29 Tournament End/ New

"Reduce All Creation to Ash, Ryūjin Jakka"

As Yamamoto icily said, the blade of his sword was engulfed in fire It creates a sea of blazing firestorm that turns everything it touches to ashes. The sky turns red and the clouds disintegrate because of extreme heat.

The platform started to melt as the flames touches it, the barrier surrounding the arena also started to melt. The audiences panic as some of them started to turn ash just because of the extreme heat coming from the flames. The two generals quickly arrive beside the Emperor and the Princes as they use their Qi to the limits to protect them from the flames.

Holding his Zanpakutō, Yamamoto wave his sword towards the incoming attack. A wave of flame was release and shot towards the Flaming Flower. The moment Yamamoto's flame touches the flower it was quickly devoured as the wave of flames continue to move towards where Xie Yiban is.

Witnessing his strongest attack a middle grade legendary technique easily devoured by the incoming flames, Xie Yiban's face drained of blood as he feel his death coming towards him. He was exhausted after he release his strongest technique, he pour all of his remaining Qi on his last attack, but still it is easily destroyed.

The instant the waves of flames touches him, before he could let out a scream he was already turn to ashes. Even though the general was filled with regret in the last moment of his life, he know that there is no turning back. What done cannot be undone, there is no medicine for regret.

Yamamoto sealed his Zanpakutō and it returned to become like an ordinary staff/cane. The sea of flames disappeared only to show great devastation. Large part of the arena was melted, the platform itself was destroyed the only remaining is the place where Yamamoto was standing. There was a pile of ash in the place where the audience once was.

The emperor and the princes have pale faces as they see the outcome of the battle. The emperor had the most regret as he had not thought that one of his general would fall in the tournament he personally oversees. The two generals beside them was watching the leaving figure of the old man. The power of this old man was unfathomable, with a simple wave of his sword he had killed a general.

"Elder Yamamoto please wait." out of everyone's expectations, the second prince jump down and run towards the leaving old man.

Seeing his son running towards the old man, the emperor's face become much more paler that looks like he was gonna faint any time. He signaled both of his general as he quickly jumped down following his son with the generals behind him.

Hearing someone called out his name, Yamamoto turn around only to see a youth running towards him. He already knows that the moment he turn to leave this prince would definitely called out to him. Yamamoto said calmly, "Is there anything you want young prince"

"Elder Yamamoto, if you have any time, I would like to invite both you and young lady Kurumi in the palace, to talk about something. Would it be possible elder?" the second prince said as he look at Yamamoto with great expectation in his eyes.

Yamamoto pause for a moment to make them think that he was considering it before accepting the invitation.

"Okay tomorrow I will go to the palace with Kurumi" Yamamoto said.

"Thank you elder for accepting my invitation, also my name is Long Di, just say my name to the palace guard and they will guide you to my residence" said Long Di with a genuine smile.

"Okay we will arrive tomorrow, I would take my leave now" Yamamoto said as he walk away.

The whole exchange like they were the only one here, but the emperor and the two generals were just behind the second prince listening to their conversation.

"My son do you know that old man that defeated Xie Yiban?" the emperor said.

"Yes father, I happen to know him and his young lady when I was on the way to the capital. I even gave my token to young lady Kurumi." Long Di said as a hint of red appear on his face.

The emperor and the generals were speechless when they heard that the prince give his token to an unknown lady. That token must be only given to their future wife, meaning the prince just propose to that lady while the lady was totally unaware of that.

The emperor thought for a moment then his eyes brightened and said, "My son, do you really like that young lady that you even game her your token the moment you've met.?"

"Yes lord father, young lady Kurumi was the most beautiful woman that I ever see. She was both beautiful, elegant and kind(?). The moment I saw her I've decided to make her my wife." Long Di said resolutely.

"I see, then I will help you propose a marriage to the lady. I believe they would never reject a proposal of a handsome prince like you. Go back to the palace and prepare what you needed for tomorrow, you need to make a good impression to them." the emperor said.

"Yes father" after that Long Di run back to the palace, he even forgot that he came here in carriage.

When Long Di was gone, the emperor look at his two generals and said, "Go to my study later I will discuss something with you" after that he return to where the crown prince was and they left the place.

What happened here would be a huge loss for the empire's military power and reputation. Your own general dying in a tournament where the emperor personally oversees was a huge blow to their people and the moral of their soldiers. the once 'Three Great Generals' was now lacking one.

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Later that evening inside the study room of the emperor, the two generals were seated in his front.

"What do you both think about my second son marrying that woman" the emperor said.

"Your majesty it would be a large boost on our empires power if the second prince can successfully marry that woman. Just think of it your majesty, the elder with her had so much power but he is just accompanying the lady. I believe that there are even more powerful members in their family. If our prince can successfully marry her, we would also acquired a powerful people that can help our empire." Jin Tian said.

"What you said was really good, but what if they refuse the marriage. What should we do? You know that even both of us fight against that old man we would just become like an ants waiting to be stomped on." said Lei Shuang.

"This is the reason you are still not married at your age. You always says negative things." Jin Tian retorted.

"What did you just say!! Say it one more time and I will create hole in your body." Lei Shuang said icily as she hold her rapier in her hands.

The two generals continue their quarrel while the emperor was busy pondering.

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Meanwhile in the tallest mountain on the Kingdom of Shan, two man was standing on top of a tree. One was wearing a full bodied black garment with white robes atop it, the other was wearing a maroon long sleeved cloak. The only thing that they have in common was their eyes, both of them have the same purple eyes with ripple pattern that spreads around the eyeball.

They are Madara Uchiha and Nagato, they are currently observing the capital of the Kingdom. There are different species living in this kingdom, there are humans, demi-humans and elves.

*RRRRrrrrrroOooOOOOOaaaAAArrRRrRr*

A loud roar came out from the skies, Madara and Nagato looked up only to see a huge wounded dragon flying. There are several piercing wounds and stab wounds all over it's huge body.

"Ha ha ha ha ha . fly you giant lizard. Entertain this king" a crazed laughter followed by an arrogant voice resounded in the sky.

Madara and Nagato saw just behind the huge dragon was an ark with a throne on it. When the both of them saw who was sitting on the throne, the both of them exchange glances and just sigh.

Sitting on the throne clad in his golden armor was Gilgamesh the 'King Of All Heroes', several ripple were appearing behind him as countless weapons of different type shoot out towards the fleeing dragon.