Jade Legacy [L5R 3eR] - Act 1: Atsumari/Gathering

[Raganui Minamoto]

"... this is bad... They need to call this, she's gone berserk and is either going to kill him or force him to kill her..." His hand tightens around his blade's sheathe. If they didn't stop the match, he would, even if it cost him the tournament.  

[Mongooseh]

Kagae looked at the woman in disdain and wondered why she was going so far for this duel.
And once again tried to strike without doing too much damage in a full attack pose.

(All 5 raises into hitting. 6k2) (42 to hit.)  

[Mongooseh]

If I had a koku for every splody dice I've had to roll.  

[Mongooseh]

(Hello damage my old friend I've come to talk to you again. Low rolls please. 5k2) 3 damage I am going to ignore that god damned exploding dice.)  

[Rain Yupa]

@ Martial Duel:

It took a flurry of light, grazing blows. Kagae wasn't even entirely sure how he managed to pull it off. But he whittled down Sayoko enough where she had lost enough blood to be able to stand anymore, as she collapsed to one knee.

"I... I'll get you... Kaiu Kagae! I won't... ever give up! Do you hear me? Never... I'll see you... dead for this! for this... humiliation!" she swore through gritted teeth, her eyes focused on him, staring tantos into his very soul.

"That's enough, Sayoko." Seppun Benjiro would intercede, stepping forth. "Your efforts were both noble, but you are in no condition to proceed with the match. I must declare this match a victory on behalf of Kaiu Kagae." Turning towards the young Crab, he would nod. "Mercifully done, my boy." And with that, he would simply turn and walk away.

Winner: Kaiu Kagae  

[Mongooseh]

Kagae obviously slightly shocked by the womans words he immediately left the duelling area and found himself a corner to collect his thoughts.

'I didn't expect to come this far... Obviously these duels mean more to some people than it does for me...' Kagae silently thought to himself.  

[Keith Valken Lionheart]

Seichiro watched the battle between the Crab and Unicorn unfurl in front of him. The Unicorn warrior was very brave, but hard-headed and foolish to keep this charade for too long, thus risking her own life. Still, the Crab did admirably.  

[Raganui Minamoto]

"Are you alright?" Zanzen would walk up behind Kagae, with only his blue eye open. "She lost all thought of honor at the end, falling into bloodlust."  

[Rain Yupa]

@ the Martial Duels:

Seppun Benjiro and Kaiu Kagae would vacate the immediate premises, leaving a rather furious and raving Horiuchi Sayoko alone in the fighting area. After fuming for some time, not accepting aid from anyone, she would eventually crawl off to be alone for a while.

It would be time for the other semi-final matchup, with Matsu Seichiro and Kakita Zanzen ready to duel!

Gentlemen, take it away!  

[Raganui Minamoto]

He would move to the ring, after checking on the Kagae, taking his normal stance, with only a slight difference. There was an obvious feel of tension from him.

Init: 5k4 with extra incase of splody

34  

[Keith Valken Lionheart]

Seichiro would again walk into the piece of land that was designated as the arena, and would face his opponent, the Kakita named Zanzen. He smiled, then bowed to him.

"Let us put our clan differences aside, and perform to the best of our abilities, Zanzen-san." He would draw his katana, entering his fighting stance.

((5k3 init, and entering Full Defense if he beats me with his init, in the off chance it's allowed.))  

[Keith Valken Lionheart]

Exploding die  

[Raganui Minamoto]

(so close Keith)

As soon as the signal was given, he'd do as normal, quick move in, but this time his sword would flash from his opponent's left shoulder to the right hip in a downward slice.

8k5

35 to hit.  

[Raganui Minamoto]

Explosion plus incase of more splode  

[Keith Valken Lionheart]

6k3 for Full Defense bonus