New chapter

I will then post a chapter of '' Tournament of power '', and then a chapter of '' Mugiwara VS Zombies ? "

Walking through the palace, Budo let lightning appear all around him, as he struggled to control his rage. The destruction of this country, the economic crisis, the appearance of Night Raid, the tears of the emperor… all of these actions were caused by one man. And it was as long as he paid for his sins.

" Honest ... show yourself. "

Arriving in a new hallway, the man suddenly saw a person leaning against a wall.

" A problem ? "

" Esdeath ? " The man growled.

" Why are you looking for Honest ? "

" Take care of your business. " The man ordered her, walking past her.

Just smiling, Esdeath directed her hand towards him and created a wall of ice that stopped the man. Remaining motionless at first, Budo ends up looking back at the Ice Queen. Immediately Esdeath smiled, seeing the many veins visible on Budo's forehead.

" You have two seconds to make this wall disappear. "

" And if I refuse? "

Immediately she felt her hair stand on end from the static electricity building up in the room. For his part, Budo just then felt the temperature of the room cool, as the ground around Esdeath's feet froze.

" Esdeath… I could never stand you! In fact, if the situation has escalated so much, it is because of your presence alongside Honest. "

" Me ? " Esdeath innocently asked. " Let's see, General Budo, if you had made an effort to stop Budo or make Makoto-chan understand that he was being manipulated, maybe you could have prevented this country from being at war. "

" You little… "

Getting ready to fight, the duo stopped when they heard a voice.

" So, you are the famous Generals Esdetah and Budo! Is it an honor for me to meet you ? "

" Hum ? "

Suddenly a necklace was thrown towards Esdeath and circled her neck.

" What is that ? "

Then, screaming in pain, she saw strange red flashes coming out of the collar before hitting her body. Screaming in agony, she tried in vain to tear the necklace from her neck. Then, finally, she fell to her knees on the floor.

" What … ? " Budo wondered, not understanding what he was seeing.

Arriving in front of him, he saw a young man with dark hair and wearing an elegant butler uniform approaching him. Grinning broadly, while keeping his eyes closed, the man said.

" I hope I haven't bothered you. "

" Who are you ? "

" Oh, excuse my rudeness! It is unworthy of me! My name is Daenys. "

" Who are you ? "

" My master's servant. "

" Your master ? "

" Indeed. " A voice said behind Budo's back.

Turning around, Budo saw a trio advancing towards him. Among them, he easily recognized Honest, as well as Makoto.

" Emperor? " The general wondered.

Staring at the child, Budo couldn't hide his surprise, noticing that the boy now had a collar around his neck similar to Esdeath's, while his eyes were devoid of pupils.

" Makoto-sama? What does it mean ? "

Just eating a piece of ham, Honest said.

" Hello, Budo! Heard you were looking for me! What do you want ? "

" What did the emperor do ? "

" Hum? Oh, not much! Seeing your failures in the face of Night Raid, I decided to take matters into my own hands! Now is the time for me to eradicate all the cockroaches that keep ruining my life! And you are part of it. "

" What did you do to the emperor ? " Budo repeated.

To answer his question, the third man took a step towards him. Looking at his face, Budo frowned at first, as he seemed to recognize the stranger's face. Then, little by little, astonishment appeared in his eyes as he took a step back.

" Impossible … "

Yet he recognized this man. This man who had long gray hair, a rather imposing size, a beard which joined his mustache, green eyes… The man who stood in front of Budo was known as the man who created the teigus.

" The first emperor? But… But how…? "

" Surprised, isn't it? " Asked Honest. " In fact, I managed to get in touch with him right after your first battle with Night Raid! Only my son was aware of his arrival! Regardless, his death does not change my plans. "

" Impossible ! What is this man doing here? "

" Say it was time for me to make my comeback in this world. " The man asserted.

Not understanding what he was seeing, Budo suddenly saw Esdeath stand up."

" Esdeath? "

Staring at Budo, the young woman showed eyes devoid of pupils.

" You too ? "

" Sorry! It's because of my teigu. " Apologized Daenys. " It allows me to control people's brains to make them perfect slaves. "

" What did you dare to do, poor fool? " Budo roared, letting the lightning manifest out of his body, directing it towards the butler.

Continuing to smile, the man gladly let himself be hit by the attack. Yet, being hit by the attack, Daenys showed no sign of pain. Instead, he seemed to let his body absorb Budo's attack. Seeing his lightning disappear through Daenys skin, Budo ceased his attack.

" What does it want? "

" Oops! Sorry. " Cried the man. " I think I owe you some explanations. "

Showing his strange metallic hand, Danenys positioned his palm in Budo's direction before creating a circle resembling a necklace.

" Here is PSYNISK! The teigu that allows me to control and manipulate people's minds. "

Then he pointed to a pin he wore at his tie.

" And here is GLOUPTOU ! The teigu which allows its user to absorb the slightest material to merge it with his body. "

" With your body ? "

Just smiling at him, Daenys raised his arm before covering it with the lightning it had just absorbed.

" Impossible … You have two teigus ? "

Snorting, Honest said.

" Do you understand now? I sent Wild Hunt to exterminate Night Raid and the Jaegers! And so, if their mission is a success, there will only be you left who would stand as an obstacle in the face of my plans. "

" Poor fool. " Budo roared. " I don't know what you plan to do, but be sure I'll stop you. "

Immediately taking a step towards him, the First Emperor cried out.

" In that case, let's fight. "

Looking at one of his hands, while remaining thoughtful, Tatsumi tried to understand the immense power he had used against Esdeath. Having been examined by Dazey, before the medicon left Night Raid base, the boy recalled his diagnosis.

" My body is merging with Incursio ? "

" Hey, Tatsumi. "

Hearing Bulat come up behind him, Tatsumi wanted to know.

" Who has he, Aniki ? "

" Nothing ! Just knowing how my little Tatsumi was doing!

" He is not feeling right. " The boy asserted, heaving a sigh.

Then grabbing his teigu, he wanted to know.

" Aniki ... you have used Incursio dozens of times without doing anything to you! I tried to do the same, but I can't control it. "

Turning to Bulat, the boy asked.

" Why can't I do it! However, I trained my body for months so that it could withstand the power of incursio. "

" Today, it is no longer a question of power, but of mentality. " Bulat retorted, tapping his finger against Tatsumi's forehead. " Compared to Grand Chariot, Incursio is just a prototype which is much more unwieldy! What you need to know about this teigu is that he takes advantage of his opponent's slightest weakness of mind to try to steal his soul! Do you understand what I'm trying to say ? "

Staring at Tatsumi, the man declared.

" Tatsumi-kun… it's not too late to save yourself! But for that, you need to strengthen your mind and make Incursion unable to control it. "

'' And how am I supposed to do that, me ? "

" Gathering. " Najenda suddenly ordered.

Immediately, Night Raid, Jaegers, and Fairy Tail gathered around the boss, who cried out.

" I just heard from my spies ! We immediately go to fight. "

" Fight who ? " Wanted to know Wave.

" The survivors of Wild Hunt. " Najenda declared. " Izou, Dorothea, Giry, and a demonic creature accompanying them… here are the enemies we are going to fight! Recently, they began to attack all the revolutionary camps that have settled around the capital and massacred all their inhabitants! We must stop them now. "

Looking next at the members of Fairy Tail, she cried out.

" These guys are not like the Jaegers! They slaughter people for fun! I don't want pity! We must kill them. "

Hearing this, Gajeel just nodded, while Wendy remained stoic. Finally, thinking back to all the harm Wild Hunt had caused, she finally declared.

" I understand … "

"Anyway, we'll at least kick their ass and send them flying until they reach the moon." Natsu asserted. " Not true Happy ? "

" Aye, sir. "

" No. " Najenda retorted. " Natsu, you stay here. "

" What ? Why ? "

Akame gave him a light pat on the stomach, which made Natsu scream in pain.

" Why did you do it ? "

" He is not fit to fight, boss. " Akame asserted.

" I knew it ! Natsu, you are excluded from the plan! You stay at the base. "

" It is not fair ! I want to fight too. "

" Let it go, Salamander. " Growled Gajeel. " I don't intend to fight, while protecting you, all because even a child can defeat you because of your injuries. "

" What did you say there ? "

" Natsu-san, it's better that you rest. "

" Hey, why don't you treat me, Wendy ? "

" I have already used my magic to relieve you, Natsu! However, even my magic cannot completely heal a wound like yours! For this situation, rest is the best remedy for you. "

" Why ? "

" You others … " Cried Najenda, staring at the rest of the group. " You come. "

" Wow ! " Assured the six members of Night Raid.

" We are ready. " The five Jaegers agreed.

" Let's go settle the account of these disbelievers. " Lily cried, landing on Gajeel's shoulder.

Seeing the group begin to prepare for the fight, a character was shaking. Thinking back on his encounter with Wild Hunt and the beating he had received, this person was afraid of becoming an annoyance again. Still, clutching his battle ax, Ieyasu took a step towards Najenda, before yelling.

" Boss ! "

Turning around, Najenda saw the boy bow to her.

" Please… take me with you. "

Simply staring at him, Najenda declared.

" This may be too dangerous for you, Ieyasu. "

" I am not Ieyasu. " The boy suddenly cried.

Striking his chest, he cried out.

" Today, I'm just a member of Night Raid! As such, I refuse to be rejected from the group again! Boss… I want to fight. "

" Don't you understand that you risk dying ? "

" Of course I understand it. " Retorted Ieyasu. " And I also know that each of you is risking your life! But Boss…! it is soon the final battle against Esdeath! If I want to be able to understand what will await me, I must be prepared! And for that, I have to fight against the most opponents! Yes, I refuse to run away again because of the fear. "

Continuing to stare at the boy, Najenda let out a weary sigh. Then finally she cried out.

" Do as you want, but don't come and complain. "

Hearing it, Ieyasu couldn't help but smile, while bowing again.

" Thank you, Boss. "

For his part, turning his gaze to his shoulder which had no more arms since his fight with Champs, Run began to sigh, hoping it didn't impact his strength. Beside him, Kurome grabbed her new sword to replace her teigu and put it on her belt.

Behind her, Seryu was holding Koro in her arms while feeling Caruma's arms wrapped around her neck. Lying behind her back, the girl stood on her tiptoes, before kissing Seryu on the cheek.

" Come alive. "

" Accounts on me! I'll make them pay for all the harm they've caused you. "

Finally, Bols positioned his teigu on his back, before placing a hand on Logue's head.

" Logue, protect your mother during my absence. "

" Yeah. " Assured the young girl.

Then, staring at his wife, Bols declared.

" Kije ! I am sorry but … "

" You can go, Bols. " Assured his wife, smiling at him. " I refuse that such monsters stay alive and threaten the life of our daughter. "

Nodding, Bols got ready to leave, before feeling Kije's arms wrap around him. Then reading her head burrowing against his chest.

" Bols… don't die! I forbid it. "

" Yes, Kije. "

" Guys. " Wave cried. " Let's go. "

" Okay. " Cried the Jaegers, while running with Ieyasu to join Night Raid.

However, what no one could know was that one of them would never return to base.

Finding himself in the basements of the palace, Budo found himself in the arena where Wild Hunt had organized numerous massacres, to train. In front of him was the First Emperor, while Honest and the others witnessed the fight, while being seated in the stands of the arena.

" I can't wait to see this fight. " Honest asserted. " After all, we must not forget that this is nothing more than a warm-up, for your master to show me his power. "

" He won't need to show it all. " Daenys assured, continuing to smile. " As you say, Budo will only be a warm-up for him. "

" The rules are simple. " Affirmed the first emperor. " It's a one-on-one fight, with the ban on outside aid! If you win this fight, I will let you and the Emperor leave this place! But if you ever lose, you'll have to swear loyalty to me. "

" As if I was going to let Makoto-sama be manipulated by a guy like you! Cried Budo! In fact, I don't even know why we are fighting! First Emperor, don't you want to protect the Empire? "

Just smiling, the first emperor said.

" No ! I don't care to save him! All that matters to me is being able to fight back and show my strength. "

" Your strength? I do not understand ! You should have been dead for almost four hundred years! By what miracle are you still alive? Please tell me what's going on. "

In response, the first emperor took up a fighting position, while shouting.

" Stop, with your '' first Emperor ''! Now I have a new title! I am Ares, the god of war! This is what you will call me from now on. "

" Ares ? "

Clenching his teeth and his fists, Budo finally cried out.

'' Okay, if it's a fight you want, I'll give you one. "

Immediately, he sent lightning spouting all around him. Then, clenching his fist, he rushed towards his enemy, and was imitated by Ares. Striking their fists, the two opponents created a violent explosion that shook the whole arena. But immediately lightning could be seen, as Budo created a large sphere of lightning.

" LIGHTNING CRUSH ! "

Immediately positioning his arms in front of him, Ares tried to stop Budo's attack. However, he felt his feet slide back, as the powerful attack surpassed his might. Pushing a war cry, he tried in vain to stop the sphere of lightning, which threatened to explode at any moment.

Seeing this, Honest wanted to know.

" What does it mean ? "

Not wondering, Budo rushed behind Ares and created a lightning trident in his hand.

" TRIDENT'S ZEUS ! "

Forced to jump to avoid the attack, Ares forced the trident to pierce the lightning sphere, causing it to dispatch. However, as he was in the air, Ares caught sight of Budo appearing directly in front of him, as his fist contained lightning again. Hitting Ares hard, he forced the man to fold his arms in front of him to stop the attack. However, Budo's attack managed to push him back and forced him to crash into the arena floor.

Grimacing in pain, Ares opened his eyes and suddenly saw dozens of lightning bolts heading towards him.

" ADVENT OF THE THUNDER EMPEROR ! "

Rising up at full speed, Ares had to zigzag quickly to avoid the attacks. However, hitting the ground nearby, the impact of one of the lightning bolts knocked him back. Immediately, Budo rushed over to Ares and started punching him multiple times. Crossing his arms again, Ares was completely cornered and unable to counterattack.

Dropping his piece of ham, Honest had his mouth wide open, as he didn't understand what was going on.

" It's impossible ! Normally… Normally Ares should beat this guy. "

Content to watch his master being beaten, Daenys remained silent, as well as his smile.

" Indeed ! Budo is fighting much better than expected! However, if Ares-sama is weaker than him, he won't be for very long. "

" Sorry ? "

" To defeat Ares-sama, the only strategy that works is to defeat him in one hit! The longer a fight goes on, the more chances Ares will win. "

" What ? "

Continuing to attack Ares with rage, Budo managed to punch him in the face. Making him fall to the ground again.

" What is happening ? " Wanted to know the general. " This guy is really nothing special! He barely has the power of Syura. "

Taking advantage of this, Budo attacked him again, with a punch. Getting up in time, Ares ran to Budo and punched him too. Hitting each other, the two punches stopped. Yet compared to earlier, Budo ended up feeling his arm pull back, while Ares seemed to have an advantage.

Immediately jumping back, Budo created a sphere of lightning, which he hurled at Ares.

" LIGHTNING CRUSH ! "

As before, Ares positioned both hands forward to stop her. However, as the attack had driven him back, this time around, the man didn't step back a millimeter. Using his power, he even managed to take a step forward, repelling the attack somewhat.

" What ? " Budo wondered.

Immediately, he created a lightning trident in his hand and threw it to pierce the lightning sphere, causing it to explode. Finding itself in the explosion, Ares' body disappeared. Yet seconds later his figure could be seen through the smoke as the man showed only a few burns on his chest.

" It's a joke ? "

Suddenly, Ares smiled, before putting himself in the same position as a boxer. Nodding for Budo to come towards him, the former general felt a vein forming in his forehead. Immediately, he let his entire body blanket in lightning, as he flew at full speed towards Ares.

" Don't make fun of me. "

However, despite his strength and speed, Ares had no trouble avoiding his punch. Finding himself in front of Budo's stomach, he punched him hard. Feeling himself thrown backwards, Budo slammed hard against the back wall, much to Honest's surprise.

" It's finally starting. " Suddenly asserted Daenys. " Budo will soon know the true power of Ares-sama! A power that is capable of increasing tenfold second after second! The power of a god. "