"So, Am I Good Now?"
WHOOSH!A powerful gust of wind swept across the battlefield as Raiken Tenma stood tall, rolling his shoulders. His body, sculpted from relentless training, radiated raw power. He clenched his fists, feeling the surge of strength coursing through his veins.He smirked. "So, am I good now?"The system's golden glow shimmered around him, her voice playful yet impressed."Yes… You look much stronger."Raiken grinned, feeling the results of his extreme training. "Yeah… Now I do."The system chuckled. "Let's put that to the test, shall we?"Raiken's smirk widened. "Hell yeah—bring it on."Suddenly, the system's voice became serious."There's a monster approaching."Raiken's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Perfect! Time to activate my armor powers!"His body began to glow, an eerie black-and-gold aura swirling around him like a raging storm. Sparks of energy flickered, and his eyes shone like molten gold. The power of his armor was about to awaken—BZZT!—Then, it stopped."Wait… what?!" Raiken looked around in confusion.The system giggled. "Not right now."Raiken's face twisted. "WHAT?! Why?!""Because…" She playfully hummed. "Let's test your strength as you are. Even without activating your armor, your base power is far beyond what it used to be."Raiken cracked his knuckles and took a step forward, grinning. "Alright then… BRING IT ON!"He spread his arms and yelled into the open battlefield, his voice booming."ANYBODY OUT THERE?! COME AT ME!!"His laughter echoed, filled with newfound confidence. He could feel it—his transformation, his power, his evolution. He wasn't the same weakling from before. He was—THUD! THUD! THUD!A deep, monstrous stomping sound rumbled through the earth. The ground trembled beneath his feet. A massive shadow loomed over the horizon.Raiken's grin faded slightly. "Huh?"Emerging from the dust was a massive bull, its body built like a living tank. Muscles rippled beneath its thick, dark hide, and its glowing red eyes locked onto him with murderous intent. Steam flared from its nostrils, and its sharp, steel-like horns glinted under the sunlight.Raiken blinked. "Wait… a bull?"The beast snorted aggressively and charged straight toward him.THUD! THUD! THUD!Raiken's smirk twitched. He turned his head slowly toward the system."…Help?"The system's voice turned suspiciously deaf."Hmm? I heard nothing. Could you repeat that?"Raiken's face deadpanned. "HELP!!!"The system giggled mischievously. "Oh? I thought you said you weren't scared?"Raiken gritted his teeth, his pride flaring. "I'M NOT! I—uh—W-Wait—"BOOM!The bull charged straight toward him like a living cannonball.Raiken's mind raced. What do I do?!He clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and swung his arm back.FWOOOOOSH!He punched.BAAAAM!The bull flew backward.Raiken's eyes widened. He watched as the beast soared through the air, flipping like a ragdoll. It crashed into the ground, rolling across the battlefield like a boulder before slamming into a massive rock formation.A massive grin spread across his face."…That was EASY."THUD!His moment of pride was cut short. The bull stood up.Raiken's expression froze. "Wait…"THUD! THUD! THUD!The beast charged again.Raiken's face paled. "OH SHIT—"WHOOSH!Without thinking, he turned and ran for his life."AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"The system burst into laughter. "What kind of strategy is this?!""I DON'T KNOW, BUT I'M RUNNING!!"The bull snorted furiously and pounded after him, its thundering footsteps shaking the earth.THUD! THUD! THUD!Raiken zig-zagged around a giant boulder. The bull followed.Raiken ran faster. The bull charged harder.He dashed left. The bull mirrored his movements.He veered right. The bull did the same.Raiken screamed. "SOMEONE HELP ME!!!"The system wiped away imaginary tears of laughter. "Relax~ Just punch it again!"Raiken huffed. "WHAT IF I CAN'T?!"The system giggled. "Oh, don't worry! Your armor will heal you if you mess up.""…You better not be lying."THUD! Raiken jumped onto the boulder, climbing to the top.The bull skidded to a stop, glaring at him with furious, glowing eyes.Raiken took a deep breath and leaped off, dashing in a different direction.The bull snorted and charged again.Raiken planted his feet. His eyes blazed golden.This is it.His muscles tensed, his arms pulling back. Sparks of golden energy crackled around him. His stance solidified.The warrior planted his foot firmly into the ground, his body coiling like a loaded spring. His right arm pulled back, veins surging with raw power, while his left leg bent forward, steadying his stance.A surge of energy crackled through the air, golden arcs forming circular motion lines around his fist. The very atmosphere trembled as the force built up, distorting space with sheer intensity. Sparks danced in his wake, tracing the path of destruction about to be unleashed.The bull snorted in defiance.But in Raiken's eyes… it was already over.BZZT!With a breath that carried the weight of a storm, he launched his fist forward—BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!The world seemed to explode.The bull's forehead CAVED IN, its skull crushed upon impact. Blood splattered in every direction.CRAAACK!The beast was launched backward at blinding speed.BOOOOM!It SLAMMED into the boulder, shattering it into pieces. The force sent it flying through the debris, crashing into another massive rock formation.BOOOOM!The second boulder EXPLODED.The bull slumped onto the ground, motionless. Blood pooled beneath its completely destroyed head.Silence.Raiken stood there, eyes wide in shock. His breathing was ragged. His heartbeat pounded."…What?"Then, his lips curled into a wild, grinning smirk.His chest rose and fell. His heartbeat raced. His blood BOILED with excitement."HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"The system hummed in satisfaction."Congratulations, Master."A golden notification appeared before him.[QUEST COMPLETE.]Raiken wiped the sweat from his brow. He grinned, still trying to process what had just happened."Damn… That was fun."And with that, his true journey had just begun.