The Path of the Great Sovereign 120 Manifest Destiny

"So what are we going to do now?"

Nel looked at Tatsuo as he thought about the question for a moment before raising his head to look at the Sky above.

"Well since we both have Rank 10 Spirit power it's about time to look for our first Rings. We both have multiple Spirits as you have your Beast spirit: Azul Phoenix Empress and your Tool Spirit: Gamuza both of these make you a Battle Spirit Master. For your Azul Phoenix Empress I suggest you go with the subcategory of Battle System master, Power attack system. With your Tool Spirit I suggest Assault System master as before your Zanpakuto could be used for attack,defense, and agility."

While Tatsuo was explaining what he thought would be best be materialized from clothes for the both of them to feel more comfortable.

"For me I'm going the Control System route as the Absolute Ice Emperor can be used in many different ways. What my end goal is though is to use Spirit rings to mutate my Bloodline so I can have absolute suppression over all Spirit Beasts. My other two Spirits which are my Eyes and then there is this."

Tatsuo raised his left hand and what appeared was a Claymore, which was a double-edged two handed sword with a blood groove down the middle of the Blade, It was an all Black sword with a golden hilt.

"With this I will take the Agility System route as with my Spirit power I can make my attacks power more powerful, plus I want to actually see if it is a feasible thing to do for the sake of my future academy."

"So what will be the age of our first rings?"

"The Age doesn't matter what we should be more focused on is the ability of the our First rings as I have a method to increase the Age of our rings however this method is limited 999,999 years old as Million Year Soul rings can only be acquired from slaying the beast yourself. Plus at this point we don't have the power to attack and kill anything beyond 1,000 years old."

After saying that the duo made there way through the plains toward the Forest beyond. Nels Goal was a Fire-elemental Spirit Beast for her Azul Phoenix to have more attack power, and the Ring for her Tool Spirit will depend on the situation.

While Tatsuo's goal was a Poison-elemental Spirit beast for his Dragon Spirit, For his eyes he would form his own rings as the Zettigan was Absolute, therefore all elements he possess on his other spirits his eyes will grow along with them. And for the Claymore he planned on getting something which would reduce the overweight of it so he could wield it with one hand without an issue.

After they get their Spirit Rings Tatsuo will head to Plane 20 to get everything necessary to build his stronghold.

Around an Hour Later they made their way into the Forest.

"This world is truly interesting as even the Trees are a type of Spirit Beast."

Tatsuo looked at the trees that stretched hundreds of meters in the air with great interest while walking through the forest until from behind they were attacked by 862 year old Great Virulent Viper.

This Snake was one of the most Poisonous snakes in the world as it's venom would first cause paralysis before breaking down your body tissue and bones. It was 8 meters long with a Solid Grey body with black scales around it's head.

"Just what I was looking for."

Tatsuo swung the clay more down removing the Head of the Snake in one fluid motion before sealing off the area and Absorbing it while Nel Stood watch.

As the spirit Ring was integrated into his body the poison started to break down and liquify his body from the inside as Siri repaired it which strengthened his body far beyond what it was before. As his spirit or rather he evolved into something new as the Ring fully integrated into his body it went from Yellow to Deep red with a green crown at it's peak.

[Aging of Spirit ring Complete. New age 999,999 years old.]

[Absolute Ice Dragon Emperor has evolved into Virulent Ice Dragon Emperor. 1st Spirit Ring Ability: Absolute Zero, Ability description: Upon activation of this ability the Host creates a Field of Ice in a 50 meter Radius which causes enemies to expend spirit energy to keep their legs from being rooted to the ground as Poisonous Gas fills the area. Enemies that inhale the gas will find the smell pleasant as their Lungs are melted due to the poisons corrosive effect.]

"This is a dangerous control ability."

Nel looked at the Red Ring behind his back with interest as he explained it's abilities.

"So Rings 100,000 years in above increase the strength of a Spirit Master by 100% essentially doubling the power of the Spirit Master while the strength of the ability is raised by an average of 200%. Not only that but the greater the Bloodline of the Spirit Beast it also brings benefits to the body of the Spirit Master."

"That's Right Nel, During the absorption process I strengthened the Bloodline of the Great Virulent Viper making it a Virulent Hydra while also giving it peak mastery over the Poison element. However as a Hydra is also a dragon albeit a lesser Dragon my True Dragon bloodline did not grow additional heads as that would just weaken my bloodline."

As Tatsuo said that he got up as he and Nel continued their search for more Spirit Beasts. Around sunset they left the Forest to return to the base of the Volcano, Nel left with a 999,999 Year old Blaze Eagle for her Beast Spirit and a 999,999 Year Old Armoured Rhino for her Tool Spirit.

While Tatsuo Got a 999,999 Year Old Twin Tailed Cheetah soul for his Tool Spirit.

When they arrived at the base of the mountain Tatsuo took a device out of his Inventory which turned into a portal. Tatsuo stepped through the portal to Arrive in the Throne room of The Night Empire and Upon the Throne was his Nephew.

"Who are you Child?"

His Nephew asked with a Scowl as he raised his chakra to the peak, Apparently this young man opened 3 of the Divine Gates.

"Kneel Nephew."

When the Overgod spoke all must obey as The Night Emperor was brought to his Knees.

"I am your Father's Younger Brother, Emperor Zenkichi the First. Go get the Queen Mother and the Imperial Protector I wish to have words with them."

Tatsuo directed his Voice to the Guards standing on either side of the Throne room before Directing his attention back to his very surprised Nephew.

"Look at you boy all grown up even though I personally never had the opportunity to see you grow up your father blabbered about you for days."

"Ichizo?"

Turning his Head around he looked at his Parent who looked as if they have not aged a Day since they last saw each other.

"Indeed Mom Im back. Just for a little bit though as I have something important to get done I just came to ask you why haven't you two Ascended yet?"

"Well After you and Itachi left we had to see our Grandson become a Fine Emperor like the two of you, But how are you a child again?"

"Dad Im not a Child, Im now a little over 100,000 years old at this point. I'm also no longer human but that is another story for a later time. What I came here to do is Mobilize some Shinobi to come with me to Plane 18 as it's a little Rough there Right now."

Tatsuo then thought about something then spoke but this time he 'Declared it'

"All Jokyunin that were around since the Founding of My great Empire heed my words."

When that line fell all across the continent, all across the Empire those Clan Ancestors in seclusion opened their eyes because there was only one person capable of using this technique and that was the First Yorukage the Founding Emperor.

"This will be an Imperial Decree by Emperor Zenkichi the First, Ichizo Zenkichi. I told you all I would return and now I am asking you all to come with me as I have more work that needs to be done. I have traveled far and I can say with 100 percent certainty that there is more to life than what we have now. There are entire planes of existence where the weakest person is able to destroy our world."

Tatsuo paused while he looked into the faces of his Parents and his Nephew as shock was to light of a word to describe their current look.

"So today the Night Empire will begin its expansion into those Places as I refuse to let my home be destroyed and also because I need the man power. My Brother Itachi is in Plane 19 while I am in Plane 18, Those of you that have opened 8-9 Divine Gates you all will go to Plane 19 while those that have opened 7 and Below under the age of 100 will go to Plane 18 with me. Make this happen at once."

And Just like that Tatsuo started to build his foundation in Plane 18.

Chapter end