SailorStar9: Wow, and another chapter goes up. This is Chapter 42 and still lots of talking in this chapter. Read and review.
Disclaimers: YYH, Magic Knight Rayearth and Sailor Moon aren't mine.
Chapter Summary: As the three strangers in Kuroko's house explain the reason for their presence, Yusuke begins to sense that something is amiss. These demons have come to him to reveal one thing—That Yusuke's ancestor resides as a king of Demon World! And unless Yusuke travels to Demon World soon, the balance of power could shift and spell the end of humans reign at the top of the food chain.
Chapter 42: Three Strangers, Three Kings
"And who might you be?" Kuroko asked her three visitors.
"This doesn't concern you. We're looking for the guy beside you." Tō'ō replied.
"Tō'ō, don't be rude." Hokushin rebuked.
"I apologize for the late intrusion but our time is limited, so we'll cut to the point." Hokushin added.
"Are looking for Yusuke? How did you find him here?" Kuroko asked.
"We followed his demon energy." Hokushin replied.
"We're from the Demon World." he added.
"This is interesting. I also wish to hear about this." Kuroko smiled.
"You're small demons yes? I can't feel any energy from you guys." Yusuke noted.
Tō'ō smirked.
"Tō'ō." Hokushin reminded.
"Is anything wrong?" Yusuke asked.
"In the eyes of the Spirit World, those two behind me are A Class demons, while I'm a S Class demon." Hokushin replied.
"Really? But I know the tunnel's been sealed off." Yusuke noted.
"We don't need the tunnel. We have a much simpler way." Hokushin said.
"What?" Yusuke frowned.
"Can you explain this?" Kuroko asked.
"It's very simple really." Hokushin said.
"The Spirit World fears that the A and S Class will wreck havoc in the human world, so a barrier is erected that only allowed D Class demons and below to enter. All we have to do is to suppress our energy to that of a D Class.." he explained, unbuttoning his shirt.
Then, he revealed a heart-shaped object embedded in his chest.
"What's that?" Yusuke exclaimed.
"A device that reduces the demon energy to almost nothing. This mechanism could only be removed once I'm back in the Demon World. " Hokushin replied.
"Actually, there are other ways for us to enter the human world, but due to our rules, that is forbidden. If we really have to come to the human world, then this device must be installed and we can't stay here for long." he added.
"Then why are you searching for me?" Yusuke asked.
"Someone wants you to return with us." Hokushin answered.
"And that person is 'your real father'." Hokushin revealed.
"He's the one who used the 'Atavism' tech." Yusuke noted.
"Yes." Hokushin nodded.
"Is that old man still alive?" Yusuke asked.
"Of course." Hokushin nodded.
"Is he strong?" Yusuke pressed.
"Naturally." Hokushin replied.
"Good! Take me to him immediately. I've lot's of question for him." Yusuke demanded.
"Don't be rush. Listen to what I have to say first." Tō'ō halted Yusuke's enthusiasm.
"As we've said earlier, according to our rules we're very strict about going to and fro the human world and that includes you. Once you agree to come with us, that means you've agreed to join us." he explained.
"We simply can't return with an useless person." he added.
"That's also a rule? A law in the Demon World?" Yusuke pressed.
"That's the rule our country set. It's among the many countries in the Demon World." Hokushin replied.
Hokushin further explained that the Demon World was going to go through a huge change and that had something to do with the Three Kings who ruled the Demon World. The main problem was the number of demons that were subordinates to the Three Kings were more than enough to turn the entire Demon World upside down.
Hokushin further revealed that one of the reasons why the Three Kings were battling was because of 'food supply'.
The Three Kings ate humans to survive. One of them had said, 'Let's not eat humans anymore.' and was immediately rebuked by the other two.
One of them said, 'I can't stomach anything else except humans.'
The other had said indifferently, 'I eat what I like. Besides, they reproduce fairly quickly too.'
This battle had been sustained for the last five hundred years.
"Five hundred years? This long?" Yusuke exclaimed.
"The only similarity between these three is that they each possess a very huge capitol. But this balance will soon diminish." Hokushin noted.
"The one who proposed the 'Let's not eat humans anymore.' suggestion is already at his life's end. He's our King; the God of War, Raizen." he added.
"Then, I'm not going." Yusuke replied.
Hokushin frowned.
"Looks like you only need me because of my power. You can't fight this battle alone." Yusuke noted.
"You're right. With our power alone, we aren't a match against the other two Kings. But your strength now is far from mine. Therefore we ask you to return to the Demon World to train first." Hokushin nodded.
"Alright then. In order to prove what you said was true, then let's see who's stronger, you or me." Yusuke smirked.
"You're testing us?" Hokushin noted.
"That's right! Can't take the truth?" Yusuke mocked.
The four combatants headed outside.
Once outside, Yusuke asked, "Hey, aren't you taking that off? Or do you want to fight me as a D Class demon?"
"This device can't be removed until I'm in the Demon World. But I don't think I would need to remove it." Hokushin replied.
"Then, I can kill you." Yusuke threatened.
"I can rely on my other abilities." Hokushin smiled.
He punched a tree trunk at his side and leaves descended down.
Removing his coat, Hokushin added, "Before all the leaves fall, this battle will be over."
Yusuke let a punch fly at Hokushin who merely twisted his neck to avoid it.
Then his neck extended like a snake, much to Yusuke's surprise.
"Having the most flexible body in the Demon World is my ability. I can easily reach for a small stone twenty kilometers away." Hokushin said.
Quickly, Hokushin entwined his neck around Yusuke's body.
As just Yusuke was struggling to free himself, Hokushin reached inside his gi and took out a knife.
Plunging the fake blade into Yusuke's chest, he smiled, "Checkmate."
Reverting back to his normal form, Hokushin added, "This is actually a mental tactic. In order to achieve a win in a short time, all I have to do is to let the opponent have a feeling that he had lost."
"You say my father ate humans and he's your King. And he has not eaten any humans for almost a thousand years." Yusuke said
"Then why are you still eating humans?" he asked.
Hokushin was silent.
'So I'm right?" Yusuke guessed.
"How… did you know?" Hokushin asked.
"I've battled human-eating demons before and you have the very same scent. That's why I know." Yusuke replied.
Hokushin smiled, "You really are Raizen-sama's son."
Gesturing his comrades to leave, Hokushin turned around to leave and added over his head, "We'll be back in a week's time to hear your answer."
SailorStar9: Well, not much action here, just lots more talking. Read and review anyway.
