Houshi's pupils dilated as he smiled even though that hair on the back of his neck stood on end. This was it, this was the moment his shisou talked about. That time between paradise and euphoria where he was going to prove his life was worth a damn and then some.

He was already on edge as the final push gave away. His full strength and speed bubbled to the surface. Then, he released the first lock as he drew his blade, knuckles whitening on the hilt, "Then come and let me show you!!!"