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Standing idly behind his accomplice, Xylo would gaze upon the horde of marines guarding the mayors manner, noticing the defenses upkeep was quite admirable to say least. For if it took this many people to defend this 'L.A.Richards' then she must've been of great value. Calmly Xylo would follow behind Zeke, keeping his cool as he crept analyzing the marines around him as the gates open before them. He couldn't help but notice the strange looks, as it was clear to Xylo that they knew damn well they weren't just straight up delivery boys. But were they in on their heads? If things were to go south it would be two against forty, maybe more. A deep sigh would escape his lips as he continued through to the bonfire with the marines in charge.

Crimson hued lenses would flicker, pinpointing each individual around them, and to his dismay, he couldn't help but stare at the larger gentleman before him. With the giant metal claw for an arm, Xylo would immediately ponder on how heavy the thing would be, not to mention he would be fixated on how the man spoke to Zeke. Xylo left all the talking to Zeke, however after hearing how the man was speaking, Xylo was not in the best of moods to keep quiet. Continuing to listen to the men speak, Xylo would notice one of the navy officers with incredible intellect as his experience was shown when he identified Xylo and Zeke.As the conversation began to flourish, the navy officer with the metal arm would boast about taking on 50 men. The claim was bold, as Xylo scoffed at the man in stupidity. For fear wasn't present in his mind, however danger was a sincere thing here. The odds were against them and if something were to kick up the storm, well, all hell would break loose. Xylo would then gaze upon Jevuex whilst responding to Zeke. "Pretty sure it never works, well, with pigs like these." It was there when the infamous grin widened across Xylo's lips as he began to anticipate the oncoming fight. This was were he truly felt, alive. His eyes would widen allowing two crimson orbs to come into plain view, displaying his more, menacing facial expression.


He would begin to pant as excitement would truly get the best of him, for fighting this many marines? It was a dream. And as the preparation of the fight began to heat up, Xylo couldn't help but be antagonized by their words. "Oi oi oi. Come now, pigs." In an instant Zeke and Griffin would clash blows, however Xylo was unphased, as he darted across to take on Jevuex noticing a musket would raise affront him aiming directly for Xylo's abdomen. Two marines armed with cutlasses would make their way toward Xylo, and whilst he was already sprinting, momentum was in his favor. Changing his path slightly to his left, Xylo would use the marine grunts as cover as he always fought a marine on the direct opposite side of the shooter who was in fact now 10m away. Two swinging blades would slash down toward Xylo, which he in turn would utilize one his signature techniques. "Swift Blossom." His body would swiftly jerk to his left whilst his right hand reached outward, thus dodging the sword of one marine, and striking the wielded hand of the other marine. Whilst one missed and the other countered, both were simply unbalanced. Thrusting two arms forward, his hands would collide with the chest of both marines, winding them instantly and sending them for a sleep. However he completely forgot about the cover they allowed, as he gazed at Jevuex as he fired at Xylo's abdomen. Twisting his body, knowing very well of where his vitals were, Xylo would move just enough for the flesh above his hip to be struck, thus leaving an exit wound as it was very much near his side. However blood would drip as he held his wound, now analyzing the situation and what was to be done next as now he had a minor injury of the bullet graze to be worried about.

The good thing about muskets is their one shot reload, which was beautiful as he gazed across the small arena only to notice a firing squad preparing to unleash against the bush where Zeke resided. "Now. Show me, show me how you did it." Xylo murmured to himself as he pondered on the events that had taken place at Taka's sweet shop.

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Heavier breathing would ensue as Xylo caught his breath from his onslaught prior, his crimson hued lenses would continue to gaze upon the battle beside him, noticing Zeke's incredible swordsmanship. However this was truly all a bait, as the angle he was watching it, he could still see the marksman in his peripherals. It was the perfect setup, his idle body kneeling was only to bait out a wrong move and to analyze his opponent. As his opponent disappeared into thin air and re-appeared 10 meters away, Xylo would straighten his back as the man shot twice aiming towards Xylo's hip. That greedy bastard looking to fatigue me? Xylo thought as his grin extended. "Silent Blossom." His legs would thrust of the ground, launching his body six meters to his 10'o'clock, which in turn would allow the bullets fired at his right hip to just miss. Xylo's trajectory at the end of his leap would be a stone wall, which seemed to look like he was in for a straight up collision. Whilst from the wall, there was an additional five meters till the marksman. In a single fluid motion Xylo's body would turn mid-leap, which in turn would allow his legs to press against the wall he launched. He would once again use his technique, launching his body directly at Michael, assuming the man had no time for his previous 'dissapearing act' Xylo would extend an open palm strike as he thrusted his hand into the mans lower abdomen.

Blood would erupt from Michael's mouth as he coughed in agony. However his brief success would come to an end as he heard flintlocks raise and cock to his side. "I fucking hate guns." In a mere moment his arms would grasp the briefly incapacitated Michael, and grasp both his wrists, twist his wrists and spin him around whilst he planted his right leg onto his spine. "Clip my wings? You talk big for such a piss ant. And give me a bounty, send everyone. Tell the world 'Xylo' is coming." And as the last syllable escaped his mouth, his arms would jerk Michaels wrist backwards whilst thrusting the foot on Michaels back forward. As he pushed his leg into Michaels spine, Michael wouldn't scream in the slightest. "Why don't you scream?" Xylo asked curiously as he continued to torture his marine foe. "Like this hurts?" The marine responded, as gunshots began to sound from their right from three marine grunts, which in turn would disallow Xylo from continuing his assault as he let go of Michaels hands yet continued his leg thrusting onto his back, and thus kicking the man out of the way, whilst using him as a launch pad to dodge the incoming bullets.

The two men would then get up, staring face to face with only 5 meters separating them, whilst the the three marine shooters would stand to their side awaiting orders. "Well Xylo. It looks like you won't be going to Impel Down. You're now sentenced to death." After Michaels words would soon follow him reaching for his musket before utilizing soru once again, but this time to close the gap as he was only a meter away with his muskey pointed toward Xylo's chest. "Dodge this." "Udumbara."

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"Dodge this." "Udumbara." Both lines from two different people with their intention being the last words for their opponents to hear. In an instant the two would swiftly act, with Michael simply pressing the trigger whilst Xylo swiftly turned his body to his right, whilst pressing his right arm forward, and thus striking the musket and rotating his body to dodge the musket shot, however both would fail their intentions. However they both had achieved minor victories in the exchange. As blood would trickle from the left side of Xylo's hip, Michaels musket would soar out of his hands, which in turn would collide with a stone wall, allowing the wooden handle to smash in splinters, and the metal barrel to bend slightly, but just enough to render the musket unusable.

It was a truly was a good exchange for the both of them, however Michael had the advantage as now he had injured his opponent, even though it was slightly as he had missed any vitals or bones. A deep sigh would escape their lips as they once again began their battle however both would try hand to hand. A sweeping left kick from Michael would be intercepted by Xylo's right leg before counterattacking with a dropping right elbow onto Michaels leg, to then be struck by his left fist. The two would consistently strike each other having very similiar fighting styles, whilst the two grunts stood and took aim as they didn't want to shoot in case of hitting their own allies. Fear would engulf the souls of the grunts as they had witnessed what seemed to be a massacre from mere delivery boys. Blood had painted the floors, whilst bullets were buried across the small expanse.

"Your strikes are quite toned, if i weren't a decent man, i would let you free, get a nice bounty and then claim your life." Exclaimed Michael, however a response from Xylo was soon to follow. "You swine are all the same. Shut up and fight. His grin would widen as he felt the climax of the battle begin to shape. Xylo would breath heavily as he let the feeling of battle get the best of him, and with a swift kick, the two would trade once more, having both their feet kick of each other setting them 5m apart. A slow wind would pass as the two stared at each other."Everyone, stand down, this is my fight. Sir, i wish you well in the afterlife." "Come."

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Two silhouettes would stand Isley as they regained their stature, both closely matched as they kept their injuries in check. With severe back strain on Michael to the gun shot wounds on Xylo's left hip, it would seem the both were quite evenly fatigued. The two would stare at each other as the two surrounding marines ceased their fire and watched in awe as they did nothing which was what they were commanded to do. Not a single word would be spoken as they both took their stance. The only sound that would be heard would be the battle between Zeke and Griffin, which Xylo would admit be a lot tougher battle. However he would keep his posture straight as he toned his composure. For the only way to win this day was to silence his opponent, indefinitely.

A small leaf would dance across the winds, floating atop the currents of the passing breeze, sending it across the new battlefield, only to slowly drift to the ground in the middle of the two. The instant it touched the ground, the two would immediately be triggered into action as they leapt of the ground, charging at each other. Both men would pant heavily as they came closer together, until only a meter separated them, with Michael preparing his arm backward to thrust forward. "Shigan." Michael murmured as he unleashed his arm outward at Xylo's chest, in hope of piercing his heart directly. However Michael should have really stuck to his long range advantage, as this was now in Xylo's specialty, which of course was countering.

Xylo's body would drop immediately, allowing him to actually dodge a strike for the first time instead of getting struck or countering. And then in an instant his legs would press against the ground below them whilst in the crouched position before unleashing his right leg upward, thrusting his foot into Michaels abdomen. His opponents body would wrap around Xylo's leg due to the sheer impact, causing a 'whiplash' effect which in turn would snap his spine thanks to the previous back breaking method Xylo induced whilst also sending him 5meters into the air. Michaels body would lifeless fall to the ground after being struck, which would shock the surrounding marines.

But Xylo hadn't forgotten about them, and in a swift movement, his body would zig zag to his opponents, only to unleash two open palmed strike onto their throats which would send them to their slumber. Xylo would chuckle as he gazed upon the lifeless bodies on the ground, his hands would immediately grip the bottom of his own shirt before tearing pieces of and wrapping his hips. There were no more marines around him, but what about Zeke? Panning to his right he would notice Zeke had taken care of business, and Xylo was intrigued further.

Standing idley whilst gazing upon his company, Xylo would watch in awe as Zeke began his assault on the remaining marines.

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A cloud of dust would erupt from the ground as Xylo dragged the lifeless marine second in command, whilst he had not killed him, the man would have severe damage to his spine as his t5 was crushed and thus would have to live a lifetime without walking. Xylo's emotion would begin to die down as the fight had stopped, revealing an expressionless demeanour. His footsteps were slow, an exaggeration of his wounded body as he slowly made his way toward his company, Zeke.

The thrill of teamwork would seem to enthral his mind as he simply had been alone for the past four years. His goals had slowly shaped into the ones today except for his true motive..... Which was a far exception.

Xylo would finally make it to Zeke, who in fact was creating conversation with his crippled foe. Surprise would surge through Xylo as he was baffled at Griffins resilience to stay conscious, judging be the amount of blood that had spread across the lawn, it was a surprise to see people actually alive. Xylo would stand patiently nodding to Zekes orders and then continuing to peer into their conversation. The words "Briss Kingdom' would seem to,shock Griffin as he mentioned a fire. Xylo would take a mental note as he would hope to further research it all.

A deep sigh would escape his lips as he began to haul the bodies into the mayors manor whilst hiding his injury from his accomplice. To the untrained eye you would think he was actually unphased, but it was purely due to his durability and endurance in his 'Soul Tether' martial art.

"I shall do this. Kuro kitten." Xylo would murmur as he continued to haul bodies into the manor, dragging their bodies leaving a trail of blood in his wake.

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"Ow. FUUUUUCK, WHERE ARE MY ARMS!" The marine grunts screams would echo across the main hall of the mayors manor, as his armless body would lie atop a bed of fresh corpses. "You wankers think you can take on the world! It's pirates like you that killed my family, and I promise you I WIL-"


For a single second his head could see the back of his spine and two crimson orbs, which of course we're the eyes of the man who had just sent him to his eternal slumber. "Shhhhh. Come now, you'll ruin the fun." Whispered Xylo as he assassinated the marine. His body would lift upright, allowing his eyes to gaze upon the twenty or so marines, until his eyes caught his toughest opponent, Michael. The man would be still unconscious, so Xylo would walk up to him and press his fingers against his wrist. "Good you're alive. Hopefully I'm here when you wake up, oh the face you'll make when you realise you'll never be able to walk. Oh...."

Xylo's words would be interrupted by watching Zeke talking to a strange black rabbit. Curious as to what the hell it was, Xylo would continue toward Zeke in hope of patching him up for the next part of his plan.

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