Chashitsu (Bounty)

[Oda Nobunaga]

The ball struck Nagahide in the face and he was able to alter his path. However, as he tried to grab the man's foot, he dug his blades into the ground, steeling himself and preventing Yukimura from getting any advantage. He would kick his leg out wildly, trying to catch Yukimura in the face or something. Whatever he could hit from that weird angle.

[Sanada Yukimura]

As Nagahide lashed out wildly to try and kick Yukimura, he would try to catch Nagahide's foot in his hands before throwing his arms upwards, in an attempt to send Nagahide off-balance. He'd then dig both hands in the snow to slow and stop himself, before quickly climbing to his feet, sucking in air between his teeth from the sting of the air on his wounds. He would fight through it though, and would scoop up snow in both hands before launching a barrage of snowballs at Nagahide, to pelt him in the head relentlessly and keep him distracted long enough that Yukimura could dart up to him quickly and kick him hard in the back.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Yukimura caused Nagahide to fall off balance, but in the time he got up and stood to his feet, the bounty would have already reacted. He ripped his swords from the ground, sending the snow flying in hard chunks in Yukimura's direction, before he sent a foot flying for the samurai's face. He had both blades raised and primed, so if he tried to catch the foot, Nagahide would slash downward to cut his hand off.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Holding both his arms in front of him in an X-shape, to block the chunks of snow Nagahide sent flying at him from ripping both his blades out of the snow, as Nagahide's foot came flying towards Yukimura's face, he would neither catch nor block the foot. Instead, he would try to evade to the right, to get onto Nagahide's left side.

If he was successful, he would try to viciously kick Nagahide halfway between his ribs and his back, having placed himself close enough to the opposite cliff wall that hopefully would knock Nagahide face first into the rock face and knock him out.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Yukimura's dodge was successful, but the kick would not be. Nagahide would plant his feet firmly on the ground after pivoting on his heels, allowing Yukimura's foot to pass between his ribs and his arm. He would rotate the blade in his hand so that he was holding the sword upside-down, and would thrust it backward toward Yukimura's neck as the samurai launched his kick.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Unable to evade as he was kicking, Yukimura would try to grab hold of Nagahide's blade as he thrust it towards his neck, hopefully stopping it from reaching his neck. If he was successful, ignoring the pain as he tightly gripped the blade, he would try to yank the blade free from Nagahide's hand and wield it for himself, hopefully no longer leaving himself weapon-less.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Nagahide would release the blade, taking advantage of the time Yukimura would need to rearm himself. He would spin his body around, ramming a foot into Yukimura's stomach, and bringing the other blade around in a slash aimed at his thighs.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Unable to block or evade Nagahide's foot ramming into his stomach, Yukimura would release all the air in his lungs as the blow connected, avoiding getting the wind knocked out of him. But as Nagahide went for the slash, as he quickly grabbed the hilt of the blade he now had with his other hand, he would whip his other hand at Nagahide, effectively trying to throw the blood that ran from the wound on his hand into Nagahide's eyes, hopefully blinding him. He'd then duck down low and try to ram Nagahide into the side of the rock wall... hard.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Nagahide cursed as the blood hit his face, and Yukimura's tackle ended up successful. As the man hit the wall, he spit up a bit of blood, but he wasn't out for the count. He would ram his knees into Yukimura's chest, stomach, or face, whichever he could reach, over and over. At the same time, he would flip his blade over, looking to impale the samurai through the spine.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Bringing his injured hand up in front of his chest to catch Nagahide's knee as he went to ram it repeatedly into Yukimura's chest, he would bring his other hand up and try to slam the end of the blade's hilt into Nagahide's stomach, the angle of the blade as he held it serving as a shield from Nagahide's own blade. He would then simultaneously try to shove Nagahide into the rock wall repeatedly, hoping he could knock the rogue samurai out once and for all.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Nagahide coughed up blood, dropping his sword. He didn't seem done, though. The bounty put his hands together, ramming his bladed gauntlets into Yukimura's back over and over, as many times as it would take to get the Samurai to let go of him.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Once was enough to get Yukimura to let go, but as he did, he would grab Nagahide's second blade that he dropped, before swiftly darting to the side. Blood dripping down not only his hand, but also his back, he would face Nagahide, slowly backing up from the rogue samurai. He'd have to end this fast, before he lost too much blood.

[Oda Nobunaga]

With Yukimura backing away, Nagahide breathed a sigh of relief. His arms were shaking, and his legs trembling, but he would not falter. He would not give in. His fists balled up and his arms rose to protect his upper body. A few steps were taken toward his opponent, but he was trying to play it safe.

"What... you ain't got... what it takes, you... fucker?"

[Sanada Yukimura]

"... Heh. I do... But do you? My sister-in-law, Ina-san, has more guts than you Nagahide."

That was the ultimate insult. By saying his name without attaching any honorific to it, it was rude, even in informal or friendly occasions, and was a faux pas. Subtly turning his body to the side while continuing to face Nagahide, Yukimura would spit out some blood from his mouth, blades held at the ready, if shakily.

"If you think you can take me down, then just try Nagahide."

[Oda Nobunaga]

The bounty smirked at that remark, leaning down and taking a ball of snow in each hand. He rubbed it against the blades on his gauntlets, scraping them to make them more rigid. He was going to make sure this hurt.

"It was you who sought me out, Takeda Dog."

He cracked his neck, letting his aching muscles relax for a moment. Each moment that passed, Yukimura would bleed more and more. If he wanted to stall, he was going to pass out before Nagahide, at which point the bounty would cleave his fucking head off his shoulders.

[Sanada Yukimura]

"Then let's end this."

Quickly scooping up a ball of snow into his hand, Yukimura would toss it towards Nagahide... only for it sail above his head. But it was not Nagahide himself he had been aiming for, what he had been aiming was the loosened bank of snow located on the cliff above him.

Hoping it was enough to knock the snow down on top of Nagahide and distract him, Yukimura would dash towards him, and with the blades held in front of him in an X-shape, would duck down low and attempt to sweep his left leg to the right and send Nagahide's legs out form under him, towards the rock cliff face.

[Oda Nobunaga]

As soon as Yukimura made his move, Nagahide dashed forward, leaning close to the ground. The blades on his gauntlets dug into the ground and shot forward, sending a trail of snow to fly at Yukimura the same moment the snow at the snow on the cliff would fall, missing its mark entirely. As Yukimura sent his leg out, Nagahide twisted his torso to the side, ramming his fist into the samurai's shin.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Gritting his teeth as pain shot up his leg, his leg armor taking most of the damage, but he was sure something might be fractured, he would fight through the pain and continue with the leg sweep, while at the same time trying to slice through Nagahide's legs with one blade, the other held in front of him as a shield of sorts.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Given the position Nagahide was already in, blocking the blade was easy for him. His gauntlet shot up, catching the blade, while his other arm would take the samurai's leg in a tight grip. He would stand to his full height, whipping around in an arc, throwing Yukimura against the cliff wall he'd originally been pinned against.

"COME ON, YOU SON OF A BITCH!"

[Sanada Yukimura]

Landing up against the cliff face wall, letting out all the air in his lungs before impact, falling to the ground and landing on his knees, his head bowed and slumping forward, both of his arms held limply by his sides. Seemingly down for the count, as soon as Nagahide was close enough to him, Yukimura would attempt to slice his shins before trying to get behind him and kick him in the back towards the cliff he was sent flying into.

[Oda Nobunaga]

Nagahide didn't go for Yukimura's head right away. No, he was going to enjoy this. He reached down, scooping up balls of snow in both hands and just started fucking throwing them at the bastards body, trying to peg him in the head and face as many times as he could before his arms got tired.

When he finally rushed Yukimura, he wasn't expecting the slash to his shins and roared in pain, falling against the wall as the fucker kicked him. Letting out a small grunt, he flipped over onto his back, before kicking out at Yukimura's face.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Blocking the kick with one arm, with the blades still in his hands, Yukimura would try to quickly grab Nagahide's leg with both hands and would just push him backwards into the wall repeatedly, using the fact Nagahide's leg was what he was holding onto to hopefully prevent Nagahide from reaching him to strike back, hoping to finally knock him out and end this once and for all.

[Oda Nobunaga]

It hurt like a bitch, but Nagahide was a warrior. He would jump up to slam his other foot into Yukimura's face, since both his hands were preoccupied with one foot. Landing on his back, the man would let out a cry of anguish, before standing to his feet. It was clear here who the better warrior was.

"Kill me! While I have some sense of honor intact!"

Yukimura had little say here, as the fight would change otherwise. If Yukimura did not kill Nagahide, his goal would be to fall on the samurai's blade.

[Sanada Yukimura]

Only able to turn his head to the side to lessen the impact of the kick to his face, taking the blow to his cheek, he would release his hold on Nagahide's leg, taking a step back from the rogue samurai.

"... It was an honor to cross blades with you Nagahide-san."

Rushing towards Nagahide, his arms crossed in front of him, both blades held over his shoulders, as soon as he was close enough, he would begin to lash out with both blades, as if to decapitate him, only to halt immediately and quickly grab hold of Nagahide's head and slam Nagahide's jaw into his armored knee.

Repeatedly.

Until he was knocked out.

"But I cannot kill you. I am not worthy to grant you the honor of seppuku. That... is your honor alone."

[Oda Nobunaga]

When the blades halted at his neck, Nagahide's eyes widened. He wanted death, but this man would not give it to him. Aggravated, he took Yukimura's wrists, resisting the grab and preventing the knee-slam. Using his superior strength, he would force the samurai's sword to cleave through his neck. He was not going to allow himself to be caught and jailed, dishonored in battle.

[OoC: Nagahide defeated. DECEASED. 450 Yen awarded. +3 Exp.

Yukimura receives:
Weapons:
Steel Katana: This is a very well-made katana, with ridges near the guard for easy ripping. +4 Str

Steel Katana: This is a very well-made katana, with ridges near the guard for easy ripping. +4 Str

Hammer-Fist: Two-hand. These gauntlets are large, covering the forearms. There are ridges and studs at the knuckles to add force to punches, and blades along the forearms for slicing. +6 Str when punching, +4 Str when slicing. -2 Dex

Armor:
Ninja Tabi: These tabi seem to stifle the sound of your footsteps! +4 Dex. Completely silent when moving slowly.]