Neo League 326 - #333: Rolento vs Maki

Description: Maki versus Rolento in a Neo League Fight! Can the pseudo-Guy beat the Guy hater?! ... No, no she can't. But she put on a good show. (Winner: Rolento)



Welcome to Mexico, a hot place where there's a lot of great stuff to be seen, friendly locals to be met, and plenty of fun things to do, no matter who you are. It's a nice place for young and for old, and even if one doesn't think there's any fun to be had, they can be easily surprised. Especially if they're into the Neo League fighting tournaments, because it just so happens that there's one about to start.

In the center of town, a Neo League fighting ring has been set up, and people are gathering to watch the upcoming fight. A ring announcer announces the fight is about to begin, and first introduces Maki Genryusai, who is currently stretching out before the fight. She finishes her warmups and steps over to her corner in the ring and waves to her fans before waiting for her opponent.

Of course, Rolento is a man who enjoys his own brand of arrival. The herald is the beating of helicopter rotors over the distance, as a sleek vehicle comes into view. It flows over the city, curving to hover just over the ring and summon up a rather gargantuan billow of air just below that sends plumes of dust and stray garbage debris flying every which way. The crowd doesn't appreciate it but such is short lived as a yellow figure with a crimson beret seems to fall out. Descending on the line, he flips at the base before landing in a crouch, retracting it thereafter. The powerfully built commando raises slowly, flexing his gloved hands while unsheathing his baton. "Maki Genryuusai... I have been wishing to meet you again. It has been some time since your last incursion within Metro City and Mad Gear." There's definite bitterness to it; That was the last time he remained in the damnable gang, although the support at that point was tentative at best. "...I understand you wish to surpass Guy. ...Be warned I am his equal." Shifting into an offensive stance, his scarred visage offers a wicked grin. "...And have little compunctions about using excessive force against an old enemy...!"

COMBATSYS: Rolento has started a fight here.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|


COMBATSYS: Rolento takes no action.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|


COMBATSYS: Maki has joined the fight here.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0             Maki


Rolento! Of all the people, it's Rolento that had to be her opponent! Indeed, the rage inside of Maki is very much burning now, having been reminded of what happened in the past from an old enemy of hers. The smile she presented to her fans disappears with a glare aimed at the military man, full of burning hatred for this evil man.

"I likewise have no qualms about using whatever force necessary to take out an old enemy myself. I hope you're ready for this, because I am not holding back!" Maki snaps at Rolento. The bell then rings, and almost immediately Maki is mobile, rushing towards the tall man and raising her foot for a strong kick, aiming at the soldier's gut.

COMBATSYS: Rolento dodges Maki's Strong Kick.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0             Maki


"Yet you forget that you are miles from being capable of overcoming me." Rolento states, with a sort of almost amused snort. The attempted strike to the gut is met by the commando suddenly rushing backwards in a tight ball, letting out a wry laugh before unfurling a few meters away in a crouch. It was a clean miss, that much the ninja would know; He's incredibly fast. "Insufficient!" is his response, beckoning her towards him again. Although this time it might be with the air of more imminent danger then just prior... Hopefully none of the audience will be too close if he opts to bring out his own trademark grenades.

COMBATSYS: Rolento focuses on his next action.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0             Maki


Nice dodge, but Maki's just getting warmed up. In fact, that was just a fraction of what this woman is capable of. She just wanted to make sure that Rolento is still on the ball with fighting. With that dodge, Maki realizes that her opponent still has what it takes to be a formidable foe. That brings a slight smile to her face.

"Pretty good, but that's just the beginning. Let's see if you have what it takes to outlast me in this fight," Maki says as she rushes towards the soldier and attempts to administer a quick throw to him. It may not be too powerful, but the speed is what's emphasised here.

COMBATSYS: Rolento fails to interrupt Quick Throw from Maki with Mekong Delta.
-* CRITICAL FAIL! *-

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Rolento          0/-------/-----==|-------\-------\0             Maki


Well, mayhaps Rolento underestimated the Bushinryu a bit more then he should have. As she lunges forward, the commando leaps to meet her as well, hefting back his weapon and letting out a snarl. Yet before it comes down, he's literally snatched out of the air; Maki's faster then he anticipated, and thusly helpless to resist being hurled face-face into the ground. Speed seems to have sufficed incredibly more then she might of anticipated, as the commando rolls back to his feet and rubs at his chin. "Hmm. ...You have incredible luck." seems to be his deduction of that chain of events.

Luck? That wasn't just luck. It was also that Maki kept a clear mind and focused intently on her opponent, which is why Rolento's attack didn't work as well as it could have. She shakes her head as she sees the soldier get back on his feet. "It looks like you've lost your touch a little. Too bad I haven't!" She says as she drops to one hand and spins around with her foot outstretched while yelling, 'Bushin Senpuu Kyaku!'

COMBATSYS: Maki successfully hits Rolento with Bushin Senpuu Kyaku.

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Rolento          0/-------/---====|==-----\-------\0             Maki


There was another hit that struck Rolento directly on mark, sending him skidding backwards with a wince of pain. But he then merely grins once more, spreading his stance and yanking off one of his grenades. "An admirable performance... Allow me to up the ante!" And then he rears back before hurtling the ordinance towards the girl opposite, letting out a snarl as it shoots with rather breathtaking speed. Intending to not only strike her in the stomach, but detonate with explosive force immediately thereafter. And, with any luck, sending her flying while enshrouded in flame and shrapnel.

COMBATSYS: Rolento successfully hits Maki with Grenadier.
Glancing Blow

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Rolento          0/-------/--=====|====---\-------\0             Maki


Grenades in a street fight?! What kind of person uses stuff like that?! Obviously it's Rolento, and he intends to make that obviously clear to Maki as the bomb strikes her. She tries to move out of the way, but she doesn't make it in time. It does hit her in the gut, but she still manages to absorb most of the damage somehow. Maybe because the grenade isn't that big?

Nonetheless, it's enough to bring Maki's adrenaline level up as she scowls fiercely at Rolento and says, "OK, you want to fight like that? BE MY GUEST!" With that, she decides to utilize her tonfa as she draws it and swings it at Rolento's gut.

COMBATSYS: Rolento interrupts Random Weapon from Maki with Stinger.
- Power hit! -

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Rolento          0/-------/-======|=======\-------\0             Maki


Rolento has always used grenades; And has a tendency to blow himself up with them to a rather frantic level, as well. But as she swings, Rolento leaps high into the air, only grazed rather harmlessly upon the hip. Yanking out a knife in the same motion, it's hurled down and impacts the girl in the thigh, sinking rather deep. Backflipping with the motion, the commando then lands in a crouch, bracing himself upon the ground and looking satisfied. "You fight like a fool." is offered, quite reasonably. Maybe if it had more insult tinging it, it would mean more.

Maki may fight like a fool, but that's because there's a knife that stabbed her in the thigh, and boy does it hurt. She's able to pull it out, but that causes the blood to flow freely. If it weren't for the fact her outfit is red as it is, she'd really be showing off some crimson to the crowd.

She staggers backwards, keeping an eye on Rolento as she does so. The blood trickling down her leg reminds her of just how dangerous her opponent truly is. The blood loss isn't great, but it's making her feel a little uneasy, which is why she takes a moment to catch her breath.

COMBATSYS: Maki gains composure.

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Rolento          0/-------/-======|======-\-------\0             Maki


Landing in a deft crouch, Rolento once more takes time to focus upon the girl opposite, wiping blood from his lip with something akin to a smile. "Ah. Relenting the offensive. A poor choice, I'd wager." He's remaining squatted down, narrowing his eyes towards the other girl in apparent preparation. Thus far he has merely had bad luck. The remainder of the fight should not be nearly so. "Continue at your leisure!!"

COMBATSYS: Rolento gains composure.

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Rolento          0/-------/--=====|======-\-------\0             Maki


Continue at her leisure? With pleasure! Maki smirks a little and then jumps backwards onto the nearby ropes, bouncing off them very quickly, and literally flying through the air at Rolento, aiming her foot at the soldier's chest while yelling, "Hassou Kyaku!"

COMBATSYS: Rolento parries Maki's Hassou Kyaku!

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Rolento          0/-------/-======|======-\-------\0             Maki


Twisting around as the foot flies by, missing by a significant majority, Rolento allows a laugh before lunging, attempting to catch Maki while she's still en route and yet to reach the ground. "HRAGH!" If he succeeds, he'll hurl the girl towards the ground with rather explosive consequences, as a strap of grenades would be slapped upon her side. Apparently having an early lead is hardly a true liability against the commando.

COMBATSYS: Rolento successfully hits Maki with Deadly Package EX.
-* CRITICAL HIT! *-

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Rolento          0/-------/=======|=======\===----\1             Maki


A strap of grenades being hit against you while being thrown? Now that really smarts, and it would kill someone probably. But not Maki, as she's still standing, albeit a bit dazed and confused after that one. She's not down, though, as she's not going to let Rolento have a win that easily.

"All right, if that's the way you want to play, then be it," Maki shouts as she aims a punch right at Rolento's chest, hoping to knock the wind out of him.

COMBATSYS: Rolento dodges Maki's Fierce Strike.

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Rolento          0/-------/=======|=======\===----\1             Maki


Once more Rolento merely backflips from the offered punch, swishing through nothing but air. Yet the moment he lands he's suddenly rolling forward with insane speed, letting out a snarl and attempting to impact Maki while balled up. Although the assault might look somewhat laughable, the force is very real; Enough to likely send her skidding backwards, the rebounding commando then landing upon a crouch thereafter.

COMBATSYS: Maki blocks Rolento's Mekong Delta.

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Rolento          0/-------/=======|=======\====---\1             Maki


That rolling attack could've sent Maki backwards, but it only sent her stumbling backwards a small amount. That's because she raised her arms to block the attack, and while it does hurt, it's not as bad as it could have been, Maki definitely knows that. And she also knows that her power has reached its peak, and it's time to break out her best technique.

Rushing at Rolento, Maki will attempt a rapid flurry of tonfa strikes and kicks while yelling out the name of the technique: Bushin Gou Rai Ha!

COMBATSYS: Rolento parries Maki's Bushin Gou Rai Ha!

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Rolento          1/-------/=======|-------\-------\0             Maki


Ah; This should be more interesting. But the approach is met by Rolento shifting, evading the initial onslaught by once more performing an evasive roll. And Maki would find herself only kicking into open air, with a grenade at her feet. There's a deep, hateful laugh before it detonates, initiating a series of dropped explosive grenades that would punctuate with the girl flying off some distance behind, Rolento coming to a stop thereafter. And with any luck, ending the fight. "Your luck did not hold out, as anticipated. Tch. To think I had miscalculated you as a threat at the onset."

COMBATSYS: Rolento successfully hits Maki with Mine Sweeper EX.

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|=====--\-------\0             Maki


That is such a cheap hit, but there's not much Maki can do about it, as the attack hits her hard, and she goes flying across the ring to bounce off some ropes and land on the canvas. It's all over for poor Maki Genryusai, she's lost this one.

But Rolento had best look out, as her tonfa has come off, and could easily give him some damage if he's not careful.

COMBATSYS: Maki has reached second wind!

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Rolento          0/-------/-------|=====--\-------\0             Maki


COMBATSYS: Rolento interrupts Random Weapon from Maki with Fierce Strike.

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Rolento          0/-------/----===|=======\=------\1             Maki


Or apparently it's not over, if by an insignificantly small margin. Rolento begins to turn away and leave, only to find her coming at him once more with her own tonfa raised. "Stay down!" is snarled, as he unleashes a vicious backhand with his weapon; It strikes her within the collarbone, intending to send the ninja to the ground with a resounding thud. He's struck, but it's comparatively harmless to what he traded in response. "You have lost this. And are still miles from your own dream. If you cannot surpass me... Then you cannot surpass Guy! Revel in your weakness, civilian!"

Weakness? Nobody is perfect, but Maki is not weak. Even if she is hit hard and goes to the canvas hard, she still manages to get back to her feet and stares Rolento in the eyes, determination burning within her.

"I may not be up to par with Guy, but I will never stop striving to be as strong as him!" She says as she attempts to grab Rolento and administer a Kneestrike Hold, which will hold him in place while she knees him a few times.

COMBATSYS: Rolento blocks Maki's Kneestrike Hold.

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Rolento          0/-------/----===|=======\=------\1             Maki


"You seem to be at your limitation. I shall end this conflict now. ...You will likely be unable to utilize what little reserves you have left." Twirling his baton, one forearm interposes before the onslaught of knees, which jar him more then anything else. "Your persistence ends now." And with that he shoots out the end of the weapon, aiming to peg Maki right between the eyes. It's not much... but in her state? More then enough.

COMBATSYS: Rolento successfully hits Maki with Weapon Jab.

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Rolento          0/-------/---====|=======\==-----\1             Maki


Maki's not quick enough to avoid an attack like that, and this time it looks like she's truly down for the count. She staggers around a little and then drops to the mat, facefirst.

COMBATSYS: Maki takes no action.

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Rolento          0/-------/---====|=======\==-----\1             Maki


COMBATSYS: Maki has reached third wind!

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Rolento          0/-------/---====|=======\==-----\1             Maki


Once more, Rolento had begun to leave. Only to stop, and glance back over his shoulder. "..." What aggravating tenacity, that she refuses to merely stay down. "...You are only making this more painful." is offered, taking a moment to lightly shrug his shoulders and regain some breath, hefting up his weapon defensively. "Your chance of success remains at zero percent."

COMBATSYS: Rolento gains composure.

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Rolento          0/-------/-----==|=======\==-----\1             Maki


Just as Maki hits the canvas, she rolls forward and shows that she's still got a bit of fight left in her. She wastes no time in going for Rolento's ankles with a strong sweep kick.

COMBATSYS: Rolento dodges Maki's Strong Kick.

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Rolento          0/-------/-----==|=======\==-----\1             Maki


"Hah!" Rolento hops upwards swiftly, avoiding the sweeping kick by a narrow margin. Landing, his free hand merely attempts to grip Maki by the front of her clothing, before whipping around and trying to hurl her away to land in a preferably quite crumpled heap some distance off. Likely going a fair bit harder on her then is strictly necessary at this point...

COMBATSYS: Maki interrupts Medium Throw from Rolento with Bushin Senpuu Kyaku.

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COMBATSYS: Maki can no longer fight.

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Maki attempts to use her Bushin Senpuu Kyaku to take Rolento out of range of her, but it's no use, as he grabs her just as she starts spinning, meaning teh both of them are sent flying in opposite directions. Unfortunately, Maki is not getting up this time. The referee runs over to check on her before signalling for the bell to ring.

"Winner: Rolento!" The announcer says.

It hurt; A lot more then Rolento would admit, thunking on the ground like a dead weight before rolling up, clutching his ribs. But with a slow breath he lowers his arms, sheathing his baton. "Admirable effort and astounding willpower insufficient. Judgement! Grade C+! Supplementary training advised!" The helicopter shoots back over the man, one hand snapping out to catch the line before he's swiftly carried off the battlefield -- yet another notch in his Neo League built now swiftly added... And the friend of a rival and old enemy struck down. A good day for the U.S.P.L. by all accounts!

COMBATSYS: Rolento has ended the fight here.

Log created by Rolento, and last modified on 22:23:56 03/19/2007.