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Duels of Fortune
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Derrick Stone
Talent sadly doesn't come naturally for everyone. Derrick has always been one of the lowest-ranking students of Master Locks' dojo, having trained for several years yet still not being good enough to advance past the basic white belt. Despite that fact, and the constant teasing and belittling from his fellow students, he never gives up on his dreams. He's easily the most spirited and hard-working member of the dojo, and this does not go unrecognised by his master. In fact, Locks and Derrick are very friendly with each other, and Locks will do anything to help Derrick improve... even if the improvement in question is painfully slow.
In spite of what others might tell you, Derrick is really one of the most outgoing and charismatic guys you could ever know. He might not be very bright, or stong, or cool, or even very funny at times, but he's got all the heart to make up for it. Aside from Locks himself, Derrick is the only person who's been willing to befriend the stoic and unemotive Shoto Kanji, and he considers the karate prodigy to be his best friend. Shoto doesn't often express his appreciation in turn, but Derrick believes he feels the same way deep down.
Derrick, along with the rest of the dojo, joins the Duels of Fortune tournament on the recommendation of Master Locks, hoping to test his students' skills in a practical environment.
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