Ikimashou! Rowdyruff Boys Z Chapter 5: Political Pressure, a demashitaa! powerpuff girls z fanfic

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"And I shall dare to say this also, that to have them and always to observe them is injurious, and that to appear to have them is useful; to appear merciful, faithful, humane, religious, upright, and to be so, but with a mind so framed that should you require not to be so, you may be able and know how to change to the opposite" – Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince

Chapter 5:

Mayor Mayer sighed tiredly as he sat in the stuffy, artificially lit city council chamber. His stomach growled fiercely for its recently bereft meal. Since Him's defeat two months ago, these emergency meetings had become a regular occurrence, and the topic of the day was always the same: to complain about the recent monster attack.

While the mayor always championed the democratic process, these frequent meetings have become the bane of his administration. Today was no exception. Currently, he was surrounded by the city's finest representatives: ordinary citizens dedicated to protecting the city's interests. As per usual, he delegated Ms. Bellum to represent him, trusting her sharper intellect in such negotiation as these.

"Kuso!" One council member swore, banging his fist on the table. He was a forty-three year old man named Okra. "Why do these things keep happening?" he cursed, "Mr. Mayor, you said things would die down after Him's demise, but look at reality: people are still in danger in their own city. This is an outrage!"

"Not to mention all the damage done on our infrastructure," cried a short well-rounded woman, aged thirty, "We have been lucky to have so many wealthy benefactors, but the treasury is being depleted. We simply cannot afford such heavy losses!"

Murmurs of agreement ran through the meeting chambers.

The mayor sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"The mayor understands all of your grievances," Said Ms. Bellum, "I assure you that we are doing everything within our power to deal with these monster attacks. The Powerpuff Girls, too, are working hard to protect the city. We must have faith in them."

"It is not enough!" The first councilman slammed his fist on his desk again, "This farce has gone on for too long! We need to put an end to it now!"

"What do you propose councilor?"

The man grinned, slowly standing up.

"Isn't it obvious?" he said, "Why should we suffer when these things ruin our very livelihood? I say we take back our city from these infernal beasts!"

He shook his fist at his audience and declared, "Let us take up arms and destroy these monsters once and for all!"

The room exploded into frenzy mutterings as members argued against each other.

Meanwhile, the instigator reveled in the chaos; master would be pleased!

However, just as pandemonium was ensuing, the mayor sprang to his feet.

"ENOUGH!"

He voice rang loud and clear, overpowering everyone else. The chambers fell silent.

"Do you not have humanity left? What you're proposing is madness! No, I cannot in good faith approve of what you intend!"

Okra sneered. "And why not? These heathens never granted us such reprieve!"

"So are we to stoop to their level? Are we to dabble in such savagery? If so, then we are no worse than they are!" A deathly calm fell in the room. The Mayor continued to talk.

"Need I remind you of your sworn duty to protect this city and all those who live within its borders? These dark-aurora creatures are citizens like you, like me, like every other person in this city. I am not about to watch you plan a mass murder before my very eyes."

Mayor Mayer glared sternly at the assemblage. With a huff, he sat back down.

"Do not propose this ever again," He said sternly, "We can end this evil, but not with more evil."

It was not long before the council concluded its business. And like many such meetings, nothing was resolved.

Mayor Mayer strolled over to the great windows at the end of the hall. He looked out to the city, the one he had defended tirelessly these two years. He had reprimanded the council for extremism, yet the mayor understood their sentiments.

Things were not progressing as quickly as the public hoped, and many parts of his plan were still too sensitive to be made public. Moreover, his bumbling ways were not appealing to the people anymore; they wanted a stronger public figure.

The mayor sighed. There was still work to do.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps reached his ears and he turned to see a figure emerge from the shadows.

Genma Nomi, district attorney of New Townsville, was a pale, chalky man. His beard was short and tapered to a point, and his sleek hair reached his shoulders. Both were of an eerie shade of green. The man was formally dressed in black double-breasted suit with thin white stripes, maroon necktie, and crimson dress shirt. Nomi was a head or two shorter than the mayor, but the former had piercing red eyes that commanded respect.

A rising political star, this man was the greatest threat to the mayor's plans.

"That was an excellent speech, Mr. MayorIt was very inspiring," the man said, "Still, I can't help but wonder about your trust with the monsters that terrorize this city. As always, you put too much faith in these insects; I would have thought that certain events would have made you a bit more cautious."

The mayor smiled mirthlessly.

"Mr. Nomi, it is a pleasure to meet you."

The two shook hands.

The man walked past the mayor, gazing at the cityscape sprawling before him. His hands were behind his back, and he stood in regal alertness. A little smirk graced his face.

"Election year is coming up," he said, "No doubt; the these attacks will be a paramount concern."

The mayor grunted.

Nomi continued, "Indeed, you will be tested by those who doubt your willingness to deal with this issue. What you will do in such opposition, I wonder."

Mayer said nothing; he stood steadfast, never once looking at his rival.

Genma shrugged and turned to leave.

"You have a grand gift of silence, Mr. Mayor," he said, "Hopefully it will serve you well in the coming trials. I can only wish you the best of luck. Farewell."

With a sinister chortle, the shorter man left the Mayor to his thoughts.

Mr. Mayor slumped against the glass and groaned tiredly. He had a lot of work to do.

Across the city…

"Here you are fresh miso ramen with pork cutlets, corn, and bean sprouts! Enjoy."

Keane sensei gazed longingly at the fresh steaming bowl noodles placed before her.

"Haa, Oishi!" she cried, beaming "Domo-arigato, Noodler-san."

Her server grinned joyously. "Oh, but of course! We'd do anything for our loyal customers!"

The girls, Ken, and Peach exchanged looks of bewilderment. Barely a meter tall, their old nemesis stood proudly in the middle of the table, more steaming bowls of ramen from a platter as wide as he was tall.

"Everyone, I like you to meet a good friend of mine," Kean-sensei said, "This is the co-owner and head waiter of Monster Ramen."

"Thank you! I am the Noodler, at your service," he said proudly, "Here at Monster Ramen, we serve only the best."

Keane-sensei beamed. "Indeed! You work so hard, Jiro-san must be so proud."

"Oh I know he is! We've worked together since he created me. He has always been my greatest ally."

The ramen monster cackled passionately, stepping forwards and holding out a fist.

"Together, we plan to conquer this City with our Ramen! Soon everyone will bow to us and eat only 'Monster Ramen!"

Unfortunately, his zeal caused his dark aura to seep out, sending Peach's monster senses tingling.

"There's no doubting it!" He cried, "Monster da-wan! You are a monster!"

Of course, that outburst activated the girls' compacts, necessitating their temporary retreat from the restaurant.