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Takeshi wandered the streets, begging for food here and there. In the crowd, a monk noticed him in distress and approached, inquiring about his situation. Takeshi, afraid to reveal the truth, simply stated that he was lost, fearing that the royal family would hunt him down if they learned his true identity. The monk, with a knowing smile, took Takeshi to the Hokutozan Mountains, where he introduced him to the Kenkyō Dōjō, a place where monks practiced hand-to-hand combat and focused on self-improvement. Takeshi was captivated by their way of life, their strength, and their discipline. The monk told him that to survive, he would need to enroll in the dojo; otherwise, he would end up begging for scraps again.
To gain admission, Takeshi had to fight the weakest monk in the dojo and defeat him. Although he had no formal training in martial arts, he cleverly maneuvered his opponent, tiring him out before launching his attack. Takeshi emerged victorious and was accepted into the dojo. Eight years passed, and at the age of 17, he had transformed into a powerful and intelligent shinobi. However, he still lacked the skills to wield a katana like the other samurai. Determined to honor his father’s legacy, Takeshi sought revenge for his father’s disappearance from the royal family, but he knew he couldn't leave the dojo until he defeated the most formidable monk there.
In a swift confrontation, Takeshi challenged and ultimately triumphed over the powerful monk, albeit with severe wounds. He approached the monk to say his final goodbye and revealed his mission. The monk smiled knowingly, admitting he had been aware of Takeshi's intentions from the beginning. He warned him that the royal family possessed godly powers capable of easily ending lives. Undeterred, Takeshi gathered his courage and challenged Erythan, the son of Lethan, setting a condition: if he won, he would take the throne, but if he lost, he would be sentenced to death.
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Erythan accepted the challenge and marched into the arena, where the atmosphere was thick with tension and the crowd's loyalty to the king was palpable. Takeshi entered the battlefield armed with his combat knowledge, while Erythan wielded the godly power of fire. Although Erythan was immortal as long as his core remained intact, he struggled to fully harness the power bestowed upon him. Takeshi launched an initial attack with kunai, but it had little effect on Erythan, who was protected by a fiery shield.
Dark clouds gathered ominously as a divine voice echoed through the arena, urging, "Takeshi, you were the eldest god among the five elements; recognize your powers and conquer!" With this revelation, Takeshi gained extraordinary speed and strength. He created a dust tornado around Erythan, blinding him to the imminent attacks. From within the swirling dust, Takeshi struck from different angles with incredible agility. In a final assault, he drew his dagger, positioned it against Erythan's skull, and summoned a bolt of lightning that tore through Erythan’s head with immense force, scattering his body into pieces. Without hesitation, Takeshi crushed Erythan's core, freeing the godly powers that had sustained him.
As the power surged through him, Takeshi unlocked its highest potential, becoming the God of Fire. Though he had only a fraction of the powers, they were formidable, and he claimed his place on the throne, laughing as he exposed the royal family's diminished status. He disbanded the royal family and imprisoned them in dungeons. At just 18, after challenging Erythan, Takeshi's ego swelled. He began to indulge in alcohol, taking his newfound power for granted. Misusing his abilities, he became malevolent, systematically eliminating weaker gods in heaven and absorbing their powers, growing ever stronger. He showed no mercy to the citizens, reigning as the most powerful god, skilled in both close combat and katana techniques. No one could stand against him.
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