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The camera fades in to the sight of incense burning in a candlelit room; what appears to be some kind of private area in a temple. It slowly zooms out to reveal that Shogun Aina is the one lighting it, currently on her knees. As she stares at the slowly growing flame, she speaks:
>Yokoko Zuna. My first step on the road to glory...
>A lesser woman might be scared. Bolder women certainly were when you defeated them...
>But I embrace you with open arms.
Appropriately, she stands up and stretches out her arms wide, with a blissful smile on her face.
>Dream of softening my body with punches and kicks. Picture me struggling as your hands crush my very body and spirit, as my fight slowly drains from each hold you lock me into.
Her arms drop to her side.
>I hope that didn't increase your appetite too much...
Her expression turns grim as she leans into the camera.
>Because I'm afraid that your eyes are bigger than your stomach.
>Your name, perhaps by coincidence, is one "ko" extra from matching the highest rank in sumo.
>But despite your prowess in martial arts, there is nothing the most disciplined of limbs can do to stop a sword.
>Don't worry! I'll make sure to attribute the extra "KO" to you being flat on your back in the middle of the ring.
>For I, you beast that fashions herself a wrestler, am no meal.
>I am a warrior! I am Shogun Aina!
>Remember the name well. It will be the one hanging over your head as you venture forth in search of something easier on your palate.
Smoke begins to fill the camera's vision...as does fire. The more she speaks, the more blocks her face.
>Our futures are about to intertwine. I await you, Yokoko.
>Just as your spirit burns...
>...so does mine.
