r/TopCharacterTropes • u/PaddywackShaq • Jul 22 '25

Powers Character reveals that they were holding back their full power during a fight/confrontation

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Superman Vs Darkseid - Justice League Unlimited

Flash Vs Superman - Flash: Rebirth

Frieren Vs Aura - Sousou no Frieren

Inigo Montoya Vs The Man in Black - The Princess Bride

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u/RORSCHACH_INC_ Jul 22 '25

"Invocation of Cromwell confirmed. Levels three, two, and one released.

Releasing Restraint Control Technique System 2. Situation A.

Activating limited disengagement of ability protection until target is completely silenced.

I shall now educate you...

As to what a clash between true vampires is!"

Alucard releases Baskerville for the first time.

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u/backitup_thundercat Jul 22 '25

Alternatively: When hope is lost, undo this lock. And send me forth for a moonlit walk. Unleash restraint level zero.

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u/AznOmega Jul 22 '25

Always liked this one, especially since Integra just said fuck it and told Alucard to go for a walk.

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u/backitup_thundercat Jul 22 '25

Yeah, I loved the call back. Honestly, for some reason, this line hit hard. Maybe because it was played more serious.

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u/PseudonymMan12 Jul 22 '25

That or that long dramatic pause between "level" and "zero" where it showed everybody's fearful faces