Stepping aside, Hattori led the way to the makeshift fighting area. The snow was clear and pristine, soon to be marred with talon marks and footprints. Whether people watched or not, Hattori didn't care or pay attention as he waited for the Prince to get into position. This was a rank to be earned, hard fought and won and so Hattori would pull no punches. If the boy lost then so be it, he would find no comfort in Hattori's expression. Only a calm and collected mask, aloof in its severity. Donned in his armour with his companions flanking his sides, the Shogun rolled his shoulder, he knew his firstborn son was strong and capable, but would his stubbornness and spite be enough? Time to find out, he supposed.

"Make your move." Was all Hattori said.

Eager to get the show on the road, Kuroki loped into position, his tail wagging, a sharp contrast to the Shogun's overly serious nature. If the Shogun wasn't gonna pull any punches then neither was Kuroki, two could play at this game. Grinning from ear to ear, he was as ready as he could be. All dolled up with his buddies ready to keep the Shogun's battle companions out of the way, so he could fight his sire one on one. "Sure, dad." He said, emphasising the world with a casual drawl. Toeing the line with his impertinence. Charging in, Kuroki aimed to make use of his fangs with a swift nip to the Shogun's nose. Maybe he wasn't taking this as seriously as he ought to, but who cared? And besides, wouldn't it be hilarious if he won regardless? All that strength and bluster to lose to a kid who wasn't even a year old just yet. Kuroki vs Hattori for dominance Round 1/2 Age: under 1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Traditional Japanese tanto Defensive Battle Accessory: Black Panther Cloak Companion 1: Akita, Female - Battle Companion 2: Wild boar, Male - Battle *Companion 3: Black kite, Female - Flying Mutation 1: Antelope horns - Defensive Mutation 2: Sabre teeth - Offensive Mutation 3: Eagle talons - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Expert Hunter

Ignoring the boy's digging comment, Hattori was quick to slap away his muzzle with a dark paw as he attempted to bite his nose. Kuroki for all his faults was competent in his abilities, young and inexperienced but with all the foundations necessary to be a valuable asset. Were it not for his grating personality and habit of pushing back, he would have made a fine heir. But as things stood he was a menace for the sake of it, seemingly took pleasure in every attempt of getting beneath Hattori's skin. But the boy had never gotten a rise out of him and that wouldn't change now, certainly not mid-fight.

Though he was certainly growing close to his full height, Hattori still outweighed him, enough that if the Shogun pinned him he wouldn't be able to escape. No matter how much he struggled and tried.

Wanting to end this quickly to make a point, Hattori shoulder checked him hard, throwing all of his weight into the attack. Bones thudded as they met and Kuroki fell to the ground as the force of it knocked the air from his lungs with an audible oof. What now? Was that all Kuroki had? All bark and no bite?


Hattori vs Kuroki for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Battle
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Eagle talons - Offensive
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Cooperative

Kuroki clicked his teeth in frustration, annoyed that Hattori was able to read his intentions so easily. He didn't even have time to react and try again before a blur of orange dipped in, so fast and sudden it almost didn't seem real. Like Hattori had no right to be this good. It was more than enough to knock the Prince off his paws, he didn't stand a chance. Or at least that's what it felt like in that moment. He landed hard, tumbling as the momentum sent him hurtling, mind spinning and senses askew. He stared up at the Shogun, resentment dawning in the dark of his eyes and from his low position on the floor he made to lunge for the expanse of Hattori's neck. No doubt left wide open in order to tempt Kuroki to do something dumb. To risk an all or nothing approach. Kuroki vs Hattori for dominance Round 2/2 Age: under 1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Traditional Japanese tanto Defensive Battle Accessory: Black Panther Cloak Companion 1: Akita, Female - Battle Companion 2: Wild boar, Male - Battle *Companion 3: Black kite, Female - Flying Mutation 1: Antelope horns - Defensive Mutation 2: Sabre teeth - Offensive Mutation 3: Eagle talons - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Expert Hunter

The boy fell and though Hattori did well to hide it he was somewhat impressed by how Kuroki took the hit. It must have hurt and he'd no doubt have bruises come next morning, but rather than submit it was clear he was down, but not out just yet. Perhaps he needed a little more persuasion, something Hattori was willing enough to oblige.

He saw the white flash of his teeth and dipped aside, aiming to dodge the attack and wallop him upside the head with another heavy swipe of his paw. If the attack landed it would ring his senses, rattle his brain about in his skull but would likely do no lasting damage. Aside from knock some reason into the boy, he hoped.

Hattori vs Kuroki for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Battle
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Eagle talons - Offensive
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Cooperative

And the winner is...

KUROKI

HATTORI must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: HATTORI Attack Roll: 25 Defense Roll: 19 Agility Roll: 25 Perception Roll: 62 Total: 131 Attack[25] + 95% Bonus[23.75]: 48.75 Defense[19] + 20% Bonus[3.80]: 22.80 Agility[25] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 25.00 Perception[62] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 62.00 Total[158.55] + 25% Bonus[39.64]: 198.19 KUROKI Attack Roll: 32 Defense Roll: 22 Agility Roll: 62 Perception Roll: 69 Total: 185 Attack[32] + 80% Bonus[25.60]: 57.60 Defense[22] + 20% Bonus[4.40]: 26.40 Agility[62] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 62.00 Perception[69] + 10% Bonus[6.90]: 75.90 Total[221.90] + 5% Bonus[11.10]: 233.00