Null's plan was simple, really. He'd grown up on the streets of New Sadla — a victim of bullying, strife and poverty; a true product of his environment. He understood that pickpockets rarely worked alone, and Null briefly allowed his gaze to travel over the few bystanders that were present. If this thief did have accomplices, they weren't going to come to his rescue. It was too bad for him. Null couldn't stand for this sort of thing. He would need to make an example, one that future generations of would-be swindlers along the islands of South City would not soon forget.

The thief squirmed, trying to pry his way out of Null's powerful grip, but to no avail.

"Let's make an example out of you, runt."

Lifting his free hand and aiming it at the earthling's face, Null began to charge up his ki, a ball of yellow crackling energy forming. Before Null could discharge the energy and do a measure of real damage, a hand clasped onto his forearm.

The grip was steel, the clasp of the fingers like iron.

The stranger informed him that the destruction of public property and assault of a civilian was not okay, despite the fact that the human was previously attempting to steal what little zeni Null possessed. If there were two things he loathed, it was good Samaritans butting into his business. And being touched, without express permission.

Null released his grip on the thief. Dispersing the energy in his free hand, Null curled his fingers into a fist.

"Release me. Or would you rather suffer the consequences in the place of this fool? I would gladly make that happen."


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The grip was merely a precursor; a ripple in the gigantic pool of the man's potential.

Yet as his powerful aura flared to life, Null couldn't help but take a couple steps back in surprise. It wasn't that he was unaccustomed to such strong fighters; he'd felt plenty of powerful auras in battle.

But Null was considered a lower level warrior—merely a grunt on the field of battle, always taking orders from some commanding officer or other. Power such as this was always sensed from afar, and Null often found it a mix of trepidation and awe, part of him wishing he were facing down such a powerful foe whilst the rational portion of his battle-honed mind simply wanted to suppress his own and not draw such a strong figure in his direction.

But that wasn't an option this time, was it?

There was much more than met the eye with this fighter. And yet, Null realized he couldn't back down from so blatant a challenge. He wasn't wearing any battle armor, just a simple skin suit made of strong micro fibers. It would offer little to no protection in a fight.

But that wouldn't matter if he ended it quickly. All he needed was a moment of distraction. And Null knew exactly how to buy himself some time.

"I don't need your brand of justice, Earthling. We Saiyans know how to make our own!"

Grabbing the thief by the scruff of his shirt, Null sent the man flying into the air with a toss of his arm. The man yelled, limbs flailing against the inevitable tug of gravity. He would not suffer for long, however, as Null launched a large blast of ki at him. The explosion was loud, covering the man's dying screams as he was blown away.

Null took advantage of the moment, extending his foot for a stiff hard kick to the warrior's undefended ribcage!


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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

Enemy Attack #1: non-applicable

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Bonus Action: non-applicable

At-Will: non-applicable

Standard Action: Basic Attack | -0 ki cost
Acc - Md8CLpNS1d100+20
Dmg - 1d6
Status Chance (00%) - non-applicable

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ACTIVE EFFECTS non-applicable

FIGHTING STYLE analytical

TRAITS non-applicable

EQUIPMENT scouter

OTHER ITEMS non-applicable

SUPER ATTACKS null and void

TECHS kiai, lightning aura

LEGENDARY non-applicable

CURRENT PL: 3,200
HP: 60/60 | KI: 100/100 | DEF: 65 | ATK: d6

It was as if his surprise attack did nothing.

Null's eyes widened. How could his kick have done no damage at all? If it had, the warrior did a great job of hiding the after effects. If anything, it only seemed to piss him off further.

The punch he threw was unexpected. It came quickly, snapping Null's head backwards with force. Pain lanced through his nose and Null was momentarily blinded from it, the tell-tale dribble indicative of an almost instant nose bleed. He could only hope it wasn't broken.

Not that it mattered, for the moment Null was able to re-open his eyes, the earth warrior had materialized a formidable battle axe seemingly out of thin air. Spinning rapidly, he flew at Null from what seemed every direction.

"Augh!"

It didn't cut, but the brunt force of each blow hurt worse than the last. Welts formed all along his upper body which took the majority of the damage, and bruises were already beginning to form as the assault knocked him about with ease.

It finally ceased and Null lowered his arms, nostrils flaring with anger. This... this earthling could deal so much damage in such a short amount of time?! Preposterous! So angry was he, that he did not notice the final attack launched into the air, ignoring the warrior's remark about the attack returning.

It was obvious that Null was outmatched in this battle, far more than he wanted to admit. And so, it would need to be ended quickly. By now, the area had all but cleared of passerbys, but Null cared little about collateral damage. He'd blow this entire area away, if it meant getting the best of the warrior that stood before him.

In an instant, his aura flared up around him, sparking his LIGHTING AURA to life! It buzzed and crackled about Null as he held both hands out at his sides, a pair of large white balls of energy forming around his hands. Bringing his hands together, palms facing his attacker, the energy grew even more as Null poured his ki into it, the wild ki lancing across his hands and forearms. Null smirked at the earth warrior.

"You surprise me, warrior. But it will not happen again! TAKE THIS! NULL AND VOID!"

It exploded in a beam of crackling energy, ripping across the plaza, tearing up the street and incinerating any signs and booths caught in its wake, gouging a deep gorge as it plummeted with full force toward his enemy.

It's purpose was two-fold. If it were a direct hit, and the warrior survived it with ease, Null would devise a manner in which to escape this fruitless battle.

Minus his battle armor and scouter, he was ill-prepared for a fight of this magnitude!


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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

DEFENSE

Enemy Attack #1:
Basic Attack - 140 acc vs 65 def - hit! - 6 dmg.

Enemy Attack #2:
Soul Magic - 132 acc vs 80 def (scouter) - hit! - 8 dmg. (bashing effect, lost 5 ki.)

BONUS: Guard against Soul Magic; dmg halved - rec'd 4 dmg. (-5 ki)

RESULTS

HP: 60 → → 50

KI: 100 → → 90

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OFFENSE

2ND BONUS: activate LIGHTNING AURA - cost: 15 ki
Opponent receives 1 direct damage per damage die rolled for 3 turns.

AT WILL: Guile (add SLASHING to super)
Critical hit on accuracy roll of 85 or higher.

Standard Action:
Null and Void - piercing effect (2 toughness per 1 dmg dealt) - cost: 15 ki.

Acc - VviQdrgR1d100+20

Dmg - 2d6

Burn Chance (50%) - 1d100


RESULTS

KI: 90 → → 60

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ACTIVE EFFECTS lightning aura (3 turns remaining)
FIGHTING STYLE analytical
TRAITS non-applicable
EQUIPMENT scouter (passive: +15 def against supers)
OTHER ITEMS non-applicable
SUPER ATTACKS null and void
TECHS kiai (1 uses) , lightning aura (0 uses)
LEGENDARY non-applicable

CURRENT PL: 3,200

HP: 50/60 | KI: 60/100 | DEF: 65 | ATK: d6

Null was utterly outmatched.

His shoulder stung from where the damned fighter bit him, and he felt more than a bit fatigued from it. To make matters worse, his eyes stung something fierce, his vision blurred from the unexpected blast of blinding light that hit him square in his retinas.

What sort of foe is this? He thought to himself, swinging his fists wildly, unable to strike at anything. Fighting as if he's some sort of wild beast—

A hard gut shot doubled him over, knocking the air from his lungs and more than a bit of saliva. Null staggered backward from the blow, nearly tripping over a felled street sign as he did. Arms folded over his gut, he squinted at his foe, teeth bared and gritted in anger.

He never saw the blast coming.

It struck with the force of pure unbridled lightning, sending sparks of pain lancing across his body.

"Gaaaaaah!"

As the energy dissipated, Null stumbled on his feet, clothing charred and blackened from the powerful blast. Shoulders heaving up and down as he fought for each painful breath, every intake of oxygen causing a painful stab in his abdomen. One of his ribs were cracked, or broken.

Not even pride could keep the proud warrior standing tall as he dropped to one knee, fighting to catch his breath and ignore the pain. His vision was slowly returning, though was still largely compromised, so close combat would be foolish. Not even his LIGHTNING AURA seemed effective at keeping the earthling at bay.

So, what could he do?

"Y...Y-You..."

Every word was a struggle, every syllable heavy labored.

"You.... BAAAASTAAARRRDD!"

His aura exploded wildly, white ki swirling about him as he powered up, drawing out more power. Raising both hands, Null launched a powerful ki blast at the warrior. It was meant to harm and distract—sensing his opponent's powerful presence, he dashed in a quick semi-circle to flank him, aiming a wild roundhouse kick in the warrior's general direction.

He would not be made a fool of!

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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

DEFENSE

Enemy Attack #1:
Basic Attack - 111 acc vs 45 def (blind status) - hit! - 5 dmg.

Enemy Attack #2:
Gourd of Mist - roll: 17 - hit!
Sapped: -10 ki, lose 10% PL for duration of battle.

Enemy Bonus:
Solar Flare - rolled 74, success, Blind inflicted (lost 20 acc and def, 1 turn.)

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OFFENSE

Bonus Action:
Power Up - restore 25 ki (max: 25/50) - cost: 0 ki

Standard Action:
Basic Attack - cost: 0 ki (-20 acc due to blind status.)

Acc - cbsGXi7h1d100

Dmg - 1d6

Status Chance (0%) - n/a

Standard Action:
Basic Attack - cost: 0 ki (-20 acc due to blind status.)

Acc - 1d100

Dmg - 1d6

Status Chance (0%) - n/a

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ACTIVE EFFECTS
Lightning Aura - 2 turns remaining.
Status: Blind - 0 turn remaining.

FIGHTING STYLE - Analytical
Moxy - +5 Fighting.
Guile - At-Will, add 2nd major effect to one Super.

TRAITS

EQUIPPED
Scouter - Passive, +15 def against Supers.

OTHER ITEMS

SUPER ATTACKS
Null and Void - Piercing, Sear.
Effect: 2 toughness per 1 dmg to negate.
Effect: 50% change to inflict Burn.

TECHS
Kiai 1/1 uses
Lightning Aura 0/1 uses [disabled]

LEGENDARY

CURRENT PL: 2,880 (3,200)

HP: 45/60 | KI: 75/100 | DEF: 45 (65) | ATK: d6

Null's eyes widen as the warrior mocks him, stealing his very own technique.

"W-What?!"

Sure enough, the warrior launches Null's own attack back at him! For a moment, he can't move. His brain screams at his body to get out of harm's way, but Null is planted firmly out of the sheer offense and absurdity of the moment. His special technique is one he painstakingly developed over time—it took years of practice. And this stranger can pull it off as if it were child's play? It's a blow to his ego, that's for sure. Battle instinct alone saves him as he just manages to turn his body aside, successfully dodging the attack. However, due to the pain he's in his thoughts are muddled, and his reactions have slowed.

He can barely manage a proper guard as he's slashed again painfully by that same wild magic energy the Earthling attacked him with before. "Augh!" Pain lances through his forearms, scratched and bleeding from the repeated assaults.

It knocks him backwards and onto the ground, the first time he's been completely down since the fight began.

My options are limited. I've got to try something different, or I'll...

His only hope now is a diversion.

Glancing to his right, Null seems a few civilians hiding nearby behind a parked car. Perfect!

He drags himself back to his feet, one arm protectively cupped around his injured ribs. "You think you're some sort of hero?" He manages to sputter between breaths. "Some sort of guardian of these pathetic lifeforms? Look at you. You showcase the same sort of brutality, and gift wrap it in what you like to call 'justice'. I'll tell you what you are, warrior—"

All the while that he's speaking, his other hand is hidden behind his back, forming a ball of energy in his palm. It's one of the oldest tricks in the book. Forcing the hero to choose—apprehend the bad guy, or save the innocent!

"—certainly not fast enough to fight me and save them!"

Null fires off an energy blast at the bystanders, using that brief moment to charge energy in both hands once again. His only hope is to catch the warrior with his guard down, as he fires off yet another beam of crackling white energy. "I'll show you how its done—Null and Void!"

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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

DEFENSE

Enemy Attack #1: Super Attack - Mimicry: Null and Void - 60 acc vs 65 def - missed!

Enemy Attack #2: Super Attack - Soul Magic - 71 acc vs 65 def - hit! - 13 dmg dealt.

Enemy At-Will: War Cruiser Bombardment - 13 direct damage.

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Bonus Action: Guard against EA2 - 13 7 dmg dealt. (-5 ki)

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OFFENSE

At-Will: [applied to SA2] Guile: added Slashing effect [crit. hit on 85 or higher.]

Standard Action: Basic Attack - Ki Blast - cost: 0 ki

Acc - o9AcBnf21d100+20

Dmg - 1d6


Standard Action: Super Attack - Null and Void - cost: 15 ki

Acc - 1d100+20

Dmg - 2d6

Burn Chance (50%) - 1d100

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ACTIVE EFFECTS
Lightning Aura - 1 turn remaining.
Sapped: lose 10% PL for duration of battle.

FIGHTING STYLE - Analytical
Moxy - +5 Fighting.
Guile - At-Will. add 2nd major effect to one Super.

TRAITS

EQUIPPED
Scouter - Passive, +15 def against Supers.

OTHER ITEMS

SUPER ATTACKS
Null and Void - Piercing, Sear.
Effect: 2 toughness per 1 dmg to negate.
Effect: 50% change to inflict Burn.

TECHS
Kiai 1/1 uses
Lightning Aura 0/1 uses [disabled]

LEGENDARY

CURRENT PL: 2,880 (3,200)
HP: 25/60 | KI: 55/100 | DEF: 65 | ATK: d6

Null thought he finally had gotten the best of the warrior. It would seem he was wrong. Not only did he move quickly enough to deflect the blast aimed at the civilians, but he took the brunt of Null's signature attack full force and came away mostly unscathed, save for burning the fighter's clothing.

Null's mouth gaped at the sight of it.

How is that possible?! He must be using some sort of shield or dampener. That's got to be it! I know that blast was powerful!

The battle only intensified from there. Null watched as the Earthling sucked in the flames from the surrounding area, and rushing at Null, expelled them from his mouth in force.

"What the?!" It came faster than he was expecting, not allowing Null an opportunity to dodge the attack. Hot, searing flame rolled over him, burning his skin and his clothing, setting the ends of his hair aflame. Null cried out in frustration, swiping away at the flames to disperse them, but the damage had already been done. His eyes stung from the heat, and his skin was burning.

No time to assess the extent of the damage as the warrior flew at him with another weapon constructed of energy, slashing wildly at Null.

He only just managed to flicker in and out of place, moving rapidly to dodge each powerful slash that would surely have ended him then and there. "Don't speak to me in that condescending tone!" Null angrily threw a hard gut punch, looking to drill his fist into the warrior's stomach. Even if he blocked, Null was able to move in for close combat. The Earth warrior might have deflected his earlier ki blasts, but as Null placed a hand in the warrior's face, his palm glowing with bright energy, his was the last laugh.

"Dodge this, if you can!" Null fired the energy blast at point-blank range, hoping to end this fight then and there.

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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

DEFENSE

Enemy Attack #1: Utility Tech - Fire Breath - hit! - 3 status damage

Enemy Attack #2: Super Attack - Soul Magic - 88 acc vs 80 def [scouter, passive, +15 def] - hit! - 12 dmg dealt.

Bonus (Reactive): Dodged EA2 via Rapid Movement! [-10 ki]

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OFFENSE


Standard Action: Basic Attack - Punch - 0 ki.

Acc - DUUdoMAX1d100+20

Dmg - 1d6


Standard Action: Basic Attack - Ki - 0 ki.

Acc - 1d100+20

Dmg - 1d6

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ACTIVE EFFECTS
Sapped: lose 10% PL for duration of battle.
Burned: 3 status damage per turn, 2 turns remaining.

FIGHTING STYLE - Analytical
Moxy - +5 Fighting.
Guile - At-Will. add 2nd major effect to one Super.

TRAITS

EQUIPPED
Scouter - Passive, +15 def against Supers.

OTHER ITEMS

SUPER ATTACKS
Null and Void - Piercing, Sear.
Effect: 2 toughness per 1 dmg to negate.
Effect: 50% change to inflict Burn.

TECHS
Kiai 1/1 uses
Lightning Aura 0/1 uses [disabled]

LEGENDARY

CURRENT PL: 2,880 (3,200)
HP: 22/60 | KI: 45/100 | DEF: 65 | ATK: d6

The donkey kick was unexpected. Null had to grudgingly admit it was a great counter as the kick sent him reeling backwards. It only further served to incapacitate him as Null was unable to guard, taking the full brunt directly to his already injured ribs.

There was yet another brilliant flash of light, his pupils constricting painfully as Null cried out, instinctively covering his eyes. "Son of a—!"

He sensed more than saw the next attack coming. Thrusting his arms and legs out, a concussive blast of ki escaped him, blocking the attack as it exploded a foot in front of him. Breathing heavily, Null barely managed to keep his footing as his boots skidded backwards along the ground, the friction kicking up dust as he came to a stop. It was clear he couldn't keep this up for too much longer. Null was outmatched long ago in this fight, and had even stooped to harming civilians in order to gain an opening over his opponent.

He was soundly beaten, and he knew it.

Yet he still wouldn't give up. Couldn't. Not a fiber of his being wanted to quit or retreat from this battle, and should it lead to his death, at least he carved his name into this portion of a city block to be remembered by. This thought was like striking a match and dropping it into a pool of gasoline.

"RRRAAAUUUGGGHH!"

His aura flared up dramatically, whipping his hair and clothing about as if he were trapped in a cyclone. "You would give me a lesson on maturity? One of your Earthlings tried to rob me, and here you are attacking me!" Null jabbed a thumb at his own chest to emphasize his point. "Meanwhile, the culprit has long since gone. Your sense of justice is severely twisted. I could care less about your perverse ideology."

"All I want is a damn good fight. You'd better be prepared to give me that. Because I've got a lot more in the tank!"

Null thrust both hands forward, crackling energy forming at his palms. "Third time's the charm!" He fired off his special attack yet again, the powerful beam of ki ripping through the asphalt of the street as it barreled headlong toward Netto.

"Let me teach you the error of your ways!"

wc: 437 | Netto White

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BATTLE TRACKER

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SUMMARY

DEFENSE

Enemy Attack #1: Basic Attack - Kick - 96 acc vs 45 def [blind: -20 def] - hit! - 2 dmg dealt.

Enemy Attack #2: Super Attack - Soul Magic - 84 acc vs 60 def [scouter, passive, +15 def] [blind: -20 def] - hit! - 13 dmg dealt.

Bonus (Reactive): Blocked EA2 via Kiai! [13 → 0 dmg dealt] [-15 ki]

Blind status inflicted for 1 turn.

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OFFENSE

Bonus Action: At-Will. Added Slashing effect to SA2.


Standard Action: Super Attack - Null and Void - 15 ki.

Acc - qJup0t7j1d100 [blind: -20 acc]

Dmg - 2d6

Burn Chance: [50%] - 1d100

Piercing: 2 toughness per 1 dmg to negate.

Slashing: Crit. hit if successful.

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ACTIVE EFFECTS
Sapped: lose 10% PL for duration of battle.
Burned: 3 status damage per turn, 1 turn remaining.
Blind: -20 def and acc, 1 turn remaining.

FIGHTING STYLE - Analytical
Moxy - +5 Fighting.
Guile - At-Will. add 2nd major effect to one Super.

TRAITS

EQUIPPED
Scouter - Passive, +15 def against Supers.

OTHER ITEMS

SUPER ATTACKS
Null and Void - Piercing, Sear.
Effect: 2 toughness per 1 dmg to negate.
Effect: 50% change to inflict Burn.

TECHS
Kiai 0/1 uses [disabled]
Lightning Aura 0/1 uses [disabled]

LEGENDARY

CURRENT PL: 2,880 (3,200)
HP: 17/60 | KI: 15/100 | DEF: 45 (65) | ATK: d6