(Pure Path to Strength)

*September 22nd, 1918*

*2:00pm*

*John Claude's Office*

The trio sat on a table as they discussed their plans regarding the two year training period to defeat Kaede and the Romanovs.

"So I gotta be put to sleep for two years?! How in the hell is that gonna make me stronger!?" Peter Ermakov spat out in confusion while slamming his fists on the table in the process as this seemed to make some plates briefly jump up.

"If you would just listen to Mr Claude then you will get your answer. Your temper and psychotic demeanor will prove the end of you okay?" Natasha advised Peter Ermakov with a smile as the man simply listened for further advice.

"Good, This device that's in the basement will put you asleep for the next two years however it will improve your speed, skill, stamina, mental strength, and other such enhancements towards your body. Oh, you won't have to worry about eating and other needs since the machine will simply shut down most of those stuff anyways but NOW does that sound like a good idea to you Mr Ermakov?" John Claude spoke to Peter Ermakov as he cracked a smile in his face.

"Huh? Now that doesn't sound too bad in my book so put me in that machine or whatever!" Peter Ermamov spoke back as his mood turned into a more happy yet sinister one as he awaited further instructions from John Claude.

"I also almost forgot to mention that once you are done with that process than you must train for a few more days to further brush up on some skills but I know that you will accept but just thought I let you know on this" John Claude spoke back to Peter Ermakov as he seen the man smile even more.

"Works for me! I'm ready to be put in the machine! I'm ready when you are!" Peter Ermakov spoke back in a joyful tone as he, Natasha, and John Claude got up in the process.

"Mr Claude will guide us towards his basement so please follow him" Natasha advised Peter Ermakov with a smile as the trio started to make their way towards the basement.

"You may be in for a surprise on what you see but It is one of my trump cards if you were to lose…" John Claude advised Peter Ermakov as the trio walked towards the basement door as he opened the door for Peter and Natasha while both of them entered the basement as he followed them as well.

"Welcome to the basement.." Natasha spoke to Peter Ermakov as she turned on the lights to reveal a grayish room filled with many capsules, inventions, gadgets and other such advanced things that filled the room which caught Peter Ermakov by surprise.

"W-What the hell is all of this?!" Peter Ermakov asked in shock as he looked around the room like a child looking around at a candy store.

"This is all of Mr Claude's greatest work! All of his achievements. Hardships, and other such amazing things right here in this room!" Natasha answered while walking around in the process with a huge smile on her face.

"She's right and if you take a look on your left then you might notice something…" John Claude commanded Peter Ermakov as he pointed his finger towards the right direction of the basement in which appeared to be a capsule as it had someone in it while Peter did just that to see a shocking discovery.

"W-What the hell? I-Is that! N-No way…" Peter Ermakov said in shock as he took a few steps back due to the sheer shock of what he just saw.

"Amazing Isn't it? This is who I will call upon if you allow Bartok or anyone to defeat you so It's best not to embarrass yourself but It will prove interesting if I was to release it…" John Claude spoke back to Peter Ermakov with a smile on his face while Natasha walked towards the pair to stand with them.

"You sure have plenty of bags of tricks up your sleeve don't you? Well I'm about ready to enter the machine or whatever" Peter Ermakov spoke to John Claude.

"Right this way sir" John Claude spoke back as he and Natasha guided Peter Ermakov towards where the special capsule was resting at.

"There it is. If you wish to enter now please do so however once you enter then you won't come out until the two years is up but I'm sure that is okay with you right?" Natasha advised Peter Ermakov as she pointed at the rather large blue capsule in which was shaped like a cocoon as it had a large finger-like stand that was keeping it in place.

"I understand. Whatever it takes to kill the Romanovs" Peter Ermakov answered back as he took the upper half of his outfit off revealing his chest area.

"Now please step inside of the capsule and we see you in two years…" John Claude commanded Peter Ermakov as the man nodded his head and stepped inside of the machine.

"We wish you the best of luck Mr Ermakov…" Natasha said to Peter Ermakov as she walked over towards the computer area and began typing the passcode so that the machine could close.

"Everything in this machine will make you stronger than before once you come out! You will be a brand new man…" John Claude said to himself as the machine closed its doors as a blue light flashed on indicating that the process has begun.

"Now what do we do from here Mr Claude?" Natasha asked John Claude with a smile on her face.

"We began working on HIM" John Cladur answered back with a smile as he and Natasha turned their direction towards the capsule containing a mysterious person in it.

*Bialowieza Forest*

*3:00pm*

Kaede was taking a short break as she had taken a few sips of water from her pouch.

"Damn it! I'm all out. Wait! I can just go back to the future and stock up!" Kaede said to herself as she ran over towards where Igor was sitting.

"Where are you heading to?" Igor asked with a curious look on his face.

"Back to the future to stock up on things! I also need to talk to Doc as well don't worry tho, I will be quick!" Kaede answered back with a smile on her face as she was prepared to return to the future.