Taishi Ci/Quotes

This is a list of commonly heard quotes from Taishi Ci.

Dynasty Warriors

 * "Ichiyo yarouka?" - "Shall we?"
 * "Aite ga warukata youdana." - "Looks like you chose the wrong opponent."

Dynasty Warriors 2

 * "Prepare yourself!"
 * "I'll take it from here!"
 * "Finally! Someone worth fighting!"
 * "They still have men like you left?"
 * "I look forward to our next fight!"
 * "I lost... this time!"
 * "I thought I'd get farther..."

Dynasty Warriors 3

 * "This will be your last battle."
 * "I'll crush anyone who stands in my way!"
 * "Let's do this!"
 * "What amazing power!"
 * "I shall not die here!"
 * "Next time, no matter where, I will not lose!"
 * "Has fate abandoned me?"

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * "All will shatter!"
 * "Let's have a go then!"
 * "Do you accept my challenge?"
 * "This time, I will not lose!"
 * "Somebody hasn't learned their lesson!"
 * "It will be good to settle this once and for all!"
 * "Yes! Why not?"
 * "You won't get my head just yet!"
 * "Until the next time we meet!"
 * "My luck has run out..."
 * "Sure, why not?"
 * "The enemy's strong! We have to fight harder!"
 * "Huh, they're pretty good."
 * "You won't break through here!"
 * "Crush them!"
 * "This doesn't look good!"
 * "We can't hold them!"
 * "We won't last here!"
 * "Where's the reinforcements?!"
 * "Please be careful! It's dangerous!"
 * "I've taken out an officer!"
 * "Good job!"
 * "Amazing!"
 * "You are a hero without equal!"
 * "You are a true warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "I am a true warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Do not fall behind!"
 * "We can't fall behind!"
 * "Say your prayers!"
 * "We've overextended ourselves! Pull back!"
 * "It's about time!"
 * "Reinforcements! What a relief!"
 * "Thank you for coming."
 * "You saved us!"
 * "Hold out!"
 * "We have to hold!"
 * "Hold strong!"
 * "We must continue fighting."
 * "We're counting on you!"
 * "Wipe them out!"
 * "We finish this now!"
 * "Let's wipe them out!"
 * "Let's finish this now!"
 * "I have failed... Lord Sun Ce, forgive me."
 * "I'll take you on!"
 * "Right! Let's settle this!"
 * "Don't get all cocky now."
 * "I'll take care of you!"
 * "You'll pay for what you did!"
 * "You're alone? What are you, stupid?!"
 * "You're brave, I'll give you that."
 * "You're all going down."
 * "Stay out of my way if you want to live."
 * "Out of my way, weakling!"
 * "There really is no glory in defeating the weaklings."
 * "This could be interesting."
 * "I will fight to the end!"
 * "We have the advantage here!"
 * "Our forces are equal in strength!"
 * "This does not look good..."
 * "We've taken their stronghold!"
 * "We need reinforcements!"
 * "Someone, cover the rear flank!"
 * "Better to pull back for now!"
 * "We must fall back for now."
 * "I am on my way."
 * "Defense comes before offense!"
 * "Crush anyone who stands in our way!"
 * "Let us join our forces!"
 * "Let's begin the counterattack!"
 * "We cannot fall behind!"
 * "We will stay and wait for the enemy here!"
 * "A retreat may be necessary!"
 * "You won't get away that easily!"
 * "You will soon regret those words!"
 * "Your taunts mean nothing!"
 * "The conditions have been fulfilled! I will aid you."
 * "Let me help you!"
 * "Let us wipe them out!"
 * "This may be my final act."
 * "There will be some other time for me to die."
 * "I will keep returning, so long as I am alive!"
 * "We did it! Thank you!"
 * "No one will pass through my defenses!"

Dynasty Warriors 5

 * "Let's do this!"
 * "This ends here!"
 * "Prepare to die!"
 * "This enemy is not to be underestimated!"
 * "Attack without mercy!"
 * "We must overcome this foe!"
 * "I am prepared to die!"
 * "I understand your passion but you must be careful!"
 * "I've taken out an officer!"
 * "Crush the enemy in one blow!"
 * "We must crush the enemy's spirit!"
 * "Don't get carried away with yourself!"
 * "You are a true warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "I am a true warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Unfortunately, I have reached the end of my resources."
 * "Now is the time for a fire attack!"
 * "I wish you good fortune in battle..."
 * "Overrun the enemy base!"
 * "This base has fallen to Taishi Ci!"
 * "We lost the base. This isn't good."
 * "Sun Ce, what are you doing? Be careful!"
 * "Impressive! Sun Ce, you are a true warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Reinforcements! Thanks!"
 * "Thank you for the help. I shall pay you back some day."
 * "I bow to your skills!"
 * "Oh! Impressive!"
 * "The enemy are cowards! Charge!"
 * "We must attack our target! Let's go!"
 * "Do not let this chance slip away!"
 * "Tighten the defenses! Hold off the enemy attack!"
 * "The battle has just begun! We have to fight harder!"
 * "We must hold them off!"
 * "Let us show them the strength of our forces!"
 * "Sun Ce, it's you! Thanks!"
 * "Sun Ce, your brave deeds give us strength!"
 * "Sun Ce, they don't stand a chance against us!"
 * "Sun Ce, let's do what we can to get through this!"
 * "Forgive me, Sun Ce. I cannot go any further..."
 * "Do you have the courage to face me?"
 * "Leave this one to me!"
 * "Now is the time to finish this!"
 * "That is as far as you go!"
 * "You'll regret messing with me!"
 * "You dare stand before me! You've got guts."
 * "You won't get my head without a fight!"
 * "I can't die here! Farewell!"
 * "Has...my luck...run out...?"
 * "We hold the advantage. Let's finish this quickly."
 * "We cannot let down our guard. We must tip the balance in our favor."
 * "Outnumbered, huh? But our chance will surely come."
 * "Retreat! Stay in your ranks but pull back!"
 * "We have come to fight! Leave this area to us!"
 * "We've come to aid the attack. For victory!"
 * "It went well. I thank you for the assistance."
 * "It went well. Thank you for the aid."
 * "No! Send for reinforcements!"
 * "Now is the chance. Follow the plan as we laid it."
 * "You dare to speak that way to me! Die!"
 * "I will not rise to your bait. Try someone else!"
 * "Such obvious strategy. Sorry, it will not work."
 * "I have caught an enemy officer."
 * "This base belongs to me and my men"
 * "As we agreed, I shall fight by your side."
 * "Forward! Take the assigned base."
 * "Forward! Cleave through the enemy ranks!"
 * "We will guard this base. Hurry!"
 * "We will reinforce our ally. Foward!"
 * "We must prepare this area for a possible enemy attack."
 * "Prepare the attack. We march soon."
 * "We've lost too many men. We must try to recover."
 * "Attack! Destroy the enemy!"
 * "Tighten the defenses!"
 * "Gather to me!"
 * "You are free to act as you see fit."
 * "Will someone cover my rear line?"
 * "Allow me to go."
 * "Fine, let me go."
 * "Advance the troops, let us go together."
 * "It's time to move out. You, come with me."
 * "I shall go. I pray you will take over the defense."
 * "First I go. You stay and guard this place."
 * "Let us end this battle together."
 * "From the looks of the enemy, I will draw up ranks here."
 * "It takes courage to retreat. Let us pull back."
 * "Wait! You shall not escape me!"
 * "You cannot beat me! Surrender at once!"
 * "I am Taishi Ci! Test me if you dare!"

Dynasty Warriors 6

 * "Here I go!"
 * "Are you ready?"
 * "I guess it's up to me!"
 * "Time for some sport!"
 * "Where are you going?"
 * "That was too easy!"
 * "Pounded into submission!"
 * "Another fortress falls before my might!"
 * "Now! Strike while the moment is right!"
 * "I'm only interested in battles that will provide a challenge."
 * "You have it in you to fight on. Never surrender!"
 * "If my life is to end then it will end in glory! One way or another!"
 * "None are left standing after I'm done!"
 * "The enemy is formidable! We must retreat!"
 * "My ambitions remain unfulfilled..."
 * "Follow me to glory!"
 * "The only way through here is through me!"
 * "I will follow you to the ends of the earth if need be! You shall not escape!"
 * "Hmm. That base is dangerously undermanned! We must not let it fall!"
 * "The enemy main camp is our only target. We must seize it or die trying!"
 * "Forget everything else! If our main camp is lost then so are we!"
 * "A trap! I loathe such trickery!"
 * "You call that a surprise? Ha!"
 * "A real warrior fights with honor! Man against man and without deceit!"
 * "I have been foolish! So far from aid I have risked everything!"
 * "There is a difference between courage and recklessness as you shall soon learn!"
 * "Wait for aid but make sure you stay alert!"
 * "I will lead the way. That enemy base will be ours!"
 * "We will destroy their base! Don't fall behind!"
 * "This shall be where we draw the line! Make preparations to defend this territory!"
 * "We will return as soon as we can! For now we must fall back!"
 * "That coward! Stand and fight until the end!"
 * "Your life is not yours alone. Think of your allies at all times!"
 * "My duty is clear! I shall push forward!"
 * "I could not fulfill my duty!"
 * "Tremendous! I need to pay more attention to my surroundings!"
 * "You're a great help. Thank you. I will repay this debt!"
 * "Be at ease, Taishi Ci is here. Fight as you will."
 * "Good job! Leave the rest to me!"
 * "You've improved if you can keep up with me! Yes, I think we will do quite well with you!"
 * "Great! Keep it up!"
 * "I can rely on you! Let's move out together to the next position!"
 * "Just as I expected! I cannot lose to you!"
 * "Thank you! I swear I will return the favor someday!"
 * "Such errantry! I should stop watching and get back to the battle!"
 * "Leave this to me! Let us show them what we're made of!"
 * "That went very well! Let's try to keep it going!"
 * "That was truly a grand achievement! I hold you in high regard!"
 * "I am confident of victory if you are with us! Let us lead the advance together!"
 * "You've got that same spark as always, Master Sun Ce, but I can still keep up with you!"
 * "Master Sun Ce, you have saved me! My life is yours!"
 * "Master Sun Ce, are you alright? Allow me to assist!"
 * "Master, do you use yourself as a decoy? I won't let such bravery go to waste!"
 * "It's only natural that we work together, Master! I think we can keep this up!"
 * "That is the Master Sun Ce I know! Have you been getting stronger?"
 * "Nothing can stand in our way! Let us go, Master Sun Ce!"
 * "Are you coming to face me?"
 * "I applaud your courage but your intelligence remains in question."
 * "Your arrogance is overwhelming! For that you shall die by my blade!"
 * "I shall stop you or die trying!"
 * "I must defeat you in to fulfill the duty I have been entrusted with!"
 * "Bring it on! I will tackle anything you can throw at me!"
 * "We fought fairly! I shall retire for now but the next time will be different!"
 * "I hate to end here but it was an honor to fight you to the end..."
 * "Master Sun Ce! I challenge you to a fight!"
 * "Alone? You are a brave man. Now let us fight!"
 * "I applaud you, Master Sun Ce, but it ends here!"
 * "It seems that I am the only one that can stop you!"
 * "Master Sun Ce! Let us decide this now!"
 * "I still fall short? I shall come again!"
 * "Master Sun Ce, our battle is finished..."

Dynasty Warriors 7

 * "Pounded into submission!"
 * "This area is now mine!"
 * "Now! Strike while the moment is ripe!"
 * "I'm only interested in battles that will provide a challenge."
 * "You have it in you to fight on! Never surrender!"
 * "If my life is to end, then it will end in glory, one way or another!"
 * "None are left standing after I'm done!"
 * "The enemy is formidable... We must retreat."
 * "My ambitions remain unfulfilled..."
 * "Follow me to glory!"
 * "The only way through here is to get by me!"
 * "I will follow you to the ends of the earth if need be. You shall not escape!"
 * "Hm?! There are some holes in our defenses. Send reinforcements at once!"
 * "The enemy main camp is our only target. We must seize it or die trying!"
 * "Forget everything else - if our main camp is lost, then so are we."
 * "A trap! I loathe such trickery!"
 * "What was that all about? Was it supposed to be some kind of trap?! Hah!"
 * "A real warrior fights with honor - man against man, and without deceit."
 * "They come in such great numbers! The troops are showing signs of panic..."
 * "I have been foolish! So far from aid, I have risked everything..."
 * "There is a difference between courage and recklessness, as you shall soon learn!"
 * "We'll stay here for a moment, but make sure you stay alert."
 * "I will lead the way - that area will soon be ours!"
 * "We are on our way to destroy the enemy camp! Don't fall behind!"
 * "We cannot sit and watch an ally fall. We must provide aid!"
 * "This shall be where we draw the line. Make preparations to defend this territory."
 * "We will return as soon as we can. For now, we must fall back."
 * "That coward - stand and fight until the end!"
 * "I dislike using trickery, but I will do whatever is necessary for my lord."
 * "Your life is not yours alone. You must think of your allies at all times!"
 * "If only I had some reinforcements..."
 * "I have come to assist!"
 * "We must not underestimate the enemy! However, I refuse to yield to any foe!"
 * "We are to secure that area! Everyone, follow my lead!"
 * "Our allies need help... Very well, I shall go!"
 * "We are to go out and assist our allies, understood?"
 * "We must be ready to withstand any attack, so be prepared."
 * "It appears we have the advantage. All units, attack!"
 * "This offensive will determine the winner of this battle!"
 * "We are to hold the enemy off here! Don't let them through!"
 * "Get out there and show them what you've got!"
 * "It looks like we'll be able to show our true strength here!"
 * "I refuse to let your efforts be for naught!"
 * "Don't give up! Believe in me and you'll make it through this ordeal!"
 * "Don't let the enemy scare you! Let them have it!"
 * "The day will come when you can go out alone. For now, work together."
 * "You must concentrate on winning a battle before looking to follow your own path!"
 * "Let's not disappoint one another!"
 * "I'm lucky to have met such a great opponent!"
 * "I live for the day this chaos comes to an end!"
 * "Tremendous! I'm glad to have your support."
 * "Thank you for your help. I will repay this debt!"
 * "You've done well! Now let me finish what you've begun."
 * "Good job! Leave the rest to me."
 * "You have a considerable amount of skill if you can keep up with me. You'll be handy to have around."
 * "Great! Keep it up!"
 * "You! You seem to handle yourself well. Come with me to the next position!"
 * "You are a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "At once!
 * "Right away!"
 * "You are clearly competent... But I can't let you outshine me!"
 * "Thank you! I swear I will return the favor someday."
 * "Such errantry! I should stop watching and get back to the battle."
 * "Quickly, over here! We will deal with the enemy together."
 * "That went very well. Let's try to keep it going!"
 * "You have accomplished much in this battle. I salute you!"
 * "I am confident of victory if you are with us. Let us lead the advance together!"
 * "Most impressive! You are a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Understood!"
 * "Leave it to me!"
 * "You've got the same spark as always, my lord. But I can still keep up with you!"
 * "My lord, you have saved me. My life is yours!"
 * "Lord Sun Ce, are you alright? Allow me to assist you!"
 * "My lord, you risk yourself as a decoy? I won't let such bravery go to waste!"
 * "It's only natural that we work together, my lord. I think we can keep this up!"
 * "That is the Sun Ce I know! You seem to have grown even stronger!"
 * "Nothing can stand in our way! Let us go, my lord!"
 * "My lord, you are a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Right away, my lord!"
 * "I understand, my lord."
 * "Are you here to face me?"
 * "I applaud your courage. But your intelligence remains in question!"
 * "Your arrogance is overwhelming! For that, you shall die by my hand!"
 * "I shall stop you or die trying!"
 * "I must defeat you to fulfill the duty that I have been entrusted with!"
 * "I must retreat for now. But next time, it will be different."
 * "How could this be? There is so much left for me to do..."
 * "My lord! I challenge you to a fight!"
 * "You fight alone, my lord? You should've known I'd exploit your recklessness."
 * "I applaud you, my lord. But it ends here!"
 * "It seems that I am the only one who can stop you!"
 * "Come, my lord. Let us bring an end to this battle!"
 * "I still fall short? I shall come again!"
 * "My lord, our battle is finished..."

Conquest Mode

 * "This battle cries out in need of my might!"
 * "Those that stand against me will be beaten back down with these Twin Rods!"
 * "Those that stand against us must be prepared for a pummeling!"
 * "It would appear you are in need of my assistance in this battle!"
 * "My lord, I am here to assist you! Let us drive back the enemy hordes together!"
 * "I am here, Zhang Liao! This is the perfect chance for me to witness your might for myself!"
 * "It is an honor to come to your aid, Lord Liu Bei. The virtue that resides within you must live on!"
 * "Here, take this to rekindle your fighting spirit!"
 * "As I suspected, you are perhaps the most powerful warrior I've ever seen!"
 * "Excuse me, but I would be most grateful if you were to lend me some assistance."
 * "I am sorry for being a burden on you."
 * "I am charged with this area's defense. None shall pass on my watch!"
 * "A successful warrior relies on more than just sheer strength alone!"
 * "Show me the strength that you possess and I shall be its judge!"
 * "It goes against my beliefs to show any opponent mercy, even you."
 * "At last, the time has come, my lord. Let us fight honorably and without reservation!"
 * "Zhang Liao, prepare yourself! I shall not rest until you are dead and buried!"
 * "I must train harder if I am ever to overcome him..."
 * "Most impressive... But as long as I draw breath, I shall return to challenge you again!"
 * "The fame of your skill in battle has drawn me here to meet you."
 * "There is an impressive aura about you. You appear to have exceptional skill."
 * "You are strong and determined. Compared to you, I have much yet to learn."
 * "I would like to meet you again. I think I could gain much from fighting by your side."
 * "I must entertain the guests at a banquet. What should I do?"
 * "Duels I am good at. But I'm not so agile that I can dance while fighting."
 * "Oh! An excellent idea. I'll start practicing right away."
 * "A lot of time has passed since we came together. The days fly so quickly by us."
 * "But our time has not been wasted. I have discovered a friend, one I can trust with my life."
 * "In the future as well, I want you by my side. All I have, even my life, is yours."

Dynasty Warriors Next

 * "I remember when we first met. It seems so long ago. I find it amazing how quickly time passes. Please stay by my side. I promise to devote my strength, my life, my everything to you."

Warriors Orochi

 * "Prepare to die!"
 * "Time for a pounding!"
 * "Let's do this!"
 * "This ends here!"
 * "I'm on it!"
 * "Pounded into submission!"
 * "No one's left standing after I'm done!"
 * "You really know how to dish out punishment!"
 * "You left me in your dust long ago!"
 * "Quite remarkable!"
 * "I bow to your skills!"
 * "Crush the enemy in one blow!"
 * "I am prepared to die for my cause..."
 * "Thank you! I shall pay you back someday!"
 * "Good, now follow my orders!"
 * "You dare stand before me...? You've got guts!"
 * "I know when I'm beaten..."
 * "Has my luck run out...?"
 * "The greatest leader, and the greatest warrior!"
 * "Your bravery gives us all strength!"
 * "My lord! Nice timing!"
 * "Your incredible strength more than makes up for that hair!"
 * "Faith is a powerful weapon..."
 * "With you here, we might just get out of this!"
 * "You've always got a winning hand!"
 * "Honorable indeed..."
 * "I hope you've got an ace up your sleeve..."
 * "A warrior princess... Wonders never cease."
 * "How can you handle that enormous bow so skillfully?"
 * "Our secret weapon arrives!"
 * "I've got faith too, you know!"
 * "Maybe your faith is stronger..."
 * "Keep the faith..."
 * "Save your pretty speeches for after you've actually won something!"
 * "Are you messing with my mind...?"
 * "I had honor, but it wasn't enough..."

Warriors Orochi 2

 * "I'm ready to get out there!"
 * "My aid!"
 * "Perish!"
 * "Duty calls me forward!"
 * "Your name will ring through time!"
 * "Perhaps I should try that stance myself."
 * "I cannot see such spirit and not be moved!"
 * "I had not thought him to be such a mighty warrior."
 * "And he doesn't even look like he's trying..."
 * "Lord Magoichi! I ask your aid!"
 * "Two spears! Then face my two rods!"
 * "You have proven yourself a worthy opponent."
 * "Must I lay down my burden here...?"

Warriors Orochi 3

 * "Let's do this!"
 * "My loyalty cannot be shaken."
 * "I am ready to put it all on the line in this battle!"
 * "That went about as expected."
 * "We should be proud of what we've accomplished!"
 * "Here, please take this gift. I think you will find it helpful in battle."
 * "I expect nothing but the best from you!"
 * "This should have been an easy task for you to handle, but..."
 * "I performed quite well in the last battle. Next time, I plan on once again beating the enemy into the ground with my twin rods."
 * "Recently, I have not seen the battlefield much... If this keeps up, I'm likely to lose my edge out there."
 * "Recently, I have been in many battles. I must reward everybody's faith in me with good results."
 * "Despite my serious demeanor, even I like to relax and have a drink every once in a while."
 * "Pounded into submission!"
 * "None are left standing after I'm done!"
 * "You are a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "My lord, you are a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "Impressive. You are worthy of being called a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!"
 * "You fight like a True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms, Zhang Liao!"
 * "Sakon, your strategies are without peer!"
 * "You have it in you to fight on! Never surrender!"
 * "I am facing myself... At least I won't have to hold back!"
 * "An impressive display!"
 * "You are a force to be reckoned with!"
 * "So you've come with reinforcements?"
 * "Thank you. I offer my thanks."
 * "Taishi Ci is here!"
 * "Time to pull back for now."
 * "I can see you are in top form today, my lord!"
 * "I am pleased to see you, Master Sun Ce!"
 * "I rarely see tactical genius like yours!"
 * "Have you brought reinforcements?"
 * "You are a warrior without peer, Zhang Liao!"
 * "I never thought to receive aid from Zhang Liao!"
 * "You're a genius, Sakon!"
 * "It's Sakon, with reinforcements in tow!"
 * "An impressive display of skill! Don't think I will be outdone, though!"
 * "Tremendous! I'm glad to have your support."
 * "So you have sent me reinforcements? I swear I will return the favor some day!"
 * "Thank you for your help. I will repay this debt!"
 * "Taishi Ci has arrived! Come and face me in a fair fight, if you dare!"
 * "I must withdraw for now. I hope that next time we are on the same side."
 * "You've got the same spark as always, my lord. But I can still keep up with you!"
 * "If you're here, Master Sun Ce, this situation is as good as fixed!"
 * "Your brilliance on the battlefield is plain to see! Just don't overdo it!"
 * "So you're here to help me. It seems you've been keeping a calm eye on things."
 * "An impressive feat, Zhang Liao! I must redouble my own efforts!"
 * "Heh, to think the great Zhang Liao has come to help me! I'll return the favor someday!"
 * "Good work, Sakon! You may be a strategist, but you fight like a demon!"
 * "It's Sakon, with reinforcements in tow! Lend me your cunning so we can get out of this mess!"
 * "You have accomplished much in this battle. I salute you!"
 * "You are as fierce as ever. We're all counting on you!"
 * "I had faith you would come. Let's cut our way out of this morass together!"
 * "I've been waiting for you! Now that you're here, we can free ourselves from this predicament!"
 * "I never expected to greet you as an enemy, but it can't be helped. Let's do this!"
 * "I feel ashamed... But, if I have to lose to anyone, I would rather it be you."
 * "Excellent, Master Sun Ce! You fight like a raging inferno!"
 * "To think you would come to my aid! I pledge my life to you, Master Sun Ce!"
 * "Heh, you trying to seize all the glory for yourself? Save a little bit for me!"
 * "Deduced I was having trouble, did you? Your eyes truly don't miss a thing!"
 * "You are a terrifying force to behold, Zhang Liao! I'm glad you're on my side!"
 * "Come to help, Zhang Liao? There's no one I'd rather have watching my back."
 * "Masterful as always, Sakon! You truly are a flawless commander!"
 * "Glad to see you, Sakon! With your brains and my brawn, we can turn this battle around!"
 * "How about you and I have a little fight to see who's stronger!"
 * "Your attacks are impressive. I'm not beaten yet, though!"
 * "I'll defeat you or die trying!"
 * "Master Sun Ce, I request the honor of a duel!"
 * "Going toe-to-toe with you like this again brings back memories..."
 * "Incredible as ever, Master Sun Ce, but I'm still ready for more!"
 * "You think you can withstand my twin rods with such a delicate frame?"
 * "I see, so if you dodge my attacks, you won't have to endure them. Very clever of you..."
 * "I never imagined you would be this strong. I'm going to have to use every technique I know!"
 * "A battle against Zhang Liao... I must not lose!"
 * "I would expect no less of you. I'm done for if I don't change my strategy..."
 * "I must not fall to you... I'm going to be the only one who leaves here alive!"
 * "Shall we go a round or two, Sakon?"
 * "We clashed head on and you pushed me back. I'd heard you were a formidable strategist, but you're no slouch with a sword, either."
 * "I have to admit, your strength is impressive. You're not one to take lightly."
 * "I never turn my back on a challenge. Let's get this started."
 * "Sorry, but I never hold back..."

Kessen

 * "I am Taishi Ci. Prepare yourselves!"
 * "I suggest you run if you value your life."
 * "We must win. Failure is unacceptable."
 * "We couldn't hold... Forgive me."