As Yuji and Aoi step into the strange ever-changing landscape, they see a figure clad in black armor and hood, holding twin golden daggers. The figure identifies himself as Saduku, the Lord of Daggers. Bill steps forward, "Welcome fighters, if you are ready the battle may begin." Saduku charges towards the duo, but Aoi uses Boogie Woogie to switch positions with Yuji, throwing off Saduku's rhythm. Yuji lands a solid punch, but Saduku gracefully dodges and creates a dagger out of thin air, hurling it at Aoi. She barely manages to dodge out of the way but is left open for Saduku's next attack. As Saduku lunges towards Aoi, Yuji jumps in and lands several blows, but Saduku's armor absorbs most of the impact. Yuji lands a hit to the chest, creating a dent in Saduku's armor, but his twin daggers quickly slash down, slicing Yuji's jujutsu uniform. Yuji and Aoi regroup, trying to come up with another strategy. Saduku smirks, "You're not bad, but let me show you the true power of my daggers." Saduku creates a massive dagger, flying on it towards the duo. Yuji and Aoi use Boogie Woogie to switch positions, narrowly dodging the blade. Saduku's daggers follow them, creating an inescapable barrage. Aoi and Yuji are put on the defensive, using all their skill to evade the relentless attacks. Aoi uses her magic power to create a shield, but it is shattered by the barrage. Yuji decides to take the full force of the attack, using his body to shield Aoi and protect her from harm. Saduku's daggers pierce Yuji's body, leaving him fatally wounded. Aoi screams in desperation, charging towards Saduku. She lands several blows but is ultimately overpowered by Saduku's superior skill. Bill steps in, "The battle is over, Saduku is the victor." Saduku calmly removes his daggers from Yuji's body, "Your determination was admirable, but ultimately futile. The Lord of Daggers is undefeated." With those words, he disappears into the ever-changing landscape.