Searching for the Council of Oz

Tenchi listen to Kyouken as he talked. He was amazed by how he was able to stop the sailors perception of time like that so they would stop in the middle of what they were doing. "Wow" was all he had to say when he saw the sailor stop. His speech was mesmerizing. He was a very good speaker and had him convinced by the end of the speech. I know what I have to do. I have to fight with my allies to stop Father. I should pity those magicians who follow father, but that doesn't mean that I will not fight if I need to. He looked at Kyouken and said," I am prepared to die. I do not care as long as I can do something to help stop father. I will do everything in my power to get stronger, and stop this senseless war. We need to shed light on this to the other ninja, and magicians to get them on the same side against Father." He might be a God, but Gods do fall, and they fall hard, too. He smiled at Kyouken and nodded to him signaling that he will fight for the end of this. I want for this to be over. The longer this goes on the more anger it breeds. Then it will start in a circle that will keep growing in anger till a full blown war happens. [/i]

Tenchi looked at Genesis, "We may have our differences, but we are human. We need to stick together against this threat to our peace, and our liberty. We have our natural rights, and he wants to take them away from us and constitute a rule over all of mankind, and maybe even more. We cannot allow Father to take that away from us. God of Magic or not, if someone threatens humankind we will stick together and defeat him. If we take away his support he will have nothing. Gods only have power as long as people think of them as a God. Some could say mentally that is true because then you will think it is possible to beat him, but I believe if they do he will lose spiritual and physical power. Without the support of the people he will fall, even though it may be a long and drawn out fight. So, Genesis are you with us for the salvation and peace of humankind and others, or are you with Father, the 2nd God of magic who wants to rule over us all?"

Tenchi then looked at Omasu," I know you maybe confused with your purpose, but why not fight for a purpose now? You will have a purpose in this world as helping us unite against Father, and helping to save mankind. You have you way of doing things, which I do understand, but fight with us and the reward will be great, and you will have a purpose. I would love to welcome you into our united front against the 2nd God of Magic who wants Chaos and destruction, so he can get power. United we stand, divided we fall. This holds true to this situation we have here." Then looked into the sky to see the Sun still shining brightly, and looked back at Genesis.

Genesis crossed his arms and listened to what Kyouken spoke of first. In the past Genesis would listen to his teacher's prophecies and read books of the Ancients, all telling of how such a battle would take place and why Genesis chose to follow the Order. Part of him wanted to see if this was actually true, if such a war would take place. Once Genesis became a disciple and closer to Father, he could feel the tension amongst the Order and heard of what everyone thought. They wanted 'a new world' and they wanted blood, yet Genesis could tell all Father wanted was to be the leader of this 'new world'. He wanted all the power, yet Genesis felt that no matter what if Father obtained such a power many innocent people would die. When the pirates' voices went silent Genesis slightly turned his head back at the sudden stillness, looking through pieces of his red hair as he saw they had frozen. The world itself was still moving and yet the pirates froze. Genesis turned his attention back to Kyouken, knowing it must have been him to cast such a technique. As Kyouken closed the golden watch in his hand and spoke of his technique, Genesis smiled a bit to himself. His past teacher used to carry around a golden watch as well, periodically checking it when they were traveling. Kyouken then began to speak as Genesis moved one of his crossed arms up and firmly placed a hand under his chin to observe, listen, and think. He watched Kyouken's every movement, his tone, his words, everything. He was trying to grasp just how Kyouken thought, what sort of person he was and if Genesis should truly put his faith and trust into this stranger, this enemy of the Order.

Once Kyouken had finished his explanation and spoke to each of them individually there was a moment of silent. Genesis began to truly think, listening to the sound of the calm waves as his wings twitched slightly. One of his many black feathers fell off and floated in the wind towards Osamu. Kyouken's apprentice ended the abrupt silence with a speech of his own. He seemed to talk mostly to Genesis, however he also talked to Osamu before his eyes rested on Genesis once more. Genesis's eyes were still closed as he stood in this thoughtful pose, allowing a calm silence to set over the four of them once more. Genesis then dropped his pose and took a step forward, leaping down from where he stood and landing on deck with a sort of powerful grace. His wings folded back in as he looked up at Kyouken, making eye contact with his blue depths once more. Genesis had made his decision, but now it was his turn to speak. "It is true that I am a mere pawn, or knight as you say. I also understand that I truly don't know of his true power," Genesis turned and faced the sea. "From my perspective he would make a great leader, however the darkness in his heart and soul has caused him greed and will ultimately destroy him from the inside out... if it hasn't already. He's found a strong race of people, and just to show how strong he is, will try to destroy them. This will most likely cause people to flee and join him in fear and allow him to gain numbers.The miserable have no other medicine but only hope, and they may think that hope is in Father." Genesis turned back to Kyouken as he dropped his crossed arms, "however, you most likely already know and understand this so truthfully there isn't much I can truly say that you don't understand already. You may be a stranger, but I am not an ignorant and blind man...Noctis or Kyouken.....you have my respect."

With those words Genesis made it known what side he had chosen, what path he decided to take. He turned away from Kyouken once more before letting out a sigh and reaching his hand back to his blade. His hand grasped the hilt of his blade before unsheathing it and griping it firmly in his hand. "You do realize I can't return without your head..." Genesis said before turning to Kyouken and staring dead into his eyes, his shields vanishing. Genesis held eye contact for a moment before running his hand down the Genesis blade. It glowed with red ancient insrctiptions, the sign that this blade was crafted long ago. Genesis lunged towards Kyouken with a force, his blade at the ready to strike.

Osamu stood there and looked at Kyouken for a moment. Then he saw Kyouken stop the pirates in time. Osamu was speechless for the first time since he found out he was a creation. Kyouken then explained that he had merely altered their perception of reality. As Kyouken went on and explained everything, Osamu listened to learn more. He was at full attention as Kyouken told the tale of what happened 39 years ago.

As Kyouken finished speaking Osamu noticed a moment of silence. Just as he was about to speak he was in awe at the black feather that was floating so close to him. Osamu was amazed. Not at the feather but that a human could do something so amazing. He reached out and let it land on his hand. Osamu had not felt feathers since his incarceration many years ago. He held it tightly in his hand and looked down at it. His eyes were stuck on the feather for a moment. Although Osamu not usually the one to be so easily distracted, he has to admire its beauty for a moment.

Osamu then noticed how Kyouken spoke to each one individually. First it was the winged man known as Genesis. Then Tenchi and finally Osamu. "You, who are strong with the Rimakan gene inside of you, must choose to either ally yourself with the humans that you so eagerly hate or go against them and serve the path that you desire. Either way, the path will determine your life on this world" Those words stood out to Osamu more than anything else Kyouken said. He thought to his self for a moment after Kyouken told him that. “Should I? I mean all I wanted or thought I wanted was to please the creator and make sure the legacy of the Rimakan clan lives on. But if Father is allowed to run around then the Rimakan legacy will surly die out as Father’s reign starts.” Osamu held his head down and sighed. Then he slowly rose his head up. “Well I guess the choice is obvious then.”

Just as Osamu was about to make a move Tenchi spoke to him. “I know you maybe confused with your purpose, but why not fight for a purpose now? You will have a purpose in this world as helping us unite against Father, and helping to save mankind. You have you way of doing things, which I do understand, but fight with us and the reward will be great, and you will have a purpose.” These words gave Osamu a feeling of being. As if he was finally able to see his purpose. But as he thought more about his purpose more questions arose in Osamu’s mind. “Is this the right thing to do? Will this make The Creator happy? Am I to follow his way or am I to make my own?” These are questions that only Osamu could answer. As he questioned himself more he looked over and noticed that Genesis had his sword out pointing it at Kyouken. There was no doubt in Osamu’s mind that Kyouken could handle Genesis but it was something about Genesis that was not……….normal. Osamu could sense it. "You do realize I can't return without your head...” Osamu was in shock that after everything that had been said today that Genesis is still with Father. Then Osamu came to a realization. “If a human can believe in something so faithfully then maybe his purpose it to serve Father until he die. Just as Tenchi’s is to serve Kyouken until he dies. Then where does that leave me?” Osamu stepped back and watched Kyouken and Genesis closely. He knew that something was about to happen.

Kyouken body shifts over to Genesis, whom was apparent into stabbing in with his thrust of the blade. Kyouken didnt make eye contact whatsoever, he simply grabs onto the blade with his gloved hand. He had a extremely strong grip on the blade and not even the strongest of men could withstand the amount of force he grasped onto the blade. As soon as Kyouken grasped his hand onto the blade, his aura completely consumed both the blade and the wielder, almost dousing him with a blue flowing-like aura that was almost like water and wind combined together but the apparent image looked like fire surrounding him and Kyouken. The aura began to cover the boat almost, covering all over to Taikai, Tenchi and Osamu. The tranquil effect also gave a slight confusion as to what as happening around with Kyouken and Genesis, it was unknown as to whether Genesis was killed or even if Kyouken achieved his goal somehow. Kyouken had a extremely tight grip on th blade, even with the slightest tug, he could tighten his grip further without the blade cutting him. He then looks at Genesis and stared into his eyes. His dark blue eyes stared straight at him as though he was staring into the soul of Genesis body and felt like it was ripping it apart from the inside out. Kyouken takes his index finger and slowly begins to ascend towards Genesis forehead. His gloved hand was also surrounded by the same blue aura that is surrounding both the blade and Genesis, was this the end of Genesis as we know it? Simply the grab of his blade and the surrounding of Kyouken's aura was enough to kill a human being, but this aura was much different, more different than it was before. As Kyouken touches Genesis forehead, the world surrounding both Genesis and Kyouken began to shatter like glass shattering over the ground. Both Kyouken and Genesis were completely surrounded by a white void that seemed to travel forever and ever into everywhere and yet nowhere

**In the Mirror World genjutsu**

Kyouken looks down at Genesis and the blade in his hand was gone or the perception of his blade was gone at least. Kyouken was still surrounded by the aura but Genesis was no longer surrounded. Kyouken began to walk around Genesis, his hands behind his back and his glance was point blank on Genesis "Genesis, you are the most important part of this plan that I've been coming up with. You see, I was gonna use the privacy of my cabin to discuss this with you but.....well thinking on it more, I believe this method of talking one to one is much more subtle. Im rambling of course" He said in a calm and cool voice. His voice did not raise in any level of sterness or even at any type of anger. It remained the calm voice Genesis heard when Kyouken was giving his explanation and speech to the other three. Kyouken continues to walk around him "You see, I know that you cant go back to Father without my body and thats clear to me that the Father would pretty much kill you in the time being. However, he does not know that you and I have made contact with myself and therefore, he does not know of it yet. However, I believe that you alone can be the double agent of this, I believe that you, alone can achieve such goals that even my apprentice, who join The Order in order to inflitrate will be able to accomplish. You see, you WILL get the body that you need in order to make this plan work, but the problem is that anything that isnt close to my apparent likeness will literally fail you. Example, a clone will not work, neither would a body that I transform itself would be able to work. No.....there is one thing I know that can be used to replace my body....and that a blade..."

Kyouken stops behind Genesis only to appear in an godly instant in front of Genesis "You see, one of my associates is able to create a blade of any sort, its literally attached to there soul and they are able to manipulate at will. I plan on using that skill to combine my power and his power to create the ultimate likeness of me the point of complete genetics of my human/god form. It'll be complete perfection and to say at least, nothing will be able to compare its abilities. This blade will also affect the people around those who will see it. Most defintely the people surrounding you and I. This is called absolute hypnosis. While I was talking with you four, I came up with his plan, which is reason why I paused during my explanation. I believe this will be a double edge sword for both our side but also to The Order's side as well. They will do a full charge attack at the shinobi, thinking that as long as the main conflict, myself, is 'dead' they will be left open for attack as well. Again, they will pursue over the villages and try to turn them to there side and you, my magican friend, will have to watch and see this happen on you. But do not fret for this is only a time being...."

Kyouken backs away from Genesis and turns around, facing the other direction "You will travel with me for a time being, saying that you decided to join my group. Send a messenger telling the Father that you are a double agent. It might give him suspicision but if my calculations are correct, he'll fall for it like the sap he is, he'll think you have betray him at first but keep on updating him. You will travel with the group for three days as soon as you make your way out of the ship and towards the kage summit. During this time, I shall not be present as I will be gone. During those three days, I will return to you at night but this will not be me, this will be the blade with absolute hypnosis. You will know this but not anyone else. There, at the time of 1:42 pm, you will make your "betrayal" and engage battle with me. Make sure you are isolated enough so that no one will interfer. If Im taking this right, I'll probably insist on attacking you alone. The blade itself will be strong as it will my powers into this, thats where this comes in"

Kyouken cuts his finger, letting a blue type of aura come out of his skin. He then does the proper handseals and slams his hands on the white void floor. In an instant, he was surrounded in black cloud which flew towards Genesis direction but disapiated when Kyouken appeared in front of Genesis with a long and all black scythe. Its long reach followed by the curved blade that was 1/6 the length of the spear was placed on Kyouken's shoulder at first. "This will be your ace in the hole, Genesis. The Grim Reaper's scythe, but its commonly known in the supernatural realm, the angel of death's blade. This alone has power simular to myself, you with this blade will be strong enough to handle the blade's power. I want to make this as convincing as possible and as such, you'll be protected by the blade due to it being protected by me. You will have full contact with me as well so you will be able to communicate with me, via telepathy. Once you defeat the blade, take it with you as it'll still have the appearance of my body. Tell everyone that you have killed Kyouken Uchiha and that The Order will set forth its plans. This will be the turning point and this will make the enemy weak" He stands there and then begins to spin the blade before thrusting it into Genesis body. The blade seem to have a piercing feeling at first but this was only the feeling of it. The blade was then absorbed by Genesis and it disappeared. A black aura then surrounds Genesis for a brief moment before disapating. Kyouken nods "Now, then, you will be the ace in the hole for me.....be ready when the time comes...." Kyouken then begins to fade away and so did the white void and back into reality they came back.

**back to reality**

Kyouken lets go of the blade and jumps over Genesis with his back turned away from him. The aura that Kyouken displaced was enough to calm down Genesis aura and even revert the blade back to its orginal form. He turns to Taikai, Tenchi and Osamu. He sighed "Such a bothersome with these youngsters these days. Anyway, Im glad to say that me and our magican over here had a little talk......he will join our group for now and has turn away from The Order's hand. He'll be with us and will give the shinobi an upper hand since he has much more information than we know" He turns to Genesis and then back at the sea.

As Genesis grew closer and closer he began to sense something odd rise up from within Kyouken and begin to surround everyone. Genesis pushed forward as he began to hear his heart beat, he knew Kyouken was smart and just hoped he knew Genesis’s true intentions. Before all this he glanced at the faces of Tenchi and the other ninja, Osamu, trying to read their faces. Genesis could tell by Osamu’s change of facial expression and shock that what Genesis said had worked. However, now whatever was about to occur truly mattered. Time slowed down and Genesis only heard the thumping of his heart, was he about to meet death head on or would he survive this? Genesis suddenly looked at Kyouken, however Kyouken never made eye contact and grabbed onto Genesis’s blade. The blade itself reacted and burst into red burning flames as Genesis stared at Kyouken. A feeling overcame him and he nearly froze, unsure of truly what to do and waiting for any sort of sign from Kyouken on what he was planning. Genesis peered as his dancing flames before they were completely consumed with Genesis himself. Genesis watched in awe at the strange aura that surrounded them, never had he felt or seen such power, giving him a true thrill he had never imagined. Genesis could still feel the grip of Kyouken’s hand on his blade but never jerked the slightest seeing as how Genesis remained unharmed. He kept his guard up and stayed on high alert as he sensed Kyouken and this strange power. However, just as soon as it began, it suddenly ended in a blinding light that made Genesis close his eyes.

-**In the Mirror World genjutsu**-

Genesis suddenly felt nothing more was happening and slowly opened his eyes, lowering his free arm that defensively and instinctively raised up to block the strange light. Genesis gripped his hand where his blade had been but only grabbed air, causing him to look down at his hands and around at the strange room. Genesis looked like a flaming spec in the all white room, turning his red hair to Kyouken who stood nearby. The aura and power that Genesis felt now only surrounded Kyouken himself, the obvious suspect behind what had just occurred. Genesis’s bluish green eyes stared at Kyouken, trying to keep eye contact as he circled around him. Whenever he walked behind Kyouken, he slightly tilted his head but mainly just sensed Kyouken. Genesis felt as if something was surrounding him, a possible Genjutsu, but with Kyouken it was truly hard for Genesis to tell. Genesis’s face gave off a calm yet frustrated appearance, he simply didn’t understand what was happening and yet he was supposed to be full of knowledge, how could anything Genesis read not tell him about what was happening. As Kyouken soon spoke, Genesis listened to each word carefully, finally feeling a bit more relaxed at his words.

After his first few words Genesis couldn’t help but smirk a little, “I knew you would notice I wasn’t trying to truly assassinate you, to be honest you had me a bit worried there for a moment,” he said in the same tone as Kyouken’s, calm and relaxed. Genesis then grew silent as he listened to Kyouken’s words, looking down with his eyes closed as he stopped watching Kyouken circle him. He felt an odd trust for this new stranger and what was supposed to be his enemy, Genesis then knew that what was occurring and the side he had chose was truly the right side. As Kyouken suddenly appeared in front of Genesis, he raised his head to look at him, seeing him tell the truth with every word that Father himself couldn’t do no matter how he tried to hide it. Genesis nodded at Kyouken’s words, he truly began to admire him for thinking up such a plan. Genesis knew that this is where he belonged and it made him smile slightly, he was up for anything Kyouken had in store. As he listened in on Kyouken’s plans, he began to think them over in his own mind, questioning every little detail and searching for any sort of loophole Father my find. It seemed almost full proof, except if timing didn’t go well or if any showed up at the scene. However, Genesis nodded at his plan after he uttered the words “that’s where this comes in…” Genesis glanced up at Kyouken as he cut his finger and a blue aura rose up from under his skin. Genesis raised his eyebrows and watched Kyouken perform hand seals and slam his hands in the ground of the white void, a black cloud suddenly rising up and towards Genesis. Genesis waved an arm at first to make the odd cloud go away but it was sent away as Kyouken held an all black scythe in his hand. Genesis raised an eyebrow again and he examined the mysterious scythe, it slightly brought him chills as he gazed upon it. Hearing Kyouken’s words only brought him more down his spine, ‘Grim Reapers scythe… no wonder.’ With the last of Kyouken’s plans, Genesis smiled and waited for Kyouken to hand him the scythe before suddenly he found it piercing through him. Genesis bit down but accepted the pain, knowing whatever Kyouken was doing was for a reason and soon the scythe disappeared. Genesis looked down before looking back up at Kyouken and nodding, “I understand… I’ll be waiting Noctis, Kyouken.”
Genesis then watched as Kyouken began to fade, along with the white room around them, the world itself reappearing before them.

-**back to reality**-

As Kyouken let go of Genesis’s blade, he leaped over Genesis’ back as they were turned away from each other. Genesis stood there in silence, before gazing down at the blade, the inscriptions had faded away. Genesis sighed and sheathed the blade as Kyouken spoke. Genesis then let out a sigh, “we made a deal and it appears I had lost… as an honorable man I stick to my word.” Genesis turned around, his face calm and casual as Kyouken had turned to face him, before peering out at the sea. Genesis crossed his arms, the wind blowing his red cloak and making the feathers of his wings dance. Genesis turned back around and took a few steps back before sitting on a wooden crate by the edge of the boat. He reached into his cloak, passed the Kyouken file, and grabbed a book titled ‘Loveless’. He propped open the book and began to read, grabbing a pencil and writing a something down on a piece of paper before tapping his chin in a thoughtful pose, eyes scanning the pages. In the book, Genesis opened a small portal before sending the paper through without anyone on the boat noticing. Genesis wrote a few more letters in ancient script on another page before putting the pencil away and continuing to read.

Osamu stood in shock as he saw Kyouken grab Genesis blade. His facial expression was somewhat of a blank yet surprised look. He noticed that Genesis had glanced at him with a sense of accomplishment. About what Osamu had no idea. Was it because he knew that he was going to win? Or simply because he knew what was going to happen? Osamu then turned his head towards Kyouken and thought to his self “Kyouken Uchiha….who or what are you?” He continued to watch as Kyouken aura surrounded him and Genesis. The aura was blue and it held such beautiful properties that Osamu watched it closely. Then Genesis began to look like fire from where Osamu was standing. Osamu never took his eyes off of Kyouken, Genesis or the blade itself. While gazing upon the ongoing tug-of-war between the two, Osamu did;nt noticed the aura was starting to consume him as well as Tenchi. “What the hell i-“ before he could finish he was engulfed by the aura that was spewing out of Kyouken.

**During Kyouken and Genesis time in the mirror world**

Osamu could see nothing. All he saw was a blinding light and then for about 3 minutes he saw nothing but total darkness. After that it was completely white. Osamu could see nothing. It was like standing in a room outside. All that was there was infinite white. He could not see Kyouken, Genesis or Tenchi. It was like he was alone in eternal nothingness. Instead of panic, Osamu sat down with his legs Indian style and his arms out to the side of him. His fingers resembled the sign of rock-n-roll. As he started to meditate he made an image of his self. Only this image had qualities of Jounten. He had purple hair and dark skin. As Osamu and his clone image meditated neither opened their eyes and the conversation ensued:

“Well given everything that has happened today I’d say I made my choice wouldn’t you?” Osamu asked his cloned image as he began to levitate a little.

“You will make a fool’s choice not your own.” The cloned image said in a deep tone of voice. “Are you basing your choice on what this……Kyouken person says? Or is it the Tenchi boy? Did he get to you with is speech? Ha! You are so easily influenced it sickens me.” He turned his head and spat on the white void floor. “Please say you have a better reason then that?”

Osamu eyebrow raised a little but his eyes remain closed. "Actually it’s because of how the Genesis human acted after Kyouken’s speech. He knows what he wants out of life. I don’t. The creator died before I could get a reason for being here. Hell I tried to find my own way. About 35 years ago I restarted the Sound 5. With me, Beauty, Jenni and Deuce. I even started my own village after we conquered the entire water country. I had the most advance village in the entire area. No one had any technological advantage over me and my village. What happened? Jenni left to find someone who may or may not exsit and has yet to return, Deuce died in battle protecting the village, Beauty is lost and I have no idea how to find her. She was taken in her sleep. I was on top of the world. I knew what it felt like to be a legend. Now look at me.” Osamu said in an up tone as if he was a little angry and saddened by the lost of his fellow comrades.

His cloned image eyebrow raised a little as he listened to Osamu. “Well what about your friend Aimi Uchiha?” The cloned image said in a deep monotone. “Wasn’t she always your ace in the whole and the one person you trusted more than anyone? Hell she was your inside source to everything.” The cloned image smirked a little. “She even introduced you to the one person whose power you still have yet to obtain for your self. Minato Uzumaki. Son of Naruto Uzumaki. His abilities have decreased a little over the years and word is he lost his quote unquote special powers.” The cloned image laughed a sadistic laugh as if he was mocking Osamu.

Osamu face began to anger bit his eyes remained closed. “Aimi? Ha! Last I heard she went to go and find her own path in life. To find out whom she really is. Apparently she died in a confrontation with someone from her past who she had conflict with about 4 years ago today. Hard to believe she’s dead. My ace in the hole gone. As far as Minato goes his death is imminent. He’ll die soon enough by my hand.” Osamu clinched his fist tightly as chakra started to form around it.

The cloned image laughed louder. “You are a lot stupider than I remember. Do you honestly think Aimi Uchiha is dead? She’s alive…….And I know where to find her.” The cloned image smirked as he told Osamu this.
Osamu eyes opened and as they opened the white void vanished and he stood up trying to reach his cloned image but he vanished with the void.

**Back to Reality**

Osamu looked around and saw that they were back on the ship. He heard Kyouken say “Such a bothersome with these youngsters these days. Anyway, Im glad to say that me and our magican over here had a little talk......he will join our group for now and has turn away from The Order's hand. He'll be with us and will give the shinobi an upper hand since he has much more information than we know” Then he looked at Genesis. He simply replied “we made a deal and it appears I had lost… as an honorable man I stick to my word.” Osamu turned his head to look at Kyouken and then at Genesis. “So I take it you had a secret talk? Either way I’m glad you’re an ally now Genesis.” Osamu turned towards Kyouken. “So what’s the name of our little group? All great groups have an awsome name what’s ours?”

Kyouken stared outward into the sea once more, not to glance at the sea's or the sun shining down on the ocean, he was thinking on what he had to do in order to make this plan more efficient. He had to plan ahead for he knew himself alone could not handle all of the pressures and powers of The Order. He maybe the reaper but that did not make him ominpotent enough to handle the ever increasing power of the god of magic. He will need some support from all over to make this plan worth the while. He'll need to make a few destination stops before he goes to the Kage summit to meet his 'death'. Kyouken leans over the wooden railing and rest his head on his hand. His hair flowed backwards as the sea breeze travels over the ship, in a cooling fashion. He takes a deep breath, smelling in all of the wonders of the sea. He turns towards Osamu, close to ignoring him, not on purpose bare in mind but he was such in a deep thought that he almost did not see him. He turns back to the sea.

Alright lets see, who can I ask for support? It cant be anyone like the god's cause they would not even closely help due to there "high and mighty" status and what not. They'll wont want to intefer for they believe it is the guardians of this realm to protect this world and nothing else. *sigh* that might be a problem. I know I can ask the Caelum clan, they wont have a choice in the matter, reason for that is the Caelum's were destined to fight the magican's one way or another. This is probably one of the ways they'll have to deal with this situation at hand anyways. Who could be the rooks and bishops of the group. I know my two cousins can handle the situation quite well, both Takeshi and Kyoshi will be great in this. Not only are they one of the elite's of the Caelum's but they have the abilities of the twin bladers. Its rare that Caelums with that kind of synchronization are around any more. Most importantly, they 200 elites will definitely help. Who else..... He paused I know who else can as well.......*a small smile comes across his face* I havent seen them in such a long time that I wont even know what to do. Its been over.....wow forty years now. Have I lost that much in touch with my mother and father? Im probably one of the worst son's they ever had. My father alone has the ability that far exceeds any other Caelum and he competes with me and mother.....her shinigami powers are well adapted enough.......I think grandfather will be excited to see her at last....

Kyouken looks back at the sailors, the captains and the new group that just formed. He knew he could not join for he had to deal with all of these mind boggling things that will affect this world entirely. He had to play his cards right and he had to use not only his knowledge and intelligence but the wisdom to use those two abilities. He climbs up the railing by stepping up onto the railing. One of the sailors, carrying a heavy load of wood, stopped what he was doing.

"Eh, Mizukage-sama, what is it that you are doing sir?" he says in a old english type of tone

Kyouken looks back "I have pressing matters to attend to. Important enough to end this war"

"Shall I tell the captain to turn around and wait for your return?"

"Im afraid that cannot be allowed, there will be no time into stalling these matters. Continue on towards your destination. The four of them will know what to do after that"

"And you sir, what will happen to you?"

Kyouken stares back at the ocean "I will follow where ever this road takes me. I fear this road will be a long one......"

"God speed, Mizukage-sama" the sailor says as he nods

"And God's speed for you and for your safety back towards Kirigakure.....send my regards back to the elders"

Kyouken leans over, falling towards the ocean, he had his eyes close for a brief moment, a moment that almost lasted a lifetime almost. Only feets away from the ocean waters, he opened his eyes and in a instant he disappears. Not a trace, not even a sound. It was as though he never existed. Kyouken sets his sails all over to reach his destination towards peace.

Osamu awaited an answer to his very unimportant question. He noticed that Kyouken looked over at him for a minute then back at the ocean. Osamu knew that Kyouken might be deep into thought and that he had other plans. Osamu turned and looked at the sky. He noticed how beautiful it was and how the weather was just right. Osamu closed his eyes and let the wind blow on his face as he had never felt more relaxed. He opened his eyes after about a minute and noticed that Kyouken had left. Osamu saw no traces of him what so ever.

Osamu walked over to the side of the boat and leaned forward on the railing. He starred at the ocean for what seemed like an eternity. He turned around and folded his arms across his chest and closed his eyes. He leaned his head down a little bit and began to think. “What is my role in all of this? I mean I’m happy I’m with the group and all but I’m lost. Where are we going and why?” Osamu leaned his head up a little and looked directly ahead. “Well I’ve finished the first part of my plan and now I have to wait for the second part of my plan. All in all this has been a good week for me.” Osamu put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a necklace. This necklace was all he had left of the glorious and booming metropolis known as the “Metal Village.” It was given to him by Beauty the moment he opened his office doors and became the kage of the Metal Village. Osamu put the necklace on and noticed a sailor was trying to get his attention:

“Uh mister…….Mister your name is Osamu right?” The sailor said in a confused and sort of scared voice.

“Yes that is me.” Osamu put his hand through his hair as the wind blew through it making it wave in the wind. Osamu then put his hand on his side as a sign of arrogance as he so often does. “Why? Do you have something for me or are you just trying to make small talk?” Osamu turned his head towards the ocean as he spoke.

“Well……..I…..I…” The sailor took a deep breath and let it out. “This came for you by messenger bird.” The sailor took a knee and held his head down as he handed the message to Osamu.

Osamu turned his head towards the sailor and looked down at the message. He grabbed it and opened it up. It had 5 words written in bold letters:

“The Kinetic Shadow awaits you.”

Osamu folded the letter up and put it in his pocket. “So phase two is already starting. Good.” Osamu smirked a little bit. He then walked towards Genesis and asked him “Where are we going and why?” Osamu wanted to know because he hates not knowing things and needed to know if he should prepare for battle.