Broken Bonds: Issei's Rise "

chapter 20: Issei's inner turmoil

[Opening scene: Intense music begins, showing Issei the Red Dragon Emperor in the midst of a fierce battle with various formidable beings. The lyrics play in the background as text on the screen.]

Text Overlay: "Immortal temptation
Takes over my mind, condemned
Falling weak on my knees
Summon the strength of mayhem"

[Cut to Issei's transformation, part of his hair turning black, and his right eye glowing crimson red with an evil aura.]

Text Overlay: "I am the storm that is approaching
Provoking black clouds in isolation
I am reclaimer of my name
Born in flames, I have been blessed"

[Show scenes of Issei teaming up with Modred, fighting side by side against a saber alter .]

Text Overlay: "My family crest is a demon of death
Forsakened, I am awakened
A phoenix's ash in dark divine"

[Cut to a scene where Issei confronts an evil version of himself, hatred in his eyes, and prepares to summon his Sacred Gear. As the evil counterpart smirks while summoning his own]

Text Overlay: "Descending misery
Destiny chasing time
Inherit the nightmare, surrounded by fate
Can't run away"

[Show Rossweisse and Irina, tears in their eyes, as they watch Issei's inner turmoil as he gazed at his disappearing evil clone as he finally made his decision and followed to his direction]

Text Overlay: "Keep walking the line, between the light
Led astray
Through vacant halls I won't surrender
The truth revealed in eyes of ember"

[As the music intensifies, Issei is seen wearing a cloak and walking towards an unknown destiny, disappearing into the darkness.]

Text Overlay: "We fight through fire and ice forever
Two souls once lost, and now they remember"

[Closing shot with a fade-out as the music reaches a climax.]

Text Overlay: "This is the tale of Issei, the Red Dragon Emperor, and his journey through darkness and light."

Issei's POV

I found myself in the training room at the headquarters of the Loyal Guardians of Eternity, where I serve as an SS rank guardian. Tanjiro, a seasoned mentor, stood beside me, imparting the essential teachings of breathing styles.

Tanjiro:issei, channel your energy, feel the breath within

Tanjiro instructed, his words carrying the weight of wisdom. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead as I attempted to grasp the intricacies of these formidable techniques.

Issei:Mastering the fundamentals is no easy feat

I admitted, a mix of excitement and determination in my voice. The tales of legendary humans who only used the fundamentals of breathing to increase my strength were now becoming my reality.

Tanjiro's eyes gleamed with approval.

Tanjiro:Being a breathing style user demands more than physical prowess. It requires a connection with your inner self and a commitment

His gaze turned serious.

Tanjiro:Strength alone is not enough, Issei. Cultivate a calm mind. In the chaos of battle, it will guide you to make the right decisions.

Determined, I affirmed

Issei:I understand. This journey is about more than strength. It's about self-discovery and fulfilling a purpose greater than myself.

The hours passed, filled with the rhythm of my breaths and the echoes of Tanjiro's guidance.

Tanjiro:Embrace the challenges, learn from them, and let the breath guide you