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The spear struck, and Tadakatsu's body twisted to the right. The spearhead stabbed into the point of Marduk's attack and sent a shockwave throughout the dome as Tadakatsu's feet dug into the ground. The knockback sent a surge of pain throughout Tadakatsu's body. He could feel the immeasurable weight behind the gargantuan frozen weapon pushing down on him. Son of a bitch, this is heavy! Tadakatsu thought.

"Honda Tadakatsu...stopped the javelin!?" Heimdall shrieked, losing his voice. "This is insane! I haven't seen an attack of this magnitude since the destruction of the dinosaurs! Yet, Tadakatsu Honda...stopped it!"

"This...is nothing!" Tadakatsu said through gritted teeth. The spear dug deeper. Cracks started to grow from the point of entry. Don't think I didn't notice what you did earlier. You're finally becoming a real one! His feet slowly skid back. He dug his toes into the ground. His sandals tore away under the pressure. Is this the weight of your world? All this? Do they mean this much to you? He smiled as his gaze went wild. About time you finally understood! However, you're too late, and worse, you are fighting me! Tadakatsu's body began to turn back to the left. I told you earlier! You aimed your intent at my world! The spearhead dug deeper as he turned back. The cracks extended and spread up the glacier. And for that, I will tear this all asunder!

Marduk, far up the funnel and encased in ice, could feel what was happening below. "I...am...not...losing!"He yelled. He flexed every muscle in his body and concentrated with all his might, forcing the attack down. The tip of the Javelin shattered away. The remnants of the shaft's tip slammed down through the shrapnel onto the spear tip. Tadakatsu's legs began to buckle. I made this attack to defeat Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades simultaneously! What could make you think you'd match it by yourself, let alone beat it? More of the gargantuan shaft broke away while the remains slammed down. Tonbokiri Kiwami's shaft began to crack. Through the ice, Marduk finally saw Tadakatsu and could not help but feel awe. His upper-body muscles tearing through the remains of his Hakama. However, seeing this one human struggling was not what stirred his heart. Nay...it was what he saw behind him. They were barely noticeable, yet he could see the apparitions behind him, bracing him. He only saw a few, then more appeared the longer he stared. They faded into each other, combining their strength to stand behind Tadakatsu. He did not recognize them. He did not need to. He knew who they were. More ice broke away than before. The shaft, now only half of what he started with, sailed down at Tadakatsu. Incredible...so that's what it was. They trust you that much. Marduk pulled his arms back and placed them next to his ribs. He shot them forward, accelerating the meteoric javelin. Then I'll respect your spirit with the strongest blow I can muster!

The brief moment before the attacks collided, Tadakatsu crouched down. Tonbokiri Kiwami retracted down to its base form. "LET'S GIVE HIM EVERYTHING, RANDGRIZ!" He roared.

"I'm with you..." She appeared next to him, placing her left hand on his right shoulder and her right on his forearm. Her eyes lit up like wildfire. "ALL THE WAY!" Tadakatsu sprang up and twisted his right arm. Tonbokiri Kiwami spun and extended forward, the air fleeing from the thrust. Both roared in unison.

"Honda-ryū: TEN O TSURANUKU RYŪ NO TSUNO!"

The spear and javelin collided once more as Humanity continued its united prayer. The gods in the audience watched in silent amazement. Above them, Set jumped from his seat and screamed. "Let's go, Marduk!" He pumped his fist in the air. His spirit infected the Gods below him, and they joined him. Many roared and cheered. Few could stop the infectious sentiment. Before long, the Gods' side of the arena became a cacophony of voices standing in defiance of Humanity's unity. Even Zeus could not fight it and joined, despite his brother's exasperated sighs and amusement.