As he paced about in the temple room, another monk appeared. He was sweeping off in the corner as well. At first glance, Kyoichi paid him no mind. He walked a few more steps and took another curious glance at the monk. Just then, he noticed it. The silent monk was an exact replica of the one he had greeted not ten minutes ago.

Turning his head slightly, he kept his own silence. Walking over to the alter, he clasped his hands together to offer prayer and respect to the patron deity of the temple. As he looked up, he noticed that the patron deity was Guhyapada. How did he not notice the massive statue when he stepped into the temple was beyond him.

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[color=aba000]"Child, your quest is dangerous. It is foolish. Turn back and live, or proceed and die."[/color] A voice that resonated through the hall said. At first, Kyoichi peered over to the monk. To his surprise, the monk had disappeared once again. Now, the room was filled with the light fragrance of lotus flowers and other incense. Taking his backpack off and setting it on the ground next to the alter table, he took a few steps back and stood in the middle of the floor. [color=0054a6]"I mean the great Guhyapada no disrespect. However, my quest is to lead me to the man that cut down my superior in cold blood. I must succeed. Therefore if a god is to stand in my way, I must cut him down..."[/color]

As soon as he finished his words, he looked up to the Guhyapada statue and noticed that while its expression has not changed, there was a visible ripple that seemed like reiatsu to him that was emanating from it. Taking in a deep breath, he unsashed his sword while keeping it sheathed and prepared for battle.

[color=aba000]"Then, child, you must go through me."
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The monk from before emerged from the left side of the statue. Instead of a broom, he is not carrying a wooden staff that had a golden tinge to it. [color=0054a6]"Then lets get it on the way."[/color] Kyoichi said as he bowed slightly to the monk as a sign of respect. His reiatus rippled from his back as well. For someone standing on the outside looking in, it would seem as if Asura was about to do battle with Deva...

The first of many battles he must undertake is about to begin...