Jump 309: Final Fantasy I

Jump #309: Final Fantasy I
"Oh, COME ON! I thought we were done with the Final Fantasy stuff! Last time was bad enough!"
>The Devil, reversed: The pursuit of higher goals despite the influence of luxury and pleasure.
I REALLY don't want to save the world anymore... but I like there BEING a world to start with. Decisions, decisions. Bah! Fine. Light Warrior it is.
>Alignment: Light Warrior
>Location: Cornelia
>Identity: Black Belt
>Drawbacks: The Bridge Is Out (+200), Warriors of Darkness (+300)
All aboard the railroad. Ain't no getting off this train we're on-
Wait.
Wait wait wait WAIT WAIT-
WHY IS BHUNIVELZE TOWERING IN THE DISTANCE-
WHY DOES MY PRECOGNITION TELL ME THAT EVERY SINGLE FINAL FANTASY VILLAIN I'VE MET IS HERE AND WANTS TO KILL ME, AND THEY ALL REMEMBER ME-
I have made a powerful mistake.
>Crystal of Fire [Special]
This does not make up for that mistake, but it IS pretty damn cool, at least.
>Dragon's Skin (900)
The primary drawback of a monk is that they have terrible defense. Except I don't anymore. BRING ON THE PAIN.
>Fists of Iron (Free, Black Belt)
A pity I can't learn Hokuto Shinken, but I already had my chance there.
>Feet of Air (800, Black Belt)
The implications of this, being able to move faster than someone can see is promising.
>Heart of Dragon (600, Black Belt)
Ah, being able to empty my thoughts and focus on nothing but the task at hand is useful for more than just combat. I like it.
>Soul of Warrior (300, Black Belt)
Your very soul adds impact. Your abilities increase with your willpower.
*looks at dozens of willpower perks*
RIGHT. Suddenly I feel more confident in my odds.
>Take My Hand (200)
Doesn't hurt that my presence on the field makes people feel better, either. And as far as confusion as to my gender... man, I sexually identify as a Ditto due to my time in Pokemon Dungeon (and being a shoggoth). Let them think what they want, I shift forms so much that I barely remember what I started out as.
>Protect Ring (0, Black Belt)
This ring of mine glows with an awesome power...
>The Warriors of Light (Free, Light Warrior)
Sure, I'm only bringing in three others rather than the usual eight, but the rest can show up, they just don't get the power up. It still works.

Time loops. I don't like time loops, but it's a closed loop. The fact that there are hundreds of bosses (let alone the vast number of monsters being sent our way) means that we are going to have one hell of a journey ahead of us.

But that's okay.

This is the last of the Final Fantasy jumps that are in this arc. I'm facing everyone that I could possibly face. It's all come down to this.

And the original Chaos himself, Garland.

I'll make certain that we all give him a fitting send-off once we've run the gauntlet, no matter how long it takes.