Heavenly Retribution.

[arahabaki]

As the area turned into a void, Shakou sighed and tossed the wooden weapon away. He then shifted into a simple, yet effective stance as his tail slowly shifted behind him. 'It has begun, the war between the mortals and the god. Who shall survive? Us? Or him? Only time will tell.' He watched Horyo's attack, followed by Thanatos' trick. He listened to Cowboy's answer to his earlier question, and decided on an action of his own. His eyes flashed green for a moment as the defensive power of the earth protected himself and his allies. 'That should at least provide some support.'