CHP 39: 6th Month, Advancements and King-Kai (Edited)

~Jacob's Pov~

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"HAAA!!!!" I channeled my energy, transforming into Ikari. But, I didn't stop there, I powered up once again, the yellow lightning around me surged while my hair stud slightly spikier than before, my muscles bulged a bit more and my height grew once again.

"Fuuuhh~" I exhaled, calming my energy. I had achieved the second stage of Ikari over the past two months of constantly keeping the first stage active, and it paid off in spades. The second stage added another ten times increase, meaning I was twenty times stronger than I normally was, with practically zero drawbacks.

"Alright, this is what you can achieve as well, Gohan." 

On a mental note, maybe if I master this stage, I won't be as bulky as I would be in the first stage. Mastering the first stage of Ikari actually toned down my muscle-mass a bit, I'm hoping it will be the same here...

Gohan's eyes widened, "Y-you really think I can reach that level?" he asked, his voice tinged with excitement but it also held a hint of doubt.

I nodded firmly, "Absolutely. It won't be easy, but with your potential, I know you can do it. The key is constant practice and pushing your limits. You have to keep the first stage of Ikari active as much as possible, just like I did... But before all of that, you'll need to unlock the great-ape form first."

Gohan clenched his fists, his resolve hardening. "O-ok, I'll try. I won't let you down. I'll train hard mister Jacob, harder than ever!"

I smiled, feeling pride for the kid, he reminded me of Naruto, just more timid in nature, for now at least. "I know you will, Gohan. And when you do, you'll be unstoppable." I'm glad I got the chance to train with Gohan, now that I had managed to convince kami to help get Goku to King-Kai

He nodded, I could see the determination in his eyes, "So, what's the great ape form?" he asked.

I took a deep breath, preparing to explain. "The Great Ape form, or Oozaru, is a transformation that us Saiyans undergo when exposed to the light of a full moon. It multiplies their/our power tenfold with the exception of some speed issues; it comes with a loss of control too. Your father, Goku, he's experienced it before but not in good circumstances."

Gohan's eyes widened. "Ten times the power? That's incredible..."

I nodded. "Exactly. That's why it's crucial to master your transformations and understand the power you wield. With proper training and control, you can harness that power without losing yourself to it."

Gohan looked thoughtful, absorbing the information. "I-I want to learn everything I can. If I can control that power, I can protect everyone." he said. I was impressed with this kid so far, usually Gohan would be quite the cry-baby, but maybe since it took him longer to be useful... It made him transition better.

I placed a hand on his shoulder, feeling his resolve, "And you will, Gohan. We'll train hard, and you'll learn to control every aspect of your Saiyan heritage. Together, we'll unlock your full potential."

"First, I'll need to you to toughen up... And for that, I'll also teach you how to throw a proper punch."

I could see Gohan's eyes light up with determination, and excitement. "I'm ready," he said, clenching his fists.

I stepped back, adopting a fighting stance. "Good. Let's start with the basics. A strong foundation is key to mastering any technique."

Gohan mirrored my stance, his focus unwavering. "Show me what to do."

I smiled, sensing his eagerness. "Alright, the first thing you need to know is that a punch isn't just about your arm—it's your whole body. You need to channel your energy from your feet, through your core here, and into your fist."

Demonstrating the motion, I threw a punch, making sure to emphasize the fluid transfer of energy. "See how my hips rotate and my feet stay grounded? That's where your power comes from."

Gohan nodded, practicing the motion. His first attempts were a bit stiff, but I could see him gradually getting the hang of it. "Like this?"

"Beautiful, keep practicing that exact motion. Once you get it down, we'll start adding speed and power, deal?"

He nodded, "Yes mister Jacob."

As Gohan continued to practice, I watched with a sense of pride and anticipation. This was just the beginning of his training, but I knew that with his determination and potential, he would become an incredible warrior. Maybe I can even accelerate his growth to an extent by unlocking his potential earlier than normal.

I wasn't entirely sure though.

Either way, the kid is a natural at picking up martial arts. Maybe not as quickly as Kakarot is, but he was definitely no slouch either, his strengths were more in favor with his raw growth speed and sheer intellect, something I want to have as well...

*Vrrrmmm*

I felt my phone vibrate and realized it was Bulma calling. I signaled to Gohan to continue what he was doing, and answered the call.

"Hey, Bulma. What's up?" I asked.

"Hey! Just wanted to see if you're free tonight," Bulma's voice came through, sounding unusually casual.

I blinked in surprise. "Uh, yeah, I think so. Why do you ask?"

"Great! I was thinking we could both hang out at the restaurant we saw in the city yesterday, maybe y'know, since it's first month making our relationship official and all. It's been a while since we all got together too, and I figured you could use a break from all the training," she suggested, her tone light and inviting.

I couldn't disagree of course. It's Bulma.

I glanced at Gohan, who was taking a sip of water and looking curious about the conversation. "Actually; That sounds like a good idea," I replied, smiling.

"Perfect! I'll see you tonight at~... 8 then?" She offered.

Not a bad time at all, "8 sounds perfect, what's the dress code?" I asked.

"It's apparently classic Tuesday for both men and women, and I haven't seen you in a suit yet." I could her her tone. 

"And I haven't seen you in a dress. I Guess that means we're both curious to see each other then, huh?"

"I suppose so~ Be there at 8, and dress they way you appear, sharp Cupich-" She said, hanging up. I smiled at her antics. Vegeta was, and is a fool for not giving this woman his time of day.

Oh, I almost forgot my monthly stat check, 'Status...'

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Name: Jacob Mercer

Age: 18+ / 57,432 Years old

Height: 195.1 Cm (214 Cm in Ikari I) (218 Cm in Ikari II)

Weight: 166.4 kg (245.3 kg in Ikari I) (258.1 kg in Ikari II)

PL: 1,488,268 (14.88 Mill in Ikari I) (29.7 Mill in Ikari II)

Charka: (Converted to Ki = 62.7 --> 234.33)

Ki energy (Ki * 10): 4972 / 4972 --> 14059.8 / 14059.8

Talent Value: SSS+++ / Z+ [TRANSCENDED???]

Chakra Affinity: Water, (True) Lighting, Wind, Earth and Fire

Kekkei Genkai: Ice-Release

Stats;

Physicality: 446.2 --> 1059.7 / ?????

Ki (KI): 234.33 + 1,171.65 = 1,405.98 / ?????

Charm: 11.1 --> 11.6 / 11.6 [TRANSCENDED???]

Intellect: 31.1 --> 31.3 / 58.4

Transformations;

False Sage Mode I/III: Gives the user a 5 times increase in all stats...

Ikari Form II/III: Allows the user to gain a massive 20 times increase in stats including speed, while now maintaining a humanoid figure... (Stackable)

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'Not bad... But, I'm still too weak, by the time next month arrives I can safely estimate I'll likely, at the maximum only triple my current amount of base power... Regardless, I'm still weaker than Frieza's max strength, which is around 120 million...'

I looked over towards Gohan, 'If I absorbed his blood, will it make that much of a difference?' I thought to myself a little. Gohan despite being a hybrid, has more potential than even trunks. In fact, he's likely something special entirely...

I'll find out soon enough since after ramping up my training with em', and I'll figure out whether he is that special or not. For now, I need to think about which suit I'll be wearing for my date tonight.

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