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Post by awrdiablo26 on Jul 29, 2011 18:38:55 GMT -5
Lets get Started
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Post by blacktothefuture on Jul 31, 2011 1:31:14 GMT -5
Bushido.
This word evokes many different feelings of pride and honor as well as historical tragedy when spoken. For every one of these images there is a samurai that accompanies it as every katana accompanies a wakizashi when one possesses a daisho. Together these weapons like brush strokes on paper symbolize one another as a whole entity, that entity being interpreted as Bushido.Though over the years and with many modern day critics trying to dissect the term into this or that there is still one that professor and philosopher alike may agree on. Its that if any meaning can be found in this word it is told through the "edge" of ones "sword".
Episode 1 - The Draw.
Takeshi is walking out of his second period class when one of his classmates approaches him. A slim nerdy kid with short brown hair and glasses.
"Um..excuse me...my name is Ichiro Nawagisa. Pardon me for being direct but you know how to fight well right?" he asks timidly.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Jul 31, 2011 17:04:11 GMT -5
"I wish to become the greatest fighter in the world, if didn't know how to fight, I would be fool" Takeshi replies.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 1, 2011 12:10:11 GMT -5
"Oh..uh, good" Nawagisa seems a little surprised at such a straightforward answer but hopeful nonetheless as he continues.
"My father is a collector of swords and not too long ago I brought one in as part of a history assignment. This caught the attention of some really bad guys who have given me this.."
Nawagisa takes out a flyer-sized piece of paper that Ryuji recognizes as a Duel Pass. The only way to legally have fights on school grounds without it being broken up. The date on there is set for today and the time is set for lunch period.
"..they sent me a text telling me if I didn't bring the sword they'd kill me! I'm not that great of a fighter and I think the people challenging me are blade hunters, people who roam around carrying weapons illegally on school grounds and taking other peoples swords. No one else I know is willing to help me...would you please fight them in my place?" the guy explains and asks.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 1, 2011 12:26:22 GMT -5
"this might be interesting, ill do it, your honor shall be preserved Nawagisa."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 1, 2011 13:56:06 GMT -5
"Really? thanks..I really appreciate this. Thank you so much" Nawagisa bows in response.
The classes that follow do nothing to hold Ryuji's attention with the serious battle that looms ahead. Math problems and history facts more or less slip around him like a river curves around rock. Deep in thought he moves almost automatically, this sequence interrupted by an all too familiar voice.
"Hey! didn't you hear the bell? It's lunch time" says Haruko, having stopped beside your desk on her way out.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 1, 2011 14:25:14 GMT -5
"Oh, right, I was just thinking about an upcoming battle, kind of distracted"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 1, 2011 21:25:58 GMT -5
"An upcoming battle?" Haruko half repeats half asks. "Did somebody challenge you?"
Meanwhile the rest of Ryuji's classmates begin to file out of the room and into the hallway. Most of them eager to get to the lunch room in time to grab whatever it is they're craving today.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 1, 2011 23:37:01 GMT -5
"No, I'm defending Nawagisa kun, he was challenged but I said I would fight for him."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 2, 2011 14:49:21 GMT -5
"Nawagisa? You should be careful, I've heard he's being targeted by this group of guys that call themselves Blade Hunters. They usually show up in a group and even if their opponent wins one on one they'll still attack in a mob" Haruko warns.
"On a lighter note we should probably get going before all the food's gone" she continues.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 2, 2011 17:52:58 GMT -5
"agreed"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 3, 2011 1:50:54 GMT -5
Both of you proceed to the lunch room where there is the usual hustle and bustle of students grabbing food. Though it is a bit of a struggle the two of you manage to make it out with decent lunches each. After acquiring said lunches the two of you find a mostly empty table and sit down.
"So what's the plan for your fight? do you have a good strategy yet?" Haruko asks while taking a bite of the food she snagged. Teriyaki Chicken with white rice and pudding on the side.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 4, 2011 15:02:43 GMT -5
"I didn't really have a plan, I don't even know who I'm fighting yet."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 5, 2011 13:19:03 GMT -5
"Hmm, I suppose you're right. Even the fact that they'll probably be using a sword isn't that big a hit when you think about it.." Haruko half says half murmurs. For a moment it seems like her mind wanders somewhere else before she continues talking.
"So when do you have to meet them?" she asks.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 5, 2011 16:56:07 GMT -5
"I don't know I haven't looked at the challenge slip yet."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 6, 2011 11:26:05 GMT -5
Weather his eyes just seemed to glance over it the first time or he just had other things on his mind is not for certain. This time however, he looks with purpose. Spotting that the challenge meet up time is supposed to be during THIS lunch period.
In about fifteen minutes according to the time. On top of the G building.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 8, 2011 16:42:03 GMT -5
"crap, it's this lunch period!" "Bye Haruko!" Says Takeshi as he sprints to the fight.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 9, 2011 20:11:34 GMT -5
"Good luck!" Haruko calls after you.
It takes a good bit of running but Ryuji manages to reach the supply closet out near the baseball field. As he arrives he sees three figures. The first is Nawagisa, still looking a little nervous. Next are two guys, second years judging from the look of them, one with short brown hair and one with even shorter black hair. Seeing their unintended opponent arrive the black haired one steps up.
"We've been told about the situation. You are Takeshi Ryuji, fighting representative for Ichiro Nawagisa correct?" he asks. Not waiting for an answer he prepares to draw the sword at his side, a straight sword with a violet chord wrap, extremely short guard that hugs on either side, and a yingyang symbol carved into the pommel.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 12, 2011 18:52:44 GMT -5
I draw my boken awaiting any attack the black haired kid throws at me
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 13, 2011 2:16:01 GMT -5
"Heh! I, Tetsuo Minamoto, am gonna slice that bokken in half!" Ryuji's opponent crows.
With one fluid motion he draws his blade from the sheath and with another he thrusts its tip directly at Ryuji's chest! Sunlight flashes across the metal blade as Minamoto preforms his attack, right leg moving forward as he leans into the thrust.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 13, 2011 14:31:59 GMT -5
I lunge to the side quickly and in one motion slash his hand intending to make him drop his sword
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 15, 2011 0:54:34 GMT -5
Lunging to his opponents right side Ryuji makes a slash aiming to strike his opponents hand and force him to drop his sword. A good strategy is only countered by his opponents speed and dexterity. He avoids the strike by tucking his sword arm into his side and with a then adjusts himself so that he is in front of Ryuji again.
After all that Minamoto lashes back out with his blade, this time going for a downward stab aimed at Ryuji's upper right leg.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Aug 30, 2011 19:25:34 GMT -5
i step back with the leg he is aiming at and expect him to fall with the sword after that i hit him inn his unprotected head
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Post by blacktothefuture on Aug 31, 2011 20:51:13 GMT -5
Ryuji steps back from the strike avoiding the end of his enemy's blade. In the middle of the stab he attempts to call it off and moves to raise his blade to block Ryuji's. Unfortunately for him he is not fast enough and takes a hard hit to the head!
"Uughh! Lucky!" he calls resentfully while vengefully swinging out at Ryuji's midsection.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Sept 3, 2011 13:50:37 GMT -5
I stab my boken into the ground so that his sword is blocked and i lunge forward to kick him in the face
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 5, 2011 15:06:12 GMT -5
Thrusting the bokken into the ground Ryuji manages to stop the blade short of its mark. The blade digging into his own weapon a little over half an inch, making his defense a barely accomplished one.
Accomplished nonetheless however! As Ryuji demonstrates by taking advantage of his success and scoring a halfway-decent kick to the face!
He goes on to recover from the kick and strike back. Rotating the blade in front of him in a figure-eight motion as a little flourish before going for another thrust. This time aimed at Ryuji's left shoulder.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Sept 11, 2011 16:54:15 GMT -5
I backflip to dodge his strike then pick up my bokken then slash to knock the stab away
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 13, 2011 15:12:33 GMT -5
Right in the middle of his reaction to this attack Ryuji's opponent speeds up! Increased speed of this attack causing the thrust to hit its mark slicing through the top of Ryuji's shoulder putting a bit of a damper on the back flip.
However his determination allows him to knock the blade away from him with a slashing motion that also clears the path for a counter attack on Ryuji's part.
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Post by awrdiablo26 on Sept 28, 2011 17:20:36 GMT -5
I look for the weakest section of his defense and slash at it with as much power as i can possibly muster in a single blow
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Post by blacktothefuture on Sept 29, 2011 0:28:45 GMT -5
Through the pain Ryuji spots an opening as his opponent is retracting his blade for another thrust. As he draws back his right hand and foot he leaves his left shoulder open. Chance having offered itself Ryuji strikes!
Wooden blade crashes down where the left shoulder meets his opponents neck. Strike producing a loud "CRACK!" as the enemy stops his motion short and with a shout of pain and anger swings out at Ryuji's neck. This strike having lost smoothness with the fresh damage he has taken.
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