Dragon Zone: The Code Of Heart and Hate

Chapter 25: Fiery Love

CHAPTER 25: FIERY LOVE

"What kind of source?" Nadia asked.

"Something to do with his element, something he treasures, something that gives him peace" the Wind Master explained as he walked into the room.

"Well...he enjoyed inventing ridiculous techniques but..." Michael paused.

A memory struck Atlanta.

"Lava bath" Atlanta said.

"What?" Nadia looked at her as if she wasn't making any sense.

"What Ryu enjoyed most...what was most fun and relaxing to him was taking a lava bath" Atlanta recalled the moment Ryu came out of the lava looking like a monster.

"So what are you trying to say?" Michael asked.

"He might just absorb the power from the lava and use it to heal his wounds" Atlanta suggested.

"Then let's do it" Nadia said.

Ken stared at them.

"How exactly do you suppose we get the lava? By now, the lava Ryu created during our race by melting part of a mountain is solid again. We can't use the dragon saints too because both we and they must be quite low on chakra by now plus they need to meditate in the spirit realm in order to recharge their power plus I wonder why you guys didn't use the fire power of your dragons on the Shadow ninja" Ken said.

"They've evolved. If we had used their power within the village boundaries, there would have been more damage not to talk of casualties" Michael explained.

"True, now with the lava..." Ken was wondering.

"I'll do it" Rokkan volunteered.

"Do what?" Michael asked.

"I'll create the lava" Rokkan said plainly.

"Create...lava? Wait a minute, don't tell me...?!" Atlanta exclaimed worriedly.

"No, I didn't walk into the Jinn State energy and by now it has all faded away. I can't enter the Jinn State but I can create lava. I'll need your help though Atlanta" Rokkan said.

"H-How can you? H-How can I...?" Atlanta stammered in surprise.

"Michael, help me carry Ryu into the Temple Courtyard" Rokkan ordered.

Michael obeyed. Atlanta, Nadia and Ken followed close behind.

"Certain elements, when used in a certain way, give birth to other elements. Just like the Dragon Zone is circular, so is the interaction among the elements. They transform continuously, without beginning or end" Rokkan explained.

"What do I do?" Atlanta asked.

"Just create a Crystal pool" Rokkan instructed.

"That's easy, stand back! Crystal Blade Technique!" Atlanta called as sharp crystal blades made four deep rectangular slices. A rectangular block of earth rested inside the edges of the slices.

Rokkan raised the block of earth utilizing his chakra alone.

"Earth Element! Earth Hardening Jutsu!" Rokkan called as the block of earth hardened.

"Atlanta, slice this block into two equal halves" Rokkan instructed.

Atlanta obeyed.

"Good, now watch!" Rokkan smiled as he used a jutsu to cause the two halves of the block to rub violently against each other.

Nothing happened for a while. With more concentration, Rokkan increased the speed and intensity of the rubbing motion. The blocks began to emit smoke as they slowly began to turn molten red and melt into lava.