One piece: Without a system, I have to survive!

The atmosphere was thick with the scent of sweat and blood, the deafening sound of weapons clashing against metal filling the night air. The darkness of the forest surrounding us only amplified the chaos, as if the very earth itself was watching in silent judgment. The battle was at its peak, and I could feel the weight of our situation pressing down on my shoulders.

Tatsuo's soldiers were relentless, their enhanced abilities pushing them to the limits. Each time we thought we had gained an advantage, they countered, shifting tactics with disturbing precision. The idea of facing an army of genetically modified soldiers was more terrifying than any opponent I had fought before.

But we couldn't stop. Not now.

"Keep pushing forward!" Smoker yelled, his voice cutting through the noise of the battlefield. "We have to get to Tatsuo and Kara. They're the real threat!"

I nodded, barely able to hear over the sound of my own heartbeat thundering in my chest. Tatsuo and Kara were our primary targets. If we didn't stop them, everything we had fought for would be in vain.

As I fought, my mind raced. Tatsuo had been one of us. We had trusted him, fought side by side with him. But now, he was our enemy. The betrayal ran deep, and the anger in my chest fueled every strike. This wasn't just about defeating him—it was about avenging everything he had torn apart.

I ducked under a sweeping blow, my sword flashing out in retaliation, slicing through the air. Kara's mocking laugh rang in my ears as she easily sidestepped, her movements calculated and controlled.

"You still don't get it, do you?" she said, her eyes glinting with amusement. "This is bigger than your petty vendetta. The world is changing, and you're too blind to see it."

"I don't care about your world-changing plans," I spat, striking again, my blade meeting her sword with a resounding clash. "I care about stopping you and Tatsuo from destroying everything we've worked for!"

Kara's smile faltered for a brief moment, but she quickly recovered. "You really think you can stop us? The Navy's vision is already set in motion. You can't outrun destiny."

I took a deep breath, my grip tightening on my sword. "We make our own destiny."

With a fierce battle cry, I surged forward, my blade cutting through the air with lightning speed. Kara tried to block, but I feigned left and struck right, catching her off guard. She stumbled back, her eyes wide with surprise, but only for a moment. Her expression quickly shifted to one of fury.

"You… You're stronger than I thought," Kara hissed, her voice dripping with venom.

I didn't reply. I couldn't afford to. There was too much at stake now.

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Across the battlefield, Smoker and Tatsuo were locked in a brutal confrontation. Tatsuo's fighting style was methodical, each move calculated and precise. Smoker, on the other hand, was relentless, using his smoke abilities to disorient and confuse Tatsuo. But even with Smoker's advantage, Tatsuo was holding his ground.

"You've gotten weak, Smoker," Tatsuo taunted, his voice cold as he blocked another of Smoker's attacks. "You're nothing without your smoke."

Smoker growled in response, the mist swirling around him growing thicker. "I don't need smoke to take you down, Tatsuo."

With a sudden movement, Smoker lashed out, his fist connecting with Tatsuo's chest. Tatsuo staggered back, his breath coming in ragged gasps, but he recovered quickly, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Smoker.

"You're a fool," Tatsuo sneered. "You don't even understand the gravity of what's happening."

Smoker's gaze remained steady. "I understand enough to know that I won't let you get away with this."

The two clashed again, the fight growing more intense with each passing moment.

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Meanwhile, Selene and Shira were doing their best to hold off the soldiers, each of them fighting with everything they had. Selene's tactical genius and Shira's raw strength made them a formidable team, but the soldiers' enhanced abilities were taking a toll. The soldiers didn't tire, didn't falter. But that didn't stop Selene and Shira from pushing back.

"We can't hold them off much longer!" Shira yelled, slashing through one of the soldiers with a powerful strike.

"We don't have to hold them off," Selene replied, her voice calm despite the chaos around her. "We just have to make sure they don't reach us while we finish this."

Her eyes flicked over to where I was still locked in combat with Kara. I nodded, understanding her plan. We needed to take down Kara and Tatsuo, and quickly. Without them, the soldiers would lose their coordination, and we could finally turn the tide of the battle.

I was running out of time. Every move I made, every strike, was meant to wear Kara down. But she wasn't easy to defeat. She was fast, skilled, and deadly.

"Just give up," she sneered as she blocked another of my attacks. "You're wasting your time. You're all going to die here."

I ignored her words. I couldn't afford to listen. I couldn't afford to hesitate. The only thing that mattered was stopping her and Tatsuo.

With a roar, I swung my sword with all my might. Kara attempted to block, but the force of my strike caught her off guard. Her sword shattered in an explosion of sparks, and before she could react, I closed the distance between us.

"This is for everyone you've hurt," I growled, delivering the final blow.

Kara gasped as the blade pierced her side. She looked at me, shock and pain flashing across her face.

"You… you really think you've won?" she whispered, her voice barely audible. "This isn't the end… it's just the beginning."

With a final breath, Kara fell to the ground, her body limp.

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The battlefield fell silent for a moment as Kara's body hit the earth. But the fight was far from over. Tatsuo was still standing, his eyes filled with rage as he watched Kara fall.

"NO!" Tatsuo screamed, his voice filled with fury. "You'll pay for this!"

He charged at me, his weapon drawn, and I prepared for the final showdown. This was it. One last fight to end it all.