Chapter 52: Beneath the Surface: Yamamoto's Illusion and Ophis' Proposal
The entire town was set in a blaze as Yhwach and his forces left the battlefield after killing Ajuka and Sirzechs. Rias was still in shock from seeing someone she knew for the longest time and held the system in its place dead. A Satan that was respected among the entirety of the Underworld, but a mere mortal was able to slay a Satan that is far above any human in this world.
Even after seeing Ajuka on the ground, her best friend seemed to be now trying to join Yhwach and his cause for world peace. She couldn't let her friend be manipulated into Yhwach's twisted goals and dreams, she was someone who was always with her from thick and thin. Having another follower will just ruin everything, and make him even more of a twisted false prophet.
Rias: Akeno, don't believe him, he has always done this. He would try to show us all that are ways are flawed and broken, but for thousands of years we held a decent and steady system for the Underworld. Devils were left in check, and there was a system that actually worked and made us all prophets of that, but now, everything the Devils worked hard to get is now gone. He is no messiah, God, or savior. He's a human who thinks too highly of himself and thinks he can actually save something.
Akeno: Hasn't he already? He proved to us a dozen times by now that he is capable of saving this world. He killed off members of the Old Satan Faction and even Ajuka. Everything he has done has gone according to his plan, Rias. I know I was your Queen, and I'm still your friend, but don't you think that Devils was in the wrong from the start? We ignored the world and gained prophets from those who actually worshiped us.
Akeno explained to her.
Rias: I understand your point of view, but I was raised and perfected into being an important figure in the Underworld, and now you're saying that you want to join him for destroying the very things I chose to believe?
Rias asked her as she crossed her arms together.
Akeno: Look at this place. This is nothing, but the spoils of war. Devils, angels, and Fallen angels were all killed, and for what? We could have avoided all this pointless bloodshed and saved so many lives, but apparently, Yhwach was right about one thing. Everyone has different beliefs and it sparks wars due to those different beliefs as everyone wants someone to follow their code and laws. Now tell me, what have we really been doing, Rias? Our time spent doing missions and gaining prophets from those who worship the Devils are nothing but jobs that are meant for lower beings.
Akeno said.
Rias grabbed her arm tightly.
Rias: Why are you trying to defend him? What has he done for you? You're spouting nonsense about a man who has not done a single thing for you to make you pay respect to this man. Why are you blindly telling me that this man is probably the hope of this world when everything he has done is the complete opposite of what he said?
Akeno stayed quiet for a bit as Rias kept trying to talk her out of it.
Rias: Yhwach wants peace, but starts a war with the Devils. He wants to remove suffering, but he creates it instead. He wants a world where hate doesn't exist, but he solely created more hate and it's all fueling towards him and his followers. So tell me... Are you really sure that this man is truly a savior or a man who has been blinding everyone into believing he's some God?
Rias asked her.
Akeno clenched her fists up.
Akeno: You will never understand, I thought as you did once. I was so convinced that a man of his caliber was nothing more than a man who dreams too big, but I was convinced otherwise. If you honestly believe he is some false God, then explain to me this. How does a false God kill Ajuka and completely remove the entire Evil Piece system? How does a false God have Azazel and Yasaka join him in his cause for a world better than this one? How does a false God who told us so many times that he will take or destroy something he does not like and show us that his words are absolute?
Akeno countered back.
Rias: You are blinded by him! Don't you see how he does it? All of this nonsense and dreams of creating a new world are all lies, Akeno. He wants you to believe his twisted words, everything he says is just to make more people follow him so he can create an army to rule this world rather than bring peace to it. That man destroyed every Devil's life and he is now just rubbing it in everyone's faces at how he proved himself to everyone. I'll tell you what type of person that is... A nobody who only wants attention.
Akeno: How can you speak so ill of him when he saved you from Riser? He was the reason why you aren't chained up in his bedroom and being treated like a toy. Who would have saved you if he wasn't there?
Akeno looked at her with a serious glare.
Rias: This has nothing to do with that! He may have saved me from something I truly despised, but I will never accept him for what he truly is. The true embodiment of evil.
Akeno: I had enough of this, yo-
Akeno was about to tell her something, but the sound of Devils was heard close to them.
Devil Soldiers: Lord Lucifer is dead! Lord Lucifer is dead! Quickly, we must bring him back to the Underworld!
Rias flew towards the general direction where she heard the voice as Akeno followed behind her, but not too close.
Rias looked down and saw her brother on the floor in his own puddle of blood. She flew down and landed beside him as her eyes were so wide and filled with sadness and shock. His heart was right beside him as they saw that he was truly dead and was no longer a part of this world. Rias knew who exactly did this as her hate for this singular man grew to heights even she couldn't comprehend.
Rias: S-Sirzechs, p-please come b-back, y-you can't d-die on me. You're m-my only brother, so p-please don't d-die.
Rias said as tears fell down her cheek.
She begged and cried for him to still be alive, but there was no answer from him as her hands were covered in his blood.
Akeno: Goodbye, Rias.
Akeno turned around and took flight.
Rias turned around as she saw Akeno flying away.
Rias: Where are you g-going? You're not p-planning to join that b-bastards cause are y-you?!
She asked as she tried to control her breathing.
Akeno turned around as she was still flying.
Akeno: Just admit it Rias. You lost to him and lost someone dear to you. If you believe that he is no God, then we will just have to see how much you were wrong then...
Akeno turned back around and flew off.
A blast of green and blue magic nearly destroyed the building she was on as she saw two of the Heavenly Dragons fighting each other to the death. They were spewing out so much magic power as their fight destroyed everything around them. Rias didn't want to stay in Kuoh for much longer as she teleported away with Sirzechs and some of the Devils that were left in Kuoh.
Vali: ISSEI!
Issei: VALI!
They both yelled out as they both clashed with each other, causing more magic to be blasted out.
Vali didn't want to stop until his opponent was no longer breathing, he needed to be the strongest, he needed to become the ultimate fighter that stands above all.
Vali: I will not lose to you, Issei. You may be a pervert, but I must say that you are truly putting up a good fight. With your Lord no longer here and all the faction leaders gone, it's just us two and there will be nothing to stop us this time.
Vali said giving him a right hook to his jaw.
Issei spat out some blood.
Issei: Not unless I shut your mouth up. I have something I want in life and you won't take it from me.
Issei responded as he drove his knee into Vali's gut.
Vali and Issei flew away from each other and they quickly dashed towards each other and collided with each other once again, causing small ripples of portals to open up around them.
The both of them were at a stalemate as they both had their hands interlocked with each other as they wanted to prove to one another that one of them was the strongest. Their heads slammed against each other as it was now a small tug of war to see who would fall first.
Vali: Without this armor, you're nothing more than a high school kid who has nothing going for you. Your mind is filled with lustful dreams and your family is nothing more than lowly peasants. I on the other hand am a true being compared to you.
Vali pushed Issei back a little.
Issei gritted his teeth.
Issei: You think that you're some big shot Devil and you get to control others because of your title? I call bullshit, I think you're more of a piece of shit coward who has some problem and wants to let out his anger towards others. You're nothing more than a piece of shit who only tramples on those who are lower than you.
Issei used all of his might and pushed Vali back as he was now holding power and a decent position over him.
Vali: What's going on? How can a human such as yourself have this much power?
Vali asked him.
Issei cocked his head back from Vali and raised it in the air.
Issei: I'm going to use all my power in this one attack, and we will see if you still live.
Issei: (In thought) I can only do this for now, but it's all I got.
Issei said to himself.
Ddraig: [Welsh Dragon: Dragon Flames]
A large breath of fire was unleashed and covered Vali in it.
The amount of magic he released caused Issei to fall to the ground making his armor fall off of him entirely. He stood back up as blood was going down his face, he needed to get out of there before he could fully recover. Issei ran toward the neighborhoods and tried to stay hidden until the place was clear.
Vali recovered from the attack as his armor had small cracks going down his chest and a big hole in the helmet of the armor.
Issei: Shit! I need to get out of here as fast as possible.
Issei yelled quietly to himself as he tried to catch his breath.
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Lucifer: How incredible... A human wielding this Godly power is something that truly makes me want to burn the dreams of this man. Killing Sirzechs and Ajuka surprised me a whole lot, but even taking Shalba and Katerea as prisoners made me want to meet this man in person even more. Dear brother, I wonder how you will be able to fight him without having your sword that truly makes you the terrifying Angel of Heaven. The protector and the leader of the army of God.
Lucifer clenched his fist as he destroyed his chair.
His agonizing pain of being stuck in this cage in the deepest parts of Hell pissed him off to the extent that he couldn't even believe he had. With his brother taking orders from their father like a good little son and banishing him to Hell made him want to burn this world and everything with it.
Lucifer wants to meet the man who is killing off Devils and everything else that gets in his way, a man who is only human and can kill off Satans truly wants to test how powerful he really is. He even felt the power of Heaven use it's most powerful weapon against him, and he even survived by luck.
Lucifer: Yhwach, how interesting... removing the Evil Piece system was truly remarkable, but the biggest problem now is where do you go from here?
Lucifer spoke to himself.
Lucifer gave a small thought until he finally gave out a good laugh, a laugh that was truly genuine and came from him.
Lucifer: You bastard! I now understand it all.
Lucifer fell to the floor laughing as he started to now think who really was the true Devil here.
Lucifer: You plan to become God himself and take his mantle, you sly son of a bitch. Wanting to be like my father and restore this world's true self.
Four figures came out of the shadow as they all stood side by side and looked at their Lord laughing and talking to himself. The four people who were all standing behind him all wore armor that covered their whole body from head to toe. They wore capes that were tattered and ripped apart and their armor was also beaten up and not proper. Their eyes glowed a bright white as one of them held a sword in their hands.
The second figure was holding a huge bow with a bunch of arrows on his back as only one of his eyes could be seen through the armor. The third figure held a huge scythe in one of his hands as he was in front of this small group while the last one was holding a spear in his hands that was made from bones.
Lucifer: I'm starting to like you, Yhwach!
Lucifer yelled out as he got off the ground.
The person who was in front of the small group stepped forward and kneeled before his Lord.
Man: My Lord, I have come to report to you that the Old Satan Faction has failed in their mission and Hades is starting to prepare his forces.
The man said as the sound of coldness and no emotion in his voice was heard.
Lucifer entirely stopped laughing as his whole expression changed to serious.
Lucifer: Of course he is, Hades has always been a pain in my ass from the very beginning. Thinking that he is above me, the very creation my father made that puts all humans and others in fear. Everyone thinks I'm dead except for my brother who clearly knows about my existence, but that's not what we are here to talk about. There has been a new person growing in the world above.
He explained to them.
The man who is kneeling looked up at him, but did not speak.
Lucifer sighed heavily as he wanted to hold off on encountering this man, he made a reputation for himself.
Lucifer: Since I am unable to leave this God-forsaken place, I have a mission for you all, and I'm gonna need you all to try and get me three items that I need to have.
Lucifer spoke.
Man: What are these items?
The man kneeling asked.
Lucifer: I need the three Holy Relics to be found and they could be the key for me to leave this place.
Lucifer said as his eyes were narrowed to the point where they were nearly closed.
All four of them looked at him with a serious look.
Lucifer: The Holy Spear also known as the True Longinus that pierced Jesus Christ. The Holy Grail also known as the Sephiroth Graal that Christ used on his last supper. And last but not least, the Holy Cross also known as the Incinerate Anthem. The cross that Christ was crucified on. These relics are weapons that are magnificently powerful and devastating as they are able to kill Satans and Ultimate-Class devils with ease.
The man stood back up.
Man: If we find them What do you want us to do about the user?
Lucifer: What do you think? Kill them, like I care about some human apes using weapons that were given to them by God. But here this, if all three relics are together, then this whole damn thing will go to ruins and you will die as well. Yhwach claims to be a God, but his army grows by the minute as his influence spreads like a disease. He may be going for the relics as well, so make haste while you still can.
They all nod their head and start to leave, but Lucifer says one last thing to them before they leave.
Lucifer: Oh, and Death. Don't go around and start the apocalypse without me now.
Lucifer said with a big grin across his face as the last thing they saw before they left his cage was his bright glowing red eyes that were filled with hate.
The moment the four of them left, three new Lucifer loyalists entered the castle as they all bowed the instant they entered.
Butler: My Lord, the Evil Pieces have been destroyed and are no longer in effect, and all of Hell is in chaos. Those who did not follow their Master's have been killed on sight. Strays from all over Hell and Earth are now free since the rules of the Evil Pieces do not affect them in any shape or form anymore. The fallen system is creating chaos as now Low-Class devils are rebelling against the High-Class.
A butler said.
A maid walked up beside the butler and spoke.
Maid: Also, Azazel and Yasaka have joined Yhwach's group and want the same thing as him. A world of peace where no hate and no wars exist. The Angel's are pl-
Lucifer didn't give the other maid a chance to speak as he snapped his fingers and her neck snapped into a one-eighty matter before falling to the ground.
Lucifer brought his hand to the bridge of his nose in frustration.
Lucifer: I hate people who try to tell you the most unimportant stuff. Those types of people annoy me and are useless.
The two of them gulped as they didn't want to piss him off.
Butler: Rizevim is planning on trying to resurrect the beast known as 666.
The butler explained to him that he had spies in Rizevim's little faction.
A huge explosion was heard as Lucifer shot off a powerful magic attack against the wall that made the two newcomers cover their eyes. The attack he sent out did nothing as the cage was in perfect shape and had no dents or scratch marks on it. Lucifer shook his head slowly as he saw this.
Butler: W-What s-s-should w-w-w-we do my L-Lord?
The butler asked not knowing if he was pissed or happy.
Lucifer laid down on his side facing them as he rested his head in his hand.
Lucifer: I don't give a damn or any care, do whatever you want. Whatever you do from here is none of my business since I don't care about you or your life.
He bowed and turned around with the maid.
Lucifer: Hang on a second.
Lucifer said.
The both of them turned around and looked at him. Lucifer without a care in the world infused magic into his hand and snapped his fingers again, but the maid next to the butler exploded into red mist.
Lucifer: Bring better women next time, or I will have to choke the life out of you next time.
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Yhwach and his group slowly made their way to Kyoto with Shalba and Katerea with them. Yhwach was all beaten up as blood was all over him from his enemies and from himself from taking a lot of damage from the Devils and the smite from the Angels. He handed off Shalba to Cao Cao as he wanted to rest his muscles a little from the long fight he had.
Shalba passed out from blood loss as Katerea was paralyzed but was still awake and able to hear every word that they spoke.
Tiamat: Lord Yhwach, are you sure you should be walking? Let me help you, please.
Tiamat begged him.
Kuroka gave her a mean look as she was holding Katerea in her hands since she couldn't really do anything to help him.
Yhwach: I'm fine. I've endured far worse. These minor scratches and bruises are but fleeting discomforts. I hardly sense anything from them.
Yhwach explained to her as he kept his focus in front of him.
Tiamat was a little sad that she couldn't really do anything for him.
The group was no longer in Kuoh as they were able to escape the area quite some time ago. They were all headed towards a train station to head towards Kyoto since everyone was drained of magic power and were not able to teleport them away. Kuroka sped up her walking speed and was now next to him as she looked towards his way. Yhwach felt a gaze right next to him as he didn't even have to move his head to know who it was.
Kuroka smiled a little.
Kuroka: With us killing Ajuka and destroying the Evil Piece system, I am no longer a stray and I am truly eternally grateful for you making me no longer a target for the Devils. I don't even know how to repay you back for all this, you even gave me a chance to speak with my sister, and you even gave me a second chance practically when we first met each other, or more like captured me. I...
Kuroka was cut off from Yhwach speaking up.
Yhwach: I've granted everyone their freedom. The Devil's system, a tool of manipulation, enslaved humans to produce more Devils. Their desires revolve around high status, expensive weapons, and items, with little regard for anyone but themselves. You're all free to leave; I never coerced you into joining me. Yet, you choose to stand by me until the end. I am not your Master; you possess your freedom.
Yhwach explained to them.
Kuroka quickly spoke right after him.
Kuroka: No... You did so much for me that I won't leave your side. You are my Master from the moment you gave me a life I can live without living in fear and now, I will do anything you ask of me because you gave me something I lost, and I will never forget it.
Tiamat: Exactly, me and Kuroka made a deal and we plan to honor it till the very end.
Tiamat said.
Raynare: Indeed, we don't plan to leave you either, you showed us all how truly powerful you are and your words never lie or waver.
Raynare said.
Yhwach: Stop calling me Master, I do not own you.
Yhwach said again.
Kuroka: Nya, we will stop saying that if you say you love us.
Kuroka said.
Yhwach's mind became more pronounced. Zaegar, the Primordial Hollow, manifested within Yhwach's consciousness, his voice echoing in a dark, ethereal realm.
Zaegar: (laughter echoes) Oh, look at you, Yhwach, all battered and bruised. Isn't this delightful? Master, you've truly outdone yourself this time.
Yhwach gritted his teeth, irritation evident on his face, as he walked with determination. Kuroka and Tiamat, who were walking alongside him, couldn't perceive Zaegar's presence, but they sensed an unease in Yhwach.
Yhwach: I don't need your commentary, Zaegar. I've grown tired of your incessant chatter.
Zaegar: (chuckles) Oh, but Master, where's the fun in silence? Besides, we're stuck together, aren't we?
Yhwach: I've allowed you to exist within me, but don't mistake it for camaraderie.
Zaegar: (laughs) Camaraderie? Master, you wound me. I'm merely an echo of your true nature, a manifestation of your inner desires, your primal instincts.
Yhwach quickened his pace, trying to drown out Zaegar's taunts. However, Zaegar's voice continued to resonate within his mind.
Zaegar: (teasingly) Master, what do you desire? Power, control, or perhaps... companionship? Ah, the lovely Devil and Dragon accompanying us. I see how you've grown fond of them.
Yhwach: Enough, Zaegar.
Zaegar: (laughs) Oh, don't be so serious, Master. Embrace the chaos within.
Yhwach didn't say anything else as he ignored them, he didn't want to even talk about this useless subject. Cao Cao started to wonder what would happen now since their mission was accomplished. He didn't know what to do now since the devils were no longer in control and their system was broken.
Cao Cao: Lord Yhwach, with our mission accomplished, what do we do now? Where do we go from here?
Cao Cao asked him.
Everyone looked at their Lord as he stayed quiet for a few seconds before speaking up.
Yhwach: Cao Cao, let me ask you something. If you want people to start believing you and to also follow you, where would you go?
Yhwach asked him.
Cao Cao: I would go to a church.
Yhwach: Now, I've made it clear that I desire a world of absolute tranquility, and our journey toward that world is within reach. With the Devils in disarray and their system dismantled, we may encounter new challenges. Satans are undeniably formidable, and my revealed power will attract even stronger adversaries from various factions.
Yhwach started to explain.
Kuroka: That is true, but only having the Youkai and the Fallen Angels on our side won't do us any good. We are going to need a bigger force to counter these terrifying enemies.
Kuroka said.
Yhwach: Exactly. We must demonstrate to those who oppose me that I am not a feeble human but a God above them all. I will ascend as the King of this world, uniting every being until wars and hatred cease. I now understand why I was burdened with this seemingly useless task from the very beginning, Rusty Relic.
Yhwach said.
Zaegar: (mockingly) Tranquility, unity, and peace. How noble. But, deep down, you crave more. What is it that you truly desire, Yhwach?
Yhwach remained stoic, ignoring Zaegar's provocation as they continued their journey.
Zaegar: (teasingly) Come now, Yhwach. You and I are bound together, inseparable. Your desires and mine, are intertwined. You yearn for a world of tranquility. But, deep down, there's more, isn't there?
Yhwach: I have a vision, a purpose. This world needs to be rid of the chaos caused by the constant struggle for power.
Zaegar: (laughs) Ah, the noble goal of a God. But what about your own desires, your innermost cravings? Do you truly understand them?
Yhwach's pace quickened, his determination evident as he continued walking. Kuroka and Tiamat exchanged glances, sensing the internal conflict within their Lord.
Zaegar: (whispering) Embrace the chaos within, Yhwach. Only by acknowledging the darkness can you truly control it.
Freed: What do you mean?
Freed asked.
Yhwach: To comprehend this world, we need intimate knowledge of it. Having this knowledge etched into your mind makes someone formidable. Our next step in making this world a better place is for me to claim the throne, a position of power and prestige. It will showcase to this world that a God truly resides among its people.
Yhwach said.
Tiamat: The throne?
Tiamat asked.
Freed: You lost me, Boss.
Freed said confused.
Kuroka looked at him with a confused look as well.
Raynare: What do you mean?
Raynare asked him.
Yhwach: I am going to take the throne of this country and become the Emperor.
Yhwach said.
Everyone's eyes widened as to what their Lord was going to do. Katerea was even shocked to hear this as she couldn't really show the expression.
Yhwach: If we need an army, then we will start with this country and move from there. Holding this position will truly make me stand above all, as I will show the world who I truly am. Having people believe will make them question if they are truly following the right leaders of this world.
Tiamat: H-How are you going to get the throne? They won't even let you in or give you the seat.
Tiamat said.
Yhwach: Didn't I just tell you? In order to show this world that there is truly a savior who will bring peace, I will demonstrate that there is one. I don't want to rule a nation, I don't want to rule a continent, and I don't want to rule the world. I want the people of this world and every other being to follow me as I show them that my words and goals are absolute.
Cao Cao didn't even know how to respond to this, he thought he was gonna do something small, but apparently, he was a madman and wanted to go even higher.
Cao Cao: If you want to do this, then how do you plan to do this then?
Cao Cao asked him.
Yhwach: I've read about this world's politics and government. If I am going to take the throne, then someone will need to take over as the Prime Minister of this world. We need to spread my wisdom and influence across everyone and everything. From what I can see, you angelic beings and demonic beings have magic to manipulate others. Taking these positions won't be a problem at all.
Yhwach explained.
Kuroka: What happens then?
Kuroka asked to see where he was going with this.
Yhwach: Simple, we broadcast it across the world.
Kalawarner: Wait a second, then what are we doing with these two Satans? What's the whole plan here?
Kalawarner asked.
Yhwach: I'm surprised that you don't understand where I'm going with this. You see, these two Devils are going to be proof to the world that evil truly exists. I am going to show them that by following me, I will remove all evil from this world and bring them the life that everyone wants. These Devils are the proof that this world's problems are not fine but problematic. I never showed you all of my tricks, and maybe... You might see one of them here soon.
Tiamat: You're going to paint the Devils as the villains, aren't you?
Tiamat asked him with a smile.
Yhwach: Yes, to reveal to everyone that they are the ones destroying innocent lives and stealing their life because of some weapon they have inside of them, a gift from their previous God. I have the ultimate plan to unite this world from the shadows, exposing its secrets, lies, and the repulsive true nature that every Devil, Angel, and Fallen Angel have concealed.
Yhwach and his group reached the train station, boarding it without encountering any people since it was late at night.
They all took their seats as Yhwach sat away from everyone and was alone. Everyone else sat down and put the two Satans by Freed and Cao Cao. The four women all put their stuff away as they wanted to go lay down and then sit down, but they quickly noticed that Yhwach wasn't with them, so they all went to go check where he went.
Peeking around the corner, they discovered Yhwach pulling out his sword. Intrigued, they observed him placing the sword on his chest, and it seemingly sank into him. Yhwach gazed out the window, facing the ocean.
Yhwach spoke to Zaegar, his words filled with determination
Yhwach: My dream is on the horizon, Zaegar. This world will transform into a place where people can live in happiness and choose for themselves, free from fear. A world where the voiceless can finally be heard.
Timeskip
The train ride to Kyoto was almost nearing its end as nothing big or dangerous happened on the ride over. Yhwach was in a train cart by himself as he was looking out the window while everyone else was in the cart ahead of him doing their own thing. He took this time to himself to think about how he could improve his fighting skills and potential to even greater heights.
He knew that if he needed to become the Savior of this world, he would need to gather an enormous amount of power like all of Soul King's power back in his world. but in this world, the Soul King doesn't exist. Yhwach knew he was strong in his own rights and held a lot of influence, but those alone wouldn't do him any good against beings who far outrank him in power and influence.
He brought a hand to his chin and started to think deeply. Gaining the power of the Soul King won't be an easy matter since he knew that the Rusty Relic wouldn't just hand it over to him, but he needed to find a way to gain power that even surpasses Heaven itself.
He looked back over and saw a person sitting in front of him that he recognized as he was staring back at him with a mischievous smile. Yhwach only looked back at him with a serious Yet shocked look in his eyes.
The figure sitting in front of Yhwach was none other than Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, the former Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 in Yhwach's world. Yhwach couldn't believe his eyes, and his expression shifted from shock to disbelief.
Yamamoto: Long time no see, Yhwach.
Yhwach: Impossible...
Yamamoto's appearance seemed so real, yet Yhwach couldn't comprehend how the formidable Soul Reaper, who had perished in their intense battles, could be sitting across from him.
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Yhwach: Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, You are merely an illusion that has manifested from my head, or it's that Rusty Relic's doing as that thing wants me to see something behind this little phantom of the past.
Yamamoto: (smirking) A keen observation, Yhwach. You're right; I'm not the real Yamamoto. I'm a manifestation born from your memories and the remnants of your past battles. I know you aim to obtain the power of the Soul King and become a God in this world, but I believe that will take a considerable amount of time.
Yhwach: A ghost of the past is attempting to state the obvious about obtaining the power of the Soul King. How amusing.
Yamamoto rested his leg over his knee as he leaned against the window, his head propped up by his hand.
Yamamoto: Aren't we both ghosts of the past, Yhwach? The world you lived in has moved on and has been peaceful ever since. The Quincy King that everyone feared has been forgotten in this world created by Ichigo and his friends. You and I are nothing but phantoms from the very beginning.
Yamamoto explained to him.
Yhwach: You are right, I am nothing but a ghost of The Quincy. I may have been forgotten to time, but after dying and having Ichigo show me how people can shape their own future, bringing hate, suffering, and pain to an end if everyone works together, is something that even us ghosts can achieve.
Yhwach said.
Yamamoto: The Soul King brought you back because he believed that you deserved a second chance at life, and The Mimihagi brought you to this world where conflict, lies, hate, and betrayal are prevalent in every human being. I simply don't care what you do since you have your own dreams and all, but I will always be a part of you now.
Yamamoto: Yhwach, it seems you've undergone significant changes since your resurrection. Your story in the Soul Society was left unfinished, and it appears you haven't fully revealed who Yhwach truly is. Take pride in yourself. You've evolved from a ghost to a man who's on the path to becoming a legend in this world and the next.
Yamamoto spoke before his form disappeared from the seat.
Yhwach maintained a nonchalant expression as he began to contemplate his words. His thoughts were interrupted when he noticed another figure seated in front of him, a young child with eyes that seemed ancient.
Yhwach: What business does a child like you have here? I don't have the patience to deal with someone of your age.
Yhwach spoke coldly, his gaze piercing as he looked down at her.
Tiamat with the rest of the women entered the cart Yhwach was in and all approached him.
Tiamat: Lord Yhwach, we are almost in Kyoto. You shouldn't be alone like this, you need to be with others so that your heart can appreciate and understand the feelings of others.
Tiamat said.
Yhwach: I'm not alone.
He said.
All of them looked at the seat in front of him and instantly realized who was sitting in front of them. All of their eyes were so wide that if they widened them any further, then their eyes would pop out.
Kuroka: L-L- Lord Y-Y-Y-Yhwach, d-d-d-d-d-do you k-know who t-t-t-that is?
Kuroka asked with a very nervous voice.
Yhwach: It's a child who has lost its way, I can never take a child seriously.
Yhwach said.
Everyone was shocked to hear that their Lord was talking down on the second-strongest being in the world like it was nothing. Kuroka didn't know what to do as Ophis the Infinite Dragon God was sitting there before them, this was an opponent that Yhwach just couldn't beat.
Ophis: Lord Yhwach, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. I have heard so many stories of you and your progression throughout the world, I do have to say that you are the number one topic in the Underworld from what you did. Even killing Sirzechs and Ajuka was something that made every High-Class Devil fear you for what you have done. The Devils are all calling you now the Architect of Disaster, it's a little cheesy to me if I have to say.
Ophis said with a small smile.
Yhwach: I don't care what those worthless creatures call me, they are all nothing but liars and manipulators who gain riches from the poor and the weak. You seem like you support those liars who only step on the weak.
Yhwach stood up from his seat and was about to grab her throat before Kuroka and Tiamat both pushed him back down on his seat and restrained him.
Tiamat: Lord Yhwach, you don't want to start a fight with her. That is Ophis the Infinite Dragon God, one of the most powerful beings in the world and ranks right underneath Great Red. You and your skills are unmatched in every right, but this is a fight you can't win.
Tiamat said.
Kuroka: Yeah, just listen to us, Lord Yhwach. If you want to change the world and rid this world of all the wars and lies, then we need you to take the throne and become Emperor. You start a fight now with her would end your dreams and goals.
Kuroka reasoned with him.
Yhwach only kept his focus on the little girl in front of him.
Yhwach: I will never take a child like that seriously, even if it's God himself I will show no mercy.
Yhwach tried to get out of their grip as both of the girls held his arms apart they realized after being with him for a while that he needed his hands to use his powers, so they needed to keep his hands apart.
He was still a little sore, but his strength had nearly been fully recovered.
Ophis: If you don't like me in this form, I can change it for you.
Ophis said as her shapeshifted and her body was completely different than before.
Ophis stood up from her seat and walked up to him and sat on his lap facing him. Tiamat and Kuroka looked at her with hate and jealousy in their eyes, but they knew that they couldn't do anything against her.
Tiamat: I think this is how you humans do it.
Ophis said as she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned a bit closer to him with her fish-like eyes.
Yhwach: I don't have time to play these games with you, even the most powerful beings in the world have weaknesses and I will find them.
He said.
Ophis had a look of boredom.
Ophis: I don't care what you do or where you simply go, I just want to go home where it's always quiet. I don't have the strength anymore after Samael's curse took a lot of my power, so I can't truly go home since Great Red is now occupying it. After lots of observing and careful thinking, I came to believe that you could be the very solution for me to return home.
Ophis said.
With a swift motion, Yhwach pushed Ophis off his lap, causing her to hit the ground. Tiamat and Kuroka quickly released their grip on Yhwach as he stood up, looking down at Ophis with narrowed eyes.
Yhwach: There is a world that needs my guidance, I don't have time to help you return home. The Devils will experience a fate far worse than anyone could imagine as they all deserve to rot and perish with their lies and greed. You have to take action and rise to the top because you need to be strong enough to be someone who even the demons would fear.
Yhwach said to her.
Ophis only stared at him as he spoke to her.
Yhwach: I want to remove all of the filth in this world as I bring this world back up from the shadows from what all these leaders and political beings have corrupted, you may be a Dragon God who only wants to return back home, but I despise beings like you because that's all you care about is yourselves than others. Every being from Devil, Angel, God, and dragon will want to understand the importance of not being alone as every person in this world will always have someone with them no matter what.
He explained.
Ophis: I have never met a human such as yourself in this world, but you want to rid the world of its cancer and restore the world to how it used to be when God created it eons ago. That's a pretty difficult task for a human.
Ophis said.
Yhwach: Indeed, it is a perilous world, not because of those committing evil, but due to the apathy of those who stand by and do nothing. This passivity is gradually dismantling the world. Devils like those two manipulate innocent lives, inflicting suffering for their selfish desires—greed, power, lust. The Devils fulfill these desires in exchange for influence and control.
Yhwach's gaze shifted to the two Satans.
Kuroka: Nya, we only wish to follow Lord Yhwach and assist in ridding the world of those who selfishly destroy lives.
Kuroka asserted, stepping forward.
Yhwach: The world is fractured, and people live within the confines of what they perceive as correct and true—nothing but vague concepts. Their reality is a mirage, manipulated by corrupt leaders who subject them to lives of pain, suffering, and regret. They accept this punishment, living in denial. Are they truly living in their own little world, blind to the true nature of their leaders? Nothing in this world is perfect on its own; we're born to attract other things to compensate for our shortcomings.
Everyone pondered on his words as they all knew that this world was filled with evil and good, but no one could truly rise up and remove the corrupt powers from this world without consequence.
Ophis gave a small smile as she stood up.
Ophis: You show resolve and determination within you and I like that as you care for others than yourself. How about this, I will help you build this world that you dream of in return, you help me return back home.
Ophis said bluntly.
All of the girls mouth's went open at hearing that the Dragon God is willing to help Yhwach bring peace and love to his world.
Yhwach: Very well, after this world has been restored and has removed all evil, then I will send you back to the home that you have lost.
He said.
Ophis: Good, then as for you not breaking your word, then we will have a contract between us to keep our promise.
Ophis said.
Yhwach observed Ophis for a moment, his stern expression softening into a small chuckle.
Yhwach: You're a sly little girl, Very well, if a contract is what you desire, then we shall have one. I vow to fulfill my promise to help you return home after the world is reshaped according to my vision.
Ophis: Good.
Ophis nodded, her eyes showing a hint of satisfaction. She extended her hand towards Yhwach, and as he shook it, an ethereal glow enveloped their clasped hands.
Ophis: By the power of this contract, if you, Yhwach, break your promise to help me return home after reshaping this world, then your body shall slowly destroy itself, with every fiber breaking apart until nothing remains.
The gravity of the contract settled in the air, and Yhwach, still holding Ophis's hand, looked at her with a confident smile.
Yhwach: A fair deal. I have no intention of breaking my promises, Ophis. We shall reshape this world together, and once the task is complete, I'll ensure you find your way back home.
Ophis released his hand, the ethereal glow dissipating. She gave a small nod, acknowledging the contract.
They all finally reached Kyoto as they all grabbed their stuff and the two Satans.
Scene Break
Rias walked into her home with her bangs covering her eyes as the two Devil soldiers carried Sirzechs in. Zeoticus came out of the room they were in and saw Rias return back safely, but saw that Sirzechs was dead as the two soldiers carried him in. The two soldiers put him down on the ground and bowed before walking away as they could hear Venelana crying.
Rias didn't say anything as she walked passed her mother and father. Going straight to her room without saying a word to anyone.
Zeoticus felt his blood fume up as so much rage and hate was blinding him to see that his son perished and was lying dead before their feet. He didn't know what to do now since his son and Ajuka were dead as the whole Underworld is in shambles now. Riots and Anarchy are all over the Underworld as Devils are now fighting back and doing their own thing, and they are refusing to listen to their Masters as this whole system is now in shambles.
Falbium: This is outrageous, how can one man destroy the entirety of the Underworld? He has destroyed all that we worked so hard to build. Before, I would have still laughed and mocked him for thinking such a thing as destroying the system and making this world peace, but now... I don't know what to think.
Falbium said.
Serafall: You shouldn't think like that, we are Satans still and we hold power. We can regain order and bring the fight right back to him.
Serafall said.
Falbium: Don't you see it? There is no saving the Underworld from what he did. This whole place is in shambles as High-Class Devils are dying from those who were enslaved to the Devil race. Everything is broken as the strays can no longer be counted as strays anymore while there is no more order here, but chaos and Anarchy. Serafall, where do we truly go from here? We may have survived, but what do we have going for us?
Falbium asked.
Serafall: Don't sound like that, you are slowly sounding like that ruthless overlord. There is always a way, sometimes it's easy to find while other times it's hard to find.
Serafall said.
Zeoticus slammed his fist against the wall he was standing next to and destroyed it entirely as a deadly red aura covered him.
Zeoticus: That bastard, Yhwach is nothing but a man, he has nothing as he is only a lowly human with God's gift to him. I bet you he was nothing, an absolute worm before all this as he was only human who had nothing but ambitions of creating this new world. Every human has a weakness as they all fall short of greed, lust, power, or love.
Zeoticus said.
Venelana: What should we do then?
Venelana asked as tears kept falling down her cheek.
Falbium: As we saw with our own two eyes, he has unfathomable power and courage. If he was a part of the Devil race, then he would have become a true overlord of the Underworld. We threw everything at him and he walked out of it fine as he mocked us and told us how weak are attacks are.
Falbium said.
Zeoticus's eyes were pure red as he knew what he needed to do.
Zeoticus: We either take his hands or destroy them.
He said.
Everyone in the room looked at him.
Serafall: You must be joking? That's impossible to do.
Serafall voiced out.
Zeoticus: I know, but if that man truly hates Devils and our nature, then let us truly show our nature to him.
Zeoticus uttered.
Venelana: How do you plan to do this?
Venelana asked her husband.
Zeoticus: Simple, we have one of our people infiltrate his group and join his cause. When he drops his guard, then our infiltrator will cut his hands and return back here. He is nothing without those hands of his. We will show him the Devil's true lies and deceit as he will lose his trust in others when he gets betrayed by our people.
Zeoticus explained to them.
Serafall: I see... Who should we send then? Do we have anyone in mind?
Serafall spoke out.
Rias: I'll do it...
Everyone looked over towards the door and saw Rias standing there.
Venelana: No, I will not let you go out and do this task. That man is extremely smart and quick-witted, he would be able to spot you and what you would plan to do. We can find someone else to take the role.
Rias's mother said to her as she hugged her.
Rias clenched her fists.
Rias: Mother... He killed Sirzechs and took everything from us. He destroyed my life the moment he entered it and I did nothing to counter it as he was always planning something behind my back, but no matter how many times he went against us, he always found a way to make me feel useless and weak in his eyes. I need to do this because I am the one who should make him feel the pain that I'm feeling as I take everything away from him.
She said.
Venelana: Rias, my little girl. He could torture you or destroy your life even more if you're with him.
Venelana disclosed this to her.
Rias: I'll be fine, he may be the puppet master of us as he holds our lives in his hand, but there is something he hasn't accounted for. That I took some time and prepared a massive trap in Kyoto where he is headed to right now, I presume.
She said.
Zeoticus: How are you so sure that he would go there?
Zeoticus commented.
Rias: Where else would he go? He is allied with the Youkai and that would be the next place he would go as he would know that staying in Kuoh is risky and dangerous.
She said.
Falbium: When did you have the time to set this up?
Falbium asked her.
Rias: During the battle at the school, I should give all the credit to Sona as she was the one who thought it out as I only completed the puzzle. He should be tired and drained of power from the battle we had with him, so his guard is down and our chance to surprise attack him could prove more successful. If he manages to survive, then that is fine because he would sustain some injuries as he would be weakened even more.
Rias explained.
Zeoticus was surprised by how much his daughter had grown.
Zeoticus: I see... We shall follow your plan, but if you see or hear something wrong for a second, leave him immediately as he is no man when it comes to Devils.
He said with a worried tone for his daughter.
Rias gave a small nod at his words.
Rias: Yhwach is a monster no doubt about it as he has slain hundreds, maybe even thousands of devils without batting an eye. There is no man in this world that has given more fear to the Devils than him.
Rias explained.
Serafall: I hope you know what you're walking into. He was merely toying with us when we were going up against him. I can understand the want of revenge for what he has done to you and us as well, but you have to always think rationally when you are dealing with a man like him. When we were fighting against him, he was always finding solutions on the spot. He never stopped adapting as he grew to even greater heights.
Serafall noted.
Rias: I should get going now, you never know how far he has planned to fight against us. It's such a shame that such a person like him is aligning himself with the entire world who has no true knowledge of us.
Rias said as she got out of Venelana's hold.
Zeoticus: Remember... The slightest thing you see or hear that doesn't feel right to you, then leave immediately. I don't want to see my only child now perish to that man as my son's corpse is enough to see for my entire life, I don't want to see two corpses.
Zeoticus said as his aura spiked up again.
Venelana calmed her husband down as the two parents witnessed their daughter leave.
Venelana: We shouldn't have sent her.
Venelana said.
Zeoticus: I know... That is why I'm gonna send Sairaorg to watch over her if anything happens.
Zeoticus divulged.
All of the Devils in the room just stayed quiet as they all had to now fit into this new Underworld that Yhwach created as they needed to restore order before it fell completely apart.
Scene Break
Yhwach and his followers all arrived at Kyoto as everyone was getting their belongings. Cao Cao and Freed lifted the Satans and followed the girls out of the train as the two of them noticed that a new girl was now standing next to Yhwach. Cao Cao felt this strange power before as he couldn't put his finger to it as it gave him the chills just trying to put a face to the girl in front of him.
Ophis turned around and gave a small smile to him.
Ophis: Hello, Cao Cao, how have you been?
Ophis asked.
The shock hit him extremely hard to see that Ophis, the Ouroboros Dragon was standing not even five feet away from him as she simply asked him how he had been. He was confused and worried to see her here of all places as he knew Lord Yhwach had extreme power and influence, but having the Infinite Dragon God here as well made things even more complicated.
Cao Cao: Lord Yhwach?! What is the Infinite Dragon God doing here?
Cao Cao asked.
Kuroka spoke up for Yhwach as she appeared behind Ophis and put her head next to hers.
Kuroka: Nya, she is here to help Lord Yhwach build the new world. She is here to help our cause as it blew my mind and everyone else's to hear that a Dragon God like herself is willing to help us build this new world. Although it didn't come for free, of course, he did have to sign a contract with her so that after this world was built, he would help her return back home.
Kuroka explained it to him.
Cao Cao: I see...
Cao Cao said as his worry dropped a little.
Freed: Hey, just keep her away from me and everything should be fan fucking tastic.
Freed said as he kept his distance from her.
Tiamat: I'm surprised that you aren't peeing your pants or groveling on the ground in fear, Freed.
Tiamat said.
Freed: I've been with the Boss for a while now and I've seen his terrifying power first hand. I just got used to it as I'm not really afraid because I know I can't do anything against these beings. All I know is that if I die, then I die.
He said.
Tiamat just patted him on the back as she could see the pain in his eyes from being low on the food chain.
Kuroka turned her focus away from Ophis to Yhwach as she grabbed his arm and held it close to hers.
Kuroka: Isn't it obvious? I'm going to be the Empress and also become a Quincy once we get married. Having your strong genes would make our children be far superior to anyone in this world If it's not from me, or the other girls, then it would be from our children who will fill that hole back up.
She said with a big smile.
Yhwach: Don't let your dreams soar too high. There are numerous dark and malevolent individuals in this world that need to be eradicated before any of that can happen.
Yhwach uttered.
Tiamat grabbed his other arm and held it close to her as well.
Tiamat: This isn't a dream of ours, this is going to happen as you have given us purpose in life and a place in this world to feel welcomed. Besides, whoever said that the feline would become the Empress? Let me take the role and the others can be your concubines.
Tiamat stated as she looked at him with warm eyes.
Raynare: Wait a second! We are planning to make the Quincy rise back up, but who said that I would be a concubine?
Raynare asked.
Kalawarner: You two are thinking way ahead of yourselves once again.
Kalawarner filled in.
Freed sighed heavily.
Freed: Here we go again, the Boss is always dealing with this conflict and he is always calm and collected throughout it. How in the world does he do it?
Cao Cao turned his attention towards Freed.
Cao Cao: I don't know, if you give it a good look, you can see he has this glow to him that attracts people to him for some odd reason. He did show the factions his ultimate power to them which made the females of this group want him even more as you should know that they want their children to be as strong as him.
He explained.
Freed: What a drag.
Cao Cao was gonna respond back, but noticed that Yhwach stopped dead in his tracks. Everyone looked at him except for Ophis as she was looking around to see what Yhwach picked up.
Freed: What's wrong, Boss?
Freed asked.
Ophis: We're being watched.
Ophis spoke out.
Everyone looked at her as Yhwach tried to get an estimate of how many people were around.
Ophis: I can kill them all now if you would like that, Lord Yhwach?
Ophis asked as she raised her hand up into the air and black flames appeared in her hands.
Yhwach: No, let them witness. They won't dare to assail us; this isn't their domain, and they're well aware of who I am. After witnessing the fate I bestowed upon those Devils in Kuoh, it's peculiar they'd target us now. They had opportunities during our train journey, while I was regaining strength from the previous battle.
Yhwach said.
Kuroka: I think because you announced to the Devils that it's war, and we may have won the battle but not the war.
Kuroka said.
Tiamat: Ophis, can you get us out of here?
Tiamat asked.
She didn't say anything as a big teleportation circle appeared underneath them with an infinity symbol on it they all vanished from their current location and quickly appeared at Yasaka's doorstep.
The door opened up a little as a eye peeked out of it before completely sliding the door wide open. Kunou ran outside and hugged Yhwach as she was happy to see that he was alive, Kunou's mother was heard in the distance as she told her daughter specifically to not go outside whatsoever. Yasaka appeared at the front door and noticed that Lord Yhwach was standing before her a tint of red appeared on her cheeks.
Yhwach: That's enough of that, child.
Yhwach said.
Kunou let go of him and stepped to the side. Azazel appeared beside Yasaka as he had a big grin plastered on.
Azazel: Lord Yhwach, I'm surprised to see that you are still up and running after all that.
He said.
Kalawarner: You can't count us out just yet.
Kalawarner said.
Both Yasaka and Azazel noticed that there was a new person who was added to the group.
Azazel: Who is she? Was it another one of those lovesick girls who just need to be by you at all times?
Tiamat, Kuroka, Raynare, and Kalawarner all looked at Azazel with serious eyes as he felt the piercing glare from the ladies.
Cao Cao: Actually, Azazel... This is Ophis.
Cao Cao announced.
Azazel's grin disappeared as his eyes grew wide while Yasaka was also stunned to see the Dragon God beside him. It was unbelievable to see that out of everyone in this world to join him was none other than the Infinite Dragon God, Azazel knew that Yhwach had a strong influence on the Fallen, Youkai, and the humans. But seeing that even Ophis has joined up with him started to make him fear Yhwach even more.
Ophis just waved her hand before they all entered the shrine. Cao Cao and Freed put the two Satans in the corner of the room as the two leaders of their faction saw that Yhwach brought back two of the Old Satan Faction members to the shrine.
Yasaka: Why did you bring these two here? What are you planning to do with them, Lord Yhwach?
Yasaka asked.
Kuroka: Nya, you will find out shortly as to what our Lord has planned.
Kuroka said.
Azazel: Alright, let's get down to business, shall we? With us winning the battle at Kuoh and depleting the forces of the Devils and Angels do give us an advantage in the future, but our forces have been depleted by a whole lot as well. Khaos Brigade has a strong force as we only just scratched the surface of them, we have yet to see their full might and power.
Azazel explained.
Yasaka: Azazel is right, we have come to some complications as we may have destroyed the system for the Devils, but Khaos Brigade has someone we should try to avoid as much as possible.
Yasaka said with worry.
Tiamat: I believe I know who you are talking about, but you know well that Hades can erase the Youkai and Fallen Angels in an instant.
Tiamat said.
Yasaka nodded her head.
Yasaka: Yes, he holds a lot of influence in the Khaos Brigade as he commands the army of the dead. Mine and Azazel's forces can't even compare to his army of the dead. His forces can invade Hell and take it over now after destroying the system as it held it in place, but after you destroyed it, many unknown forces have risen up from the shadows.
She said.
Azazel: Yasaka is right, we have a strong force and alliance, but this is alliance is nothing compared to Hades or even any of the Evil Gods. I was thinking of trying to convince Michael to join us.
Azazel said.
Ophis: You're not wrong, Azazel. Hades is arming his forces and preparing for battle against Lord Yhwach, if you want to fight against him and his undead army, you will need a bigger and stronger force to repel this attack. He doesn't care for people like yourselves as he thinks that you all are a waste of space and have driven this world to where it is now.
Ophis announced while bringing her knees up to her chest.
Azazel looked towards her.
Azazel: Do you have an idea? We're all ears.
Ophis looked to her left where Yhwach was sitting and gave a small smile.
Ophis: Why don't you listen to what the savior of this world has to say? I think it will make things more interesting as to what he wants to do as I don't have a connection with Khaos Brigade anymore after Samael cursed me and took most of my powers away.
Everyone looked at Yhwach.
Yasaka: What's this thing you want to say, Lord Yhwach?
Yasaka asked.
Yhwach: The laws and regulations that humanity has imposed upon this world are but a facade, concealing the true faces of the political figures who tighten their grip on nations, suffocating them slowly. They shield themselves with fame, wealth, beauty, and authority, all while others suffer, watching the fruits of their labor unknowingly slip away.
Yhwach started to explain.
All of them listened in as he explained to all of them what he wanted to do.
Yhwach: These individuals are a plague upon society, spreading to an extent even the creators of this system cannot eradicate. Instead, it continues to drag the world deeper into despair and agony. Devils snatch human lives, molding them to fit their own desires for power. But what does that mean for the rest of humanity? Through my observations, I've noticed that everyone is living within their own distorted reality.
Yasaka looked at Yhwach with intrigued eyes as she tried to understand where he is going with this.
Yhwach's expression hardened.
Yhwach: Devils exploit innocent lives for personal gain, humans ruin each other's existence by idolizing money as if it were a deity. Corrupt officials manipulate those struggling to survive, all while they pray incessantly to a deity that no longer exists. This world was abandoned long ago, and the corrupt forces took charge, reshaping their nations and people in their own distorted image. This is why I shall ascend as the Emperor of this nation, gradually restoring the world to its true colors.
Azazel and Yasaka widened their eyes as what Yhwach planned to do.
Azazel: Wait a second... You are going to become the Emperor of this country?
Azazel asked him to see if he heard right.
Raynare: That's what he is planning to do next.
Raynare said as she and Kalawarner stood behind Yhwach.
Yasaka: Then... what is it exactly you are planning to do?
Yasaka asked.
Yhwach: I intend to unite humanity, revealing the hidden truths in the shadows and exposing those two to the world. If you consider the army of the dead a formidable force, just imagine having all of humanity as our army to stand against beings like him.
Yhwach declared.
Azazel and Yasaka were speechless, they couldn't even think of anything to say after hearing this declaration from him. They didn't understand where this drive and determination was coming from as he was a hundred percent driven to save this world. That fire in his eyes and strong determination brought Azazel a smile and humility that one man such as him could do more than all three of the factions in such a period.
Yasaka was staring at him as his words and love for the world hit her hard having a man like him be a father to Kunou would bring her the utmost happiness, but she also thought of the fact that her daughter would need a younger brother or sister as well in the future.
She had a blush just from thinking of having another baby with him.
Yhwach stood up from his spot and turned around to head into one of the rooms.
Yhwach: That is all. Now, don't disturb me, I am going to rest.
He said as he entered one of the secluded rooms.
There was a mirror in the room he walked up to it and looked at it with a nonchalant look. In the reflection, he looked at himself as he found it ironic that a mere mirage of himself in a mirror could show more pain and sadness than his flame clones.
As Yhwach slightly closed his eyes, he reopened them to find Yamamoto's reflection in the mirror instead of his own.
Yamamoto: Take a good look at yourself. You appear as if you've been run over by a truck. It's disheartening for me to say this, but it seems you're losing your way with each passing day, isolating yourself to salvage a shattered world.
Yamamoto remarked.
Yhwach: Spare me your notions of mere solitude. I've walked the path of solitude for an eternity, gaining unmatched power in the process. It's my hatred and relentless drive to shape the world into a dream that propelled me to heights that even surprised me.
Yhwach declared, locking eyes with Yamamoto.
Yamamoto: I'll never fathom your actions, Yhwach. You extend a helping hand to others, enabling them to experience a life of fulfillment, yet in the process, you seem to dismantle your own. Why this self-sacrifice? Why do you seldom act for your own sake? Whether it was in the Soul Society, where you sought to provide a world free from the shackles of war, hatred, and despair, or here, your actions are consistently directed toward others.
Yamamoto remarked.
Yhwach's gaze shifted downward.
Yhwach: I can never attain such a life, burdened by the sins that I've committed and the lives I've destroyed. I believe this is Reio's and The Mimihagi's way of granting me another chance, a life to repent for my transgressions. I offer this world and its inhabitants a haven where fear and worry cease to exist. If it demands the destruction of my own self and the sacrifice of my emotions for them and this world, so be it.
Yamamoto formed a small smile after hearing this.
Yamamoto: Your resolve surpasses my own, but... Never forsake love, for without it, we risk losing sight of who we may become.
Yamamoto said before disappearing.
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