As Sasaki stood tall, his three sons emerged from their isolated training rooms, eager to showcase their progress.
They gathered before Sasaki, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. Goro, the eldest brother, stepped forward first. Flexing his muscles with pride, Goro declared, "Father, I have reached the third chaos circle!"
Sasaki's heart swelled with pride. Seeing Goro's accomplishment brought tears of joy to his eyes.
As someone who had never married and had no children of his own in his past life, this moment filled him with a profound sense of fulfillment. "Well done, Goro," he said warmly, patting his son's shoulder. "You have made great progress in such a short time."
Before Goro could bask too much in the praise, Shiro, the silent middle brother, stepped forward. Without a word, he raised four fingers, indicating the number of chaos circles he had formed. Goro's eyes widened in surprise. "Four circles, Shiro? You've outdone me!"
Shiro nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. His body language and expression conveyed a silent message: "I guess I spent less time flexing and more time focusing."
Kuro, the youngest and sharpest of the three, couldn't resist jumping in. "Well, if you think that's impressive, wait until you hear this," he said, stepping forward and holding up five fingers. "I've reached the fifth chaos circle."
Goro's jaw dropped. "Five? How did you manage that, Kuro?"
Kuro shrugged, a mischievous grin on his face. "I guess all those questions I kept asking Father paid off. Knowledge is power, after all."
Goro scowled playfully at his younger brother. "You always were the brainy one, Kuro. But don't think this means you can boss me around."
Kuro chuckled. "I wouldn't dream of it, big brother. But maybe you should ask me for some tips next time."
Sasaki watched his sons with a mixture of pride and amusement. Their playful banter was a testament to their bond and their growth. "You have all done incredibly well," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "Remember, it is not just about how many circles you form, but how you use the power and knowledge you gain. Support each other, learn from each other, and you will all become even stronger."
The brothers nodded, their playful rivalry tempered by mutual respect and a deep bond. They were not just individuals striving for power but a family united by their shared journey and their father's unwavering guidance.
"Now... now... will you not ask how many chaos circles I have?" Sasaki said with a playful twinkle in his eyes, looking at his sons expectantly. His mouth was wide open, as if in mock surprise, waiting for their response.
Goro, always quick to respond, grinned and said, "Alright, Father, tell us. How many chaos circles have you formed?"
Shiro, with his usual calm demeanor, added, "Yes, Father, we're curious to know."
Kuro, eyes gleaming with curiosity, leaned in closer. "You've been training hard too, haven't you? How many circles have you managed to form?"
Sasaki's grin widened. "Well, my dear sons, while you were busy training, I too was not idle. I have not just formed three or four or even five circles. I have managed to form eight chaos circles."
The room fell silent as his sons processed this revelation. Goro's eyes widened in disbelief. "Eight? That's incredible, Father!"
Shiro, typically reserved, allowed a rare expression of astonishment to cross his face. "That's... beyond what we expected."
Kuro's mouth dropped open. "Eight chaos circles... you've surpassed the high-level demon rank!"
Sasaki nodded, a proud smile on his face. "Indeed. But remember, this is just the beginning. We have much to learn and many challenges ahead. Together, we will grow stronger and unlock even greater power."
The brothers exchanged looks of awe and admiration, their playful rivalry momentarily set aside. They were inspired by their father's accomplishment and more determined than ever to continue their training and support one another.
"Alright then," Goro said, his competitive spirit reignited. "If Father can reach eight circles, then we can too. We'll keep pushing our limits."
Shiro nodded in agreement. "We'll do it together."
Kuro, with a determined look in his eyes, added, "Yes, let's make Father even prouder."
As the heartwarming and playful conversation continued between Sasaki and his sons, their laughter and joy filling the cave, their playful rivalry providing a light-hearted atmosphere, a sudden notification popped up from The One system, catching Sasaki attention.
[Main Quest 2 - 'Reach 3rd Chaos Circle', Completed]
[Reward Obtained: Shadow Technique]
[Description: Basic art of Darkness which consists of two skills, Shadow Wings and Shadow Cloak]
[Shadow Cloak: Allows the user to become invisible while in shadows.]
[Shadow Wings: Manifest wings made of pure shadow, enabling flight for up to an hour.]
[Shadow Step: This technique allows the user to teleport between two shadows within a specific range.]
[Cooldown: 1 second]
[Cost: 1K per second]
[Additional Achievement: Formed the 8th Chaos Circle instead of the required three. Bonus reward granted.]
[Additional Reward Obtained: Raven Summon Limit Increased to 2]
[Description: Increases the number of ravens you can summon to 2.]
[Level Up]
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[Level Up]
[Level 1->199]
[Updated Status]
[Level: 199]
[Race: Demon God]
[Chaos Energy: 80,000]
[HP: Half Immortality]
[Class: Destroyer]
[Breathing Technique: Chaos and Heart]
[Skill: Shadow Bullet, Abyssal Downpour, Veil of Shadows]
[Unique Skill: Dimensional Inventory (50m x 50m x 50m), Raven (Summon 2), Magic Decode]
[Passive Skill: Resistance to All, Mana Heart (Circle 8)]
As Sasaki received the Shadow Teleportation Technique, he felt a surge of knowledge imprinted in his mind from the primordial Demon God. The One System required him to learn and master this secret art, which included techniques such as Shadow Teleportation, Shadow Wings, and Shadow Cloak. These techniques were stored as memories and knowledge within Sasaki's mind, waiting for him to unlock and master through meditation and practice.
Sasaki knew that mastering the new shadow techniques would require intense focus and further seclusion. He called his sons together, their eyes filled with curiosity and determination.
"Sons, we have come far, but there is still much to learn," Sasaki began, his voice firm and authoritative. "You have successfully formed your chaos rings from the secret techniques, but now it's time to learn the skills that come with them. We must all go into seclusion training once again to master these techniques."
Goru, Shiro, and Kuro nodded in unison, their expressions resolute. They understood the importance of this next phase of their training.