[B][i]Mikazuki Nakajima[/i][/b]

As Bakuto realized the error the ad-hoc trio had succumed to, Mikazuki nodded, and said, "I have healing ready for when you need it - Just give me a signal!"

[i]It seems I misjudged Bakuto,[/i] thought the young man as he watched, waited, and focused, watching his friend as he leapt into the fray. [i]This isn't foolishness, and even if it is, it's better than doing nothing![/i]

In coordination with Tony, Mikazuki rushed into battle, ready to defend Bakuto with his parries and counterattacks, pull him out of the fray if that was needed, and heal him. He was not going to let his misjudgement cause his friend's death - It mattered not if he died early instead; right now, he knew what he was here for.

And it was not to be selfish; not to believe that he was the only one who can take on his Grandfather's crimes.

So Mikazuki dove into battle, but kept a reserve of strength for when the foe took advantage of their belated onslaught; he knew they were going to take advantage of the delay - So be it; he was done playing around. But he was not going to give up his caution either; Tony may need help.

So rushing over to the other youth's side, Mikazuki drew his sword and parried the next attack that came his' or Bakuto's way (assuming he could), then proceeded to counter immediately with a cut at whoever struck at his friends (if his parry had been successful).

He then began circulating healing energy through his body, before shouting at the Hollows as he held out his sword to parry and counter, "I still have to know them, bastards! I don't know how to know people well, but I want to know my teammates!"

After all, this battle may be his last chance.

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