Enter The Ninjaverse

CHAPTER 81

"I got the perfect excuse of being allowed to be gone for you," Monty shrugged, "Nothing I have to worry about."

And, what of traveling in worlds after we have witnessed that... behemoth?

"Well, if we run into it here or there, it makes no difference. So we don't have to worry," Monty groaned out, "So... might as well do what I want while I have the chance."

The sword was silent as Monty looked around. He'd appeared towards the front of Stiix, rather than where Ronin's shop and that makeshift house was. He scoffed at Harumi's shoddy coordinates and put his hands down in his ghostly pockets of his armor, walking across the massive boardwalks and into the city.

Thankfully, Stiix never changed, financial ruin or neglect not even making a dent in their attitude. Which was good for Monty, since it meant everyone there knew not to mess with him. Given that Monty also had his two massive hand cannons strapped to his hips, everyone there knew doubly not to mess with them. Ronin was the sharpshooter, but Monty was deadly at every other range. Meaning those who leaned up from their drinks or boxes to see where he was going only looked back down and sighed as they went back to their work.

"So... Sanctuary," Monty asked the sword as he rounded a massive ramshackle market stall, the gruff man inside grumbling at him, "Tell me more about it."

Ah, yes, I did say I would unlock my power to you, The sword paused in thought, Sanctuary is the ability that those who have proven themselves worthy to wield me are given access to. It is different for every user. I have had three in the past, the original and two others that came to claim me. Sanctuary was never the same for them, but always had the same effect.

"Victory, yeah I get that much," Monty sighed, "Go on, tell me more."

Sanctuary is the ability to control one's fate, by seeing into that which would disturb it, The sword explained to him, My first master was able to see the outcome of every action that he could take, and decide which action to take. The second was able to take hold of fate and shatter it. And the third.... The third only achieved a partial sanctuary, essentially part of the power that you can use now.

Monty shrugged, thinking on that topic for a minute as he rounded a small cluster of men ganging up on a sailor. Monty walked on past it for a moment, only for one of the men to turn and hold up a knife at him. Monty gave him a long glance, then moved past him. As they turned back to harassing the sailor for something or another, Monty sighed and pressed his left foot down. A gust of wind shot up under the board, causing the other end to launch up and throw one man into the air. Monty rounded the corner as the man came down and landed on the rest of his goons. The sailor ran off before they could recover.

"Cool, so being able to change the future, got it," Monty rolled his eyes, "Pretty standard. But pretty powerful. Seems like something that's good to use. Why can't I use it now?"

Because I can't just give you power, that is something you have to draw out, The sword responded as the shadow of an overhanging balcony covered it, And that is something that takes time and training.

"Don't have the first, don't care for the second," Monty shrugged, "Find another way."

I don't know any other ways. I can't say that we will achieve perfect Sanctuary, but even an imperfect form would be enough for what you want, The sword countered, You want to win battles, yes? Then listen to me, and I will help you win every battle. That is my promise to you.

"Well then make sure you keep that promise," Monty yawned, putting his hands behind his head to prop it up, "I'll get Ronin in on this then. He'd love to come at me with an aeroblade or something. Not that I'd be against that either."