Shanao
Hmph. Very well then, let's see how well you fight, Tomomori Taira!
Tomomori Taira
Hehe... I'd be delighted to show you...
Tomomori silently glided toward me. His footsteps were light and playful, like a cat sneaking up on wounded prey. And yet—
Shanao
?!
Shanao
Grgh!
Tomomori Taira
Ha!
Shanao
Yaaagh! Ha!
Tomomori Taira
Well done! Hah!
Shanao
(He's so strong! Just a single strike nearly knocks me back on my feet!)
Tomomori Taira
I suppose that's enough of that, don't you think? Now, come along...
Shanao
No way! We're just getting started!
Tomomori Taira
Hm. Yes but I think you've had your fill already. Besides like I told you, I'm only here to pick you up.
Shanao
You came to pick me up? I think you mean capture me, right?
Shanao
Otherwise, why do you still have that sword in your hand?
Tomomori Taira
Ah, forgive me, I too wanted to do battle with you. I'm afraid I just can't contain this bloodlust of mine.
Tomomori Taira
But to accidently kill you so quickly... No, you are truly one to be savoured...
A shiver ran down my spine, but I tried to keep my composure.
Shanao
(What the hell is with this guy? It's not just that he's strong, there's something strange about him...)
Shanao
(If we continue to fight like this, I'll lose. My only hope is to hold him off and escape—)
Shanao
Yaaaagh!
Tomomori Taira
Not a bad strike, but I'm your opponent, not the wind.
Shanao
Hah! Taaaaah!
Shanao
(I keep barely missing him. I guess regular tactics won't work.)
Shanao
(In that case...)
Shanao
Yaaaagh!
I came at him from above, I knew he could avoid it, but then I quickly slashed at the place he dodged to.
Tomomori Taira
Striking the place you knew I'd retreat to? Not bad. Oh look, you made me move my sword.
Tomomori Taira
You can learn a lot about someone by crossing swords with them. Very well, Shanao, let's play some more.
Shanao
No way!