Blade took up a stance, deflecting the first serpent off of the edge of his blade with ease. However, as he moved to parry the second, he suddenly lost his footing, and it struck, launching him backwards. He crashes into a tree, and before he can fall to the ground, four more snakes pound into him, sending him straight through the tree, which crashes into the undergrowth loudly. Where it once stood is the red warrior, in a crater formed by Hazama's attacks.
Slowly, Blade rises from the crater. His armor smokes where it was hit, small spots of black, cracks in the armor. However, no blood can be seen. Blade once more charges, but this time he hops from side to side, moving too fast for any projectile to hit him, his movements unpredictable. He rushes towards his opponent, blade held close to his face, ready both to deflect incoming attacks and slice open the flesh of his foes.