After raiding the hospital for a few hours looking for tamable spirits issei was left with 5 that he could use as he wanted he spent the next week training with them alongside Megumi and Yuji now it was time for more physical tactics for him to learn
Issei: black flash?
He looked at them confused as to what they meant but showed his interest in what they wanted him to do
Yuji: yes, is a phenomenon in jujutsu that greatly amplifies the user's physical strike when cursed energy is applied to it within one millionth of a second.
Issei: how hard is it to achieve?
Yuji: only 7 people including myself has used it but only I and another person have used it multiple times in a row to achieve it
Issei: okay how do we do it
He put down what he had in his hands and walked closer to them
Yuji: just as you are about to land a hit on your enemy you increase your output to the highest that you can do and as you hit the target it builds an immense force that causes a black flash
Issei: alright let's get down to it
Megumi: it's not that simple I've tried believe me I've tried it's not happening that easily
Issei: okay then let's go we never maybe we even help you get it
Both Yuji and Megumi looked at each other and shrugged and started fighting they started getting Issei used to cursed weapons and had him use what he normally uses such as katanas and some fighting gauntlets
They had him attack Beast and his hits were getting harder and harder as he fought Beast they watched as scales grew around his face and arms and as he was about to hit Beast they watched him land a hit on Beast and he did it black flash it pushed the dust back beast was about to counter again and he hit it again and caused another black flash that sent beast flying into the wall
Issei stood tired and catching his breath.
Yuji: you actually did it
Megumi: I think it's because he's got fighting experience on top of learning new techniques and using them when he feels it's necessary
Yuji: don't be worried wort we just making sure the kid is keeping to the basics and hes improving on his own
Issei: what's next?
Megumi: domain expansion...
Issei: what's that?
Yuji: it's an advanced barrier technique and is considered the pinnacle of jujutsu sorcery. It constructs the user's innate domain inside a barrier infused with their innate cursed technique. Within a domain expansion, the user's cursed techniques are improved and any that are activated are guaranteed to hit.
Issei: I'm going to struggle with it aren't I?
Megumi: depends I opened mine when I was 15 it all depends on the user with you being able to copy almost every innate technique I do suggest that we first work on getting you used to barriers and how they work before you work on the domain
Issei: All alright lead the way...
They taught him further how barriers work and during this time he messed around and got used to the abilities as a whole he even mastered Boggie Woggie and used it better than its creator but during this time issei grew quieter realizing that staying neutral between everything is better than having emotion running wild like he normally would this also tamed his dragon better and allowed the powers to grow perfectly after a year it was time for him to leave
He stood infornt of the two with ophis on his on his shoulder
Issei: thanks for everything guys I won't forget you and now ill find this place if I need an escape
Yuji: no problem and give us a call if you need our help
Megumi: the fact they brought back my father again and this time hes more In Control spells assistance he was capable of a lot without cursed energy and if he's holding the queen then it would be in your best interest to have a lot of help while going against him
Issei: got it see yea
He opened his wings and flew away into the distance as issei flew away Yuji and Megumi merged together and became one body and the figure smiled
???: and now the new king curses has moved on I taught him all my tricks now it is for him to use them as he pleases im done with this life he will need my help he's far past it
The figure slowly started turning to ash in the wind blowing away the figure into nothingness
With issei
Issei: hey before we go looking for Vail and his team let's see what my old house looks like
He flew towards the house landed pulled his hood up and looked at the house in front of him, the house had become what it looked like before the Gremory changed it, he walked in and fazed through the house and made clones and they all started walking around the house looking for things everything was there he made the clones scuff out his face in any photos and went to his room and saw the old look it had he turned on the computer and took a look at a few things then deleted the old digital footprint he had making it look like he never existed until recently
He felt a presence coming towards the house he masked himself in darkness and hid away seeing a few devils angels and fallen walk into the house
Devil: okay as Master Sirzechs explained let's get the clothing and photos and any personal belongings such as rings and all then we can move onto the apartment
They nodded and started collecting everything he noticed how they were on edge around the house
Ophis: your cursed energy as much as you are hidden you will make the area feel like a place of dread and put people on edge
Issei:" Oh yea"
He realised it full force and it made them drop what they were doing and they saw a shadow figure quickly leave the house and disappear into nothingness
Fallen: we should go tell the boss
With Issei he flew to the apartment and saw more angles fallen and devils there he froze them and walked in they saw him walk in but Issei didn't look like Issei anymore they watched him walk in and they couldn't do anything he lifted the couch cousin and took a notebook smiled at them then left after unfreezing them they made the same decision to go talk to their leaders
Ddraig: why the notebook?
Issei: it was the notes I left for them in the event I did die no point in letting them read it now
Ophis: fair...
He landed on top of Tokyo tower and opened the book and read what he left inside it
Issei: yup garbage, none of this is going to change anything...
He set his hands alight and watched the book burn into ashes once done he looked forward to seeing the rain cover him
Issei: fitting...
He took a deep breath and looked at Shibuya below him
Issei: well if they are right I might be able to stockpile some weapons here
He stood up on the edge flipped off the ledge of the building and used a mix of cursed energy and magic to smash a huge hole into the road going down to the vault that was there
As he walked in he found a lot of weapons and tools for him to use
Issei: "Is there enough room to take them all? "
Ddraig: yes there is
He grabbed everything leaving the vault empty and left fast making it look like a shadow was left
he sat on a few buildings above and watched as everyone was checking the hole in the ground seeing as it goes nowhere
he saw a few devils, angles and fallen come and investigate the area once he saw a few of them see him and take photos and then he disappeared with a sinister grin on his face
back in the underworld
Sirzechs, serafall, Azazel, and lord Michael were all looking at the footage with the others they were confused about what was going on they saw the man that was at the house and apartment and even at Shibuya and were confused
Azazel: ive never seen magic like that ever
Sirzechs: neither have I this person needs to be put on high alert and must be apprehended as soon as possible
Serafall: we need to get a handle on this person soon
Back with issei
He was walking around a forest looking for someone with certain abilities he wasn't fazed about what was going to happen all he knew was that he was going to win ophis was on his should this time and not in the gear where it was safer to have the unpowered dragon
Issei: how was it?
Ophis: quite...
Issei: good glad it was quiet for you now are you sure hes here?
Ophis: they come here a lot for training because they can make a mess and not worry about it
Issei: huh that's about to change
They walked for a few more minutes and saw them in the distance he had a smile and revealed his aura full flush and covered them in a vail and ophis disappeared into the gear to rest more
A few minutes before
Vali and his group could be seen eating something and busy taking a break koruka and le-fay were busy sitting in the sun enjoying its warmth they were calm and enjoyed the silence till the whole forest went cold and death was upon them they looked around and saw nothing
Vali: whos there you dare challenge us it will be your end
It felt like death was on them they all got ready but couldn't figure it out
???: oh that's where you wrong
Within seconds the man was next to Vail and hit him into the ground the others tried to attack him but he forced them back with his shikigami
Koruka: shikigami? How
???: there you are you have something I want
he walked closer to her grabbed her neck and held her higher off the ground her legs dangled in the air as she was raised higher
???(issei): huh you coming with me *grins *
She started turning into a small orb and he made it disappear when he was finished, the rest of vails team looked in horror that he just done that to her and all rushed him
vali: (angry) GIVE HER BACK
he rushed the man but was met with a sword through the chest
it surprised all of them that it even went through his armour, the man pulled his blade out and then grabbed vali by the neck
???: the weaker of the heavenly dragons, go to Azazel for help, I know about the brigade and how they kicked you out if you even want a chance to kill me you going to need more help than this
He hit vali in the chest and they saw black lightning leave the impact point vali went flying through a few trees and then stopped embedded in a rock
Arthur and biko tried to attack him but he just set them alight and walked away even while weakened they looked up and watched black dragon wings leave his body and he took off
The others forced themselves up to try and get to vali as they reached him they saw him crying in pain and coughing up blood, they tried to heal him but It wasn't helping they bit their tongues and went back to their base but it was empty like no one was there they were forced to go to Azazel
As they arrived in the underworld
All of the leaders were discussing who this figure was and Vail and his team landed in the meeting room
They all jumped up to get ready to attack them
Le fay:(crying) please help us
They saw her trying to heal Vail but It was little to no use he was in serious trouble
They laid him on a table to help him and seeing the damage done to all of them it looked like they were
Azazel: (concerned) what the hell happened
He took off his coat and placed it on his chest where there was a large amount of blood leaking out
Arthur: this person found us draped in all black he took us like we were noting
bang*
They looked to the side and saw Rias and her peerage at the door
Aisa akeno and Rossweisse came to start healing Vail along with le-fay
Rias: sorry we took too long
Sirzechs: it's fine
Biko: (defeated)hes right that man is going to be a pain for everyone
Sirzechs: you mean this man
They showed the photo and they nodded
Biko:(blacking out) he took kuroka and then left Vail in that state his magic is something else it is dangerous we felt death before he made his appearance in front of us and then just attacked us...
He passed out and they were shocked
Koneko: why would he want my sister
Irina: isn't she a sage user other than yasaka and yourself?
They all looked at each other confused
Sirzehcs: we need to figure this out
Michael: Let's first help the boy here perhaps he can help as Issei did
No one liked that idea but Vail was the closest one to Issei in terms of power before he died and now there was a new threat, they couldn't help feeling like it was wrong only a year later and they replacing him
Rias: lord micheal is right we need all the help we can get whether we like it or not
They all nodded and helped team vali better after a few hours of healing and a few phoenix tears later the whole team sat aside to talk about the current situation on their hands
Rias: so what's going on?
Sona: indeed I saw the news report about Shibuya
Sirzechs: first off Rias, girls don't freak out but this figure was seen at the hyoudou house and his apartment
The pictures of the figure and man shown on the screen
Le-fay: this is the same man that attacked us
Akeno: what would he want kuroka for? it doesn't make sense as to why
Koneko: theres not a lot that sage users can do besides the healing capabilities the added strength is not that much compared to what he already has a fair amount of abilities that not all sage users have that much I know
Rias: those eyes they scream hate look at them
They zoomed in on the man's eyes and the glowing red pupils with dragon slits screamed danger
Rossweisseie: le-fay are you sure that this man had dragon wings?
She nodded and started tearing up thinking of kuroka
Irina rested her hand on her shoulder
Irina: don't worry about it im sure she's fine
Asia: I hope so too, if this person is a dragon do you think that maybe tannin could shed some light on what we facing
Sirzechs: one way to find out honestly
Azazel: look at the scales they look sharp, this person might just be our end unknown magic and with other threats we have our hands tied I hope that hes friendly
Sirzehcs nodded and called Tannin within a few minutes the large dragon came to the window
Tannin: greetings, what seems to be the problem?
Sirzechs: we believe we have encountered a new dragon we would like your opinion if you don't mind
Tannin: sure let me see
They showed him a projection and they could see the confusion and fear on his face
Tannin: (concerned) this is so bad
They all grew worried and confused by his reaction
Azazel: what is it?
Tannin: this creature has both the red dragon and great red characteristics
Rias: what? But how
Tannin: there is some dark magic out there where they tear apart dead bodies and take the power off of them turn them into powerful creatures of destruction if im correct which I am this person needs to be killed having the power of the red dragon let alone from the last dragon god alive is horrible news, we need to gather as much power and resources I sense the white dragon emporer is weakened to this extent, is trouble we need to get to work and pray ophis doesn't find this dragon abomination
He took off into the air and made everyone feel uneasy
Irina:(sad) So they tore apart his body to make that...
Rias: let's not think about it it's better for all of us this way
Serafall: she's right like tannin said we need to be ready for if we encounter this person
They nodded and went to prepare
With issei
He sat on the hillside with Kourka knocked out beside him, he was watching the sun set waiting for her to wake up
Ophis: so mind telling me your plan of action?
Issei: I need some sage help and id would rather her help me at this point than confuse and hurt my true loved ones isn't that right kuroka...
He looked to the side and saw her hiding her face in fear
Issei: I know you awake
She flipped around and sent an attack towards him but it just went around him
She got to her feet and started running for her life trying to get away from him
Issei:" Don't move "
She froze in her tracks and her eyes widened as she saw him walk closer to her, her body shaking with fear, fearing that this was her end and she couldn't even fix things with her sister
Issei: do me a favour and relax, jeez I wasn't going to kill you if I was I would have done it when I first grabbed you
Kurouka:(tearing up) Please let me go I want to go home
Issei: if you help me know you can go home I'll even drop you off I just need some sage help
Kuruka: huh?
Issei: look at me very carefully and read my aura
She did as he told and after a good few minutes she turned pale in fear
Kuroka(scared) how are you alive you should be long dead
Issei: ouch would have thought you would be happy to see me at least
Kuroka: I would have hugged you but as look at me now im stuck and cant move
Issei: oh shit yea my bad
He released her and she came to him and gave him a hug
Kuroka: im happy you're not dead but how are you alive for the past year we all thought you were killed off
Issei: it's a long story but I was helped and saved and by the luck of the gods I was severely injured sure yes I was gutted but they didn't cut any veins or important organs or even the gut so I just needed everything placed in the right place and stitched up and I was good to go I was walking 2 days after the attack
Kuroka: damn that's intense but what the hell is going on with your aura you're lucky I can read the soul as well that hasn't changed but everything else you might as well be a new person altogether, it's beginning to make sense as to why you don't want to talk to the others yet they wont know it's you or they will kill you
Issei: that's the thing I am basically a new person but this body is so hurt I want someone to look at my vessel's cracks and help me mend them and I wanted you to help because the other two people I would go to still think im dead...
Kuroka: but why not wouldn't it be better if they knew you alive?
Issei: no..., I learned how much worse this fight is and it doesn't end well if they find out im alive even ophis agrees with me
Kuroka: (shocked) it's with you?
Issei: she now, and yes she stays in the boosted gear because its quite for her at this point in time when the brigade kicked you guys out they took all her power so shes is very weak and vulnerable right now
Kuroka: alright I can help but are you sure about this?
Issei: do this and I'll give you such powerful children that might be able to use shikigami as well
Kuroka: *happy* deal but how do you want to do this, bedroom arts or just spiritual healing?
Issei: healing please I don't have the heart to do bedroom art and it will feel like im using you when I don't want to do that
Kuroka: okay that works let me see what im working with first
She placed her hands on him and she could see his body break into pieces from all the cracks forming around it
Kuroka: this is going to take a little over a week if we really focus on this
Issei: sure, gives me time to think about my next steps properly before I make my next move and I want to see what that monster was
Kuroka: okay