Ch.61: Giving Away Love.

In the dead of night, Kazemi was panting while having his hand on a tree, slightly leaning on it for support. '6 thousands clones.. I can create up to 6 thousands clones when I push myself beyond my limits..' He whipped the sweat off his forehead as 3 vestiges came out and spoke to him.

(Naruto): "Hehe! Mister is something else, huh guys?!" A clone of Kazeme said while having his thumb out.

(Hajime): "Smh. He's only good because of us. He needs to use his own prowess and then we'll speak." A white haired figure said while crossing his arms and looking away.

(Kaname): "He sure is amazing, but I agree with Hajime. Its only because of us.."

Kazemi sat down at the stump of the tree while drinking the maple from its saps. "Are you guys blind or something? I can easily make over 2 thousands clones on my own. And you people can't do shit without me around so why the hassle."

Naruto laughed at the two who only snickered and pouted. 'They only manifested a few hours ago and their already annoying. Even Naruto is annoying when he doesn't speak down on anyone. Truly a dangerous ability.'

They randomly appeared after he learned the 'Mutli Shadow Clone' Technique. It surprised him to see his previous bodies manifest like that but he only shrugged it off, not really caring why or how they're doing this.

(Hajime): "Can't believe a bastard like you took over my body like that. It's honestly disrespectful.."

Kazemi also concluded that these were the unaffected versions of the people he took over. Basically, they act like the character from their show and not how Kazemi forged them to be.

"Disrespectful, huh? I find it disrespectful that you're so weak. With my strength, you could lift mountains. Tell me, can you even lift a house?"

Hajime visibly became annoyed and pulled out a black gun, placing it on Kazemi's forehead. (Hajime): "Shut it, bastard! You may have became stronger than me, but who has better morals?! Someone who always weak and had to take power can't compete with someone who had to take power in order to survive! While you just wanted power for your own benefit, I got it to save the ones i cared for the most!"

The wind blew as he got done speaking. Kazemi stared at him then down at his crotch, Naruto trying to comfort him while calling Hajime names and Kaname as well for not standing up for him. "I tried.." Kazemi spoke with a sniffle in a quiet voice.

"I did everything I could...to keep them safe. Taking them with me, then realizing it was too dangerous. Speaking with God to give them the option of not traveling with me... I did everything...I could to make it up to them."

An image of a blurred gold haired woman with a smile came to the front of his head. "Tory,..I did it all for her. For us and our future..." A memory came back to Hajimes head which caused him to lower his weapon.

"She...was pregnant. She was pregnant and wanted to travel worlds with me! What should I have done?! Let her come?! Risk her AND my childs' life?! What could I have done besides doing what I did?!"

His pupils changed to slits which were noted by all 3. "You think I want power for the fun of it? No,...not at all. I want power...to give back to those I've wronged. I just want redemption. That's all...I want.."

Hajime turned around and faded away. Kaname smirked and disappeared as well, leaving Naruto to stand up and plant his fist into his perfect copy. "You are me, remember that. We have the closest bond between the others as we can relate so much. Kazemi, follow your heart and never look back. Because looking back causes more pain than it does to move forward..."

He disappeared with his iconic chuckle, leaving Kazemi all alone. 'Never look back, huh..?' All the times he had with Tory became prominent in his head. 'We were so in love now that I realize it. Never being able to leave each others side and wanted to hug all the time. I really love her...'

But those memories faded away. 'Love...its always held me back, hasn't it? Its deeply rooted in me, down to my core...' He got up sluggishly then put his hand onto his chest.

'Love caused illusive thoughts to form. I know myself that it's a good thing but for someone like me, nah, it's not. Its held me back numerous times..'

His fingers became coated in gold aura and were brought quickly into his chest and towards his heart. 'Its a plague that I never knew I wanted to get rid of. But now, it's time. It's time..'

<[▪︎Think about it. You're taking away what makes your species so special..▪︎]>

She warned him one last time but it was all too late. 'Goodbye,..to the emotion I longed for..' He smiled as he touched a tree, causing its branches to turn greener than the color green and causing Kazemi to form bags up under his eyes.

'Love.'

....