Damn! Worm regeneration is sweet. Hmm? It still says I have photosynthesis. Wait a sec… Doesn’t that mean during the day that I’ll have +6 health regeneration a minute. Damn!

Feeling a burst of relief from his new-found skill, Kenta applies another worm and casts again, thinking that even if he doesn’t catch anything, the trip was a success.

Hachi and Akira, seeing Kenta’s re-emerging enthusiasm surprises them a little but they think nothing of it and continue fishing.

As the sun reaches the top of the sky, the shade begins to come back. Kenta is overjoyed at such a simple thing.

“Alright! I think we should start heading back.” Akira states.

Hachi nods in agreement.

“Wait, what?” Kenta says disheartened, “We’re leaving? Like now?”

“We’ve already made a great haul.” Akira says as he smiles, “We’ve gotta head back so we can setup shop for the evening. The fish aren’t going to sell themselves.”

Hachi nods in agreement.

Baffled by the sudden decision, in reality Kenta is sad that they’re leaving, just as the shade came back.

Looking over at the cart, Kenta is astonished at how many fish there are, all different sizes and species.

“Why don’t you two head back.” Kenta says as he shakes his head in disagreement, “I feel like stay for just a little while longer.”

Akira and Hachi, seeing the determination in Kenta’s eyes, agree and start heading off. Watching the two pull the cart up the hill, Kenta is now alone.

“Alright, fish.” Kenta says as he stands up, “Now the real fight begins.”

Taking his shirt off, Kenta runs and jumps into the water. Dunking his head underwater he see’s numerous fish swimming about. Float just below the surface, Kenta finally get to test out his aqua affinity skill, and just as expected he’s able to breathe just fine. The only problem is the slight pressure change, but Kenta pays it no attention.

Swimming down, Kenta acknowledges his abilities, he can swim almost as fast as he can run. This is a massive improvement.

With numerous targets frolicking down below, Kenta begins to chase after the fish.

Let’s see if you can escape me now, stupid fish.

Like a torpedo, Kenta chases after his targets. One by one, Kenta manages to catch some of the slower moving fish. Catching them and releasing them immediately, Kenta just wanted to show off his prowess, as if the fish understood. Kenta catching a smaller, yellow perch, swims back to shore and sits on the banks.

The fish actually didn’t taste too bad last time.

Having eaten raw fish before, Kenta bites into the weak belly of the fish.

*Crunch*

Kenta crushes the flesh and bones. Enjoying his midday meal, Kenta quickly finishes it, not leaving anything behind.

*Ding*

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Skill gained.

Minor Water Pressure Resistance: Whilst underwater, you will no longer be affected by the pressure (Up to 15 meters’ depth).

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…I thought you could only gain skills once. When I was eating the leaves before, it only gave me a skill once. What gives? Maybe its random?

Although confused, it is instantly overshadowed and forgotten due to gaining a new skill.

Hmm, come to think of it… Kabuki is still in my storage dimension. I’m going to have to deal with him some time.

Thinking about it, a lightbulb went off in Kenta’s head. Standing up and jumping back into the water, Kenta swims to the centre.

*Splash*

Kenta opened a large storage dimension portal over the water. Kabuki still wearing all his armour and equipment, falls into the water. He immediately begins to sink.

Kabuki shocked and confused by the immediate situation, he was standing in the town square just a second ago… or so he thought.

Immediately Kabuki let go of his scimitars and tried to swim upwards. Struggling with all his effort, Kabuki is slowly ascending.

I’ll give credit where credit is due, this guy is tough.

Kenta, watching Kabuki slowly ascend, ducks under water and grabs a hold on Kabuki. Gripping with such strength, making sure to not let got, Kenta begins swimming to the bottom, using aqua affinity to his advantage.

Kabuki realising what is happening, begins fighting back, he knows he won’t last long underwater. Unfortunately, due to the viscosity of the environment, Kabuki is unable to do anything.

Reaching the bottom, Kenta embraces Kabuki as tightly as he can, giving him a bear hug, refusing to let Kabuki go. Kabuki fraught with danger, struggles to break free. Every time he gets a little bit loose, Kenta would grasp him tighter.

Kabuki is beginning to fade; he can’t do anything and he can’t last much longer. Kabuki’s body is getting limper and limper, Kabuki regretfully accepts what is happening. Kabuki passes out from the lack of air and immediately gasps for air. With water rushing down his throat, he is forced back awake. The remaining air in is his lungs is squeezed out, producing a foamy substance. Kabuki is dead.

Kenta seeing this, lets go of him. Kabuki still wearing the armour sinks and lies on the riverbed. Kenta kneels down underwater and starts removing the armour from Kabuki’s lifeless body. Managing to get the amour off, Kenta grabs the two scimitars on his way, and make his way back to the surface.

*Clink* *Clank*

Kenta throws the armour and scimitars on the banks of the rivers. Panting, Kenta sits down.

That was exhausting.