Kenshi kept order in Nibelheim for the next few days. Everyone in his school was afraid to face him. Of course his town was very low on crime, mainly because it was quite small. Nibelheim was doing well but Cirlaville was quite tense. They were enraged that their smaller neighboring town had became so powerful because of one person. Most did not believe Kenshi had special powers, most had never heard of him until recently. Then someone moved into Cirlaville that was very strong. He was much stronger than anyone there before. Everyone seemed to envy him and thought he was good for the town. Perhaps he could shift the balance between Cirlaville and Nibelheim.

News spread through Kenshi's school that several Cirlavillians were coming Friday to fight. This seemed to amuse all of them. They could send their whole town and Nibelheim would still win, all because of Kenshi. Through the week, the taunts went back and forth between the two towns. Their rages were growing. The scholars were getting afraid to visit the other town because of the animosity. The days passed and finally it was Friday.

About half of the school was waiting in the middle of town for the fight. Some were wanting to fight themselves, but most wanted to watch. Finally, a van stopped across the street and several people got out. One of them had the huge stature of Kenshi. He was first to walk up to the Nibelheim mob, the others followed. The giant looked at Kenshi and said, "You must be Kenshi, the one I've heard about." Kenshi replied, "That would be me. And who are you?" "I am the Punisher." Kenshi laughed. "I meant your real name dumbass." "You will call me the punisher or I will make you." Kenshi laughed again, louder. "You think you can force me to do something? Ha! I don't see that happening. Go ahead and try if you wish but I am even stronger than I look." The big Cirlavillian replied, "So am I."

He jumped towards Kenshi and delivered a quick punch. Kenshi allowed it to hit him to show how strong he was. The punch knocked him into a car several yards away, crushing the door. Kenshi yelled, "You son of a bitch!" He jumped up and ran to the other goliath. He swung a punch toward him. The boy dodged but not by much. He caught Kenshi off guard and punched him in the stomach. This surprised Kenshi. How could someone else have his strength? He had special powers never heard of. He decided to show his power in an attempt to scare off the other fighter.

Kenshi produced his light sword in his hand. He looked at the other person to see if he was afraid. Instead he replied, "So the rumors were correct. You're like me." And then he produced a sword identical to Kenshi's in his hand. This alarmed Kenshi, he didn't expect this. Nevertheless, they started fighting again, this time with their swords. There were many swings and misses. Kenshi was the first to get hit. He was cut in the arm, rather deeply. He stumbled back to the car he had previously demolished. He cradled his arm for a second. He got very angry. "I'll kill you bastard!" He ran towards the other swordsman. He swung his sword around rather quickly despite being one-handed. The first few swings were blocked. Then one hit his oppenent in the ribs. It was immediately followed by a stab in his face that came out the back of the victim's head.

Kenshi released the sword hilt which disengaged the blade. The hilt and the body of his opponent fell to the ground. Kenshi felt a little stronger now. The spectators didn't know what to do. Most of them had never seen someone be killed, especially in a sword fight to the death. Kenshi saw Leslie peering from the background but she didn't look too happy. He always wanted to impress her but perhaps it was better than she wasn't impressed by this action. He'd have to find another way to do it.

Eventually everyone cleared out and went home. No one knew who got the dead body and Kenshi was surprised that the cops never came to arrest him. He didn't know if they were scared or what, perhaps he didn't want to know.