A calm current of Reikonryoku swirled around a figure in deep meditation. "..." The Reikonryoku color was emitting a purple hue, with a hint of darkened colors. There was another figure sitting beside the first; the flow of Reikonryoku flows like water all around. Crimson red colored Reikonryoku in the shape of flames, it was increasing as the figure calmed.
"Nice..keep going." Kaien Ranzaki stood in front of them holding a clock in his hand.
Something was off about the second Reikonryoku; the state of it had no emotions of calmness. Its Reikonryoku rushed out slowly, though erupting.
"Interesting…your Reikonryoku already whispers the shape of your Ushi." Kaien Ranzaki spoke as the clock went off, alarming the time at 6 o'clock in the morning. Then the flow of both figures' Reikonryoku faded away, allowing the two to fall on their backs.
"Phew.." Kuro caught his breath, feeling the accomplishment of manipulating his ushi.
"Man..i almost saw hell.." Yoshiru was trying to catch his breath.
Kaien Ranzaki clapped, "Interesting, you both learned fast enough..though we're not done yet"
"What..AT LEAST LET US REST! WE'VE BEEN SUPPRESSING AND UNSUPPRESSING OUR REIKONRYOKU FOR 10 HOURS NOW!" Yoshiru screamed as he sat back.
Kuro remained on the ground, his eyes narrowed around the ceiling. The flow of my Reikonryoku was confusing..even I couldn't understand why it emitted a lot of colors?
He thought. Meanwhile, Normi was behind them, having her back leaning on the dojo's wall while reading a book. Interesting..how do these books exist? This one has the evil mana spell..even tho teaching this is prohibited. Normi was thinking while reading the book in her hand.
"Okay okay calm down, little boy." Kaien was staring at the enraged Yoshiru, proceeding with "So..that means you don't want to trigger your ushi yet?"
Yoshiru calmed down suddenly, "Sorry, master!" He bowed. "Jeez, this guy is unpredictable."
Kuro lifted his back off the ground, sitting down normally.
"The lesson already began." Kaien rose his arm upward, channeling Reikonryoku into his finger. "Since it's your first time triggering your ushi, a specific order has to be followed."
Then he channelled his Reikonryoku to his next finger, continuing till he reached his last finger. "Channel your Reikonryoku to all fingers, then." His flowing Reikonryoku was downgraded to beneath his fingers, then erupted in his palm, creating a Circular shape.
"If your ushi doesn't require a weapon or an item, the form will be triggered in an instant."
"Though if it resembled a shape of anything, then a weapon or an item is necessary."
While he spoke, his circular shape faded away slowly.
Both of them got into the process, interrupted by Kaien. "However, messing this up will trigger a black strike. Bypassing through your Reikonryoku, spiking it for an hour. Depends on your body recovery anyway."
Kuro stared at Yoshiru, "Alright..at the same time!" They both rose their arms forward, and the spark of Reikonryoku flew toward their fingers. The pace of Reikonryoku calmly flew toward the other fingers as they closed their eyes. Then, the red crimson Reikonryoku flow was downgraded beneath their fingers, almost disappearing.
Yoshiru gripped his fists, lifting them then returning them to their original places. "Ryūketsu no Shin!" As he spoke, a dragon shape appeared on the back of his fists. His eyes opened, glaring flames.
Suddenly, his Reikonryoku rushed all around from his fist to his wrist. "Impossible.." Normi observed him. Kaien stepped forward in front of Normi, "Now you understand everything..? How about abandoning your mission? If I were you, messing with them is my nightmare." He proceeded, "Anyway, i won't expose you for the meantime. Couldn't speak to you while they're around."
Kaien took a stare at her, then turned around toward them. Leaving her eyes widened, "Great job, Yoshiru." Kaien clapped upon reaching them. He instantly saw Yoshiru focused on Kuro, "Hm..?"
Kuro stood still with his eyes closed, while Reikonryoku formed on his palm slowly. The appearance of his Reikonryoku changed..? Kaien's intense stare into Kuro's palm made him realize, This isn't his ushi, he is shaping another one...Rare shape as well Kuro's palm had the shape of a fully drawn ball with a rare color, darkened red splitting in the middle with a dark purple Reikonryoku flow.
When it was completed, his arm moved to his sheathed katana, drawing it out. "Kagenokami.." As he raised his katana forward, it was shattered into small parts. Reforming again with a new shape, the katana has returned with a dark purple blade, while the handle was perfectly darkened red.
Kuro's eyes were fully open; they widened. "What..kind of useless ushi is this? It's not emitting any Reikonryoku.." He spilled out these words as Kaien stepped forward, observing the ushi, "You're actually right...this ushi has no Reikonryoku."
Um..Nivor i might need some help.. Kuro closed his eyes while thinking, Nivor's sudden response, "Kagenokami represents the name of the god of shadows. No extra information."
He forced his eyes wide open again. Nouse...but does the name actually meananything?
His thoughts were interrupted hearing the footsteps getting closer. "?" He turned to see who was arriving.
Upon the arrival of the guest, Kaien walked toward the pathway to greet him. "Hey, Roi!"
The guest was a human with old mailman clothes. "Yo! i see you have some guests here."
Kaien replied, "Not certainly guests, they're my students." The three followed Kaien, saluting the new guest.
Roi stared for a second, then burst out laughing, "Kaien is teaching people now? Ridiculous!"
"What is funny.." Kuro muttered in a low tone.
Kaien turned back at them, "Well, here is the weekly mailman, Roi Ye."
"Oh, hi!!" He bowed.
Do mailmen exist even here? Kuro thought
"Mailman? i thought they don't go out of the town's borders." Yoshiru with a confused expression.
"Well, you see, this guy is somewhat different. He delivers the daily mail to me and some new books. And he is one of my students as well, who loves to wear mailman's clothing." Kaien's words made the trio more confused.
"Weird person.." The place became more awkward as Roi Ye spoke, "Um..haha"
This gives me an idea.. Kaien thought, then turned back at Kaien.
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They're now inside the dojo. The trio took each corner while Roi was in the middle. "Master..seriously? letting us fight a mailman?" Yoshiru muttered to Kaien.
"If i were you, i wouldn't let my guard down.." Kaien responded.
I will leave this to Yoshiru, there is no way i will raise my arm against an unarmed person with no team. Kuro thought while observing Normi and nodding his head.
Roi raised his sleeves, "If you're not going to interfere, i will force you into it."
"Let's see how you're going to do it!" Yoshiru rose his fists upward, clenching while spilling out, "Ryūketsu no Shin.." red crimson Reikonryoku flew, rushing all around his fists, covering them till the wrist.
They both lunged at each other, clashing fists. Yoshiru charged another strike as he sent it toward Roi. Suddenly, Roi put his palm on Yoshiru's head, jumping up, avoiding the strike.
He landed swiftly behind Yoshiru, with motion a punch was felt on Yoshiru's back, hearing crackling noises.
"Told you." Kaien smirked, Is this really a mailman..wait Kaien stated This is his student, I'm foolish, i should participate! Kuro thought.
"!" Yoshiru's eyes glared flames, turning back at Roi, gripping his fist, striking his opponent's jaw using his wrist. Reikonryoku flew into Roi's jaw, leaving the other side. The strike changed the visuals of the room, lighting the area around.
Roi was sent toward the wall. Upon reaching the wall, he swiftly put both of his legs on it, launching himself back toward Yoshiru. Blood splashed on the wall on launch, "Not enough!"
He caught up to Yoshiru in no time, with his fist clenched, sending it toward him. "OP-!!"
A spark of metal clashing with a shockwave was sent all around, as Kuro stood in front of Yoshiru, parrying with Roi's fist using his katana. Leaving them both pushed backward due to the impact.
Kuro was beside Yoshiru, "Unordinary mailman...though a good opportunity to test my Ushi!"
With a motion move he reached his sheathed katana, while a shape of a split colored ball appeared on his palm. Kuro unsheathed his normal katana as it shattered, returning with a brand new shape.
Yoshiru nodded to Kuro, returning to his stance, ready to launch toward his opponent.
"Oh no.." Kaien muttered, looking at Roi getting fired up. Normi arrived at their side, "I will be assisting!" She unsheathed her katana. Since when did she have a katana..? Kuro thought, fixing his gaze back at their opponent.
Roi's eyes narrowed at the ground, "All powers combined..? Then, it's time to start my show!"
His eyes glared blue as he raised his head. Blue Reikonryoku flew out of his body rapidly, covering the ceiling and corners of the dojo.
"What.." Yoshiru muttered to himself.
"Is this guy really going all out in a spar..?" Kuro thought, fixing his gaze on his powering-up opponent.
Immense Reikonryoku rate...this isn't humaine.. Normi's loud thought crossed her mind.
His breathing left his mouth as Blue Reikonryoku, the mailman's clothes started tearing. Kaien sighed, vanishing from sight. 'Not again.' His foot connected with the back of Roi's neck before anyone even blinked. leaving Roi unconscious on the ground.
"I'm not ready to repair this dojo once again.." Kaien spoke, catching the fallen guy.
"Huh?" The trio was confused by Kaien's action.
"Don't worry about it. This lesson is cancelled!" He fulfilled their curiosity with a more confusing statement.
"Whatever.." Kuro muttered.
"Man...i wanted to test my ushi" Yoshiru was disappointed.
Couldn't these stupid guys feel his Reikonryoku? I mean if he continued, we all are going to be some sliced-up meat. Normi shed a sigh.
"Alright, instead of a lesson...how about some meat and some rice!" Kaien put the man on his shoulder.
Yoshiru's stomach growled as he screamed, "YES SIR!"
Kuro smiled, "What is funny.." Yoshiru looked back at Kuro.
Immediately, Kuro laughed, "Man...can i know what is funny?"
Normi sighed, looking at them with a smile. She was getting a liking to them, feeling family for the first time.
Chapter End.