CHAINS OF WATER RISE OF A KING
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⚔ CHAINS OF WATER: RISE OF A KINGDOM ⚔
S01E08 – ZEDO'S AWAKENING & WATER CRISIS!
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🌟 Part 1: The Lift of Sky – Zedo's Inspiration
Zedo stood at the peak of The Lift of Sky, gazing at the horizon, his heart pounding with excitement and determination. He couldn't believe what had just happened—his Third Eye had awakened. The red glow in his eye had given him a power he had never felt before, a connection to something much deeper than himself.
Setsuke, standing beside him, smirked.
"Anything is possible, Zedo," Setsuke said. "The effort you put in determines the power you achieve."
Zedo clenched his fists, his resolve growing stronger. "Then I'll give it everything I have!" he declared.
The next morning, all the students were summoned to The Lift of Sky, a legendary training ground where only the most elite warriors had ever trained. The very air around it carried the whispers of past warriors, their echoes lingering like an unseen force of guidance.
When Karota, Mido, and Hekagu arrived, they were stunned to see Zedo already there, waiting for them.
"Zedo! How did you get here so quickly?!" Karota exclaimed.
Zedo simply smiled. "Because I believed in myself. And I knew it was possible."
His words struck something deep in his friends. Mido and Hekagu exchanged glances, inspired by his confidence. For the first time, they felt that Zedo was different now.
Zedo began explaining what he had learned from Setsuke about Zenjutsu, the legendary warrior's art. "There are three levels: X-Zenjutsu, Y-Zenjutsu, and Z-Zenjutsu," he explained. "Each one amplifies the user's power, but only those with true control over themselves can unlock it."
Karota listened carefully, nodding, but suddenly, something extraordinary happened.
As he focused on his breathing, his body became eerily still. His muscles relaxed, and in that moment of complete calm—
💥 A BLUE LIGHT BURST FROM HIS FOREHEAD!
"WHAT?!" Zedo gasped.
Everyone stepped back in shock as Karota's Third Eye opened, glowing with an intense blue energy. A rush of wind swirled around him, crackling with energy.
"Karota! You… you unlocked X-Zenjutsu too?! That fast?!" Zedo shouted in disbelief.
Karota opened his eyes, confused at first, then a huge grin spread across his face. "Hah! I didn't even try that hard!"
Zedo smirked, feeling a deep sense of pride. "You're stronger than you think, Karota."
But their moment of excitement was cut short. A loud alarm echoed through the Yellow Castle!
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🌊 Part 2: The Water Crisis & Festa vs. Zedo!
Back at the castle, a heated argument was taking place.
A group of Blue Knights, warriors responsible for maintaining the Chains of Water, were shouting in anger.
"You couldn't do a single thing right! The Water Chain was broken because of your failure!" one of them yelled.
Another warrior, his fists clenched, shouted, "We are running out of water! Do you even realize the danger we're in?!"
Master Raiga stepped forward, his expression stern. "Silence! Now is not the time to fight among ourselves!"
A young, hotheaded warrior named Festa stepped forward, his eyes burning with frustration. "We barely survived the last attack! If one chain broke, so what? We protected the main supply!"
But then, someone from the crowd muttered something that made the air go ice cold—
"We don't even have a King anymore."
The words felt like a dagger to Zedo's chest. His eyes flashed red with anger.
He stepped forward, his voice thundering through the hall. "SHUT UP!"
The room fell silent. Everyone turned to look at Zedo, stunned by his outburst.
"You failed your duty, and now you're blaming Master Setsuke?! Do you have any idea who he is?!" Zedo's voice was filled with power. "He's a thousand times stronger than any of you! Being King isn't just about controlling Chains—it's about ruling with your mind!"
Festa narrowed his eyes at Zedo and laughed mockingly.
"What did you just say?" he sneered. "HAHAHAHA! That's the biggest JOKE of the year! A kid like you dares to talk about ruling?!"
In a flash, Festa drew his sword and charged straight at Zedo!
🔥 SLASH!
Zedo barely dodged, jumping back just in time.
Master Raiga shouted, "FESTA! STOP! He's still an E-Rank student!"
But Festa ignored him, his eyes burning with fury. "I don't care! He needs to be put in his place!"
Zedo gritted his teeth. "I don't have time for this…"
Festa lunged again, swinging his sword at full force. But this time—
💥 BOOM!
Zedo blocked with one hand.
The impact sent Festa flying five meters back.
The entire hall fell dead silent.
Everyone stared at Zedo in shock. A dark aura was now radiating from his body. His Third Eye flickered red with power.
Festa groaned as he stood up, holding his arm. His eyes widened as he saw the energy coming from Zedo. "What… what kind of power is that?!"
Zedo took a deep breath and slowly walked forward, his voice calm but firm.
"The water is running out… and you people are busy fighting amongst yourselves?"
Festa clenched his fists but didn't attack again. Something about Zedo's presence now felt different—stronger, commanding, almost… royal.
Master Raiga watched carefully, realizing that something had changed in Zedo.
He wasn't just a student anymore.
🔥 TO BE CONTINUED… 🔥
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