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The Unbounded Mortal

A young girl, Shana, faces challenges in high school due to her loss of an eye and financial struggles. She is constantly bullied by her classmates, but one day a terrifying monster intervenes and is fought off by a mysterious man dressed in a uniform. The man turns out to be a new transfer student at her school, Laka, who offers her encouragement and support, promising to protect and be her friend. As they spend more time together, their friendship deepens and Shana starts to feel a sense of hope and excitement for the future. However, as Laka reveals a shocking secret and their relationship takes a dramatic turn, Shana must come to terms with her feelings and decide if Laka is truly the friend she thought he was.

JoPO_The_Jojo · Fantasy
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11 Chs

Chapter 5: “Laka’s day job”

Part 1

Shana woke up early on a Friday morning to the smell of breakfast cooking. Laka had already prepared a spread of delicious foods on the table, and he called out to Shana to wake up Deicoon, who was sleeping on the couch. Shana's mother was already out to buy groceries for the week and was starting her new job. Shana was happy to see her mother working again after so long. She woke up Deicoon for breakfast and the three of them sat down at the table. Before eating, each of them prayed to their respective gods, except for Laka. They then sat in their respective seats and waited for each other to finish praying.

As they started to eat, Deicoon showed horrible table manners, grabbing food with his bare hands and making a mess on his side of the table. Laka disciplined him, teaching him how to use chopsticks and explaining the importance of being respectful while eating in Japanese culture. Shana helped as well, and Deicoon finally learned how to use chopsticks, although he was still a bit annoyed by the restriction they placed on how much he could eat.

Laka, who cooked the meal, made sure that Shana and Deicoon had enough food, giving them each a meal with 10,000 calories worth of food. He knew that their bodies were different from normal humans and required more sustenance.

Laka announced to Shana and Deicoon that his baby-sitting job was calling for him and he needed to take care of a child. He gave Shana some money, instructing her to buy clothes and other necessary items for Deicoon as he can't go back to the outer realms. He suggested that since it was a Friday and there was no school, it would be a good opportunity for them to bond with Deicoon and expose him to modern society. Shana agreed and put the money in her purse.

After finishing breakfast, Laka gave Deicoon some of his clothes to wear for their outing and reminded him to remove his light-weight armor, as people would find it strange. He also gave Deicoon soap and shampoo, teaching him how to take a bath in the modern world. Deicoon took a bath and put on the modern clothes that Laka gave him - a blue shirt and pants. Shana also changed into her beautiful casual clothes, which caused Deicoon to blush and quietly say that she looked beautiful.

They locked the house and Shana handed Laka the key. Deicoon and Shana then headed to the nearest mall, bidding farewell to Laka. Laka walked to the house he was supposed to be babysitting and reached the wealthy side of the city. He passed by several mansions, one of which belonged to the richest family in Japan. He stopped at the biggest mansion and rang the doorbell at the gate. A maid promptly came running and welcomed him in a formal manner.

As he walked inside, Laka was in awe of the biggest garden he has ever seen at this family's garden. He rang the doorbell, and a 10-year-old female child answered and welcomed him with excitement, saying "Big bro, play with me again! I waited for you for so long. Mommy and Daddy were boring." The child's parents, the Reinhardth family, who ran the second-richest company rivaling against Shin.co, appeared. They informed Laka that he would be staying until midnight and Laka agreed. The parents said goodbye to their daughter as they left. In a playful tone, Laka asked the child her name, to which she replied, "Akahana." Akahana playfully scolded Laka, asking "Did you forget me, big bro?" Laka quickly responded with a smile, "No, little sister."

Laka and Akahana have a strong bond, despite not being related by blood. Akahana shows her affection for Laka by calling him "big bro" even though her parents have warned her not to. Despite her parents' concerns, Laka is the only one who can handle Akahana's special abilities, which include the ability to move objects with her mind, including furniture and her giant teddy bear. The maids and butler are afraid of Akahana and her abilities, but they can't go to the authorities because the Reinhardth family, who is Akahana's family, has control over most of the forces in Japan due to their immense wealth. Laka is responsible for Akahana's education and also helps her control her abilities. He also plays with Shana and discovers her abilities of mind reading and mind control, but with Laka's guidance, Shana learns to control her abilities to the best of her abilities.

Part 2

Laka relaxes with the other maids and butlers, chatting and discussing how he manages to handle Akahana despite her powerful abilities. They are amazed, but Laka always reminds them that she is still just a child. He is well-paid for his work as Akahana's caregiver, homeschool teacher, and playmate, as he is the only one who can control and teach her.

However, before he met Akahana and Shino, Laka was struggling to make ends meet, doing part-time jobs and thinking of ways to earn money. One day, while jogging on the wealthy side of town, he stumbled upon a flyer for a babysitter and decided to give it a shot. He dressed up in his best clothes and went to the Reinhardth mansion, where he saw rows of participants competing for the job. The head of the Reinhardth family, Akahana's father, greeted all the participants warmly.

The father of Akahana called in his maids and asked them to guide the participants on a tour of the mansion, showing them its size and grandeur. After a few hours, the head led the participants into a room in the basement, where they saw a reinforced metal door guarded by a butler. Upon entering the room, they saw a second reinforced metal door with only vents and a reinforced glass through which they could see a child, Akahana, who was restrained with metal chains and a metal helmet.

The sight of Akahana caused confusion and outrage among the participants, but Laka remained calm and composed. The reinforced door then locked behind the participants and they saw a giant TV screen displaying the head of the Reinhardth family, who explained why they had been hired. The head revealed that Akahana was his child and had psychic powers. The objective of the participants was to act as babysitters, to control and discipline Akahana. The person who succeeded in this task would receive 1 million U.S dollars as a reward. However, the head warned the participants that the contract they signed absolved the family of responsibility for any injury or death that may occur during this job.

As the Head of the family spoke on television, he explained that his daughter had killed previous participants because she was unable to control her powers. He referred to the contract signed by the Reinhardth family, stating that their lives were under the control of the family, and if they could control their daughter, they would be handsomely compensated. The Head stated that one by one, the participants should go inside and try to control the daughter. However, the participants were scared for their lives and unsure of what to do. Some tried to escape, but were shot with multiple holes, screaming in pain as their screams filled the room. Some went inside the room to try to control the child, but they also died by having their heads blown off, their organs scattering everywhere. One by one, they perished, leaving only Laka to tackle the problem.

Laka, with no other option left, decided to control the child. To hide his powers from the Head and the cameras, he picked up a bone and threw it to destroy all the cameras and hidden cameras. When he entered the room, the child immediately attempted to explode Laka from the inside. Despite being repeatedly blown into tiny pieces, Laka's ability to completely heal allowed him to regenerate every time. Upon observing the child, Laka saw that her ki (life energy) was overflowing and infinite, but she was unable to control it and could only manipulate the flow of ki through her brain. He tried to calm her down by breaking the chains that bound her. Despite being a child, the girl saw Laka as a threat. Every time she blew Laka into pieces, his ability to regenerate made her laugh, but her style of laughter was still childish and needed to change

The child reads Laka's mind to see if he has any ill intentions and realizes that he does not. She allows him to approach and tries to communicate with her gently. The child responds to Laka's attempts at communication through telepathy and tells Laka that her family was treating her as a monster and that her father locked her up for her own safety. She expresses her fear and asks if she should kill herself, but Laka reassures her that she is not a monster and is actually special. He explains to her that ki is the life force that is embedded in their soul and affects their individuality, and that she was born with the ability to control ki directly with her mind. To demonstrate, Laka uses his super strength to peel a bit of metal off the reinforced door and creates a metal stick figure that comes to life through his mind. The child tries it as well and the two have fun playing with their newfound powers. Laka offers to help the child control her abilities.

Akahana and Laka, now fondly referring to each other as "little sister" and "big brother", played together in a room with reinforced doors, deep within the Reinhardth family mansion. Laka taught Akahana how to control her powerful ki, and as she learned, she rapidly became a prodigy in its control. The Head of the Reinhardth family, Akahana's father, entered the room accompanied by his butlers. Upon seeing his daughter free from her chains and playing with Laka, he was horrified but also relieved and impressed. He instructed his butlers to deliver compensation money to the families of the deceased participants and rewarded Laka with a 1 million dollar paycheck.

However, the father was still hesitant about fully freeing his daughter, as he worried about her safety and the safety of others. Despite Laka's assurance that Akahana could now control her powers, the father attempted to put her back in chains. But as Akahana's father tried to lock her up again, she lost control of her powers and caused an explosive release of energy that vaporized all the butlers guarding her father. The whole mansion began to shake and break apart as Akahana's uncontrollable powers caused the earth to quake with a magnitude of 10. The shaking reached space, causing all the suns in the Milky Way galaxy to turn into neutron stars and eventually black holes, rivaling the power of the black hole Phoenix A.

The atmosphere in the room was tense and chaotic, with the characters' emotions running high. Akahana was horrified as she begged her father not to lock her up again, while Laka tried to calm her down. The father was desperate to protect his daughter and others, but was ultimately unsuccessful in his attempts to restrain her. The sensory details were vivid, with the room shaking and cracking, objects exploding, and the deafening sounds of the destructive quake.

As the tension in the room mounted, the sun in the solar system started to turn into a black hole, threatening the very existence of life on Earth. But Laka was quick to act, creating a duplicate sun and placing an indestructible barrier around the solar system to protect it. He then flew over to Akahana, who was still overwhelmed by her powers and unable to control them. Laka hugged her tightly, whispering comforting words to calm her down. With his gentle touch, Akahana gradually began to relax, and Laka promised her that he would visit again and they would play together.

As Laka flew into space at a speed faster than light, he easily removed the black holes and restored the original suns and planets in the Milky Way galaxy. He then returned to Earth and repaired all of the damage caused by the natural disasters.

Back with Akahana, Laka taught her how to erase the memories of everyone in the world, including her own family, of what had just transpired. With their combined ki, they erased the memories of everyone on Earth and in space, and restored everything to its original state.

Akahana used her powers to rebuild the mansion, which had been damaged in the chaos, and Laka revived those who had died inside it. He then sent them all back to their homes with a financial compensation, bringing closure to the chaotic events that had transpired. Throughout the entire process, the mood was one of calm, with both Laka and Akahana focused and determined to restore order to the world. The atmosphere was peaceful and serene, a stark contrast to the chaos that had previously occurred.

As Akahana and Laka stood together, surveying the restored mansion and surrounding area, there was a sense of pride and accomplishment in their eyes. They had worked together to overcome a seemingly insurmountable problem, and had succeeded in saving the world from destruction.

As Akhana's father awoke, he was greeted by the confused maids and butlers who had no recollection of the events that had transpired. However, their confusion was quickly replaced by awe as they saw Laka had successfully calmed and controlled their daughter, Akahana.

Laka approached Akhana's father and attempted to convince him not to lock her up again. He explained that he had helped Akahana control her powers and that she was now able to lead a normal life. Initially, her father was hesitant and tried to lock her up again, but Akhana stepped in front of Laka, embracing her father and showing him that she was indeed in control of her powers. Overcome with emotion, Akhana's father hugged her back, and tears streamed down his face as he said he had missed his daughter so much.

Flashbacks of the past flooded his mind as he remembered the day when Akhana's powers were first activated as a baby. He had locked her up for the past ten years, but he had never stopped loving her and continued to care for her even while she was locked away. With Laka's help, Akhana's father finally accepted that she was capable of controlling her powers, and the two reconciled.

Akhana's father stood up and approached Laka, thanking him for all of his help. He offered Laka a compensation of 1 million dollars worth of yen, which Laka gratefully accepted. Laka then bid farewell to the Reinhardth family and stepped outside the mansion, reflecting on the events of the day. He checked his bank account and was pleased to see that the two checks he had received were worth 2 million dollars worth of yen. With this money, he was able to pay off all of his bills and store the rest in the bank.

As Laka spoke to the maid and explained his story, Akhana playfully called out to him, "Big bro, let's play again!" The two of them spent the evening playing together until it was time for Laka to say goodbye once again. The mood was light and joyful as Akhana and Laka said their goodbyes, both looking forward to their next playdate.

Part 3

While Laka was busy with his job, Shana and Deicoon decided to take a shopping trip in Kyoto's big mall. Deicoon was amazed by the advanced technology of humanity and the large crowds of people flocking to the mall. As they explored the mall, Deicoon and Shana were separated when Deicoon went to explore on his own. Meanwhile, Shana browsed the mall looking for clothes to buy for Deicoon.

As Shana tried to find Deicoon, she used her senses to search for his ki, but with the overwhelming number of people in the mall, it was difficult to pinpoint his location. Eventually, she found him in an arcade, mesmerized by the games and technology. Shana approached him, telling him that they could play after she bought him some clothes.

However, as they walked through the mall, Deicoon suddenly became a celebrity, with crowds of women admiring him and taking pictures of his impressive muscles. Shana struggled to push through the throng of people, but finally reached Deicoon, who was being asked if he had a girlfriend. Confused by the term, Deicoon thought that a girlfriend was just a friend and pointed to Shana, declaring her as his girlfriend. Shana blushed, embarrassed by the attention, but Deicoon's announcement caused the crowds of women to disperse, leaving them alone.

As they continued shopping for Deicoon's essentials, they finally arrived at the clothing section where Shana asked for Deicoon's size. She looked around the store and found XL sizes that would fit Deicoon's large and muscular frame. Deicoon followed her around as she picked out different types of clothes - casual wear, sleepwear, and formal attire. Shana made sure that each outfit fit him perfectly by making him try them on in the changing room. They spent hours shopping, and by the end of it, they had accumulated a total of 30,000 yen worth of clothes.

After shopping, the duo was famished and went in search of a place to eat in the mall.

They stumbled upon a cozy ramen shop with the scent of savory broth wafting out of it. Shana ordered unlimited ramen for the two of them, and before digging in, they prayed to their respective gods to bless the food. Deicoon, who was still struggling with basic table manners, asked Shana for help in using chopsticks. She held his hand and taught him how to properly hold the metal utensils, and in a few minutes, Deicoon was able to use chopsticks on his own. Shana felt a bit embarrassed to be holding another man's hand, but she shrugged it off, remembering that Deicoon was just a friend.

As they ate their 17 bowls of ramen in various flavors, they chatted and laughed for hours. Shana, who was enjoying herself, thought that this might be a date, but Deicoon saw it as two friends having a good time together. After their meal, they paid the 2,000 yen bill and stepped out of the ramen shop. Deicoon, feeling energized, suggested that they go to the arcade. The atmosphere was light and playful, with the sound of excitement from the arcade games filling the air.

Shana and Deicoon entered the brightly lit and noisy arcade, filled with the sounds of beeping machines and shouting players. They approached the counter, where Shana counted out the remaining money from Laka's babysitting pay. She was surprised to see how much money was still left, despite their shopping spree. The employee took the money and gave them tokens in return.

Their first game was a basketball arcade game. Shana taught Deicoon how to shoot the ball into the hoop, emphasizing the importance of controlling his strength. Shana effortlessly made the shot, and Deicoon tried his best to imitate her. However, at first, Deicoon struggled to get the ball in the hoop, but with each try, he improved, finally shooting the ball into the hoop and earning 20 tickets from the machine.

Excited by the success, Shana put in another token and Deicoon continued to play, eventually achieving a new high score and winning 1200 tickets.

Next, they played a bump car game, paying the employee for their turn. Shana and Deicoon, along with other players, climbed into their cars and began bumping into each other. Shana was the one getting bumped at first, but Deicoon quickly caught on and started bumping into her playfully. The two of them laughed and had a great time, playing for 5 minutes until their turn was up. Over the course of their time in the arcade, they won over 1 million tickets by playing various games.

As they cashed in their tickets, Shana's eyes landed on a giant teddy bear and she couldn't resist admiring it. Deicoon noticed her looking at the bear and without hesitation, he purchased it for her. Shana thanked Deicoon for his kind gesture, and Deicoon simply responded with a smile and a "You're welcome." The two friends are happy and content, with the giant teddy bear between them.

As they approached the last arcade game, Shana noticed that Deicoon was still eager to play. She handed him her last token, knowing that he wanted to try his luck at the fighting game. The atmosphere was electric as they approached the crowded area where players were already battling it out. Deicoon watched in awe as he saw players executing complex moves, trying to beat the reigning champion, a hooded figure who was dominating the game. Despite being a seasoned player, the hooded figure was no match for Deicoon's agility and quick learning skills.

Deicoon was able to copy the moves of the other players, even the best ones, and as it was his turn to play against the hooded figure, the crowd of players formed around them, cheering them on. The hooded figure, who thought he would have an easy win, was taken aback by Deicoon's skills, and both players gave it their all. The mood was intense, with the crowd cheering and shouting, as Deicoon and the hooded player put on a show. In the end, the hooded figure barely won, but both players shook hands, showing mutual respect for each other's skills.

Deicoon was introduced to the hooded player, who turned out to be Shirou Tatsumi, a blond haired, slim bodied player who was impressed by Deicoon's gameplay. Shana finally found Deicoon and was introduced to Shirou. Shirou offered to play another game with Deicoon and even tried to give him his number, but Deicoon didn't have a phone. Shana offered to store the number on her phone for Deicoon. As it was getting late, Shana declared it was time to go home, and Deicoon said goodbye to his new friend.

Before leaving the mall, Shana and Deicoon stopped by a phone shop, where they bought Deicoon his first phone. Deicoon was overjoyed and thanked Shana. They then left the mall, Deicoon carrying his phone and Shana carrying her giant teddy bear. As they walked home, the cool night air enveloped them, and the bright lights of the city gave way to the stars above. It was a satisfying end to a fun-filled day.

It was a peaceful night as the clock struck 8 PM. Shana and Deicoon arrived at their home, took off their shoes, and were greeted by Shanas mother who had cleaned the house. She instructed Shana to cook dinner for Deicoon and Laka, to which Shana happily agreed. She went to her room, changed into her comfortable home clothes and started cooking. The aroma of the food filled the air, making Deicoon's mouth water. They both sat at the table and enjoyed the meal, savoring each bite until they were completely full.

While they were eating, Shana kept a lookout for Laka, waiting for him to return home. As 10 PM approached, Shana and Deicoon went to their respective sleeping places, ready for a good night's sleep. However, Laka arrived later, locking the door behind him. Upon entering the house, he saw Deicoon, who was already in his new sleeping clothes, and went to his room to eat the food that Shana had cooked for him. He was impressed by the spread and ate until he was satisfied.

Laka then went to Shana's room and saw the giant teddy bear that Deicoon had won for her at the arcade. He smiled and leaned over to kiss Shana on the forehead, wishing her goodnight. Finally, Laka went to his room, exhausted from a long day, and drifted off to sleep. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful, with everyone content and at ease.

Part 4

It was a bright Saturday morning and the aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly brewed coffee filled the air. Laka, with a chef's apron tied around his waist, stood in the kitchen whipping up a hearty breakfast that promised to provide enough energy to last the entire day. He cooked 10,000 calorie-worth meals for Shana and Deicoon, ensuring that they were well-fed and ready to tackle the day ahead. He also made sure to set aside enough food for Shana's mother.

Laka, being a responsible young man, had also stocked up on groceries, so the household wouldn't run out of food for a whole month. The trio sat at the dining table, with Laka and Deicoon eating with good basic table manners, a noticeable improvement from the past. The sound of silverware clinking against plates, and the occasional slurp of coffee, filled the room.

Shana gracefully cleared the table, while Laka washed the dishes, and Deicoon helped Shana and Shana's mother with cleaning the house. With all the chores done, the trio finally took a well-deserved break and relaxed for a bit. Laka then suggested a training session for the three of them, and both Shana and Deicoon eagerly agreed. The mood was light and upbeat, as they looked forward to spending quality time together while keeping fit.

As they stepped out of their homes and donned their training outfits, Shana, Laka, and Deicoon set out to train in the forest. As they walked down the street towards the forest, they suddenly encountered a familiar face. Deicoon recognized him and ran back to greet him, as Shana and Laka looked on with curiosity. The person turned out to be Deicoon's new friend from the mall's arcade, Shirou Tatsumi. Deicoon asked Shirou what he was up to for the day, to which Shirou replied that he was feeling bored from playing games and wanted to go for a walk. Deicoon, not wanting his friend to be bored, offered Shirou to train with them in the forest.

Shirou looked at the group and, seeing that Deicoon was with some new friends, asked for introductions. Deicoon happily introduced Shirou to Laka and explained that they were going to the forest to train. Shirou, having nothing else planned for the day, eagerly agreed to join them. The group of four continued on their journey to the forest, with a lighthearted mood and eagerness to train and have fun.

The four of them traveled deeper into the forest, their destination was a clearing that Laka had selected for their training. As they walked, they encountered rough terrain - climbing over mountains, crossing a wide river, and trudging through muddy areas. When they finally arrived at the clearing, they were all covered in dirt and mud. Laka noticed this and told Shana and Deicoon to use their ki to locate water within the soil. With a wave of their hands, they created a geyser of water that cleared away the mud and dirt from their bodies. Shirou, who was watching in amazement, asked if they could teach him how to do this too. Laka agreed, saying that he would teach Shirou the basics of physical strength and ki control while Shana and Deicoon trained with each other.

Before they started their training, Laka reached into a portal he had created and pulled out two heavy training suits. Each suit weighed 60 sextillion tons , equivalent to the weight of a planet like Earth. Laka, demonstrating his incredible strength, held one of the suits with just one finger, not even using any ki to support his strength. He gave the suits to Shana and Deicoon, who struggled with the weight at first. Shana felt like her bones were crushing, but her body was rapidly healing and she soon became capable of lifting the suit like Deicoon. To complete their training, Laka created a special stage that could withstand any weight or mass and the two of them put on their training suits, ready to begin.

The setting of this training session is a stage with magical properties, capable of increasing the gravity by 100 times for every microsecond spent there. Laka, the master, starts the stage's properties after Shana and Deicoon enter the stage. They are to stay there for 5 hours and switch between fighting with and without their ki every hour. In the final hour, they must combine their physical strength and ki to achieve the ultimate fighting body.

As the two train, Deicoon uses ancient Greek boxing and grappling techniques, while Shana focuses on regenerating her body to heal and strengthen herself. Despite Deicoon's dominance in the sparring, Shana continues to push herself to improve her stamina, speed, strength, and endurance.

The atmosphere is intense and focused, with both Shana and Deicoon determined to become stronger. The mood is serious, as the two fighters push their bodies to the limit. There are moments of excitement as they exchange blows and moments of determination as they strive to improve.

Shana and Deicoon's reactions to the training are intense and emotional, with each showing signs of exhaustion and determination as they continue to push themselves. The sound of their blows and grunts fill the air, creating a sensory experience that immerses the reader in the moment. Despite the challenges they face, both characters remain steadfast in their pursuit of greatness.

The setting of this training session is the same stage with magical properties as before, where Shana and Deicoon previously trained. Shirou, who is amazed by their fast and intense sparring, approaches Laka to train him as well. Laka, who has never trained a human without any ki talents before, makes Shirou promise not to use his powers for selfish reasons.

Before Laka trains Shirou's physical strength, he teaches him the basics of ki, explaining that it is a life energy that is embedded in one's soul and conceptuality. Laka opens a little bit of Shirou's ki pathway, allowing him to feel an overflowing of power and the potential for great things. Laka teaches Shirou how to heal minor injuries and enhance his body attributes by three times with his ki.

The mood during this training session is serious and focused, as Shirou is eager to learn and Laka is determined to teach him. The atmosphere is intense, as Shirou continues to improve with every passing minute and Laka teaches him the basics of ki for two hours.

For the remaining three hours, Laka and Shirou engage in a sparring match, during which Laka teaches him his secret martial arts. Shirou's reactions to this new knowledge are filled with excitement and wonder, as he learns new techniques and pushes himself to improve.

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