High Stakes

As she reappeared, the hozuki would strike again alarmingly fast. As his arm winded backwards to toss the kana she'd flicker to safety, narrowly avoiding the attack before it happened charging straight forward into the water, she could feel herself growing weak from exhaustion.

"You're Stronger than you look, pasty" She'd say as she stood in the water, while her boots became damp.

Komori would be standing 5 meters away, as he hadn't clarified where exactly he had flickered. She'd pant as she stepped above the water and used surface walking, the chakra beneath her feet keeping her above the surface of the water. "My fight ends here...." She'd say as she winced, and took another breath. "One way or another"

4 seals from her left hand would activate the wave of inspiration, and a 100 power 100 speed wall of electricity would erupt forward, it was her final attack and all she could muster with the amount of energy she had left.

-50 AP for curse mark
-1 AP for surface walking
-40 for wave of inspiration
-10 for body flicker

13 AP remaining

The black markings on her face would begin to subside, and she'd be flung backwards by komori's attack, landing on her back in the water and in immeasurable pain. She was a medical ninja and could tell several of her ribs had been broken just looking at them. "fucking christ" she'd mutter as she accepted Komori's hand.

Shockwaves of pain were sent through her nervous system, but it could hardly be seen. She'd endured worse in the lord mortitians anbu black ops. And she had the scars and burns to prove it. "You fight well" She'd say as she shook the hand that had defeated her, before continuing to speak.

She'd wave to the crowd before beginning to walk towards the exit, "You know, you'd make a pretty good anbu agent...." She'd say with her back turned to him, while disappearing into the stadiums tunnels.

--exit--
giving Komori the win, cuz theres nothin ima be able to do with 13 AP

“And the winner is… KOMORI HOZUKIIIII” The crowd erupted into a cacophony of cheering as Komori stood straight, looking out towards the crowd, giving a big smile. “Due to the circumstances of this unusual fight, this means that Yutakana Shiri will be awarded the contested prize…” Komori paused as he turned around towards where the announcer was. This wasn’t just settling a dispute then… He looked up as a young girl with blonde hair was brought forward, flanked by guards. She was looking at the ground. “Ms. Shiri will now take custody over the young girl, as determined in the agreed upon contract for this match, signed by both parties.” Taken aback, Komori proceeded to leave the arena without bathing in the praise of his fans, seething with anger.

Komori burst into the spectator room that his client resided in. She did not even look up at him, as if she expected it. “It wasn’t just about honor. I’m sorry I lied to you.” Komori clenched his fists as he looked at her, “So this is what this was really about? A little girl? I won you a girl’s life?” His knuckles turned white. “You wanted a new servant girl, is that it?” She stood up and got in his face, snapping back at him, “That girl was abused by the man who hired the mercenary you just beat. He berated her and treated her like human trash.” She paused for a moment to let her words sink in. “You saved her.” Komori’s anger melted, the woman’s words bearing into his soul. He unclenched his white knuckled hands and looked down silently. He lifted his head to look into her shimmering eyes before speaking in a low voice, “I’m sorry.”

Yutakana opened her mouth to say something, but the woman’s gaze softened as she looked down the hallway Komori had come from. Following her eyes, Komori turned to notice the short blonde girl being escorted by the same two guards. She looked frightened, unsure of her surroundings. Komori casually turned back around with a smile, greeting the approaching girl. “Hey, there? What’s your name?”

WC: 2868

“Ko-Komorebi,” she replied timidly. The jounin smiled and let out a laugh. “I like your name, Komorebi. My name’s Komori, actually.” He grinned. “Seems we have pretty similar names, huh?” He stood straight, looking her over with his hand holding up his own chin. But there was something different about him. His gaze did not make her feel scared or uncomfortable. He just looked at her in a judgment free way. “Would it be okay if I called you Kay? Too many people know my name, I’m afraid, otherwise I’d change my name for you.” Another laugh came from the apparently happy man. She just watched him fight somebody for her own freedom and he seemed… nice. Genuinely nice. Someone she wanted to be like. Komorebi tried to hide a smile, to which she was unable to do. “That… That sounds nice, actually.” Kay looked up at him with her big blue eyes before looking at the woman behind him. “Thank you, ma’am.” She bowed in reverence. “I… I wasn’t happy there. You saved me.” The corner of Yutakana’s mouth turned upwards into a faint smirk. “Of course, dear. I couldn’t have that man treating you that way. You deserve better.” She turned around and called over her shoulder, “Come along, darling, we’ve got to get you home.” Kay hesitated, which the jounin noticed. “Everything okay, Kay?” he gave a small chuckle to himself for his own wordplay. “Ms. Shiri… Would it… would it be okay if I stayed here? In the village?” She averted her gaze from the Hozuki, looking off to the side.

WC: 281

Yutakana turned around with a surprised look on her face. It appeared she was capable of being taken off guard. Komori found this funny but chose to keep it to himself. “Is that really what you want, hun?” The black haired man looked towards the blonde girl, waiting for her reaction. “Yeah,” she turned towards the woman, filled with a newfound sense of determination. “I want to become a shinobi, too. I want to be able to get strong, like…” She looked at Komori before she had to turn back to Yutakana. “Like Komori.” A faint smile appeared on her face as the Hozuki could not help himself but grin. He turned towards Yutakana, as he was closer to her and the two shared a look. His was curious and hers was fierce. Komori leaned over and whispered to her, “I can keep an eye on her.” He felt out for Kay’s chakra. “She’s got enough potential to make a good shinobi. Kay should be able to follow her dreams. And I’ll make sure she stays safe.” He looked back to her as Yutakana responded, her breath warm in his ear, “If she gets hurt… I’m holding you responsible. I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth and make sure you suffer.” Her voice was stern yet frail. She had really gotten attached to the girl, it seemed. Komori turned back to look her in the eyes, her small glasses held to the bridge of her nose. “That’s a risk I’m willing to take.”

WC: 3149

--Exit--
WC: 3149
Claiming: 588 to S/T to complete it with max stats (3000/3000), 2561 words towards Mugenha (2561/8000), S rank mission completed, 5000 ryo

Approved

Oh right, 15 AP as well