Before facing Ash, you'll confront Saiki in his human form. Saiki is a powerful and aggressive opponent with a unique set of dark-energy-based special moves. He has a fast projectile, a teleport, and a dangerous command grab. His attacks often have good priority and can be difficult to interrupt. Focus on blocking his strings and looking for small openings. He can activate a temporary power-up state, making him even more dangerous. During this state, try to play defensively and avoid committing to risky attacks. Utilize your Super Special Moves and Neo Max Super Special Moves when you have meter, as these can deal significant damage and potentially interrupt his powerful attacks. Be patient and look for opportunities to punish his recovery frames.
