Kamae : Jodan

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Ah, it seems the influences of the colorful texts has died down a bit. I must say, that is pretty creative and eye-captivating. To be honest, I did not know that this mechanical device is capable of sort of things. It makes you wonder who invented them, doesn't it?

Related to that, I am openly amazed by the amount of bright young generations. Contrary on the saying of how self-obsessed teenagers could be, we were served by those who mature faster than they ought to be. There's the young Atsuro, there's young Ryudo-dono... Ah, I can't wait to see more of them in this land. Most interesting, Prospero.

That aside, should anyone interested in entertaining an old warrior to a duel, consider this an invitation. I would gladly settle with the rules and terms any of you might offer. That is all.

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Oh, yes! I promise to!

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Wonderful. Who knows, maybe you can be a Servant, or a Master someday.

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I'm sure I don't hold that level of skill...

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My apologize, but I disagree.

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And now you'll want a duel, I suppose.

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Took the words right out of my mouth, Ryudo-dono.

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I think I could make time for that.

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That would be very appreciated.

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When is good for you?

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Anytime. We could go right now if you have no objection.

[This is what he got from being a hobo.]

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Right now it is.

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You shall have the honor of naming the place, in return.

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Where's a good place... It's my first time, you know, I don't have your level of experience.

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Oh, is that so? Forgive me, then.

Hmm, perhaps the park would be suitable for us, yes?

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That sounds fine.

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I shall be waiting for you, then.

[With a grateful nod, Assassin cut-off the communication as he leaves for the park.

Whenever Issei arrived, Assassin will already by the place, waiting expectantly.]

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[Sword in hand, Issei approached the man he considered an actual swordsman, unlike himself.]

Good afternoon.

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[Noticing a familiar presence, Assassin's visibly relaxed a bit.]

Good afternoon to you too, Ryudo-dono.

[His purple eyes scanned the weapon his 'enemy' brought. Ah...He then pulled his long katana from its' sheath, a smirk plastered on Kojiro's face.]

Sword against sword. This will be most pleasuring.

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What should we have be the end of it? First blood, surrender...?

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I personally am leaning to duel to death, but if it's against your heart, friendly spar where surrendering close the curtain works well.

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I'm not going to duel to the death!

[Squeak.]

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[A soft chuckle escaped his lips.]

Then consider that rules invalid. [Swordsman logic, yo. Battling to your end.]

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To surrender it is. Hmmph, don't startle me like that.

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Forgive me, but old habit die hard, just like they said.

[He raises his sword.]

Shall we, then?

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[Issei raises his sword defensively.]

If you're ready.

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May the best man win, Ryudo-dono.

[Alas, Kojiro makes no slow action. He proceed to rush at Issei with two horizontal slashes. Fortunately, Issei fight with sword and he had already seen tons of them back in his human state and Servant state, this might be favorable for him.

Although, he's still wary since he knows the best when it comes to styles in swords fight.]

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[Issei blocks the first slash, but the second grazes him. Not too badly, it's only an opening attack, but still. Issei returns the strike, slashing at Assassin's side.]

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[Assassin expected both of his attacks connect, so he could continue... Yet, only one hit? He couldn't hold an amused smirk to appear by his lips.

However, that almost fade when Issei could actually see an opening in his movement. No lying, but he's a bit surprised at Issei's action. Shifting slightly, Kojiro managed to block the incoming attack just in time.]

Very amazing, Ryudo-dono.

[Apparently, talking and fighting always comes in set with him. Kojiro then would attempt to do another flurry of slashes after he push Issei's figure aback.]

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Thank y- ack!

[Issei hasn't yet mastered talking and fighting at the same time. The slashes push him back as he's forced to retreat at the flurry of blows.]

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[Seeing how the situation is favorable for him, Assassin doesn't stop with his slashes. Instead, he'll launch more with faster tempo between each attacks, hoping that Issei does not find a way to counter him.

He kinda feel sorry for the kid as Issei's actually should not relate to fighting at all. Yet, this was a fight. And it wasn't proper to hold back. Not when it's not necessary.]

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[Issei blocks a few attacks, but takes more attacks than he blocks. The situation is indeed favorable for Assassin, and he's not sure how to counter yet.

If there was an opening...]

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[...Damn, this is a part of being a human that he hate, and always trained.

Stamina.

After those hundred blows, Assassin noticed that his breath is getting faster. Seeing it's better to not take a risk, Kojiro backsteps to gain a reasonable distance. Not before he launch a wide slash, though.]

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[Issei hasn't been expending himself as much, having mostly been trying to block, and dashes at Assassin after the end of that slash. His sword doesn't have as much reach, so he needs to get in close to strike.]

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[Nice try, Ryudo. But he was not one to let himself be a sandbag. Kojiro would take advantage of his 150++ centimeters sword, he would attempt to slash Issei before he could reach him.]

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[Stupid ridiculously long sword. That one hurt.

Back to the defensive while Issei tried to figure out how he was supposed to win here.]

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[Go think to your heart's content while Assassin switch to offensive mode once again and tries to destroy all your defense, Issei.]

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[Ow.

No matter how much Issei's defense was cracked, he wasn't going to surrender. No way.]