An Unexpected History
Chapter 57
The Man looks around at everyone and Makoto says
"Answer me! Who are you!?" The Man doesn't even look in Makoto's direction but he points at Haruto as in a deep booming voice, he says
“Ask...Haruto!" Everyone is *confused* as they look at Haruto but Makoto notices Haruto is *shaking with fear* and Makoto says
"Haruto, who is he?" But Haruto is still *shaking with fear* as he stares into The Man's eyes and thinks
"It can't be him, he couldn't have possibly become this strong!" Makoto says
"Haruto answer me!" Jushiro gets *annoyed* as he screams
"HARUTO!" But Jushiro screams with such force it causes the entire planet to shake and Haruto looks back at Jushrio and in a *shaky voice*, says
"Yes, my lord!?" Makoto grabs Haruto by the neck as he turns him towards The Man and screams
"WHO IS HE!?" Haruto is *nervous* as he says
"He is-" The Man says
"Silence, if you wish to know who I am Jushiro then you ask me!" Jushiro looks down at The Man as he says
"I could care less who you are, to me you are just a pest!" The Man *smiles* as he suddenly disappears and everyone is *confused* until Haruto turns around and looks at Jushiro but he's *shocked* as he sees The Man floating in front of Jushiro as they are staring at each other and everyone turns around and sees The Man and Makoto flies towards The Man but The Man says
"Away!" Suddenly everyone is blown back except Jushiro and One man floating next to him inside of a barrier and Kenji is *shocked* as he thinks
"He just sent all of them flying without raising a finger! But it didn't affect him!" The Man looks over at The Man inside of the barrier as he says
"Kiyoshi, a man so protected the gods can't even hurt him!" Kiyoshi *smiles* as he says
"I'm glad I have fans, would you like to tell me who you are?" The Man looks back in Jushiro's face as he says
"You ask my name!" Suddenly immense pressure surges across the entire planet as everyone slams into the ground except The Man,Jushiro and Kiyoshi as The Man *smiles* and says
"That was cute!" Suddenly the pressure triples pushing everyone deeper into the ground as the ground starts splitting open everywhere and Kenji *screams in pain* as he says
"Stop! PLEASE!" The Man turns around as he stares at everyone being pushed into the ground and says
"Do you not care about your men? Aren't you supposed to protect them? Kiyoshi, I advise you wake up and see how Jushiro truly views all of you. Because to him you're all expendable and he would sacrifice all of you to save his own life, well all except one of you. But you knew that already! Even with him being amongst the weakest of you, he still outranks all of you. The only one allowed to truly talk to Jushiro without feeling as if his life is threatened, the rest of them haven't seen it but I know you have Kiyoshi" The Man flies down to the ground and sits down as all of the pressure in the air disappears allowing everyone to slow get back to there feet and The Man looks at Jushiro and says
"Ask me!" Jushiro looks at The Man as he says
"...Who are you?" The Man puts his hand into the air as Kingsman's sword flies into his hand and he stabs it into the ground as The Man *smiles* and says
"My name...Is Kingsman Matomi, and I'm here for revenge!" Everyone is *shocked* hearing this
(A younger Kingsman is walking in front of hundreds of warriors through a forest and Kingsman says
“I speak to what is left of our army and I want to say. I am disappointed in the amount of warriors we’ve lost” A man who walks beside Kingsman, says
“We’ve only lost a quarter of our army, when we’ve taken down half of there’s” Kingsman says
“That’s my point Shiryu, we shouldn’t have lost any of our soldiers” Shiryu says
“Even you couldn’t expect us to come out unscathed when going against other very skilled warriors” Kingsman says
“Our warriors should have them outclassed in every way shape and form” Shiryu says
“You can’t continue to hold them to the same standard as your brother” Kingsman stops abruptly and the entire army stops and everyone is *tense and scared* but Shiryu steps back and says
“You know I would never disrespect him, but your brother was an Idle warrior and most men cannot become like him. And punishing them when they cannot give the same results as him is simply unfair” Kingsman doesn’t move or speak as he looks at Shiryu but he starts walking as he says
“You’re right, none of you come anywhere close to my brother's skill but that doesn’t mean you're lesser warriors. Every one of you are amazing warriors and bring different things to this family, but let me say that there are some of you that are smarter than the others. But there are also some of you that are stronger than the others, but understand none of you are more important than the men who stand beside you. If you allow them to fall and you refuse to pick them up, you are a pathetic excuse for a warrior. A true warrior would never allow his comrades, NO! His brothers to be killed! I am entrusting you with my life, do you entrust me with yours?” The entire army screams
“YES!” Kingsman says
“I know some of you are scared, I was as well but you cannot go into battle with the thought of defeat. You must dream of the amazing battle you will have and the even more glorious victories you will accomplish. I know all of you have the hearts of lions, but sometimes the mind of turtles. But you must fight through that and be led by the dreams in your heart and not be pushed around by the fears in your head. Would any of you like to speak before we step into battle?” One warrior raises his hand and Kingsman without turning around says
“You have something you would like to say Cloud?” Cloud is *nervous* as he says
“I…Am afraid, General” Kingsman says
"That’s fine, but you need to stop doubting yourself. I know the loss to Yasu is playing through your head making you doubt how strong you are” A large man *laughs* as he puts his hands into the air and says
“That is because I am superior to every warrior here! I am the strongest!” Kingsman says
“Yasu is an extremely strong warrior and his battle IQ is also very good, but you could easily defeat him” Cloud and Yasu are both *shocked* but Kingsman says
“Because of Yasu’s size and temper he is easy to trigger, like waving a red cape in front of a bull. You are far faster than Yasu, meaning you can use his temper and momentum against him. But you already knew that, but because of Yasu’s intimidating stature you are hesitant to attempt it, but Yasu has two left feet with extremely sloppy form” The entire army erupts into *laughter* and the tenseness throughout the army dissipates but Yasu is *pissed* and Shiryu says
“The time is quickly approaching to prepare for this battle” Kingsman says
“Everyone of you listen to me, I believe in all of you with my entire heart and mind. This battle will be the final battle between us, this war has raged on far too long. But now we put a stop to it!” The entire army erupts into cheers as Kingsman says
“When we get home, ALL DRINKS ARE ON SHIRYU!” Shiryu is *shocked* and says
“What!?” But the entire crowd erupts into *cheers* again until they walk up a hill and see Kaito,Kei and the entire Taira clan behind them as Kingsman locks eyes with Kaito and Kingsman says
“Let’s show them the true power of the Matomi Clan” Yasu steps up next to Kingsman and Shiryu and says
“I’ll take the leader, General” Kingsman says
“No, he’s mine. You take his brother, now let’s make this quick. I need some sake” Everyone rushes past Kingsman and Shiryu towards the Taira clan as the Taira clan runs past Kaito and Kei towards the Matomi clan and as there all fighting, Kingsman,Shiryu, Kaito and Kei have not moved but Yasu barrels through the Taira soldiers and rushes up to Kei as him and Kei clash fist but with such force they shake the entire battle field as it cracks and they start clashing blows as Kingsman looks at Shiryu and says
“We’re never been properly introduced, I think it’s time to introduce myself. Don’t you think so, Shiryu?” Shiryu says
“We truly are over do for a proper introduction, I’ll cover you” Kingsman says
“No! Watch Cloud, he might hesitate and get himself killed. I see to much potential in him then to let him die like that” Shiryu *smiles* as he says
“I'm glad we both do, on you then” Kingsman rushes towards Kaito but five warriors jump in his way as Kingsman quickly kills them and continues running as he's staring at Kaito and thinks
"We've lost strong men because of all of you, but now I avenge their deaths!" But suddenly ten Taira clan warriors jump in his path as Kingsman's running towards them and says
“I don’t have time for this, move!” Kingsman jumps into the air and punches the ground as thousands of dark rob impale Taira clan members all over the battle field and Kingsman walks past them as Kaito and him lock eyes once again and Kaito slowly walks towards him as he says
“This one looks strong Kei, I’ll handle him!” But Kei dodges Yasu's punch and Kei pushes his hands down toward the ground and Yasu is dropped deep into the ground as Kei flicks his finger into the air launching Yasu high into the air and Kei turns around as he says
“No! You got the last five. I still have one more before we’re even, plus if he’s the leader I’ll bring him to father” Kaito takes a step back and says
“Fine, just be careful” Kei rushes Kingsman and tries to hit him but Kingsman dodges all of his punches until Kingsman catches his fist and trips him as he stomps Kei in the chest slamming him into the ground as he kicks him away and Kei gets to his feet as he says
“Damn it!” He rushes Kingsman again and throws a punch but Kingsman leans out of the way of his punch and Kei flies past him but Kingsman grabs his wrist and punches him in the face knocking him out as Kei slams into the ground and Kaito is *shocked* as he thinks
"Wow, how strong is he truly!?" Kei slowly gets up and he stumbles back as he grabs his head in *confusion* and says
“Where am I!?” Kaito walks up to Kei and grabs his shoulder as he says
“What did I tell you?” Kei is still *confused* as he says
“Who are you?” Kingsman says
“Give him a couple seconds, he'll be back right in a few seconds” Kei grabs his head as he says
“Kaito...What happened?” Kingsman says
“There he is! Now can we get to our battle?” Kaito looks at Kei and says
“You good?” Kei says
“I’m good” Kaito walks over to Kingsman and as they make it face to face, Kaito says
“You’re as strong as I thought you’d be, please allow me to know the name of a great warrior such as yourself?” Kingsman *smiles* as he says
“Kingsman Matomi, Youngest son of Ryoto Matomi, leader of the Matomi clan. You?” Kaito *smiles* as he says
“Kaito Taira, Eldest son of Isshin Taira, leader of the Taira clan. This is my brother Kei” Kingsman says
“I have a feeling our battle will be a legendary one” Kaito *chuckles* as he says
“I do as well, but allow me to say when I bury you I’ll make sure I pay you great respect” Kingsman *laughs* as he says
“You’re going to die on this battlefield, but I will show you very much respect” Kei gets *angry* as he says
“Stop talking to him, he is our enemy!” Kaito turns and looks at Kei as he says
“Just because we are enemies doesn’t mean we have to be disrespectful” Kei says
“We’ve lost people because of him, let’s end this already!” Kei tries to walk towards Kingsman but Kaito walks over to Kei and puts his hand on Kei's shoulder as he says
“Don’t forget it’s my turn, sit down and catch your breathe until your turn. Study us as we're fighting, and during your turn show me what you've studied!” Kei *sighs* as he says
"Yes, elder brother" Kingsman says
“There’s no need for turns I can kill you both at once” Kaito *chuckles* as he says
“Look at that Kei, now we both can have our fun” Kei steps up next to Kaito and says
“Let’s get this over with!” Kaito and Kei rush Kingsman and he’s able to block some of there attacks but he can’t keep up with all of them pushing him back until they both punch Kingsman in his stomach dropping him to one knee as they continue trying to punch Kingsman and Kingsman is still able to block and dodge most of there attacks until Kei tries to punch Kingsman in the face but Kingsman catches his fist as he pulls him forward and headbutts Kei making him stumble back as Kingsman gets back to his feet and he's still able to block all of Kaito's strikes until he catches Kaito's hand and knees him in the stomach as he punches Kaito in the face sliding him back and Kaito *laughs* as he rushes Kingsman and Kingsman tries to punch him but Kaito catches his wrist as he uppercuts Kingsman launching him into the air and Kei jumps into the air as he knees Kingsman in his back and Kei grabs Kingsman by his neck as he quickly falls to the ground slamming Kingsman into it and Kei repeatedly punches Kingsman all over his chest until he grabs Kingsman by the neck and throws him into the air and Kingsman is flying into the air until Kei puts his hand in the air holding Kingsman there as Kaito jumps into the air uppercutting Kingsman launching him higher into the air and Kei pulls Kingsman back towards the ground as Kaito slams his foot into the back of Kingsman neck as Kingsman slams into the ground with Kaito's foot on his neck and Kaito jumps into the air and Kei puts his hand up holding Kaito in the air as Kaito starts spinning around in the air until he flies down and punches Kingsman in the stomach pushing him deeper into the ground and Kaito stands over Kingsman staring down at him as Kei *laughs* and says
"And now the Matomi Clan's General has been defeated, now let us deal with the rest of them" Kaito walks over to Kei as he says
"Who do you think his right hand is?" Kei looks around as he sees Yasu fighting multiple Taira clan members at once and he says
"He was the other one standing next to him, but I was able to quickly beat him so I don't believe he is his second in command" Kaito says
"Good, what about those two?" Kaito points over as Kei looks at Shiryu and Cloud fighting off multiple Taira clan members but Kei notices Shiryu is quickly beating all of the clan members as Cloud struggles with two and Kei says
"The older one is able to quickly beat multiple of our people, but the other one is struggling. I believe it is the older one" Kaito *chuckles* as he says
"You need to start watching as we battle and learn our enemies, that's Shiryu Masataka. Shiryu used to be partners with Ryoto in the past, it was stated they have never lost a battle together or separate. I even heard they know each other so well they understand how the other thinks to the point of being able to get out of any situation while still helping the other with no communication" Kei is *shocked* and says
"What!? That has to be a lie!" Kaito says
"No it isn't, but now seeing him in real life I'm sure of it!" Kei is *confused* and says
"Sure about what elder brother?" Kaito steps forward as he says
"He's the one who defeated father!" Kei is *shocked* and says
"What!? But father has only lost once, and it couldn't have been to him. It had to have been to Ryoto he's obviously stronger between the two of them" Kaito says
"Strength does not always win you fights younger brother, your intelligence is truly even more important. You cannot rush into a fight simply because you are stronger if your opponent is smarter, for example if we we're fighting with our blades and you we're stronger you'd be prone to taking your time trying to kill me because your comfortable. But I would quickly start aiming for your vitals to end the fight faster" Kei says
"Your right, elder brother" Kaito says
"As we fight be very cautious-" Suddenly *laughing* comes from behind them and as they turn around they're *shocked* as they see Kingsman on his feet staring at them and Kingsman says
"Funny history lesson, but you won't make it to my Uncle!" Kaito *smiles* as he says
"It's been so long since anyone survived that move, you are actually quite strong" Kingsman says
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“I’ll give credit where credit is due, you two are strong and have amazing coordination and had I been anyone else I would have died from that attack. But please understand your biggest mistake was not going all out and killing me with that first barrage of strikes, because now this battle is truly done” Kingsman locks eyes with them both and *smiles* as Kaito says
“If you are truly getting serious then I will as well” Kaito activates his Icy Sun Flames all over his body and Kaito says
“You ready Kei!?” Kei says
“Hm!” They both rush Kingsman again but Kaito is faster and reaches Kingsman first as Kingsman dodges three of Kaito’s punches and they clash fist causing a giant shockwave that sends Kei and everyone around them flying as the closest people to them are frozen but as the shockwave gets farther out it scorches everything and burns hundreds of both of their respective warriors and Kingsman looks around as he says
“I’m confused, I thought I saw this ability work differently before” Kaito *smiles* and says
“I can control how it disperses, if i wanted I could have burned you and frozen the rest of the battle field” Kei gets to his feet and is *shocked* as Kingsman and Kaito are clashing and he thinks
“H-How could he possibly be able to stop brothers attack with just his fist!?” But Kei gets *angry* and *screams in anger* as his power surges pulling up giant chunks of the ground and Kaito *smiles* and thinks
“I see my brother’s fighting spirit has truly exploded, this is going to be fun!” Kaito jumps back and waits for Kei to get close to Kingsman as Kei rushes Kingsman from the left side and Kaito rushes Kingsman from the right and they're so close Kingsman can’t move out of the way as they both throw a punch at Kingsman but Kingsman pulls the sword off of his back and he spins the sword leaving it suspended in the air causing it to blocking Kei’s punch and he dodges Kaito’s punch making him clash with his sword but he pulls his sword away as soon as Kaito hits it forcing them to clash with Kei but before Kaito can move Kingsman gets behind him as his hand covers in darkness and he punches Kaito in his back sending him and Kei flying but as they land Kaito is knocked out on top of Kei and Kei tries to push Kaito off but he can’t and Kingsman walks up to them as he says
“It has been fun, but you all simply we’re not strong enough to defeat the Matomi clan” Kei is still struggling to move Kaito and Kingsman lifts his sword but suddenly two voices echo across the battle field as they says
“ENOUGH!” Kingsman stabs his sword into the ground next to Kei and Kaito's heads as everyone stops fighting and turns around as Kingsman turns around and is *shocked* as he sees his and Kaito’s father standing together and Kingsman steps forward as he says
“What’s going on Father?” Ryoto looks down at Kingsman as he says
“The war is over!” Isshin says
“We’ve come to an agreement and have decided to sign a peace treaty” Kingsman says
“After all these years of war and bloodshed, how can we ever truly be at peace? We’ve lost countless Family,Friends,Fathers, and Sons. Are you sure we can even trust them?” Ryoto says
“We have no other choice, after countless years of this war and none stop bloodshed, I hope everyone has seen enough blood in their lifetimes” Kingsman gets *angry* as he says
“But at what cost!? What are we sacrificing for this peace treaty to happen!? We tried offering them land and they wouldn’t take it, we’ve even offered them gold and they wouldn’t take it! So what did you offer to them that they’ve finally accepted? ” Ryoto looks Kingsman in his eyes as he says
“We can speak more about this later, General” Kingsman notices everyone looking towards him and he *sighs* as he says
“Understood sir, everyone we’re returning to the village!” Kingsman grabs his sword and puts it back onto his back as he walks off of the battle field and Shiryu helps Cloud back to his feet and everyone follows behind him as they make it back to the village but Kingsman and Ryoto walks into there home in silence as they walk up to Ryoto's office and Ryoto softly closes the door behind him as he walks over and sits at his desk as Kingsman is pacing back and forth and says
“How sure are you we can trust them!? I know you both didn’t form this treaty with no cost, I know you have to sacrifice something to make a deal like this. WHAT IF WHEN YOU GO THERE TO SIGN IT THEY KILL YOU!?” Ryoto stands up from his chair and walks over to Kingsman and says
“Calm yourself!” Ryoto reaches for Kingsman shoulder but Ryoto punches him in the stomach with his other hand knocking all the wind out of Kingsman as Kingsman falls forward but Ryoto catches him and Kingsman’s head lands on his shoulder as Ryoto says
“You speak as if any of them are on my level, you have certainly gotten a lot stronger. But do you now think you can land a punch on me now?” Kingsman struggles to catch his breath as he says
“T-That’s...Not what I said” Ryoto *smiles* as he says
“Exactly, and to show trust between us I’ll be sending your mother to carry the treaty for us and Isshin son’s who you almost killed will be the ones carrying the treaty on their sides” Ryoto turns around and walks back to his desk making Kingsman fall to one knee but Kingsman is *shocked* and says
“What!?” Kingsman tries to get up but he falls back to the floor and Ryoto says
“Calm yourself, I’ve allowed them to move into the village in front of us. Meaning they're close enough to we’re if they try anything we’ll be able to step in. Plus she will have a very capable bodyguard with her” Kingsman slowly gets to his feet as he says
“Nobody can protect her better than me!” Ryoto says
“Wow, I never thought you’d speak about Kenny in such a poor way” Kingsman is *shocked* and says
“Kenny is coming back!?” Ryoto says
“Yes, he will be returning tomorrow and I’ve seen you kept his sword” Kingsman walks over to Ryoto’s desk as he takes the sword off of his back and removes it from the sheathe and Ryoto sees a crack across the blade and Kingsman says
“I ruined his blade, I can’t give it back to him like this” But Ryoto grabs the blade and snaps it where the crack is making the blade shorter and says
“It was a gift to you, plus you couldn't properly wield it yet. It was made for Kenny, but now we've cut it down to your size. It should be more comfortable when you're using it now” Kingsman says
“But it was his old blade and I broke something he trusted me with” Ryoto says
“You have now truly made the sword your own, and he won’t be mad at you for making the blade your own. He gave it to you, it is not something that’s meant to be returned. But I have a question, what’s the first thing you two are going to do?” Kingsman says
“We’re going to restart training and I’ll finally get to show him how strong I’ve gotten and I have a new secret ability” Kingsman puts his sword back in the sheathe and Kingsman covers his hand in his darkness and says
“I’ve truly started to gain more control over it” Ryoto says
“Remember what I said to you about not letting your darkness consume you and take control over you. I’ve already dealt with that kind of unchecked power and he almost destroyed the planet. That was your grandfather and it took our entire clan and the Shinma clan to stop him” Kingsman is *shocked* and says
“Aren’t the Shinma clan wiped out!?” Ryoto says
“Exactly” Kingsman says
“You don’t need to worry about me, I can control my darkness” Ryoto says
“But if you lose control one day i’ll be there to stop you” Kingsman turns around and walk away as he whispers
“Like you could beat me if I was going all out” Ryoto says
“What was that?” Kingsman turns around and says
“Nothi–” But Ryoto punches Kingsman in the stomach launching him through the doors of his office and Kingsman crashes into a wall and Ryoto says
“I see, I’ve been to lenient with how much I discipline you and now you think you’re strong then you really are” Kingsman *holds his stomach in pain* as he says
“It was a joke, wait dad it was a joke! Dad!” But Ryoto keeps walking towards him and Ryoto tries to punch him but Kingsman disappears and Ryoto says
“You can run, but I’m going to find you!” Kingsman is sitting on his bed as he stands up and takes his sheathe off of his back and takes the sword out as he swings it through the air and he thinks
"It does feel more comfortable like this, but I still should apologize for ruining his sword. Maybe I can find him another one" Kingsman re-sheathes the sword as he sits it beside his bed and takes his shirt off as he thinks
“I'll need to be fully rested for our rematch, hopefully I can keep up with you this time. But it's good that I finally can sleep…Truly sleep” Kingsman collapses into his bed as he passes out
The next morning as Kingsman is still sleeping and a man with a hood on comes into his room and is slowly approaching him and the man reaches for him but Kingsman punches them in the stomach as he uppercuts him and throws the cover over the person and punches them in the stomach sliding them into a wall and Kingsman wakes up and grabs his sword as he rushes the man and holds the sword to their neck but the man under the cover starts *laughing* and Kingsman is *confused* and he pulls the cover off of the person and Kingsman is *shocked* as he says
“Kenny!” Kingsman tries to punch Kenny but Kenny catches his fist and elbows Kingsman in the stomach and Kenny says
“It’s been so long little brother” Kingsman says
“Where did you go for so long?” Kenny says
“I’ve been doing recon on the other regions, to make sure they didn’t move against us and back us into a corner in this war” Kingsman says
“You’re the strongest warrior we have, why would father send you away in the middle of our war though? I could have done that, we truly needed your strength and leadership” Kenny says
“There’s something I need to tell you Kingsman” Kingsman says
“What is it?” Kenny says
“First, I’m very proud of you for becoming the best General this world has ever seen” Kingsman says
“What? Your strategy and battle tactics are a hundred times better than mine” Kenny *sighs* as he says
“Still doing that huh, Kingsman you must understand you are an extremely strong and intelligent warrior especially when you have to think on your feet” Kingsman says
“Compared to–” Kenny says
“What is it going to take for you to realize that you are one of the strongest warriors?” Kingsman says
“I’ve beaten everyone except You,Father, and Shiryu. How could I be the best if I haven’t beaten everyone?” Kenny *smiles* as he says
"In time you'll eventually surpass all of us, but just because you can't now doesn't mean you're weak. But I have noticed in my time away you've decided to make some changes" Kingsman notices Kenny looking at his old sword sheathe as he can see through the sheathe it looks different and Kingsman says
"It was an accident, as I was fighting I used your sword to block an attack and It cracked" Kenny says
"What are you talking about? Kingsman I gave you my old sword, it's yours! Honestly like that it suits you, not perfect, somewhat damage but strong and reliable" Kingsman says
"But what about everything you've accomplished with this blade, aren't you mad I've destroyed a trophy of your accomplishments?" Kenny says
"Trophies do not matter, when we have memories. Every single thing I've ever done with that blade isn't saved inside of it, but in my heart and mind. Nothing you cherish is truly ever gone if you still have those memories of it" Kingsman says
"Thank you, Kenny!" Kenny *smiles* as he says
"Don't worry about it, but right now we still have unfinished business" Kenny walks out of the room and Kingsman thinks
“Did I hit Kenny while I was sleeping? He usually blocks it with ease, but I could swear I felt me hit him. Maybe I was dreaming too much” Kingsman follows after Kenny and as they are walking down the stairs, Kenny says
“You seem eager for our battle?” Kingsman says
“I should beat Shiryu first but since I can’t, I’ll just have to prove to you that I can beat you and then I’ll find Shiryu beat him and then the old man” Kenny says
“Careful Kingsman you know the old man’s psychotic” Suddenly someone grabs Kingsman putting him in a chokehold as it pulls him into the shadow as Kenny says
“With how old he’s gotten he’s a lot slow, dumber, and he’s lost that dangerous strength the world feared. Haven’t you…Father” Kenny can sense Ryoto standing behind him as he turns around and swings in one quick motion but there’s no one there and he quickly turns around as he blocks a hard punch that sends him sliding back and Kenny says
“Good to see you again old man” Ryoto *smiles* as he says
“Watch yourself! Don’t think because you just got back you can disrespect your Father!” Kenny says
“Where’s my brother?” Ryoto walks around Kenny and reaches into the shadow grabbing Kingsman by his shirt as he throws him in the air towards Kenny and Kenny looks up and tries to catch Kingsman but Ryoto rushes up and punches Kenny in the stomach and Ryoto grabs Kenny and throws him at the wall as he says
“Are you done so quickly Kenny!?” Kenny rushes Ryoto and tries to hit him but Ryoto easily dodges all of his strikes until Ryoto catches both of his wrist but Kenny kicks his knee as he pulls Ryoto forward headbutting him causing him to let go of Kenny's wrist as Kenny punches him twice in the stomach and Ryoto tries to punch him but Kenny ducks his punch as he punches him across the face but Ryoto knees him in the stomach as he *laughs* and says
"Who do you think taught you that!" Ryoto grabs Kenny shirt with one hand as he pulls him close and headbutts him as he chops Kenny on his neck making him fall to the ground and Ryoto *smiles* but Kingsman suddenly appears in front of Ryoto and he tries to punch him but Ryoto jumps over him and kicks him in the back of the neck sending him slamming into a wall and Ryoto looks at both of them as he *laughs* and says
“How’s that for an Old man!” Kingsman stands up as he *holds his neck in pain* and screams
“YOU OLD BASTARD, YOU HAD TO TAKE ME BY SURPRISE!” Ryoto is *shocked* and says
“What did you say!?” Kingsman says
“You heard me, you can’t beat me without sneak attacking me!” Ryoto says
“You still wouldn’t touch me even if I had a blindfold on!” Kingsman’s darkness covers his hands as he says
“You wanna bet!?” Ryoto walks up and grabs his shirt as he puts his fist up and says
“You think you're the first person with darkness I've had to knock some sense into!” Kenny walks up to both of them and puts his arms over both of their shoulders as he *smiles* and says
“I’ve really missed you both!” But a voice comes from behind them and says
“Just them?” Kenny and Kingsman both turn around and they both see their mother and they both say
“Mom!” She runs over to them and hugs them both as Ryoto *laughs* and says
“Two children running from danger to hide behind their mother” She looks at Ryoto as Ryoto says
“Hello Mio” Mio says
“Do not speak about my children like that” Ryoto says
“Or what?” Kingsman and Kenny step in front of her but She says
“Or else I’ll have to step in and handle it. But as of right now I don’t have time to deal with you, are either one of you hungry?” Kingsman says
“Starving!” Mio says
“Good because I made breakfast” Kingsman says
“Kenny after breakfast let’s finish this” Kenny says
“Alright, but I want you to know I’m not going to hold back. I just want you to know that” Kingsman says
“Of course, I’d expect nothing else from you” They all go into the kitchen and they sit down and eat and *laugh* with each other but as they are all done eating, Mio looks around the table as she *smiles* and Ryoto notices her *smiling* as he says
"What?" Mio says
"Nothing, this just brings back so many old memories. I love all of you so much" Kenny *smiles* as he says
"I love you too, honestly out of everyone I've missed you the most" Ryoto *laughs* as he says
"You don't need to lie to your mother, we all know I'm your favorite!" Kenny *chuckles* as he says
"Honestly, I can't stand you" Everyone *laughs* as Ryoto stares at Kenny and says
"What!?" Kenny *smiles* as he says
"I like Uncle Shiryu more then you" Ryoto quickly stands up as Kenny and Kingsman stand up as well but Mio says
"Stop! Why can't we have a peaceful day!? It's Kenny's first day back" Ryoto says
"We're past that, I've known Shiryu almost my whole life and I can barely stand him" Kenny says
"Listen old man we can fight right after me and Kingsman fight" Kingsman *smiles* as he says
"Actually I want you to watch our fight old man, so you can see how real warriors fight at their peak! Even better, after Kenny done your next" Mio looks at Kingsman as she says
“Just because you lost a fight doesn’t always mean you need revenge” Kingsman says
“Mom I–” Mio says
“I don’t want to see any of you hurt now that the war has ended. Please stop, all of you are safe now there’s no need for training or fighting of any kind” Ryoto says
“Mio, we are all warriors you can not ask us to give up everything we’ve ever known” Mio starts *tearing up* as she says
“But the war is over now, all of you don’t have to be warriors anymore” Ryoto says
“Mio, there are Taira clan members that have lost fathers and sons and they may not agree with the ending of the war” Ryoto walks over and hugs Mio as he says
“Remember the war is over, but these battles are far from finished” Mio starts *crying* as she says
“Is this all clans are? Warriors ready to die?” Ryoto says
“More or less, but as the time is right now we are not the Matomi clan. We are the Matomi family, we are at peace and will not spill meaningless blood” Mio *through her tears* says
“I just don’t want to see any of you get hurt” Ryoto says
“If anybody gets hurt I’ll make sure it’s me” Ryoto looks over at Kingsman and Kenny as he says
“You two, Go!” Kingsman and Kenny go out into the backyard and Kingsman says
“You’re never this quiet, is something on your mind Kenny?” Kenny says
“Do you think Mother is right? Maybe living a peaceful, quiet life isn’t so bad. This world does have enough warriors, and on top of that you’ve never got to experience life as a kid. Never being able to sleep and not being on guard, to truly relax” Kingsman says
“I don’t know, we’ve always been warriors. I don’t think I can be anything else, this all I’ve ever known” Kenny stops walking as he says
“Kingsman, I have to tell you something” Kingsman stops and looks at Kenny as he says
“What is it?” Kenny says
“The reason I was gone for so long is because–” Kingsman says
“You're sick” Kenny is *shocked* and says
“H-How did you know?” Kingsman says
“I could tell when I was able to land a hit on you in my sleep, your bodies becoming weak. But you’ll be fine, Mother can make you some food and get you feeling better and I’ll go out and get you some medicine” Kenny *chuckles* and says
“Thank you Kingsman” Kenny puts his hand on Kingsman's shoulder as Kingsman says
“Don’t think because you’re sick I’m going to take it easy on you” Kingsman keeps walking and Kenny thinks
“I didn’t expect you to notice so quickly, but i’m glad you don’t know the full extent of this sickness. Let’s hope I don’t fully destroy my body in this fight” Kingsman stops walking and stares off into the distance as he thinks
“Am I being selfish? Kenny can’t fight properly because he’s sick, so would a victory against him be true” Kenny *chuckles* and says
“Wow, you really do have a lot on your mind. What is it this time?” Kingsman says
"Huh, nothing" Kenny says
"You think you're the only one who can tell when someone in there own head" Kenny sits on the ground as he says
"Now tell me what's wrong, younger brother" Kingsman *sighs* as he says
“Maybe mom was right, I was thinking maybe you and Mother are right. With you being sick and all , maybe I do need to take a step back and change my life. Even Father said my darkness is dangerous and I could hurt people who I don’t intend on hurting. Maybe this is the best alternative possible” Kenny says
“I simply wanted your opinion do not let me interfere in whatever decision you make, but just know no matter what you choose I will always stand behind you” Kingsman says
“Thank you, Kenny” Kenny says
“In the future if you decide you don't want to be a warrior that's fine, but right now your still a warrior and I’ll treat you like one” Kingsman says
“So does that mean if you get too sick you’ll stop fighting completely?” Kenny says
“I’ll fight until my body can’t fight anymore” Kingsman says
“I know, because that’s the kind of warrior you are” Kenny *laughs* and says
“Yeah, and you are too” Kingsman says
"No I’m not, back when we fought for a month straight I lost. But even worse, I fought Shiryu and ran from him. What kind of warrior am I?” Kenny says
“There’s a reason you lost to me, that was your first time ever fighting for multiple consecutive days without stopping at all. Your body simply wasn’t ready for it, but that entire time you didn’t let up once and with Shiryu’s ability and his mind it’s not hard to see why you ran from him. You have to remember Shiryu and Father were training partners and they’ve never beaten each other, hell together I don’t think they’ve ever lost a fight. But listen between you and me I’ve run from a fight before to” Kingsman says
“But as a warrior I have to be better…I’m the General of an army, how does that look knowing the person you trust to defend you the most runs from battles?” Kenny says
“Then as warriors let’s make a pact, if either one of us are to run from a fight we must sacrifice...Our left eyes” Kingsman says
“All right, if anybody starts a fight with me I promise I won’t stopping fighting until I can’t move” Kenny *smiles* as he says
“I’d expect nothing less from you” Kingsman covers his fingers with his darkness and Kenny is *confused* as he says
"What are you doing?" Kingsman says
"Making sure I don't go back on my word" Kingsman closes his left eye and rubs his darkness across his left eye creating a seal but as Kingsman opens his eyes Kenny can see there’s an X across his eyeball but then it disappears and Kenny is *confused* as he says
"What the hell did you do?" Kingsman says
"Making sure if I ever walk away from a fight it'll cost me my left eye" Kenny *chuckles* as he says
"You're a psychopath kid, I believed you when you said it. You didn't have to do that" Kingsman says
"Because I want you to truly know i'm serious!" Kenny starts stretching but he sees Kingsman thinking and says
“Got something else on your mind?” Kingsman says
“Yeah, have you noticed how oddly warm moms hugs are?” Kenny *chuckles* and says
“I actually have, it’s like you can truly feel the love emanating from her as she hugs you” Kingsman says
“It feels weird when someone else hugs me and it doesn’t feel like hers. Honestly if their hugs don’t feel like hers I just don’t want to be hugged” Kenny says
“I know what you mean, just like back when I was training in the village I didn’t want to train with anybody but you. It wasn’t because I wanted you to be stronger, it was because out of everyone our fights made me feel different” Kingsman is *shocked* and says
“Really!? But how when you were fighting Father and even Shiryu” Kenny says
“Yeah, dad was stronger than you and Shiryu was faster. But you fought with a different flair than all of them, they know how strong they are and can use their strength accordingly. But you fight like you don’t know your own strength, sometimes you’ll hit me one time and it’ll barely affect me causing me to let my guard down a bit but then you hit me three times harder the next time. Or even how you’ll throw an extremely fast punch but then follow it up with a slower one, honestly it throws me off sometimes” Kingsman says
“Wow, so now I truly know how to beat you! Let’s go!” Kenny *chuckles* and says
“You’re still a bit too eager to lose, remember what happened last time we fought. You lost!" Kingsman says
"I had just lost my stamina, but I won't this time. This time we can fight for a year straight and I’ll keep up" Kenny *chuckles* and says
"Remember when mom came out screaming at us because we wouldn't stop shaking the house. We probably should have stopped fighting after we both broke our arms" Kingsman *smiles* as he says
"But with the adrenaline rushing through me the whole time, I couldn't even feel it. But the moment our battle actually finished I couldn't move my body for two weeks" Kenny *laughs* and says
“We were fighting day and night, back and forth without stopping for breaks or anything. I'd expect your body to be at least a bit tired" Kingsman says
"Are you ready?" Kenny says
"You must always be ready for any battle no matter what" Kingsman says
"I'm always ready, I just wanted to make sure you were" Kenny *smiles* as he says
"Always"