Ryozan took full advantage of the time Mr. Sunshine gave him in backing away by sheathing his sword, and then brought both of his ice-armored hands up in a combative pose. He lead with his right arm, the hand opened, the fingers only slightly curled. His right hand was pulled back closer to his chest in a tight fist. Also, with that time, he poured his ki into his ice gauntlets, making them as strong as steel armor, the blades protruding from them as sharp and sturdy as his katana. Before the ki infusion, a blade as strong as the crystal saber would have been able to chip away at the ice, but now Ryozan was prepared to stand up to his opponent's weapon and electrifying ability. 

"Ki can manifest as anything," Ryozan said, indulging in some uncharacteristic conversation as he advanced towards his opponent. "Northern kitsune have a natural affinity for ice, so that is the element of our choice." He approached Mr. Sunshine in a circular pattern, spiraling in, trying to gradually close the distance between them while staying out of the range of the saber. By neutralizing his blade, Mr. Sunshine had earned a significant reach advantage which was coupled by his already impressive stature. Ryozan was fortunate that he had the advantage in terms of quantity of weapons.

When he got as close as he could, he dashed forward with another gale step, punching with the blade on his right hand and aiming at Mr. Sunshine's left thigh. This strike would be far too low to parry considering their height difference, and Ryozan had his left hand angled in front of him, prepared to defend against any counter attacks. If his strike connected, he would hook his right hand inward to leave as large a gash in Mr. Sunshine's leg as he could, otherwise he would wait for his opponent's response.