I should have allowed Floch and others to finish them off. I said inwardly."No!" I shook my head, as I felt what I did was right. "They keep treating us like we are pawns." I mused.I was now walking towards Kenji's direction, still deep in thoughts. And oh! That reminds me, as soon as we get out of this mess, I'll inquire from Jinoshi about the welfare of Jack and Denki.One thing I knew of a surety was that the soul heaters were full of battle talents."The dust in the wind....." I muttered to myself, as I tried to remember who I had heard that statement from."Oh crap, I almost forgot about Kenji." Immediately I remembered, my mood soured in an instant.I peeped to check, if Kenji was moving or doing anything suspicious but to my surprise, he was sitting lazily on the chair I asked him to sit on as he kept looking at the surroundings in a sluggish manner."What's still keeping him?" He sighed, before readjusting his sitting posture.On sighting me, he got up quickly, then walked to
'Grab!’ My hand was stuck to something. I quickly turned to look at the object that got entangled to my left hand.I looked down to see if there was anything like leaves that was fastened to my hand, then in a split second, I remembered that I collided into someone seconds ago.Like it was a camera movement, my eyes rolled as I raised my head up quickly. Due to my swift movement, my vision blurred for a moment like it was covered by a vignette which opens back almost immediately as I stared at the individual who held me with a deadly look."Uh! Oh! So it's you". He sounded indifferent, as he had a very striking resemblance to someone I knew but, why did he hold on to my hand?My eyes twitched from left to right before spotting a resembling scar on his left eyebrows. Still reminiscing, I saw a star shape tattooed on his neck.My facial expression became dark in an instant, I recognized those d*mn tattoos. I quickly used my other hand that was free to grab Kenji who was waiting for me to
"You for real?” He asked with one of his brows arched up."Yeah!" I replied, giving him a strange look."Ha ha ha!" He laughed heartily. "That's nice to hear". He makes a turn to continue going. Has he forgotten he is to stay with me?Oh! Trying to run away? That won't work on me."Idiot!" I shouted in a comical manner. "You're meant to come with me. My place is this way. Don't try running away". I pointed towards the left for emphasis as I spoke."I am not running away, I just forgot I was to follow you". He continued to convince me he wasn't running away as we walked towards my place-----------------------(Two weeks later)The sky was blue as usual, dry leaves surrounded the area as people were edging closer to summer.It was quite hot as most people held unto one thing or the other to keep themselves cool, while others had umbrellas over their head. Towards the mountains, beyond the plains, was a mighty fortress were the military forces of sangotaro resided.Kenji could be seen si
"What do you want to see me for?” He asked, as he stood up to offer me a seat.While rubbing the back of my head in slight embarrassment, I finally talked while staring at the ground."You know dad, you could have really choose to continue instead of dismissing th----"He interrupts me with a wide smile"I could never choose meetings over my family. Not even my own very s--""Dad please!” I didn't know were those words came out from but, all I knew is that I brought his speech to an abrupt end.Everywhere became as silent as a graveyard, all we did was to stare at each other, before we were called back to consciousness by papers that fell from the table to the floor.I took my sit as he walks further from me and nearer to his seat to pick the papers that fell to the floor."Sorry". I replied curtly but, with a hint of guilt."No, *He chuckles* it isn't your fault". I could see his remorseful look behind his wide smile. It sent chills to my spine as I thought of myself as being overbear
The mindset of a true leader? I said to myself inwardly as I edged closer to General Minamino's residence."Thanks for your escort but, I think I’ll be fine from here on". I told the guard that followed me to ensure that I got to General Minamino without missing routes."Okay young general". He said with a slight bow before leaving.Young general? I asked myself as I chuckled in an unnoticeable manner. People really expected much of me right from the very beginning.It seemed every militant cowered in fear at the mention of the generals. They even feared them than death itself.Even I felt it recently. My encounter with Kiirito was nothing near pleasant. I knew of a surety that the other generals have their own monsters including my own dad.But, they are just like humans when I see them doing their normal activities, except General Kiirito who had a different way of doing things.If there's someone I envied the most in my entire life span, it would be Yamamoto my deceased elder brothe
As I walked out of General minamino's residence, I noticed a sheet of paper was squeezed in my hands."How did this get here?” I asked myself rhetorically while looking round to see if anyone was around.On opening the paper, I saw a title saying: - Training routines for newbies/freshmen.When did head captain give me these? Well at least he wants me to get stronger quickly.:100 seat ups,85 mountain climbsPlank (for fifteen minutes).Use a stick or rod for the exercises below👇10 spins,10 forward thrusts,30 horizontal strikes,15 low strikes,The exercises that involves weapons, must be repeated three times a day.All these exercises in a single day? What the hell is even a plank? I don't even use a weapon, and why do I have to do exercises that includes the using of sticks/rods?"Damn that head captain, he really wants me dead." I said, before heaving a sigh.I have no other options, I’ve got to get stronger quickly. There's no way one can rule without power, is there?"Ouch! Wa
General Minamino's Pov.-------------------------------Understanding who a true leader really is, was a little complicated at first. During the first years I was inaugurated as the General of the Army, I barely knew what it means to be a leader and had no idea of the responsibilities that were on my shoulders.I thought being the strongest was all to it. But, I realized after few years of ruling that the strongest weren't the most capable of leading.A very powerful leader who lacks quick decision making skills is as good as useless. A person who can't choose to kill or spare his adversaries right before the battle begins, is unfit to be a leader."I really expect much from his (Hiroshi's) son." I said inwardly, as I gulped down a glass of wine.Come to think of it, today's the day I give my verdict on the latest proposal of a freshman.The idea of an automatic rank display at the top left shoulder of a military personnel is a very brilliant suggestion. But, the possibilities of his p
Mc's Pov-(Point of view) ------------------------------ "All freshmen in General Hiroshi's squad should gather at the dragon's domain". I switched my phone off and on simultaneously to see if it was an illusion. After several rounds of repeated movements, I finally realized it was reality. We freshmen were asked to meet at the dragon's domain. According to what I heard from Kenji, the dragon's domain was the residence that separated General Kiirito's squad from our own (General Hirsoshi's squad). I really don't know why all the freshmen in my dad's squad have to gather, and at the border which separates us from the deadliest squad in the army. Kenji living with me might have being an annoying idea but, I have gained a lot of information from him. Ever since my friendly relation which was more like a nonaggressive pact with Shinsui got strained, Kenji has been like an immediate replacement. Although he's pretty rebellious and quite bossy, he has a vast amount of information about