A/N: Here is the next chapter of that Wombo Combo I promise anyways after this Chapter I'm taking a bit of a HIATUS as I want to write out the next Arc and plan the next sequence of this story. Now Don't worry it will only be a week since I was originally supposed to have it done Last week but... shit happened that required me to work more hours than I was supposed to but hey, at least I'll get a big fat check next week. Anyways, this Chapter is gonna be all action and small expose at the end so we'll see how Kaiser does with his new team.
Anyways I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and I'll see you Space Cowboys on the Otherside.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING OTHER THAN THIS 10 YEAR OLD BREAD IN MY FRIDGE THAT IS TRYING TO MAKE ME INTO A SANDWICH. ALL CHARACTER AND PROPERTIES BELONG TO LILITH SOFT AND OTHER CORPO'S.
Chapter 21:
We Are Going on a Field Trip... or is it a Hunting Expedition?
***Tokyo Bay Harbor***
Kotaro and his team arrived in Tokyo by harbor via helicopter insertion. As the team got off the helicopter, they were greeted by the smells of old fish and sewage, along with an empty dock. Kaiser yawns as Kotaro briefs Hebiko and Shikanosuke their code names and gives them their communications equipment.
"Hebiko and Kaiser, you two will be kingfishers and will take position A, while me and Shikanosuke are koi and will take position B."
"Whatever you say, boss man."
Kaiser mumbled as he was equipped with his custom double-barrel shotgun named Chaosbringer and a double-edged short sword. Hebiko was upset and angered that Kaiser was acting so disrespectful to their superior officer.
"Wrath-san, Can't you have some respect?"
"Until One Eye earns it, I don't see why I should address him as such."
Kaiser's blunt answer angered Hebiko as Kotaro sighed, not wanting to argue with Wrath.
"Just try not to blow our cover, okay, Wrath-san."
"Aye aye, one eye."
Kaiser taunted as he mocked salute Kotaro. Kaiser and Hebiko took their positions at the docks, hiding inside a warehouse, as they kept a lookout for the ship that was supposed to arrive with a new shipment of "livestock," while Shikanosuke and Kotaro took their own positions by the docking cranes.
Kaiser was bored out of his mind and decided to practice his aim by throwing kunai at empty crates.
"Wrath-san knock that shit off; we are supposed to be on the lookout for the Demon Smuggling Ship."
"Uh, huh...and how is that turning out? because all I see is nothing here in this deserted harbor."
Eyes unseen watch the pair as they were tipped off that team of rookie Taimanin were planning to hit their shipments tonight. Courteous of their contacts within Gosha and the Government that these Taimanin would be another group in a long list of missing people or those found at the bottom of the harbor after a month or so.
Kaiser's sarcastic remark pissed Hebiko off as Kotaro radio Shikanosuke.
"Anything on Position C, Shikanosuke-san."
"No, sir, nothing on my end."
"Copy that Wrath-san and Hebiko-san have anything on-"
"(Yawn) Nope, nothing to report One-Eye."
Kaiser bored drawn voice droned on the radio as Kotaro gritted his teeth in anger on the other end. Hebiko was livid at Kaiser's attitude and was about to give him a piece of her mind.
The targets were in sight as the scope zero-in on the green hair female who was standing next to a tall brute of a young man who seem to be arguing with her. Fools unaware of their ill fate as the finger slowly squeeze the trigger.
"Wrath stop being lazy and act li-"
"Hebiko behind you!"
Kaiser shouted as gunfire erupted near Position A as Kotaro and Shikanosuke hear the gunshot trying to rush to their aid.
Kaiser Wrath pushed Hebiko out of the Line of Fire and was shot in the shoulder by the assailants.
"Fuck! I'll fucking kill whoever shot me, Assholes!"
Kaiser cursed as he was bleeding as he and Hebiko prepared to fight the smugglers. A group of thugs charge at Kaiser who blocked a strike of a pipe with his shotgun and slammed his short sword through the thug's chest, killing him.
"You fuckers pick the wrong guy to fuck around with!"
Kaiser yelled as he easily disposes of the thugs with brutality as he slaughter them. A couple of them tried to fire on Kaiser but were cut down by Hebiko who had snuck around to flank the gunners as slice them apart with her dual Aikuchi in close quarters. Kaiser and Hebiko killed all but one of them as the local police moved in to arrest and detain the ship and any survivors. Hebiko was amazed and surprised that Kaiser took a bullet for her, but more so of the fact that he fought and defeated most the thugs on his own.
It seems that his reputation was well earned.
"Fuck that hurts like hell!"
Kaiser complained as Hebiko put pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding as Kotaro and Shikanosuke arrived on the scene.
"Wrath-san! Are you Okay?!"
"Don't get all whiny, it's just a flesh wound One-Eye, nothing serious."
Kaiser nonchalant dismissal of his injury worried Hebiko and shocked her. Kaiser Wrath shrugged the gunshot wound off and casually walked away from the scene.
"Wait Wrath-san, we need to get you to a hospital."
"Not necessary; It'll just heal itself in no time."
Kaiser casual declaration confused Hebiko, as Kotaro was intrigued by Wrath's healing ability.
"What do you mean heal yourself?"
"Just watch One-Eye."
Kaiser's body had a strange red glow as Crimson Energy surged through his veins and healed his gunshot wound as though it had never happened.
"See good as new, no hospital needed."
"Wrath-san, where did you learn to do that!"
Shikanosuke was the first to ask, as Kaiser was taken back by the question.
"Uhh, don't know, I just...always been able to do that, I guess? Anyway, it's not important; we got ourselves one unlucky bastard to interrogate."
Kaiser said this as he left one of the thugs injured but alive.
"Hey Fuck Face! Today is your most unlucky day!" Kaiser said with a sadistic smile as his teeth look like fangs to the injured smuggler.
"I ain't tell'n you shit, you fucking psycho!" the smuggler yelled back as Kaiser giggle with excitement.
"Yipee! I was hoping you'd say that because you see, since you are not a Japanese Citizen or someone who is supposed to be here... well legally anyway, you technically don't exist here... figuratively speaking. Which means that whatever I do to you didn't happen since your not here in a legal sense... so why don't you sing for me or do I have to make you?"
Kaiser stared down at the smuggler as the rest of the team watched him with nervous eyes as they wonder if Kaiser's bluff would work out.
"Your bluffing! You ain't got the balls and your government wouldn't let you treat prisoners so poorly. Why don't you go back to your faggot boyfriend over there and suck each other off."
The Smuggler was confident as he knew the international laws of Japan and knew that this punk wouldn't anything put himself or his little club in jeopardy.
Kaiser's eye's shined with glee as he looked at the smuggler as a parent would look a their stupid child saying something adorable.
"Oh joy, my friend. We are gonna be good buddy's, you and I, because I'll you in on a little secret." Kaiser got close to the smuggler as he whispered in his ear. "Your not fucking with just any Taimanin or government stooge... your fucking with, Kaiser 'I'll rip you eyes and balls off just to hear you scream' Mother Fucking Wrath."
"Y-Your Lying! There's no way your the M-Mad D-Dog of R-Ruin..." The smuggler was unsure if he believed his own words.
"Are you sure you want to bet on that? Here maybe this will help motivate you."
Kaiser his put his shotgun in between the smugglers legs as he got close to his face without breaking eye contact.
"I'm gonna count to 3 and If I don't hear ya spill the beans well... I'm pretty you'll be popular in the slammer with the other criminal scum there as they pass you around like used cum rag as you'll missing certain...parts."
The smuggler nervously looked at the rest of the team as they were just as surprised as the thug was as Kaiser began the count.
"1..."
There was silence as the tension began building up.
"2"
Drops of sweat began to form on the Smuggler's face as he gave a look of disbelief and was scared as the other Taimanin did nothing to stop their Wild Card of a teammate who put pressure with his shotgun on the man's crotch with his finger slowly squeezing the trigger until...
"Thre..."
"I'LL TALK! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, I'LL TALK! JUST GET THIS MAD DOG, AWAY FROM ME!"
It was then that the smuggler cried out before Kaiser count finish the last count as he tried to crawl away from the Mad Dog.
Kaiser laughs as he saw a wet trail of urine the smuggler left behind as he crawled away from him.
"Maybe next you should start with that next time, Prick. One-Eye, You handle this one."
Kaiser said as Kotaro interrogated the smuggler while Hebiko followed Kaiser out of the warehouse.
"Wrath-kun, wait!"
"What is it, Shorty?"
"Thank you... for pushing me out of the way."
Kaiser was stunned as he never once received thanks for his actions even when he was on a mission with his handlers. He didn't respond for a moment as he was thinking of what to say.
"Don't mention it; next time watch your six. I won't always be there to do it..."
Kaiser's blunt and direct response was not what Hebiko was expecting.
"Um..."
"Also, we are a team now. Look, I know I don't play nice with others, but I'm not a fucking scumbag who would let his allies die in front of him... Nobody Dies Unless, I fucking Say So."
Kaiser confession warmed Hebiko Heart as Kotaro walked outside and told Wrath that interrogation was a success as the smuggler told them that the shipments and slaves were going to a Demon Brothel just outside of the Roppongi District. Kaiser Wrath smirked at Kotaro's report as Hebiko noticed the cruel and malicious aura that surrounded Kaiser.
"Great job on that interrogation, Kaiser-san. Your bluff worked out and we got the information that we needed."
"Huh? The fuck are you talking about, One-Eye. I wasn't bluffing... well then let's go pay this brothel a visit."
As Kaiser said that he began walking away to the next destination as the rest of the team had their mouths hanging open realizing that their teammate was a bit... Extreme in his methods. Hebiko was not sure how to feel about Kaiser as he was rude, violent, vulgar, and didn't follow orders very well, but he was also selfless, kind, and compassionate to those who he cared for. Kaiser Wrath is a complex individual, and Hebiko wanted to get to know him more as a friend. There more to him than just a 'Mad Dog'.
Kotaro and his team investigate a brothel located outside of Roppongi red light district in Tokyo as they try to crack down on the Demon Slavers.
"So One-Eye, is this the place?"
Kaiser asks as he and the rest of the Independent Rangers were on the rooftop observing a brothel in the Red Light District.
"Affirmative Kaiser-san that Brothel there is owned by a demon syndicate calling themselves the Linidinosty Auction."
"Bingo, let's kick the door and start busting heads." Kaiser said as he got ready to charge in.
"Wrath-san wait for Kotaro's plan." Hebiko said as she stops Kaiser before he could jump into the action.
"Shorty, we have a job to do, and I plan on getting it done, so why don't you stop holding me back."
Kaiser's blunt and direct response was not what Hebiko was trying to dissuade Kaiser from going in guns blazing.
"Kaiser-san, how about this? You create a distraction while me and Hebiko infiltrate the place. That way we can rescue any hostages slaves and obtain any intel while you kill those who are responsible."
Kotaro hoped his suggestion would work as Kaiser was contemplating the options.
"Hmm...fine, One-Eye, but make it quick because I've been itching to go wild."
Kaiser Wrath agreed reluctantly to the plan as Kotaro and Hebiko infiltrated the Brothel through the roof as Kaiser created a distraction.
***The Auction Hall of The Linidinosty Auction House***
It was business as usual at the brothel as the criminals and demons there were having an auction show, with some of the Clientele bringing their entourage of bodyguards and slaves with them. In this pit of debauchery, the women and men were forced into degrading acts of sexual debauchery as sounds of pain and pleasure filled the building. As the Auctioneer was calling out bids on the latest shipment of slaves, the women were lined up like livestock. They were naked while having plaques with their numbers hanging from their necks as a humanoid demon in a comedy theater mask and a tuxedo as he presented the night's entertainment.
"Welcome to tonight's auction, Exalted Customers. For this round of bids, we have some rare, unique specimens of the exotic verity for your entertainment tonight as our latest shipment of..."
Before the Auctioneer could finish his speech, a massive explosion from the front entrance drew all of the demons and guards attention.
***Five minutes earlier***
Shikanosuke tried to sneak away before Kaiser grabbed him by the scruff of his as he lifted him up.
"And where do you think your going, Shikan-chan?" Kaiser asks Shikanosuke, who gulps in fear as Kaiser drags him along towards the brothel.
After Kotaro and Hebiko had split up as they went to rescue the slaves, Kaiser and Shikanosuke were left to deal with the demons.
"Fuck yeah, now this is what I'm talking about." Kaiser took a grenade from his shoulder holster as he pulled the pin with his mouth and threw it at the front entrance. A massive explosion went off as it sent splinters and stones in all directions as some of the bouncers at the front entrance were taken out. Kaiser Wrath conscience turns cruel and sadistic as he and Uehara kicked down some of the debris that was in their way, and one of the demon guards tried to crawl away. Kaiser saw the demon and walked toward him as he raised his armored boot and crushed his skull underneath it, spilling the demon's brain all over the ground as though it were rotten fruit. The pair walked into the brothel, where they were immediately surrounded by demon guards.
"Well, Shorty and One-Eye are sure taking their sweet ass time, so let's have a little fun till then. Right, Shikan-chan?"
Kaiser took out his double-barreled shotgun, Chaosbringer, and his short sword as Shikanosuke took out his shuriken, but the young Femboy was scared out of his mind seeing this many demons armed.
"Kaiser-san, we can't take all these demons on our own."
Shikan-chan's voice quiver in fear as Kaiser rolled his only eye as he fired Chaosbringer, blowing the heads of two demons.
"Shorty and One-Eye better hurry their asses or else I'll have a blast killing all these demons here."
Kaiser was not one to back down from a fight and was not afraid of dying in battle as he reloaded his shotgun while Uehara threw his shuriken at the demons as the battle began with guns and blades against the demons.
"If Gods gets in my way, I'll cut them down! If Devils get in my way, I'll shoot them to pieces! I Kill because I want to!" Kaiser yells out as he causes a scene in order to create a big distraction. As Kaiser shoots up the place, Shikanosuke takes cover as bullets and bodies are dropping to the floor with Kaiser's overpowered shotgun blasting holes into the hordes of demons. "I AM KAISER, AND YOU ALL SHALL KNOW MY WRATH!"
Kaiser screams out as Shikan-chan watches Kaiser slaughtered the demons with ease. Two Demon Orcs charge at Kaiser from behind, with one of them being armed with a huge Clever sword while the other was armed with a large battle axe. Kaiser's danger senses kicked into gear as he quickly used his empty shotgun to parry the Cleaver-wielding Orc as he swiftly dodged the overhead swing of the battle axe. In one swift move, Kaiser used his short sword to quickly slash the chest of the Cleaver Orc, while the battle axe Orc tried to cut Kaiser with a heavy side swing but failed as Kaiser sliced the hand of the Battle Axe Orc. The demon cried out in pain as Kaiser stabbed his short sword into the orc's brain, killing instantly as the body fell to the ground in silence. The Cleaver Orc saw his comrade be killed in front of him as he was enraged that this human killed one of his tribesmen. Kaiser saw the Cleaver Orc charge at him as he looked to the ground and saw the Battle Axe lying there.
With a graceful motion, he slipped his foot underneath the axe and flicked it up like it was a soccer ball in the air as Kaiser grabbed the battle axe and, with one deft throw, chuck the axe as the Cleaver Orc barely had time to react as the axe lodged itself into his skull. The Orc fell face forward as the momentum of his charge carried him to land at Kaiser's feet, who proceeded to kick the dead Orc. All of this took place in less than 1 minute as Kaiser retrieved his short sword from the dead Battle Axe Orc, flicking the blood off the blade.
"Hehehe, too easy. Come on, you fucking Demons, send more. I AM NOT SATISFIED YET!"
"Kami-sama! Kaiser-san, calm down! You're going to bring the place down!"
Uehara Shikanosuke urge fell on deaf ears as Kaiser was causing too much damage in the Brothel as the Demons sent more guards to try and stop him.
"COME ON YOU FUCK HEADS! JUST TRY AND TAKE MY HEAD!"
As the battle raged on, Kaiser Wrath was injured, wounded, and was bleeding heavily, but his body was healing him slowly as the crimson energy flickered around his body, numbing the pain as it grew stronger with each kill Kaiser made.
"Wrath, you need to calm down..." Uehara Shikan-chan pleads, as Wrath was reckless and was injuring himself needlessly, but it did not matter to him as he surrendered himself to his Bloodlust. Kaiser was not listening to anything around him as he was lost in a blood frenzy as he fought back against the demons surrounded them with savage fervor.
"Fuck yeah! That's what I'm talking about! More to the slaughter and... LET'S RAISE SOME HELL IN HERE!"
Kaiser Wrath madness and bloodlust were palpable as he and Shikanosuke were covered in Demon blood and gore.
Orcs, incubus/succubus, and beastmen demons were laying in pain or dead on mass as Kaiser ripped the brothel apart, killing anything that stood in his way. While Kaiser was creating a distraction, the Slavers sent everything they had to try and stop him while he shot, cut, and gored his way through the security.
Kaiser had earned the title Living Apocalypse during a search and destroy mission to wipe out a hive nest of Dark Wasps and Devil Worms. The mission was predicted for a high risk and low survivability as Kaiser was sent into the Hive with his Handler who had order to not interfere or assist the Outsider during the mission. It was after 8 hours that Kaiser went into the hive alone that he returned tired, wounded, and covered in insect gore but still alive, as he had completely wiped out the entire nest by himself, thus earning him his title of Living Apocalypse, as nothing that stood against him lived.
Shikanosuke was amazed to witness firsthand the Taimanin's "Mad Dog of Ruin" in action, as he has never seen a single man kill so many demons by himself.
Kaiser Wrath was slaughtering demons left and right as Shikan-chan watched Wrath shoot, stab, or punch his way through the Brothel's security as the demons and hired goons had no chance. The entire scene looked like a meat grinder, with the demons being the meat and Kaiser being the grinder who turned the wheel of death.
It was then that Shikanosuke realized that during his whole time at Gosha Academy, Kaiser was holding back whenever he sparred with people, including Shikanosuke. He then that Shikanosuke knew, he never stood a chance against him if he ever had gotten serious.
"Shorty and One-Eye better hurry their asses or else I'll bring this whole place down, HAHAHAHA!"
Shikanosuke was impressed by Kaiser's skill and instincts as he was a natural born killer that was not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Kaiser grabbed a demon orc by the throat and snapped his neck with little effort as he then proceeded to use the orc's corpse as a meat shield as he was being shot at by the orcs and beastmen that surrounded him. Kaiser toss the demon body into the crowd of demons and open fire with his shotgun as he jumps into the air with his boot once again planting itself into a surprised looking wolf-like beastman who proceeded to get his skull crush underneath the leather and metal boot. Shikanosuke decided to charge at the demons as well knowing that he couldn't let Kaiser do all the work. Shikanosuke threw his Shuriken as the spinning blades sliced and diced the incubus and beastmen with precision.
Kaiser reloaded his shotgun and was covered in demon blood and guts as he and Shikan-chan were breathing heavily. Despite being tired the Taimanin Duo were still itching to fight more as Kaiser's crimson energy began to leak out of him and be absorbed into Shikanosuke who had his wounds heal as well as increasing his bloodlust.
As Kaiser was causing a scene downstairs, Kotaro and Hebiko investigated the upper floors, finding kidnapped Taimanin girls and civilians in cages waiting to be sold off as sex slaves. Kotaro was disgusted by the slavers and was angry that the Japanese gangsters were behind this help them traffick their own people. Freeing the girls, Kotaro and Hebiko were escorting them out of the brothel as all of the security and attention was focused on Kaiser at the moment.
As the pair was escorting the slaves out, Kotaro caught sight of the Auctioneer who had lost his mask in the scramble to escape the Mad Dog of Ruin's slaughter.
The Auctioneer was beyond pissed as he didn't expect the "Mad Dog of Ruin" of the Taimanin to show up tonight as he thought that tonight was like another night. He had lost so much business by underestimating Kaiser, and now if his superiors caught wind of his fuck they want his head would be on a platter. The auctioneer was about to run but not before he stopped by his office as he need to delete the data of his clients and backers so that the Taimanin couldn't find any incriminating evidence or follow the paper trail that would expose his Patron.
"Hebiko, go and meet up with the other girls and tell them to make a break for it. I'm going to put a stop to this sick operation" Kotaro said in a commanding tone as he drew his Kage o Kiru Ken out.
"Got it, Kotaro-chan." Hebiko replied as she ran out to leading the girls and civilians to safety while Kotaro broke into the auctioneers office.
The Auctioneer let out a yelp of surprise as Kotaro kicks down the door with his sword out as the demon pulled out a pistol and aimed it at Kotaro.
"Stay back or I'll blow your head off!" The Auctioneer snarled out in a threatening manner, but the demon was met with a dark smirk as he was met with the piercing glare of Kotaro.
"You can't threaten me with just a pistol you pathetic slimeball" Kotaro sneered at the Auctioneer. "I'm a Taimanin, by the time you pull the trigger your head will be rolling on the ground."
Kotaro bluffs as he knew he was the weakest Taimanin who couldn't even use his clan's "Evil Eye" ability but he remembers the fight he had with Kaiser and knew his strength lies not his abilities but with his mind.
"So I'll cut you a deal. I'll let you live if you leave that computer behind and turn yourself in..."
The Auctioneer laughs like a madman. "Like hell, I'm going to do that you damn dog of the government! I ain't stupid enough to take a chance against you and I'm not going to get caught here and lose everything I worked so hard for!" The Auctioneer shouts as he opens fire at Kotaro with his pistol but Kotaro simply dodges the gunfire with his speed. aiming for Kotaro's head but the ninja was fast as the bullet flew over his head and he sliced the demons gun arm clean off.
"You...you cut my arm off!" the Auctioneer yelled out in shock, his gun falling onto the ground.
"I warned you that I'll cut you if you didn't surrender. I was generous enough to give you a chance, but you didn't take it and now you pay the price" Kotaro states in a cold tone before slashing the Auctioneer's neck, killing as his head rolls on the ground with a expression of shock.
"One down, but more to go" Kotaro mutters as he walks towards the compute on the desk that the Auctioneer was trying to destroy and began to hack the computer that contained all the evidence of their crimes. While searching for the right files, Kotaro was surprised when found one that had the details of his mission as well as other classified information on Taimanin movements, personel, and secrets
With Kotaro and Hebiko finishing their rescue of the captured Taimanin and hostages, they were shocked by the scene that greeted them as they saw Kaiser Wrath sitting on a chair surrounded by several dead demons as he was enjoying a bottle of whiskey with Shikanosuke covered in demon blood and guts. Shikanosuke had a traumatized look as he witnessed the slaughter that Kaiser brought.
It was then Kotaro remember his discussion with Commander Asagi as to a suspected Traitor in their ranks that was leaking information to the enemy. Maybe with this he could get to the bottom of this conspiracy as well as clear Kaiser's name of the charges brought against him.
"Yo, One-Eye, what took you so long? Ya missed the party." Wrath said, drinking some canned coffee he found at the bar of the now destroyed brothel. Kotaro was speechless at the carnage Kaiser brought as him and Shikanosuke was covered in demon blood and guts as there were bodies upon bodies surrounding them.
"Wrath, what the hell did you do?" Kotaro asked.
"What you mean, One-Eye, I did my job and cleared the Brothel of the Demon Slavers." Kaiser said casually.
"When I said create a distraction, I didn't mean kill everything in sight." Kotaro sighs as he underestimated Kaiser's destructive tendencies.
"Eh, tomato, to-mato. Same thing anyways, you got what you needed?" Kaiser asked as he could care less about the collateral damage he caused.
"yeah... Me and Hebiko recused the hostage and got info on who was behind this human trafficking ring." Kotaro sighs as he holds up a usb stick.
"Oh, and who is it?" Kaiser asks as he tosses the bottle of whiskey to Kotaro, who caught it and took a drink.
"Well, they go by the name of the "Crimson Lion" but other than that, nothing else. It's strange, but this Crimson Lion person has such detailed knowledge on Taimanin deployments and tactics."
Kaiser narrows his eyes as he hears this information wondering who this crimson lion was.
"Yeah... strange indeed... well, no matter. We did a job well done and killed some demons. I say that's a mission accomplished, ain't that right, Shika-chan?"
Kaiser says as Shikanosuke had a thousand-yard stare until until Kaiser snaps his fingers in front of his face.
"AAAIIEEEEE! huh? What? ...I'm alive. I'M ALIVE!" Shikanosuke screams in terror and relief.
"Yeah, that you are little buddy. Glad you are still alive and kicking." Kaiser commented as he patted Shikanosuke on the back.
"Wrath-san, please never take me with you again. You are a one-man army and don't need my help." Shikanosuke whined as he would never want to experience a slaughter like that ever again. He couldn't remember most of what happened once he started fighting as everything was a blur after feeling... invigorated and enraged he felt as though he needed to fight even if it went against his cowardly nature.
"Eh, sorry, Shika-chan. I didn't think you would be squeamish about a few demon corpses." Kaiser laughs as he flashes Shikanosuke a devilish smile.
"Wrath-san... you slaughter an entire brothel of demons and criminals then you laugh about it." Shikanosuke cries.
"Well, they were slavers and demons, so who gives a shit? They are dead, and we did our job." Kaiser shrugs his shoulders.
" Wrath-san..." Kotaro sighs as he could care less about the collateral damages Kaiser causes.
Kaiser laughs as he had a different feeling that he usually gets when he does missions like these by himself. It felt... nice to have people to joke around about and talk to. HE wondered if this was what having friends felt like. Kaiser shakes his head as he doesn't want to get mushy or too attached to this team but... if they can go on future mission together then perhaps... he wouldn't mind.
"Wrath-san...are you ok?" Kotaro asked as he could tell something was bothering his friend.
"Huh? Oh yeah...yeah. I'm fine. Just thinking."
"About what?" Kotaro asks.
"Your Mom." Kaiser said trying to shift the topic away from him. "Anyways Nothing important. Anyways, I think we should head back to Gosha Village and report back to Asagi."
Kotaro nods his head in agreement as the team cleared out of the brothel with the rescued hostages, the Japanese police took over and set up blockade barriers with the night drawing to a close.
***Back at Gosha Village in the T.T.F. Headquarters***
Kaiser was walking down the halls of the Task Force Headquarters with Independant Rangers behind him. Kaiser was still in his Taimanin battle suit attire looking tired but satisfied with the results of his mission although his resting bitch face and his anti-social attitude made him look scary to most people.
"Wrath-san, can you slow down? We are not in a hurry." Kotaro asks Kaiser.
"(Sigh)...Fine, I just want this debrief to be over with... It's never an easy meeting when Asagi is involved."
"That's Commander Asagi, Kaiser-san. (sigh) You seriously don't like authority too much, do you, Kaiser san?" Kotaro asks as he has his easygoing, lazy personality.
"Authority, my ass Kotaro. She is a pain in my ass and a bitch to boot." Kaiser says bluntly.
"Wrath-san, Commander Asagi is your commanding officer and the leader of the Taimanin. Please show her some respect." Shikanosuke scolds Kaiser.
"Yeah...yeah. Whatever man, if you knew how much of a vice grip she has on my balls, you'd understand." Kaiser scoffs.
"Well, I mean, you don't give her much reason to let you run wild when you cause more damage than the enemy... I mean, you are what they call a 'Walking Disaster' If anything, she is giving you an absurd number of chances."
"Fuck me, One-Eye. If I didn't know any better, I would've figured you would be in love with her with the amount of ass you are kissing." Kaiser says offhand as Kotaro stops with a massive blush on his face as Kaiser and Shikanosuke stop to see his face.
"No Fucking way...are you shitting me One-Eye?" Kaiser said as he had a look of surprise on his face.
"(sigh)...well, this was going to happen sooner or later." Shikanosuke said as he shrugs his shoulders and shakes his head.
"(sigh)...Look Wrath-san... Commander Asagi is a beautiful woman and an amazing Taimanin, but she is our superior, and it would be inappropriate to have a relationship with her." Kotaro defends himself.
"One-eye... are you a fucking idiot. You are a grown ass man and a Taimanin. You can fuck who you want and who the hell cares what you do with your personal life; seriously grow some balls and make her yours before some other prick takes her." Kaiser lectures Kotaro.
"Wrath-san...Commander Asagi was...engaged once..." Shikanosuke states.
"So the fuck what? She is a Taimanin and is single now. She is a free agent and can fuck who she wants, it's anyone's business as what she does outside of work. Seriously, One Eye, grow a pair and make her yours." Kaiser says bluntly.
"Wrath-san!... That's enough. Let us continue. Commander Asagi wants that report soon." Kotaro walked on by as he pushed past Kaiser with a cold and angry look.
"The fuck's his problem?" Kaiser says rudely.
"Kaiser-san...you have to understand...Asagi lost her fiancé to Oboro...and it was Asagi who had to kill him." Shikanosuke explained.
"what?!" Kaiser yells, shocked.
"Yeah...Oboro fused herself with... Asagi's fiancé and turned him into a demon. Asagi had to put him down, and it was a very traumatic event for her." Shikanosuke continued as he explained what happened.
After Edwin Black orchestrated the Koukawa Clan Valentine's Day Massacre and killed Oboro, things were quite for a while but soon after "Oboro" had returned but was changed, now having joined the NOMAD's side. She formed the Oboro Ninja Troops, a group that became notorious in the criminal underworld. Using the ONT as a proxy group, Nomad was able to attack the Taimanin, and with Oboro's strength and knowledge, almost nobody was able to fight her, as Shiranui and others were retired at this point or had died.
Many Taimanin had died during the ensuing ONT conflict, which Kaiser had heard about but never knew to what degree the damages were done, in which Oboro and her ninja had slaughtered many veteran Taimanin in ambushes. The conflict came to a brutal conclusion when Asagi confronted Oboro and killed the crazed former ally in Tokyo. However, Nomad itself escaped all responsibility, which frustrated Asagi. Even after all the conflict, which probably shocked her, no action from the government was taken. This angered Kaiser, as such injustice went unpunished.
Though feeling some shame for this, Asagi would prefer to live with the love of her life, her childhood friend Sawaki Kyousuke. He was not that long ago excommunicated from the Taimanin, as he was unable to awaken a Ninja Art. As a result, Asagi, together with her sister and fiancé, lived in Tokyo, near a small dojo of an Igawa-owned house, where they spent the next 3 years living.
Her sister, Igawa Sakura, who looked up to Asagi, had trained in secret to become a Taimanin. Though she lacked the formal training, she had awoken to a Ninja Art, a fact she kept secret. Asagi was not delighted that her sister now wanted to be a Taimanin and initially rejected the idea. Though Asagi felt like a traitor for being happy with Kyousuke, she was expecting to be married soon which felt unreal to her at times. This personal peace was broken when Asagi was unexpectedly contacted by the "Igawa Elder" years later, who had taken the position of clan head after Asagi retired. The Elder informed her that Oboro had returned to life and was already starting to kill Taimanin again. Asagi took Sakura on a short information gathering mission, and they learned from the orc shopkeeper Byg that Oboro acted as the master of an illegal fighting ring, the Chaos Arena. At this point, Kyousuke hinted he would propose to Asagi but wasn't able to tell her the news because he had gone to help a relative, unknowingly falling into a trap. When Asagi returned home, she was greeted by Kyousuke, but as he was talking about their engagement, his body started to transform into Oboro. Her body was revived by demonic cells from a tumor on Kyousuke, which caused him to be fully absorbed into her. Oboro also displayed a new power she obtained after their last fight, a new Ninja Art that could control movements.
Asagi was captured and forced to fight in the Chaos Arena; her body was tortured, but this had little effect on the skilled warrior. Because of that, Oboro changed tactics and used humiliations and lust to break Asagi. What Oboro was doing so seemed to be as simple as revenge, but for both the Igawa Elder and Edwin Black, who worked together behind the scenes, there was more planned for Asagi.
Asagi's sister, Sakura, was also lured into a trap when she tried to free her sister alone and was defeated by Oboro. At this point, Byg is revealed to also be working together with Oboro and Nomad. Both Asagi and Sakura's bodies were modified to increase their sensitivity by 3000 times, made possible by the Demon World technology of Kiryu Sabato. Losing in the Chaos arena, thanks to Oboro's new Ninja Art, and being constantly humiliated and sexually abused by hordes of monsters and humans. The sister's mind and will were pushed to the limit.
What Black wishes were for Asagi are a mystery known only to Asagi herself, but Oboro seems to be filled with hate and the desire of revenge in hopes to make both sisters kill each other if she sees the chance. In a final fight, both sisters were supposed to kill each other in a duel. The winner being allowed to leave was obviously something that both sisters could not tolerate. Asagi then and there knew that killing Oboro would also mean the death of Kyousuke and was unsure on what to do, but eventually she forced herself to give up on her lover to protect her sister and survive. Faking an intense fight and making sure Oboro came closer in range, Asagi started her superspeed assault on Oboro, which was stopped by the hypnotic art of hers. However, Sakura, who waited the whole time to use her Ninja Art for the right moment, used her Shadow Art and sneaked in a slash attack against Oboro, breaking her concentration on Asagi, which unleashed a number of slashes that killed Oboro once more.
Asagi knew this also meant she sacrificed her Fiance's life (since Oboro had taken over his body at that point) and felt deeply responsible as the reason he was pulled into this conflict. Both Asagi and Sakura were the victors of the fight, and Oboro once again lay dead on the ground in a pool of blood. Edwin Black spoke and was impressed with Asagi's abilities and her willpower. As a reward, he allowed both sisters to leave. Though both knew he was an enemy, given how weak they were at the moment, escape was the best option, and the Chaos Arena came to an end. Recordings of the fights and the humiliations spread around the dark web once more, solidifying Asagi's strength and reputation for many demons. Both sisters later on took care of the Igawa Elder/Senior afterwards, which confirmed their suspicions that he was a traitor. While Black's motivation remained unclear but had something to do with letting go of human ties, the elder wished to make Asagi once more into a Taimanin, no matter the cost.
Shikanosuke finishes explaining the story to Kaiser, who was quite the entire time.
"I see now... so that's why she... (sigh) fuck me... well now I understand why Asagi has been riding my ass lately." Kaiser says, rubbing his temples.
"Yeah, Asagi has been stressed out lately and has been taking it out on you, Wrath-san." Shikanosuke said.
"Well, I can't blame her for being pissed at me. I would be too if someone did that to Yukikaze or Shiranui." Kaiser says with a sigh. "Well...fuck, I guess I got to apologize to One-Eye now."
Shikan was surprised that Kaiser was acting mature for once. Usually Kaiser would brush Asagi's complaints aside and ignore her or fight with her. Shikan wonders what has changed Wrath-san.
*** At the T.T.F. Headquarters' Rooftop***
Kotaro had finished giving his report to Commander Asagi, whom he had feelings for as he was on the roof top of the T.T.F. headquarters alone, looking at Gosha Village from a distance.
"I figured you'd be up here...always having your head in the clouds." Kotaro heard Kaiser's voice behind him, which turned around to see him.
"Wrath..." Kotaro said coldly.
"At ease, Fuuma." Kaiser said as he raised his hands in surrender. "Just came here to talk."
"So, what brings you up here, Kaiser?" Kotaro asked though he was still upset at Kaiser.
"Came here to apologize is all." Kaiser said bluntly as he decided not to dance around the issue.
"Apologize? Wrath-san, you never apologize for anything." Kotaro said confused.
"Yeah, I know One-Eye, but even I know when I fuck up and I fucked up big time, and... I wanted to make amends is all." Kaiser said with a sigh. "Look...Shikanosuke explained to me about Commander Asagi's past... (sigh), and I understand that you are too noble to act on your feelings for Asagi."
"WHAT!? How did—wait a minute—how much did Shikanosuke tell you!?" Kotaro asks, getting defensive.
"I'm going to cut the shit One-Eye, and I'm going to be straight with you: Asagi is fucking hot; no one can deny that; she is drop-dead gorgeous, and any guy with a beating heart would love to tap that, but...she is also a woman who has suffered much and is to fucking stubborn to share the load." Kaiser explains bluntly, which embarrasses Kotaro. "I know your Clan's History and I understand why you can't make a move on Asagi. But One Eye...Asagi needs someone. You think her ex-fiancé would want this for her?"
"What are you talking about, Wrath-san?" Kotaro asks wondering what Kaiser was trying to get at.
"After the Incident that Edwin Black caused with the Koukawa Clan Massacre, and the loss of her best friend Oboro, and the death of her love...Asagi thinks she can handle everything on her own, and it's starting to piss me off because she taking it out on me." Kaiser said, shaking his fist in annoyance. "She is pushing herself too much, One-Eye, and it's not good for her health. She needs someone that she can rely on and be there to confide in, and I'm not fucking qualified for that."
"Wrath-san, what are you saying?" Kotaro asks.
"Look, I'm not supposed to tell anyone this, but a few days ago... I fought against Edwin Black here in Gosha Village."
"EDWIN BLACK WAS HERE!?" Kotaro yells in shock.
"Yeah, that dick came to Gosha Village with his daughter, I guess they were here to try to kill me...and he almost succeeded." Kaiser reveal shocking truth to the young clan head.
"You fought against Edwin Black and Lived!?" Kotaro said in disbelief know that a Vampire like Black didn't leave things half done as he was very thorough with his objectives.
"It was more like a one-sided ass kicking with me getting my ass kicked. Fuck!"
Kaiser gritted his teeth as he hated to admit to someone that he was weak against Edwin and couldn't anything but be saved by his mother and others showing up.
"He's strong, One-Eye... Very strong, and I never stood a chance. I only got lucky when Asagi, Sakura, Murasaki, and my mom showed up that the fucker decided to cut his losses and let me live."
"Your joking?" Kotaro said.
"Unfortunately...Edwin Black is as dangerous as they come, One-Eye...he is the real deal." Kaiser explained. "Which is why I am worried that Asagi alone is not enough to handle him...hell, I know I am not even close to taking on Edwin Black in a one-on-one fight...which is why she needs someone who can keep their cool and...care for her...she needs you, Fuma."
"Me!?" Kotaro gasp.
"Listen, I know it sounds crazy, but there is something between her and you. She trusts you and believes in you more so than anyone else, and that's not a fucking exaggeration." Kaiser said. "Asagi has been fighting since she was a teen and has not had anyone look after her—not as a Taimanin but as a woman. One-Eye, she trusted you with me. Fucking Me, you know Kaiser Wrath, the Mad Dog of Ruin, The Walking Disaster, The Immortal Eater, The Living Apocalypse. Seriously, she gave you the human equivalent of a nuclear bomb to handle. If that isn't trust, then I don't know what is."
Kotaro listens silently as Kaiser explains how much Asagi trusts him. Kotaro looked into the eyes of the Mad Dog of Ruin and saw the sincerity and truth in the words.
"Thanks, Wrath-san." Kotaro bow.
"No Problem One-Eye, look, I'm not good with sappy shit or emotional speeches, but... I kinda...I guess... I can tolerate you and your friends...and umm... look, you are probably one of few the people in Gosha Village or in the Taimanin who doesn't look at me as just an Outsider...you treated me well as comrade and as a...friend. Look, what I am trying to say is...I got your back." Kaiser said, feeling embarrassed.
"Thank you, Wrath-san." Kotaro chuckled, earning him a glare from the former Rebel.
"Stop making this weird, One-Eye." Kaiser said, turning away blushing.
Kotaro nods, and the two continue to stand on the roof in silence as he looks down and remembers the first time that he had met Asagi.
As a result of her father's death, Igawa Asagi became the leader of the Taimanin, and after the failed Fuma Revolt, Kotaro's father tried to overthrow the Igawa Clan. Asagi, in her mercy, gave the Fuuma a second chance. She gave him a chance to prove that Kotaro was not his power-hungry corrupt father but a man of Gosha and a Taimanin of Justice. Kotaro had fell in love with Asagi ever since, and after many missions with her, that attraction only grew stronger, but Kotaro knew he was weak. Thus he worked hard to make up for it so that one day... he could stand as equals with Asagi.
Kotaro blushed as he remembered Asagi's kind and warm smile that made his heart skipped a beat.
"So Kotaro... stop being apussy and Let's Make History...Together." Kaiser said.
"Thanks Wrath-San."
"Call me... Kai. We're comrades, right? And besides, it's weird for the only member of the Fuma clan to be buddy-buddy with an Outsider and Mad Dog." Kaiser said
"Wr...Kai... then can I ask you a personal question?" Kotaro said.
"Shoot," Kaiser said wondering what his... friend wanted to ask him.
"Do you remember anything about your past before you became the Mizuki's adoptive son?" Kotaro said.
Kaiser, look at him. "Why are you asking?"
"I've heard... rumors, that...you may be a traitor." Kotaro decided to bite the bullet as he remembers the discussion he had with Asagi involving suspicious activities that Kaiser was involved with.
"Really now? Well, that's a first for me. I mean, I know I am not popular, and I know I am a bit of an asshole." As Kaiser said this, Kotaro gave him a deadpan look: "Okay, a major asshole but a traitor...what do you think? I am one, One-Eye?"
Kotaro frowned at the nickname the Mad Dog of Gosha gave him but sighed.
"Honestly, Kai, I don't. You are a lot of things, but a traitor to your friends and family is not one of them." Kotaro said.
"...Thanks, for believing in me, Kotaro-san." Kaiser said.
"No problem, Kai."
"But to answer your question... no, I don't remember anything of my past... all I can remember was a name of Ryzer Dal'Rathas and this weird mark on my right forearm." Kaiser said he was showing him the symbol on his right forearm.
"Ryzer Dal'Rathas?" Kotaro raises an eyebrow.
"Yeah, but I never told anyone about this...not even mom or Yukikaze." Kaiser said.
"Why?' Kotaro asks.
"Because... I am afraid." Kaiser said as he looked at the starry night sky with the moon as their sole witness in the heavens. "I am afraid that what I find... may be something more than I can handle."
Kotaro nodded in agreement and sat down next to him.
"I understand Wr...Kai." Kotaro said.
"By the way, can you keep it a secret for now, please?" Kaiser ask.
"Sure," Kotaro said.
"Cool, and I'll keep your secret crush on the Commander Asagi in return." Kaiser joked.
"Wh..what!?" Kotaro exclaimed, blushing.
"Dude, I could smell your arousal. You fucking horny ass monkey." Kaiser said.
"Like hell, who can help it? I mean, Commander Asagi has a body and a smile that could make any man melt." Kotaro said.
"That she does, but honestly, she's not my type now—a woman who is soft and mature with a MILF body or a girl who is lively and in the spring of her youth is more of my type."
As the two men talked and joked on the rooftop like old buddies, as they had built a bond that day that would define their lives forever.
A/N: That's all she wrote, I hope the action parts were good or at least okay as I wanted to display Kaiser's sense of brutality and Bloodlust as well as the one of the passive abilities of his that will be reveal over time and it's effects on others around him. As for the the outfit for Kaiser's Taimanin attire I choose the Ryu Hayabusa, Spirit of the fighter, outfit from DOA and Ninja Gaiden 3 (Game sucked or felt like a downgrade from 2 IMO) with some modifications. Aside from that I hope you guys enjoy it and as I said before will be off for a bit writing the next chapters but once I come back I'll bus tthem out if things in IRL settle down, if not well I try to keep it update as often as I can.
This will be the end of Part 1 of the sequence and next chapter will be Part 2 that will get more crazy and chaotic.
The Wheel of Fate is turning and those who hide in the shadows will be revealed as the pieces are set and the players in motion. What will await this for this world of chaos? Only time will narrate as to how this story ends for in the end... ONLY WRATH SHALL REMAIN!