>>6174954“Alright, are you ready?” you ask, Marron looking to you in confusion.
“Ready for what?” she asks, clearly not understanding.
“To get started.” you tell her, your granddaughter's eyes widening in surprise. “If you're ready, we'll get started right away. The sooner we get to work, the sooner you can start learning how to fight proper.”
“I'm ready!” she declares, clenching her fists. You nod, taking a deep breath then slowly exhaling, retaking your fighting stance. Seeing this she takes her own, a hint of worry in her eyes. “A-Are we starting?”
“I'm going to teach you the Su Ma technique. This style saved my ass on more than one occasion, against beings who by all rights should have kicked my ass. It will serve you well, once you learn it. But, first, a demonstration.” you tell her, crossing your arms. Focusing your power, using your Spirit Control to split yourself into two. Using the Multiform technique, turning one Karn into two. “Now, pay attention. Watch closely, okay?”
“Uhh, yeah, s-sure.” she says, not knowing what you're going to do. But then you leap away from yourself, both of you facing each other and taking your stance. The 'you' on Marron's right then speaks.
“I'll be attacking with the Su Ma technique. Watch my movements closely.” you say, then dashing over at yourself. The you not attacking fires off a left jab, which the you using the Su Ma dodges. Twisting counterclockwise around the strike, you get around behind yourself, firing a left elbow into the back of your own neck. Staggering the stationary you forward a step while the one using the Su Ma technique continues the assault, flipping up and over yourself. As the struck you twists, firing a left backfist as so many who've tried to fight your Su Ma style have before. But you're not there, twisting around midair and swinging down, firing a crushing right knee down once more into the back of your own neck. Knocking the 'less agile' you down to the ground onto all fours. Ending the attack, you land lightly on your toes, turning to her. “This is the power of the Su Ma technique. By attacking with momentum, constantly moving and attacking form unexpected angles and directions, you can overwhelm even a physically stronger opponent. Now, are you ready to get started?”
And as you see the sparkle and awe in her eyes, hardening to determination as she clenches her fists, nodding to you once, you see her mother's determination gleaming there. For better or worse, she's her mother's daughter.
-Saiyan Conqueror Quest 232 paused-
