The Path of the Great Sovereign 51 An Ocean Starts from a Drop

The words Ichizo said were an earthquake that destroyed their understanding of the world but at the same time, a glorious Ray of hope that shined down and lifted their spirits. He was a Messiah that guided the people down the path which leads to a fulfilling life, he was offering a way to change their lives all they had to do was reach out and grab the olive branch he extended.

"How do we know what you are saying is true?" Nagato was moved as well but flowery words were not sufficient enough to make them uproot all they have created here in the Land of Rain. In response to his question Ichizo shined his eyes on the group under his gaze they were moved to the outskirts of the Capital city in the Kingdom of Night.

"This is the Village Hidden in the Darkness. This is where those who will stand against the Gods are raised. Shizo, Bring me Daisuke, Chiyoko, and Kazumi!" Out of Ichizo's shadow a Kunoichi emerged wearing purple and gold Yamigakure shinobi attire with smiling golden lion mask covering her face signifying she was the Ghost Royal guard, The Shadow of the King. After bowing to the King she disappeared into the city to carry out the King's order.

"You want to know if my statements were just hot air coming out of my mouth or if I can actually prove my statements right? I think these three will be able to prove whether or not I am tell the truth." Ichizo then smiled, the temperature in the area dropped a few degrees due to that devilish smile a chills went down the spines of all present.

*Daisuke Tsuki POV*

For the past few days His Majesty has been absent so I have been working twice as before to make sure that no one outside the Jokyunin know that he is gone. As I walked from the the Academy to the Palace a Shadow Guard member appeared in front of me she whispered in my ear then disappeared into the Shadows.

All motivation to work left my body I called a Shinobi passing by gave him some instructions then rushed to the Gate as quickly as I could. 'HIS MAJESTY HAS RETURNED!' This was the first time in the few years the Yamigakure's existence that its Kage has left its walls without informing anyone of his departure. What could have been so important?

When I arrive outside of the Gate Chiyoko, and Kazumi have just arrived as well we searched for the Chakra signature of the King then headed in that direction. 'His Chakra has become much more dense and powerful, even from this distance it feels as if the world would collapse from its weight. A few mile away from the gate we notice a group of Shinobi wearing foreign attire at the head of the Group stood His Majesty.

Words could not describe my shock. Just a few days prior His Majesty was just a small child but now, he was a Man at least 5 foot 8 in height, His hair was white yet powerful Chakra particles moved throughout it making it shine like moonlight. His Eyes displayed a Dojutsu I have never seen before yet, despite these changes you could not mistake the unique feeling of warmth his chakra gave you. As soon as we all confirmed His Majesty's presence we knelled before our king.

"As you can see I have brought visitors, these shinobi are members of the Akastsuki a group created to bring about a positive change to the Shinobi world. They are joining me today because they do not think what I have said about creating a force that will be able to combat any foe is true, so I have summoned the three of you to display a 'Show of Force'. The 12 Jokyunin are the first of many Shinobi besides Itachi, Shisui, and Myself in the Kingdom that have learned the secrets of the Gates, Therefore today you three will battle me. This will be a test on the feasibility of my plan as well as to confirm my evaluation on your battle prowess."

His Majesty's words caused an enormous shadow of doubt to appear in my heart, 'Will we be Enough?' This question without a doubt went through our minds when we heard those words, even before his Majesty was an entity that even if all 12 Jokyunin attack at once we would probably not even be able to leave a mark on his clothes let alone now. AT this point it would be like throwing eggs at a Steel wall, completely and utterly futile.

His Majesty's eyes began to rotate then the scenery changed around us, we were in the Land of Demons at the Yamigakure Shinobi evaluation compound. His Majesty waved his hand and a barrier appeared covering the Akastsuki and the arena.

"I want the three of you to attack me, Hold nothing back or you may die. Star Style: Grand Chariot!"

The Moon began to move in front of the sun causing a Solar Eclipse, the sky darkened as Star Constellations began to shine brightly in the darkness a dense mass of solar energy rained down from those constellations traveling at a speed that surpassed the speed of light cutting through the vast emptiness of space propelling themselves toward the location of the arena.

"Glass Style: Solar Dome, Somatic Style: Solar Amplification!"

His Majesty used jutsu after jutsu to further remind us that if we truly did not attempt to defend ourselves and launch a counter attack this would be the end for all of us.

"Daisuke, Lets see if your Ice can stop my Heat! Remember even small drops of water will eventually accumulate to become a mighty ocean, so how will you know that you can't if you don't even try?"

I looked up at the Sky and 18 beams of light were headed toward the dome where their strength would be magnified by both the Dome and the Somatic style coating the interior of the dome. The Harbinger of Two Suns truly is a fitting name!

Chapter end