Chapter 2: The Five Wishes

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The being listened silently as Liu made his decisions. His experience as a soldier taught him to analyze every situation with care, but here, in the presence of such cosmic power, he understood the weight of his choices like never before.

First Wish: Ice Release (Hyōton) Kekkei Genkai

He asked for the Yuki Clan's legendary Ice Release kekkei genkai, a power that would allow him to control ice and cold with deadly precision. In the Warring States Period, he knew this ability would be invaluable for both offense and defense, shaping the very landscape around him in his favor. But more than that, Liu's affinity for tactical brilliance would amplify the natural strengths of the Yuki Clan's ice techniques, transforming him into a master of frost unlike any seen before.

Second Wish: Kuzan from One Piece – Knowledge, Power, and Potential

The next wish took Liu's mind to a distant realm—an anime he had watched during his downtime in the military. Kuzan, also known as Aokiji from One Piece, was a marine admiral capable of freezing oceans with a mere touch. Liu admired Kuzan's laid-back attitude masking incredible power. He asked for Kuzan's knowledge and mastery of the Ice-Ice Fruit, allowing him to freeze landscapes on a scale that far exceeded the ordinary shinobi. let's not forget that he was a haki master at the Admiral level. Having haki is like adding wings to a tiger. 

Third Wish: Kuai Liang from Mortal Kombat – Knowledge, Power, and Potential

Liu's mind then wandered to the legend of Sub-Zero. In Mortal Kombat, Kuai Liang was not just a warrior; he was an embodiment of discipline and lethal cold. Liu had trained in various martial arts, but Kuai Liang's mastery of hand-to-hand combat, his precision with the cryomancer's techniques, and his unwavering sense of honor would make Liu a true force in the brutal shinobi world. With this wish, Liu would gain a complete mastery of the frozen arts of assassination and defense.

Fourth Wish: Esdeath from Akame Ga Kill – Knowledge, Power, and Potential

For his fourth wish, Liu thought of Akame Ga Kill and the ruthless general, Esdeath. Her control over ice was terrifying, and her sadistic yet strategic mind ensured her dominance over her enemies. Esdeath was more than just powerful—she was a leader, a conqueror, and her ability to create entire frozen empires resonated with Liu's need to build and protect a legacy in the dangerous Warring States. He desired her knowledge, power, and potential—not just for battle but for leading a clan to greatness.

Fifth Wish: Iceman from the MCU – Knowledge, Power, and Potential

The final wish brought him to the world of Marvel. Iceman, Bobby Drake, was an omega-level mutant with the ability to manipulate ice at an atomic level, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with cryokinesis. Liu knew that having the potential of Iceman meant unlocking powers beyond even the shinobi world's comprehension—becoming one with the ice itself. He could freeze time, reshape the battlefield, and even regenerate from frozen water if he were to fall in combat.

Sixth Wish (Bonus): The Twelve Zodiac Talismans from Jackie Chan Adventures

As the deity prepared to send Liu on his journey, it offered him one final, unexpected gift: the twelve animal talismans from Jackie Chan Adventures. Each talisman represented a different aspect of immense power—strength, speed, healing, invisibility, and more. With these talismans at his disposal, Liu would become a true force of nature, able to tap into an arsenal of abilities that would make him nearly invincible.