Chapter 128: Chapter 128 Show of strenght
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Artoria called out for a duel, and Ichigo felt a headache right now.
"I am sorry if my words were misinterpreted."
Ichigo replied, rubbing his temples a little bit. Emotional things weren't his forte at all.
"But I don't see why the honor could help you in a situation when you would have been corrupted by the corruption from the original holy sword fragments. You are too weak for that."
Artoria's eyes narrowed, her voice dripping with resoluteness.
"Weakness is not determined by physical strength alone. Honor is a guiding principle that strengthens one's resolve and fuels their determination to overcome any obstacle, no matter how daunting."
Ichigo's headache intensified as he attempted to comprehend Artoria's unwavering belief in the power of honor. He knew about honor, but it was just a concept that held little importance in his own world.
Many times, he saw people succumb to their own desire for power. Honor could only be achieved through selflessness and sacrifice, qualities that seemed foreign to Ichigo.
"Then I could only make you see the truth. You may value your honor, but it could be twisted by your own desires."
Ichigo said, his voice tinged with disenchantment. Honor was a double-edged sword, capable of both inspiring greatness and leading to its downfall.
Artoria wasn't immune to this truth either, as she had witnessed firsthand the destructive consequences of misplaced honor. But she couldn't deny the importance of honor in shaping one's character and guiding their actions.
Despite its potential pitfalls, honor remained a guiding principle for Artoria, a beacon of righteousness in a world filled with chaos and corruption.
She believed that true greatness could only be achieved by upholding one's honor, even if it meant making difficult sacrifices along the way.
Ichigo saw the unyielding resolve in Artoria's eyes, a reflection of her unwavering commitment to her principles.
"So you make your choice, but I can't let you have it no matter what. Until the day you could defeat me. Don't dream of claiming it without first proving your worth."
Ichigo snapped his finger, and then everything around them changed in an instant. The once empty room in a building was transformed into a battlefield, with debris and rubble scattered everywhere.
Koneko wasn't surprised by the change of environment. She had seen Ichigo's powers in action before and knew that he had the ability to manipulate space.
He just brought them into his own personal space, or the border of his inner world. This place was a reflection of Ichigo's strength and power.
As for Sona and Kuroka, they were shocked by the sudden transformation. They had never witnessed such a display of power before, and it left them in awe of Ichigo's abilities.
"Show me what your honor could bring you on this battlefield."
Ichigo spoke with an indomitable will, his voice filled with power as his body glowed with radiant energy.
The air around him crackled with power, and his presence alone seemed to command respect from all who witnessed it.
Artoria gritted her teeth, her eyes narrowing as she prepared herself for the battle ahead. She drew her sword. Her power surged through her, matching Ichigo's intensity.
The clash of their energies created a palpable tension in the air, as if the very atmosphere held its breath in anticipation of their confrontation.
Both warriors stood poised, ready to unleash their full might upon each other, determined to prove their worth on the battlefield.
Ichigo shook his head.
"Is that the best you can do? If you want to get your hand on the original holy sword, You should at least be able to have this much power."
Ichigo increased his power, and it overpowered her, causing her to stagger back.
The force of his energy was overwhelming, pushing her to her limits. She gritted her teeth, refusing to back down, and summoned every ounce of strength she had.
With a fierce look in her eyes, she launched herself at Ichigo. She at least wanted to land a hit on him and prove that her honor should not be underestimated. However, Ichigo effortlessly stopped her attack with just his finger.
"Too weak."
Ichigo then broke her sword. Artoria saw her sword break apart, and she then felt a surge of anger coming from inside of her.
The sword he just broke was something that had been passed on through generations in her family, a symbol of their legacy and honor. The sight of it shattered before her eyes, made her feel something that she had never felt before.
"You dare!"
Her aura changed, crackling with an intense power as she tapped into her hidden power. The ground trembled beneath her as she unleashed a devastating strike.
Her broken sword was forgotten as a new one materialized in her hand, shining with an otherworldly reddish glow.
Ichigo saw her transform. He shook his head.
"So is this your honor? Did you just let your anger consume you? How disappointing."
Artoria heard that clearly and snapped out of it. She took a deep breath, her anger subsiding as she regained control of herself. Looking at Ichigo, she felt a sense of shame and regret for allowing her emotions to overpower her.
Ichigo stopped channeling his power, and everything stopped. He sighed at the sight of Artoria standing there, her broken sword lying at her feet. The new sword just dematerialized itself.
He then flicked Artoria's forehead, which sent her flying.
"Learn to control it, not seal it away. That is a part of your don't treat it like a burden."
Ichigo said it firmly.
"Your anger is a powerful force. Embrace it, understand it, and use it to your advantage."
Artoria was now lying on the ground, staring up at Ichigo, her mind racing with conflicting emotions. She realized that she had been suppressing her anger for far too long. She thought it would tarnish the honor of her family, so she would never allow herself to fully experience it.
Ichigo saw that she finally saw some truth in his words. He then pulled out a sword that resembled hers, which he had broken earlier.
"The one that I broke was just a fake one. This one is the real one that I switched from you. Take it and come back to me again when you can control that power of yours. Maybe you have a chance to regain it."
Artoria looked at her sword. She didn't know what to feel right now. She was utterly shocked that Ichigo had switched her sword without her noticing.
She couldn't help but have to admit that she was too weak. And maybe she should reconsider her honor.
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