Life 23: Mr Popo... Have Mercy

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"Young man you have potential and that's clearly evident.

Though do hold back with your violent tendencies and Mr Popo stop acting and take him seriously.

Teach him a lesson about the gap in power if needs be!"

"Yes, Kami!"

And after that Mr Popo miraculously stood up as if he wasn't hurt in the slightest with his injuries and painful expression all but gone.

"You-you were playing me, meaning you could have wiped my butt at any time!"

"Yes little boy, it was interesting to see what a warrior of your calibre would do to defeat me though you surprised me plenty.

As you hid your intentions- intentionally weakened yourself and attacked when I 'let my guard down.'

I was merely testing the waters to see if you truly were worthy like Korin described you to be- and it seems he was right..."

"Though you need some disciplinary training, little boy Yamcha."

And after that, he disappeared from sight before I felt a chop to the neck.

"...Boom.."

"... Smash!!"

As my body fell to the ground in one fell swoop.

With that done Popo began smiling as if the boy learnt his lesson.

"It seems we'll need to begin his training immediately as I sense my other half will live no longer in a few months I fear it is best to say goodbye now my dear friend.

If fate wills it I'll see you again, so I hope the boys ready at the end to take my mantle as the guardian you hear me Mr Popo"

"*Sob, Sob... Kami, no I'm sure we'll stop him if I train the boy strictly.

The boys already stronger than your other half."

"*Sigh, Mr Popo my other half can sense Ki signatures and if he sensed a Ki like the boys obviously he'll begin training in order to surpass and kill any threats to him.

It's all up to the boy now: I'm not sure if he'll succeed but it's been proven he's worthy already.

Consuming the Ultra Divine Water without dying and passing Korin's test with flying colours."

"But, Kami..."

"Enough Popo.

We shall talk no further of this disastrous topic any longer."

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'What the heck happened to me? I remember fighting against Mr Popo but then it goes all blank as if I got hit in the head by someone.

Yeah, I felt a cold sensation on my neck and I zoned out meaning that Mr Popo neck chopped me.

Ahh, it seems I truly overestimated myself...'

After that I got out of the bed I was placed on and opened the door of the room.

What awaited me however was the clear blue sky rid of all pollution as it seemingly shined downlight upon me as the fresh air caused me to breathe in a sigh of relief.

Overall this life of martial arts was much better for me physically and mentally.

Never had I been so physically and mentally challenged in my life.

And it was great it developed me as a person. It made me who I am.

As I was wondering about the changes I've caused.

I headed out of the building as I saw that Mr Popo was straight in front of me, and slowly I made my way over there.

And there he was with that slight grin attached to his face as he turned to face me.

"I'm amazed Korin sent you in this state, though I don't deny your raw power you need more discipline.

I've seen that you have the wolf as your Ki Spirit.

The Spirit that relies on its pack showing that you have compassion, love and friend's that you cherish dearly.

I like that and when you fought me your Ki Spirit manifested itself to help you within the battle against me.

It shows that you are someone worth nurturing and protecting."

"Young Disciple, you have considerable power but you are not using it correctly.

And aren't you feeling a little drowsy and unable to move as well aren't you feeling a decrease in your performance."

'Nani, he's read my mind how did he do that. Since I fought yesterday it felt as if my full power was what'd you call it decreased.

As the longer I fought the harder I found it to actually move about and that's why I ended the fight with my Wolf Wind Wave!'

As the young Disciple heard this and thought about this- his emotions and memories were plastered on his face.

Giving Mr Popo the go-ahead that he was right.

The boy simply couldn't control his expressions as they told the story instantly.

"Hohohoh, young Disciple your emotions and inner conflicts are readable from your expressions.

I hope you manage to fix that flaw and also this sanctuary is very very high and in a pocket dimension of sorts.

That's why your movements are so sluggish and why your speed is as if it's from an insect."

"To truly train here properly and correctly, you need to strike quicker than Lightning and you must crouch as quiet as the Sky.

Only then will you have truly stepped into the realm of Martial Arts."

"Quicker than Lightning and being as quiet as the Sky.

This-this seems much harder than I ever thought now that I think about it-…"

"Shush and listen disciple? Oh yes I've forgotten, to truly train under me you need to create another identity to remove all your negative traits are you ready.

If you are choose your new Name that will be your Guardian Name and what you'll be recorded and recognised as after your term has ended!"

"I, Wait, Me. I'm becoming Guardian, what why's that isn't the current guardian all fine and dandy.

I mean he deflected my attack like nothing and if he's gone then the world could become even more chaotic."

"Stop, with this stuttering and listen, disciple, you are the last chance to truly defending this world.

I mean you've passed the test of Korin and of the Mortal World, you are the only one capable of inheriting the title of Guardian.

As the current Guardian has a few days remaining before his death and his last request was to make you a suitable candidate for inheriting the mantle of Guardian!"

"Am I really the last chance isn't there anyone better..."

"Yes, You Are The Only One and you will be the next Guardian now shush and pick your Guardian Name before we start training."

"Alright, I choose the Wolf, call me Wolf Yamcha.

I will be the next Guardian of Earth!"

"Oh, I haven't even trained you yet your confidence has risen.

I wonder if I truly chose the right person for the job."

'I hope your right about this Korin!'