"No I...I saw it the first time...I'm just confused as to how that qualifies as instruction.."
"What do you mean student? I am demonstrating. Watch closer! TEK-KAI!"
"Uhh..one second." '[Observe]'
Tenzin, Master of Iron, Lv. 50
Tenzin is the 13th master of the 'Iron Body' school of martial arts located on Karate Island in South Blue. He recently took over leadership of the school from his grandfather 'Tessai' after the man left his post to accept a position at Marine HQ under the title of 'Special instructor'. Tenzin is incredibly proud of his heritage in providing the Marine elites with the technique his ancestor invented and someday wants to hold the same title that his grandfather currently does. Despite his incredible affinity for Tekkai he has absolutely no talent at teaching...or doing anything else... and just can't seem to understand why he keeps failing to hang on to a student.
Health: 6,000/6,000 STR: 50 VIT: 600 DEX: 28 INT: 1 WIS: 2 LUK: 30 'Oh my god he's an idiot...' Don't get me wrong. He seems like a nice enough fellow it's just...dude's more unbalanced than Blackjack was. I didn't even think that was possible. Tenzin cuts off his technique and looks at me confused. "Are you having difficulties student? Do you doubt your own ability?"
I close the blue screen and try to put together an appropriate response. "No no. I know I can learn..it's just..is there perhaps a...written instruction I can look at?"
Tenzin sits down and crosses his legs. His head dips down and one hand strokes his chin thoughtfully. "Hmm. Hmmmm. Hmmmmmmmm!"
"Um, Tenzin?"
"Yes!" He shouts to himself and then swivels my way. "My great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather created such a thing. It sits within a chest inside my home."
"Sweet! So is there any way I can just take a quick look at tha-" "IMPOSSIBLE!" he thunders, causing me to involuntarily wince. 'Shouting that better not be his character gimmick.' "Impossible I say! My father insisted I challenge every other master on the island at least once before studying it!" He pumps his fist in victory. "It was a magnificent test to show me how our school is superior!" Tenzin's mouth drops open in shock as the epiphany suddenly strikes him.
'Oh please don't tell me..'
"Now I realize you must do the same! Yes, yes, the battles will harden both your body and spirit! Then student you will understand the true nature of Tekkai!"
'I know I'm going to regret asking this..' "Exactly...how many masters are on..?"
Tenzin puffs up in excitement. "Only a few dozen! Do not despair faithful student! For I have the utmost confidence in you! We shall depart at once!" This time I actually do pinch my nose as the frustrated sigh comes out. "...fine. Lead the way."
+100 Exp!
'This'
+120 Exp!
'Is.'
+205 Exp!
'The'
+135 Exp!
'Most'
+90 Exp! +160 Exp!
'Shit'
+85 Exp!
'I've'
+110 Exp!
'Ever'
+170 Exp!
'Done'
+230 Exp!
'In'
+100 Exp! 'My'
+140 Exp!
'Life.'
Ding!
Quest Complete!
Quest: Welcome to 'Karate Island'! Your one stop shop for any and every martial arts under the sun in South Blue. Explore the island, challenge some Masters, and find out if any of their unique styles strike your fancy. Just be wary of any schemes to buy real estate! Progress: (20/20)
Reward: 800 Exp and Lv.1 [Skill Disk].
You have reached Lv. 47!
You have 20 points to spend! 'Well at least that's taken care of..' "Tenzin, dare I ask how many more we have left?"
The hulking man raises his hand to his chin once more. "Hmm. Hmmmm. Hmmmmmm!"
"Tenzin!"
"Do not worry student!" He bellows with a boisterous energy. "Only two more remain and then your task shall be complete!"
A relieved sigh slips out of me as my shoulders noticeably sag. 'Oh thank the lord. I was worried this was going to take all-'
Tenzin punches his fist into his palm. "The other 30 we shall just have to endeavor to get tomorrow!"
'...'
The Next Day The multi-ton boulder craters into the ground, sinking halfway into the soft earth. "Stay still you little runt!" The titan of a man roars as he raises another rock overhead. His neck swings back and forth as he tries to track my [Soru] but all he's doing is making himself dizzy.
"Bwahahaha!" Tenzin uproars. "It's no use Brion! No student of mine would ever lose to an unskilled brute like you! No matter how stout your arm!"
The 'Huge-Human' in the red and brown gi rounds on his fellow master and snarls. "Shut up Tenzin! I'll crush both you and your student!"
Tenzin's smile never leaves his face as the colossal hunk of stone is chucked his way. "Hoh hoh impossible! But you are welcome to try! Tekkai!" The rock smashes into the mans frame and immediately fractures as though it were a clump of mud splashing against a steel rod. I materialize over Brion's head with both legs pulled in and the towering hulk only has time to widen his eyes in alarm. '[Geppo]!' The rokushiki-enhanced double kick collides straight with his forehead and in a very David-slays-Goliath moment the biggest man I've ever personally encountered goes crashing onto his back.
Brion lays in the dirt for a few moments before weakly stirring and attempting to push himself up. '[Rankyaku]!'The blue sickle strikes his oversized chest and the brutes mouth momentarily wrenches open before his eyes roll back and he passes out.
+550 Exp!
You have reached Lv. 48!
You have 40 points to spend!
"And that.." I turn to my beaming 'instructor' "..makes 30. Am I done now?" "Well fought student!" Tenzin cheers. "Let it be known that I never doubted you! You took a bit longer on that last one though. Did his impressive size give you concern?"
"No no I was just.."
Bullet Time Lv. (4/30)
-Your ability to perceive time at a slower rate while in combat. Current reduction: (12%)
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