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If the previous three chapters we're following three universes that'll be erased if they're lose, this time we're going to explore the recruitment of one of the four universes that's save from erasure penalty: Universe 8. What kinds of warriors that this universe will recruit? Read the chapter to find out.
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/N: Dragon Ball Franchise belongs to Toei and Akira Toriyama. Other franchise on this story all belongs to their respective owners.
Chapter 5
The Most Powerful Beings Alive
(Universe 8 God of Destruction Planet)
Inside his palace, Liquiir, the fox-god of Universe 8, are currently observing the tasks he have at hand: By tomorrow, he must destroy eight planets that shows no improvement. But despite this job, he's currently thinking about something else, the Tournament of Power. Sure that he's relieved because Universe 8 is saved from erasure by Zen-Oh but that doesn't mean he's worry as well. He still must search for ten strongest warriors from his universe for pleased Zen-Oh during the tournament and he knows the dire consequences if he didn't gather warriors quickly. He also afraid that even if he gathers team, Zen-Oh still probably rate their performance so he didn't want him to get unpleased.
His Angel attendant, Korn also concern because of this. Like Vados, Whis and Kusu, the Angel attendant of the four top universes have good relationships with their deities. "Liquiir-sama, do you worry about the recruitments of our warriors?"
Liquiir glanced at Korn before sigh. "I'm more than worried. Thanks to that Son Goku the lower-rank universes are saved from immediate erasure but as a result, the four highest-rank universe must search a team as well to impress Zen-Oh-sama. I'm confused which one shall we choose. Despite our high mortal level, from my watch there's no mortals in here that can match Son Goku or Top. Not to mention that we still have Jiren to be worry about. I'm afraid that if we perform poorly, Zen-Oh-sama will erase our universe." Liquiir giving his thought.
"Hmm… Maybe you're worrying too much Liquiir-sama." Korn tried to ease his worries. "But if we talk about warriors, I think your home planet will have the most powerful warriors in store."
The very mention about his planet before he became the God of Destruction twitches his eyes. Compare to the others, Liquiir's quite young since he become the God of Destruction of Universe 8 around 2 million years ago from Universe 8 Earth, an alternate version of Universe 7 Earth where species of supernatural being called Yokai is the strongest on the planet. "Your suggestion maybe right Korn but based from what I've watch since the time I become the God of Destruction, Yokai on there are arrogant and high of pride like from what I've heard about Saiyans from Universe 7. I doubt that they want to join the Tournament of Power although maybe honorable one wants to help." He reasoned, knows very well about the mindset of Yokai in that planet.
"I see. But Liquiir-sama, we can use that to our advantage." Korn suggested.
"How so? Don't forget that I'm former native from there as a Kitsune." Liquiir asked, curious by what his attendants suggested.
"You said to yourself that the Yokai in there are arrogant and high of pride right? Meaning if that's put aside, what's the similarity between Yokai and human?" Korn asked.
"Then they actually act…. Like human?" Liquiir guessed before something clicks on his mind. "That's right! How could I've forgot about that!? Thanks for remind me Korn." He smiled thanking his attendants.
"All for the prosperity of Universe 8." Korn replied the thanks with honesty before his staff is glowing. "Liquiir-sama. Mule-sama already waits on the outside. Should we greet him?"
"Of course! That's a quite brilliant idea Korn! Even if we can't defeat Son Goku, Top, or even this Jiren, we can at least show them that Universe 8 is not to be underestimated. Mule also needs to know about this." Liquiir said with joy as he quickly stand up from his seat and go to the outside along with his attendant.
"You plan to recruit our universe warrior from your native planet?" Mule asked a bit surprise after hearing Korn's idea from Liquiir. "Forgive me for saying this Liquiir-sama but that planet is one of the reasons why we're rank fourth in terms of mortal level. Currently the lords in there are warring with each other. Didn't recruit someone from there just bring our universe negative aspect to the open?"
Liquiir shook his head. "Think again Mule. In the Tournament of Power, the aspect that'll be watched the most is strength. Even though what you said is true, I have no doubt that warriors from there can make our universe name be known despite if we lose." He reasoned.
"Hmm… Although I have a little doubt about this, you're former native on there so maybe you know what's best. Just don't recruit any evil mortals from there okay." Mule nod in agreement.
"Hmph. No need to worry about that. Those Yokai will think for a second time before dare to do evil in my universe." Liquiir said.
"And how about the recruitment of dead warriors? If I not wrong, the number of strong Yokai on there greatly decreased for a year." Mule asked.
"Actually I already predict that since many of them are too full of themselves. Korn already advise me to recruit some of those dead Yokai for our team." Liquiir assured his fellow deity before glance with a nod at Korn.
"Then It's decided. We'll go to there. We'll approximately arrive in thirty minutes from here." Korn stated as both he and Liquiir are enveloped in sphere of energy.
"Then I'll wait here. I need to toilet once again!" Mule said as he quickly running toward Liquiir's Palace.
Liquiir sighs. "Honestly. Let's go Korn." He said to his Angel Attendant.
Korn nod, before both of them are flying in great speed heading toward Universe 8 Earth.
(Universe 8 Earth – Kaede's Village)
It's been a month has passed since Naraku demise and the Shikon Jewel is ceased from existence. Despite the overpowered item is gone, that doesn't mean the Sengoku Jidai turn peaceful. There's still evil Yokai around that still didn't know about the jewel's disappearance and still terrorize innocent people.
Sesshomaru is seen watching Kaede's village from far away. Around one week ago, he decided to leave Rin on Kaede's village so she can learn to live among humans and make her decision someday. Although he already trusts that Rin could take care of herself, he can't help but worry about the young orphan. Sesshomaru appears as a handsome, tall and slender young man. He has fair skin with pointed ears, slanted golden eyes with slit pupils, and knee-length silver hair with short bangs. He has a violet crescent moon on his forehead that could be seen beneath his bangs, two magenta stripes on each cheek, and a magenta stripe on each eyelid. His canines are fangs and his fingers are tipped with claws, that could secrete a corrosive poison. Sesshomaru's armor included a spiked pauldron that covered his left shoulder attached to the upper section of his cuirass and "lotus petal" faulds. Both his armor and his long flowing sash had a decided Chinese influence. His kimono was mostly white with a red and white cherry blossom flower crest at the collar and sleeves. He wore sashinuki hakama which were gathered at the ankles, producing a "ballooning" effect. His footwear consisted of black ankle-high boots, also reminiscent of Chinese influence. On his right shoulder was his mokomoko-sama, the fur and tail of his true form which he retained in his humanoid form. He then looks at the sky like it was sensing something. On his waist, he carries two legendary katana among Yokai: Tenseiga and Bakusaiga. This makes Sesshomaru one of the strongest Yokai alive on Universe 8 Earth.
"Sesshomaru-sama!" Sesshomaru turn his head to see his faithful henchmen Jaken is running toward him in hurry. Jaken was a very small green-skinned Yokai. He had a big mouth for one so small, and large yellow eyes that took up almost half his face. His mouth was similar to a bird's beak, and his ears were traditionally pointy. He wore simple brown top and light-brown pants. He wore no shoes, and had a small black hat upon his head. His hat was tied in place with a white strap going under his chin. He also seen carry his initial weapon, the Nintojo around. "Do you sense it as well!? There's two absurdly powerful aura that heading this way!" He yelled.
Sesshomaru ignored it and look in front of him. "He's coming." He simply stated before a sphere of energy appears in front of him, revealing Liquiir and Korn who's standing firmly face to face with the Inu Yokai.
"Hmm… If I not wrong you're the eldest sons of Inu no Taisho right? I see you've grown up." Liquiir said with a smile.
"Yokai of Destruction Liquiir." Sesshomaru immediately recognized him. No Yokai in existence didn't know the might of Liquiir. He's revered as the top Yokai that every Daiyokai wish to surpass in power. Even his father once warned him to avoid fighting Liquiir at any costs.
"S-Sesshomaru-sama… W-Who is this two?" Jaken asked in fear after feeling Liquiir's tremendous power.
"Liquiir, the Yokai of Destruction and his attendant." Sesshomaru introduced them to his henchmen.
"W-WHAT!?" Jaken screamed in disbelief. "T-The s-strongest Y-Yokai of the legend?"
"Sesshomaru, you must be questioning the reason I came all the way here to confront you right? I actually have proposal for you. One that you… Without a doubt will be interested in." Liquiir began to say.
"I'm not your henchmen. Do not consider this Sesshomaru as such." Sesshomaru replied with cold tone.
"Tell me this one thing. Do you still wish to fight the strongest beings alive? Not me of course but I can easily guess you'll be interested by it." Liquiir stated.
This perks Sesshomaru's interest. Even though he already surpassed his obsession with Tetsusaiga and thus surpassed his father by obtaining the Bakusaiga, his desire to fight with the strongest beings he can find in his lifetime is still burning in his heart. Even till' this day, he still training to gain enough power to challenge Liquiir, the one that gives his father quite a beating. "Go on." He said simply.
'That's it. Just like Korn said to me, even though Yokai are arrogant and full of pride, deep inside most of them act like human and has lust for battle.' Liquiir must thank his Angel Attendant for this. "Very well. Here it goes." He then began to explain the Tournament of Power.
"A tournament…. Where other 110 person besides ours are on the same arena? And the winner gets this Super Dragon Ball?" Sesshomaru tried to process the information that he get. The term of tournament didn't sounds alien to him because he sometimes glanced at the little tournament that human sometimes held. The tournament doesn't concern him but another 110 mortals with the possibility even stronger than him prove to be quite interesting. 'Maybe I can use this so-called tournament to hone my Bakusaiga.' He thought before look at Liquiir, signaling that he agreed to participate.
Although Sesshomaru didn't say it by words, Liquiir knows that the Inu Yokai agreed to join. "I'm glad that you agreed to join. Okay then, I'll spend my day searching for the remaining warriors that this planet can offer while you can wait on your mother's palace." Liquiir said as he along with Korn quickly fly away from him.
After the God of Destruction leaves, Jaken immediately shake in fear. 'Unbelieveable! Sesshomaru-sama must team up with other nine people and there's other 110 fighters with the possibility they're even stronger than him? That's impossible! Sesshomaru-sama is the strongest!' He thought in disbelief before look at Sesshomaru, who's look to the sky. "Sesshomaru-sama… Do you… Do you really planning to join?" He asked rather fearfully, afraid that Sesshomaru's pride might get hurt after hearing such things.
Sesshomaru instead said nothing and immediately started to float to the sky.
Jaken immediately run toward him. "Sesshomaru-sama! Wait for me!" He screams as he managed to grab his mokomoko-sama at the last moment.
Sesshomaru is flying while thought back about Liquiir's word. 'A tournament where the winner gets three unlimited wish? If that so…' Sesshomaru thought as he heading toward the direction of his mother's palace.
(Universe 8 Earth – Japanese Sea)
Close to the coast of the eastern land, there's a ship sailing nearby. At first glance, it looks like the regular pirate ship but in reality, the owner of the ship is a Daiyokai that holds the same strength as Sesshomaru's father, Toga.
On the main cabin, a person is seen reading a book while sitting on a desk. He appears as a young man with a violet suit of armor, a red belt across his waist, and a golden plate on his left shoulder. He wears lavender clothes underneath, darkened reddish pants, and black battle boots, with golden adornments. He wears a pair of armored gauntlets decorated with the same adornments as his boots and a white dog-shaped mask with several markings leaving only his left green eye visible along with the blue marks on his cheek. The mask concealed his right eye for an unknown reason, however it is seen that the right side of his face seems to be filled with dragon scales. He has pointed ears which are hidden due to his mask and bulbous, long, red hair. Expectedly from a bestial Daiyōkai, he has sharpened nails of a greyish-purple coloration. This man is Kirinmaru, the ruler of the east in contrast of Sesshomaru who's hailed as the ruler of the west (Although himself didn't want to) and an old friend and rival of Sesshomaru's father. For most of the Yokai, he's thought to be in a deep slumber but in actuality, he just enjoying himself on his ship, barely wants any connection to the outside world except through his sister or his underlings.
Like Sesshomaru, the Daiyokai already senses Liquiir's arrival and in fact already see him twice. This makes him wonder why the Yokai of Destruction makes this sudden appearance. Just after that, the door to his main cabin is opened, revealing that her older sister, Zero is escorting Liquiir's in. Zero appears as a beautiful, tall and slim woman. She has very pale skin with pointed ears, dark green eyes, and a large volume of graphite hair. She has curved violet stripes beneath each eye, a magenta stripe on each eyelid and dark lipstick. Originally, the violet surrounded her eyes. Her hair is bound up in the traditional Oriental style, typically worn by nobles, secured by multiple gold hair sticks. A similarly gold comb holds back her fringe while her hair at the back is folded up and secured with a blue, butterfly wing clip.
"Kirinmaru, guess who's coming?" Zero asked her younger brother as she didn't expect it herself that Liquiir would come. "It's Liquiir-sama."
Kirinmaru then stop his reading and look at Liquiir. He then immediately stand up and slightly bow to him. "It's been a long time Liquiir-dono." He greet with formality.
"It's been a long time indeed Kirinmaru. I see that you rather secluded yourself from the outside world. Are you not bored with this?" Liquiir accept the greeting while asking him.
"I rather secluded myself like this… Ever since he died 200 years ago." Kirinmaru answered in solemn tone. "By the way, what business do you have by coming to my ship?" He asked.
"I actually have an interesting offer for you Kirinmaru, and I bet you'll accept it." Liquiir said as he began to explain about the Tournament of Power.
"Tournament of Power? I see…. An interesting offer indeed." Kirinmaru held his chin in deep thought after hearing the information. "Very well then. At least I have something to flex my muscles after 500 years." He said, agreed to join.
"If that so, I need your help since you're the lord of the east. I hope you can search for the strongest Yokai in this area and if you already find it, we'll meet at Sesshomaru's mother Palace." Liquiir request his order. "Can you at least do that?"
"At Okugata-dono's Palace." Kirinmaru make a slight nod. "Seems there's no personal problem for ten days forward."
On Korn side, he's waiting patiently hovering above Kirinmaru's ship when the latter along with Liquiir flying toward him. "I guess Kirinmaru-san gladly join?" He asked although he already known the obvious answer.
"It's been a long time Korn-dono. I'm glad you're still well." Kirinmaru immediately greet the Angel Attendant. "If only Toga were among us as well…"
"Yes. If He's here, I can say he'll join as well." Liquiir agreed. "Then Kirinmaru, where we shall go now?"
"Close to the border of the east and the west, resided the Panther Yokai Tribe. Few months ago, their leader was revived by the Shikon Jewel but was killed again by Toga's sons. From what I've heard now, the eldest of the Panther Devas become their new leader." Kirinmaru explained while glancing to the west.
"Then let's go there." Liquiir said as he, Kirinmaru, and Korn are heading to that precise direction.
Meanwhile on Sesshomaru's side, he's revealed to be visiting Kaede's Village instead of going toward his Mother's Palace. Although he didn't want to admit it, he knows that Inuyasha, his younger half-brother is a quite formidable warrior due to how many Daiyokai that's defeated by him. But before visiting the Hanyo, he's going to visit Kaede's hut, where he knows there's other one that maybe can help during the tournament despite being a mere human.
Inside the hut, Rin is making soup along with Kaede and Sango. The Demon Slayer decided to stay on the village after Naraku's death, promising to marry Miroku, who's on journey to exorcist a Yokai along with Inuyasha while her younger brother Kohaku is on the training to become a powerful Demon Slayer on his own.
Rin's appearance was that of a typical young peasant girl. She was a very small child who had fair skin, bright brown eyes, and long, dark hair. She had bangs, but the right side was tied up into a small ponytail jutting out in front of her face. She wears a purple kimono with yellow butterflies and a pink obi sash. She also barefooted.
Kaede has a grayed long hair which she keeps tied behind in a long ponytail and her facial appearance dons various aged creases and wrinkles, fair skin, and dark brown eyes. Kaede is of short stature with a surprisingly slim build for her age, however, has a slightly bigger build that has accumulated with old age. She is normally seen wearing the traditional dress of a miko, which has remained essentially unchanged to this day. Kaede wears a white jacket with sode-kukuri (cords) through the sleeves and the open shoulders called muna-himo are attached to each lapel and are tied in front to keep the garment in place. Kaede wears bright red hakama, which includes the small board at the lower back. On her feet, Kaede wears common tabi (socks with a split for the big toe) and rice straw sandals. She wears an iron tsuba (sword guard) as an eye-patch of her right eye, which becomes blind 50 years ago.
Sango is a beautiful fair-skinned young woman with waist-length dark brown hair and brown eyes that are adorned with pink eye shadow. Her hair is tied loosely with a white ribbon, with bangs hanging on either side. She wears a pink-and-maroon traditional woman's kimono covered by a long green skirt, most likely "Mo-bakama."
"Hm! It's great Kaede-baachan!" Rin said in happy tone as she tasting the soup.
"I'm glad that ye' like it Rin." Kaede said with a smile.
"Still, I can't believe that Sesshomaru allows you to live among humans, considers how he's very protective over you." Sango said in a little confusion. She also still feels guilty because she almost kill Rin during the final battle against Naraku.
Suddenly, the breeze of the wind is form as Sesshomaru suddenly entering the hut, just standing close to the door. "Is Inuyasha here?" He asked simply.
"Sesshomaru-sama!" Rin greet him happily.
Sango knows that Sesshomaru always meant business so she immediately answers it. "If you look for Inuyasha, he's currently on a mission of exorcism with Miroku. He maybe will return in the morning." She said.
Sesshomaru didn't reply and immediately exiting the house but not before giving a glance at the Demon Slayer with a cold look, signaling her to come with him as he exiting the hut.
'He wants me to follow?' Sango quickly noted. She already learn enough from Kagome and Rin how to decipher Sesshomaru's true thought behind his cold attitude. "Kaede-baachan. I'll go outside for a while." Sango said as she quickly wears her sandals and exiting the hut to follow the Inu Yokai.
"Hm… Despite looking angry, Sesshomaru-sama is in great mood. I wonder what happens." Rin hummed to herself, not knowing anything about the Tournament of Power.
On the outside of Kaede's hut, Sango is face with the back of Sesshomaru, who's looking at the sky. Although she didn't know the reason why he's calling her, she tried to guess the reason. "So…" She tried to guess but was immediately cut off by the Inu Yokai.
"You said to me back then inside Naraku's filthy body, that you're willing to give your life for what you almost did to Rin back then but I must halt till' the Kazaana of the monk is dissipated." He stated as he turn to look at her firmly. "I think it's time."
Sango is shocked for a moment hearing it but she accepts it. Sesshomaru really loves Rin and she must pay the consequences of almost killing her. "I see. Then what are you waiting for?" She asked while look down, accepting her fate while small tears form on her eyes. 'I'm sorry Miroku.' She thought.
Sesshomaru then unsheathe his Bakusaiga and point it at Sango's neck. He then press it a bit until a small drop of blood is shown on it but surprisingly, he sheath his katana back to his waist.
Sango, who was waiting the inevitable, is surprised that she's still alive. "W-What? But why?"
"I had no interest in killing someone who's willing to give their own life. It's pathetic." Sesshomaru scolds him although in actual act, he's already forgive her since it was Naraku's tricks and that'll only make Rin sad, as the young child didn't even hate Sango for what she almost did. "Tell to that half-breed if he's return from his journey that he shall go to the forest alongside you in the next morning." He informed as he quickly turn and fly away to the said direction, leaving Sango confused with how he acts.
On Kirinmaru's side, he along with Liquiir and Korn finally arrive at their destination: a heavily forested area where the Panther Yokai Tribe resides.
"This is the location." Kirinmaru stated. "They should be inside the forest."
"Then what're waiting for?" Liquiir asked as he flies down toward the forest.
In front of the cave that's the lair of the Panther Yokai Tribe, one of the Panther Devas is on guard duty. He is a Panther Yokai with dark hair and eyes. Like the other Panther Devas, he has cat-like eyes and has pointed ears. He also has a thick brown catlike tail. His outfit consists of a green vest with metallic shoulder plated with three bangles on each one. He wears dark navy pants and shoes with a pelt and fur leggings. He wears a pair of dark navy armbands. He wears a kind of gold panther head-shaped tiara. This is Shuran, the second youngest Panther Devas who controls element of lightning. He then senses some disturbances. "Who's that?" He demanded before stunned at the visitors.
"Where's your leader? Liquiir-dono and I want to talk about something." Kirinmaru demanded as he land on the ground along with Liquiir and Korn.
On the inside of the cave, Toran, the eldest of the Panther Devas is sitting on a makeshift throne while watching the rest of the Panther Yokai preparing to stock meals for the winter that'll come in few months while her other siblings, Karan and Shunran is watching them to do the job properly. Since the last confrontation with Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, she felt grateful for Sesshomaru for reviving her siblings who's killed by the previous matriarch but decided to keep her tribe away from the wandering Inu Yokai in order to maintain the unwritten ceasefire between the two.
Tōran has long bright sky blue hair, blue eyes and a pale skin. Like the other Panther Devas members, she has cat-like eyes and pointed ears. She also has a dark blue catlike tail. She wears a darker blue kimono with one only sleeve which covers her left arm, tied with a white obi where she also carries a katana. On the left shoulder she wears what appears to be a protector. On the upper part of her right arm Tōran has two blue strips going around the limp tattooed there.
Karan is a Panther Yokai with red hair and eyes. Like the other Panther Devas, she has cat-like eyes and has pointed ears. She also has a yellowish catlike tail. She wears a yellow gi top, with a light brown pelt with matching leg warmers. She wears dark leggings with matching armguards. She finishes the ensemble with a red scarf and sash.
Shunran is a Panther Yokai with waist-length red hair and green eyes. Like the other Panther Devas, she has cat-like eyes and has pointed ears. Unlike her three siblings, she has no tail. She wears a short-skirted green kimono with two or three pink floral prints tied with a pink sash tied around her waist in a bow, with green socks and a pair of sandals. She wears two pink flowers in her hair.
While Toran is busy observing the works of her tribe, Shuran suddenly runs toward her throne at full speed before stop just a few meters and hold his breath for a while.
Toran is curious why her brother act like that. "What's the problem Shuran?" She asked rather curiously.
"I-It's the Beast King that ruled this land. He's here." Shuran said while trying to catch his breath at the same time.
Just as Shuran inform that, Kirinmaru along with Liquiir enters the cave.
Toran eyes immediately widened in surprise as the others Panther Yokai stop their works to look at the sudden appearance of the Beast King and the Yokai of Destruction. "Beast King Kirinmaru… And Liquiir, the Yokai of Destruction…"
Kirinmaru then look around then noticed the stock of fresh supplies before look at Toran. "I see that all of you are gathering food for the winter. For that I'm sorry for the sudden interruption." He apologized on Toran. "But I actually have a great offer that you maybe enjoy, Toran of the Ice. Liquiir-dono here will explain."
"Hump. What interesting offer do you have? If it attacks the land of the west once again, knows that I form a ceasefire with Sesshomaru. If you want to search for allies, we're pass." Toran scoffed, knowing that once upon a time, Kirinmaru's underling plan to kill Toga.
"This is more interesting than that. Tell me this Toran, even if you already form a ceasefire with Sesshomaru, do you still want to become stronger to maybe someday… Challenge Sesshomaru on equal footing once again? You maybe already know this but Sesshomaru is much stronger than you right now." Liquiir revealed.
"I already expect that. Sesshomaru surely held back most of its powers when he's fighting me. However, do you think he's the one that's holding back?" Toran smiled as her aura suddenly intensified, revealing she's not just sit doing nothing after the ceasefire.
"Hmm… As I expected of you. If you learn to control your energy better, I bet you can give me quite a fight." Kirinmaru commented with a slight smile on his face.
"Now then. I'll explain the offer that I'll give you." Liquiir then began to explain the Tournament of Power toward Toran.
"Hum… Interesting. That really interests me a little since there's rarely strong Yokai around. But that means… I must team up with Sesshomaru?" Toran wondered as she's interested on the Tournament of Power.
"I know how much you Yokai hate each other guts so I can't expect a perfect teamwork happens. The things that I expect are that you tolerate each other for the next ten days." Liquiir huffed. "So… You're interested?"
Silence for a moment, Toran then let out a chuckle. "Khu khu khu. If this tournament and training allow me to surpass Beast King Kirinmaru, Sesshomaru, or even you… I'll gladly join." She said, agreeing to join the Tournament of Power.
"It's settles then." Kirinmaru then suddenly offers a handshake. "Hope we can work together for the next ten days." He said.
"Hum… Okay then." Toran then receive the handshake. "But this is not meaning Panther Yokai Tribe will be your ally. We rather like to be neutral." She stated.
Kirinmaru nod, accepting the condition before speaking once again. "By the way, although Liquiir-dono only plan to recruit you, I already have in mind for the other one. I know that one of your siblings is a master at illusion that once managed to fight on equal footing with Konton. I planned to recruit Konton as well but I can't deny that your sister is very important for our victory." He said.
"Oh… You're talking about Shunran didn't you? Your deduction is fearsome Kirinmaru." Toran sarcastically said with no respectful tone. "Shunran. Come here." She ordered.
Shunran immediately run toward her eldest sister before stop a few meters from Kirinmaru and Liquiir. "You called me ane-ue?"
"You already heard about the Tournament of Power right? You'll accompany me to the tournament while Karan and Shuran will take care for the winter in here. I expect you train hard for this Shunran." Toran said with caring smile toward her youngest sister.
"Don't worry ane-ue. If that's what you want I'll gladly join." Shunran replied with a smile.
Toran smiled, glad that at least she won't be alone with strangers besides Sesshomaru and Inuyasha.
"If both of you already accept. We will make our leave. I must go and recruit Konton." Kirinmaru said as he turn back and leaving the cave.
"We'll meet in the morning at Sesshomaru's Mother Palace." Liquiir said as he follows Kirinmaru.
The time skips to morning. Sango already inform Inuyasha who's return from his journey with Miroku about her encounter with Sesshomaru the previous noon and of course Inuyasha immediately asks her did he did anything toward her which she replied with a shook to her head. Now both of them already riding Kirara toward the direction that Sesshomaru give. Sango's outfit is changed that instead of wearing her sash, she's wearing her Demon Slayer outfit which consists of a black skin-tight jump suit with red outlines and a kanji symbol written on the left shoulder that has a decided mainland flavor. The outfit further consists of pink armor plates made of Yokai bones, pairs of arm guards that conceal a short retractable blade in the right forearm, shin guards, boots, and a red sash wrapped around the waist to carry a wakizashi with a burgundy sheath. Various poisons and grappling chains are stored under the armor plates.
"Keh! I wonder what Sesshomaru did to you yesterday Sango! Don't he understand that you was fooled by Naraku's illusion and Rin is safe?" Inuyasha asked her with his usual, high tone.
"Even so, I can't deny if Kagome's Arrow late at the last second to reach Naraku's main body, Rin will be killed by me… For my own selfish desire." Sango argued with a normal smile.
"I'm sensing something fishy here! Sesshomaru is usually not like this. If he's really hates you he'll keep pursuing you just like what he did with Naraku!" Inuyasha retort.
"But still-" Sango then look in front to see that Sesshomaru already floating on the air. "-He's waiting for us."
"You're late." Sesshomaru stated before glanced at Inuyasha. "So you're still alive?"
"Heh. Sorry for not being dead." Inuyasha said with a grin as he crack his claws.
Sesshomaru then turn around. "Follow me." He simply said as he flying through the air toward her mother's palace. Inuyasha and Sango are immediately followed via Kirara.
'That direction… Is the same direction where Kikyo is dead.' Inuyasha realized after sniffing the scent. Even he already moved from it, her death still has some effect on him although he already avenges her by killing Naraku. "Hump. I don't like the looks of this, aside from the direction, the same scent of the Yokai that also alongside Sesshomaru that time is getting closer."
"You mean the same Yokai that you inform to us after Kikyo's death?" Sango asked.
"Yes. There's no doubt about it. What's Sesshomaru intention exactly?" Inuyasha wondered as they keep following Sesshomaru.
On the coast, Kirinmaru along with Liquiir and Korn are standing, waiting for the arrival of Konton. Kirinmaru managed to contact him since different from his other Shikyo that prefers to resides on Japan despite come from the mainland, Konton prefer to stay on the mainland so it takes some time for the Beast King to contact him.
Liquiir then glanced at Kirinmaru. "Are you sure he's strong?"
"No need to worry Liquiir-dono. Among my Shikyo, Konton is the oldest and the most experienced in battle. He master many Tao Magic that'll surely benefit for our team in the Tournament of Power." Kirinmaru assured him that Konton is not weak. "Here he comes."
A swirl of wind suddenly forms in front of the Beast King and from it a humanoid Yokai is appeared. He is tall and skinny with pale green skin, two horns on his forehead, pointy ears, and a thin mustache that only has two hairs protruding from either side of his face. He has long flowing grayish black hair, and his fingers have claws at the end of them. He has a medium length tail. He wears a long black pointed official's hat. He wears a light brown kosode, darker brown baggy pants, and boots. He also wore brownish coloured armour that covered his chest and shoulders. This is Konton, one of Kirinmaru's most powerful subordinates, the Shikyo. "Sorry that I'm late Kirinmaru-sama." He said while slightly bow.
"No. It's right on time." Kirinmaru replied.
"Still, I can't believe among all of the Shikyo, you chosen me but at the same time, did we really must work together with the western Yokai?" Konton ask with a doubt while looking at him.
"For ten days. After that you may do as you please." Kirinmaru replied.
Konton then bowed to Liquiir. Since he's the oldest among the Shikyo, he's aware of the God of Destruction existence. "It's my honor to meet the so-called Yokai of Destruction face to face. I can only promise that I'll perform well in the Tournament of Power."
"I hope very much from you. Now lets go to the meeting place." Liquiir stated as he along with Kirinmaru and Korn floating in the air while Konton also followed. They later fly toward Sesshomaru's Mother Palace.
On Inuyasha, Sango, and Sesshomaru's side, the three of them still flying on whatever direction Sesshomaru's lead them. That's when the three of them passing the lair of Wolf Yokai Tribe. Sesshomaru suddenly stop before turn his head toward Inuyasha and Sango.
"We'll go to the Wolf Yokai first." He said as he flew down.
"Wait a minute, isn't this Koga's lair?" Sango immediately realized. She already passed through this area during the Gokurakucho Event.
"Yeah, but what Sesshomaru's business with that wolf?" Inuyasha wondered.
"Follow him Kirara!" Sango ordered her companion. Kirara then roared as she follows Sesshomaru, who keeps floating down to the Wolf Yokai Tribe base.
In front of the Wolf Yokai Tribe lair, Ginta and Hakkaku, the two most loyal followers of Koga are on guard duty. Like the Panther Yokai Tribe, they're busy gathering supplies for the harsh winter. Both of them later look to the sky and was surprised and mixed with fear when see Sesshomaru descend and land in front of them.
"Where's your leader? The one they called Koga?" Sesshomaru asked plainly.
"G-Ginta H-He's…" Hakkaku said in fear.
"I-Inuyasha's older brother…." Ginta continued.
"What's this? I smell two mutts on my lair!" A loud voice is echoed from the lair and someone is walking toward the entrance of the lair. He has blue eyes and black hair that is always tied up into a ponytail with a brown cord. He is of average height. He wears a brown wolf pelt as a loincloth. He has a tail that is like a bushy wolf's tail, which is not part of his body and is in fact a part of the loin cloth. He has a brown wolf fur head band, black hair, and wears a silver and black cuirasse (torso armor). He also has brown wolf fur as shoulder plates and as shin guards. He carries around a sword, entirely for decoration. His ears are pointed and resemble those of Sesshōmaru and other Yokai. Like Inuyasha, his canines are fangs and his nails are claws, though his claws are slightly less prominent than Inuyasha's. This is Koga, the young leader of the Wolf Yokai Tribe and one of Naraku's pursuers that sometimes allied himself with Inuyasha. "Ah… You're that mutt's older brother Sesshomaru." He immediately recognized him as the one he met during his journey to the Ushitora.
Sesshomaru didn't reply.
"Koga!" Koga then look up to see Inuyasha and Sango riding Kirara descend close to Sesshomaru.
"What business do you have here along with your older brother you mutt?" Koga asked.
"Do you want to be able to bring Kagome back?" Sesshomaru asked.
'Kagome? What Sesshomaru mean by that?' Sango confused while feeling bit sadness remembering the company of the modern time girl.
"What do you mean by that? What happen to Kagome!?" Koga roared, clearly concerned that Kagome is involved. After the destruction of the Shikon Jewel, Kagome's unable to return back to the Sengoku Era while Inuyasha can't also pass through the Bone-Eater's Well to Kagome's time. The Hanyo already tried several times to pass through the well but it always futile.
"If you wish to know the way, follow me." Sesshomaru said as he suddenly floated and fly toward her mother's palace direction once again.
Koga, who's still baffled by the sudden statement, look toward Inuyasha with narrowed look. "What does he mean by that mutt? What's happen to Kagome!?"
"Keh! Do you really think I know what's inside his head!? He blurted it out just now! But in any case, if Sesshomaru really knows the way to bring Kagome here-"
"What're you talking about of course I'll follow!" Koga screamed before look at Ginta and Hakkaku. "Oi, the two of you keep order the others to prepare for the winter! If Ayame's coming here, tell me that I'm go to train understand?" Koga ordered. The part of his training is not a lie though since he's retired from pursuing Naraku due to lost his Shikon Jewel Shard, he always train to regain his speed when he has the mystical object.
"Understand!" Both of them replied.
"Good." Koga smiled before run and jump to Kirara between Inuyasha and Sango.
"Oi Koga! Warn first before you jump here!" Sango said in annoyance. "Let's go Kirara."
Kirara growl before racing toward the sky, following Sesshomaru.
On the meeting location, more precisely at Sesshomaru's Mother Palace, a woman is seen sitting on a throne while looks at the endless cloud, since the castle is float above a dog-shaped cloud. She appears as a beautiful, slender woman of pale skin. She has pointed ears, slanted golden eyes with slit pupils, and long silver hair with short bangs. She has a violet crescent moon on her forehead, a small magenta lightning-like stripe on each cheek, and a matching stripe on each eyelid. She wears a white and violet kimono with green and yellow butterfly designs on it, and a navy outer wrap that had a fur pelt, which wrapped around her chest. At the end of her outer wrap, there is also another fur pelt. In addition, she has a bright sky blue necklace with an amulet of a black stone. This woman is Sesshomaru's Mother. She then smiled, expecting someone's arrival when she saw Kirinmaru, Liquiir, Korn, and Konton are flying closer and closer toward her. When Kirinmaru is the first one to land followed by the others, he immediately bow his head in respect of his rival's wife.
"It's been a while, Okugata-dono." He greeted in formal tone.
"Ah, Kirinmaru. It's been a while. Liquiir as well. How are you?" Sesshomaru Mother asked politely.
"I'm fine. You're also as beautiful as the last time I saw you Okugata-dono." Kirinmaru said with a little flattery on his flat tone.
"Enough with the flattery. Please don't call me that now, the era is already long passed." Sesshomaru Mother said, ignoring the flattery before turn her attention. "I expect that Kirinmaru is supposedly still resting on his ship. Liquiir, is this your doing?"
"Yes. And forgive me for using this palace as a meeting because your husband already planted teleportation spell from here to my planet." Liquiir explain. "Actually, the reason that I gather different Yokai from the different factions is because-"
"Ah. Now I see the one you've told me and Kirinmaru two hundred years ago, a being known as Zen-Oh." Sesshomaru Mother guessed, already known about the existence of Zen-Oh thanks to her husband connection with Liquiir. "If that so, I don't mind. But aside from gathering them here, that's not only what you wanted right?"
"As always you're perceptive. I need a little help using your Meido Stone." Liquiir revealed, pointing to the stone amulet on her neck
"Oh?" Sesshomaru Mother faked a surprise.
Not long after, three person suddenly appears. It was Mule along with Toran and Shunran. Liquiir already ask for his fellow deities help to teleport the Panther Siblings since they don't know the location of Sesshomaru's Mother Palace.
"So this is the place where Sesshomaru's spent his younger days." Toran mused before glanced at Sesshomaru's Mother. "And I can suspect that you're his mother? Like Mother, like son I must say." She mocked with a smile.
"So you're the one called Toran? Thank you for giving my son quite a trouble twice. I'm glad you're now realized how pathetic you're before him." Sesshomaru's Mother replied the mock.
Shunran grit her teeth hearing her sister being insulted. "Now I see where he's getting that smug attitude." She is mumbling to herself, not heard by the other participants.
"Thanks for the help Mule." Liquiir thanked.
"No need to thank me. I realized that I can't just sit on your planet doing nothing." Mule retort while scratching the back of his head in embarrassment.
Then another sound is heard, when Sesshomaru is seen floating down toward his mother. When he land, he just look at his mother, signaling his type of greeting.
"Sesshomaru, I'm glad you're well. So what does the reason that you suddenly wanting to visit your own mother? It's because you realized you loved me?" Sesshomaru Mother asked rather jokingly.
"I didn't come here to hear your flattery haha-ue. And the last time I remember, I don't think that I'll see you again Toran." Sesshomaru said while noticing Toran's presence.
"It's been a while indeed Sesshomaru. You'll be surprised by my increase in strength because you see, after that defeat, I and my siblings didn't just sit down doing nothing." Toran said as her aura began to form around her.
"Want to give it a try?" Sesshomaru taunted.
"That's enough." Kirinmaru stopped. "Tried at least to tolerate each other for ten days! On those days, all of us are teammates."
"How foolish." Sesshomaru scoffed, out of words to retort.
"Oi Sesshomaru!" The latter then glanced up to see Inuyasha along with Sango and Koga race toward him before he and Koga jump from Kirara. He then a bit trembled sensing the immense power of few individuals around him. 'I can't believe this! Some of Yokai here is powerful! The one with the strange mask, the one at the throne, and the yellow Kitsune. Their power is abnormal!?' Inuyasha thought after sensing the scent.
'The scent of the Yokai here… They're strong! And those two… Is those feline who kidnapped Kagome!' Koga also thought the same as Inuyasha.
"Ah. We meet again Inuyasha." Shunran greeted him with a giggle.
"Y-You're… You're that strange Panther Yokai who using illusions." Inuyasha quickly recognized her. "Heh! You want a fight? I know all of your tricks! It won't work again!"
"Sesshomaru. I must say that your younger half-brother is uncivilized. As expected of a Hanyo." Sesshomaru Mother commented.
"Half-brother you say!?" Inuyasha shot back at her before realizing the resemblance between her and his older half-brother. "Y-You… Y-You're that bastard mother!?"
"Stupid mutt. If I were you I'll keep silent. Don't you know who the one with the mask is over there and the eight-tailed fox? That's the strongest Yokai in the eastern land Kirinmaru and Yokai of Destruction Liquiir." Koga warned him with little sweat on his face.
"Heh!? I don't know both of them!" Inuyasha retorted.
Kirinmaru then look to Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru. Seems your younger brother needs some educations about Yokai hierarchy."
Konton closed his eyes while smiling. "How distasteful. He's shame to the great dog demon." He lightly mocked.
"Now I think the mocking time is enough." Liquiir said while tensing his aura, making the even hot-headed Koga and Inuyasha is silent. "Now with this eight members already gathered and I guess there's some of you that didn't understand why're you gather here am I right?" He asked refers to Inuyasha, Koga, and Sango. "Well my attendant Korn will give the brief explanation about it."
"There's the brief explanation about the Tournament of Power." Korn finishing the explanation about the Tournament of Power and its prize. "Now you understand?"
"Wait a minute isn't that makes this Super Dragon Ball not much different than the Shikon Jewel? Well that damn thing also grant wish?" Koga asked as the former possessor of its shards.
"The Shikon Jewel from what we know thus far, have been corrupted by souls and has a limited power in making wish. Super Dragon Ball here has an unlimited power and any wish can be granted as long that wish not use for evil." Korn explained. "As you can see now, our teams is still in need for two more members. We're planned for go to the hell of Universe 8 but it seems Yemma-sama in here was already killed."
Sesshomaru just silent hearing it, knowing that he's the one that responsible for it back during his time training Meido Zangetsuha.
"Lucky that Sesshomaru gave me a great plan. Sesshomaru's younger brother, I've recently learn that your Tessaiga is able to open the path to hell. Use it and accompany me to search for the two remaining warriors." Liquiir ordered.
"Keh! This is just a warning but those blast fools in hell will never listen to what even Sesshomaru said, their pride is too high." Inuyasha warned.
"Are you really can't read the situation that well Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru mocked him.
"What was that?"
"Hanyo, you shall remember this very well. Daiyokai like us and Kirinmaru have a great inner desire to keep improve and always search for a worthy opponent throughout our life. This Tournament of Power is the perfect chance for us to do that so not matters if the one that'll be recruiting is the enemy of my husband, the tournament news will keep them under control without a doubt." Sesshomaru Mother suddenly speak.
"See. You better stop speaking and open the way." Liquiir said in stern tone. "Much longer you wasting time means less time you train and don't get your hopes high for the Super Dragon Ball prize."
Inuyasha grit his teeth, really didn't like being ordered around but thinking about the Super Dragon Ball makes him thought of a certain person. 'Kagome… I promise that I'll use the Super Dragon Ball to take you back so… Forgive me for this!' "Meido Zangetsuha!" He screamed while cutting the air in front of him. Not long after, a portal which has the space background is opened in front of the participants.
"It's been a while since I saw the technique." Kirinmaru mused to himself.
"This is… The ultimate technique of Inu no Taisho. Heh, no wonder our former master bit the dust when challenging him." Toran admit with a sweat on her face.
Liquiir later walk inside the Meido alongside Korn, while Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru following them. Sesshomaru then glanced at his younger half-brother. "You're not going?" He asked.
"If I was going who's going to be the one that open the Meido fool!?" Inuyasha retort.
"Actually you can enter as well Inuyasha-san since the warriors that'll be choose by ours maybe needs your persuasion as well." Korn suggested. "No need to worry. I can open the way to the outside."
The time then skips as the five of them already entering the Meido. Korn then utilized his Energy Sphere to protect them from the aura of death that surrounds Universe 8 Hell, although it actually had no need for that. "There it is." The five of them then noticed a road that leading to ethereal blackness in front. This is the path to the underworld. The five of them later land on the path.
"Now that we're here, I want you to tell me this Sesshomaru's younger brother." Liquiir sternly said. "Among all of the dead souls that resides here, which two do you think is the most powerful of all of them?"
Kirinmaru look around while said his opinion. "If you're talking about the most powerful, I think that Hyoga is the perfect candidate. His power is so powerful it even exceeded Sesshomaru, Toga, and even me." He admitted.
"Hyoga?" Sesshomaru is curious by the one Kirinmaru suggested. The last thing he remembered that his son, Menomaru managed to become the new Hyoga and almost kill all inhabitants of Japan if not for Inuyasha's interference.
"Menomaru? There's no way that bastard want to team alongside us even if what you said is true horse-face!" Inuyasha said in disagreement. "I better choose Kagura or even Bankotsu rather than him."
"Bankotsu-san? That's an interesting name you put there. I already watch over him quite a while and I must said he's the strongest non-Yokai mortal on this planet. I think he's the perfect candidate. We can put this Menomaru-san as well. That'll make ten members but… I think that Sango-san who's waiting outside shall be replaced." Korn suggested. "Before you retort Inuyasha-san, it's not like I underestimate her or something but I can't help but feel sorry if she's pummeled by other universes warriors."
"Rather than talking I think we shall search for this Bankotsu and Menomaru plus whatever single warrior we can find to replace the girl. Let's move out." Liquiir said as he walks deeper to the underworld. He then suddenly sniffed something before look at Korn. "Seems one of the candidate was closer than we expected."
Korn nod, immediately understand what Liquiir meant. Rising his staff which glowing in green energy, a body is suddenly emerged from the surface of sea of death that located besides the path of the underworld which surrounded by Energy Sphere. It was someone that Inuyasha known well.
"Bankotsu!" Inuyasha immediately recognized. The body of the said man later float toward the path of the underworld before
Bankotsu is a lean-muscled young man. He has a tattoo of a four-pointed star on his forehead and is generally very handsome. His eyes are a dark shade of cobalt and have tanned skin. He has long black hair that is stylized into a braided ponytail. He wears a white hakama with a matching kosode that has a blue patch on his shoulder. He also wears a type of iron armor over these clothes along with a shoulder guard attached. This is attached to the rest of the armor by a strip of red cloth. The armor is tied at the waist with a red obi or sash. His armor has violet fern-like patterns on it. Bankotsu does not wear shoes: he has the traditional ninja footwear. Along with that, Bankotsu wears black gloves that are held in place by his middle fingers. Like all dead souls, he has halo on the top of his head.
Hearing that his name is called, the leader of the Shichinintai slowly open his eyes before eyeing his adversaries that managed to bested him in battle. He then put a confident smirk while sitting up. "So you're inside this hell as well Inuyasha. Don't tell me that Naraku make you bit the dust already?" He asked in slightly mocking tone.
"Heh! As if coward like Naraku could kill me!" Inuyasha scoffed.
Bankotsu then look at his surrounding people. "Ah. I see some new faces here. And the one with long white hair… If I not wrong you're Inuyasha's older brother that little girl Kanna showed to me back then. It's a shame I didn't fight you back in the Mount Hakurei. Jakotsu said you pack quite a punch." He said with his trademark smirk.
"As if the power of a mere human could stand against me." Sesshomaru scoffed.
"Bankotsu-san, you must be confused by this sudden visit, but we have a proposal for you and if you can do it till' the end, there's a chance that you'll be revived once again." Korn said with a smile.
"A proposal?"
Korn then begin to explain about the Tournament of Power and its circumstances, which Bankotsu grinned hearing it. "A tournament to determine the strongest warriors? That's more than just proposal!" He then stand up while cleaning his outfit from dust. "I'll gladly join. With this I can prove that I can surpass Yokai and even this Jiren person to become the strongest in the entire universe." He smiled, eager to challenge the other warriors.
"Ridiculous. You who defeated by a mere Hanyo want to become the strongest? Watch your place." Sesshomaru stated with passive tone.
"Look here Sesshomaru. I have no chance to fight you and different than Inuyasha, I must admit you rather… Annoying." Bankotsu return the mockery.
Sesshomaru tried to reach Bakusaiga but Kirinmaru immediately stopped him before look at Liquiir. "Let's look for Menomaru. We can't waste much time in this place." He advised.
Sesshomaru surprisingly complied, sheathing his katana back to its sheath before walk toward the darkness of Meido. "The fool scent is close by." He said as he walk forward.
Bankotsu scratched his head in confusion. "Honestly Inuyasha, your brother is rather hot-headed. I'm surprised that he even listening to someone." He commented.
"That's because I was his father's rival during his lifetime. It's natural he'll listen to me." Kirinmaru replied before following Sesshomaru.
On the deeper part of Meido, more precisely under the sea of death just like Bankotsu, Menomaru soul is floating in nothingness. Ever since his death, he can only thought of how his father invincible power, which even beat the likes of Toga, Sesshomaru, and Kirinmaru in power being beaten by a mere Hanyo and a human girl. 'Damn it! How could it possible!? I already obtained the power of my family, I should be the strongest that even the Beast King Kirinmaru wouldn't dare to fight recklessly! But I got defeated by that damn Inuyasha and his mortal girl! Damn it! What's that I lack?!' He thought it furiously ever since he's condemned to the sea of death. The only thing he can do while on the nothingness is doing mental training to better control his almost-infinite energy.
Menōmaru is a Moth Daiyokai that has an actual resemblance to moths in his humanoid form. This stems from the fact that he has two long, red antennae which protrude from the top of his forehead. Below these he has two vertical stripes which point inward towards the center of his brow. He also has a light purple area of skin surrounding both of his red eyes. His blue-green hair is kept neatly behind his ears, with only two thin tufts hanging down in front of either of his pointed ears. Menōmaru's pale white skin contrasts greatly with his red eyes, which, in combination with his large canines (common to most demons), gives him a menacing, almost vampiric appearance in battle. Menōmaru's style of dress strongly reflects his origins from the mainland. His armor is of a very ornate style, in contrast with armor worn by Japanese warriors of the period. It is a mixture of dark-green and blue, with various lines of gold. The poleyn-like skirting of his armor has alternating blue and green stripes, giving off a look reminiscent of an insect's abdomen. To reinforce this subtle, insectile appearance, Menōmaru's cape is hemmed at the edges, and split down the middle, strongly resembling insect wings.
While still immobile under the sea of death, Menomaru suddenly smells the arrival of an old foe. "Hoo. So you're finally dead Hanyo?" He mused to himself.
Back to Inuyasha, the latter is following Sesshomaru, Kirinmaru, Liquiir, and Korn while Bankotsu tried to chat with him. The leader of Shichinintai is curious about Inuyasha's adventure after his defeat.
"So… Naraku bit the dust then? But it's shame to think that the girl is the one that killed him." Bankotsu commented while holding his chin.
"Naraku apparently can only be killed by purifying power of a Miko." Inuyasha retorted.
"If that so. Apparently you also have new technique now Inuyasha. Care for some spar after we finish this nonsense?" Bankotsu challenged with a grin.
"Heh! Just you know that you no longer match against me Bankotsu, and the last thing I remember your Banryu is destroyed during our final battle at Mount Hakurei." Inuyasha grinned.
"That's easy for me to repair. Just tell me the location of it." Korn glanced at both of them.
"What? You can truly repair my Banryu from scratch?" Bankotsu wondered. Ever since he was told about the deities and the multiverse, he's eager to challenge himself to see how strong he had become.
"Only if I can find the remains first. Then we can work on it." Korn replied.
"Great then." Bankotsu smiled, knowing his companion will run amok with him once again. He really want to test it against the other warriors.
Inuyasha suddenly stopped while sniffing something. 'This scent… It's not Menomaru. But if I must say, compare to that bastard, I can at least trust him.' He concluded, already knowing who the person is. "Hey you yellow fox!"
Liquiir glanced at Inuyasha. He's actually bit angry being called like that but he tried his best to hold his anger.
"Rather than Menomaru, I think that this guy on my right side would be more fit!" Inuyasha yelled at him.
"Hanyo. If I must remind you, he's a perfect addition to our team. Aside from that pathetic human over there, who do you think better to replace the Demon Slayer girl?" Kirinmaru suddenly asked.
"Hmm… Let me take the soul out then." Korn decided as he used the same method as he did against Bankotsu. The one that's taken out from the Sea of Death almost have the same resemblance to Menomaru, except that he has no antenna, his skin tones a pale complexion, and he has three symmetrical purple pattern on his face. He wears a type of demonic armor. This Yokai is Hoshiyomi, a strong humanoid Daiyokai that wield the legendary Naginata of Kenkon, a demonic Naginata that forge by Kaijinbo that have the ability to surpass Tokijin, Sesshomaru's former katana. He once crossed path with Inuyasha and his gangs, which the latter managed to defeat him with Kagome's help.
"So I was right, it was Hoshiyomi!" Inuyasha said, complimenting his own scent.
"Hoshiyomi? This guy? He doesn't seem very strong to me." Bankotsu commented as he looks at Hoshiyomi's appearance.
"Hoshiyomi? Ah… It's been a while since I saw him. He truly a force to be reckoned with according to me, able to best all of my Shikyo in combat." Kirinmaru said.
When they're talking among themselves, Hoshiyomi open his eyes and immediately look at Inuyasha. "Hanyo. So you dead as well?" He asked with neutral tone.
"Sorry Hoshiyomi but I don't bit the dust just yet." Inuyasha replied. "In fact, I come here because those four over there have some proposal for you."
"Proposal?" Hoshiyomi then immediately recognized the two among those four. "Yokai of Destruction and Beast King. It's quite an honor to see both of you face to face. So what kind of proposal you offered me if you want to resurrect me from the dead like this?"
"A… Battle royal? The winner can get three unlimited wishes?" Hoshiyomi wondered after hearing the explanation. 'If that's true…. Tsukiyomi, we can truly be together.' He thought with a smile remembering his lover. "It can't be helped then. I'll join, although I probably won't help much since my Naginata of Kenkon is destroyed by that Hanyo over there." He said pointing to Inuyasha.
"That's not problem as I can repair it." Korn assured him.
"I'm glad then. Despite bathe with evil, I can't help but think of it as my companion." Hoshiyomi smiled in relief. "Inuyasha. After this battle royal is over, I hope you're ready for rematch."
"I'm glad to do that." Inuyasha replied the smile, knowing that on inside, Hoshiyomi is never evil.
"If that so, let me join that as well." Someone said as he emerges by himself from the sea of death. Menomaru is seen floating to the air as he's surrounded by pinkish aura, a trait common among Hyoga Clan. "Hmm…. Let see here. Sesshomaru, Beast King Kirinmaru, Hanyo Inuyasha, Yokai of Destruction Liquiir, and Hoshiyomi, a Daiyokai that foolishly in love with human. Quite a surprise, I thought that the sons of Inu no Taisho and Beast King is dead… But you don't have the annoying halo on your head." He mused to himself.
"If you already know about it from listening the previous conversation, then I have no need to explain it again. What do you say? Gladly join?" Liquiir then asked.
Menomaru smiled then turn into a smirk. "If I can get my revenge on that vile Hanyo, why not. Besides, I think it's the time I show the might of my family on the other universes as well." He said, agreed to join.
"It's settled then. With Hoshiyomi over here as the replacement of the female Demon Slayer, our team is complete. Let's go to the living world to explain the strategy we need to encounter Son Goku or Jiren." Liquiir concluded as he then talk to Korn to open the portal.
'Hmph. This Tournament of Power-' Sesshomaru thought.
'-I'll prove it-' Kirinmaru thought.
'-Who's the strongest fighter of all.' Menomaru thought.
Universe 1: ?
Universe 2: Galaxia, Haruka, Michiru, Makoto, Rei, Minako (Leader), Ami, Viluy, Demande, Nephrite
Universe 3: ?
Universe 4: Chuya, Fyodor (Leader), Gogol, Akutagawa, Atsushi, Kyouka, Nathaniel, Ivan, Yosano, Lucy
Universe 5: ?
Universe 6: Hit (Leader), Kale, Caulifla, Saonel, Pilina, Cabba, Frost, Magetta, Botamo, Rota
Universe 7: Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Gohan (Leader), Android 17, Android 18, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Roshi
Universe 8: Sesshomaru, Kirinmaru (Leader), Menomaru, Inuyasha, Toran, Hoshiyomi, Konton, Koga, Bankotsu, Shunran
Universe 9: ?
Universe 10: Irene, Gildarts, Laxus, Erza (Leader), Minerva, Gajeel, Natsu, Gray, Kagura, Wendy
Universe 11: Jiren, Top (Leader), Dyspo, Cocotte, Tupper, Kahseral, Kettle, K'nsi, Zoire, Vewon
Universe 12: ?
Author Notes
Finally the recruitment of Universe 8 warriors already finished. The situation of Covid-19 in my country is in very bad position and for two weeks I was caught with fever so I can't find time to write and for that, I'm sorry if this chapter is like a scratch.
For my reason of why Daiyokai in InuYasha is easily persuade, don't forget that if you watch the series including Hanyou no Yashahime, I can't help but notice but most Daiyokai acts like Saiyan, always want to prove themselves as the strongest being and have a pride and arrogance to match. But sadly, on Universe 8 Earth they can't satisfy that desire and as I see most Daiyokai only talk while actually even some low-class Yokai have more amazing power than them. This is proving by some of their quotes:
-"I seek nothing more than to battle the most powerful beings alive, which exclude the lowly likes of you." – Sesshomaru
-"Everything and anyone is impossible against the invincible Naginata of Kenkon!" – Hoshiyomi
-"How could a Human and a Hanyo defeat the great Lord Hyoga!?" – Menomaru last words
-"I've never have this kind of battle since the fight against Inu no Taisho." – Kirinmaru
Now like usual, I'll explain the reason why'd I choose the one that I put on the team list:
-Sesshomaru: Aside from his popularity, he's the strongest character in the verse after Naraku's death. Plus he also has a desire to fight the strongest beings alive so he's the perfect candidate for that.
-Kirinmaru: If you watch Hanyo no Yashahime, which focused on Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's sons, you can see why I chosen him as he lived to his claims that only Toga that managed to fight on equal ground with him. His mastery over the three type of inner spirit means he can use his energy more efficiently and his leadership makes me choose him as the Team Leader of Universe 8.
-Menomaru: Although he only appears in the movie, I can't help but admit that he's the strongest foe that Inuyasha has ever faced. I dare to say that in his Hyoga form, he even outclassed Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru. It's even a miracle that Inuyasha and Kagome managed to beat him.
-Inuyasha: Without a doubt since he's the main character, the one that keeps the series moving on with it's story.
-Toran & Shunran: Although they only appears in filler, I can't help but impress with their power since the Panther Devas managed to initiate a fight with Inu no Taisho and Sesshomaru twice and survived the encounter (although he claims that they simply coward and retreat). And among those two, I choose Toran as she's without a doubt the strongest among the Panther Devas and actually can become Sesshomaru's equal if she trains enough, and Shunran because her mastery with illusion that managed to hold off the likes of Inuyasha and Koga that have sharp senses of smell.
-Hoshiyomi: Like Toran and Shunran, he also only appears in filler, but I respect his strength especially when he already obtained the Naginata of Kenkon. I also sympathize with him with his death.
-Konton: If you watch Hanyo no Yashahime, you must be known this character with his favorite phrase "How Distateful!". I also thinks among all of Kirinmaru's underlings, he's the strongest since he have unique kinds of battle style and master Fao and Tang Magic. His illusion also is not something to be joked with.
-Bankotsu: He's without a doubt the strongest human in the verse, with the second being Sango.
-Koga: He's quite fast despite losing the Shikon Jewel Shard plus I think his Goraishi are cool.
Next we'll go the recruitment of the erased universe again, precisely Universe 3. What kind of team that Universe 3 will recruit from the world of DxD? Wait and see.
See you in the next update and always keep watch out from Covid-19.
