Path Of War

Arthur was currently seen at his gym. He exerted himself beneath the heavy pull of gravity, performing one-handed push-ups that carved his will into his very muscles.

Sweat glistened on his brow, dripping onto the floor in a relentless cascade. Each drop became part of the training ground—testament to his indomitable spirit and relentless ambition.

Beyond the confines of his solitary workout, a small army was forming.

Kimimaro had transitioned surprisingly well in Sun Stream Plaza. With his return from death's grip, he had taken to assimilating himself among the ranks.

With his acquisition, that now made six individuals at Arthur's disposal. Each one brought different strengths that he used when the time called for it.

Tayuya had taken it upon herself to bring Kimimaro up to speed. While she offered to train him, he rejected, claiming that he was much stronger than his former comrade.

As her irritability clashed with Kimimaro's earnest nature, their interactions turned somewhat comical. While Tayuya grumbled to Arthur with incessant demands like a child, Kimimaro remained steadfast, frequently referencing Arthur as his lord, eager to fit into a role that they both now inhabited.

It was evident that Kimimaro had technically become weaker since he lost the curse mark. Yet even with it, that didn't mean that she was considered stronger than Tayuya. Tayuya herself, who also lost the curse mark, had been training with Athur's guidance, bringing her to his level.

Koko had actually brought an unexpected challenge to Kimimaro's authority. She was a point of contention. And when Kimimaro attempted to assert a semblance of leadership, declaring that Arthur would want this or that, Koko scoffed at him.

"Who do you think you are telling me what to do?!" she bounced, beating her small chest. Yet, her bravado took a turn upon witnessing Kimimaro's Kekkei Genkai. It wasn't that she was scared, more so disgusted at the display of bones tearing through flesh. "Ewwwww!"

Those were just the minor things Arthur had to deal with. His main focus still remained on training.