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Chapter 193:

"Hmmmm.. Stop that Nee-chan~"

"..."

Opening his eyes Ichika began to take in his surroundings and began to slowly but surely wake up from his slumber. Ichika now fully awake, began to sit up whilst letting out a tired yawn. Ichika looked towards the clock on the wall which showed the time was currently 5 AM. That being said now that Ichika was up, he now was able to collectively gather his thoughts.

(Today's the day... We go back to the IS academy... I wonder how the others have been without me? Have they missed me?)

Realizing that he was asking himself to many questions that he didn't know the answer of so early in the morning. Ichika got up and headed towards the Chester draws on the left side of the room where the three's clothes were designated in order. That order was Madoka, Chifuyu and Ichika. Ichika being top drawer.

Ichika pulled his drawer handles to reveal what was in his own drawer. There wasn't anything crazy that Ichika kept in this drawer, it only held his clothes he trained in previously and a Obi that Ichika never got to wear. Next to that was some combat armor that he was going to wear today as he had no other clothes left and didn't feel like asking Nobume for spare. If Ichika asked he felt like he was going to be a pain in Nobume's backside.

Before Ichika was going to put on this clothing he knew he had to use the bathing area to wash himself of the dirty feeling clouding him. Before that Ichika turned towards his sisters that was currently asleep on the mats and made his way towards them. Ichika bent down to the side of Chifuyu and made sure to fully pull the blanket they shared over her to give her the most comfort. Ichika couldn't help but look at Chifuyu's sleeping face after tucking her in.

Snapping out of his stupor Ichika stood up again and turned to the door and proceeded to walk towards it before exiting Ichika turned to his sisters one more time.

(They will probably be up when I get back, but extra sleep couldn't hurt them I suppose?)

After that thought Ichika turned to the door and made his way out of it quietly closing the door as quietly as possible to prevent disturbing his sisters.

10 minutes later...

Ichika finally made his way to the bathing area which was like no other bathing area as this one held something about it that made Ichika bewildered when he arrived. Ichika couldn't figure out whether it was the sheer size or the way it was styled. None of the less Ichika couldn't help but feel like a royal when bathing in such place.

Ichika took of his clothes and folded it and placed it on the rack near him and grabbed the towel and made his way into bathing area.

Settling into the warm water that was around him, Ichika couldn't help but feel at one with himself and finally felt like he could relax before the final training today. The training that him and his sisters were going to do today was a bit of everything they had learned from Nobume up until today.

Whether that was having control on their individual [Reiki]'s which for Ichika seemed to have significantly improved over the last Month and a half. The second bit of training that Ichika and his sisters had to go through was learning Orimura fighting techniques and developing them on their own. This was because the technique would individually become more and more suited to the person using it so they can implement their own style into the Technique.

The latter part of the training Nobume was teaching them was how to fully harness there Individual [Reiki] For Ichika for instance his [Junsuina Reiki] whilst he now has good control there is one fault with this all. Ichika wasn't just born with one [Junsuina Reiki] he was also born with his mother's too. [Jaaku Reiki] the opposite of [Junsuina Reiki]. Ichika has a hard time trying to take control over his [Jaaku Reiki] as it resembles the part in him that he does not like. The evil side of him.

However, Nobume had noticed that Ichika was persistent on Nobume's help with helping him control this side of him. She could not help but be surprised that Ichika is so willing to learn to control this side of him, not only that but she could see in his eyes that he yearned for power. Whether this was a good thing or a bad thing she did not know quite yet. What she did know though was that she was very happy to teach the boy she considered one of her masters. This brought out a loving feeling in Nobume as he was the one that confronted about this problem, she was none of the less very happy that he could rely on her.

Going back to Ichika who was currently in a deep thought about his friends at the IS Academy.

(I wonder what Natasha and the other teachers are doing without me? I wouldn't be to surprised if they end up in another battle. There always seems to be one enemy after another.)

Ichika pondered to himself. However Ichika and his sisters hadn't known that the others were also training in their own divided groups.

"Tell me [Byakushiki] Is there any way of getting contact from anyone outside this Island?" Ichika tried to talk to his IS.

"No... There seems to be some sort of interference when contacting anyone that isn't on this Island... Also, there someone is approaching..."

"I should have expected that you would reply like that. Wait... What was that last part?" Ichika realized that his IS had responded to his question but added something at the end he did not quite hear. However, Ichika could begin to feel a presence making his way to him. Hearing the door open Ichika turned around in surprise to see who was behind him.

"Chifuyu and Madoka!?"

Being surprised was the only thing that was seen on Ichika's face. Chifuyu and Madoka stood behind Ichika with nothing but a towel wrapped around their bodies.

"D-D-Don't stare too much..."

"R-right..."

Turning back around Ichika tried to get the picture out of his head. Chifuyu and Madoka made their way into the bath as well. They both chose to sit on opposite sides of Ichika.

"ahhhh..."

"Ahhh..."

Both settled into the soothing and relaxing water that they were currently occupying. Ichika was suffering to keep a cool head around his sisters.

"Ichika today is the final day before we go back."

Ichika knew where Chifuyu was going with this and answered how he deemed best.

"We are indeed, speaking of which Chifuyu are you going to resume being our teacher?"

Because of that Incident where she turned against Ichika for a while she did not know herself, however she was sure her aunt Shiori has come up with a solution.

"Yes, as I am aware, I will still be resuming being your teacher as usual. Which means Ichika you're not going to be able to slack off anytime soon." Chifuyu said whilst giving her brother a cold yet playful glare.

Ichika began to feel a cold stare coming from his left which turned out be his little sister who seemed to be annoyed about something.

"What's wrong Madoka?"

"Hmph! Giving Nee san all the attention but leaving me with nothing... Just like you nee-chan..." Madoka grumbled under her breath. Due to this training Ichika was able to pick up what she said and was a taken by surprise.

"Oh, come on Madoka I love you and Chifuyu. You should know that I'm not putting Chifuyu over you so don't over think it." Ichika said. Hearing those words come out of his mouth, Madoka couldn't feel anymore happier especially when Ichika pulled her into resting on his shoulder.

"Oi don't be leaving me out of it." Chifuyu said whilst positioning her head onto Ichika's shoulder to rest just like Madoka.

Both sisters felt at peace when resting on their brother's shoulders. In truth they were relishing this moment. Especially Madoka.

"You know we will have to get out soon, so don't fall asleep on me. We have one more day of training to do."

"Hmmmm..."

Hearing that Ichika turned both ways to look at his sisters only to see their expressions which showed a relaxed expression. Ichika couldn't help but smile and proceeded to begin to stroke the back of their heads.

(Time skip)

"Sorry we are late!"

"That's quite alright I had somethings I had to do before we got today's training session going so you all are on time." Nobume explained

"So, what are we going to do for today's final training day?" Ichika asked.

"Today's training is different from usual; Today I will personally assist all of you Individually as today you will begin to train alone at first. I will get to you one by one. Madoka you will begin training today by breaking your boundaries oh how much [Jaaku Reiki] you use." Nobume explained

"Ehhh?! B-but I'm not ready yet!"

"You are more than ready now. If you don't get it done today you will never be able to reach the heights everyone around you will achieve." Nobume explained. This seemed to fire up Madoka as Nobume had expected

"As for you Chifuyu, you will be going back down to Aura well. I believe you are ready to take control of your [Jaaku Reiki] now." Nobume said. Chifuyu just nodded as If she expected Nobume to say something along those lines.

"Ichika as for you, I was told to teach you a specific move set and let you develop it."

Ichika looked at Nobume with an expression that he wanted to know what she meant by that.

"I will go into more detail later with each of you individually. For now, Ichika and Chifuyu feel free to relax for a while or resume training together before I come and get one of you to start your individual training. Madoka follow me."

With that Nobume began to walk around from the training grounds with Madoka leaving Chifuyu and Ichika on the training grounds.

"What do you want to do now Chifuyu?" Ichika turned himself to face his elder sister. Chifuyu turned to her brother with a different kind of look on her face than the one he was used to.

"You know what I want. Better not keep me waiting too long Ichika..." Chifuyu seductively said. Ichika knew right away what she was talking about.

Instead of trying to pry himself from this situation Ichika took the initiative.

"Why don't we take this into the bedroom? Ichika asked whilst giving her a charming smile.

Placing her hand on her brother's chest she began to meet his eyes.

"Don't see why not? Well little brother are you going to lead the way?"

"Of course."

(Scene Change)

"What is this place?"

"It's a temple where Orimura's such as our self-come to train how much of their [Jaaku Reiki] they can use. It has been around since the 4 th Patriarch of the Orimura clan"

The temple on the outside looked well maintained and tidy. The same could be said with the inside which homed nature itself inside of this temple. Madoka found it hard to believe that life was able to survive inside of this temple. She found herself staring in awe at the beautiful nature.

Switching back to looking at Nobume who had suddenly made her stop in the temple.

"I wanted to ask how this will help me considering this is the last day of training?" Madoka questioned Nobume

"Not only am I going to teach you how be able to expand the amount of [Jaaku Reiki] you can take but I'm also going to teach you a few cultivation techniques that helps you connect and grow with your [Reiki]"

In many ways this excited Madoka as she could finally be able to progress and become stronger so she can reach the levels her sisters and Ichika achieved. It seemed that she felt for a long time that she wouldn't be able to become stronger but now that has all finally changed. Nobume began to place herself on the grass.

"Sit."

Madoka obeyed Nobume's command and sat down a few feet in front of her waiting for further instructions.

"Now to begin, we are going to start off with something basic such as mediation to fully grab ahold of your [Jaaku Reiki]."

Madoka had been through this hundreds of times in the Orimura clan so this was nothing new to her. Madoka began her mediation half focusing on her [Jaaku Reiki] that was flowing within her and Listening to Nobume's next instructions.

"Now that we have your [Jaaku Reiki] flowing within in you now, put your arms outwards and direct your [Jaaku Reiki] into the palm of your hand. "Nobume continued. Nobume could see that Madoka's [Jaaku Reiki] Flow had significantly improved massively for her.

"What now?"

"Now begin to feel the flow of your [Jaaku Reiki] going throughout your body. Begin to accept it and become one with the flow."

Nobume noticed that Madoka was building a high amount of controlled [Jaaku Reiki] for the limit Madoka was able to handle. This Impressed Nobume as she didn't expect Madoka to improve as quickly as she did over this month. None of the less Nobume watched on to make sure Madoka wasn't having any problems.

Time flew by

Nobume noticed that Madoka's control was beginning to slip at a rapid pace so before anything went wrong, she began to intervene.

"Madoka begin to the rest of [Jaaku Reiki] into the palm of your hand."

Madoka who knew herself she was struggling to control the aura anymore began to use the rest of her control or what she had left to bring to [Jaaku Reiki] into her hand in a controlled manner.

(Come on Madoka! You can do more! Just a bit more!) Madoka who was now showing she was struggling to control this amount of [Jaaku Reiki] began to slip out of her control.

Nobume who noticed that Madoka was desperately struggling to control the [Jaaku Reiki] in her hand.

"Good, now that you have gathered much of your [Jaaku Reiki] into the palm of your hands. I want to show you how much you have improved. Use that on the mountain over there. Also through the [Jaaku Reiki] in the air and send it over to the mountain with the move I taught you for more impact." Nobume said whilst pointing to a mountain.

Madoka turned towards the mountain to look at where she was supposed to be firing with a high amount of [Jaaku reiki] ready to be released in her hands.

(Don't be all for nothing!)

Madoka threw her ball of concentrated [Jaaku Reiki] in the air before using her newly taught skill at blistering speed.

Ougi: Routsekentoso~!

(BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!)

The mountain that Madoka had aimed it at had been completely obliterated with only fire and smoke left coming from it.

(Woah... No way... Is this... What becoming stronger feels like?)

Madoka was stood in a trance unable to show any sort of emotion other than a shocked expression plastered all over her face.

"You saw it for yourself... You've become stronger for sure. However, there is still a lot to be done here. Therefore, I request for you to practice this technique once you head back to that Academy as you need to become quicker on distributing that power and pushing yourself to control more and more of it like you did today. Only then will you begin to become stronger than ever." Nobume explained

"R-r-right..." Madoka stuttered. She could tell she had improved but never knew to what limit.

Nobume could sense what Madoka was feeling with what had just taken place.

"I can tell what you are feeling right now, If I had to give you advice it would be to remember this feeling because this feeling will be one reason you want to become stronger for." Nobume said.

Finally coming back to reality Madoka finally began to let her improvements fully sink in with her.

"Now... I want you to go back and send Chifuyu to the Aura well. I will meet her there. That is, it for today. Don't forget what I said." Nobume pointed out whilst beginning to disappear into the shadows of the forest.

Madoka looked around for any signs of Nobume but to no success she could no longer sense she was here anymore. None of the less Madoka turned around to look at the mountain she had decimated a few minutes prior.

(This is it... This is my chance to catch up... With Nee sans... with Ichika... I'm becoming stronger...)

"YOU HEAR THAT!? I'M BECOMING STRONGER! IT WON'T BE LONG UNTIL I CATCH UP WITH YOU! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH" Madoka exclaimed how she was feeling about finally becoming stronger than she was currently. She felt like she was on top of the world right now.

(Scene Change)

Hours later...

"You called for me?"

"It's your chance to see if you can finally control that aura of yours's."

"You mentioned earlier that we would be doing this."

"I'm just reminding you that it's your chance to prove to Ichika who you say you are."

Chifuyu hearing this come from Nobume couldn't help but get her fired up to prove herself and be annoyed at what Nobume was saying.

"Right... I suppose we should head in?" Chifuyu questioned her mother's clone. Nobume just looked at chifuyu with lifeless eyes before nodding and heading in herself.

Nobume and Chifuyu were currently going through a cave with a massive crevice in it which held old rubble. The walls and the roof of the cave looked like it could collapse any second. Chifuyu just assumed that it wasn't collapsing due a faint amount of [Reiki] keeping it from collapsing anytime soon.

"Do you know what my sisters have been doing?"

"I heard from Shizuka sama that your sisters haven't been doing too much since Chi-tsuki happened. Just training as usual preparing to get to the next step." Nobume replied without batting an eyelid towards Chifuyu. She continued to look directly to what was in front of them.

"It's almost that time... I really must become stronger soon then so I can at least join them." Chifuyu said whilst thinking of the consequences for if she didn't get stronger.

"You are forgetting who you have with you. Ichika."

"I shouldn't have to rely on Ichika to sort out this mess, it isn't his fault to begin with that I'm falling behind."

"Master Izanami sama once said to me that Ichika's worth alone is on par with you and your sisters. It isn't wrong to rely on Ichika. I'm sure he would be more than happy if you relied on him"

"It just feels wrong... I was supposed to be the one protecting him and now he's the one protecting me?" Chifuyu began to question the whole situation. She didn't like it one bit at all.

"Your brother is becoming a man Chifuyu. He's no longer a child anymore. The more you keep denying it to yourself and pretending that nothing has changed, things have changed and will continue to change."

"That isn't what I meant. I mean Ichi-"

Chfiuyu got cut off by Nobume abruptly

"That might not how you meant it but that's how you implied it. Ichika is going to be the key to all of this All of you, his sisters are his lovers. It's only a matter of time before he realizes the approach, he should take on this. "

Chifuyu closed her eyes for a few seconds to think over what Nobume said. After reopening her eyes Chifuyu was about to speak before Nobume cut her off.

"You might not realize it yourself Chifuyu but you also cause a lot of trouble for your brother also so don't think those sisters of yours are the only ones."

"I'm assuming our Father was like that when he was near Ichika's age?"

"Yes, your dad went through something similar to what Ichika Is going through now. Things are changing and they do not know how to grasp it yet. "

"Right..."

"Anyway, enough of that, we have now arrived."

Being back at the Aura well brought back memories as she was easily beaten by her own power last time she was here. However, she swore that it would never happen again. Grabbing her own resolve, Chifuyu turned to Nobume waiting for her response.

"Before you begin, I want to tell you a few things. One, remember this is your power your fighting. Secondly if you don't take control now when will you?" Nobume said whilst staring right into Chifuyu's pupils.

"You know what you must do in order to take control of your own power. I won't keep you now. Go."

Turning around to face the abyss below her that was staring directly back.

(Now or never... I've got to do this... No... I need to do this...)

Turning back one last time to Nobume who was staring back at Chifuyu. Chifuyu turned back around to face the abyss before free falling into the heart of the aura well.

"Now for Ichika..."

Turning around Nobume began to walk away with incredible speed from the Aura well. Leaving nothing but a shadow left on the walls of the caves.

(Scene Change)

Few hours later.

Nobume made her way through the guest building that the three was currently staying at. She was using her [Jaaku Reiki] to find Ichika who seemed to be using the library at the time. Nobume made her way to Ichika in such speed that she was just outside the library where Ichika was currently based at that point in time. Opening the doors of the library only to be greeted with a Ichika who seemed to be reading a book at the time.

"ahh I thought I sensed somebody coming my way. Have a seat." Ichika said giving Nobume a smile whilst offering her a chair.

"Thank you."

"No problem."

Closing the book Ichika switched his attention to asking Nobume questions he had since this morning.

"So... You briefly mentioned earlier what we will be doing today but didn't give all the details so would you mind elaborating on the matter?"

"I got asked by Shiori Sama to help you start learning One of the Three Ascendance Blade Styles. And when you go back to that Academy you can start developing your own unique style into it. The Name of the move today is called {Hankō-tekina ken}" Nobume explained

Taking what Nobume said Ichika began to process and imagine what type of move Nobume was going to teach him. Ichika looked at Nobume with a curious look.

"So, this {Hankō-tekina ken} is kind of like a beginner level and then I can develop it into my own style depending on how I want to use it in battle."

"That's correct."

Ichika stared at Nobume for a few moments taking this in. Ichika closed his eyes for a moment before re opening to say something that was on his mind.

"So, for instance instead of adapting it to one style, is it possible to adapt {Hankō-tekina ken} into multiple different types of attacks?" Ichika questioned with a curious look splattered across his face. Nobume with a knowing look was already prepared to answer the question.

"You can indeed but If I may add I would not adapt {Hankō-tekina ken} with too many different techniques as Shiori Sama will teach you the other two of the Three Ascendance Blade Styles."

"Right... So, shall we get going?" Ichika questioned

Nobume smiled for a moment realizing Ichika didn't know what [Shiso Tenso] was quite yet. That was another technique he had yet to learn.

"No need. Today you will learn it through a different way than what you are used to." Nobume Pointed out. That only seemed to confuse Ichika as {Hankō-tekina ken} seemed like a technique that he would have to see to learn it.

"How are we supposed to learn if we aren't going to the training grounds?"

"[Shiso Tenso] or otherwise known as Thought transfer..."

Ichika was surprised at what Nobume had said but also wasn't at the same time due to the crazy world he felt like he was thrown in since the whole event of Chi-Tsuki had taken place.

"At this point I should not be surprised..."

"You have much to learn Ichika. Do not be taken by surprise so easily."

"I know. I Know... So, should we get started?"

Nobume nodded and ushered Ichika to come sit next to her to get this started. In response sat on the tatami mat across from her.

"Close your eyes."

Doing what she said Ichika closed his eyes in response only to feel something touching his forehead. Opening his eyes in response Ichika came face to face with Nobume who had her forehead resting on Ichika's. Feeling a change in how Ichika was acting Nobume reopened her eyes to see Ichika had his eyes open. She also noticed that Ichika's cheeks were flushed.

"Please close your eyes and I will begin the process."

"R-Right..."

Closing his eyes Ichika began to relax into this situation. This was a situation that Ichika hasn't gotten used to quite yet. Especially when it came to someone as beautiful Nobume. Ichika always found it hard to concentrate around such beautiful women. It was like weakness of his.

Ichika began to feel a like something was forcing itself inside of his head. With resilience Ichika gritted his teeth in order to combat the pain. Nobume noticed that Ichika was in slight pain due to this being the first time he had [Shiso Tenso] used on him so he would not be used to it straight away. Ichika was beginning to see the memories that had been placed in his mind.

"This is your first time having [Shiso Tenso] so there might be slight casualties such as a temporary migraine and dizziness affect."

Ichika remembering those memories Nobume had now gave to him had proceeded to carefully think about how it was performed. Rubbing his face in to get rid of the tiredness that threatened to be shown. Ichika came face to face with Nobume who was now sitting opposite to Ichika whilst drinking what seemed to be tea.

"I remember it now, it's still coming to me, but I can almost say that I can have full access to those memories."

Taking a sip of tea, Nobume placed it down and locked eyes with Ichika.

"Yes, as of expected as such, you haven't got used to a process like [Shiso Tenso] quite yet so you will continue to feel minor side effects that should be nothing to you."

"Right... I assume due to the time we have left here for a while; I will start developing these moves at the academy?" Ichika questioned. Before answering that question Nobume had noticed that Ichika had leaned in and had a more serious demeanor than usual.

"That is correct... Now that you have access to these memories you can develop them on your own. Which when you come back to this island again. You will have more time to learn the other two Ascendance Blade Styles." Nobume explained. Nobume took another sip of her tea before placing it down.

"Ichika you are free to rest or relax now. I would highly advise going back your room to get ready to go back to the academy tomorrow."

"Ahh right! We leave early tomorrow am I correct?"

"Yes 6AM I will l come for you, Chifuyu and Madoka. Speaking of Your big sister. I have to go get her now so rest up." Nobume said.

Nobume stood up and bowed to Ichika before leaving within seconds with no evidence of her being here.

"hahahaha. Always so formal... I really need to tell her that it isn't needed."

Looking towards the exit, Ichika stood up and made his way out towards his bedroom.

(Ahhhhh... Long day tomorrow... I need to get some much-needed sleep...)

The end.