Flat-Brim Samurai Chapter 84 - New times

A reporter walked into shot and the cameraman turned on the camera ,"Today's breaking news, there is a man running around and stealing the martial arts and fighting skills of everyone who he can find. It seems that he resembles our savior from a few years ago, Apollo Musashi, who fended off the ancient king Narphun. Many eye accounts witness that each week he's mastering a new martial art. One question remains to be answered, when will he master them all?"

Apollo looked at his phone, watching the video. He smiled and let out a lighthearted laugh. He put his phone back into his pocket whilst continuing the handstand pushups he was doing. ,"I want strength, do people need any other reason?" He said, laughing at the question. Apollo had just turned 18 recently and with that, a new version of himself emerged. A master in nearly every martial art on the planet and a threat that nearly nobody could face. Cias and Noah turned to the army. Cias did it because he wanted to keep protecting and Noah did it because he needed stronger opponents. Devan went in a different direction and was busy making music whilst continuing his training. Apollo was the only one where things remained relatively normal.

They had all drifted apart which made Apollo a little dejected, but he would continue on his journey to become stronger. More than anything, he wanted to learn, so he decided to tour many different dojos and along the way, learned many things. Most of which were the fighting styles of thousands of fighters. Apollo, in the pursuit of learning, created something akin to his own martial art after fusing many different styles together. Jiu Jitsu, karate, muay thai, Aikido were just a few that he learned. The best boon to this progress was his Akarui soul katana. Becoming one with his sword allowed him to see the world differently. Ki became just another facet at which he would spread his consciousness.

… KNOCK KNOCK Apollo went up to the door of his home, the man on the other side of the door was in a military uniform ,"Sir Apollo, we've received a message that we are to try and recruit you to the arm-," ,"Not interested," Apollo replied to the man at his door. Just then, a familiar presence stopped him from closing that door. ,"CIAS, WHAT'S GOIN ON MAN!!!" ,"Nothing much, I just thought that I should recruit you. You'd be amazing at this. I'd kinda find it hard to sell you on the food though." Cias and Apollo cackled, Apollo said ,"I just don't know how I feel about this, It's kinda too fast." ,"I know," Replied Cias, breathing out as if he knew he'd say that ,"But just think about it." Apollo rubbed his hand over his face, stretching out the skin in contemplation ,"I'll think about it." Cias gloomily shut the door with a ,"I tried, see ya man," ,"See ya."

Upon closing the door his dad came up to him ,"Why did you decline?" ,"Because I don't want to leave you guys all alone." Kenji smiled at Apollo ,"I thank you for thinking of us but I know how long you've wanted this for, I say go for it." ,"But mo-" ,"Honey it's fine, I understand." Ella walked in the next room ,"This will be a good experience." Apollo looked down at the ground, his hat covering his eyes. He struggled to speak and his lips quivered ,"Thank you guys."

Ella and Kenji both hugged their son, holding this moment for as long as they could. As they researched, the closest he could join was in about a month. In the meantime, he could chill out. Apollo thought about all that he went through to protect what he loved. He thought about all of those moments he trained. He thought about all the good times he had with his friends. Physically he was ready but mentally, it was much harder. He had to let go of his family, he knew how much it'd affect them, which was his main concern. The change in lifestyle would be dramatic, but if he could come out of the other side, he'd be a new man. He was in his bed, cuddling Bandit, when he whispered with a nervous smile ,"Alright then, I guess I'm finally doing this."

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