To Become a Shinobi Ch. 57
By Eliad Sholomovich

Geki and Shingari dashed towards eachother. Shingari leapt forward with his foot extended, Geki crossed his arms and Shingari's foot was blocked. Shingari kicked off Geki's arms and spun around while extending his right leg.

Geki couldn't avoid the blow and Shingari's foot crashed into his left cheek forcefully. Geki's head snapped sideways and he was thrown off balance. He shook his head and regained his footing. He then turned around and saw Shingari land.

As Shingari landed on his feet he was greeted by Geki's fist which slammed into his forehead, Shingari then fell victim to a hook punch to his right temple which send his head whipping to the right. Shingari reeled sideways a bit.

He shook his head and raised his forearm, He managed to block a chop by Geki and then spun around while extending his arm.

Geki raised both forearms and blocked the powerful backfist. Bone collided with bone and both ninjas grimaced. Then Geki dropped his hands to retaliate.

Shingari however had other plans and he quickly surprised Geki with a gut punch then he continued to strike Geki four times with an alternation of his fists. Geki reeled and groaned as each blow collided with his frame.

Two fist collided with Geki's face the knuckles bruising the skin and Geki coughed as his nose was hit. Then another blow collided with Geki's chest and the final one with his solar plexus and it was surrounded by red Chi.

Geki reeled backwards and feel to his knees. Shingari laughed out loud. And slammed a kick into his younger brother's ribcage. Geki rolled after the blow and rose to his knees. coughing in pain and blood dripping from his mask

Shingari shook his head in disgust and dashed forward. Geki smiled under his mask "Fool..." Geki muttered weaklu and channeled his Chi.

As Shingari leapt forward Geki leapt upwards. "Kazekiri!!!" Geki shouted and his Foot slammed into Shingari's face. The foot was enveloped in blue Chi which shone like a pillar in the dark night.

Shingari groaned and landed on his back with an audible thud.

Geki landed on the balls of his feet and Shingari slowly rose to his feet as well. He was bleeding from his nose as well and crimson stained his mask.

Geki's chest was slightly scorched and crimson could be seen there too.To add to this was a stain of crimson on Geki's mask as he too was bleeding from the nose.

Geki then reentered his stance just in time to swat a palm strike that Shingari sent forth as he rose to his feet.

"You haven't changed..." Geki spat angrily and blocked a followup sidekick with his foot.

Shingari laughed "Perfection is eternal, You on the other hand will fail..." Shingari said mockedly and swung his right fist forward. Geki swatted it quickly and crouched under a followup roundhouse.

Geki then leapt backwards, His feet swinging with all his momentum and speed towards Shingari's chin.

But unfortunatly for Geki the latter bent backwards and avoided the blow. He reached for his belt and procured a Kunai. He then threw the Kunai towards Geki's back.

Geki landed on his feet and swung his hand while stepping to his left. He caught the Kunai in his left hand and turned to look at Shingari in a cold gaze.

He threw the Kunai off the roof and reentered his stance. "I cannot fail...I will not fail...You are the one who will fall Shingari" Geki thought and narrowed his eyes.

"I'm slightly impressed...you might challenge me yet, little brother..." Shingari thought and gazed into Geki's brown eyes.

They locked into an intense gaze. None moving or talking.The distant beeping of cars could be heard and the wind blew gently carrasing their muscular frames with its gentle touch.

Then Shingari dashed towards Geki with a battle cry. Geki stood still and then when Shingari was about 7 feet away from him he burst forward as well.

He sent his foot towards Shingari's midsection. Shingari went wide eyed and barely raised his forearms to block the kick in time.

Geki smiled under his mask "Typical..." He thought and kicked off his forearm and launched himself forward. Shingari balanced himself from the kick and inhaled deeply.

Suddenly a blow hit the back of his head.He wasn't ready for this kind tactic and Geki's foot crashed into the back of his head once again.

The second kick was so powerful it sent Shingari flying forward. Shingari extended his hands and rolled ot his feet. "D*mn you Geki, You've improved...But so have I..." Shingari thought.

Geki landed lightly on his feet and spun around, He grabbed a Kunai and sent it flying towards Shingari's neck with great percision, However Shingari saw the blade fly towards him and took a Kunai out of his belt.

He swung it upwards and with a loud clang both blades connected and Geki's Kunai was deflected off its course.

Geki rose to his feet and Shingari followed suit. "You've improved Traitor...But I shall not rest until He is avenged..." Geki thought.

Geki unseathed Two Kunais and Shingari took another one out of his belt. Then both circled eachother.

Their blades gleamed in white in the moonlight's soft white light and the wind ruffled the uniforms of the two ninjas. Both suits clung to their bodies with sweat and blood of the battle.

Shingari swung his Kunai in a wild arc, Geki deflected the blows and released his blades from Shingari's.

He then thrusted his Right Kunai forward,But Shingari deflected the blow and tried to stab him with his left Kunai in return.

But Geki swatted the blow as well and spun around with the motion, He extended his foot and it crashed into Shingari's chin.

Shingari reeled but as Geki reentered his stance.Shingari managed to pass Geki's guard and kick his face with his heel. Now Geki was pushed backwards as well.

Shingari lunged forward and swung his Kunai downwards. Geki raised his blades and the attack was blocked.

Both continued swinging and blocking with great speed and precision. Yet None managed to pass the other's guard.

Then Shingari suddenly leapt forward and kicked Geki's chest.Geki reeled in surprise. As Shingari landed on his feet he threw both Kunai at Geki.

Geki knew he couldn't block both blades at once, so he threw his own Kunai expertly towards Shingari's. The four blades collided with an audible clang.

Both men reentered their stances and scanned eachother coldly.

"You bore me Geki! Lets take this to the next level! Or are you afraid little Brother?" Shingari said and motioned with his hand. Geki entered his stance and Stood still.

Then both unsheathed identical Katanas at once.They circled eachother once and then Dashed forward.

Geki swung his Katana attempting to decapitate Shingari.The latter blocked the slash and counterslashed towards Geki's abdomen.

Geki stepped backwards and avoided the slash. Shingari smiled and thrusted his Katana forward.

Geki sidestepped and kicked his Ribcage, Then he spun around and tried to slash Shingari's chest.

But Shingari leapt forward and jumped over the swing. He rolled to his feet and then both Ninjas crouched.

In Unison both Ninjas leapt high into the air and somersaulted. They passed near eachother and extended their Katanas. Both blades collided with a loud clang.

They landed similtaniously and Shingari was first to attack.

Shingari swung his katana downwards, Geki deflected the blow and strained against Shingari's strength.

Then the Evil Ninja suddenly let go and slashed Geki's chest as he was still confused. A deep trail of crimson was left where his sword passed on Geki's body.

Geki cried in pain and fell to his knees, Shingari laughed and swung his Katana downwards in attempt to finish Geki off.

But Geki rolled sideways and rose to his feet. In lightning speed he slashed Shingari's back.His blade traced along Shingari's back sinking deep and cleaving the skin and muscle. In turn the ninja winced and cried in pain.

Then both rose to their feet wincing and panting they emitted a battle cry and lunged forward.

Their attacks went back and forth each swinging and blocking in turn, In their great thirst for blood none managed to outwit the other and with this none managed to strike the other as well.

Then an hour later both collpsed to the ground in exhaustion. They sheathed their Katanas and rested. Each leaning on his hands and coughing. Blood stained their clothes and weakness passed through them.

Then they slowly rose to their feet. Both bloodied and wounded. Tired and sweating. Shaking and dizzy.

Shingari blocked the pain out and crossed his arms. Red wisps of energy began swirling around him. Now its time you say my true power Geki!" Shingari thought and his eyes glowed with red Chi.

Geki summoned his own Chi in return "Interesting ...But can you hit what you cannot see?" Geki thought and slammed both of his fists together.

A violent burst of White Chi erupted and Shingari grimaced and covered his eyes which were blinded by the gesture.

Shingari cursed and rubbed his eyes which burned and itched. "D**n you Geki...What are these moves you use?" Shingari thought as he never remembered those moves being taught to him in his days.

Geki then lunged forward and slammed both fists into Shingari's abdomen. Shingari bent forward and Geki grabbed his uniform between his hands and threw him over his shoulder.

Shingari was thrown off the roof.

Shingari opened his aching eyes and his vision was blurry. He saw the ground approach him quickly and cursed.

He reached for his back and unsheathed his Katana. He stabbed it into the nearby wall and his fall was slowed down.

Shingari landed on his feet and sheathed his Katana. D*mn that was close... Shingari thought and shook his fists in rage and s. "S..S..Show y..you...yourself Geki!" He shouted in rage and shame.

His voice trembled in exhaustion but his pride wouldn't permit him to give up and surrender.

As if on signal Geki leapt off the roof and landed a few feet from Shingari. Geki entered his stance.

"You're mine Geki! I'll tear you're heart out and shove it down your throat" Shingari bellowed and dashed forward.

Geki only shook his head slightly and prepared himself.

Shingari swung his fist in a hook motion, Geki swatted the attack and then caught Shingari's other fist which flew towards his chest.

Then Shingari smiled under his mask and summoned his Chi into his right fist.

"I'll take you down Geki, Even in the price of my own well-being!!!" Shingari shouted.

Then his right fist burst into Red flames which illuminated the shadowy atmousphere in bright light. "HiRyuReppa!!!" Shingari yelled and threw his fist forward.

A burst of Red flames erupted as it hit Geki's chest. Geki's uniform burned under the flames. Geki released Shingari's left fist and reeled.

Then Shingari growled and his eyes burst into flames. His left fist burst into Flames as well and he continued to pummel his fists at Geki's upped torso thrice. Then he raised both hands.

Red flames manifested between both hands and began shaping into a large Dragon's head.

Geki coughed and sensed Shingari was about to beat him."No...I can't lose...Ibuki...Kumiko I...I can't let them down...I must prevail!!!" Geki thought and clenched his teeth.

He strained against his aching and bleeding chest leapt forward and collided shoulder first into Shingari.

Shingari flew backwards caught by surprise and Geki raised his fists "Now its my turn!" He shouted and Both of his fists glowed in furious blue.

He threw them forward "Yoroi Doushi!!!" Geki shouted and a huge sphere Of Chi flew forth a trail of energy left in its path. Geki summoned all his strength and anger into the attack. Then he collapsed to his knees in weakness and exhaustion.

Shingari was helpless and cried in pain as the sphere collided with him. He was thrown backwards and rolled a few times before lying on the ground panting.

He rose to sitting position and smiled. His Uniform was scorhced and his mask burned his feature nows unmasked. Blood stained his body and severe burn marks covered his front while blood covered his back.

Geki loomed over him his Katana aimed at Shingari's throat. "You lose!" Geki said coldly.

Shingari laughed "Go ahead...Finish me off...It'll do you no good...He's gone...And killing me won't bring him back.." Shingari said and laughed.

Geki's Katana shook under his rage, He raised it and swung it downwards. Shingari watched as the blade approached his neck but stopped an inch from striking.

Geki then removed the blade "In Mom's memory I won't kill you too, Begone...If I ever see your face again... I will kill you" Geki said and turned around.

Shingari grinned "Fool...You're pride will be your downfall" He thought and took the Kunai from his boot and aimed at Geki's back.

Suddenly Geki spun around while swinging his katana. It sliced Shingari's throat slicing the flesh easily.

Shingari croaked and the Kunai fell from his hand. He looked at Geki in surprise and then he fell to the ground dead.

Shingari's body lay still and crimson flowed from the fatal wound. It stained the alley and The remainders of Shingari's clothes.

Geki was disgusted of the sight and turned around. He leaned on the wall, his strength escaping him "Did you really think I trusted your word Shingari...You were a fool then and remained one til the end." Geki thought and sighed.

"Brother...You're vengence has been taken...You can rest in peace now..." Geki spoke and bowed his head. a tear escaped his left eye and his chest trembeled as sobs threatened to overcome him. Pain coursed through him and he clenched his teeth.

He turned and limped into the alley, he melted back into the shadows. His work here was done.