The New Winds

There hadn't been any person in particular Mirai had wished to face or not when the iaijutsu pairings were posted. Still, there was a part of her comforted that it was at least one of the competitors she'd met more than once.

Giving the Mantis a deep bow, Mirai prepared herself.

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Initiative = 30

Kokyou takes the dueling spot with a wide smile. The Fortunes sure blessed him today. His first opponent, such a view. Kokyou bows to the ronin with the same respect as to any other samurai.

He also prepares his stance calmly, allowing their ki to match up for a fair duel.

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D7, LM, Initiative: 5d10o10k4 35
Delay turn to allow Mirai to roll first for this Round.

It was all habit regardless of her order. She stared at Kokyou intently.

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Assessment roll w/ 1 raise= 27, looking for Void ring and emphasis.

Kokyou raises en eyebrow, giving her his smoldering gaze and dressing her naked in his mind's eye.

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D7, LM, Iaijutsu (Assessment)/Awareness TN25 (15+2 Raises): 10d10ro1o10k6 45
Void and Emphasis

The Ronin's On remained stoic, despite a light surprise. Still, she wouldn't back down.

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Focus = 59

Kokyou doesn't blink for a second as he has Mirai in his eyes. Would the Fortunes favor her against his defiance?

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D7, LM, Iaijutsu (Focus)/Void + 5 Mastery +2k2 Mastery Assessment + 1k1+4 Center + 1k1 VP: 10d10o10k10+13 70

Luck 1 = 63
Luck 2 = 53
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It was nearly a karmic strike. Nearly, but not quite.

Kokyou dashes forward and then flicks blade clean to sheathe it back into the saya.

A moment after that, a single tear of blood runs down Mirai's cheek.

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D7, LM, Iaijutsu (Strike)/Reflexes TN 25? + Center 1k1+4 + Called Shot (Free Raise From Focus + Bishamon + 2 Raises): 10d10o10k6-1 57! 4 Raises + 2 exceptional to deal 1 damage.
(Edit: from 63 to 57. Forgot to compute the raise not as a bonus).

Mirai is eliminated
Kokyou advances, gains 12 points for a new total of 252

Mirai wiped the trickle away before giving a deep bow. "Arigato Kokyou-sama. Good luck in the next round."

Kokyou provides a deep bow to Mirai, as well, adding, “Thank ye fer th’ lesson! I be honored.”