Asuna and Eiji locked eyes, the tension palpable as they gripped their white handles with unwavering determination. A surge of anger burned within Asuna, her breath sharp and measured, fueled by the injustice of Izuku's stolen memories. With a resolute cry, they both declared, 'Ordinal Scale activate!' The virtual arena crackled with energy as their swords clashed, the collision sending sparks scattering into the digital air.

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lights blared, and Yuna's entrance was explosive. A radiant smile adorned her face as she began to sing, a stark contrast to the escalating clash below. Izuku and the gang, caught in the magic of Yuna's melody, raised their light sticks in a mesmerized unison.

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Back with Asuna

Asuna and Eiji engaged in a fierce and calculated dance of blades. Asuna skillfully parried Eiji's strikes, her movements becoming a fluid symphony of grace and precision. The intensity of the clash painted a tapestry of emotions on their faces. 'Give me Izuku's memories back!' Asuna's voice echoed with desperation and determination, each word carrying the weight of her conviction.

Eiji, with a cold and dismissive laugh, callously discarded SAO memories. His chilling speech cut through the virtual air. 'His memories from SAO? Everyone should be glad their memories are gone!' he declared, his words dripping with disdain. 'His time in SAO made him grow! To a magnificent person—my husband! How could you strip someone's memories away from their loved ones?!' She announced, asuna dashed forward, raising her rapier in the process

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Shigemura observed Yuna, connected to a machine flickering with virtual light. He explained her condition, revealing a heartfelt plan to rebuild her memories using recollections from SAO survivors. 'Everyone here is a SAO survivor,' Shigemura shared, 'and they have memories of her kindness. I can use those memories to rebuild her brain.' Kayaba chuckled mysteriously in response, overseeing the unfolding drama.

The two stare at each other

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Eiji gained the upper hand. Forcefully throwing Asuna against a virtual wall, she lost her rapier in the process. As she collided with the surface, her eyes widened in recognition. There, on Eiji's neck, was the same device she had seen back in Shigemura's office.

Thinking on her feet, Asuna surged forward. She leaped onto Eiji's back, wrapping her arms around him as she seized upon the device on his neck. Taunting him with triumphant defiance, she swiftly removed the collar, disarming and infuriating Eiji.

Disarmed and enraged, Eiji charged forward. The final clash erupted into a thunderous symphony of blades, each strike carrying the weight of their convictions. Asuna stood tall in the aftermath, Eiji falling defeated