Chapter 11: Trial 1(Memory fragment)

Zack's POV

That same Day after the whole scene, I gave "Itachi" He's new badge. but he wasn't happy like I thought he would.

instead, he asked me a Question, [What happens if I lose it? If someone else were to pick it up, would he be able to use my identity] he asked me with raised eyebrows.

I replied immediately [we have already recorded your appearance along with your other details there.]

[oh] he uttered before he nodded and kept quiet.

smiling as I looked towards Him, I was lost in thought. "Itachi, this name is Strange. I wonder what Clan he comes from, I wonder if this Champion is awakened and worthy. but..." I recollect myself before I trail off, looking towards my Daughter I said, [Bring Him to My office once he's done with his business.]

[Al… Alright…] She said Awkwardly.

[move on, move on people, nothing to see here~] I began clearing the crowd while looking at the unconscious bleeding Lucas, I couldn't help but frown [Joel please bring this filth out of here …]

Immediately, A bald Dark skinned man with a slim build appeared beside Itachi out of thin air but the young man didn't even bat an eyelid. It was like he knew Joel was there all along.

[Oh?] I subconsciously utter but a smile slowly crept onto my face.

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Elena had currently completely entered her role as a guide but felt a bit awkward. She had intended to help but was stopped by her father, despite this she still felt awful.

She first led him towards the request board as she Explained how it worked. they ranged from gathering, Extermination, Escort missions

But…

[This missions aren't really suitable, huh. My luck seems bad.] Itachi, who was beside me, spoke up, more to himself than me but I took the opportunity to make the conversation less formal.

[Why??because it's not very dangerous.] Elena askv cautiously while looking at his face from the side.

[Dangerous~ Adventurous~Intruiging...it could be any of those.] He replied with a shrug.

Although She literally just met him like a few minutes ago, Their discussion still felt much distant than before, like there was a Massive wall in between.

After glancing at him for a while, She decided to show him where to sell parts of beasts he kills and the Blacksmith's workshop.

On their way he nonchalantly asked.

[What's my present Rank? and does it have a rank restriction. like my Rank determine the missions I'm entitled to.]

Although She was not entirely sure of the rules of this place, it's hard to not notice that Father had bent a lot of rules. Normally, when you first register... you start from E rank regardless of your level of cultivation. Something else is in Play here...

[ You're presently C-Rank because of the Silver colour around the edges, and with your abilities you could even be in "A" rank in no time.] Elena said but only got a curt nod in return, making her sigh.

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Elena then brought Haru to the guild master's office and the man from earlier was sitting down on the Olive Chair behind his exquisite looking Table.

Haru studied the man as he could finally have a good view, and guessed that he's about 40 years old, his features gives an impression of intelligence and his skin smooth. Obviously he has never done any manual labor in his life except using the Sword based on the rough texture of his hands and even then compared to the farmers at the market, it's like the difference between a city man and a poor country man.

The man introduced himself, [I am Zack, one of the 13 servants. Ye, Champion of Pride, Thou arrival has been fated, I wonder if you recognise this?] as he Motioned towards Elena, Who was now slowly undressing.

Although Shocked by the way Zack addressed him, Haru calmly said, [ I wonder what Schemes you're trying to Cook?]

When he said Such words, Joel suddenly appeared in front of the door to Block off My escape routes, While Zack Once again Motioned towards Elena as if saying "look".

When he Turned towards her, He saw that she had her back towards them and her robe was brought down to her elbows revealing the Smooth white Skin and a Tattoo of a Lion head Roaring as it Shimmered with an interchange of red and Violet.

{Ding!!!... You have found the 'Priest'(Priestess) of Zoldevi. you have been awarded 600 system points, 2 gold coins and 1.5% Chakra...Translating Data 5%...10%...50%...86%...100%...Ding! Complete.}

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Immediately, he received a system prompt, He was no Longer in the room but in a different Plane.

Standing on a Floating platform, He was Surrounded by grey looking ominous Clouds as Red lightning flashed in the distance from time to time. The Sun looked Stagnant, as though in a State which seemed like it was rising and setting at the same time.

Bird Like Creatures, the size of an airplane flew passed him but seemed not to notice him. Several Debris and Shattered rocks floated around in the air Just like the one he was standing on.

while he was observing the scene, His Sharingan Suddenly came on and Then he saw it. A Castle in the Sky, It looked like it had just been sieged not to long ago as several of its parts were floating in the Sky.

Spatial Cracks appeared from time to time, Changing the Course of the Floating Debris.

Haru thought of different possibilities but decided to head towards the Castle in the end as it was the closest place with possible answers. With his eyes, he studied the patterns of the Rocks and noticed that the spatial crack only appears after 16 minutes.

So he became sure that the Patterns change every 16 minutes. He tried Conjuring an Eagle Beast with Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll but found out, something was interfering with His Jutsu But his Chakra was working fine, which was weird, even the range of Kamui was greatly reduced to 3-6 meters and worst of all, the System also wasn't working.

Haru looked perplexed, obviously not understanding what he had gotten into, But also felt excited as he thought " interesting, this must be a Test, But for what?... I guess I'd have to get to the Castle to find out".

Haru looked at the Castle once more and sent Chakra to his Legs...

Voom!

Swoosh!

Voom!!

Screeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Everything was Going fine as he Jumped from one rock to the next until he got half way and heard that shriek.

Several faceless Monsters with a wide toothy mouth, abnormally long tongue, Grey skin, Muscular Arms and Short Hind legs Suddenly appeared on a Floating Rock while turning their head frantically as though searching for Something.

They didn't have any senses but was attracted to his Movement. The situation Just became annoying, he either stands still and be ignored by them or Move and risk being eaten.

Haru leaned forward and said excitedly, [With all this new things to experience, how could I not love this life...hahaha].

Haru took a whiff of the air and thought, "I too, only have my sight, speech and hearing but no smell"

A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

Haru burst out laughing, and Howled as he Jumped from Rock to Rock, attracting the attention of the said Creatures.

Voom!!

krkrkrkr!!

Vwoom!!

The Direction behind him was now heavily Packed, with several of the Creatures coming after him, either to prevent him from circling back, or they just want a Bite that badly.

He quickly flicked his hands, throwing several Shuriken infused with Chakra at the vitals of those in front.

But to his surprise, it barely broke through their skin.

He Quickly thought about the situation and felt, Instead of wasting precious time with the Creatures, He would aim for the Rocks itself. he began jumping through the Direction with Smaller Rocks as he Struggled to Block and Dodge the attacks of this creatures.

He threw a Shuriken with explosive tags at any one that was in a position for its debris to knock back the Beasts after exploding.

"Excellent," Haru praised himself as he Ran passed this said Rocks. not long after he crossed this Rocks, an explosion rang out...

Boom!!!

BOOM!!!

His plan worked fine but the other creatures were relentless. 3 minutes till the next Spatial crack, he attacked the rocks left and right, completely showing the picture of Burning the bridge after Crossing it.

Bang! Bang!Boom!!!

The explosive began a Chain reaction as the Shattered rocks knocked into each other, sending different particles floating in different Direction. Several of the Creatures collided with each other or got hit by stray Rocks as he Struggled to gain more distance.

Boom!!!!!

BOOM...!!!!

BOOOOOOOM!!!

As he was admiring the scene playing out in front of him, he suddenly felt a gloomy Aura behind, so he turned just in time to see the Massive silver Claws coming down on him.

Swoosh!!

!!!!!!

"KAMUI!!!!"