Finn trudged through the sandy desert, his feet heavy with fatigue. Three days had passed since he left the Blazing Will Temple, and the memories of the darkness still lingered.
The scorching sun beat down on him, and the tiny bruises on his face throbbed with each step. As he crested a dune, he spotted a village in the distance. The village was called Suna no Mura, or Sand Village. As he entered the village, he was met with destruction and chaos. The gate lay shattered, and buildings were reduced to rubble.
Finn's eyes widened as he took in the scene. A woman sat on the ground, cradling a young boy in her lap. The boy's back was bloody, and the woman's face was smeared with tears and blood. Finn's expression turned grim as he wondered what had happened.
He continued through the village, searching for food. The streets were littered with bodies, some dead, others injured. Finn's discomfort grew with each step, but his hunger drove him forward. As he walked, he came across an old man leaning on a walking stick. "What happened here?" Finn asked.
The old man's eyes narrowed. "You're a stranger, aren't you?" Finn nodded. "Yes, I'm just passing through. I'm looking for food."
The old man's expression changed from suspicion to relief. "Thank goodness you're not one of them." "One of whom?" Finn asked, his curiosity piqued as one of his eye brow raised slightly . The old man's voice dropped to a whisper. " Doku and his men,They attacked us.
Finn's eyes locked onto the old man's. "Doku?"testing the words in his lips.
"Uhm...Sorry but I have to go check on my grandson I don't know if he was caught up too in this chaos,the man said as his gaze falters with slightly as his words where rushed. Finn Still with him then spoke breaking the silence saying, "I see mind directing me to who is in charge". Finn questions surprised the Old man's as his eyes widens by a fraction his previous sadden expression gone as he replied almost biting off his tongue stammering "I... think you should see the chief,you should find the him inside his palace over there , He said why gesturing an index finger pointing at a single story building two blocks away. I think he might know more about what's going on.
The Old man concluded Finn then path ways with the old man with a slight Nod in appreciation and approached the chiefs palace, pushing open the single door.
Inside, he found Chief Yashimoto seated on a throne, his right shoulder bound in a makeshift bandage. The chief's eyes widened as he saw Finn, and he growled, "Who are you? Did they send you here to finish us off?"
Finn: The Hell are you talking about,am not who you take me for am just a…Traveler (he said most immediately) Yashimoto after hearing Finn's words restlessly drop his back to his chair(throne) he shut his eyes briefly in relief before opening them,meanwhile Finn stood in front of Yashimoto staring at him in Curiosity almost like he was hoping for a response.
Yashimoto: a stranger?
Finn Bowing:mind telling me what happened here
Yashimoto:What….Happened…It's not what you should.. But Before Yashimoto could finish his sentence Finn interrupted with a single word"I Insist he say his expression unfazed as his eyes locked on the chief,Yashimoto let's out a sign a sign of acceptance to the situation as he was helpless and wounded in the situation as he then go on explaining what happened.
Finn's expression turned grim as he listened to Yashimoto's tale. According to Yashimoto the Doku Clan main Goal was to get food from the village for feeding as this was a weekly route for them to Get Food, but this time the Village were low on food and couldn't deliver what was asked for by the Doku leading to what we witness now. Finn hearing this couldn't believe the cruelty of Doku and his men the suffering they had inflicted on the village. His mind wandered back to his time in the Blazing Wave Temple, where he had spent nineteen years in isolation. He had always believed that humanity was worth protecting, but now he was faced with the harsh reality of human nature.
"Where are they?" Finn asked, his voice firm. Yashimoto's eyes widened in surprise. "You're not planning on going to fight them, are you?" Finn's response was calm. "I didn't ask for your concern just give me there Location.
" Yashimoto's gaze fell, and he replied, "Akira They took her away from me... my daughter.
" Finn's eyes narrowed. "Daughter?hm…."
Yashimoto's voice was barely above a whisper. "Y..yes am sorry being selfish at this moment but can you can help bring my daughter back to me please they took her away from me(he bows his head completely facing the floor as his eyes tremble slightly to the thoughts of him losing his only child to this group of Criminals) Finn face still remains unfazed as his face momentarily shift to one of the window where he spots a man walking pass with a bloody bandage forehead and a busted right Eye,his face returns back to the chief as he Fold hands arms An eye brow raised staring at Yashimoto bowed Head saying," As much ask I understand your plea,But Please Don't Do that again. Yashimoto eyes widens slightly in surprise as he took back his head to face Finn with something almost like respect in his eyes a he simply let a weak smile touch his lips replying:T…thank I appreciate but Mr..
Finn Bowing:it's Finn,Finn Bowing (he said correcting the chief with lips pressed slightly ) Yashimoto:Apologies
Finn Bowing:Just tell me there location They're located east of the village. You'll find them there Yashomoto said reassuring. Hmp Finn said lastly his face set in determination. He turned to leave, but Yashimoto's voice stopped him. "Wait! You don't know what you're up against. The Doku and his men are ruthless...don't you need back up retrieving my Daughter ." Finn's response was resolute. "No need they will just get in my way" As Finn walked away, Yashimoto's eyes followed him, filled with a mix of hope and trepidation. Finn's determination was clear, but Yashimoto knew the dangers that lay ahead. Finn's mind was made up. He would find the Doku clan and rescue Akira. He would make them pay for what they had done to the village. The question was, what would he find when he got there
OUTSIDE SUNA NO MURA VILLAGE(Gates)
As Finn walked towards the gate, Yashimoto suddenly appeared beside him, panting heavily from running . "Please be careful," Yashimoto urged, his eyes filled with concern. Finn didn't even bother to turn around, his back still turned towards Yashimota"I don't need your pity, old man. Just let me be," he replied gruffly. Yashimoto's expression faltered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. "Don't call me an old man.I'm not as Weak as you take me for. I held Doku on my own and even though am injured I still put up a fight before Doku could win," he said, a hint of pride in his voice. Finn turned his head slightly, his eyes glancing back at Yashimoto. "Yet you Failed that's complaints without Results, you couldn't save anyone even your own Daughter" he taunted, his words dripping with sarcasm. Yashimoto's face fell, and he looked taken aback by Finn's harsh words. "Are you always this rude?" he asked, his voice tinged with hurt.
Finn's expression didn't change. "not in the slightest am just being direct to the sad reality of this world,And that's the Fact he replied, his voice cold. Yashimoto looked confused, unsure of how to respond to Finn's words. "Where have you been all this time?" he asked, curiosity getting the better of him. Finn's gaze drifted off into the distance. "A place where I was hidden from the truth," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. With that, Finn turned and continued walking east, leaving Yashimoto standing alone in the village. Yashimoto watched him go, a mixture of emotions swirling in his chest. He wasn't sure if he should be grateful for Finn's help or worried about his own daughter's fate. Finn's footsteps carried him further away from the village, towards the den of the Doku clan. He was determined to find Akira and put an end to the clan's reign of terror
ONE OF THE ROOM IN DOKU BASE
The sun beat down on the vast desert, casting a golden glow over the sprawling complex of the Doku clan's base. The facility was massive, covering over 300 meters of desert land, with various department buildings and workshops where the Doku's skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to create deadly weapons. In one of the buildings, a dark room held a captive Akira, the daughter of Yashimoto. She was chained to the walls, her hands bound to different ends of the room, leaving her helpless and vulnerable. Her face was bruised and bloody, her eyes red from crying. Doku, the leader of the group , stood before her, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
"Daddy's girl," he sneered, holding Akira's cheeks tight. "Your daddy isn't here to save you. You could just be our support, our leverage to get what we want." Akira's eyes flashed with defiance, despite her tears. "What do you want?" she spat, her voice shaking with anger. Doku's grip on her cheeks tightened, his touch becoming more seductive. "You could be our little bird, singing sweet melodies for us," he whispered, his breath hot against her skin. Akira's response was immediate. She spat in Doku's face, her eyes blazing with hatred. Doku's smile faltered for a moment, before he wiped the spit away and slapped her across the face. Akira burst into tears, her body shaking with sobs. Doku's laughter echoed through the room, a cold, sinister sound. "You're just our pitiful dog now," he sneered. "We can use you for whatever we want." Just then, one of his men burst into the room. "We need you, Doku-san," he said, his voice urgent. Doku turned to leave, his eyes lingering on Akira's tear-stained face. "I'll be right back," he said, before turning back to Akira. "We'll play later, little birdie," he whispered, before exiting the room and closing the door behind him. Akira's eyes fell into despair, her heart heavy with hopelessness. She felt like she would never see the sunlight again, trapped in this dark room, at the mercy of the Doku and his men.
Outside Doku base (10minutes earlier)
Finn stood atop the cliff, gazing down at the sprawling factory complex of the Doku base. The air was thick with black smoke, a testament to the group thriving operations. Finn's eyes scanned the area, wondering where Akira might be held captive. As he made his way down the cliff, he spotted two guards standing at the entrance. They were muscular and taller than Finn, their arms crossed over their chests. The guards eyed Finn warily as he approached, their expressions unfriendly.
"What do you want, punk?" one of the guards sneered. "You're from the village, aren't you? You have no business here." The second guard chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Maybe he's scared. Or maybe he wants to revenge on what we did to the village hehaha what a joke." Finn remained silent, his face shadowed by his straw hat . The first guard took a step forward, his voice menacing. You have no business here leave We won't warn again. You should go back to the village and suffer.
" Finn's silence was unnerving, and the guards exchanged a look. Just as one of them was about to speak again, Finn finally broke his silence. "Get out of my way," he said, his voice low and even. The first guard sneered. "He's not kidding. You wanna get through this place, you gotta go through us, little buddy." The second guard chimed in, his tone mocking. "Yeah, if you're not smart enough to know that... oh wait, you're one of those dumb ones, aren't you?"
Finn's expression didn't change He took two steps back, his right hand stretching forward. With his second finger, he drew the kanji symbol for "wind" in the air, the character glowing with a soft white light. As he gripped the symbol with his hand forming a fist around it, as the energy coursed through him, imbuing him with a surge of power.
Then With a wide sweep of his arm, Finn sang out the words REIKI Element…..Wind style:Force Push!"
The air seemed to vibrate with his voice, and a massive blast of wind erupted from his hand. The blast was so powerful that it warped the air and space around it, sending the entrance gate and barbwire flying. The two guards were caught off guard, as the both of them where smashed to the ground as the wind blast ripped through the entrance, destroying everything in its path. The force was so intense that it smashed through two buildings before finally coming to a stop against a third, sending dust and debris flying everywhere.
As the dust settled, Finn walked through the around destroyed Gate, his eyes calm and unfazed. He strode forward with confidence, his movements majestic and unhurried.
The destruction he had caused seemed to part like a sea before him, as if nothing could stand in his way.