Tatsu's mother: "hope you're ready kiddo! I'm gonna kick your ass!"
Well, she probably was. But that wasn't really what was bugging Tatsu right now, the real issue was…
Tatsu: "what the hell is with the crowd surrounding us right now! I thought this was a practice match, not a gladiator duel!"
From the crowd, an old lady shouted at a man with a wooden tray: " three large silvers on the broad with the big jugs!"
Tatsu: "they're betting!? That's it! Hey, how much is being bet on me?"
The man with the tray shook his head: "only ten bronze. Sorry kid."
Tatsu: "That's not even worth fifty yen!"
Tatsu's mother: "you seem pretty bummed out there, squirt. Why don't you go crying to your momma?"
Tatsu: "you're my mother, you idiot! That insult doesn't really work in this situation!"
Tatsu's mother: "fair point, kid, but words won't change the outcome of the match!"
Tatsu's father: "Ahem, I'll be the mediator of this match, and as such, I determine that the winner of this match is decided when the opposing side is unconscious or rendered immobile. And with that, you may begin!"
Alright, I've had sparring matches with her before, as long as I maintain focus, I can predict how she'll move. She's probably gonna make the first move any second now.
Wait…
Where'd she go?
On the left? No. On the right? Not there either. Maybe behind me? No she's!...
Tatsu's Mother: "Rrraaaaahhhhh!"
With raw force capable of shattering a house, Tatsu's mother slammed down her greatsword into the earth from above, leaving a sizable crater.
Tatsu: "what the hell? If I hadn't dodged that in time, I'd be dead."
How did she move that fast? No normal human could jump that high, much less holding a giant greatsword.
Tatsu's mother: "you'll have to move faster next time! Or else you're gonna die!"
Closing in on Tatsu with tremendous speed, she swung her sword repeatedly. Unable to dodge, Tatsu was left with no option but to block her.
Woah woah woah, hey! She's really aiming to kill me! Every strike she makes makes my everything feel like jello. With her seemingly limitless stamina, it's clear that if this goes on for much longer, I'll wind up dead again.
Tatsu: "I need to go on the offensive."
Tatsu's mother: "Eh? What's that you're mumbling to yourself? I can't hear you over the sounds of me kicking your ass!"
Tatsu: "four point casting! Tri-flame prism!"
Beneath her, a large red triangle appeared, from each side, another triangle appeared and rose upward, creating a pyramid that encased Tatsu's mother in a flaming prison.
At least that's what was supposed to happen.
Tatsu's mother: "That's the best you've got? I expected more from you kiddo. No matter, the match will be over soon. But before then, I'd like to see your swordplay, and not just this time-wasting spellcasting that couldn't hit a snail at point blank range. So draw your sword already!"
She had completely avoided the spell, as though she had predicted it before I'd even begun to cast it. She really is someone worthy of the name "unbeatable tank" as her adventuring title.
She wants me to use my sword? Fine. Along with the physical training I've done in this life, I've made it a point to study the sword technique of every adventurer that passes through here. And from my past life I have even greater knowledge that can assist me…
Tatsu: "I know the secrets behind pulling the move of 'shonen protagonist'!"
Tatsu's mother: "now you're spouting even more nonsense!"
Closing the gap between the two of them, Tatsu activated the sword mode of his weaponized vise-grip.
I'll strike from irregular angles to keep her on her guard. She's fast for someone wielding a greatsword, but she won't be able to match my movements once I use some enhancement skills
Tatsu: "three point casting! Lightning boost! Five point casting! Full sensory burst!"
With these two spells, there's no way she can keep up. All I need to do is keep her on the defensive enough to come up with a strategy. I'd like to do it without revealing my trump card, but…
Tatsu: "two point casting! Earth boost! Five point casting! shift casting focus: to weapon!"
With the last spell, the earth spell was sent two the sword, boosting its power and weight. This should be enough force to push her back far enough for my next move.
Tatsu: "grrrrah!"
Mustering all of the force he could into his last swing, Tatsu managed to push his opponent back about three or four meters. The perfect distance for his final attack, as well as hers.
Tatsu: "End stance one! Begin stance two!"
Shifting his grip on his sword as it morphed, Tatsu shouted two more spells.
Tatsu: "two point casting! Still shock! Four point casting! Eightfold enhance!"
Tatsu's mother: "I appreciate this little gap you've created between us, it gives me enough room to show you my finishing move!"
Tatsu: "what a coincidence, as this is for mine as well, it's a pity you won't be showing me yours though."
Tatsu's mother: "getting cocky, are we? No matter, this ends now! With your defeat as the outcome!"
Tatsu: "That's where you're wrong! You're the one who's lost, I didn't want to reveal my secret technique unless absolutely necessary, but I've no choice!"
Tatsu's mother: "What secret technique? What the hell does that mean?"
Tatsu: "I'm saying that even if you can dodge my spells, not even you can dodge a bullet!"
Blam!
Tatsu's mother: "what the hell? A Paralysis spell? Crap, I can't move! What did you do?"
Tatsu: "Behold my secret technique! I call it 'Advanced knowledge cheat'! It's more useful than I thought."
Tatsu's father: "That's the match, Lucia is no longer able to fight, the victor is Tatsu!"
Tatsu's mother: "Wait! What kind of bullcrap name is that?!"