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Chapter 26 New Techniques and Spirits?!
Issei was running through the canyon with determination in his eyes. He vowed to get stronger not just for himself but for his friends and family. He won't fail! He just couldn't! He dashed through the final left turn before coming towards the wide cliff. He at first hesitated when he first tried to jump the cliff. However he won't be intimidated this time. Without thinking he ran full speed ahead and then jumped in mid air! He then dived towards the other side which he had. He rolled over, got back to his feet and continued his running.
Once he had it to the end Kurumi looked at him with a surprised look on her face. "30:00 seconds exactly. While I'll say color my impressed. Good job, Issei." She smiled.
"Hell yeah! I knew I could do it! So what next?!" He asked. Kurumi used her magic and made a 500 pound weight land right in front of Issei. The Red Dragon Emperor looked in disbelief at the size of the weight but realized his reason for training. He bend down and with all his strength attempted to lift the weight however the heavy weight didn't move a inch.
Issei got up and took a deep breath. He gripped the weight again and tried once more to move the 500 pound weight. Once again is effort ended in failure. He started to get frustrated by his failed efforts however he didn't show it. The pawn of Rias Gremory decided to give this one more time. He gripped the weight again but this time he wasn't putting all his weight on his arms. He knew that if he used his body as well then he would he a better chance at lifting the stupid thing.
He focused intensely on his control of the weight. It was indeed heavy to lift. By using his body Issei was making progress. He managed to get the weight off the ground. With his superhuman strength the Red Dragon Emperor got the weight slightly above his knees. He held on hoping he could go higher but he just couldn't and dropped the weight completely causing it crash to the ground with a thud.
Issei plummeted to ground breathing heavily. Not because he was weak. No but because of the amount of effort it took him to lift that damn thing. And could barely get the weight over his knees. "God Damnit!" Issei furiously slammed his fist into the ground making a small hole.
He heard giggling and saw that Kurumi was giggling with her hand on her mouth. "What's so funny, huh?!" Issei now irritated and annoyed was not pleased by Kurumi's odd giggling. "You are. Your over thinking this Issei. It's not difficult. Just concentrate and lift this weight."
Issei took Kurumi's advice and closed his eyes. He as she said began concentrating and removed everything unnecessary to help him lift the weight. Issei took a deep breath once more. He bent down and gripped the bar of the 500 pound weight. He started to pull up with all his might. He managed to get to knees like before but this time he keep going.
He went passed his knees and continued beyond his thighs to his lower body. He wouldn't give in. He was still holding on to the weight. With his superhuman strength he began to progress to his core. The pain was started to grow. He didn't know how much long he could go.
But he had keep willing himself. He is the Red Dragon Emperor, pawn of Rias Gremory, and brother of Kofi Hyoudou he had prove to himself, his friends, and most importantly to his brother that he could be capable of anything and not need help.
Issei went his new found spirit, pride, and energy pushed the weight over his head?! He managed to lift the 500 pound weight over his head?! "Wow. I'm ever more impressed now. You did it and only took you three tries." Kurumi praised as Issei fell to the ground throwing the weight which caused a crack in the ground. Issei was exhausted like when he was running around the rocky area. However unlike the run Issei had to use just his physical strength and pure power to lift the weight.
"So..what..do..you..think?" He asked breathing through his words.
"I think with these two exercises your power, speed, and stamina will all increase. So we'll continue this two workouts for a few more hours. Then after that I'll have you fight me." Kurumi explained her plan and Issei's eyes nearly jumped out their sockets.
He sprung up like a bunny and ran to Kurumi with a confused look. "You mean I'm going to fight you? How is that going to work? You'll kick my butt!" Issei stated and Kurumi once again giggled.
"Issei I'm not saying you'll fight actually me but you'll see what I mean later. For right now just run your course again and then after that pick up the weight once again. Once you lifted the weight run do it all over again."
Issei nodded at the orders given to him. He dashed like a lighting bolt to the course and began his run once. He completed the run in under 28 seconds. He moved towards the weight however instead of just lifting the weight Issei did 10 reps before throwing it down.
He then continued his workout. Kurumi's eyes opened up slightly after seeing Issei's actions. 'He did reps nonstop without any difficulty? Interesting.' She thought. The powerful spirit looked on as The Red Dragon Emperor was making progress throughout his training. His newfound will to improve himself was driving him throughout the training.
Issei did the same thing over and over again. He'd run around the rocky land then do reps with the weight but the more times he ran and lifted his body was adapting over time. He was clearly the run in a less amount of time each time. 29 seconds, 27 seconds, 25 seconds, etc. Same was with the reps of the 500 pound weight.
13 reps, 16 reps, 18 reps, 20 reps, etc. He was improving each time. Kurumi stood in surprise at Issei's fast rise and development. She didn't think he would be able to overcome the stress of this exercise until a week she predicted but she was dead wrong!
He exceeded all expectations she thought of him. She actually began to think differently about him. He was a completely different person. He wasn't the pervert she thought he was. But he was a determined, energetic, and serious young man willing to get stronger.
Issei just finished the run for a 8th time. He clinched the weight and did 40 reps his highest mark yet. He was about to continue his running but Kurumi held her hand up signaling him to stop. Confused, the pawn of Rias Gremory walked over to the powerful spirit who had a smile on her face.
"You've done an extraordinary job that I've decided to conclude this exercise and start the real training." Kurumi praised the young devil with a pat on the head. Issei had to admit Kurumi's comfort was starting to get to the powerful dragon.
"So now that the warm-ups are over what's the real training?" Issei asked and Kurumi didn't respond. Instead the spirit raised her left hand and created a black realm. Issei immediately recognized where the two supernatural beings where. "This is the place where I first met you. What is this place?" Issei asked turning to the powerful being. "You know about Kofi's Tsukuyomi, right?" She asked and Issei nodded.
"Then tell me about it."
"Well I don't know much but I do know that it's a technique that uses Kofi's Sharingan. Basically it's a powerful move that sends a person inside a realm similar to the one where in now but Kofi has to use eye contact with other person in order to activate it." Issei concluded and Kurumi smiled.
"That's mostly true but Kofi mustn't have told you the whole truth. He sure likes to avoid telling the whole truth to you and your friends, doesn't he?" Issei now confused like before was now double confused.
"I'm lost." Indeed he was as he starched his head.
"Issei, reminder how I told you Kofi is much more powerful than he actually said?" The Red Dragon Emperor nodded. "Well you must also know that about jutsu. Kofi has told about jutsu, right?" Again, Issei nodded. "Good because Tsukuyomi is a jutsu. As a matter of fact it's one of the most powerful genjutsu in existence."
Issei blinked when heard the word 'genjutsu'. "What's genjutsu?" He asked and Kurumi who's normally calm her eyes widened at Issei's question. "You don't know what genjutsu is?!" 'How could he not know what genjutsu is?' She thought.
"No."
"Ninjutsu?"
"Nope."
"Taijutsu?"
"Nah."
"ARGH!" Kurumi yelled out in frustration as the dark realm around the spirit and dragon began shaking.
"Kurumi calm down, please?!" Issei ran over and held her in his arms. He didn't know what was the cause of the outburst but he would subdue it. Kurumi finally calmed down. She didn't realize that she was in Issei's arms until she opened her eyes and blushed a little.
"Are you okay?" He asked and she nodded. Issei then realize the position he was in and let go of her quickly. He started blushing too. There was silence between the two. After a few seconds Issei cleared his throat. "So what was the outburst about?"
Kurumi looked at Issei seeming in her own world until she snapped out of it and sighed with relief. "Yeah. Yeah I'm fine. I yelled out because I was annoyed that Kofi never told you the truth about jutsu, his power, etc. I hope I wasn't acting weird."
Issei put his hands up in defensive. "No, no. You weren't acting weird. I was just surprised at you action is all. So let look pass this, okay?" Issei gave her smile and Kurumi smiled back. "Sure."
"So what is ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu?" Issei asked and Kurumi sighed.
"I tell you but it requires you to pay full attention and some history. Understand?" Issei and Kurumi continued.
"Okay so for starters you know that jutsu is techniques that someone can use through their charka." Kurumi informed the young devil. "Just like ki, right?"
"Exactly. You also know that in order use a jutsu one must release both physical and spiritual energies that makes up charka. After that requirement one can form hand seals, then the person can use the jutsu they desire. The person can also use different hand seals to form thousands of possible techniques." Most of the information Kurumi was telling Issei, he already knew from Issei. However he didn't know about the hand seals and their countless possibilities.
"Wow, I didn't realize that they're were endless ways to use jutsu. So then what ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu specifically?" He asked his previous question but now wanted to know more than before.
"Ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu are the three basic techniques and the main jutsu types. Ninjutsu literary is Ninja Techniques. It's probably the simplest jutsu out the three. The reason for this is because ninjutsu just uses charka and hand seals. However you mere weapons like kunai qualify as ninjutsu."
"What's a kunai?" He asked and Kurumi simply held her left hand up. A black mist surrounded her hand as it died down in her hand a small black dagger formed in her hand. She gave it to Issei and he became examining it.
"It looks like something a ninja would use." He muttered and Kurumi giggled.
"Ninjas do use kunai. It along with shuriken.." She held her right hand up this time and five sharp, four-pronged metal stars appeared in her hand. She handed one to Issei and looked surprised at the shape and craft of the small weapons.
"If I didn't know any better I'm going to assume that their weapons used for throwing,right?" He looked at spirit hoping he was right.
His prediction was right as Kurumi nodded. "You're right. They made specifically for throwing. They also be used for close combat but not efficiently."
"So next is taijutsu. Taijutsu literal meaning is Body Techniques. To put it simply taijutsu is material arts. Taijutsu can be used by accessing the user's physical and mental energies. It relies on the stamina and strength gained through training. It usually doesn't require chakra, although charka can used to enhance techniques."
"Seems simple enough. So finally what's genjutsu?"
"Genjutsu literal meaning is Illusionary Techniques. Genjutsu as in it's meaning are not real but illusions experienced by those who fall victim to it. A genjutsu is created when a person controls the chakra flow of a target's cerebral nervous system, thereby affecting their five senses. By doing this constantly to create false images and/or believing you're experiencing physical pain. Genjutsu can also be used to manipulate others like brainwashing. By feeding the victim illusive suggestions. Most genjutsu is performed visually, meaning the target make eye contact with the caster."
"So going to guess that this realm we're in is a genjutsu, right?"
"No,actually this realm is formed from my power. Issei it's time I told you the truth." Once again Issei was confused at what Kurumi was talking about. "What do you mean by the truth?"
"Issei do you know what I am?" Kurumi asked and Issei took a few seconds to think before answering. "You're a devil, right?" His prediction was wrong as Kurumi shook her head.
"I'm a Spirit known as Nightmare."
"A spirit like a ghost?" Issei looked even more confused.
"No,not like a ghost by something else. You see Issei as I said I'm a Spirit. A Spirit are extraordinary beings from a different dimension."
"Wait,wait,wait,wait,hold up a second?! You're from another dimension?! Is that possible?! For beings to be in other dimension?!" Issei now sounded shocked at what he just heard.
"That's right. I'm from a different dimension And, yes it is possible for beings to go to other dimensions. If the being a God than it's certainly possible or similar to a God. You see,from a Spirit's own will or not every time they come through my world,they create a spacequake which is similar to a bomb explosion which destroys everything that it engulfs. Before you ask the reason spacequakes aren't occurring is because I'm the only Spirit here and that I have the power of God."
"You're a God?!"
Kurumi giggled. "That's the same reaction Kofi gave when I told him. You two are brothers." Kurumi giggled once again. The two adopted brothers were indeed brothers.
"Time out! I have another question!" Issei interrupted Kurumi once more.
"Yes?" Despite his interruptions it would understandable. All this info Issei was taking in is just like when he was recriminated into a Devil. He learned of the supernatural world and now he being told that there are beings called Spirits. 'Just what is going on?!' He thought.
"I'm just explaining my origin to you. That's all." The spirit said to the dragon with a smile after reading his mind.
"No,it's not you're origin that's confusing me it's all this new stuff I'm learning about. I'd never thought I would've learning about other group of powerful beings."
I understand that this all new to you,but you'll be fine. Anyway I'll continue each individual Spirit is unique in personality, power, and their knowledge of the world."
"So all spirits are different in their own way?"
"That's right. It's not that hard to understand once you think about it. All Spirits were originally humans whom bonded with gems called Sephira Crystals, which turned them into Spirits."
"Sephira Crystals?"
"Sephira Crystals are mysterious, round, orb-like gems that contain Angels, they can turn humans into Spirits and serve as the power source of their Spirit Form. Before you ask, when say Angels I'm not talking about the Angel race, here. Angels are the absolute shield that protects the Spirits; its form, shape, and even its function, all reflect on the Spirit itself. Angels can take on many forms, from giant monsters to deadly swords and even instruments, all of which seem to display some special offensive power."
"So correct me if I'm wrong but basically an Angel is a form of weapon that protects the Spirit at all cost. Angels have hundreds of possibilities of what it can be it just depends on the Spirit."
"Wow,you're actually sound smart for once." Kurumi teased.
Skillet-Invincible
"Hey!" Issei yelled and was about to attack the being who called herself a Spirit but she held her hand up and a red-orange energy ball formed.
She fired without hesitation and Issei dodged last minute. The blast vanished in the dark,bleak,realm they were in.
"Nice reflexives."
"Thanks. The training been paying off."
"Now to continue Angels also have either an alternative form or a variety of abilities for different situations a Spirit may face."
"So adapting to a situation. Sounds like Angels are valuable. What's your Angel?"
"I'm glad you asked. Zafkiel!" Kurumi sounded out her Angel's name causing the ground underneath the Red Dragon Emperor and Nightmare to move violently. Issei used his ki and pushed it to his feet in order to sustain his balance. The reincarnated Devil looked Kurumi and his eyes widened.
Behind the elegant girl was a giant clock. Her hands were no longer empty. In her left hand she holding flintlock pistol while her right hand was holding a musket.
Issei looked at Kurumi with disappointment in his eyes.
"What's wrong? You don't like it?" She teased and pouted slightly.
"I don't want to offend you but that's you're Angel? A giant clock? What's so special about it?"
Instead of answering the dragon Kurumi would let her actions due the talking. Zafkiel, Het!" Kurumi shouted as she took her pistol and pointed it to her chin?! Issei didn't know what she planning but she was going to hurt herself!
"Wait,what're doing! Boosted Gear!" Issei summoned his Sacred Gear and immediately went Balance Breaker. He rushed over to Kurumi as quickly as possible. Nightmare just giggled as she pulled the trigger on pistol and the pistol fired a bullet to her chin!
BAM!
"NO!" Issei fearing the worst was to late to stop her.
"Kurumi are you dead?" He fell down in sorrow.
"Of course I'm not dead, silly boy." A voice caught Issei's attention from behind. He turned around to see Kurumi?!
"Kurumi?! You should died?! You just shot yourself?!"
"Do you mean her or me?" Issei turned to his left and saw another Kurumi?! They another to his right?! There were a total 25 Kurumi clones. Issei didn't know what was going on! This was driving him crazy!
[Ddraig do you know what the hell going on?!] Issei asked the Welsh Dragon for support in this confusing situation.
[I don't know, partner but I can make a prediction.]
"A prediction about what?"
[When she fired her bullet it would be unthinkable that the bullet would kill her because why would shoot herself without a reason?]
Ddarig's explanation made sense. No one would downright shoot themselves without a reason. A thought then clicked in Issei's mind.
"I get now! I know what you did Kurumi!"
"You did?! Then tell me! I'm dying to know!" All Kurumi's said.
"You used your Angel's power which is that clock. You shooting yourself with that bullet must've activated it's special power like you told me earlier. So I'm assuming that in order to use your Angel's power you have shoot yourself with bullets and not only that but your Angel's power is making clones of yourself. Well, I'm right a'int I?" Issei now sounded confident that he figured out her Angel's power.
"HAAAAAAAA!" All the Kurumi's began laughing?! They all were laughing nonstop. Issei was creeped out by the hysterical laughing of the Kurumi's.
"Oh Issei, you're a smart boy aren't you?" One clone said.
"You're right. They are my clones." Behind both the clones and Issei stood the original Kurumi with her Angel Zafkiel and her pistol and musket.
"I know it. So what I said was right."
"Mostly. Your catching on really good. My Angel's name is Zafkiel meaning Emperor of Time. I have the power to manipulate time however my main ability is controlling shadows. However every time I use an ability I lose a bit of my time aka life force. In order to replenish my life force, I have to possess the ability to absorb the time of anyone who steps into the boundary of her shadow."
"Wait a sec?! That means you're absorbing my life force, right now!"
"Your right but it's only a tiny amount." Kurumi tried sounding innocent but Issei was having none of it.
"But your stealing my life away! Literally!" Issei yelled as he was now furious with Kurumi. His red aura began expanding slightly causing the ground beneath him to crack a little.
"Issei I can't help it. In order to use my powers I have to absorb someone else life to stay alive. However you shouldn't be worried cause your a Devil and not only that but your the Red Dragon Emperor. So you losing a little life force won't affect you in the slightest." Kurumi pleaded with the dragon with reason. It was true she couldn't help it. Stealing life force is apart of her.
Issei rethought about her powers and realized she was right. His aura ceased and he calmed down.
"So you said that you can control time?" Issei asked and Nightmare nodded.
"Yep."
"That's so cool! What else can you?" Issei was now excited and wanted to know more about the Spirit incredible abilities.
"That's a secret. I'll tell after your training." She winked at him and Issei pouted.
"Boo! That sucks!" He was acting like a child now. Kurumi giggled at his reaction.
"Issei I'll tell you later promise. Let's just resume you're training." Sounding reasonable Issei complied with the Spirit.
"Alright. So what's the real training?"
"The real training is going be you versus my clones. After that I'll help you control your ki and charka better to perform techniques for both and as an added bonus I'll also teach you martial arts."
"That sounds like a great deal. So let's get started. What do I have do? Just beat your clones,right? Piece of cake." Issei's pride now started to take over as he was overconfident in himself.
"Don't underestimate my clones one bit. They may be weaker than me but their more than enough to give you a run for your money. So Red Dragon Emperor Issei Hyoudou show me what you can do!"
"Clones attack!" 20 total clones went charging in against Issei. He got into fighting stance and smirked underneath his dragon mask.
[Alright, partner let's show them the power of the Welsh Dragon!]
"Damn right! Bring It On!"
Issei charged at the Kurumi clones with blazing speed. The Red Dragon Emperor pounded his fast into a clone, who had no time to react. Two clones fired shots with their muskets only for Issei deflect them with ease. He moved his arms and out and started charging his ki.
Red energy blasts came out of the dragon and both clones held their guns up for protection. Two clones remained unharmed. The clones ran towards Issei attacking him simultaneously with their guns. Issei was now on the defensive. He began blocking the attacks from both clones, but then two more clones entered the fray. It was now 4 on 1. The odds were now against the reincarnated Devil however he refused to be back down.
The four Kurumi clones were attacking on all fours and the Red Dragon Emperor was fighting off all four. Issei flew up in the air and started to charge his power. His red aura was now illuminating. He once more charged his ki and fired a barrage of ki blast at the clones.
The clones countered Issei's blast with orange ki blasts. The blasts died out however once the smoke cleared Issei cuffed his hands back.
"Ka..Me..Ha..Me..HA!" Issei fired the signature Turtle Hermit technique. The blue beam was headed straight for the clones.
Kurumi watched then smirked before thinking of of an idea. She charged at the battle scene. She with directly into Issei's Kamehameha blast. Issei didn't realize that the real Kurumi was now in front of his blast and dismissed her as another clone.
BOOM!
The impact caused debris and dust to form. Issei knew he couldn't up. He did hand seals and opened his mouth. "Fire Style:Fire Ball Jutsu!" Issei spewed out a large ball of fire. The fireball collided with the Kurumi and her clones, who were still being covered by the dust.
BOOM!
Another huge impact by the fire jutsu caused the dust to spread. Once the dust finally cleared Kurumi was shown unharmed. Issei looked surprised the fact that Kurumi could take his attack head on.
"H-How did she..Wait?! She has to be the real Kurumi!" Issei realizing this began charging his magic this time. Kurumi placed her hand up and a red and black ball of energy was forming. Issei increased his magic even more.
"Ddraig let's show her what's we can do!"
2WEI –Battlefields
[Go for it partner!]
[BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!]
"Dragon Buster!" Issei called out the stronger version of his signature move, Dragon Shot. He pushed his arm forward forming the large red beam. The attack was headed straight for Kurumi who now had her attack ready.
"Void Breaker!" Kurumi yelled out and fired a red and black ball of energy. The energy ball and Issei's enchanted Dragon Shot collided with one another and the beam struggle commenced. Both the dragon and the Spirit were struggling trying to overpower the other's attack.
"Ddraig we need more power!" Issei demanded from his dragon partner.
[Right! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!]
"Take this!"
Issei's now increased power allowed for his Dragon Buster to start to overwhelm Kurumi's Void Breaker. The Spirit didn't seem panicked by this at all. In fact she was smiling because of it.
"Two can play at that game!" Kurumi yelled as she increased her power even more causing her Void Breaker to be equally matched with Issei's Dragon Buster.
"Damnit! I won't lose! Ddraig let's go!"
[Damn right! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!]
Issei's Sacred Gear was now amplifying his power tremendously. "That's more like it!" Issei's new found power made his Dragon Buster nearly three times as it's original size! His attack started to push back Kurumi's Void Breaker. However instead of trying to increase her power more she didn't do anything.
Her attack was now barely keeping her protection as Issei continued applying power to his attack. His attack finally got through her Void Breaker!
BOOM!
A huge explosion formed as Issei flew down. He waited for the smoke to clear and once it did he saw Kurumi unharmed who was in front of the two clones from before. The clones disappeared and Issei charged once more. Three more clones ran towards Issei to stop his assault. He channeled two ki blasts and merged then together into one blast. He fired it towards the clones who countered with a combined Void Breaker. The clones' ki sphere attack was severely weaker than the real Kurumi's Void Breaker. However the clones' attack was still powerful.
A second beam struggle ensued. Issei wasn't going to let Kurumi do what she did earlier. "Ddraig I'm going to use my charka to make clones of myself. I have a plan."
[Very well, partner!] Ddraig said as Issei created hand signals while the use of his charka and it began flowing through him and outside of him. His charka to the form of two clones with Scale Mail armor. Clone A and B flew right through the beam struggle. Kurumi realized this and set three more clones into battle.
The Issei clones (IC) battled the Kurumi clones(KC). The Kurumi clones attacked relentlessly with their muskets and pistols but the Issei clones were blocking and countering equally. KC A fired multiple bullets at IC A but he used his aura as a shield.
He then rushed at KC A at super-fast speed that the KC A couldn't react in time. "Red Saber Slash!" The clone yelled as a red energy blade formed from his hand and with one swoop he slashed the Kurumi clone causing her to disappear into dust.
IC B was defending against KC B. She was about to blast him away when she was kicked away by IC A. Both clones nodded at each other and then rushed KC B. IC A punched her in face and she went flying. IC B followed up with a barrage of ki blasts and then a roundhouse kick propelling her to the sky. IC A jumped up and pounded her with a double axe handle. IC A saw an opportunity and he rushed in the air ad charged his ki into his right hand.
His ki increased greatly and he launched his hand delivering his ki enhanced hand into the stomach. The impact of the punch was so strong that KC B was defeated and turned into dust.
The two Issei clones with towards the Kurumi clones and charged their magic. [BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!] "Dragon Shot!" Both clones fired Issei's signature attack and the two beams combined into one large Dragon Shot attack. Three more Kurumi clones held their pistols at the combined attack.
"Void Blast!" The three clones shouted as three purple blasts in one combined blast to counter the IC combined attack.
A second beam struggle perused and the IC wanted to end it quickly so they could help their boss out. "HAAAAAAA!" The two clones inputted more power into their blast which overpower the KC's attack. The blast destroyed the KC's attack resulting in their defeat.
Once the KC's were gone the Issei clones went back to their boss who was still struggling with the beam struggle from the three Kurumi clones from earlier. They were about to help out but Issei regretted. "No, I want to do this myself! Go stop the other clones!" Issei instructed as clones looked at him confused but followed Issei's orders.
"Okay, enough of this! HAAA!" Issei now driven by his resolve pushed his Dragon Buster even further. He managed to break through the KC's combined Void Breaker. The clones were all swallowed up by Issei's attack and defeated. The real Kurumi was surprised at Issei sudden increase in power.
The IC's flew towards the multiple Kurumi clones. "Fire Style:Fire Ball Jutsu!" IC A yelled spewing out the large fire ball from his mouth. "Dragon Shot!" IC B yelled shooting the red beam of magic. The combined attacks from both clones had the Kurumi clones a little concerned but they had a plan.
Three KC's came up into both attacks' range and held their hands up. A black sphere with purple lighting was forming around their hands. "Vortex Reflector!" The combined efforts of the three Kurumi clones created a large black portal!
The IC's attacks with right through the portal! However instantly the portal shoot out the IC's attacks and it was coming directly towards them! They put magic shields however they were overpower by their own attacks! The result was their defeat.
Issei watched as he clones vanished however he could also feel his charka dropping.
"Ddraig, I feel my charka draining what's happening?" He asked.
[Well partner it seems that you don't have an enormous amount of charka. You have a decent amount with the training you got from Kofi however you aren't at the same level of charka control he is at. I think must also do with the realm created by Kurumi. Being that she is using this realm to drain your life force we must break out so you regain your strength.]
'How is that his so strong? No matter what I do I hear his name every time.' Issei thought.
"Your not as strong as Kofi."
"Kofi would be a way better rival than you, Hyoudou."
"Your weak compared to your brother."
Voices of people belittling Issei's strength or his brother's started to sink in. "Your worthless." "You're weak." "No a real dragon."
"Shut up." Issei whispered.
The voices rang again in his ears.
"Weak."
"Worthless."
"Pathetic."
"Shut up!" Issei yelled more vocal than before but the negativity still proceeded.
"Weak."
"Worthless."
"Pathetic."
"Your not as strong as Kofi."
"Kofi would be a way better rival than you, Hyoudou."
"Your weak compared to your brother."
"Shut UP!" Issei screamed but he heard the voices.
"Weak,weak, weak, weak, weak,weak,weak, weak,weak,weak,weak,we-"
"SHUT THE FUCK UP!" Issei cried out as the negativity started to stop but tried to continue.
Dragonforce - Through the Fire and Flames
"NO MORE!" Issei's aura exploded as his power skyrocketed. Kurumi was shocked as not only was Issei shaking the ground by the very realm itself!
"RAAAAAAAAAAAH! I'LL SHOW YOU MY POWER!" Issei screamed a powerful claim as his power keep raising.
[That's it, partner! Issei show the doubters your power!] Ddraig said encouraging his host.
"I WILL! KURUMI LET ME SHOW YOU MY POWER! " Issei power was generating so much energy that Kurumi was even shocked by this. "He had this much power?! His ki is insane! Incredible! This is mostly a trigger to what Ddraig said about Issei not being on par with Kofi." Kurumi sent her clones to stop Issei's attack but Issei wasn't going to have any of their shit!
"NO YOU FUCKING DON'T! RAAAAAAAAAAH!" Issei put even more power and his aura was even greater than before! "Ddraig let's go even higher!"
[Okay! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!BOOST!] Now adding in his double power boost from his Boosted Gear Issei's power was now more than 100,000 times stronger!
"NOW EVERYTHING BE GONE AND PERISH! DRAGON EXPLOSION!" Issei yelled out a new technique as his energy exploded created a large red dragon that expanded causing Kurumi's dark realm start to crack. Kurumi was indeed shocked at the new attack by Issei. The dragon wiped out all of Kurumi's clone like nothing. Kurumi put a strong defensive shield to protect her from this fearsome attack.
The dragon grew so large that the dark realm was getting destroyed. "RAAAAAAAH!" Issei put more energy to his attack and his red dragon managed to break through the realm and completely destroy it!
BOOOM!
The red dragon flew through the realm and up into the sky.
"RAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!"
The dragon roared violently as it could be seen miles away. After a few seconds the dragon disappeared and Issei was in the air breathing heavily. He looked down and saw a large carter formed from his now attack. He chuckled. "Now... that's what I can call power."
Issei descended from the sky and barely was able to land on his feet. He looked around to find where Kurumi was. "Kurumi where are you?!" Issei shouted getting slightly worried about his friend. He then felt a pair of hands hug him from behind.
"Wow. So your okay. That's a relief." Issei turned his head and saw that it was indeed Kurumi however she looked weakened. There was blood dripping from her head and there was also some bruises on her arms.
"Are you okay? Your injured." Issei gently pulled Kurumi's hands off him and held her in his arms.
"Yeah...cough...I'm fine. I wasn't expecting your attack to be so strong. It actually did some damage on me." Kurumi explained as Issei held his arm up.
"Hold one a minute."
[Transfer!] Ddraig said as Issei's magic started to flow inside Kurumi. Her wounds started to heal and Issei helped her to her feet.
"Thank you very much." She said with a smile and Issei nodded.
"No problem. Just so you know that attack used was from using ki."
"I noticed. I figured that your magic wouldn't be as effective but use ki the way you did was impressive. To increase your ki with your Boosted Gear like that truly gives an advantage." Kurumi praised Issei as his Balance Breaker war off.
"So do think I'm getting better?" Issei asked curious and Kurumi nodded profoundly.
"Most definitely. Your strength is skyrocketing. You still need to manage your stamina a lot long so you can maintain your Balance Breaker for an even long period of time. Your battle tactics are something to take note of. I'd say your without question improving throughout your training."
"Thank you for considering helping me, Kurumi. I know you would rather be with Kofi." Issei bowed his head in slight self doubt but he felt Kurumi's hand petting his forehead.
"Don't say such things. You'll reach his level one day, no doubt about that. So keep striving because you'll get there." The Spirit known as Nightmare gave encouraging words to the Red Dragon Emperor, who confidence returned.
"You're right. I shouldn't keep myself down in the dumps. I want to continue our training!" Issei felt enthusiastic about wanting to improve his craft.
Kurumi was surprised by this notion. "That's fine by me. However let's rest first. It's been a long day wouldn't you agree?"
"Yeah, your right. Goodnight, Kurumi." said Issei as he laid on the floor. "Goodnight, Issei." Kurumi said as Issei went to sleep.
'He has an endless amount of potential. He has no idea what his capable of. Only time will tell.' She thought to herself as she fell asleep.
Hey guys, so that's chapter 26. The attack I had Issei use was a Super Explosive Wave. That attack, the Dragon Explosion will another one of Issei's signature moves along with Dragon Shot. Anyway hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I'll see you later.
Peace.