Chapter 8: A Struggle for Control

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As Tatsuya grew, so did his abilities. By the age of six, the seals placed on his powers and memories began to weaken, allowing small portions of his past life's knowledge to return. He remembered the ice techniques of Kuzan from One Piece, the brutal combat style of Kuai Liang from Mortal Kombat, and the relentless ferocity of Esdeath from Akame Ga Kill. Each memory brought with it new layers of skill, but they also brought chaos.

Controlling these powers was not easy. The more he trained, the more difficult it became to contain the sheer force that welled up inside him. His Ice Release grew stronger, his control over temperature manipulation became more refined, but with that came moments of dangerous instability. During one particularly intense training session, Tatsuya accidentally froze an entire training ground, encasing both his sparring partners and the surrounding environment in thick layers of ice. The power he unleashed terrified the other children and left his instructors speechless.

His father, Yuki Kaito, began to take a more active role in his training, recognizing the potential but also the danger. Kaito was strict, pushing Tatsuya to control his power while also ensuring the young boy understood the responsibility that came with such strength. His mother, Yuki Ayame, was softer in her approach, teaching him the importance of restraint and balance in combat.

Despite their guidance, the struggle continued. As more memories and powers unsealed themselves, Tatsuya had to deal with a growing sense of isolation. No one in the clan could truly understand the weight of his knowledge. The techniques and abilities he was mastering—many of them were beyond the scope of even the most seasoned shinobi in the Yuki Clan.