Himura Battousia Book 2: Kenshins Past
Copyright© 2007 by Trojan_85
Part 186: The New Invincible Tekkou
Banjin: Ha--ha! Jusshiki Invincible-school Raijin-guruma!
(He barrels down, turning furious somersaults, and lands smashing through a building. Otowa touchs down beside him.)
Megumi: It's escalated another step.
Kaoru: That's proof of his confidence in his strength. We can't afford to make light of that power. But--
Yahiko: He doesn't look that bright.
Kaoru: Actually, I'm not sure what that move was meant to accomplish...
Banjin: What was that!
Megumi (looking at Sanosuke): Two of a kind, I guess.
Sanosuke: What!
Otowa: Hm... It seems the only ones left are these brave young ladies. (extending a hand to reveal the miniature crossbow below his sleeve) Which shall I take...
Kenshin: You've got the wrong opponent.
(He vaults over their heads to land between Otowa and the girls.)
Kenshin: You'll be fighting me.
Sanosuke: Kenshin, the whale-mouth's--
Kenshin: It's all right. Below the arm is a vital spot. The blow he took pierced his ribs to the lung. Even if he's still conscious, until he can breathe again he won't be able to lift a finger.
Banjin: You're Battousai! Sweet! I'm taking you down! But first, I got a little business to take care of.
Sanosuke: Just what I wanted to hear.
(He steps forward, holding the remaining half of the zanbatou.)
Banjin: You're armed today. Ha! Not that it matters. Try it and I'll teach you the strength of my tekkou all over again!
Sanosuke (thinking): Those tekkou are gonna intercept any attack... but on the other hand, that means he isn't expecting to get hit himself. I'll smash 'em first and just beat him into submission. Now that I can't use the Futae no Kiwami, I gotta count on you one more time, zanbatou!
(They charge. Sanosuke brings the zanbatou across in a level swing; Banjin holds up the tekkou to block. The tekkou shatter.)
Sanosuke (thinking): Thanks, zanbatou... This time will be your last.
(Banjin only smiles. The tekkou that Sanosuke smashed were only coverings; they fall away to reveal unbroken tekkou underneath.)
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