Battle of the Bests

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Battle of the Bests was a virtual representation of one of Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke's genetic memories, relived through the Animus EGO.

Description

Naoe and Yasuke gives Kinu and Kane to determine their place within the 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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• 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.

• 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.

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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• 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: 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.

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 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!

(If played as Naoe)(If played as Yasuke)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

(If played as Naoe)(If played as Yasuke)

• Kinu: Your victory has proven you stronger than any storm, and more beautiful than any blossom.

• Kinu: Even in loss, I still think you are the strongest. And most lovely.

• 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 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.

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• 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: 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?

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.