Editing Battle of the Bests

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{{Memory Infobox
| name = Battle of the Bests
| image = 
| description = ''The time has come to see all the skills that [[Kinu]] and [[Kane]] have learned. Will they be invited to join the [[Kakushiba ikki]]?''
| appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
| type = Main {{c|Story Drops}}
| fullsync = 
| reward = 
| heroclass = 
| previous = [[Headucation]]
| next = 
| source = [[Fujibayashi Naoe]]<br>[[Yasuke]]
| location = [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
| date = 1580s
}}
'''Battle of the Bests''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Naoe and Yasuke gives [[Kinu]] and [[Kane]] to determine their place within the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|[[Kakushiba ''ikki'']].

==Dialogue==
Naoe and Yasuke returned to the site outside the Glyph Door after a day has passed. They overheard Kinu and Kane being enthusiastic about their test.
*'''Kane:''' ''You better be ready today!''
*'''Kinu:''' ''I saw the moves play out in my head all night long. Like a piece of beautiful theatre. A performance of strength and style!''
*'''Kane:''' ''You wouldn't know style if it bit you on the ass.''
*'''Kinu:''' ''So that's why it's still sore!''
Kane and Kinu gathered at the training ground.
*'''Kane:''' ''This is it, Kinu. You wanna stop sleeping on the rocks? Get away from the macaques? That happens today. If... you don't mess it up.''
*'''Kinu:''' (gulps)
Naoe and Yasuke spoke to them.
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|-|Naoe=
*'''Kane:''' ''To perform in front of you... it is an honor.''
The two "treasure hunters" bowed to Naoe.
*'''Naoe:''' ''You're laying it on a bit thick.''
*'''Kane:''' ''I am a changed man, shinobi. Truly. Allow me and Kinu to show you what we will bring to your illustrious team.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''This will be interesting.''
|-|Yasuke=
*'''Kane:''' ''To perform in front of you... it is an honor.''
The two "treasure hunters" bowed to Yasuke.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''You flatter me, Kane.''
*'''Kane:''' ''Told you I'd be your biggest fan, sir.''
Kinu shook his head upon hearing his partner's comment.
*'''Kane:''' ''Allow me and Kinu to show you what we will bring to your illustrious team.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Show us what you've prepared.''
</tabber>
Naoe and Yasuke changed into their training attire and watched as Kane and Kinu get ready from afar. Both of them took a glimpse at one another as the two trainees did some stretching exercises. They then watched the two circle around one another, causing Yasuke to whisper to Naoe.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Do not say "I told you so."''
Kane and Kinu began trading punches, with Kinu lending a punch on the latter, causing him to bleed from his nose. Kane responded with a punch of his own as well.
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm thinking it.''
Kane then practiced Naoe's lesson by using a rope to choke Kinu to the ground, and imagined himself standing tall to an imaginary crowd.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''They have charisma?''
As Kane continued laughing, Kinu got up behind him.
*'''Naoe:''' ''I thought they were bad, but turns out they're just stupid. And stupidity is not a crime.''
Kinu got revenge by kicking Kane in his butt from behind as Naoe and Yasuke continued watching.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''But it should be''
*'''Naoe:''' ''We know Tomiko could use a hand. She hates mucking the horse stalls.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''They could handle that.''
Kane and Kinu exchanged kicks that knocked them to the ground.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Maybe.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''All right, you two. Demonstration over.''
The two trainees stopped and return to Naoe and Yasuke.
*'''Kinu:''' ''Did you see us? Did you see?''
*'''Kane:''' ''I've never felt more alive, sir.''
Naoe and Yasuke looked at one another before the latter gave the announcement.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''We have talked it over, and there is very important work you can do for us. Welcome to the team.''
*'''Kinu:''' ''Yatta!''
*'''Kane:''' ''We did it! We're joining the team of the greatest fighter in the world... Yasuke!''
*'''Kinu:''' ''Don't you mean Naoe?''
Naoe and Yasuke watched the new recruits bicker over their abilities.
*'''Kane:''' ''No, Yasuke. He's a mountain. No one can budge him!''
*'''Kinu:''' ''Naoe is a shooting star! S fast, she'll slice you before you see her!''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Hey, hey! Enough!''
*'''Kinu:''' ''I must defend your honor!''
*'''Kane:''' ''You could take her. Couldn't you, legend?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''We are equally matched. Although...''
*'''Naoe:''' ''What?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I did best you that one time.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''When I came for [[Oda Nobunaga]]?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Yes, and I stopped you. I did grab your blade hand.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''You weren't my target. And if you remember, I walked away. It was never settled.''
*'''Kane:''' ''Time to settle it then. With a duel! Crush her like a beetle, sir.''
*'''Kinu:''' ''Show him who's better, miss Naoe!''
*'''Naoe:''' ''A duel, huh?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''One harmless match.''
*'''Kane and Kinu:''' ''Duel! Duel! Duel! Duel! Duel! Duel!''
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|-|Duel as Naoe=
*'''Naoe:''' ''All right, legendary samurai. Let's duel.''
The fight began with both Naoe and Yasuke wielding a ''bokken''. Naoe made use of her small size and agility to try and gain a upper hand on Yasuke.
|-|Yasuke=
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Show me what you can do, famous shadow of [[Iga]].''
The fight began with both Naoe and Yasuke wielding a ''bokken''. As they began clashing, Naoe made use of the powerful kick taught to her by Yasuke.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Oh! So you use my own lessons against me?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''You said it yourself! A strong kick does the job.''
</tabber>
The two got into their first stalemate, pushing against each other's ''bokken''.
*'''Naoe:''' ''You're not bad at this fighting thing.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Lord Nobunaga did not keep me around just to play {{Wiki|Go (game)|Go}}.''
The two let go to give each other some space.
*'''Naoe:''' ''That explains why [[Junjiro]] always wins your games.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''I often let the disadvantaged win. You may see that yourself today!''
The two began their second clash.
*'''Yasuke:''' (yawns)
*'''Naoe:''' ''Don't start.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Then wake me up!''
This time, Yasuke got the upper hand and flipped Naoe to the ground.
*'''Naoe:''' ''(grunts)''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Are you all right down there?''
As Yasuke tried to land a blow, Naoe dodged and got up to position.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Don't worry about me. Worry about your bruised ass tomorrow.''
Naoe and Yasuke began their third clash, with Yasuke continuing to have difficulty with Naoe's agility.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Hold still!''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Move faster, old man!''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Now you have done it.''
Naoe tried a new move on Yasuke, who managed to avoid it.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Watch this!'' (grunts)
*'''Yasuke:''' (laughs) ''That is the lesson I want to learn next!''
*'''Naoe:''' ''You've got it.''
The two soon got to their final stalemate.
*'''Naoe:''' ''I'm pretty tough, huh?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Eh.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I am!'''
Meanwhile, Kane and Kinu watched from afar.
*'''Kane:''' ''They're pretty close, Kinu. Jealous?''
Kinu began to romanticize Naoe and Yasuke's heads getting close to another, as if they were going to kiss. Kinu then shouted out.
*'''Kinu:''' ''No! Please! Don't kiss her!''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''What?!''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Ugh!''
The two let go of their ''bokken''.
*'''Naoe:''' ''You weren't...''
Yasuke got flustered.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''What? No! Never.''
The samurai laughed it off.
*'''Yasuke:''' ''And I know I could never steal you away from Kinu.''
Kinu's mouth opened wide.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Say that again and we'll have to duel for real.''
As the fight concluded, the two were joined by the new recruits.
*'''Kane:''' ''Woah! What a duel!''
<tabber>
|-|(If played as Naoe)=
Kane spoke to Yasuke.
*'''Kane:''' ''You lost with such grace, great samurai! That's how you do it. I want to be just like you.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''You honor me, Kane. Sort of.''
|-|(If played as Yasuke)=
*'''Kane:''' ''Yasuke, the legendary samurai of legend! The winner! To possess one grain of sand on the beach of your muscles.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''That is... quite the image. Thank you, Kane.''
</tabber>
*'''Kane:''' ''If only there was a way to show my reverence. My devotion. I know! Your name. I will take your name.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Oh. You will? So you would become...''
*'''Yasukane:''' ''Yasukane! From this moment on!''
Yasuke went silent upon hearing Kane's declaration.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Yasukane. What a tribute!''
Meanwhile, Kinu took out what seems to be a weed to give to Naoe.
*'''Kinu:''' ''For you.''
Naoe also went silent upon seeing Kinu's act.
<tabber>
|-|(If played as Naoe)=
*'''Kinu:''' ''Your victory has proven you stronger than any storm, and more beautiful than any blossom.''
|-|(If played as Yasuke)=
*'''Kinu:''' ''Even in loss, I still think you are the strongest. And most lovely.''
</tabber>
*'''Naoe:''' ''I think these are weeds, but... Thank you, Kinu. You're sweet.''
Kinu smiled hearing Naoe's compliment.
*'''Yasukane:''' ''So, great and powerful leaders. Where is this [[Tomiko's Homestead|hideout]] of yours.''
*'''Kinu:''' ''I can't believe we get to fight for the Kakushiba ikki.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''You will be waging a great war for our hideout... The great war against... horse manure!''
*'''Yasukane:''' ''Manure?''
A moment of silence filled the air.
*'''Yasukane:''' ''There's [[mon]] in that!''
*'''Kinu:''' ''Yatta!''
The two new recruits celebrated their new role with the group.
<tabber>
|-|Naoe=
*'''Naoe:''' ''They better not make me live to regret this. But the Hideout will be livelier. Maybe I'll go there and ask Yasuke for another duel.''
|-|Yasuke=
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Our allies are going to have some fun with them in the Hideout. Speaking of the Hideout, I wonder if Naoe would be interested in another duel?''
</tabber>

==Outcome==
Naoe and Yasuke recruited Kinu and Yatta in the Kakushiba ''ikki'', working as stable hands. The two also had a friendly duel with one another.

==References==
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[[Category:Memories of Fujibayashi Naoe]]
[[Category:Memories of Yasuke]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus EGO]]