Zoro created a sharp stream of air that headed straight for the helicopter filming him, forcing the pilot of the aircraft to suddenly move the aircraft. Surprised, the cameraman then let go of his camera, which fell to the bottom of the river. This cut off all possible retransmission and the living room TV screen went black.

" There is no more picture. " Cried Chopper.

" You ... Do you think your friend will be fine ? " Mizusu wanted to know.

" If Luffy and Sanji find him before he decides to move, I think it will be fine. " Brook said.

Remaining, as for him, speechless, Morita then pointed the television of the finger while turning to Saeko.

" It's ... Is it really possible to do that ? I mean, this guy managed to slice his enemies from a distance! Saeko-san, do you think a human in our world is capable of fighting like him ? "

Remaining silent, the young girl ignored his question. Instead, she smiled in satisfaction, after seeing the fencer prowess.

"Interesting. " She thought, putting her hand on the scabbard of her own wooden saber. " Really very interesting! Roronoa Zoro! How far can your power extend ? "

At that moment, the sound of a gunshot was heard.

Walking through the halls of the mansion, Takashi was thinking about the events of the day, while fuming in the spotlight. To be honest, he still felt an intense hatred towards Hisashi. He really couldn't stand the fact that Rei saw him as her savior, when it was himself who had saved them both. If he hadn't come to warn them of the danger, the duo would undoubtedly have died.

" Tsss! They really are everywhere. " Someone suddenly growled.

" Hum? " The high school student wondered, heading for a half-open door.

Opening it, he found that it led to a room where Tsunoda and Taniuchi were currently. The frightened faces, the two teenagers were looking out the window, as if the devil were in front of the residence.

" What's up ? " He wanted to know.

Both screaming in fear, hearing my voice, Taniuchi put a hand on her heart, as the boy began to bellow.

" Fool, you have nothing else to do than to scare us like that ? "

Ignoring her remark, Takashi walked to the window before looking out. At the start, he couldn't make out anything that was out of the ordinary. As before, he could see one or two zombies hanging around. On the other hand, it was when he turned his head in the direction of the bridge that he saw many more entering the neighborhood.

" But what ...? " He began.

" Chut ! " Tsunoda ordered him, wanting to force him to be discreet.

" They are much more numerous than earlier. " Taniuchi remarked.

" But how is it? " Wanted to know Takashi. " However, we did not make too much noise. "

" They are not coming for us. " Retorted a voice behind our back.

Turning around, recognizing the tone of voice, Takashi could make out the silhouette of Hisashi, in the doorway. Glaring at each other, they ended up looking away from each other, preferring not to make the situation worse with their quarrels.

" Wh … What do you mean, "not for us"? " Taniuchi asked him.

" Look at the direction they are taking. " The boy advised them. " They are all heading towards the Ichiyama Bridge! Since a while ago, there have been a few explosions there, as if a fierce battle is taking place there! As a result, the zombies are currently heading there, hoping to find people to devour. "

'' In ... In that case, do you think we're in danger ? "

" No, not directly! They will only be here temporarily! This is why it is now essential to make as little noise as possible! If one of them hears us and comes this way, I'm sure the others will follow him like sheep! In this case, there will be no way for us to… "

A gunshot suddenly disturbs the silence that weighed outside. At first, they believed it was only their imagination. But when a second bang hit their ears, their heart rate quickly sped up.

"Is that a joke ? "

Rushing to the window, the four of them could see a figure, sneaking through the neighborhood, followed by a troop of undead. He was a young man, hardly older than them. On his shoulders, he carried a backpack while his hands closed a shotgun, which he did not hesitate to point again at his assailants. Showing a silly smile, he aimed at the bust of an old woman, before shooting her. The effect was drastic as the target's upper body exploded and the rest collapsed to the ground.

" Well done for you. " He sneered.

" But he's crazy. " Cried Tsunoda. " He's gonna round up all the zombies in town here, if he keeps going. "

" He must not be aware that the noise attracts them. " Taniuchi remarked.

" Or so it's just that he can no longer think correctly. " Hisashi suggested, starting to cringe. " And if that's the case, then we're in big trouble. "

Firing again, the newcomer searched his jacket pocket and extracted two new rifle cartridges with which he began to fill the reservoir of his weapon. However, being suddenly seized with trembling, the young man could not manage to hold them correctly and one of them fell to the ground. Stooping down to pick it up, he barely had time to get his hands on it when he noticed that several zombies were surrounding him.

" What ... what ? " He wondered, trying to find a way out.

It was then that he knelt down, before screaming.

" Help me, please. "

Continuing to stare at him, none of the high school students made the slightest movement, as he began to get bitten. It was only when he cried out in agony that Taniuchi looked away so as not to be nauseous. For his part, Takashi was starting to shake, while saying.

" It's horrible. "

" You said it yourself, Takashi! In this world, taking the slightest misstep leads to death! Those who lose their temper easily are doomed to be the first to die. "

Suddenly sitting up on the bedroom bed, Hisashi cried out.

" Many will perish! But, seeing them die before our eyes will allow us to know what mistakes not to make! I just hope no one else dies here! If other zombies are alerted by their cries and they come, we'll be in big trouble. "

As if god wanted to test him, a cry of fear reached his ears. Frightened by the massive arrival of the living dead, an old retiree came out of a garden to go to one of the houses in the neighborhood. Slamming the door, he screamed.

" Open me! I beg you, open me up. "

Alerted by his screams, several of the zombies turned to him. Then, one after the other, they began to surround him.

Seeing him about to be eaten, Takashi couldn't help but pretend to head out of the room, into the entrance hall.

" Hey, where are you going ? " Tsunoda questioned, stopping him.

" Are you stupid or what? I'm going to blow their heads off. "

" It's you who is stupid! All you can do is bring more here. "

" What do you advise me, in this case? Do you want us to let everyone die without reacting ? "

" We are not a charity group. " Tsunoda retorted, taking him by the collar. " Let us be clear, it is out of the question that you put our group in danger, stupidly! Just like the guys who are still hanging out outside, we are in the throes of being attacked at all times! Who knows which monsters can still fall on us? Now is definitely not the time to get spotted. "

" But we … "

Bitten on the arm, the old man began to beg the residents one last time, before being swallowed up by a tide of corpses. Looking away from the scene, Takashi began to mumble.

" Why … Why ? Why can't I save other people ? "

" We will never be able to welcome them all here. " Hisashi retorted. " Because we have neither the means nor the strength to do it! We're not superheroes, Takashi, but just a bunch of high school kids and pirates trying to survive as best we can! In this new world, having a too pure heart can become a huge flaw! Helping anyone can turn against you! Try not to forget it. "

Annoyed by this comment, Takashi couldn't help but retort.

" Yeah! I see it suits you to say that, since we are safe here compared to these poor people. "

" What are you implying? That I want everyone to die ? "

" I think so, indeed! After all, you had no trouble betraying your friend. "

" But are you going to stop with your bullshit ? " Hisashi wanted to know, being about to hit him again. " I'm not asking you to like me, just try not to judge me too quickly! Even if our hearts ask us, we will never be able to save everyone we meet and that saddens me as much as you! But if you pretend once again that I wouldn't move a finger for anyone, I'll destroy your face. "

The boy then began to hiss in annoyance.

"Why are we faced with this situation? Are we too weak to be able to do anything? Yet we have weapons! So why ? Why do I have to let these people die ? "

" Oh no ! Two more people will die again. " Cried Taniuchi suddenly.

" What ? " Takashi said, looking down the street.

"Now that the guy with the gun has drawn them here, they're not ready to go." Kohta remarked.

Looking through the binoculars, Nami began to growl, as she returned to the living room.

" There must be a good hundred zombies! I hope they will keep quiet. "

" To think that Luffy and the others had to leave. " Chopper scared.

" Knowing Luffy and Zoro, they would have found a way to go and fight. " Usopp retorted.

'' In the end, I want you to teach me how to shoot, Kohta. " Yamada declared.

" Forget immediately. " Saya stopped him. " The slightest shot will betray our presence! I prefer that we remain discreet. "

" Fully agree. " Usopp and Chopper agreed, as well as Morita and Naomi.

" Even if it is to help them ? " Kohta wanted to know, suddenly pointing at two people running in the street.

Holding an adjustable wrench in his hand, a man in his forties was running as discreetly as possible, while holding the hand of a little girl. The child was wearing a waistcoat from which the head of a small dog was sticking out.

" A child ? " Takuzo wondered, seeing her.

Suddenly distinguishing a light on in one of the houses in the neighborhood, the man rushed towards the house. The house, delimited by a high wall, had an imposing portal. Luckily for them, the gate opened as soon as the man put his hand on it.

" Come on, come on Alice. " He ordered her, making her enter the garden of the residence, before closing the gate behind them.

Crying, the child asked him.

" But dad ... where is mum ? "

Hearing these words silent, the man froze in place. Compared to her daughter, he knew full well that he would never see the one who completed their family again. Having been bitten on the neck as they tried to escape, she had urged him to abandon her so that he could take their daughter to safety.

" Don't ... Don't worry. " He assured her, starting to smile at her. " We promised to join us later! Lets' go ! "

He immediately led her to the door of the residence and began to bang on the door.

" Please can anyone hear me? My daughter and I couldn't escape! Open to us, please. "

A silhouette appeared in front of one of the windows on the first floor. However, no sound of footsteps indicated to the man that someone was opening the door for him. After about ten seconds, he started hitting a little harder.

" Please, open up. "

" Get off ! " He suddenly heard. " Go take refuge elsewhere! There is no question that we take care of you. "

" In this case, at least take my daughter. " Begged the man. " Please, she's only seven! Don't leave him out with all those monsters! I beg you, let it go. "

There was no response to his request. Behind his back, however, he heard the moans of a zombie, who seemed to have heard him. Realizing that danger was approaching, the man tightened his grip on the handle of his weapon before he began to scream.

" Open, otherwise I'll break down the door. "

To prove it, he banged hard on the door with his adjustable wrench. The noise was loud enough that the residents of the mansion could hear it.

" But he's crazy. " Misuzu remarked.

" He is calling death to him. " Saeko remarked, seeing a few zombies turning their heads towards the father and his daughter.

The child hearing their footsteps, clung to his father's shirt and started begging him.

" Dad, let's go. "

Hearing too, the zombies approaching, the man raised his weapon again to smash the door.

" I would have warned you. " He cried.

It was at this moment that a click was heard inside the house.

" What ? "

" You have won ! I open the door for you! But stop hitting. "

Hearing this good news, the adult smirked in rejoicing, before starting to push Alice in front of him. As soon as the door was opened, the first gesture he made was to thank their host.

" Thank you very much sir ! You save us… "

An excruciating pain in his chest froze him in place. Continuing to smile, not really knowing what was going on, he finally looked down to see the tip of a broomstick pressed against his chest. Nevertheless, a kitchen knife had been attached to it and its point had easily managed to pierce his chest, at the level of the stomach.

" But why ? " The man wanted to know, starting to back away.

Holding the gun while shaking, another man was shaking, seeing what he was doing.

" I ... I'm sorry. "

Behind him, also shaking, a woman put her hand over his mouth, while a teenager ordered him to step back. Behind their backs, a retired couple were reciting incantations in order to be forgiven by the Lord.

" Pardon us! Forgive us. "

" I am sorry. " Repeated the man.

Tempting a hand towards him, the father asked him again.

" My daughter… save there. "

" Dad ! " The latter frightened, seeing the huge red stain that now stained his shirt.

Feeling a trickle of blood trickle down his mouth, the adult twisted in pain, before taking a step back. Feeling the weapon withdraw from his chest, he clapped his hands to the wound. Seeing him leave the doorway, his attacker immediately closed it, leaving him and his daughter at the mercy of the zombies. Having no more strength, the father ends up falling to the ground under the horrified eyes of his daughter.

" Dad ! Dad ! Are you OK ? "

" Yes, don't worry, Alice. " The adult lied to her, trying to smile.

He then spat blood before ordering her.

" Go away, quickly! You have to hide. "

" No, I will not leave you! Get up, please. "

Sniffing the air, the little dog whose head was sticking out of Alice's jacket began to growl, before shedding the garment. Jumping on the ground, he curled up his lips, in the direction of the portal, a sign that newcomers would soon arrive.

" Hurry up ! " The man insisted. " We must… We must… "

His words were lost in his bloody mouth. Then finally his head finally tilted to the side and slowly his eyes closed.

" Dad ? " His daughter frightened, seeing him remain inert. " Dad ? "

She immediately began to shake him, hoping he would open his eyes again.

" Dad ! I beg you, don't die! Dad ! Dad ! "

There was no response from him. On the other hand, it was at this moment that her dog chooses to bark. Looking up, the girl saw the portal slowly open, while a pair of hands pushed it. Then it was a bloodied body that entered the house. Groaning, the newcomer was the first zombie to hear the racket his father had made. Nevertheless, he was far from being the only one to have made it so far. Indeed, behind him were already a dozen zombies and many more were already beginning to invade the neighborhood.

Seeing them from where she was, Nami suddenly put her hand in front of her mouth, understanding what was going to happen to the child.

" It will happen ... "

" No way. " Usopp suddenly retorted, pulling out his pachinko.

But before he could even use it, Kohta grabbed his Springfield and started aiming at the child.

" I have it in my line of fire. " He informed them, putting his finger on the trigger.

" What ? " The others were astonished. " No, stop. "

Too late. The boy had just fired and the bullet went straight until it hit a zombie and detonated the monster's head. Seeing him fall to the ground, the child was surprised to find that one of the zombies had just collapsed.

" But that … ? " Takuzo wondered, looking at Kohta.

" You didn't think I was going to shoot a child ? " Kohta said, as the casing of his bullet fell at his feet.

Not waiting for a response, he fired again and took down a new target with bewildering ease. He then attempted a double blow, which resulted in the deaths of two more undead.

" Too strong. " Yamada exclaimed, seeing him do it.

" They are barely a hundred and fifty meters away. " Retorted the boy. " And then, don't forget that I have the soul of a sniper in me. "

At that moment, a projectile passed near his ear and exploded, hitting a zombie.

Turning his gaze back, the boy then saw Usopp line up next to him, ready to support him.

" Looks like we'll get along. " He remarked, putting his riflescopes in front of his eyes.

Smiling, the two snipers then began to continue their slaughter.

" They… They stormed. " Taniuchi remarked, hearing the gunshots.

" What a bunch of idiots. " Tsunoda raged. " Now these monsters know where we are. "

Not thinking like him at all, Takashi suddenly turned around.

" What are you going to do ? " Hisashi questioned, seeing him do it.

" Do I really need to answer you ? Sorry to tell you, but there is no way I can let a little girl get killed without reacting. "

Turning to his old friend, he asserted.

" Even if I will surely die there, I will not abandon it in the hands of these watches. "

Staring at him, Hisashi finally sighed, before standing up.

" Very well ! In this case, I will accompany you. "

" What ? " The other two high school students were surprised.

" But you are crazy. " Cried Tsunoda. " Are you really going to risk your life for a kid you don't even know? Why do you want to do this? "

" Because it is precisely a helpless child. " Takashi said, exiting the room, along with Hisashi.

Suddenly looking behind him, Morita saw the two high school students walk past the living room and head for the entrance hall.

" Hey, where are you going ? "

" We are going to get the girl. " Hisashi told him.

" What ? " The others wondered, turning to them.

" Now that we have been spotted, we have no choice. " Takashi noticed. " If they ever manage to kill the girl, they'll turn to us right away. "

" In that case why you ...? "

Before either of them could stop them, Takashi suddenly grabbed his bat which he had left lying nearby and was about to leave with Hisashi.

" Hisashi. " Suddenly called his Morita.

" What, ag ...? "

He fell silent when he saw Morita throw a gun at him. Recovering it, he saw with astonishment the revolver he held in his hands.

" I found it with the rest of the weapons. " The high school student taught him. " With that, there is enough to kill some zombies. "

Looking at the weapon more, Hisashi finally smiled, before going to join Takashi.

" Thank you, Morita. "

Hearing them leave, Saya began to cry out.

"But… why are you letting them go ?"

" When Takashi has an idea in mind, nothing can stop him. " Morita asserted.

" But ... they will never be able to fight against so many zombies. " Naomi retorted.

Suddenly showing up on the balcony, Chopper and Brook looked out over the zombie-infested neighborhood in front of them. Now drawn to Usopp and Kohta's fire, they were clumping against the fence.

" Yohoho! It looks like they will need our help. "

"Anyway, I would never let a little girl get killed like that." Chopper declared.

Understanding what they were planning to do, while none of their friends were going to hold them back, Saeko smiled before joining them.

" Let me help you. " She offered them, taking out her wooden sword. " I also intend to fight. "