Ranma: The Tenth Hakkeshu or Ranma's Cousin Iori
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Disclaimer: I do not own Ranma ½. That is property of Rumiko Takahashi. I do not own
The King of Fighters, that is property of SNK. I do however suggest you look up
information on these two properties. You won't be disappointed.
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Note: This takes place well after the Ranma ½ manga and during the King of Fighters '98.
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Ranma: The Tenth Hakkeshu Chapter 38: Orochi Space: Earth Palace
Our group of heroes gathers outside of Mature's palace; ready to head out to the rest of
"Orochi Space". Mature has supplied them all with foodstuffs, canteens of water, blankets,
medicines, and backpacks to carry it all. (While Billy has his backpack filled with all sorts
of jewels). Ranma turns to Mature.
Ranma: Uh… Mature…
Mature: Yes Master Ranma?
Ranma: Sigh… One, would you please stop calling me master and two, where did you get
all this stuff?
Mature: You forget, I am the Hakkeshu of light so illusions are one of my specialties.
Chizuru: So none of this stuff is real?
Terry (Lifts up a backpack): Sure feels real.
Mature: Because it is. I have much more power her since this is my realm, so I was able to
make all the illusions into a solid form. So, all the stuff you have is usable.
Iori: That's convenient.
Mature: Yes. I'm much more useful than Vice.
Vice: HEY! I'm useful!
Mature: Yeah… At harassing Iori you are.
Vice: I DO NOT HARASS IORI-SAMA! HE ENJOYS IT! (Glomps Iori in a steel grip).
See? He likes it!
Iori (Face pales): Can't… Can't breathe…
Kyo: NO FAIR, ALL WOMEN SHOULD BE FAWNING OVER ME!
Vice unlatches herself from Iori. She walks over to Kyo with a look that could freeze hell
in her eyes.
Vice: And why is that?
Kyo: Because, I am a Kusanagi. A Kusanagi is MUCH greater, more skilled, and
handsomer than ANY STUPID YAGAMI!
Vice looks like she's about to beat the crap out of Kyo, but Ranma and Iori literally beat
her to the 'punch'.
Ranma & Iori: HOW DARE YOU CALL US STUPID!?!?!?
The well-deserved beating Kyo receives takes another 20 minutes to complete.
Vice: Have fun?
Ranma: Yes.
Iori: Oh yes indeed… Hm hm hm hm, heh heh heh heh, HA HA HA HA HA
HAAAAA!!!
Kima: Iori… We're going to have to do something about that laugh…
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The fighters head across Mature's realm and make it to the edge where Mature set up the
next trial. It is a white-marble bust of an adult man.
Mature: Here we are. The trial of humility!
Billy (Eyes Mature): "Of humility"?
Mature: Yeah. The statue bust will actually ask you questions. If you lie, the statue will
punish you.
Terry: How many questions does it ask?
Mature: All depends on whom it asks the questions to.
Kyo: I'LL DO IT!
Chizuru: And, why will you do it?
Kyo: Because I can! I AM A KUSANAGI!
Mature (Smirks): This should be… Interesting…
Kyo (Walks up to the bust): I'm ready to take your trial!
Statue: Very well… What is your name?
Kyo: The Great Kyo Kusanagi: The King of Fighters!
Statue: LIAR! YOU ARE NOT THE KING OF FIGHTERS!
Electricity shoots from the statue's eyes and electrocutes Kyo.
Kyo (Charred, hair as an afro): … COUGH… I'm getting real tired of this damn
lightning crap…
Terry: Damn Kyo… YOU SUCK!
Chizuru: I'll go next, if no one has objection. I won't lie.
Mature: That's what they all say…
Statue: What is your name?
Chizuru: Chizuru Kagura.
Statue: What is your occupation?
Chizuru: Priestess of the Yata Temple, and head of my own business firm Kagura Inc.
Statue (Grins): Do you wear skimpy, black leather lingerie?
Chizuru (Blushes): NO!!!
Statue: Thought so. You're too much of a prude anyway…
Chizuru: HEY! I AM NOT A PRUDE AND I AM DAMN PROUD OF MY PHYSIQUE!
Statue: Okay, okay… Geez… Now… Whom do you love?
Chizuru: I love… Uh… I never really gave it thought.
Statue (Smiles): You have… But you may not realize it.
Chizuru (Confused): Huh? What do you mean?
Statue: I can see your heart. I know whom you love.
Chizuru: Who?
Statue: You love a boy named Shingo Yabuki.
The place suddenly goes VERY silent. A tumbleweed passes by.
Chizuru: No…
Statue: Yes.
Chizuru (Clutches the sides of her head): NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Statue: Uh… Yes… Now stop disagreeing with me. You already failed this trial.
Kyo: HEY! AREN'T YOU GOING TO PUNISH HER FOR LYING?
Statue: No. It was an unintentional lie. While you were a dumb ass claiming to be the
King of Fighters.
Kyo: HEY!
Statue: Well you were.
Ranma: Let me try.
Statue: Okay. What is your name?
Ranma: Ranma Saotome, of the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts and Tenth
Hakkeshu.
Statue: What is your occupation?
Ranma: Martial artist.
Statue: Whom do you love?
Ranma: Leona Heidern.
Statue: Have you ever hated anyone?
Ranma: Yes.
Statue: Have you ever killed?
Ranma: … Yes… But the guy came back to life!
Statue: Okay… Now… (Grins). Have you ever had sex?
All the fighters stare at Ranma.
Ranma (Blushes): WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT!?!?
Statue: Just answer the question.
Ranma (Still blushing): No… I haven't had sex.
Statue: Good. Now, have you ever wet the bed?
Ranma (Gathers ki into his hand): And do you think you can survive being blown to
powder?
Statue (Actually sweats): … Good point… We'll skip that question… Now, have you
ever French-kissed, and felt up the one you love? I hear those things are quite enjoyable…
Ranma (Turns to Mature): MATURE, WHAT KIND OF NUTTY TRIAL DID YOU SET
UP HERE!?!?
Mature: I said it was the trial of humility. You basically have to swallow your pride and
answer the humiliating questions the statue bust asks truthfully in order to get to the next
'realm'. As for how it got to be so lewd… I based its personality after Happosai…
The fighters just stare at her…
Mature: Well, that little troll IS embarrassing.
Statue: LIAR! Mature, he's not embarrassing. He's an entrepreneur of ladies'
undergarments… And Ranma, you still haven't answer my question…
Ranma (Turns to statue): NO I HAVEN'T DONE THAT TO LEONA, OKAY!?!?
Statue (Mutters): Geez, what a grouch… (Out loud). Anyway… Do you prefer boxers or
briefs?
Ranma: Boxers.
Chizuru, Mature, Vice, and Kima look a bit more southwards to see if they can see the
'truth' for themselves.
Ranma: HEY!!! CUT THAT OUT!!!
Chizuru, Mature, Vice, and Kima blush when they realize what they were doing.
Kyo: FIEND! HOW DARE YOU CORRUPT THESE TWO INNOCENT MAIDENS
AND TWO WHORES!?!?!?
Mature and Vice start beating the crap out of Kyo.
Statue: He had that coming huh?
Ranma: Oh yes he did.
Billy (Thinks): Keeping my mouth shut has done me a world of good…
Statue: Last question.
Ranma: FINALLY! What is it?
Statue: Would you marry the one you love?
Ranma (Looks at the ground): Um, uh… Well…
All the fighters start moving closer and stare at Ranma.
Ranma: HEY, CUT THAT OUT YOU GUYS!
Statue: Well, do you?
Ranma (Thinks for a couple of minutes before speaking): … You know what? The funny
thing is, I always wanted to ask her that, but I'm afraid she'd turn me down… I'm afraid
that that asking her will scare her. Because she has not had an easy time with life, and it's
only recently we were both starting to get control over our emotions… So yeah, if given
the chance, and confidence, I would.
The statue then goes silent. It smiles, and it sinks into the ground. A bridge made of white
marble takes form and connects to the next landmass higher up.
Mature: You did it Ranma!
Ranma (Stares at Mature): MATURE!
Mature (Cringes): Uh… Yes?
Ranma: PLEASE! Never do THAT again. That was just an evil trial.
Mature: Uh, I'll make note of it sir.
Iori (Whispers to Ranma): So, you still haven't slipped Leona the "hot beef injection"? I
am surprised.
Ranma (Kicks Iori in the shin): Quiet you.
Iori (Mutters): Geez, what a grouch…
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The fighters make it across the bridge to the next landmass. They see it is just a desert,
with slight winds kicking up dust. There is a pile of stones that are done up to spell out a
kanji, Iori walks over to it and reads.
Billy: What does it say?
Iori: It says, "Chikyu".
Terry: "Chikyu"? My Japanese is a bit rusty, what does that mean?
Chizuru: Terry, it means "Earth".
Iori slowly lifts himself from the stones on the ground.
Iori (Grins): Yashiro…
Iori stares at the 'kanji' for a bit. He then covers his face with his right hand and hunches
over a bit while he looks down. A light chuckle escapes from his lips. He then lifts his
head up a bit and the light chuckle turns into a small laugh as his hand moves to cover his
eyes. He then stands up and his head held back, his right hand holding onto the right side
of it as roaring laughter escapes from him.
Iori: Hm hm hm hm, heh heh heh heh, HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!!!
Kima (Worriedly): Iori?
Iori (Turns to her): Looks like you all better stay away from me… I'll be the one he'll be
after…
Ranma: What makes you say that?
Iori: Simple really. Yashiro hates my guts. He's always been jealous of me.
Kima: Why's that?
Iori (Smiles): Because before entering the King of Fighters Tournaments, I was a
musician, I owned my own bar too. It was called the "Crescent Moon Café". I closed it
down when I heard word about Kyo, so I could search for him.
Kyo: WHY ME!?
Iori: So, I could prove my worth. My father always pounded into my head that our only
purpose was to destroy you pathetic Kusanagis. And… (Smirks) I have at least beaten
you.
Kyo: HMPH!
Chizuru: But what is the point? What's his reason for hating you?
Iori (Smirks wider): Simple. I was a very popular musician. He and his band were
'popular' as well. He has basically made a living by ripping off my persona. Many a
magazine articles have called him the "Iori-clone", since he rips me off in every way
possible. The attitude, the fact we both play the Rickenbacher guitar, that our music has a
way of sounding like the wail of a fallen angel, and the fact that I did all of it first, leaving
the press to criticize Yashiro. And… He's also pissed at me for holding a few concerts
that caused his band's gigs to be cancelled, since everyone went to my concerts, instead of
his band's crap-tacular performances. And… He also hates the fact I am more attractive
than he could ever hope to be.
Billy: Sounds like a lot of reasons… More reasons to get revenge on you than I got… All
you did was beat the crap outta me.
Iori: Want me to do it again than?
Billy (Shakes his head): NO, NO! Once was enough for me.
Kyo: YOU MUST BE LYING IORI! HE MUST BE MAD AT YOU BECAUSE YOU
COPIED HIM!
Iori (Stares at Kyo): … You have a death wish, don't you… (Smiles). Very well…
Ranma: IORI, DON'T KILL HIM YET! WE MAY ACTUALLY NEED HIM! WAIT
TILL AFTER WE SAVE LEONA!
Iori (Frowns): Hmph… FINE! I'll comply, but only because YOU asked Ranma. (Starts
walking forwards). Now if you'll excuse me… I have a bleach-haired bastard to contend
with… He tried to kill me in '97 and he used me like a puppet by sending me into the Riot
of Blood that year as well… I owe him… And I plan to pay him back… (Smiles). With
interest…
Kima: WAIT!
Iori turns around and sees Kima run up to him. She hands him a sword.
Iori: I told you, I don't need…
Kima places a finger on Iori's lips. She then speaks to him calmly, and slowly to get her
point across.
Kima: Iori, listen to me. If what you say is true, then he will want to face you alone. He
will probably set it up, so that we cannot help you either. I have a feeling that if he is the
"Earth", then he must be incredibly strong physically. This is my sword. It is a sword of a
high-ranking officer of the Mount Phoenix army. Use this Iori. And please, do not put it to
shame. For it is a blade of honor. Prove to me you have the skill to wield it. Please…
Iori stares into Kima's eyes and sees the concern in them. It gives him an awkward feeling.
He isn't sure how to handle this, so he just accepts her sword. He holds out his hand
towards Kima and she places her sheathed sword in it. Iori looks at it, then her. He smiles
at her. He has a feeling as to why she's doing this… But, he isn't sure why she would be
like 'that' towards 'him'. Maybe he's just conceited, thinking himself God's gift to
women… Or maybe… Maybe she does feel that way towards him. Iori smirks a bit more
to himself and turns from them.
Iori: Ranma, you and the others try to find the trial to this place. I'll deal with Yashiro.
And thus Iori heads out into the place, prepared to fight The Heavenly King of the Earth.
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Iori walks for a bit. The place is literally a desert for the most part, with some bare areas of
solid stone about. As he walked closer to the center, he could see a large plateau. Iori
smirks to himself. Yashiro is obviously there.
Iori (Smirks while he think): So, that must be Yashiro's 'palace'. Bah… It looks like crap
from here…
Iori keeps on walking.
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Iori finally makes it to the stoop of the plateau. When he gets a better look at it, he sees it
is made from igneous rock, and that there is a set of steps carved into one of the sides of it.
Iori walks up he stairs. When he gets to the top, he sees that Yashiro is standing there with
his back turned to Iori. Yashiro slowly begins to turn around.
Yashiro (Tugs at his left glove): Oh he looks strong… NOT!
Iori: It's you… I thought I smelled cheap cologne and hair bleach.
Yashiro: HEY! DON'T INSULT THE HAIR!
Iori (Shrugs): Whatever… (Gets a dangerous glint to his eyes). I think we know what
we're here for. Correct?
Yashiro (Smiles): Sure do… You're going down half-blood.
Iori: I may only be 'half-blood', but you're a pretty pathetic excuse for a 'pure breed'.
You bleach-haired bimbo.
Yashiro (Face flushes crimson): DAMN IT! LEAVE MY HAIR OUT OF THIS!!!
Iori (Smirks): Ouch… That hit the mark for you, didn't it?
Yashiro: RAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHH!!!
Suddenly the ground shakes stone spikes shoot up from the ground, surrounding the
plateau. Yashiro becomes revitalized by the energies of the earth, and his skin becomes
more tanned, his jacket turns dark red, and his pants change from bluish white to brownish
white. Yashiro then pounds his fist into his opened palm.
Yashiro (Smiles): I'm going to enjoy hearing your death cry…
Iori drops his backpack takes off his jacket and shirt and puts them to the side. He then
takes out his canteen and pours some cold water on himself, his Jusenkyo curse takes place,
and he takes his cursed form of a Phoenix Warrior. The violet tinted white bird wings
sprout from his back, and leave Yashiro in a sense of awe.
Iori (Gets into his fighting stance): Let's dance.
Yashiro and Iori then charge at each other, the two connecting in a head-butt that makes
Iori see stars. Yashiro uses Iori's moment of weakness against him and performs his Dual
Upper attack, which Yashiro starts by slamming his left fist into Iori's abdomen and then
doing un uppercut with his right hand, which Yashiro rises into the air with. Iori flips in
the air and feels his jaw. Yashiro then moves up to Iori cockily, almost as if he's on a
peaceful jog.
Yashiro: What's wrong? Is this all the "Insane Orochi Warrior" can take before falling?
Iori (Think): Damn. I forgot how much more powerful this guy is physically when he's
turns into his Heavenly King form…
Iori stands on his feet, and fakes a direct punch to Yashiro's face. Yashiro punches
forward, but Iori ducks under in, and shoot both his feet out and Yashiro, tripping the big
man off his own feet. Iori rolls back from Yashiro as the big guy falls on his back. Iori and
Yashiro get up at the same time, but Yashiro easily closes the distance between the two,
and performs a roundhouse kick at Iori, but misses when Iori jumps into the air, and glides
around for a bit.
Iori (Thinks): Damn! I need to take this bleached bastard down. But how?
Yashiro (Taunts): What's the matter Iori? Afraid?
Iori: Afraid of you? I think not!
Yashiro: Hey, lets play one of my favorite games Iori! "Duck Hunt"… FINAL
IMPACT!!!
Yashiro then places his hand on the ground and gathers energy from it. He then cocks his
fist back, and shoots it forward into the air, sending out a beam of earth-based
environmental ki at Iori. Iori barely dodges the blast, when Yashiro starts charging up to
perform another blast.
Iori: OH NO YOU DON'T!
Iori tries to fly down-wards, but Yashiro releases his final impact at point blank range to
Iori's chest. Iori goes flying into the air at for a few moment, when Yashiro suddenly
lunges himself into the air.
Yashiro: SLEDGEHAMMER!
Yashiro cocks his fist back and smashes it down upon Iori's skull HARD! Iori then starts
speeding to the ground and smashes into it. The ground cracks with the force Iori's body
hit it with. Iori then sits up and shakes his head, to clear his thoughts. His head is
swimming with the pain, and he feels Yashiro is getting closer.
Yashiro (Cracks his knuckles as he walks up to Iori): At last… Now I'll get rid of you
Yagami… And then I shall be the true star of Japanese Rock! NO ONE WILL EVER
COMPARE ME TO YOU AGAIN!
Iori (Wipes the blood from his mouth): Damn… You really are delusional… Very well…
I'll end this… 301 SLASH TALON COMB!!!
Iori cocks his fist back and lunges forward at Yashiro. He opens his hand like claws and
Magatama no Orochi covers them, but Yashiro leaps back and avoids the attack. Iori then
performs his Dark Thrust, sending a blast of Magatama no Orochi across the ground, but
Yashiro jumps up into the air and lands in front of Iori.
Yashiro: MILLION BASH STREAM!!!
Iori then reads his arms in a 90-degree angle, with the fist aimed at each other. He then
aims Iori's head between the two fists. He rock his upper torso left and right, smashing
Iori's face over and over again, and ending it with a Dual Upper, sending Iori flying
towards the edge of the plateau. Yashiro the grabs Iori and hold him above the stone spikes
that surround the plateau.
Yashiro (Smiles evilly): And now IT ENDS!
Yashiro drops Iori and allows him to falls. Iori is about to hit the spikes when suddenly,
his wings snap wide, and he glides above the area of the spikes. And suddenly flies up at
Yashiro with a burst of speed, slamming his fists into Yashiro's chin, with an audible
cracking sound.
Yashiro (Stumbles back, feels his chin): YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT YOU LITTLE RED-
HAIRED BITCH!
Iori ignores Yashiro and walks up to his backpack. He takes out Kima's sword, and
unsheathes the sword. He holds if vertically in front of his face, with the sharp edges
pointing at him and Yashiro.
Iori: Let's rock!
Yashiro charges at Iori in rage, while Iori seemingly glides towards Yashiro.
Iori: MAIDEN MASHER!
Iori manages to grab onto Yashiro and starts slashing at Yashiro at blinding speeds with his
free hand and sword, makes huge bursts of blood spray from Yashiro's body. Iori then
grabs onto Yashiro's collarbone with his free hand and aligns the sword with Yashiro's
collarbone on the other side. Iori then crushes down with his hand, and slices Yashiro,
cutting Yashiro with the sword at the same time, and sends Yashiro flying away from him
towards the edge of the plateau. Yashiro then lifts his cut-up, bloodied body to his feet.
Yashiro's breathing is labored and he seems tired out from that one attack. Iori moves over
to his backpack near the other side and starts to sheath his sword.
Iori: It's over. You lost…
Yashiro: I'll… Kill… You… (Eyes snap wide with rage). YAGAMI!!!
RAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHH!!!
Yashiro starts charging at Iori in blind rage, just wanting to tear Iori apart. Iori smirks.
This is exactly what he wanted. Iori starts focusing his energies into the sword. His eyes
turn white, glowing with a violet light and his Orochi fire begins to cover his entire form.
Iori indeed looks like the Violet Phoenix of legend. Yashiro takes no notice and keep
charging at Iori. Iori unsheathes the sword and points it at Yashiro. And performs a
technique he has only seen his aunt Nodoka wield.
Iori: VENGEANCE OF EIGHT GODS!
All the violet fire that was covering Iori's body goes onto the sword, and shoots out from it
in a wave of fire that puts the Kusanagi clan's Great Serpent Wave to shame. The fire
shoots out in a beam about a meter wide and in a swirling pattern, the front of the blast
taking a hybrid form of the Phoenix and Orochi heads. The blast actually lets out a
combined pitch that sounds like a scream of both the great Firebird and Hydra-dragon, that
echoes throughout Yashiro's realm. Yashiro sees this coming and holds up his arms to
cover his face and block the blow. But to no avail… The Vengeance of Eight Gods super
move tears into Yashiro, incinerating his shirt, and overall scorching him in violet fire of
both the Phoenix and the Orochi. The blast hits him with such a force that he flies across
the plateau and over its edge, landing on some of the spikes.
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Iori then drops the sword and collapses to his knees. He breathes heavily. That attack took
a lot of energy on his part. He didn't even think he could perform the attack to THAT
level of power, but for some reason, it came to him as instinct. He then looks at Kima's
sword on the ground and resheathes it. He looks it up and down and lets out a light
chuckle. The thought of a person that was always taught to fight with their hands taking so
easily to a sword just strikes a cord in him.
Iori: Kima… You were right… Hm hm… That actually was helpful… Hm hm…
Imagine… Heh heh… Imagine… Heh heh… Imagine that… HA HA HA HA HA
HAAAAA!!!
After a moment of mirth, Iori then gets up and ties the sheath's belt around his waist, so the
sheathed sword is to the left side of his body. Iori then walks over to the edge of the
plateau to see how Yashiro ended up. When he gets there, what he sees surprises him. The
Heavenly King has stone spikes impaling him through his left shoulder, right side of his
abdomen, right leg, and both arms, one through the upper part, and one in his lower part of
the arm. And it looks like Yashiro scathed the right side of his head across one of the
spikes as well. Iori bends over to get a better looks, and he sees Yashiro is still breathing,
but that he won't be any more trouble to them.
Iori: Just die as you are.
Iori then moves over to his backpack, picks it up, spreads his wings, and flies away from
the plateau, leaving Yashiro the way he is.
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Goenitz frowns… He had repeatedly told the Hakkeshu to use their realm and their
enemies' numbers against them. But, Yashiro was a fool. Yashiro wanted to take them out
one at a time. And he only really wanted one. And then there's the fact the Yashiro never
really used his realm to his advantage. If it weren't for the fact Yashiro would most likely
die from this, Goenitz would kill the idiot himself. Goenitz then goes over what they will
have to go through next in his mind.
Goenitz (Thinks): Fool. You deserved the outcome you got, but now you have put the rest
of us in jeopardy. This makes 3 of the 10 planes they have gone through. I trust that the
rest of the Hakkeshu won't be as stupid as you Yashiro. And, even if they do get farther…
I have a few of my own surprises waiting for them… (Out loud). Isn't that right Leona?
Goenitz turns around to a stone wall, and we see Leona bound in chains to it. She looks
like a mess, with a haggard look in her eyes, and covered in blood. There is a lot of blood
around the area she is at as well. Leona stares at him, afraid to speak.
Goenitz (Walks up to her): Isn't that right?
Leona stares at Goenitz as he looks directly at her, face-to-face and spits in his face. He
scowls and strikes her across the face, making her spit blood to the side.
Goenitz (Cracks his knuckles): Where the hell do you people get such spirit? You have
been such a pain in the ass.
Leona (Shakes as she looks him in the eyes): Piss off…
Goenitz strikes her across the face again, and follows up by punching her in the abdomen,
and kicking her head into the wall. She falls to the floor and start coughing up blood again.
Her hair begins to turn red, her eyes lose their pupils, and her clothes become darker in
color. Leona has gone into the Riot of Blood, and pulls at her chains, trying to break free
so she can tear the closest living thing apart… But to no avail… The chains won't break,
but she continues to pull with them, so she can rip Goenitz apart. Goenitz walks up to her,
with about a centimeter worth of space between them and smiles.
Goenitz: Yes… This is what you are… A beast… You half bloods are only berserkers…
Bloodthirsty beasts to be used as weapons… And I will make every 'thinking' moment
you have filled with pain until you are permanently just as you are now… A weapon… A
'thing' made for killing. An ultimate predator…
Goenitz then walks away from the screeching creature that he has made Leona become. He
smiles, thinking of all the pain he will cause her to make her what he wants her to be. And
he will cause her that pain too…
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End Chapter 38
Next Time: The Mountain… And Yamazaki's insanity explained…
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Note: This takes place well after the Ranma ½ manga and during the King of Fighters '98.
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Ranma: The Tenth Hakkeshu Chapter 38: Orochi Space: Earth Palace
Our group of heroes gathers outside of Mature's palace; ready to head out to the rest of
"Orochi Space". Mature has supplied them all with foodstuffs, canteens of water, blankets,
medicines, and backpacks to carry it all. (While Billy has his backpack filled with all sorts
of jewels). Ranma turns to Mature.
Ranma: Uh… Mature…
Mature: Yes Master Ranma?
Ranma: Sigh… One, would you please stop calling me master and two, where did you get
all this stuff?
Mature: You forget, I am the Hakkeshu of light so illusions are one of my specialties.
Chizuru: So none of this stuff is real?
Terry (Lifts up a backpack): Sure feels real.
Mature: Because it is. I have much more power her since this is my realm, so I was able to
make all the illusions into a solid form. So, all the stuff you have is usable.
Iori: That's convenient.
Mature: Yes. I'm much more useful than Vice.
Vice: HEY! I'm useful!
Mature: Yeah… At harassing Iori you are.
Vice: I DO NOT HARASS IORI-SAMA! HE ENJOYS IT! (Glomps Iori in a steel grip).
See? He likes it!
Iori (Face pales): Can't… Can't breathe…
Kyo: NO FAIR, ALL WOMEN SHOULD BE FAWNING OVER ME!
Vice unlatches herself from Iori. She walks over to Kyo with a look that could freeze hell
in her eyes.
Vice: And why is that?
Kyo: Because, I am a Kusanagi. A Kusanagi is MUCH greater, more skilled, and
handsomer than ANY STUPID YAGAMI!
Vice looks like she's about to beat the crap out of Kyo, but Ranma and Iori literally beat
her to the 'punch'.
Ranma & Iori: HOW DARE YOU CALL US STUPID!?!?!?
The well-deserved beating Kyo receives takes another 20 minutes to complete.
Vice: Have fun?
Ranma: Yes.
Iori: Oh yes indeed… Hm hm hm hm, heh heh heh heh, HA HA HA HA HA
HAAAAA!!!
Kima: Iori… We're going to have to do something about that laugh…
(------)
The fighters head across Mature's realm and make it to the edge where Mature set up the
next trial. It is a white-marble bust of an adult man.
Mature: Here we are. The trial of humility!
Billy (Eyes Mature): "Of humility"?
Mature: Yeah. The statue bust will actually ask you questions. If you lie, the statue will
punish you.
Terry: How many questions does it ask?
Mature: All depends on whom it asks the questions to.
Kyo: I'LL DO IT!
Chizuru: And, why will you do it?
Kyo: Because I can! I AM A KUSANAGI!
Mature (Smirks): This should be… Interesting…
Kyo (Walks up to the bust): I'm ready to take your trial!
Statue: Very well… What is your name?
Kyo: The Great Kyo Kusanagi: The King of Fighters!
Statue: LIAR! YOU ARE NOT THE KING OF FIGHTERS!
Electricity shoots from the statue's eyes and electrocutes Kyo.
Kyo (Charred, hair as an afro): … COUGH… I'm getting real tired of this damn
lightning crap…
Terry: Damn Kyo… YOU SUCK!
Chizuru: I'll go next, if no one has objection. I won't lie.
Mature: That's what they all say…
Statue: What is your name?
Chizuru: Chizuru Kagura.
Statue: What is your occupation?
Chizuru: Priestess of the Yata Temple, and head of my own business firm Kagura Inc.
Statue (Grins): Do you wear skimpy, black leather lingerie?
Chizuru (Blushes): NO!!!
Statue: Thought so. You're too much of a prude anyway…
Chizuru: HEY! I AM NOT A PRUDE AND I AM DAMN PROUD OF MY PHYSIQUE!
Statue: Okay, okay… Geez… Now… Whom do you love?
Chizuru: I love… Uh… I never really gave it thought.
Statue (Smiles): You have… But you may not realize it.
Chizuru (Confused): Huh? What do you mean?
Statue: I can see your heart. I know whom you love.
Chizuru: Who?
Statue: You love a boy named Shingo Yabuki.
The place suddenly goes VERY silent. A tumbleweed passes by.
Chizuru: No…
Statue: Yes.
Chizuru (Clutches the sides of her head): NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Statue: Uh… Yes… Now stop disagreeing with me. You already failed this trial.
Kyo: HEY! AREN'T YOU GOING TO PUNISH HER FOR LYING?
Statue: No. It was an unintentional lie. While you were a dumb ass claiming to be the
King of Fighters.
Kyo: HEY!
Statue: Well you were.
Ranma: Let me try.
Statue: Okay. What is your name?
Ranma: Ranma Saotome, of the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts and Tenth
Hakkeshu.
Statue: What is your occupation?
Ranma: Martial artist.
Statue: Whom do you love?
Ranma: Leona Heidern.
Statue: Have you ever hated anyone?
Ranma: Yes.
Statue: Have you ever killed?
Ranma: … Yes… But the guy came back to life!
Statue: Okay… Now… (Grins). Have you ever had sex?
All the fighters stare at Ranma.
Ranma (Blushes): WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT!?!?
Statue: Just answer the question.
Ranma (Still blushing): No… I haven't had sex.
Statue: Good. Now, have you ever wet the bed?
Ranma (Gathers ki into his hand): And do you think you can survive being blown to
powder?
Statue (Actually sweats): … Good point… We'll skip that question… Now, have you
ever French-kissed, and felt up the one you love? I hear those things are quite enjoyable…
Ranma (Turns to Mature): MATURE, WHAT KIND OF NUTTY TRIAL DID YOU SET
UP HERE!?!?
Mature: I said it was the trial of humility. You basically have to swallow your pride and
answer the humiliating questions the statue bust asks truthfully in order to get to the next
'realm'. As for how it got to be so lewd… I based its personality after Happosai…
The fighters just stare at her…
Mature: Well, that little troll IS embarrassing.
Statue: LIAR! Mature, he's not embarrassing. He's an entrepreneur of ladies'
undergarments… And Ranma, you still haven't answer my question…
Ranma (Turns to statue): NO I HAVEN'T DONE THAT TO LEONA, OKAY!?!?
Statue (Mutters): Geez, what a grouch… (Out loud). Anyway… Do you prefer boxers or
briefs?
Ranma: Boxers.
Chizuru, Mature, Vice, and Kima look a bit more southwards to see if they can see the
'truth' for themselves.
Ranma: HEY!!! CUT THAT OUT!!!
Chizuru, Mature, Vice, and Kima blush when they realize what they were doing.
Kyo: FIEND! HOW DARE YOU CORRUPT THESE TWO INNOCENT MAIDENS
AND TWO WHORES!?!?!?
Mature and Vice start beating the crap out of Kyo.
Statue: He had that coming huh?
Ranma: Oh yes he did.
Billy (Thinks): Keeping my mouth shut has done me a world of good…
Statue: Last question.
Ranma: FINALLY! What is it?
Statue: Would you marry the one you love?
Ranma (Looks at the ground): Um, uh… Well…
All the fighters start moving closer and stare at Ranma.
Ranma: HEY, CUT THAT OUT YOU GUYS!
Statue: Well, do you?
Ranma (Thinks for a couple of minutes before speaking): … You know what? The funny
thing is, I always wanted to ask her that, but I'm afraid she'd turn me down… I'm afraid
that that asking her will scare her. Because she has not had an easy time with life, and it's
only recently we were both starting to get control over our emotions… So yeah, if given
the chance, and confidence, I would.
The statue then goes silent. It smiles, and it sinks into the ground. A bridge made of white
marble takes form and connects to the next landmass higher up.
Mature: You did it Ranma!
Ranma (Stares at Mature): MATURE!
Mature (Cringes): Uh… Yes?
Ranma: PLEASE! Never do THAT again. That was just an evil trial.
Mature: Uh, I'll make note of it sir.
Iori (Whispers to Ranma): So, you still haven't slipped Leona the "hot beef injection"? I
am surprised.
Ranma (Kicks Iori in the shin): Quiet you.
Iori (Mutters): Geez, what a grouch…
(------)
The fighters make it across the bridge to the next landmass. They see it is just a desert,
with slight winds kicking up dust. There is a pile of stones that are done up to spell out a
kanji, Iori walks over to it and reads.
Billy: What does it say?
Iori: It says, "Chikyu".
Terry: "Chikyu"? My Japanese is a bit rusty, what does that mean?
Chizuru: Terry, it means "Earth".
Iori slowly lifts himself from the stones on the ground.
Iori (Grins): Yashiro…
Iori stares at the 'kanji' for a bit. He then covers his face with his right hand and hunches
over a bit while he looks down. A light chuckle escapes from his lips. He then lifts his
head up a bit and the light chuckle turns into a small laugh as his hand moves to cover his
eyes. He then stands up and his head held back, his right hand holding onto the right side
of it as roaring laughter escapes from him.
Iori: Hm hm hm hm, heh heh heh heh, HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!!!
Kima (Worriedly): Iori?
Iori (Turns to her): Looks like you all better stay away from me… I'll be the one he'll be
after…
Ranma: What makes you say that?
Iori: Simple really. Yashiro hates my guts. He's always been jealous of me.
Kima: Why's that?
Iori (Smiles): Because before entering the King of Fighters Tournaments, I was a
musician, I owned my own bar too. It was called the "Crescent Moon Café". I closed it
down when I heard word about Kyo, so I could search for him.
Kyo: WHY ME!?
Iori: So, I could prove my worth. My father always pounded into my head that our only
purpose was to destroy you pathetic Kusanagis. And… (Smirks) I have at least beaten
you.
Kyo: HMPH!
Chizuru: But what is the point? What's his reason for hating you?
Iori (Smirks wider): Simple. I was a very popular musician. He and his band were
'popular' as well. He has basically made a living by ripping off my persona. Many a
magazine articles have called him the "Iori-clone", since he rips me off in every way
possible. The attitude, the fact we both play the Rickenbacher guitar, that our music has a
way of sounding like the wail of a fallen angel, and the fact that I did all of it first, leaving
the press to criticize Yashiro. And… He's also pissed at me for holding a few concerts
that caused his band's gigs to be cancelled, since everyone went to my concerts, instead of
his band's crap-tacular performances. And… He also hates the fact I am more attractive
than he could ever hope to be.
Billy: Sounds like a lot of reasons… More reasons to get revenge on you than I got… All
you did was beat the crap outta me.
Iori: Want me to do it again than?
Billy (Shakes his head): NO, NO! Once was enough for me.
Kyo: YOU MUST BE LYING IORI! HE MUST BE MAD AT YOU BECAUSE YOU
COPIED HIM!
Iori (Stares at Kyo): … You have a death wish, don't you… (Smiles). Very well…
Ranma: IORI, DON'T KILL HIM YET! WE MAY ACTUALLY NEED HIM! WAIT
TILL AFTER WE SAVE LEONA!
Iori (Frowns): Hmph… FINE! I'll comply, but only because YOU asked Ranma. (Starts
walking forwards). Now if you'll excuse me… I have a bleach-haired bastard to contend
with… He tried to kill me in '97 and he used me like a puppet by sending me into the Riot
of Blood that year as well… I owe him… And I plan to pay him back… (Smiles). With
interest…
Kima: WAIT!
Iori turns around and sees Kima run up to him. She hands him a sword.
Iori: I told you, I don't need…
Kima places a finger on Iori's lips. She then speaks to him calmly, and slowly to get her
point across.
Kima: Iori, listen to me. If what you say is true, then he will want to face you alone. He
will probably set it up, so that we cannot help you either. I have a feeling that if he is the
"Earth", then he must be incredibly strong physically. This is my sword. It is a sword of a
high-ranking officer of the Mount Phoenix army. Use this Iori. And please, do not put it to
shame. For it is a blade of honor. Prove to me you have the skill to wield it. Please…
Iori stares into Kima's eyes and sees the concern in them. It gives him an awkward feeling.
He isn't sure how to handle this, so he just accepts her sword. He holds out his hand
towards Kima and she places her sheathed sword in it. Iori looks at it, then her. He smiles
at her. He has a feeling as to why she's doing this… But, he isn't sure why she would be
like 'that' towards 'him'. Maybe he's just conceited, thinking himself God's gift to
women… Or maybe… Maybe she does feel that way towards him. Iori smirks a bit more
to himself and turns from them.
Iori: Ranma, you and the others try to find the trial to this place. I'll deal with Yashiro.
And thus Iori heads out into the place, prepared to fight The Heavenly King of the Earth.
(------)
Iori walks for a bit. The place is literally a desert for the most part, with some bare areas of
solid stone about. As he walked closer to the center, he could see a large plateau. Iori
smirks to himself. Yashiro is obviously there.
Iori (Smirks while he think): So, that must be Yashiro's 'palace'. Bah… It looks like crap
from here…
Iori keeps on walking.
(------)
Iori finally makes it to the stoop of the plateau. When he gets a better look at it, he sees it
is made from igneous rock, and that there is a set of steps carved into one of the sides of it.
Iori walks up he stairs. When he gets to the top, he sees that Yashiro is standing there with
his back turned to Iori. Yashiro slowly begins to turn around.
Yashiro (Tugs at his left glove): Oh he looks strong… NOT!
Iori: It's you… I thought I smelled cheap cologne and hair bleach.
Yashiro: HEY! DON'T INSULT THE HAIR!
Iori (Shrugs): Whatever… (Gets a dangerous glint to his eyes). I think we know what
we're here for. Correct?
Yashiro (Smiles): Sure do… You're going down half-blood.
Iori: I may only be 'half-blood', but you're a pretty pathetic excuse for a 'pure breed'.
You bleach-haired bimbo.
Yashiro (Face flushes crimson): DAMN IT! LEAVE MY HAIR OUT OF THIS!!!
Iori (Smirks): Ouch… That hit the mark for you, didn't it?
Yashiro: RAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHH!!!
Suddenly the ground shakes stone spikes shoot up from the ground, surrounding the
plateau. Yashiro becomes revitalized by the energies of the earth, and his skin becomes
more tanned, his jacket turns dark red, and his pants change from bluish white to brownish
white. Yashiro then pounds his fist into his opened palm.
Yashiro (Smiles): I'm going to enjoy hearing your death cry…
Iori drops his backpack takes off his jacket and shirt and puts them to the side. He then
takes out his canteen and pours some cold water on himself, his Jusenkyo curse takes place,
and he takes his cursed form of a Phoenix Warrior. The violet tinted white bird wings
sprout from his back, and leave Yashiro in a sense of awe.
Iori (Gets into his fighting stance): Let's dance.
Yashiro and Iori then charge at each other, the two connecting in a head-butt that makes
Iori see stars. Yashiro uses Iori's moment of weakness against him and performs his Dual
Upper attack, which Yashiro starts by slamming his left fist into Iori's abdomen and then
doing un uppercut with his right hand, which Yashiro rises into the air with. Iori flips in
the air and feels his jaw. Yashiro then moves up to Iori cockily, almost as if he's on a
peaceful jog.
Yashiro: What's wrong? Is this all the "Insane Orochi Warrior" can take before falling?
Iori (Think): Damn. I forgot how much more powerful this guy is physically when he's
turns into his Heavenly King form…
Iori stands on his feet, and fakes a direct punch to Yashiro's face. Yashiro punches
forward, but Iori ducks under in, and shoot both his feet out and Yashiro, tripping the big
man off his own feet. Iori rolls back from Yashiro as the big guy falls on his back. Iori and
Yashiro get up at the same time, but Yashiro easily closes the distance between the two,
and performs a roundhouse kick at Iori, but misses when Iori jumps into the air, and glides
around for a bit.
Iori (Thinks): Damn! I need to take this bleached bastard down. But how?
Yashiro (Taunts): What's the matter Iori? Afraid?
Iori: Afraid of you? I think not!
Yashiro: Hey, lets play one of my favorite games Iori! "Duck Hunt"… FINAL
IMPACT!!!
Yashiro then places his hand on the ground and gathers energy from it. He then cocks his
fist back, and shoots it forward into the air, sending out a beam of earth-based
environmental ki at Iori. Iori barely dodges the blast, when Yashiro starts charging up to
perform another blast.
Iori: OH NO YOU DON'T!
Iori tries to fly down-wards, but Yashiro releases his final impact at point blank range to
Iori's chest. Iori goes flying into the air at for a few moment, when Yashiro suddenly
lunges himself into the air.
Yashiro: SLEDGEHAMMER!
Yashiro cocks his fist back and smashes it down upon Iori's skull HARD! Iori then starts
speeding to the ground and smashes into it. The ground cracks with the force Iori's body
hit it with. Iori then sits up and shakes his head, to clear his thoughts. His head is
swimming with the pain, and he feels Yashiro is getting closer.
Yashiro (Cracks his knuckles as he walks up to Iori): At last… Now I'll get rid of you
Yagami… And then I shall be the true star of Japanese Rock! NO ONE WILL EVER
COMPARE ME TO YOU AGAIN!
Iori (Wipes the blood from his mouth): Damn… You really are delusional… Very well…
I'll end this… 301 SLASH TALON COMB!!!
Iori cocks his fist back and lunges forward at Yashiro. He opens his hand like claws and
Magatama no Orochi covers them, but Yashiro leaps back and avoids the attack. Iori then
performs his Dark Thrust, sending a blast of Magatama no Orochi across the ground, but
Yashiro jumps up into the air and lands in front of Iori.
Yashiro: MILLION BASH STREAM!!!
Iori then reads his arms in a 90-degree angle, with the fist aimed at each other. He then
aims Iori's head between the two fists. He rock his upper torso left and right, smashing
Iori's face over and over again, and ending it with a Dual Upper, sending Iori flying
towards the edge of the plateau. Yashiro the grabs Iori and hold him above the stone spikes
that surround the plateau.
Yashiro (Smiles evilly): And now IT ENDS!
Yashiro drops Iori and allows him to falls. Iori is about to hit the spikes when suddenly,
his wings snap wide, and he glides above the area of the spikes. And suddenly flies up at
Yashiro with a burst of speed, slamming his fists into Yashiro's chin, with an audible
cracking sound.
Yashiro (Stumbles back, feels his chin): YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT YOU LITTLE RED-
HAIRED BITCH!
Iori ignores Yashiro and walks up to his backpack. He takes out Kima's sword, and
unsheathes the sword. He holds if vertically in front of his face, with the sharp edges
pointing at him and Yashiro.
Iori: Let's rock!
Yashiro charges at Iori in rage, while Iori seemingly glides towards Yashiro.
Iori: MAIDEN MASHER!
Iori manages to grab onto Yashiro and starts slashing at Yashiro at blinding speeds with his
free hand and sword, makes huge bursts of blood spray from Yashiro's body. Iori then
grabs onto Yashiro's collarbone with his free hand and aligns the sword with Yashiro's
collarbone on the other side. Iori then crushes down with his hand, and slices Yashiro,
cutting Yashiro with the sword at the same time, and sends Yashiro flying away from him
towards the edge of the plateau. Yashiro then lifts his cut-up, bloodied body to his feet.
Yashiro's breathing is labored and he seems tired out from that one attack. Iori moves over
to his backpack near the other side and starts to sheath his sword.
Iori: It's over. You lost…
Yashiro: I'll… Kill… You… (Eyes snap wide with rage). YAGAMI!!!
RAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHH!!!
Yashiro starts charging at Iori in blind rage, just wanting to tear Iori apart. Iori smirks.
This is exactly what he wanted. Iori starts focusing his energies into the sword. His eyes
turn white, glowing with a violet light and his Orochi fire begins to cover his entire form.
Iori indeed looks like the Violet Phoenix of legend. Yashiro takes no notice and keep
charging at Iori. Iori unsheathes the sword and points it at Yashiro. And performs a
technique he has only seen his aunt Nodoka wield.
Iori: VENGEANCE OF EIGHT GODS!
All the violet fire that was covering Iori's body goes onto the sword, and shoots out from it
in a wave of fire that puts the Kusanagi clan's Great Serpent Wave to shame. The fire
shoots out in a beam about a meter wide and in a swirling pattern, the front of the blast
taking a hybrid form of the Phoenix and Orochi heads. The blast actually lets out a
combined pitch that sounds like a scream of both the great Firebird and Hydra-dragon, that
echoes throughout Yashiro's realm. Yashiro sees this coming and holds up his arms to
cover his face and block the blow. But to no avail… The Vengeance of Eight Gods super
move tears into Yashiro, incinerating his shirt, and overall scorching him in violet fire of
both the Phoenix and the Orochi. The blast hits him with such a force that he flies across
the plateau and over its edge, landing on some of the spikes.
!
Iori then drops the sword and collapses to his knees. He breathes heavily. That attack took
a lot of energy on his part. He didn't even think he could perform the attack to THAT
level of power, but for some reason, it came to him as instinct. He then looks at Kima's
sword on the ground and resheathes it. He looks it up and down and lets out a light
chuckle. The thought of a person that was always taught to fight with their hands taking so
easily to a sword just strikes a cord in him.
Iori: Kima… You were right… Hm hm… That actually was helpful… Hm hm…
Imagine… Heh heh… Imagine… Heh heh… Imagine that… HA HA HA HA HA
HAAAAA!!!
After a moment of mirth, Iori then gets up and ties the sheath's belt around his waist, so the
sheathed sword is to the left side of his body. Iori then walks over to the edge of the
plateau to see how Yashiro ended up. When he gets there, what he sees surprises him. The
Heavenly King has stone spikes impaling him through his left shoulder, right side of his
abdomen, right leg, and both arms, one through the upper part, and one in his lower part of
the arm. And it looks like Yashiro scathed the right side of his head across one of the
spikes as well. Iori bends over to get a better looks, and he sees Yashiro is still breathing,
but that he won't be any more trouble to them.
Iori: Just die as you are.
Iori then moves over to his backpack, picks it up, spreads his wings, and flies away from
the plateau, leaving Yashiro the way he is.
(------)
Goenitz frowns… He had repeatedly told the Hakkeshu to use their realm and their
enemies' numbers against them. But, Yashiro was a fool. Yashiro wanted to take them out
one at a time. And he only really wanted one. And then there's the fact the Yashiro never
really used his realm to his advantage. If it weren't for the fact Yashiro would most likely
die from this, Goenitz would kill the idiot himself. Goenitz then goes over what they will
have to go through next in his mind.
Goenitz (Thinks): Fool. You deserved the outcome you got, but now you have put the rest
of us in jeopardy. This makes 3 of the 10 planes they have gone through. I trust that the
rest of the Hakkeshu won't be as stupid as you Yashiro. And, even if they do get farther…
I have a few of my own surprises waiting for them… (Out loud). Isn't that right Leona?
Goenitz turns around to a stone wall, and we see Leona bound in chains to it. She looks
like a mess, with a haggard look in her eyes, and covered in blood. There is a lot of blood
around the area she is at as well. Leona stares at him, afraid to speak.
Goenitz (Walks up to her): Isn't that right?
Leona stares at Goenitz as he looks directly at her, face-to-face and spits in his face. He
scowls and strikes her across the face, making her spit blood to the side.
Goenitz (Cracks his knuckles): Where the hell do you people get such spirit? You have
been such a pain in the ass.
Leona (Shakes as she looks him in the eyes): Piss off…
Goenitz strikes her across the face again, and follows up by punching her in the abdomen,
and kicking her head into the wall. She falls to the floor and start coughing up blood again.
Her hair begins to turn red, her eyes lose their pupils, and her clothes become darker in
color. Leona has gone into the Riot of Blood, and pulls at her chains, trying to break free
so she can tear the closest living thing apart… But to no avail… The chains won't break,
but she continues to pull with them, so she can rip Goenitz apart. Goenitz walks up to her,
with about a centimeter worth of space between them and smiles.
Goenitz: Yes… This is what you are… A beast… You half bloods are only berserkers…
Bloodthirsty beasts to be used as weapons… And I will make every 'thinking' moment
you have filled with pain until you are permanently just as you are now… A weapon… A
'thing' made for killing. An ultimate predator…
Goenitz then walks away from the screeching creature that he has made Leona become. He
smiles, thinking of all the pain he will cause her to make her what he wants her to be. And
he will cause her that pain too…
(------)
End Chapter 38
Next Time: The Mountain… And Yamazaki's insanity explained…
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