Son of Thunder ✓

Chapter 10

"Learn how to feel the vibrations of the movements your foe makes. That way, you'll know the timing of when they will lunge at you." Zhongli said before summoning the Vortex Vanquisher. The very same weapon he used to inlaid and imprison the gods during the archon war.

Kosuke nods before summoning his naginata. The same naginata that Ei once used, but he did some tweaking to it, making the blade a little bit more curvy and almost like a scythe in appearance.

Zhongli signalled him to do the first move. He nods before quickly dashing towards him, trying to strike him down. They both agreed that Zhongli won't use his shield so it will be a fair fight between them.

Once Kosuke was able to confuse the geo archon with his fast movements, he went in for the strike. But Zhongli was well aware and uses his power to summon a pillar, blocking and lunching him on the air. Kosuke bounces on the land for a couple of times before stopping.

He looks up at Zhongli who is keeping his stature on point and cool. This made Kosuke chuckle as he enjoys every bit of it. He then summon his chakra desiderata, enhancing some of his powers before continuing on with the fight.

The fight lasted until the sunset. Kosuke was sweating so much due to the unpredictable moves Zhongli uses against him.

"You really are like Baal. She is quick and agile like you, but you lack in understanding the nature of your foe. You use brawn over brains when in the battle field." Zhongli said as he crossed his arms.

Kosuke clicked his tongue as he wants to end the duel quickly as he grow tired. He then throws his naginata on the side, summoning the musou ishin this time.

Zhongli lets out a small chuckle before mouthing four powerful words;

"I will have order!" And with that, a huge rock comes hailing down the sky. Kosuke has little to no reaction to it as it hits him. Luckily, it didn't caused him too much injury.

He stands up from his laying position as he was knocked off his feet when the meteor came crushing down on him. Zhongli helps him to stand up.

"You still need experience. But I must say, that made me sweat a little. Though it will take some time, you have to prepare more. Now, you need to head over to Mondstadt to train with Barbatos. He is an easy one." Zhongli said before bidding fairwell.

Kosuke smiles at the compliment of his senior before looking up at the sky.

"Are you watching? Are you both proud of me?" He asked before sighing, walking away from the training ground and back into the inn he was staying at.

Meanwhile, back in Inazuma. Scaramouche is inspecting the nation through his fatui eyes. He was told that Kosuke was staying over in Liyue, thus making him rage thinking that he is already dead.

"I want you to bring him back to me. I will end him myself. Now go!" He orders his fatui soldiers before sitting down on his throne.