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 Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:00 pm
Shō aimed his gun straight at the wooden dummy that was now in front of him, looking towards the dummy an overwhelming feeling of guilt bestowed upon the boy. Shō was able to say he could kill someone, but when it came to actually pulling the trigger his nerves were starting to take over. His hand began to slightly rumble while he tried to aim, he than fired his pistol off which sent a bullet straight through the Dummy's shoulder. Yasopp wasn't surprised, he knew it would take the boy a couple of tries to actually gather his resolve completely. If the boy truly wanted power, this is what he needed to learn to archive his goal. "Hehehe, so I guess this is harder than I actually expected, Mmm. You knew this was going to happen didn't you Yasopp, Mmm."
(Head Shot)
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Shō took a deep breath than sat down, he realized he couldn't shoot a bullet through the wooden training dummy's head as he was right now. He crossed his legs and began to meditate this was all he could do at this point. Yasopp was a little happy that Shō was actually man enough to realize he couldn't pull the trigger, the boy didn't even seem like he was ashamed. Yasopp sat down as well, but than stood up to back flip onto a tree branch where he could observe the boys training from a higher point. Yasopp than looked up at the sky realizing that it was going to begin raining. He didn't want to stop the training so he didn't interrupt the boy's train of thought. While Shō was meditating he began to see images of all the times he learned the previous techniques, hes come quite the distance already in such a short period of time, it was impressive.
(Head Shot)
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Shō continued to meditate, his legs were crossed, his head was tilted slightly downward and with the passing breeze still flowing behind him it raised his hair some what. This was probably the first time Yasopp was able to see Shō's entire face for the first time. A scar that went down his right yellow eye was seen, it was a nasty scar so he probably received the cut when he was young. Yasopp knew this kid probably had to survive under a tough lifestyle his entire life, it wasn't easy when your parents were good for nothings. This is how Yasopp felt about himself, he was never around to raise Usopp so Usopp had to raise himself and help his mother out around the village all by himself. "Oi sensei, I remember you telling me that you had a son named Usopp, where is he now yeah?"
(Head Shot)
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:17 pm
Yasopp smirked, tilting his head down so that his face was covered a little from the boy. It didn't matter since Shō's eyes were still closed since he was still meditating but he just felt like if the chance came that the boy did look up and saw Yasopp with such a weak looking face he would feel hurt, or would feel as if he said something wrong. Yasopp nodded, he began to tell Shō that his son Usopp was now apart of the Straw Hat Pirates. Shō heard many interesting stories and conversations about those Straw hat pirates, they had totally different members of their crew yet they completed each other so good. They were a force to be reckoned with across the sea, and for some reason everyone they that needed their help received their help. Their weren't a lot of pirates that actually took time to help others, the straw hat pirate crew helped many and that's how they made so much friends and allies.
(Head Shot)
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Shō had a blank look across his face, this was beginning to change his thoughts when it came to pirates. He was a bit worried about turning into a pirate, the truth was right in front of him. There was no such thing as a bad or good pirate, just pirates that ether did bad or good deeds. Shō didn't want to feel as if he had to change just to become a pirate, he also promised himself that he wouldn't join a pirate crew till he found his long lost sister. Hearing this story about Usopp also began to change his mind on whether or not he should actually join a crew, a crew wasn't anything to joke around with. You actually pledged your life to those crew mates,t hey would turn into your family and Shō knew this strongly. "You should be proud to have a son like that, he traveled the sea lived his dreams and experienced meeting a whole lot of different pirates."
(Head Shot)
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Shō slowly opened his left eye as his hair came back over his face from standing straight up from the passing wind, he had a different gaze inside that eye of his. It was as if he was totally one with himself at this point, he slowly began standing up while lifting up his pistol that was also on the ground at the right side of him. Holding the pistol in his right hand he continued to lift himself up till he was standing up straight. "I wont fear anymore, sensei I've decided that I want to be strong enough to protect a crew. A crew that has chosen me and will want me for everything that I am, Mmm. A pirate crew, is equivalent to your family am I right, yeah?" Shō than aimed his pistol at the wooden training dummy, in less than four seconds till he had the perfect aim in sight he fired his pistol which blew a hole between the wooden training dummies eyes. Yasopp nodded his head than crossed his arms smirking, he knew this boy was ready, it was as if the boy was a real pirate at this point.
(Head Shot) ~Learned!~
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:26 pm
It seemed at this point the boy had finally learned the technique, Head Shot. Yasopp didn't really know what else to teach him, their was more he could teach him but he was running out of decisions and even techniques that were suitable for the boy. He continued to ponder still sitting in the tree, night was beginning to rise and it seemed as if each star in the sky was so very close to them. They were shining bright int he sky which was not that interesting to Shō seeing how most of his life he lived in North Blue, he knew how the sky looked. "Sensei is this all you can teach me, Mmm? I'm truly thankful and proud to have mastered your techniques if this is it." Yasopp smirked shaking his head no, he told Shō his training was not done just yet, he still had a few techniques to learn before he let him go off on his own. Hearing these words Shō felt an overwhelming surprising element of happiness bestow upon him. He smirked placing his pistol back in the inner pocket of his black coat.
(Bullet Barrage)
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Yasopp continued to think of what was the next technique he was going to teach the boy. He figured the boy already learned the majority of the toughest shooting techniques he could teach him so he mind as well let the boy learn the Bullet Barrage. Yasopp than lifted his boy upwards with his hands pushing off the tree than landed in front of Shō, he stood up straight than began to explain to him that he didn't actually believe the kid would get this far. Many students have asked for him to teach them and they were just a waste of his time, it had been a while since hes met such a boy with so much potential. The next technique Yasopp was going to teach Shō was the Bullet Barrage. He than begun to explain to Shō exactly what this technique was all about.
(Bullet Barrage)
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"Bullet Barrage? Sounds a bit shaky, but I'm willing to learn it...yeah." Shō reached behind him as he heard Yasopp continue to explain the technique, the attack was basically Shō shooting insanely fast barrage of bullets that equaled the amount of 100 bullets being sent at his opponent. It wasn't hard, especially for someone like Shō since he already learned the 3 Bullet Combo, 5 Bullet Combo, and even the 10 Bullet Combo. Those were the requirements to learn this technique anyway. He raised his rifle in the air smirking, his fang at the corner of his mouth was shown even more visible to Yasopp. "That doesn't sound that hard, I have all the requirements right, Mmm. This shouldn't take any time at all, yeah!"
(Bullet Barrage)
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:51 pm
Shō than pointed his rifle towards the tree that Yasopp was once on, Yasopp than turned to the tree to witness what the boy was about to do. Shō than began to figre multiple consecutive shots at the tree, many of the branches were shot and a lot of shots were fired. He kept his balance still holding his rifle right over his right arm while he held the gun with his left hand, his stance was majestic like. Yasopp smirked, it seemed their training together was really beginning to pay off. Shō stopped firing than let his left arm down holding the gun downwards, after a couple of seconds some of the branches begun to fall from the tree, many apples than begun to fall out of the tree."Well I know I'm suppose to be training but I couldn't resist, yeah. The apple tree was right there and when my eyes locked onto the tree I couldn't help but realize that was a slick way to have dinner, yeah."
(Bullet Barrage)
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Yasopp couldn't help but give out a loud outcry, he begun laughing hysterically. He was rolling on the ground holding his stomach as even tears began to show around his eyes, Shō didn't see what was so funny but he couldn't help but crack a little smile. Yasopp got up than grabbed Shō's own rifle while staring at him. He than pointed the rifle towards the left back corner straight at the pile of apples that were next to the tree. His eyes narrowed as he gave the boy a cold stare than fired, in less than seven seconds each of the apples in the pile had one hole each in the center of the apples. Shō's eyes widened as he was beginning to realize the difference between them, Shō felt as if he was catching up to his sensei but he didn't even realize how weak he still was. Yasopp than smiled warmly towards the boy, this wasn't to show him up but for the boy to realize how far he still was from his dream, he couldn't let that dream slip.
(Bullet Barrage)
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Yasopp than threw the rifle back at Shō, the boy caught the gun in his left hand than placed both hands on the gun. He squeezed the gun tightly, this was the first time in a long time that Shō had felt so weak, he knew his sensei didn't mean any harm but it hurt to see how weak he still was. Shō placed a fake smile across his face that showed the many fangs that were within his mouth, it was a bit strange since the boy was all human but those teeth of his definitely were considered fangs. "Sensei thats pretty awesome, Yeah. How aren't you the greatest Sharpshooter this world has? Your so strong, Yeah." Yasopp smirked rubbing the bottom part where the space was between his nose and top lip. Yasopp than explained to Shō that there was always someone better than you, there was no such thing as being the greatest. Shō's left eye that wasn't covered widened greatly, the widest they've ever opened as he heard Yasopp say that.
(Bullet Barrage)
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With such quick movement that even surprised Yasopp there was now a pistol being held right in front of Yasopp's face, holding the pistol in his right hand was none other than Shō who had a terrifying expression across his now confused face. "BET IT! BET YOUR LIFE ON WHAT YOU JUST SAID, YEAH!" Yasopp was quite surprised, he didn't realize how serious this kid was about becoming the strongest. Most children screamed about meaningless dreams that never came true, this kid showed so much passion in such a split second that it was almost no doubt about it to Yasopp, this kid truly believed he was going to become the greatest. Yasopp closed his eyes smirking, he than told Shō that he was joking, it was actually secretly a little test to see how serious Shō was on becoming the greatest. Not only was he able to surprise Yasopp but he proved to him that this kid absolutely had the drive to accomplish anything he wanted to, Yasopp was very proud.
(Bullet Barrage)
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:10 pm
Shō bowed lowering his body in front of Yasopp, he couldn't help the way he was acting. Yasopp shook his head saying sorry for his own behavior, he realized that what Shō once said was in fact true. The boy first told Yasopp when the first met was that "Whoever doubted his dream or looked down upon his skill would receive a bullet to the head." Yasopp closed his eyes laughing than walked to the side so Shō could have enough room to fire the many bullets that would be fired to use the Bullet Barrage technique. Shō was finished reloading his rifle, he than snapped it back into place so it was ready to be fired. A little smirk came across his face, it covered his fang. He aimed the rifle towards the stack of Wooden training dummies that were now in the distance in front of him. He began to blast his rifle firing at all of them, bullets pierced through many of them, holes were created and it seemed as if they were not going to stop any time soon. The gun was held up right on his right arm while he pulled the trigger holding the gun in his left hand.
(Bullet Barrage)
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Shō continued to fire, smiling slightly he saw the many training dummies getting shot down. His aim was looking great so far, every bullet was hitting its point, and the best part was that Shō wasn't shooting recklessly anymore, every bullet that was hitting its mark whether it missed by a little he was still aiming for the right spots each shot that was fired. He was using the Bullet Barrage, Yasopp knew at this point the boy was no longer in his care anymore. He had to grow, sail the sea's, and follow his dream. "So sensei, still think I'm that little punk that doesn't even know how to shoot off a gun, Yeah!?" Shō laughed a little, it wasn't really common for Shō to be laughing but Yasopp couldn't help but also laugh. The two began to walk off towards the bar where the rest of Yasopp's crew was. Shō had finally learned all of the techniques Yasopp wanted to teach him and they were going to head back to the bar for a celebration dinner!
(Bullet Barrage) ~Learned!~
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:43 pm
The dinner was great, everyone threw a party for Shō and it seemed as if he was quite happy from yesterday. From the party the boy had to rest the entire next day which was today since he was knocked out from training endlessly without taking the necessary breaks. Shō was now in a misty area that was a far distance away from any existing life from the town. The entire area they were in was misty, it was time to train once again but this time he was training with Ben Beckman who was right in front of him. "I'm getting stronger Ben, I can feel it. Every technique, every drop of sweat, every guns hot I fire. I feel strength burn inside me." Ben Beckman was surprised, this kid wasn't the one to sound so passionate. Well that was when he met him drunk, he could see now that he was the wrong one, the kid wasn't trying to pick a fight before he was just too drunk to see the kid wanted to become stronger.
(Rifle Blast)
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In fact Ben kind of felt a little disappointed in himself for acting like such a jerk to the boy, it wasn't like his crew to act like jerks to anyone whoever they were until they agitated Ben first.Shō smirked while looking at Ben's face with that yellow left eye that wasn't covered by his hair. Ben Beckman than took a kneel right in front of the boy, this surprised Shō greatly. He couldn't believe that this pirate in front of him, this amazingly strong pirate was actually apologizing to him. Shō than placed his hand on Ben's shoulder shaking his head, he should of told Ben no matter how drunk he was to train him, it was actually Shō that started the fight. "IF anyone is going to say sorry its me, I was the one that attacked first thus starting the fight between us. You don't have to act as if you were the bad guy....thats the past now, Yeah."
(Rifle Blast)
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Shō stood up straight, he was leaning on a tree that was behind him. Actually in the area there were many tree's around them, it was as if they were in more of a forest like part of the North Blue. "Its been nice having a conversation with you Ben Beckman of the Red Haired pirates. But I need training I can't waste time by getting to know you, I'm sure we can settle down and talk another time but from here on out I want this to be training all out, Yeah!" The atmosphere around Shō and his sensei Ben Beckman was growing tense, they glanced into each others eyes, Ben was looking at the boy's left yellow eye with a stern look as Shō gave it right back at him. Ben answered by saying very well, he knew it was time to start the boys training anyway but he just wanted the boy to know that there was no hatred between them.
(Rifle Blast)
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:56 pm
Ben Beckman begun to explain the next technique he was going to teach Shō. It was quite a simple technique, the name of the attack the boy was now to learn was called Rifle Blast. Shō looked at Ben with a blank look, knowing the name of the attack didn't phase the ball at all, he was currently in training mode and was placing all his attention on how to learn the technique. Ben Beckman continued speaking now telling Shō what the attack was, an attack that involves the user shooting one bullet from the rifle, and running up to your opponent, hitting them with the rifle. Shō nodded, he knew this attack was the type of attack he would use to begin a battle sometimes. It was a fast paced attack but he knew with a little practice he could definitely learn this technique. Shō had already learned much harder techniques that required precision and great accuracy this was child play to someone like Shō.
(Rifle Blast)
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Shō than reached behind him taking his rifle off his back, he held the rifle in his left hand while he looked back at Ben for further instruction. Ben didn't have any further instructions to give the boy so after the moment ended Shō quickly aimed his rifle at one of the tree's in front of him. He shot the tree hitting it in the center of its bark, as soon as his gun fired he dashed forward as fast as he could which wasn't that fast spiraling his body while his feet slid across the ground hitting the tree at the side where the opponents rib cage would be. He already had the ability to knock someone out with his rifle, he could definitely user this technique in conjunction with that. "How was that sensei, Mmm? I know my running was excellent but I made a pretty rough mark against this tree. The guy hit would of definitely been injured, Yeah." Ben began to ponder, he slowly began to open his mouth.
(Rifle Blast)
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Ben Beckman explained how if the technique was going to be effective he was going to have to become a lot more faster than he already was now. He than walked over to the tree Shō struck with his rifle, the mark in the tree was not to shabby. It seemed training with Yasopp gained the kid a little muscle in those arms of his. Ben nodded declaring the technique learned by Shō, it wasn't the best Rifle Blast but the boy knew the basics and how to actually use the technique. It wasn't elite but it was known. "So this next technique Sensei, its your last Yeah. Is it really strong? Hehe I bet it is."
(Rifle Blast)
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:24 pm
Ben Beckman had an even more serious look now, it was time for Shō to witness and not only witness the last technique he would be teaching the boy but to learn it. Shō was going to put his rifle away but Ben quickly shook his head telling him to keep it out, it was also another technique that required his rifle. At this point the boy was beginning to realize Ben Beckman was the Rifle shooter in his crew, there must of been another guy that wield a gun but it was a pistol and not a rifle. It wasn't easy to use a rifle, you had to be sturdy and have quite the accuracy. It was a little easier to shoot than a pistol but its distance went a lot farther. The weight of the rifle was its downfall, Ben knew he was going to have to build his strength to be able to wield it without struggling. This Ben pirate held a rifle so gracefully, Shō had only seen Ben Beckman fire off his rifle once and that was enough to convince the boy this pirate was no one to underestimate.
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Shō looked towards Ben Beckman, he knew the man was about to tell him about the next technique he was going to learn so he had to pay attention. Ben began to explain to Shō the technique he was going to be learning next, the name of the attack was called Whirlwind Smash. Just by the name of it he knew it wasn't a shooting technique unless it required Shō throwing his gun, but a Gunslinging Marksmen wasn't powerful without his gun. Without a gun a Gunman is useless in a way, true Gunmans know how to handle situations without actually having to use a gun all the time that was the status Shō wanted to be at, he knew he would reach that level eventually but as of right now he definitely wasn't anywhere near that level. "Sounds like quite the technique Ben Sensei, so tell me more Yeah." Ben Beckman smirked, he could tell the boy was pretty excited to learn another technique especially the technique that was announced to be the last technique he would be learning from Ben.
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Shō sat down so Ben could explain the technique even further, he needed to conserve his energy so he could be at his fullest to learn the next technique. Whirlwind Smash sounded like a melee attack, it was going to require close distance combat most likely. Ben agreed with Shō quite surprised that the boy was actually able to figure out what type of attack this new technique he would be learning was. It was very good, Ben than took a few steps back and preformed the technique right in front of the boy. This technique not only did require close combat but it seemed as if it was used to take multiple enemies out. Right after the melee part of the technique was finished Ben Beckman shot bullets in multiple directions around him, Shō's eyes widened greatly, it seemed he was wrong yet Ben played it out as if he was right. This showed Shō that he had to keep his mouth shut when the teacher was teaching, he was a little disappointed in himself but Ben told him to not worry about it.
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Shō lifted his head up not feeling down anymore, he couldn't let his emotions get the better of him during training mode. His mind had to be calm and a bit on the fresh side. He began to close his eyes meditating, his eyes closed while he tried to focus so he could become at ease with himself and more calm during there training. Whirlwind smash was an attack that involves the user running up to their opponents, swinging their rifle in a circle, in attempt to hit multiple enemies. While the enemies are off balance, the user is able to then shoot them in the arm or leg. Picturing the technique inside his mind Shō than opened his mind standing up, he walked past Ben Beckman with a ferocious glare on his face as if he was completely ready to learn the technique. This wasn't to look intimidating but it was his own way of pumping himself up. Ben knew this so he didn't take offense to the look across the boy's face.
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Shō ran up to a tree than once he was close enough spiraled his body close wise. The end of his rifle was able to hit the tree several times at a fast pace. He than jumped upwards which pushed him backwards as well. Placing his rifle in front of him with the rifle over his right arm holding the handle with his left hand. " Bang, Mmm!" Shō fired the rifle at the tree which shot a couple of marks in the tree, one of the tree branches was even shot off the tree which fell to the left corner side of the tree. Ben had his arms crossed watching from behind the boy, he was sitting on a boulder while looking at the kid, it seemed as if the kid was beginning to understand and get the technique already just from his first try. It wasn't a hard technique but it required muscle to use the technique efficiently. "I see sensei, could you please tell me a couple of possible work out routines I could pull off, Mmm. I mean if I'm going to gather strength I need to work out more right, Yeah?"
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:42 pm
Shō than begun running towards the large boulder Ben Beckman was sitting on, the man back flipped off the boulder letting Shō strike the boulder with another Whirlwind Smash. He than jumped to the side of the boulder shooting many bullets at the boulder while he gathered a gap between the boulder and him, this was his way of using the technique. He would come in close to attack the enemy with his rifle than push back to distance himself from the enemy while shooting at him. Ben Beckman continued to observe the boy's shooting, it wasn't bad at all. He was able to acquire the attack making it his own in more than forty minutes which was a bit impressive, especially for the kids age. He couldn't help but even though this kid was using the melee technique he used it as a finishing move to distance himself from the opponent, this probably meant he was weak in close range combat which wasn't good he would also need to work on that.
(Whirlwind Smash)
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Shō landed on his feet sliding backwards, he placed his rifle on the side of him while he slid back to slow down his movement. Once he fully stopped he stood up looking at his sensei to see if he considered the attack learned. Ben nodded his head smiling, he closed his eyes sighing. It was time for the boy to acquire a different kind of power. Ben told the boy to come closer towards him so he could speak to him. Once Shō was in front of him Ben Beckman told him to not speak of this to anyone else, he told the boy he should search for a Devil Fruit. It was a myth to some but since Shō actually witnessed a Devil Fruit ability in play from meeting up with that pirate that was able to control shadow's. It was incredible, those fruits changed a humans strength to a tremendous level. Shō had this same talk with Yasopp but the only different once Yasopp told him to make his own decision. Shō nodded than ran away into the mist, it was time for him to put everything he learned from his training with all his sensei's to use in finding this fruit. Before Shō could completely be out of the area he heard Ben shout to search the South Blue, this meant the boy had to travel all the way back to South Blue. It was amazing how the fruit was so close to him yet he didn't even realize he was in the right area for power. "To the South Blue, Mmm!"
(Whirlwind Smash) ~Learned!~
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:10 pm
"Shanks!" shouted Noah noticing him as soon as he stepped into sight. Noah charged towards him with his cutlass prepared to kill. Shanks noticed and grabbed his sword simultaneously swinging, the swords met. Noah and Shanks both smirked, they'd enjoy to fight and Noah's strength had considerably increased since the last battle. "Where have ya' been kid?" asked Shanks.
1/8 Ultimate Mutilation
Noah grunted releasing the energy stored within him. "Hah, feeling tired kid?" asked Shanks knowing he may have gained the upper hand. The fight waged on and Shanks consistently showed new skills that he had never shown before. Noah was still weak in comparison. "C'mon I know you've got better moves than that."said Shanks. Regardless of all the training Noah had done he was still too weak.
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Noah allowed poison to drip down to the tip of his blade, hoping to be able to over power Shanks using his devil fruit ability, yet it was no use. it seemed as though Shanks was holding back. Every time Noah would increase in power Shanks would step it up to an entirely different level. As much as Noah pushed himself, Shanks never seemed to break a sweat. "Whats your secret Shanks?" asked Noah. Even with his new found power he couldn't gain the edge.
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"C'mon kid, you know I wouldn't spoil the secrets to becoming powerful for you." Shanks said with a laugh. Noah still felt hate towards Shanks but he was grateful for all the help. It was important that Noah learned as much as he could in order to get to the Grand Line. The battle waged on and Shanks was able to get in a few clean hits, not that it mattered, Noah enjoyed using his new found powers, they made him feel 'alive'.
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"Never seen anyone like you, not even in all my years." said Shanks smirking. Noah laughed, "I appreciate it." He said as Shanks' blade ripped through his skin. Noah grabbed the blade but Shank's strength was overpowering. "ULTIMATE MUTILATION!" he shouted as he flipped back and dashed forward ready to deliver a slash. Noah was somewhat stunned in fear and didn't dodge.
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Shanks dash was so quick that it was unable to be seen. He then went into a merry pirate slashes but ended it with an extremely powerful thrust. Noah was crushed the movements were far too fast for him to comprehend let alone stop. Noah wasn't incredibly fast due to the fact that he was training his strength more than everyone else. Noah continued to fight either way trying to copy the technique, hoping to at least better himself with this fight.
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Noah flipped back and dashed forward, he wasn't yet as fast as Shanks but it was quick enough to catch Shanks off guard. Noah then went into Merry Pirate Slashes, but finished it off with that ending thrust. Shanks fell back a bit, "Wow you got it that quick?" asked Shanks feeling almost happy that Noah had improved so vastly. He had become a quick learner considering his life was dedicated to training and fighting these days.
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"Lets go for another round." said Noah even though releasing so much poison was taking a strain on his body. Shanks laughed, "Are you sure about that?" Noah nodded he would extract everything he could from Shanks. Noah put away his sword for a moment, "Go ahead and rest." said Shanks also sitting down. Noah was out of breath but Shanks was fine and still smirking.
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:35 pm
"Why you so tired kid?" asked Shanks. Noah frowned, "Just stop calling me kid, alright!" shouted Noah still catching his breath. A moment later Shanks rose, "lets finish this." he said, it appeared as thought his clueless smile never left his face. Noah rose he was more tired than before due to fact that he had excreted a large amount of poison. The two drew swords and both dashed towards one another ready for a great fight.
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"I haven't seen that glare in years." said Shanks looking into Noah's eyes. "What can I say, I like to fight." the two both laughed but this disrupted Noah's ability to fight and was pushed back giving Shanks a place to hit him, a direct opening. Shanks dashed forward, Noah knew what would come next and had to close his eyes in order to bear it. His defense was good enough to deal with the next attack to come, or so he thought.
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A powerful thrust came in first followed by Merry Pirate slashes but it didn't end there, Shank's fluidly fell into the Great Pirate Party technique and ended it with Dashing forward and back. Blood gushed from Noah's body, but Shanks didn't seem worried at all, "I missed your vitals, no need to worry. Although sometimes people do die, of blood loss to this one." Noah blacked out a moment later. Shank's knew that Noah thought he'd be able to withstand the attacks.
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Noah awoke, it was dark, obviously he had been out for a good enough while. Shanks and his crew were gathered around him and close to a fire.
"WANT A LITTLE MEAT?" shouted that fat ma that Noah had seen before. Noah laughed, "So your alive!" Shanks and the rest of the crew broke into laughter. "Kid, you crack us up have a little meat." said Shanks throwing Noah an undercooked piece of meat. Noah contemplated eating it, it looked bad.
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"Uhh, thanks" he replied, not really willing to eat it. Shanks and the crew all awaited eagerly for Noah's approval for the food. "Go on....." said Shanks, Noah took a reluctant bite. It was terrible. He closed his eyes in disgust but he wore a fake smile and nodded in fake delight. "Great stuff." said Noah. The crew laughed, "Really! We didn't even cook that one!" shouted Yassop, Noah had been tricked into thinking they were being nice to him.
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Noah stood up in outrage and grabbed his sword, Shanks grabbed his own and the two were at it again. This time Noah was well rested and would be able to keep up with Shanks, he would also finish Shanks with a similar combination of attacks. Noah flipped back and dashed forward, Shanks knew what was coming next however Noah's speed was at its highest point. He was confident in his skills.
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Noah thrust his sword into Shanks body and quickly changed to a pirate cut, it was effective and obscure enough for Shanks to be caught off guard. He then went into Chaos Slash and Great Pirate Party, he even threw a little Zeff kick into it, kicking Shanks into the air. "Now that's a pirate party." said Noah as Shanks fell to the floor. The crew was silent and wide eyed it was really the first time Noah had ever damaged Shanks to a serious degree.
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Noah looked around, they were all shocked until Shanks got up, perfectly fine. "What the HELL!" shouted Noah thinking he may have mortally wounded Shanks. The crew shouted in bliss, and all took a drink. "Good, kid, good." said Shanks almost proud that he had been defeat in that spar. Shanks put his hand on Noah's shoulder, "Looks like you know it all now." Noah didn't like to be touched and quickly glanced at his hand.
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Noah was angry at this remark, "NO! You must have something more to teach me." he shouted as he removed Shanks' hand from his shoulder. Shanks smirked, "What you need to learn cannot be taught by me or any other man but only by the sea or the Grand Line. Just get out of these waters kid, sail to the Grand Line, to the New World and become strong." said Shanks. His words were encouraging but Noah wasn't really listening to her.
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Noah gestured for a hand shakes but Shanks slapped his hand down, "Friends don't shake." Noah smirked realizing that even though this man was his friend. Noah didn't want Shanks as a friend, he didn't want to establish any friendly relationships because no one is stronger than him. Shanks patted Noah on the back, and the crew roared in honor, "Now get out of here kid." said Shanks.
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:00 am
The barber had strolled along throughout this town and found a nearby bar of sorts. This "Misty Peak" was quite an interesting place that Isshin came upon. He entered the bar and looked around at all the pirates. The crooked, yellow teeth, the greasy, ratted hair, and the dirt all over their hands. Looks went from all direction to one similar place, the barber with the clean image, it brought forth a couple chuckles and murmurs. Isshin shook it aside and looked towards the bar. Three vacant seat laid still of to the side of the main bar up front. The red leather seats were worn and tattered, they were clean so no big trouble for this barber. Isshin came up to the middle seat of the three and sat down drop his nap sack to his side and putting the barrel of his rifle down on the floor with his hand on top of the stock.
2 of 15 Custom Weapons
1 of 3 Rifle Smack
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:10 am
The bartender was one of the main onlookers towards Isshin image of cleanliness. The server came up to the barber and asked him if he would like a drink, replying, "I would like to have a just plain ol' glass of ale." The bartender crooked his brow and went ahead with the order. A old dirty drunk of a pirate came up to Isshin and sat next to him and smiled his crooked yellow and missing teeth. Isshin gripped his stock tighter and asked him if he would be left alone. The main replied to him ironically talking dirty about his cleanliness. Isshin assertively asked the man to leave once more. The man become physical and started putting his arms over Isshin shoulder and a scene began to form. far off at their own table sat the Red-Haired Pirates, Shanks, Ben Beckman, Yassop, and Lucky Roux. they laughed and joked with each other, a friendly bunch.
3of 15 Custom Weapons
2 of 3 Rifle Smack
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:20 am
The scene between the drunk and the barber continued. Isshin began to get a little more assertive and soon stood up and held his rifle and asked the man to leave once more. Meanwhile, the bartender got Isshin his ale and set it down on the bar near this attractive scene. The drunk, stumbling about grabbed the ale and said thanks to the barber, Isshin held up his rifle and aimed at the drunks face, "Put that down, you disgusting drunk!" Isshin demanded. Off aside, one of the drunk's mates, had pulled a pistol and loaded it and was set to fire. Isshin noticed this and then watched as the butt of a rifle smacked into the back of this pirate catching him of guard and accidentally firing the pistol at another pirates glass, shattering it and spreading ale onto the floor.
4 of 15 Custom Weapons
3 of 3 Rifle Smack
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:39 am
It was sure enough to be Ben Beckman, one of the Red-Haired Pirates, that took out the second pirate. The third pirate with very infuriated with the loss of his drink. Sooner or later the Red-Haired Pirates new a bar fight was going to break out. Isshin saw as Ben took out the pirate and then turn towards the opponent in front of him with his ale. The barber grabbed the barrel of the rifle and smacked the pirate in the shoulder knocking him off balance and slammed him in the gut and then a downward swing to his back getting him onto the ground. Ben gave Isshin a thumbs up and turned towards another pirate swinging and flailing in his direction.
5 of 15 Custom Weapons
1 of 5 Knock-Out Hit
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