Konohagakure is easily the strongest shinobi village. No one village had the gall to approach its doorsteps alone. Many Leaf shinobi are feared and admired across the globe for their expertise in the shinobi arts. This village has more notable names than any other, ranging from Copy Cat Kakashi to the Beautiful Green Beast himself Might Guy. This day was just another in a history riddled with greatness.
Shinobi battled with the enemies both in the streets and the stands. The roads and nearby structures were drenched a deep crimson from blood of friend and foe alike. The sounds of shouts and metal followed closely by sporadic bursts of jutsu littered the air. Although the Konoha shinobi were outnumbered, they still were holding their own against the combined efforts of the Sand and Sound assailants. For every Leaf shinobi to fall two more of the opponents hit the ground.
There was one thing that set Konoha apart from other villages: they had a large amount of clans within the village. Sure, other villages had clans but not to the extent of Konoha. From the well known Uchiha and Senju to the less, such as the Aburame and now extinct Shao, there were a number of clans in the region.
The children are taught a series of techniques from the moment they can walk that are bloodline or clan exclusive. The knowledge is then built upon at the academy and once again by Jonin instructors. They are placed on teams with members that balance them out and build life long bonds. This gives them a wide variety of techniques to develop on and make their own.
The opponents were barely a challenge for seasoned Jonin or even most of the mid ranked chunin. The majority of the opponents were chopped down as if they were caught by a Nara, which ironically many were. Even a few of the genin were holding their own against them. If it weren't for their numbers this would have been over sooner.
But the ones that were dangerous were really dangerous.
These few would seem to not be in control of themselves. They would roar and charge at a speed that kept the Jonin on their toes. The few Chunin that attacked quickly learned to keep away from the Scales, a name given based on the pattern flowing on their necks. Few were covered completely with the mark and they were the most dangerous. They easily cleared streets single handily before they are taken down.
For all of the battle taking place in the city, it paled in comparison to the group of four men standing on a sealed rooftop.
One of the men, a short, squinty eyed fellow smiled at the two older geezers. "It's nice to see you again Sensei."
Roshi's face quickly formed a frown as he was hit with a wave of memories. Him running around with a younger man and the self proclaimed Ox King. Watching as his student beat the Tenkaichi champ in an epic showdown. Seeing his proud face when introducing his only child Jiraiya.
The man smiled. "It's Okay, Master Roshi. I miss you too, but we're in quite a situation, aren't we?"
The old hermit's face hardened. He glanced back towards Hiruzen and nodded. "Gohan… I never thought that I would see you again." His eyebrows furrowed in thought. "Tell me… what was it that killed you?"
The revived martial artist gave a sad smile. He gazed at the sky in remembrance. "It was… an accident, really." All three of his audience were silently waiting for the story. "I was outside chopping firewood when I heard a roar. I turned and there was a great beast destroying my home."
"Beast?" Hiruzen echoed. "As in… a Tailed Beast?"
"Oh no," the man said with a dismissive chuckle and wave, " but he did have a tail. He was taller than mountains, and seemed to be just as ruthless as Madara when he went through his 'anti Konoha' faze."
Roshi's fist were clenched tightly at his side. All he could think about was vengeance for his dearest student. Be it man or beast his mind was set. "Gohan. Tell me more of this beast. Where can I find it? What did it look like?"
The student's eyes matched his teachers. "And why would you like too know?"
"To avenge you of course."
The man's smile became sad. "In that case, I refuse to tell."
The eyes of the onlookers widened, prompting him to continue speaking. "You see, I loved the beast. I raised and cared for him as if he were my child." He began to chuckle as his eyes became distant. "He was like a miracle, the grandchild that Jiraiya never gave me." He shook his head as if to clear it. "But like I said, it was an accident. I knew about the full moon and its effects on him, so it is my fault as much as his."
Hiruzen raised an eyebrow at the comment. 'The grandchild Jiraya never gave? Could this be…'
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed. He wasn't sure what the man was talking about but he was interested. It sounded like the perfect body for him to take. "So, this is obviously a person? Perhaps a little boy, considering you keep saying he and that he's a grandchild."
The dead man turned his gaze to the man that gave him a second life. He barely noticed he was back there. "Little Orochi, is that you?"
The Snake Sannin chuckled and gave a mock bow. "In the flesh. Now, what is this child's name?" The narrowing of eyes and predatory hiss did nothing to put fear in the dead fighter.
"You know, I always thought you would change the world for the better, you know?" The snake's face twisted into disgust at the suggestion. "Jiraiya really looked up to you. He called you his brother. He believed that you could do anything and tried his best to keep up." He shook his head slowly. "I don't know what type of man you are now, but if my master is willing to fight you then it can't be good."
The Sannin cackled in a manner reminiscent of a witch from a fairy tale. His smile seemed too wide for his face as he stepped beside his reluctant partner. "Think what you wish of me. In the end, you are merely a pawn in my game." His gaze moved towards his opponents. "If you can take down the king and queen then just maybe you will be a queen yourself."
With his speech complete, he shoved a kunai in the back of the mans head. Both of the other men jumped quickly into action. In an unspoken code the Hokage went through seals and sent forth a wave of flame projectiles while Roshi rushed forward with a flying kick.
Orochimaru smiled as he jumped away with a hail of his own water bullets that met with his Sensei's resulting in a cloud of steam. In the midst of the steam came a boom. As the vapor settled there stood Roshi and Gohan, kicks meeting at the same angle.
Both men threw an uncharged ki blast at each other as they jumped away. The small explosion sent their clothing billowing as they landed apart.
"Hiruzen." The younger man gave a sound of recognition but kept his eyes trained on his two opponents. "I know you and Orochimaru's history." The Hokage's jaw tightened at the statement. "If you don't mind I would prefer not to go through the situation again. I cannot bring myself to harm my student, whether he's dead or alive."
The Kage nodded in understanding. "So I take Gohan and you Orochimaru."
"Exactly." The turtle hermit moved his eyes warily. "Be careful," he said under his breath, " this man is easily strong enough to be a Kage. You should understand his potential considering that you trained his only child."
The Hokage sighed as his suspicions were confirmed. He eyed the man carefully and could start to see the resemblance to his most loyal student.
"One more thing," he said lower than before, "there's another here."
The eldest living Sarutobi nodded. He was starting to wish that he had his crystal ball to zoom in on their hidden opponent. He carefully sent out a blast of tracking chakra only to find no disturbances.
"Did you old bag of bones catch your breath?" Orochimaru began in a mocking tone as he sensed the chakra burst. "It looks like it's almost bed time for you both." The Sannin leaned forward on all fours. His mouth widened at an unnatural angle, the sound of bones being misplaced filled the air as his jaw dropped near the floor.
In a grotesque fashion a large wave of snakes began to make their way out of the belly of the man. Roshi wasted no time and began charging his ki.
"Kamehame-"
"Ha!"
In a blinding flash two waves from opposite sides of the roof collided in a monstrous bang. The snakes were caught in the belly of the explosion and quickly dissipated.
Hiruzen used practiced speed to appear near Gohan, only to see his old student standing with his arms crossed. "You're really getting old aren't you Sarutobi Sensei? Attacking a defenseless person was never your style."
The old man scoffed at the comment. "That is no longer a person; that is your puppet."
"Right you are." With a subtle nod Gohan released his wave and jumped as it sailed with Roshi's combined might under him.
The Senju quickly went through seals as the man did the same in his direction.
"Katon: Haisekishō!"
"Suiton: Suiryudan no Jutsu!"
A large dragon formed of water shot from the Sannin's mouth. The beast slashed through the ash that Hiruzen was hiding behind with a mighty roar. The old man was more nimble than he looked and easily dodged the monstrosity with a spin.
"Don't get cocky!" The Kage grimaced as snakes wrapped around his torso thanks to his student. The creatures began to squeeze, causing the man to growl in pain.
Orochimaru smirked at his prey. The man was merely a shadow of his former self. He knew that if he challenged him in his prime (hell, even five years prior if he was being honest with himself, but he wasn't) that he wouldn't have stood a chance. "Any last words, sensei?"
Sarutobi grunted louder as the snake's grip tightened. "Just… one thing," he strained out. A howl of pain followed the declaration.
The snake shinobi grinned at the man's agony. Sure, he wished it were a better fight, but he'd take his victory how it came. He glanced to the right and saw the other pair of teacher and student in an advanced battle of taijutsu that he was more than sure he couldn't participate in. At least someone was enjoying their fight.
The man was brought out of his train of thought as he saw a glow. He gazed up and saw Sarutobi grinning at him as his form began glowing a brilliant yellow. The snakes began to back away in fear of the figure.
'What the…'
Sarutobi grinned at his student. "It's something I made myself." His entire form began to tremble with energy. "Mekakushi Bunshin no Jutsu (Blinding clone jutsu)!"
The snake Sannin raised his arms to protect his eyes. With a disorienting bang the man burst into a blinding light. This didn't help at all as the light protruded his guard and even his eyelids. He released a shrill shriek as his retina was burned beyond repair.
Before the man's pain could be registered he was hit in the jaw and then the stomach. His knee was knocked in from behind causing him to fall forward into what seemed to be a knee, knocking him back.
Orochimaru grit his teeth as he rose to his feet. He couldn't see nor hear, but he didn't need those senses to catch his prey. His tongue flicked out like a snake and he twisted 180 degrees. Raising his forearm he was able to block the incoming strike. The power behind the hit was monstrous as he was shoved back a dozen yards leaving a trail in the roofing. He smiled triumphantly.
"Have you forgotten that I am essentially a snake, Sensei?" he asked with a mocking tone. His eyes widened however as he realized this wasn't the Hokage's smell!
"I didn't, and I sure as hell didn't train you!"
The shinobi was then kicked forcefully in the stomach. His body lurched forward from the impact and was shoved into the ground by an elbow. Knowing the man's sneaky jutsu, a ki blast was gathered in the hand of the hermit. He jumped back and released it onto the downed man, eyes never leaving the explosion.
"Fufufu, you really are dangerous aren't you?"
Master Roshi turned around swiftly. There stood the man, and his eyes seemed to have recovered from the damages. Knowing him, he must've spit up another body.
"That is such a disgusting jutsu," he said to himself yet loud enough for his opponent to catch it.
The snake Sannin feigned confusion. "Oh, which one?" He held up a finger as he listed. "The one that makes me nearly immortal? Or the one that revives the dead?" His eyes widened as if in realization and his voice turned cold. "Or maybe it's the one that turned your precious student into a mindless puppet that's only purpose is to fulfill my will?"
Roshi tensed at the words being spat at him. They touched him in a way the bastard could never understand, or maybe fully understood and that's why he did it. His blood boiled with anger but he instead chose to calmly get into his fighting stance.
Orochimaru chuckled. "And he was only a test subject. His seal is incomplete, leaving him speechless when under my will." He smirked as he continued. "But it works out, you know? Now his opponents don't know what's coming to them!"
The turtle hermit placed his fists to his sides. The Sannin's eyes narrowed as he sensed power gathering inside the man. "If you know what's best for ya you'd shit your mouth right now!"
Orochimaru cracked his neck casually. He wouldn't dare show the man that he was even a little flustered. "You know, old Hermit, there's one thing I want too know." He placed a hand on his chin. "To be older than Sarutobi Sensei and still fight as if you're in your prime." His eyes glinted mischievously. "So it's true. You really are immortal." He chuckled lightly. "Then it would be rather hypocritical of you to complain about my own ways of staying alive, no?"
Roshi ignored the statement, choosing to instead loosen his stance into one of offense. "Today is the day, boy. You will find that I'm not as soft as Hiru!"
A cackle escaped the pale man's lips. "You old men really overestimate yourselves, you know? You, that blasted war hawk and even that overpriced mercenary." His eyes narrowed. "This is a new era. One where you aren't as mighty as you were."
Light gleamed off of Roshi's sunglasses. "You know, in my days people respected their elders."
Orochimaru hummed. "Just goes to show that your days are over, hmm?"
The older man simply huffed as he swiped his left foot on the ground in front of him. Orochimaru tensed at the movement, eyes narrowing a margin.
With a shout the old hermit stumped the ground in front of him and a slab of earth shot out. With a spin kick it was sent hurtling at the snake, who dodged it effortlessly. More and more earth structures were sent his way and he nimbly avoided each.
"Is that all you can do?" Orochimaru asked with a chuckle. When he was tired of the game the Sannin sunk into the ground, only to appear behind Roshi. He wasn't expecting the man to swing his fist back without turning and clock him in the face, however.
The Sannin gripped his face in agony from the blow, taking a few steps back in the process. Roshi jumped forward with a knee that banged into the man's chest, watching in silence as he crashed into the roof. He was sure that he felt the man's sternum break upon impact and no normal shinobi would recover from it. And of course, this was no ordinary man.
Orochimaru was face first in the roof of the building to others, but the floor to the group that was fighting. His body was twisted at unnatural angles from the attack like a dead spider. The Sannin slowly rose to his feet, spitting a fanged tooth out. He scoffed in annoyance as his body began to twist back into place with loud clicks.
"You sure are a tough one, aren't you?" he growled more to himself than his opponent. The martial artist simply huffed and returned to his stance. This infuriated the snake more than it should have but he wouldn't let it show.
He had to admit that the man was strong, possibly the strongest he ever fought. As much as he wanted to kill his dear Sensei, this was going to be much more exciting. If he was lucky he could even get a new body in the process.
That thought was pushed to the side as a blast of energy was sent his way. He jumped away in awe as the blue spectacle went by. It seemed to be chakra, yet not chakra at the same time. As he was distracted he had to lean backwards at a 45 degree angle to avoid another.
When he completed the flip he instantly raised his guard as he sensed the martial artist running his way."I got you!" He yelled as he stretched his arms forward and snakes flew towards his attacker. He grinned as the man failed to dodge but it fell as the creatures flew through his body. The man seemed to fade from existence before his very eyes.
"What the-"
Orochimaru shrieked as he was kicked once more in the back of his head. He was sent tumbling once again across the platform. His calm opponent was glaring down at him threateningly, almost as if he wasn't really trying. What angered the snake the most was that he knew he wasn't going all out on him.
Fine. If the old man wanted to play games, then he'd play rough if he thought that he was giving his all then it was time to show him how wrong he was. He went through seals and three replicas appeared next to him.
Master Roshi frowned at the sight. As much as he knew about Orochimaru, he was certain that the man was planning something big. He was a student of the great Sarutobi Hiruzen, and his signature attack was based on each of the elements!
When the clones and the original began to move, the hermit began sweeping his arms around and then cupped them in front of him. "Kaaaaaaaaaa-"
Two of the Sannin's jumped forth, one falling to the ground while the other stayed airborne.
"Doton: Dosekiryū"
"Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu
An earth dragon rose from the ground with a mighty roar as another made complete of fire was shot forward, straight into the first. The fire surrounded the limbless earth dragon like a cloak. The combined fire and rock dragon roared as it rushed towards the man.
The hermit concentrated more energy into his attack as he watched the dragon approaching. When the next two clones jumped he pulled his hands to the side where they began to glow a bright blue. "Meeeeeeeeeee…"
One of the doppelgängers fell to the ground with completed seals while the other continued to sprint in Roshi's direction with a wicked grin on his face. "Suiton: Suiryudan no Jutsu!"
The clone in the cross hairs smirked as he was struck by the mighty beast and burst into a shower electricity. With a deafening clap they met mid air and combined to make an aquatic beast with more voltage than a thunder storm. The quick beast flew beside the first one and they roared in unison as they neared their opponent. The two began to spin together until it was a roaring wave of death.
Roshi's eyes narrowed at the attack. He could sense a large amount of power behind each dragon alone so he knew that he had to stop them with any means necessary. "Haaaaaaaaaaaaa…"
The Orochimaru that summoned the earth dragon smiled widely at his jutsu . "How do you like my new attack? It's so fresh that it doesn't even have a name!"
The hermit quickly cupped the stored ki in preparation to fire it. His eyes widened as his knees began to sink into the ground as if it were a bog but ignored it in favor of preparing his attack.. "Meeeeee…"
Orochimaru smirked as the clones popped out of existence. He smirked as the man sunk into the ground, courteous of his little pawn. The man was more useful than he thought. . With crossed arms he marveled the torpedo that would end one of the greatest men to live. He chuckled at the thought. "Any last words, ol-"
"HAAAAAAAAAA!"
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Hiruzen slid backwards knocking tile into the air as he blocked a strike from his opponent. He threw a volley of kunai that multiplied quickly and shot towards the older fighter.
With no words Gohan ran at the weapons with none of his own. It was odd to the Hokage and immediately put him on the defensive.
When the shuriken struck the man they continued to soar. His form began to fade before his very eyes. Before he could react he was struck in the gut with a solid punch. He quickly shut his mouth as his red life fluid was forced up his throat.
With a surprising move the Son poked the man in the eye, resulting in a startled grunt, and then with a chakra enhanced flat palm he struck him in the chest. His body froze in mid air when he was hit and was then was shoved forcefully to the ground.
With a dust and debris explosion he landed on his back. His old bones groaned in protest as he rolled himself to his hands and knees. A slight humming began to ring in his head as he noticed a blue shine coming from his front. Raising his eyes he saw his students' father gathering energy in his cupped palms. Thinking quickly he coughed blood onto the ground and slammed his palm onto it, just as the wave was released. As the deadly blue beam traveled in his direction a burst of smoke exploded under his palm.
With his jutsu complete Hiruzen Sarutobi now was kneeling behind one of the most feared summon's known to man. The white furred, tiger coat clad summon appeared with his arms crossed. His eyes narrowed on the oncoming wave and he jumped into the air.
"Sarutobi, grab me!" With a roar the Monkey King Enma transformed into a black staff with golden tips. The Hokage grabbed on as the summon dug one end into the tile while stretching at the same time. The staff groaned in angst as the wave struck into him. "This… this is ki!" he shouted as he retracted and was twirled around the fighters back.
Hiruzen grunted. "I had a feeling, but wasn't entirely sure." His eyebrows knitted in confusion. This power was foreign yet… so familiar. When Jiraiya would fight, he'd use this energy in extreme circumstances. It was always just in time and he'd call it an advanced form of his Rasengan. He scoffed at the fact that he actually believed him. But now that he knew what it was… it began to make him wonder how strong the goofy Sannin really is.
Using the large weapon to his advantage the Kage rushed forward with a mighty swing. He was shocked as it connected and actually cut the man in two.
He landed away with his weapon poised to strike. To his annoyance a sand-like materiel connected the two sides once more. This had happened many times in their lengthy duel, to the point that it was repetitive.
He grimaced as he heard the sounds of Roshi battering Orochimaru behind him. He refused to turn as his student released a pained scream. He tried to tell himself that it was for the greater good.
No amount of mental chiding actually would make him agree with it.
Hiruzen was soft hearted and he knew it. His father Sasuke was a stone cold killer but he could never be that way. When his dad was on the field butchering shinobi, his mother was at home working as an academy teacher. She was always extremely kind and patient to anyone that needed assistance. Her soft spot were with the students that needed the most help, and she passed that weakness on to him.
Regardless, now wasn't the time to be thinking on this. His eyes met the blank stare of his opponent. He noticed that the man was kneeling and going through sets of seals. When completed he shoved his own hand into the ground. The terrain seemed to change into a large swamp. Old withered trees spouted in random locations as the swap spread further and further. The Hokage quickly sifted through seals and forced himself up upon a large pillar. The swamp quickly overcame the standing spire.
"Sarutobi," began Enma, "this man is not to be taken lightly. His use of ki is astounding, but his true talents lie elsewhere."
The Kage listened intently as his opponent placed a hand on each knee. He wasn't sure why but he had a feeling that the fight was going to get harder.
"He's a master in sealing. One touch from him and you could be a goner. " The oldest Sarutobi narrowed his eyes. It must be hereditary that his son shared his talents.
"Sarutobi, MOVE!"
The Hokage jumped out of the way just as a blue beam zoomed under. He could feel the heat radiating as it soared under and could only marvel at the power. As powerful as it was however, he could feel no malevolent aura coming from the energy.
"Stop daydreaming you fool!"
The adamantine staff grew an arm that blocked a fierce punch. When it connected, a blast of energy sent the staff hurdling away with a shout. The man then turned his sights on the Kage and leaped with his palm outstretched. Hiruzen's
The Hokage went through seals and clasped his hands together while inhaling deeply. "Fūton: Shinkūha!" The man released a blast of air as he spun. The wind surrounded him like a blade and expanded outwards.
Much to Sarutobi's surprise, the man simply vanished. He looked to his right and then left as the man quickly vanished and reappeared.
'This… it's similar to Minato!' He grunted as the man was suddenly beside him with a punch aimed for his right ribs. A roar sounded and Enma was upon the man's back. His arms morphed into staffs and he tore down, ripping the arms of the attacker off of his body. He followed it with a two feet drop kick that sent Gohan into the ground like a missile. He landed in the marsh with a wet schlop.
The summon and summoner landed side by side upon the still standing spire and eyed their surroundings.
The monkey king growled angrily. "You need to focus you old fool! I can see that you're distracted, and I can smell that snake a mile away." He grit his teeth in annoyance. "This man was a living legend, rumored to be on par with Hashirama."
The old man gulped at that. He knew that he was as strong as his mentors, that wasn't the issue. The problem was this man's inability to die.
It was then that mud the size of boulders began to shoot out of the swamp in rapid bursts. The two shot in the air at an accelerated rate, the King quickly taking on his staff form. Sarutobi gripped it with both hands and swung mightily. With a mix of wind chakra a large blade of air shot from the staff. The wind slashed through near orbs, only for them to explode one by one.
The blast sent Hiruzen careening through the air and losing his grip on Enma, only to be stopped as a fist implanted itself into his gut. His mouth was open with a soundless scream from the impact of the blow. When the fist was removed he instantly turned around and barely blocked a kick with a forearm. He noticed a slight blur on the appendage and was then struck painfully and sent flying away once more.
"His speed and power… it's from seals!" he mumbled as he flew through the a quick creation of a set of Kage Bunshin, the clones each gripped an arm of their creator and launched him back towards a falling Gohan. The dead fighter hit the swamp and slammed a palm down as Hiruzen fell from the sky. The muddy water gathered around his being and he shot into the sky upon the head of a dragon made of the liquid. The man cupped both hands to his side and the glowed a brilliant blue.
The Kage slowed his descent as his two clones went through seals.
"Katon: Haisekishō!"
"Gamayudan!"
They yelled in unison. While one sent a stream of ash that covered the approaching enemy, the oil caught onto said ash as it flowed through the body of the beast. The dragon continued to roar forward as it became a swirling tar-like serpent. The beast and it's rider rose and met the clones head on, only for them to explode in a fiery explosion. The flames caught onto the sides of the dragon as it caught fire.
The original Hiruzen finished his seals and chuckled. How ironic for him to use Jiraiya's technique against his own father.
"Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu!"
With a hail of flames the approaching beast ignited in a bang. The explosion shook the roof they stood upon and colored the darkening sky red. The Hokage growled harshly as he noticed that he wouldn't get out of this unscathed. He raised his guard and could feel the heat burning through his clothing.
He was suddenly tackled out of the sky by a blur of white and orange. As he noticed the smell of nuts and whisky he instantly knew the culprit. A sharp scream echoed in his ear as they fell too the ground with him on top of his savior.
The man instantly jumped off of Enma and began applying healing chakra. He shouted the summons name as he noticed the fading look in his eyes.
Holding back his tears he applied more chakra, only for the summon to groan in pain. "Stop it, Hiruzen. Don't waste your chakra."
The Kage ignored him and continued to add his energy, even as he felt the summon's slipping. He ignored the fact that he was in a life or death battle to save his longest friend.
"Enma, yo-"
"Don't be soft, Sarutobi. That's… what got us in this mess anyway."
The healing chakra was cut short as the man recovered himself. He knew how the monkey's worked; when one died, he was reborn. Of course with barely any memory but his name, but back nonetheless.
The monkey continued talking as he began to fade. "Don't follow me so soon…old fool…"
The man stood and wiped a single tear that fell down his face. The King was right. If he ended Orochimaru years ago, none of this would've happened. Essentially, EVERYTHING was his fault.
The Hokage gripped his left forearm that was hit by the explosion. It seared in pain and he let it go with a hiss. He began slowly applying healing chakra as he looked at the damage from his assault.
The long serpentine dragon stood tall out of the ground. The tar and mud hardened around it while it rose into the sky with a menacing look on its face.
Atop its head stood a frozen Gohan. His hands were held forward as if he were releasing his attack. The Kage glanced towards Enma and realized that he did release it, Enma just took it instead of he.
With a frustrated growl, the man ran towards the sounds of nearby fighting. He noticed that there was a thick haze on the opposite end of the roof that he couldn't see through. He could however sense the amount of energy being released inside.
With a determined scowl he launched towards where he knew his student was. It was time to end it all, no matter the circumstances. He would finally become the man his father wanted to be.
Or he would die as he tried.
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I'm back! Went through a slight funk, life problems and such. I apologize if the fighting isn't up too par, but I really just wanted to give you guys something.