Holy Grail War? Dragon Ball War

"Well, you should understand even without me nagging you."

“I am very relieved that you are confident in your abilities.”

With unwavering faith in Iori before him, the Book of Crimson Jade swayed in the air.

"Indeed, with Master's abilities, he could even put up a fight against a Heroic Spirit."

It wasn't exactly praise, but rather a fact that Kenshin confirmed after interacting with him.

This Master is a trained fighter with excellent skills; he is not the kind of weak and frail human.

The swordsmanship he honed day and night would never disappoint him.

This is evident from the fact that when Masayuki sent a large group of people to surround and kill him, they failed and Kojiro was needed to hold the line.

Ordinary opponents are no match for Iori.

It only becomes difficult when encountering a Servant.

"Let's eat first."

Instead of becoming arrogant after being praised, Iori shook her head and spoke.

Sitting on the ground, that's considered ordinary "simple food and drink".

"Saber, may I ask you something?"

Looking at the quiet Kenshin, Iori suddenly spoke up.

"what's up?"

"You don't seem to be in a hurry?"

He voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind: he didn't quite understand his servant's thoughts.

Dragon Ball Wars

The victor will have the right to have their wishes fulfilled.

This should have been an extremely tempting "bait," but for some reason, Iori couldn't sense that urgent competitive spirit from the other person.

Despite having encountered a powerful swordsman like Kojiro, his calm demeanor is rather strange.

"Heh, aren't you the same way, Iori?"

"It would be more accurate to say that as a Master, he is quite 'carefree'."

Upon hearing this, Kenshin put down his chopsticks and said...

"Uh, I just..."

An ordinary Master, faced with such a situation, would probably have already started plotting and scheming.

But Iori lives an ordinary life just like everyone else.

They don't actively seek out other Masters and Servants, acting as if they are unrelated people.

This is not to say that Iori has no ideas, but rather that he is simply following his usual practice.

Even if we are suddenly drawn into this mysterious war, it doesn't mean we need to do something in a big way.

He didn't have such grand ambitions; he only hoped for peace in Edo and tranquility for the people.

If I possess the Dragon Ball, enemies like Yui Masayuki will naturally come knocking on my door.

Therefore, there is no need to run around aimlessly like a headless fly or cause trouble by going to unfamiliar territories.

Since we're here, let's make the best of it.

On the surface, Iori was simply complying with this arrangement.

"It makes no difference to me."

"If I had to say something this time, what I crave is not victory."

Seeing Iori's expression, Kenshin smiled slightly and said softly.

"Huh? Is that really true?"

The Book of Crimson Jade floated nearby, and upon hearing such a thing for the first time, it exclaimed in astonishment.

The war was clearly a call to arms for those with desires and needs. If Saber hadn't had those desires, how could she have been chosen?

"My greatest wish is to survive this war."

Without hiding anything, Kenshin revealed the secret.

"To live?"

Muttering to himself, Iori stroked his chin with one hand, seemingly lost in thought.

"What a strange wish."

"But if you just hide it, isn't it easy to do?"

I don't quite understand Kenshin's approach. If he wanted to survive rather than win in the end, there should have been many other ways.

"That might be a solution."

"Well, if Iori is willing to give up the Dragon Balls, maybe there won't be any trouble coming to us."

Upon hearing the words of the Crimson Jade Book, Kenshin merely moved his chopsticks slightly before opening his eyes to look at his Master in front of him.

Dragon Ball

Give it up.

These words brought Iori back to her senses, and she subconsciously reached into her pocket to touch the orange bead with stars inside.

It was a mysterious item that suddenly appeared on my body when I was chosen.

If you give this to someone else, you might return to your old life.

After all, the condition for this war was not to kill the other masters and servants.

As Saber said, if he didn't want to get involved, he could just throw him out, and no one would care if he withdrew.

But for some reason, holding it tightly in her hand, Iori felt a sense of stagnation that made it impossible for her to let go.

Reluctant?

It seems like there's a slight hint of that.

But why do we feel this way?

He clearly didn't desire it.

(No)

If someone has no desire, they won't be chosen; therefore, they must have something deep inside.

Iori shook her head, not wanting to think that far ahead.

I just thought it was because I was worried.

right.

Simply handing this thing over to other masters or servants doesn't even reveal what their wishes are.

If this causes danger to the people of Edo, then it cannot be easily given away.

so.

The safest and most reliable thing is to keep it in your own hands.

Yes, we can't just give the Dragon Balls to those guys who don't know anything about them.

As if comforting himself, Iori said with "relief".

Keeping the Dragon Balls with him is dangerous, but he feels an irrepressible excitement.

However, he himself has not yet realized the "desire" that is gradually awakening.

"."

Kenshin wasn't surprised to see his Master remain silent.

Miyamoto Iori

That hidden nature would surface sooner or later, so he decided to see what the other party's final thoughts were.

Unlike herself, who transitioned from a chaotic era to a peaceful one, Iori is someone who lives in a peaceful era yet "yearns" for a chaotic one.

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Iori herself may not have realized this yet, but Kenshin, who came from a turbulent era, has keenly sensed it.

Protect the people, maintain public order, and defend Edo.

I won't do anything out of line; my priority every day is honing my swordsmanship. Iori is just that kind of "honest" and friendly person.

Although he appeared to be living a peaceful life, he harbored deep-seated desires.

This is something that only occasionally reveals a little "regret" and "surprise" when facing a formidable opponent.