3rd Pov:
6 hours later:
Inside a polished and dimly lit room is a wide bed that could fit around 4 people on it. On the bed is a man who seemed to have had a rough battle as patches of blood and grim littered his body and torn clothing with no upper garment and barely any lower garments.
Hugging the man's body against hers is a beautiful woman with yellow and black, striped hair. Their breathing is slow and relaxed as they drift through their dreams while embracing each other for comfort and warmth.
Soon the man, Xicor, eyes began to shift open and the first thing he feels is the softness of someone's body against his, mainly his head against the warm and soft chest of a woman. He soon registers who the woman hugging him is by the strands of hair tickling his cheek.
"Naruhime" Xicor said hoarsely due to not have anything to eat or drink in a while.
Naruhime's eyes begin to slowly open as she registers their positions, she doesn't pull away but the faint blush creeps up her cheeks from the closeness.
"You're finally awake, how are you feeling??" Naruhime softly asked, a complete 180 of her usual demeanour.
She ran her fingers through his dirty hair, playing with it softy in a way to calm her nerves from exploding a ton of questions at him.
"Terrible" he said honestly.
'What happened?' She wanted to say but didn't say it out loud given his emotional condition is far worse than his physical condition was.
All she could think of making it better was just embrace him, thinking her body would calm some of the thoughts he's trying cast away more better.
She held him tighter against his chest as she placed her chin on top of his head before racking her hand through the back of his head with the other one bringing his free arm around her waist.
"Just know that if you're struggling..." she said but finds it difficult to say as it is completely alien to her but all she is doing is following what her instincts tell her, "...I'm right here for you, so is Shikoku, so don't think you're alone in this when there are people like me and her ready to lend to the support you need"
Those words got through to him as he fully embraced the woman in his arm without closing his eyes, simple remaining there, lost in his thoughts before looked at his condition and smell himself.
"I need a bath" he chuckled as did Naruhime at his remark.
"You really do, you smell awful" she said with a beaming grin, showcasing her sharp teeth, that made Xicor laugh.
Naruhime slowly, but reluctantly, remove her embrace from as they both got up as she began to lead Xicor to their bath, after giving him a cup of water that was left on the table with a set of clothes in on the chair next to the bed.
They walked side by side, showcasing their status of each other as equals, Naruhime enthusiastically talked about new moves she was developing and wanted to fight Xicor again to test them out, mostly to distract him from remembering what he did.
They soon reach a double door that leads into a wide room with various cabinets and baskets, Xicor moved further in a picked a random cabinet to remove some of his more intact clothing that being only his boxers.
He threw the lower garments in bin nearby as they are useless as well as throwing away the makeshift bandage around his stomach.
Just as he was about to remove his boxers, a rustling sound was heard behind him. Curiously, he turned to find Naruhime undressing behind him without the slightest hesitation.
He stared dumbstruck as she removed her clothing without the slightest hesitation before he quickly shook his head and continue undressing like it was nothing before setting his new clothes inside the cabinet when he leaves the bath.
Once he was finished, he quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist and went forth. Coming to the bath area the tub was wide, almost big as the room itself, on the side are various strange statues in the form of some kind of plant.
On the waters surface are floating bowls scattered around with shampoo and conditioner on them. The water releases cool steam to showcase its warmth and invitation to enter the soothing liquid.
Once he had a good look at the room he moved into the water as the warm, stress reliving liquid surrounded his body, reaching up to his chest.
Leaning against the wall of wide tub, or pool, he let out a content sigh as the waves of negativity wave of him, like a demon parasite being purified.
Xicor opened an eye as it stared up at the ceiling before the systems window displayed all of his templates, reminding him of where his strength could lie.
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[Choso Kamo Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Blood manipulation]
[Speciality: Kyokushin Karate]
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[Nanami Kento Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Ratio]
[Speciality: None]
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[Jinichi Zenin Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Missile Fist]
[Speciality: None]
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[Ino Takuma Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Auspicious Beast Summon]
[Speciality: None]
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[Kaori Itadori Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Antigravity System]
[Speciality: None]
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[Toge Inumaki Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Curse Speech]
[Speciality: None]
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[Jogo Template: 100% ]
[Cursed Technique: Disaster Flames]
[Speciality: Fire resistance]
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[Mei Mei Template: 0% ]
[Cursed Technique: Black Bird Manipulation]
[Speciality: None]
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[Aoi Todo Template: 38% ]
[Cursed Technique: Boogie Woogie]
[Speciality: Boxing]
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[Bag-mask Curse user Template: 5% ]
[Cursed Technique: Cloning]
[Speciality: None]
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'Even with all this and I still don't have rct nor a domain' he thought bitterly.
When Xicor completed Jogo's template the knowledge of his domain were given but learning it and doing it are two completely different concepts.
And even if he knows how to use a domain, Jogo's one would something he'll rarely use, considering that once a technique is given to a domain it is inactive for a set period of time.
Xicor would prefer to keep the technique as it is one of his more useful ones.
Jogo's domain, coffin of the iron mountain, is a sealed off chamber inside an active volcano with fissures across the wall and magma oozing from everywhere.
This produces heat so great that an average sorcerer would combust within moments of entering the domain that includes a guaranteed hit meaning he can command the environment itself, in this case molten rock to hit their opponent with a sure-hit affect.
It didn't affect Gojo and Yuji due to infinity Gojo had around them.
But Xicor's mind wasn't all on Jogo's domain, he has his sights on a different domain he wants to use and discover.
He was thrown out of his thoughts when the water beside him rippled due to the movement of someone entering the water.
Glancing over with his open eyes, he finds Naruhime next to him with a towel around her body. Her face has faint glow to it as she averts her gaze from his.
They remained silent for a while, neither one starting a conversation between them. Naruhime took a deep breath before scooting closer until her body was touching his and rest her head against his shoulder.
When Xicor felt the contact as he flinched a little, slightly caught off guard, before he relaxed himself and just enjoyed the warm water while ensuring he doesn't think about the woman's body next to him as he can feel almost all the of her body's detail.
Xicor begun to move as he started to clean himself while adding shampoo to clean his hair and conditioner to wash his body of all the dried blood and grim.
Naruhime mimicked every move he made when he was cleaning himself. Her eyes would glance over and study him, silently making sure he's there and not an illusion.
They finished up cleaning themselves before leaving the bath though their gazes with drift to one another. Once they reach their cabinets, they began to dry themselves and dress back up in their clothes.
Naruhime dressed up in her usual attire but for Xicor, he was given a full black set of shirt, trousers and a jacket .
He pushed his damp hair back into its usual sleek back style before looking at Naruhime who just finished putting her yellow jacket on.
"Ready?" Xicor asked.
"Mhm" she nodded as the two stepped out.
Naruhime guided Xicor through the ornate halls of the gods home, while holding his hand, before reaching the meeting room where they came in from.
At the centre of the room is Shikoku, Jouryuu and a very tall and stocky humanoid person, taller than Jouryuu. From the looks of it he appears male, he is less human compared to Shikoku, Naruhime and even Jouryuu.
On his face is a pure white mask but it appears that is his actual face, he wears Japanese battle-style clothing with the left side being black and the right side being white.
He wears long sleeves, gauntlets and black chest armour with a series of white outlines and a half-black-half-white hat but despite all of these features.
He holds an air of superiority and arrogance, making Xicor think that this interaction with this fellow would turn ugly real quick.
Shikoku immediately noticed their arrival as a cheerful smile appeared of her lips before beckoning her hand over.
"Xicor~, Naruhime~, come join us, we were just discussing about you~" she said before gesturing with her to the other members with her.
"This is my sister, Jouryuu and this is my brother, Rairen" she introduced them as Jouryuu gave a curt nod while analysing the human in front of her. Rairen crossed his arms and scoffed with indifference.
Once they made it to the circular platform, Xicor sat down on the platform with Naruhime close behind him.
"Now let's begin, We are here to discuss our approach towards the humans here in Mato and I know your wondering why a human is here with us, well his species seem to want him for their own purposes and are going to extreme lengths for it" Shikoku starts.
"They seem to be after the negative energy within Xicor and they've already done their work on his brother by mixing our peaches energy with their negative energy, turning him into a creature that could be a threat to us"
"For this reason, we must treat Xicor as our own, treat him like one of us and help him if he asks of it. And this is where our approach comes in, they are already aware of Xicor's existence but the demon defence force appears to not know his looks whereas our existence remains unknown to them"
"so from here on we, the gods of thunder, shall remain in shadows for 10 years so the humans grow more relaxed and focused shifting to Xicor and only than we shall begin our attacks to test if we are ready to go against the humans" Shikoku said as a large fist smashed down on the platform, leaving cracks.
"We are gods and yet we are hiding like cowards!" Rairen angrily said.
Shikoku stared at him for a long second before letting out a sigh, "Rairen, the humans are using our peaches to fight against our Shuuki and their chiefs have enough power to harm us, not to mention their commander may be on level where they could take on one of us in stalemate or even win, those outcomes are ones I want to ensure won't happen" she said before turning her gaze Xicor.
"Xicor can weaken them or even eliminate some of the members for us to make it easier as well as give us information about human nature for us"
"I don't trust someone who is the same species as the ones invading our home and who's to say that he is a spy for those humans" Rairen said staring intently at Xicor.
"He has proven he can be trusted, even Naruhime can vouch for that" Shikoku replied as Naruhime nodded immediately.
Rairen frowned before turning to the silent goddess nearby, "what's your take on this Jouryuu?"
Jouryuu remained silent, like a hawk searching for any lie in his posture before looking at Naruhime, who she knows is straight forward and not one for lying, "Naruhime, do you trust him completely?"
"Yes" she said without hesitation.
"Very well, if you trust him then I shall welcome him but I will keep my eye on him" Jouryuu said.
"Rairen?" Shikoku asked his opinion.
"Fine, but once he shows the slightest hint of deception, I'll kill him without hesitation" Rairen said as lightning cackled around his clenched fist.
Shikoku nodded satisfied with that answer, since it's the best she's gonna get, "but why not just brute force them, they are weak" Rairen said as Shikoku sighed through her nose.
She decided to ignore him for now since she couldn't be bothered repeating herself, she loved her brother but his behaviour sometimes amused and annoyed her.
"Dismissed" She said as Jouryuu walk away and leave the room with Rairen, who scowled a little at being ignored, followed suit, not before glancing back at Xicor.
"Xicor, your brother is laying through those doors, take all the time you need" she said gently, letting her hand linger against his shoulder before guiding Naruhime out the room who glanced several times at him before they left.
Xicor swallowed and prepared himself since no brother should ever do this nor parent. Xicor enter through the doors to find a long room with a stone table at the end with 2 lit bonfires at the sides of it, on top of the stone table is the pale corpse of William Samiel, Xicor's brother.
Xicor took slow steps towards him as each step he took was a memory flashing through his eyes, each one hitting his very soul.
But he kept going despite the heavy feeling in his chest and head, screaming at him to stop. He ignored the constant attack against his body as he reached the stone table.
He looked down at William's face, trying to etch every detail of his face before it disappears again, "I'm sorry I was never there for you when you needed it William, I was never the greatest older brother but I did my best to guide through the life you wanted follow before all this shit happened" he sighed sadly before placing a hand on his stomach.
"Rest and walk free without the feeling of pain for the rest of your life" Xicor's voice echoed in the chamber before the body of William was lit a flames.
Xicor stepped back as he watched the flames dance around on his body like a ritualistic dance for the death before the they grew smaller and smaller until there was nothing but ash.
Next to table is a small vase with a lid, perfect for preserving his brother's ashes and release them in the human world, in a more beautiful environment where he hopes his spirit will be at peace.