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Nine years had passed since he met Tokita Niko and their mentor's death. Those nine years of training with Ohma, a lot of things happened. The first was him teaching Ohma how to read and write, another was asking Niko if he could create a new form of Niko style which took his mentor by surprise, the next was him being ahead of Ohma since he asked Niko to teach him the secret technique which again surprised his mentor, and finally meeting with Kure Raian, which was supposed to be impossible but it happened.
flashback
He was heading back after getting some meal. After a long training with Niko and Ohma by beating someone from the "Inner Circle", he went to a secluded area to make his own Niko style. He even already had their own names: Water stream Kata, Vector Kata, Adamantium Kata.
Suddenly someone bumped into him. He could tell the bastard did it intentionally. "Hey watch... it..." He said before realizing who it was.
Kure Raian was standing there only two steps away with his psychotic grin, except he looked to be at Ohma's age. Guess he was already insane at as a kid.
"Kehehe... What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Raian taunted while never losing his grin.
"What do you want?" Russell asked. He had no clue on why Raian was here and he was not interested in finding out.
"Why do I want? I want some entertainment!" With that Raian struck.
Flashback end
He could still remember the beating he did to Raian, the bastard was damn strong, but they were even since his stats had risen from Niko's training. When Raian pulled off Restriction Removal, that's when all hell broke loose. He had to spam Niko style techniques to the point he had mastered Niko style to a certain degree. Who was he kidding? Raian was so out of his league that his Ultra-instinct developed into Ultra-instinct Omen.
Even the fight ended up being a draw. Raian being too exhausted to continue and Russell being more injured. However, Russell took whatever victory he had, after all beating a Kure to a draw is still an achievement and he learned Restriction Removal.
He changed it so it could for him and combined it with his Ultra-instinct and Prodigy. It still took him months to figure out how he had to do it without messing up and if someone asked him if fighting the devil, well he would just show them this skill.
Limitless (lv.1/3): By combining your skills, you have created a new skill. With this skill, it removes all limiters in your body, thus multiplying your stats by 20.
Yeah, that fight was definitely worth it.
Then after that, the story of Ohma continued, Ohma learned Advance. Niko died from fighting Kiryu's mentor. The only change was that Kiryu was now obsessed with him just as he was with Ohma after using Limitless and beating the guy to the point he feared his name yet completely in awe.
In Kiryu's eyes, Ohma was a god and Russell was the monster of god. The only solace from Russell was that he ripped the man's eye with his bare hand when he told Ohma he was going to wait for him.
Now, why didn't he change any of this? Simple if he changed the history of Ohma then Yamashita Kazuo would never find him and none of the Kengan Asura events would even exist.
Sure, it could still happen, but he couldn't afford it.
Flashback
Just as Ohma vowed to kill Kiryu's master, he quickly approached his friend and grabbed his shoulder. "Ohma listen man, I need to say something."
"What is it?" Ohma asked. Russell knew what he going to do would change everything, but he had to. For Niko's death, he would save Ohma.
"When Niko said he was weak, he didn't say his fighting style was weak. He was at his limit when he fought that man." He said.
"Who?" Ohma asked living with Russell had made Ohma develop a sense of brotherhood with his younger companion. He knew Russell may be a liar, but that was when they were stealing from others he never once told a lie to him, especially if it was something serious.
"You, it was you who fought Niko. That guy just got here, Niko was tired from stopping your rampage."
Ohma looked shock about it then flashes of memories during his rampage flashed.
He remembered when Kiryuu forced him to use Advance; him attacking everything in sight, and finally Russell and Niko subduing him.
"Another thing don't use that power anymore it's nothing but a useless power compared to what I got." Ohma gave him a confused look. With that, he told Ohma about Limitless, or at least an edited version of it.
Flashback End.
After that Ohma took up his offer and learned Limitless granted it took a lot of effort for him to instruct Ohma. Then they would spar in that mode until they were too tired or hungry.
Finally, the time came, Ohma taking his path to becoming the Asura and meeting Yamashita. Russell learning more martial arts.
First heading to China and finding the Kaioh and learning under them. It was only when he reached the age of 25 did he realize something. He stopped aging and his body was stuck at 21.
Turns out the ring of Salazar had a hidden feature. It granted him eternal youth and a healing factor.
Surprised by this, he checked his other weapons for any hidden feature.
Sword of Rebellion had several hidden features. It granted him the power to challenge the world and its rules. There was another feature of it absorbing its victims' DNA and growing on its own, but the last feature wouldn't show any information.
Great Ouroboros gave him the power to tame beasts and the power of Clairvoyance.
His mind raced as he remembered that he could also upgrade their ranks. Did it also mean the features will grow in effect as well?
He then made out a note on it, as he had to let the new information settle in.
When he learned the Shaori and mastered it. He then moved back to Japan and learned Karate from Katsumi Orochi and learned Mach Fist and later mastered it. Finally, some Jujitsu and Judo.
After that, he recreated Niko's style and combined it with Shaori and Shinshinkai Karate. Later renamed each Kata.
Adamantine Kata + Defensive Shaori + Offensive shaori = Adamantium Kata which focused on a tensed yet relaxed muscles for both defensive and offensive purposes. This kata is more suited to striking and counter-attacks.
Flame Kata + Shishinkai karate + Offensive shaori = Flashbang Kata. What used to be largely centered on footwork now has striking moves, giving the user incredible speed, agility, and maximum damage by utilizing the user's momentum.
Water Kata + Jujitsu + Judo + Shishinkai Karate = Jet stream Kata. What mainly comprises grappling techniques and emphasizes flexibility and fluidity of motion now also has striking techniques. Basically, he made Fang's Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
Redirection Kata + Defensive Shaori + Shishinkai Karate = Vector Kata. This involves seeing and manipulating the "flow of power", using minimal motions to turn the opponent's attacks against them. However, Russell with the use of defensive Shaori absorbs the impact and redirects it into his fist and feet, creating a more powerful blow. He could also change the trajectory of his attack without losing speed of used Mach fist majority of his enemies had mistaken it for a faint.
He didn't bother naming his moves since to him there was no point.
However, if there is one thing that topped everything that he experienced was meeting Yujiro Fuckin- Hanma.
Flashback
Russell had just finished his attacker in one blow when he felt a sudden chill on his spine.
Turning around to the source, he then had the urge to scream in anger and frustration. There he was, Yujiro Hanma.
"That's an interesting fighting style kid," Hanma said while grinning before getting into his signature stance.
"Oh, shit..." He muttered.
Flashback end
After a one-sided fight, Russell was proud to say that he did well, even if it pissed Hanma off. He had to resort to using Chinese Kenpo, Shinshinkai Karate, Jujitsu, and Shaori. Hell, he even used Ultra-instinct Omen.
At least he learned the Demon's back and used it to the point he could hurt Yujiro. This surprised Yujiro before the ogre grinned and laughed, claiming that at least he had a child with some potential. Even stating that he was better than Baki.
Which was bullshit! But he kept his mouth shut. Then in a blink of an eye, he was knocked out but not before hearing Yujiro telling him to get stronger.
After that, he began his training in mastering Demon's Back before trying to combine it with his Limitless. It was a success, but the problem was his body not being able to handle it.
Now here he was standing on the edge of a building staring at a tainted glass. Taking a deep breath, he then walked away before abruptly turning around and dashed forward. Before jumping into the air while summoning a muscular ghoul that grabbed him and threw him straight to a window.
With no resistance, the glass shattered, revealing several yakuza members shocked. In a blink of an eye, he beheads the first person in front of him with Sword of Rebellion. The rest quickly grabbed their guns opened fire.
His Ultra-instinct Omen worked its magic and combined it with his Flashbang kata. To an ordinary being, it looked like he had multiplied into three, but he was moving in sidesteps.
"C'mon guys, are you even trying to hit me?" He taunted before using Blitz.
"What the hell!?" One of the Yakuza in shock before realizing he no longer had hands. He tried to scream but stopped as the young man beheaded him.
The rest fired the guns with more vigor. Russell grinned before switching back to Flashbang Kata.
For the Yakuza, it looked like he teleported behind them, but he sprinted. Now, why didn't he just kept using Blitz? Well, the skill had a slight problem. The skill was like the Trickster style from DMC. A quick burst of speed and he couldn't attack even if he wanted to. Flashbang Kata was longer, and he could attack but he could still get injured, unlike Blitz which let him phase through certain attacks and counters.
Then everyone screamed as they felt the blade going through them. When Russell stopped, he quickly switched to hand to hand combat.
Adamantium kata. With no delay, he then delivers a corkscrew punch to the unfortunate yakuza. If the power output was not even half, the move would only obliterate the heart or any vital organs but since it was full power. The blow didn't just obliterate the heart, but all the man's body.
If there was a word that could describe him it would be this "Monster."
Russell then went to the nearest person and delivered a Karate chop. The man could only scream as he bisected.
He then sensed another Yakuza behind him and dodges the shot before going behind him and performed a grappling move and broke his neck. Water Kata.
Finally, there was only him spotting a hidden door before he quickly kicks it off the hinges. There stood the head of the organization. "Bastard! Do you know I am!?" The man yelled. "Do you know who I am?" Russell asked.
"No. Why do I have to bother learning the name of some nobody!" The man said.
"And why the hell would I bother knowing the name of my target," Russell said.
"Trying to be a smart guy, huh? Well, let's see you handle this!" The man said with a grin before pulling out a... where did he get that Gatling gun? How the hell did he hide that? And most of all, why didn't he have a Gatling gun.
"As the Americans say Say hello to my little friend." With that fired a hail of bullets.
Russell quickly deflected the bullets with his hands. Vector Kata along with his Ultra-instinct Omen working overdrive.
When it was over Russell had deflected 300 bullets. His clothes were in tatters and his arms were bleeding from the bullets that grazed his skin but were already healing.
"Why? Why is he still alive?" He heard the man said. Wasting no second, he quickly summons Jackal fired at the gun. The man squealed as his weapon shattered to pieces.
"If your gonna keep wondering about that in the next life," Russell said while the man looked terrified.
"Wait... How much are they paying you? I'll double it, I'll triple it." The man said, face filled with sweat and fear.
"Do your homework first," Russell said before pulling the trigger.
That was the last thing the man saw. For Russell, it was an obliterated body.
Side-quest: Eliminate the head of the pillar Organization. (Complete)
Reward: reputation increased in the government and underworld, 2000 Exp, Gold: 500,000.
Failure: Decreased reputation in the government and underworld
He then left the room while summoning a pool of black mud as the ghouls dragged the corpses and weapons back inside.
Turns out Absolute Zero didn't mean he could use offensive magic. It just meant he couldn't use it directly, but indirectly he could. If he used magic items, then he could use magic in an offensive state. Like using a fireball because he had an item that lets him do it.
He heard the sirens and several footsteps heading towards the room.
Summoning a large vulture. It then took away Russell.
When he arrived at an abandoned warehouse, he quickly dismissed his summons.
"Status." He said as his Menu appeared.
Username: Russell
Str: 300
Int: 200
Wis: 195
Dex: 305
End: 305
STMN: 285
Gold: 150, 289, 190
So far, so good. Thanks to his Golden Vein items that he classified as junk items that were sold with a bigger amount compared to their original amount. Next was his skill set.
Emotion Suppression.
Observe
Ultra-instinct Omen (lv.2/3)
Nightcrawler (lv.3/3)
Actor (lv.3/3)
Pickpocket (Lv.3/3)
Prodigy (lv.3/3)
Golden vein (lv.2/3)
Pressing the ASCENSION. His skills changed once more.
Vanisher: This skill grants the user complete invisibility, regardless of whether his enemy has seen him. Only high-level enemies can see the user.
Thief's hand: Depending on the user's level, they can steal their target's belongings regardless of distance.
Star: The user's acting skills have increased to supernatural levels. The target will mistake the user for another person with this skill.
Anomaly: The users can discern and learn any technique or fighting style with 80% accuracy. The percentage increases with its accuracy as the skill level increases.
Emotion Suppression.
Observe
Ultra-instinct Omen (lv.2/3)
Vanisher (lv.1/3)
Star (lv.1/3)
Thief's hand (Lv.1/3)
Anomaly (lv.1/3)
Golden vein (lv.2/3)
Nodding his head, he then grabs a briefcase and heads to the nearest clothing shop. When he was finished he was now wearing a stylish suit.
Walking to the nearest bar, a bouncer then blocked his way. "Hold it, you're not on the list." The man said while smiling with a smug look.
Russell just smirked as he raises the right hand. The man quickly lost his composure when spotting a ring around his middle finger.
To a civilian, it was just a piece of jewelry yet stylish, but only high-ranking officials, a dangerous individual, or heads of criminal organizations could wear such a ring.
Russell had earned it after attacking the meeting of certain heads of each organization and exposed a traitor amongst them. He left them a warning. If they needed him, then he was going to be the one who decides on whether or not he accepts.
"Oh sorry sir, I didn't recognize you." The man said, completely terrified.
Russell just ignored the man and went in. Inside loud music can be heard followed by cheers, catcalls and so on.
"Hey, honey wanna dance?" A female said as she held his arm near to her breasts.
Russell turned to her. She had black hair, brown eyes, tan skin, moderate breasts, and a slim figure.
"Sorry, I'm meeting up with someone." He said although his hormones were acting up, his training had given him absolute control over his body.
The girl pouted and look like she was going to convince him but a flash of his ring and she was already gone.
Sighing, he then went to to the VIP, there two guards stood stiffly when spotting him.
"Is Aki here?" He asked, earning a nod. "Mind telling her I'm here." The two glanced at each other before one of them left. It took two minutes before coming back and motioned him to enter.
Russell calmly entered the dim-lit room. The room was stylish that said 'I'm rich' looking around there he saw Aki sitting on a sofa with a glass of wine and behind her was her bodyguard.
Aki had seductive blue eyes and blond hair. Her dress hugged her body, showing her voluptuous figure.
"Russell Redgrave, it's been a while." She said, though her tone sounded like a mother to a child.
During his travel in America, he had realized that he never had a last name, nor did he have any records. Knowing the problem it would cause, he got a new last name legally and making a false identity from the black market.
"Yes, it has been Aki, but I'm not here for that," Russell said.
Aki laughed, her voice was melodic enough to soothe a man's soul if he heard her.
"You haven't changed a bit. So you wish to know if the Kengan Annihilation Tournament is starting?" She asked.
The young man nodded, making her smile. He could fancy himself in any form, but Aki knew what he was. A fighter and survivor. While she didn't know what gave him such drive, she knew that it was powerful enough to make this young man seek power in every form. He didn't care whether it was right or wrong. Power was power to him. She could still remember his answer when she asked his reason for seeking power.
Might control everything and without strength, you cannot protect anything, let alone yourself.
Aki shivered in pleasure when looking into his eyes. Those cold eyes said it all. "Power, give me more power."
Now this young man was going to join the Kengan Annihilation Tournament, where all the best fighters would gather to fight.
"The Kengan Annihilation Tournament hasn't started however according to my agent, Nogi Hideki is planning something, and this involves becoming chairman of the Kengan Matches."
"Hn... Well then, I guess I have to go make sure I enter this tournament. It's not good to disappoint you, my friend." He said before looking at Aki. "Thank you Aki as per agreement here it is. 200,000,000 Japanese Yen and here's another 200, 000, 000 as a gift."
"Aw... darling, you really know how to spoil me. I have to say, where do you keep getting this? Not even a multi-billionaire would casually give such amount."
"Trade secret. Well, I'm heading off." With that, he left while Aki pouted.
She didn't know who this friend was, but she knew one thing: it takes a monster or a madman to befriend Russell.
As Russell left the bar, he thought of anyone he could join. He didn't want to join Nogi's group but; he was curious about Ohma's progress, hence why his desire to join the tournament.
He needed an employer. He then tried to remember every character until passing a certain. Building.
A young woman with straight medium-length hair was sitting behind a desk, her worried eyes filled with dark rings around them. She has a moderately sized bosom and a despairing expression on her face.
This was Suoh Mihono, the CEO of Suoh Steelworks and a member of the Kengan Association.
She had only been just a normal university student until her father, the previous CEO of Suoh Steelworks, suddenly died. Following his will, they appointed her as the new CEO. However, soon after her inauguration, the world was struck by the biggest global financial crisis of the century, with her company taking the brunt of the recession and the company receiving a sharp downturn which continued to fall even after the financial crisis settled down.
After hearing about the kengan matches, she had hired a fighter but strangely hadn't arrive yet.
Then the door opened revealing the fighter completely knocked out and was being dragged by a young man, with a lean muscular build, brown eyes, and wavy spiked hair; his hair and eyebrows are both dark with his hair having patches of gray similar to a tiger. Said hair is spiky and parted over to the left.
"Mihono Suoh, I'm Russell Redgrave." He said.
"I have a proposition for you. I'd like to be your representative fighter." He said.
"Eh?"