Himura Battousia Book 2: Kenshins Past
Copyright© 2007 by Trojan_85
Part 240: Sushin Battle--Aoshi versus Suzaku
Suzaku: Of the Sushin brothers, I, the Suzaku, am best at patterning myself after the enemy's techniques. In other words, I'll turn your own moves against you to send you to your death!
(They spring back.)
Oniwaban-shiki Kodachi Nitou-ryuu Onmyou Hasshi!
(Aoshi lines up his two swords, thrusting one forward to propel the other through the air; the Suzaku does precisely the same thing, and the swords strike tip to tip in midair. They go spinning off into the air, and they each catch their own.)
Misao: What's with this guy? How could a mass-produced face like that be a match for Aoshi?
Kenshin: No... They're not evenly matched.
Misao: You're right! He's no match for Aoshi. You're so smart to see it, Himura!
(Kenshin does not respond.)
Misao: What are you just sitting there silent for?!
Megumi: There!
Misao: Two swords reversed! That stance-- (thinking): The Kaiten Kenbu Rokuren!
(Suzaku mimics it perfectly. They each touch each other only slightly; their strokes have left a perfect grid drawn in the sand.)
Suzaku: That must have been your best technique. You didn't even blink when I copied it, but I saw that you understood. At first glance I'm returning your moves exactly... But in truth, I'm just the slightest bit faster! We're not evenly matched. I'm just that little bit better! All martial arts is repeating imitations of the founder, and I've perfected that. This is real proof that I've surpassed those imitations. And if I can go beyond perfect imitation, then no one can stand against me! I've mastered all of your techniques. Now it's time for me to challenge you.
Aoshi: If you think you can finish the job.
(They attack.)
Misao: What do we do Himura?!
(Kenshin doesn't answer.)
Misao: There you go keeping quiet again! Say something! You worry me when you just sit there like that!
Kenshin: All right. One thing.
Misao: What is it?
Kenshin: Trust in Aoshi. That's enough.
(Suzaku knocks Aoshi's swords out of his hands.)
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