Note: I. Am. Sorry. I meant for this chapter to be published earlier, but the App wouldn't let me. However, I'm back on track. Before we move on, I want to say something to two recent reviewers.
hechtmanelijah6: I'm glad that you like the Japanese dialogue. As for the story, it's set in an alternate universe, so Schaefer's a warrior.
s82161: I can tell you a LOT about The Raccoons, but I just want to recommend that you check out the show itself sometime. When you do, tell me what you think about it. I write fanfiction for it because I can't always focus on one form of media. Also, I like the show.
Alright, here's chapter eight!
Chapter 8: Obstacle Course
A few days after the fight with Yamashiro, the Seven Heroes had agreed to let Bentley run an obstacle course. It was already set up by Chu-ya and the Pigs, so it was ready for the boy. Before he came, he was given Junichi's knife. When he was brought to the obstacle course, the young raccoon braced himself.
"Ready, Bentley, my boy?" Chu-ya asked.
"Ready!" Bentley cracked his knuckles.
"Raundowan, hajimemashou!" Nozomi shouted as he opened the gate to the first area of the obstacle course.
Bentley ran into the first part of the obstacle course, which was consisted of two platforms, one higher than the other. The boy ran towards the second platform, getting ready to jump. He then jumped, going high enough that he could reach the second platform. Closing his eyes, the young raccoon hoped that he would reach it. Feeling something touch his feet, he opened his eyes and saw that he was on the second platform.
"Nice one, Bentley!" Bert cheered.
"Seikō, anata wa Raundowan o tsūka shimashita!" Izumi said as Bentley came up to him.
"It was nothing, really!" Bentley chuckled confidently.
"Tsugi!" The pig said as he let Bentley into the second part of the obstacle course.
The second area of the obstacle course was consisted of three targets and a table with some darts on it. With no hesitation, Bentley grabbed one of the darts and hit the first target. After that, he grabbed another dart and hit the second target. From the sidelines, the other Heroes spoke to each other.
"He's really good." Schaefer said.
"Has he been training all these years?" Bairei asked.
With the final target in range, Bentley threw a few darts at it. The darts all hit the center of the target, which completed the second part of the obstacle course. Now that he was done, Bentley moved up to Daisuke, who was guarding the final part of the obstacle course.
"Saishū raundo o hajimemashou!" Daisuke said as he moved out of the way, allowing Bentley to enter.
Bentley was greeted by a few robots who had safety swords with them. Taking out Junichi's knife, the boy began to fight with the robots. He destroyed the first before fighting the other two. The second robot held even ground with the young raccoon, but was eventually destroyed when he smashed its head. The third robot was the hardest part of the final round, as it was rather unpredictable. However, Bentley destroyed it by stabbing right through it and smashing its head. After that, he walked out of the final area of the obstacle course.
"Omedetō!" Bairei cheered.
"Yoku yatta!" Shizuka yelled in excitement.
"Thanks, guys." Bentley smiled.
"Your father would be proud to see this." Chikaga stated.
"Are you ready for your first mission, kid?" Chu-ya asked.
"Yes," Bentley said, "and I won't let any of you down!"
Meanwhile, Yamashiro was talking with Hirose. The two were near the map of Canada that was hung up in the room.
"I was unable to get the Ruby of Saturn," Yamashiro said, "but I can try to get it later."
"Wasurete kudasai." Hirose stated. "We'll worry about it later, we have other plans."
"What are these other plans for?" The fox asked.
"Anata wa soko ni iru," the black jungle cat said to a magician, "watashitachi no asashin o tori ni iki nasai!"
The magician left the room, leaving Yamashiro and Hirose alone.
"Yusuke Shiobana?" Yamashiro asked. "What is he going to do?"
"He's going to assassinate the Prime Minister." Hirose said. "Don't worry, he can pull off any assassination with little effort."
"What about the Seven Heroes?" The fox asked.
"Karera wa shinanakereba narimasen." The panther coldly stated.
Note: Uh oh, our heroes might be in trouble. Anyway, here are the Japanese to English translations.
Raundowan, hajimemashou! = Round one, begin!
Seikō, anata wa Raundowan o tsūka shimashita! = Success, you passed round one!
Tsugi! = Next!
Saishū raundo o hajimemashou! = Begin the final round!
Omedetō! = Congratulations!
Yoku yatta! = Good job!
Wasurete kudasai. = Forget it.
Anata wa soko ni iru, watashitachi no asashin o tori ni iki nasai! = You there, go get our assassin!
Karera wa shinanakereba narimasen. = They must die.
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