Chapter 20: Battle for Truth
The team of four, alongside Xeno Goku, stands in a vast, darkened expanse. The sky above is covered with swirling storm clouds, and the ground beneath them is cracked and twisted, as though the very fabric of reality itself is warping. Standing across from them is Kiotaku Motiro, a figure cloaked in shadow, with an air of mystery surrounding him. His gaze is intense, but his tone betrays no sign of fear.
Kiotaku Motiro:
"You think you've won simply by confronting me, don't you? But let me be clear, the true architect of the chaos and destruction is not Hajun. He is merely a puppet, and the true hand that guides him is the Grim Reaper. Only when everything is destroyed will the Reaper stand alone in the void. I follow Hajun, but it is the Reaper's will I serve. I have already seen entire verses fall—Mioboku(Draco's verse), Pokémon...and others I shall not name. Even the One Piece world, that... was my doing."
The words echo through the darkened sky, as the team exchanges grim looks. They know what they're up against—this is no ordinary foe.
MaxedInfinite (whispering to his team):
"We need to be careful. His abilities are beyond what we've encountered. Reality warping and time manipulation... We can't afford to rush in blindly."
Draco (nodding):
"Agreed. We've seen what happens when we underestimate an opponent like him. Let's make sure to strike in unison—one weak link, and we'll all fall."
Himothy:
"I'll take the lead. I can handle most of the physical combat. Draco, MaxedInfinite and Him back me up with your ranged and hax abilities."
Xeno Goku (smiling confidently):
"It's been a while since I fought in this form... but I'm ready. Let's see how much this 'Grim Reaper's' follower can handle."
With their strategies set, the battle begins.
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The Battle:
Kiotaku Motiro smirks and immediately vanishes into the shadows, using teleportation to shift positions. His figure reappears behind Draco, a wave of shadows and illusory duplicates surrounding him. Draco's Nightmare Eyes activate, and the shadows freeze for a moment, but Kiotaku is already on the move again.
Kiotaku Motiro:
"Do you think you can catch me with those eyes? Your fears are just illusions, Draco. Everything here is just an extension of my will."
Draco:
"We'll see about that."
Draco channels his Blood Flame Manipulation, creating a massive inferno that engulfs the area. Kiotaku tries to teleport, but MaxedInfinite anticipates the move and creates multiple afterimages of himself, confusing Kiotaku's attempts.
MaxedInfinite (focused):
"You're not the only one who can manipulate time and reality."
MaxedInfinite activates his World-Breaking Bankai, and the battlefield warps. Gravity distorts, and the direction of time itself seems to unravel. Kiotaku stumbles as the physics of the world shift around him, but his reality warping allows him to regain composure.
Himothy (charging forward):
"I'll stop him from escaping again!"
Himothy activates Ultra Instinct and teleports rapidly, closing the distance between him and Kiotaku. Their swords clash, and sparks fly, as Himothy's Sword of War meets the power of Kiotaku's shadow blades. Each strike is a perfect counter, but Kiotaku's experience seems to match His every move.
Kiotaku Motiro (smiling):
"Is that the best you've got? Your efforts are futile. You cannot outmatch my power."
Himothy (growling):
"We'll see about that."
Himothy activates Hakai, unleashing an explosion of power that sends shockwaves through the battlefield. Kiotaku is momentarily stunned, and that's when Draco strikes with a massive fireball of combined flames.
Him(Ready to attack) :
Sends out a tidal wave filled with divine energy.
Kiotaku Motiro (roaring):
"Foolish!"
Kiotaku summons a giant shadow monster that absorbs the fire and grows stronger. He teleports (evading the tidal wave) above them and brings down a wave of energy, threatening to crush them all.
Xeno Goku (yelling):
"I won't let you do that!"
Xeno Goku enters his SSJ4 Limit Breaker, and his energy surges beyond comprehension. He unleashes a Kamehameha wave, directing the energy with pinpoint accuracy, obliterating the shadow beast and forcing Kiotaku to retreat.
Him : "I'll Stop him!!!" He then teleports to Kiotaku and punches him multiple which then leads Himothy to Slash Kiotaku with the Sword of war deeply injuring him and cornering him.
MaxedInfinite (focused):
"Now! We can finish this."
MaxedInfinite channels all of his power into one final strike, combining Luminous Blade with Hakai. The blade of light cleaves through the fabric of reality itself, and Kiotaku is overwhelmed, his shadowy form torn apart by the combined might of the team.
Team of 4 and Xeno Goku: "Let's finish him" . "Ka...me...ha..me...haaaaaaaaaa!!!"
Kiotaku collapses, his body disintegrating as he falls to his knees.
Kiotaku Motiro (gasping):
"It's... too late... The Grim Reaper's plan... it's already set into motion... Nothing can stop it now... The Multiverse... will end..."
Himothy (calmly):
"Then we'll have to stop him. No matter what."
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Aftermath:
The team gathers around Kiotaku's fading form, the silence heavy with the weight of his final words.
Draco:
"So, the Grim Reaper is behind all this... He's the one pulling the strings. If he's really as powerful as Kiotaku said..."
Draco clenches his fist.
"We'll need to prepare for something far worse than we've ever faced."
MaxedInfinite:
"It's clear now. We can't rely on brute force alone. We'll need a plan to track him down... and we need to be ready for anything. Time and reality aren't just tools for him—they're weapons."
Himothy:
"But we've got the advantage. We've fought with all we have, and we've learned new skills. Together, we can stop whatever he throws at us."
Xeno Goku (smiling):
"I've fought enemies far stronger than I've ever imagined. If the Grim Reaper is as dangerous as Kiotaku said, we'll need to train harder than ever before. But we can do it."
Him (nodding):
"I agree. We're not finished yet. We still have time to prepare and strike back. The Reaper will not stand alone for long."
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Epilogue:
The scene fades as the team stands together, their forms glowing with the power of their final transformations. In the distance, the ominous feeling of impending doom looms. They've won this battle, but the war is far from over. The team knows that the Grim Reaper's true plan will not be easy to thwart, and the stakes have never been higher.
The world trembles as the team prepares for the inevitable clash against the one pulling all the strings. The fate of everything hangs in the balance.
Epilogue :
Voiceover: " So the Voyagers defeated an extremely difficult opponent who works for the main cause of this disaster. The Fate of the Multiverse resides in their hands"