In response to the new attacks that began launching, Axel simply says "Intercept and dodge"

Still maintaining it's forward charge, Chu swings it's Kusarigama in a wide arc. The Effigy's of fear, as soon as the were 10 feet from Chu, would be sliced through and stopped by his blades. This would cause them to explode if the Kusarigama hit. 

His opponent was attempting battlefield control by production of Nox Aeterna. A highly effective strategy and would probably win them the fight due to their communication advantage. He would have to end the battle quickly to win.