[Maverick Hunter Zero]

{TartoonHand94, Your third First Blade strike is a critical hit. Thus instead of 15% dmg, it would do 22% dmg instead.}

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Most unfortunately for Pit, Sakura was far from finished, as she dodged the first swing of his blade...
DEX ROLL A: 12-1=11(good)

Which proved useful, seeing the second hit coming, Sakura backed off to avoid getting hit.
DEX ROLL B: 19-1=18(Excellent)

However, Sakura decided to guard against the third hit, critical hit and all.
{ Sakura Shinguji Bubble Shields the third First Blade hit: 42-10(activation penalty)-22(critical First Blade hit)=10 Shield durability remaining!}

The blow actually managed to weaken the shield significantly, at least Sakura was able to survive the hit and still remain standing. "you do realize that you are fighting someone who serves as a member of the Imperial Assault Force where I came from... Just an FYI. Sakura said, ironically dropping quite the bombshell to Pit, Palutena, and maybe even Lt. Surge if he were watching the fight from where he was positioned. That's right, folks; not only was Sakura Shinguji a Samurai Girl, she was also in the military where she came from.
Appeal roll: 20-2=18{shocking, isn't it!}

Sakura didn't care for Pit's comment on her commander, but she ignored it knowing that she was still in combat, and so closed the gap quickly and retaliated with an Arataka slash.
STR ROLL A: 17+3=20{Savagely powerful Arataka slash @ Pit, 7% dmg if it connects}

Followed up with a Jump Slash to deliver the Smackdown.
STR ROLL B: 8+3=11{Average Jump Slash @ Pit, 7% dmg if it connects}

Then ended it with another Arataka slash to simplify things.
STR ROLL C: 14+3=17{Deceivingly powerful Arataka slash @ Pit, 7% dmg if it connects}

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Sakura Shinguji
HP: 104/180
Shield: 10/65
Status: dropped a bombshell upon Pitty-pat that reveals Sakura as part of her world's military.

[TartoonHand94]

Steadying from the recoil that resulted from banging his First Blade against Sakura’s bubbleshield, Pit was stunned by a new revelation. “You?... The Imperial Assault Force?” Pit gasped, unable to comprehend this new revelation. “The force that assaults imperially?” He shook his head in disbelief before realizing he created an opening for Sakura to carve him up.
(jmYne9R_p_1d20+1 Pit's Dodge of Arataka Slash.)  (p_1d20+1 Pit's Dodge of Jump Slash.) (p_1d20+1 Pit's Dodge of Arataka Slash.)
“…Actually, now that I think about it, why is that such a big surprise?” Pit stopped to ask as he swapped out his First Blade for a Poseidon Cannon. “I mean, I’m Captain of the Guard. Practically like the leader of my own imperial assault forces.” Pit reminded Sakura as he brandished his weapon.
He would’ve called his troops down to show off, but that might run the risk of conflicting with the rules. “I’ve battled plenty of monsters, demons, demons, deities and even aliens in my time, and I gotta say.”
(p_1d20+2 Pit's Appeal to his troops.)
“You put on quite the show.” Pit reminisced as he assaulted Sakura with a powerful Jetstream of pressurised water.
p_1d20+1 Poseidon Cannon @ Sakura. Does 12% Damage)
“And while you should wash up before you go…” By the time Sakura wiped the water from her eyes, Pit would be standing above her, winding up a metal club the size of a door. “You’re not even the strongest human I know.” And with that he brought the hammer down in refference to the only human he knew strong enough to wield it.
(p_1d20+2 Pit's Magnus Club @ Sakura. Does 25% Damage.)
HP: 63%/150% Shield: 43%/50% Status: Mind Melted, Mortal Wound Guardian Orbitars 20HP/25HP. Fireworks Cannon CD (2 turns left)

1d20+1·1d20+1·1d20+1·1d20+2·1d20+1·1d20+2

[Mr. Game & Watch]

“…Oh yeah, the battle’s still going on.”

“Curses! We already finished our bit!”

“What do we do now?”

“It’s time to execute operation omega class b!”

“Operation? Our sideshow is about as slapped together as a postmodern painting.”

“What is this sorcery you speak of, Big Top!? How can something exist in modern times and still be considered post-modern!? Did it come from the future!?”

“…No, it’s an artistic movement that comes after the modern era of art.”

“I don’t get what these artists are making anymore, Big Top! It makes no sense, why do they have to time travel in order to make their pieces!?”

“Why are we even talking about this?”

“Because that lady is no lady! She is a member of the Imperial Assault Force, and everyone knows that the Empire loathes art!”

“I still don’t see how one has anything to do with the other…”

“Well it is certainly important news! Why else would she dramatically announce it to everyone right now!?”

“Beats me.”

“Exactly! Now, let’s see if she’ll put that training and discipline to good use! Can she possibly dodge Cupid’s next assault!? Stay tuned!”

Damage Taken: 98% Appeal Points: 76		Damage Taken: 76% Appeal Points: 85

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

"Thanks, you can take me out of the theatre and military, but you can't take the theatre and military out of me. Our fight is probably going to be nominated for most epic showdown." Sakura said as she saw the water cannon fire at her, and attempted to dodge.
DEX ROLL A: 15-1=14(theatrical dodging of the hydro Jetstream)

But that alone did not allow her to get out of the way of the Magnus Club, which she did not see until it was too late.
DEX ROLL B: 5-1=4(OUCH! That looks like it'll break one of Sakura's arms)

The blow struck true, hitting Sakura just as hard as that last hit and one could easily hear the sound of Bones breaking. She was soon sprawled on the ground again, trying to get back up but having to deal with a massive surge of pain, so the best she could do was get at least one foot under her and could be seen in a kneeling position, one of her arms literally broken by the sheer force of the blow, the other arm that wasn't broken clutching the broken one to try easing the pain.

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Sakura Shinguji
HP: 79/180
Shield: 18/65
Status: the Magnus Club might have broken an arm

[TartoonHand94]

Pit’s comment about Sakura not even being the strongest human he knew rang through... ...In the worst possible way. More like cracked through. “Uh oh...” Pit’s eyes shot open at the sound, fearing the worst. “Oh No!” Pit shouted as he saw Sakura gripping her arm. “What have I done?” He panicked, flinging his Magnus Club away from him, causing some poor fool offscreen to yell. “My Leg!”
“Are you okay? I didn’t mean to hurt you!” He immediately knelt before Sakura to check up on her. “…I mean I Did, but not This badly!”
“Is there a nurse in the house?” Pit called up to the stands with urgency. Pit’s divine weapons were granted to him to protect humanity with, not to do… This to them!
HP: 59%/150% Shield: 43%/50% Status: Mind Melted, Mortal Wound Guardian Orbitars 20HP/25HP. Fireworks Cannon CD (1 turns left) Magnus Club CD (3 turns left)

[Mr. Game & Watch]

The audience seemed much less rambunctious once they noticed that Sakura was kneel in pain, muttering to each other in confusion as they saw Pit rush over to her side. A broken arm was certainly not the worst injury that took place in the arena, though it was unusual to see such a display. Either way, as Pit called for a medical professional, a Jolteon and Raichu scurried from out of the stands and rushed to both combatant’s sides. Both creatures looked to the sky, enacting a divine ritual to restore the duo’s health. If that did not satisfy the woman’s injured arm, Raichu slapped a reflective disc on its forehead, mimicking that of a doctor’s and hopped over to Sakura’s side to properly bandage the broken limb.

As the urgent health issue was being tended to, Lt Surge feel from the sky once more, his boots landing solidly on the ground, sending clouds of dust about. He adjusted his sunglasses like a scientist of the battlefield and stepped over to their position. His countenance didn’t offer much in terms of condolences to either of the fighters, looking quite plain and militant. “Unfortunate” he stated as his expression would imply. “Still, a winner needs to be announced, so let’s get into the review of the match.”

The Lightning American pulled three extra thunder badges from his pouch and gazed upon the two. His eyes fixated on Sakura. “Broken arm aside, Sakura, you showed your military training through your superior use of strategy in this match, dwindling your opponent down and inflicting crippling scars to put him down faster. For that, you get an extra Tunder Badge.”

His vision shifted over to Pit immediately afterward. “While breaking the arm of a sword wielder is certainly strategic as well, it was clearly an accident, so that doesn’t win you too many points in that regard. While your strategy is lacking, you more than make up for it in style. Your ability manage so many flashy weapons and keep your cool throughout the fight earns you a Tunder Badge as well.”

Surge’s face contorted slightly as he turned his head to the side, clearly in deep thought. “This was a very close match, you two were neck and neck throughout the fight, so it’s difficult to say who held the momentum. That said, there is no clear winner for my last Tunder Badge, so I’d rather keep that one out of the running” he proclaimed as he pocketed the last of the trinkets.

“That leaves the conclusive winner as…”

“Big Top! Let’s calculate those numbers!”

	SAKURA	PIT
DAMAGE	98	101
APPEAL	85	101
BADGES	30	30
TOTAL	213	232

“Pit. This was easily one of the closest matches I ever had to judge, but based on fighting prowess and style, you’ve clearly earned this win. Sakura, your training has served you well, it just didn’t pull you through this time around. With your skill though, I have confidence that you’ll blast through your next opponent with no problem at all. Hopefully that busted arm doesn’t hold you down for too long.” With that, the ref walked out.

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

Sakura would be quite bewildered by the fact that despite the broken arm, that the fight was extremely close with both her and Pit evenly matched throughout the entire battle. "Good match, looks like we both kept each other on our toes. Be seeing you kid." Sakura said as she managed to stand up, though the bandages would help in keeping the arm from damaging itself further she would still have to get it checked out at the hospital to make certain that the bone can be mended properly.

She would pick up her weapon and carry it with the hand of the unbroken arm as she headed out of the arena, her pride slightly bruised by the fact that she couldn't win, maybe next time she could beat Pit and even up the score.

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Sakura Shinguji
End Presence

[TartoonHand94]

	Pit’s prayers were soon answered by a Jolteon and a Raichu rushing onto the field and performing a healing ritual. “Oh Wow! That feels way better! Thanks guys!”  Pit marvelled, impressed by his healing wounds.  “I don’t think I’ve seen Pokénurses other than Chansies before either.”
	Standing back and letting the Raichu inspect Sakura’s arm, the sudden landing of Lt Surge caused the still rather jumpy Pit, to, well, jump.  Something about the lieutenant’s natural air of authority compelled Pit to straighten his back and stand at attention.  He especially had Pit’s attention when he made the three thunder badges visible. Pit put his hands together to applaud Sakura earning her thunder badge.  Doing so would probably have stung more if it weren’t for the Raichu and Jolteon’s help. His clapping froze to a halt and Pit snapped back to a nervous attention span immediately upon feeling Surge’s stern gaze. “Th-thank you sir… ...I think…”  Pit graciously accepted his Thunder Badge, albeit unsure how to feel about the lack of strategy comment.  Suspense gave way to disappointment as it turned out neither of them earned the third Thunder Badge. Might as well have been a draw.
	But now came the point that Really mattered! At long last! The announcement of who won! Pit could barely stand the suspense.  Pit’s eyes widened at the screen and zig zagged across all the names and words and numbers before realizing…  ...They didn’t mean a thing to him. Fortunately for him, Surge relayed the good news orally. “Victory!” Pit jumped up and did a V sign with his fingers to a thunderous applause of little winged men in the audience. “Yeah! Totally GG! Whatever that stands for.”  Pit broke his grandstanding to humbly bow.  “A-and I hope your arm gets better.”
	“Winner says ‘huh?’”  A voice emerged from Pit’s headset to chime. “Huh? Lady Palutena?”  Pit gulped taken off guard.  “Did you see the fight?” “Sorry, no. I was too busy watching Death get his butt handed to him by a toddler.”  Palutena shrugged with a giggle. “…I’m kidding. Of course I saw! I’m Always watching you, Pit. Always watching~…”  She reassured ominously.  “All troops, Move Out!”  She suddenly commanded.  At the click of her tongue, a legion of Centurions stood up and flocked onto the battlefield.  Their one target was clear: Pit. They swarmed and ambushed their captain, lifting him up onto their shoulders.
	♪ “For he’s a jolly good Captain  For he’s a jolly good Captain For he’s a jolly good Captain~!” ♪ “Aw thanks guys!” “That notably cannot fly!”♪ “Hey!”  Pit chirped embarrassed, much to the laughter of his men.
	“See you around Sakurai!”  Pit waved as his legion of Centurions whisked him off to the sky for an after party. Pit End Presence