Ichibe had enough of this. All of this was challenging his inner peace. He couldn't count the times, that he was just attacked as a form of greeting.
These mutants had no manners. But whatever. It seemed that the only way to talk to them was through a show of power.
If he is strong, then they listened. That was the only thing he could think of. His stay with the Ancient One and the Masters of the Mystic Arts made him forget that.
So, this was a good experience for him.
On the other hand, he had to say that there was not really another way to handle the situations he was in. If he had met the mutants with hostility, he wouldn't have been any different than all those people who hunt them down and experiment on them.
But now it was enough. These Aliens had to go. This was not their world to conquer. Don't get him wrong, it's also not his. He has no such ambitions.
But now it was time to end this stupid episode. He would have his talk with Jean Elaine Grey and there is nothing that was going to stop him now.
He felt the Phoenix Force in front of him. He was using Shunpo and following a train track. Then he saw a train in front of him. There was fighting going on inside and on the outside as well.
That was a relief. He was in desperate need of some fighting.
He saw the last train compartment get compressed and twisted. It seems Magneto was going ham there.
Ichibe first targeted the D'Bari on top of the train. It was time to demonstrate efficiency.
He sped up and arrived on the roof of the train. He delivered a palm attack to the alien closest to him. With his marvellous control, there was now a hand imprint on the D'Bari's chest.
Then out of nowhere, the D'Bari started to bloat and then exploded like a balloon. This was one of Ichibe's own techniques. After he travelled to Asia, he studied Acupuncture and the martial arts of different masters.
He had no problem with getting himself different teachers and learning from them. He learned many different styles of Kung-fu, Taekwondo, Judo, Wing-Chun and so on.
He found out that he could coat his fingers with a very specific amount of spirit energy, he could tap certain pressure points on the human body and make him explode.
The way this goes is that he closes the normal energy flow of the body and injects spirit energy in those points.
So, the spirit energy is then trapped inside a small space and can't flow through the body, in its intended way. Therefore, the spirit energy clashes and causes the body to bloat and explode.
It's a bit more complicated than that, but that's a general idea.
Ichibe has found different effects using spirit energy and pressure points. Some are of the healing type and some are very dangerous.
This was a test, to see whether the D'Bari also take on the anatomy of humans or if they are just shapeshifted. And it turns out that they do not take on the anatomy of humans, but they have pressure points as well.
So Ichibe went on a killing spree. He used different styles of killing, but all of them only used his hands and feet. He had to practice his killing moves occasionally. If not, he'll turn rusty.
In only about two minutes, all D'Bari on the roof of the train were killed. Ichibe made sure that they were truly unsalvageable. He didn't want some humans to reverse-engineer their powers.
Ororo Munroe was stunned. This man that had been trying to 'help' Jean was truly strong. At first, she didn't believe he was anything special. Then she thought he was truly some monk that had healing abilities.
But now it seemed that he was truly strong and was only going easy on them. Interesting. This man was interesting.
Done on the roof, Ichibe made his way into the train. He tapped the roof with his foot and had it break like glass.
As he was landing, he heard the alien Vuk talk with Erik.
"You wanted her dead."
"I had a change of heart."
Ichibe landed between them at that moment.
"Well said, Mr Lehnherr. Don't take smack of someone that is an enemy of the earth."
"You. What are you doing here?"
"Oh I'm here for Jean Elaine Grey. I will help this girl now and there is nothing stopping me. So you better not try."
Ichibe said as he looked at Magneto.
"I have no interest in stopping you."
"Well then, let me finish this."
"You will die … Monk."
"I don't think so, my dear."
Ichibe stood there as Vuk attacked him. He took all she had and just brushed it off. Literally. He was holding his calligraphy brush in his hands and brushed all the debris to the side.
He had enough of this and got a bit serious for a moment.
"Blacken: Ichimonji."
You see, there was no reason to bring out his calligraphy brush, to use his powers anymore. But it was always good to put up pretences and make yourself appear weaker than you were.
Ink dripped from Ichimonji and all the things on the train were covered with ink.
Ichibe made sure not to get any ink on Magneto.
With a final swing, Ichimonji covered Vuk in ink. All movement inside the train stopped. Vuk had a confused look on her face. She didn't understand what happened.
But Ichibe was not going to explain to her, like some second-rate villain.
No, he put Ichimonji away again and stood before the alien. He was not a cruel person, and he also didn't find pleasure in bringing vengeance.
So he ended it with a clap. He simply clapped Vuk onto the floor, with his Spirit Appendage Manifestation.
The part of the train in front of Ichibe and Magneto got crushed by a giant white palm. And in the next moment, Vuk's remains were splattered on the ground.
For all those who think that the MC is a pushover, he has no need to show his strength to everyone he sees.
He is a monk and not some testosterone and lust driven harem protagonist.
He will show dominance where it is due.
Everyone was silent. They had never seen something like that. Where did this palm come from? Where did the black substance come from? What happened?
All of this was going through the heads of those involved. Except for Ichibe. He was thinking about what he wanted to eat afterwards.
He was thinking of some Sushi probably. Yes, Sushi was a good idea.
"Well then, let's finish this now shall we."
Ichibe around the goo, that was Vuk and made his way to the front of the train.
It was now time to deal with the Phoenix Force. This world was not ready for cleansing or destruction. So, it either had to go, or Ichibe was going to rename the hot bird.
He arrived together with the other mutants, to see Jean being bound by some restraints. Xavier was trying to reach her in her mind and it didn't seem like he was making good progress.
Or so it seemed. Because in the next moment, Jean erased the restraints and hovered in the air. She then looked at Ichibe.
"You again. Why do you still try and talk to me? Are you after this power?"
"I think you should know this by now. Young Jean.
Sigh, it is now finally time to solve this conundrum. If you would please give me some of your time, I shall explain everything to you and those involved."
Jean thought about it for a moment. This man who called himself a monk was the only one that never tried to attack her. He always said he wanted to talk.
And no matter how many times he pushed him back, he always comes back.
What's more, he was just about to open his mind to her, when the others attacked him.
"All right, I shall listen to what you have to say. But make no mistake, should you try to use me, I will kill you."
"Uuuu, ominous. Well then, shall we begin?
As you must know by now, you are the host of one of the oldest cosmic entities called the Phoenix Force. The Phoenix Force is a force of destruction and rebirth. It represents the life that has not yet been born.
The Phoenix Force is an immortal, indestructible, and mutable manifestation of the prime universal force of life. Born of the void between states of being, it is the nexus of all psionic energy which does, has, and ever will exist in all realities of the Multiverse.
You see the first time it took notice of you was when you were still a child. It was when your friend Annie Richardson died. You see, you unknowingly linked your mind with your dying friend.
Your mind was then dragged to the 'other side'. This would have been a problem. Due to this, the Phoenix Force felt your mind transcend the physical realm, a mind that resonated with the Phoenix's energy.
So, the Phoenix broke that connection you had with Annie, using some of its energy and keeping watch over you.
Over time it felt a kinship towards you and chose you as its host.
That's the reason why it chose you."
All those that listened marvelled at his words. It was unlikely that he would tell her something like this and then try to use her. So, the mutants started to trust Ichibe slowly.
"Then what do I do now? How am I supposed to have a normal life?"
"Normal? Something like that doesn't exist.
As for what you should do, that is completely up to you. Personally, I am not happy that the Phoenix Force didn't give you a choice on the matter, but it is what it is now.
But the choice is still yours. You may decide to stay its host, or you can refuse, and I'll take it out.
Should you decide to keep it, you must know that you will have to take up the role the Phoenix Force did. At least somewhat. You will cease to be only human.
You can of course also do nothing and just stay the way you are."
The others got suspicious for a moment again. 'take out' the Phoenix sounded a lot like what Vuk wanted to do. But he said it was her choice.
"You can take it out?", Jean asked.
"Did she tell you to ask that?"
"…"
"Hahahaha…", Ichibe had to laugh. The naïve Phoenix Force seemed to be a bit scared.
"If I say that I can do it you can be sure that I can. Maybe it's better if we talk with her in person?"
Jean thought about it for a moment. She then nodded her head.
Ichibe brought his hand to Jean's head and in the next moment, he entered her mind.
When he opened his eyes, he stood in front of Jean and a giant Phoenix was behind her.
Ichibe had his signature smile and waited patiently for them to speak.
"So you are the boy that claims, he can sever the connection I have with Jean? Quite the arrogance you have. Don't you think?"
"No. I'm not arrogant. That is a useless character trait to have. If there is something I am confident in, it's my power and the extent of it.
So make no mistake, I can handle a chicken easily."
There was that cheeky smile again.
That got the Phoenix Force furious it seemed. Strange, you would assume something this old, would have its emotions under control.
"Impudent boy. Do you think that the Soul Stone is anything to me? I am the Phoenix Force. As you said I am one of the oldest cosmic entities in existence.
You would be better off, fearing me and asking me for forgiveness."
Ichibe had a thoughtful look on his face.
"No. I don't have to ask you for forgiveness. Everything I said has been the truth up to this point.
And just because you are old, doesn't mean that you are the strongest. You had better remember this.
The Soul Stone and I are one. We are something greater than before. But make no mistake.
The Soul Stone is not the source of my power. Not even close."
"Oh? Then what is your power boy?"
"I am the Monk who calls the real name … Ichibe Hyosube!"
Just a heads up: Him saying his name like that is just the inner chuuni of the author hahaha
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