The Gate to Kisho
Chapter 24
Bloody Sea King
With the shining light, the whole area lit up. Neko broke free from the spell and began kicking wildly. Evian's sight increased, giving him a full view of the female opponent. Staring at what was on her (and what was not), his eyes filled with hearts. He made a wild attempt at a eulogy to his love, but failed when nobody gave him a good approval.
Ignoring his 'worthless' crewmates, Evian shot through the air directly at the Mr. 5 pair. Ms. Clock, who wore a shiny yellow two piece outfit, was too busy keeping her balance and sight, and therefore she didn't notice Evian until he landed right in front of her.
The two now positioned upon the Sea King's head, Evian made a soft noise and reached his hand forward. It took no more than his small grasp to stimulate her loud scream. She, in response, thrust her leg up and kicked him right where it hurts the most.
Evian's eyes turned red, his face went pale, and his body went limp. With a short shriek, he collapsed from the head of the beast and dropped into the ocean. Fuyu, Olvia, and Neko just stared blankly, not knowing what to say, before continuing what they were doing – Fuyu and Olvia about to attack the enemies, and Neko wailing and struggling.
"Ms. Clock, are you alright?" the Sea King groaned. She put up the face of a helpless damsel-in-distress, then suddenly changed into a ferocious vixen.
"These damn pirates, let's kill them already!!" she screeched. Fuyu swung his sword and collided with the tough head of the Sea King, sparking the fight between the two.
Olvia came from above and caught Ms. Clock in a thick layer of clouds. "Kumo Shockwave!" she cried, sending a pulse through her captive. Ms. Clock managed to break free in time and raced down the Mr. 5's neck. Olvia continued sending a series of cloud projectiles at her opponent, hoping to stop her before she got away.
Fuyu pushed hard against the brick wall he faced, but found it no use when Mr. 5 swatted him back with his large fin. "Fuyu Sashimi, you are the one who mercilessly took out Mr. 8 and Mr. 9 pairs. Makes you feel strong, eh? Try fighting an opponent of my size!"
Fortunately, Fuyu crashed landed on deck, right in front of Neko. "Set me free!" Neko cried, but Fuyu had already fired off again.
"How can a Sea King like you be so intelligent? You're even being considered a member of Akaiso Works!" the swordsman shouted.
"That's because I am a member of Akaiso Works! Have you not realized yet? I am Mr. 5! I consumed Hachuu Hachuu no Mi, Model: Sea King! As unreasonable as it sounds, I have the ability to transform from a mere human to a creature of much power, like the one I am!" Fuyu aimed for the monster's side, but was again knocked away. "Your strength is nothing compared to the true members of Akaiso Works! Mr. 8 and Mr. 9 pairs were only a short test of your abilities. The real power is found among us members – Mr. 5 and below pairs! Out of us five pairs, Ms. Clock and I are the weakest! But if you manage to slip down the ladder to Mr. 0 himself, death is the only thing you'll end up facing!"
Splash! Fuyu too ended up in the deep dark ocean, drifting down with little control of himself. 'Is this a nightmare?' he thought. 'Those punks from before were just a hindrance. They wore us out and then set us up for a stronger pair. Mr. 5, the weakest of the five. That would mean.. they're all stronger. I guess I'm out, by a reptile.'
Olvia looked back in horror as Mr. 5 dipped underwater, hunting for his prey. Ms. Clock slowly joined him while his tail sunk down. "Goodbye, Ms. Cloud Nine, haha!" she hooted.
The three crew members who took on these Akaiso Works 'devils' suffered at their might. But all was not lost – from the darkness of the ship a figure emerged beside Neko. He turned and stared in awe.
Zato Alba had entered the fray!
