A/N: For those of you wondering why I'm not pitting the Ashigaru against the Swiss Guard...well if I did the Ashigaru would be obliterated. That is all.

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Ashigaru: The peasant soldiers hired by the samurai class during the Feudal era.

(A line of ashigaru aim the tanegashima rifles at a line of rival samurai. They open fire dropping the samurai in a volley of fire.)

vs.

Pirate: The devious and ruthless killers of the seven seas.

(A pirate ship pulls alongside a Spanish ship, the pirates all open fire with their pistols before hopping aboard cutting down more Spaniards.)

WHO IS DEADLIEST?

To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.

No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is...THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!

Last time both warriors emerged victorious in a brutal hard fought battle...

(The ashigaru captain is slashed across the face by the Ming leader, before the Chinese warrior can finish him off he fires his osutzu blowing the Ming away.)

...but now, what will happen when they are plucked from their respective time periods to face off against each other?

(The pirate captain fires his blunderbuss at the kaizoku captain. The Japanese pirate is sent flying from the blast.)

Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two warriors who specialized in black powder weaponry.

Ashigaru

Circa: 1575

Height: 5'6''

Weight: 150 lbs.

Armor: Jingasa, Harate-ate Dou, Kote

Pirate

Circa: 1715

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 170 lbs.

Armor: None

''Today on back for blood we have two warriors who carried black powder weapons in battle. The ashigaru who were the foot soldier hired by the samurai class in feudal Japan and on the other end is the pirate who were the fearsome thieves of the seven seas.'' Barry started off.

''The ashigaru is often overlooked by people and are often underappreciated compared to the samurai and the sohei monks but the pirate however, are highly remembered throughout history.'' Geoff said.

''Even though the ashigaru didn't appear in the season one back for blood, they have a chance to shine here against the pirate and it will certainly be an interested battle indeed.'' Dorian added.

''It may seem like a repeat of kaizoku vs. pirate, but the ashigaru are current serving soldiers under the command of the samurai and they are packing armor. It's all these subtle differences that will either lead to another victory for them or a defeat. So let's see who wins between mercenaries versus thieves.'' Barry finished.

The Japanese foot soldiers charged into battle with a mix of traditional and gunpowder weaponry.

Short Range: Katana

Mid-Range: Yari

Long Range: Tanegashima Rifle

Special: Osutzu

In turn the pirate brought with them a deadly murdering arsenal used to plunder all who stood before them.

Short Range: Cutlass

Mid-Range: Boarding Pike

Long Range: Flintlock Pistol

Special: Blunderbuss

For short range combat these two warriors used their favored cutting blades to slice their opponent's to death.

The team now reviews the testing of both the katana and the cutlass in their debut episodes. After that they then come to their decision.

''The katana and cutlass were already compared in 'Pirate vs. Kaizoku' and our opinion remains the same as it was then. Edge katana.'' Geoff said.

''That's right, the katana is forged of higher quality metal and can be swung much faster than the cutlass and cuts much deeper. Edge katana.'' Dorian added earning a nod from Barry.

In short range weapons, the edge goes to the ashigaru for the katana.

For mid-range combat both used deadly impaling weapons to skewer their enemies to death.

The team then reviews the testing of the yari and the boarding pike in their respective debuts and are torn between the two weapons. Let's see what they say.

''The yari has the ability to slash and stab with deadly efficiency. It is also longer than the boarding pike so for that I give it my edge.'' Geoff said.

''I disagree with that and call this one even. They both primarily are stabbing weapons and I can see them do the exact same damage on the human body. So this is even in my book.'' Dorian countered.

''The yari doesn't have to worry about armor while the boarding pike has armor to deal with. As with what doc said I give this edge as even seeing that they are both mainly stabbing weapons which would do the same damage.'' Barry concluded.

In mid-range weapons, it's an even match-up.

For long range weapons both used primitive firearms to annihilate their enemies from a safe distance. The Ashigaru tanegashima rifle and the pirate's flintlock pistol.

Before the team even goes to review the footage they had already come to a decision.

''A flintlock pistol with horrible accuracy against a matchlock with more range and power. I think the edge is frankly obvious.'' Geoff started off.

''Despite the more advanced technology of the flintlock pistol, against the tanegashima rifle it doesn't stand a chance. Edge tanegashima rifle.'' Dorian seconded while shaking his head.

''Superior range, larger caliber, accurate. Tanegashima rifle.'' Barry finished with a yawn.

In long range weapons, the edge goes to the Ashigaru for the tanegashima rifle.

Coming up after the break! We compare two powerful hand cannons...again..

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The team now reviews the testing of the osutzu and the blunderbuss in their respective debut episodes. Upon seeing that these weapons having been compared before they have already decided the edge.

''These two were already compared to each other in 'Pirate vs. Kaizoku' and our opinion remains the same as it was then which is even.'' Geoff said.

In special weapons, the warriors are even.

Now moving on to the armor category...wait... The ashigaru has armor and the pirate doesn't...So... Yeah...

''Ashigaru.'' The three if them said in unison.

In the most obvious edge ever...I don't even need to say it viewers...Ashigaru...

After the break! Barry will review the x-factors and our battle between two gunpowder warriors begins!

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Welcome back to the fight club, here we tested the lethal arsenal wielded by two vicious gunpowder warriors.

For short range weapons, the Ashigaru's katana sliced apart the pirate's cutlass.

''As we've said before, the katana's superior metallurgy, ability to be swung faster and it's amazing stabbing for a mainly slashing weapon gives it the edge. The Ashigaru also don't have armor to worry about.'' Geoff explained.

Edge: Ashigaru

For mid-range weapons, it was an even comparison between the Ashigaru's yari and the pirate's boarding pike.

''These two weapons are mainly used for stabbing. While the yari can be swung with deadly results as well we still had to call it even. They're causing similar damage.''

Edge: Even

For long range weapons, the Ashigaru's tanegashima rifle outshot the pirate's flintlock pistol.

''The tanegashima rifle has so much more range, killing power and accuracy than the flintlock pistol it shouldn't be hard to deduct why we're giving it the edge.''

Edge: Ashigaru

For special weapons, the Ashigaru's osutzu and the pirate's blunderbuss were determined to be equally powerful.

''These two weapons are literal hand cannons that can easily drop a group of enemies in front of you. It's even.''

Edge: Even

And finally, in a very obvious comparison the Ashigaru took the edge in the armor category.

''Do I really have to say this? Armor versus no armor. Easy.'' Geoff concluded.

Edge: Ashigaru

Now we move on to Barry who will gauge the warriors' x-factors.

''And now I evaluate these pesky x-factors.'' Barry said sitting down.

''For training the ashigaru had a 90 to the pirate's 86.''

''Next is ferocity and the ashigaru has an 89 to the pirate's 88.''

''On with physicality the ashigaru takes another one with an 87 to the pirate's 80 because they aren't worn down by diseases.''

''With killer instinct the pirate had a 91 to the ashigaru's 85.''

''Fifth is loyalty and both will have an 80 because they had no real dedication to anything. The ashigaru were loyal to whoever paid them most and the pirate only loves money and all those things.''

''Last is endurance and the ashigaru takes it again with an 85 to the pirate's 73. The pirate is worn down by all those lice and disease.''

Barry has finished gauging the x-factors of both warriors. We will now run the simulator 1,000 in a battle to the death to decide our winner. The battle will see 5 Ashigaru foot soldiers against 5 Pirates.

''In the end only one will claim the title of 'Deadliest gunpowder' warrior. Let's see who it is.'' Barry said hitting the enter key.

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The battle begins in the Japanese city of Miyako. We see 5 ashigaru foot soldiers looting the marketplace as they had recently defeated a rival clan in battle.

Having gained control of the city but being the only survivors they have decided that while waiting for reinforcements that they'll loot every house to find some loot. The leader armed with an osutzu and katana while his men are armed with a yari, two with katanas and one with a tanegashima rifle.

Ashigaru: 5

Nearby emerging from the forest we see 5 pirates. They had somehow landed in Japan and noticing the expensive and important looking buildings in the city they decide to loot the area hoping to find any treasure. Maybe even steal some samurai armor. The pirate captain places a hand on his recently acquired katana.

Knowing this city will have many things for him to steal he looks on with excitement

Pirate: 5

The pirates eventually make their way into the marketplace and the captain spots the Japanese foot soldiers in the distance congregating over their gains. Sensing danger the pirate captain orders his two men armed with flintlock pistols to creep their way towards the soldiers.

Taking his other two men they all draw their blunderbusses and prepare to set up a two way ambush on the unsuspecting Japanese soldiers.

A few minutes later the pirates all get into their positions and ready their firearms. One ashigaru turns to walk while holding newly acquired samurai armor ready to sell for cash.

''Fire!'' The lead pirate yells and in a split second the pirates emerge from their hiding spots and with their firearms shoot at the Japanese soldiers. The ashigaru carrying the samurai armor is cut down from a volley of lead balls and grapeshot. His lifeless body falls face first into the dirt.

Ashigaru: 4 - Pirate: 5

''Nande jigoku ni iru no!?'' The lead ashigaru yells.

Seeing the smoke from the flintlock pistols and blunderbusses, he looks up to see the pirates attempting to reload their guns. With authority he orders his man armed with the tanegashima to aim at a pirate and fire.

Picking one of the pirates reloading his flintlock the ashigaru aims at him and fires. The pirate never knew what hit him as the lead ball soars through the air and plows it's way through his face and out the back in a mist of blood.

Ashigaru: 4 - Pirate: 4

''Oh bloody hell we have no time to reload laddies let's skedaddle!'' The lead pirate yells in annoyance.

The pirates all toss their guns aside and take off for the nearby woods from where they emerged from earlier. Seeing the Englishmen trying to escape the ashigaru pick up their weapons and give chase.

Making their way into the woodline, the ashigaru captain halts his men for a moment. Listening carefully and after a few seconds he hears movement within the nearby brush.

Motioning his men forward they take off and spot the pirates in the distance heading towards the beach. Dead set on killing these invaders the ashigaru all yell battle cries with their weapons held high above their heads. Seeing their ship at the pier they all cheer as they are about to make their get away.

Hearing the commotion the pirates all turn around and give an annoyed sigh. Deciding it would be best to take these unknown warriors head on they all draw their pikes and cutlasses and charge towards the Japanese soldiers.

The two sides collide in a clash of steel and one pirate armed with a boarding pike attempts to thrust low to skewer the ashigaru leader in the foot but the Japanese soldier brings his foot back and before the pirate can attack again he swings his katana decapitating the pirate.

Ashigaru: 4 - Pirate: 3

Taking his osutzu from his sack he tosses it towards his second man who catches. He turns to see a pirate armed with a cutlass attempts to slice his throat open but he ducks low before aiming his osutzu and fires. The pirate is caught in the ensuing blast and is sent flying backwards with a chest full of grapeshot.

Ashigaru: 4 - Pirate: 2

Meanwhile the pirate captain is seen exchanging blows with one of the ashigaru foot soldiers. The Japanese warrior goes in for a flurry of swings but the pirate manages to parry one swing by swinging his cutlass up and deflects the katana.

Seeing the Japanese warrior flinch he proceeds to thrust the cutlass into his throat. The ashigaru screaming in pain before he goes silent choking on his own blood and metal.

Ashigaru: 3 - Pirate: 2

Turning to face the ongoing conflict, the pirate captain happily jogs over to the ship leaving his last man behind like the jerk he is.

Elsewhere the other remaining pirate, confronts an ashigaru with a boarding pike. The Japanese warrior swings his yari low but the pirate jumps and narrowly avoids losing his feet.

Mid-jump he brings his boarding pike down and the pike's pick manages to rip a carotid artery. Screaming in shock at the spurting wound the foot soldier responds by thrusting his yari upwards and manages to get the pirate in his groin. The pirate gasps with his eyes wide as the ashigaru forces the yari upwards.

The pirate can only twitch as hes goes cross-eyed. The yari slowly going up his body as it eventually protrudes out of his open mouth killing him.

Ashigaru: 3 - Pirate: 1

The ashigaru laughs in delight before he eventually collapses into the beach sand. The blood loss having drained the life from him.

Ashigaru: 2 - Pirate: 1

On the ship we see the pirate captain looking through his loot on deck. Seeing a blunderbuss he scoops it up and lies in wait for the ashigarus.

On the beach the remaining two ashigaru then meet up and upon seeing their last man die, they decide to head towards the pirate ship to end this once and for all. With their katanas respectively they run onto the pier and climb aboard the pirate ship.

They hop aboard the ship when suddenly a thunderous blast is heard and the ashigaru second in command is sent flying off ship and into the water. The water turning a crimson red as his body drifts slowly.

Ashigaru: 1 - Pirate: 1

''Tawagoto!'' The ashigaru leader yells as he climbs aboard.

Seeing the Japanese soldier board his ship the pirate tosses his blunderbuss at the foot soldier hitting him in his jingasa. Taking the chance to run into the lower decks of the ship the Japanese foot soldier recovers from the hit and sees the pirate take off.

With his katana in hand he bolts after the pirate like a coursing river and both make their way below deck. The pirate enters the ship's dim hull and unsheathes his cutlass lying in wait.

As he makes his way into the hull, the ashigaru enters the darkened room and inches slowly with a two-handed grip on his katana. He moves his head slowly side to side trying to spot the pirate. He spots a glint in the distance.

Gold.

A smile forming on his face the ashigaru walks over and picks up some gold to put in his sack.

''Blimey you thieving bastard!'' The pirate captain yelled as he humorously charges (Jack Sparrow's run) over and jumps onto the pile of gold. ''This here be me booty! Give what you have taken back or I'll have...your booty!'' He yells at the ashigaru.

The ashigaru just stares at him for a minute before he raises his katana high and brings it down. The pirate captain swings his cutlass just in time to block the attack and proceeds to kick the ashigaru away into a column.

With his opponent stunned the pirate charges with his cutlass held forward intent in impaling the Japanese man. The cutlass impacts the ashigaru's armor but it only bounces off.

''Bloody hell why must ye' invest in some cowardly aboads?'' The pirate said scratching his head.

The ashigaru responds by backhanding the pirate sending his stumbling backwards. The ashigaru then charges forward and follows up with a kick to the pirate's booty sending him crashing down into the pile of his gold coins.

Feeling generous the ashigaru decides to let the pirate get up first. Slowly getting up in pain the pirate turns to face the ashigaru before spitting at him.

''Not only am I going to take your booty...I'M GOING TO GET ALL OF YE' RUM!'' The pirate yells before he and the ashigaru leader charge with their blades held high.

They both swing their swords and the sounds of steel blades colliding echoes throughout the hull. They continuously exchange blows unable to find an opening in each other's defenses. However the pirate would be the one to make a mistake when he backhands the foot soldier, seeing his opponent stumble before falling onto his knees, the pirate then raises his cutlass to bring it down before yelling ''GIVE ME ALL YE' RUM!''

However, the pirate stops in his tracks as the sound of flesh being stabbed is heard. The pirate goes wide-eyed and looks down, the ashigaru had thrusted his katana through his heart.

The Englishman coughs up blood before dropping his cutlass as the Japanese warrior forces his katana all the way through before pulling it out with a sickening 'swick'. Gasping in pain, the pirate then backs up towards his pile of gold.

With his life fading, he uses what energy he can muster and opens up his button up shirt revealing the stab wound bleeding furiously.

''I feel...cold...'' Was all the pirate got out before he collapses onto the pile of gold, never to rise again. His arm falls to it's side and his palm opens up, an apple rolling out of it.

Ashigaru: 1 - Pirate: 0

With his opponent dead, the ashigaru gets up and sheathes his katana. Then at the top of his lungs he screams ''Banzai!'' He then picks up the apple and takes a bite out of it.

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Winner: Ashigaru

Ashigaru: 551

Katana: 196

Yari: 153

Tanegashima Rifle: 179

Osutzu: 23

Pirate: 449

Cutlass: 132

Boarding Pike: 120

Flintlock Pistol: 5

Blunderbuss: 189

X-Factors

Training: 90/Training: 86

Ferocity: 89/Ferocity: 88

Physicality: 87/Physicality: 80

Killer Instinct: 85/Killer Instinct: 91

Loyalty: 80/Loyalty: 80

Endurance: 85/Endurance: 73

Armor Failure Rate

Jingasa: 8% - No Helmet

Harate-ate Dou: 20% - No armor

Kote: 4% - No armor

Following a battle between two lethal black powder warriors. It would be the ashigaru who are the winners with 55.1%. They won because of the armor which protected against most of the pirate's arsenal aside from the blunderbuss combined with their tanegashima rifle. The pirates didn't fair poorly since they won 44.9% thanks to their blunderbuss which annihilated the ashigaru's armor.

''I'm not surprised the ashigaru won, not even one bit. They had the armor, the better long range weapon and the better sword which proved to be too much for the pirates to handle.'' Geoff explained.

''Despite having the most powerful weapon being their blunderbuss, every other weapon in the pirates arsenal did not prove to be effective at getting through the ashigaru's armor and that's what led to their downfall.'' Dorian added.

''The pirate fared really well. It was just that lack of a powerful long range weapon is what got them beat. The ashigaru earned this win and the title of 'Deadliest' gun powder warriors.'' Barry added with a nod.

(The ashigaru is seen looting the pirate ship. He greedily shoves as much gold into his sack before he then takes off the ship leaving behind the pirate's corpse. Strapped to his back is the pirate's cutlass.)

Translation for Ashigaru: ''What the hell?!'' ''Shit!''

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Next time on back for blood. Two of the America's worst enemies of the 20th century confront each other in another battle for supremacy.

People's Army of Vietnam: Communist North Vietnam's soldiers who reunited the country under communist rule.

vs.

Imperial Japanese Army: The Emperor's fearless soldiers who's loyalty made them the most formidable ground force of the Pacific theatre.

WHO IS DEADLIEST?!