Blade didn't respond as Jake took his own position across from Hiro. It was no secret that the navi relied on battle chips for the majority of his ranged engagements, and they were only at medium range at that. Blade was designed for medium range and close quarters combat, the sword hilt over his shoulder, normally unseen, flashing into sight ever so briefly on the screen of the PET. Jake simply shook his head and raised his wrist. "Blade, jack in!" With a flash of green light at one end of the PET, Blade materializes inside the arena. with three shuriken already in his hand.

"Are you ready, Xero?" Blade stood in a familiar ready position for himself, but once the match began, he could spring into any action he wanted.