[u][b]Bandits - Village entrance - Kaji, [s]Yasai[/s], Kiryu, Leta, Vosswald & Village Chief[/b][/u]

Kiryu's thrust caught the giantess off-guard and managed to connect with her midsection. It was not covered by her several-sizes-too-small armour. She let out a yelp and staggered for a moment before regaining her composure and locking eyes with Kiryu, breathing a little heavier than before.

[i]"YOU..."[/i]

Her pained expression was once again replaced by a fiendish grin, like a cat waiting for the right moment to pounce.

[i]"Finally a real challenge!"[/i]

She gripped her oversized kanabo with both hands and assumed a combat stance, waiting for Kiryu to make his move.

Meanwhile...

[i]"Kenji! Are you alright!?"[/i]

The remaining bandits were tending to their downed comrade. They were relieved to find out that the shuriken had not pierced the skull. Still his comrade had been injured and now they wanted to teach the one responsible a lesson. The purple-robed leader took his friend's tanegashima and ordered in a cold emotionless voice.

[i]"Get him."[/i]

No longer did fear and doubt fill their eyes. Instead they radiated cold anger and determination. Things just got personal.