Raiju vs Kabal

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KJ was doing his secluded training in a sealed-off mountain that was underwater. He finally broke through to the Spirit Connection Realm and went straight back to his home.

He barged in and swung the door right open. Raiju and Kabal were both in the courtyard training.

They both exclaimed, "KJ, you're back!" They both ran towards him and gave him a hug.

Raiju: Oh, you feel different

Kabal: Yes, he feels much stronger and more solid

Raiju: And I can feel it. His aura feels much stronger than before

KJ was a bit surprised. "So you can sense my aura. You would only be able to do that if you were one step away from stepping into the Spirit Connection Realm."

Raiju was proud that his hard work paid off. "Me and Kabal have been training nonstop. Whenever we weren't resting we were training."

KJ: Raiju I'll bring you to the mountain and I will guide you through your breakthrough. It'll take about 3 or 4 months. You have already practiced the forms of the Flying Raijin and held them. I want you to spar against Kabal and try and use them. You must consider which ones can be used offensively and defensively. You'll spar with Kabal for about 3 weeks. It'll be good to get some more combat training in for both of you

Raiju: I see….. but some of the moves feel a bit awkward. I'm not sure how to use them in battle….

KJ: That's something you have to figure out. It isn't necessary to break through but it will show your resolve to grow

Raiju understood KJ's intentions and Kabal did as well.

KJ: I think we should start the sparring right now. I'll supervise you and instruct accordingly. I will be instructing both of you but don't forget about the battle as well. If we go on missions this will help keep us coordinated.

After about 30 minutes they all met in the courtyard. Raiju and Kabal stood opposite of each other and KJ was in the middle off to the side. There was a good amount of distance between all of them.

Kabal: Shall we commence

Kabal took on a lowered stance. On the other hand, Raiju had his feet a bit wide apart. He relied on his sturdy base and his towering figure.

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Day 1 of Sparring - Raiju vs Kabal

Raiju struck a wide stance as he waited for Kabal. Kabal waited a moment.

Kabal: Raiju you're not going to move? Please excuse me then

Kabal's body had been strengthened and conditioned far beyond any person in the mortal realm so far. His speed even shocked Raiju a bit. When Kabal closed the gap…. Raiju swung the sword downwards towards his head. Raiju didn't use too much strength as he was afraid of greatly wounding Kabal.

Kabal noticed the drop in strength and took advantage. "Hmph, you doubt me far too much. The blade easily cut Raiju's clothing but when it reached his skin it was basically repelled. Kabal suddenly leaned under the rest of the blade and planted his front foot into the ground as he threw his palm out.

THUNK

Kabal's palm made perfect contact with Raiju's stomach and he was pushed back a few feet.

KJ: Good, good. Raiju, never take your opponent lightly, never take a situation lightly unless you have utmost confidence and even then….. a life is something that can be taken all too easily especially at your realm

Raiju was pushed back but he didn't take any heavy damage. "I did go easy but I could've retaliated if I wasn't using this weird sword technique."