A man, clad in a sleek black suit and concealed by a mask, carried two menacing curved swords on his back and two urumi tied around his waist as he engaged in a fierce battle against six opponents. He effortlessly dispatched his adversaries, showcasing a mastery of combat that seemed almost otherworldly. After the last foe fell, he approached a figure named Kim. With a menacing tone, he demanded, “Tell me the name of the person who took my parents from me.” Kim, unyielding, refused to divulge any information. Without hesitation, the mysterious man withdrew a knife from his leg pocket and decapitated Kim, the head falling to the ground like a withered flower. The wailing police sirens prompted him to hastily flee the scene.

  Days later, Yash ventured into a slum on a mission to find someone. He stumbled upon a man honing his combat skills. Yash inquired about the man’s identity, to which he responded, “I am Theodore.” Yash was taken aback; Theodore was globally wanted, dead or alive, for committing nearly 69 murders. Yet, to Yash’s astonishment, Theodore cared for 31 orphaned children and eight elderly individuals. This paradox drove Yash to seek answers about Theodore’s enigmatic past.

  Yash cautiously asked Theodore to share his story, assuring him that he harbored no intent to harm. Theodore agreed but remained ready to defend himself if necessary. He began his tale.

  At the tender age of 14, Theodore witnessed the gruesome death of his parents, consumed by flames at the hands of malevolent perpetrators. Helpless, he could do nothing to save them. Fate spared him when his uncle intervened, spiriting him away from danger. Some days later, Theodore covertly returned to his childhood home and uncovered a cache of formidable weapons and a black suit, once belonging to his father, a martial arts instructor.He knew every single martial art. Determined to seek vengeance, he journeyed to Japan with his uncle to master various martial arts and weapon skills.

  Over three decades, Theodore honed his abilities, but his quest for tranquility led him to Leh, India, and the Hanuman Monastery. There, he delved into the ancient techniques of serenity amidst chaos, sharpening his skills for a decade. Just as he was about to depart, the monastery faced an assault from formidable adversaries seeking the legendary Hanuman serum, said to bestow immense strength and durability.

  The gang arrived, their leader leaping over the rocks and demanding the serum from the monks. The monks, committed to their duty, refused to yield. Enraged, the gang members attempted to force their way in. Theodore, sensing the impending danger, stepped in to defend the monks. However, the leader of the gang landed a brutal punch that shattered Theodore’s spine, leaving him paralyzed on the floor. As he lay there, barely conscious, fate intervened. He crashed into a hidden chamber where the last vial of Hanuman serum was kept.

  A wise monk sensed Theodore's despair and read his thoughts, understanding that he intended to use the power for good. With great effort, the monk administered the serum to him. In an instant, Theodore felt a surge of energy coursing through his body; the paralysis vanished, his spine healed, and his strength multiplied.

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  Fueled by newfound power, Theodore emerged from the chamber, ready to confront the gang. He unleashed a torrent of violence against them, each movement precise and deadly. His black suit became stained with the red of his enemies' blood as he fought relentlessly, slaying gang members in brutal fashion. Following this cataclysmic confrontation, he continued his relentless quest for justice, taking down 63 wrongdoers in pursuit of his parents’ killers.

  Betrayal

  As time passed, Theodore settled into a quiet life, raising the 31 orphans he had come to care for deeply. He treated them as his own, training them in combat and survival. Among them was a girl named Mira, whom Theodore adored as a daughter. He never suspected that she would betray him. Unbeknownst to Theodore, Mira was approached by the mafia that had once killed his parents. They bribed her with promises of power and wealth, instructing her to lure Theodore out of his hideout without a weapon.

  One fateful night, Mira approached Theodore, her eyes filled with feigned innocence. “Come with me, Theodore. I need your help,” she implored. Trusting her, he followed her outside, unaware of the danger that awaited. As they stepped into the night, two mafia soldiers ambushed him from the shadows, striking him with iron rods. Though he remained conscious, the blow weakened him significantly.

  Mira, horrified by the violence she had inadvertently caused, rushed to protect Theodore. “Don’t hurt him! I only wanted to kidnap him!” she cried, desperation flooding her voice. Theodore, feeling a surge of conflicting emotions, looked at her, realizing the depths of her betrayal. Numb with shock, he said, “I would do anything for you, Mira. Just tell me where you want to go.” But their moment of connection was short-lived as the soldiers knocked both out, taking them to a warehouse.

  In the dark confines of the warehouse, the mafia leader stood before his soldiers, a sinister smile on his face. “With Theodore’s blood, we will create a serum that grants us ultimate power,” he proclaimed, the flickering lights illuminating his twisted intentions. Theodore found himself locked in a capsule, surrounded by machinery designed to extract his blood.

  But just as the mafia’s plan was about to unfold, Yash and his small crew burst into the scene, ready to fight for Theodore. “We won’t let you harm him!” Yash shouted, launching into action. A fierce battle erupted as the heroes clashed with the mafia’s henchmen, each side fighting for their own motives.

  Theodore, fueled by rage and betrayal, managed to break free from his confinement. He charged into the fray, dragging the mafia leader into a separate room, locking the door behind them. The tension in the air was palpable as they faced each other, the mafia leader sneering with arrogance.

  “Did you really think you could escape me?” the mafia leader taunted, but Theodore's expression was one of calm determination. “You took everything from me. Now, I will make you pay,” he replied, his voice cold and unwavering.

  Their argument intensified, with the mafia leader realizing who Theodore truly was and what he had done in his pursuit of vengeance. As the conversation reached its climax, Theodore drew his katana, the blade glinting ominously in the dim light. “I will give you a merciful death,” Theodore stated, his eyes burning with righteous fury. “You’ll feel more pain in hell than you ever inflicted on this world.”

  With a swift motion, he executed the mafia leader, leaving him to die with a sense of profound dread as Theodore walked away, leaving the room and the gang behind.

  After the battle concluded, Yash approached Theodore, extending an invitation to join the Param Yodha team. “We could use someone like you,” he said, recognizing Theodore's strength and resolve.

  Theodore, after everything he had endured, looked at Yash with a mixture of gratitude and determination. He nodded, ready to fight for something greater than his own revenge.