[YB] Sanctus Togashi vs. Mirashi Iso! (Kalanyr Judging)

[Sabaron]

"Whose pawn am I, dear Sanctus? I serve no master but myself? I am part of no dojo, no organization. And while you are correct in that my first attempt to conquer the world was thwarted by that weaselly Winter Snow, there's always a second time. Perhaps, when we are done, you shall be my first soldier!"

I choose a 6 flag speed strategy match, with judge generated hands!

ooc: Final warning. Mirashi has Corruption: lose to him and you risk becoming a Yakuza. Sure you want to fight him?

 

[Creamsteak]

"Risk becoming Yakuza? Ha, you think me a fool. I'd rather degenerate through the loss of power than become a Yakuza, and that is exactly what I will do if you manage to taint me. That's right, I'm dedicated, unlike yourself -pawn."

"I'm not one to brag about my own strength and potential, but I know you better than you want me too... Your a pawn to your own desires, and that is why you will never amount to anything greater than a memory. Your existence is futile Mirashi. You will never be able to change anyone except yourself. Even those you taint will in all heart be returned to their original selves once they pass on. I wish to change this world by bringing order to those who need discipline. I will train and suffer the hands of defeat in the name of bettering myself and those better than me."

"Kerall was better than me. That is why I will learn from him as long as I can. Then I will leave him, and continue to teach. I teach with the fist. I teach with the tongue, and sword. Mirashi, you destroy with these same tools, but in the long run you cannot destroy anything. Everything, given enough time, will come back."

"Martial arts are just that, an art. Art is what gives humans merit in the eyes of the universe. The universe does not value strength, as the universe has all the strength. The universe does not value virtues, as these things have no force. The universe can only value shape. That is why there is so much heart in this world, because the universe calls it out of everything. You don't feel that call, and instead you destroy it."

"Quell your tongue on my blade, villain, defiler, -PAWN. Your values are superficial, your motives are vain, and your purpose is negligible!"

 

[Creamsteak]

Oh, and a good choice of match. I kinda wanted to avoid speed, but that is just fine by me.

 

[Darkwolf]

Darkwolf decrees this match to take place at the dungeon west of the Swamp of Hopelessness on the evening of the chain.

Sanctus:
Darkwolf: The nunchaku dodges in the midst of the well and so it becomes one with the club; shields against the rolling of the river!
Darkwolf: The thunder flies near the clouds; removes the assailment of the shell!
Darkwolf: The spear drifts near the well; parts the motion of the venom!
Darkwolf: The weasel leaps by the dungeon; dodges the stab of the flower! *yen*
Darkwolf: The cherry blossom brutalizes the marsh; quells the aggression of the sickle!

Mirashi:
Darkwolf: The fang drowns the pillars; grasps the violence of the venom!
Darkwolf: The claw slides above the grotto; reduces the violence of the maze!
Darkwolf: The northstar devastates the brush; quells the energy of the crevice!
Darkwolf: The trident bows next to the grotto; absorbs the beauty of the tides!
Darkwolf: The west wind flips within the tower; silences the punch of the cave!

 

[Creamsteak]

The cherry blossom brutalizes the marsh; quells the aggression of the sickle!

Sanctus is calm, and his face is happy. "So, Mirashi, how many cards do you have up your sleeve today? 1? 10? 100? Who knows!" Calmly, Sanctus tries to let his hands glide into place.

"The cherry blossom is an incredibly lovely flower, wouldn't you think? No, wait, you don't think about anything so quaint. You only think about how your power brutalizes your opponents. Well that is fine, pawn. Do you see the Swamp of Hopelessness over there? Even that place has a chain of pure artform and life! This dungeon is a home of yours, is it not? You feel comfortable here where the sickle dangles right over your head with every trap and pitfall you avoid."

Sanctus tries to create aggression in his opponents with these words, and then attempts to use his calm demeanor and brutal technique, as he quells his opponents rage with pain.

 

[Kalanyr]

OOC - If Darkwolf hasn't returned when Sabaron has I'll judge for you.

 

[Creamsteak]

Good to know.

 

[Sabaron]

Mirashi smiles at his opponent's words. He remains on the defensive, gauging his foe's strength as he listens to his speech.

"The universe is not a caring place, Sanctus Togashi. It does not care what I do, or what you do. It is for us to make of as we will. I can admire beauty if I wish; the blossom of the cherry blossom is indeed lovely. As is my Shard."

"I am an old man, Sanctus. I do not look it, for this body is younger than my years... taken from one too foolish to understand what he had. I know myself well, and I know that I am a pawn of no other. I serve myself and my Shard, no others. Why do you call me a pawn? Whose pawn am I supposed to be?"

As he speaks, Mirashi simply defends himself from Sanctus' moves, making no aggressive ones of his own... yet.

The claw slides above the grotto; reduces the violence of the maze!

 

[Kalanyr]

Point Sanctus

1 Flag Sanctus 0 Mirashi Goal 6

 

[Creamsteak]

"The thunder flies near the clouds; removes the assailment of the shell!"

Sanctus winks at his opponent after he realizes his opponent is just playing with him. "It is not the universe' job to care for one who does not care for others. This is where your logic will fail. You cannot be rewarded if you do not deserve reward, and as such: I suspect you have been tainted into following the path of Darkness. Your a pawn of this same desire. You are a chess piece to your own need for something that cannot be had by any means you accept..."

Sanctus then glances over the clouds... and thinks, "I might not be strong enough to hurt you severely as it stands, but don't count me out yet. With the clouds as my witness, let the thunder out, and let my enemy fall victim to the power as it flies to strike him. Let it destroy the shell of this man's aura... and open the chance for one of honor like myself to accomplish the assailment of my opponent."

Sanctus calls for the katana, Shiden Raizan to aid him for this round, so that he can pierce his enemies breast and open his heart up (physically and metaphorically) to his true honor.