Chapter 150:

Sawano VS. Code 0!

Project: INFERNO


(As the day went by, Tatsuhiro and Goxius closes up any information they got on Code 0 regarding her timeline cross.)
"Goxius: It appears Code 0 lied to you, there is no family of hers."
"Tatsuhiro: I knew it, so what's her true objective is the question?"
"Goxius: If I had to guess Lord Tatsuhiro, she's going to fight Sawano to deem her strength as a worthy adversary. However, this is something very strange.."
"Tatsuhiro: Hm?"
"Goxius: Look here. Code 0 is well familiar with the Beast King, Khomat. Maybe he could tell you something about her."
"Tatsuhiro: Khomat? Hm.. Knowing its him, it won't be pretty, I'll go talk to him too. Be right back, again."

(Tatsuhiro then warps into the Beast Realm several seconds later and appears to see a volcanic-like scenery across the horizon along with unknown beasts and creatures roaming around the darkened horizons. Tatsuhiro then senses Khomat and teleports to him, seeing an entire mountain of rebel beasts underneath's Khomat throne which he then stood up to Tatsuhiro's arrival and give a villainous smirk.)

"Khomat: Well well, if it isn't the God Among Gods himself. What brings your punk ass to my realm, Tatsuhiro?"
"Tatsuhiro: I'll make this small and simple Khomat. There's a new vigilante out on Earth called Code 0. She somewhat knows about you so I came to ask you about her."
"Khomat: Code 0? She's a reject. Before my slumber, she turned her back on the Beast Realm. However, I gave her a good taste of my one hundred percent power and she was put to sleep."
"Tatsuhiro: So you're telling me she's a beast?"
"Khomat: Was. A beast. After I exiled her from the realm, she was no longer given any beast name. Code 0 was known as the Beast Of Thoughts. Code 0 has the ability to manipulate your mind into submission. But after giving her some training, she learned how to create a domain powerful enough to trap me within it."
"Tatsuhiro: So how exactly did you escape that domain if she trapped your ass in it?"
"Khomat: I just told you, I gave her a good taste of my one hundred percent power. Anyway, if she causes any trouble, say the word and I'll put her down for good. I should've killed her before that brat escaped into a different timeline."
"Tatsuhiro: So she's originally from here then?"
"Khomat: Yes."
(Tatsuhiro sighed as he was now irritated at Code 0.)

"Tatsuhiro: Thanks Khomat. Also, I got one thing to ask you. Do you know anything about her fighting a Dimensional Warlord?"
"Khomat: ....She battled the number one. One of Isis's disciples, you didn't hear it from me."
"Tatsuhiro: So her race was your beasts, Khomat?"
"Khomat: Yes. That ignorant bastard is the one who wiped out our own planet. The Beast Realm was an unfinished domain created by me as a last resort if my children were to fall. However, before our own planet could be destroyed, I used the last bits of my true power to save my children from certain death and create this unfinished domain."
"Tatsuhiro: If I can find that bastard right now.. Thanks anyway Khomat, I'll hold on to your offer too."

(As much information of Code 0 could be given, Sawano was then informed of the challenge by Code 0 in which he accepted the duel. The fight was then confirmed by both the Heavenly Counsel and the Elemental Federal Branch as the location was to take place at the Elemental Warzone in Tokyo, Japan. As all realms, planets and civilians was informed, the stadium was then filled to the highest capacity with souvenirs going around, bets being made and food being served as this must-see fight has became a social trend across Japan. Meanwhile, the Magachi's along with everyone else came to see the fight two days later.)

"Isabel: Aww.. Kazuya is still not here?"
"Tatsuhiro: Nope. He's still traveling."
"Isabel: I miss him.."
"Shibuto: We all do. I just know he's doing great."
"???: Young Kazuya has been keeping with his training ever since he was a child, he wouldn't dare drop everything he learned, isn't that right Tatsuhiro?"
(He chuckled as Lotus Kenhiro arrived to the fight as well.)
"Tatsuhiro: That's right, Lotus. I'm quite surprised to see that you're here."
"Lotus: When it comes to Sawano, any fight can be interesting. But something about that Code 0 girl really has me interested in watching her fight as well."
"Ankoku: Code 0 as Class SSS in just a short amount of time should be a conspiracy, but I'm not one to judge. Considering I lost to her.."
"Tatsuhiro: How exactly did you lost to her a week ago, Ankoku?"
"Ankoku: ...She possesses a forbidden domain."
(Everyone listening was surprised at what he said.)
"Xinera: Elaborate, what was the domain?"
"Ankoku: The domain was like.. Its like you're trapped in an endless barrage of screaming souls. Every single one, crying and screaming to their last breaths.. Its a torture I couldn't withstand..."
"Tatsuhiro: Based on what you said, the only thing that can relate to that description is the Dimension Of Soullessness. Whatever her domain is, involves those souls."
(The announcers then turned on their microphones as it was now time for the fight.)
"Announcer: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WELCOME ALL... TO THE MUST-SEE FIGHT TONIGHT IN THE ELEMENTAL WARZONE'S ARENA!!!"
(Cheering was heard as all bet booths was now closed and fans was hyped up for the fight.)

"Agimoto: WE'RE LIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN IN FRONT OF OVER SIXTY THOUSAND FANS AS WE'RE ALSO LIVE ACROSS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PLANETS AND REALMS! IN JUST A FEW MOMENTS, WE HAVE SAWANO MAGACHI VERSES A NEWCOMER INTO CLASS SSS, CODE 0! COMMENTATING FOR YOU ALL IS AGIMOTO NOZEN ALONG WITH CLASS X'S LEADER, CHORYRTH!"
(Everyone then cheers as Choryrth waved to everyone, greeting them with his presence.)
"Choryrth: All I can say tonight is, I wish these two some great luck!"
"Agimoto: As the clock now begins to countdown... LETS WELCOME OUR COMBATANTS!"

(The ring suddenly engulfed with flames as a raging tornado of flames reveals Sawano with his Senvoinian horns and tail revealed as he then descends to the ring ground and waits for his opponent. Right across from Sawano was a slash which cut through reality and walking out of the dark abyss was Code 0 wearing a dark blue scarf around her neck and was carrying a custom-made sheath for her sword as Sawano stared her down.)

"Sawano: I'm honored to be your challenger in welcoming you to the rankings. However, you may be a newcomer, I will fight honorably and with everything I got."
(She then nodded to Sawano's words as she unsheathed her sword which Tatsuhiro hears a loud pitching coming from the sword which did not irritate or harm him but quickly notice what sword Code 0 carries.)
"Tatsuhiro: Oh HELL NO. WHEN DID SHE-"
(Tatsuhiro stood up as he was pissed at the sword's presence.)
"Azumi: Mr. Tatsuhiro, what is that..?"
"Tatsuhiro: That pitching I heard.. it was the cries of countless souls. That sword was forged by the damned souls with in the forbidden realm, that's the duplicate of the Sword of Souls, The Harbinger Of The Damned..."
(As the clock was now counting down its final seconds before the fight begins, a massive, god-protected barrier was created to withstand both fighters attacks and abilities.)
"All Magachi's(Thinking): Good luck Sawano..!"
(The clock then strikes zero as the screens then reveals the message:)
"Screens: LETS GO TO BATTLE!"
(Sawano then roars into the first form of Unholy Inferno as his heat began to slowly intoxicate the oxygen but did not affect as they both awaited for the first strike.)
"Agimoto: Sawano already charges into Unholy Inferno..! What could he be planning as the first strike is yet to be thrown..?"

(The atmosphere was suddenly quiet. As Code 0 was sweating due to Sawano's heat, a drop of her sweat plops against the ground which Sawano then charges his Unholy Inferno even more higher and releases a wide-range attack which Code 0 flash-steps out of the attack for a sneak strike which Sawano teleports with his flames away from her and dashes towards Code 0 with both hands engulfed in flames and slams them into the ground, creating a massive crack which spreads across the ring and hisses steam, exploding fire directly at Code 0 who takes a direct hit but was not affected by Unholy Inferno's first level of flames. Suddenly after sheathing her sword, Sawano suffers a massive slash right across his back which splatters a massive amount of blood across the ring and surprises every spectator watching.)

"Agimoto: WHOA!! A POWERFUL HIT BUT WE DIDN'T SEE THE ATTACK, WHAT DID CODE 0 JUST DO AND CAN SAWANO GET BACK UP FROM SUCH A DEVASTATING BLOW?"
(The Magachi's was suddenly stunned by the attack as Sawano crashed into the ground and despite being seriously hurt, he remained on his feet as his wound was instantly gone thanks to Sawano's Unholy Inferno. Code 0 shows a hint of surprise as she rushed in to sword to sword combat as Sawano then shifts his right arm into Hellblazer's Prototype blade and continues the fight at close combat.)
"Ankoku: The hell was that..?!"
"Masunashi: I don't know.."
"Tatsuhiro: She's manipulated the area around them to slash him."
"Everyone: Huh?"

"Tatsuhiro: Let me explain it, she secretly placed a domain after the fight began. When Sawano was bound to make the first move, she warped her blade into space-time to land a lethal strike from that distance. To explain how her sword was still sheathed in the first place, Code 0 moves too fast to the point only I, Goxius, Lotus and several of the strongest can see her move, no matter what speed."

(They all understood as they went back to the fight which fans continued cheering for Sawano and Code 0. Sawano then backs away from an attack which triggered Code 0 to sheath her sword again and attack Sawano. After her sword was quickly sheathed, Sawano's chains takes the attack as they was not affected and brought Code 0 to another surprise. She then sheathes her sword again and concentrates as a white aura began forming around Code 0 and reveals her elemental power which is the same as Sawano's Unholy Inferno but was a very different color which surprised everyone else as Sawano then changes his inferno to its third stage which was now a red color. Code 0 and Sawano then rockets at each other and suddenly their fists collided then creates powerful echoes for every colliding attack thrown at one another.)

"Tayna: It seems she manifested a copy of Unholy Inferno.."
"Lotus: You're wrong."
"Goxius: That is ninety nine percent the actual presence of Unholy Inferno. Its hard to consider this a coincidence when that is the actual element. Even I was not known of this. Your thoughts, Lord Tatsuhiro-"
(Tatsuhiro was grinding his teeth as he grips the edge of the balcony and rips a chunk of it off as Goxius now was a bit scared of Tatsuhiro's rising anger.)
"Tatsuhiro: Goxius."
"Goxius: Y-Yes Lord Tatsuhiro..?"
(Suddenly, Goxius's mind was invaded by Khomat's voice.)
"Khomat (Telepathy): Hey, Timekeeper. This is The Beast King, I'm sensing Tatsuhiro's anger and he's calling me out. Is Code 0 starting any trouble?"
"Goxius (Telepathy): No.. However, Tatsuhiro seems to be pissed off because Code 0 managed to awaken a portion of Unholy Inferno which shouldn't be possible. ...Khomat...?"

(As no response was heard, Goxius opened his eyes to see Tatsuhiro has disappeared as fans continued to cheer at the ongoing fight which Code 0 was blasted away from Sawano but was then terrified of Sawano's bloodlust flowing through his face as he charges an explosive amount of Unholy Inferno into his hand which blasted right past her face and revealed a massive third degree burn across it as Sawano purposely succumbs to his full power and was controlled by the bloodlust for a fight. Code 0 then grips her sword as she then mouthed a chant which had everyone else wondering what she'd do. In an instant, Sawano's entire body was blasted with holes along with a rumbling shockwave, Sawano was viciously assaulted by an unknown attack in which his chains then suddenly shattered which shocked everyone that for the very first time, Sawano's chains was broken as scattered metals was all over the entire field.)

"Agimoto: WHAT THE HELL?! DID CODE 0 JUST SHATTER SAWANO'S CHAINS?!"
"Choryrth: That's impossible..!"
"Shibuto: ... NO.. N-NO WAY..! SENVOINIAN CHAINS CAN'T BE BROKEN, EVEN IF IT WAS NULLIFIED..! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS..?"
"Goxius: Even I did not expect this.. This Code 0 could be a very dangerous adversary..!"
"Azumi: SAWANO-KUN!!!"
(As disbelief was painted across everyone's faces, Sawano was still on his feet functioning despite the fact he was losing so much blood to the point of passing out, more of Sawano's chains began to grow which surprised Code 0. Suddenly, a very negative presence has been sensed as appearing right between the two was the Beast King Khomat which scared everyone on his unexpected presence.)
"Agimoto: WHOA WHOA WAIT! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THAT'S THE BEAST KING, KHOMAT!"
(As almost everyone was terrified, Goxius and Choryrth quickly noticed Khomat's anger as Code 0 activated her thought translator.)

"Code 0: You...'
"Khomat: I was in such a good mood until I've heard about you again, Code 0. I apologize for my interference Mr. Magachi but this lady here cannot leave this place alive."
(Everyone overheard Khomat's threat to Code 0 as Sawano was confused after regenerating all his wounds with his flames.)
"Sawano: You're here to kill Code 0?"
"Code 0: As if that'll happen, don't forget. I'm on par with you, Khomat!"
"Khomat: Even so... Who says anything about you on par with me at one hundred percent of my strength? Like last time, I've said.."
(Khomat then vanishes from time and appears with a balled fist in Code 0's face.)
"YOU WILL DIE HERE!"
(After colliding, Code 0 was implanted straight into the ground which rattled the entire Earth on Khomat's power. The fans then ooo's to Khomat's attack as they all then began to watch out of curiosity on how it'll go down. Code 0 then forced herself out of the ground as Sawano made haste and escaped the ring as fans cheered once again and a stronger barrier was made.)
"Choryrth: Upon speculation and the lore I was told between these two... As the Dragon King and one of the leading chairmen among the Elemental Federal Branch, I hereby change this fight to Khomat VS. Code 0! This fight... is To The Death!"
(As fans understood the announcement, all betting booths was reopened as bets was being made and Sawano then sat down with the family at the bleachers.)
"Azumi: Sawano! Are you alright?!"
"Sawano: I'm fine darling, don't worry. I'm just glad Khomat stepped in for me.."