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Balder sighed at Kazimir and Bailey's comments, but decided to not delve on that much longer. Especially since the master of the dojo began to speak not long after their introductions. But as the man began to speak, the Alolan man felt a familiar change within him. As if his skin... was becoming like steel again. And that happened when they were dubbed the Golden Generation.[break][break]

Was this man just an Elder Pokkenger? It seemed like the kind of thing Kazimir would say while training someone and being dressed as the Pokkenger. Nonetheless, Balder did feel grateful to the man, for possibly having given him a fraction of his powers back. It... felt weird to have that power without Solgaleo around though.[break][break]

The Master proceeded to punch the air, explaining that he knew Kung Fu. Balder looked upon the form of the man, analyzing his build. Was it really just Kung Fu? Not only did the person's muscle definition seemed to suggest he knew more then just Kung Fu, the fact that he triggered a change in Balder and restored him to his prime form was quite odd to begin with. One could think the Master himself would be a legendary pokemon. But that's impossible, right?[break]

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The training kept moving forward. As Balder sparred with his Infernape, testing the limit of his newly-recovered Steel Skin, the man also took the time to practice the "Stance" that he selected last from the group. There were two specific poses to be specific: a solo one, and a group one. Was this training really not sponsored by Pokkenger's grandfather or something? Balder was ready to hear Kazimir say "Hey grandpa" at some point.[break][break]

Still, he had signed up for this, in the hopes of getting strength. He would go all the way. Thus, when the time came to showcase the Stances, the man did not hesitate, putting his all to make his movements fluid and fast, yet represent the effort and training he had spent all of his life and especially recently. As he finished taking the pose, a strong "Hah!" emerged from his mouth. It wasn't intended, but surely that would only help in the intensity of the pose, right?

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“Now that’s the spirit! Tap into your qi and let it flow through your body! Only then will you be able to handle your latent spirit!” [break][break]


Everyone’s willingness to indulge the Dojo Master’s antics results in a finishing group pose. Some embrace it in earnest while others have their reservations. So long as they all do it, they’ll come around to feeling the same energy the Dojo Master instilled into them pool within their chest. A second heart beats inside, growing until it explodes all at once. The energy is now yours. [break][break]



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“Not too shabby for martial arts, nyeh? I knew from the moment I laid eyes on you that you five would be able to succeed our way of life.” [break][break]



Despite his praise the martial artist turns his back to the class. A heavy sigh racks his body as he resigns himself to his fate. His belt loosens and falls to the ground, gi parted from his neck to his waist. For someone of his age, his body is immaculate, both in definition and spotlessness. There’s no sign of aging or blemishes. It’s perfection personified. [break][break]



“But only one of you can learn the secrets of the master. Decide among yourself who is the most worthy to become the KING OF FIGHTERS. If you cannot agree on an answer then I will find a way to decide who is worthy. ” [break][break][break]






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• Announce ICly who you think should be the next KING OF FIGHTERS!
• Your characters do not have to agree with each other!
• Providing your character's reasoning will help persuade the Dojo Master.
• Remember, your answer may be valid, but the Dojo Master can be whimsical!

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as the group pulled off their pose incinemask felt some kind of power well up inside of him. it was enough to almost make his chest swell as he puffed it out as the group pose was finished and the master began talking. it took a second for him to process what he had just said and took a quick glance between himself and the others here.
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only one could learn the secrets could they?
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for a few seconds his gaze lingered on Balder Schwartz as he considered the alolan to get the title. he didn't really know the others personally but balder was probably one of the toughest guys he's ever met. even crazier considering he went into ultra space for one guy even if it did cost him greatly. still he thought back to that day the two of them bumped into each other while he was training. then he thought about why he was doing such crazy training in the first place, why he was even here.
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"sensei!" incinemask stood tall with a fist beating against his chest and a fire in his eyes. "i nominate myself! like i said i'm looking to be strong to help people, and i've done a lot of fighting myself even coming here! cause i can't just sit back and watch people get hurt without doing anything, but even i have my limits. that's why i need to break those limits. either in training, learning some secret like yours, or..." he lifted the wrestling mask from his face to let his blue eyes filled with determination do the talking as blonde hair draped over them slightly, "even being a hero or symbol that people can depend on or get inspired by. i know i can do so much more for them, and even if i can't i ain't about to stop fighting for love and peace."[break][break][break]


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The weird training was now complete. While the goal of this training was still obscure, none could deny the feeling that came following that pose. For some, it most likely meant a surge of energy. But for Balder... It felt like his skin hardened once more. Similar to when he had been Solgaleo's avatar. Does this mean he could now freely use that ability, so long as he took the pose first?[break][break]

Of course there was most likely a time limit to that surge of power. But being able to use this power, this strength, once more... It felt good. He didn't feel all that helpless anymore. It was a shame that Solgaleo wasn't there, but maybe with this power, saving it from the maws of the Megalopolans would be easier.[break][break]

Then, the master proceeded to explain he believed in them... But that now, only one of them would be able to inherit the secret of this art. And that everyone should decide who to suggest as the King of Fighters. Kazimir proceeded to suggest himself, while Bailey mocked the process and told everyone to prove themselves instead.[break][break]

The alolan man closed his eyes, considering the options. Bailey's logic wasn't exactly wrong: practically no one knew anything about the other, so how would it allow them to say who's the appropriate person, deserving of learning the secrets? Such thing would most likely lead to everyone promoting themselves.[break][break]

"If we were to go along with that idea, I would most likely suggest K-... Incinemask." said the man as he opened his eyes, looking at the master. "Yet, if I may be so bold Master, I believe that the survival of the art would be assured by teaching the secret to all of us. Since some of us may consider only using this power for themselves and their goals, making sure that everyone learns the secrets would allow the art to live on and be passed to another generation."[break][break]

Balder proceeded to stretch his arms and take a deep breath. "... Or we take Bailey's suggestion and proceed to prove ourselves in the way that this art was developed: by defeating pokemons by ourselves. While I have faced an invasive creature with my bare hands back during the new year, I can't confirm if I have the strength to defeat a pokemon myself. Thus, this would also serve as a trial to prove we are capable." How would the master react to these words.

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The Dojo master listen to each cause one after another, starting with none other than Kazimir Wynter. As the first one to speak up, the Dojo Master puts more weight onto his opinion, giving the man a chance to set the tone for the discussion. It comes as no surprise that the first one to speak out would also elect themselves as the most worthy. It shows initiative, however, the premise of his justification falls short. [break][break]



“An admirable goal, young one, but what determines the KING OF FIGHTERS is not a sense of righteousness or a need to do good—” [break][break]



The rest of the class seem to agree. Bailey Cooper is the first to put up the general consensus that the title should be earned rather than given and it seems to resonate with the other four. Even with Balder Schwartz’s recommendation, the chance of the title going to Kazimir uncontested dwindles away as the matter becomes one that must be settled in a test of skill. [break][break]



“—but one who is indisputably able to capture the previous KING’S attention! The KING OF FIGHTERS must be able to demonstrate a martial arts so captivating that all marvel at its presence!” [break][break]



Valerio Dachev provides a good point but there’s an underlying assumption that, no matter how small, makes him technically incorrect. “Then I shall be the one to pick. The one who should be KING OF FIGHTERS is…” [break][break]



The Dojo Master balls both of his hands into fists. His grip proves so strong that beyond the white skin of his knuckles is a tension that coats the room in dread. What they face is not any normal martial artist, or even human at that. What they face is the culmination of humanity’s pursuit of physical combat. [break][break]



“ME!” [break][break]



His legs bend as his feet spread out, planting a firm stance. His left hand is brought in, close to his chest, while the other remains raised, further away from his body to intercept any attack that comes his way. His stance seems familiar though, showing a perfect SKETCH of a Sawk. [break][break]



“Human. Pokemon. Whoever. Show me a technique that will leave me in AWE!” [break][break][break][break]





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• You may use any Pokemon you currently own! You must keep that Pokemon until the end of this thread. You must have owned that Pokemon prior to the last mod post.
• Any Pokemon you pick will be magically scaled to fit within the Dojo. You do not have to pick a Pokemon that fits or does not fit. Ask shiv for further details about Suspension of Belief.

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maybe he shouldn't have gotten his hopes up so much when everyone started to suggest that instead of just voting they'd...fight it out against one another for the title. now kazimir wasn't opposed to the idea, hell he would have jumped at the chance if the master offered it himself. when everyone else was saying they'd rather fight it out it sort of made a hint of embarrassment well up inside of the man's stomach as he started to see himself as sort of selfish now for being the only one to actually vote.
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hopefully no one notice him take a step back but stopped after a single one when the master began to speak and name the candidate for king of fighters. kazimir did take a second to process it when he nominated himself and challenged them all to come at him and demonstrate their martial prowess. of all things he was going to take the name for himself and make them work for it? it was...it was...well it wasn't really that unexpected given how enthusiastic that he was about it in the beginning. the whole situation got a chuckle out of the masked blonde as he reached down his belt for a pokeball. "boy sensei you are a riot! alright then if that's how its gonna be, don't go crying on us if we bruise or break something OKAY!"
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tossing the ball forward it opened up to reveal his choice of fighter, an urshifu. the large bear like creature was sat on its knees and opened its eyes to view its opponent right in front of it. it stared at the old man for a few seconds before rising up into a fighting stance with its arms up and close to itself. it's gaze darted back towards kazimir as the trainer approached from behind it and placed a hand on his partner's shoulder, "you feeling that domon? let's show this guy what your made of, hit him with your best shot."
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with a grunt and a nod the urshifu steeled his stance even further and focused his gaze back onto the master before lowering his fists down as a faint dark glow enveloped the pokemon. in a flash the glow erupted into a powerful aura as domon dashed forward at almost blinding speed with its fist drawn and punched forward at the master's muscled and chiseled body looking to break it with its wicked blow and strike a critical hit against him.
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The actions of the master sure kept going against their expectations. Declaring himself as the "King of Fighters"? Not what was to be expected. But the last part of his speech, where they needed to prove themselves by displaying techniques that would leave the man in awe. Plus, the stance he took... A complete imitation of a Sawk.[break][break]

Noticing that trait, Balder decided to summon his own Sawk onto the field. The man observed the stance of his pokemon, analyzing it. "Ushi, Bulk up. I'm going to recreate it." The creature bowed to show its understanding before taking a pose again and concentrating its energy, its muscles visibly expanding a bit. The muscles had thickened, raising its attack and defense.[break][break]

Balder nodded at the observation and proceeded to take a deep breath. Then, he took the stance he had learned earlier, circulating energy throughout his body. Not only does his Steel Skin activate, but he can also feel a fire raging through his muscles, as if they had tightened and were ready to unleash an explosive force.[break][break]

But then... The mythical creature that was tagging along Incinemask/Kazimir proceeded to lunge towards the master. A bold move, yet it held no preparations whatsoever. It seemed like Kazimir was getting more and more hasty as time progressed. Impatience could be dangerous for him, especially in this situation. And if the master was really the epitome of physical combat... The Urshifu would get destroyed.[break][break]

Balder proceeded to hurry up, getting between the Urshifu and the old master. As the bear unleashed its Wicked Blow, Balder proceeded to tighten his defense. The hit proceeded to connect, a critical hit that pierced his guard, making the ex-gym leader lose his breath and seem wobbly on his legs. But...[break][break]

"Alolan-Style..." He was not down yet. Most likely due to the added resistance from his steel skin and the previous Bulk Up, the man had some strength left in him. And he was in the best position to fight back right now, possibly show the master what his true worth was. The man took a step forward, shattering the wood underneath his foot and surrounding it as he circulated the energy through his body. He then brought his hands to his side, a light gleaming in his eyes.[break][break]

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Bringing his hands forward, Balder pushed all the energy he had accumulated into his body towards the body of the Urshifu, trying to return double the damage that he suffered while striking as hard as he could. While this wasn't the perfected move that a fighting pokemon would do, the man did hope it would be sufficient to have at least the Urshifu back up.

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