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Prelude: Mai Shiranui vs KasumiKunoichi, a term used to describe the female practitioners of ninjutsu. Throughout fiction, there have been countless examples of this archetype, but none are quite as big- or as bouncy - as these two.Mai Shiranui, Heiress of the Shiranui Clan.And Kasumi, the Kunoichi of Destiny.I'm Br3ndan5, and it's my job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win a DEATH BATTLE! Mai Shiranui Title: The Alluring Ninja Girl Age: 19 (Fatal Fury 2), 20 (KOF‘94), 21 (Fatal Fury 3, KOF‘95), 23 (Real Bout Special), 24 (Real Bout Special Dominated Mind) Height: 5'5 Weight: 106 lbs Occupation: Ninja, Heiress of the Shiranui Clan Firs...
Alright, the combatants are set. Let's end this debate once and for all! It's time for a Death Battle!
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A massive building was currently laying in the middle of New York City. It stood at 600 feet by 500 feet and sported a frame crafted from a combination of oak and various metals. Its inside consisted of a grandstand that surrounded a massive fighting ring. The ring in question was blank white and almost featureless, save for the massive logo that lay in the middle: a red circle containing the letters DOATEC written in black.
Indeed, this massive building had been constructed by DOATEC’s employees to serve as the battlefield for the company’s latest Dead or Alive tournament. And given the numbers they were pulling in- both in terms of contestants and in terms of spectators- they seemed to be doing extremely well! Hundreds of fighters from across the world had chosen to participate in the tournament, and the stadium’s seats were filled to the brim. Thousands of people were occupying the seats, and while all of them were of differing backgrounds and ages, they had all gathered here for one reason: to watch the world’s greatest fighters duke it out to decide which one was the best!
To say that the audience was extremely hyped was an understatement. Even as they approached the finals, everyone in the stadium was cheering or screaming, and all of them were clamoring for the next match. They wouldn’t have to wait much longer, however, as the announcer suddenly made his grand entrance onto the stage, keeping a firm grip on his microphone. A wide grin appeared on his face as he took in the applause, and then he began speaking.
”LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!” He shouted excitedly, his voice echoing throughout the entire stadium. “WE’RE NOW ENTERING THE FINAL ROUND OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL DEAD OR ALIVE TOURNAMENT!”
The crowd erupted into cheers, but these cheers would soon be silenced as the announcer directed their attention to the left corner.
“IN THIS CORNER, WE HAVE THE FAMOUS HEIRESS OF THE SHIRANUI CLAN AND ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE KING OF FIGHTERS’ WOMAN’S TEAM, MAI SHIRANUI!”
A platform suddenly rose from beneath the stage, slowly ascending until it had met the ring’s height. Upon coming to a complete stop, its lone occupant stepped forward. She was a fair skinned woman with dark brown hair that had been done up in a waist-length ponytail. Her clothing consisted of a red, sleeveless, side-tie dress with white ropes around its shoulders. Her waist was covered by a black sash that contained gold lining and an intricate pattern. A pair of fingerless red gloves covered her hands, and her feet were concealed by black two-toed shoes with red lining.
As she made her way to the middle of the ring, Mai struck a pose, causing the audience to erupt into cheers and shouts. Once these screams had died down, the announcer continued.
”AND IN THIS CORNER, WE HAVE THE LEGENDARY NINJA AND CHAMPION OF THE VERY FIRST DEAD OR ALIVE TOURNAMENT, KASUMI!”
No sooner than these words had left his mouth, another platform rose through the air, revealing the next combatant. She was a slender, petite woman with copper hair that was done up in a back-length ponytail. Her outfit consisted of a side-tie dress, much like Mai’s, but there were some noticeable differences. The first was its color, as its fabric was a rich shade of blue, contrasting with Mai’s red. Additionally, its top contained short, puffy sleeves and white trim. Stitched on its back in gold was her name, written in Japanese. Her skirt was adorned with a white phoenix, while her legs were covered by a pair of thigh-length stockings. Low heeled sandals obscured her feet, and her arms and legs were covered by a set of blue-and-white guards. A pair of pockets lay near her waist, and a wakizashi was currently strapped to her side.
After walking down the pathway and toward the ring, Kasumi stopped directly in the middle of the arena and looked directly at Mai. The two kunoichi then bowed in respect. As they rose back up, Kasumi was first to speak.
”I wish you the best of luck, Shranui-san.” She said as she lowered herself into a fighting stance.
“Same here, Kasumi-san.” Mai responded as she pulled a paper fan out of her cleavage and followed suit.
“IT SEEMS BOTH COMBATANTS ARE READY TO GIVE IT THEIR ALL! WHO’S GOING TO TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP? WILL KASUMI SUCCEED IN ADDING ANOTHER VICTORY TO HER TOURNAMENT RECORD, OR WILL MAI OBTAIN THE TITLE SHE’S BEEN FIGHTING SO HARD FOR? LET’S FIND OUT!”
While the announcer was giving out this message, both Kasumi and Mai felt their legs tense up in preparation. They stared each other dead in the eye, waiting to see who was going to make the first move. Everyone in the arena would soon find the answer when the announcer gave a single command:
