3 Chapter 3: I choose...
"I couldn't forget this stuff even if I tried!" The assimilation of knowledge, while painful, was absolutely worth it. Now it was time to choose my path! Which is very tough considering all three are fantastic options, but in the end, the one better for the long run, considering it would be life-saving, is the Sukuna Path!
Powerful attacks and they are unseen if you don't have the right perception. This path would save my life many times, especially if I keep this portion of my abilities secret.
[Path chosen. Sukuna Path Initiating. Be aware that while you will be granted more abilities than stated, the two shown were the most important to note. Also, be prepared to have your personality altered.]
"W-what?! Altered in wha....."
I blacked out.
[20 hours later]
GRUMBLE~!!!
"What the fuck is this hunger? Tch. I'll have to go hunt then. Can't believe I have to waste my time with something so mundane! Also, these accursed clothes!" I ripped off my current wear, which consisted of a long white shirt, but I kept the white pants which looked like Tai Chi pants.
Feeling more comfortable, I observed the changes, and it was clear as day what the system meant by an "altering of personality." The arrogance and the feeling to kill those I deemed maggots. It was oozing out of me, unlike my previous self that really just fought back in self-defense. The current me wanted to challenge anybody because I felt like it, not even worried about the consequences!
Fortunately, not everything was changed, as Sukuna's cold heart and my logical mind linked up pretty well. It was like harmony was established within myself, a feeling I could never have felt keeping my desires hidden! I only kept myself because I was worried about the weaklings of society, but now...
"Now, I can roam free! Hahaha! This feeling. How does one describe it? Elation? Yes, the mere thought of roaming this world and putting down the maggots that roam brings me to the peak of elation!"
GRRRRRR!
"Damn, I forgot about my body. Let's go teach the surrounding beings a lesson!"
[Third person]
"RAAAA!" A black bear attacked its prey and succeeded in killing it. Life was going good, and even if it was the night—a time it wouldn't normally hunt—it didn't care. It couldn't find any berries or other foods because of the little fox it was eating.
Crunch! Crunch!
"Grr? GRR!" The black bear, initially confused, became frightened. Somebody had locked onto it! Whatever it was made its instincts scream to run, but it couldn't due to the fear paralyzing its body.
That's when the being made its appearance, with shoulder-length light-green hair and even lighter green eyes, but those eyes didn't look like such a peaceful color. No. These being's eyes, to the bear, looked dark red or even near crimson, the same color as blood! Sure, this beast wasn't smart enough to differentiate colors like this, but if it could, then this would be how it would describe the being.
"Yo." The being spoke, and a deep masculine voice unfitting for its body was released.
"G-GRR???" The bear wanted to run away, but it wasn't going to get such a chance.
Pat! Pat! Instantly vanishing and reappearing, putting the bear into the ground. Then, he or whatever it was began to pet it. Yes, the being pet the head of the pathetic bear stuck in the ground! The bear thankfully wasn't foolish enough to react, or maybe it was more accurate to say it couldn't, but either way, it didn't retaliate against the strange being in front of it.
"Now now, me and you are going to have a little fun! If you entertain me, I might just let you go." The being's words were like a demon, the tone filled with arrogance and bloodlust. The bear knew it had no other options! Especially with the sadistic grin plastered on this being's face!
[Enkidu's POV]
"Listen up, you are going to attack and I'm going to defend. If you manage to land a hit, I'll let you go! Pfft! It would be astonishing if something so weak could even land a hit though."
"GRAAAA!" The bear in front of me didn't like my words. Which is perfect! I can practice with C.E and the new moves I got. Ohhhh, this feeling of not being restrained truly is the best!
The bear swung with its right paw and its claws as sharp as swords quickly approached my chest. Such a slow attack could never threaten me, though, but to make this last, I gracefully stepped back, out of range for the bear. The bear quickly arose to its full height and rushed forward without any care. Truly, the act of a simpleton, but what could I do! This is the best I got at the moment, unfortunately.
I raised my right fist and coated it in Cursed Energy (C.E). A bright lime-green color covered my fist, which was strange considering Sukuna's C.E was black and red in color. However, I wasn't Sukuna, and a being of my own, I guess my color is this lime-green color! It is a beautiful color anyway, so I have no qualms about it.
BANG~!
The bear's claw and my fist collided. The collision resulted in the bear's right arm to completely burst apart. As for my arm, no, my hand, I didn't even feel it! Truly astonishing, with these specs at the start, I could truly become the strongest! However, I have more to test and don't really want to go looking for another prey.
"Pathetic maggot. You call yourself a predator? Your pathetic existence shouldn't even be allowed on this planet." My voice came out cold, and I know the bear can't understand me, but its instincts could interpret my truth.
"GRRAAAAA" A bright red aura shot out from the bear!
"HAHAHA! That's more like it! Show me your strongest, maggot!"
BANG~!
BANG~!
BANG~!
The collision of basic C.E application and an enraged bear sounded out throughout the opening in the forest. The environment hadn't physically changed, but I could tell that the surrounding idiots watching to take advantage of our fight had left! I didn't care about any of this as I could track them down later. What really mattered was getting experience using the knowledge I gained.
"Amazing! You haven't disappointed, but now it's time to put in a little more effort." My C.E disappeared from view. The enraged bear didn't care to notice and didn't even notice...
'Dismantle' I pointed my finger horizontally and swung it to the right quickly. An invisible wave of C.E traveled and cut the bear in half from the waist. Truly, a move proving that something simple isn't weak by any means, it just depends on who uses it!
"Stand proud! For you are my first prey in this world. I'll unfortunately remember you, maggot."
'Haha, the last part was unnecessary but who cares. Time to eat! Wait, am I going in raw or...'
