8 Chapter 6
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Isn't it weird how when you're inside the bathroom... Like just washing your hair with shampoo... Then suddenly, new ideas for your novel pops up and they're actually really interesting
But when you're about to write, the ideas go away like they were never there?
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- Abandoned parts of Orario -
[Shaun's POV]
After exiting the Kamui Dimension, I used 『FLYING THUNDER GOD』 to teleport to one of the marks I left behind in Orario in the past.
Like in the anime, my marks never disappeared unless the location they're marked on is either destroyed or removed forcefully. Even if I'm dead, the marks will still be there.
Arriving at the mark I placed, I analyzed the location I'm currently in. It's been about 15 years since I last came to Orario, so there's bound to be any changes here.
And sure enough, the buildings around me are either destroyed or in the rubble.
Suddenly, 5 figures wearing black robes with red clouds on them appeared instantly.
It was the 5 clones I left outside 15 years ago.
Seeing their outfit, I couldn't help but cringe.
{Oi oi oi, seriously? Why use Akatsuki's outfit? I know they look awesome but why?}
They're all wearing Japanese-style animal masks like the ones the Anbu uses.
I just ignored their outfit for now and focused on the situation of Orario. I asked them
"What's the situation? And what have you guys been doing the past 15 years?"
"Can't you just cancel the shadow clone jutsu and absorb our memories?"
"No. I've absorbed a shit ton of memories inside the Kamui dimension. And it's irritating to organize each and every one of them. Just tell me what happened."
The clones looked at me confused.
I'm not gonna tell them about Kamui War, that shit is too tiring for me.
Then, the clone explained everything.
After I entered the Kamui dimension 15 years ago, the 5 of them went to explore the world of Danmachi.
They traveled the world seeing various cities, they did this to gather information and collect the common sense for this world.
Why? Because they didn't want to be like those generic Japanese isekai main characters with dense personalities and a brain that only has one purpose; to build a harem.
It's worth to note that I hate harems, and so do my clones.
After 5 years of traveling, they finally went to Orario and decided to settle there.
For the first month, they've registered as adventurers so that they'll be able to kill monsters in the dungeon.
A year later, their party consisted of 5 members wearing iconic black robes with red clouds on them became a bit popular among the adventurers.
They came to the spotlight because of how fast they cleared each floor, and sure enough, it amazed a lot of people.
What even shocked them the most was that the 5 clones said that they don't belong to any familia and are freelancers.
This announcement caused a big storm in Orario. A group of 5 strong people that have not joined in any familia yet immediately got the attention of many Gods.
At first, it was bearable with the constant annoying invitations from familias to join them, but as time goes on, their invitation gets worse. From the formal invitation escalated to threats and finally to harassment.
But, my clones weren't some pushovers. They hunted down the familias that harassed them and sent their Gods up to heaven.
This once more caused an uproar when the news leaked. A 5-man party killed a total of 9 gods and sent them to heaven.
And sure enough, no other gods approached them ever again. And the party 'Akatsuki' became a feared group.
After their party became popular, they've never really cared about it and continued to go down the dungeon tower and continue to expand their territory.
One of their greatest achievements was reaching the 59th floor.
(A/N: I don't know the lowest floor people in Danmachi reached, so let's just assume that it's the 49th floor.)
After the announcement of them reaching the 59th floor, their fame once again rose and became one of the acknowledged strongest unofficial familia in Orario with the name of 'Akatsuki'.
As for the gods that want to invite them? Well, they got blatantly rejected without a second of thought. My clones weren't gonna work under anyone.
After that, they've done nothing but go down the dungeon, earn money, and expand their influence.
What's worth noticing was that they don't accept any other members and remain a party of 5.
They've also cooperated with some big shots. For example, Loki and Hermes familia. They also sometimes cooperated with the Freya familia and you know what happened? She tried to seduce my clones using her abilities.
But who do you think she's facing? My clones duh. And not just some normal clones, but clones with Mangekyō Sharingans.
They avoided her seducement effortlessly as it's in the Managekyō description itself— 'See through all illusions'.
After that, they retaliated and attacked her familia inside the dungeon. Although they survived in the end, Freya was really pissed. Since then, she had bad blood against Akatsuki and take on every opportunity to take them down.
Hearing this I can't help but click my tongue and thought secretly
{Annoying b¡tch}
After hearing what they've been through the past 15 years, I decided to not cancel their summoning. Why? Because the fame they made is useful for me, duh. And I still need them to act as the Akatsuki
"How about the canon? Has it started?" I'm eager to see the live-action Bell. Although I'm not really the biggest fan, I still want to see the real person.
"It started. Everything's going based on canon. Bell arrived in Orario and got into Hestia's familia. 2 days ago, he came back from the dungeon tower covered in Minotaur blood, exactly like in the first episode."
"But what's irritating is that we also found out that some of Freya's familia is spying on him. I guess she already has her eyes set on him. But we also protect him in the shadows sometimes."
"Oh? I see..."
Suddenly, I felt breathing nearby who I know for sure was spying on us. But the breathing was... Familiar.
"You five leave first, I have some business to attend"
The clones did not ask any questions and disappeared from their spot
I looked towards the direction of the breathing I sensed and called out
"Zeus"
After that, a man wearing a black hood appeared.
He lifted his hood revealing a face of an old man with a white mustache. The long white beard of his disappeared huh?
Since he's wearing a dark hood, it's obvious that he's hiding. Specifically from Bell. Since he made a lie about being killed by a monster, Bell came to Orario to be like him because he told him stories about him being one.
But what's surprising is seeing him here.
"So? Why're you here?" I asked
Zeus just looked at me before smiling.
I looked at him dumbfounded. Why is this old coot smiling?
He finally stopped his shenanigans and replied to me
"That's what I want to ask you. Why are you here? We haven't seen each other for 15 years. You just disappeared after our fight. Shortly after, a group of people called Akatsuki appeared in Orario and caused some uproars. But who am I kidding? It's your clones aren't they?"
I looked at him and admired how sharp he is. Wisdom does come with age after all
I just answered his question
"That is correct"
"Didn't I say to you that don't cause trouble in Orario?"
"Well technically, it wasn't me who causes trouble, it was my clones. Moreover, I don't seem to remember agreeing to your request."
He lowered his head and clicked his tongue
"Tch."
Oi, I heard that.
"Well anyway, what are you doing here?" He asked me
"Nothing. I just got interested in something or someone here in Orario."
Well, I wasn't lying. I wanted to see the real version of Bell, purely because of boredom and curiosity. If it weren't for that, I would have left this universe and jumped to another.
"Hm? And what would that be?"
"If I tell you the name, would you promise to not be agitated?"
Zeus looked at me with a confused expression.
Meanwhile, I smirked under my mask wondering what Zeus' reaction would be.
I just uttered a name.
"Bell Cranel."
Zeus looked at me with wide eyes before turning to a serious expression. He firmly said with some hint of what I assume is killing intent
"You best not touch that child."
After learning a shit ton of jutsus in the Kamui Dimension, as well as sparring with some clones, I am pretty confident in my strength. What would this guy, who has his powers sealed, do? At most do the thing he did at our fight 15 years ago, but I doubt that will harm me anymore.
"Relax~ I'm not gonna hurt him. In fact, it's the opposite." I just plainly said
Zeus looked at me, with the same serious expression.
"I will depart shortly because Hera, for some reason, is chasing me down. Moreover, I don't want Bell to see signs of me alive. You better keep your words or else I will dash to Orario."
Yeah yeah, old man. Just run away from the yandere chasing you, I'll take care of everything.
"Okay"
After that, he walked towards a shaded part of the city while looking back at me and disappeared.
After that, I let out a sigh.
"Now then, I should probably go check out the territory my clones have"
After that, I used 『FLYING THUNDER GOD』 and teleport to he marks my clones made in their territory.
- Southeast section of Orario -
Arriving at the location, I sniffed the air smelled something familiar... The clones that went to pubs in the Kamui Dimension gave me familiarity with this smell
It was beer.
I jumped to a wooden pole to look above and found red lights nearby
{Huh? Is that... Oi isn't that the red light district?}
Why would my clones build their base near the red light district? Can it be that...
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God damn it, my clones lost their virginity yet I, the main body, has still not.
"You five, COME HERE!" I called out to them angrily
Soon, the five figures appeared and looked at me confused
"Tell me... Did your cherries get popped?"
They looked at me confused once more. Damn, was I wrong?
"Hah... Nevermind..."
After that, they told me about their mansion which was, in my opinion, quite big. Just how rich were my clones?
"You. Lead me to your home" I pointed at one of the clones
"Can't we just use 『FLYING THUNDER GOD』 and enter our house secretly?"
"Nah, I want to stroll around. Moreover, relying on jutsus is good but I still need to stretch my body you know?"
The clones just nodded and lead the way to their home
While we were walking, people who are about to return to their homes from work saw us. It's currently around 5pm so it's normal for people to return to their homes at this time
After they saw us, they immediately started talking making themselves, which I can clearly hear.
"Those robes with red clouds... Aren't they the Akatsuki?!" Mob #1 said
"Wait, you're right! Why are they here?!" Replied Mob #2
Huh? They don't know about my clones' house. They must have hidden that fact from the public. That's actually amazing how they're able to come back to the same house without being discovered.
I just continued to listen while walking.
"But wait... Who's that other guy with a weird mask? He isn't part of them if I remember correctly..." Mob #3 added
"No, wait... Don't tell me they found a new member?! Aren't they known for not picking up new members?!" Mob #4 said
"Hold on... Perhaps you're right! All of them have masks to hide their faces and so is the new guy! That must mean that hiding your true identity is a criterion for joining Akatsuki!" Mob #1 explained
Whew~
The many passersby sure are thinking up many theories. Sorry guys, we won't be needing any members any time soon.
After about a 15 minute walk, we finally reached our destination, but the clones insisted that we have to use 『FLYING THUNDER GOD』 to enter the house so that no one will know which house we will enter.
Quite skeptical aren't you?
After entering, we decided to discuss plans tomorrow morning as it's already nighttime.
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Yeah so umm... Not much happened in this chapter, just the mc reuniting with his clones. He'll jump the next world in about 2-4 chapters. The next world is S**** ********
Can you guess what it is?
If you saw anything weird in this chapter that is out of place, make sure to tell it! It will really help me! <3
