Kapitel 11: 10. Master
Today, the whole city gathered in the central square near the Leader's Palace, which is why there was a strong buzz in the air, every resident wanted to give his undoubtedly important comments on this event. The people sat on the newly created ice podium, and excitedly looked at the makeshift arena where the son of the Leader and the disciple who was chosen by the masters would have to fight. Still, events don't often take place here, where the whole city can take part, and it was always interesting to see how benders fight.
"I see, I see who the water masters have chosen," one of the most eyey people on the podium shouted, pointing to one side of the beginning of the arena.
"This is Gozu, I heard that his subjugation is especially strong, even a master needs to be serious when fighting with him," a tanned man with rough features said thoughtfully.
- Yes, the masters decided not to spare the Leader's son in any way, although he started this mess, but no matter how he lost the incentive to move forward after the defeat, - the already gray-haired old man with the aura of a wise man gave his comments.
While people were discussing one of the opponents, Gozu himself walked to the center of the arena with a relaxed gait and assumed a heroic look, as if he was being opposed not by a boy 3 times younger than him, but by a whole fleet of the Army of Fire, with the Dragon of the West Iroh himself at the head. Some people noticed that someone really quickly fell in love with being the center of attention.
Most of those sitting here did not really believe in the victory of a six-year-old boy, who, although he looked like a full nine years old. People quickly began to forget what a commotion he made, even at birth, what a miracle he did for the birth of his little sister and what rumors there are among those who saw him conquer the water. It's hard to believe just walking rumors if you haven't seen it with your own eyes.
One day, a beautiful white-haired boy appeared on the other half of the arena, the tribune was plunged into silence. Most of the townspeople began to stretch their necks, trying to get a better look at Yuki, yet the bulk of the people saw the Chief's son for the first time.
- Uh, did the Chief have two daughters?! Why do I see a little girl? – as the silence was broken by a loud exclamation of a particularly loud-mouthed kid, this time our protagonist's eye twitched, or maybe it just seemed to us.
As soon as the first whispers sounded, there was a hubbub in the stands that it was already impossible to hear something separate.
At the same time, Yuki, with a bored expression on his face, approached his opponent in the arena.
The elder who had to watch the fight, seeing the readiness of the participants, himself entered the arena.
- Dear fellow tribesmen, I ask for a moment of attention, - his bass voice rang out over the entire arena, as soon as he finished his sentence, the people began to calm down, - ahem, thank you for the silence, on this day two outstanding water benders will fight in this arena that will defend their interests, - he finished his speech in a streamlined manner.
- The rules are simple, it is allowed to use only water bending, the winner will be the one who remains conscious, critical damage to one of the participants that threatens death is an automatic loss, both have the right to surrender. Participants should respect their opponent and show us all your skills - coming closer to the center of the arena, the judge said.
- Do you understand the rules? - the judge asked the water benders, seeing the synchronous nods of his head, he continued, - then as soon as the sphere of water I launched explodes in the sky, you can start.
While the judge was leaving, Gozu decided to have a little chat.
- Heh, kid, I apologize in advance for my victory, the masters said to finish with you quickly, apparently you made them very angry, - said Gozu with a small grin on his face, - don't be afraid, I won't hit too hard. Maybe you'll give up after all? Water bending is not a toy for you, you know.
Yuki, on the other hand, crossed his arms over his chest, raised an eyebrow, and gave him a contemptuous look, which made Goza lose his temper.
- Heh, if you don't want to be nice, then fine, but then don't cry. – he said with malice.
As soon as the sphere of water exploded in the sky, time raced. Gozu had just started moving to accept one of the racks for better manipulation of the water, when two needles whistled close to his face. One of them went over the temple, leaving a small bleeding line there, the second went along the edge of the neck.
Gozu only now realized that he was on the verge of death, walking the needle closer, he would inevitably bleed out. His whole back was sweating with sweat, his legs just stopped obeying, plopping down on the ground, he continued to sit with a stupid expression on his face and touch the places where the needles went.
The stands didn't really have time to realize what had happened, as Gozu fell to the floor of the arena. The bewilderment of the crowd can be understood, the needles flew at a rather high speed, only the warriors and benders had enough reaction only to catch a glimpse of a flash of light that occurred on the battlefield.
The judge who was closest was able to see Yuki's attack, and now he looked with shock at the one who carried out such a filigree attack, only deliberately changing the trajectory of the flying needles.
The water masters who were sitting closest to the stands had cloudy faces, but some even began to rejoice at such a talented student that they would undoubtedly be studying with them.
After the judge told about the event, people in the stands also began to look at the Leader's son with shock and with some degree of fear, it's one thing when water benders show energy-consuming and spectacular techniques in battle, it's another thing to use such inconspicuous attacks aimed precisely at a person's weak points.
Only the leader's family looked at their son with pride and firm faith in their eyes.
The people who helped Goz get up and leave the arena came up, being still in shock, he meekly followed them. Yuki had an unconditional victory and everyone understood it.
Only, seeing that he did not leave the arena, still standing with his arms crossed and the created senbon made of ice rolling between white teeth, people did not understand what was happening, too, were in no hurry to leave.
- Come on, little brother, now beat these old masters, - a young voice was heard from the front rows of the stands, some already wanted to reproach the child for expressing such disrespect for the highly respected masters of water, as when they saw her on the knees of the wife of Chief Jun, they immediately pretended that nothing serious had happened. The very fact that she was the daughter of the leader was a good reason to close her eyes to her sharp words, such a small age also played on her side, and to offend the daughter of a water bender from the Healing Huts that treat all the victims, in short, look for other fools.
"A year ago, I promised that I would fight and win at the master of water," a clear and melodious voice rang out from the center of the arena. Yuki, who had been standing motionless before, made a shallow bow towards the masters, saying:
- I ask for a battle with the water master Izamu
The people in the stands who listened to his words with bated breath, with the end of his sentence, simply exploded with a wave of new conversations.
- Don't be such an arrogant boy, we all recognize your talent here, and the bet that was between us has already been won by you, don't try to jump above your head, - said the water master to Izam, who was not the last in strength, but also did not stand out among them.
"I don't take my words back, let our bending speak for us," Yuki said, still impassively.
"I think I should teach you a lesson," he began to say, climbing into the arena, "and show you why we get our title of master.
The judge imperceptibly shifted his gaze to the Leader, asked a dumb question, asking "is everything all right?"when he saw Arnuk's barely noticeable nod of his head, he had to become a judge again.
Seeing no point in the conversation, both benders stood at the ready. The judge wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, launched a ball of water into the air and moved away from the center himself, afraid of being hit by blows.
As soon as the water exploded over the benders' heads, Izamu surrounded himself with a whirlpool of water, which served as a good circular protection against all attacks, it was done in time, as soon as the entire body of the master was protected, two water needles and one ice needle immediately hit her, which failed to break through the protection stuck in her.
Seeing no more reason to fight defensively, the master lifted himself with water to the very top of the whirlpool and, already being on it with a movement of his feet, sent heavily compressed clumps of water into the son of the Leader.
Yuki, apparently not wanting to waste energy once again, having created skates on his feet, began maneuvering around the arena to evade the attacks of Master Izamu, while imperceptibly imbuing the icy surface in the arena with his energy. Continuing to evade an increasing number of attacks that the master began to send already with all four limbs, Yuki finished saturating the ice, in a single burst turned it into a state of steam that covered the entire arena for a few seconds.
The master, who did not expect such a sharp step, did not fail again by falling into the center of the whirlpool. When the steam that covered the visibility of the arena finally dissipated, a shocking picture was revealed to everyone as more than a hundred different ice weapons hovered in the air with the tip on Izama.
The face of the water master took on a grayish hue, if the attack was not so large-scale, he could still fight, but if all the hanging weapons rushed at him in a single rush, no defense would simply stand, especially remembering those needles, at first he could not help but be amazed at how much energy such small attacks took, the Yuki element seems to have a greater density even compared to it, roughly speaking, each needle, being filled with alien energy, looked like a full-fledged attack from his side, on which he should spend time and a large amount of bending.
Seeing no point in resisting anymore, Izamu dispelled his control over the water.
- I give up, - his voice sounded over the arena, looking at Yuki with a complicated look, he still solemnly said - our water tribe can be proud that we have such a strong conqueror of water, I think all nations will know your name over time, I, as one of the masters, give my recommendation for awarding you the title of master – he finished his speech already to the applause of the people, that he rejoiced at the appearance of a new and so young master of water without five minutes.
Arnuk and June looked at their son with a somewhat contradictory expression, knowing that the water tribe is too small for him, and over time will only limit his potential, but even knowing this, they hope that the moment of parting will come as late as possible.
Yui, who had been fidgeting all through the battle, couldn't stand it and ran to her beloved brother, before showing her tongue to the masters who were sitting next to her. Arnuk could only send an apologetic smile towards the masters at the behavior of his daughter.
Yuki, picking up his joyful sister in his arms, went towards the places with the masters.
- There is no place for enmity and resentment in one tribe, let today's duel be an act of starting something new, I will be glad to exchange experience with you, - Yuki calmly told the masters.
- The kid is good, a year ago he was glad to learn, now it's just an exchange of experience, in a couple of years you will teach us yourself, right? - said one of the most ancient and respected old men with a laugh, - okay, you have the right, we will also be glad to join our ranks - all the masters agreed with this statement, they also, having lived for so many years, learned to accept their wrongness and compromise.
On a happy note, the confrontation between the six-year-old son of the Leader and a group of masters ended. This event was heard for another month, reaching even the most distant tribes of the North Pole. The people who lived by inertia with this event seemed to start dumping stagnant snow. The tribe saw a strong Yuki as a future Leader that would lead their tribe to prosperity, the old people still remember the time before the war, when the capital was full of life, there was not enough space for ships to arrive in the ports all the time, and any goods from every corner of the world could be found on the shelves of shops. Thus began the formation of the Legend of the Conqueror the elements.
Wöchentlicher Energiestatus
-- Power-
Rangliste 
-- Power-
Stein