In this third chapter, we'll explore Universe 4 as they recruit the warriors that'll participate in my Tournament of Power. For the Anime, I choose Bungou Stray Dogs. If most of readers didn't know about it, Bungou Stray Dogs was produced by BONES, the same one that produced My Hero Academia. The Manga and Anime quite popular in Asia and Russia due to the characters names representing famous writers. Since Bungou Stray Dogs in nature representing deceptive tactics, ruthlessness, and exceptional IQ of two of its characters: Osamu Dazai and Fyodor Dostoevsky, I think they are the perfect Anime to represent Universe 4, which is dubbed the Conspiracy Universe.
Without further words, enjoy the chapter!
/N: Dragon Ball Franchise belongs to Toei and Akira Toriyama. Other franchise on this story all belongs to their respective owners.
Chapter 3
Stray Dogs Desperate to Survive
(Universe 4 – Quitela's Planet)
On his planet, Quitela is relaxing on his bed while deep in thought to choose the perfect ten warriors to help Universe 4 prevail in the Tournament of Power. Close to his bed, Kuru the Kaioshin of Universe 4 look concerned by how calm Quitela is while Cognac, Universe 4 Angel also shown concern on his face.
"Quitela-sama. I think we must move quickly to gather ten warriors. Not to mention we must train them first to match Son Goku-san." Cognac said.
"Ke Ke Ke. No need to worry much Cognac. I already send some of my strongest spy to search for the planet where we can recruit their ten strongest warriors." Quitela laughed while keeping his calm, carefree attitude. "They are sure to report to me in no time."
"What about the recruit of the dead warrior? Zen-Oh-sama and Daishinkan-sama allowed it." Kuru asked his fellow gods.
"Tch. No need for that Kuru. Following that only prove to Zen-Oh-sama how weak our universe are." Quitela scoffed, disagree at the idea. "Because I bet that jerk Beerus recruit dead warriors to his team."
Meanwhile on Universe 7, Beerus suddenly sneezed while eating his ice cream.
"Quitela-sama." A voice is heard before a mortal appears before the deities of Universe 4. He is a green humanoid with medium length spiky black hair, magenta eyes, pointy ears, large brown and orange feet, that are very bird like, sporting two large black talons per foot. He wears a dark green sleeveless vest accented with a yellow lining, black and yellow accented arm bands, large baggy pants, with a brown double belt across it with a red and yellow gem. He sports a red beret with blue and yellow goggles fastened to his forehead with a brown strap. This is Ganos, one of Quitela's spies and currently trained by the God of Destruction himself after seeing his endless potential. "Forgive me for appears during the discussion." He apologized while respectfully bow.
"Ke Ke Ke. No need to worry about that Ganos. You're here means you have some good news on where we can recruit the best warriors of this universe besides you?" Quitela asked. He actually considers to choose Ganos to participate, but Cognac remind him that despite his strength, Ganos lacks of experience so it is best for him to keep training while keep using him as a teacher to train the warriors that Quitela choose.
Ganos later stand formally with smile. "For that, I actually find out that on our planet that bears resemblance to Universe 6 and Universe 7 Earth, exists some groups of people with special abilities." He informed. "But that's not all. Some of them proved to be quite intelligent; with two mortals that I watch silently can predict and even fool someone with a high IQ."
"B-But that's dangerous!" Kuru said in surprise. "I know that planet house some of Universe 4 most talented warriors. But-"
"Hmmm…. Interesting. If I not wrong, there's a mafia group called Port Mafia. Their boss if I not wrong… Ogai Mori right?" Quitela tried to remember the last time he went there. "That's right how could I forgot!? Ke Ke Ke, thanks for remind me Ganos. That means Mori already wait for my presence there isn't he?"
"I already explain all about the Tournament of Power to him. He maybe now is waiting for your arrival." Ganos explained, revealing that he stays on Port Mafia during his time spying on Universe 4 Earth.
"Splendid! I'll enjoy my time recruiting ten warriors from there." Quitela then gets up from his bed. "Let's go Cognac, Ganos, Kuru."
(Yokohama, Japan – Universe 4 Earth)
On Yokohama, it's been a week since Cannibalism Incident, which almost causes war of Port Mafia against Armed Detective Agency due to sinister but well-planned plot of Fyodor Dostoyevsky. After his capture, the situation in the city grows to be quite peaceful like usual, with underground and special abilities users are hiding beneath the city peace.
On the top floor of three tall building that stands above the rest that's actually the headquarters of Port Mafia, the largest mafia in Yokohama and one of the Three Pillars that keep the city peace, Mori is seen watching the clear blue sky, enjoying himself for a moment. Mori is a fairly tall man and has a slender physique. He has straight, chin-length black hair slicked back, leaving bangs on each side of his face. He wears a sharp suit, consisting of a white button-up, a black pinstriped suit jacket, black shoes, and black trousers. The shirt has a purple and white striped tie. Over this, he wears a black trench coat and long, almost knee-length maroon scarf he leaves hanging over his shoulders untied. He also wears white gloves. Despite the capture of Fyodor, the level-headed boss of Port Mafia known that is not the last time someone will try to disturb the city peace once again. "Another storm will come it seems…" He talk to himself like already guessed what'll happens.
"Ne ne Rintaro~ There's strange mouse on the outside want to talk with you!" A childish voice called him from his thought. A young child is running toward him while on behind revealing Quitela and Ganos walking forward. She's a short girl with pale skin and bright blue eyes. She has long, blonde hair, styled with straight, blunt bangs across her forehead and long, thick ringlets that curled past her waist. She wears a large red bow on the right side of her head. She wears a red dress with short, puffy sleeves and a frilled, white hem at the bottom. Around the waist is a thin white band. Her collar is white and buttoned, fastened by a pink ribbon. Below, she wears black and grey stockings with red Mary Janes. This is Elise, the manifestation of Mori's ability, Vita Sexualis, which allows him to configure and control Elise at his own will, representing his likeness for children.
Mori slightly widen his eyes. "Well well. I didn't expect you showing yourself again, Quitela-dono." He greet with sarcastic respect.
"Ke Ke Ke! Seems your management of this mafia really good as usual Mori." Quitela replied with the same tone.
"Ganos-kun already told me everything but I must say that even the level-headed such as I is surprised." Mori later walk toward his seat. "So then, I presume you come to me first to recruit my member's right? If you want to ask me, that's out of question. I'm boss of Port Mafia, so it's necessary I'll stay here to keep it intact and protect this city."
"As I want child-loving creep like you to join Team Universe 4!" Quitela huffed.
"Watch your tongue!" Suddenly, someone also enters Mori's room. He's quite short with a petite, yet muscular build like Ganos. He has grey eyes and striking orange hair that frames his face, with a longer section that falls just past his left shoulder. He wears a black hat with a red hatband and a thin silver chain that hangs over the brim. His outfit consists of a white button-up shirt under a dark red vest, a black choker, a black ribbon bolo tie held together with a small silver buckle, an open black cropped jacket with the sleeves rolled up at the elbows, black slacks, a black belt hanging off his right hip and black low-arch shoes. He is seen wearing black gloves. He also sports a long black coat with light-colored lining and lapels that he wears around his shoulders like a cape. The undercoat is a light shade of red. This is Chuya Nakahara, one of Port Mafia top executives and also one of their strongest. His ability, For the Tainted Sorrow allows him to control gravitation of anything that he touches. "I don't care if you're God of Destruction or whatever! You enter by pummeling three of my men!" He roared in his usual high tone.
"Hmph. Are you being beat by me not enough Nakahara-san. You shall be the one who shows respect here. Quitela-sama can easily kill you if he want to." Ganos glanced at Chuya, mocking him.
"Ah! Perfect timing!" Mori flick his right index finger. "Chuya-kun here pretty strong. I think he'll be great addition for whatever tournament that you god planned." He said.
"A tournament?" Chuya asked. Since he didn't appears on the headquarters when Ganos stays for few days, he didn't know a thing about the Tournament of Power.
"W-What the?" Even someone as proud as Chuya can't help but shock by the Tournament of Power penalty that's explained by Mori without any lie. That means all of his men will died just because some brats who think there's too many universe to watch. "What's the meaning of this HA!?"
"Our universe is at peril right now, Chuya-kun. Not to mention your precious subordinates." Mori said in calm tone. "Because of it, I ordered you to participate in the Tournament of Power not just to save Yokohama, but the entire Universe 4."
Hearing what Mori just said, Chuya then kneel, putting off his trademark hat while put it on his chest with his right arm. "No need to tell me twice. I promised to join this tournament and bring victory for Port Mafia without fail." He said in respect, accepting the order. 'And… For the safety of my men as well.'
"Ke Ke Ke! That means we already got one warrior. Oi Mori, did your mafia have other powerful warriors beside him?" Quitela asked in glee, knowing well of Chuya's reputation due to report Ganos give him.
"Hum… Actually I have another executive. But to my apologies I won't let her participate on it. Instead I'll give you one that maybe will interest you. His rank still Mafioso but his ability quite useful for battle royal if merged with a certain tiger." Mori proposed.
"Hoo? Fusion huh?" Quitela smiled. Seems this one will be promising as well.
"Forgive me for interrupting. I think there's no chance that Akugatawa will join. He currently off on a mission." Chuya interrupted.
"Oh. I think I forgot that the winner of this tournament will be grant seven balls that can grant three unlimited wish. I'm pretty certain Akugatawa-kun will join… If that's to be acknowledged by Dazai-kun that is." Mori said with a smile. "I'll call Higuchi-kun to bring Akutagawa-kun here." As he said that, Mori start to press the number on his phone.
Chuya sighed before turn to Quitela and Ganos. "This is just my suggestion but… Tried to recruit some suicidal bastard called Osamu Dazai from Armed Detective Agency. I hate to admit it but his deduction will be useful on the tournament you're talking about." He suggests.
"Khe! What's good a suicidal person does in a battle royal? All that he wanted to do is to be quickly eliminated isn't it?" Quitela wondered. He's not arguing that Tournament of Power needs more than just strength to win. But, a suicidal just brings disgrace on his team performance. 'Now then, I wonder how Kuru and Cognac search goes.' He thought.
While Quitela and Ganos search for warriors in Port Mafia, Kuru and Cognac are searching for Armed Detective Agency building. Although rarely watch the planet from his Kaioshin Realm, Kuru can't help but interested by this planet mortals that some have Special Abilities that without a doubt could grow stronger with training. But he can't help but worry since on this planet there's some evil mortals that can rivaled even Zamasu that once told by Gowasu via his GodTube.
"I think this is the building Kuru-sama." Cognac said with a smile. He using some kind of Magical Disguise to make the normal citizens didn't bother about their appearance at all, since they'll just see both of them as normal citizens.
Kuru then politely open the door, which is revealed to be a café, since the ADA's room is on the upper floor. "Excuse us." He said when a voice replied.
"Welcome." A young girl voice replied, revealing that she's a pale-skinned girl with a short and slim build. Her eyes are green and her long crimson hair is styled into two thick braids with choppy bangs and a white flower hairpiece on the left side of her head. She also has braces on her cheeks. Her outfit is an apron above a white dress and a white triangle headpiece. This is Lucy Maud Montgomery, a former member of the Guild, an overseas underground organization and now working as a waitress on Café Uzumaki, which is located just below ADA's floor. "Can I help you?" She asked.
'Hmm… I must say that this young girl quite perceptive. From her aura, she immediately knows that we're not normal person.' Kuru quickly noticed the change of aura.
"We meant no harm entering here." Cognac said as he undid the disguise.
'W-What the!? Alien!' Lucy couldn't believe what her eye sees. She tried to activate her ability, intending to imprison them on her personal dimension but she can't move her body like when she feels Mori's killing intent back then. She however braves herself to ask. "W-Who are you?" She asked.
But before Kuru can reply, another deep, man voice is speaking.
"If it isn't Kuru-sama? It's been a while." From the stairs, a man comes down to greet the Kaioshin of Universe 4. He's a tall man who almost always has a stern expression on his face. He has long silver hair, which ends just above his shoulder, and metallic blue eyes, which appear to have wrinkles eyebags under them. He's wearing a green yukata under a black haori with golden borders with a zigzag pattern, and zori with white tabi. This man is Yukichi Fukuzawa, the president of the Armed Detective Agency.
"Fukuzawa-san." Kuru acknowledges his presence by giving a small nod. "Can we talk for a moment?" He said.
The scene then skip to both Fukuzawa and Kuru is sitting on the customer table while Cognac just stands beside the table. Lucy is the one who make the coffee for both of them. Because of the conversation that happens on the café, she heard about the Tournament of Power.
"Tournament of Power… Huh? I see." Fukuzawa take a sip of his coffee before look down grimly after hearing the fate that befell the Yokohoma or rather the entire Universe 4 if they lose. "A grim consequences indeed. I know this is not my place to talk to the deities and angels but… I consider you replace this Zen-Oh with someone more care about life. A God those dangers the life of the innocent just because he's didn't want to watch too many… Didn't deserve to be called one." He said completely mocked Zen-Oh decision. "However, I understand that all of you are powerless against him. You're the one who tell me that back then Kuru-sama. ADA can't take this lightly. I'll send some of my detectives to help you save our universe from erasure." He said, agreeing to lend his help for Universe 4 survival.
"Thank you so much Fukuzawa-san." Kuru said while slightly bow. "If I may know, which members that can you send? Since the tournament will go ten days from now, I think you must quickly choose who's available so we can start their training to fight on par against other universes."
"Upstairs there's Ranpo, but he doesn't have any fighting skills so it's pointless to ask him to join. Kenji or Kunikida maybe can but both of them are currently busy with their jobs. As for Dazai, I don't know where he is but he suddenly went away. His phone also turned off since morning. That leaves-"
"Excuse us." The café door later opened once again, revealing three people is entering while the two of them is holding shopping bag for ADA's supplies.
The first is a young woman that has straight, dark purple hair cut into a bob that reaches past her chin and magenta eyes. She wears a white button-up blouse with puffy sleeves that end in the middle of her forearm. Her shirt is tucked into a plain black skirt that flares out above the knee. She wears gloves that reach past her wrist, a black tie, and black tights. She wears red high heels and a golden butterfly hairpin on the left side of her head. This is Yosano Akiko, the doctor of ADA with special ability Thou Shall not Die, which allows her to heal any physical injuries with the condition that the victims must be in a near-death state.
The second is a young man around 18 years old that has light gray hair, pale skin, and is of average height with a slim build. He has segmental heterochromia, consisting of purple on the top half of his iris and yellow along the bottom curve of his pupil. His hair is short and swept forward in loose spikes with a lock left long on the right side of his face. Additionally, he has a prominent black streak in his hair. He wears a white button-up with the sleeves pushed to his elbows, a loose black tie, black pants, black, fingerless gloves, and a suspenders/belt combo with a long stretch of the belt dangling loosely from the buckle. This is Atsushi Nakajima, a newer member of ADA with the special ability Beast Beneath the Moonlight, which allows him to transform into a white tiger or partial white tiger at will.
The last one is probably the youngest member of ADA. She's a short girl with dark blue hair that is tied into two low twin-tails with flower pins and blue eyes. She always dons a red kimono with a pattern of what looks like sprouts, and its yellow Datejime neatly tied. She wears long white socks and sandals; while on her arms, she appears to wear yellow and red wrist pads. She carries with herself a tiny rabbit doll, together with her cellphone attached to a necklace. This is Kyoka Izumi, a former member of Port Mafia and has the ability Demon Snow, which allows to summon a sword-wielding apparition to fight for her.
Yosano quickly noticed Kuru's presence. "You are… Kuru-sama? If I remember, only six years ago you went here."
"Yosano isn't it? I'm surprised." Kuru said while look at Yosano. "Seems you've grown to be quite the beauty."
"You know this man Yosano-sensei? He seems not very human to me." Atsushi asked while bit intimidated after feeling Kuru and Cognac pressure.
Kyouka just silent although she raises her guard.
"I actually have proposition for you. That's why I come to this planet again." Kuru informed.
"Kuru-sama comes here because he needs our assistance. He said to lend him some ADA's members to help him. This is even serious matter than Fyodor Incident." Fukuzawa then look at the three of them seriously. "The entire world-No… The entire universe is at stakes." He then begins to explaining the Tournament of Power matter.
"I-Impossible…" Atsushi began to shake in fear hearing that. "All of us… Going to be erased from existence just because of that?" He asked.
Kuru nod grimly. "I know its sound egoists but the entire innocent people of this universe need help from those that truly care about innocent lives. Please lend us your strength." He pleaded while his head look down.
"When I see you Nakajima-san, I can't help but feel that you have great potential to be stronger than now. I must say I'm impressed by your feats of defeating the Guild boss. The problem is how we build that confidence of yours back to shape." Cognac then joins the conversation.
"Because of it." Fukuzawa then stands up while looking at the three of them seriously. "Atsushi, Kyouka, Yosano. This is ADA's special mission. The three of you will participate in the Tournament of Power and save the innocents from careless erasure. This order is absolute until the tournament ends. We still didn't know the other seven warriors so tried to get along with them." He ordered.
"Hai!" The three of them accepting the order, although Atsushi have his own thought.
'Did this is the right time to prove… That I actually have worth to live by protecting innocent people from destruction?' He thought while remembering his cruel, traumatic childhood once again. He then resolute himself. 'No! I'll do it for sure, for every innocent people of this world!' He determined. "Anoo… Kuru-sama right? Who's the other seven warriors then?" He asked politely.
"My fellow deities currently also search for warriors as well. We're planned to meet in my realm around tonight before we begin the training." Kuru replied with smile, feel sorry for the young detective after sense that his Ki seems to have traumatic experiences.
"I-I see. Sorry for bothering you." Atsushi said a bit flustered, while Kyouka look at him in concern.
"U-Um…" All of the participants in the room turn their attention toward Lucy, who keeps silent during the entire conversation. "If that so… May I join that tournament as well?" She asked.
"L-Lucy…" Atsushi didn't expect what she said just now.
"Montgomery-san, this tournament is a real matter not a game. Furthermore, from what I sensed you lack any fighting ability except with your special ability and that will make you become a soft target during the tournament. I'm sorry but even I must hold no concern for any mortals, I can't help but forbid you to avoid any unwanted consequences." Cognac said with soft tone, tried to advise her.
"That's right. You just hurting yourself if you dare to join. Even if I can heal you, don't forget that you must be in a near-death state and it will be traumatic for you." Yosano supports Cognac advice.
"I know. Even so… After hearing it and even Atsushi is join… I can't just stay here and doing nothing!" She yelled.
Kuru then decided to press more, since he knows from her Ki that the girl seems hold repressed feelings for Atsushi. "How much you're willing to go?" He asked.
Lucy then narrowed her eyes while faking a pose, putting her right hand on her chest. "Even if I'm useless on the ring, even if I become the first to fall off the ring… If I can repay a certain someone… That's enough for me."
Feeling a bit astonished, Kuru then close his eyes when smiled. "I don't guarantee if you become as strong as the other warriors but… Please make our universe proud by your effort." He said, agreeing to let her join the tournament.
Cognac, who at first didn't allow her to join, is smiled as well. "In my opinion, that's just an egoist decision but… I'll allow it. In this universe, one that I most appreciate is companionship." He mused to himself.
"Then four warriors already gather from ours." Kuru concluded before Ganos suddenly called him via Telepathy.
[Kuru-sama, how's the recruitment in your part?] He asked.
[We already got four warriors. How's Quitela-sama?] Kuru asked.
[Unfortunately, Mori-san group is quite busy so we only managed to recruit two warriors from Port Mafia side. However, I can promise that both of them met the expectations.] Ganos informed. [I've been ordered to go toward your realm but Quitela-sama went off elsewhere. He seems searching for other warriors by himself.]
Hearing it make Kuru touch his forehead. Quitela is known to be sneaky and he probably didn't look for good-hearted warriors and there's a chance he'll recruit evil mortals for the team. [I see. Then we'll meet there in a few minutes.]
On Quitela's side, the God of Destruction is flying above Yokohama looking for a certain person that piqued his interest: a fallen pastor.
(Flashback - One hour ago in Port Mafia Headquarter)
"Heeh?" Quitela is interest by what he heard from Mori.
"If you interested, there's a person that quite fitting for you. Tried to search a fallen pastor." Mori said with a smile.
For normal humans, searching for him will take an eternity but Quitela is a god. His Ki Sensing is greater than normal mortals. It'll be a moment before he find the person that he desired. 'Hoo. Like Mori said to me, his Ki is quite shattered due to his mind brainwashed by something or someone. Maybe I can ask Cognac for make his mind on the right route once again Ke Ke Ke!' Quitela thought as he flying toward the location.
As Quitela expected, on one of the tall building, there's someone who's scout Yokohama like he was looking for something. He's a tall man with silver hair and cyan eyes. His outfit is torn and quite ragged. He dons a cloak over his clothing, and his hair has grown considerably longer and disheveled and his facial expression becomes particularly deadpan and almost inexpressive. This man is Nathaniel Hawthorne, Lucy's former comrades in the Guild and now seemingly loyal to Fyodor due to being brainwashed by him. Since his master capture, he's only scout the city.
Suddenly without warning, Quitela appears behind him and choke him in the neck before he can even fight back, rendering him unconscious. "Hmph. Too easy." He said to himself before pick him up and contacts Cognac to pick him up. "Now then, I heard that Kuru managed to recruit four and I only got three that makes seven. Still three again huh?"
On the Universe 4 Kaioshin Realm, Atsushi, Lucy and Kyoka, who is a stoic type person can't help but amazed at how fresh the air compared to Yokohama.
"It's amazing. Much like African Serengeti Plains." Atsushi said in amazement.
'It's like in Alaska when Louisa-chan takes me on her vacation!' Lucy thought while flexing her body to feel the fresh air.
"If only earth's air can be as fresh as this." Yosano thought to herself.
"To think a weakling like you are chosen. A truly disappointment indeed Jinko." A voice that Atsushi known well sarcastically mocked him, making the latter look with disdain. He has a slim build and very pale skin and has short, choppy black hair with side bangs that reach his chin and turn white at the tips. His eyes are sharp, somewhat baggy, and a dark empty grey. He wears a long, black coat reaching past his knees over black fitting pants and black dress shoes. Underneath his coat, he dons a white dress shirt, decorated with a layered ruffled fabric. He also wears a white jabot. This man is Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a Mafioso of Port Mafia famously known as the Black-fang Hellhound. His ability, Rashomon allows him to manipulate every parts of his clothing into a monster that capable to slice through everything, even space itself.
Kyouka immediately pulls out her knife.
"Akutagawa." Atsushi growled seeing someone that already become his un-wanted ally twice.
"A person likes you will only on the way. Other 110 fighters besides us will fight to the best of their capabilities and yet weakling likes you also chosen." Akutagawa scoffed before calming down. "It's like a stupid fate that since that Guild Incident, we always on the same side. I only hope you not embarrassing Dazai-san in the tournament, since I can finally get his recognition with ease."
"Super Dragon Ball can't make a wish that changed people's heart." Atsushi countered, already know about the prize.
"I don't need some silly balls to grant it and I could care less if this universe being erased. By staying till the end on the ring, means I'm a mighty warrior deserved his recognition." Akutagawa said before turn his back and walk toward Chuya, who's sitting below a tree.
"I noticed that Nakahara-san join the tournament as well." Kyoka noted.
"So he's the reason that makes you unable to search for me on the Mobydick. Not a good fellow isn't he?" Lucy comment as she finally sees Akutagawa up-close.
'To think that he join as well. Can he hold his urge to kill though?' Atsushi thought while remembering that Akutagawa promised him he won't kill anyone for six months.
While Ganos escorting Akutagawa and Chuya to the Kaioshin Realm, he had another job. Instead in Yokohama, he's now currently in France, more precisely Mersault, a detention facility that's specially designed for special ability-users. However, for the one that's personally train by Quitela, is a small problem for him. He then forming twin Energy Blades on his hand before jump toward the detention facility tight entrance. "Grand Eagle!" Ganos yelled as he cut through the hard-door like butter, alerting the guards.
"Intruders!"
Seeing the guards running toward him, Ganos just stand still before launch himself forward and slicing through them mercilessly, looking for certain someone that Quitela ordered.
On one enclosed prison of Mersault, a prisoner is seen reading a book while a smile is seen on his face. He's a tall and slim young man with long, dark, and messy hair that reaches his shoulders. His eyes are sharp and of a dark purple color, giving him a tired look. He's wearing prisoner's outfit. This man is Fyodor Dostoevsky, the true mastermind behind the Cannibalism Incident and one of the smartest mortals in Universe 4. He then raise his head to look for someone that seemingly tried to get him out of here.
Ganos suddenly come in front of his prison cell and just punch through it using brute strength. He then look at Fyodor, who smiled at him menacingly. "I take you're already expecting my arrival. As I expected of one of the smartest mortal of this universe." He sarcastically said.
"I already expect your arrival for a long time. So tell me, Quitela's send you here to set me free isn't it? To follow this so-called Tournament of Power." Fyodor replied with a smirk.
Ganos have a cold sweat on his forehead hearing Fyodor already known that much. 'How could he know this much? According to Quitela-sama, aside from Dazai Osamu, Ranpo Edogawa, and Louisa May Alcott, he's one the smartest mortals on Universe 4. This is bad, he have eyes everywhere. But that's maybe the reason Quitela-sama want him to be a part of the team.' He theorized before look at him firmly. "S-Seems since you already know about it lets go to the business. Quitela-sama wants to recruit you as one of the ten warriors that represent Universe 4.
"Just that? I'm not interest in the tournament though. Physical combat is not my specialty." Fyodor replied while not as sinister as usual since he knows the God of Destruction could easily kills him on the spot if he kill his beloved student. "What the winner will get is Super Dragon Balls am I right?"
"Yes."
"Although I don't care if this universe gone, that means I can't continue my plan to get rid of sinners in the world. Those balls can probably help me." Fyodor said to himself before look again at Ganos. "I'll join. But not without a price. I also can add two more members. Both of them are close associates of mine. I understand that your team still needs two more warriors' right?"
On Quitela's side, he managed to take Nathaniel back to the Kaioshin Realm, where he put him rather harshly on a bed inside the hut that's located close to where the other warriors are. Cognac already waiting for his God of Destruction arrival there. A grim expression is seen on his face.
"I already guessed you'll recruit him. But you'll recruit that demon as well? He's known as the great backstabber. There's no way we can contain him and we don't know what wish he'll make if he ever prevail in the Tournament of Power." Cognac warned, already heard about how sinister and intelligent Fyodor is, especially in the Cannibalism Incident.
"Ke Ke Ke! All situations under hand Cognac. I already make sure that he didn't backstab us in any kind. I personally assured that. By the way, can you return the sanity of this pastor? Seemingly that brat Fyodor brainwashed him or something, making him like some kind of a puppet." Quitela assured his guide angel.
"I can do that Quitela-sama. But I just worry about Fyodor-san. Just heed my warning." Cognac replied as he starts to heal Nathaniel from his brainwashing state.
Going outside, Quitela is met by Akutagawa, who glared at him without fear.
"Oi damn mouse. You said that this tournament will be the battle royal between 12 universe right? Is there any chance that I can beat this Goku, Top, or Jiren?" He asked seriously.
"Your mouth is lack manner brat. Did that stupid suicidal mentor of you didn't teach any manners for you?" Quitela sneered. "Of course you're nothing but ant compare to them!"
Hearing Dazai being insulted, Akutagawa lose his composure and sending his Rashomon toward Quitela, who easily grab it and crush it in his hands. "Hoo. You want to be destroyed huh?" He asked threateningly.
"As long as I can beat strong warriors, he'll acknowledge me." Akutagawa replied before cancelling his Rashomon before turn his back and walking away. "Especially that Jiren. I'll bring him down with my own hands."
"I apologize for Akutagawa behavior Quitela-sama." Chuya suddenly appear close to the God of Destruction. "His past quite messed up. Well, everyone in here have messed up past."
"Hmph. You shall bring him under control as his executive." Quitela scoffed as he look at Akutagawa's back.
"As you wish." Chuya slightly bow before walk away as well.
Quitela however still a bit angry at Akutagawa. "Well, I just hope he won't ruin Universe 4 by accidentally kill someone. Now I wonder if Ganos managed to recruit that Fyodor guy." Just as he said that, Ganos contact him.
[Quitela-sama. I managed to recruit Fyodor and he also brings two of his comrades to join. That make our team is complete.] Ganos informed. [I'll teleport to Kuru-sama Realm immediately.]
[Sure then. I'll wait for your arrival.] Quitela pleased by the news as he cut off the Telepathy. "Ke Ke Ke! Other universes won't know what'll hit them in the Tournament of Power." He smirked while laughing.
Inside the hut where Quitela put him, Nathaniel slowly open his eyes before sit up from his bed. "Urgh. Where am I? The last thing I remembered… Is that I received Fyodor's proposal…"
"So the brainwash has been lifted then?" Cognac asked. "Before you're getting wary I have no intention of hurting you. In fact, I-no, we needs your help, Nathaniel-san."
"Who are you? Where's Margaret?" Nathaniel demanded as he tried to slash his right palm using his trademark necklace but can't find it anywhere.
"Margaret-san isn't here. This is not earth, but Universe 4 Kaioshin Realm." Cognac. "Now I'll explain it briefly why'd you end up here."
After hearing Cognac's explanation, Nathaniel unlike many others only mildly shocked since although he's considered a member of shady organization, he still a faithful pastor. "I see. So the Gods basically giving punishment to us and we must prevent it by showing our strength to them?"
"Correct."
Nathaniel then close his eyes while smiling. "Fine then. I'll join this so-called Tournament of Power and get the Super Dragon Balls to heal Margaret's injuries." He decided.
"This Margaret-san must be someone precious to you isn't it?" Cognac is curious because this Margaret person seems to be the one that encourage Nathaniel subconscious to join the Tournament of Power, which there'll be many fighters even stronger than him.
"I… Just repaying her debt for saving me from near death by that Diablo. Once she's back in full health, I'll help her restore her family fortune." Nathaniel replied. "If this is the battle royal like you said, where's my other teammates?"
"They're outside. But considers now you're regaining your sanity." Waving his staff at Nathaniel, Cognac changed his clothes to one before he was brainwashed by Fyodor. "I think it's best you changed your clothes as the one of God's believer."
On the outside of the hut where Nathaniel's being cured, Atsushi, Kyouka and Akutagawa is sparring against Kuru. The Kaioshin of Universe 4 proved to be able to hold his own against the three, which Atsushi using his partial tiger transformation and Kyouka already summon her Demon Snow ability.
Atsushi first charged with a straightforward punch, which easily block by Kuru by directing the fist with both of his hands to the left side before kicking Atsushi in the stomach with such force that launch him to the air, seeing the blind opening make Akutagawa quickly react.
"Rashomon-Murakumo!" He then sent his ability like swirling tendrils toward Kuru, who tried his best to avoid the seemingly flexible, sharp object. He then emitting Ki Blade on his left hand, effortlessly slicing all of the Rashomon.
'He's cutting my Rashomon like it was nothing!' Akutagawa thought in shock as the tendrils retract back to his coat. Till now, he only found his ability being stopped by Dazai, Atsushi, and Fitzgerald.
"If this you're best, you won't last even for one minute in the Tournament of Power. Both of your attack still too easy to be read by top warriors." Kuru declared as he land down on the ground.
"But you're wide open." Kuru slightly widens his eyes as he saw Kyouka behind him with knife ready to stab his back. "This ends now." She declared as she brings the knife.
"HAAAA!" Kuru then emitting Kiai from around his body, blowing Kyouka far from him and falls to the ground.
"Guugh." Kyouka grunted as she stands up. "H-He's strong." She quickly noted.
'Is this what'll we faced in the Tournament of Power? Another 110 fighters must be strong in their own right. Meaning teamwork must be very important.' Atsushi also noted. 'But with our team so diverse… Can we do that?'
"Now you start to get it. Cunning alone didn't enough for this tournament. Other universes must be recruiting strong fighters without a doubt." Kuru advice.
"I don't need something like that." Akutagawa scoffed as some kind of beam scratching his right cheek.
"Cognac-sama said that my teammates would be unpleasant. But I don't believe the one I see is the one that crush Margaret's dreams. A foolish man that all he thinks is to pleasing someone who doesn't even recognize him. What a pity isn't it Diablo?" Nathaniel said with hatred clear on his tone as he walks closer alongside Cognac.
Atsushi quickly recognize him as the one that beat Kunikida, Kenji, and him all by himself. He quickly understands why he was recruited. "You're…"
"So we meet again, boy from Detective Agency." Nathaniel quickly recognized Atsushi. He then noticed Kyouka. "And you if I not wrong… That little girl of Port Mafia."
"I'm not with them anymore." Kyouka correct him of her affiliation.
"I see. I hope that we can work together for this tournament." Nathaniel replied with neutral tone.
"Ah… Irmao I see. Wasn't your defeat twice by me didn't enough for you?" Akutagawa asked aggressively.
"Normally I rather die than working alongside you but the circumstances forced us to work together. So… I hope we can work together." Nathaniel said as he walks past him. "May the God forgive you for sins you've done."
On the other side of the realm, Quitela still waits for Ganos arrival when he's teleported close to him along with Fyodor and other two people.
The first is a man has white layered, sharp hair swept to the left side of his face. However, as short as it seems, he also has a long braid of hair that often rests on his right shoulder. A scar is slit vertically down his left eye. Compared to his left eye, his right eye appears vacant, bearing no highlights in it, indicating he may be blind in it. Over his right eye appears to be a card-styled mask or eye patch. His attire is just as eccentric as his personality and closely resembles that of a circus ringmaster. He wears a mostly black jacket, the right side being solid black, black-and-white striped trousers, a shirt with a ruffled, round collar akin to a loose elaborate turtleneck, and dark gloves. He completes the outfit with a top hat with a diamond pattern. This man is Nikolai Gogol, the comrades of Fyodor in the Decay of Angels, a shady organization with currently unknown intentions. "Well Well! I didn't expect a mouse to be a god! What Dos-kun said is true after all!" He said.
"Shut your mouth Gogol. He can easily destroy you on the spot before you can even activate your ability." Fyodor warned with a smile. He's now wearing his usual outfit which consists of a buttoned white shirt and white pants; accompanied by a long black coat with white fur, and an ushanka hat. He also wears red long boots.
The second one is a man that has long and straight silver hair that falls past his mid-back and silver eyes. Much of the top of his head is covered by bandages. He wears a white sleeved shirt together with black sleeve garters, as well as a black tie under a light brown vest. Additionally, he wears black trousers and plain black shoes. This man is Ivan Goncharov, Fyodor's right-hand man in Rats in the House of the Dead, a division of Decay of Angels. "Ah… To be recruit for something big such as this. My hearts truly fluttered Fyodor-sama."
"Ke Ke Ke! I'ts good to finally met you face to face Fyodor. I must say that your plan on the Cannibalism Incident rather complex and interesting… That's for Decay of Angels right?" Quitela asked, already known Fyodor's true allegiance.
"Well, seems no matter what plans I make can't escape from the eyes of God isn't it?" Fyodor close his eyes while smiling. "Now I wonder how many sinners I must purge in that tournament."
"No killing in that tournament I already told you that." Ganos warned while his hand covered in energy, ready to punch Fyodor if he did anything funny. 'I know this is for the sake of our universe, but these three guys can't be trusted. I can assume they have an agenda they want to fulfill using Super Dragon Balls. I tried to warn Quitela-sama… But he won't listen. Now I wonder… For daring to recruit villains like these, did Universe 4 really deserved to be spared?' He thought as Quitela conversing with Fyodor, Gogol, and Ivan.
"Hm..." On the top floor of a building, a man is watching the sky with a smile. He is a young man with mildly wavy, short, dark brown hair and narrow dark brown eyes. His bangs frame his face, while some are gathered at the center of his forehead. He is quite tall and slim in terms of physique. For his attire, he wears a long sand-colored trench coat, the belt of which he leaves untied. Under it is a black vest over a striped dress shirt that is light blue in hue. He wears a bolo tie, which is held by a brown ribbon and a turquoise pendant. He also dons beige pants, dark brown shoes, and has bandages wrapped around his entire body; only his face, hands, and feet are left uncovered. This man is Osamu Dazai, the other smartest mortals on Universe 4 like Fyodor and a member of ADA while formerly served as one of Port Mafia executive like Chuya. "I see... So we don't have chance to survive... Well before that happens, lets do some suicide trial~." He said as he turn around and walk away.
Universe 1: ?
Universe 2: Galaxia, Haruka, Michiru, Makoto, Rei, Minako (Leader), Ami, Viluy, Demande, Nephrite
Universe 3: ?
Universe 4: Chuya, Fyodor (Leader), Gogol, Akutagawa, Atsushi, Kyouka, Nathaniel, Ivan, Yosano, Lucy
Universe 5: ?
Universe 6: Hit (Leader), Kale, Caulifla, Saonel, Pilina, Cabba, Frost, Magetta, Botamo, Rota
Universe 7: Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Gohan (Leader), Android 17, Android 18, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Roshi
Universe 8: ?
Universe 9: ?
Universe 10: ?
Universe 11: Jiren, Top (Leader), Dyspo, Cocotte, Tupper, Kahseral, Kettle, K'nsi, Zoire, Vewon
Universe 12: ?
Author Notes
Finally the recruitment of Team Universe 4 already finished. Oh, and this team will have some change later. Who do you think will be changed? Just wait and see.
Now for the reason I choose them from Bungou Stray Dogs:
-Chuya: He's the most popular characters besides Dazai. Besides, I can't help but imagine that if he can control his berserk state, he can challenge even Universe 6 or Universe 7 weakest or mid-level warriors.
-Fyodor: He's also popular and his intelligence and seemingly high IQ make a valuable planning tactics for Universe 4. I also viewed him as Universe 4 Frieza given how little they care about the life of the others.
-Gogol: A popular character, his ability to manipulate space with his coat will prove to be quite useful for Universe 4 victory.
-Akutagawa & Atsushi: They without a doubt the other popular characters since the story focused on them. I must said that their fused ability is cool.
-Kyouka: Her ability can add extra warrior for Universe 4 without breaking the rules.
-Nathaniel: Honestly I think his ability is basically closest to Ki beam. I make him sane again so he can train better rather than become Fyodor's slave.
-Yosano: Although she needs a near-death victim to be healed, it was quite useful in situations like Tournament of Power, where heavy injuries easily happen.
-Ivan: His ability to manipulate earth proved to be quite useful since he maybe can manipulate the arena after learning the material.
-Lucy: Honestly I think her ability very useful to imprison the likes of Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Hit, Frieza, Vegeta, or Goku till time is run out. But aside from that, she doesn't have any combat ability. I actually think to replace her but let see about it during the Tournament of Power begins.
The one that I think for replacement of either ten characters that I already choose are:
-Osamu Dazai
-Kunikida Doppo
-Hirotsu Ryuro
-Gin Akutagawa
-Kenji Miyazawa
-Fukuchi Ochi
-Tachihara Michizo
-Koyo Ozaki
-John Steinbeck
-Lovecraft
-Saigiku Jono
-Teruko Okura
-Tetcho Suichiro
The simple statement is that I'll review the characters that I already choose and will replace it with the characters that I write above after reviewing it.
The next chapter will tell the recruitment of Universe 10 team. Who will Gowasu and Rumshi recruit in the world where Magic is based on love? Just wait and see.
See you in the next update.
