Chapter 2

The next morning, Garou decided to follow Tempest on his training regiment. Besides the sumo workout he's been doing, Tempest is also running up and down the stairs of the mountain and then, he does a few laps around the city. "This is why you aren't gaining weight." Garou stated as he tagged along.

Tempest smirked. "I am still not use to having legs yet dad. I have to keep them strong so I know I am ready to use them… I do admit, I miss my serpent form a lot."

Garou nodded, ever since Tempest told him how he wanted to try being a sumo wrestler, he agreed. But he also noticed something else. When he trained the six, if they spent all day working out, they grew tired and would instantly revert to their true selves. However, the next day when they exercised again, he found that they were back to square one. When he had Tempest no longer do that, he saw the difference was night and day. So, from that moment on, he insisted that Tempest doesn't change back after working out.

So far his strength has grown and continues to do so. Just last week, Garou declared he was as strong as Drax, and that kid had power behind him thanks to his time as a snake! But now, Tempest has surpassed him, and was now on the cusp of Amai's strength without summoning the veins!

He didn't say anything yet, however he knows he must keep an eye out for Tempest and ensure he knows how to control his power.

He has gone back a few times to the makeshift dojo at the community school, however he doesn't participate. Garou has watched him from the window and even snuck in a few times hiding under a long trench coat and strange hats. Yet recently, he saw the other sumos eyeing him oddly. He has disrupted their training. Garou was there when he knocked the one flat on his ass, Ryo was going to be trouble.

As Tempest watched on, Garou watched him. He has become rather observant to say the least, perhaps he has been studying their movements and keeping a mental record as to who is capable of what.

"Dad, I'll be right back."

Garou snapped out of his blank stare as he found himself standing before the school, there were some of the sumo wrestlers out training when Tempest decided to approach. Those outside were surprised to see him. "Oh, hey kid!"

"Hi… Is Oni around?" he asked.

"He's inside, somewhere. Don't quite know where though."

"That's fine… I'll go find him."

Garou kept his distance, however he has been keeping and eye on Tempest through the sky light in the gym. With that, he kept himself out of sight until he was able to take to the sky and land on the roof without anyone noticing, from there, he looked down and peered in as Tempest walked into the gym. There was no one from the public watching the practice this time, however, the sumo wrestlers within began to gather around attempting to block Tempest from going any farther…

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He expected this.

Ryo led the other seniors in the gym, blocking him from coming any farther. "You got some nerve to show your face here… you here for a rematch?" he demanded.

"I doubt you have improved that much to declare one." Tempest stated.

It only angered Ryo farther. "You and me, in that dohyo right now! I was just having an off day, lucky for you, I haven't faced anyone… that's not so lucky for you to say the least!"

He sighed aloud to the challenge. "Must we do this? I here to speak with Oni."

"Beat me first, and then we will tell you where he is"

"Very well then…" Tempest began to strip himself down. He reduced his clothing until he wore nothing more than his boxer shorts. He took off his shoes and socks last as a path was made towards the sumo ring. Ryo was already there, waiting for his chance at redemption to his loss. However, Tempest knew nothing changed with him. He is merely out to see if what happened truly happened.

He wasn't given a chance to warm up to say the least. However the run he was on with his father should suffice.

Tempest stood on the opposite side; he took his stance as one of the other wrestlers acted as the referee. "Ready?... SPIRIT!"

Tempest charged, when his body clashed against Ryo's he felt nothing. It was as if he didn't just strike another person, Ryo on the other hand was jolted out of the dohyo rather brashly. He stumbled and fell back until he nearly fell on his fellow wrestlers from the strike.

There was silence.

He stood tall and proud over Ryo and said, "I told you, nothing has changed since we last encountered each other."

As he turned, he heard one man applauding him.

Oni was near the back, but he saw everything.

The smile on his face grew and grew the moment his eyes came upon him. "I knew it! I knew there was talent in there!" he announced.

His student parted as they let their master through and bowed with great respect as he approached the ring. "You have it!" he said without a shadow of a doubt. "My, my how did you get over your own fears so quickly? You were too shy to even show your face!"

He blushed at the news. "I had to train myself better." Tempest explained.

"Good, now you need proper training!"

"Master… you can't be serious!? Senpai!"

Oni glared at Ryo who instantly bowed his head and kept silent. But his focus shifted back towards Tempest, the smile grew once more as Tempest came down from the ring. Oni was quick to put his arm around him and said. "You need to polish your gift to say the least. BUT, I am just the man to do it. What do you say? Will you come to my sumo stable?"

Tempest paused, he knows if he accept, he will have to leave home. He has never considered such a notion, not even as he perused his dream of becoming Yokozuna. "I will strongly consider it."

"Wait Oni, this kid comes out of nowhere, you mean to tell me, you are just going to accept him like that? WE had to be interviewed, same with our parents!" protested Ryo.

He sighed to the news. "Yes, of course, I will not show preferable treatment when you all had to go through proper channels. Tempest. I wish to meet your parents, perhaps that will shine a better light on you as to where your remarkable talent comes from. I am curious as to who they are… you look strongly like someone we see everywhere to say the least…"

Tempest gulped his pride as he knew who Oni was referring too, after all, there isn't a billboard in any city that wouldn't have at least 20 Amai Mask pictures upon them. The others soon began to whisper, wondering the same thing. Ryo himself was stunned to the realization to his possible relations.

But he nodded. "I will ask my parents to meet with you."

Oni nodded his approval. "Very good then, for now, perhaps we ought to let cooler heads prevail and you get on your way."

He agreed and bowed in thanks to Oni for his offer. Tempest quickly dressed once more and left. He got a good distance away when he heard him. His father just landed behind him, rather amazed as he took a deep breath. "Wow… that guy had it out for you. Who pissed his breakfast?"

Tempest laughed. "He is the strongest out of Oni's students, and he believes himself that he will be the one to beat Raiden… not with that attitude to say the least!"

His father nodded. "I only got little snippets as to what Oni was saying to you… that was Oni right? The former Yokozuna?"

"Indeed, uh… perhaps it's best we talk about this at home." Tempest paused. "Wait, how could you hear anything?"

"Oh right, I peeked through the skylight, also, there was a monster near by and I needed a snack. I missed the conversation completely."

"Well, let's get home. I want mom's opinion on this as well."