To Challenge the Third Pillar (Vivi, Spectators)

Vivi was fast, blindingly so. But just because she was faster, didn't mean she would win so easily. As she managed to grab hold of his wrist and electricity started coursing through his body, searing pain rushing from his wrist, through his arm, before spreading all throughout his body, his heart starting to overload, with time of the essence, he would have to act fast, before he blacked out from the pain. His Dragon tattoo would begin to glow beneath his clothing. As he would open up his right hand, which was the wrist she was gripping, as that was all he could do as pain continued to course through his arm, her kick was too fast, and all he could was shift his lower body to lessen the blow to his groin, though pain would still end up shooting through his nads. As Vivi pulled her leg back, opening his left hand up as well as he fought through the excruciating pain, one eye narrowed as he did his best to focus, a Haunting Guise would form upon his face as he would then let loose a barrage of fire blasts at her upper body, and because of the firm grip she had on his wrist, the chances of her evading it were pretty slim. While he was immune to his own fire... all the speed in the world couldn't protect her from the fire, though she could try to protect herself... or risk being badly burned.

Either way, she'd get burned regardless. And with the Haunting Guise taking over, turning him into a violent being, Kazuya would not relent the barrage of fire blasts until she gave in or up.

(OOC: Abilities used:

Tattoo of the Dragon of Tokyo: Once per 20 Int, the user is granted the might of a dragon. Their blood pumps rapidly through the body - allowing for higher processing power. The user is granted +40 Int while also losing -5 STR/DEX/CON/WIS during the post. When used with a Qi, this ability does not take up one of the three ability/item slots permitted per post.

Haunting Guise: One post per 20 Int, Kazuya can empower one of his Qi or Item abilities by a portion of his Int depending on its type. Direct attacks/shields receive a boost equal to 3/4 Int, projectiles receive a boost equal to 1/2, and AoE abilities receive a boost equal to 1/4 his total Int. Additionally, this ability can "penetrate" the targets defenses, ignoring up to 20 Con.

Kadan (Fire Bullet): Kazuya is able to send blasts of fire from his hands and create fire balls. He can throw or use the fireballs to strike an enemy dealing damage equal to 1/4 of his total Int stat.
Cost: 1 post per 5 Intelligence

Kazuya's Stats for two posts:

STR: 35 (45) | DEX: 35 (40) | CON: 35 (50) | INT: 35 (45 + 40 = 85) | WIS: 35 (65)

Damage dealt: 85 Int x (1/2 + 1/4) = 63.75)

The moment Vivi released his wrist and ducked underneath his outstretched arm, disappearing from his sight, despite the fact his right arm was all but completely useless, the violent being that Kazuya had turned into by the Haunting Guise didn't care about pain, and with a loud roar, he would quickly whirl around to his right, whipping both his outstretched arms so they would end up pointing outwards to the side, despite the excruciating pain shooting up through his right arm. Quickly ceasing the blasts of fire, streams of fire would then come shooting out from both his hands as he would try to hit Vivi with the constant stream of fire just as both her strikes would connect, though they would not hit their intended targets.

Instead, her punch would hit him in the side of his ribs, as opposed to the back, and her hammer fist would slam into his shoulder, the second burst of electricity shooting through him. His heart dangerously close to overloading, the violent being would not be deterred, and would whirl around, doing a complete 360 degree turn to try and hit Vivi with the streams of fire from all sides in an attempt to end it quickly... before he would black out.

(OOC: Second Qi ability used:

Retsuenda (Rending Flame Destruction): Kazuya is able to generate streams of flames from his hands, with the length of the fire stream 1 foot per 2 Int at the speed of his Int, dealing damage 1/4 his total Int stat. He is able to control the direction of the fire streams, but only from side to side or up and down slowly. He can also project the fire streams behind him to increase his speed or propel himself forward. While in motion he gains +20 Dex but is committed to the direction of motion he was originally in, suffering -15 Dex following posts equal to the number used in a row. This power only boosts Kazuya's speed it does not allow him to change direction nor gain additional height. Fire propel (requires that Kazuya already be in motion) costs one additional use.
Cost: 1 post per 10 Intelligence

Damage dealt: 85 Int x (1/2 + 1/4) = 63.75)

And just in time too. As the Haunting Guise disappeared from Kazuya's face and the glow of his tattoo slowly began to fade away, the streams of fire would cease, as Kazuya was left visibly breathing in heavily, not only from exhaustion, but also from his heart being this close to overloading and causing him to instantly black out. Unable to say anything for a moment, he would slowly lift his left hand up, his index finger pointing up, indicating he was asking Vivi to give him a moment. That had been close. Too damn close.

"You're... tough yourself. I see why... you were the Third... Pillar for so... long. I'll... take good care... of the school... in your place."

Kazuya's legs would then buckle, as he would fall to his knees, before flopping backwards, lying on the ground, taking a moment... okay a long moment, to regain back some energy.

"Hey Vivi... You want to go for ramen... after? My treat..."

"Fair... enough."

His head lifted up slightly as Kazuya would look at Vivi, there was no mistaking the hint of sadness that appeared on her face. He would do everything he could to take care of the school... so when Vivi came back, it would be there waiting for her. Accepting her help as he got back on his feet, having regained a small part of his energy, he would stand shakily on his feet, but would be able to support himself after a couple minutes. Seeing her take a few steps back after, a slight frown would appear on his face for a brief moment, before his expression became serious and he would give a short nod of his head.

"I will... Take care Vivi."

He would then watch her head her own way, and wait until he could no longer see her retreating back, before slowly turning and heading off himself, shakily hobbling his way to the infirmary, to get himself looked at. Two electric bursts to his body... he was amazed he was still standing. But he promised Vivi... and he always kept his promises.

/Kazuya exit