Ryu Hayasusa
Backstory:
The son of Jô Hayabusa, Ryu was born into the Dragon Lineage legacy; as required, he would be trained from childhood to walk the path of a ninja, a way of life plagued with danger, pain and sorrow.
As a child Ryu learned many crucial survival skills under the guidance and watchful eye of Omitsu, the caretaker of the Hayabusa clan's children. Under Omitsu's care Ryu quickly befriended Kureha and the two became inseparable. Training intensified as he grew older, adapting to these difficulties, Ryu quickly excelled among his peers, becoming one of the clan's top students. His skill would earn him the right to bear the name Hayabusa as his own, mastering many ninja skills, to the delight of his father.
As Ryu grew into a strong young ninja, his best friend Kureha became a Shrine Maiden. Growing up, he befriended many other members of his clan, including the veteran who fought beside his father Genjiro, Kureha's younger sister Momiji (who later becomes Ryu's apprentice), and his uncle from his mother's side Murai, who left the clan under unknown circumstances to establish his own rogue ninja clan.
Ryu also finds himself in good terms with the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan, especially with the young Ayane, Kasumi (who later becomes a runaway ninja) and their current leader, Hayate, who he considers a close friend. This also expands the Hayabusa clan own relations, meaning they can count on the Mugen Tenshin members for help and vice versa.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Enhanced Senses (Can use a 6th sense to sense new enemies, incoming attacks and directions for him to reach his goal. Has sharpened senses and thought process),
Regeneration (Mid-Low; Healed slashes that critically harmed him by the Hayabusa Spirit. However, he cannot heal all his wounds and need to rest in order to happen),
Teleportation (Can teleport short distances via Blink),
Weapon Mastery (Is a master swordfighter and archer. Is a master of virtually every type of weapon),
Stealth Mastery,
Martial Arts,
Acrobatics,
Surface Scaling (Can cling, climb on and run up walls),
Magic (Is a master level in the art of ninja magic, also known as Ninpo),
Projectile Reflection (When carefully timed, Ryu can deflect projectiles back at enemies with a sword slash),
Invisibility (Can turn himself invisible in a smoke-filled area),
Elemental Manipulation (Ryu learned to channel his inner body heat into a fireball projectile, he can gather the cold elements of the air creating big tornadoes of ice, summon huge fireballs or magnify his own bio-electricity and shoot outward towards surrounding targets),
Fire Manipulation,
Ice Manipulation,
Electricity Manipulation,
Telekinesis (Used to lift a platform),
Summoning,
Healing (Can summon several blue healing essence orbs in order to heal himself),
Air Manipulation (Can summon tornadoes and swing his sword fast enough to produce vacuum wave cuts),
Time Stop (Can use a hourglass that stops time around him. Lasts for 5 seconds),
Duplication (Can summon a phantom double of himself, which will follow all of his movements and mimic his actions as a result),
Illusion Creation (Via Art of Substitution),
Power Mimicry (Ryu has also gained the ability to assume the powers, abilities, and form of anyone he sees, these are some of the arts of Ninpo that Ryu has mastered completely, Ryu is able to make himself immune to everything whilst casting Ninpo),
Smoke Manipulation (Via Smoke Bomb),
Transformation/Shapeshifting (Can transform into a tornado or a falcon, enabling him to travel anywhere around the world),
Resurrection (Is able to tap into his guardian animal spirit "Hayabusa Spirit", that resurrects Ryu after he dies. Via Talisman of Rebirth),
Statistics Amplification (Can increase his attack power and defence via Armlets),
Resistance to Life-Force Absorption (Was still fine when the Sword of Chaos attacked him. The Sword of Chaos has been stated to suck up the life force),
Black Hole Creation (Is capable of creating small-scale black holes that quickly dissipate),
Weaknesses: Needs spirit points for some of his weapons, cannot spam his ninpo, healing takes time for him
Wolf (Sekiro)
Some two decades before the game's main event, Sekiro was found by Owl in the calmed battlefield, seemingly orphaned from Isshin Ashina's coup and reclamation of his clan's homeland. Owl dubbed him "Wolf" and took the boy in as a foster son while having him trained (with the help of several co-mentors such as Lady Butterfly) to become a Shinobi.
Sekiro was at one time, appointed as Shinobi of the Divine Heir, which bound him to a lifetime duty of protecting his young lord. This responsibility took Sekiro under difficult times when Hirata Estate fell under a very timely attack by a bandit group under Juzou the Drunkard which unbeknownst to many, had the backing of Interior Ministry's agents and Sekiro's own traitorous father. The exact thing that transpired that night is unknown since Sekiro's memory of the event itself was gone from him, but it can be accepted that Sekiro was fooled by his foster father to think that he was about to pass away from wounds and was tasked with a "dying wish" to retrieve the Divine Heir, Kuro, from the hidden shrine beneath Hirata Estate's main building. For whatever reason, Sekiro was antagonistically greeted by Lady Butterfly, who does not seem to be content with Sekiro getting away with Kuro, and was forced to kill his former mentor. Victorious, Sekiro was somehow stabbed from the behind by a large Odachi and he fell to a near-death state. It was at this time, Kuro gave him his oath-bound immortality, allowing Sekiro to survive the harrowing event.
With no recollection of that night, Sekiro was left with no purpose to live. He was branded a rogue by the Ashina military, possibly due to accusations of betrayal involving Hirata's destruction that wasn't his doing. For an unknown amount of time, Sekiro spent his time in a well not far from Ashina Reservoir, wasting his life away in solitude. The soldiers and guards who came to know his presence went as far as to tolerate him, believing he lost his will to live. Yet, a letter from a tenant of Ashina Castle made its way into the well one day, informing Sekiro that his master is alive and needs saving, from which point the game unfolds.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Resurrection and Immortality (Types 4 and 8: Bound by the Dragon's Heritage and will resurrect if he is killed. If he were to be killed several times, the Dragon's Heritage would steal another person's life-force in order for him to resurrect without using too much of the Dragon's Blood, though this would result in them being afflicted with Dragonrot, a lethal disease which causes wheezing, coughing of blood, and eventual death),
Stealth Mastery,
Martial Arts,
Pressure Points with Deathblows (They target particularly weak and vital areas of the opponent, such as the neck, armpit, and solar plexus of humanoid opponents, and the ear canal or eye of massive opponents. Taking advantage of these pressure points allows him to seriously injure opponents much stronger than himself and finish off comparable opponents with one or two strikes when left exposed),
Partial Cyborgization (After he lost his arm, Sekiro possesses a rudimentary prosthetic arm that allows him to use his Prosthetic Skills),
Weapon Mastery (Katana/shurikens/firecrackers/axe/knives/umbrella/whistle),
Enhanced Senses (Can see unusually well in the dark and hear conversations from a distance. Could easily notice Owl trying to attack him from behind, and deflect his attack),
Acrobatics,
Genius Intelligence (In combat),
Power Mimicry (Can copy techniques, even those of master martial artists such as Isshin Ashina, in this way learning Dragon Flash and One Mind),
Information Analysis (Despite never seeing her fight, Wolf could tell that Emma was an expert swordswoman),
Limited Electricity Manipulation and Attack Reflection (Can redirect lightning by jumping into the air),
Non-Physical Interaction (Can deflect shockwaves, wind, and various incorporeal enemies),
Fire Manipulation (with Flame Vent and other Shinobi tools derived from it),
Poison Manipulation (with Sabimaru),
Air Manipulation (with Divine Abduction; Gathers and releases a gust of wind, forcing enemies to turn around if they are caught by it. Those who are caught by it are said to be "spirited away" and never return),
Sound Manipulation (with Finger Whistle),
Explosion Manipulation (with Firecrackers),
Summoning and Homing Attack (Phantom Kunai summons phantom butterflies when thrown),
Illusion Nullification (Can nullify illusions with Lazulite Axe),
Teleportation (Using the Mist Raven's Feathers, Wolf can teleport at a short distance and leave behind crow feathers),
Use of consumable items, which grants additional abilities and buffs such as:
Healing (Low-Mid with Healing Gourd and Pellets),
Statistics Amplification (Buddhist candies and Spiritfalls, which can amplify both durability and attack power. One Mind increases Wolf's latent speed, allowing him to perform multiple slashes while seemingly not unsheathing his weapon. Can also increase his attack power with the Mortal Draw which also extends the range of his slices),
Limited Invisibility (with Gaachin's Sugar/Spiritfall),
Blessed (With Mibu balloons, Unseen Aid, and Divine Confetti. Divine Confetti blesses Wolf's blade, which increases physical damage on top of granting the ability to harm apparition-type foes),
Illusion Nullification (Can nullify illusions with Snap Seeds),
Resistance to:
Illusions,
Fear Manipulation,
Fire Manipulation,
Poison Manipulation (Can increase his resistance to these effects with various items),
Immense Pain Tolerance (Can endure serious injuries and continue fighting such as deep lacerations, being burned alive, and electrocuted),
All previous, but now with:
Shockwave Generation (Can create offensive shockwave slashes with Dragon Flash, Sakura Dance, and Floating Spiral Passage),
Speed Amplification and Afterimage Creation (The One Mind is a combat art which delivers a storm of slashes in burst of speed),
Underwater Breathing (Type 2 with Mibu Breathing technique),
All previous, but now with:
Holy Manipulation (with Lazulite Sacred Flame and Lazulite Axe, which is divine and blessed with the Fountainhead Lapis Lazuli. The Lazulite Sacred Flame burns apparition-type enemies),
Limited Smoke Manipulation and Damage Boost (with Purple Fume Spark, can create blue smoke right before the firecrackers explode. If an opponent is blinded with Purple Fume Spark, for some time they will take a bit more damage from the attacks),
Weaknesses: Dying repeatedly exhausts Wolf's resurrective power which leads to temporary unconsciousness, and if the process is repeated, the resurrection eventually gets powered through absorbing the life force of others, spreading a lethal disease known as Dragonrot which causes coughing of blood and eventual death.
Song: Ninjas die Twice
Ryu Hayabusa stood on top of a traditional Japanese torii gate, the night sky above him casting a gentle glow. The surroundings were quiet, the only sound the occasional rustle of leaves carried by the gentle breeze. He waited patiently, his senses alert for any signs of fiendish activity or imminent danger.
Sekiro the Wolf, a formidable shinobi, hid stealthily in the branches above, his gaze fixed upon Ryu. Perched high above, he observed his target, his dark eyes filled with determination and a burning desire to eliminate Ryu. Sekiro's mind was set upon the same path he had traveled before—to eradicate this warrior as a means to strengthen himself, as he had done with countless others.
Sekiro, as silent as the night itself, dropped from the leaves and swiftly lunged forward, his sword aimed downward, poised for a fatal blow. But Ryu, his senses finely attuned, perceived the incoming threat and promptly drew his Dragon Sword to deflect the lethal strike. The two men landed gracefully on their feet on opposite sides of the torii gate, their battle now officially underway.
The two skilled shinobi charged towards each other, their blades meeting in a graceful yet intense clash. In an instant, Ryu retreated and hurled 7 shuriken at Sekiro, the lethal projectiles flying towards the Wolf. With remarkable speed and precision, Sekiro deflected each of the shuriken with a series of quick sword swings, their metallic chime resounding through the night air.
Sekiro attempted a swift strike, but Ryu, nimble and quick, managed to evade the blow with ease. In a swift counter, he kicked Sekiro, throwing the Wolf off balance. Capturing the opportunity, Ryu seized the moment and executed an Izuna Drop, the powerful aerial maneuver sending the Wolf plummeting to the ground.
Despite the impact from the Izuna Drop, Sekiro managed to regain his composure and roll away just in time, evading the Dragon Sword as it stabbed into the ground with remarkable precision. The stone terrain yielded easily under the formidable blade, the ground pierced by the powerful strike.
Sekiro unleashed a Whirlwind Slash, launching a swift double attack towards Ryu. While Ryu managed to block the initial assault, Sekiro followed up by launching the Ichimonji Double, two consecutive powerful slashes. The first one staggered Ryu, but he recovered quickly to parry the second one, demonstrating his own skill and reflexes.
Ryu attempted to capitalize on Sekiro's momentary loss of balance, launching a slashing attack. However, to his surprise, Sekiro vanished in a burst of blackness, leaving only raven feathers behind. The shinobi had made use of the Mist Raven technique, vanishing like a specter and evading Ryu's attack with incredible agility.
Despite his initial surprise, Ryu swiftly regained his composure and pinpointed Sekiro's location. Using his Violent Wind technique, he executed a lightning-fast ninja dash, launching a flurry of swift slashes at his adversary. Sekiro, displaying impressive agility, reacted by stepping to the side and deflecting the attack with precise movements, preventing any harm. Without wasting a moment, he retaliated by unleashing his Loaded Spear, striking back at Ryu.
Ryu effortlessly leaped over the spear, launching a kick at Sekiro. However, Sekiro swiftly countered, blocking the kick with his prosthetic arm. Despite the block, the kick managed to push the Wolf back, causing him to stumble slightly.
In a swift succession of precise slashes, Ryu unleashed the Art of the Wind Blades technique, creating three sharp waves of vacuum pressure that sliced through the air. Sekiro agilely dodged each one, avoiding the devastating strikes. In retaliation, he performed a swift Nightjar Slash to close the distance gap between them, causing his blade to grind against Ryu's as the ninja blocked it with expert skill.
Sekiro took advantage of smoke he conjured, vanishing from sight, leaving Ryu momentarily disoriented. Coughing at the sudden obstruction, Ryu peered through the mist, just in time to catch a glimpse of something hurtling toward him. Reacting quickly, he deflected the approaching shuriken, only to find Sekiro bursting out of the mist and launching the Ashina Cross. The powerful iaijutsu attack sent Ryu skidding backwards as he struggled to block it with his Dragon Sword.
Sekiro pursued Ryu after the Ashina Cross, and launched the Shadowrush, swiftly pursuing his opponent as they moved backwards. Despite the backward motion, Ryu managed to deflect the attack, causing Sekiro to leap off of his defense and soar into the air with impressive agility.
Sekiro, mid-air, unleashed a grappling hook to attach himself to a tall tree and effortlessly pulled himself into the branches. Ryu swiftly followed suit in a similar maneuver. The battle took to the trees, their clash transforming into an aerial dance as they engaged in a swift exchange of slashes while leaping from tree to tree. The metallic clang of their swords echoed through the night air, each strike reflecting their honed skills.
In an instant, Ryu deftly tossed a smoke bomb to Sekiro's left, taking the Wolf by surprise as it exploded with a startling noise. Distracted, Sekiro dropped to the ground and attempted to maintain his guard. Sensing the moment, Ryu seized the opportunity, landing on Sekiro's head with one hand before swiftly moving behind him. With precision and lethality, Ryu fatally stabbed Sekiro from behind, the battle swiftly coming to an end.
With a thud, Sekiro collapsed to the front, the ground beneath him stained with blood as it poured from the fatal wound. Ryu stoically turned away, flicking the blood off his sword before a peculiar whisper of the Divine Heir echoed through the air.
"Loyal Wolf...Take my blood and live again…"
A surge of red energy pulsed from Sekiro as he slowly stood up, rising behind Ryu who turned back in sheer surprise. Empowered by the revitalizing energy, Sekiro armed himself with the Loaded Axe, launching an overhead cleave aimed at Ryu. However, the ninja swiftly leaped back, evading the devastating strike. The axe head hit the ground with tremendous force, causing it to split and create a powerful tremor where Ryu had been moments ago.
Recognizing the need for a change in strategy, Ryu swiftly sheathed his Dragon Sword and opted to equip himself with the formidable Eclipse Scythe. This massive, powerful blade from the Lycanthrope clan was a sight to behold, its fearsome, curved blade gleaming reflectively in the soft moonlight.
Sekiro surged forward, his axe tainted with poison poised to strike at Ryu. Although the ninja managed to deflect some of the attacks, he couldn't prevent everything, enduring several glancing blows. Surprisingly, the poison seemed to have minimal effect on him. In response, Ryu unleashed a series of rotational attacks with his scythe, forcing Sekiro to retreat, his chest narrowly avoiding critical damage.
In a swift switch, Ryu exchanged the Scythe for his Bow and swiftly fired an explosive arrow. Sekiro, quick to react, blocked the arrow with his axe, but the weapon itself sustained significant damage, partially destroyed by the impact. The force of the explosion sent Sekiro momentarily stumbling backward. Undeterred, he quickly brandished the Finger Whistle and blew into it, summoning three massive black dogs. The barks echoed through the woods and signaled the arrival of the trio of canine companions, their eyes filled with a murderous intent. Ryu, caught off guard, was compelled to shift his focus to these new adversaries.
Ryu swiftly recovered his Eclipse Scythe and lunged at the dogs. Despite their formidable presence, composed of size, numbers, and ferocity, Ryu proved to be nimble and agile enough to skillfully evade their assaults. With unparalleled precision, he landed targeted slashes at their vulnerable spots, strategically cutting through their defenses until the wolves were weakened and ultimately succumbed from excessive bleeding.
Sekiro, prepared with his Prosthetic Arm, unleashed the Flame Vent, releasing a colossal wave of fire towards Ryu. The ninja quickly rolled away, extinguishing the ignited embers on his body. However, his brief respite was short-lived as Sekiro burst through the flames, his sword engulfed in the fiery blaze.
Ryu discarded his scythe on the ground and drew his iconic Dragon Sword in a defensive stance, ready to counteract Sekiro's strike. Meanwhile, the weather darkened as a storm blanketed the surroundings, lightning bolts illuminating the darkened sky during the intense sword clash between the two adversaries. The clash of blades created sparks and trails of fire, their combined power transforming the air with an electric and fiery spectacle.
As the fire faded from Sekiro's sword, the shinobi sheathed his weapon and prepared to execute the iaijutsu technique, One Mind. With astonishing speed, he unleashed a swift slash, which Ryu was able to block. However, he was caught off guard by the subsequent barrage of faster-than-eye slashes that materialized across his body. Ryu grunted and clenched his teeth as the attacks landed, his defense overwhelmed by the sudden quickness of Sekiro's technique.
Ryu promptly retreated from Sekiro, utilizing the cover of a smoke bomb to conceal himself among the trees, vanishing from the Wolf's field of vision. He then placed his hands together in a ninja sign and began to glow a subtle blue, harnessing his ninpo to heal the injuries inflicted by Sekiro's One Mind attack.
Sekiro deployed the Divine Abduction technique, blowing away the surrounding smoke and found himself facing a barrage of fireballs. With remarkable dexterity, he sliced through each projectile, extinguishing the fire. However, Sekiro was caught off guard by Ryu's stealthy approach. The ninja had snuck past his defenses and delivered a swift, lethal slash with his Dragon Sword, cutting clean through Sekiro's waist.
At that moment, it seemed as though Sekiro's fate was sealed, doomed to fall from the precise cut delivered by Ryu. However, the power of resurrection from the Shinobi Resurrection, fueled by the deaths of his black dogs at Ryu's hands, came into play. The bisected body of the Wolf miraculously fused back together, restoring him to his former vitality before he could collapse.
Frustrated by Sekiro's persistent immortality, Ryu channeled the electrical energies within his body, rapidly building up a powerful charge. Harnessing the power of the Art of the Inazuma, he unleashed a devastating bolt of lightning at Sekiro. Sekiro leaped back, effectively parrying the electrical strike. Demonstrating reflexes of his own, Sekiro countered immediately, sending the lightning back towards Ryu. Surprisingly, despite being caught off guard, Ryu exhibited remarkable skill in deflecting the lightning bolt, splitting it in half, causing it to explode harmlessly behind him.
Ryu employed the enigmatic Doppelgänger technique, conjuring a shadow clone of himself to join the fray. The clone flawlessly mimicked Ryu's movements with a slight delay, adding an element of confusion to the battle. Initially, Sekiro was caught off guard by the solidity of the illusion, allowing the phantom and Ryu to strike. However, the adaptable shinobi quickly equipped his prosthetic arm with the formidable Lazulite Axe, slicing through the phantom and successfully dispelling it.
In a swift motion, Ryu swung his Dragon Sword, severing the axe from the prosthetic arm. Just as he was about to advance further, Sekiro intervened by flinging out a series of fire crackers. The loud and blinding explosions caused Ryu to falter momentarily, disoriented by the sudden blast of light and sound.
Sekiro pounced upon the opportune moment, using Ryu's momentary lapse to finally deliver a critical hit that left a deep, bleeding gash across the ninja's chest. The impact sent Ryu reeling backward, gasping in pain as he was forced to his knees. Unable to withstand the assault, Ryu collapsed onto the ground with a resounding thud, defeated in the intense battle.
Sekiro calmly wiped the blood from his blade before sheathing it, preparing to retreat from the scene. However, just as he was about to leave, he suddenly sensed an overwhelming spiritual presence behind him. Turning around, he found Ryu rising to his feet, having recomposed himself despite the hit, Sekiro addressed him with an air of grimness in his voice, inquiring,
"You, too, are immortal?"
Ryu retrieved his Dragon Sword and activated the Eye of the Dragon, causing it to glow an otherworldly blue as the divine powers of the Dragons imbued his blade. With a confident voice, he answered Sekiro's query, saying,
"No, it's not immortality that blesses me. The spirit of the Hayabusa runs deep in my bloodline, stronger than death itself."
Sekiro took a moment to regain his strength and vitality by sipping from his gourd, allowing the healing effects to mend his accumulating injuries. In response, Ryu showcased his mastery over ninpo, unleashing the formidable Art of the True Inferno. His body transformed into a massive dragon blazing with fiery energy, towering over the Wolf and roaring with ferocious intensity.
Although taken aback by the awe-inspiring sight, Sekiro remained undaunted. He quickly drank from another gourd, bolstering his resistance to fire and heat. With a fierce yell, the determined Wolf jumped up, aiming to meet the fiery dragon's lunge, allowing himself to be swallowed by the blazing creature.
The fiery dragon's fearsome roar echoed through the tumultuous sky, only to be cleaved in half lengthways. The transformation ended, leaving Ryu and Sekiro to plummet back towards the ground. Sekiro landed with his characteristic grace, while Ryu descended with significantly more difficulty, having been conquered from within by the powerful Wolf
Sekiro, determined to deliver the coup de grâce, leaped forward, ready to inflict the fatal blow. However, in an unexpected turn of events, he was suddenly impaled through the stomach by Ryu's True Dragon Sword, the blade piercing him from Hayabusa who didn't turn around to face him. Sekiro let out a pained cry as he found himself skewered by the ninja's weapon, his path of retribution halted in its tracks. Ryu, exhausted but resolute, declared with grim finality,
"Resurrect from this."
As he invoked a final ninpo, Sekiro suddenly felt an oppressive force exerting pressure in his stomach. The pain forced a cry from the Wolf's lips, and in desperation, his prosthetic arm reached out towards Ryu. However, the irresistible pull of the black hole conjured by the Art of the Piercing Void quickly enveloped Sekiro, pulling him into the dark abyss.
With the completion of the battle, Ryu sheathed his Dragon Sword and invoked a teleportation technique, vanishing from the forest. The area was left momentarily still after the epic confrontation, the air heavy with the lingering echoes of their clash. Ryu, battered from the fight, made his way to tend to his injuries, having emerged victorious in the intense battle with Sekiro.
Strength: This was a surprisingly close fight. They were nearly equal in pure strength. Hax strength aside like with the True Dragon Sword, Ryu was able to use the Izuna Drop on Yaiba, who was able to collapse an underground system underneath, which would require about 20 KT of TNT. Meanwhile, Sekiro is able to parry sword strikes with the skyscraper sized Divine Dragon, enduring 15 KT of strength. Which would be a 1.33X strength difference for Hayabusa. However, not only is that a generous lowball for Ryu since it could be much higher, Sekiro would have trouble landing that blow deep enough since Ryu has withstood a point blank explosion that consumed the majority of Mt. Fuji. Such an explosion on the surface would be like dropping the Ivy Mike Hydrogen Bomb on the mountain which was about 10.4 MT. That makes Ryu 693X more durable than Sekiro.
Speed: Sekiro is fast enough to dodge natural lightning at ground level, which would put him at Mach 352. But Ryu's best lightning feat puts him at Mach 1015, which makes Ryu 2.88X faster.
Skill: I would say that Ryu has the better skill, despite both being masters of the ninja, because Hayabusa has mastered a more varied arsenal of weaponry compared to Sekiro.
Experience: I would say that they're both equal in experience. Time wise aside, they've both fought against some of the best ninja of both their worlds, and have fought giant sized foes before.
Powers: At first, Ryu would be hard pressed by Sekiro's fire crackers, similarly various weapons, and especially the resurrective immortality, which would get to him if he killed Sekiro too many times and waste Ryu's time stop ability, Wolf would eventually get overwhelmed by Ryu's varied elemental ninpo, his other unique abilities like Doppelgänger, and especially the black hole move, since Sekiro has never shown to revive from being completely atomized by a point of singularity.
The winner is Ryu Hayabusa.