Kyojin traversed the main highway of Mount Tsukiakari to Moon Islands' farmlands. He occasionally went to the Moon Island in order to help the locals cut down ironwood timbers. In return the locals gave him food and leeway to wander the entire island without cause of suspicion. Kyojin praised the island as an excellent training ground so this deal benefited him as much as it did the locals. Of all woods Kyojin had come across, ironwood was one of the strongest and most sought after for its incredible durability. Several of his blows against the trees would fell it, but it took several tries and surprisingly it was tough enough to crack the skin on his fists. He could see why it was valued...
Fortunately, after his first job for the locals, they trusted him alone in the Tenno forest. Kyojin often returned with ten logs and allowed the people to take care of the trading and what have you. Today was no different. Using his newfound powers, he transformed part of his right side. The right side of his body became coated with reddish crystals, some protruding from the back. His right arm became thicker, coated with a cylinder-like chunk of ruby. A scarlet blade extended from his elbow, suitable for slashing. One time he looked at a lake to see his reflection and realized anyone may run away scared. Half of his face differently colored. The left was his gray skin but the right side was red. His sclera on the right eye on the half that was ruby-skinned was black, a contrast from the sclera on the left side that was red. Anyone would be horrified...
And so he was grateful for the locals leaving him alone to do the job. If they saw him, well... who would believe them? Nonetheless, he went on to cutting the usual number of ten ironwood logs with the blade on his elbow.
Today would be no different, surely.
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Fortunately, after his first job for the locals, they trusted him alone in the Tenno forest. Kyojin often returned with ten logs and allowed the people to take care of the trading and what have you. Today was no different. Using his newfound powers, he transformed part of his right side. The right side of his body became coated with reddish crystals, some protruding from the back. His right arm became thicker, coated with a cylinder-like chunk of ruby. A scarlet blade extended from his elbow, suitable for slashing. One time he looked at a lake to see his reflection and realized anyone may run away scared. Half of his face differently colored. The left was his gray skin but the right side was red. His sclera on the right eye on the half that was ruby-skinned was black, a contrast from the sclera on the left side that was red. Anyone would be horrified...
And so he was grateful for the locals leaving him alone to do the job. If they saw him, well... who would believe them? Nonetheless, he went on to cutting the usual number of ten ironwood logs with the blade on his elbow.
Today would be no different, surely.
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