I do not own any ideas taken from One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Dragon Ball, HunterXHunter, Yu Yu Hakusho or Rustage's One Piece D&D. Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto, Tite Kubo, Akira Toriyama, Yoshihiro Togashi and Rustage are the brilliant minds behind those stories and I'm simply using them to set the stage for my story! It's all for fun so please enjoy!
Chapter 20: The Two-Hundredth Floor
Asuka, Shuhei, Zika and Yasui stood in the elevator as it rose up to the two-hundredth floor. It had only taken five days for them to make it there and they had each earned a small fortune! The elevator stopped and the doors opened, the four of them stepped out and walked down a narrow hallway.
They turned the corner and walked further down the hall as it widened up greatly. A receptionist waved them down and they approached her.
"Hi, boys! Just checking in here?" She asked them.
"Yeah." Shuhei answered.
"Alright. Here are the basics, okay? Competitors are allowed to use any weapon they want. You don't fight for money up here, only glory and fame. You must fight at least once every ninety days or else be disqualified. Lastly, if you lose four times you are disqualified."
"Disqualified from what?" Asuka asked.
"If you win ten battles up here you can challenge a Floor Master to a fight!" The receptionist said excitedly. "Do any of you feel like registering for a fight?"
"We shouldn't register on the same day or else we could end up against each other." Shuhei stated to the others.
"Hm, I'll sign up for tomorrow then." Asuka said and filled out a competitor registration.
"I'll get the day after that." Zika said.
"I'll do the next one." Yasui said.
"Guess I'll fight the day after you, Yasui." Shuehei said and they all grabbed registration forms.
"Alright, you're in the system." The receptionist said with a smile.
The sun was setting and lights of all colors turned on across the city outside of Heaven's Arena. Mugen and Bulma walked down the street with the nimbus between them. Clothes and various things that Bulma had purchased lay on the nimbus as they walked. The streets were full of people and men stopped to gawk at Bulma, Mugen glaring at them.
"I need to train." Mugen stated, "I can't let the others get ahead of me."
"I think there's a gym in the tower." Bulma said as they turned the corner and headed in that direction.
"Hm, maybe I'll check it out." Mugen sighed and said, "I need to wake up my sword."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Bulma asked.
"Well, my dad told me a legend about his sword. The sword I have now." The rest of his sentence was drowned out by fireworks and cheers, making it impossible for anyone to hear unless they were right next to him.
"What?! Really?!" Bulma exclaimed.
The Misfits met up in Asuka's suite and spent the night watching other fights and eating room service meals. Yasui gave his suite to Bulma so she can have one to herself and shared Zika's suite with him and Hama. Asuka and Mugen are sharing a suite and Shuhei has his own. Everyone got up and went to their suites and called it a night after a long while, leaving Asuka and Mugen alone.
"I'm gonna go to sleep." Asuka said, "I have a fight tomorrow."
"Good luck." Mugen said with a smile.
Asuka went into his bedroom and closed the door. Mugen grabbed the key for the suite and left, locking the door behind him. He walked down the hall and checked a map on the wall and located the closest gym.
Asuka woke to the Transponder Snail in his bedroom ringing. He answered, "Hello?"
"Is this Asuka?" A voice asked.
"Yep." Asuka yawned.
"Good morning, sir. It is currently eight in the morning, you are scheduled to fight today at noon in Arena B on the two-hundred-and-sixth floor." The voice said.
"Okay, thank you." Asuka said and hung up.
Asuka crawled out of bed and stretched, groaning loudly as his back popped. He put on a pair of black shorts and a black sweater, he put on his shoes and walked out to the living room of the suite. Mugen was nowhere to be found and Asuka ordered room service.
There was a knock at the door and Asuka moved to answer it. He opened the door and Yasui walked in followed by Zika and Hama.
"Good morning." Zika said.
"When's your fight?" Yasui asked.
"Noon." Asuka answered and closed the door. "Have you seen Mugen?"
They shook their heads, "He's not here?"
"Nah. I'm sure he'll turn up soon." Asuka sat down and turned on a Projector Snail and a fight from somewhere in the tower played on the wall.
There was a knock on the door and then it opened, Shuhei walked in and shut the door behind himself, "Yo."
He sat with them and they watched the fight together. A boy in dark purple robes was up against a barrel chested man with a hammer. The boy had a black headband or maybe a blindfold on his head that covered his eyes and forehead, he twirled a reddish brown staff in his hands. The fight began and the boy Shaved quickly and stabbed his staff into the man's chest and slammed a kick into his side. They exchanged blows and the boy dropped the man with a savage punch to his chest.
"The winner by knockout, Renji!" The referee shouted and cheered, "That's his second win up here, how far will he go?!"
The snail blinked to another broadcast and another fight came on.
"Damn, that blind kid kicked ass." Zika said with a grin.
"Make sure not to underestimate anyone up here. Only the best make it this far." Shuhei said.
"Who are you up against today?" Yasui asked him.
Asuka shrugged, "Dunno."
Mugen had spent the entire night running through different exercise routines and lifting weights. He meditated with his sword and switched between stances as he breathed deeply. Nobody else had come to the gym throughout the night and Mugen had taken his opportunity to use every piece of equipment. He needed to become stronger.
Bulma had arrived at seven-thirty in the morning and began working out with him. She had given up after half an hour and began tinkering with her Climate Baton in the corner, occasionally glancing at Mugen as he lifted weights.
"Why do you keep looking at me?" Mugen asked, his muscles tightening as he moved.
She looked away with a slight blush and said, "Oh, nothing!"
"Whatever." Mugen said and continued working out.
"Did you ever sleep last night?" Bulma asked suddenly.
"No." Mugen said, "I'll sleep after Asuka's fight."
"Oh, right! We should go and check in with him." Bulma said and nodded.
"Yeah, I suppose you're right." Mugen sighed, "Let's go back."
The two of them got their things together and left the gym, walking down the hall and to the elevator. They made their way up to Asuka's suite and walked in, finding the others inside eating and watching a fight.
"Where ya been?" Asuka asked.
"The gym." Mugen answered.
"When is your fight?" Bulma asked.
"Noon." Asuka answered. "I have to show up early to get ready."
"It's almost nine-thirty, we have time." Shuhei stated.
"Who are you fighting?" Mugen asked.
"Dunno."
When the time came, the Misfits made their way to the two-hundred-and-sixth floor. Asuka went into his waiting area and the others made their way through the crowds of people and found seats in the stadium. They sat down and waited for the show to begin.
Asuka was ushered out of the waiting area and made his way down the narrow hallway towards the arena. "His first fight on the two-hundredth floor, it's Asuka!" The referee shouted as he jumped into the ring and the audience erupted into cheers and booes.
"And you know him, you all love him! Duval has four wins and one loss on his record, let's see if he earns win number five!" The referee cheered as the audience erupted into cheers and screams as a broad shouldered muscular man that stood a bit over six feet jumped up into the ring opposite of Asuka.
Asuka and Duval stared at each other and the referee asked, "First to ten points, is this agreeable?"
"No." Duval said, "Knockout or ring out only."
Asuka smiled and said, "Sounds good."
"Alright, let the match begin!" The referee shouted and the audience cheered again.
Asuka dashed at Duval and they exchanged a flurry of swift strikes and Duval kicked Asuka back. Duval lunged forward and slammed a punch into Asuka's face and kicked him in the side. Asuka skipped up and struck Duval in the chin with a heavy uppercut and the two exchanged blows again.
So far in his fights at Heaven's Arena, Asuka hasn't revealed his Devil Fruit abilities and is keeping it as his ace in the hole. Asuka Shaved beside Duval and barraged a flurry of swift punches into his chest. Duval used Iron Body and jabbed Finger Pistols at Asuka, his body opening to prevent damage from the piercing attacks. Asuka slammed his left fist into Duval's chest and his right fist into his face.
They exchanged a flurry of heavy blows and Duval kicked Asuka in the stomach and slammed his fists down on the top of his head. Asuka dropped down and Duval kneed him in the chin. Asuka stumbled back and ducked beneath another strike, he popped up and struck Duval in the chest with a Finger Pistol.
Duval shouted and kicked Asuka hard in the chest, he reached to his belt and pulled a strange shell looking device and jabbed it into Asuka's face. A sudden impact blasted Asuka out of the ring and he struck the ground.
"Gah!" Asuka rolled around and slowly got to his feet, "What the hell was that?"
"One." The referee said, "Two. Three."
Asuka jumped back into the ring and charged forward, he exchanged swift blows with Duval as they leapt around. Duval kicked Asuka in the head and slammed a flurry of heavy punches into his chest. Asuka stumbled back and used Iron Body as the punches struck him, he Shaved behind Duval and slammed a wicked punch into his side. Duval spun quickly and struck his fist into Asuka's face. They exchanged blows again and Duval slammed a savage punch into Asuka's forehead.
The world went black for a few seconds and then Asuka snapped back to reality as Duval lunged forward to strike him again. Asuka Shaved around and kicked Duval hard in the back, he skipped back and breathed deeply. Duval turned and stared at Asuka, he took a deep breath and put his hands together as if praying. Asuka felt something dangerous coming from Duval and he readied himself.
Duval Shaved quickly and jabbed Asuka in the chest with three Finger Pistols, this time the attacks hit and damaged him! Asuka gasped loudly and Duval slammed a palm strike into his chest. The strike rocked Asuka's entire body and pulled the air from his lungs as he flew out of the ring again and hit the ground hard in an awkward position.
Asuka gasped for breath as the referee began his count, "One. Two."
Asuka rolled around on the ground and stood up and staggered around.
"Five."
"Asuka!" He heard Bulma shout.
"Get back in the ring!" Yasui called out.
"Move your ass!" Shuhei and Mugen shouted.
"Go!" Zika cheered loudly.
"Nine." The referee said.
Asuka Shaved back into the ring and grinned at Duval, "I'm not done yet."
Duval dashed forward and Asuka slammed a savage punch into his chest. Duval stumbled back and Asuka barraged a flurry of heavy punches into his chest and stomach. Duval kicked Asuka back and lunged at him with another palm strike. Asuka spun around Duval and jabbed him in the back with two Finger Pistols.
Duval struck Asuka in the forehead with his right elbow and spun around, he struck Asuka in the chest with his left fist. Asuka stumbled back and Duval struck him with another savage palm strike! Asuka stumbled back and remained on his feet, he staggered around and smiled. Duval Shaved forward and Asuka quickly struck him in the chest with a powerful punch! Duval coughed and stumbled back, Asuka barraged punch after punch and struck Duval back and out of the ring.
Duval hit the ground and the referee began his count, "One. Two. Three."
Asuka smiled and looked down at Duval who was slowly getting to his feet. He looked at Asuka and nodded, he stumbled back and hit the ground again.
"Eight. Nine. Ten! The winner is Asuka!" The referee shouted out.
Cheers erupted from the audience as Asuka lifted his arms in the air and smiled. He turned and walked out of the ring and down the narrow hallway to the waiting area. He sat down on the couch and rested his hands on his knees. After a few minutes he stood up and walked to the elevator.
Asuka arrived back at his suite and walked through the door, the others were there waiting for him. Asuka sat down on the couch and drank a glass of cold orange juice as Bulma patched him up.
"That was a wicked fight, Asuka." Mugen said with a smile. He then laid down and fell asleep on the floor.
Asuka laughed, "This place is the best."
"I can't wait for my fight tomorrow!" Zika said and laughed with Asuka.
"Things up here on the two-hundredth floor are crazy." Yasui said and sighed.
Shuhei smiled as he watched them laughing and he cracked a smile, "When are you gonna fight next, Asuka?" He asked.
Asuka shrugged and winced, "I'm gonna nap first, I'll decide later." Asuka said and fell asleep on the couch.
"Yasui, wanna come spar with me?" Zika asked.
"Yeah, sure." Yasui said as he stood up.
"Stay here with Bulma, boy." Zika said as he patted Hama on the head.
Yasui and Zika walked out of the suite. Bulma patted Hama on the head and sat at the table. She opened her bag and began tinkering with her Climate Baton.
To Be Continued