Chapter 61
Unresolved Pain
At the same time Kenji and Itsuki are sitting on top of a building as Itsuki says
“So what are we going to do?” Kenji says
“Whatever it takes, I won’t let that thing ruin our fathers legacy. I don’t know what that is but he is not our father, so we can train in the basement until we’re strong enough to beat him” Itsuki says
“So does that mean your finally ready to go back home?” Kenji says
“Yes, I just needed some time to build up the strength knowing when I get there mother won’t be there to greet us” Itsuki says
“It’s alright i’m sure she’ll be back soon enough, but how will we get into the basement?” Kenji whips a tear from his eye as he says
“Itsuki, she’s–” Suddenly a voice below them says
“Big Brother!” Kenji is *shocked* and looks down as he sees Hana looking up at them and Kenji drops down as he hugs Hana and says
"Hana, what are you doing here?" Hana says
"I came looking for all of you! You promised you wouldn't leave me alone again" Kenji opens his mouth but Itsuki drops down next to him as he says
"Kenji!" Kenji notices Itsuki pointing and as he looks where he's pointing he sees a portal open up and he's *shocked* as Kingsman and Kaito step out as he thinks
"They came back to the village! Is he here to kill everyone!?" Hana is *stunned* as she sees Kingsman and she starts *crying* as she runs over to him and through her tears says
“Daddy it’s been so long, where have you been!?” Kenji is *shocked* as he screams
"HANA STOP!" As Hana hugs Kingsman's stomach and she starts *crying extremely hard* as she says
"I've missed you so much daddy!" Kingsman looks down at Hana as he says
"Who are you?" Hana is *shocked* as she says
"What!?" Kingsman says
"Get your hands off of me, child!" Hana gets *angry* as she starts punching Kingsman in the chest and screams
"YOU SAID YOU'D NEVER FORGET ME! YOU PROMISED!" Kenji rushes Kingsman as Kingsman raises his hand and Kenji is *angry* as he screams
"GET AWAY FROM HER!" Kenji jumps up and tries to punch Kingsman in the face but Kingsman waves his hand towards him launching him back as he slams into a building and the debris starts falling on top of him and Hana is *shocked* as she says
"Big brother!" Itsuki is *stunned* as he's staring at Kingsman and he thinks
"Father...Do you still care about us at all?" As Hana makes it to Kenji she starts pushing debris off of him and Kingsman and Kaito turn around and walks away as a pillar of the house falls down towards Hana and Hana is *scared* as Kenji *holding his stomach in pain* and says
"Hana, move!" Itsuki turns towards Hana but he stops as he sees Kingsman appears in front of Hana as he punches the pillar shattering it and Itsuki and Kenji are *shocked* as Kingsman is *confused* and looks at his hand as he thinks
"What the hell was that!?" Itsuki thinks
"You still care for Hana, so does that mean you still care for us somewhere in your heart?" Hana says
"Thank you, da-" But Kingsman quickly turns around and walks back over to Kaito as they both walk towards Kaito's office and Itsuki walks over and pushes the debris off of Kenji as he pulls him to his feet and says
“You ok, Kenji?” Kenji says
“Yeah, but we need to go” Hana is *confused* as she says
“But what about dad? He just got back, shouldn't we go with him?” Kenji says
“Please trust me, I’ll explain it later but please just come with us” Hana looks over as she sees Kingsman and Kaito are gone and she says
"Ok, big brother" Itsuki picks up Hana and he says
"Are we going straight home?" Kenji says
"Yes! We need to use all the time we have training" They both run off as Kingsman and Kaito stop outside Kaito's office building and Kingsman looks up as he notices the top floor is destroyed and he says
"What happened?" Kaito says
"I was having a meeting as I was rudely interrupted!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says
"Some people can be very rude" Kaito *chuckles* as they both walk towards the gate but suddenly Kingsman stops in place as Kaito turns around *confused* but Kingsman says
“Truly impressive…Sensei!” Kenzo jumps down from the roofs and looks at Kingsman as he says
“Who are you!?” Kingsman says
“You don’t recognize me Sensei” Kenzo looks at Kingsman's body and he sees his physique is muscular as he sees slashes across his chest along with three strange orbs looking as if they contain blackholes and he says
“No!…You're not Kingsman! Your body’s completely different, Kingsman has never taken the time to truly craft his body like this. Where did all these scars come from? Plus the energy you give off is the complete opposite of who Kingsman was. And what are these strange orbs in your chest? Plus Kingsman has never used his darkness as clothing!” Kingsman *laughs* as he says
"I've grown over the years, but Sensei I have never changed who I was. Maybe you just never noticed who I really was” Kenzo stares at Kingsman as Kingsman says
"Are you going to let me go now Sensei?" Kenzo doesn't speak as he continues staring at Kingsman until Kingsman stands up straight and says
"I appreciate that, I was very uncomfortable" Kenzo says
"Please don't go down a path you'll end up regretting my lords" Kaito tries to take a step towards Kenzo but Kingsman steps in front of him as he says
"Of course not, we will always remain true to ourselves!" Kenzo turns around as he jumps back on top of the roofs and walks off and Kingsman turns around as Kaito says
"Kenzo is very dangerous, if he gets wind of our plan he would make it very difficult to proceed" Kingsman says
"No! No one moves against the Sensei! He has taught me more than anyone has ever before, even though he was afraid and he could sense a drastic change in me. He still looked me in my eyes and spoke with confidence, for that I have nothing but respect and admiration for him. He will be safe” Kaito says
“What if he attempts to stop us?” Kingsman says
“Then we lose!” Kaito is *shocked* and says
"But—“ Kingsman says
“No one! Moves against Sensei!” Kingsman pushes Kaito's office gate open as he jumps up to the destroyed office floor and Kaito follows behind him as he jumps up next to him and Kaito says
"I'm just saying it's dangerous to have a person as strong and smart as him around without having him with us" Kingsman says
"He would never join us in what we're pursuing, he is a man firm in his mind set and that is why I have such high respect for him. The entire world can disagree and he wouldn't relent for a second, if he felt he was right he wouldn't budge" Kingsman turns to Kaito as he grabs his shoulder and says
"With what we're doing he wouldn't wish to be a part of it, the day he lost his son...It was the last time he wished to be a father. He wouldn't feel right just restarting everything, he allows the pain to sit with him as his punishment. As I do! That is why I'm not bringing my clan back, that was a failure I must reflect from" Kaito is *shocked* as he says
"What!? If you're not bringing your clan back then why are you doing this?" Kingsman says
"For peace, I was not lying when I said I wished to help humanity" Kaito says
"What about your Kenny and the rest of your family? Are you bringing them back?" Kingsman says
"They died because of my failure...I haven't made my final decisions yet" Kaito is *shocked* as he thinks
"Wow, I truly thought...Wow!" Kingsman stomps on the ground as everything reforms around them and Kingsman sits down at Kaito's desk as he *laughs* and says
"I forgot how ugly your office was!" Kaito *laughs* as he says
"My office? Have you seen your house! As we're talking about things that look ugly, the clothes you used to wear were terrible!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says
"Look at your clothes now! They're all torn up and damaged!" Kaito says
"You don't ev-" But as Kaito blinks he's *shocked* as he sees Kingsman wearing a black suit with a red vest underneath as Kingsman *smiles* and says
"I don't have what? Finish your sentence!" Kaito *chuckles* as he says
"Cheating bastard! But what are we going to do next?" Kingsman stands up as he walks over to the door and says
“I'll go to there village tomorrow until then I want some food" Kaito says
“Sure we can–” Kingsman says
“No! You and him can get to know each other” Kingsman snaps as he walks out of the door and a portal opens up on the ceiling as Yamamoto falls through it and Kaito *sighs* as Kingsman walks through the streets of the village and a man sits down on a bench as he's about to eat his ramen but Kingsman grabs his bowl of ramen and eats it as he continues walking and the man stands up but Kingsman waves his hand as the man is launched extremely high into the air and Kingsman throws the empty bowl of ramen at him and everyone is *shocked* as Kingsman continues walking until he sees a street vendor grilling fish and Kingsman walks up as he grabs all of the fish and eats them all as Kingsman looks at the man and says
"That was delicious, I'll spare your life because of it" Kingsman flicks the sticks of the grilled fish at the man sending him slamming into the wall as the sticks are stuck in his arms and the man *screams in pain* as Kingsman continues walking and everyone is *afraid* as Kingsman walks into the bar and sits at the bar as he takes a man's drink next to him and drinks it as the man is *angry* and says
"Hey! What the hell are you doi-" Kingsman grabs the man by his neck breaking it as he drops him to the floor and everyone runs out of the bar *screaming in fear* but Aokiji looks at him as he says
"It's not a very good idea to go around killing and bullying people, Lord Kaito is very forgiving but even he has his limits" Kingsman looks at Aokiji as Aokiji picks up a bottle of sake and Kingsman says
"Kaito isn't someone I'm worried about, but what's going on with you Kiji?" Aokiji stops in his tracks as he looks at Kingsman and Aokiji is *stunned* as he says
"Who are you!?" Kingsman looks down as he says
"You've forgotten me after all this time Kiji, I'm hurt! You served me back when I first became General, I didn't believe I could be forgotten so easily" Aokiji drops the sake he's holding on the ground as Aokiji is *shocked* and says
"You can't be...Lord Kingsman is that you!?" Kingsman looks at Aokiji as he says
"It's been a very long time" Aokiji says
"It has been a very long time my lord! Where have you been?" Kingsman says
"Somewhere...Very dark! But I'm back now, how have you been?" Aokiji says
"I've been well my lord, but you seem different. Are you ok?" Kingsman says
"Truthfully, I've never felt better! I am planning something Kiji, something that will change everything as we know it and you're going to be a part of that change. You have faithfully served our village for all of these years, and I respect your loyalty" Aokiji *chuckles* as he says
"Well, it is my job my lord. Plus I truly do enjoy speaking with our villagers, the man you...Put on the ground is named Haiko. He's been has trouble in his marriage and he comes here to let out his frustration" Kingsman says
"What happened?" Aokiji says
"Him and his wife can no longer see eye to eye, his drinking has become such a problem there almost going to have to sell there home just to pay off some debt" Kingsman says
"Then why do you still serve him?" Aokiji says
"He's drinking to cope with the pain of losing his daughter! He came home late one day and decided to hold her as he slept because he said her smile made all the pain in the world worth it, but as he slept she was pressed to closed to his chest and-" Kingsman says
"Enough, a truly sad tale" Kingsman reaches down and grabs Haiko's lifeless body as he uses
"Reversion" Haiko eyes open as he's *shocked* and Kingsman forces him to look into his eyes as he says
"Your daughters life may be over, but yours isn't! You have a family to protect and an obligation as a man and a husband, your story is sad but that does not mean you get to give up! Cherish the life you still have and the people that are still here to love you, your time with them will be short but hold on to those memories and never forget! Let it be a constant thought every time you think of giving up on them, now go spend what little time you have left with them" Kingsman drops Haiko as he runs out of the bar and Aokiji is *shocked* as he says
"I had no idea you had that ability my lord, thank you for restoring his life and setting him straight. I truly don't think he'll be returning here" Kingsman stands up as he says
"Everyone should cherish what little time you have with the people you love, you never know when all of that is going to change" Aokiji says
"You are truly right my lord, people become too complacent with the people they love believing they will always be there. As sadly that's not always the case, the world is a dangerous place" Kingsman says
"Not for much longer, but Aokiji I must ask a favor of you" Aokiji says
"I will do what I am capable of my lord" Kingsman leans over the bar as he whispers in Aokiji's ear and Aokiji *chuckles* as he says
"Well, that's the same promise I've had to keep all these years. Glad to see the old generation always influences the new generation, you have my word my lord" Kingsman says
"Thank you, Aokiji" Kingsman turns around as he walks out of the bar
At the same time Kaito and Yamamoto are in Kaito's office as Kaito is sitting at his desk and says
“I’m better than you, your simply a relic of the past!” Yamamoto says
“You're a foolish young one, my skills are unmatched!” Kaito says
"As a warrior after all these years all you can do is swing a sword, without it your nothing!" Yamamoto says
"It has never failed me yet!" Kaito stands up as he walks into Yamamoto's face and says
"A warrior without versatility is useless, you're so stuck in your ways you'll die by them. This world has truly changed, it has no tolerance for those who cannot change with it!" Yamamoto *smiles* as he says
"That's the difference between us as the world changes so do you, but as I change so does the world. It wasn't too long ago we had your clan on the brink of extension!" Kaito says
"The rest of my clan is dead, I'm the only one still holding the name. If you truly believe you're strong enough, end us! But if I remember correctly, you couldn't even beat your own son and another clan! If the mighty Yamamoto couldn't even handle them, what makes you think you'd be enough to beat me?" Yamamoto puts his hand over his sword as Kaito's surges with his Icy Sun Flames and says
"As my last name is Taira, I dedicate these words to my father. If you don't kill me with that first slash, I'm going to make you suffer!" Suddenly a voice from behind them says
"Enough, you both argue like children!" Kaito and Yamamoto look at Kaito's desk as they see Kingsman sitting there with his feet up and a bottle of sake next to him as he says
"Listen, I'm getting tired of all this talking. Do something or sit down!" Yamamoto says
"Grandson, this cowardly clan member believes he's on par with the strongest of our clan!" Kingsman says
"Kaito, has yet to challenge me. And I don't believe he will, so what are you talking about?" Yamamoto *chuckles* as he says
"Excuse me, he's challenged the most skilled of our clan" Kingsman says
"My Uncle has been dead for many years, and even when he was alive Kaito never attempted to face him. Your starting to confuse me old man" Yamamoto is *shocked* as he says
"Your uncle!? I only have one...Are you talking about Shiryu!? That boy-" Kingsman stands up as he says
"I'd advise you choose your next words very wisely, you may be old but that doesn't mean you start disrespecting people you simply cannot beat!" Yamamoto says
"I saw Shiryu in his prime and-" Kingsman says
"You saw nothing of the two men you raised, if you had kept your mind you would have seen what amazing warriors they became. When you fought them they were children, in their primes they would have killed you!" Yamamoto *laughs* as he says
"I simply cannot see it, especially if they almost lost a war to these things" Kaito gets *angry* as he says
"So pick up where you left off all those years ago!" Kingsman *chuckles* as he says
"You're not exactly popular right now old man, I'd advise you watch yourself" Kingsman sits down back at Kaito's desk as Yamamoto says
"I am not afraid of a lesser warrior" Kaito opens his mouth but Kingsman says
“When it comes to skill with the sword, Yamamoto has you there” Yamamoto *smiles* as he says
“Like I told you young one, you're simply out classed. As you things have always been!” Kingsman says
“But Kaito you are stronger,faster, smarter and have quicker reaction time, and in a battle to the death…I would win” Kaito says
“We meant between the weakest surviving Matomi and the strongest remaining Taira!” Kingsman says
“Yes the two of you still wouldn’t be able to beat me with one hand” Yamamoto *laughs* as he says
“While you may be my grandson, do not forget who’s your elder” Kingsman picks the sake up off the table and drinks from the bottle as he walks over and stands in front of Yamamoto as he says
“Funny because I’m faster than you, stronger than you, far smarter than you, my reaction time is better, my reflexes are on a completely different level, and my sword skill is also better! I’ve cut you three times and you still haven’t felt it!” Yamamoto is *confused* as he says
“What are you—” Suddenly three slashes open up on his cheek as Yamamoto grabs his sword and Kingsman puts his hand in front of the left side of his chest and Yamamoto says
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“What are you doing?” Kingsman says
"This is where you're going to swing, do it!” Kaito *laughs* and says
“Go ahead Yamamoto, Swing!” Yamamoto let's go of his sword as Kingsman says
“I thought so” Kingsman drinks another sip of his sake and he suddenly tosses the sake in the air as Yamamoto slashes the bottle of sake shattering it and Yamamoto says
“Your reaction time may be faster, but—” Suddenly Yamamoto stops speaking as he feels two fingers press up against the back of his neck and Yamamoto slowly looks behind him and is *shocked* as he sees Kingsman pressing his fingers to his neck and he looks forward as he sees the Kingsman in front of him fading away and Kaito *laughs* as Kingsman says
“You may be my elder, but I am your superior. Do not forget that!” Kingsman walks around the conference table and sits at the head of the table as Yamamoto sheaths his blade and sits down as he says
“What now?” Kingsman says
“I'm going to find them tomorrow” Yamamoto says
“I thought you were so much better than all of us, why can’t you take us right to them now?” Kingsman says
“I brought you back for a reason, but I’m starting to care less and less the more you speak” Yamamoto says
“Listen we only need to kill two more of them, and once they see how powerful we are then the rest of them will bend a knee and we’ll be able to take over there team” Kaito is *shocked* and says
“You want to join The Golden Order!?” Yamamoto says
“I will take control over The Golden Order and we’ll conquer the Multiverse and even beat the gods themselves” Kingsman *laughs* as Kaito says
“You don’t know your place!” Yamamoto says
“I am going to conquer the Multiverse, and become King. That is my place!” Kaito looks at Kingsman as Kingsman *laughs* and says
“I do not care for the delusions of an old man” Kaito says
“I thought the plan was–” Yamamoto says
“Kingsman wishes for nothing more than to bring this reality peace, and we will make sure it happens" Kingsman *laughs* as he says
“That I cannot deny, you are correct. But I would never have my partner be a frail old man" Yamamoto says
“We are a team, but there always has to be a leader of the team. The head if you will” Kingsman *laughs* and says
“I allow you to take over as the new leader of The Golden Order, but do not overstep your boundaries” Yamamoto says
“I am simply a King” Kingsman says
“And I’m a God!” Yamamoto thinks
“Foolish grandchild, I will finish what I started all those years ago and reclaim the darkness you have stolen from me. You will be my great return to power, I will show you the difference in a true dark lord, and a fake. Long ago we were supposed to hold this same dream together, but she corrupted you. You were supposed to watch yourself live a life of despair and pain without me, so you truly understood I was the only path to salvation. But these people have changed you, you've become nonredeemable and now you must become a stepping stool that I must use for my goal” Kingsman looks into Yamamoto's eyes as he says
“My darkness can not be taken” Yamamoto is *shocked* and says
“What?” Kingsman says
“I saw when my darkness applied itself to Goto, and I want to know. What was your next move with him?” Yamamoto says
“I may have been sealed inside of the blade, but our darkness was still linked allowing me to control some of it even from the seal. I was able to take over Goto and use him as a puppet” Kingsman says
“That’s not what I was asked! What did you plan on doing with Goto? Were you attempting to unseal yourself?” Yamamoto says
“No, I was trying to use him to unseal you grandson” Kingsman says
“Say my name, Yamamoto” Yamamoto says
“What!?” Kingsman says
“Say…My…Name!” Yamamoto says
“Why do I need to say your name grandson?” Kingsman stands up and walks around the table as Yamamoto stands up and Kingsman walks up to him and grabs him by the back of his neck forcing him to look into Kingsman’s eyes and Yamamoto has his hand hovering over his sword but Kingsman pokes him in the stomach with his finger as he starts *laughing* and walks back to his chair and sits down as he says
“I’m just joking Yamamoto, no need to clutch your blade so tight”
At the same time Itsuki,Kenji and Hana are standing at the bottom of the hill going up to Kingsman's house and Itsuki says
"Kenji, we can't keep wondering around anymore we need to train" Kenji says
"I know...I just needed time to come to terms with it, but let's go!" Kenji,Hana and Itsuki all start walking up the hill as Hana says
"Big brother?" Kenji looks at Hana as he says
"Are you scared?" Kenji says
"Umm...Not scared, but I'm nervous" Hana says
"Why are you nervous?" Kenji says
"I...Don't know, I just haven't been home in a long time. It makes me nervous to come back home after all this time away" Hana puts her hand up as she says
"Hold my hand, it's what mom always did to calm me down" Kenji takes Hana's hand as he says
"Thank you!" Hana looks at Itsuki as he says
"Big brother Itsuki?" Itsuki looks at her as he says
"Yes?" Hana says
"Do you need to hold my hand?" Itsuki *chuckles* as he says
"I'm not as easily startled as our brother is, I'm alright" Hana says
"Are you sure?" Itsuki says
"Yes, but how about you?" Hana says
"I'm ok, I miss dad and I wish we would have gone with him but I'm alright" Itsuki says
"Yeah I wish we could have gone with dad too, but he's going through a lot and has to focus. He'll come see us when he's done" Hana *sighs* as she says
"I know...It's just I really miss him and mom, and where did big brother Dai go?" Kenji and Itsuki both stop as Itsuki says
"...Dai said he's really sorry, but he had to leave" Hana starts to *tear up* as she says
"Why does everyone keep leaving me!? Is it my fault?" They both hug her as Kenji says
"No! But sometimes people have to leave because they have a lot going on in there lives, I promise I'm not going anywhere" Itsuki says
"I won't leave either Hana, I prom...I'll fight my hardest to come back from whatever happens, I promise you that!" They wipe Hana's eyes as Kenji says
"Ok?" Hana says
"Ok" They both stand up as they keep walking and Itsuki thinks
"We've never thought about her, she's watched all of us come into her life and then just disappear and we've never stopped for a second to think about her. She's heard all of them saying they won't leave and then they disappear without a trace, I'm sorry Hana! I should have checked on you" Itsuki says
"Hana!" Hana look up at Itsuki as she says
"Yes?" Itsuki says
"Can I hold your hand?" Hana *smiles* as she says
"Yes!" Hana puts her hand up as Itsuki grabs her hand and Hana says
"Are you scared?" Itsuki says
"...Yeah" Hana says
"It'll be ok, I'll protect you" Itsuki *smiles* as he says
"Thank you!" They both continue walking up the hill until they reach the top of the hill, but there *shocked* as they see the house is overgrown by weeds and vines and Itsuki says
“Mother and father really must have been gone for a long time” Hana says
“I wonder when mom is coming home?” Kenji says
“Mom is…Going to be gone for a couple more months, but she said she’ll be back for your birthday” Hana is *shocked* and says
“Really!?” Kenji says
“Yes, but we have to pretend that we don’t know she’s coming back though ok?” Hana *smiles* as shes says
“Ok, I can’t wait to hug mommy again!” Kenji says
“Let’s go inside” Everyone walks up to the backdoor as Kenji opens it and they steps inside and they sees the holes in the roof and the walls as vines have grown all over the house and Hana says
“The house is really dirty and cold” Kenji steps on the ground and his ice covers up all the holes and cracks all over the house and Kenji walks over and flicks on the light switch but nothing happened and Itsuki walks over to the thermostat and Itsuki covers his hand in his lightning as he shocks the thermostat and the heat and lights kick on as Kenji sits at the dinner table and says
“Thanks” Hana says
“Are we having anything for dinner?” Itsuki walks over to the fridge and says
“This thing hasn’t had power or been opened for at least a few months, anything inside of here is spoiled” Hana *yawns* as she says
“At least I get to sleep in my bed again!” Hana runs upstairs and Kenji says
“I’m going to clean the upstairs up a bit” Itsuki says
"Let's-" Suddenly a scream comes from upstairs and Kenji and Itsuki rushes upstairs as they kick open the door to Hana's room as they see one of The Forest Demons standing in the middle of Hana’s room and Kenji sees Hana is *scared in the corner* and he jumps in front of her as Itsuki pulls his sword off of his back but The Forest Demon doesn’t react and Itsuki and Kenji are *confused* until The Forest Demon falls onto the ground lifelessly and Kenji is *shocked* and Itsuki walks up to The Forest Demon and picks its hand up and drops it as it falls to the ground lifelessly and Itsuki says
“Hana, what happened to this thing?” Kenji helps her up as Hana says
“I don’t know, I came into my room but as I went to pick up my toy I noticed that thing was in my closet and it turned around and stared at me. I screamed and I tried to run, but I tripped and it reached for me but someone pushed me into the corner and then it was just like that” Kenji walks out of the room *angry* and Hana is *confused* as she says
“Did I do something?” Itsuki says
“No, Kenji just needed to grab something really quick. How about this, you clean up your room and I’ll move this guy outside and get us some food. How about that?” Hana says
“Ok, what are we getting?” Itsuki says
“As a matter of fact i’ll make something special” Hana *smiles* as she says
“Ok!” Itsuki picks up The Demon and walks out of the room and closes the door and Itsuki looks over and sees Kingsman’s bedroom door open but he walks downstairs
At the same time Kenji is standing inside Kingsman’s room as he looks at the bed and thinks
"Mom, how did I let this happen? I let you die and I don't know how to tell either of them, I let dad die and I don't know how to tell Hana the person who came back isn't him. Mom, I really don't know what to do anymore. Uncle Kaito has taken his side, I think Grandpa Kenzo did as well, Saigo and Gyomei are dead, we truly have so much stacked against us and I don't think we can win. But neither one of you have allowed me to quit before, and just because it looks like we're at a disadvantage doesn't mean we can't win! But what I'm really worried about is what this victory will cost us, I'm scared of how much we'll lose if we do this. We don't really have a way past fathers darkness, honestly...I don't think we can win. But I can't quit, if we don't do this then everyone is going to die. We can't let that happen!" Kenji sits on the bed as he *sighs* and says
"We'll just have to throw everything we have at him, if it wasn't for you,Hana, Itsuki, and father I would have considered giving up a long time ago. Bu-" Kenji is *shocked* as he looks up and sees Kingsman's cursed kunai stuck in the wall and Kenji stands up as he walks up and pulls the cursed kunai out of the wall as he holds it in his hands and thinks
"Father, you always find a way to give me hope!" Suddenly a voice from behind him says
“What’s wrong Kenji?” Kenji turns around but he hides the cursed kunai behind his back as he sees Itsuki and says
“Nothing, I’m good” Itsuki is *confused* as he says
“What’s behind your back?” Kenji says
“Nothing, It’s just…An old toy” But Itsuki looks at the window and notices in the reflection that Kenji’s holding the cursed kunai and he says
“Do you trust me Kenji?” Kenji is *shocked* and says
“Of course I trust you” Itsuki says
“I know you’re really second guessing if i have your back or not. And that’s why your hiding the kunai from me” Kenji takes the cursed kunai from behind his back as he says
“I only hid this from you because of how much you truly loved our father” Itsuki says
“It’s not just love, father saved my life and truly made me feel safe and secure. He was everything I wish my father truly was, and he even made me strong enough so that I can defend and protect my family. You guys are all I have left! And all of that is because of his kindness” Kenji says
“If it came down to it I know you won’t be able to swing your sword to kill him. So this is an alternative, so now you don’t have to kill our father” Kenji hands Itsuki the cursed kunai and says
“I know when it comes down to it you’ll always have my back” Itsuki hugs Kenji but he hands Kenji the cursed kunai back as he *smiles* and says
“You’re better with kunai’s then I am”
At the same time The Golden Order are all in Jushiro’s office and Makoto says
“My lord allow me to return and face him alone” Kiyoshi *laughs* as he says
“For what, so you can get your ass kicked as bad as Jiro and Haruto” Makoto says
“You speak as if you could beat him!” Kiyoshi says
“He can’t beat me” Makoto says
“Because you hide behind a barrier” Kiyoshi says
“I was born with this power, I have no choice in being inside of it or not. But you were born average with the ability to feel everything and now you're activating your ability to make you invulnerable to all physical damage and push universes in your chest just to feel strong. So who’s the real coward hiding behind something?” Makoto gets *angry* as he says
"You are pathetic, you truly aren't even a warrior!" Kiyoshi says
"I never got the opportunity to infuse myself with the universes I've destroyed and subjugated! I use nothing but my own power and I am still stronger than you will ever be!" Isamu says
“That’s enough from both of you, I will handle Kingsman by myself” Jiro is *shocked* as he says
“You!? You can barely contain the singular universe you have and you think you can beat Kingsman! Haruto held far more universes than you and he was beaten easily!” Isamu says
“K–” But Jushiro gets *angry* as he stands up and says
“All of you failed to find Kuragai and now you all expect me to reward you with a good battle! None of you are fighting him!” Makoto says
“But my lord I can handle–” Jushiro says
“No you can’t, he will kill everyone one of you by yourselves. Now all of you are going to fight as a team and watch out for each other” Kiyoshi, Jiro and Makoto are *shocked* and Kiyoshi says
“My lord, I don’t have time to babysit Makoto” Jushiro looks at Kiyoshi but Isamu says
“Everyone go train and wait for Lord Jushiro’s order” Everyone leaves but Jiro stops at the door and Jiro thinks
“I have to go find Haruto, I can still feel his presence. You may have given up on him, but I won't abandon him” Jiro turns around and looks at Jushiro as he says
“Lord Jushiro, may I go and search for Kuragai one final time'' Jushiro is *frustrated* as he says
“Go, but if you encounter Kingsman you run on sight! Do not engage him alone, but if on your search you're able to recover Haruto's body bring it back to me. It'll be difficult to explain why, but I must make them believe I'm the one who decided to kill him. Replacing him could potentially cause our followers to doubt us" Jiro gets *angry* but he says
“Yes...My lord!” Jiro leaves the room as Isamu says
“My lord, are you ok? I’ve never seen you this nervous before” Jushiro turns around as he removes his shirt and he turns back around and sits it down as Isamu sees a slash mark across his chest and Isamu is *shocked* and says
“What happened my lord!?” Jushiro says
“When I was a child I woke up to a large explosion inside the middle of this village and I couldn’t find my father so I went to see what the explosion was thinking he would have been there to investigate, but as I made it there I saw two men standing in the middle of the village and one of the men turned to me and I could see his darkness surging off of his blade as he looked at me and says
“This will only hurt a little” As he slashed me across my chest and as I layed on the ground my body went into shock, but I could still slightly hear the two men speak and the man who cut me says “The young one will be fine, but you might want to focus on the battle at hand” As my father ran up and picked me up but as he was running the man who cut me grabbed him by the throat and he grabbed me with his other hand and threw me into a building and as I was pulling myself out of the debris I saw the man stab my father in the stomach and slam him into the ground” Isamu is *stunned* as he says
“That man killed your father!?” Jushiro says
“No, but he was on the verge of death and I believe Kingsman is the one who did it” Isamu says
“But that’s impossible my lord, Kingsman is a mortal. He couldn’t have been alive when you were” Jushiro says
“Who else has held his darkness?” Isamu says
“His grandfather!” Jushiro is *confused* as he says
“What!? How do you know this?” Isamu says
“Haruto asked me to not let you know that he was traveling to earth because of how paranoid you we’re about going there, and I decide to open a gateway to monitor the different regions and I watched Kingsman from time to time and I heard him speak about his grandfather and he said he was the greatest swordsman this world has ever seen” Jushiro says
“I guess so, but we’ll need to handle him before he can do anything” Isamu says
“If I may ask who is Kuragai my lord?” Jushiro says
“When the man slashed me with his blade, I was bleeding out and my father picked me up and ran and he kept saying, “Thank you, Kuragai” and as I woke up my father told me what he did and he started praying to Kuragai every morning and even built a shrine dedicated to him, my father saw him as our true protector but when my village was attacked again Kuragai never showed up. I saw through it and told my father he only did it to steal our glory, but my father kept foolishly praying to him and day by day I wanted to say something to him but he wouldn’t listen to me! He neglected me for a man who never showed up for us! I had already started to lose faith in my father for his inability to keep everyone in their places, but this was a point of no redemption. I knew I could no longer follow him, as much as I'd have been holding out hope my father was simply too lost!" Isamu says
“Wow, you have always been so noble I–” Suddenly Jushiro disappears.
At the same time Makoto and Jiro are walking through the village and everyone's greeting them and Jiro *smiles* at everyone but he notices Makoto doesn't even look at them and Jiro says
“You’re usually not this quiet, so what’s wrong with you?” But Makoto doesn’t speak and continues walking as Jiro says
“We’re not going to keep doing this Makoto, I know you’re not tough so let’s cut this out already” Makoto flies into the air but Jiro appears above him and kicks him down back onto the ground and all the villagers are *shocked* as Makoto slams into the ground still standing up and Makoto gets *angry* as Jiro flies down and looks Makoto in his eyes as he says
“Are you sure you want to fight here? We’ll destroy the entire village and who knows what Lord Jushiro will do if we do that” Makoto is *shaking with anger* as he quickly flies into the air above the clouds as he *screams in anger* with such force it shakes the entire village and Makoto slowly flies down and lands back in front of Jiro as Jiro says
“Now talk!” Makoto says
“...I wish to finish my battle with Kingsman!” Jiro *laughs* as he says
“You’ve been pissed all day because you wanted a fight!” Makoto is *frustrated* as he says
“That's not it! It’s different” Jiro *smiles* as he says
“If you wanted to lose this badly you could have just called me” Makoto says
“You are nothing compared to him! I could sense his monstrous strength before we even clashed fist” Jiro says
“He’s strong we've fought strong enemies before, so what!” Makoto says
“When I say strength I don’t just mean physically, his movement’s, his techniques, his skill, even his battle IQ. He truly stands in a category of his own, when it comes to warrior’s I’ve faced. Kingsman is the only fight I’ve had that I’ve truly felt something with” Jiro *chuckles* as he says
“How rude! We’ve fought multiple times” Makoto clenches his fist as he says
“I can't do this, I’m going to finish our battle!” Makoto flies into the air but Makoto appears in front of him as Jiro is *shocked* and says
“Do you have a death wish!? You'd go against direct orders from Lord Jushiro just for a fight!” Makoto says
“Ever since I’ve gotten this strong, my urge for battle has been destroyed. Over the years I've started to feel less and less like a warrior, but a simple clash with Kingsman brought back that spark of battle! It's been a long time since my blood has been pumping with the thought of a glorious death, If I died in battle It will be to him!" Jiro says
“Fine, let’s go” Makoto is *confused* as he says
“What the hell are you talking about?” Jiro says
“Keeping you from getting yourself killed, now let’s go!” Jiro flies off as Makoto flies behind him and Jiro lands in a field and Makoto says
“What are you planning?” Jiro says
“Are you really this stupid? We’re about to fight!” Makoto says
“For what?” Jiro says
“What did I just says!? To make sure you don’t get yourself killed!” Makoto says
“I just told you Kingsman is the only warrior to make me feel something. This battle is pointless!” Jiro rushes Makoto and tries to kick him but Makoto catches his leg and says
“Pointless!” Jiro slams his foot down pulling Makoto's arm down as Jiro uses his other foot to stomp down on the back of Makoto's head slamming his face into the ground as he kicks him in the head sending him sliding back and Makoto slowly gets to his feet as Jiro rushes him but Jiro vanishes and Makoto turns around as he looks around for Jiro but he still doesn't see him and as Makoto turns around Jiro in standing there and Makoto says
“Are you done trying yet?” Jiro says
“At least fight back” Makoto *sighs* but suddenly his entire body collapses and he falls to the ground and Makoto is *shocked* as he says
"What!?" Jiro puts his foot on the back Makoto's head as he says
"See, now we’re having fun!” Jiro pushes Makoto deeper into the ground until Jiro jumps back as Makoto flies backwards into the air and Jiro says
"Now we're going to have some fun" Makoto rushes Jiro and tries to punch Jiro but Jiro kicks his fist clashing with Makoto as they shake the ground and they start repeatedly clashing strikes until Jiro kicks Makoto's hand away spinning around as he kicks Makoto across the face but Makoto catches his ankle with his teeth as he pulls him forward punching Jiro in the stomach and grabs him by his face as he slams him into the ground and starts relentlessly punching him in his chest until he lifts his foot up and slams down but as Makoto moves his foot Jiro's gone and Makoto looks around until suddenly Jiro’s voice echo’s around him saying
“I’ve played your game already, now it’s time to play mine!” Suddenly Jiro kicks him in the back of his neck and Makoto turns around and tries to punch him but Jiro's gone as suddenly Makoto's hit from all over and he tries to turn around and blast Jiro but none of his blast hit Jiro as Jiro slams his heel into Makoto's shoulder blade sending him slamming into the ground and Jiro slowly floats down next to Makoto as he says
“How was that?” Makoto slowly starts standing up as he says
“Pathetic!” Suddenly a beam shoots through Jiro’s leg and Jiro is *shocked* and *screams in pain* as Makoto punches him in the stomach and uppercuts him launching him into the air as he flies up and tries to punch him but Jiro kicks Makoto's fist sending a giant shock wave across the entire universe as they both slide back and Jiro is breathing heavily as he says
"You want some entertainment right, come on then!" Makoto looks at Jiro as he says
"Let's hurry this up!" They both rush each other but as they are about to clash Jushiro appears in front of them as he punches them both in their chest sending them slamming into the ground and Jiro *holds his stomach in pain* as Jushiro appears in front of both of them and says
"If you fools destroy another universe, I'll kill you both!" Now sit down!" Jiro says
"We apologize my-" Jushiro disappears
At the same time Isamu is standing in Jushiro's office as he thinks
"What is happening to us? Haruto is dead and now I'm starting to feel a divide amongst us, everyone's spirit just feels different! How could one man be the downfall of everything we've built" Suddenly a voice from behind him says
"Something on your mind, Isamu?" Isamu turns around as he sees Jushiro sitting in his chair and Isamu says
"No my lord, but where did you go if you don't mind me asking?" Jushiro says
"It was Jiro and Makoto, they we-" Suddenly loud whistling rings out through out the entire village and Jushiro is *confused* as he says
"Who the hell is whistling!?" Isamu walks over to the balcony and looks out but he starts *shaking with fear* as he starts breathing very heavily and says
"No! Impossible!" Jushiro stands up as he walks over to the balcony and looks out but he's *shocked* as he sees Kingsman walking through the streets towards them as he's whistling and Jushiro says
"How could!? What are you!?"