Life 18: Inheritance Lost

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A red spiky fruit with a golden coiled dragon around it was imprinted in my chest as my body felt even more enhanced as my strength and speed went up.

With another roar I lunged at the Dragons torso as my fist carried an enormous weight from me.

My body instinctively let out a giant apes image made of Ki as it roared towards the goal in front.

As both my Red Fruit - Coiled Dragon and Great Ape leaned forward with me I went straight through Shou Lao's chest covering up his dragon mark.

My enlightenment in my power, my mind and my soul allowed me to use the manifestation of my soul and blood.

My soul manifestation was the Red Fruit - Coiled Dragon.

And my blood manifestation was the Oozaru or Great Ape.

Leonard had managed to awaken his powers through his understanding and enlightening.

And he used his Oozaru power without the need of moonlight and so he had bested the Dragon as he gained a new imprint upon his chest.

And I felt that the fire in which the dragon released on me as a final resort was completely worthless.

The magma cracks also seemed to not harm me as if my Marking had given me Fire Immunity.

Jumping into the magma crack I felt my body though it felt like some mild lukewarm water nothing else.

Meaning I was immune to fire after Shou Lao's test it no longer harmed me.

Made sense as the Iron Fist did use the dragon's power and his power was flames so it meant I'd gained flame and fire immunity.

But I was an anomaly I made the power my own by creating my own marking my soul was the mark I was the creator of this new power.

And after a while I went near the dragon's corpse as a heart flew towards me before it melded within...

Struggling to walk out I reached the entrance as my weakened body after the fusion gave me a sore back whilst my tendons felt like they were on flames.

My muscles felt like they were being grilled and my bones felt shattered.

But I knew one thing- I was no Iron Fist...

I had created my own power and the Dragon in enough time would revive and allow a new Iron Fist to be born.

My soul and blood manifestation changed it all as they interfered with my rebirth as the Eternal Weapon.

Finally Master saw me as he dragged me out of the entrance before my eyes shut.

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- A Day Later :-

I woke up in my room as I felt energised it seemed that I was fed the healing potion and given some herbs to heal which was a great boost to my recovery.

It made sense as I felt stronger as well- this boost healed me when I was weak and fought so hard I gained a huge Zenkai.

With a quick gauge of my strength I nodded impressed I was.

As my ruckus caused Yamcha and Master to find me.

As they entered the room- with Master Kung checking on my injuries before nodding at my overall health.

Whilst Yamcha gave me a small hug. And a smile bloomed on my face.

But when Master felt my Force- he exited Yamcha as only me and him were in the room.

"Tell me what happened?!"

In such a serious voice and tone I didn't waffle on as I said exactly what happened.

"I- while fighting my soul manifested alongside my very nature and it fused together creating a new power!"

"I am no Iron Fist I can say for sure-..."

Looking down afraid to incur his father figures disappointment- he carried on- "My mark is unlike any inheritor before me and I can feel it is not the power I was supposed to get."

"I believe it's due to my abnormal lineage but my body evolved on its own creating its own power and now I no longer need the Dragon's Heart for I am not needed to be the next Iron Fist."

"I'm sure in a few months Shou Lao will reappear as I am not it's host and Yamcha will be able to acquire it's powers master!"

"I've acquired the power of the Great Ape instead matching my lineage meaning I no longer need the Dragon's Heart!"

Master now looked shocked then frantic until sorrow formed.

I'd trained for so many years he practically raised me and Yamcha yet I let his hopes down.

Honestly there was nothing worse than a parents disappointment in their child.

And I felt it - Master didn't want me to say this but it was true I was not needed in K'un Lun anymore I'd learnt the teachings with only Yamcha left.

Nodding with an evident blankness Master said- "Pack up your other set of Gi's it's time for you to leave my child...

I'll help you with the injuries until then..."

As Master changed my bandages and placed important herbs on my torso to accelerate my healing.

And by about 15 minutes I would probably be healed.

In a sombre mood I stopped speaking as time passed before I knew it.

- An Hour Later :-

At the entrance of K'un Lun's water cliff I stood as Yamcha stood beside me as he dropped tears from his eyes.

He'd known me for as long he'd lived and seeing me go all of a sudden triggered an emotional breakdown.

"Brother- do you really have to go away... Stay please... Don't go to your trip..."

Looking at the entirety of the forest and water below he nodded hard as he struggled to keep his emotions in check.

Growing even more sad Yamcha said- "when are you coming back from your trip?..."

Turning towards his little brother struggling to keep tears in- he bent down to his face level as he moved his hands to his shoulders.

And with another movement flicked the little boys head- "I'll see you soon- stupid little brother..."

With no more time to waste - he turned towards the water entrance as he jumped into the water going through the portal to the outside.

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"It seems Yamcha is destined to be the next Iron Fist...!"

"Fate indeed was changed as that old foggy in Kamar-Taj said-by raising him I felt something special about him and the fact that he had infinite possibilities told by her it seemed he was destined for even greater heights and K'un Lun would only slow him down..."