The blade looks slightly deformed in the first panel, likely as a result of her stepping on it, but nothing indicates that it’s actually touching the ground. You can still see the motion lines around it in the second panel.
Rule # 3 of jutsu duelling : A combatant may make no countermove while their opponent is calling out the mantra of their technique – even if the attack is concurrent with the mantra.
Looks like you surprised Eris Lo-Kai at close quarters with your “Blade Step” move and lighting fast leg attacks ! Fortunate you were that he didn’t recover in time to hit you in the side with his free hand. This moment should be put in the dictionary as the definition of “pulling one’s fat outta the fire !”
It seems that you’ve been absorbing White Chain’s teachings despite your intemperate nature.
One does admittedly wonder what it says about the training that she can’t remember the martial art under pressure very well, but she CAN improvise from *that* on emergency short notice.
Ah, he made the classic “Viper vs Mountain” error: when successfully fighting a close-in bruiser with a distance weapon, don’t get close until the enemy is _entirely_ disabled: when dealing with someone who can punch your head off, there’s no good time to get within arm’s reach.
Nice comeback! Almost lost to her first opponent – and if Lady Agoga is manipulating the matches then Eris is probably the easiest, neh? I hope those needles thingies wear off before round two!
That was thoughtful of her. At his age I’m sure Lo-Kai’s posture must have needed some correcting. Nice to know you can get good aged care when you need it.
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
I WAS GOING TO WRITE EXACTLY THAT
ARE YOU A WIZARD ???
Yer both wizards, Iyyay.
Ah yes, the classic Super Smash Bros maneuver – if you’re right next to the edge of the stage, your opponent has to be too.
this is more of a soul calibur thing.
She just fucking kicked him three times with the same foot while balancing on a sword, jesus christ Allison
He continued to hold up the sword that she was balanced on while she kicked him three times.
Jesus Christ, Eris.
no, it very clearly is pushed to the ground in the first panel.
The blade looks slightly deformed in the first panel, likely as a result of her stepping on it, but nothing indicates that it’s actually touching the ground. You can still see the motion lines around it in the second panel.
Could go either way, honestly.
I love how she is just yelling this out loud without context. People watching probably think she’s just playing with him.
Rule # 3 of jutsu duelling : A combatant may make no countermove while their opponent is calling out the mantra of their technique – even if the attack is concurrent with the mantra.
Corollary:
Illusion techniques that make the attack think you are doing nothing are an exception.
An attack can be made to think stuff?
Yes.
It used to be a lot more prominent in the past, but then the attacks revolted against the attackers and demanded independence.
Boy, that can’t have ended well.
Yup, he got mikiri’d.
Hesitation is defeat, dont’cha know, Allison.
MI
KI
RI
You know those lessons that you hated are going to turn out to be the ones that will count for the most when the chips are down.
(This is the best damn thing, Abaddon. Truly. A callback for the ages.)
I too remember my fatal piano concert preparations.
Well done Allison !
Looks like you surprised Eris Lo-Kai at close quarters with your “Blade Step” move and lighting fast leg attacks ! Fortunate you were that he didn’t recover in time to hit you in the side with his free hand. This moment should be put in the dictionary as the definition of “pulling one’s fat outta the fire !”
It seems that you’ve been absorbing White Chain’s teachings despite your intemperate nature.
She does not know a move; she knows the move that White Chain uses on her to correct her posture. Clever.
Not just clever – it’s a clear admission that only her training is going to bring her success. Kudos, Abbadon!
One does admittedly wonder what it says about the training that she can’t remember the martial art under pressure very well, but she CAN improvise from *that* on emergency short notice.
well, this proves that all swords if you look right, are actually planks you can put you foot above, but maybe not on the side.
also, i hope she give the sorcerer back those neddles, those sure are hard to find or expensive.
hers now
Well, now she can consider lay down with Cio and open a shaddy acupuncture store without any pratice now.
Finders Keepers
I do love a good call-back.
Smart. Using the mikiri counter to break the enemies posture.
Ah, he made the classic “Viper vs Mountain” error: when successfully fighting a close-in bruiser with a distance weapon, don’t get close until the enemy is _entirely_ disabled: when dealing with someone who can punch your head off, there’s no good time to get within arm’s reach.
Nice comeback! Almost lost to her first opponent – and if Lady Agoga is manipulating the matches then Eris is probably the easiest, neh? I hope those needles thingies wear off before round two!
With age the top does disappear
This one keeps the sides and rear
But dignity removes them sheer
Is this a personal attack or something? Clearly wax heads don’t have the same problem, you cheeky bugger.
Eris Lo Kai is lucky his head wasn’t smashed to pieces.
This technique is for correcting unruly students, not forcing earth shattering waves of energy into their skulls.
That’s next semester.
Alison is observant. There is hope for her yet.
she’s the Sole winner of this bout
Somebody ought to give you the boot.
Don’t worry, someone will bring him to heel for toeing the line like that.
Ah, nevermind, I’m sure your threats will keep him on his toes.
NOW THAT
IS HOW
IT’S DONE
That was thoughtful of her. At his age I’m sure Lo-Kai’s posture must have needed some correcting. Nice to know you can get good aged care when you need it.
Wax on, wax off.
Oh, very nice! Bet he’s sure surprised.
Well, well, look who got SCHOOLED
Not a dirty play as I was expecting, but the results are the same. Time for victory!
YAAAASSSSSSS
QUEEN
(So she *has* been listening to White Chain!)
Owned. So owned. Owned into the fucking sun.