Original Post By: xatch
Trial #1, The Unsettled Ocean
The unknown vessel approached the island as was inevitably greeted the way all ships would be. With violent torrents of funneling water capable of sinking entire vessels in In a matter of moments. Only the most skilled Navigators or the luckiest of individuals are capable of getting past the "Unsettled Ocean". The Unknown encroachers found themselves in a particularly large and savage Whirlpool. As the sea tossed the little ship around, a member of the crew was flung into the ocean and is probably good as dead.
Dragomir said:
Gravity had no mercy for the boy. He kept sliding down, just a few feet from the starboard rail now! Drago looked down. Oh no no no no! A grim, fearful and almost hopeless faced was sketched all over Drago's face as he saw how in only a few seconds he would no longer be on this ship...but in the twirling waters below!
Despite the gravity of the situation and the astronomical odds it would take to survive such an occurrence the camaraderie on the ship and love for their Nakama must have been High as yet another foolish soul will probably be lost too a watery grave, as he foolishly dives headlong into the water to help the overboard man.
Char Aznable said:
Link turned then rose to his feet then darted then jumped off the edge spotting Drago who was beginning to look as if he was drowning. "Dammit Drago, stay alive" as Link splashed into the sea though Link didn't simply splash rashly he grabbed a rope with him around his waist. Just moments before Link even jumped off he spotted a huge rope and tied it to the edge of the ship and knew the currents would get the best of him so his plan was a way to save not only him but Drago.
The Foolish gambit pays off and at least the two men are not going to immediate be pulled under due to the quick think and actions taken. The Ship was still not in a safe place as it was slowly spiraling down into inevitability.
Sallucion said:
Eve decided to fight the it and see what would happen. She did hold the steer tightly and took a deep breath. Get them onboard now! And try to grab onto something. Take care of Drago, please!
The Navigator of the ship went against their initial reaction too use the Whirlpool as a means of accelerating through the pull in order to rocket out. The ship was now sailing against the whirl, and successfully rescued their Nakama. The Crew still needs to take action or the whirlpool will swallow they're ship next turn. There is a strong updraft formed from the watery vortex, and the size of this whirl pool makes it unstable, It is also still possible to sail out with Logical or anime logic.
Spoiler: Had they accelerated
7:30 A.M. On The Grand Plateau
The Stadium Is packed and the crowd cheering and chanting, whootin and Hollerin for the action to commence. As the Crowd starts too get rowdy the Island Elder Stands up from his seat high above the arena and crowd. This action causes everyone to instantly silence as the first match was about to Begin. The Elder Announces:
AS ELDER IT IS MY HONOR TO ANNOUNCE THE 52142nd TWO ARM TUESDAY TOURNAMENT OFFICALLY OPEN!!! The Elder turns his back to another explosion of applause as he returns too his seat and guests. Above the Arena a giant visual Den Den Mushi randomizes all the participants and pairs two randomly. As all the names scroll about randomly the first name to is Rocky Balboa, the fan favorite a suspected top seed. The second name still scrolling stops on Ali, once the greatest boxer on Kenzen, Ali is far past his prime but wont give it up, still chasing the glory days.
Round 1
The Two boxers enter the ring, Balboa is an imposing Man dark hair and complexion, there isn't an ounce of fat on him, and his muscles have muscles. Ali Has an even darker complexion but looks old and haggard. The Two man meet at the center of the ring and exchange traditional pre fight greetings by intertwining long arms and and raising them as on too the Chief before bowing, and returning too their corners. There are no Referee's in the ring, Instead 4x watch from outside all watching for rule breaks and such. The Bell dings and both men start bunny hopping towards each other Ali starts to run his mouth...
OOHhh I'm the greatest alive, I'm so pretty!, Ima float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.. The fighter went on showboating and trash talking as a way to try to take his opponent out of their game.
Spoiler: Long Arm Boxing
Long arm Boxing is funny thing too see, The extra joints allow the fighters greater reach, but makes for much harder to reach body shots. The fighters typically stand in the "Orthodox Stance" In this stance the fighter extends their shoulder(arm) and first back arm (middle section) straight out in front of them, and bend only their second elbow joint and forearms vertically. (this looks similar to traditional human boxing except the additional arm section pushes the arms much further away from the body.) This is what 95%of all Kenzen boxers use. The only other and hardest stance to learn is "South Paw" In this stance that so few can learn, the user somehow dislocates their arm and forces back above their shoulders. This gives them normal human arm reach, but grants an insane side effect of an explosive piston style punch.
Side note, In Long arm boxing, without using their hands it is legal to lock the opponents arms/joints with the users arms and joints to create openings and semi holds. (no locks or submissions)
Rocky Smirks and pushes both his knuckles to the arena floor and starts to scream as he pushes into the floor. a loud
POP Is made audible as Balboa's mid arms fold back above his shoulders and he assumes the "South Paw" stance. The arena falls silent as the sight of a "South Paw" fighter is soo rare.
Back above the arena the Island chief gasps as Ideo leans in and gains interest in this Balboa, as just the mere ability to use "South Paw" is enough too grant you entry into the XXX gym.
Two South Paws in one generation! has that ever happened?! Surprisingly exclaimed Sancrin, as the trio looked on too see the fight unfold.
Back in the Arena Ali only had but a second to be amazed by the sight of a "South Paw" before his career was ultimately ended. The first Blow came so fast and struck so hard it blew through his defense and opened both of Ali's arms like he was being crucified, with a completely open guard the next "Cannon" strike landed dead center of the forehead, sending Ali tumbling out of the ring violently. It was at this point the crowed regains its composure and erupted in applause as Balboa walks out of the arena. As the man leaves he drops a typical one liner...
Guess your not so pretty anymore.. Said Balboa...
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Round one over winner Balboa by way of K.O./Ring out