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Chapter 6 - CHAPTER 6:CHILDHOOD FRIEND

ROCKY VS SHATRU-

-As Shatru stepped closer to Rocky, his eyes glinted with malice. He grinned wickedly and said,

"Now, little boy, what's your last wish?"

-Rocky remained silent, his jaw set in defiance. Shatru's grin widened, and he attacked.

"RING ACTIVATION:STEEL DEADLY PINS!" Shatru shouted.

-Hundreds of sharp, metallic pins shot towards Rocky with incredible speed. Rocky's heart raced, but he stood his ground, prepared to fight.

-Suddenly, a blur of motion intercepted the pins. A boy, the same age as Rocky, with blue hair and black eyes, wielding two swords, appeared before him. With swift, precise movements, the boy parried all the pins, sending them clattering harmlessly to the ground.

-The boy turned his head slightly, a smirk playing on his lips. "Long time no see, Rocky. What's up?"

-Rocky's eyes widened in shock and recognition. "You... Kanishq!"

-Kanishq, after parrying the deadly pins, looked at Rocky with a hint of nostalgia,

"You haven't changed much in the past few years."

Rocky, feeling a mix of excitement and tension, replied, "You too..."

Both of them turned to face Shatru, their determination clear. Kanishq, with a resolute tone, said,

"I think we both have to end this."

Rocky, matching his confidence, responded, "Yeah..."

On the other side, Shatru, with a sinister grin, said,

"Another kid with unexpected movements. Impressive... Now this has become one-on-one to two-on-one... Ah! I don't like this."

Shatru's expression turned deadly as he continued,

"Whatever. Let's see how you entertain me, kids."

Rocky and Kanishq vs. Shatru: The Clash-

-Shatru charged towards Rocky, his fist infused with steel, glinting dangerously under the moonlight. Rocky, not one to back down, sprinted forward, his own fist engulfed in fire.

-Shatru aimed a powerful punch at Rocky's face, but Rocky dodged just in time, feeling the vibration of the punch cut through his hair. In a swift counterattack, Rocky aimed for Shatru's chin from below, but Shatru evaded with a nimble backflip.

-Shatru retaliated with a fierce kick, but Rocky bent low, dodging it skillfully. Seizing the opportunity, Rocky landed a solid punch on Shatru's face, sending him flying. Shatru crashed into a nearby house, breaking the wall on impact, and dust filled the air.

-As the dust settled, Kanishq appeared on Shatru's right, seizing the moment to strike. He aimed a slice with his dual swords, but Shatru quickly blocked the attack, turning his arm to steel. The two stepped back, reassessing each other.

-Rocky didn't give Shatru a second to react. He leaped forward, aiming a powerful punch. Shatru dodged and stepped back, but Rocky's punch hit the ground, causing multiple cracks to spread across the surface.

-Both Rocky and Kanishq charged towards Shatru to attack. Sensing the impending danger, Shatru activated his strongest move. "RING ACTIVATION: STEEL GIANT HAMMER!" A massive steel hammer appeared in Shatru's hand. He swung it down towards Rocky and Kanishq.

-Rocky's face showed a flicker of fear, but Kanishq confidently shouted,

"Rocky, I'll cut the hammer in two, then you destroy it!"

-Rocky, gaining confidence, responded, "Roger!"

-Kanishq jumped into the air, calling out, "RING ACTIVATION: DARK SWORD!" His swords slashed through the air, slicing the hammer in two.

"Your turn, Rocky," Kanishq said as he landed.

-Rocky steadied himself, planting his feet firmly on the ground. He waited for the pieces of the hammer to fall. "RING ACTIVATION: GRAVITY PUNCH!" he shouted.

-A purple aura surged around his fist as he punched the falling pieces, shattering them into dust.

-As the hammer shattered, ensuring no further damage to the town, both Rocky and Kanishq charged towards Shatru. Rocky's mind raced, filled with trust in his childhood friend.

"I have to trust my childhood friend. Every time, he comes to save me," he thought.

Flashback: 7 Years Ago

-The bustling streets of Aryavarta town.

-Rocky was bullied by some kids his age, who mocked him for being weak and unable to defend himself.

-Just as Rocky felt hopeless, Kanishq appeared with a wooden stick, fending off the bullies. Rocky watched in awe as his friend defended him.

-Kanishq turned towards Rocky, "Hey, are you okay?" Rocky nodded, "Hmmm."

-From that day, their friendship was solidified. Rocky remembered their mischievous escapades, like sneaking into a garden to eat apples without permission, only to be punished by the gardener. One adventurous day, they ventured into a nearby forest, discovering a big hole with a shiny object at the bottom.

-Before they could investigate, townspeople found them and sternly warned them to never go there again. Yet, they still wondered about the mysterious object.

Present Time-

-With memories flooding back, Rocky glanced at Kanishq, sharing a small, knowing smile. Both ready to attack Shatru, their bond and shared history fueling their determination.

-Kanishq attacked first. "RING ACTIVATION: DARK SLASHES!" he yelled, swinging both his swords towards Shatru. Dark black slashes in the shape of an X flew towards their target. At the same time, Rocky charged in, using his gravity punch.

-Shatru, seeing both attacks coming, reacted quickly. "RING ACTIVATION: SOLID ROCK WALL!" A thick rock wall materialized in front of Kanishq, blocking his attack. Shatru then formed a sword out of steel, ready to strike at Rocky.

-The rock wall wasn't enough to stop Kanishq's attack. The dark slashes cut through the wall and slashed Shatru's belly, though he managed to step aside just in time to avoid a deeper wound.

-Suddenly, Rocky appeared behind Shatru and struck him from above. "RING ACTIVATION: GRAVITY DESTROYER PUNCH!" he shouted. The punch sent Shatru crashing into the ground, burying him ten feet deep due to the gravity-enhanced impact.

-Exhausted from using so much ring energy, Rocky breathed heavily,

"Huff...huff... Don't think you can do whatever you want, you rogue wielder!" he shouted.

-Rocky sat on his knees to catch his breath. Kanishq approached him, saying,

"Hey, not bad at all. You've gotten so much stronger. Are you training for the wielder exam?"

-Rocky stood and responded,

"You bet, of course I am."

-Kanishq grinned,

"This means you have to compete with me too," he said.

-Rocky, in shock, replied, "You're also taking part in the wielder exam?"

"Of course I am, you dumbo," Kanishq said jokingly.

-Rocky laughed, "Who are you calling dumbo? You're the dumbest of all!"

The two friends shared a hearty laugh, their bond stronger than ever.

-Their laughter was cut short by a deafening blast from the right. Rocky and Kanishq turned to see a cloud of smoke and debris rising from where Raghavan was fighting two members of the Vinaash Path group.

-Rocky's eyes widened in concern. "Raghavan!" he shouted, ready to rush to his mentor's aid. Kanishq nodded, his expression serious. "Let's go."