Notes on Fubuki v. Honda Tadakatsu

Sporting Event / Competition

Mōri Tournament

Day 5

Match 1

Notes

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Fubuki took some attacks at range at first, blocking each one, probably to test the strength of her opponent. Then they met and the expected happened. Tadakatsu delivered a decisive blow. I heard bone snap somewhere in Fubuki’s leg (arm?). It’s only a matter of time now. Actually, it seemed a lot like she could have ended there, but Tadakatsu tried to break her opponent’s weapon instead. Why?
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I can’t believe what I’m looking at. Tadakatsu struck with that incredible spear of hers and cut Fubuki in two. Except Fubuki wasn’t actually there? The Fubuki we saw die turned into a stump, while the real(?) Fubuki showed up behind Tadakatsu with wounds fully healed. What kind of magic is this? I didn’t see any spells cast. Even the Invincible Warrior would have trouble defending against those vicious attacks from behind, while overextended from her attack and unable to turn around. I think any human warrior would have died from it. Tadakatsu didn’t, but it’s still the first time we’ve seen her bleed. It sizzles when it hits the ground. I’m literally shaking right now.
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There was an interruption. Some big flash of light and something about “Elohim.” None of my business. But... It happened twice? And it seemed like it made everything else happen twice as well. Including Fubuki’s last hit on Tadakatsu. Without...whatever this was (manipulation of reality itself), would Fubuki have been able to land such a decisive blow?   When it was over, Tadakatsu forfeitted. She seemed angry about something. Angry enough to leave her spear on the field while she fumed off beneath the stands. What was that all about? Fubuki won, but not from a knockout. I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if they kept fighting. I’ll need to collect my thoughts and edit these notes before I report to Sensei.