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@ Scorpion Shenanigans:

Naizen would lift his hand to his masked chin, looking thoughful. "What makes you think that what she might have seen is of value? It could have been something as irrelevant as a bloodspeaker ritual or an oni tearing apart some villagers." He paused, before looking over at Kojiro with a raised eyebrow. "How did she react towards you?"

To Kojiro's question, Naizen would shake his head. "I've been trying to figure out a good vantage point to observe the Lore competition at this point. Unless you're willing to climb through an unused attic with me, though, I'd rather go alone."

@Scorpion Shenanigans

"Instinct. It sounded like someone of great authority or trust to her betrayed her badly. Sayoko-chan might be lashing out at those who hold similar post."

Kojiro would shrug. "It may be because she perceived Yoritomo-san as less a threat than I, although he did seem more menacing at times."

As to Naizen's final suggestion, Kojiro would shake his head. "Your talents are not mine. I would merely draw attention to you. I wish you luck, Naizen-san."

@ Jiujutsu Duels Finale:

Kuni Raicho would nod in acceptance to the Kakita's wishes. "Kakita Zanzen declines the third match. This makes him the runner up for the contest after an admirable effort. However, the martial training of the Hare has won Ujina Denbe the contest. Congratulations to him for his victory here today."

There would be applauds for the victors of this competition from all the samurai who had gathered to watch, and Raicho would be practically beaming proudly... if she didn't look so angry all the time, that is.



Kakita Zanzen - 1 point of Glory for competing in the Jiujutsu Duels. 1 point of Honor for showing sincere courtesy to your rivals. 1 point of Honor for acknowledging a superior opponent.
Ujina Denbe - 1 point of Glory for competing in the Jiujutsu Duels. 1 point of Glory for winning the Jiujutsu Duels. 1 point of Honor for showing sincere courtesy to your rivals.

Also: Since it is no mystery at this point, I can reward them now. Anyone who competed in this competition gains 1 experience point which, like the one from the previous day, can be spent in any fashion of your choosing, if you decide not to bank it. Your expenditure will take effect starting the following morning. Please inform the GM of any expenditures.

((XP expenditures will not take effect until the following morning))

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However, before Denbe could vacate, the magistrate would stop him. "You've shown yourself an adequate warrior in the skill of unarmed combat. Would you like the opportunity to see how you measure up to a magistrate, Denbe-san?"

A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES

[Morexplosions: 9]

Denbe smiled at the praise, and adopted a readied stance as they both took the field, looking at the magistrate across the way and trying to discern something. Loose and volumous as her clothing was, however, he had only her stance and the single strike earlier to work off of. She was, however, a Crab, and certainly formidable to oversee the competition.

So he supposed he'd treat it like fighting Hogai-san. He just had to dismiss any misgivings about striking a magistrate; if she had wanted special treatment she would not have requested the match, and holding back would only be an insult.

With a sharp cry, Denbe took off, launching himself into a flying roundhouse kick.

[Leap of the Hare]
[Full Attack Stance. 1 Raise to accuracy, 2 to damage.]
[6k4+8 Jiujutsu(Striking): 33 vs Raicho's TNtbH]

@ Jiujutsu Redux:

Denbe would rush the Magistrate, leaping off of the ground while kicking up a good deal of dust. He would spin and slam his foot into the side of the woman's face!

... and she would not budge. Turning back, she would smile broadly at the Hare. "Excellent. I can see how a blow like that could injure a lesser samurai. You Hares are something." {17 damage. Raicho is still Healthy.}

She would rear back with her right fist, and time would seem to slow down for Denbe. Further, further back it would draw, seemingly impossibly so. As it reached the apex of its pull, it would begin to rocket forward, Denbe's arms moving so sluggishly, so slowly, struggling to get them up in time to block...

{52 vs TN 10, hit.}

{36 damage; Denbe is Out!}

After the fierce, thundering punch to the face Denbe would corkscrew several times in the air before thudding on the ground, still. The last thing he would see before unconsciousness would be the winces faces of all his fellow Bushi.

Shaking her hand, she would look down at the Hare. "I know you can't hear me, but we'll do this again when you've trained your body to be less fragile. Congratulations on your victory today, Ujina Denbe. You just earned it." Raicho would then bow to the prone Hare, before turning and walking away, leaving him face down in the dirt.

"Cavalry is important in battle. They're swift, and able to break through enemy lines. It's very hard to defend against cavalry, and many wars have been won because of a well-thought cavalry charge. The combination of the Spear and the horse means that at that speed, the spear will go through even the most sturdy armor, like a katana through rice paper. However, there is a problem with cavalry charges: spears tend to break. So sometimes, after a charge, they're vulnerable for that period of time, and by the time they draw their katana, they might get surrounded. So, usually after a cavalry charge, sending the first wave of soldiers as quick as possible is vital."

[[5k4 Battle Lore, Void point spent to roll & keep extra die]]

[I'm just going to keep all dice instead of exploding those 10s, so result: 39]