Here's the second chapter, I'll try to make this as exciting as possible and add a few twists here and there. I also have a Ver2 of every fight.
I don't own Shuumatsu no Valkyrie or any other Anime characters.
Chapter 1: The Strongest God vs. The Strongest Shinigami! The Bloodshedding Battle Between Two Monsters!
Null had returned to Valhalla, after completing his task and putting his plan in motion, he regrouped with Brunhild and Geir.
"So you were able to gather all 14 warriors for the battle to come?" Brunhild asked him.
"Yes. These 14 will be the ones that will go toe-to-toe with The Gods and if all goes well, finish them." Null stated.
"I truly hope so." Brunhild stated.
Then a crash was here, making Null groan and Brunhild and Geir let out a gasp of surprise. When they got there they saw Cumber the Evil Saiyan somehow ended up getting punched through the door, the fist shaped deep on his chest and the statue of the door proof of that, the one to do it was surprisingly Saitama.
"He called me bald." Saitama said, likely it was his only defense.
Cumber doesn't stay down for long, he gets to his feet and unleashes a wave of evil Ki and charges right at the B-class Hero, this causes the two to engage in combat which causes all hell to break loose! While the more rational of them avoid the fight the more rowdy only cause trouble by picking fights with other, Kenpachi decided to start a fight with Musashi, Acnologia picks a fight with Escanor and Yami sensing the magical power of the two and curious to find out the limit of it, Esdeath was about to try and attack Katakuri but Ghost Rider could sense her dark spirit and wraps his chain around her and toss her into the wall and the two have a fight of hellfire and sub zero ice, Sagat and Agito have of battle of fist but neither can land a hit, Red Hood tries to break up the battle with Jiraiya's help but that doesn't seem to work. Null lets out a sigh and with a snap of his finger, freeze all of them in place and separate them from one another then release.
"That's enough of that." Null said annoyed. "Your here to fight the Gods, not each other." He told them, Cumber was about to start fighting once more but suddenly his body felt heavier causing him to fall to his knees.
"Enough, Cumber, you'll have your chance soon." Heart ordered.
"Jeez, I can't deal with this right now." Null said, snapping his fingers and putting each of them in a room separate from each other.
"My apologies for Cumber's actions, he can get carried away at times." Hearts stated.
"Who is this, Null?" Brunhild asked.
"This Hearts, a good friend and ally of mine." Null told him.
"A pleasure, Miss Valkyrie." Heart said politely.
"Likewise." Brunhild said politely. "So… I'm guessing those were the fighters you've chosen?" She asked with a sweatdrop.
"Yes." Null stated.
"The most powerful warriors that Mankind has to offer?" Brunhild asked, looking at him.
"Yes, indeed." Null stated. "The ones that will be battling against the Gods."
"Very well." Brunhild stated. "Then let's get things going, the First round is about to begin." She said firmly.
"I-It's impossible Big Sis… What kind of mortal can fight against the mighty Gods!?" Geir asked with a mix of fear and doubt.
"Calm down, young Valkyrie. I've already thought of the perfect one to start things off. He is a true monster of the battlefield." Null said, turning and walking out the room. "So if anyone is able to fight this battle it will be this man, the most savage, most barbaric, and most violent warrior of them all!" He shouted.
Every God and Mortal across space and time had gathered for Ragnarok, inside the Valhalla Arena.
"THIS IS THE MOMENT THAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR AGES!" Heimdall, the Watchman of Apocalypse shouted. "THE MOMENT TO BLOW IN THIS GJALLARHORN! THE TIME TO OPEN THE CURTAIN OF {RAGNAROK}… IS DRAWING NEAR! ARE YOU RRREADY FOR THIS!?" He asked. "THE RULES ARE SIMPLE. FIGHT TO THE DEATH! THAT'S IT! THE WINNER IS DECIDED BY THE COMPLETE ANNIHILATION OF THE OTHER SIDE FIGHTER!"
"It's about time… Big Sis Brunhild… Lord Null." Geir said nervously.
"FROM THE SIDE OF THE GODS, THIS MAN! ONE KNOWN FOR HIS TREMENDOUS POWER AND HIS LEGENDARY WEAPON, MJOLNIR! IT'S THE STRONGEST NORDIC'S GOD, THE THUNDER BERSERKER!" Heimdall shouted. "THOR!"
Thor appeared in the arena with the same bored look on his face, meanwhile Odin from where he was looked down at his son with only one thing to say.
"Kill them." Odin said emotionlessly.
"So… Thor is the one kicking things off." Baldur, the Rebel God, said intrigue. "This should be fun."
On the side of the humans, Brunhild, Geir, and Null were watching. But it wasn't just humans, there was also Faunus, Minks, Fishman, Elves, and half-breeds all in between were watching.
"Yikes." Geir said with fright.
"As expected, Lord Thor is the first one to fight." Brunhild thought. "Null, I hope the warriors you pick are enough…"
"AND FROM THE SIDE OF MANKIND, FACING THE NORDIC BERSERKKER OF THUNDER WILL BE THIS MAN! A TRUE WARRIOR! WHAT IS THIS MAN'S REASON TO FIGHT? IS IT TO PROTECT HIS HOME? IS IT TO EXACT REVENGE AGAINST THE GOD? NO! IT NONE OF THAT! HIS REASON TO FIGHT IS THAT HE DOENS'T NEED A REASON, HIS ONLY DESIRE IS TO FIGHT! HAVING FOUGHT OVER A THOUSAND BATTLES AND WINNING WITHOUT LOSING A SINGLE ONE! NO MATTER WHO HE FACES, HE WILLWIELD HIS SWORD LIKE A TRUE SAVAGE AND WARRIOR, HE'S THE CAPTAIN OF THE 11TH DIVISION OF SOUL SOCIETY, THE STRONGEST SHINIGAMI CAPTAIN IN HISTORY!" Heimdall shouted. "KENPACHI ZARAKI!"
Kenpachi came running through the entrance and with a great leap, he slammed into the arena and kicked up a large cloud of dust. He was spotting his classic savage grin and had his sword over his right shoulder. Everyone cheered as the battle for survival was about to begin, both warriors looked each other in the eye. Nearby a human was praying to themselves.
"Human, you better stop praying. Since the ones that we have to defeat… are none other than the Gods that you're praying to." Brunhild stated.
"Indeed." Null stated.
"THIS IS TRULY, THE BATTLE OF THE STRONGEST!" Heimdall shouted. "THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE STADIUM IS AT MAXIMUM VOLTAGE!"
"Lord Thor, please destroy that puny mortal in one hit!" Shouted Forseti, God of Justice.
And when he saw that, Kenpachi gave an annoyed and intimidating look, scaring him and making him tremble with fear.
"Why the hell are you scared?" A God asked him.
"I-I don't know, it's just that mortal's aura…" Forseti said, unsure.
"Captain Kenpachi! Tear those Gods a new asshole!" Shouted the men in his squad
In the seat on the side of mankind was the entire 11th Division, along with all the Captains and Commander.
"So Kenpachi is the one fighting? Can't say I'm not surprised." Rukia Kuchiki, Captain of 13th Division said.
"Only that savage could find joy in such a grim situation." Byakuya Kuchiki, Captain of the 6th Division said.
"Let's hope our monster swordsman can pull one through." Shunsui Kyoraku, Captain-Commander said.
"Maybe." Rukia stated. "But do you think he has a chance, Ichigo?" She asked the Former Substitute Shinigam. He remains silent and thinks back to his battle with the captain.
"Kenpachi…" Ichigo thought.
Meanwhile, Brunhild, Geir, and Null were watching the fight about to begin. Geir wasn't sure about how this would go.
"Sister Hild and Lord Null… does Kenpachi even stand a chance?" Geir asked.
"Mortals cannot defeat the Gods, that's what you're thinking isn't it?" Brunhild asked.
"Ah no… that's…" Geir said nervously.
"And I'm certain that's also what every single God here is thinking but that's precisely why… Humanity has a chance of ramming a fist up the arse of the Gods that fucked and shat on them from above." Brunhild said with a calm smile.
"Gods that shat on them?" Geir repeated.
"God that shat on them." Brunhild stated.
"Ramming their fist?" Geir repeated.
"Ramming their fist." Brunhild stated.
"Sometimes her manner of speech gets really vulgar…" Geir thought with a sweatdrop.
"Vulgar as always Brunhild…" Null stated. "Nonetheless, you're right."
"It's finally beginning! The duel…" Geir thought nervously.
Heimdall took the gjallarhorn at the ready, how he long to use the horn and blow through it and now he has the chance. So with a deep breath, he blew into the horn and signaled the start of Ragnarok!
Both warriors lower their weapon and begin to close the distance between each other, everyone was confused on why but continue to watch. Thor had the same bored look on his face while Kenpachi had his usual savage grin on his face.
"Oho? Neither is interested in the other's opening move. It seems like they are not planning on observing each other at all." Zeus stated.
"What the hell is with him? Doesn't that mortal know the meaning of fear?" Forseti asked.
Such a thing was not within Kenpachi's vocabulary. The two closing the distance even more, the tense was getting high. Everyone was on edge with how things would go.
"Sister… Lord Null… will he really be alright!? If anything now he seems to be looking down on Lord Thor!?" Geir asked, growing more worried.
"Just watch and see." Null told her, Brunhild remained quiet but had a smirk. "Show them the power of the strongest shinigami, Kenpachi Zaraki." He thought.
Kenpachi and Thor were now face-to-face, and even though they were bred differently the one thing that they shared was their claim for the title of the Strongest. With that in mind the two raised their weapons and with their very first strike, they annihilated their opponent!
The force from the clash of weapons was so strong it created a powerful gust of wind that reached all the way to the balcony, where the Bookkeeper and Valkyries are. Kenpachi put more power in his arm and forced the Nordic God back and closed the distance between them and went for another swing of his blade. Both of them fought so many battles and defeated so many enemies this was the first time that their foe was able to withstand their blow in a long time. The two clash weapons again and create an even stronger gust of wind then before, Kenpachi having a smile on his face while Thor was now curious about the mortal and his rising power.
"A-AMAZING! THEIR EQUAL! THEIR POWER IS A EQUAL MATCH-UP!" Heimdall shouted. "WHAT AN AMAZING DEVELOPMENT!"
"A mere mortal's keeping up… hohoho but it won't be long now… until Thor unleashes his true power~." Zeus said, enjoying the fight.
Thor and Kepnachi engage and keep swinging and clashing their weapons, the Shinigami Captain was now excited for an opponent that wouldn't crumble before his blows meanwhile Thor was still trying to figure out why the mortal before him power was rising, he blocked another swing from the blade of the savage Captain, this was enough. Thor jumped back and ready himself, unleashing lightning from his hands and gripping his hammer with both of them. He then takes an odd stance, almost like he was about to fall on his back. The story behind this stance was when a horde of giants attacked Asgard and nearly destroyed it, but Thor was able to finish them all with his instant kill technique and tales of his glory were told, but for Thor it was anything but glorious, all he could feel in that moment was sheer disappointment and absolute boredom.
"Playtime is over." Zeus stated.
"Show them." Odin ordered.
Thor unleashes the killer move named, Thor's Hammer! Kenpachi looked at the technique in surprise and after that, a huge bursting flash of lightning that reached the skies appeared, a huge gust of wind and dust kicked up. Geir looked at the scene with dread, believing that everything was already over for the fight.
"That's… the true strength of a God?" Geir thought. "It's over no matter how you look at it… even the thought of a mortal beating a God is foolish after all…" She thought, falling to her knees.
"Stand up, Geir." Brunhild told her.
"Sister." Geir said, facing the older Valkyrie. "No more! I… I can't watch any longer!"
"Don't avert your eyes…" Brunhild told her.
"But!" Geir said, not understanding.
"She's right, you're about to miss a very important moment of history between Gods and Mankind." Null told her.
"Mortals truly are… amazing." Hearts said with a smile.
When the smoke cleared, Kenpachi was still alive and even more shocking, he was able to stop the attack with just one of his bare hands.
"Gahahaha, you're pretty strong." Kenpachi told the Gods.
Then with one swing of his sword, he slash Thor across the chest and made the God bleed! Everyone was shocked that a mortal was able to injure a God. The same thing crosses both their minds, had they been born in the same time and same place or even born in the same race, they would be rivals.
"What's wrong? Didn't think that a mortal could handle you?" Kenpiach said with a chuckle. "There's nothing I can't cut!"
"Bastard, that strength wastes on a mortal like you." Thor said with a smirk, now he was intrigued.
Maybe, just maybe Thor could finally enjoy himself if this mortal had the power to not only stop his attack but make him bleed, his thought were cut off when Kenpachi came at him and swung his sword at the God once again. Thor blocked the attack, their weapons grinded against each other so hard they created sparks, the Shinigami Captain repeatedly swung his sword, like he was trying to cut through the hammer. Thor took another swing with his hammer at him but he swiftly dodge using Flash Step and appeared behind the God and intended to cut his head off but Thor spun around and swung his hammer at the Shinigami with the intent to destroy his upper body but the madman blocked the attack with his sword.
"Hmm… how strange." Zeus said, trying to figure how it was possible for a God to be injured.
"Lord Zeus! Is there something about him that interests you!?" Hermes, One of the 12 Olympus Gods shouted.
"Something impossible has occurred…" Zeus stated.
"You're wondering how a mere mortal is able to keep up with a God!?" Hermes shouted the question.
"Oh shut up already! Don't shout right in my ear!" Zeus shouted back. "I'm not so old my ears have stopped working!" He shouted with a huff, then calmed down. "There is that… but there's another issue is that he's up against Mjolnir. Any weapon made by man should've been destroyed in one-hit." He pointed out. "So that should be impossible… man-made weaponry would never stand against, wait a second…" He looked to where Brunhild and Null were, the Eldest Valkyrie shot the God a sly grin. "Hmph. I see your plot, Valkyrie Girl, Bookkeeper."
"Sister, Lord Zeus is looking over here with a creepy smile." Geir said in fright.
"It appears he's noticed." Brunhild stated.
"It seems so." Null stated.
Prior to the beginning of Ragnarok
Null called forward the Shinigami Captain before he was sent into battle, the two Valkyries and Hearts were confused at the sight of the Captain but Brunhild could tell from his aura that he was powerful, almost monstrous. Now they were trying to figure out the next step of ensuring their plan worked.
"So this is the one of the warriors you've chosen." Brunhild stated, observing the Shinigami.
"Yes. This is Kenpachi Zaraki, the strongest Shinigami Captain of all in Soul Society, without a doubt he will be a perfect counter to Thor." Null stated. "He's slaughtered a lot of warriors in the past, even at a young age."
"Perfect." Brunhild said, believing they may have a chance.
"Enough chit-chat, when do I get to slash up these so-called Gods!?" Kenpachi asked, getting impatient and his bloodlust flaring.
"So scary!" Geir thought, feeling her body growing weak.
"Soon." Null told him. "Just wait for now." The Captain grunted and walked off.
"Big Sis, Lord Null, even if he's the strongest. Do you really think he's capable of going up against a God? Let alone Lord Thor?" Geir asked them.
"Obviously, he got no chance." Brunhild answered.
"Of course not." Null said bluntly.
"Huuuh!?" Kenpachi shouted.
"Obviously? No chance!?" Geir asked in comedic horror.
"The cheats the Gods have are their divine weapons, have been forged and honed within heaven…" Brunhild explained.
"Compared to the weapons of Mankind, they are simply toys and therefore would be smashed to pieces within seconds." Null added.
"So Geir, there is no way in hell that the mortals can defeat Gods wielding their divine weapons." Brunhild stated.
"No way in hell…" Geir said weakly, filled with dread. "WE'RE DOOOOOOOOMED!" She shouted.
"Fufufu, you're right here. We're absolutely doomed~." Brunhild stated. "So let me ask you this. What if mortals had divine weapons as well?"
"Huh?" Geir asked, confused.
"Brunhild is right, only a divine weapon can defeat another divine weapon." Null concluded.
"You called dear sister." A voice said in a plum of blossom petals. "In accordance with our sister, Brunhild's summoning. We, the 11 Valkyrie Sisters, have gathered."
"Oh… our sisters!" Geir in awe.
"Quite the sight to behold." Null said softly.
"Indeed." Hearts agreed.
"This is the first time all 13 of us have gathered in one place?!" Geir said surprised. "But why…?"
"Randgriz. Step forth." Brunhild called out.
"Yes. Dear sister." Randgriz, The 4th Valkyrie said, approaching.
"Sister Griz." Geir said happily.
"Miss Randgriz." Null said with a bow.
"Lord Null." Randgriz said, bowing back
"Randgriz, I take it you know of Lord Thor's armaments?" Brunhild asked.
"Of course. The Jarngreipr, gauntlets capable of withstanding any attack." Randgriz explained. "And most importantly, "Jotun Bane", more commonly known as Mjolnir."
"Indeed." Brunhild stated. "Those two that Thor wields are heaven's strongest, shittiest cheats. In order to win against Lord Thor, first we must overcome those obstacles." She stated. "Randgriz… will you pledge your body to me?" She asked.
"Of course sister. With pleasure." Randgriz answered.
"Pledge your body?" Geir thought confused.
Back to the present
Kenpachi and Thor continue with their fight, then he's sword begins to glow with a bright light and it reveals itself to be Randgriz.
"What is that weapon?" Hermes asked, trying to blow the light.
"Just as I thought…" Zeus stated.
"That right, this is the secret of us sisters… our counter to the God's cheat! It's our very own cheat!" Brunhild thought with a wide smile.
"The body of a Valkyrie's body can become the shape of any mortal weapon. Along with them to option divine weapons of their own." Null thought. "The technique is called… Volund!"
Kenpachi merely laughs and knocks Thor's hammer to the ground and swings his sword at the neck of the God, but Thor blocks with his right arm.
"A weapon that has become divine, takes on the traits of the Valkyrie it possesses. The 4th sister, Randgriz." Brunhild explained. "Is… Sheildbreaker!" After she said that, one of Thor's gauntlets shattered!
"It's time for the party to begin." Null said, smirking.
Once Kenpachi had shattered one of Thor's gauntlets, he didn't waste time attacking one again, The Nordic God block with his hammer. Every mortal was cheering for the 11th Division Shinigami Captain, because for the first time they had surpassed their creators! Kenpachi goes for another swing but Thor dodge, he keeps attacking with a barrage of lethal slash and in the middle of his frenzy, Thor swung his hammer right for his head of the Shinigami but at the last second he blocked his sword and went sliding across the arena. Kenpachi Flash Step directly at the God and thrust his blade but Thor quickly dodged but Kenpachi was able to land a small cut on his right shoulder, and with one more mighty swing the Captain was able to knock Mjolnir away. While the fight was going on Hermes explained Volund to Zeus.
"That is… the essence of Ragnarok, correct?" Hermes asked.
"Yes… that's right… those pissy little girls… against us, mighty Gods… this is a rebellion!" Zeus shouted, not pleased. "But… to think that the Valkyries… would seriously turn their blades on us… it's so… this just… the greatest thrill I've had ever since the big bang!" Zeus said with a look of great pleasure, his muscle swelling up. "Right? Br-bru-bru-bru-bru-bru-bru-bru-brunhild?" He asked, pervertedly. This freaked out Geir, Brunhild had a blank face, and Null had a dark gaze.
"Quit staring over here. Creepy motherfuckering geezer." Brunhild thought.
"Fucking creep." Null thought with venom.
"Gahahahaha, an unbreakable weapon and a mighty God!" Kenpachi said, laughing. "This kind of situation is perfect!"
Kenpachi was about to continue the fight but a thundering boom was heard and when everyone looked where it was coming from, they saw Mjolnir was trembling and melting the ground under it into liquid hot stone.
"TH-THIS IS AMAZING, FOLKS! JUST LIKE IN THE LEGEND, IT'S WHITE HOT!" Heimdall shouted. "BUT WHY NOW…!? WELL, IN ANY CASE… LORD THOR HAS LOST ONE OF HIS JARNGREIPR… CAN HE EVEN WIELD MJOLNIR ANYMORE!?"
All the Gods with the exception of Zeus, Odin and Baldur began to dread the worst, believing Thor could no longer use his hammer. Then everyone began to hear a thumping sound and it was coming from Mjolnir, it was revealed that it was pulsing!?
"Finally… you've awakened." Thor stated, and then veins burst from the hammer!
"Gaaaaaaah! It got veins!? Wha…? Huh…? Is that thing alive!?" Geir asked, completely freaking out. Even Brunhild was taken back in shock, only Null remained unfazed.
"Ohoho, so Mjolnir has finally awakened, eh?" Zeus stated.
"Awakened… you say?" Hermes asked, curious.
"See, there's a slight misunderstanding in the legend about Mjolnir and Jarngreipr… the gloves weren't there to protect Thor from Mjolnir." Zeus told Hermes. "Instead, it was actually there in order to protect Mjolnir, prior to its awakening from the weight of Thor's swing." He explained, and while he did Thor toss his other glove to the side.
"Come on, sleepyhead." Thor said, lifting his hammer with one hand. "Shinigami… no your name is Kenpachi Zaraki, right? I have one request to make." And lightning burst from the hammer. "Don't die on me now."
"Gahahahaha! I'm getting excited now!" Kenpachi said with a wide savage grin, he then ripped his eyes patch off and unleashed his power in a burst of yellow energy! "Bring it on!"
Back in the stands, Brunhild had received a message from heavenly phone and pulled it out, Geir and Null saw this but he remained silent while Geir felt the need to point it out, Heart just focused on the fight.
"Ah! That's not allowed, you know! You have to turn your phone off while in the cinema." Geir stated.
Brunhild had a look of pure shock on her face, then smirked and Null could already tell why but Geir remained confused.
"It's here. The list of combatants for Ragnarok." Brunhild told her, then showed the list.
"Huh? Th-This is it…?" Geir said, trembling. "The 28 names that will decide everything? And the countdown to decide humanity's fate… for all Humanity, these are the final 14!"
"Very much so." Null stated, having his own smirk.
Heaven:
Zeus
Buddha
Loki
Baldur
Poseidon
Susano'o No Mikoto
Thor
Bishamonten
Anubis
Odin
Beelzebub
Shiva
Hercules
Sun Wukong
Humanity:
Kenpachi Zaraki
Saitama
Miyamoto Musashi
Red Hood
Kanoh Agito
Cumber
Sagat
Esdeath
Charlotte Katakuri
Jiraiya
Ghost Rider
Acnologia
Escanor
Yami Sukehiro
"Final? Fufufu… no, Geir one day, these warriors will be known as… The Ejinherjar!" Brunhild shouted with a bright smile.
"These 14 warriors from across the Dimensions will be the ones to face off against the Gods in Ragnarok!" Null said with a proud smile.
"This is truly starting to get exciting." Heart said with a smirk
On the side of the Gods, Hermes showed Zeus the roster and he was very pleased with what he saw. Back with Kenpachi and Thor, the Nordic God was now getting serious and the Shinigami Captain was matching him.
It was a rare sight to behold, The mighty Thor with his awakened Mjolnir was getting serious. Even the all omniscients Gods were in awe at the sight!
Thor spin around and toss his hammer with both hands, Mjolnir spun right at Kenpachi with great speed, he was able to dodge by leaning back then right at the God with the intent of cutting him in half but the hammer spun right back at him, luckily Kenpachi was able to avoid it for a second time. Thor caught the hammer and combined the velocity and centrifugal force and being thrown with all his own might had created the ultimate blow, this surprised everyone. The name of this technique was called, Geirrod.
In this battle of the strongest, Thor would display his finest smile while Kenpachi would meet it with his worst smile.
And instead of trying to block the attack, the Kenpachi meant the attack head on with his strongest swing of his sword! There was a large crash and it kicked up a cloud of dust, once it was cleared, Kenpachi was able to survive the ultimate blow.
"That blow buried Jormungandr… what with that mortal..." The Black Raven asked, confused.
"Kenpachi! Quit making my sister do all the heavy lifting!" Geir shouted. "Hm?" She said, confused.
Even though Kenpachi survived the blow, he didn't get out of it unscathed. His right arm and shoulder was dislocated and right leg was now broken. He fell to his knee and now standing on one leg, everyone on the side of humanity was in shock and horror.
"CAPTIAAAAAAAAN!" Every member of the 11th squad shouted with dread.
"What is that savage doing!?" Byakuya asked, frustrated.
"This is looking bad." Rukia said, concerned. "This can't end this like this!"
Meanwhile on the side of the Gods, they were more than glad to see a mortal push to the brink before they would die.
"Hermes…" Zeus called out.
"Yes?" Hermes answered.
"Isn't it just wonderful…? To watch men fight and die?" Zeus said, taking great pleasure in the sight before him. "Although, seeing him take Thor's might head-on with his own… he's shown us something special… but the time is up for him."
"Dear sister! Kenpachi! Hurry up and move out of the way!" Geir shouted. "Please…"
"Dammit!" Brunhild cursed. "Is this really it?"
All of humanity had thought it was over, except for two being… that being Null and Ichigo. The Bookkeeper remained unfazed while Ichigo looked more annoyed.
"Geir, Brunhild, don't give up yet. Watch and you'll see." Null stated. Ichigo stood on his feet and took a deeper breath.
"Kenpachi! What the hell are you doing!? Is this some kind of bad fucking joke, because I'm not laughing! Quit playing around and fight like you mean it!" Ichigo shouted at the Captain.
That lit a fire under everyone and soon everyone was chanting and shouting for Kenpachi to get up and fight. Kenpachi then planted his sword in the ground and relocated his shoulder then raised his right leg and stomp on the ground and was standing on both feet. Everyone cheered when he did and Thor had an excited smile on his face, finally getting a challenge for once in his life.
"Ichigo, you smart-mouth bastard. Just who do you think I am!?" Kenpachi shouted. "Gahahaha! This is the most fun I ever had, let's keep going, okay God?"
Kenpachi raised his sword and unleash a wave of energy right at Thor, he block with his hammer but his pushed back, Kenpachi charged forward and swing down his sword downward but it was blocked and was pushed back, Thor tries to used Thor's Hammer once more but Kenpachi blocks with his hand once more and stabs Thor right through the left shoulder and was about to slash the arm off but he was kicked in the gut by the Nordic God freeing him from the blade, Kenpachi release another wave of yellow energy, Thor release lightning and cancel it out with swing of his hammer. Thor lunged forward and tried to smash Kenpachi into red paste but the Shinigami Captain used Flash Step to avoid the blow and appeared behind him and was close to taking his head off but Thor dodge the slash and only lost a few strands of his hair, and spun around and slams his hammer against Kenpachi but he blocked with his sword and sent skidding across the arena, he look at his sword and back at the Thunder God.
"I guess it's time to get serious, so don't die on me, Almighty God." Kenpachi said with a savage grin.
"From this moment forward, you're going to see what Kenpachi is like when serious." Null told the two Valkyries.
Kenpachi released his full power, filling the arena with a burst of yellow aura of Reiatsu which surprises Thor and the other gods. Kenpachi grips his sword with both hands and lungs at the God and attacks with Ryodan, causing Thor to block the attack but he is knocked back by a wave of energy. Kenpachi exhales and points his sword at the God and shoots him a savage grin. This was the first time for Thor, he's never met someone that had so much power to stand one equal footing, he smirked and prepared himself.
"Drink, Nozarashi!" Kenpachi said, activating his Shinki. Now wielding a large axe/cleaver hybrid. "Gahahahahaha, there isn't anything I can't cut."
Kenpachi then Flash Step right at Thor and swung his large blade at the Nordic God with all his might and even when Thor blocked, the force of the blow was able to sink the Nordic God's feet into the ground. Thor swung his hammer right back at Kenpachi to smash him to pieces but he blocked it and attacked with another swing of his large blade and left a horizontal cut on Thor's abdomen but the cut was shallow. Thor could feel himself growing in even more excited because even though he was being pushed back by a mortal, this was the first time in a long time where someone was able to injure him and now push him back, he felt like he could burst at any moment! Kenpachi charges right at him for another slash attack but Thor blocks with Mjolnir and holds out his hand and unleashes streams of lightning and shocks the Shinigami Captain, Kenpachi just endure it and put more power into his arms and push back Thor. Kenpachi was smoking a bit but was still trucking, he charged the at Thunder God and Thor meant his charge with his own, a yellow aura surrounded Kenpachi's large blade while lightning surround Mjolnir they swung their weapons at the same time and when they collided it it created a explosion of lightning and pure yellow energy. Kenpachi and Thor were both blown away, even with how intense things were getting these two were far from finished. The most surprising was the number of chips and nicks that were in Mjolnir, golden blood leaked from the veins but Kenpachi's weapon wasn't perfect either, having a number of chips and looking slightly worn out. The shinigami just laughed and rushed right at Thor, but he shot out another stream of lightning right at Kenpachi but he simply cut through it and about to split the arm of the God in half! But Thor parries the blade with his hammer by spinning around and his hammer comes full circle and slams Kenpachi into the arena wall at full force. Everyone thought that was it for the Captain, but they were far from that being a reality, Kenpachi pry himself from the wall and was laughing, his head was leaking blood onto his face but he was still alive and well.
"S-Sis… This power." Geir said, trembling.
"Null… is this the power you were talking about?" Brunhild asked, shocked.
"This is the power of all Shinigami, this power is called Shinki. It is different for every Shinigami, in Kenpachi's case his Shinki lets him cut through anything and everything." Null explained. "But it's nothing compared to what will come next…"
He licked the blood from his lips and raised his large blade and slammed it down onto the ground and unleashed a large wave of energy that headed right for Thor, he blocked the attack by slamming his hammer down and created a shockwave of lightning. Kenpachi Flash Step right at Thor and delivers a downward slash but Thor caught the blade with his bare head and hits Kenpachi directly with Mjolnir with the intent of smashing his lower half into paste but he blocks the attack with a kick, damaging his left leg but didn't end because Thor channeled lightning through his body and hit Kenpachi with a lethal shock. Kenpachi puts more force into his blade and nearly slash through the arm of the Nordic God but he is tossed across the arena. Kenpachi jumps at Thor and with more power and speed with the help of Flash Step is able to land a direct and deep slash into the left shoulder of the Nordic God and sinks his blade into his flesh, Kenpachi pulls his blade out and goes for another slash but Thor gets ready to block with his hammer but instead of slashing the Shinigami lunge forward and grabs the God by the face and slams him into ground and drag him across the arena, laughing like a madman and toss him into the wall, he then unleash a powerful horizontal energy slash that nearly take off Thor's head but he blocks with a wave of lightning but it wasn't enough to stop it and gets a cut on his forehead, causing bleed to drip down his face, the Thunder God felt his face and saw blood and smirk right back at the savage swordsman. The Gods themselves were shocked to see a mortal do this much damage to a God and even endure such punishment from one. Mankind was feeling hopeful that they just might have a choice. Thor saw that playtime was over and it was time to end this, so he lunge at Kenpachi and grabs him by the face and raised his hammer to the sky and called forth a vicious thunderstorm that no mortal could handle, white hot lightning rain and engulfed the arena in a sea of a blinding flash. Then all Kenpachi could feel was a blazing heat and unbearable shock through his body the reach his bones, once the flash died down Mankind was in horror at the sight of Kenpachi being held by the throat by Thor and covered in lethal burns, he focus all his strength and slam his hammer into Kenpachi's chest and send him flying into a wall, the Shinigami Captain was deep into wall and remained motionless.
Mankind had dreaded the worst and thought that Kenpachi was done for, believing it was over. Geir, Brunhild, and even Null thought it was too much for even Kenpachi to handle. Thor was getting ready to finish Kenpachi off for good. Everything was black and quiet for Kenpachi, he wasn't sure if he was dead or just out of it.
"So this is the power of a God? Hehehe, it truly is something else." Kenpachi thought, recalling all his battles, his fight with Ichigo, his fight against Espada 5 Nnoitra, his death match with Unohana, and even his battle with Gremmy.
"Can you still fight, Kenpachi?" Randgriz asked in his mind.
"Of course I can! I'm just a bit tired, I can still win this!" Kenpachi thought firmly.
"Is that so, Kenny?" A voice asked.
Then someone he never thought he saw again appeared before him, Yachiru. He wasn't sure if she was real or just a hallucination.
"Yachiru." Kenpachi thought, looking at the little girl.
"Don't you think it's time to show the Gods who they're dealing with?" Yachiru asked. "You fought well up to this point, but don't you think it's time to end it?"
"Hmmmm…" Kenpachi remained silent.
"Don't let the Gods destroy our world, don't let the sacrifices of everyone be in vain." Yachiru told him. "You're not going to disappoint them? Are you?"
"Of course not! I'll slaughter anyone that looks down on the title of Kenpachi!" Kenpachi told her, having his usual smile.
"Hahahaha, that's the Kenny I know!" Yachiru said smiling.
In the stands of Mankind, everyone was dreading the worst. Geir thought it was all over for them, Brunhild was biting her nail intensely, Null was sweating and was dreading the worst.
"It over… it all over, a mortal could never beat a God…" Geir said with a whimper.
"Fucking damn it…!" Brunhild cursed.
Thor stood before Kenpachi and raised Mjolnir, he tightened his grip on the handle and was about to smash the Shinigami's head into paste.
"It was fun, Kenpachi Zaraki. You fought well, no one has pushed me as far as you did." Thor stated. Kenpachi then coughed up a bunch of fluid and was gasping, he then muttered something, Thor raised his brow in confusion. "What?"
"Bankai…" Kenpachi said.
And then the pressure increased tenfold as a huge burst of red energy pushed back the Thunder Berserker, everyone was in shock at what had just happened.
"Both of you… look forward, the battle isn't over yet." Null told the two Valkyries.
They both look forward, and everyone was shocked by the new look that Kenpachi had, even some of the Gods show fear and shock, while Thor just continues to smile. Kenpachi's skin was red, and he had horns, and a completely deranged smile. It was as if a true monster had awakened before the Nordic God.
"L-Lord Null… wh-what happened to him!?" Geir asked.
"This is the true power of the Shinigami, Bankai." Null answered.
Everyone watched as Thor and Kenpachi were about to enter their final bout, Kenpachi didn't have long because of the enormous amount of power in his body. Thor was ready to make this the final bout they would have. In the stands Geir, Brunhild, and Null watch the unseen event unfold.
"B-Bankai? What's that?" Geir asked.
"It is the Shinigami's true power that can be in all shapes and abilities." Null told the two. "What you're seeing before you is Kenpachi's true power, his Bankai makes him an absolute monster."
"Really!?" Geir said in shock.
"Just watch and you'll see." Null told them. "Will this be enough?" He thought.
Kenpachi lunged at Thor like a feral beast that thirst for blood, he attacked with a right kick but Thor blocked with his hammer, the power behind the blow was nothing like before and push back the Nordic Gods and left a sizeable dent in Mjolnir, Thor retaliate and charge forward and attack with a hammer swung to take off Kenpachi's head but he blocked and was set sliding through the arena, Kenpachi roars and unleash a wave of energy that nearly get Thor but he used his hammer and lightning to cancel out the attack, Kenpachi charge forward and bites down on Thor's left shoulder and sinks his teeth and with the help of his sword, rips a chunk of out! Blood spread from the fresh wound all over the beastly Kenpach's face and only makes him look more terrifying! Thor winced in pain and deliver a powerful counter in the form of a thundering boom from his hammer to the face, the monster shinigami skids across the arena and comes to a stop. Kenpachi and Thor stare each other in the eyes and know this was it, they were going to give it their all to win this! They rush at one another and attack, Kenpachi attacks with a powerful sword slash while Thor attacks with a powerful swung of his hammer, their weapons grind against each other for a few minutes and created bolts of pure energy which flew off, they put more power into their weapons at the same time and created a explosion! It made a dust cloud, both fighters were knocked back but they were harmed this time, to the horror of the Gods, Thor had lost his left arm while Kenpachi's right arm was damaged badly, which horrified Humanity.
"Wh-What happened to his arm!? Did the clash do that!?" Geir asked in fear.
"No it wasn't. That was the effort of his own power, Kenpachi isn't able to control enormous power from his Bankai." Null told them seriously. "Kenpachi is at the end of his ropes, if he doesn't finish this fight soon…"
"He'll die. Correct?" Brunhild asked Null.
"Yes." Null nodded.
Kenpachi spit up blood and looked at his mangled right arm, he grabbed his weapon with his teeth and tossed it to his left arm, Thor was still standing but looked at the damage he took and even his missing left arm. Both fighters had taken a great deal of damage that normally killed anyone else, in this battle of "The Strongest" it was near its end, these two rivals were going to give it their all, even if it meant death!
"This is it! I'm going to cut this bastard down even if it kills me!" Kenpachi thought, having a monstrous grin
"I've never had this much fun before! Kenpachi Zaraki, I'll crush you into paste if it's the last thing I do!" Thor thought, having his own frightening grin.
Kenpachi unleash a thick dark red aura of reishi that formed the face of a monster while Thor unleash the aura of the God with lightning that looks like a world-ending thunderstorm, the aura of these two filled the arena and clashed the very embodiment of their will to come out on top!
"This is it." Null thought having a cold sweat, he didn't realize he was trembling.
Kenpachi tightened the grip of his weapon and charged using Flash Step at the same time Thor tossed Mjolnir with all his might! Kenpachi channels all his power into his left arm and is ready to slash with all his might! Mjolnir came circling back at Thor and he caught an attack with Thor's Hammer while Kenpachi used Ryodan. This would be the strongest swing either of them had ever used Kenpachi and Thor smiled like madmen not caring about the Gods or Humanity, only in this moment, the moment where they attacked with everything they had! This was where they would give it their all to annihilate their opponent! There was a large explosion of pure energy that made a big flash of red and blue that reached the heavens of the sky, after the deafening boom there was only silence and a large dust cloud, everyone watched with great suspense. "Who won?" That was the question, whichever side won would define the outcome for all here.
The dust cloud began to clear, everyone was at the edge of their seats and grew tense. When it had cleared, the first thing they saw shocked them to the core. Before them was a gorey scene, the whole right side of Thor's upper body was gone, Mjolnir was in piece of golden blood everywhere but Kenpachi wasn't any luckier, the Shinigami Captain left arm was gone and was his whole left side was badly burn by lightning, and his weapon was cracked and then turn back into Randgriz. It wasn't something anyone had expected.
"I-I DON'T BELIEVE IT! BOTH FIGHTERS ARE MANGLE BEYOND REASONS!" Heimdall shouted. "HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!? WHICH SIDE WON!? THE GODS! OR HUMANITY!" He asked, needing an answer.
"Hahaha… well done… Kenpachi Zaraki." Thor said, still conscious. "You're worthy… of being my… rival."
"Gahaha… not so bad… yourself, Thor." Kenpachi said, spitting up blood. "I would mind… fighting you… to the death… again."
Both fighters fall to their back, reality returns to everyone now fully processing what was before them and was indeed the truth and not a lie.
CAPTAAAAAAAAAAAIIIN!" Squad 11th shouted in despair.
"KENPAAAAACHI!" Ichigo shouted dread.
LOOOOORD THOOOOOOR!" Forstei shouted with a heartbroken face.
"Dammit." Baldur cursed in a low tone.
"Dammit." Null cursed. Brunhild and Hearts remained silent while Geir was still in shock.
The battle had ended in a tie, neither side had won. But this only serves to bring everyone down, with Humanity now seeing the power of the Gods could despair while the God comes to torns reality that Humanity was stronger than they even thought.
Round 1 of Ragnarok:
Kenpachi vs Thor: Tied
Deciding Move: Thor's Hammer/Ryodan
Scoreboard: Humanity: 0 and God: 0
R1: Tie
Soon, Thor's and Kenpachi's bodies begin to crack and turn into particles along with Randgriz. Geir fell to her knees at the sight of her Valkyrie sister, Null's hood covered his face, and Brunhild maintained a serious face.
All the Shinigami had a moment of peace for their fallen captain and fellow comrade. All the Shinigami Captain saluted Kenpachi Zaraki, humanity may not have won the battle but this fight was an example of the potential mortals had and just how strong and how far they are willing to go.
The two older figures walk off to prepare for the next round, Geir regains her composure and follows after the two.
"S-Sister… Lord Null… just wait a second." Geir shouted, trying to catch up. "What will happen to Randgriz and Kenpachi now after this?" She asked.
"After this? A Foolish question." Brunhild stated, Null put a hand on her shoulder.
"I'll take over." Null told her. "For Kenpachi and any other mortal from across the dimension, if they died then beings higher than the Gods take care of that. But for the Valkyries, it's a different story…" He said softly but had a deep sadness.
"A-A different story… h-how?" Geir asked nervously.
"This is a battle of souls, if the soul is destroyed then there is no "after this" it the end of the line. At least for the Valkyries…" Null said with great shame.
"Huh? T-The end?" Geir said quietly.
"Niflhel…" Brunhild said. "They can no longer return to the cycle of reincarnation."
Geir realized what she meant and it horrified her, she was brought to tears and nearly yelled at Brunhild for knowing this the whole time but still went through with it. But felt something wrap around her and held her tight, she saw it was Null, he was hugging the young Valkyrie.
"I understand that you're upset for the loss of your sister. But we must do what we can to take out these bastard Gods, and we can't do it without risk." Null told her in a calm tone. But his face betrayed his tone, his eyes glowed red and had a fiery aura around them.
"Must we… really… go this far? In this… war?" Geir said, tearing up.
"The very existence of Humanity depends on it." Null told her. "I'm sorry, Geir. I truly am."
The young Valkyrie could don't nothing more than hug back and cry her eyes out for the loss of her sister, all Null could do was try and soothe her sorrows. Brunhild didn't say a word and merely held in the rage for the Gods and her own painful loss.
Meanwhile with the Gods, Zeus was holding a meeting which involved Shiva, himself, Hermes, and Odin. The aftermath of the Round 1 had left a deep impression on all of them, they may not have lost Round 1 but they didn't win either, the thought of tying with mortals was unthinkable.
"Now this is an interesting turn of events." Zeus stated.
"Interesting? How is this interesting!?" Shiva asked in anger. "Thor lost! To a mortal no less!"
"Thor was fated to die in Ragnarok, if he lost then it simply means that mortal was strong." Zeus stated. "Not strong enough to win but still."
Odin didn't say a word, but the look of anger in his eyes was clear and his fingers digging into his throne.
"Those little girls really do intend to kill us, we return in kind." Zeus said seriously.
This was only the start for Ragnarok, the Gods had no idea just how powerful Humanity is and how far they came, and when they did it would be too late.
With Null, Brunhild, Hearts, and Geir they were making plans for the next round. Null was thinking over who to send into the arena next, he knew who exactly he was going to fight in the next round, this battle was far from over.
"The first battle is over. Our duty is to decide the next representative for round 2." Brunhild stated.
"But if even Kenpachi couldn't win against the Gods… who even could…?" Geir said, still sad.
"Then we sent out someone with the strength that surpasses all logic" Null stated, selecting their next fighter. "Amongst all of Humanity, this man has the most power that even a God couldn't withstand… we shall bet on the man with the strongest body!"
"Huh…!?" Geir said with shock.
Here's the improved version of Round 1. This is where things take a new turn, I want to be more original with this fight and not just go by the canon. I have no doubt you'll enjoy it so thank you for waiting.
Peace!