Nika braced herself and made her way into the arena, steeling herself for the confrontation with the blood-thirsty girl.

  The tension was palpable as the two girls stood some feet apart from each other, Nika's eyes meeting Guanqiu's intense gaze.

  "I've been waiting for this moment, the final match," said Guanqiu with a smile. "Your time has come, Nika.”

  Nika took a deep breath, trying to keep her cool, "I'm not going down without a fight.”

  "Oh, I'm counting on it." Replied Guanqiu. "I want you to struggle...I want you to put up a fight.”

  "So uhh...you're a sadist?" asked Nika. "You get off on others' pain, huh?"

  Guanqiu closed her eyes for a moment, her aura flaring up. But this time it was different; there was a heavy dark energy to it.

  This caught Nika off guard. "...What the hell is up with her?!" Nika thought to herself as she saw the changes in the girl's aura.

  "Hmm...you noticed the shift in my energy, haven't you?" asked Guanqiu, her eyes still closed.

  "Yeah..." Nika responded cautiously. "...what's going on with you? Your aura's all dark and sinister now. It wasn't like that in the beginning of the tournament.”

  "I'm allowing my true power to come out." Guanqiu finally opened her, her eyes filled to the brim with Darkness. "I'm done holding back my true power. I'll show you my full capabilities. The power of Darkness.”

  "You...you were holding back? This whole time?!" exclaimed Nika with shock, a chill running down her spine as she sensed the sheer intensity of the girl's power.

  "Precisely." Said Guanqiu with a smirk, "I've been limiting my true power...but no more. I going all out for this final match...because you are my opponent. This will be the ultimate test."

  Guanqiu charged up her aura, and the pressure of it was unlike anyone in the crowd has felt yet.

  Nika took a deep breath, trying to keep her composure even though she could feel the immense pressure. "Bring it on, then.”

  Without warning, Guanqiu lunged at Nika with incredible speed and force.

  Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Nika moved out of the way just in time, but it was a close call.

  "Too slow..." said Guanqiu, her voice oozing with power. "You're going to have to pay attention to my every move if you don't want to get left in critical condition.”

  Nika gritted her teeth, realizing the seriousness of this situation. "I don't plan on letting you hurt me that easily."

  Nika flared up her aura, matching the intensity of Guanqiu's own aura.

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  "Hmm...not bad." Noted Guanqiu as she observed Nika's aura. "Your aura is no longer meek like it was before. I can feel the increase in power.”

  "I've been training." Nika retorted as she prepared herself for another attack. "I'm not going to let you take me down easily like you have with the other competitors.”

  "That's what they all said." Replied Guanqiu with a smirk. "And yet, you saw how they all turned out. I broke them all, just as I'll break you. You'll be no different.”

  Nika clenched her teeth, enraged by the girl's words. "We'll see about that. And there's one major difference between me and the other competitors you faced, and that difference is what'll make this fight different.”

  "Oh really? What exactly is this 'difference' that will give you an advantage over me, I wonder?" Asked Guanqiu, a hint of mockery in her tone.

  "I'm one of the top five strongest fighters in the entire Coliseum," replied Nika. "I've definitely fought much stronger than you, with that in mind. You can't defeat me.”

  Guanqiu smiled slyly, amused by Nika's confidence. "Oh, you're cocky, aren't you? Just because you're one of the top five doesn't mean you're invincible. If you were, you'd be number one.”

  A look of annoyance crossed Nika's face. "Just because I'm not the strongest doesn't mean I can't defend myself, you know. I've trained my whole life, you have no idea the amount of stuff I can do.”

  "Oh, I don't, huh..." responded Guanqiu, her voice dripping with condescension, "I've been watching you throughout the tournament. All I've seen is you winning every fight up to this point just by slamming your butt into them. Quite the skill.”

  Nika bristled at the mention of her signature move. "My backside is a powerful weapon, you know. Don't underestimate the power of it. I'm willing to bet my behind is more powerful than any of your little paper knives or stars or any sorta paper crafts you've got.”

  "Oh, is that so?" replied Guanqiu. "I'd like to see you demonstrate that power of your 'super special' buttocks.”

  "Alright then." Said Nika, a hint of cockiness in her voice. "Don't underestimate a rear end like mine. Because when a butt is big, it can destroy buildings, mountains, hell—even planets!”

  "That sounds absolutely ridiculous..." responded the sarcastic Guanqiu, "Are you seriously expecting me to be intimidated by the power of a big butt?”

  Instead of answering Guanqiu, Nika jumped high into the air, her aura powerful as ever as she went for a devastating butt-slam from above. But to Nika's surprise and shock, Guanqiu dodged to the side at an incredible speed, avoiding the butt slam completely. Nika's attack left a giant crater taking up nearly a quarter of the arena floor.

  "Not quite what you expected, huh..." replied a mocking Guanqiu as the dust settled. "You think I'll be easy prey just because of that rear end?”

  Nika gritted her teeth, clearly annoyed. "You're fast, I'll give you that. But I have more than just one attack up my sleeve. Watch this.”

  Once again, Nika charged at Guanqiu, butt first. She was ready to catch the girl off guard, but instead, she was the one who was caught off guard as Guanqiu dodged out of the way, again. Nika's butt slammed onto the floor, creating an even bigger crater. Nika was getting more and more frustrated!

  Guanqiu chuckled as she watched the girl's repeated attempts with her behind. "Is that the best you can do? You honestly think your rump is going to touch me? Pathetic.”

  "Shut up!" Nika retorted as she charged again, this time trying a different approach. She switched it up by lunging at the girl first and attempting to kick her before trying to use her butt.

  But to Nika's dismay, this time as well, Guanqiu was expecting the sudden change, dodging with ease as if she could read all of the girl's movements.

  "You're getting a little predictable, aren't you now?" Quipped a mocking and amused Guanqiu as Nika's butt crashed into the ground for the 4th time, creating the largest crater the arena has seen yet.

  Nika was pissed at that comment, her frustration growing exponentially with each missed move she made. "Damn it...how does she keep dodging my attacks?”

  "Just good reflexes, I guess." The mocking Guanqiu said as she looked at the now huge pile of new rubble. "...and I would say...your butt has gotten quite a workout.”

  The crowd in the arena, as well as those watching at home, snickered at the comment. Nika's face turned bright red from frustration. It's time for a change in strategy.