This is the other chapter I promised would come out in the double upload. As you guys can probably guess, these chapters are inspired by the Dragon Ball episodes where Goku and Krillin train under Master Roshi for the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament. I wanted to write these chapters as a form of tender love and care, giving my mainstream characters a moment to keep up with Azazel and grow stronger.
Hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and I'll see you all later!
Enjoy (•⩊ •)
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(Azazel's POV)
January 12th, 2023 ME
It was now 4:30 AM, and the shrill alarm clock shattered the early morning quiet. Today marked the beginning of our training under the guidance of Cuttlefish. Among the participants, Octolings like Bordeaux, Juvia, Shiver, Kiara, and Calem had already begun to stir, slowly awakening from their sleep in preparation for the day's rigorous activities. Meanwhile, the rest of us, the Inklings, remained soundly in bed, primarily due to our innate hedonistic tendencies. This behavior might also have been influenced by the propaganda spread by DJ Octavio, which depicted the Octarians as carefree and pleasure-seeking. There is some truth to this perception, as we indeed tend to prioritize enjoyment and leisure. Our culture, architecture, customs, traditions, language, and clothing styles are heavily inspired by Japanese culture, reflecting values and aesthetics from thousands of years ago when humans walked the Earth. Of course, we have adopted many cultural practices and mannerisms from the human fossils we unearthed, but Japanese culture is the primary influence on Inkadia.
Cuttlefish observed many of us still lying peacefully on our futons. To rouse us, he grabbed a small gong and began to strike it rhythmically with a stick, producing a resonant, attention-grabbing sound.
Cuttlefish: Today's the day we start training! Up and at 'em! *He announced loudly*
The noise jarred us from our sleep, eliciting groans and muffled protests as we tried to block it out with pillows. Persistence paid off, and soon enough, we were stirring and waking up.
Azazel: Okay, okay. We're up. *I mumbled as we gradually sat up from the floor*
Shantae stretched fully, groaning as her back popped loudly.
Shantae: I've never slept on the floor like this before. My back is killing me.
Callie: Don't you think we should have breakfast before starting training?
Cuttlefish: That will be a no. *Cuttlefish nodded in agreement*
We all groaned.
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We began getting dressed in preparation for our training session.
Diana: I forgot how strict Cuttlefish can be when it comes to training. You had it easy with Marie training you, Azazel. *She said with a teasing smile, adjusting her clothing*
Azazel: Still, even after retiring, he has enough energy to teach us martial arts. *I responded while tying my hair up in the Hipster style*
Cuttlefish: Remember, just because Dark Squid has withdrawn from Inkadia, it doesn't mean she won't return someday to finish the job. Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today. *Cuttlefish advised*
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