Sak.u.mo: "This is similar to the previous encounter, So get in position, 1st match out of 3! Start!"While positioning myself within this forest, I adjusted my pose to that of one of the 8 moves of the SwordG.o.d style. A stand up sideways relax posture with my sword on my waist and my hand ready to draw it out. I was going to not even give a chance to Kakashi to beat me this time. Since I have already seen all or most of what the Hatake blade techniques encompa.s.s. I was planning at showing what my SwordG.o.d style was made off.
Kakashi got immediately on top of a branch of one of the trees and he jumped from tree to tree above me has he just dropped at a fast speed from above at an angle with his tanto already drawn. I didn"t give him the satisfaction of catching me from surprise since I notice that was not his intent from the beginning. Kakashi change trajectory last second by kicking a tree branch near him and dash again to one of my blind spots at my 5 o"clock. I immediately responded with one of my basic 8 moves the downward lateral strike while spinning to his direction from above to his tanto who was aiming toward one of my legs. He was trying to get to his target before I even had time to intercept. Unlucky for him I speed up my strike changing the trajectory slightly and instead of aiming at his tanto which he most likely thought I was going to get to block his attack. I strike at his wrist has I double the speed at last second. Kakashi could not respond on time has he got hit/slash at his right wrist. Even though it pain him he didn"t let go of his tanto has he retreated. I did not give him a chance has I continued my strike followed with a lateral strike that came from downward up accompanied with the principle of moving my blade/sword at sonic speeds at the last second to create a sonic boom/slash. A invisible strike caught up to Kakashi has he only manage to block with his tanto. The impact(yes impact, I back down I didn"t want to kill him or slash im so I use the blunt side of my sword to send a impact instead of a slash even though I look like one) sent him flying to a tree where he smash himself.
Sak.u.mo: "Enough! Asuma is the winner of the 1st match! We will have 5 minute break for Kakashi to recover for the 2nd match." Sak.u.mo said has he approach Kakashi.
Sak.u.mo: "Are you, okay Kakashi do you want to continue my son?" he said has he saw Kakashi laying slump next to the tree.
Kakashi: " That hurt like h.e.l.l. I don"t know what hit me it was like an invisible attack. Did you see what he did was it a chakra move? And don"t worry dad I will continue just give me some time to recover." Kakashi said has he been ma.s.saging his wrist.
Sak.u.mo:" On what I manage to see he didn"t use any chakra on that move but he speed up last second has I just saw a small blur on the final strike even thought he was not near you enough to hit you. I suspect he created a type of air current to strike you from afar, and he pull it off with pure tai jutsu and technique." Sak.u.mo gave some insight to Kakashi.
Kusei: "Wow, did you see that last move it was like a invisible strike manage to caught up to Kakashi! Is that one of Asuma secret techniques of the SwordG.o.d style?" Kusei inquired to Gekko who was also watching the match from afar.
Gekko: "Yeah, I believe so. He mentions that such technique required above High Chunnin physic and incredible strength and speed on your arms as also good amount of flexibility to pull such moves. If I remember he called them the "Sonic Blade" attacks and Asuma considers this technique has Advance Swordmanship for the SwordG.o.d Style. The amazing thing is that this technique doesn"t require chakra and is based on pure physical effort. He mentions that if you wanted to use chakra to enhance your movements to use, it would not be a problem, and most likely would be easy to replicate, but Asuma want to be able to use all his techniques only depending on his tai jutsu, he says like that he can conserve his chakra for emergencies or ninjutsu." Gekko explained to Kusei.
Kusei: "Asuma is sure amazing! Wait, you mention he considers it (Advance) within the SwordG.o.d style then what is above that?" Kusei replied.
Gekko: "From Asuma, after Advance Swordsmanship is Saint Swordsmanship rank within the SwordG.o.d. To achieve such rank you must be capable of pulling out the technique above "Sonic Blade". The technique he is trying to develop is some steps ahead sonic blade. He wants to be able to cut at the speed of light or more like at the speed of lighting since is about the same. This technique will be called (Sword of Light) and just like the Sonic Blade it can be outstretch to several meters out traveling a long distance and cutting/slashing. He mentions you would need minimum of Elite Jounnin physical tai jutsu level to even think to pull it out with pure tai jutsu obviously also requires exceptional technique of the SwordStyle." Gekko said has he ended it with a Cough.
Kusei: "Awesome, so if I train hard enough on the 8 sword moves of the SwordG.o.d and master them is all about hard effort after that to pull such techniques. Imagine combine with my genjutsu. My opponents in the future won"t know what attack is real or what an illusion. I"ll be extraordinaire!" Kusei said has he look happy knowing that his training will eventually make him rise to new frontiers.
Gekko: "Indeed, you will be a force to be reckoned in the future if you manage to pull off such moves. Cough, Cough! But don"t forget you will never be able to reach Asuma"s crazy training, I know for sure he does extra training even before our practices. Also don"t forget he is the creator of the SwordG.o.d so he has better insight of what his sword style is capable of doing." Gekko said has he was discussing with kusei.
Sak.u.mo:" Alright the 5 minutes are over and Kakashi is already ready for the next battle. Right?" he said towards Kakashi.
Kakashi: "I am ready! I kind of get what your SwordG.o.d style is kind of about so I won"t get caught off guard that easily this time." Kakashi said in a serious tone.
Asuma: "Sure,but I got other surprises has well!" I said has this time I had my sword on my right hand just hanging to my side. Me on a relax open posture waiting for Kakashi.
This time I was going to approach Kakashi not with the SwordG.o.d Style, but with the WaterG.o.d style which revolves on fakes to make the opponent move and initiate the attacks, and counters with minimal efficient movements which this sword style revolves on. Kakashi notice my change has I looked like I was totally open. So he didn"t even hesitated and dash with his tanto with one of his Hatake blade techniques dashing toward me at full speed. This time the combat lasted longer since Kakashi kept on attacking. Kakashi was sure to find openings but at last second I would counter with minimal movements either evading, side stepping or flowing/retreating at the same direction or blind spot of the attacks he unleash. Evading everything or deflecting his blade at last second with my sword. Kakashi was amazed at my responses and counters. He notices I had the chance to attack several times but I didn"t. That got Kakashi frustrated, since it looked like an adult playing with a baby.
Kakashi:" huff,huff, huff! I know this is a sword/blade contest but is ninjutsu allowed?" He said to Asuma.
Asuma: "As long that it incorporates your sword/blade style its valid. The techniques Gekko develop for his Moonlight Swordsmanship uses some ninjutsu like the shadow clone in them. So I don"t see why not."
Kakashi: "Kool, alright then I"ll up it up a notch." Kakashi said has he did a half a tiger sign with his left hand.
Immediately Kakashi disappear from my sight and he was behind me with his tanto slashing downwards. I also notice he had enhanced himself with chakra and there was also chakra emanating from his tanto. I reciprocated immediately. Slightly, moving in a circular motion from my position and intercepting it with a beautiful smooth arc strike that barely touch his tanto. Me not letting go of his blade with my sword using the concept of running up the tree with chakra but instead use the chakra to stick my sword with his. Immobilizing him has I threw a (Tai Long) or Low Kick from muay thai. At a incredible speed Kakashi not capable on responding on time since he was stuck with his blade to my sword only manage to try to follow the flow but it was to late. Making him spin in the air like a type of yoyo or Beyblade I you watch the anime. He eventually let go of his blade as he rolled from the air to the floor. To dizzy to know what was up from down. By the time he got oriented my blade was already on his neck.
Sak.u.mo: "2nd match winner its Asuma! Let"s wait another 5 minutes before we start again for the 3rd match." Sak.u.mo said looking at kakashi then turning to me with a impress smile. (Never seen somebody so proficient with a defensive swordsmanship like that.)
Kakashi: "No need I only need 3 minutes to prepare...Also Asuma what was that. I have never seen that type of swordsmanship before."
Sak.u.mo: "Kakashi, you don"t need to pry if he doesn"t want to tell you, even though I also am curious. Since the first Match and now the second. Some of your movements resembles the ones of the anbu from root but its obviously totally different." Sak.u.mo pointed it out has he looked at me with a curious gaze.
Asuma: "It"s not a secret, remember that I was developing my sword style, well actually I am developing 2 that I call my own. The SwordG.o.d and the WaterG.o.d, to put it simple sword got is straight up attack with incredible speed and power, really destructive. WaterG.o.d is mostly a defensive/counter sword style using max efficiency incorporating circular/spiral movements and aiming at the openings we create with our counters and/or faint attacks. For the reason that you feel a familiarity to the anbu sword techniques from root. It must be because my sword basics/foundations are from the Shimura Clans Swordsmanship techniques." I said it up straight since I had nothing to hide.
Sak.u.mo: "You got train by Lord Danzo on his Clan techniques? Are you planning on joining Root?" He said to me in a serious tone.
Asuma: "No, and no. I did not get train by Lord Danzo, but he gave me a scroll with his techniques and insights about his clan techniques. He spoke with my father and he gave me full permission to learn them, and teach them to who I see fit or trust. He also mention to me to not use your Hatake blade techniques because I don"t have your permission and are your exclusive clans techniques." I responded.
Sak.u.mo: "That explains allot. Indeed since those are my clan techniques if possible try not to use them but if necessary you can do them. After all you can use them to help develop your sword style. No wonder your sword style kind of reminded me of how the swordsman anbu from Root fights. Lord Danzo is in charge of Root, so he must have teach them some of the Shimura clan sword techniques which been refine for decades."
Kakashi: "Dad, I am ready. We can start the 3rd match. " Kakashi said has he took his tanto getting in a low crouching position. Most likely to shoot himself like a bullet or a spring of the start of the fight.
Sak.u.mo: "Alright, are you ready? Start!!!"
This time I didn"t waste time has Kakashi dash at fast speeds toward me. I did the same but I body flicker and appear behind him. He turning around with a flip to change trajectory with his blade in hand. I was going to use Gekko"s Signature move from his Moonlight Swordsmanship.
Asuma: "Dance of the Cresent Moon!"
I had appear behind Kakashi at a extreme speed, with now 2 more next beside me. Has I approach Kakashi from three different angles closing on him with 2 of my shadow clones. Kakashi wanted to evade but I gave him no escape routes. So Kakashi try to gamble but fail has his attack went through one of the shadow clones. During that encounter my strike was already hitting him on his shoulder/clavicle with my sword.
Sak.u.mo: "The winner of the 3rd match and overall winner…..Asuma!" Sak.u.mo said has he had a shocked expression at the magnificent move technique I pull out with the shadow clones.
Kakashi: "I give, you are a monster. You are not even sweating and your breathing has been pretty calm and steady from the beginning of the 1st match, and that last technique was fantastic I couldn"t react on time you totally check mate me there. Is that also a technique from your SwordG.o.d or WaterG.o.d style?" He said has I gave him a hand for him to stand up. Gekko throwing me a towel to give to Kakashi who was sweating profusely.
Asuma: " Actually...That was Moonlight Style Swordsmanship and actually belongs to Gekko Hayate, the guy over there. I have been helping him develop his own swordsmanship and that is one of his signature techniques known has the Dance of the Crescent Moon. Also I haven"t practice his style so much, Gekko can actually make more than only 2 shadow clone after images. I just did the initial stage of it. The original it"s the same but he uses even more speed and tempo to create up to 5 to 7 after images. Confusing you on where the real attack will come up from." I said embarra.s.s scratching my head with one of my hands.
Gekko: "Yeah….that was not bad but that"s not the full potential of my Dance of the Crescent Moon. Cough, Cough! But it"s not bad compared that you don"t train on it that much in the first place you are more focus on your own swordsmanship styles." Gekko said has he step up close to us with Kusei beside him.
Kusei: "Looks, like Kakashi lost again. Hey Kakashi if you are interested on training with us you are welcome to come. We still got 1 month of training before the academy entrance exam. He is welcome to train with us right guys?" He said has he turned around to us with a begging look.
Asuma: "Yeah, no problem you can work on reinforcing your tai jutsu to make your Hatake blade techniques more deadlier." I said to him, has I gave him a schedule of our training times and dates.
Kakashi: "I will come to the trainings but I am working on other stuff too. So I will drop by once in an while. With this schedule I can know what benefits me the most to come on which days. Thank you very much." Kakashi said with a appreciating tone.
Sak.u.mo: "Well as everything is done, and as I promise. Let go to the BBQ place I mention. I am paying!" he said has he step out waiting for us to follow.
Asuma/Gekko/Kusei/Kakashi" Okay!" we said has we follow Sak.u.mo to the restaurant he mention.
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(By:Author, I appreciate thank you comments but prefer in depth opinions about the chapters. What do you guys think of my chapters? Should Kakashi be part of my plan of creating the [5 swordsmen"s of the leaf]?)