>>6178942But before you answer her you turn to Marron, who is also looking to you expectantly. And as much as you want to spend more time getting to know your granddaughter, you have to focus.
“As much as I'd like to spend more time with you now, I have to focus on mastering this power.” you tell her seriously. “But if you want, I can ask Towa here if she'll start your training.”
“What?!” both women say simultaneously, each as equally shocked as the other.
“What are you thinking?” Towa asks you, a note of suspicion in her voice.
“It's simple. One month isn't enough time to really buckle down and teach you all the things I want to, to make you a better fighter.” you say, turning to Marron and carefully placing a hand on her shoulder. “So, for the short term, we'll have to settle for making you strong. Strong enough that you'll be able to fight back, to hold your own as the battle for your people happens. Because I know you want to be there, and won't settle for sitting back and watching.”
“Well, you're right about that.” she says a bit hesitantly. “I want to help save them.”
“Then there's only one question.” you reply, turning from her to Towa. “Would you agree to help us?”
“Haaaaah. Very well.” Towa answers with an annoyed sigh. “I suppose I can get you started, if you think you can take it. Chaya started this training at a third your own age, but you should be able to take it.”
“Let's get to it.” you say, determination swelling in your chest. But then you remember your obligations, taking a moment to telepathically reach out. First, to Maza, letting him know what's happening and to handle any administrative duties himself. Then to Meloka, telling your wife everything that happened and what you're planning.
“So, that's what happened.” your wife replies. “I understand. You think you can fight her on your own with this power?”
“Of course not.” you reply, feeling her sudden surprise at this answer. “But with this level of power, I can keep her focused more exclusively on me. Giving you the opening to take that hand off, and take that ring.”
“Which will cause her to disappear, right?” your wife replies, you agreeing. “If we can take it, she'll vanish.”
“Yes. But, more than that, I'll have to keep her from reaching any OTHER Zamasu.” you reply. “If she gets away, getting her hands on another Time Ring, it'll protect her from vanishing and put us back to square one. We have to do this right.”
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