Himura_battousai
Copyright© 2011 by Murasame
Chapter 121: Attack and Defense of the Aoiya
(In Shishio's headquarters; Aoshi lies motionless with a gash across his chest.)
Kenshin: Can you stand?
Aoshi: ... Not just yet. I can't move--it's like my entire body is beyond pain ... Only my head is clear. It's a strange, light feeling ... The Amakakeru Ryuu no Hirameki. The succession technique has great power. But it is forbidden to use it lightly. The full weight of the stroke on the body is twice that of several lesser techniques. But no matter how strong the technique is, if your enemy knows what it is, its strength will be cut in half.
Kenshin: Yes, I know...
(Sanosuke smashes the telegraph.)
Sanosuke: All right, there's one less thing we have to worry about.
Yumi: Hmph.
Sanosuke (yelling): There's no time, Kenshin! Let's get outta here!
Aoshi: Go. I'll catch up with you soon.
(They pound off down the hall.)
(The four members of the Oniwabanshuu have been flung down by the unharmed Iwanbou.)
Iwanbou: Me--me strong!
Misao: Guys!!
Okina: Don't abandon your position, Misao! Everyone's fine! Just hold out a little longer, until the police get here! Just be patient!
Kamatari: Oh, the police? Hm, I wonder if they'll be able to make it.
(In another part of town, the police station is consumed by fire, as officers flee the building.)
Police: It's--it's a demon--!
Saitsuchi (perched on the demon's shoulder): Heh heh heh. That was childishly simple. They ran like scared rats. Well, Fuji, isn't it about time we got to the Aoiya?
(At the Aoiya)
Kamatari (to Misao): Well, since your guys are all right, why don't we get started? You'll be tired out soon enough.
Kaoru: She's just trying to make you mad.
Misao: I know, but I can't just let this go. Just so I can back you guys up a little sooner, I'm gonna destroy this scythe-girl!
Kamatari: Scythe girl? (He giggles.) There seems to be a slight mistake. (He lifts the front of his kimono.) I'm not a scythe-girl. I'm a scythe boy.
(Misao screams.)
Kaoru: What's WRONG with you, Misao?
Misao (weakly): El--elephant ... it's a freakin' elephant...
Kamatari (primly rearranging his kimono): (Actually, that was a little embarrassing.) How cute, she's blushing. Could it be the first time you've seen one?
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