Travis Touchdown
Backstory:
Travis is a professional assassin as well as avid otaku and gamer, Travis lives in a small town known as Santa Destroy, located between Los Angeles and San Francisco. He wields a beam katana which he won on an internet auction to fight other Assassins in Ranked Matches organized by the UAA.
Originally led to his life by a wish to kill his parents' murderer, Travis forgot his motive after a night of hard drinking, instead being lured into the UAA by one of its scouts, Sylvia Christel, who managed to trick him into a vicious circle of violence. Travis managed to kill his way to the top, killing Jeane, but was forced to retreat from his #1 rank, as an endless amount of aspiring assassins threatened his life, seeking his position.
Two years later, Travis Touchdown's influence had completely changed Santa Destroy, being seen by many both among assassins and the general population as a hero, and as a villain by those related to the people he'd killed. Travis was forced to return to action to get revenge for the murder of his only friend, done by some in the latter group. Once again, he climbed to the top of the UAA, but decided to destroy the whole organization as he realized the effect it had on assassins that couldn't quit like he did, drawing them in an ever-growing spiral of violence. He also got in a relationship with Sylvia, whom he'd eventually marry and have two children (named Hunter and Jeane) with.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Weapon Mastery,
Martial Arts (Travis implements plenty of hand to hand combat in his combat style, suplexing stunned foes with a variety of pro wrestling moves. He is also knowledgeable in japanese martial arts),
Acrobatics (Can perform various sorts of highly athletic moves in combat, even casually pulling off front-flips in the middle of attack strings),
Vehicular Mastery (Often engages in vehicular combat against multiple opponents, drove through a highway full of obstacles and enemies),
Immortality (Type 2 and 3) and Regeneration (Low-Mid, Healed from Jeane's punch through his heart in the span of a few days at most, having already healed it by the time of his fight with Henry. In No More Heroes III, after being gravely wounded by FU Travis recovered over less than a full day with seemingly no medical help. Stated that several deep wounds to the chest wouldn't be enough to kill him),
minor Vibration Manipulation (By suplexing an enemy Travis can cause a small shockwave that makes other nearby enemies flinch),
Extrasensory Perception (Can sense other assassins by noticing their "bloodlust", even if they've left that life behind years before. Sensed "something" about Kamui. Sensed Damon's bloodlust from far away. Specifically didn't sense the bloodlust of a dead alien. Sylvia mentioned Travis having a "sixth sense" in No More Heroes III. Not only could he feel FU's intense bloodlust, more intense than any other he'd ever felt, but he understood that the source of it was FU's fear. Can sense when the player is playing the game. Can sense hidden objects via the Accelerator. With the Memory of Three, he can sense the presence of all enemies close to him),
Status Effect Inducement (Able to reliably stun foes with certain attack combos, or even just one blow if he manages to break their guard),
Instinctive Reaction (Said he makes his mind go blank during a fight and has often said he's driven by his instincts throughout the series. Dodged a surprise attack from Destroyman while his back was turned, and can consistently block attacks coming from behind him without needing to turn, even ones that would require extreme precision such as bursts of automatic gunfire),
Precognition (There are many examples of normal people in Suda51's games being capable of instinctually sensing or perceiving things they could otherwise not know, with some examples being shown by entire groups or populations of people: as a highly skilled assassin, Travis' instincts are far beyond normal people's),
Magic and Teleportation (Able to counter-perform Harvey's magic traps/tricks with his own, warping out of a box after being locked in it),
Attack Reflection (Able to bat attacks back at his foes, including baseballs, clones launched at him, energy beams or spheres, even with his bare hands),
Breaking the Fourth Wall (Has broken the fourth wall dozens of times throughout the series, often directly addressing the viewer and showing full awareness of the cliches of the sort of games he's in. Can attack the menus of a JRPG-style battle),
Heat Manipulation, limited Electricity Manipulation (Beam Katanas emit intense heat although they appear to also physically cut through objects, given that their blows become stronger after Travis's physical strength increases. when charged they also emit large sparks of electricity),
Non-Physical Interaction (Can hit away balls of energy),
Time Manipulation (Able to temporarily slow down time with a Dark Step/Perfect Dodge, to the point that everything appears greatly slowed down. Even less-than-perfect dodges, which don't make Travis slow down time, will make the enemy completely lose track of him for a few seconds. Capable of slowing down time with certain Dark Side Mode powers. Also fast forwarded the game when Jeane explained her backstory, although this is likely not combat applicable),
Fire Manipulation (Blueberry Cheese Brownie lets Travis shoot fireballs),
Explosion Manipulation (Via Anarchy of the Galaxy and his Beam Katana, which can cause defeated foes to explode),
Energy Projection (Can fire energy bolts whilst in Dark Side Mode),
Statistics Amplification (Can increase his power and speed with several Dark Side Mode abilities),
limited Technology Manipulation (Can control a street sign by charging his beam katana),
Resistance to Empathic Manipulation (His emotions are shut off when he fights),
and Fire Manipulation (Can shrug off being set on fire),
Same as before plus Fear Manipulation, Transformation, Bodily Weaponry and Enhanced Senses (Cranberry Chocolate Sundae makes all enemies crawl/run in fear from Travis and lets him transform into a tiger, who should have the same senses as a normal one),
Empowerment, Statistics Amplification and Weapon Control (As Travis gets pumped, his Ecstasy Gauge will grow, causing his attacks to become even more versatile and skillful, and preventing him from getting knocked down. This energy also causes the Peony beam katana to grow, and he can expend this built-up energy to temporarily greatly boost his speed with Ecstasy/Super Mode),
Chi Manipulation (Travis' Ecstasy Gauge is said to be his ki),
Stealth Mastery (Snuck into Cloe's prison to fight her, passed right by Skelter Helter without the latter noticing),
Purification (Able to heal from Cloe's poison off in the span of a few seconds),
Resistance to Paralysis Inducement (Able to break out of Cloe's body paralysis),
Madness Manipulation (Resisted the effects of Cloe Walsh's cries, which drive birds who hear it insane),
Resistance to Sleep Manipulation (Ignored the effects of Margaret Moonlight's song, which put Sylvia in a coma for a week when she heard it from far away),
Healing, Resurrection and Statistics Amplification with Sushi (With the take-out sushi Travis has access to, can replenish his own health with Maguro, his Beam Katana power with Kappa-Maki, increase his Tension with Tamago, temporarily increase his attack power with Ikura, partially replenish the cooldown on his Death Skills with Ebi and improve his Slash Reel chances with Futomaki. Travis can also heal with some Herbs he carries),
Statistics Amplification and Statistics Reduction (Can equip up to three Chips on the Death Glove that change his statistics, and use World's End Super Nova to increase his statistics or acquire new skills in his lab. Can likely increase his Lifting Strength with Throw-Crazy Mode. Can greatly increase his speed with Mustang Mode),
limited Reactive Power Level (Many of Travis' Death Glove chips have beneficial effects that activate on low health or when getting up after being knocked to the ground),
Absorption (Can drain enemy health with every attack with the Xenon Chip),
Energy Projection (Can fire blade beams with the Legend Chip),
Invulnerability (Can temporarily become invulnerable with Invincible Mode),
Afterimage Creation (Can create afterimages with Mustang Mode),
Information Analysis (Could tell the strength of a foe just from their shape. Could recognize a highly advanced illusion just through his knowledge of special effects),
Enhanced Instinctive Reaction (Said to have an unmatched killer instinct. His instincts are so strong they could realize Native Dancer was Travis' grandson and acted accordingly, not only preventing Travis from killing him, but even causing him to help him),
Electricity Manipulation and Damage Boost (Can make his next Beam Katana inflict more damage with a lightning spell),
Statistics Amplification and likely Regeneration Negation (Mid. Entered a powered-up, glowing state that increased his strength to the point that he could snap FU's neck with a punch, and FU was unable to regenerate it),
Information Analysis and Extrasensory Perception (Dr. Juvenile's AI, stored within Travis' Death Glove can analyze materials on the atomic level and scan through the entire galaxy. She could even sense anormal activity from another dimension),
Resistance to Temperature Manipulation (Faster than Fullface enemies, who would freeze their own faces off if they were to attack at light speed without their equipment)
Weaknesses: Was originally very overconfident. Could be fooled quite easily and was unwilling to kill women, although he mostly grew past all of this before the end of the first game. Usually unwilling to kill younger and inexperienced opponents, although he's fine with maiming them. Travis's beam katanas also often need to be recharged with a vigorous thrusting motion, with the exception of the Tsubaki Mk-III. Travis' beam katanas short-circuit when exposed to water, electrocuting him. However, this weakness is gone by No More Heroes III, where Travis is able to withstand Sonic Juice's water attacks without issue. His abilities exclusive to within the Death Drive are reliant on him being in a video game, albeit a supernatural one, and thus they cannot be replicated in real life, and his Death Glove skills all have a cooldown time.
Juliet Starling
Backstory:
Juliet is a senior high school student with a secret of being from a bloodline of zombie hunters who wields a chainsaw as well as the head of her boyfriend Nick who she revived. She's also an experienced cheerleader and a bit of an airhead.
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics,
Weapon Mastery (Skillful in the usage of her chainsaw and its transformations),
Martial Arts (Has a cheerleading-inspired combat style which incorporates several kinds of attacks),
Necromancy (Revived her boyfriend as nothing but a head),
Acrobatics (Constantly showcases incredible agility throughout the game),
Healing (Can consume Lollipops to heal),
limited Status Effect Inducement (Can stun zombies with physical blows or with Nick),
Statistics Amplification with Star Soul Power,
Limited Technology Manipulation (Can transform her chainsaw into various other weapons),
Extrasensory Perception (Can see ghosts),
Air Manipulation (Can create a whirlwind around herself with Lolli-O-Copter),
Breaking the Fourth Wall,
Life Manipulation (Can create babies with magic),
Telekinesis (Can swing Nick with a magic thread),
Likely Surface Scaling (Comparable or superior in skill to her father who can cling to a UFO's ceiling and has received similar training as his),
Immersion (Can jump into videogames),
Non-Physical Interaction and Illusion Creation Negation (Physically broke out of Mariska's magical drug-induced illusion),
Power Bestowal (Gave Nick his abilities),
Extrasensory Perception and Precognition (There are many examples of normal people in Suda51's games being capable of instinctually sensing or perceiving things they could otherwise not know, with some examples being shown by entire groups or populations of people. As a capable combatant, their instincts should be far superior to those of the average person, and even relatively low tier combatants are capable of sensing others' bloodlust or presence through their instincts),
Instinctive Reaction (A fighter's instincts are honed as they become more powerful, with even people such as pro bikers being capable of entering a state where their bodies react to issues automatically and entire species of alien warriors being capable of fighting through sheer instinct. Various highly skilled fighters such as Travis Touchdown, Shinobu Jacobs or The Killer7 have shown the ability to predict attacks instinctually),
Resistance to Poison Manipulation, Corruption (Type 1) and Necromancy (Seemingly immune to zombification, which is said to happen through a venom),
Electricity Manipulation (Can survive lightning strikes from Vikke),
Heat Manipulation (Shows no signs of discomfort when fighting in the middle of burning buildings) and Fire Manipulation (Can get hit by Molotov Cocktails suffering little damage),
Nick's Head:
Superhuman Durability,
Self-Sustenance (Can breathe no problem and doesn't need rest),
Immortality (Type 2),
Limited Possession (Can take over headless zombies, and even managed to take over Killabilly's body),
Limited Sound Manipulation (Was pointed out to be able to talk despite a lack of thorax),
Creation (Of Golden Coins, through Nick Shake),
Resurrection and Healing (Can save Juliet from death with a Nick Ticket),
limited Extrasensory Perception and Precognition (There are many examples of normal people in Suda51's games being capable of instinctually sensing or perceiving things they could otherwise not know, with some examples being shown by entire groups or populations of people)
Weaknesses: Juliet can be a bit emotional, and is quite the airhead.
Song: No More Lollipop Chainsaws
The city of San Romero, still recovering from the aftermath of the thwarted zombie apocalypse incited by the vengeful goth Swan, now comes into focus. A girl's voice narrates off-screen, carrying a hint of frustration.
"Hey there! It's been some time, hasn't it? Of course, it has, I've been out of the limelight ever since my one game. I had the potential to become a popular series, didn't I? I coulda been a contenda!"
The scene continues to zoom in, emphasizing a suburban house, as the narrator continues narrating.
"Right, back to the topic at hand. Since that whiny goth dick Swan's ill-fated zombie outbreak scare, things have had their ups and downs. My previous pals and acquaintances are sadly gone, but my family's alive, and I've found a new cheer squad. Nick's still my sweetheart, but his 77-year-old replaced body of Morikawa-sensei recently passed away of natural causes, forcing me to decapitate him once more. But hey, at least we're joined at the hip again! Or at least his living head to my hip."
The scene transitions through a window, revealing the narrator to be none other than the legendary zombie hunter Juliet Starling, playing No More Heroes III with Nick in attendance, his head attached to her hip. She continues speaking, her voice tinged with disappointment.
"Sadly, when you've already saved the world once, hunting regular ass zombies loses its allure. Where's the awesome excitement, the over the top challenge? Sometimes, I find myself almost wishing for another impending global crisis just to feel that adrenaline rush again."
Once Juliet finally finished playing the game, she sighed in mild frustration and plopped down on her bed, tossing her Nintendo Switch onto the mattress. With a hint of sarcasm, she dryly quipped,
"Hooray, I've finished the game that basically revolves around my male counterpart. Oh boy, happy nineteenth birthday to me!"
As she spoke, Juliet half-heartedly blew a small party horn and then carelessly ditched it aside, reflecting her current ennui. Nick, despite the less-than-ideal circumstances of being a head, attempted to uplift Juliet's spirits. He consoled her, saying,
"Hey, you should be proud. You didn't die even once while playing it. In fact, I bet you could totally take him on. You've plunged into arcade games before, so why not try this time? I'd wager you could definitely kick Travis's ass."
The thought of confronting Travis Touchdown, her more famous counterpart, started to excite Juliet, and she began to sit up, brimming with enthusiasm.
"Yeah! If I defeat Travis Touchdown, perhaps I can finally get my own sequel! That will clearly demonstrate to everyone that I am not just a mere cheerleader equivalent of him!"
With acrobatic finesse, Juliet rolled off the bed and landed on her feet, performing a playful dance routine while quoting the children's show Blue's Clues. She exclaimed in a playful manner,
"I skidoos, ripping off Blue's Clues!"
Then, with a leap reminiscent of the show, she entered her game, causing everything to go dark as a loading screen prepared to commence a new level. Travis Touchdown arrived at his home in Santa Destroy, riding a badass motorbike known as the Schpeltiger II to his living space, parking once there. The scene paused, revealing various facts about him in the form of display text.
Travis Touchdown
"The No Crown King"
Likes: anime, video games, and family.
Dislikes: The UAA, kill stealing, and killing women (unless they're asking for it).
Influence: Dante from DMC.
The brief introductory exhibition featuring Travis Touchdown was abruptly interrupted by Juliet sawing it in half, who plunged her chainsaw into the parking lot, leaning on it with an air of provocative nonchalance. She casually took out a lollipop and sensuously licked it, declaring,
"Here we are. This has been a long time coming."
Travis hopped off his bike, approaching her with a hint of annoyance. He replied with a trace of disdain,
"And here I thought I had finally concluded my gaming escapades. But it seems someone's foolishly wandered into my domain."
Juliet chuckled and began perusing her mobile device, then quipped with a smirk as she showed him,
"Well, don't blame me, Tiger. I'm beyond bored in my own world. According to this GameZone article, even Suda51 says we'd either end up in a tie or that I'd win. Impressive, isn't it?"
Travis glanced at the article with a scowl, a look of frustration evident on his face. He muttered with annoyance,
"That bastard gaming director. Shouldn't he know who his magnum opus is? It's not like I've received multiple titles compared to the rest of his works for no reason."
Juliet chuckled as she tucked away her phone, a resolute determination in her eyes. With a confident grin, she announced,
"Well, we're here and ready to go. Fans have been eager to see this matchup for over a decade now. Let's give them what they've been yearning for and settle this once and for all."
"I can get behind that."
Travis chuckled, igniting his beam katana with a distinct resemblance to a not-so-copyright-stolen lightsaber. He watched as Juliet artfully did several backflips and cartwheels to create distance between them, all the while holding up her chainsaw.
Just as they were poised to engage in combat, Juliet abruptly held up her hand, signaling a momentary halt.
"Wait, hold on a second! I almost forgot something!"
Travis stumbled forward, taken aback by the unexpected pause before the fight could even begin. He then let out a frustrated groan once he straightened up, asking somewhat impatiently,
"Ugh, what fucking now?"
Juliet made a specific request, stating firmly,
"My one rule is no giant mechas or space battles. They may be pretty damn cool and all, but I ain't got none of them biggie shiny robot suit thingies. We keep things equal on the ground. You wouldn't want to pull a shady move like obliterating a cheerleader from orbit, would ya?"
She then put on a cute expression with wide, innocent puppy eyes, awaiting his response. Travis rolled his eyes at her act, but eventually nodded in agreement.
"Alright, we'll do it your way. I don't need to bring out my biggest weapons to handle you. I've faced my fair share of manic pixie girls, and I've beaten them all upfront and center."
"Yay! Let's start for real now!"
With a cheerful exuberance, Juliet revved up her chainsaw and charged forward, slashing at the ground and creating a shower of sparks. Travis nimbly leapt over her initial attack, attempting to strike at her from behind. However, she swiftly spun around, blocking his beam katana with her chainsaw.
As the battle commenced, both fighters found themselves immersed in a state of heightened focus and instinct, where conscious thought was replaced by pure reflex. Their actions became a dance of instinct and muscle memory, fueled solely by the knowledge and skill ingrained within. With no conscious thought, they allowed their weapons to do the talking, each strike and dodge a product of honed reflexes and unwavering determination.
Travis began with a series of swift and basic slashes, hoping to gain the upper hand. In response, Juliet kept her chainsaw blade tight and close, seeking to protect herself against his faster beam katana. However, when Travis started launching heavier attacks, such as a powerful electric-charged overhead cleave, Juliet held her weapon up horizontally, using the blade to deflect and absorb the brunt of the impact, demonstrating her resilience and strategic intuition.
Travis attempted a tactical swerve maneuver, preparing to deliver a pointed strike. However, the zombie hunter swiftly repositioned her chainsaw, joining the ends of their weapons and forcing them downwards, creating an opportunity for herself. In a seamless transition, she transformed her chainsaw into a set of pom poms and unleashed her impressive gymnastic prowess, launching a barrage of agile combinations against the No Crown King.
Juliet concluded her sequence of moves by performing a skillful handstand, encircling her thighs around Travis's head and flipping him onto his back against the concrete ground, straddling his face. However, Travis quickly turned the situation around by firmly grasping his arms onto her, displaying remarkable lower body strength by standing up without his arms, and executing a strong suplex, slamming her into the ground directly behind him.
Travis leaped into the air in an attempt to deliver a decisive strike with his beam katana, intending to stab Juliet. However, the quick-witted zombie-slaying cheerleader swiftly evaded the blow, rolling out of the way as his blade embedded itself into the ground where she had just lain. Without missing a beat, she requipped her chainsaw with a flamboyant gesture and charged forth, executing a forceful bump with her butt to his face, stunning Travis with the impact and the sheer audacity of her maneuver.
This created an opening for Juliet, who unleashed the 'Holy Chainsaw' combo. She began by pelting Travis with swift pom pom hits and kicks, followed by a precise slash at his legs. Then, the zombie slayer soared upwards and delivered a powerful, descending cleave with her chainsaw, aiming the strike toward his chest. Despite her impressive attack, it failed to penetrate Travis's flesh as expected, but it still tore through the fabric of his pants over his shins, and his shirt, leaving rough and bleeding gashes on his body.
"Ow, shit! You realize how much being on the receiving end of that hurts like hell?!"
Juliet chuckled and hoisted up her chainsaw as a blatant taunt. She then stated with a hint of sass,
"Duh! Why do you think I use a chainsaw? Sniper rifles and katanas are cool too, but there's something just so satisfying about tearing apart zombies with the vicious spin of my chainsaw!"
In a deliberate and risqué manner, the naughty cheerleader revved up her weapon, holding it like it was a symbolic phallic representation, intentionally using it for a suggestive display. Travis couldn't help but roll his eyes at Juliet's teenage immaturity, despite being aware of his own affinity for childish theatrics when charging his beam katana. With a hint of sarcasm, he commented,
"A tad bit messy for my taste, but whatever gives you a lady boner."
With a swift dash, Travis prepared to deliver a strike, only to find himself thwarted as Juliet executed a quick, low spin, causing him to jump over her attack. Undeterred, Travis attempted another back slash, but Juliet skillfully parried it away, mirroring her previous defensive maneuver.
This time, Juliet was caught unawares by Travis's strategic use of a Blast Attack. He rapidly jabbed the end of his beam katana at her in a series of swift, precise attacks. She had to rely on her chainsaw to protect herself, blocking the body and head shots as best as she could, yet still surprised by the rapid and numerous shocks. Frustrated, she attempted a counterattack, only to be met with Travis's Perfect Dodge maneuver, granting him a temporary slowdown of time perception.
"Death Slow."
Travis pronounced with a firm voice, activating his Death Glove. The time around him slowed down further, matching the pace of his heightened perception. For Juliet, it felt like she went from battling someone slightly faster than her to facing a whirlwind of light, as if she was struck 50 times in a row, each strike in 1/10th of a second, only for time to return to its normal pace after a few seconds.
Juliet fell to the ground, dazed and reeling from the rapid onslaught of attacks. She groaned, reeling from the intense experience, her vision swirling with stars.
"Ugh, that was quite a light show. Everything's all bright and flashy."
After struggling to stand back up, relying on her chainsaw as a leaning support, she bit down on her strawberry lollipop, which she'd been enjoying all this time, and chewed and swallowed it. The sweet treat seemed to somehow restore half of her total health, giving her a boost of energy and a smile. Juliet exclaimed with joy,
"Mmmm! I absolutely love my lollipops! Alright, time to get down to business for the second round!"
She spit out the stick from her mouth, and then promptly revved up her chainsaw, preparing to charge once more. Travis initiated a jabbing lunge, only for the cheerleader to swiftly dodge the attack by leaping over him in an elusive display of agile leapfrog. Seeing an opportunity, Travis activated his Death Glove to teleport and get the upper hand while Juliet was airborne. He shouted with determination,
"Screw Crusher Death Kick!"
With precision, he descended with both feet on her, sending the zombie hunter cheerleader flying with a startled yelp. Immobilized by Travis's telekinetic hold, Juliet found herself in a helpless state, suspended in the air. Travis announced his attack with pride,
"Anti-Gravity Death Force!"
He hurled Juliet against the concrete wall with such force that it cracked upon her impact. Despite the pain, Juliet forcefully pushed herself to stand up straight, her hand instinctively reaching into her pocket in search of more lollipops. However, to her disappointment, she discovered that she had forgotten to bring any additional lollipops along with her. Travis declared with authority,
"Death Rain Shower!"
He raised his Death Glove and created a cyan ring above Juliet, arming eight turrets focused on her. Sensing the threat, Juliet resorted to her cheerleading gymnastic skills, swiftly dodging the laser beams that were fired at her from various directions. Swiftly deploying her chainsaw, the zombie hunter engaged in the Lolli-O-Copter maneuver, spinning like a cyclone, elevating herself above the menacing turrets.
In a quick transformation, Juliet transformed her chainsaw into a gatling blaster, and fired explosive projectiles at each turret, causing them to explode in succession. Landing back on the ground, she clutched Nick's head from her hip and shook it fervently, causing him great discomfort. She pleaded urgently,
"Come on, Nick, help a girl out!"
Miraculously, this action resulted in gold coins raining down from his head, amongst them, a single lollipop. Juliet exclaimed with victory, expressing her gratitude to Nick,
"Aha! Thanks, Nicky baby!"
With a quick kiss to his forehead, she reattached his head to her hip, leaving him momentarily disoriented from the vigorous shaking.
"Ugh, my head."
Swiftly grabbing the lollipop, she promptly wolfed it down, swiftly replenishing more of her health. Travis, realizing the need to expedite the situation, declared firmly,
"Alright, there's no time for this to go on indefinitely."
With a firm resolution, he reached out with his Death Glove, activating his Full Green Mode, a suit of mechanical armor intended for ground combat in the face of increased challenges. Recognizing the intensifying danger, Juliet, too, rose to the occasion, powering up into Star Soul Mode, enveloped in a vibrant rainbow aura. As if on cue, the iconic tune of Toni Basil's "Hey Mickey!" filled the air, becoming the sound backdrop to their ongoing battle.
With the power of their super modes activated, the duo engaged in a fierce exchange of rapid attacks, alternating between normal and heavy strikes at a dizzying pace. Miraculously, the damage inflicted during this intense duel was largely inconsequential. Travis leapt back, launching four missiles from his body, aiming to gain the upper hand. Swiftly, Juliet responded by blasting each missile away with her Chainsaw Blaster, effortlessly neutralizing the incoming onslaught.
With a fierce determination, Travis charged forward, conjuring a cyan-colored tiger-shaped aura in a powerful tiger strike maneuver. He lunged downwards for a crushing blow. In response, Juliet met his attack with manic enthusiasm, leaping headfirst into the maw of the construct and tearing through it with her slashing attacks. She managed to strike his Death Glove hand, effectively disabling its power to sustain Full Green Mode, leaving the No Crown King momentarily taken aback for the first time in their ongoing duel.
"I win!"
The zombie hunting cheerleader exclaimed with triumph, lunging forward and plunging her chainsaw toward Travis's chest, anticipating a decisive blow as they hit the ground. However, her momentary sense of victory was disrupted when she found that she had missed her target, her chainsaw instead stabbing into the ground. To her surprise and confusion, she realized that Travis had vanished from her sight, seemingly disappearing into thin air right in front of her eyes. Travis sneered behind her with a smirk, retorting,
"Win my ass, you little bitch."
Capitalizing on his tactical advantage, he had flawlessly executed another Perfect Dodge to evade her perception. Furthermore, with his full health restored thanks to his Xenon Chip allowing him to heal with each previous strike, he now had the ability to switch to Mustang Mode, further augmenting his already heightened speed. Taking the opportunity, Travis utilized Death Slow once more, further decreasing the pace of time. All the while, he smoothly switched to his Tsubaki Mk. III, his most powerful beam katana, preparing for an overpowering offensive.
Travis's display of speed was unparalleled, leaving Juliet with no chance to perceive his movements. He unleashed a barrage of attacks, striking her body with such rapidity that he landed over 200 hits in what seemed like mere seconds. With precision and finesse, Travis culminated his assault by delivering the Full Nelson Suplex maneuver. Moving swiftly behind Juliet, he slipped his arms under hers and locked his hands against her neck before suplexing her forcefully into the ground with a powerful slam.
Juliet Starling
Destroyed
Travis stood up with a satisfied expression, switching off and holstering his beam katana. He glanced down at the significantly disoriented and weakened Juliet, her body having endured an immeasurable number of blows. It initially seemed as if he was just going to leave her there, injured and helpless. Nick called out at him in irritation.
"Hey, don't leave my girl here! You dickhead!"
However, he surprised him by returning moments later, carrying a bucket of cold water, which he promptly dumped over the cheerleader's face, effectively jolting her back to her senses. Juliet sat up and looked up at Travis after regaining her composure, her disappointment evident.
"Awwww! I can't believe I actually got beat! Even though I played your game, I still lost!"
She continued, pouting and expressing her disbelief at the outcome. Travis offered a helping hand and dusted off the dirt clinging to Juliet's clothes, acknowledging her efforts with a smirk.
"You did pretty well. If you had fought me when I was just starting as an assassin, you probably would have emerged victorious."
Juliet crossed her arms and jokingly feigned a pouty expression, resembling a dramatic teenager. After a moment, she broke into a smile. she responded lightheartedly,
"Don't think your flattery will win me over, old timer. And besides, you wouldn't want to date a fatass like me."
Despite her self-deprecating comment, Juliet was far from being overweight, despite her seemingly endless lollipop consumption. Travis was puzzled, his gaze shifting up and down her figure. He remarked,
"You must be quite the airhead, huh? You're in better shape than most schoolgirls I've come across, and trust me, I've tangled with my fair share of cheerleaders."
Unbeknownst to Travis, however, Juliet harbored a peculiar secret. She had a subtle kink for being reassured that she wasn't fat. In response, she couldn't help but squeal and envelop him in a friendly hug, mindful to keep it platonic to avoid upsetting Nick, who was still attached to her hip.
Strength: Now, in fairness to Juliet, she possesses superior durability, being in point blank range of an explosion at Killabilly's death, its anti-zombie cure wave covering the whole of San Romero, a feat about 381 KT, 15.33X more durable than Travis's orbital satalite feat of 24.85 KT. But there's nothing to suggest that her attack potency is anywhere close to that. Assuming that each of the five sacrifices take up 1/5th of Killabilly's power and durability, that would 76.2 KT. Even with the 3X strength superiority, Travis's various percentage enhancements can close the gap.
Speed: Juliet can dodge lightning, showing reaction speeds of Mach 352. However, Travis can dodge and parry laser shots from an orbiting salalite, which would require reacting at Mach 3450, making him 9.8X faster.
Skill: As skilled as Juliet is at slaying zombies, Travis has the skill to win against the number 1 fighter of his games 3 times, the last one the universe's greatest fighter if we take that at face value.
Experience: Not to mention, fighting five rock based zombies does not account for fighting the 30-ish top assassins he faced, most of which were of unique flavor. Not to mention that he's 20 years older than Juliet.
Powers: Thanks to the Death Glove, Travis has a variety of chips at his disposal to overwhelm Juliet. Sure, he can only access 4 chips at a time, but those involve passive or health based stat buffs, increasing slowed down time for more hits, or replenishing 5% of his health for each hit landed, ruining any surprises Juliet may have had.
The winner is Travis Touchdown.
Next time:
"In this pathetically weak world, only the strongest rise to heights of great power. I control this city, and soon I will be master of this world. Nothing can stand in my way. No police. No government. And certainly not these mutant freaks! I will crush them all!"
"I am neither a zealot nor a madman, I am a realist at least and a futurist at best. Some do not agree, thus, we must use whatever means necessary to protect and preserve what mankind pillage and rape. The world will thank us someday."