Utter Cartharsis (Confrontation)
Hanki, thought Soifon. How easily my blow was nullified. She felt another hand on hers, a tender touch, and a gentle voice. "It's too early for you to use this technique, Soifon." Soifon jerked her hand away and somersaulted backwards, preparing to charge towards her adversary.
"Impossible! You were supposed to have become weaker while I have become stronger these 100 years. Why do you still dominate me? Why? Answer me, Yoruichi!" yelled Soifon.
You will protect her with your life. Do you understand, Shaolin?
I cannot fail.
May you do the Fon family proud in service, as your father and brothers did before you.
I, Soifon, will give my blood and soul to safeguard the wellbeing of Your Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief.
How will you ever be able carry out what you have promised and do what is expected of you? Are you worthy to be the head of the Fon family and to serve Yoruichi-sama?
I am inadequate in every way.
I am unworthy.
I will protect you forever.
Yes, it's a promise.
Yoruichi-sama.
Answer me! Why? Why? Why…
"I swore to surpass you. I have spent these years training and growing in strength. I will defeat you, Yoruichi. For betraying my trust and respect, I will never forgive you! I-"
A massive reiatsu stopped Soifon's advance as she found Yoruichi's fist mere inches from her face. Energy crackled, the release of a powerfully-charged shunko punch building up, but just as quickly, the energy dissipated.
She did not hit me. Why?
Soifon's shoulders slumped and she pulled back from her attack. Her fists unclenched. Streams of hurt, anger and love began spilling uncontrollably down her cheek.
So many questions… why…. why… why…
"Why… Why didn't you take me away with you… Yoruichi-sama?" Her lips trembled and her voice cracked, and she fell, kneeling, weeping, keening – her tears staining the ground. "Why did you leave me behind?" The sea of sorrow overtook her in a flood.
She did not see Yoruichi's eyes, golden, softened with compassion and apology.