Toma (AST)

==Biography==
===History===
After his father’s untimely death Toma required a bride to ascend fully to the throne. Coincidentally Tatewaki, Kasumi, Shampoo, Ranma, Herb, Kodachi, Ryoga, Akane, Ranko, Mousse, Lemon, Nabiki and Tsubasa ended up shipwrecked on the island. He captures Nabiki, Akane, Kodachi Kuno and Lemon as well as many other women to be potential brides. Back at Togenkyo they compete to be his bride in strange contests which are designed to amuse him. Once the others showed up and caused a scene, Akane felt the need to take the opportunity to give him a piece of her mind. Then everything turned a bit chaotic and they all got separated as it turned into a 'grab a wife' free-for-all.
Herb got to Akane and Toma first, and they had it out. While Toma believed that they were fighting for Akane’s affection Herb simply wanted his gourd of mystic water as he wished to test if it would cure his curse. Ranko and Mousse both arrived shortly after Herb and Toma was forced to stand down as his illusions were useless on two of them and while he was a formidable fighter, he was no match for all 3 of them at once. Akane stepped in to cool things off, and after that they all came to a bit of an understanding. They were allowed to stay on the island until they ventured close enough to Japan to be taken ashore.
===Plot===
When a metal dragon appeared on the island Toma sent him out to check it out only for them to be rendered unconscious. Toma along with Sarutoru, Torristan, and Wonton went to the others and found them talking to Frost and Dr Tofu. Kasumi managed to calm him down and since she vouch for them he decided to let the matter of his men drop. Though seeing as they had away to leave he told Akane she could give him her answer before promptly turning to leave, his men bowing slightly and quickly following.
Dinner was an interesting yet uneventful affair. The whole group gathered around a huge dining table with abundant food served of various varieties. Only Toma from the island's people sat at the table, at its head naturally, as his retainers served and observed everything. The topic of the proposal had been avoided as the rest of the group did what they could to keep small talk going so Akane had time to strategize. Unlike everyone else who seemed to greatly enjoy their meals, Ranko, Herb, and Shampoo ate minimally as they could see what the food actually was instead of the illusion Toma projected.
When Toma finally spoke on the main topic on his mind. Akane told him that she couldn’t marry as she had other plans. When he asked her what they were she impulsively told him that she was in love with Ranko. It took Toma awhile to process what he just heard allowing Akane to convince Ranko to play along. When she confirmed that she was dating Akane Toma responded by challenging Ranko to a fight to determine her worthiness. Akane tried to interject, but Toma already sharply rose to his feet telling his men to prepare the main hall.
Toma was aware of Ranko’s anti-magic ability and planed on using this knowledge against her. It was only a short while before the main hall within the tree was prepared with a simple open circle where Ranko and Toma could have their duel. Kasumi's group sat themselves at the perimeter on one side, while Toma's retainers and some other guards and islanders took a similar position opposite them. Ranko jumped down onto the battle floor confidently as Toma floated down onto his side.
Toma forwent the use of his sword for hand to hand combat making Ranko even more over confident. The two exchanged various attacks to test the other's defenses and abilities. Kicks and punches were exchanged and likewise deflected. In the early going, neither was pushing themselves, but neither was making significant progress either. Just as Ranko started to amp up her assault Toma unleashed the Kankaho. While this gave Toma the advantage in their battle Ranko refused to give up. Unfortunately Toma had only recently learn this technique, this combined with her greater skill allowed her to discover his timing and lower limits and ultimately come out victorious. Though angered at his defeat he was able to calm himself down and admit his defeat. 
Shortly later, the group was gathered at the dragon and already boarding as Frost was modifying the interior. Toma and his retainers were seeing them off and Kasumi took the initiative to thank him and wish him well for their group.
==Abilities==
Toma is a skilled illusionist and can create bright flashes of light, turn nearly invisible, and create high winds. His primary weapon is a sword which he uses as a focus of his magic. While Toma is just as skilled as his canon counterpart, it is never mentioned weather Ranko fought him before and simple doesn’t remember, but either way the group as a whole are stronger then their counterparts. So while a formidable fighter he is simply no match especially since three are immune to his illusions.
*Kankaho: A technique that combines ki and magic. By mixing of raw ki and mana Toma is able to produce in a devastating wave of concessive energy akin in nature to a 'sonic boom'. While a powerful technique he hasn’t fully mastered it so takes a fair while to charge it. This makes it easy for those who are able to survive it to discover the attacks timing.
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