"These are great, super great, amazingly great!" I instinctively shout when taking a look inside of my bags. It's full of clothes, but more specifically cosplay fetish clothes, from nurse outfits, to maid outfits! And I bought two of everything of course, one for Rin and one for Sakura.
But then suddenly I feel someone poking my shoulder. "Really? What's in there? Can I take a look?" Oh? Who is this stranger who has felt the power I carry? He must be truly full of culture, and enlightened individual really.
After all, you normally don't just go around poking people you don't know and asking about what's on their bags... But then again, what would I know? Normally I don't to go around carrying dozens of bags in the first place. It just so happens that I'm rich now, and can afford to do so.
I turn around and greet him with a smile on my face. "You can look if you want, it's a bunch of sexy clothing I bought for my girlfriends!" Now that I can see him, I finally notice his features... He's a blond guy, with sunglasses on his head.
It reminds me of certain fellas in you know what games, but contrary to my planet parents, I'm not racist and so I won't judge someone for being a foreigner. Still, I also can't help, but notice that he's pretty jacked.
Now there's an awkward smile on his face. "I see, that's kinda lame to be honest." Scum. This guy is the scum of the earth. I didn't judge because of his appearance, but I will judge him due to his actions.
I immediately glare at him. "And you are? Be aware that my patience is short." It normally isn't! "Actually, even the fact that one such as you is looking at me is making that patience even shorter." How dare he insult the beautiful dream of Rin or Sakura wearing a Qipao!
He snorts. "Sorry, name's Salvatore Dani, your big brother." I... I... Have a secret sibling!? Did dad and mom hide his existence from me!? Was he neglected and abused!? "Still, what's with the whole 'one such as you' thing? Did ya meet Luo Hao already?" He mutters at the end.
My glare doesn't diminish at all, anyone who doesn't appreciate cosplay sex is no brother of mine. "I don't know who this Luo Hao is, and I also don't know who you are. Please clarify things already, because I'm stupid." Normally I would have Rin here to help me... Maybe I should put an end to her personal life and drag her around everywhere? That sounds mean though.
He gives me a thumbs up. "That's fine, I'm stupid too!" I could tell that from the moment you thought the treasure I am carrying was lame. "I am a Campione just like you, so I came here to challenge you to a duel and stuff!" PVP is allowed!?
I blink in confusion. "A challenge huh? I'm down for it, but I'm wondering how about no one warned me of this." I thought that if some other Campione guy came to kill me, Waver surely would call me.
Doni laughs. "Well, it's because I'm not supposed to be here!" Ah. "You see, normally I work pretty closely with the Holy Church, since they tend to pick lots of fights. They didn't let me fight you though, so I had to sneak my way here, and by that I mean that I just ran through the ocean, because even if I'm no Black Prince, I can sti-" I cut his rambling off.
"Wait they denied you? People can do that?" So everything does have a limit...! Does that mean I can only get so many concubines? I should start being careful with my precious limited slots then.
Doni shakes his head. "Nah, it's not like they said no. They just kept distracting me with stuff like 'how about hunting down this shiny sword instead'. That worked for a little while, I guess, but I just had to meet my bro." He scratches his nose. "I found Gram by the way, had to kill so many people to get that... It's not that cool though, so you can have it if ya want."
I shake my head. "Thanks, but I'll pass. Mostly because you just said it ain't cool." Also I don't recognize the name Gram! For me it's either Excalibur or nothing, so don't even offer other swords.
The Campione nods. "Got it, so you're okay with us fighting? I'm surprised you didn't try throwing out some excuse to run away." That sounds like something Campione Shinji would do.
I shrug. "Eh, fighting is kinda fun." At that a massive grin appears on Doni's face. "We probably shouldn't fight in the middle of the city though... Also I need to drop what I bought back home." Dragon Ball has taught me well.
My supposed brother gives me a thumbs up. "I getcha! You were a pretty normal guy before this whole Campione thing right?" I nod with a confused face. "I'm just asking, because most of our siblings wouldn't even care about a small city like this one... By the way, do you even know magic?" Ah, that thing I should probably be learning.
I sigh. "Not really... I could ask my girlfriends to teach me, but it sounds way too complicated. Besides, I haven't even tested my authority, and I'm struggling in class..." Why is every subject so damn hard? Specially Japanese, fuck Japanese.
Doni chuckles. "I see. Ya should really learn magic though, it's super duper useful. You see, I couldn't use mana before becoming Campione, but after my rebirth it was a seriously big boost." He then sighs. "And just drop school man, it's a pain." Bad. Also why do I feel your very existence spits on the face of seaweed?
I glare at him. "Education is important. I'm fine with not going to college, but I have to at least finish high school, besides giving up would be absurdly uncool." My parents didn't raise no quitter! They raised a below average kid!
He shrugs. "Sure, I won't argue with you. Just make sure to learn magic... And experiment with your authority, though I might as well give you some tips and tricks in our duel." Will that matter if I die though?
I nod. "Got it, let me just call Waver and inform him of the situation." That way people won't freak out if I, or Doni, die. Or if a few forests close to Fuyuki disappear, I have no idea how destructive our fight will be after all.
With an okay sign from Doni, I take out my flip phone and call Waver, after a single ring he picks up. "Hello Lord Shibata. Are you in need of something?" More girlfriends! I always need more girlfriends.
Though this time I want to ask some other stuff. "Can you send me a few more billion yen? I realized that once my money dropped bellow the billion you sent me, I technically wasn't a billionaire anymore. By the way, where's my other stuff?" I want my mansions.
Waver responds with a serious tone. "I'll be sending you the money soon. And about your other wishes... The mansions are being built right now." They are!? Wow. "The Ferrari will be delivered to one of them, and a shirt signed by Lebron James has been acquired, I can send it anyti-" Suddenly he stops.
And starts screaming at someone...? "No Flat, you cannot speak with him! My life is on the line here...! Damn it, it's like everyday is that damn bridge again!" Eh? "And don't even think about it Edelfelt! No, I don't care about your stupid rivalry, or your stupid fate ordained connections!" Dark thoughts run through my mind, but I'm sure many Edelfelt's exist. Probably.
I can hear the pain in Waver's voice as he continues. "Reines, what...? You are the last person who should ever be allowed to converse with a Camp-! Thanks Gray." Then he stops himself. "My apologies Lord Shibata, I got... distracted. As I was saying, the shirt has been found, I can send it to you, if you prefer I can even go there personally."
I smile. "Oh great. Come here in person and bring a cute girl!" I want to seduce a foreigner. Still I can hear Waver's barely concealed groan of despair at that. "Wait like a day or two though, 'cause I might be dead by then." Hopefully not!
Waver voice sounds confused. "Sorry, what do you mean by that Lord Shib- Stop it Flat! Before I throw you out! Ah. Sorry again Lord Shibata, but please clarify what you meant." I feel like Waver's life is very stressful.
Maybe he should take a vacation. "Well, it's because I'm about to fight this Doni guy, he's a Campione apparently. Anyways, just wanted you to know, see ya!" I end the call, ignoring Waver's incomprehensible screams. Those guys around him must be a pain.
The phone rings again, I don't pick up. Doni grins. "Ready to go?" To that I can only nod... It's time to beat up another overpowered guy using swords! Even if I don't have one... Would it be lame to backtrack and say that I do want Gram!?
Doni is stretching. "Okay, here's how it's gonna go... I ain't using magic, because you can't. And I'm only using one Authority since you only have one." I'm fine with that, I don't mind opponents who hold back. That's how I killed Takemikazuchi after all.
I give him a thumbs up. "Okay, but I don't know how to use my authority." Hopefully it isn't too destructive. We moved pretty far from Fuyuki, but you never know... Seriously, I wouldn't forgive myself if I hit my city like a dumbass.
Doni grins. "Dontcha worry. It's gonna come naturally to you, like moving a limb you never knew ya had... To a certain extent at least, Authorities can grow and evolve, but they tend to start pretty strict." He nods to himself. "Think of them like the middle ground between Noble Phantasms, and the Authorities of Divine Spirits. More free than the first, more strict than the second, and more powerful then the both of them." Okay, but I don't know what those are!
Doni smiles. "And speaking of authorities that can be strangely versatile... Watch closely and learn newbie! Then try to do it similarly after me!" The air shifts, I can immediately tell... Doni will use his authority.
He starts chanting. "I hereby swear, I forbid the existence of things I cannot cut! O sword that pierces enemies with but a single swing. For the sake of plundering all life from creation, shine with brilliance!" I can see the mana in the air... Authorities are so cool! I didn't know they came with chuuni chanting!
Doni continues. "Skill must carry power. No matter how godly a skill, without matching power, one would simply fail and be slaughtered at the end." I did that and won though. "O sword, shining bright, release flames! A long armed strike! O silver arm, upon my oath, turn into the invincible blade! O arm of Nuada, grant me the sword of victory!" And then Doni's arm becomes a shining silver.
He flexes it. "Pretty cool huh? It lets me turn anything I touch into the coolest sword thingy ever. I can be pretty creative too, laserbeam swords, fire swords, curse swords, this baby can do it all." Neat! I hope mine is useful like that too.
I nod. "Yeah, now let me try..." I pull on the shining light inside of me, it has been waiting for me. "Unsheathe. Kick down the door. Hunt down the man from yesterday, the man I will lay down to waste. The rules have been set, the gauntlet has been thrown, the mission has been given."
I see it now, that if Doni hadn't challenged me, using my authority would have been impossible. "Calm down my flustered heart, from here there will be no sign to stop. Isolate us in this room, cold and alone. Our days are numbered, so let me be... Futsu-No-Mitama, Saji-Futsu-No-Kami, Mika-Futsu No Kami, come, for your master calls your favorite name!" A blinding white light leaves my body.
And then it turns into a young boy, with golden hair and red eyes. "Yo. It was about time you called me." He gives me a peace sign. "Let's do this, I've been desperate for some action for a long time now." But...
While Doni simply watches in silence, I succumb to despair. "Ah! What the hell is this!? Why did I summon a guy!? At least become a cute girl or something!" Why does Doni get a cool silver arm and I get some damn pretty boy!?
He pouts and points at me. "Hey, don't put this on me Yato! Your Authority is molded by you, this is your fault!" N-no way...! "So anything you want to confess you damn loser!?" Shut up!
I look down, blushing. "O-okay, when I killed Takemikazuchi, maybe I thought that having a friend would be nice..." The boy smiles, satisfied. "How the hell am I meant to use you though!? Are you like a Pokémon?" I don't exactly need supporting characters.
Doni scratches his nose. "Eh, I wouldn't worry if I were you. No authority is weak, no doubt this guy is capable of some crazy stuff... Gotta wonder why he exists at all though."
The boy shrugs. "Eh, in Takemikazuchi's most famous legend he wasn't alone... It's probably that." Suddenly he grins. "I hope you like Sumo, there will be no escape, Doni Salvatore." Sumo!?
The Campione grins right back. "There better not be, or I will feel like I wasted my damn time coming here." Didn't you arrive super fast though? Are all Campione like this? Please enjoy the slow life.
The boy gives me a serious look. "So, call my favorite name, master." Ah, that's the chanting thing... But a name huh? I obviously won't know if you don't tell me... No, that's not quite right.
He is surely nameless, so it's my job to change that. "Come, Sekki!" His form becomes pure light again, and it rushes to my hand. Suddenly I hold a pure white katana, one with with a black hilt wrapped up in bandages.
Doni smiles, slowly he picks up a stick on the ground. "See? Ya got your weapon. Now let's start." Then he rushes at me, immediately breaking the sound barrier, behind an explosion of dirt is left behind.
I go to block his blade, but before that I hear a voice. "It's a sword that controls lighting, he did it because he thought it would be funny." Huh!? "I can talk with weapons, don't worry about it and pay attention to the fight Yato!" Right, it's Sekki!
Nonetheless, even with that information, my plan doesn't change, that said once our blades clash, I jump back. That's because... "[It's about to explode with thunder./I]" That, that's because of that.
By jumping back, I manage to dodge the quick explosion. Doni too tries to retreat, but then. "Fuck...!" Blood spurts out of his mouth out of nowhere. I definitely haven't landed a blow yet, we just started after, so this is weird.
He wipes it out with one clean move. "Okay, let's figure your tricks out. Slowly, but surely." Even I don't know my tricks though! In fact it would be nice if Sekki actually explained things! Though for some reason I doubt even he knows...
A bloodthirsty grin appears on Doni's face, like a jet he rushes at me, and yet he carries no blade. That means I can just cut him down easily... "Don't be an idiot! He turned the air he's touching into a sword! It has a curse of not allowing wounds to heal!" I love my little sword man.
With an upwards slash, I parry Doni's blow. He isn't surprised by it, and tries to lend a kick on me, quickly I step back. For some reason his eyes widen at that, but I ignore it, and try to thrust my blade unto him.
He elegantly side-steps, and moves just slightly back. Immediately he flinches, and so my thrust connects. It's strange, because I definitely didn't attack him to cause that flinch, but I'll take the opportunity.
Suddenly I hear a scream. "The stick became a sword again! Watch out for it! I move back and dodge the flying blow... The stick, that has become more like thunder misses me and hits a mountain. After a loud burst... That mountain doesn't exist anymore. Thank fuck we didn't fight in Fuyuki.
Doni scratches his head. "Damn, I wish I had that authority... Hey, when you used it, you felt it was possible because it was a challenge, right?" I nod. "I thought so... It's hitting me with holy attack after holy attack, I guess the heavens are punishing me for going back on my word huh? Thankfully I'm no vampire or demon." Why do I feel like you understand my authority more than me!?
The Campione gets into a fighting position and grins. "By the way, try to channel that holy energy into your attacks... I'm sure you can do it with just a thought." It's just like he said before, he's giving me tips and tricks. What a nice fella!
I nod, and with a thought my sword shines. With a slash I send a wave of light a Doni, he dodges with a sidestep and appears in front of me with an incredible rush of speed, another stick on his hand. "He' testing my durability, this one is purely focused on cutting power. Don't worry, I can handle it." With those words I clash with Doni.
While parrying Doni, I choose to ignore that my wave of light has seemingly not ended yet... And that is has perfectly cut down another mountain in half. Just how destructive am I!? Just how destructive are we!? How has the world not ended yet!?
But those thoughts don't last for long, because something has become painfully clear. For the first time in my life I met someone better than me. Doni takes more ground with each slash, and never once he retreats.
Before long I hear Sekki scream. "The air from before, just like before it became a blade!" It's too late though, because even as I try parrying the invisible wind using instinct alone, I cannot parry Doni at the same time.
He draws blood, and I fall to the ground. With a bloodthirsty grin he points his sword at my neck. "And that's game. Once I thouch something, I can turn it into a sword again, and control it telepathically with a little bit of concentration..." I figured, that's way better than what I can d- No, I shouldn't say that.
That would imply Doni won because he had the better authority, but I know it is I who simply didn't master mine. To deny that, would be an insult to me, to Sekki, and to Doni, the victor.
I am no sore loser, so I smile. "Nice match, it was pretty cool." And then I close my eyes. I will miss dad and mom, I will really, really miss them, but I don't regret anything. Until the end I did not retreat with my blade. Ah, I kinda wish I had banged Rin and Sakura though.
Doni scratches his air awkwardly. "Don't worry, I ain't killing you." Eh!? For real!? "Don't make that surprised face, I never planned to in the first place... It would leave a bad taste in my mouth to kill my supposed brother for no reason."
He continues. "Besides, it's clear you're a true swordsman, just like me... I want to see that talent flourish, that way we can have plenty more fun duels in the future." He crosses his arms, the silver one returning to normal. "By the way, please call out your authority, or this really will end on death."
I nod. "Got it." And with a thought Sekki enters inside of me, ending our duel. "Why would it end in death though? Did you understand something I didn't?" I wouldn't doubt it, Doni is clearly more experienced than me.
He sits down too. "Because it doesn't allow one to run away from a fight agreed upon... Though I imagine if I had attacked you out of nowhere it would still activate." He makes a thinking pose. "Just stepping back already counts as retreating, and it hurt enough to make me bleed... I imagine if someone straight up tried to retreat, they would surely die."
He shrugs. "Then again, with just what you hit me you could already kill most people in this world. It's a pretty neat authority, though it probably has more stuff to it." Well, you don't know about me talking with weapons...
I yawn, I got pretty tired. "So what now? Do you want something to eat? I think I'm grabbing a bite and then napping." It's more mental tiredness than physical to be honest. I still feel pretty energized.
Doni shakes his head. "Nah, I'll pass. I gotta run to Italy to reassure everyone this didn't end in death..." He grins. "By the way, as an apology for picking a fight... I'm throwing a tantrum!"
I raise an eyebrow. "A tantrum about what? How is that an apology?" This guy is a damn weirdo! Though I've grown to sorta respect him, he's a nice weirdo after all.
He chuckles. "Well, the Holy Church hasn't contacted you yet right?" I nod. "That's probably because they got complacent with me around... I will throw a tantrum saying they disrespected my lil' bro. I think you're cool after all."
I smile. "Thanks." Today has been cool. Even if I wished I spent more time with girls instead of a jaked blond guy who drew my fluids with his sword.
He gives me a peace sign and gets up. "No worries, by the way, if Volban bullies you, just call me up." Who? "You're now my favorite sibling after all!" And then he runs off...
Ah, I should probably call Waver.
AN: An unstoppable idiot meets an unmovable idiot! They get along surprisingly well! Anyways, now Yato's authority has been revealed, though it can still grow.
A lot of the chanting is just lyrics from the Noragami op btw, 'cause I thought it would be cool. And Sekki is... well, Sekki. Though his abilities are different from canon.
Here's how he looks, for people who haven't watched Noragami: