📖 Chapter 13 – The Awakening of Power
Arjun sat cross-legged on the floor of his dimly lit room. His body ached from exhaustion—balancing university, family, and side hustles was draining.
And then, the Nanochip stirred.
> [Physical Optimization: Phase One Initiated.]
[Muscle fibers strengthened: +12%]
[Neural transmission speed enhanced: +15%]
[Martial Arts Modules unlocked: Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Kalaripayattu.]
Arjun gasped. It wasn't just knowledge. It was experience.
Suddenly, his mind flooded with sequences of movements—stances, strikes, throws. He could feel how to shift his weight, how to block a punch, how to strike with precision.
He stood abruptly, fists clenched. His body moved on instinct. A jab—clean, fast, sharper than he ever thought possible. A spinning kick—perfect balance, no hesitation.
Arjun's eyes widened. "This… this is beyond memory. It's as if I've trained for decades."
The Nanochip pulsed again.
> [Weapon Modules Unlocked: Knives, Staves, Swords.]
[Firearms Basics: Pistols, Rifles, Machine Guns.]
[Vehicle Mastery: Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Aircraft—basic flight control unlocked.]
Images poured into his mind. The weight of a blade in his hand. The recoil of a pistol. The subtle shift of gears in a racing car. Even the controls of a fighter jet flashed before his eyes.
He stumbled, clutching his temples. It was too much at once.
> [Warning: Body not yet fully optimized. Training recommended.]
Arjun steadied himself, breathing heavily. His body felt lighter, sharper. He flexed his arm—the muscles were leaner, stronger, as if he had been training for months.
"Super strength, combat mastery, vehicles… This Nanochip is more than a tool. It's a weapon."
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Testing His Limits
Late at night, Arjun slipped out to the empty field near the outskirts of his neighborhood.
He took a deep breath and began moving.
Punches cracked the air. His kicks sliced with precision. He switched seamlessly from boxing to Indian martial arts to grappling techniques, as though he had mastered them all.
He picked up an old wooden stick from the ground. Instantly, his grip adjusted, his stance shifted. Staff fighting style—perfect.
Even without a real sword, his hands mimicked its weight, cutting arcs through the night.
Finally, he sprinted. His legs carried him faster than ever before, breath steady, muscles pumping like a finely tuned machine.
He stopped only when the Nanochip chimed.
> [Progress: Physical capacity improved to 28%.]
[Potential growth: Continuous training will unlock higher strength and endurance.]
Arjun wiped the sweat from his brow, grinning.
"This… is just the beginning."
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A Hint of Danger
The next day, as Arjun returned from his run, he noticed a black car parked across from his street. Two men in dark clothes sat inside, watching.
His instincts sharpened immediately. Surveillance?
The Nanochip pulsed.
> [Threat Detected: Unknown observers. Probability of political or rival connection: 63%.]
Arjun's eyes narrowed. Rohit? His father? Or someone else entirely?
For now, he walked calmly into his house, pretending not to notice. But inside, a cold determination settled.
If his enemies thought he was still the same powerless student—they were in for a brutal awakening.
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🔥 End of Chapter 13 Cliffhanger