[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/k6jwQ8x/image.png[/img][h3]Shigenaga Nomura
Flash of Fans[/h3][@Rune_Alchemist][/center]
Nomura could barely contain his mirth of the two Oni poking fun at him, knowing full-well that they were unaware of the powers given to him. It did help that he had a mask to cover his face, at least. His interest was piqued, however, at the unmasked Oni. A strong and stoic man, he was, and he did not underestimate Nomura like the other two had. A slight shiver ran down Nomura's spine, briefly filled with a sense of fear. It was always the quiet ones who carried the biggest of sticks. As he approached the arena, the fear that filled Nomura began to turn into resolve as the Oni drew his massive blade, for it raised an opportunity for him.

Indeed, Nomura realized that he could show the Oni, show Lady Mie, show all these beasts the strength of Man.

Nomura did not falter as his opponent approached him. It was good that both his mask and the fan was covering his varied expressions, something he would note to take advantage of during this fight. With a deep breath, Nomura allowed the magical energy within his soul to permeate within his core once more, preparing to move at a moment's notice. The Oni, however, started the battle with a simple attack, as if he was gauging Nomura's response. With that being the case, he would quickly close the fan before merely stepping to the side in order to avoid the brunt of the brute's blow.

[color=lavender][i]If he wished to test me, then perhaps I shall test him, as well![/i][/color]

However, rather than avoiding the attack entirely, Nomura would meet the Oni's attack in kind, clashing the blunt end of fan against his opponent's blade. The goddess had blessed him with the strength of his world's greatest athletes, after all! To not use such a blessing would be merely squandering one of his many gifts. Of course, Nomura was not completely foolish. Alongside his own strength, the magical energy gathered within him surged into his arm, enhancing his own natural strength further. All-in-all, it was the perfect opportunity to test the limits of Nomura's power against what appeared to be a superior foe, as well as show to the Oni the extent of humanity's resolve!