Ozunu Part 4

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Japan, Ozunu Orphanage: Forest

Blind Master frowned, his gaze fixed on Kuroko One. 'It's not a problem when the military joins this attack, but another ninja clan,' he thought, knowing that G.I. Joe would have gotten permission from the government to operate in this country.

"And what clan are you from?" Blind Master asked, his eyes focused on Kuroko One, his senses alert, his hearing attuned to their heartbeats.

He noticed something unusual about their rhythms.

Kuroko One, with his smile unwavering, answered, "From the Maeda clan. Lady Maeda hopes to solve this peacefully so the two ninja clans can live in harmony."

"The Maeda clan disappeared in the 1900s," Blind Master said, his brow furrowed, his skepticism evident.

"The Maeda clan didn't disappear. We simply adapted to modern times, just like your Arashikage clan." Kuroko One explained, his smile still in place as his voice was calm and his tone was more persuasive.

"In 1945 Lady Maeda's father joined the military, becoming a general."

Blind Master said nothing, his frown deepened.

He looked at the Kuroko, his eyes searching for any signs of deception.

The Arashikage ninjas, Jinx, and the other ninjas stood behind him, their muscles tense, their hands resting on the hilts of their katanas, waiting for his orders.

Lucian observed the two groups hearing their discussion, his grip tightening on the katana handle.

"You can't fight them all. You'll be too tired," Cortana said with worry, knowing his thoughts. She sensed his desire to fight to protect the children.

"Lucian, I know you want to do your best, but I don't like the idea of you sacrificing yourself. Just wait, please."

Lucian frowned, his frustration grew bigger. As he sighed, his gaze fixed on the Kurokos, while his body tensed up but then he heard a scoff.

"Don't tell me you would agree to this unearthly prick?" Noshiko asked, her gaze fixed on Blind Master.

She then turned her attention to Kuroko One and the other Kuroko, her eyes burning with a mixture of disgust and disdain.

Blind Master's frown deepened at Noshiko's words. Jinx, her brow furrowed, looked at Noshiko with confusion. 'Unearthly? What does that mean?,' she thought, trying to understand Noshiko's perspective.

Noshiko, her eyes narrowed and glowing with an intensity, could feel a sense of disgust from the start towards these men.

They were not like her as inside of them, there is something that is not part of this world, not part of nature.

Kuroko One's smile faltered at Noshiko's words. He looked at the tense situation, his composure was wavering.

Blind Master, his voice firm, broke the silence.

"What are you?" he asked, his muscles tense, his body ready for action. Jinx and the other Arashikage ninjas moved, their muscles tightening, their hands instinctively reaching for their weapons.

Kuroko One pursed his lips, his gaze scanning the group.

"We are humans." he said, his voice calm while his tone was confident, "Well, more human than your friends." As He gestured toward Noshiko and Satomi, his words laced with a hint of disdain.

"Huh, Parasite." Noshiko said, her disdain and disgust palpable. Her eyes narrowed further, glowing more intense.

She looked at their heads with a sense of revulsion washing over her.

"What are you going to do with the kids? Infect them like you guys?" she asked with realization her voice laced with hatred.

"I think you are not in the position to ask me questions." Kuroko One said now his face turned blank. He then turned to Blind Master.

"So, what is the Arashikage clan's decision going to be?" His body tensed his eyes fixed on Blind Master. The other Kurokos, started moving again as they took a step forward, their bodies ready for combat.

The men with the tattoos their expressions hard and unreadable looked at the Arashikage ninjas with threatening gaze.

"I think you should answer her question first before I make a decision." Blind Master said, his voice calmed while his tone was measured not wanting to irritate them any further.

He was buying time. He knew they were very likely to fight each other, and he needed to stall long enough for reinforcements to arrive.

Kuroko One didn't answer.

He knew that any response would worsen the situation but then the young man beside him did, Seung-Jo, stepped forward.

"Infect them? Who wants to be human anyway?" Seung-Jo said, his voice laced with a hint of arrogance.

"They are weak and fragile, unlike us." He glanced at Lucian, his gaze filled with interest. He was the first strong human he had ever seen.

Lucian, sensing Seung-Jo's gaze, frowned. He stepped back, his katana raised, ready to fight.

The children, having heard the conversation, stepped back in fright, their faces filled with fear. They knew they were being targeted by these men, these monsters, who wanted to infect them with something, something that would turn them into something else.

Kuroko One's eyes widened. He looked at Seung-Jo with anger, his voice sharp. "Seung-Jo!"

He was about to order him to stop talking, but he sensed something coming toward him.

He turned and ducked as Noshiko, her katana glowing with a purple lightning, slashing towards him her blade aimed to cut off his head.

He ducked, spun, and launched a kick aiming towards Noshiko's side. She blocked the attack with her arm but the force of the kick pushed her back.

"Run Back now!" Lucian shouted his voice contained urgency, as his eyes fixed on the young man.

He stepped back, pointing his katana at Seung-Jo, calmly ready to face the oncoming threat.

The children, their faces pale with fear, started running as they moved towards the younger children as they took their hands running together.

Kuroko One observed them, his eyes cold and calculating. He then gave his orders.

"Get the kids." he said his voice was cold as he commanded the Kurokos who rushed forward not caring about Arashikage Clan or the Satomi and Noshiko as their goal was only the kids.

The men with the tattoos nodded and charged towards the Arashikage Clan Ninjas so they couldn't interfere while the other two focused on Satomi.

While Seung-Jo, who got a malicious grin spreading across his face charged towards Lucian.

Kuroko One looked at Noshiko knowing she would be the most difficult opponent to deal with. He had underestimated her strength, her power.

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Japan, Ozunu Orphanage, Clouds

Up in the Clouds Lee Yeon's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on Kuroko One, his senses on high alert, his instincts telling him something wasn't right.

Then He heard Noshiko's words and saw the disgust on her face.

"What are they?" Jang Man Wol asked, her brows furrowed, her gaze fixed on the scene below.

She wasn't a kitsune attuned with nature like Noshiko or Lee Yeon so she couldn't feel their essence, their true nature.

"Parasites. From another world." Lee Yeon said, his voice filled with a mixture of disgust and apprehension.

He watched the scene in the forest, the fight escalating the situation growing more dangerous.

"Alien parasites? Really?" Jang Man Wol asked, her brows rising in disbelief, a hint of curiosity and interest in her voice.

Lee Yeon nodded, his gaze fixed on the battle, his heart heavy with concern.

He turned, his expression serious, his eyes meeting Jang Man Wol's.

Jang Man Wol sighed understanding his unspoken request.

"Looks like the right time is now." she said, her voice was calm.

her eyes brighten with determination. She stood, her movement swift and graceful, and Lee Yeon followed her lead.

"You guys are not going anywhere." Areum's voice that was cold and sharp, echoed behind them.

She stood there, her grin widened, her eyes fixed on them as her amusement became clear.

Lee Yeon turned his hand instinctively reaching for the umbrella handle.

Jang Man Wol's brows furrowed and her eyes narrowed as she was troubled but her gaze fixed on Areum.

"You invited us here to see history but all I'm seeing is a kid trying to survive while trying to save other children." Jang Man Wol said, her voice tinged with a mixture of frustration and anger.

"Unnie, don't you think your test is already enough for a kid?" Jang Man Wol asked her voice almost pleading so they can help.

Lee Yeon shook his head, knowing asking won't work.

"You might be my teacher, and you might be stronger but you can't dictate my decisions for me." he said with a firm voice as he looked at Areum with determination.

He raised his umbrella holding its wooden handle waving it on his side before it transformed stretching, elongating finally becoming a sleek deadly sword.

An amber aura a shimmering, almost tangible energy, surrounded him. Nine tails, like aura appeared on his back, a visual representation of his power.

His eyes, turned amber, his pupils transforming into narrow slits. "I'm going to intervene, whether you want it or not." Lee Yeon said his gaze was fixed on Areum, his voice was shaking as his body tense but he was ready to fight.

"You guys have gotten brave enough to say that to me, huh?" Areum said, raising a brow, her grin widening like a fox as her amusement keeps on growing.

Behind them, Lee Rang and Kim Yoo-ri stand up looking at each other before their gaze is fixed in the tense situation.

Lee Rang stepped forward trying to ease the atmosphere. "Come on guys the kid can take it, and he's not really in mortal danger." he said but his eyes fixed on Lee Yeon a silent plea in his gaze. 'What are you doing? You can't beat her.' but Lee Yeon ignored him, his focus solely on Areum.

Areum shook her head, her gaze fixed on Lee Yeon. "Don't bother. I'm just doing this to push Lucian through his limits." as she tried stopping them on ruining her plan.

"Push him through his limits, huh? Really? Are you really his mother." Jang Man Wol said, her voice laced with disbelief.

She shook her head, her eyes fixed on Areum, 'looks like we are gonna do this the hard way' Jang Man Wol thought knowing they have to fight and most likely they will be beaten up.

Areum looked at them both her grin widened terrifyingly, her eyes filled with a mixture of amusement and anticipation.

"Looks like I still need to hold you two down," she said, then a powerful aura, appeared from her swirling, It was a white aura, different from Lee Yeon's and it had ten tails, not nine.

Lee Yeon's eyes widened as he saw the tenth tail, a shimmering, almost ethereal, while he felt the power coming from Areum's aura. He remembered a myth.

(The first kitsune was God with ten tails, making her strong.) He had heard stories of nine-tailed kitsune trying to grow a tenth tail, but none had succeeded.

They had thought it was a myth a legend a story.

"You have become a God?" Lee Yeon asked, his voice laced with shock, his gaze fixed on Areum as his eyes filled with surprise as his mind kept reeling.

"How?" He asked speechlessly knowing now they don't stand any chance to begin with.

Areum's grin widened her eyes gleaming with amusement. "You won't regret fighting me now, right?" She asked, her voice laced with a hint of menace.

She pointed out with her hand towards the cloud under their feet as she opened her finger and the cloud began to spread, expanding, swirling, its energy growing.

Lee Yeon and Jang Man Wol exchanged a glance, a silent communication of their shared understanding.

They nodded, their movements became blurry. They rushed towards Areum, their eyes fixed on her, their bodies moving with a fast speed and coordination.

Jang Man Wol her movements were fast as she appeared In front of Areum her fist aimed for Areum's throat.

Beside her was Lee Yeon slashed who sword towards Areum, his movement swift and powerful, his eyes gleaming with an intense, cunning light. As he disappeared, only to reappear behind Areum.

Areum didn't flinch. She caught Lee Yeon's sword with her bare hands, her grip strong and unwavering.

She then turned slightly, her movement was fast and smooth, and caught Jang Man Wol's punch with the other hand, her strength was undeniable.

The sword in her hand, a weapon forged meant to kill any supernatural creature, crackled with energy before shattering completely.

Lee Yeon's eyes widened, his shock evident. But he had no time to be surprised.

Areum with a swift kick striking him on his stomach, sending him flying backwards.

She then pulled Jang Man Wol's hand towards her before letting go as her hands went toward Jang Man Wol's throat as her grip tightened.

Jang Man Wol, unable to breathe, struggled to break free as she struck Areum arms with her elbow but it didn't budge. Her eyes filled with fear, met Areum's.

Areum, whose eyes narrowed before a small grin appeared on her eyes as she let go of Jang Man Wol's throat.

Jang Man Wol gasped for air, her body trembling as she held her throat, She looked at Areum, 'This Ahjumma didn't really know how to hold back,' she thought with fear as she massaged her throat for comfort.

"Enough playing around and for the last time, just watch." Areum said now her face turned serious as she needed her plan to work.

Jang Man Wol sighed but she stood up with fear but with resolve she will fight again knowingly Areum would just teach them a lesson.

When she turned around to look for her companion she saw Lee Yeon Kneeling on the Cloud as he looked at the sword pieces.

'Ah, right he always loves that sword,' Jang Man Wol thought as she shakes her head knowing the fight was gonna escalate.

Lee Yeon looks at the pieces of his sword in shock and sadness as he holds one of its pieces in his hand before turning to Areum.

"Yahhh, Ahjumma!" He shouted in disbelief and anger before standing up rushing towards Areum as the clouds beneath their feet crackled with lightning showing his sadness.

Jang Man Wol shakes her head but she accompanied him attacking Areum It's better to get beaten up together like the old days' she thought positively, while rushing forward.

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