---- Chapter 34: The Next Test ----
=== Heaven ===
Genkai chuckled, "Not bad. Using the momentum of your flips to increase the Reikou Dan's power.... We'll fight for real, then. Rei Hadou - Spirit Wave!!!"
In a brilliant flash of light, Genkai vanished, and in her place was a younger version of herself, still smiling. Within half a second, Genkai was directly in Shinrai's face, and began to assail him with vicious blows. Shinrai managed to block a few, but most hit their target. Jumping back, Shinrai leapt forward with a punch, which Genkai blocked.
Then, with a graceful flip, he was behind her, and swiftly kicked her legs out from under her. As she fell to the ground, Shinrai extended his finger and cried out, "Rei Gun!!!"
The blast drilled through the flowery field, creating a large crater. Still, Genkai leapt out unharmed.
"You.... just don't give up, boy. I'll give you that. Now, then.... That Rei Gun was pretty sad. Care to see the TRUE Reigan of the Reikou Hadou Ken school?"
And, at that, Genkai thrust out her hand, and began to softly glow. The sphere at her fingertip continued to multiply in size, and with a mighty cry of, "Reigan!!!" she fired it.
Shinrai easily dodged, and charged up a Shotgun attack.
And then, it hit him hard in the back, sending him flying forward. With a chuckle, Genkai slammed into him with her elbow, and unleashed a devastating flurry of punches on his prone form. When she glimpsed a look in his eyes, though, she jumped back just in time to avoid a crushing uppercut. Diving back in, she continued her assault, this time using a combination of punches and kicks. To end, she kicked him into the air, and grasped onto his neck before hurling him to the ground.
Shinrai leapt up, and smirked.
"'Bout time we both started getting serious, don't you think, Lady Genkai?"
Genkai smiled, and began to chuckle softly. "Yeah. Let's do this for real, not a warm-up."
=== Genkai's Temple ===
".... Tsuki!"
"Yes, sensei?"
Turning to face his pupil from his seat, Kazuma sighed and said, "Your training is almost over. Soon, I'll be fighting against your friend, Shinrai.... and I will win."
Tsuki cocked his head puzzlingly, and pondered, "And, sensei? What should I do then? While you're off fighting, I won't be able to continue my training under you!"
The martial arts master was silent for a moment, before speaking up.
".... You'll be fighting me as well. It wouldn't be fair for Shinrai to fight alone."
It's almost time.... At last.... My dream will come true....
=== Heaven ===
Both fighters charged, and slammed into each other with multiple strikes. Most were blocked, but a few found their targets. Neither had the upper hand - they were evenly matched. Blow after blow, they fought on, neither giving an inch. After what seemed like hours, Genkai jumped back, and extended her hand like a gun. Shinrai stood his ground, thrusting both his hands forward together. Each of them flamed up their auras to the max, and continued going higher and higher in power.
Genkai's Rei Gun was even larger than the last time, and Shinrai's attack seemed to be gathering more power as well.
"Reigan.... Burning Shotgun!!!"
In a huge explosion of energy, the Rei Gun burst into flames and shot forward, hurtling directly for Shinrai.
"Bakunetsu.... Reikou Ha!!!"
From Shinrai's palms, a small ball of energy burst out, and collided with the Rei Gun in a bright flash of light. A growing dome of destruction spread out from the site of impact, but was held fast by the two fighters' auras. As the explosion waned, both warriors heaved mightily.
Genkai smirked, and commented, "Not.... bad. Your attack held mine in its tracks. But this next one won't be so easily stopped.... my ultimate technique!!!"
.... !!! T-The.... ?
But instead of readying to perform the Rei Gun Zero Type, Genkai placed her hands out to the side and flared her aura even higher than before.
.... Her Reiki power is even higher than I ever imagined.... I only have one way out of this....
And he put his hand forward, gripping it tightly with his other hand. Energy flowed into his fingertip from not only his body, but from the surrounding air. A small, almost unseeable point of blue light appeared at his fingertip.
"So...." Genkai said, "my 'Aura Buster' against your 'Rei Gun Zero Type....' Interesting!"
Slowly, but surely, Genkai's aura grew even higher.
And, at the exact same moment, both fired their attacks.
The Rei Gun Zero Type blasted through the Aura Buster like butter, slamming into Genkai and morphing her back to her older self. As Shinrai fell to one knee, Genkai blasted out of the crater in the ground, bruised and battered. Raising one hand, she called out, "I resign! The match is yours. Now go.... and win the successorship from that dimwit apprentice of mine."
And she smiled warmly, as Shinrai did the same.
"Don't worry, Lady Genkai.... I'll make you proud."
=== Genkai's Temple ===
[ Do----n!!!! ]
"So.... You've come, Shinrai!!"
Across the tomb of Genkai, a faint wind whipped. And, standing next to her tombstone, was Kazuma. Tsuki stood across from him, next to Shinrai - both were readied in fighting stances.
"Now.... let's see what Lady Genkai taught you, boy!!"
=== Heaven ===
Genkai chuckled, "Not bad. Using the momentum of your flips to increase the Reikou Dan's power.... We'll fight for real, then. Rei Hadou - Spirit Wave!!!"
In a brilliant flash of light, Genkai vanished, and in her place was a younger version of herself, still smiling. Within half a second, Genkai was directly in Shinrai's face, and began to assail him with vicious blows. Shinrai managed to block a few, but most hit their target. Jumping back, Shinrai leapt forward with a punch, which Genkai blocked.
Then, with a graceful flip, he was behind her, and swiftly kicked her legs out from under her. As she fell to the ground, Shinrai extended his finger and cried out, "Rei Gun!!!"
The blast drilled through the flowery field, creating a large crater. Still, Genkai leapt out unharmed.
"You.... just don't give up, boy. I'll give you that. Now, then.... That Rei Gun was pretty sad. Care to see the TRUE Reigan of the Reikou Hadou Ken school?"
And, at that, Genkai thrust out her hand, and began to softly glow. The sphere at her fingertip continued to multiply in size, and with a mighty cry of, "Reigan!!!" she fired it.
Shinrai easily dodged, and charged up a Shotgun attack.
And then, it hit him hard in the back, sending him flying forward. With a chuckle, Genkai slammed into him with her elbow, and unleashed a devastating flurry of punches on his prone form. When she glimpsed a look in his eyes, though, she jumped back just in time to avoid a crushing uppercut. Diving back in, she continued her assault, this time using a combination of punches and kicks. To end, she kicked him into the air, and grasped onto his neck before hurling him to the ground.
Shinrai leapt up, and smirked.
"'Bout time we both started getting serious, don't you think, Lady Genkai?"
Genkai smiled, and began to chuckle softly. "Yeah. Let's do this for real, not a warm-up."
=== Genkai's Temple ===
".... Tsuki!"
"Yes, sensei?"
Turning to face his pupil from his seat, Kazuma sighed and said, "Your training is almost over. Soon, I'll be fighting against your friend, Shinrai.... and I will win."
Tsuki cocked his head puzzlingly, and pondered, "And, sensei? What should I do then? While you're off fighting, I won't be able to continue my training under you!"
The martial arts master was silent for a moment, before speaking up.
".... You'll be fighting me as well. It wouldn't be fair for Shinrai to fight alone."
It's almost time.... At last.... My dream will come true....
=== Heaven ===
Both fighters charged, and slammed into each other with multiple strikes. Most were blocked, but a few found their targets. Neither had the upper hand - they were evenly matched. Blow after blow, they fought on, neither giving an inch. After what seemed like hours, Genkai jumped back, and extended her hand like a gun. Shinrai stood his ground, thrusting both his hands forward together. Each of them flamed up their auras to the max, and continued going higher and higher in power.
Genkai's Rei Gun was even larger than the last time, and Shinrai's attack seemed to be gathering more power as well.
"Reigan.... Burning Shotgun!!!"
In a huge explosion of energy, the Rei Gun burst into flames and shot forward, hurtling directly for Shinrai.
"Bakunetsu.... Reikou Ha!!!"
From Shinrai's palms, a small ball of energy burst out, and collided with the Rei Gun in a bright flash of light. A growing dome of destruction spread out from the site of impact, but was held fast by the two fighters' auras. As the explosion waned, both warriors heaved mightily.
Genkai smirked, and commented, "Not.... bad. Your attack held mine in its tracks. But this next one won't be so easily stopped.... my ultimate technique!!!"
.... !!! T-The.... ?
But instead of readying to perform the Rei Gun Zero Type, Genkai placed her hands out to the side and flared her aura even higher than before.
.... Her Reiki power is even higher than I ever imagined.... I only have one way out of this....
And he put his hand forward, gripping it tightly with his other hand. Energy flowed into his fingertip from not only his body, but from the surrounding air. A small, almost unseeable point of blue light appeared at his fingertip.
"So...." Genkai said, "my 'Aura Buster' against your 'Rei Gun Zero Type....' Interesting!"
Slowly, but surely, Genkai's aura grew even higher.
And, at the exact same moment, both fired their attacks.
The Rei Gun Zero Type blasted through the Aura Buster like butter, slamming into Genkai and morphing her back to her older self. As Shinrai fell to one knee, Genkai blasted out of the crater in the ground, bruised and battered. Raising one hand, she called out, "I resign! The match is yours. Now go.... and win the successorship from that dimwit apprentice of mine."
And she smiled warmly, as Shinrai did the same.
"Don't worry, Lady Genkai.... I'll make you proud."
=== Genkai's Temple ===
[ Do----n!!!! ]
"So.... You've come, Shinrai!!"
Across the tomb of Genkai, a faint wind whipped. And, standing next to her tombstone, was Kazuma. Tsuki stood across from him, next to Shinrai - both were readied in fighting stances.
"Now.... let's see what Lady Genkai taught you, boy!!"