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Chapter 3 - "The Mountain of Failure"

[Panel 1]

The God stands tall in the divine palace, looking down at Sheishi.

God: "Don't worry. Two days on Earth equals two months in that world. Understood? Now, whether you train or not is up to you. Will you train or not?"

[Panel 2]

Sheishi looks up with a new fire in his eyes, thinking of Heima.

Sheishi: "Of course, I'll train. This time, I'll protect the people I love."

[Panel 3]

Sheishi looks at his hands, a sudden realization hitting him.

Sheishi (Internal): "(But won't I get old?)"

God: "You will age. But with my power, you'll become much stronger."

[Panel 4]

Sheishi looks skeptical, squinting at the God.

Sheishi: "Are you serious?"

God: "Don't you believe in gods?"

Sheishi: "I do."

[Panel 5]

The God raises his hand. Light surrounds Sheishi's chest, sealing his wounds and pulling his soul back to his body.

God: "(opens a portal) Now, go through this portal."

[Panel 6]

Sheishi is sweating nervously as he takes a hesitant step through the swirling energy of the portal.

[Panel 7]

SQUELCH. A close-up of Sheishi's boot landing in something green and messy.

Sheishi: "Ugh! I stepped in poop!"

[Panel 8]

Sheishi looks around the lush forest, frustrated and cleaning his shoe on the grass.

Sheishi (Internal): "(Whose poop is this? Who cares? I came here for training. Where's the old man's assistant? Do I have to find them myself? This is such a hassle!)"

[Panel 9]

Sheishi shields his eyes and looks up at a massive, towering mountain.

Sheishi: "I hope he is up there."

[Panel 10]

A montage of Sheishi trying to climb the cliff face. He slips, his fingers lose grip, and he tumbles down over and over.

Narration: Sheishi starts climbing the mountain, which is enormous and high, at least five meters tall.

Sheishi: "Climbing such a big mountain is impossible."

[Panel 11]

The sun begins to set. Sheishi is covered in bruises and dirt.

Narration: Sheishi tries to climb multiple times but falls each time. He attempts at least 18 times, but each time he falls! It's already night.

Sheishi: "I'll call it a day. I'll try again tomorrow."

[Panel 12]

Sheishi walks into the dark forest, his stomach growling loudly.

Sheishi: "It's getting dark. I need to find a safe place. But I'm hungry. I'll have to sleep without eating. Tomorrow, I'll find food and climb the mountain."

[Panel 13]

The next morning. Sheishi is by a river, proudly holding a stick with a grilled fish on it.

Narration: The next day, Sheishi finds a river while walking, catches some fish, and starts a barbecue.

Sheishi: "This fish is delicious."

[Panel 14]

Final Panel. Sheishi stands at the base of the mountain again, looking determined.

Narration: After finishing his meal, Sheishi starts climbing the mountain again.

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