Kiyoshi extended a hand, revealing a firm grip as he smiled and introduced himself. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Felix," he said.
The intercom buzzes, the sound amplified and reverberating off the metal walls of the ship. The announcer's voice echoes through the corridors, commanding attention from all on board. "Attention all passengers, the docks are now closing as we set sail for the Academy. Please familiarize yourself with your rooms and emergency exits, and be sure to consult the map on each floor for a layout of the ship. Enjoy your stay and good luck to our newcomers," the voice says before fading away. Felix nods to Kiyoshi, his new acquaintance, as they part ways to find their respective rooms.
Felix checks the key that was given to him upon boarding, reading the room number AL3. He makes his way down to the third floor, marked by a large "3" on the wall. Turning left at the sign for AL section, he unlocks his door and enters his assigned room. His eyes widen in surprise at the sight before him - a spacious room with a king-sized bed in the center, adorned with soft blue sheets and pillows. A small wooden table sits next to it with a menu of food items waiting to be ordered. The walls are painted light blue, giving off a calming aura. The attached bathroom is pristine and gleaming in white. "Now this is what I call first-class," Felix exclaims before flopping onto the bed with a satisfied sigh.
Meanwhile, Kiyoshi makes his way to the main lobby of the ship, marveling at the large number of people gathered in one area. As he takes in the sights with wide-eyed wonder, someone suddenly shoves him from behind, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. Quickly popping up, he searches for the culprit but finds no one around. "Wow, people can be mean for no reason here," Kiyoshi mutters as he rubs his head where it had hit the ground.
Just then, an announcement blares through the ship's intercom once again. "Attention fighters! Please gather in the main lobby," the voice commands. Kiyoshi joins the crowd of people making their way to the center of the ship where they are greeted by a bald man standing atop the stairs leading to the second floor of the room. The main lobby is a grand two-level space, connecting all parts of the ship.
"My name is Grandmaster Sensei Tom, and welcome aboard the Ship of Kung Fu," the bald man introduces himself to the newcomers. "I know you have just met each other, but you are all here for one purpose - to fight. I see it in every single one of you, a passion for martial arts," he continues, his voice carrying a sense of authority and wisdom. "Therefore, I have decided to choose four fighters for a battle royale on a specially designed surface tomorrow," Grandmaster Sensei Tom announces, causing whispers and excitement among the group.
The anticipation was palpable as the audience eagerly awaited the first name to be drawn. The Grandmaster Sensei stood at the podium, a hat placed beside him, and with a sly smile, he reached in and pulled out a piece of paper. "Aiko Sayuri from Japan," he announced with a flourish. Aiko ran towards the stage where Grandmaster Sensei Tom was standing, her dark jet-black hair pulled back into a sleek ponytail and a rose-pink headband perched on top of her head. Her almond-shaped eyes shone with excitement and determination.
Next, the Grandmaster Sensei picked another name. "Please come forward, Felix Warner." Felix's shock was evident as he stumbled towards the stage, causing everyone to turn and stare at him. With shaky steps, he joined Aiko at the front of the stage. "Hello!" he greeted nervously, but Aiko did not even crack a smile as she sized him up.
As the names continued to be drawn, Addy Helene was selected next. She sauntered onto the stage with confidence, her long blonde hair cascading down her shoulders and her sharp features hinting at her Greek heritage. "Are you guys ready to lose to me?" she taunted as she took her place on the stage.
Finally, one last name was drawn - Kiyoshi Hamasaki. His eyes widened when his name was called, and he followed the others towards the west side of the ship where they entered a room filled with other fighters already gathered to watch the battles. Before entering, they were each given a white gi to wear for their fight.
"These are your fighter's gis," explained Grandmaster Sensei as he handed them out. "They will aid you during your fight."
"Sweet new clothes!" exclaimed Kiyoshi with delight, earning confused looks from his fellow competitors.
With their fighters' gis donned, the four contestants followed Grandmaster Sensei to the arena, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them.
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The roaring crowd fueled their adrenaline as they stepped into the arena, the anticipation building with each step towards the fighting platform. The announcer's voice boomed over the speakers, declaring this a ring-out match where only the last person standing would be crowned the victor. Aiko's gaze locked onto Kiyoshi, challenging him with a fierce determination.
Without warning, Aiko lunged at Kiyoshi with a powerful punch, but he effortlessly dodged to the side causing her to stumble on the slick ground. "Oops," he muttered apologetically, but his lighthearted tone only infuriated Aiko further. She channeled her anger into a Japanese battle cry and her fist ignited with a vibrant pink glow. With deadly precision, she aimed for Kiyoshi's stomach and sent him flying backwards with a forceful punch.
Meanwhile, Addy and Felix circled each other cautiously, sizing up their opponent's every move. In a flurry of motion, they exchanged blows that collided with an explosive impact. Addy attempted a backflip but was met with Felix's quick reflexes as he grabbed her leg mid-air and flipped her upside down. But Addy wasn't finished yet; she unleashed a barrage of punches towards his torso, determined to bring him down.
As Aiko continued her relentless assault on Kiyoshi, he refused to stay down despite taking hit after hit. "Why don't you give up?" Aiko screamed in frustration. "I never back down easily," Kiyoshi replied confidently with a smirk.
Felix wobbled precariously on the edge of the stage, trying to regain his balance while Addy charged at him with a fierce dropkick. With lightning-fast reflexes, Felix caught her in mid-air and began to emanate a vibrant blue glow. The Grandmaster Sensei Tom watched in awe as he marveled at Felix's incredible power.
But Aiko refused to let them steal the spotlight; her body glowed with a bright pink aura, her eyes tinged with the same color. She stomped towards Kiyoshi, her movements resembling that of a ferocious bunny. "SPECIAL MOVE: Usagi Spring," she announced before grabbing Kiyoshi and hurling him into the air. With a devastating stomp strike, she sent him hurtling towards the ground, his gi in tatters and his consciousness fading.
The crowd erupted in laughter at Kiyoshi's defeat, but Aiko showed no mercy as she tossed him out of the ring with a disrespectful toss. Exhausted but victorious, Aiko powered down and sat on the floor, waiting for Addy and Felix to finish their battle.
The two continued to trade blows with lightning speed, each trying to outsmart the other. But Addy's agility proved too much for Felix as she evaded his punches and delivered her own with precision. "Looks like you're too slow for me," Addy taunted.
Felix didn't back down, however, determined to prove her wrong. Their movements became more frantic as they zig-zagged across the platform, exchanging punches and kicks in a deadly dance. In one swift move, Addy grabbed Felix's foot mid-stomp and flung him backwards, triumphantly claiming her victory.
As the dust settled and the crowd cheered, the victorious fighters stood tall on the battlefield. Each had given their all in an intense display of strength and skill, proving themselves worthy of being crowned champions
Felix's body was a blur of motion as he launched himself into the air, flipping and twisting in an attempt to catch Addy off guard. But she was ready for him, and with a swift straight-kick to his stomach, she sent him rolling back. As Felix struggled to get up, holding his stomach in pain, Addy's smug expression turned into a cruel smirk.
"Oh, poor little Felix," she taunted. "Let me end this quickly for you."
With a determined expression on her face, Addy charged towards him. But Felix wasn't done yet. He leapt into the air and spun, launching a tilted kick directly towards her stomach. Addy was caught off guard and sent flying, crashing hard into the ground.
Suddenly, Felix's body began to glow with a bright moonlight blue aura, and a holographic wolf symbol appeared behind him. His hair stood on end as his eyes rolled back, revealing a blinding white light.
A deep voice spoke through Felix, commanding him to use his Special Move: Moon Typhoon. A ball of powerful energy formed in his hand as he ran towards Addy, pressing it against her and sending her flying out of the ring with a deafening crash.
As the glow faded and Felix returned to normal, he gasped for air and clutched his arm in pain. The crowd roared in awe at his impressive display.
Meanwhile, Kiyoshi had yet to move after being hit by the Moon Typhoon. Grandmaster Sensei Tom praised Felix for his skills before turning to check on Kiyoshi.
As Addy regained consciousness outside the ring, she conceded defeat with a grudging "maybe next time." But Aiko was still ready for a fight and got into her stance as Felix recovered from his berserk state.
Felix threw punches at her, but she easily dodged them and countered with a powerful roundhouse kick to his head. Felix blocked it with his arm, but Aiko quickly grabbed his leg and spun him around. With a fierce punch, she sent him flying into the air.
But Felix wasn't done yet. He kicked her away and did a backflip in midair, much to Aiko's delight. She used both legs to deliver a devastating drop kick, sending Felix tumbling out of the ring in defeat.
Cursing under his breath, Felix retreated to his room while the crowd cheered for Aiko's victory. That night, he couldn't stop thinking about what had happened during the match. The powerful energy and strength he had displayed were unlike anything he had ever seen before.
Meanwhile, Kiyoshi woke up in his room with no memory of what had transpired. As he noticed the food platter on the table and his growling stomach, he pushed aside his confusion and focused on satisfying his hunger.
The next day, both Felix and Kiyoshi were left wondering about their strange abilities and where they came from as they continued their journey towards becoming the strongest fighters in the arena.