Hi guys Azza here!
Just a quick shout out to a story written by NineTailedAnnihilator called Tale of the Blind Magus for you all to check out. I know I mentioned it a few chapters ago well the story has officially begun now and they seem pretty serious about seeing this one through.
The story itself has a rather interesting premise and from what I've read of the first two chapters it actually does a pretty damn good job at emulating my writing style including chapter size. Also NineTailedAnnihilator and I have been in talks about the finer aspects of the story and I can tell you all its definitely more of what you have come to enjoy here with its own special twist.
Hopefully you'll all go and check it out and leave a review to help them grow their story like you all have for me I know they would appreciate it!
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Rugir Gran Pantera Y Trascender
/Robin's POV/
"Oh crap here comes another one," Zoro growled as the small group took cover behind an ancient stone structure in order to avoid the powerful wind blasts being generated from Natsu's battle.
"What the hell is he doing!"
"Isn't it obvious Nami," Robin said with a deep frown. "He's fighting that so we don't have to."
"We can't hang around here otherwise we'll end up being killed," Zoro said before Nami could retort.
"Perhaps you kids could use some help?"
"Old man are you crazy, why the hell are you standing out in the middle of that madness," Nami screeched only for the old man to sigh and shake his head.
"I'm rather used to seeing these kinds of displays young lady especially from Natsu, a pity he's still holding back so much otherwise this would be over by now."
"Why would he be holding back," Zoro asked sceptically as the group found themselves jumping out of the way of another wind barrage. "And just how could an old man like you help us navigate something like that?"
"I might look old but I assure you that I've got quite a few tricks up my sleeve."
"CASTER," a voice boomed as the sky above them began to rumble loudly.
"Oh great here we go …"
"Hold on a second YOU are a Servant," Zoro asked as he began to draw his blades with Nami practically diving behind him.
"Yeah I kind of hoped I wouldn't have to mention that," Caster sighed as a bolt of lightning struck the ground behind them with a man appearing from the point of impact. "But enough about that you kids should probably look at running now."
"So you've finally decided to show your true colours have you Caster?"
"Enel."
"Th-that's the God," Nami squeaked prompting Enel to smirk as he twirled a golden staff in between his fingers.
"At least someone knows their place unlike you Netero."
"Come on Enel you know you've lost this bid for power now that Natsu is here, you might be a God but he sits above the common ones like you."
"I've been waiting eagerly for the moment you slip up and give me a reason to destroy you," Enel said as blue sparks began to shoot out from his body. "I gave you a chance when I allowed you to not bind yourself to me and you've gone and blown it, now you will receive naught but judgement!"
Right as Enel was about to attack an explosion went off that quickly began to engulf the area prompting Enel to vanish with another thunderbolt as Netero turned toward Zoro, Nami and Robin with a stern gaze.
"Quickly, Enel won't be kept at bay for long so we must hurry and get you three to safety!"
"Why do you wanna help us," Zoro asked whilst sliding his blades back into their sheaths.
"Natsu is a good friend of mine in his future, what kind of friend would I be if I let you all die here knowing I could've done something about it?"
"But that God Enel guy said you'll be destroyed for defying him, why take that risk?"
"I take the risk because it's simply the right thing to do," Netero replied as he began to form his 100 Type Guanyin Bodhisattva behind him. "I shall ensure you all make it back to the rest of your friends safely, do not fear what I am about to do!"
Before any of the trio could react the hands of the 100 Type had enveloped them seemingly shielding them from the outside elements as they lifted them off of the ground.
"Head back to your ship and stay there until the rest of your friends arrive," Netero said as the arms extended all the way into the forest before placing them down near where they had departed the ship.
"I don't know why that guy helped us but I'm not about to complain," Nami said noticing the Going Merry nearby and its state of disrepair.
"Seems like Chopper had company," Zoro said as the trio began walking toward the ship only for shadows to grab hold of them and pin them in place.
"You almost fell for his trap, stay perfectly still!"
"Seilah," Robin asked aloud as Seilah emerged from the shadows sporting several cuts across her form but otherwise she was no worse for wear.
"Yes I returned to find Chopper under attack by an Assassin Class Servant, unfortunately he is crafty and has managed to evade me for the moment but rest assured I will get him!"
"But before that you'll get us out of this trap you said we walked into right," Nami asked weakly prompting Seilah to nod as shadow like tendrils shot up out of the ground as they began to wrap around thin strings invisible to the naked eye as a series of audible explosions went off within them.
"How were you able to spot those," Zoro asked impressed as the tendrils receded as Seilah gave them the ok to move.
"I believe Natsu will be teaching Luffy, Sanji and yourself that lesson once this whole mess is dealt with. But to summarize it has to do with your perception and precognition in conjunction with naturally honed instinct."
"I see …"
Spinning around Seilah threw up a wall of shadows that blocked a barrage of kunai from the fair side of the forest aimed directly at the group setting off a series of small explosions as they crashed against it.
"He has returned," Seilah sighed. "This is most unfortunate especially since Luffy, Sanji and Usopp are heading this way and will likely fall into their trap."
"Which direction," Zoro asked as Seilah narrowed her eyes.
"You want to go out there?"
"What other choice do we have, we're no match for these Servants which means you'll have to hold this Assassin off until I can find those three and let them know what's going on."
"A fair point," Seilah sighed. "Very well they are coming from behind the ship so if you plan on getting to them whilst avoiding Assassin's traps then I would advise crossing over the cloud lake before us rather than trying to walk around."
"Got it," Zoro said as the area began to shake yet again. "Damn Natsu must really be going in on that Berserker."
"Truthfully that fight is only just beginning, Berserker is the strongest Servant I've seen yet," Seilah replied in a somewhat awed tone. "Caster was strong from what I was able to sense and some of the other Servants in the world we were fighting in before this one wielded frightening power but this one ranks easily among the top three strongest we've come across."
"So hang on a second is this Berserker stronger than that God Enel guy," Nami asked prompting Seilah to shrug.
"The power increase between regular power and power amplified by aura is far too drastic to comment on unless you've felt it. God Enel has yet to use his Aura, assuming he has any, so I have no idea how strong he truly could be. Couple that with the fact that the place he's been residing up until moments ago is plagued with some kind of energy interference any kind of attempt to figure it out would be woefully inaccurate."
"Look I'm gonna head out, you two try not to die or whatever."
"Hey at least show us some kind of concern you asshole," Nami snapped prompting Zoro to simply wave in response eliciting a giggle from Robin. "You find this funny!"
"He may have come from the East Blue but acts like he was born on the Grand Line, an attitude like that one is good to have."
"You people are insane!"
"I would recommend retreating to the ship for the moment, Assassin doesn't seem capable of getting back there now after the Aura Barrier I erected around the area so you should be safe," Seilah said opening up a Crimson Red portal for them. "Chopper may also need some help since Assassin injured him in a brief scuffle."
"We'll stay on the ship you just focus on taking care of that Assassin," Nami sighed tiredly. "The whole Grand Line is chaos incarnate I swear …"
Nami and Robin walked through the portal with Zoro taking off on a vine using it to swing across the small lake nearby just as Assassin entered the area, appearing from thin air as Seilah was ripped to shreds.
"You are rather talented at escaping my little traps aren't you," Assassin said monotonously as the shredded body parts faded into wisps of shadow. "But rest assured I have only failed once to eliminate a target with it resulting in my death, you will be executed shortly."
Assassin vanished just as Seilah emerged from the ground firing a series of shadow lances at his location, growling in annoyance at his speed before vanishing back into the earth once more as the pair continued their game of cat and mouse.
/Natsu's POV/
Natsu was panting after having weathered the blast sent his way, the smoke clearing to reveal Grimmjow grinning away seemingly oblivious to the destruction he'd caused. Thankfully he'd overcharged his Crash Barrier as a precautionary measure, a lesson learned from his fight with Kaguya, which ended up saving him another painful regeneration process.
"So you survived after all eh, figures," Grimmjow said whilst running his finger up and down his Zankupato. "You know Aizen forbid me from using my Grand Rey Cero within the confines of Las Noches, Aizen's pretty little fortress within Hueco Mundo. He knew of its destructive power but I wasn't willing to bow down to anyone, let alone him and I fired that sucker right in there the consequences be damned!"
"I can see that it's destructive but what's your point," Natsu growled in response as Grimmjow ceased tracing his blade before stabbing it into the earth and taking one knee.
"The point is that if I was banned from letting loose one attack as I am now what do you think Aizen thought about this?"
His hand shot up toward the handle of his blade as he ripped it from the earth firing off an aerial slash attack that tore through the already irreparably scarred landscape as he brought the blade to a low sweeping position.
The entire blade began to glow blue as he moved his left hand to the blade's surface pausing once to touched the Zankupato's edge as the power fluxuations froze momentarily.
"Resurreccion: Grind Pantera!"
With a swift motion Grimmjow raked his hand along the length of the blade seemingly unleashing a torrent of power sending out powerful gusts of wind equal to that of the explosion he'd caused moments prior.
"Here we go," Ahnkseram sighed as Grimmjow's appearance began to change drastically.
His teeth became much more sharp and jagged, his hands began to morph into black clawed paws eerily similar to that of a cat and accompanying them was a slender whip like tail which exceeded the length of his body.
His hair lengthened considerably becoming much more free flowing in nature, his eyes gained markings that extended all the way to the tips of his ears which had also been altered now appearing much more cat like in nature.
The half skull like mask vanished and was replaced by a headgear made from bone that sat upon his forehead though what purpose it served Natsu knew not. This however was not the case as his clothing became form fitting white segmented armor with blades protruding from both his forearms and his calves.
Natsu was caught off guard when Grimmjow suddenly let loose a powerful roar which sent out sonic waves, stunning him due to his overly sensitive hearing which wasn't prepared for such a sudden burst of sound as he clutched the sides of his head in a daze.
Because of this Natsu was again caught off guard as Grimmjow vanished and with over a dozen blows delivered within seconds was sent flying across the ruins of the Upper Yard, crashing into a tree only for Grimmjow to clothesline him knocking him through the ancient tree and causing it to topple to the ground.
Hitting the ground Natsu finally gained his bearings and rolled until his head was touching the ground and used his hands to propel him back into the air just as Grimmjow struck the area he'd been setting off a large explosion as a burst of energy from his foot was expelled propelling him into the air mere moments after touching down.
"Damn that bastard, my head's gonna be killing me for ages!"
"I'm working on sorting that out but in the meantime just kick his ass!"
Darting to the right Natsu avoided a clawed slash only to receive a slash to his gut that tore at his undershirt as Grimmjow spun around to continue his assault.
This time however when he spun around to slash Natsu he was met with a talon like hand as the pair clashed creating a loud screeching sound as the two blade like claws ran along then other's length.
"Only you would be able to match me even after I've used my Resurreccion, show me more Natsu!"
Breaking off from their clash Grimmjow immediately reengaged Natsu performing a series of lightning fast slash attacks with both his claws and the blade like protrusions from his arms and legs putting him on the defensive.
Eventually Natsu found an opening and with a well timed uppercut to Grimmjow's right arm he staggered the Arrancar allowing him to land a vicious punch to the face that sent him flying back across the Upper Yard well past the tree he'd knocked Natsu through earlier.
Before he could recover however Natsu was already above him and landed a powerful kick to the chest that knocked him into the ground sending up a massive dust cloud along with bits of earth as two Crimson Red Magic Circles appeared in each of Natsu's hands.
"Hybrid's Aura: Fire Monarch's Crimson Volley!"
With repeated motions Natsu began to throw a series of fireballs down at Grimmjow's location setting fire to what remained of the nearby section of the forest. He did notice that many of the fireballs were being sent flying and quickly came to the conclusion that Grimmjow was still alive and kicking so as he continued his barrage he took a deep breath.
"Hybrid's Aura: Fire Dragon Monarch's Reverberating Roar!"
Unleashing a molten pillar of flame down upon Grimmjow he was shocked to see the same familiar blue glow as the one he'd used to fire the Gran Rey Cero earlier however this one was much more focused as he fired an almost blade shaped attack at the centre of Natsu's attack, slicing it in half as it veered off to either side of the Arrancar who began charging toward Natsu straight down the middle.
"Cuchillo De Talla De La Pantera!"
"Fire Dragon Monarch's Piercing Claw!"
Both Grimmjow and Natsu's claw like hands clashed setting off a massive explosion of flame and energy however neither one was blown back rather they seemed to be stuck pushing against one another all the while charging attacks in their free hands.
"Garra De La Pantera!"
"Hybrid's Aura: Fire Monarch's Crimson Volley!"
As Natsu fired the same flame like attacks as before Grimmjow began to fire barb shaped bombs from his elbow with the two attacks clashing setting off explosions right in their faces blowing the pair backward effectively ending their clash in a draw.
Grimmjow smirked as he simply wiped the flames off of his face, the slight burns to it not even bothering him in the slightest as he cracked his neck to relieve the built up pressure.
"Now that's definitely a good enough warm-up don't you think?"
"Look I don't want to sound rude or anything but you'd better come at me seriously because after I take you out I've gotta go after this God Enel guy so my time is running a little short."
The moment Natsu's words left his lips Grimmjow's smirk faded and was replaced with one of anger and disgust.
"So even at this age you look down on me, act as if my power can be overcome at any time you desire …"
"You have no idea what your messing with Grimmjow, I get that you might be powerful but there is a reason why Aizen led your merry band of misfits. Like Aizen I have power that far surpasses yours Grimmjow so unless you go all out and prove to me you have what it takes to stand on that same level then I'm going to end things before we destroy any more of the Shandian's home."
Grimmjow wanted to retort however a sudden shift in Natsu's posture and a stern gaze told him that this was no mere bluff, years of experience telling him that Natsu had decided to get serious which meant that the fun was about to end.
"Fine then, be that way if you want, but for the record Aizen once feared what my power could do so don't go twisting things to suit your own ends!"
"If I were you I wouldn't put much stock into anything Aizen said," Natsu replied as he placed his left arm behind his back whilst raising his right in a defensive position. "Now come and show me the full power of your Resurreccion!"
"You bet I'll give you my full power," Grimmjow growled as a blue aura similar to the one that coated his Zankupato exploded from him as he began to power up. "If you want it all then YOU CAN HAVE IT!"
Natsu spun around and blocked a punch from Grimmjow who's speed had increased exponentially as the pair began to vanish and reappear all across the area exchanging a series of fierce blows however it was clear Natsu still wasn't going all out since he had yet to begin using his left arm.
"NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU," Grimmjow roared as the two blades protruding from his forearms began to glow. "THEN HOW ABOUT THIS! Colmillo Agil De La Pantera!"
Swinging his arms as he charged forward he fired off a series of aerial slash attacks all the while charging even more power within his hands as they began to release the same bluish aura.
"Cero!"
It was a small victory but Natsu began to use both arms again as he was forced to block not just the constant Cero barrage from Grimmjow but the Colmillo barrage that seemed to be just as endless.
"I've fought Titans, Elder Gods and even a being from the Anti Grimmjow so tell me," Natsu said as he vanished and landed a blow to his back sending the Arrancar flying into the earth below. "What are you compared to them aside from overly arrogant and prideful?"
Flipping in midair he landed a kick to Grimmjow who had appeared slightly above him in the air sending him flying yet again however this time Grimmjow managed to block Natsu's follow up attack though he still wasn't able to land a blow.
"Just how strong are you," Grimmjow growled as Natsu appeared several metres before him no worse for wear. "I've got to get the secrets to that power-!"
Grimmjow suddenly felt a crushing force hit him as he was suddenly smashed into the earth in less than a second despite being so high in the sky with the impact crater doubling in size the moment he bounced off of it only to be slammed back into it again.
Natsu slowly levitated downward holding his left hand outward which was covered in a purplish aura whilst forming a miniature ball of flame in his right. This ball of flame however was generating so much heat however he was immediately reminded of a certain annoying old man's Bankai as it was aimed in his direction.
"You don't want to go down the path I did for this power Grimmjow because I can assure you it wasn't worth it, I'd trade it away if it meant all of these world ending threats were gone forever."
Grimmjow rose to his knees, fighting against the crushing force that was trying to keep him pinned down as he glared up at Natsu.
"Even at a hundred percent … my Resurreccion meant nothing to you, why hold back before then?"
"You can learn much more from crossing fists than through mere words," Natsu replied as the ball of flame began to rapidly expand in size. "There is no light or dark, good or evil Grimmjow only power and those who wield it. I wield mine not to prove myself but to protect, you seek greater power than you already possess and desire to control using yours."
"What a … load of shit," Grimmjow replied through grit teeth as the weight upon him increased. "Just because you wanna protect shit doesn't mean that you're stronger than me!"
"Perhaps it's not entirely the reason why," Natsu replied with a quick shake of his head. "However had I not been willing to do so I can say with certainty that the power I have at my command would not be at this level, perhaps I wouldn't even exist and would instead be long forgotten as Achnologia consumed my world."
The now massive sphere of flame almost filled the entirety of the crater as Grimmjow managed to raise one knee off of the ground in defiance.
"I owe my power not just to my own hard work and sacrifices but to many others who either fought and died to allow me to have their own or even to those who were never given a choice, forced to trust that I would make the right decisions with it."
"So you're a bleeding heart just like that bastard Ichigo then," Grimmjow replied with a smirk. "Pathetic!"
"Goodbye Grimmjow," Natsu said as he fired the attack at Grimmjow who was quickly enveloped by the attack.
As Natsu's attack enveloped him he expected some kind of reaction. Screaming, denial of what he had said? These were but a few of the reactions he'd come to expect however what Grimmjow did instead gave him serious pause.
"Hehehehe … HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Laughter, pure maniacal laughter as the attack supposedly seared flesh from bone and eliminated the Arrancar. How he could laugh inside an attack of that magnitude Natsu didn't know but he was about to find out just why Aizen did in fact find concern in Grimmjow's growing abilities.
"Hey Natsu is it just me or does it look like your attack is shrinking?"
Looking much more closely at his attack he was shocked to find that Ahnkseram was right; his attack was rapidly beginning to shrink in size though he couldn't even begin to fathom how?
"If I'm gonna go down then I'm gonna go down fighting," Natsu heard Grimmjow say from within his attack which exploded momentarily blinding Natsu with smoke until it suddenly blew away to reveal Grimmjow now sporting an even more feral look than before.
Gone was any sign of the bone like Hollow Mask he sported earlier and in the place of the headgear from earlier was a patterned blue and black gradient which was not only worked seamlessly into the rest of his hair which had become vibrantly white but ablaze as well.
His eyebrows were alight with black flame with a blue outline with his torso now covered in white fur that was both striped black with the occasional black splotch in odd places. The white fur slowly becomes black as it reaches his feet which had now become feline like paws with razor sharp claws with sickle like appendages on both his ankles.
Both his arms were now covered in the same fur as his legs with the same claws as his feet. His tail had split into two with both now being ablaze the same way as his eyebrows and forehead were however it was where the Hollow Hole was that Natsu focused all his attention.
Floating within the hole was something Natsu had never seen before, glowing the same blue colour as most of Grimmjow's attacks did whilst letting off a constant stream of power which seemed to be dispelled before returning into Grimmjow's body.
"Did you really think that was the extent of my power," Grimmjow asked whilst dropping to all fours for a moment. "That bastard Ulquiorra wasn't the only one who learnt how to transcend Resurreccion!"
"Ok now he's a credible threat," Natsu said as Ahnkseram hummed in agreement.
"A shame you didn't obliterate him before things got this far."
"How the hell was I supposed to know he actually knew how to achieve whatever this is!"
"Aizen told you he did."
"He said he THOUGHT he did," Natsu shot back as he returned his full focus toward Grimmjow who began putting out even more power. "Well either way it's too late to argue about it now."
"So what do you think of me now Natsu, still too weak to garner your precious time and attention!?"
"Yes," Natsu replied with a slight shake of his head. "You most certainly have Grimmjow but I think the real question you should be asking yourself would be do I WANT this attention?"
"Oh I most definitely want it," Grimmjow snapped as he charged toward Natsu on all fours, jumping and spinning in midair as his lower legs suddenly set themselves ablaze with the same fire as his hair and tail.
Ducking under the attack Natsu spun around matched a punch from Grimmjow and was surprised to see several gashes pop up across his fist before being sent skidding backward, tearing up the ground as he fought to slow himself down.
"He easily broke through my skin after I hardened it, interesting."
"This higher form Aizen spoke of is rather fascinating isn't it, makes you wonder what that Vasto Lorde form would be like doesn't it?"
"After all this is over I'm gonna ask Aizen about it I think, his world is definitely unique," Natsu replied as he jumped backward to avoid being struck by Grimmjow's claws which flew off into the distance cleaving through all the nearby debris like butter.
"Alright then Grimmjow you wanted a real fight well now you'll get it," Natsu said as his eyes shifted from Crimson Red and Galaxy Blue to Blood Red and Midnight Blue. "You'll be the second to face me using these eyes, here's hoping you actually do warrant their use!"
Grimmjow simply grinned away as he charged toward Natsu with his right claw coated in the same bluish aura he'd used earlier. This time Natsu's fist became coated in Crash Magic mixed with his Aura as he raised his right hand upward in a stopping motion.
"Hybrid's Aura: Crash Repulse!"
The tip of Grimmjow's longest claw tapped against Natsu's palm releasing the stored Cero within it however the Crash Magic in the area ground it into cubes which began exploding all around them prompting Grimmjow to charge a long range Cero within his other hand and fire it point blank.
Thinking fast Natsu slammed a foot into the ground kicking up a stone slab right into Grimmjow's gut sending him skyward giving Natsu the opportunity to warp away from the attack which obliterated all the land in that area leaving nothing but the clouds themselves behind.
Appearing behind Grimmjow Natsu went to kick him but found Grimmjow's tail already snaked around his leg as it dragged him toward him allowing Grimmjow to land a fierce head butt followed by a slash to Natsu's chest.
"Not so cocky now are ya-!"
Both Grimmjow and Natsu were hit by a sudden force that slammed them into the earth below as Natsu used his Gravity Magic to propel them downward, an action that forced Grimmjow to release Natsu from his tail grip.
Quickly rising to his feet Grimmjow went to move but found himself unable to move as a weight pressed down on his tail.
"Oi wha-!"
A blow to his face sent Grimmjow reeling back however he was unable to fall with Natsu standing on his tail throwing a mad flurry of swift blows to his face before grabbing him by the face.
"Don't get so cocky just because you landed a few lucky shots, not when I'm starting to get over the warm up!"
In response Grimmjow tried to punch Natsu only to find the same crushing force back on him slowing his movements as his head was slammed into the ground with considerable force, enough to create a small crater.
Jumping backward Natsu avoided being sliced by the blades on Grimmjow's legs and ankles as he spun around into a four legged defensive stance whilst eyeing him cautiously.
"See now that is a far better attitude to have than one of cockiness don't you think?"
"Could call you a hypocrite for thinking that you've got such an advantage over me though couldn't I?"
"That would imply that I didn't though and I can assure you that you haven't proven that you've closed the gap just yet."
"Oh really," Grimmjow snarled as he rose back onto two feet, both his hands beginning to output an astonishing amount of power. "Then if you're still far above me then let's see you try and take this."
Natsu watched as the bluish aura began to take shape in the form of blades attached to the edges of each finger. It was obvious that this was Grimmjow's power manifested into a weapon, an impressive feat considering it was comprised of raw power and extremely deadly.
"Let's see you try and stop me now Natsu," Grimmjow snarled as he raised his right arm with the massive claw like extensions moving with it. "This is the strongest attack I had in my former form, within this one it still sits among my top three but let's see how you handle it first! Desgarron!"
Raising his Crash Barrier the attack smashed against it and to Natsu's surprise did not break instead simply left a crack, bouncing off allowing him to move in with another attack using his left set of blades.
"You do realize he's going to start chipping away at your barrier right?"
"I'm aware."
"So what's the plan?"
Grimmjow began to rapidly slash at Natsu's barrier with strikes that began leaving afterimages, his efforts beginning to break through it as large chunks of it began to fall away from the onslaught.
"Alright then Grimmjow I'll acknowledge the strength behind that attack," Natsu said as one swing broke through with the other now closing in on Natsu's form. "But …"
Raising his right arm Natsu seemingly cracked the air mere inches from where the blades were halting them in place as orange bits of chaotic power began to seep into them, an attack that had Grimmjow immediately on edge.
"What have you done," Grimmjow growled as one of the blades shattered into cubes. "Oh of course, that!"
"Focused into one singular point Crash Magic becomes one of the strongest forces in reality Grimmjow, you'll need a lot more than that attack to best it!"
Grimmjow didn't reply instead simply chose to swing his other arm seemingly firing the blade like protrusions at him prompting Natsu to vanish and reappear behind Grimmjow who had already spun around to meet him.
The two crossed fists once again however this time it truly was dead even with neither overpowering the other nor could they deal damage to each other through the force of their respective blows.
"I've only ever seen one other man capable of stopping Desgarron," Grimmjow said as the pair ceased their clash with Grimmjow immediately going on the offensive. "He was an annoying bastard too!"
"Well thank you for the compliment," Natsu snorted in response as he narrowly avoided a slash from the blades on Grimmjow's legs before landing a solid one to the side of his head knocking him backward slightly. "But I can sense Enel is moving which means I need to end things soon."
"You think you can dismiss me so casually even after all this," Grimmjow snarled as his eyes began to glaze over with a reddish hue. "I'm not so easily dismissed!"
"Well I think he's calling upon the extra power granted by his Madness Enhancement now," Natsu mused sadly. "From now on he'll be a beast both in body and in mind."
"Can you feel this spike of energy; I think I know what's coming next."
"Yeah," Natsu sighed as Grimmjow's claws began to extend. "Yeah I know."
Watching as Grimmjow let himself fully succumb to the Madness Enhancement his already feral looking form only got worse as the claws that were once his hands lengthened to several times the size of his body with the same fire and bluish hue enveloping them.
"I'll destroy you, KILL, SlAUGHTER!"
"That could actually do some serious damage if he landed enough hits on me with it, all the more reason to end things here and now!"
"GRAGH! Noble Phantasm Release: Pantera Destruccion!"
Preparing himself for Grimmjow's attack Natsu was surprised when he simply vanished into thin air, an action that put him on edge for only a moment before he suddenly found himself being torn into by invisible attacks.
Blood began to fly everywhere as Natsu's body was torn apart by a series of slashes he couldn't even see save for the bits of his blood caught on his attacker. Natsu felt nothing but agonizing pain as he watched his innards be torn away until Grimmjow eventually reached the other side of his body letting his torso fall to the ground below.
With an upward strike the claws of his right hand went up through what remained of Natsu's body and came out of his neck, mouth, cheeks, right eye and the top of his head essentially impaling him before a sudden explosion blew apart not only Grimmjow's arm but what remained of the upper body sending chunks of flesh and bone flying in all directions.
Panting heavily the claws on Grimmjow's remaining arm began to retract however instead of reacting to the pain of his suddenly missing limb he began to laugh.
"You kept going on about me underestimating you Natsu yet look what happened, I WON! ALL THAT REMAINS OF YOU IS THESE TINY PIECES OF FLESH NOW, HOW DOES IT FEEL I WONDER TO HAVE FAILED SO-!"
A squelching sound caught his attention as he looked down to see his own heart being held out in front of him, impaled on a familiar set of fingers.
"Impossible …"
Slowly turning his head around Grimmjow saw Natsu's behind him panting heavily with a crazed look in his eyes as if he'd been reliving some old war flashbacks.
"But how …"
Ripping his arm free Natsu let Grimmjow fall to the ground and landed next to his impact crater allowing Grimmjow to realize just how he had survived. Natsu's body from the waist up was still all muscle, tissue and bone that was reforming at an alarming rate.
"Regeneration!?"
"So long as part of me exists somewhere and I have enough power built up I can reform myself from even the smallest chunk of flesh," Natsu said as his lips fully reformed. "As you tore into my upper body you let my lower body fall down to the ground and so once you obliterated my upper body the consciousness was transferred there."
"So … you cheated?"
"Your fault for not doing your homework," Natsu replied shakily. "And you're lucky I decided to end you in such a merciful manner rather than something equally as brutal, I had to actually experience having myself blown apart!"
"Hehehe, serves you right for being cocky," Grimmjow chuckled weakly as a golden light began to surround his form. "Still I may not have won but …"
"But what?"
"At least I proved I'm better than that bastard Ulquiorra, he couldn't deal more than scratches to you back in Chaldea."
"Hold on YOU are a Servant from Chaldea!?"
"Yeah and now I'm goin back, fight the good fight for humanity and all that bullshit," Grimmjow sighed. "Ritsuka doesn't let me cut loose but it's not all bad, least there I can do pretty much anything else I want."
"Well then I suppose I'll see you back there then?"
"Tch, first thing I'm doing when I get back is lodging that fat head into the nearest wall," Grimmjow replied as his body began to vanish. "A big thanks for cutting my fun vacation short, asshole!"
Giving Natsu the finger Grimmjow vanished leaving him to stand amidst the smouldering ruins of what once was the Upper Yard forest contemplating the man that was Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez.
/Elsewhere In The Upper Yard/
Mordred awoke to the sound of footsteps and realized she was being carried somewhere, a fact that definitely didn't sit right with her. As if sensing her thoughts the one carrying her spoke.
"I am not your enemy Saber, though we have yet to actually meet I have met Natsu before and aided him."
"You know Natsu," Mordred asked only to be unceremoniously tossed onto the ground. "OUCH!"
"The worst of the danger has passed; Berserker has been defeated so you shouldn't be at risk of dying anymore."
"Hold on a second, Avenger!"
"Your allies are assembled on a ship not too far from here, I must continue my search."
"W-wait a sec how the hell did you get into this world from the Elemental Nations!?"
Avenger paused mid step and turned around to face Mordred, his stern gaze boring into her own.
"I was fighting strange white creatures in my search for White Cloud then the moon was covered in a strange symbol which seemed to have some kind of hypnotic effect though I was able to shake its effects easily enough. The roots that consumed me however were a different matter."
"The strange things that tried to consume our power," Mordred mused prompting Avenger to shrug. "So you got caught by them?"
"Yes and when I awoke I was in this place and was informed by the locals that White Cloud could be found here, it seems they believed I was speaking of the Sky Island and not White Cloud the person."
"So you plan on trying to get out of here do you?"
"Yes however there is a man who seems to believe himself a God ruling over this place, the fool has no idea the horrors he will unleash should he conclude his plan."
"Wait you know what Enel is up to!?"
"No, all I know is what I can feel and the soil does not like it," Avenger replied before spinning on his heel and walking away. "Watch out for traps, Assassin likes to lay them all over the place and his current foe seems to be pushing him to make more than ever before so there are many around the ship."
Mordred said nothing as she watched Avenger vanish back into the still ablaze section of the Upper Yard.
'I thought there were only meant to be four Servants up here but Avenger would make it five unless King Hassan already knew Avenger wasn't a direct threat?'
Shaking her head Mordred slowly dragged herself to her feet noting that she kept the strange red robe like attire from earlier, a small smile etching its way onto her face as she thought about how she was going to tell Natsu about her newfound abilities and sense of self.
'Assuming he doesn't already know about it,' Mordred thought to herself before slowly walking off in the direction Avenger had mentioned earlier ensuring she kept her eye out for any traps along the way.
Translation For The Title:
Rugir Gran Pantera Y Trascender – Roar Great Panther And Transcend
Translations For Grimmjow's Attacks Are:
Cuchillo De Talla De La Pantera – Carving Knife Of The Panther
Garra De La Pantera – Claw Of The Panther
Colmillo Agil De La Pantera – Agile Fang Of The Panther
Desgarron – Laceration/Great Tear
Pantera Destruccion – Panther Destruction
Hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one but for now here is Grimmjow's Servant Profile.
Chaldea Servant Profile
Servant Name – Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez
Summonable Classes – Berserker, Saber
Region – Unknown (Possibly Hueco Mundo)
Alignment – Chaotic Evil
Gender – Male
Race – Arrancar
Servant Biography:
Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez was a man fairly easy to understand in life, a life that consisted of either fighting, being a homicidal maniac, disrespecting any authority figures or just being a generally unpleasant individual.
It is unknown what Grimmjow was before he was an Arrancar aside from the fact that he was an Adjuchas Class Menos resembling that of a Panther however it is known that once he became an Arrancar Grimmjow caused no end of trouble in his world.
In history it is said that he had frequent clashes with Ichigo Kurosaki with their final showdown culminating in his own death sometime after the death of Yhwach though it is also noted he had an engagement with Sosuke Aizen sometime before this as well.
Due to his overwhelming strength, stubborn attitude and surprising resilience it wasn't all that surprising to see this man earn a place in the Throne of Heroes though Aizen once asked how he hadn't been thrown out yet, a question many of Chaldea's staff wholeheartedly agree with.
Servant Parameters (Berserker)
Strength – A++
Agility – A-
Luck – D+
Endurance – EX
Mana – A+
Noble Phantasm – A++
Class Skills:
Madness Enhancement – EX
A skill possessed by all Berserkers that grants them a significant boost to their overall strength and endurance at the cost of higher brain functions. It appears that Grimmjow has control over this skill however and can activate and deactivate it at will.
Personal Skills:
Presence Concealment – EX
Due to the laws governing his home world the user is naturally able to conceal their presence during battle making them next to impossible to counter unless they are fighting a foe who is able to see through the presence concealment.
Resurreccion – EX
The true power of the Servant is sealed within their Zankupato until it is unleashed, a further ascension is possible for only two Servants allowing them to transcend Resurreccion and unleash their true forms.
Arrancar Body – A
The Servant's body is much more durable than that of a human's due to their Arrancar state granting them a significant boos to their overall defence. This does not make them immune to blades or projectiles but allows them to better defend against them than one normally would be able to.
Noble Phantasm:
Pantera Destruccion – Anti Unit – A++
The ultimate strike of the panther this attack channels the Servant's most primal instincts into their claws causing them to elongate whilst funnelling them with raw power.
The attack is a merciless barrage of hacking and slashing designed to tear the opponent limb from limb however if that is not seen as enough the Servant can overflow the power within either one or both claws causing them to detonate.
Though never used in life it is said that this attack could have allowed the Servant to compete with the fabled Vasto Lorde however there doesn't seem to be any evidence either supporting nor denying such a claim leading one to leave it up to their own imagination.
Theoretically if the Servant didn't detonate one of their hands sustained use of this Noble Phantasm could be indefinite so long as the user didn't run out of energy during its use however testing of this theory is ill advised due to the Servant's Berserker traits.