"I guess it was alright." James leaned against a wall, weighing his almost empty wallet with a frown. "At the very least, you did better than I expected."
He thought for a moment, then added, "Personally, I would've ended it with a haymaker."
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"Throwing knives are generally left for parlor tricks and whittling away time." James retorted. "Most soldiers just grab a crossbow nowadays. If you have a knife, it's usually just one long one, like this." he pointed to the dagger hanging from his belt.
"Hmm. Were I a bit younger, I'd already be out to cut that beast to pieces. Alas, the Four Gods Style is already perfect; I doubt the beast would stand up to many of my techniques." Ken commented.
"By they way, I'm on the search for students today, and I wanted to know if you had any sons interested in learning a useful sword style. I know most of the Guardians don't receive formal training upon joining, so it's an unorganized mess, really. I'm thinking about recruiting from there."
"A small army all trained in the Four Gods Style...." he mused to himself. "It'd be just like my twenties again~"
"By they way, I'm on the search for students today, and I wanted to know if you had any sons interested in learning a useful sword style. I know most of the Guardians don't receive formal training upon joining, so it's an unorganized mess, really. I'm thinking about recruiting from there."
"A small army all trained in the Four Gods Style...." he mused to himself. "It'd be just like my twenties again~"
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"Hand to hand is the basis of all combat." James stated, pulling Gabriel's nose into place with a wet pop. "You shouldn't neglect it. Even your sword's knocked from your hands, you should be ready to knock your opponent down and drown him in the mud."
"If you knew this, I would have bet on your side in the first place." he explained.
"If you knew this, I would have bet on your side in the first place." he explained.
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James handed another man several coins before asking, "Is that really it?"
Walking over, he prodded the chef with his foot. "I expected someone built like him to stand a few more blows than that. I guess all that muscle doesn't mean much if you let something like a beating take you down."
Walking over, he prodded the chef with his foot. "I expected someone built like him to stand a few more blows than that. I guess all that muscle doesn't mean much if you let something like a beating take you down."
Ken Jian slept as he lived: eyes open, hand clenching a drawn sword. He entered the world of the waking sitting in the middle of an empty dojo, alone, as was normal. He'd accidentally bisected a deer in his sleep again, which was also normal, and would also explain the strange dream he'd had the night before, the one where he'd killed a deer that had wandered in. That was okay though; a little carrion never hurt anyone. Besides, it meant his reflexes were up to par.
After removing the gore from his blade, he dragged the viscera from his home, depositing it on the front lawn. It'd be like a natural fertilizer. Probably.
In any case, he had to attract new students. He grabbed an iron helmet from a storage closet, and began the short trek into the village proper. It was normal as any day, with children playing, pungent smells coming from that spice restaurant, and his fellow elder talking about a magical ancient guardian.
He knew of the grotto and its guardian. His school's founder had fought it, and it inspired him to create one of their signature techniques.
"I know of the grotto and its guardian. My sword school's founder fought it many years ago. They say that duel inspired him to create one of our signature techniques." he spoke up.
After removing the gore from his blade, he dragged the viscera from his home, depositing it on the front lawn. It'd be like a natural fertilizer. Probably.
In any case, he had to attract new students. He grabbed an iron helmet from a storage closet, and began the short trek into the village proper. It was normal as any day, with children playing, pungent smells coming from that spice restaurant, and his fellow elder talking about a magical ancient guardian.
He knew of the grotto and its guardian. His school's founder had fought it, and it inspired him to create one of their signature techniques.
"I know of the grotto and its guardian. My sword school's founder fought it many years ago. They say that duel inspired him to create one of our signature techniques." he spoke up.
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"Okay. This time." Akira readied himself, and made a second charging dash from the front.
"SPINNING SAMURAI PUNCH!" He launched himself into the air with a spin, bringing his metal hand down like a hammer. "With the help of my ally, this blow is sure to hit!"
"SPINNING SAMURAI PUNCH!" He launched himself into the air with a spin, bringing his metal hand down like a hammer. "With the help of my ally, this blow is sure to hit!"
I'd like to join with an old guy who likes swords.
Name: Ken Jian, A.K.A. Grandmaster Jian, A.K.A. Jian-Sensei, A.K.A. Divine Sword Sage of the Heavens Ken Jian, A.K.A Old Sword Guy.
Age: 64
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Appearance: http://i.imgur.com/8pfoeSe.jpg
Occupation: Ken keeps food on the table by fishing in the river. However, he also runs a sword school that currently has no students. He's applied as a guardian, but was rejected due to a "Poor grasp of non-sword-based methods of conflict resolution."
Occasionally, he'll perform oddjobs for favors around the village.
Skills: Ken is unnaturally skilled in the way of the sword, due to decades of intense training and experience. To this day, he continues to discover new ways to cut things, as well as knowing a number of techniques designed to display his skill, in addition to inventing his own. He's capable of holding swords in between his fingers, as well as with his feet or mouth. As a display of skill, he performs a demonstration in town regularly wherein he cuts an iron bar or helmet, or cuts things while blindfolded. Ken has actually been barred from sparring tournaments after managing to cut someone with a shinai.
Powers: No magical abilities
Inventory: Ken Jian's most prized possession is a matching katana and wakizashi. The pair are kept razor sharp, as he regularly maintains them. Respectively, their titles are Seiryu and Byakko.
His clothing consists of a relatively nice kimono, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Lastly, he possesses a house that is also a dojo. It currently houses one man: Ken Jian.
History: Ken Jian was born into a house of samurai, and from a very young age, began learning a very difficult sword style, one said to require the dedication of one's life and soul to truly master. He was not actually born in Kado village, and spent a good portion of his life cutting through enemies in the name of his master, human or otherwise.
At the age of thirty-two, he was declared a master of his sword style. At the age of fifty, he became the school's Grand Master after the previous one fell in combat. Unfortunately, most other members died around this time. With no master and no followers, Ken became a ronin, walking an unkempt path with no destination. He left the big cities and the wars, and began to wander the countryside, perfecting his technique and searching for worthy disciples. Eight years ago, he discovered and decided to just settle down in Kado, and hope someone came along strong enough to succeed him. Occasionally he'll regale locals with tales of the outside or demonstrations of his techniques.
Ken no longer charges money to learn at his school. However, the training methods are so ridiculous that no student has actually lasted longer than a week before giving up.
Point of Interest: -Sword Dojo: Ken Jian's own home is a dusty, small building. Inside is a singular, large room, with many racks upon which rest wooden practice swords of varying size, from miniscule to ridiculously large. A single scroll hangs from the wall that reads "The sword must become one with a swordsman's mind, body, and spirit. Only with his blade is a samurai whole.
Out front is a carved wooden sign reading "Four Gods Style Sword School."
Name: Ken Jian, A.K.A. Grandmaster Jian, A.K.A. Jian-Sensei, A.K.A. Divine Sword Sage of the Heavens Ken Jian, A.K.A Old Sword Guy.
Age: 64
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Appearance: http://i.imgur.com/8pfoeSe.jpg
Occupation: Ken keeps food on the table by fishing in the river. However, he also runs a sword school that currently has no students. He's applied as a guardian, but was rejected due to a "Poor grasp of non-sword-based methods of conflict resolution."
Occasionally, he'll perform oddjobs for favors around the village.
Skills: Ken is unnaturally skilled in the way of the sword, due to decades of intense training and experience. To this day, he continues to discover new ways to cut things, as well as knowing a number of techniques designed to display his skill, in addition to inventing his own. He's capable of holding swords in between his fingers, as well as with his feet or mouth. As a display of skill, he performs a demonstration in town regularly wherein he cuts an iron bar or helmet, or cuts things while blindfolded. Ken has actually been barred from sparring tournaments after managing to cut someone with a shinai.
Powers: No magical abilities
Inventory: Ken Jian's most prized possession is a matching katana and wakizashi. The pair are kept razor sharp, as he regularly maintains them. Respectively, their titles are Seiryu and Byakko.
His clothing consists of a relatively nice kimono, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Lastly, he possesses a house that is also a dojo. It currently houses one man: Ken Jian.
History: Ken Jian was born into a house of samurai, and from a very young age, began learning a very difficult sword style, one said to require the dedication of one's life and soul to truly master. He was not actually born in Kado village, and spent a good portion of his life cutting through enemies in the name of his master, human or otherwise.
At the age of thirty-two, he was declared a master of his sword style. At the age of fifty, he became the school's Grand Master after the previous one fell in combat. Unfortunately, most other members died around this time. With no master and no followers, Ken became a ronin, walking an unkempt path with no destination. He left the big cities and the wars, and began to wander the countryside, perfecting his technique and searching for worthy disciples. Eight years ago, he discovered and decided to just settle down in Kado, and hope someone came along strong enough to succeed him. Occasionally he'll regale locals with tales of the outside or demonstrations of his techniques.
Ken no longer charges money to learn at his school. However, the training methods are so ridiculous that no student has actually lasted longer than a week before giving up.
Point of Interest: -Sword Dojo: Ken Jian's own home is a dusty, small building. Inside is a singular, large room, with many racks upon which rest wooden practice swords of varying size, from miniscule to ridiculously large. A single scroll hangs from the wall that reads "The sword must become one with a swordsman's mind, body, and spirit. Only with his blade is a samurai whole.
Out front is a carved wooden sign reading "Four Gods Style Sword School."
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"Hey." James said to the barmaid. "Open your eyes. That's a fight between your father and a man who likes you; you have more at stake than anyone, whomever you root for."
He turned to the fight, and crossed his arms. "The least you can do is watch it 'til the end."
He turned to the fight, and crossed his arms. "The least you can do is watch it 'til the end."
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"So, that's my foe." Akira said, and braced himself.
He crouched down, then broke into a full sprint at Zharkov. At the last moment, he leaped into the air, and swung his prosthetic fist around like a hammer, aiming straight for his foe's head.
"FOR JUUUUSTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE."
He crouched down, then broke into a full sprint at Zharkov. At the last moment, he leaped into the air, and swung his prosthetic fist around like a hammer, aiming straight for his foe's head.
"FOR JUUUUSTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE."
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