Chapter 37: CH-36
"Ah yes, benefits," he spoke while smiling; his teacup had long since left his hand, now sitting idly.
"Money, sparing partners, techniques—you name it.".
I looked towards him and smirked, "On the contrary, I need something different.".
'System'
(White Fang system—9.45)
(Experience points -0)
(points needed -125).
"How many ninja prisoners do you have?".
His face turned stern at my statement, "You seem to have mistaken me, Kagami," he spoke with a serious voice, "Ninjas from war who threaten us, Ronin ninjas, they deserve to die...and no matter your contribution, I won't release them.".
I nodded at him and smirked, "You see, I don't want to release them." I continued while enjoying him trying to discern my intentions.
"I want to kill them myself."
Misachi spoke at that, "You don't want techniques but instead want to kill some prisoners.".
She seemed shocked as well at my demand.
'I know I am no match for Muichiro, not yet anyways... If Marama was such a difficult battle for me, Muichiro would be impossible.'.
I needed to grow strong, and this was the opportunity I needed.
Gizmo's beat brown hair strands fell on his face; he smiled towards me, his eyes calculating my every move, "You are just as Misachi told me… interesting.".
"Thanks for the compliment.".
....
"So this is where you hoard prisoners, huh?" I spoke while looking at the jail where I was currently.
Looking to the right, Gizmo has followed me here; his brown eyes kept staring at me. "So, now tell me exactly how many do you want?".
'I need eight chunin to advance to the next level,' I thought... However, when asking for something, one needs to make high demands.
"You seem to be mistaken; how many can you give?" I spoke, meeting his gaze with my own.
I had never done negotiations before; however, one rule is essential when it comes to this... one needs to stand their ground.
He seemed conflicted at my questions, so I added, "I will kill them right here in front of your eyes...so now...tell me.".
He spoke hesitatingly, "Your desire to commit a massacre...sure is unhinged." He continued, "However, if that's what you want, you can have sixty of my prisoners.".
He turned towards one of the head samurai at this place and spoke, "Bring me sixty ninjas.".
I added from the side, "As many chunin's as possible.".
The samurai himself looked quite old; he turned towards his master, and seeing Gizmo not object... he nodded and went on his way.
The moment he departed, Gizmo turned towards me, "Care to tell me why you need these prisoners?".
'Can't tell you they make me stronger...can I?'
I could choose not to give a reason; however, to build trust and good communication between us, I had to cook up some reason.
"It's my promise to someone..." I spoke with fake hesitation, "That I will get rid of all enemy ninjas in this world.".
Gizmo's gaze turned soft at that...we didn't say anything for the next minutes until the head samurai returned.
"Lord and his esteemed guest, please follow me."
I followed him to a closed room at the end of the dark corridor. The stench of blood was evident throughout the area...so were the distant screams that I could hear in this place.
I turned towards Gizmo; my thoughts churned...
'He tortures them ... he must have some deep-seated hatred to go out of his way to do this.'.
He turned towards me, meeting my stare, and smiled, "Now, here are your prisoners, Kagami, so do what you must.".
Looking forward, I laid my eyes on a treasure of points awaiting me.
Rows and rows of prisoners were kneeling on the ground; they were heavily sedated to ensure proper discipline.
'Easy for me to kill.'.
I turned towards the lord, "Thank you.".
The very next second, my sword descended on them, one by one, heads rolled on the ground, and the crisp feeling of striking through soft flesh overwhelmed my senses.
but I continued,
'These people, I know their kind...rapists, murderers, they pillage...loot... I am doing the world justice '.
I had asked the man himself to bring only the ninjas with the worst kinds of crime.
Twenty seconds...that's all it took for me to murder more than fifty people.
I stood panting at the end...my shoulder had yet to completely heal, and my blade was deep red in color...the blood had etched itself onto it.
Seeing the heads lying on the ground like sacks of potatoes...I couldn't help but clutch my sword.
'This was the right thing to do...'.
I knew I didn't do it by the goodness of my heart...but whatever the reason may be...my actions resulted in the slaughter of these animals.
'Now...don't be sad; I should celebrate.'.
'system'
(White Fang system-9.45)
(Experience points: -500)
(Experience points needed—125)
"Haha ha ha," a laugh escaped my lips as I looked at the plethora of points gracing my vision.
I had done it; I could upgrade three times at least.
"How many were they?" I asked without turning my head.
"Forty genins and twenty chunins," he spoke.
I nodded and walked outside the place.
'I need a bath.'.
...
'system'
(White Fang system—9.45)
(Experience points: -500)
(Experience points needed—125)
Lying in the hot tub once again, I sank deeper in the water; the warmth from the water helped me.
'My mind is troubled.'
I could tell with how I was hesitating to use the points.
I could tell what was wrong with me...I didn't want to be a monster.
'Today I did a massacre of evil...I did what was right.'. I kept repeating it to myself... because otherwise what I did would scare me.
There are so many things bothering me right now.
'The boy whose arm I slashed off.'
The particular incident was disturbing my peace a lot more than I imagined.
'I have killed innocent kids that are barely thirteen, and yet slashing an arm off is where I draw the line.... Why?'.
Then there was another matter...my fighting style... I used to do it instinctually, and by that I don't mean what the previous Kagami did...
'It has something to do with my lost memories.'.
I looked towards the hovering screen in front of me...
'Just what are you?' ...
I walked up from the bath and draped a towel over my figure.
Walking out, I made my way to my bed.
only to find a certain blue-haired woman sitting there; she was sitting cross-legged and reading some random book that was provided to me.
Looking up at me, she spoke, "You are finally here.".
My voice strained at her lack of respect for my privacy, "Care to tell me what brings you here?".
She smiled at that, "I was bored...".
I smiled and released a sigh.
"Alright, Misachi, let's talk.".
She walked towards me and pointed her finger at my bare chest, "Put some clothes on and meet me at the bar downstairs.".
I nodded and turned around. Looking back once more, I asked, "How do you enter my ro—" ...
only to find she had disappeared once again.
"Of course, you disappeared...".
'Now I know how Shisui feels all the time when I disappear.'.
releasing another sigh, I draped clothes and looked at myself in the mirror.
A dark blue kimono adorned my well-toned abs, which were peeking through; light blue stripes were painted at the back of the kimono.
Looking at my left hand, which was still healing, I shook my head and went outside.
'I seriously need a drink.'.
.....
"So what did you want to talk about?" I spoke while looking at the now-dressed dragon in front of me.
She wore a one-piece dress that highlighted her ample ass... Her dress was loosely fitted around her chest... And being taller than her, I could see the bra holding her boobs together.
"Done watching, pervert," she pokes playfully.
I laughed a little, "Not my fault you look gorgeous." I looked at her eyes and handed her the glass I was holding.
"You must be curious about something, so fess up."
She smiled at that. "I didn't come here to ask Kagami; I came here to inform you of something.".
I urged her to continue; she pulled her tongue out and said, "But not now; let's dance first.".
she held my hand and walked me straight to the DJ bar, loud music boomed in my ears, everyone was dancing to the rhythm, shouting the lyrics of songs I had barely ever heard.
"Don't tell me the genius Kagami doesn't know how to have fun." Her playful tone was evident as she started dancing.
Her body swayed from one side to another, her eyes locked on mine, challenging me to join her.
"Lady, let me show you fun," I muttered and joined her.
The steps came naturally to me as I held the back of my neck and started dancing.
Our bodies collided as we danced to the rhythm of the songs.
Tonight was going to be long.
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