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Qstn: What were the four weaknesses of Drizzle's (Jing) Sword Skills?


Could anyone enlighten me to those four weaknesses?

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After re-watching the video, I have finally figured it out. The question is still "live." ... I would like to hear the reader's view of the weaknesses behind Drizzle's swordplay. ...

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There not spelt out in the film, but depicted onscreen briefly during the flashback to Drizzle's clash with Wisdom. It's not vital to the plot that we know what they are. In that respect they are pretty much MacGuffins.🐭

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In fight with Wisdom:
(1) Right shoulder strike
(2) Elbow Strike

In 1st fight with Wheel king in courtyard:
Weird move that disarms Drizzle (more below)

In 2nd fight with Wheel king in courtyard:
(3) In a flashback, armpit strike.
(4) Stomach strike

But, what Wisdom taught her sums up the 4 weaknesses:
Hide weakness in deftness
Use both darkness and light
Reveal clarity in obscurity
In surrender become strong

Overall, the 4 weaknesses involve dodging the attack but putting yourself in position for a counterattack.

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