Capítulo 10: Ingenuity
In a vast and deep artificially created abyss, multiple pillars reached the sky. The pillars are wide and massive, and on top of each of them, Regulars of the Fisherman class stood with a Red Needle in their hands. Sasuke could be seen on one such pillar around the corner with his focus kept above.
Hax scanned the entire place while floating above everyone. When all the regulars are gathered except a few, who have been disqualified because of injuries or other various reasons,
Hax started a brief explanation about the Test they were going to take. Which is to reduce the number of regulars standing on the pillars from the original Twelve to Eight, while using only the red needle as their weapon.
" So any questions ? " she asked after the brief and Endorsi raised her hands,
" People could die if they fall from this height, is there any protection? "
"There is, but not perfect. If you fall from here there is a chance of getting severely injured making you unable to attend the next class. "
"So, if you fail this Test, it's almost the same as failing the class. " with an evil giggle, she continued,
" Then let's start the Test. Ready Go! "
*swish* *swish*
Violent gusts of of winds erupted in all directions, as though an unspoken rule, all the Regulars on the field assembled on the pillar of Sasuke, except Endorsi and Anaak, who seemed to have their history to settle.
" hmm, just as I was searching for some punching bags to test my taijutsu. " Sasuke languidly looked at the offerings who've gathered around him.
He has been training in Taijutsu from the day he entered this Ship and from what he could interpret, Taijutsu and Kenjutsu seem to be ingrained in his ' instincts ' to move, rather than a ' Skill ' as a whole.
While the latter is something he could tap into with his intention to execute, the former is different, as he needs to move by his muscle memory most of the time to even perform the basic movement. So, Whenever he trained in his Close-combat, he could only confidently do so for the basic moves he could evoke like a muscle memory.
After continuous practice and repetition, He firmly believed to have mastered all the basic moves.
"You wouldn't mind us staying here, right, kid ? " a guy he didn't know the name questioned from his left. He looked like the sidekick of a third-rate villain
" Now, I only have a few questions for you, what is your name again and what's with that eye of yours ? " the guy didn't stop and continued his rambling till Sasuke couldn't tolerate any more of his bullshit,
"Mount Tai, motherfucker… "Lunging forward at a speed akin to teleporting, Sasuke delivered a sidekick on the face of the no-name regular, who brought his hands in desperation to block, But it was too late. A cloud of smoke arose in a straight line as though a bullet as been launched, the guy put a hole in all the pillars at the force of the kick.
The rest of the Eight Regulars are in a catatonic stupor, with their bodies trembling and trying to process what they just witnessed.
" He will survive, you guys don't need to worry "With a straight face he said, looking at the hesitant and scared looks the rest had been giving him after the first guy.
" Y-you want me to believe that bullshit ?" The one who questioned is none other than the teammate of that red-haired guide, her name is Horyan or something. He has Dark hair and a sly-looking face.
" What is your name good sir? " Sasuke questioned with a polite smile, ignoring his stutter.
" C-Changsoo Yung " his face grew ashen at the sudden question. He didn't really like the smile on Sasuke's face,
" Ahh I see, So, it is Mr. Yung. You see, it's you lot who provoked me, so you lost the right to question, the movement you stepped on this pillar. And, " without breaking the gentle smile,
" It's difficult to control my powers, it's difficult to step on ants without crushing them "
"_"
Pausing his explanation deliberately for a few seconds, He began to fight or Beat without breaking them accidentally. He used all the basic moves he could remember training, all while controlling himself to go against his instincts to move differently.
This way the fight dragged on for a long time till he saw Endorsi grabbing Anaak's leg and struggling not to fall below the pillar. He didn't really want those two to fail at the movement. So,
[ Chidori Stream ]
*RUMBLE*
With a loud Rumble, Lightning discharged from his body in an innumerable torrent, wreaking havoc in his pillar. The Regulars, already dead-tired from his onslaught, could do nothing but watch with wide eyes as they were swarmed by the lightning storm.
In this huge place, among the many Grey pillars that stood erect in the abyss, only one pillar shone Blue, illuminating the abyss below.
Anaak and Endorsi turned their heads in Sasuke's direction with a serious gaze. Even they will be bedridden in an attack of this magnitude.
" is that guy planning on killing them all?" Endorsi questioned,
Hax, who from the start had her focus on Sasuke, watched the display of power with bated breath,
' This isn't a power a Regular should wield. is this the reason that the coffee addict asked me to observe anything suspicious or out of the norm from this guy? But, doesn't his entire existence feel Ominous and Anomalous? '
After the Dust settled along with the Blue light, the pillar at the epicenter of all attention is long gone.
" So, is the Test over? "
A voice came from the nearby pillar. When everyone turned their focus there, Sasuke had his back facing them while focusing on the sky, giving a lonely feeling.
' Damn, I hope they don't disqualify me. I can't control my power below 1%. It's not like it's my fault the pillar and these guys are weak. Yes, it's not my fault.' Sweat covered his back at the thought of getting disqualified for not controlling his power.
While he thought like this, Hax misunderstood this entirely,
'He must've exhausted himself to sweat like that. So, in embarrassment or trying to act cool, he is in that comical pose. Hmmm '
" Well, the test is over with only you standing till the last movement, but if you count those two as the last two to fall and they come back healed before the next test commences, it will be three. "
Sasuke looked confused at first then turned abruptly to Anaak and Endorsi's pillar to realise there was nothing except the pillar and a few debris from his own destroyed pillar.
"If you are wondering how they fell, it is from the aftermath of your attack. " Hax explained while floating down to check up on the injured.
Sasuke looked down and could feel two pairs of murderous glares coming at him.
*whistle* *whistle*
" Ahh~ the weather is nice " He turned around and curtly left the area immediately without looking back. There is no hesitation in his actions.
…
En route to his room, he couldn't help but think,
' I hope this little display will send them a message to not throw all their minions at me. '
The risk he took today by displaying this amount of power wasn't on a whim, he calculated it as it was necessary for his current situation. This is the third time they sent their minions at him in the open if taking the first test, the crown game also into account. The reason couldn't be any more obvious, to either gauge his strength or provoke him. He didn't want to deal with all these fools again in the future. So, this could stop them entirely and try a new approach or they will dispatch the biggest fish in their tank at him, that is if they wish to draw forth the hatred of an 'irregular'.
In the middle of his thoughts, Sasuke reached his room and entered it.
It's a simple room with a Bed, Lavatory, and a balcony. with a great view outside. One of the few things he came to like after arriving here is the freshness and pleasantness of this place. The feeling Shinsu gave him, was like a fish in water.
" Let's see " Sitting near the window on a couch, he closed his eyes. Today he planned to check all the skills and powers he have in this new body. Although he didn't know how to use all the skills with perfect control, he could still use everything by toning down the power input, which is Shinsu, by a large margin, about 99% to not kill the Regulars of this Floor.
During his training in Taijutsu, He learned that he could execute everything by only muscle memory or rather instinct. He couldn't move with his conscious actions. For that, He decided to proceed with his skills and gain a general direction of his powers. which is to just recall all the memories he received from this new body of his and divide them into different categories, from there he will practice every skill to gain mastery.
Deciding on the general direction, Sasuke closed his eyes and calmed his mind to recall everything he had received, he could feel it like a folder in PC, somewhere in his Being. When caught on it, he tried to feel it only to be found in an entirely different place.
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Its been a while since i have updated, i haven't dropped this fanfic but it wont be regularly updated or I will try to do so.
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