VESSEL OF AN ANCIENT GOD

Chapter 91

“Who are you?” He asked the stranger

“Why do you concern yourself with such?”

“Do not play that game with me. Who are you?” Jiro probed

“My name is Suke,” He turned toward Jiro, “I guess it is nice to see you again, brother” Syouei’s face flashed through Jiro’s mind, and he lost his balance.

“Who are you?! What--what are you... doing here?” Jiro stuttered as he struggled for balance.

“I am here to take everything,” The sole of his boot crashed into Jiro’s head.

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“Are you okay?” Suke’s face closed in on Jiro. Jiro’s vision was blurry and he could not make out the words he heard; it rang from far away. He tried to sit up but his head ached badly. “Do not try that now,” The words were still far off from his understanding.

“What happened to him?” Kakashi asked, getting up on his feet. His head was circled with a white bandage. His arm was around the shoulder of Tanya, who supported his balance.

Their eyes turned to Jiro, who groaned a bit in pain, rolling on the bed. “He will be fine