The two doubles of San appeared behind the two clan leaders, confronting them with a dilemma. They had already committed to their attacks, their momentum taken, and it was difficult to turn back.
Either they continued, leaving their backs exposed to the doubles' counterattack, betting on killing San before being struck.
Or they withdrew their blows to dodge the blades about to fall upon them from behind.
Unfortunately, in battles where every fraction of a second counted, one had to react instantly. And each of them made a different choice.
Iko trusted in his body, protected by the layer of black particles, allowing San's attack to strike him from behind, his claws impaling San from side to side.
As for the leader of the Jupiter clan, he simply vanished, reappearing behind San's double and striking him with his "Shadow Blade."
The wagers were placed, and the results did not take long.
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