>>5965751The process was arduous, to say the least as you, Chi-Chi, and Bulma carefully climbed the steep tower. Taking extra precautions to not fall off the tower less you wanted to start back from whence you came. Ki usage may be able to prevent one's death from falling at such height but even it has its limits. You've come to learn in between your climb that the tower was made in response to the tributes of the great Olibu, a legendary human figure that predated even the seven mystics and Master Mutaito's era. For defeating the evil demon queen Mirayo the Phantom Majin, the massive tower was constructed in response. But it holds yet another secret not often told by most, as it serves as a seal to darkness.
Either way, the process of climbing the tower for the three of you would take a matter of three whole days and three nights. Once again, it was quite the herculean task for the three of you as rarely did you get a chance to recover. Enduring the elements while simultaneously testing the limits of your physical and mental capability as well as stamina. It was truly a test devised to test the indomitable spirit of man, but that only made conquering it that much more rewarding. With each climb, the three of you felt yourselves becoming stronger, sturdier, and more robust by the passing hour. The trial did exceptionally well to strengthen and reinforce you both physically, mentally, and even spiritually as well.
By the time the three of you make it to the top, you find yourself practically a different person than when you first made the trip to the sacred land of Korin. Be that as it may, the true test will soon approach itself as you come to see what appears to be a rotund cat with bluish fur currently holding a large wooden staff. The mysterious, sagelike cat gave a soft greeting as you, Koku, made it to the top first with Chi-Chi and Bulma set to come to meet you soon enough. "Welcome, I've seen you done well to make it here. When I first saw you instinctively dodge the lightning bolt I've tossed at you for trying to cheat. I knew that you had to be the one that both Sifu/Kyoshi and Kami had spoken of."
"Thank you kindly, but...I didn't exactly dodge the second bolt you hid under the first." You awkwardly laugh, rubbing the back of your head as your tail twitches in response to the painful memory.
"That was to make sure you don't get a big head and become complacent. It would do me no good teaching the Raioken among many of my other special skills to someone who would allow themselves to become arrogant after one little display of skill." The sagacious cat spoke, slowly walking over towards you as they assessed you properly. "My name is Korin, and I've heard many great things about you, Son Koku. I can already tell that you came here for a great purpose, but I also know that you're not one to turn down the chance to better yourself and grow. So I got a proposition for you."