As Mondai clutched his blade, he looked towards the slums where he was born and raised, and instantly the memories of his harsh upbringing came back to him as if not even a day had gone by...
Back in the days of struggle.
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"Let's fuck these bitches up!" Seven maybe eight years ago Mondai and his three other friends were surrounded by a group of older kids, sure they outnumbered their foes by almost double, however these kids were larger and loved to pick on the smaller ones anything from food to money personal items or just to assert dominance. Five versus three seems like good odds on paper if they weren't severely outweighed. Admittedly they had been pushed around by these kids, but it had never escalated to this point and the reason for this scrap was because Mondai stood up to them realizing survive here wasn't for the weak and even if Mondai knew his friends were terrified they couldn't show that they could be pushed around and stepped on.
The first of his friend Naomichi Tsuyoshi of a smaller stature and more meek nature but by far the most kindhearted of the bunch. Unfortunately, the ghettos of Kirigakure didn't award kindness, only strength. The first to be taken out of this fight as he charged in to attack, getting kicked into the wall and garbage that littered the streets. That made this fight a four versus three. Naturally, the elder brother Tadao was sent into a frenzy attacking his brother's opponent who so happened to be the "left-hand man" of the kids, being the "weaker" of the three.
Leaving Sone Aoki and Kimura Katsu to both take on the bullies strongest member known as Ryuji, a freakishly large thirteen-year-old, often being mistaken for an older teen due to his sheer size and older face. Aoki being the more immature and quick tempered of them all, often shouting and posturing between his lifelong friend Kimura Katsu the more laidback of the two with a sharp wit able to maneuver situations intelligently.
While Mondai was left to square off against the "right-hand" man.
Too late to back down now Mondai thought as the larger kid readied in his stance. Mondai remembered the little combat training he had trained with his father up to this point, only with practice blades that his father had made. Dodging under the bigger kid's massively telegraphed attack. After weaving under, Mondai threw a sloppy kick at his enemies back while the other two were brawling. Tadao managing to take down his rival. His protective instinct as the elder, giving him the edge needed for him to assist in the fight against Ryuji. Now it was the strongest vs the other three, Aoki and Kimura were struggling but with a third maybe they could turn things around seeing as they managed to deal some damage.
The weakest member turned around with an annoyed expression, tackling Mondai into a nearby wall, which caused Mondai to lose a bit of his breath and wince as his back smashed and rubbed against the hard stone walls, irritating the skin underneath and stressing the fabric almost to the point of being ripped.
Realizing he was trapped, Mondai kneed his opponent and elbowed his spine, which caused the bully to raise his posture and grab Mondai's head and face smashing it into the wall before punching Mondai in the face twice before Mondai managed to break out his grasp and slipped under the third punch causing the trouble-makers hand to smash into the wall likely causing a small fracture. Which Mondai exploited by rushing in as his opponent winced in pain throwing three wild hooks before finishing with an uppercut that was caught countered with a gut check followed up by a big right hand, at this point Mondai had figured out that was his enemy's favorite move, so he again weaved under it grabbing his stomach in the meanwhile with two under hooks tripping his enemy and sitting untop of him and raining a flurry of punches.
As Mondai was punching in the dominant position, he noticed Ryuji was fighting the trio almost effortlessly, but it was clear he was damaged and getting tired. Tadao had climbed upon his back, punching the back of his head as the others were tag teaming him, which was finished quickly by an uppercut that sent Aoki
flying, knocking him out cold while Tadao got grabbed and slammed onto Kimura pinning him with the elder brother and got his head kicked as he tried to remove his friend off his body.
Mondai panicked, seeing Ryuji turn his enraged gaze towards and slowly approaching Mondai. As Mondai was on top he looked for the nearest object which happened to be a small piece of wood, derbies finishing his fight against the right-hand man. As he looked up, he saw Ryuji's gaze with his arms crossed, it appears that he had some honor.
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Ya two done? Ya can step if ya yield!" While that offer was tempting seeing as Mondai was shaking and exhausted from his fight with his head ringing, accepting defeat now would be accepting being walked over. It was better to go down fighting at the very least because even if Mondai were to lose they would think twice in fighting them again. "
Might as well finish this don't ya think ya oversized prick."
Guardian vs The don. The stronger vs the strongest. Mondai vs Ryuji!
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Das exactly what'a I wanted to hear anyway" Ryuji said with a scary smirk, enjoying the idea of them continuing this fight despite his damage. "
This is where ya die!" Ryuji circled and cocked his shoulders the crowd often made bets and cheered on their fight kirigakure's slums was truly among the worst places to grow up. As he was done cocking his shoulder Ryuji slowly approached towards Mondai not even holding up his hand before slowly raising his hands slightly having a "hands low fighting stance" Mondai realized that he would have to use his smaller size to avoid as much damage as possible and counter against his stronger foe.
However, Ryuji was an experienced and talented fighter he fainted a jab causing Mondai to instinctively cover his head and try to slip the punch before being met with an uppercut to the gut that nearly lifted Mondai and followed up with a kick towards the torso that Mondai managed to block but was sent flying into a wall. Barely managing to stand, but his will was stronger than his body and he managed to stand despite his damage, but he had to find a way to win soon, or he would surely lose.
As Ryuji approached, he would now throw a real left jab but faint the right uppercut for a left hook that Mondai weaved under with a gut punch that barely fazed the monstrous tween followed up with a left hook a kick to the leg to throw off his balance and finishing with a thuggish kick to the chest akin to that of a push kick but much less discipline in comparison to a martial artists version.
As Ryuji lost balance so did his temper fully, rushing Mondai and grabbing his neck lifting him up and choking him, but before the bestial bully would attempt to throw the future shinobi Mondai wrapped his legs around Ryuji's torso and hitting the elbows a wrapping his arms around his choking arms freeing Mondai's head where he managed to land a headbutt even if it felt like his head was on the verge of bursting or at least it felt like that and the headbutt didn't help.
The headbutt made Ryuji reel back in anger as Mondai regained his footing as the brute telegraphed a haymaker as he was enraged that Mondai exploited by throwing his own haymaker dodging Ryuji's at the same time the headbutt and haymaker combined with the younger Mondai's exceptional strength for his size and the monsterous size, strength and momentum caused his nose to break. This wasn't enough to stop the fight however, it was a clash of wills and Ryuji growled in fury. Mondai felt like his consciousness was fading and his breath felt like it was escaping him, but running wasn't an option right now
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OI! RYUJI!? The fuck is y'all doing? Pickin on kids smaller than yerself EH!" Near instantly, the rest of the defeated bullies bowed their heads, but not Ryuji.
Mondai looked towards the booming voice, it appears that the local delinquent gang had appeared and scolded Ryuji and his friends for his actions. Walking past Mondai and punching him in the gut to force a bow. "
That's where yer damn head should be!" Grabbing by the back of his neck and redirecting him, likely for more scolding. The others followed suit with their head low in shame.
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Oi, Kid, What's yer name?" Another older delinquent looked towards Mondai "
Uuuuhh Mondai!" "
Mondai, huh? Like no problem? Weird name." He said with a smirk. Before looking Mondai in the eyes "
You and yer friends did good they're tough those kids specially Ryuji brute that he is but either way not many could survive a fight with him let alone someone your size give him some trouble. Shit, even people my age can get their shit pushed in by 'im. Ya did good son. 'ere for yer troubles" Offering some money from his pocket. Mondai was thankful but felt the need to decline his offer as he bowed his head with respect. "
I appreciate it greatly, but no, I can't accept"
The thug responded with a harsh tone, "
I ain't askin'! 'n raise yer goddamn head up, you ain't do nun, and I'm just some guy!" Despite his rough appearance and harsh tone, he didn't have a need for formalities and was generous. "
Boss, I'll give him a scoldin' and I hafta' be there, but you and yer lil ninja's take care! That sounds good, ma ninja? Yeah, sounds good!"
Refering to oneslef as a 'ninja' was a way to feel more powerful as he dapped up Mondai before walking away with swagger in his bouncy thuggish step. Mondai reunited with his friends battered and bruised, leaning on each other for support, smilling along the way "
Are you all okay?" Naomichi beeing concered as always "
Ryuji's a real tough son of a bitch!" "
Ya got that right, sheesh." Aoki and Kimura talked among themselves pretending to be more fine then they actually were. "
Assholes kicked my brother" Tadao still annoyed at his brother's humiliation. "
Sorry I couldn't help more-" "
Nah it's fine Tsu. OI guys! I got some money, let's get something to eat!" Mondai said with an enthusiastic smile and almost in unison everyone else shared with joy.
Good memories. Have things even changed, I am still fighting just like I did then? Memories plauged Mondai's mind with doubt, but he had to gather his strength and press forward.
1839/1800
Hail-mary Haymaker
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
The practitioner positions themselves in a fighting stance and performs a large haymaker with their dominant hand smashing their opponent's nose in an attempt to break the cartilage. The sheer power can cause immense pain and as blood fills it will dampen their sense of smell often causing tears to run due to the natural reaction of the human body. Mondai's Strength must be 5 points higher than the opponent's Strength to achieve the desired effect of this technique.
Brawlin' Beat-em-up
D-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Years of random fighting has made Mondai oddly proficent in weaving improvised non specific combos these are mostly 3-5 hits. This can be used to deal damage to his opponent quickly, confuse or daze them. The pressure of the combos is also able to be utilized and open up his opponents defense with sheer pressure and combos. He can even use different combos to even fool his opponent by tweaking and changing different attacks.
Street Smarts
D-Rank Taijutsu Discipline
Navigating the slums of Kirigakure is a dangerous place understanding the enviroment and surroundings is essential for survival being. Finding improvised weapons, whether it be a, broken bottles, bricks. walls, stairs, wooden debris. Mondai always has his own eyes open for any possible weapons within his enviroment.
C-rank
HANASE!
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
When Mondai was younger the larger kids often utlised their size and strength to grab and throw the smaller young Mondai. Years of having to fend of bullies has made Mondai proficent in staving of grapples utlising either his speed or strength inorder to free his way out of potentially stronger opponents. Requiring 5 less strength his opponents to break free.
Scrapper's Revenge
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Mondai's will and strength have always worked in tandem most often displayed when attacked. Instinctively able to retaliate with thuggish attacks such as a headbutt, kick, or haymakers even if he is hit with a particularly heavy or painful attack. Able to essentially utilize his sheer force of will to follow through regardless of pain or strength of attack so long as he isn't knocked of his feet or hit with a particularly debilitating attack
Treat it like boxin', stick and move
C-Rank Taijutsu Maneuver
Mondai from a young age realized that sometimes utilising brute strength didn't work and moving and fighting at the same time was essential for survival. In this "technique" Mondai is able to dodge and circle around and attack simultaneously.
