243. Team Up

The battle between Ryu and King was spread throughout Rockwell city, most people knew King as he was the heir to Luo family and a genius to boot. So anyone capable of fighting him to a standstill was strong.

During these past few days Ryu and the rest received a lot of guests from small and large families from within Rockwell city. Even the city lord himself came down to greet them.

Ryu rubbed him temples seeing their behaviour, he wasn't an Idiot. These people obviously wanted to build some form of relationship with them but Ryu outright rejected all of them.

" Jeez, if I knew this I would have fought him somewhere else."

He grumbled. The rest of Titans were also sitting near him.

" What's our next plan? "

Law asked.

" Hmm.... me, Madara, Hisoka and Esdeath has already broken through to Immortal realm. You guys need to as soon as possible. Judging from all of your presence it seems not a problem."

Stark " Then? "

" All of us will travel of course. We aren't a band to travel together but we still need to form a team. Immortal realm far is too dangerous for any of us to travel alone."

" Team up? "

" Simple right. There are ten of us so we will form five pairs."

Though he said it was simple, was it really so?

Everyone looked around and grunted.

" I suggest we travel alone, if I were to pair up with this lunatic then I would lose it too."

Stark pointed to Kenpachi.

" Hey stark! Don't be such a wimp, a man should be bold! "

" Bold!? Bold my a**! Last time you got lost and nearly went through several buildings!! Who was it that apologized for you!? "

" Kenny is such a dummy. He can't even find his way, so I suggest we team up."

" No way! No freaking way! "

Stark and Kenpachi bickered, while Zoro and Law was having their feud as well.

" Who are you calling a muscle head!? "

" Aren't you one? Even if it's a straight path you still gets lost, if that's not dumb I don't know what is."

The hall got noisy in a split second, Ryu knew this would happen so he had a good plan.

" Calm down guys, this was to be expected. Among us we need to form a pair to make sure we can survive any sudden attacks.

Take Merlin and Escanor, with Escanor's raw power and Merlin's abilities, even if they were up against am unmatchable foe they can still escape.

So I suggest the following teams, Merlin and Escanor.

Law and Zoro.

Kenpachi and Stark.

Madara and Esdeath.

Hisoka and Me."

" No! "

" No way! "

" Brat! Are you making fun of me!? "

In an instant Ryu was the recipient of several murderous intents. Madara's was the most dangerous one, his Mangekyo Sharingan was already out and ready to kill.

" Hear me out. Zoro is an idio.... can't find his way and think of any plans, also he doesn't have any escaping abilities. With Law's room they have a very good retreat option.

For Kenpachi, Stark is the better partner. He is calm and can think on his feet. Also Heavens Mark can distract and obstruct his enemies for them to get away.

Merlin and Escanor needs no explanation. As for Madara and Esdeath...

Madara's Strength is evident, likewise Esdeath possess rare abilities as well. Her time freeze used at correct opportunity may prove fatal to their enemies."

Madara gritted his teeth, he could feel a pair of eyes stare at him greedily.

" Then I will pair with that kid Hisoka."

Madara argued but Ryu shook his head.

" No, it can't be done. Hisoka possess no escaping ability, if he is matched up against an opponent he can't be beat then the only outcome is death. So.... "

" Ryu! Uzumaki!...

Madara felt a different kind of anger towards Ryu now, he simply wanted to wretch out that fake smile from his face but his reasoning was sound and he couldn't deny the facts.

Esdeath winked at Ryu, expressing her gratitude. Thankfully Madara was facing Ryu otherwise he would think they both planned this and Ryu won't like the outcome.

Ryu sweated seeing her action.

' What's wrong with this woman!? Can't she read the mood, or has she lost her rationality!!? '

Ryu heaved a sigh seeing Madara not notice this, he looked around and found everyone deep in thought. Law looked at Zoro and showed a pained expression, finally he accepted reality.

Stark was also the same. They should have expected such things when they joined this group.

" So next is breakthrough? "

Merlin asked.

" Yes. I have already found a perfect place. Here take these seal, once you break it you will reach there."

Ryu handed out several tags with runes all over it.

" And how do we get back."

" No need. Once you break through that place will immediately send you back to where you teleported from."

Everyone nodded. Ryu watched as each of them crumbled their tags and was send away. He looked at remaining people and said

" I will go and keep watch, I have a feeling their tribulation is gonna be just like ours."

" Right. If not you came in time Madara and I would be dead! "

Esdeath still felt a lingering fear whenever she thought of that day. She nearly died from her tribulation, Madara was somehow able to keep her alive till Ryu came otherwise both of them would have died.

" I know, that's why I am going."