Are you guys gonna take off your coats or what?
(Kirito): Oh yeah, sorry.
(Kisame): My bad, just forgot.

Asuna, Kirito, and Kisame walk over to the kitchen as Asuna takes out the Ragoo Rabbit meat and puts it on a pan.

(Asuna): So this is a legendary S class ingredient.
Ok, how do you want this cooked up?
(Kisame): I don't care, I just want to see how it tastes.
(Kirito): We'll just leave that decision up to the chef.
(Asuna): In that case.
How about we make it into a stew?
Ragoo, that's pretty much the definition of a stew.

Asuna pulls out a pot and a knife, and the ingredients, as she taps the Ragoo meat automatically cutting it into pieces, she also does the same with the other ingredients.
Asuna then puts all the ingredients into the pot.

(Asuna): In real life, there'd be a lot more steps involved with preparing this.
Cooking in SAO is so simple, believe it or not it's kind of boring..

Asuna puts the pot onto the pan and puts it into the oven and starts the timer.

(Asuna): That takes care of that, now onto the next step.
I was thinking about making a couple side dishes

Asuna then pulls out more ingredients and cuts them as Kirito watches until the oven goes off.
Asuna then opens the oven door and takes out the steaming pot and places it onto the counter.
Asuna then opens the lid of the pot making Kirito and Kisame flinch at how delicious the stew looks.

Timeskip - 30 minutes of eating later.

There are a bunch of empty dishes with little bits of sauces in them on the table.
Kisame stores a few dishes and a portion of the Ragoo stew for Agil, while Kirito and Asuna finish sipping their tea.
Finishing they both sigh in relief.

(Asuna): I've been here 2 years and this is the first time I've ever eaten S class food.
I'm so glad I survived long enough to eat that….
(Kirito): Yeah, me too…..
(Kisame): Yeah well it's been 2 years since the last time I've eaten something and nothing was as good as that was.
(Asuna): 2 years!?
You're telling me you haven't even once considered eating and you have only consumed water!?

Nodding Asuna looks to Kirito for confirmation who also nods, causing Asuna to look at Kisame in disbelief.

(Asuna): You poor soul, only tasting water for 2 years has got to be torture.
(Kisame): I mean, not really, water actually tastes pretty damn good, I just never really had an interest in the food that I saw in normal restaurants, but S class food is a whole different story.
(Asuna): I swear you keep getting weirder and weirder, day by day.
(Kirito): You can say that again.
(Asuna): Heh, it's so weird, sometimes I get this feeling, that like I've lived here my whole life, you guys ever feel like that?
(Kirito): Yeah, almost all the time, in fact there's days I don't even think about the real world at all.
(Kisame): Well it's not just you guys, more and more these days, people don't seem to care about clearing the game and getting back to the real world.
(Asuna): I've noticed that there's not many players out there fighting on the frontlines, maybe 500 if that, I guess they're used to it, they don't care anymore.
Yeah well I want to go back.
(Kirito and Kisame in sync): uh?
(Asuna): I mean, there's things I haven't done yet.
I have to!

Kirito and Kisame nod and smile at this.

(Kisame): I know how you feel, I still have people I have to thank and look out for back home.
(Kirito): Yeah, when you stop to consider it, there's everyone else right?
All the people who still count on us, if we give up it's not fair to them.

Asuna then looks at Kirito and puts an arm out towards him.

(Asuna): Un uh, don't go there.
(Kirito): Uh, what?
(Asuna): I've seen that same look on guys' faces before, and always right before they propose to me.

Hearing this makes Kirito blush in shock and surprise and causes Kisame to laugh.
Asuna just looks at Kirito and giggles.

(Asuna): You should see your face, I guess you never had a girlfriend before.
(Kirito): Eh, whatever I'm a solo player, Kisame is there for me anyway he's all I need.
(Asuna): And you're ok with that?
You don't ever wanna join a guild.
I know how the beta players don't fit in with the guilds or you either Kisame with your reputation and all, but ever since we got to floor 70, things are getting more dangerous, the monster algorithms are getting even more irregular

Kirito just nods at this while Kisame stays silent.

(Asuna): There are things solo players can't handle, unexpected things, sometimes warping out isn't an option, you're lucky you have each other to watch each other's backs, but what if that turns out not to be enough in the future.
(Kirito): Yeah, well we're pretty careful, we work better by ourselves anyway.
Besides, most of the time party members just get in our way.
(Asuna): Oh yeah?

Asuna then pulls a knife and points it at Kirito, making him sweat seeing the knife gleam in a comedic fashion.

(Kirito): My bad, everyone except for you.
(Kisame): Real smooth comeback Kirito.

Kirito then elbows Kisame turning his side into water as it reforms.

(Asuna): So, what do you say to me you, and Kisame team up again?
(Kirito): Uh.
(Asuna): Black and Blue are my lucky colors this week anyway.
(Kirito): Hold up a sec!
Don't you have stuff to do for your guild, you can't just bail on em!
(Kisame): Not saying I object, but he has a fair point.
(Asuna): It's not like we have any leveling quotas to meet.
(Kisame): She does have a fair point to Kirito.
(Kirito): Then what about your bodyguard!?
(Asuna): I'll just ditch him.
(Kirito): Uh….

Kirito goes for a sip of tea, but realizes that his cup is empty and Asuna is holding the Tea jug.
Asuna gives Kirito a wink as he scoots his Tea cup over to her and she pours him more after she sends Kirito and Kisame a party invite.
Which Kisame accepts at once.
Kirito goes for a sip of his newly poured cup of tea and after finishing he looks to his side.

(Kirito): The frontlines are dangerous though….

Asuna then uses a sword skill with a knife, scaring Kirito at it being so close to his face.

(Kirito): Ok, fine….

Kirito clicks accept joining the party of 2 as Asuna throws the Knife up and catches it, she then gives Kirito an innocent smile.

Scene change: Outside of Asuna's front door
POV: Asuna

(Asuna): Well I suppose thanks are in order for the meal, so…thank you!
(Kirito): Thank you for cooking it.
(Kisame): Hey, maybe next time-
(Kirito): What are you saying, we'll never get our hands on something like that again.
(Asuna): No way, you can make anything yummy if you have the skills to cook

Asuna and Kirito look to the left of the house, up at the sky filled with stars, while Kisame just leans off the rail and looks over his shoulder at it.

(Kirito): Looking at this world and seeing what it's become, is this really what Akihiko Kaiyaba wanted to create?
(Kisame): Who knows, but we might as well enjoy it while we're still here, because we'll clear the game soon enough at the pace we're going.
Almost 2 years and we're already at floor 74, I'd say that's pretty damn good if you ask me.

Hearing this makes Asuna and Kirito smile at Kisame's optimistic nature.

(Kisame): Anyway, I'll see you back at home Kirito, I gotta deliver this Ragoo Rabbit stew to Agil.
(Asuna): That's awfully thoughtful of you for doing that for him.
(Kisame): Yeah well we go back since floor 1 so I'd say we're close friends.
Cya.
(Kirito): Cya at home!

With that Kisame leaves heading to floor 50 to give Agil the Ragoo Rabbit stew, while Kirito and Asuna watch him walk off in the distance.

(Asuna): Hey, Kirito.
(Kirito): Yeah what's up?
(Asuna): What do you think of Kisame?
(Kirito): What do ya mean?
(Asuna): I mean you two have been together for a while and haven't left one anothers side, so I was wondering if you two were close friends….
(Kirito): Well, I wouldn't call Kisame a friend.
I would say he's more akin to a brother for me.
He's been there for me ever since I could remember reuniting with him again on the 27th floor.
(Asuna): That long!?
And he never once left you!?
(Kirito): Nope, he didn't even leave once.
He's always had my back and what's sad is that I never really began to appreciate it until 4 months ago on that adventure with Lis to make my new sword.
Sometimes I just wish I knew what was going on in that head of his, he always feels the need to protect me.
I thought it was because he felt indebted to me for teaching how to play back on floor 1, but it isn't that, it's something else, I doubt he even knows himself.
He always acts like a-
(Asuna): Like an older brother….

Kirito then looks at Asuna and nods at this.

(Asuna): Now that I think about it, the resemblance between you 2 is uncanny.
(Kirito): What do you mean?
(Asuna): Think about it, you both have practically the same hairstyle, just parted different ways, except your hair is black while his is white, you have the same eye shape and facial features too, the only difference is his eyes are purple, while yours are black, I only really noticed now, because he took his hat off with his coat and arm warmers.
(Kirito): Well now that you mention it, that is pretty weird, I guess I never really noticed his eyes and part of his upper face considering he always wears that fedora that casts a shadow over them, though I'm sure it's just a coincidence besides nobody in my family has purple eyes and white hair it be impossible for him to be related to me in any way.
(Kirito): Well I better get going if we're gonna go through the dungeon tomorrow, cya later!
(Asuna): Cya!...

Kirito then heads off into the distance heading for home as Asuna looks at the sky.

(Asuna): Kisame, huh?
I wonder what you're really feeling.

Timeskip - The next day.
Scene change: Floor 74 Town Square
POV: Kisame.

We see a Tired and slumped Kirito standing there while Kisame is just leaning his back against one of the pillars waiting calmly.

(Kirito): Where is she?

Kirito then yawns as suddenly Asuna then teleports in screaming and jumping while scaring Kirito and making Kisame snicker

(Asuna): Watch out!

Asuna then falls on top of Kirito as Kisame grins at this.
Kirito then feels his hand on something round and squishy as he squishes it a few times.

(Kirito): What is this thing?

Kirito then Squishes it again a couple more times

(Kirito): Hm, squishy.

Kirito squishes it again causing Asuna to blush and scream, hitting him away causing Kisame to cringe at the hit and laugh at Kirito's hilarious crash into a pillar, causing the immortal object text to pop up.

(Kirito): Ow….
(Kisame): You've done it now Kirito, she's gonna hang you for that….

Kirito looks at Kisame in fear and back at Asuna who's covering her chest, Kirito then blushes and looks at his hand, does a squeezing motion, and gives a wave.

(Kirito): Um, Hey, good morning Asuna!

Asuna then gives a sharp glare towards Kirito, scaring the boy, as Kisame gives a shark grin and walks over to him.

(Kisame): Probably shouldn't have said that after groping the girl.
(Kirito): Shut up!
It was an accident!

Kirito and Kisame then get serious faces as the teleport gate opens and Asuna rushes behind Kirito.

(Kirito): What's wrong?

Suddenly Kuradeel appears out of the gate and looks over to see Asuna behind Kirito.

(Kuradeel): Why are you behaving like this mam, I'm only following orders.
Please, let's go back to headquarters.
(Asuna): I won't!
Especially not with you!
And why were you lurking around my house in the morning huh!?

Hearing this shocks Kirito and makes Kisame glare at Kuradeel, which somehow Kuradeel notices, despite there being a shadow casted by Kisame's fedora.

(Kuradeel): You have a bad habit of leaving without any warning, so for the past month, part of my mission has been to keep an eye on you in selnburg
(Asuna): Wha-what!
Who ordered this?
It wasn't the commander!
(Kuradeel): With all do respect mam, my mission is to guard you.
No matter where you are, including your home.
(Asuna): No it doesn't you idiot!

Kuradeel then sighs and starts to walk towards them.

(Kuradeel): I wish you would be a little more understanding about this mam.
Now then let's return to headquarters.

Kurdeel grabs Asuna by the hand and, dragging her away as she passes by, she gives Kirito and Kisame a look of pleading.
Kisame gestures and goes to shoot Kurdeels arm off with a water bullet but Kirito holds up a hand stopping him from doing so as Kisame nods at him and puts his arm down.
Suddenly Kirito grabs Kuradeels arm, stopping Kuradeel from moving as he looks back to see Kirito.

(Kirito): Sorry, but we'll be borrowing your second in command for the day, so you'll just have to make due without her.

Kuradeel then lets go and looks at Kirito in shock and shakes Kirito's hand off of him.

(Kisame): We'll take responsibility for her security off of you, so don't worry it's not like we're going on a boss raid, you'll have nothing to worry about.
(Kirito): You can go, she'll be fine with us.

Hearing this from the 2 boys angers Kuradeel greatly.

(Kuradeel): Insolent punks!
Do you know who I am!?
I am a member of the glorious Knights of the blood oath, low level players like you couldn't protect her!
(Kisame): Pfft, we can do a better job at protecting her than you ever could!
(Kuradeel): You've got a big mouth kid, so I'm going to give you a chance to prove just how tough you really are.

Kuradeel then sends Kisame a duel request that Kisame accepts without hesitation.

(Kirito): Kisame, are you sure you wanna do this?
You could be making enemies we don't want.
(Asuna): No he won't, whatever happens I'll tell the commander how this happened.

Kisame grins at hearing this and takes Samehada off his back and unwraps it a bit, showing a bit of shark skin on the blade, he then gets into his Signature stance with Samehada resting on his shoulder.
Kuradeel draws his sword and gets into a stance that points his sword at Kisame.

(Kuradeel): Please, move to a safe distance mam!
I am going to prove beyond any doubt that I am the only one who can protect you.

Kirito and Asuna then back up away from Kisame as the crowd gathers to watch the duel, in the crowd we see a familiar man in a cloak with a scar going down his face.

(Random Player): Kisame is gonna duel a guy from the knights of the blood oath.
(Random Player 2): Pfft, this'll be fun to watch.

Kuradeel sneers at the comments the crowd is making as he gets ready to duel.
Kisame analyzes his opponent's stance to see a big flaw in it.
The countdown then hits Zero as the duel starts Kuradeel rushes toward Kisame with a sword skill aiming to cut him in half Horizontally.
Kisame also rushes at Kuradeel hitting Samehada against the flat of Kuradeels blade with two hands on Samehada's handle and as the two go their separate ways, Kuradeel widens his eyes to see his blade broken and landing in front of him.

(Kuradeel): I can't believe it….

Kuradeel's sword then shatters into blue glass particles as he falls on his hands and knees in defeat.
Kisame then stands up and puts Samehada on his back, shocking the crowd and surprising Asuna and leaving Kirito unphased.

(Random Player): Holy crap, he destroyed his sword!
(Random Player 2): How did he do that!?

(Kisame): If you wanna try again with a different weapon, be my guest, but the result will just be the same, over and over and over again, until you have no weapons remaining of course.

Kuradeel then pulls out a dagger and charges at Kisame only for Kisame to put a hand on his hat and do a finger gun gesture, making Asuna confused and the crowd, but widening Kirito's eyes.
Kisame then fires a water bullet from his fingertip knocking Kuradeels dagger out of his hand, Shocking the crowd even more at this revelation and making the cloaked man grin.
Asuna and Kirito jump in front of Kisame, weapons drawn at Kuradeel.

(Kuradeel): Un, Asuna!
I don't know how, but he cheated, you saw what he did with his fingers and how destroyed my sword!
He must have used some kind of trick!
There's no other way I could've lost to a pathetic Ally Killer like him!
(Asuna): Kuradeel, as second in command of the Knights of the Blood Oath, I'm relieving you of your duties as my bodyguard.
You are to return to headquarters and wait for further orders

Hearing this shocks Kuradeel greatly.

(Kuradeel): You-you can't be serious….
Damn you….

Kuradeel then glares at Kisame in utter hatred.
Kisame just gives him a shark grin showing off his sharp teeth.
Kuradeel then sighs and walks over to the gate.

(Kuradeel): Teleport, Grandsum!...

Kuradeel then disappears inside the teleport gate.
Making Asuna stumble a little as she leans on Kirito a bit, the duel system then declares Kisame the winner, making the cloaked man walk off Grinning like a mad man showing his Laughing coffin glove.
Asuna then stands up straight and looks at Kisame and Kirito.

(Asuna): I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to drag you into that….
(Kisame): No it's fine, besides someone had to teach the guy a lesson.
(Kirito): Yeah it's no big deal, I'm worried about you.
Are you okay?
(Asuna): Yeah I am.
The guilds getting on my nerves is all, maybe since I've been so focused on clearing the game or maybe cause I'm so demanding of the other members in the guild….
(Kirito): Yeah I get that, but you didn't have much of a choice.
(Asuna): Huh?
What do you mean?
(Kisame): Think about it Asuna, if you had done anything different, your guild probably wouldn't have gotten as far as they have.

Asuna looks at Kirito and Kisame in surprise.

(Kirito): I mean, what do we know, we just mess around as solo players right?
The thing is, if you take a day off to team up with losers like us, so what?
That's your decision to make, in my opinion, no one's got the right to complain
(Kisame): Yeah, screw them, although I wouldn't have called us losers Kirito, I mean you maybe Heh, but I'm no loser.
(Kirito): What was that!
(Kisame): You heard me!

Asuna then smiles and the 2 irritated boys, who look at her in confusion.

(Asuna): Wow, thank you guys for your opinions on the subjects.
Ok!
I accept your offer and I'll be taking a day off from the guild.

Asuna sheathes her rapier as she says this.

(Asuna): You guys can play forward today.
(Kirito and Kisame): Huh!?
(Kirito): Wait a second, aren't we supposed to take turns as forward!
(Asuna): Sorry it's my day off, remember?
(Kisame): Oh come on!
Look what you did now Kirito!
(Kirito): Hey don't put this on me!

Timeskip - 1 hour later
Scene change: Dungeon path.
POV: Kisame

We see Asuna aggroing a Skeleton monster who does a 4 hit combo sword skill as she jumps back, dodging it completely, standing there waiting are Kirito and Kisame watching for the right time.

(Kirito): Having a 3rd person along who knows how to fight sure makes things easier.
(Kisame): No kidding.
(Asuna): Switch with me Kirito!
(Kirito): Un, yeah, right!

Asuna then stabs the Skeleton monster's shield with her rapier making it bounce back as Kirito goes in and hits it with a 4 hit combo making the monster angry as it uses a downward slash skill making Kirito jump up and Kisame to rush in hit it with a final sword slash slicing it into ribbons killing the monster .

Timeskip - 15 minutes later

We see Kirito, Kisame, and Asuna walking down the path, Kirito looking in his menu while Kisame is shooting the immortal walls with water bullets to pass the time, Asuna then looks up ahead and gets surprised a bit.

(Asuna): Kirito, Kisame, look.

Up ahead lies the boss room door.
Kirito, Kisame, and Asuna walk up to it and stare at it for a moment.

(Asuna): Is that what I think it is..?
(Kirito): Uh huh.
(Kisame): Looks like we found the boss room, saves the other members of the assault team trouble of looking I guess.
(Asuna): What do we do?
You guys think we should look inside?
(Kirito): Well we came all this way so we might as well
(Kisame): Yeah I agree, besides boss monsters can't leave the rooms they guard so it wouldn't hurt.
(Kirito): Yeah I think we'll be ok if we just take a peak
(Kisame): Get your teleport crystals ready just in case.
(Asuna): Right..

Kirito, Kisame, and Asuna hold out teleport crystals and open the door to see a room in darkness.

(Kirito): There's nothing in here….

Kirito and Kisame then step forward a bit until stopped by Asuna.

(Asuna): Hey, wait…!
(Kirito): We'll be ok, we're not going in too far.
(Kisame): Yeah, besides we should figure out what kind of boss this is, how else are we supposed to plan ahead?
(Asuna): Yeah I know its just-

Torches with blue fire illuminate the whole room, cutting Asuna off and showing the boss named The Gleam Eyes, who has 4 health bars and a Gigantic sword.
Gleam eyes then raises his sword and roars causing his red eyes to glow blue, scaring Kirito and Asuna off as Kisame follows them shooting water bullets back at Gleam eyes to slow him down.

Scene change - Dungeon Safe Area (Not a Safe zone for PVP just PVE)

We see an exhausted Kirito and Asuna and fatigued Kisame collecting their breath from running as they sit against the safe zones wall.

(Asuna): That one's gonna be tough to beat..
(Kirito): You're right, I saw he only had that one big sword, and I'm pretty sure it's got special attacks too.
(Asuna): We're gonna have to put tanks in the front row and keep switching out just to wear it down.
(Kisame): Yeah, and it wouldn't hurt to have about ten shield users.

Asuna then gets a questioning look and looks at Kirito and Kisame.

(Asuna): Shield users huh?
(Kirito): What?
(Kisame): Yeah, is something wrong Asuna?
(Asuna): You guys are, you're both hiding something aren't you.

Hearing this shocks Kisame and Kirito at these words for a couple seconds until looking back at her with a questioning look.

(Kirito): What are you talking about?
(Asuna): I just realized something, the biggest advantage of using a one handed sword and a Greatsword, is you can also use a shield, but ya know what, I don't think I've ever seen you guys using one.
I don't use a shield because it will slow down my Rapier, and I'm sure Kisame could of said the same thing about Samehada, but I've seen others with Greatswords the same size as Samehada and it worked just fine, others don't because they think it looks dumb.
And how come you're not using the sword you're using from Lis Kirito?
Very suspicious.
Mhm.

Asuna looks at Kirito with a questioning gaze making the boy sweat as Kisame just stands there with a good poker face, thanks to his fedora covering his eyes and his infamous shark grin.

(Asuna): Oh nevermind!
It's rude to ask people to justify their skills.

Kirito then sighs at this while Kisame just snickers a bit as Asuna pulls out a basket from her inventory.

(Asuna): Since it's gotten so late, I might as well have lunch here.
(Kirito): Re-really!?
Did you make it yourself!?
(Asuna): Yup!
But you better take your gloves off before you eat.
(Kirito): Sure!
(Asuna): Here you go.

Asuna then hands Kirito a sandwich as Kirito takes his gloves off and starts to eat.

(Kisame): And don't think I forgot about you, you're eating too, Kisame.
(Kisame): Why's that?
(Asuna): 2 years before eating is a tragedy, you need to enjoy something other than cutting things with Samehada too.
I know you love that sword, but maybe you love it a little too much.
Also you can't have water forever, so take your arm warmers off before you eat.
(Kisame): Fine, since you're so insistent I guess I have no choice.

Asuna hands Kisame a sandwich as Kisame opens his menu and takes his arm warms off and sits on Asuna's left

(Kirito): This is good!
(Kisame): He's right, it's delicious.
(Kirito): How'd you get it to taste so amazing?
(Asuna): Chuck it up to a whole year of training and study.
Aincrad has everything you need, there's about a hundred different seasonings.
I made everything just by calculating all the parameters used by the flavory creation engine.
This was made with grogwa seed, sugar leaf, and calum water.

Asuna then pours some of the green liquid into Kirito and Kisame's hand and they taste it.

(Kirito and Kisame in sync): It's mayonnaise.
(Asuna): And I made this using abilba seed, sag leafs, and ula fish bone.

Asuna then pours some of the purple liquid into Kirito and Kisame's hand and they taste it, shocking the two at the flavor.

(Kirito): That tastes exactly like…!
(Kisame): Soy sauce!

Seeing the two boys finish each other's sentences makes Asuna giggle at their antics and look back at them with a smile

(Asuna): You guys are right.
I made the sauce for the sandwich out of that.
(Kirito): Amazing!
(Kisame): It's perfect!
(Kirito): Have you thought about selling this because you'd make a fortune!
(Asuna): You guys think it's that good?
(Kisame): Wait!
She can't sell it.

Kirito getting a look of realization nods at Kisame.

(Asuna): But-...why not?
(Kirito and Kisame in sync): Cause there wouldn't be any left for us.

Hearing this makes Asuna sweat drop and sigh at them.

(Asuna): My god you guys are so greedy.
If you guys like it that much I could always make more.

Asuna then looks away, smiles unknown to the two boys who are grinning.
Suddenly Klein and his guild pass through the gate surprising the three and putting them on guard and standing up until Kisame and Kirito realize who it is.

(Klein): Sorry their guys, this grinding is killing me.

Klein then groans and looks up, giving him a look of joy.

(Klein): Hey, Kirito, Kisame!
How ya doing guys!

Kirito then looks back in regret as Kisame puts a hand on Kirito's shoulder easing him.

(Kirito): Hey Klein, still alive huh?
(Kisame): Yo, whats up.
(Klein): Jeez, you guys are the same as always.
Wait, you guys are solo players so what the heck are you guys doing with a….girl?

Klein then gets a sweat drop on his face in nervousness at looking at Asuna.

(Kisame): Weird, I could've sworn you guys met at a boss fight sometime in the past 2 years.
(Kirito): Yeah same, I guess I'll introduce you.
This is Klein of the Fuurinkazan guild and this is Asuna of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
(Kisame): Hey, Klein are you even listening?
C'mon say something you lagging or something?

Kisame waves his hand in front of Kleins gaping face in question until Klein bows to Asuna and holds his hand out.

(Klein): H-hi!
I'm Klein!
I'm 24 and Single and looking for a-

Kirito then hits Klein in the gut knocking him back and making Asuna gasp, Kisame and Klein's guild just cringe at this.

(Klein's Guild in sync): Boss!

Suddenly Klein's guild surrounds Kirito as Kisame steps in front of him in a protecting man with Asuna behind Kirito.
The tension stays for a moment until Klein's guild relaxes.

(Klein's Guild in sync): Woah are you really that Asuna.

Kirito and Kisame block them from bombarding Asuna up close as they look back at her.

(Kirito): Don't worry it's cool, these guys are ok!
(Kisame): Yeah, but I don't know about Klein.

Suddenly Klein stomps Kirito and Kisame's feet causing Kirito to flinch and Kisame's foot to turn into water and reform.

(Kirito): What the hell!
(Klein): That's payback, you wiesel, sadly I can't really get Kisame back cause of his water body though.
(Kisame): Ha!
(Kirito): C'mon Klein stop it!
(Klein): What are you guys doing with a girl?
Holding out on me?

Asuna then looks at this and just giggles causing the room to go silent as they look at her until Klein grabs Kirito and Kisame in head locks.

(Klein): What's the deal man spill it!
(Kirito): Uh, well-
(Asuna): Excuse me.
Kirito, Kisame, and I are all together cause were sorta in a party.
(Klein and his Guild): Huh!?
(Klein): Kirito you son of a-!
(Kirito): Wait!
It's not what you think, wait why isn't Kisame included!
(Klein): Because Kisame is your Duo that's why!

Suddenly footsteps can be heard grabbing the attention of Asuna and the others.

(Asuna): Kirito, Kisame!
(Kirito): What the hell, it's an army.
(Klein): It's the big guild that runs floor 1.
(Kisame): Yeah, but what are they doing all the way up here?
(Asuna): They were almost slaughtered on floor 25, instead of clearing levels they've been trying to build up their numbers.
I haven't seen them on the frontlines in a while.

Suddenly the leader turns around and the group stops.

(Leader): At ease!

The men suddenly collapse to the ground in exhaustion as the leader walks forward to the group.

(Leader): I'm with the Aincrad liberation army, Lieutenant colonel Corvots.
(Kirito): I'm Kirito, solo.
(Corvots): Sure ye are.
Have you cleared the area up ahead?
(Kirito): Yeah.
(Kisame): We also got a map with directions to the boss room, why?
(Corvots): Hm, right, then hand over that map and we'll be on our way.

Corvots then holds his hand out in a gesture, surprising Klein at hearing this.

(Klein): Huh!?
You want us to just give it to you!?
Do you even know how much of a pain in the ass mapping is!?
(Corvots): We share our information and resources with civilian players all the time!
And we don't charge a thing for it!
We maintain order in the chaos of battle, so that all players can leave this world as quickly as possible!
Therefore it's your duty to cooperate with us so hand over that map!

Suddenly the room goes quiet as mist starts to roll in a bit as a Kunai gets placed to Corvots throat from Behind via Kisame, surprising everyone except for Kirito at the sheer speed and stealth Kisame just presented.

(Kisame): Listen carefully and don't move a muscle, you do and you're dead, so If I were you, I'd quiet down and watch your tone.
I won't say this again.
Is that clear?
(Corvots): Ye-yes sir!

Corvots then starts shaking in fear at the cold steel against his throat, trying not to move an inch.

(Kisame): We don't have any obligation to cooperate with you, not only because we're not in your guild, but because it's called free will.
If it were up to me I would kill you right here and now where you stand and be done with you.

Hearing and seeing this happens shocks everyone in the room except for Kirito, but most of all scaring Corvots.

(Asuna): Kisame wait!
(Klein): Don't do it Kisame, the bastard isn't worth it!

Kirito then holds out his hand stopping Klein from saying anything else.

(Kirito): Easy, when we got back to town I was gonna go public with the map anyway it's cool.
(Klein): Hey wait, come on man you've got to be kidding right!?
(Kirito): I don't care about making money off of map data.

Kirito then gives Corvots the map data collected and looks at Kisame and nods.
Kisame then puts the Kunai away and walks back to Kirito's side.

(Corvots): Tha-thanks for cooperating.
(Kisame): By the way, if you're planning on hitting the boss I wouldn't recommend it.
(Corvots): That is my decision to make.

Hearing this shocks Kirito.

(Kirito): Hey I just took a look inside that room pal, and you can't beat the boss if your troops are half dead!
Look at em!
They're exhausted!

Hearing this Corvots turns around gets back into Serious mode.

(Corvots): Nonsense, my men are tougher than that!
They won't quit until I say so!
On your feet!
Come on move!

Groaning, the men stand up and walk off towards the boss room.

(Klein): Oh man, are those guys gonna be ok?
(Asuna): I'm sure they know what they're doing, they won't rush the boss without checking it first right?
(Kisame): Maybe, we should keep an eye on them anyway.

Asuna then turns towards Klein and his guild to see them smirking, then turns toward Kirito to see him nod.

(Kirito): I don't know who's nicer you or me Kisame.

Kirito and Kisame as well as Klein's guild walk off to where Corvots and his guild went, leaving Klein and Asuna there.

(Klein): So uh, anyway Asuna, I got a favor to ask, Kirito has always been watched over by Kisame, always being there for Kirito no matter what always taking the fall for him, both of them can be a little harsh sometimes and there addicted to combat, but there both good guys, take care of both of them will ya?

Klein then bows to Asuna as Asuna looks over to see Kisame walking on Kirito's right side as they both walk, Asuna then turns back toward Klein with a smile.

(Asuna): Ok!
I promise they're in good hands!

Timeskip - 20 minutes of traveling later

We see Kirito, Kisame, Asuna, Klein, and his guild fighting Lizard monsters as Klein slashes the back of the final Lizard monster killing it.

(Klein): That's the last one, only thing left is the boss's room.
Maybe those guys used some kind of teleportation thingy to go back

Kirito and Asuna look at each other while Kisame sweat drops at that comment until they all hear a scream and get on guard.

(Kirito): Kisame, Asuna!
(Asuna): Mhm!
(Kisame): On it!
(Klein): Hey!

Kirito, Kisame, and Asuna rush for the boss room as the Monsters start to respawn, putting Klein on guard.
The Trio makes it to the boss room to see it open as they keep running towards it
(Asuna): Idiots!
(Kirito): Hey!
You guys ok!?

The Trio look in shock as they see the boss, The Gleam Eyes, slash at one of the men away.

(Kirito): Don't just stand there, use your teleport crystals!
(Random player): We can't!
The-the crystals aren't working!
Ah!
(Asuna): I never heard of a trap like this being in a boss room before…..

Kirito and Kisame get flashbacks to the dungeon on floor 27 with the black cats.
Kisame then puts a hand on Kirito's shoulder as Kirito turns and looks at Kisame and nods, feeling eased about the new situation.

(Corvots): The Aincrad Liberation Army doesn't know the word retreat!
C'mon keep fighting!
(Kirito): They're insane!
(Kisame): No, Corvots is the one who's gone insane!
He's gonna lead those men to their deaths!

Klein then comes running up to Kisame's left, catching up to the 3.

(Klein): Hey, the hells going on!?
(Kirito): They can't use there teleportation crystals
(Kisame): We could go and distract the boss enough for them to escape, but going in there is too risky for you guys.
(Klein): But, isn't there something we can do!?
(Corvots): Ready!?
Charge!
(Kirito): Don't do it!

The boss then a purple beam from his mouth stunning the army of men.
The boss then attacks said army and slashes Corvots making the man go flying and landing at the boss room door.

(Kirito): Hey!

Kirito then rushes over to Corvots.

(Kirito): Hang on Corvots!

Corvots helmet then breaks shattering into blue glass particles as it reveals the man's terrified expression with tears in his eyes shocking Kirito.

(Corvots): I-I can't believe it

Corvots then dies exploding into blue glass particles shocking Kirito and the others.

(Asuna): No…!

One of the men from the army screams as Gleam eyes go in to strike him down with his gigantic sword.

(Asuna): No..I can't…no…

Gleam eyes then swings his blade as Asuna grips her rapier and Unsheathes it and rushes in.

(Asuna): No!
(Kirito): Asuna!

Kirito then rushes in after her.

(Kisame): No wait, you 2 stop!
Damn it, come on!

Kisame rushes in leaving Klein to Sigh in peer pressure.

(Klein): Oh, what the hell!

Klein then rushes in after the 3 as Asuna goes in to strike the boss in the back with a Linear combo, angering the beast as it Swings at her nearly missing her as she blocks it until being hit back by Gleam eyes.
Gleam eyes goes in for an overhead strike but gets redirected as Kirito clashes his sword grinding his blade against it making the sword barely miss Asuna.

(Kirito): Get out!

Asuna then jumps back as Klein and his Guildmates pick up the soldiers who are down and rush out.

(Klein): I gotcha buddy!
(Random Player): Un, thanks!

Gleam eyes goes in for a breath attack on them until he gets slashed in the back by Kirito and Kisame.
Kirito and Kisame go blow for blow with the boss, Kirito taking hits not being fast enough to dodge.
Gleam eyes then goes in to strike Kirito, but gets blocked by Kisame using Samehada.

(Asuna): Get out of there!
(Klein): Kirito!

Kisame then hits the Bosses sword back and pushes Kirito out the way and nearly dodges the bosses attack, but getting a slash on his cheek and knocking his fedora off his head showing his widened eyes at the cut, this also surprises Asuna and Klein as they had never seen Kisame get hurt by a sword before.
Kirito then gets a flashback to when Kisame took an electric sword in the stomach for Silica and Himself, widening his eyes at the boss's blade knowing it can hurt Kisame.

POV: Kirito's thoughts

(Kirito): The only way to end this is if I use it!
Kisame can't hold out for much longer!
But then!

Kirito then looks to Klein and Asuna who look back at him in shock.
Then at Kisame and the Boss clashing as Kisame slowly takes damage from strikes he couldn't fully dodge, then back at the remaining members of the Aincrad Liberation army.
Kirito then gets a flashback to when the blackcats died and then remembers how Kisame was there for him every single step of the way to this moment, all the laughs, all the tears, all the heartfelt conversations.
Kirito then see's Kisame block a Strike from the boss grinding Samehada who had been unsealed against the gigantic sword.

(Kirito): Damn it, just use it already!
If you don't, Kisame is going to….

Kirito then looks at Kisame's health to see it going up and down from all the damage and healing Samehada gave him.

POV: Kisame

(Kirito): Hey Klein!
Asuna!
Listen, we need 10 seconds to keep him off me and Kisame!
(Kisame): What!?
Kirito, are you sure?

Kirito then looks at Kisame and nods.

(Klein): Yeah you got it!

Asuna and Klein rush in as Kisame jumps back next to Kirito.
Kirito and Kisame then open their respective menus as they go through their skills as Klein and Asuna clash with the boss.

(Kirito): Ok, I'm ready!
(Kirito): Switch out!

Asuna then jumps back avoiding the bosses attack as Kirito rushes in grinds his right sword against the boss and reaches for Dark Repulser that appears on his back, Kirito unsheathes the blade and slashes the monster, hitting its head up in the air and widening the eyes of Asuna and Klein at seeing Kirito use two swords.
Kirito then blocks the bosses overhead strike with both blades and does a cross slash maneuver to knock it back.
Klein and Asuna look over to Kisame who unequips his cloak, arm warmers, and shirt confusing the two, but making Asuna blush at the defined body of Kisame.

(Asuna): Wha-what the heck are you doing!?
(Klein): Dude what the hell!
Why are you stripping!
(Kisame): Sshh!
Let me concentrate.
Ok Samehada, let's do this!
(Samehada): Rah!

Kisame then puts a hand on Samehada as he takes a few breaths until Samehada starts to get absorbed into his body slowly turning it from a white skin color to blue making Asuna and Kleins eyes widen at what there witnessing, Kisame's hair starts to turn into a jet black like Kirito's and he closes his eyes and reopens them only for them to go from purple to blood red.
Kisame starts to grow sharp shark-like fins that look like blades on the sides of his arms and a gigantic fin on his back as sharp as Kirito's blades, Kisame gains black like marks under his eyes that look like gills.

(Klein): Wha-what the hell!

(Kisame): Here I come!

Kisame grins like a mad man showing his shark-like teeth as he runs up to the boss and jumps over Kirito and does an x shaped slash onto the bosses chest.

(Kirito): Ok….here goes, Starburst stream!
(Kisame): Let's kill this boss!

Kirito and Kisame start to slash the boss all over its body going faster and faster not even being phased by getting hit by the boss.

(Klein): Wha-what kind of skill is that!?

Kirito and Kisame hit the boss even more as the boss punches Kisame in the face they get faster and faster at hitting him until it grabs Kirito's sword causing Asuna and Klein to widen their eyes in fear and shock as they see Kisame start spinning like a Buzzsaw cutting the bosses arm off as the boss, Kisame, andKirito slash at each other one last time, resulting in the bosses death and it shattering into blue glass particles.
Kirito and Kisame look up at each other in exhaustion on the verge of passing out with their adrenaline running out.

(Kirito): Is it….over?
(Kisame): I hope so, cause that's about all I had left in the tank…heh….

The congratulations text appears as Kirito and Kisame stare at their sliver of health left until they fall to the ground passing out, Kirito dropping his blades and Kisame unfusing with Samehada and turning his skin, eyes, and hair back to normal as well as making his fins and gills disappear.

Timeskip - a few seconds later.

Kirito and Kisame wake up to see Asuna crying as she and Klein were calling their names.

(Kirito): Aw, man my head.
(Kisame): You're telling me, that feels worse than it did last time me and Samehada fused.

Kirito and Kisame look around to see the room has changed to a normal color as the flames of the torches are now their regular color instead of blue.

(Kirito): That was too close, how long were we out for?
(Asuna): Just..a..few seconds...you reckless idiots!

Asuna then hugs Kirito making Kisame and him smile.

(Kirito): Jeez don't hug me so hard I'll lose the last of my HP.
(Kisame): That will be the real sadness of today if that happens, heh.
Un, Hey Samehada cut it out that tickles!
(Samehada): Rah!

Kisame then re-equips the rest of his attire and picks up his fedora and puts it on as he reseals Samehada, Klein then walks over with a grim look.

(Klein): Corvots and two of his men are the only ones who didn't make it.

Hearing this makes Kirito look down in sadness.

(Kisame): We haven't lost a player since floor 67, it's a shame that we had to lose that streak, just because Corvots was an idiot.
(Klein): Your wrong that wasn't a boss fight, that was suicide, but you were also right, Corvots was a damned fool!
There's no point to any of this if ya die!

Klein then shakes his head and puts on a smile and looks at Kirito and Kisame with a questioning look.

(Klein): You guys aren't off the hook either, what the hell did you guys do just now?
(Kirito): I don't think you wanna know.
(Kisame): Yeah, it's a little complicated.
(Klein): Oh come on, I never seen anything like that before!
(Kirito): It's a couple extra skills we picked up.
(Kisame): Dual wielding and Samehada Fusion.

Hearing this surprises Klein and his guild as Klein stumbles a little.

(Klein): Dude are there prerequisites of Dual wielding!?
(Kirito): If I knew that I'd have shared it by now.
Kisame can't share his skill considering it's exclusive to Samehada and he's the only known player to possess a Samehada; it's a one of a kind blade.
(Kisame): Kirito's skill is self explanatory it's two swords while mine is more complex, me and Samehada fuse into one body where I become half shark half man and I gain two fin like blades on my arms and 1 giant blade on my back I can use as a saw like skill to cut through stuff like Monster limbs or trees and stuff like that, whenever I hit something with the blades though the hp and durability lost transfers to me letting me regain HP.
(Klein): Woah, awesome man!

Klein then opens the info broker skill list.

(Klein): Neither of them are on the info broker skill list, guess you're right you both have exclusive skills to both of you.
Hey you guys have unique skills!
Way to stay on the download guys!
How can you guys can awesome secrets like this from your buddies!
(Kirito): About 6 months ago, Kisame and I were scrolling through our skill menus.
And they were just….there.
Dual wielding and Samehada Fusion.
(Kisame): if anyone found out we had skills like these-
(Klein): They'd get pissed cause you had something they didn't.
Well some gamers are like that, but now me.
You guys are right though people would definitely be jealous you had that.
(Klein and Kisame in Sync): And that!

Kisame and Klein look at Kirito and Asuna with grins on their faces.

(Klein): Well, they say your character is built by life's challenges so keep soldiering on young man.
(Kirito): Easier said than done.
(Klein): Were gonna go trigger the warp gate, you coming?
(Kisame): Nah, we'll catch up with you guys later.
(Kirito): Yeah, we need to rest for a bit.
(Klein): I heard that, have a safe trip back!

Klein's guild walks off to trigger the gate as Kirito, Kisame, and Asuna are left there as Klein stops for a moment.

(Klein): Oh and..by the way.
(Kisame and Kirito in sync): Huh?
(Klein): Ya know how you guys ran in there?
To rescue those army guys like you did.
(Kirito): Yeah.
(Klein): Well ya know, glad you did.

Klein then wipes a few unseen tears away, making Kisame give a warm smile.

(Klein): Anyway, I'll see ya!

Klein then walks off leaving the 3 party members in silence for a moment as Kirito looks toward Asuna.

(Kirito): What's wrong Asuna?
(Asuna): I was so scared, if you died, I don't know what I'd do.

Kisame then realizes the meaning of these words as he smiles at Kirito with Kirito doing the same unaware of the meaning.

(Kisame): What are you talking about?
You're the one who jumped in first, remember Asuna?
(Asuna): I'm taking a leave of absence from the guild.
(Kirito): Why!?
And do what sleep in all day?
(Asuna): Did you forget already, I said I was teaming up with you guys.

Hearing this widens Kirito's eyes in surprise a little as Kisame stays quiet.
They both get flashbacks of their past interactions with Asuna, Kirito then looks at Kisame who nods.

(Kirito): Ok….

To be continued...