Two months have passed, in a blink of an eye.
The quiet clearing in the forest had become more than just a training ground it had become a battle filed.
Every day Raizen and Might Fist trained from sunrise to sunset, pushing their bodies beyond human limits.
Rankyaku became sharper. Shigan could now pierce tree trunks. Kami-e allowed them to twist and move like dancing leaves, even against blunt force attacks.
Occasionally, visitors came to observe them.
Among them was Hashirama Senju his once powerful presence now gentler, weaker.
His steps had slowed. His voice was softer. But when he smiled at their progress, it still lit up the entire clearing.
And always beside him was a determined four year old girl with fierce eyes.
Tsunade.
She had declared herself a disciple of Raizen without waiting for permission. She came nearly every third day, demanding to be taught something new.
At first, it was just observing. Then she started mimicking their Soru movement.
Now, two months later, she could use it with near perfect timing.
Might Fist: "I swear, if she gets Shigan before I do"
Raizen: "She will. And she will rub it in your face."
Tsunade: "Obviously. I am the next Hokage, after all."
She threw a punch. It did not destroy the bark, but it left a dent. A real dent.
Hashirama chuckled from behind, though a coughing fit followed right after.
Raizen noticed the way the First Hokage's body trembled afterward. The great man was fading.
Later that evening Raizen was seating alone under a tree. Same familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[Almighty System - Online]
Daily Task Progress: Next task unlock after 1000 days
Push ups: 500/500 Squats: 500/500 Run: 5/5km
Time Remaining: 8 hours
Progress: Day 560/1000
Kaido Template Progress: 45%
Beast Body (Enhanced) Armament Haki (Mid) Observation Haki (Mid)
Conqueror's Haki (Initial) – [New Skill Unlocked!]
Raizen's eyes widened as the power flooded his veins. His breath caught. It was like lightning struck inside his mind and he released it without control. It was very faint so no big impact was made.
The trees swayed. Birds and animals in the distance lost consciousness.
Even Might Fist turned sharply.
Might Fist: "What the hell was that?"
Raizen: "Something new."
He clenched his fist and stood up.
The forest had become silent. Even Tsunade looked up in awe, as if she had felt something like an invisible pressure. Raizen breathed slowly, letting the sensation settle.
He didn't understand all of it yet. But he knew one thing clearly.
This was the Haki of Kings. A power that could not be learned only awakened.
As night fell, Raizen looked toward the direction Hashirama had left. He could feel time running out.
Watching him he felt something else a new weight on his shoulders.
The power to protect. The power to lead.