The midday sun beamed over the training grounds. Kenzo stood in the middle of the makeshift arena, gripping EMZ tightly. He was sporting a new set of clothes; a large Black Trench-Coat, Denim Jeans and a pair of Black Combat-Boots. His hair had been combed and washed, making him look rather handsome. A leather holster was strapped to the back of his Trench-Coat that had the bottom cut off to allow EMZ to fire a blast of Dust without damaging the coat. There was something about him that was completely different to his younger, more cowardly side.Even though he was once known for his fear of Grimm and conflict in general, Kenzo had now never felt so ready for a fight.
"See, this is why I should be the one to ask about fashion. He looks perfect..." Weiss commented.
Yang gave her a dirty look; she felt defensive about any girl talking about her lover.
"I would have let him wear a T-Shirt..." Yang muttered, gazing at Kenzo bare and broad chest.
The arena's ground was formed of hard dirt where small patches of grass sprouted upwards in random places. The walls were made of wooden fences, awkwardly put together and looking like they were made of splinters. Students leaned on the fences or stood behind them; none of them dared to sit on them as the general consensus was that sitting on the fences would result in a splintered rear.
"Alright then..." Kenzo growled as adrenaline fueled his body, "Bring out the beast..."
Four Atlas guards stepped into the arena, all of them hoisting a massive cage. As they laid the cage down, Kenzo felt his skin shiver as the familiar howl of a Beowolf echoed out from its prison. He remembered the first time he had encountered a Beowolf during his time at Beacon...
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"NO! PLEASE! SAVE ME! SOMEBODY! ANYBODY! PLEASE!"
A few students jeered and laughed at Kenzo whilst he ran away from the Beowolf. Tears were streaming down his face as he desperately fled from the massive beast. Yang gripped her book with worry as she watched her best friend run around in terror.
"YANG! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, HELP ME!" Kenzo screamed out.
Yang held back the urge to leap up from her chair and help her friend. Goodwitch had informed the students that assisting Kenzo would result in a detention.
"MISS GOODWITCH! PLEASE!" Kenzo shrieked.
Goodwitch shook her head with a pained expression on her face. As much as she wanted to stop the battle, she wasn't one to go against her own rules.
"OH GOD-"
Kenzo tripped over his own foot and was sent sprawling to the floor. As he tumbled to the ground, the Beowolf pounced and pinned Kenzo to the floor.
Realizing that his life was over, Kenzo closed his eyes as the Beowolf leaned back, ready to strike...
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Kenzo sighed at the horrible memory. If it wasn't for Miss Goodwitch stepping in and killing the Beowolf, he would have died...
"Okay...Let's do this!"
The cage's door swung open and the Beowolf charged out, letting out a heavy roar of rage. It sprinted towards Kenzo, opening it's jaws wide and preparing to strike. Kenzo started running towards the massive beast, readying EMZ for an attack. The Beowolf sprang into the air and howled furiously when Kenzo began swinging.
"DIE!"
Activating his Semblance, Kenzo began to swing at a rate where it was almost impossible to determine how fast he was swinging. The sounds of metal cutting through flesh and the Beowolf roaring in pain echoed across the battlefield. As Kenzo stopped swinging and turned around, the dismembered and massacred remains of the Beowolf hit the floor with an almighty thud that sent dirt scattering everywhere. Kenzo then pointed EMZ at the remains of the beast and a flash of Red appeared at the bottom of EMZ's hilt.
What followed was momentous. A humongous Red beam of light exploded out of the vent on EMZ. The colossal laser shot across the battlefield, charging right for the Beowolf's remains. When the huge laser hit the corpse, a huge explosion of Red light and dirt cascaded around where the remains used to be. After the light disappeared, all that remained was a smoldering hole.
"My God..." Ozpin murmured from the sidelines, "It's his first battle and he had completely annihilated an adult Beowolf..."
Kenzo let out a deafening war cry which caused his audience to break out into a wild applause.
"Indigo! Laura! Raphael! Get in here please!" Kenzo roared at the crowd.
Laura, Indigo and Raphael leaped into the ring and stood proudly by Kenzo's side.
"Who are we!?" He asked the crowd.
"YOU'RE NUMBER ONE!" The crowd responded.
"And why is that!?" Laura shouted.
"BECAUSE YOU GET THE JOB DONE!" The crowd roared back.
Then Kenzo, Indigo, Laura and Raphael simultaneously screamed:
"WE ARE TEAM KILR!"
The crowd went wild with excitement as yet another cage was hoisted into the arena. The familiar grunting and squealing from within the cage immediately told Team KILR that a Boarbatusk was trapped within.
"Kenzo, if I may..."
Kenzo turned to Raphael and smiled.
"Yeah, what's up?"
Raphael placed a hand on the horns on his forehead and asked:
"Can I use my horns?"
Kenzo nodded with excitement:
"You're damn right you can! Make sure to impale it!" He shouted as adrenaline filled his mind.
The door to the cage opened and the Boarbatusk tumbled out, squealing furiously and charging headfirst towards the four warriors. Indigo aimed her Rifle and took a shot, hitting the beast's eye. Laura aimed her Rocket Launcher and hit the Boarbatusk's hooves, sending it rocketing into the sky. Raphael charged forwards and rammed his head into the creature's soft belly, causing a splash of blood to splatter onto the ground.
"Go get 'em boss..." Laura encouraged.
Kenzo charged towards the massive beast as Raphael leaped out of the way. Pulling the straps on the Aero-Gauntlets, he aimed the Gatling-guns and screamed:
"FOR REMNANT!"
He opened fire and the creature was forced to the ground by the horde of bullets. Leaping high into the air, Kenzo stomped on the creature's head and rolled away safely. The beast fell to the floor and died. As the crowd screamed and cheered, Team KILR took a bow and left began to make their way out of the arena when a familiar voice boomed from behind them:
"Hey! You are challenged by Team CRDL! Get over here!"
Kenzo let out a sigh and turned around.
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RWBY: Innocence
FanfictionKenzo Zanshi was a Coward. He never wanted to be a Huntsman , but his Uncle Ozpin forcefully inducted him into Beacon Academy to try and change his mind. Running away from home at a very young age, Kenzo spent most of his life alone until Ozpin's So...