Akito B. Takahashi
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Seven days had gone by. Arthur's relentless grind of becoming stronger had progressed well. Each session with Tatewaki had brought him to new limits and pushed him further towards perfection. The reanimated samurai, though initially skeptical, couldn't deny the sheer willpower Arthur had. His reanimator had eventually begun moving with brand-new fluidity during their sessions while wielding each of his unique blades with better efficiency. At one instant of the training, Arthur summoned Mangetsu…
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In a desolate landscape, wind howled through the branches of gnarled trees. It wasn't an ideal training ground, but it served its purpose: isolation and focus. At Arthur's side stood Tatewaki in his reanimated form. He'd chosen Tatewaki for this because, unlike his ideal choice of Minato, controlling the former swordsman didn't require Sage Mode. As for Arthur's command: fight him at full strength until he kills Arthur. The advantages of this were that Arthur had an opponent with unlimited…
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Now the room began to understand why Arthur was here: he was to be named the successor. This truly came as a shock to everyone. Seventeen years into his reign, and Hiromu had never so much as hinted at a successor. Rumours of discontent had always swirled around the fact that his only son, a pampered and arrogant youth, would eventually take the throne. So this announcement was a bombshell that fractured the carefully constructed political landscape within the castle walls. A tense silence soon…
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Some time later, Arthur stood at the edge of the capital of the Water Country. It was quite a magnificent city with thousands of citizens, and he was currently disguised as John, the affluent businessman, wearing a tailored silk robe to add to his status. Every detail, from the gold chain adorning his waistcoat to the polished cane he kept tapping, screamed worldly success and authority. Much like Wizened Town, the capital was a place of controlled chaos. Towering glass structures were several…
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Tatewaki quickly launched himself into a display of twirling slashes. Arthur calmly watched with an unsettling stillness as he dipped beneath the attack. Another samurai launched a second assault, but Arthur sidestepped with the barest movement, allowing the blade to carve through the empty air. Then the third samurai lunged, seizing Arthur's wrist in a desperate attempt to gain control. "We've got you now!" Rather than feel stunned, Arthur was merely surprised. He pivoted on the spot by pulling…
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Immediately, he cast an illusion around a small circle of ground, allowing him to cover his activities with an opaque veil. Then he began to dig. When he reached the wooden coffin, he then carefully pried it open. The stench of decay was rough, but he remained undeterred. So he reached inside and collected some of the remains of Mangetsu's corpse. This would suffice for now. Whether or not Mangetsu even had at least one of the swords, the DNA sample would be useful in building an…
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Arthur's current combat repertoire had a diverse range of techniques and items. First, he had all the useful e-rank techniques down: the Substitution jutsu and the Transformation jutsu. His first Kekkei Genkai, acquired from transferring Yukimi's cells, was smoke style. This gave him two techniques: Smoke jutsu and Body Oxidation jutsu. The second Kekkei Genkai he obtained was Ranmaru's, which dubbed his "Crimson Gaze." By mixing that with his Chakra Disguise jutsu, he could remain virtually…
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While rumours continued to spread, Arthur remained invisible in the background. He had secured his headquarters, but a base was meaningless without authority. Thus, he focused on honing his newfound Kekkei Genkai: Ice style. Ice style was considered a special bloodline trait. It allowed users to combine the power of water and wind to manipulate ice. This Kekkei Genkai was feared, particularly in the Land of Mist, where the Yuki clan wielded this power. Ice ninjutsu can take many forms. Haku,…
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Twenty minutes passed, then thirty. Arthur remained patient, his mind preoccupied with his approach to Mr. Hillard. The receptionist finally returned, a relieved smile on her face. "Mr. Hillard will see you now, Mr. John," she announced. Arthur rose from his seat. This woman, caught between her duty and an undeniable air of importance, had ultimately chosen to grant him an audience. He nodded his thanks and followed her toward a set of elevators. Another brief ascent, another hallway adorned…
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A strange calm settled over Arthur. The fight had been worthwhile, gauging what he could and couldn't do with the Reanimation technique. And he had achieved his objective. The threat of Zabuza and Haku was neutralized, further preventing them from altering what was left of the narrative. He knelt beside Zabuza's body, drawing a small vial from his pouch and a scalpel from his holster. He carefully extracted a piece of flesh from Zabuza's arm, storing it in the vial before sealing it with a…
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