Unintended Consequences [ Tento | Armina ]

With how long their battle had been going on as well as the pieces of battle exchanges let loose in quick success. It was not something to be surprised about the level of damaged built up on both Tento's and Armina's bodies. His speed was his saving grace in this match, and the enjoyment of battle in a friendly way in such a long time made the ebony warrior give his all. An effort that he wished to say pushed his 4th seat to her limits so far and fed her berserk spirit a good meal.

With the release of their shikai, their clashes had grown in full. A nimble of agile flips and slashes came as he defended against Armina's approach. Gradually having contact as Armina blocked his strikes as Armina's shikai gradually built up. With the speed and pressure Tento was trying to throw out consistently, he failed to notice a few things. The growing sight of ice on her hammer, the growth of ice each time it hit his sword. And the streaking length up its chain. His mobility wasn't impacted due to his body jot being hit. But as Tento landed and turned to strike he found himself pulled back to the ground. His sickle was frozen, pinned to the training floor by ice as he suddenly felt an unbelievable coldness grip over his hand. He turned his head down to only see…his sword hand completely covered in ice which was gradually spreading up his hand. “...dang, got me…”. She took his blows all this time slowly working up to this!?

In the amount of time it took Tento to turn his head back to Armina after realizing what her shikai had done. The encroaching streak of ice had encased his hand. Bursting forward to freeze his body in a block of ice leaving only his head free as he heard her words. He was surprised that she did not move immediately to act, and it made him tilt his head to the side in confusion. Was she…letting him catch a breather? She had caught him off guard and yet wasn't taking advantage. She could likely finish him off in this spar was a solid knock out move. Was she desiring to stretch it out longer due to having fun? Tenti gave A sighing laugh before shaking his head side to side. To imagine that she was seeing red not that long ago and now doing this.

With a huff Tento grunted as he strained against the icy grip that ensnared him, muscles coiling with effort. Frost crackled and shattered under his determined movements as he fought against the cold. His breath came out in visible puffs, each exhale a testament to his struggle. Slowly, he felt a crack in the ice and began to exploit it, pushing with all his might. A fire burning in his eyes as his Spiritual energy swelled. He wasn't strong enough physically to break through with brute strength against this reiatsu fused element, but it wouldn't be impossible for him. Finally, with a triumphant roar, he broke free, shards of ice scattering around him. He stumbled slightly, catching his breath, before standing tall once more.

Tento's movements grew visibly slower as he shifted his body, his breaths coming in ragged gasps. Despite the fatigue that gnawed at his every muscle, he kept his eyes locked on her. He couldn't lose his focus now. It would be unjust to the amazing fight she had given him today.

But each breath was a battle against the fatigue that threatened to overwhelm him. The long battle combined with forcing his way out ofnthe frozen block of ice has pushed the last wells of energy to their limits. His muscles were shrieking. His vision blurred at the edges, but he dug deep, summoning the last reserves of his energy for this.

As Armina's hammer came crashing down, he sidestepped with a surge of determination. The head of her hammer landed a grazing blow to his chest that caused a piece of frost to from. But still he pushed on! With a swift motion staggered by the effect or her shikai's ability, Tento spun his chained sickle, focusing all his remaining reiatsu into the weapon. Flames erupted from the sickle as his Saisenkō was unleashed. A burst of his spirit energy conducted through his zanpakuto. Channeled back and forth through itself before exploding out in a release casting a fiery glow that danced in the fading light. Any pain on his face was quickly masked with determination.

With a roar he launching the flaming sickle towards her in a fiery arc. Exploding in a fiery volcano whether it hit her or the ground. The shockwave sending Tento back in a tumble alongside any strike Armina managed to throw out. A crash came as Tento's body stopped, landing on his back in a labored breath. “That…that's all I got left”, Tento managed to say before sitting up by elbows with a bit of struggle.

Despite how their interaction today started. This was truly an experience against a warrior of the 4th for Tento. The spar had become more than a simple test of strength; it was a mutual exchange of respect and growth. Each blow that was traded, each movement. It carried the weight of their dedication to their roles and their unwavering will to improve. He hoped that there was a fleeting sense of camaraderie forming between them. Tento didn't want to just ve an exception; he wanted to be a reminder of the potential within their ranks. And the beginning of a new understanding.

...he was gonna have to go to the medics for this one