Nah, Shen puts a lot of thought into the Airwaves. That is strategy, making the ability come off as a "one usage for all" kinda ability given how many applications he thinks for it.
Nah, she gave up the Reaver fight without really trying at all (And if Mori & Azumi can force Reaver out, I can guarantee she could've done the same to).
Still was more impressive than my entire cast, Azumi included.
I'll retract my statement on Zaku, though I meant it more in the sense that he hasn't been using Zaku to craft strategies meant to be well...certain defeat. Or perhaps I should phrase it as the intentions of the strategy are different? Strategy with Zaku is meant more for expanding the character's capabilities first and foremost, and
after it factors into defeating an opponent.
Hmmm, rather than making a move to Checkmate the opponent, Zaku is making a move to turn a Pawn into a Queen.
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Edit: The final goal is still to defeat opponents and what not, but it's a markedly different type of strategy than Reaver's mortar.
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As for Reaver's fight, you nailed it. Battle Reaver wasn't her goal at that point in time, it was pointless as far as she was concerned so after a few failed attacks she opted to leave.
Again, yes, but fringe. Cause I feel she had the benefit of a lot of favorable circumstances to add to her win record. I'm still not proud of how that Kiro fight ended up going and it will forever be a stain. And she tends to get overshadowed a lot, this Baiyan vs. Reaver fight highlighting that.
Also I figured the Nine Tails was sealed in some jar or container or something deep underground the village till a suitable host arrives.
Alright, best solution is that you simply need to have Azumi fight more. That'll prove everything.