The battle between Shinobu and the man began on a deserted street.
Shinobu rushed in. At the same time, she throws a kunai. The man dodged the kunai by shifting his body slightly to the side. In that short movement, Shinobu closed the distance to the man and swung her short katana(小刀) in her left hand at him. The man dodged easily and swung his katana(刀) at Shinobu.
Shinobu dodged by shifting her weight to her left and moved to the man’s left before attacking him.
Obviously, she was going to attack from the eye-patched side of the man. Shinobu attacked while moving to the left side of the man.
[Do you perhaps think you can attack me from my blind spot?] Jubei
[Weaknesses should be exploited.] Shinobu
[I thought you said you don’t fight cowardly?] Jubei
[It’s called a tactic.] Shinobu
Swinging a short katana and a katana at each other while conversing. Their katanas cut the air.
Shinobu, who has a shorter reach, is at a disadvantage, but she uses his blind spot and fast movements to make the fight even. The man is dodging Shinobu’s short katana even in his blindside.
The two sides continue to attack and defend.
It’s amazing.
They dodged each other by a paper-thin margin as if they both knew what attack was coming.
The man dodges Shinobu’s short katana and swings his katana in a wide horizontal slash. Shinobu jumps backwards to dodge.
[Fu ~u] Jubei
The man exhaled and smiled happily.
[As expected of that man’s daughter, you’re very strong.] Jubei
He said that, but the man seemed to be relaxed. I can’t see any room on Shinobu’s side.
Even with half a vision, the man seemed to have the advantage in close combat.
[Do you not use magic because you think I’m not worth it?] Shinobu
[If I use it in a place like this, it will be a nuisance to everyone around me. Besides, you’re not using it either.] Jubei
Wooden houses lined up on either side.
She said her opponent uses wind magic, but I wonder if Shinobu can use magic.
But this is not the same battle of warriors and samurai in my former world. In this world, there is a magic that surpasses the skill of handling weapons. With magic alone, one can even surpass swordsmanship.
However, since magic requires imagery, that momentary thought is a weakness. Technology imbibed in the body is faster than the activation of magic.
It is difficult to use magic in a close combat situation. That’s why wizards use it in the rear.
Besides, if her opponent started using magic without paying attention to the surroundings, Shinobu would be at a disadvantage.
But then, if Shinobu couldn’t use magic, she would still be at a disadvantage. Even if she could use it, she wouldn’t be able to use strong magic because of her surroundings.
[That’s not the case.] Shinobu
The wind swirled around Shinobu’s right hand that held a short katana.
[I’ll just use it in a way that doesn’t bother others.] Shinobu
With a quick movement, Shinobu closed the gap between her and the man. Again, from the left side of the man’s blind spot.
Shinobu swung her short katana sideways.
At that distance, the short katana cannot reach. But a blade of wind shot out from the short katana. But even that wind attack was cut off by the man with his katana. Shinobu stepped in further to close the distance pulled back her swinging arm and swung it straight at the man. The man flicked it with his katana.
The momentum of being flipped threw Shinobu off balance. The man’s leg kick hit her.
Shinobu got kicked away and fell far backwards.
[Shinobu!] Yuna
[I’m okay.] Shinobu
Apparently, she jumped backwards to break away.
The man was more aware of his surroundings than Shinobu because his leg was outstretched. That’s how much room he has.
I still don’t know what the man’s true intentions were in killing Shinobu’s father, but I’m pretty sure that Shinobu was going to lose this fight.
Should I take over?
[He’s strong.] Shinobu
Shinobu exhaled a small breath and regulated her breathing.
[Shall I take over?] Yuna
Looking at Shinobu now, you can see that she has no intention of backing down. But I asked just in case.
[It’s okay. I want Yuna to watch us fight and learn the moves of that man.] Shinobu
Does that mean she wants me to observe their fight, analyze how that man fights, and prepare for battle?
That would mean she doesn’t think she can win.
[But if you’re really in trouble, call out to me.] Yuna