Himura_battousai
Copyright© 2011 by Murasame
Chapter 69: Battle Tactics
Senkaku: Destroy me? Me?
Kenshin: Yes.
Senkaku: That's funny! (He rains blows upon Kenshin, who leaps aside.) I have killed ninety-nine people up till now. You will be the hundredth!
Saitou: Only ninety-nine? That's not much to be proud of.
(Kenshin moves out of Senkaku's line of sight.)
Soujirou: Oh!
Yumi: The famous speed we've heard so much about. But if they're comparing speed, Senkaku won't be the loser.
Senkaku: You're behind me, Battousai!
(He slashes with the axehead behind him, seemingly lined up to intersect with Kenshin's head. Kenshin becomes a blur, and ends up 180 degrees from where he was, again behind Senkaku.)
Senkaku: Is Hitokiri Battousai such a coward he can only strike from behind? If so, (performing a similar maneuver) I can do it too.
Kenshin: That, too, is nothing to be proud of.
Senkaku: Our speed is equal! But I am far stronger! And with these two kaiken I can make the most of it!!
(He laughs insanely, chopping with his blades. Kenshin dodges. Outside, Senkaku's laughter is audible to the guards.)
Guard: I heard the intruders are supposed to be good, but...
Guard: That won't matter against Lord Senkaku's shredding blows. We won't get a turn this time. Too bad, too.
Misao: Unfortunately, that just isn't true.
Guard: Who the hell are you??
Misao: Makimichi Misao does not give out her name to villains!
Guard: Didn't you just give your name?
Misao: Oops! Never mind that! If you don't let us through I'll make you suffer!
(She punches the first guard; he goes down.)
Guard: Get that stupid bitch!
Misao (kicking him in the face): Who are you calling stupid?
(The remaining guard raises his whistle, but is stopped by the sword leveled at his throat.)
Eiji: You'll be our guide. Take me to Senkaku.
(Back in the inn. Kenshin dodges everything Senkaku throws at him, as he is chased around the room.)
Senkaku: Circling, circling ... Our speed is equal! How long do you think you can avoid me, cockroach?
Soujirou: Mr. Himura is having a tough time. He's being pushed back and hasn't attacked once. Why don't you help him?
Saitou: You must be joking. I have no intention of showing the enemy my sword techniques. Look.
(Shishio is carefully watching the fight with a grim expression.)
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