Night had fallen over the training grounds. The camp was quiet, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind. The rest of the team was fast asleep, exhausted from the day's battles and the intense training that followed. But Ken, restless and troubled, could not sleep. His mind raced, thoughts swirling around the new power that Akamatsu had unlocked—something that had not only surpassed the team's expectations but also left Ken feeling a pang of jealousy he hadn't experienced before.
He stood on the edge of the camp, staring into the darkness. The others were celebrating Akamatsu's newfound abilities, but Ken couldn't shake the feeling that he was falling behind. His time manipulation abilities had served him well in battle, but they felt inadequate next to the boundless power Akamatsu had unlocked.
"I need more," Ken whispered to himself, clenching his fists. "I won't be left behind."
With that, he silently slipped away from the camp, determined to push his limits alone. He ventured into the forest, away from the light of the fire, where the darkness seemed to swallow him whole. The night was quiet—too quiet. As he moved deeper into the woods, he could feel the pressure in the air, the stillness before a storm.
Ken's mind raced with thoughts of how he could improve, how he could surpass Akamatsu. He had always been the thinker, the strategist, but now, he realized, strategy alone wasn't enough. He needed raw power—something that couldn't be calculated, something that just was.unstopable
Hours passed as he trained in the solitude of the forest. His powers grew, expanding beyond their usual limits. Ken felt his body grow heavier, stronger, the ground beneath him trembling with every movement. He was pushing himself harder than ever before, testing his limits until his hands were raw and his breath came in ragged gasps.
But it wasn't enough.
The night grew darker still, the air growing colder. Ken's frustration reached its peak, and with a roar, he unleashed all his energy into a single blast. The ground cracked beneath his feet, sending waves of destruction in every direction. Yet, still, it wasn't enough.
"Why isn't it enough?" he muttered through clenched teeth.
And then, it happened. A sudden, overwhelming surge of power coursed through his body. It wasn't from his time manipulation. It wasn't from any calculation or strategy he could plan. It was instinctive. A power that surged from deep within, flooding his senses with unimaginable strength.
Ken's body glowed with an ethereal light, his muscles expanding and contracting as his power grew exponentially. His aura radiated like a force of nature, every step he took causing the earth to crack and tremble beneath him. His mind was sharp, clearer than ever before, and he could feel every ounce of energy in the air. He had unlocked something new—something beyond anything he could have imagined.
His transformation was instantaneous, his figure now towering and glowing with infinite strength. Ken could feel the world around him, every molecule vibrating in his presence. The infinite power that now flowed through him was like an endless ocean—vast, boundless, unstoppable.
"I… I can't believe this," Ken muttered, staring at his own hands. "This is… incredible."
The forest around him shifted. A dark, unsettling energy filled the air, and Ken could hear the growls of creatures approaching. They weren't visible yet, but their presence was unmistakable. The monsters were drawn to his newfound power.
He turned his head toward the direction of the noise. "Come at me," he whispered, his voice low and commanding.
In an instant, the monsters emerged from the shadows—twisted, grotesque creatures with eyes glowing red in the dark. They surrounded Ken, closing in from all sides.
Ken's eyes gleamed with confidence, the power coursing through him too much to ignore. With a single flick of his finger, a shockwave erupted from his hand, sending the first wave of monsters flying back like ragdolls. They slammed into trees, breaking apart on impact. The sound of their bodies crumpling filled the air, but Ken didn't even flinch. His power had already surpassed their combined strength.
Another wave of monsters charged forward, their claws extended, teeth bared. They were fast—too fast for most—but not for Ken. With another flick of his finger, the earth beneath them shattered, sending the monsters crashing into the ground. They were disintegrated before they even had a chance to react.
Ken grinned, his newfound strength a source of immense pride and satisfaction. "This is it," he muttered