tvk | Third Strike | Accidental Video/Action

[ Plop. The sound of the gear hitting the floor and then a video starting to record. The back of the Chinese Assassin can be seen now as he starts walking, not paying too much attention to it, he seems off thinking in something else.

Suddenly, the device is picked up a small hand that rushes to meet up with him. Of course, Mr. Paranoia quickly reacts to turn and not give him his back to a possible enemy, which causes the small kid to release his balloon. Oh, well. ]

You will do well speaking loudly the next time.

M-My balloon...

[ Today seems to be a busy day.... Li Shuwen sighs a bit, when some other kids approach the other to mock him. After some small exchanges, the first kid runs crying a bit and meeting with the Assassin once more. ]

... You have to be strong, you have potential, kid.

[ Li Shuwen, giving advice to small kids in Prospero. After kindly moving to confront them thanks to the advice of Mister Traffic Cone of Murder, the kid stands and puts his fiercer face and tells them to leave him alone.

At first it didn't work, as the other kids starting to laugh.

But suddenly, all of them fell silent and ran away from their lives as soon as they felt a murderous pressure against them, courtesy of Mister Assassin of course. The little kid smiles brightly, as he didn't notice the man behind him was the cause of the act. ]

Did you see? Did you see? They won't bother me anymore!! Thank you, Mister!

[ Assassin pats his head, and doesn't kill him in the process, with a small smile. In his other hand there's a familiar balloon that he gives to the kid. Said kid's eyes sparkle so much at the gift that he even hugs the martial artist... Which kinda surprises him. ]

You're strong inside. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, kid.

You're really cool, Mister!! What's your name? [ There's a small pause and then the kid shows the device to him. ] Ah, and you dropped this!!

Ah, you have my gratitude. As for my name---

[ End of the feed. ]

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[Li Shuwen... Not a name he really recognized, but he will remember that name for eternity, as a rival and as a friend. No, that's an understatement... An equal would be the best terms to describe the man in front of him.

Just like he had predicted, if he were to use his Secret Technique, his enemy will counter with something that is very similar to that, or in Servant's dictionary: Noble Phantasm. Kojiro admit, the way Li Shuwen moved reminded him of the top-class Kabuki dance, albeit thousand times better.]

Personally, I never made any attempt to hid my name, it just occurred to me that you are the best listener one could have that I forgot to do the proper introduction beforehand. [He was never the best at defense, and the flows of the fight interest him too much. The man in purple closed his eyes to concentrate.]

Hiken.

[Opening his eyes in a flash, Kojiro dashed with the battle stance still in tact. All the excitement, all of his might, shall be unleashed at his par now.]

Tsubame Gaeshi!

[And thus, raising his arms slightly, he started swinging the long katana in a lightning speed. Sadly, the technique, as he figured, would be incomplete, the three hits were there, but the delay between the slashes were countable with a finger, one seconds exactly, yet it would be enough to gave both of them the climax of the battle they both looking for.]

[ He might have not known his story, but that means there will be time latter to share the tales of the past. Once this battle was over, he wanted to know better the man that was his equal. The wounds and pain could wait, as he trained himself to not let them take the best of him. ]

We think alike then, Kojiro!

[ The Chinese Assassin didn't even try to hide his excitement. As the other man wielded his sword, the moves that he could appreciate as a dance, Kojiro never ceased to amaze him in this battle. His heart was content with such outcome.

One second. That was all he needed to deliver the fatal strike, sacrificing his offense and receiving the three powerful hits in the end. But as he could hit it with his fist that only bring destruction, the damage that he caused inside the body is enough for him.

As soon as both attacks connect, they still stand strong in their feet. Li Shuwen's clothes were soon suffering from the cuts, leaving the proof that the hits landed in his body. Yet, the smirk on his never left, but he did not emit any sound. If he were to fall in the floor from his wounds and blood, he wanted to fall together with his equal and friend.

~~And then Prospero exploded in awesomeness~~ ]

[To say that Li Shuwen could withstood his attack and Kojiro himself could withstood his par's attack was commendable in the very least. Sure, his Tsubame Gaeshi was fast, but the fellow Assassin's hit was not far behind, if not equal or surpass him, even.

He did not know who was the winner of this one fight, nor he need one. He was content and that's all.

If... Just 'If' he wasn't quick enough to hold his body with his katana, his body would have already fallen like a log. Thanks to his Monohoshizao, he could hold his body from standing to kneeling. Boy, does it hurts a lot. As expected though, he smirked the satisfied smirk.

~~Where is your God of awesomeness Prospero~~]

Ah, this was my loss. Your victory, Li Shuwen of Assassin class. [...and sssiiiiiiiighhh.]

[ Despite the wounds and the blood being spread in the floor, Li Shuwen laughed pleased with Kojiro and himself. To think that someone else would survive his fist that are said that a Second strike is Needless...

He could wonder what would happen if they crossed paths without restrictions. He could dream with such thing, but as far as now, he was fine with this. ]

I would say it is a tie, Kojiro. [ A cough, his left knee hitting the floor. ] You have my gratitude for this pleasant fight.

[Somehow the response of Li Shuwen was on his anticipation. A smirk tug on his lips, if Kojiro were him, he would already read the situation all along.

An equal, no other words could describe them better.]

So do I, Li Shuwen. [Using his katana, he would try... tryyyyy to stand up now. Ouch, boy, ouch. Li Shuwen's strike felt like that of a Berserker's one ~~This is not a spoiler what are you talking about~~.]

[ ~~He hits like a Berserker, Lancer and Assassin combined...~~ Despite the bleeding and the pain, he attempted to raise from his position to get closer and give his equal some support to stand up. After all, both of them needed to heal their wounds and recover as well. ]

Allow me to help.

[Yuuup, taking his bro's hand and standing up now.]

That is most appreciated. Your attacks are commendable.

[ooc: Wanna do Assassbros-kicking-the-shits-out for Empress Full Moon Log?]

[ The support is quite welcome for him as well. ]

Hahaha! You have my gratitude for it. Your attacks were splendid as well. I am still amazed about your style!

[ ooc: awww yeah! Also, do you have a plurk/aim I can add you so we can plot more assabros things? *^* ]

I will not reply with different words, Li Shuwen. That was one of the best fight I've ever had.

[don't have plurk, but my aim is brionacs.]

We share the same thought then. None of my opponents provided me with this excitement in all my life except for you, Sasaki Kojiro.

[ My aim is mistressevilmiyu ♥ ]

Heh, shame that I was stripped off my freedom back then. If only we were on the same war, things would be pretty different.

[ He nods. ]

Shame indeed, but without regrets. This battle is one I will never forget in my life.

[A nod in reply.]

That is a honor for the very me, Li Shuwen. I hope we could do this again in the future.

I will always accept your challenge, Kojiro, one that I will always be looking forward it.

[ sup, bro. He's going to help you walk to the Hotel now. ]

But for now we must rest.

Third Strike | Accidental Video/Action

action! NEVER ONCE UNIVERSE HAVE A SHONEN FIGHT AS MANRI AS THIS

action! THE UNIVERSE HAS SEEN THE MOST AWESOME AND MANLY BATTLE IN ALL ITS LIFE!!!

action! ALL THEM BADASS FIGHTS WHERE ARE YOU

action! THEY NEED TO LIVE TOGETHER AS HOBOS NOW

action! ASSASHOBOS ASSASHOBOS EVERYWHERE

action! IT'S PART OF THE DUTY AS ASSASSINS TO BE HOBOS

action! IT'S ART OF THE ASSASSINATION

action! IF YOU ARE NOT A HOBO, YOU CAN'T BE AN ASSASSIN

action! AND AN OLD MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN

action! THAT'S WHY HASSAN ISN'T INCLUDED. HE'S NOT A HOBO

action! HASSAN IS A FAILURE ASSASSIN

action! NOT AWESOME ENOUGH

action! NOT NINJA ENOUGH

action! NOT COOL ENOUGH