Chapter 36: The Fall
Ojjisan stood firm, facing Vimal Hojo, one of the strongest members of the notorious Hojo Clan. The wind around them howled violently as Vimal smirked, gripping his sword tightly. Without hesitation, Ojjisan unleashed a Thunder Clap, sending a surge of lightning crackling through the battlefield. However, Vimal countered instantly, forming a Wind Whip infused with razor-sharp gales. With a swift motion, he lashed the whip forward, slicing through Ojjisan's shoulder and drawing blood.
But Ojjisan did not flinch. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and charged forward through the pain, delivering a devastating punch to Vimal's chest. The force sent Vimal staggering backward, his feet skidding across the debris-covered ground. Seizing the moment, Ojjisan summoned a Thunder Bolt, his entire body surging with electricity, and launched it directly at Vimal. The attack struck with an explosive impact, sending shockwaves through the battlefield. Vimal screamed in agony as massive jolts of electricity coursed through his body, his limbs convulsing from the sheer power.
Yet, he refused to fall. With the last of his strength, he gathered an immense amount of wind energy, his eyes burning with desperation and fury. Summoning a Cyclone, he unleashed a devastating storm, ripping apart the surroundings with a whirlwind of destruction. The winds roared, buildings shattered, and debris was sent flying in all directions. The battlefield became a storm of chaos, yet Ojjisan stood his ground.
Determined to end the fight, Ojjisan crafted a Thunder Rope, a weapon infused with pure lightning. The rope crackled with energy as he swung it with all his might, aiming directly at Vimal's neck. But in a final desperate move, Vimal dodged the strike, rolling to the side. The cyclone raged on, consuming everything in its path.
Ojjisan knew this was his only chance. Gritting his teeth, he charged forward through the storm, dodging the razor-sharp winds. As he closed the distance, he leaped into the air, channeling all his remaining strength into one last strike.
With a powerful swing, Ojjisan slashed through the cyclone, the thunder rope cutting cleanly through the storm. And then—it connected. The electrified rope wrapped around Vimal's neck, crackling with devastating energy. With one final pull, Ojjisan yanked it back, and in a swift motion—Vimal Hojo's head was severed.
Vimal staggered, his eyes wide with disbelief. Blood poured from the wound as his body collapsed to the ground. As he lay there, his vision blurred, and he slowly closed his eyes, his last thoughts drifting to the history of the Hojo Clan.
The Fall of a Once-Mighty Clan
Long ago, the Hojo Clan was the most feared and powerful group in the entire Zenith Planet. They were infamous for their ruthless tactics, their control over the wind, and their unwavering thirst for dominance. At the peak of their power, the legendary leader Vale Hojo stood at the helm, revered as the greatest wind master of all time. It was he who taught the art of wind manipulation to the world, shaping the very foundation of wind magic.
But betrayal lurked within the clan. Vimal Hojo, blinded by ambition, turned against his own leader, executing a ruthless coup. In a shocking act of treachery, he beheaded Vale Hojo, seizing control of the Hojo Clan and leading it into an era of corruption and crime. The clan became notorious for illegal magic trades, forbidden experiments, and brutal assassinations, cementing their reputation as one of the deadliest forces in the galaxy.
Vimal ruled with an iron fist, his name feared across the planet. But fate had a cruel sense of justice—the very same fate he had dealt to Vale Hojo had now befallen him.
As Vimal's body lay lifeless on the battlefield, the Hojo Clan's era of terror began to crumble. With their leader gone, the remaining members would soon meet their end.
Back on the battlefield, Ojjisan stood over the corpse, breathing heavily. His wounds ached, but victory had been claimed. He looked toward the horizon, knowing that their battle was far from over. The war against the Hojo Clan was nearing its conclusion, but greater threats still loomed ahead.
Hikaru and the others, still locked in their own battles against Vector Hojo and Venom Hojo, had yet to emerge victorious. The fate of the team—and the entire mission—rested on the battles still to come.