Who Is The Hero?
CHAPTER 5: Did we Win..?
[mc]
Now's not the time kid....You still have a lot to learn about this cruel world.
[mc ]
Well but it is true, The one who killed Licuso was........ possessed mc smiles......me.
[mc]
Now you should get some rest kid, you're pretty much exhausted.
[mc lays on the bed and goes to sleep]
[mc wakes up after 3 hours]
[mc]
Ah! That was some good sleep. I feel like all my energy is restored.
[mc]
But wait- What am I doing here? I remember.....Ikari was kidnapped, I and Danzo were searching for him....Then we found him and rescued him I guess. And after that........ I can't remember anything.
[mc thinks]
I'll go and check upon Ikari and Danzo First.
[mc gets up and runs to Ikari's house]
[As soon as mc reaches Ikari's house, Two village officers come out of Ikari's house.]
[mc thinks]
They must have be taking a report from Ikari.
[mc calls Ikari]
[Ikari and Danzo both come out of Ikari's house]
[mc]
Hey Hi.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Hii.
[mc]
So What's happening here?
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yup, I'm following you're instructions as you had said.
[mc]
What did I say?
[Ikari]
You said to tell the village chief that I ran away when I had the chance and to tell them the location where I was kidnapped.
[mc thinks]
Wait when did I say this?
[mc]
Well, Anyways I'm glad you're both safe.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Aside from that, What was the attack you did to the kidnapper, Man that was awesome. Where did you learn it?
[mc smiles]
I learned this attack yesterday, I met a guy named Trazen. He taught me many more things about mana and some domains and attacks.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Wait, he taught you about mana?
[mc]
You know what mana is?
[Ikari]
Yes, The energy required to use magic is called Mana. Everyone has it.
[mc]
How did you know about it?
[Ikari]
I had read it in some books.
[mc]
Do you also want to learn some good moves?
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yes, absolutely.
[mc]
Today Trazen must be at the same place I assume, Let's go there. Follow me.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yes.
[mc, Ikari and Danzo go their daily playground.]
[Danzo]
Wait, this place, we play here everyday.
[mc]
Yes. He might come here in a few minutes.
[All of them wait for Trazen to come]
[Even after waiting for 1 hour Trazen doesn't come]
[mc]
Well, looks like he isn't coming today. Till then y'all tell me what you know about mana?
[Ikari explains that he had read in some books about mana and tells mc about it]
[Danzo is clueless, so mc, Ikari teach Danzo about mana]
[mc tries to explain them how to observe mana of others]
[mc]
By sensing the mana on your old toy, we were able to find you when you were kidnapped.
[Danzo]
Oh so that's how you did it.
[mc]
Well, now you both try to do it. Today we will only practice observing and sensing mana.
[Ikari and Danzo both close their eyes and try to sense the mana of themselves]
[Ikari was able to do it on the second try, Danzo was able to do it on his fifth try]
[mc]
Good, Now you can sense the mana!
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yes!!
[mc]
Now try sensing my mana with you're eyes open.
[Ikari and Danzo]
ok
[mc releases all of his mana without sealing anything]
[Ikari and Danzo]
Wow- That's.....that's a lot of mana.
[Ikari and Danzo are shocked]
[mc stops and starts concealing]
[mc ]
Now, try to conceal you're mana.
[Ikari and Danzo]
How to do that?
[mc]
Take a deep breath stand still and concentrate on yourself.
[Ikari and Danzo do as the mc said]
[But they couldn't conceal their mana]
[mc]
Well, you will have to practice this first. It's the basic.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yea.
[mc]
So that next time anything happens we would be able to protect ourselves.
[Ikari, Danzo and mc]
Yes!!
[mc]
It's about to be evening, Well, lets practice tomorrow.
[Danzo and Ikari with a excited face]
Yes. Tomorrow we will come early though.
[mc Ikari and Danzo pratice everyday on the knowledge they have about mana]
[After 15 days of hard practice...]
[Ikari and Danzo learn mana concealing and a new attack of their own. mc powers up/strengthen his old attack.]
[Ikari is good in Air/wind type of magic, he has created a move which pushes the opponent backwards, if they are charging in it would just slow down their speed.He has named it Wind Push. And a long-short/mid range attack which fires a powerfull wind magic that gives the opponent high amount of damage. He calls the second attack as Wind shot.]
[Danzo is good in Earth magic, he has created a move which blocks the opponent it will be mainly used as a defence for Danzo as he is the weakest of the three. He has named it Earth Block.]
[mc has just upgraded his old move, after the fight with the kidnapper who had kidnapped Ikari, mc had got a new idea for his move.]
[mc]
How about we all show our attacks and moves to each other?
[Ikari and Danzo]
Yes!
[First goes Ikari, he shows his Wind push and wind shot. ]
[second Danzo. Danzo is covered in a solid mud-like substance, which has spiky thorns all over it.]
[Danzo]
Well I cant think of anything more than this.
[Third the mc]
[mc]
It looks like its my turn now.
[mc stands in a fighting stance and concentrates. mc's hands are covered with water, the water takes takes the form of a ball and is covered with intense lightning, next mc concentrates on his wrist till the elbow allowing the attack formed outside the wrist to be absorbed by his hand. Mc's hand starts to shine and a crystallized armour takes shape sparkling with lighting ]
[mc tells Danzo to make a mud dummy defense]
[Danzo makes the dummy defence but without the spikes]
[mc punches the defence, It gets shattered to pieces ]
[Danzo and Ikari]
Wow!!
[mc]
Yes!! I call this move as...... Lighting Thrust.
[The three of them take some rest for some time]
[mc]
Ah, we learned so many things in just few days.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Well its about time we go our homes, We will come tomorrow.
[mc]
Bye.
[mc goes to his home]
[the next day]
[mc, Ikari and Danzo arrive at their daily practice/playing ground]
[Suddenly a man calls the mc from behind]
[mc turns around to find out it was none other than Trazen]
[mc]
Hey! Hi.
[Trazen]
Hii. How are you doing kid?
[mc smiles]
Better than yesterday. I upgraded the old attack which you taught and named it.
[Trazen]
Yea. I know I was watching you from afar.
[mc]
Why didn't you come here then.
[Trazen]
I wanted to you to make some progress on your own, I won't always be with you, you know. Sometimes you have to fight even when you have no way, you have to fight your own way out.
[mc nods his head]
[mc introduces Ikari and Danzo to Trazen]
[After greeting Ikari and Danzo ]
[Trazen]
Do you remember our deal? kid?
[mc]
Yea. I have to go and deliver some package to your teacher in Mount. Fujigashima ,right?
[Trazen]
Yes, You are correct.
[Trazen]
It will be a half day journey to go and come back.
[mc shocked]
what!!! A whole day!!
[Trazen]
Dont worry, once you have delivered the package you can take rest for a whole day there. So basically It would be a four day trip.
[mc]
Wait, four days? How?........ Half day to go, then taking some rest for a day, then half day to return home. So its a two day trip.
[Trazen]
Well, let me complete first.
[mc]
ok.
[Trazen]
When you reach there you will have to fight some people to enter the temple/shrine.
[mc]
Wait we have to fight people??
[Trazen]
Yes. There will be Five fights and you will have to atleast win three in order to get in.
[mc]
Are they tough opponents.
[Trazen]
Yes they are, but dont worry you all have practiced and are ready to fight, even so considering you all are still kids they would go easy on you.
[mc]
Wait "You all"? I have to take Danzo and Ikari too?
[Trazen]
Yes. Unless you are capable of beating the opponents there alone.
[Ikari and Danzo]
Don't worry Michihiro, we are ready to go with you.
[mc]
well, ok then.
[mc to Trazen]
But why dont you do the fighting part?
[Trazen]
I am not going because of the fighting part.
[mc]
Are they that tough?
[Trazen]
No they aren't, I am just tired because of fighting, everytime I visit my home I have to fight, I am just tired of it.
[mc]
Wait, that's your home?
[Trazen]
Yes, The Main leader of the temple/shrine is my grandfather. He and my father are also a great teacher.
You might even learn something more or learn new attacks or improve you're current moves.
[mc Ikari and Danzo talk among themselves]
[mc]
What you guys say?
[Ikari]
I say we should go there. We can even try to fight with our new developed moves. Afterall you have already saved me from the kidnapper so even if little but you have combat experience.
[mc to Trazen]
We all will go to your home tomorrow.
[Trazen]
yes good.
[Trazen]
Meet me tomorrow here in the morning at 10am.
[mc]
ok
[mc thinks]
Wait, did he say "am" how does he know about am/pm. Something's definately wrong here. I'll have to investigate it later.
[mc, Ikari and Danzo wave their hands to Trazen as saying "Good Bye"]
[After some time (5-6 minutes)]
[mc thinks]
Even if we have learned some moves or new attacks, we can't just rely on them. I have to prepare a good strategy for us or if the fights are going to be individual fights then I have to avoid them to get in any harm. What should I do?.......... Yes, I can use my Discearning Eye and see what happens in tomorrow's fight.
[mc uses His ability "Discerning Eye " which allows him to see the future of a person]
[mc thinks]
hmm.... I should see the part where all the fights are started.....(mc forwards till the battle part)....ok, so the first one to fight is Ikari.......The battle's good going for now.....So I think the next one to battle is ....me...........What, it finished so fast.These are going like normal battles. This wasn't even interesting to watch.......Then, next one is Danzo......Will this fight be interesting?.......Come on Danzo you can beat him.....Wait- Why is he attacking like that......Wait- No (mc shocked and standing frozen) Trazen had said they would go easy on us, Then why the hell did he break Danzo's arm....No no no no this shouldn't happen. This is bad....I have to think of something.
[mc stops the Discerning Eye]
[mc thinks]
wait- should If I were to change something in present the future will be affected and will result in a different future...I think I'll just give Danzo some advice and then tomorrow during the fight if that crazy thing happens then I'll stop him.
[mc to Ikari and Danzo]
Well, Looks like we should also go home...We have a fight to win tomorrow.
[Ikari and Danzo]
yes.
[mc to Danzo]
Wait, A piece of advice from me Danzo try it. If possible try to learn a long range attack of earth type.
[Danzo]
hmm. ok
[mc thinks]
If he actually learns it then i think he will take less damage, But that would be too much hard for him.
[mc]
Well, anyways, Bye, See you tomorrow.
[mc goes to his home]
[mc lays on his bed]
[mc thinks]
What was that guy's problem trying to break Danzo's arm like that, I hope something happens tomorrow or I'll have to think of something myself.
Or wait..... I can even change the future... I know that they will tell us to fight individually....but what if I make them fight a match of teams.....Then I'm sure we will win.
But on other hand it is also important for Danzo and Ikari to get combat experience.
Ahhh I'm stuck here. What should I do.
I guess I'll Just let things go their way.
Oh wait I forgot.... I should have watched the other matches too.
Well nevermind.
Just before going to sleep I'll try to practice a new move or a new attack.
[mc practices for three hours]
[mc goes to sleep]
[The next day mc, Ikari and Danzo arrive at their playing ground]
[The three of them had informed their parents that they would be going to the temple/shrine for four days]
[mc ask Danzo]
Did you practice or develop any long-range attacks?
[Danzo]
Yes. But It is not complete.
[mc]
Does it work? Can you hit your target with it?
[Danzo]
Yes, it works, And I can hit moving objects too.
[mc thinks]
Well, That's good, but just this much won't change the fact that you're arm is going to be broken today....I'll beat the hell out of him if he actually does that.
[Trazen arrives]
[mc,Ikari and Danzo greet Trazen]
[Trazen hands over the package to be delivered]
[Trazen]
Ok, When you win atleast three fights you will be permitted to go to the temple/shrine.
Well That's it, Be safe on your journey.
[mc Ikari and Danzo set off to Mount Fujigashima.]
[They cross half of the path to Mount Fujigashima]
[mc to Danzo and Ikari]
Remember, While fighting, fight as if you're lives are on the line. And try to get combat experience out of it too.
[Danzo and Ikari Nod their heads]
[mc in serious tone]
And try to preserve as much mana as you can, While fighting we have to go all-out with the attacks.
IS THAT CLEAR FOR YOU TWO??
[Danzo and Ikari]
Yes. But why are you so serious Michihiro?
[mc]
Because it won't be a normal fight.
[There is a silence for some seconds and they start their journey again ]
[After half a day they reach the Mount. Fujigashima's temple/shrine]
[The three of them go to the consulting office]
[The mc to the officer]
Uhh...Hello, Sir. We were told to deliver this package to this temple/shrine by Trazen.
[As soon as the officer hears this, he runs and calls Trazen's grandfather Yoshiro Shimizu.]
[The mc to the officer]
Uhh...Hello, Sir. We were told to deliver this package to this temple/shrine by Trazen.
[As soon as the officer hears this, he runs and calls Trazen's grandfather Yoshiro Shimizu.]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Are you the ones whom Trazen has sent?
[mc]
Yes, Sir. We were told to deliver this package to this Temple.
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Did Trazen say anything about fighting here?
[mc]
Yes, He had said, we will have to fight 5 matches and we will be given the permission to enter the temple when we have defeated atleast 3 opponents.
[All the people in the Temple including Yoshiro Shimizu get excited and a ground is made clear for mc and the others to battle.]
[Yoshiro Shimizu thinks with a smile on his face]
So finally you have chosen someone, Trazen.
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
So the rules of the fight will be simple.
1. Use of magical powers is allowed.
2. There is no time-limit.
3. Any physical injury can be tolerated, we have a special healer here who can even heal broken bones.
4. As Trazen said, You will have to win atleast 3 matches out of five.
5. Each fight will be of one versus one.
6. The person will win if the opponent gives up or falls unconsious on the ground.
That's it. So now let's begin.
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Before starting the battle, would the three of you like to introduce yourself.
[mc]
yes sir, The one to my left is Danzo, The one to my right is Ikari and I am Michihiro Akame.
[Yoshiro Shimizu gasps and thinks]
So he is the one....
[Yoshiro Shimizu nods to the people working in the temple and to the opponents the three were going to fight]
[mc]
ok, If they have a healer here then I think I shouldn't worry much about Danzo. But the fact that he's gonna break an arm today makes me totally angry.
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
You can choose Who wants to fight first.
[mc]
Ok, How about-
[Ikari]
Wait. I'll go.
[mc]
oh- ok.
[mc thinks]
Win and come Ikari.
[mc shouts]
Ikari Lets go!!!
[Ikari]
Leave it to me.
[Ikari thinks]
There's no way I can lose, I have to win it for them, Afterall they are the people who accepted me as their friend.
[Ikari and his opponent stands opposite to each other]
[The opponent is a boy 4-5 years older than Ikari]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Let The Match Begin!
[Ikari]
Wind Shot (20%)
[The kid gets the Wind shot directly on his stomach]
[Ikari and the kid move around in a circle]
[The kid launches a long range fire attack at Ikari]
[The kid]
Burning Flame (25%)
[Ikari]
Wind push (40%)
[Due to the elemental reactions of fire and wind, the fire spreads The ground.]
[Ikari launches a Wind shot at the right side of the fighting area and starts to go around from the left side.]
[The Wind shot Clears the fire in that area, Making the opponent believe that Ikari is attacking from the right side]
[The kid's focus goes to his left side leaving him open from behind]
[Ikari yells and launches his attack]
Wind Shot (100%)
[The Wind shot gets a complete hit on the back of the kid]
[The kid gets a lot of damage and gets blown away from Ikari]
[The kid]
I won't lose. I can't lose. I have to prove them. You better be ready for me.
[Ikari focuses all his mana for the next attack, meanwhile the kid too focuses all his mana for his next attack]
[The both of them gather up a lot of mana which starts to shake the ground due to the intensity of it]
[mc and Yoshiro Shimizu think]
So, this will be their final attack.
[mc ]
You can do it Ikari!!!
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Give it your all kid!!
[Ikari]
He will be using the same fire shot he shot at me some moments ago, which means his final attack will be a long-ranged one.
[Ikari and The Kid launch their attack at each other]
Wind Shot (100%)
Burning Flame (100%)
[When the two powerful attacks collide with each other there is a large explosion setting the whole ground on fire]
[Ikari starts running towards the kid's direction while focusing his mana in his right fist]
[Both of them run towards each other charging their last bit of mana]
[Ikari and the Kid punch each other with the remaining amount of mana]
[But the kid holds back his punch and lets Ikari beat him at the last moment]
[Due to the heavy blow to the stomach the kid falls on the ground and gives up.]
[Ikari thinks]
He didn't use his full power. he purposefully took the hit and lost.
[Ikari returns]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
The winner of the first fight is Ikari.
[mc]
I am the one for second fight.
[mc enters the ground]
[Another kid who is 4-5 years older than the mc is the opponent]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Let the fight begin.
[The kid]
Total Concentration: Full Vision
[mc charges up his special attack Lightning Thrust and slowly starts to walk towards the kid]
[The kid and all the people of the temple after sensing the amount of mana from the attack understood that he couldn't stand a chance against the mc]
[The kid]
I give up.
[Yoshiro Shimizu thinks]
A wise choice kid.
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
The winner of the second round is Michihiro Akame!!
[mc to the kid]
Hey, what was that spell which you used? Total Concentration: Full Vision??
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
I'll surely tell you later but let's continue the match for now.
[mc]
ok.
[mc thinks]
Now if only just one round left to win. If Danzo goes to the fight, he will return with an arm broken. Should I ask Yoshiro-san can I play the next round too?
[mc to Yoshiro Shimizu]
Sir, Can I fight the round too?
[mc thinks]
Please tell yes. Yes Please...
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Yes Mast- *coughs* Yes, Why not.
[mc thinks]
yes!! The future's changed. Good. But I'll have to finish the fight quick.
[mc]
Danzo is ok right? If I fight Instead of you?
[Danzo nods his head and yells]
Dont you dare lose Michihiro!!
[mc]
I won't.
[mc enters the ground]
[Another kid who is 8-9 years older than the mc is the opponent]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Let the fight begin.
[The man]
Total Concentration: Full Vision
[mc thinks]
It's the same spell again. I wonder if its a special spell or something, well for precautions I'll power up everything into this attack as I know this was the guy who was going to break Danzo's arm. Let's see what he does now.
[mc stands in a fighting stance and concentrates. mc's hands are covered with water, the water takes the form of a ball and is covered with intense lightning, next mc concentrates on his wrist till the elbow allowing the attack formed outside the wrist to be absorbed by his hand. Mc's hand starts to shine and a crystallized armour takes shape sparkling with lighting ]
[mc charges up his special attack Lightning Thrust and slowly starts to walk towards the kid]
[mc thinks]
I'll try to end it as quickly as I can.
[mc focuses divides his mana and focuses on his legs, allowing the mana to flow through his legs]
[mc ]
The technique is still incomplete but I'll use it now.
[mc's legs gain the lightning attribute and can closely move at speed of lightning]
[In a flash of a second there is a huge blast on the ground. The man falls unconscious his left arm, right leg and seven ribs are broken.]
[The guy is taken to the healer]
[mc thinks]
So there really was a healer who can heal broken bones and ribs?
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
The Winner of the Third Fight is Michihiro Akame!!
[Everyone at the temple starts cheering for the mc and others]
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Well, After the Journey and the match you all might be exhausted. Pls take a rest for some time.
[mc, Danzo and Ikari]
uhh... Shouldn't you have asked that first?
[Yoshiro Shimizu shows them the way to their rooms, each one gets a sperate room to rest in]
[mc to Yoshiro Shimizu]
By the way, Sir. I wanted to know about the move Total Concentration. What is it?
[Yoshiro Shimizu]
Oh, it's just simply an upgraded version of mind domain, where you have to focus all your mana in the brain but by each second with a constant amount. It helps in upgrading the physical body skills or upgrades your thinking capabilities for a period of time.
[mc]
yup, Thank You.
[Yoshiro Shimizu walks out of mc's room and mc shuts the door]
[mc]
I would like to try the Total Concentration.
[mc lays on his bed facing the ceiling and trying to activate Total Concentration]
[mc falls asleep and has a dream]
[In the dreama mc sees the old man whom he had seen before dying in the previous World]
[mc to the old man]
Yo...Old Man..It's been a long time.
[Dark Screen]
[End of chapter 5]
[Wait for chapter 6]
I like to leave people curious, not left curious
-By Michihiro Akame
