Chapter - 22 Asami of the mountain road

With haku in tow the the group left the village, Ben transformed in diamond head becomes bored, while driving in the first hour.

With the jungle passed they found themselves in front of the mountain roads, not having thought about this scenario Ben stops the car and orders everyone to come out.

" So as you all can see the path forward is mountain terrain so the car can't travel through it, so you will need to get out, we will be traveling through foot."

Ben deconstructs the car with diamond control. And the gang starts walking on the road.

With Ben in lead with his fusion with wildmutt.

The rugged mountain paths were full of unforgiving twists and turns.

While walking on the way,  Ben stumbles upon a group of frail looking travelers under attack by ruffian looking bandits.

Seeing the opportunity to test his power once more and Ben moved forward, this time with only fusing with diamond as he wanted to test his taijutsu skills and take out some of his boredom.

As the bandits saw Ben and his group a bandit with a scar on his right eye spoke "looks like today is our Lucky day, to get other group delivered to us,  the god must be smiling over us."

"Hey you all stop moving, of you peacefully hand over all your valuables then we won't hurt you much, hahaha."

Without speaking anything Ben just kept walking towards them, but before he could face of with them.

Wind-based jutsu unfolded before Ben's eyes. Swift and precise gusts of wind cut through the air, forming a death trap around the bandits sending air blades towards the bandits' making them bleed.

Amidst the chaos, a lone figure emerged, wielding Two swords one black as obsidian and other white as Marble.

It was a female, looking like a guardian to the travellers but a threat to Ben and the pirates.

Seeing that the boys was looking at her with vigilance she smiled to lighten the mood " don't worry I will protect you from those bandits, with this big sis here no one will hurt you."

She was a rumour amidst the travellers, speaking about how she always protects the travellers from the bandits, making this road more traversed.

Ben having heard of her in the village ' where he found Haku connects the dots.'

"Asami of the mountain road, wielder of dual swords, and mastery in wind release."

Hearing these words made Asami vigilante" who are you, and how do you know this."

Ben replies with a smile " I'm Ben Uzumaki, I'm the one who will be called the strongest,

I have heard about you say why don't you join me in my ambition to rebuild uzishogakure,

afterall with that personality of yours of helping people why not follow me, and we together make a safe heaven for all."

Asami after hearing these words laughing " hahahaha as much as you know about me and my personality.

Little boy aren't you quite weak to for  these ambitions and title, rebuild uzishogakure don't make me laugh

If even the surviving elders of Uzumaki couldn't do it, what makes you think you can."

"My oh, my you shouldn't Judge a book by it's cover Asami how about a bet if I defeat you, you will join me and if I don't I will leave my ambition.

Let's keep a vow of chakra so we both follow the arrangements."

( The vow of chakra, with chakra being a blend of physical and spiritual energy,

vows made over chakra if not followed takes away one's ability to wield chakra,

with sage of six paths looking over chakra, the vow is always followed.

No one knows why in the ninja world except for those who know about sage of six paths, they just consider it as a mystery of chakra or the will of the world.)

"Hahahah the vow of chakra, little squirt as an Uzumaki do you really want to bet that,

well if that's what it takes to show you how the world works, then I accept."

With the Vow in place and the bandits being dead because of blood loss, Ben and Asami were just going to Start fighting,

With the audience of travellers and Ben's group, Haku and Marin were very nervous, with Haku not knowing Ben's power feared for his loss and the chance of him being abandoned again, and Marin who had heard about Asami and her power.

There was only Karin who believed in Ben for her it was like Ben was the strongest and he can beat anyone no matter what. With their meeting being short but the things he did for her were a lot.

The atmosphere crackled with tension as Ben and Asami faced off in the sunset clearing.

Asami, seeking to swiftly end this what she considered a joke.

unleashing a flurry of wind-based jutsu, that will scare Ben and will also allow her to save him from.

Creating swirling vortexes that lashed out toward Ben with ferocity.

In response, Ben transformed into Diamond Head, his crystalline form shimmering with an iridescent glow. He summoned a barrier of solid crystal, effectively deflecting the razor-sharp gusts that sliced through the air.

This development left Asami wide eyed, getting the seriousness of the situation she was now determined to attack with full power.

Seeing an opening, Asami darted forward, utilizing her agility to close the distance between them.

She conjured a tempest of whirlwinds, each carrying razor-edged winds, aiming to envelop Ben within their destructive force.

Ben, quick on his feet, maneuvered adeptly, dodging and parrying the whirlwinds with precision.

As the battle intensified, Ben decided to showcase more of his abilities. With a surge of concentration, he fused into a state that combined elements of Diamond Head and Chromastone.

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This was the feature of Omnitrix that allowed Ben to take energy from the environment and helped his Normal alien form to mutate.

Crystalline shards morphed into prismatic energy, casting a dazzling display of radiant hues that momentarily disoriented Asami.

Taking advantage of the distraction, Ben conjured a series of diamond-based projectiles,

Each glowing an ethereal brilliance. The projectiles soared through the air, creating a mesmerizing pattern of glinting lights that encircled Asami, restricting her movements.

The audience was mesmerized by the beauty of the attack, first time seeing how a deadly attack can be so beautiful.

With Asami dodging the projectiles in the last second Ben forms crystals under her feet capturing her and restricting her movements.

With a swift and calculated motion, he drew a shimmering blade—a crystalline sword manifested from his fusion state—and held it poised at Asami's neck.

The clearing fell silent, save for the gentle rustle of leaves in the evening breeze.

Asami, her breaths coming in measured puffs, acknowledged her defeat,

sensing the unique blood line limit Ben possessed. She knew where the confidence for his ambitious dream came from,

meeting Ben's gaze with a nod of respect and understanding.

"You really are as powerful as the rumours say." Ben remarked, his voice steady yet firm.

"But as I said I will be the strongest man, and now with you joining my group the world shall know."

Asami, accepted the outcome gracefully, recognizing Ben's superiority.

With a nod of agreement, she conceded defeat, signifying the end of their intense clash.

With the battle ended Haku and Karin ran towards Ben haku crying in relief and Karin laughing in joy.

And Marin again thinking about what is the limit of Ben's power.

Asami seeing Ben acting carefree smiles and looks in Ben's eyes.

Looking forward to seeing his ambition coming true and the reaction of the world, when Ben fully matures.

She was happy to join his cause of rebuilding Uzishogakure,

A mission as impossible it seems looked possible now with Ben's potential power.

Looking at the travellers Ben speaks "you all where were you going to",

the elder in the group respectfully answers " we are in a search for a place my lord, which will accept us, and protect us,

With ours being raided by the bandits we are the sole 19 survivors."

"Hmm, what do you say if I offer you a place in the village I'm rebuilding."

If any other kid would have said the same lines they would have laughed but with Ben proving his power in his duel with Asami.

The elder smiled " we will be most grateful to you Ben - sama."

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