Blind Spot Equals Zero

Reo could tell that he was almost out of clones – but there were very few bandits left too. The biggest problem was the boss bandit. He stepped forward, a grin on his face as he stared Reo down.
 
Reo took a step backward. It was unconscious, but after dying to this man over and over again…it was difficult not to be afraid. The only thing holding Reo together was the thought that this was life and death. Not for him, it was life and death for the world. Whoever wanted the Ryu Caller would surely misuse it.
 
He couldn’t let that happen. Reo jumped forward and punched. The large bandit’s face widened in surprise at the sudden shift in direction and received the blow in the stomach. He flew back five feet before flipping over and smashing one of Reo’s clones.
 
Three left.
 
[Post 30:146 words; 3 Clones left]

Somehow, Reo had knocked the man backwards. He was surprised but happy at the outcome. That is, he was happy until the large bandit began to stir. Of course, this wouldn’t be so simple. It never could be.
 
Somehow, Reo’s three remaining clones stood next to him. The bandits had managed to put themselves opposite Reo next to their boss. Surprisingly, the numbers were even. Four bandits versus four Reo’s – one of which was obviously real.
 
They charged. Sadly, they didn’t pair up exactly as Reo wanted. Reo quickly punched his enemy in the throat – but it was one of the underlings. One of the clones had paired off against the boss bandit and he fell quickly.
 
[post 31; 117 words; 2 clones left; clone took damage again]

The three enemies squared off against the three Reo’s once more. The clones who had paired against the two bandits had managed to come out of that confrontation with a draw. As if on cue, the six charged forward simultaneously. Reo aimed for the boss bandit, but they anticipated this action. One of the underling bandits noticed Reo’s trajectory towards the large boss and intercepted him. Reo dodged the man’s hook and stepped back, delivering a roundhouse kick to the man’s head and sending him crumpled to the floor.
 
The large bandit easily took out another one of Reo’s clones. This wasn’t over yet, but Reo only had one clone remaining.
 
[post 32: 111 words. 1 Clone left. Clone took damage again]

Reo backed up, now facing two enemies with one clone at his side. This wasn’t going the way he had planned it. He was supposed to take out the big bandit, but he was steadily destroying Reo’s clones like they were nothing. He could make more clones, but doing so would present his enemy with an opportunity to attack a defenseless Reo…
 
He couldn’t risk it. Besides, his clones hadn’t managed to fend the man off yet. They dashed forwards again. Reo managed to catch the leader this time, punching his hammer dead on. His fist ached from the blow, but he managed to not get blown back. The leader didn’t either.
 
Much to his surprise, Reo’s clone managed to knock the bandit out.
 
It was now two on one.
 
[Post 33: 130 words; took the 5% damage. 95% Hp remaining. 1 clone remaining]

“You’ve done surprisingly well, Reo Gojisou. They told me you had failed your Chuunin Exams…yet, most of the men here have been able to go toe to toe with a Chuunin at least once or twice in their life.” The large man said with a laugh. “You’ve even managed to leave most of us alive – if not all of us. Impressive, but stupid.”
 
The man stood there and held his hammer aloft.
 
“If you want answers, then come get me!” He bellowed. Reo charged, as did his clone. The man swung his hammer and Reo put an arm up to block it, but his own clone got in the way. The clone, possessing roughly a third of Reo’s strength, stood no chance against the blow and was smashed into smoke.
 
[post 34: 130 words; clone took damage; 0 clones left]

Reo didn’t stop or stand stunned. He had lost what? Thirty clones by this point? He was used to this. The hammer swung still and Reo swung his fist. The hammer smashed into Reo’s side a moment after Reo’s fist smashed into the man’s knee.
 
He crumpled. The blow to Reo was dampened from travelling through a clone and from the loss of balance. It still stung, but Reo managed to stay on his feet.
 
Reo delivered a kick to the man’s left knee as well and, while he was on his knees, Reo knocked the hammer out of his hand. “Who…”
 
Reo took a breath. The fight had drained him. Emotionally. Physically. He looked around. Had he really defeated roughly a hundred bandits? It didn’t seem possible. His clones and his real body had to react to enemies at the slightest notice. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
 
“Who hired you.” Reo finished as he looked back towards the leader.
 
“Fine…all I know is that his name was Apollo. I don’t think it’s a real name, but it’s what he gave me.” The man said, throwing his arms up. “You’re a monster. You know that?”
 
“I’m not the one who attacked first.” Reo reminded the man as he began to walk away. “What’s he look like?”
 
“Red hair. He has red hair.”
 
[post 35: 226 words; 5% Damage. 90% HP remaining]


[QUEST END: REWARDS:
~ Rewards ~
+ Warrior Sonar Ability: Nexus Attributes +30% [x1.30] | Heighten Sense cannot be triggered | Evade 1 Attack [3 Times in battle]
+ Ability Points: +500]