However to the dragon emperor's surprise. The lightning strike was deflected and impacted into some trash. Not by the foes, but by a spike of crystal that spawned in the middle of the alley.<br/><br/>Natsumi lowered her hand, having casted it herself. "Emperor. As I said." She said, rather serious and staright forward. "Do NOT act rashly. Even with all your power, you're still an student so I won't repeat myself. Stand. Down."<br/><br/>Ryuji was surprised to see her mother like this, but he could udnerstand. He was upset, wanted to kick the guy personally for what he said. Hearing him mention how he killed Ino's mother's fiance reminded him of some bad memories...<br/><br/>She stepped forward still pointing her crystal blade at Impaler. "You do have a point. However, hiring someone like this guy here, as well as forcefully arranging this little "meeting" does not favor well in your favor. With enough visual witnesses for anyone to grant me absolution for stopping you here..."