(OC~ Mentioned lieutenant and biggs are non-combative and only mentioned for story)

Task:

It was cold the open plains of karate island allowed the wind to bellow across the the terrain bringing the cold dampness of the sea with it and howling sounds similar of that of a man blowing into a jar as it wisps around the city, the dark looming clouds blanketed the town in darkness the streets light with gas lamps dimly flickering in the passing winds barely illuminating the streets casting dancing shadows along the town deceiving the eyes, As she stood outside of the town hall her body started shaking slightly with anticipation [If i can pull this off i might be able make a name for myself]she thought her eyes sharply glued to her surroundings wondering if her taunts would draw out the hammer fist, as kyte begun to ponder on the likely hood of the pirate showing up as her mind reflected over the past few days.



"Attention" The lieutenant yelled, a row of marine grunts falling into line with a haste to their step and a flawless execution "Yes Sir" Kyte and the group yell raising a solute upon answering, "Men we have a recently received a request on behalf of the Karate Island Government, for the past several weeks they have had reports of a pirate group terrorizing the residents for an unknown reason, But what we do know is the attacks seam isolated to the Main town located in the north"  aHerm the lieutenant clears his throat before continuing to address the grunts.
"Ordinarily we wouldn't be getting involved as the island is independent, however we have reason to suspect that the pirates may belong to a larger organization, Because of this we will only be able to send a small two man team to watch over the town over the course of three days" As the lieutenant finishes he glaces over the few men under him taking a pause before announcing  "So any volunteers?", At the very end of his sentence without pause kytes arm juts up  "Yes Sir" Kyte replies with a large commanding voice "Very good Cadet, Is their anyone else? or does this fish girl have more balls than all of you put together?" the lieutenant says with a growl and a firm look on his face, the rest of the platoon remaining as quite as church mice leaving the lieutenant with no option "Very well Biggs You're with the fish, the rest of you are on garbage duty, Dismissed!" he barks at the platoon "Yes Sir" they shout as the lieutenant walks away with his back to the crew.

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It had been several hours since the lieutenants command had been issued the sun was slowly creeping towards the horizon taking its warming glow with it and the blackness of night chasing the light from the sky away, It was time for the first night of patrol and the tension found within kyte was palpable questions began circling in her head like a broken record on an endless loop plaguing her mind [Am i doing this for the right reasons?], [I hope i don't disappoint the lieutenant] , [But I'm protecting people ],[I wonder what my dad would think about my path] was  just a sample at the countless thoughts causing unrest, As she looked her self in the mirror wearing a full crisp clean uniform these thoughts seamed to settle as the image looking back at her filled her with pride taking a second to regain her composure [I'm doing the right thing] she told herself before leaving her room heading for the streets ready for the night ahead.


"Yoooo Kyte" Biggs yelled from across the street his arm out extended waving at kyte, Biggs was not much of a man standing only at 5'4 with a tiny stick figure fram his facial features soft and feminine, it was only as he approached kyte that noticed the fear written across him, his forehead was perspiring and his body shaking "Soo..o.oo these pirates the lt was talking about do you think they will be very dangerous"  Biggs said his voice absent of any confidence "I don't know biggs, Lets just do our best and focus on the mission", "Yeah... you have a point the might not even show up" finishing with a nervous chuckle a awkward silence lingered as the minutes ticked by the two looked at each other with seemingly little to say breaking the ice kyte speaks up "So shall we get on with it, ill patrol the harbor in the north and you watch the town entrance to the south?",Reaching into his pocket biggs pulls out two whistles handing one to kyte "Be careful,Blow if you need me" He says with a nervous chuckle "Biggs we got this" kyte says with a reassuring smile "Y..yeah ..we..do" he replies as the part ways for their posts.

Walking through the town and towards the harbor the street was light with street lamps placed parallel roughly 10 meters apart on either side of the shop front streets, the buildings simple and humble mason stone bricks lined their walls slabbed with concrete render the streets lined in slate tiles.

Its as she got closer to the towns center she noticed it a large bamboo and wooden construction the architecture clearly different from the others, its aura letting out a warming glow acceptance the appearance of the building largely resembling that of an edo period one story palace [this place sure is special] she thought caught in admiration drawing herself away and back to the task at hand.

the transition from the dock to the town is seamless the slate tiles lining the harbor its self cut perfectly along the cliff face the wharf itself consist of 4 docks made of hard wood large enough to fit a vessel 20 meters wide and 60 metes long making the three small ships docked there look miniature, offset to the left at the cliff top lies a stone light house with an open terrace [ill watch the city from there]

From the top of the light house the town looked beautiful the moon gleaming down on it with a twinkling light the stars in the sky putting on a display that would make the gods jealous, the cooling dampness from the ocean filled the air, sitting in a meditative position kyte closed her eyes focusing on the sounds around her, she could her everything the soft whisper of the ocean breeze, she could feel the air around her and each molecule of water she would allow nothing to get past her being alert to the smallest thing, this state was a practice in her teachings and a state of focus surrounding the chakra, her body feeling like a well of energy hours passed in this state in fact the entire night without the smallest sighting of the group.
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It was a waking city by the time kyte left the light house the commotion and bustle of the early morning in the town was something to behold, walking the streets to regroup with biggs at the inn kyte observed the towns folk, they were humble folk mainly farmers, traders, mothers and children, As it happens the edo building she was admiring earlier happened to have its doors open.

The familiar chants" Ya! ... Ya!...Ya! a line of children to the left and adult to the right all  wearing karategi chrisp and white wrap tightly with a black belt  two Senseis walking along the lines correcting all flaws in technique, as she got closer that when she noticed it behind all the student , sat a solid gold carving of Sun wu kong the monkey king said to have been the greatest fighter that ever lived [So this is what there after].

Standing right at the front of the dojo an old man approached he was short only 5'6 his face weathered with time a long white beard would blend into his snowy flowing hair, he stood with a hunch holding onto a hand carved cane wearing a  katage and geta as shoes "Are you interested in joining our dojo miss, I'm the master of this dojo i assure you we dont discriminate here we accept all races" the old man proclaimed, Placing her two hands together her palms meeting one another in the middle of the torso her fingers pointing upwards she bowed to the man to show respect "Thats refreshing to hear sensei i'm never sure how humans will take me, i would actually like to ask a few questions if that's okay" she replied with the utmost respect.

"I suppose its about the pirates, well i guess you think its to do with Wu-san" the man says pacing himself with each word "And?" kyte replies sharply following the old man logic completely "Hurr... they learned about him recently hes the pride of our town, our dojo, hes a symbol of our fighting spirit people say the can feel his blessings, we defend him once against some hooligans but they said they would be back, this happened a few days ago" He said as he continued his infuriating slow story telling "I understand sensei, I'm here for two more days if i can help i will" she retorted confidently "Excuse me" bowing once more before leaving.

When kyte finally returned to the inn she found that biggs had returned and already fallen asleep [Well i guess ill have to let him know what i learned when he wakes] using this opportunity to get herself some rest before the next night fall.


It was running into dusk the sun tiring towards the horizon *Awyawn* kyte let out with a stretch rising from her bed the room bright with the red setting sun casting its light in through the window, As she raised from her bed time was ticking knowing this wasting no time she proceeded with a shower and getting dressed wearing a plain marine outfit like the night before she wondered heading towards biggs room.

*Knock, Knock* "Hey biggs are you up are shift will be starting in the next hour or so and i wanted to go over last night with you" kyte announced in a commanding voice, the pattering of foot steps,tinkers and creaks lead to the door and bigs opened it "Kyte good to see you, how did last night go" he said with a smile inviting her in.

Sitting in the room they begun to exchange information both having witnessed nothing of interest over the night "Listen biggs, did you notice the dojo in town?" she questioned "No i must have missed it" he replies puzzled "That's where the gang will attack if anywhere, the dojo contains a solid gold statue worth at least 200million beris, i think the best plan tonight would be to hide our presence and watch over that dojo, see if we cant lure them out" agreeing on a plan they were left to their own devices until night fall.

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Their plan might work the dimly lit streets and dark alleys allowed for perfect coverage, the hours that had passed were uncounted as both biggs and kyte lay in waiting for a move from the so far unseen pirates *Rustle,Ting,Crash* suddenly sound emits from the silence, looking over at biggs his face was covered in a dread and fear seen like never before his body shaking, kyte giving him a gesture to hold his position, he responds with a nervous nod.

"Hey i think i found a way in" an unknown voice hollers as the silhouette of figures move down the ally towards the hidden marines , another unknown voice "Keep it down you idiot"  replies with a jackaling voice, the two figures get closer now within striking distance, looking at biggs with a head nod imply to ambush the figures "Now" she orders pouncing on one of the men and dragging him back into the shadows, throwing him to the ground and ending him quickly with a forceful palm to the face the assailants head rattling against ground passing out instantly, looking at biggs frozen on the spot she knew it was up to her.

"What was that" the other figure yells as he runs towards the streets "Yo johny you alright" the target voice running with him towards the street front,"Stop marines" she yells running into the street, the lamps barely enough to light the main street however the hours spent in the darkness kytes eyes were well adjusted looking right then left she notices feet away the man standing a firm 6'1 his body trim and in peak physical condition his clothes scruffy and cheap *Thud Thud Thud* his bat slaming into his hand as he looks over kyte "So the marines are taking in fish now hey?, they must really be desperate" he chuckled madly like a hyena "You bit of more than you can chew girlie, we work for Hammer Fist and hes making this his town" he proclaims pointing towards her a look of detest covering his face.

"Hammer fist? i havent heard of him" a snippy response clearly pinching her opponents nerve "So tell me does this hammer fist ever fight himself or does he have grunts do it for him" she added trying to provoke an attack on one level, but planting a seed of resentment on another "You're pretty smart for a fish aint ya" his rage clearly projected by his voice as he made his move "lets see how smart you are when i smash that face in!!" taking to lunging steps and multiple swings letting out a scream of anger *ARG!*.

[This man is nothing but a brute, he has no technique, no form hes just like a monkey swinging a stick] she thought being able to see through each attack, dodging and blockimg accordingly, her purpose became clear  [I have to make an example out of him, I have to provoke this hammer fist] the passing moments following the mans attacks yes his attack speed and strength might have been close of that too her but the reason she had time to plan, the reason the swings of the batt where palmed off with ease, the difference was she was a master of fishman karate fighting a street brawler.

Then turning from the defensive to offensive in an instant kyte land multiple significant blows almost reforming the pirates face, standing over the swollen brute he cowered in her shadow "Go!" he remained fearfully quite kyte repeating in a dark intimidating tone "I said go, show your boss what i did to you, tell him if he comes sniffing around this town that's what waits for him, do you understand?" with a nod the man scurried to his feet with staggering away as quickly as he could.

After ending the conflict kyte was left furious with biggs cowardliness leaving her to face the mission alone taking a moment to regain her composure she returned to biggs the small man still frozen in his original position "Biggs i want you to take this man and return him to command, Inform them of the situation understood?" biggs looking at her "I'm so sorry kyte i wasn't ready" his voice trembled "Its okay biggs, but what i need you to do is take this man back to command can you do that for me?" kyte replied in a soothing tone "i can do that"

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[No looking back i'm sure my taunts would have worked!] Kyte told her self with conviction, As she waited not once letting her guard down seconds turned into minutes turned into hours, Over the hours the clouds had shifted allowing cracks of moon light to  gradually creep to the streets below it was in this moment she noticed two draping figures moving towards her the malicious intent could be felt from across the street, As the figures got closer she prepares herself the gentle trembling her body steadied and calmed falling into the traditional fishman karate stance [I'm Ready for this].

"Thats her boss im surprised she showed up we told her who you were an everythin" A voice bickers with an irritating rusty tone from the two figures getting ever closer[ know that voice,So they did take the bait] "Good you guys get out of here" the larger figure barked  "So you must be this Hammer guy i have a few questions" kyte announces in a calm but firm tone, With this said one of the figures seams to steam toward her the figure growing larger as it approached "WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE CALLING ME HAMMER GUY! a large booming voice yelled as figure reaches her swinging a hurling hay maker out of anger "QUESTION THISS!!!! " .

It was only because of the hours she has spent adjusting her eyes to the darkness and the glowing light coming from the brass his knuckles that kyte was able to notice the attack her body was already centered and braced [good this hulking brutes as slow as he looks] she thought being able to palm his attacks momentum away from hitting her and towards the ground beside the impact cracking the slate beneath them.

His Rage had blinded him acting out before assessing the situation the slight recovery time of a man of that stature to get up  would provide an opening an opening that kyte wouldn't miss launching her counter attack she hoped to end it there, It was if time slowed down while the two fought kyte could see his body raising and turning towards her [There!] She saw the weak point his shoulder and chest area that was getting closer by the millisecond .

the seconds drip by one by one time still skewed by the battle as she yells her attack her left arm centers its in front of the body as the right arm drop backwards ready to pounce with her palm facing her opponent "Fishman Karate: 50 Tile PALM!" she yells fiercely, Hammer in the same instance notices the counter attack, the vicinity to kyte would mean little escape so with that his left arm begun to move almost instinctively to protect his right side.

With that its as if the few actions preformed by the two happen at once Kytes right arm exploding towards the giant of a human, His arm reaching up to protect his right side and with that her hit connects sending a gushing force through her palm crashing into both the left arm and right shoulder of Hammer forcing him back several feet, [Not yet] she thought instantly crouching her core strength and leg muscles ready to force her to pounce, reaching to the back of her neck kyte grabbed her skinned hood genetic to her race placing it over her head she leaped without a moments notice "Fishman Karate: Green Pointer Bump!" she yelled rocketing towards him with all her speed smashing into his stomach at full force sending a crashing wave through him surely shredding his internal organs.

But this was not without consequence his left hand shattered and his right shoulders muscles had been severely torn and fractured but he was a tough man, while kyte leaped towards him he smirked fueled with rage he raises his arms in the air kyte unable to see it due to her hood as she connected so did he slamming his two hands into her back fracturing a rib, It was then these two actions played out they both felt the impact immediately both coughing up blood.

This was bad from her last attack and the hit received from hammer kyte found herself crouched over on all fours trying to get back to her feet left her in a vulnerable position, Although hammer had taken several blows  he was still on his knees quickly standing and laying a swift kick to the chin of the girl breaking her jaw and pushing her back a few feet "You think because i cant use my left arm im done, do you know who i am I'M THE HAMMER FIST, i have a 15 million berry bounty you really think you can beat me" he shouts arrogantly his tone filled with rage  as he walked towards kyte.

[I'm not done, get up, get up!, GET UP!] she told herself and the giant of a humans hulking figure slowly moved towards her his slugish movements a relection of the two previous attack in attition to the damage to his hand and shoulder kyte headbutt tore his stomache, kidney and fractured his pelvis the mans rage the only thing keeping him up "Im gunna KILL YOU!, HOW DARE A FUCKING FISH DO THIS TO ME!" he screamed his voice cracking under his mental state.

It was then the rampaging Goliath reached her standing over her like a beast ready to tear into a carcus he cocked his right "THIS IS IT!" with the remainder of his energy he threw it at the girl half way to her feet [Shit!] kyte thought scrambling to try anything to get out of the way slightly rolling to her left closing her eyes and hoping for the best [Darkness, time passing,wait im alive] opening her eyes she wondered what happened, looking up she noticed the hammer standing there his position throwing a punch,  a blank absent look on his face due to the blood swelling in his organs and the overwhelming pain  he had passed out on his feet from the after affects of fishman karate, It seamed like fate was smiling on kyte this night [I might not be so luck next time, i have to get stronger] she thought as she laid back look at the stars her body battered and bruised.

Skills Used:

Stamina : 120/150

Damage Suffered

• Broken jaw - Recovered with fishman ability rip out their jaw and generate new teach
  
• Fractured Rib
  

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Wow, impressive. Well done. Honestly you went so far over the word count I'm going to bump over the max rewards for tier 2 task a bit.

300,000 Beli
500,000 Rep
11,000 EP
2 SP