Zenin Days

No Turning Back

[Author Note]

Disc: HrPrTeam

"Motivation is a hell of a drug." -Splingosplongo

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Toji P.O.V.

This whole thing has been so tedious.

I can't even begin to describe how mentally exhausted I am.

I've done nothing but run a gauntlet of weird people.

It was the random freaks, Takamura, Hollow Eyes #2, and the heavenly freak that I had to fight.

This is probably the most active I've been since I was in the Zenin clan.

Those bastards threw me into the curse pit.

Their definition of a 'punishment room.'

Although, after the fact, I would've thanked them.

They made me fully awaken as someone with a heavenly restriction.

The moment I got this scar was the moment I could take control of my life with my own hands.

At that moment, nobody in the clan could lay a finger on me without ending up dead.

*sigh*

I really have changed.

Even after waking up in this new world, I still haven't figured out who I am supposed to be.

Is killing and making money the only thing I'm supposed to do?

I've been purposely avoiding the question, but I'll need to figure it out since I can't see Megumi anymore.

I decided not to respect myself or anyone else. I thought I had chosen a life like that.

When I make it back, I'll finally answer the question, but I'll need to leave the island first.

Then, it hit me.

Turning over to where Hollow Eyes #2 was previously located, I noticed he was gone.

He most likely left while I was beating up Heavenly Freak.

Given how much he hates me, it won't be the last time I see him. I could run around the island looking for him, but I'm tired as is, and I'd rather not run into another ten people looking to kill me.

One more thing on the list of annoyances.

He isn't nearly strong enough to kill me, but I can't write him off since he can cause problems.

Starting another organization to hunt me down was one of the first thoughts that crossed my mind.

Whatever, I'll just kill him the next time I see him.

Enough yapping; it's time to find a way outta here.

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It didn't take long for me to get to the island's edge.

I rubbed my forehead. "If I wasn't mentally exhausted enough."

This island doesn't have any boats since the water is too rough. The only exception was the ship I arrived on, which had long since left the island.

Flying was another option, but I didn't know how to pilot a fighter jet. Also, I doubt the JAA would be thrilled if I stole one.

While I'm done with them, I still need to 'negotiate' with them so they get off my ass.

They have much more resources than I do.

Unfortunately, I had to choose the last option to get off the island.