History Awesome / MakenKi

* Kimmi proves to Jigoku that she's [[WeakButSkilled not-so-harmless]], by using her [[RealityWarper "Comic Star"]] [[NewPowersAsThePlotDemands ability]] to get the better of him twice. She mutes him when he tries to use his "Word Bullet," to nullify it. A few minutes later, she fools him [[ISurrenderSuckers by pretending to retreat]] and uses the deception to [[spoiler: trace an illusionary copy of Miyabi]] without him seeing her. The copy kicks Jigoku in the groin, which provides Gen with the opening he needs to destroy Jigoku's Maken.
** It also counts as an offscreen moment of awesome for Minerva, whom Kimmi thanks for teaching her how to [[spoiler: trace character models]]. Not to mention, Minerva exhausts herself defeating [[spoiler: the real Miyabi, along with an army of Yamato clones]], while her protege was dealing with Jigoku!

* Kimmi proves to Jigoku that she's [[WeakButSkilled not-so-harmless]], by using her [[RealityWarper "Comic Star"]] [[NewPowersAsThePlotDemands ability]] to get the better of him twice. She mutes him when he tries to use his "Word Bullet," to nullify it. Then fools him [[ISurrenderSuckers by pretending to retreat]] and uses the deception to [[spoiler: trace an illusionary copy of Miyabi]] without him seeing her. The copy kicks Jigoku in the groin, which provides Gen with the opening he needs to destroy Jigoku's Maken.
** It also counts as an offscreen moment of awesome for Minerva, whom Kimmi thanks for teaching her how to [[spoiler: trace character models]]. Not to mention, Minerva exhausts herself defeating [[spoiler: the real Miyabi, along with an army of Yamato clones]], while her protege was dealing with Jigoku!

* Pages 16-22 is a nonstop showcase of her newfound power and ability, as she proceeds to curbstomp Idaten, Jigoku, and Serin, in succession. That's [[TheDreaded three Shishigami]], soldifying her as both a LadyOfWar ''and'' a [[OneManArmy One-Woman Army.]]

[[AC: Chapter 76]]

* As if her previous showing[[note]]chapter 75 and 76[[/note]. wasn't enough, [[spoiler: Yan-Min]] tops herself by using [[BrainyBrunette her knowledge of Element]] to combine Azuki's and Celia's primary colors [[AllYourColorsCombined with her own.]] Thereby, gaining the ability to use [[spoiler: "White" Element]], which causes [[spoiler: "Reileii" to evolve into "Bai-Lei" (lit. "White Thunder")]].
* Pages 16-22 is a nonstop showcase of her newfound power and ability, as she proceeds to curbstomp Idaten, Jigoku, and Serin, in succession. That's [[TheDreaded three Shishigami]], soldifying her as both a LadyOfWar ''and'' a [[OneManArmy One-Woman Army.]]

* As if her previous showing (chapter 76) wasn't enough, [[spoiler: Yan-Min]] tops herself by using [[BrainyBrunette her knowledge of Element]] to combine Azuki's and Celia's primary colors [[AllYourColorsCombined with her own.]] Thereby, gaining the ability to use [[spoiler: "White" Element]], which causes [[spoiler: "Reileii" to evolve into "Bai-Lei" (lit. "White Thunder")]].
* Pages 16-22 is a nonstop showcase of her newfound power and ability, as she proceeds to curbstomp Idaten, Jigoku, and Serin, in succession. That's [[TheDreaded three Shishigami]], soldifying her as both a LadyOfWar ''and'' a [[OneManArmy One-Woman Army.]]

* As if her previous showing (chapter 76) wasn't enough, [[spoiler: Yan-Min]] tops herself by using [[BrainyBrunette her knowledge of Element]] to combine Azuki's and Celia's primary colors [[AllYourColorsCombined with her own.]] Thereby, gaining the ability to use [[spoiler: "White" Element]], which causes [[spoiler: "Reileii" to evolve into "Bai-Lei" (lit. "White Thunder")]].
** Pages 16-22 is a nonstop showcase of her newfound power and ability, as she proceeds to curbstomp Idaten, Jigoku, and Serin, in succession. That's [[TheDreaded three Shishigami]], soldifying her as both a LadyOfWar ''and'' a [[OneManArmy One-Woman Army.]]

** The best part being, just as it seemed [[spoiler: Espada]] had won yet again, [[spoiler: Celia]] catches her completely off-guard by suddenly leaping back to her feet and clotheslining her hard enough to send her flying. Then explains that taking falls and playing the crowd are all a part of [[spoiler: pro wrestling]]. Well played, [[spoiler: Celia]], [[BewareTheSillyOnes well played.]]

* Kai {{took a level in badass}}, after spending his summer break training with Takeru's father. Which paid off during the pole toppling game, when he saved Azuki from Love Espada and Hoshii. Then repelled both of them newly acquired skill.

* After [[InvincibleVillain effortlessly dominating all opposition]] for almost 20 chapters, the unthinkable finally happens: [[spoiler: Love Espada is defeated]], by [[spoiler: [[BadassAdorable Celia]]].

[[AC: Chapter83]]

* And just when Senri [[EvilGloating thinks she's got the drop on them]], Haruko unleashes her new and improved 'Kusanagi'; cutting a trench over a mile long!

* The fact that Demitra remained on her feet [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/18.html after taking a direct attack]] from Murakumo's unsheated blade and continued to fight, [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/19.html despite her injury.]]
* When Demitra unleashes [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/16.html her ultimate attack]], Haruko stands her ground and [[spoiler: [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/17.html splits it in half]]]]!
* The moment Haruko showed her why she's called "Tenbi's strongest maiden," [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/25.html by unleashing]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/26.html Kusanagi.]] It gives new meaning to: [[LightEmUp "HO-LY]] [[HolyShitQuotient SH*T".]]

* Seeing Ayaka near fatally shoot Takeru, during his attempt to rescue her, gave Himegami the impetus to free herself to avenge him. [[RedEyesTakeWarning Her eyes]] made it clear that he had just [[ThisIsUnforgivable crossed the line:]]
-->'''Himegami: (with slitted pupils)''' [[PreAsskickingOneLiner "Prepare yourself, Ayaka Koudai.]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c023/36.html When I am done with you, only your ashes will be left."]]
* Also seeing Kagezuchi's true form for the first time. Who would've thought that cute little chibi-fied runt would look [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c023/35.html like this?]]

* Minori physically ripped apart one of Martha Minerva's barriers (an '''SS class''' ability user) -- that even a specialist like Aki, and unsheathed Murakumo couldn't break -- with only her unbridled fighting spirit. [[JawDrop Jaws]] ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c024/14.html dropped]]'' ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c024/15.html everywhere]]''.

* Despite having won their fight, [[DefeatMeansRespect Azuki acknowledged that it was only because]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c025/7.html Yan-Min had held back.]] So she asks her to return to Tenbi one day, so they can have a proper rematch. As did Kai, leaving Yan-Min [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c025/8.html at a loss for words.]]

* Gouken was able to take on Chacha and Azuki at the same time, with their Maken activated. Then [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/7.html nearly defeated Haruko as well]], despite having drawn Murakumo from its sheath... and did it [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c042/14.html with martial arts skill]] and [[PowerNullifier his passive ability]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/6.html alone.]] Total. Badass.

* Watching her friends rally to protect her from Gouken, finally gave Takaki the courage to briefly overcome [[DoesNotLikeMen her androphobia.]] She [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c048/17.html removes her glasses]] and [[LettingHerHairDown lets down her hair]] for dramatic effect, before [[spoiler: unsealing Habaya]]!
-->'''Takaki:''' "Everyone... aren't you forgetting something? I am Tenbi Academy's {{student council president}} -- Takaki Furan! My duty [[DamselInDistress is not]] "to be protected by others". [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c048/19.html It is to protect the students of Tenbi Academy."]]

* Not only does Takeru curbstomp [[BigBad Ouken Yamato]], he did it while [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c053/18.html literally]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c053/19.html beating]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c053/20.html a friendship speech]] into him for talking down to Himegami [[spoiler: [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman because she isn't human]]]].

* Yuuka stays behind to secure the islanders, while Takaki and the others [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054/5.html take off]] to regroup with Takeru and Himegami. But when [[spoiler: Misuou]] takes possession of Gouken Yamato's body, and goes after Himegami, Yuuka asks Haruko to keep an eye on things. Then uses her [[SuperSpeed ninja speed]] to catch up to Furan ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054/10.html in seconds]]'', even though they had left minutes ago. The look she gives Yuuka over her shoulder can almost be interpreted as her saying, 'right on cue'.

* Kai {{took a level in badass}}, after spending his summer break training with Takeru's father. Which paid off during the pole toppling game, when [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c067/21.html he saved Azuki]] from Love Espada and Hoshii. Then [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c067/23.html repelled both of them]] with [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c067/24.html his newly acquired skill.]]

* The opening page reveals Yuuka has [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/2.html resisted repeat attempts]] to enlave her, via Otohime's new mind control apparatus. Meaning, her [[ImmuneToMindControl mental conditioning]] as an Amado Clan ninja enabled her to succeed where even [[EliteFour the Four Pillars]] ''could not''.

* After more than 20 chapters, [[spoiler: Yan-Min]]'s makes her return [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/20.html in dramatic fashion]], by using her legendary speed to save Haruko from Idaten.

** She's established as [[LadyOfWar a new woman]], having ditched her military garb for [[KickingAssInAllHerFinery an elegant]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/2.html full-length qipao.]] Likewise, her fighting style has also evolved; now relying [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/16.html more on precision]], than raw power.
** It also reveals the backstory of [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/11.html how Akaya met her.]] During which, he explains that [[spoiler: Yan-Min]] advanced from F to S-rank in only three years time! And adds that it was because of [[TeenGenius her ability to advance at such an accelerated rate,]] that he first became aware of what he dubbed the "Evolve Gene".
** Lastly, though she's [[spoiler: perfected "Reilei"]], Akya tells Gen that she and her Jingu are ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/17.html still evolving]]''.

* Haruko gets another BigDamnHeroes moment, when she [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c077/21.html blindsides Idanten]] to save Yan-Min. Thereby, returning the favor.
* And just when Senri [[EvilGloating thinks she's got]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c077/22.html the drop on them]], Haruko unleashes her new and improved 'Kusanagi'; cutting a trench [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c077/23.html over a mile long!]]

* Watching her friends rally to protect her from Gouken, finally gave Takaki the courage to face [[DoesNotLikeMen her androphobia.]] She [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c048/17.html removes her glasses]] and [[LettingHerHairDown lets down her hair]] for dramatic effect, before [[spoiler: unsealing Habaya]]!

** It also reveals the backstory of [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/11.html how Akaya met her.]] During which, he explains that Yan-Min advanced from F to S-rank in only three years time! And adds that it was because of [[TeenGenius her ability to advance at such an accelerated rate,]] that he first became aware of what he dubbed the "Evolve Gene".

* The opening page reveals Yuuka has [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/2.html resisted repeat attempts]] to enlave her, via Otohime's new mind control apparatus. Her [[ImmuneToMindControl mental conditioning]] as an Amado Clan ninja enabled her to succeed where even [[EliteFour the Four Pillars]] could not.

** It also reveals the backstory of [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/11.html how Akaya met her.]] During which, he explains that Yan-Min advanced from F to S-rank in only three years time! And adds that it was because of her ability to advance at such an accelerated rate, that he first became aware of what he dubbed the "Evolve Gene".

** Lastly, though she's [[spoiler: perfected "Reilei"]], Akya tells Gen that she and her Jingu are ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c076/17.html still evolving]]''.

** Lastly, though she's [[spoiler: perfected "Reilei"]], Akya tells Gen that she and her Jingu are ''still evolving''.

* After more than 20 chapters, [[spoiler: Yan-Min]]'s makes her return [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/26.html in dramatic fashion]], by using her legendary speed to save Haruko from Idaten.

* The opening page reveals Yuuka has [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/2.html resisted repeat attempts]] to enlave her mind, via Otohime's new mind control method. Her [[ImmuneToMindControl mental conditioning]] as an Amado Clan ninja enabled her to succeed where even [[EliteFour the Four Pillars]] had failed.

* At the start of the chapter, Yuuka [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c075/2.html resists repeat attempts]] to enlave her mind, via Otohime's new mind control method, as a result of her mental conditioning as an Amado Clan ninja. Succeeding where even [[EliteFour the Four Pillars]] had failed.

* After defeating both of Ouken's grandchildren, Takaki and the others [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054/5.html take off]] to regroup with Takeru and Himegami. Yuuka stays behind to secure the islanders. But when [[spoiler: Misuou]] takes possession of Gouken Yamato's body, and takes off after Himegami, Yuuka asks Haruko to keep an eye on things. Then uses her [[SuperSpeed ninja speed]] to catch up to Furan ''[[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054/10.html in seconds]]'', even though they had left minutes ago. It's even shown from their perspective!
** It's subtle, but the look Takaki gives Yuuka over her shoulder can almost be interpreted as her saying, 'right on cue'.

* After defeating both of Ouken's grandchildren, Takaki and the others [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c054/5.html take off]] to regroup with Takeru and Himegami. Yuuka stays behind long enough to secure the islanders and asks Haruko to keep an eye on them, then uses her [[SuperSpeed ninja speed]] to catch up to Furan, despite having had a headstart by several minutes - seen from Inaho's perspective!

* Gouken was able to take on Chacha and Azuki at the same time, with their Maken activated. Then [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/5.html nearly defeated Haruko as well]], despite having drawn Murakumo from its sheath... and did it [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c042/14.html with martial arts skill]] and [[PowerNullifier his passive ability]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c044/6.html alone.]] Total. Badass.

* The fact that Demitra remained on her feet [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/18.html after taking a direct attack from Murakumo's unsheated blade]] and continued to fight afterward, [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/19.html despite her injury.]]

* The moment Haruko unsheathed Murakumo for the first time, versus Demitra, and showed her why she's called "Tenbi's strongest maiden," [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/25.html by unleashing]] [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/26.html Kusanagi.]] It gives new meaning to: [[LightEmUp "HO-LY]] [[HolyShitQuotient SH*T".]]

* The fact that Demitra took [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/18.html after taking a direct attack from Murakumo's unsheated blade]] and continued to fight afterward, [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/19.html despite her injury.]]

* The fact that Demitra remained on her feet, despite injury, after taking a direct attack from Murakumo's unsheated blade. And continued to fight afterward.
* When Demitra unleashes [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/16.html her ultimate attack]], Haruko stands her ground and [[spoiler: [[http://www.mangatown.com/manga/maken_ki/c020/17.html splits it in half]]]]!