Chapter 34 - The New Breed
[Flashback of Chapter 25 - Glimpse of the Future]
(This will be a short flashback of what was discussed by Gero and Shiho during Chapter 25)
[Kuromorimine School Building - Shiho's Office]
"Okaa-chan you busy?"
"No..come on in.."
(Gero and his crew sees loads of paperwork on top of Shiho's desk)
"Not busy, huh?"
"Don't worry about it, those are just applications sent by students interested in our school.."
"Looks like there'll be a lot of first years coming this year Nishizumi-sama" Hajime said
"That's right..and not only to this school but also the others also.." Shiho said
"The others?" Ken asked
"Yeah that's what we are about to talk about now..so I need your opinions on this guys.."
"Immediately after this current tournament Kuromorimine will cease being a girls only school..it will soon be co-ed and also will accept university students.." Shiho said
"Really?! That's great news!" Ono said
"There's more..not only Kuromorimine but also the other powerhouse schools will become co-ed.."
"These are a lot of changes..why so sudden?" Hajime asked
"Because your commander has caught the attention of every sponsor and schools out there..they all want a piece of what his skills can achieve and how they can profit out of it..they'll start to try and scout him.." Shiho said
"That is both amazing and disgusting.." Ono said
"Well..don't be too mad Ono..it does have its benefits.."
"What benefits Matsu-kun?"
"You see..if they're gonna use me..then I'll have them put me to good use right? Kuromorimine has lost a fair amount of support ever since they lost twice in a row..so I'll get those sponsors and support for Kuromorimine.."
"Then that means.." Hajime said
"That's right..I'll be transferring here after this tournament.."
"You mean WE will transfer here..right Matsu-kun?"
"Well I mean..if you want to join me in this soon to be chaotic experience..feel free.."
"I'm going to ignore that question Gero.." Ono said
"That's right Taichou..only one way to go from now on and that's up.." Hajime said
"Alright then..after we win the finals..the next step is to transfer here to Kuromorimine.."
"What makes you think you're gonna win the finals?" Shiho asked with a smile
"I'm your son..you know I will.."
"Itsumi-kun won't lose that easily.."
"I know she won't.."
"We won't lose either.." Ono said
"After we transfer here..Kuromorimine will get the much needed support and sponsors again..we'll use those to fuel our journey to win the 64th National Tournament.."
"Roger that!" his crew said
"Okaa-chan will be needing our help for this to work..so prepare yourselves for restless nights.."
"Taichou..we just climbed up a mountain twice in two days and survived..restless nights is nothing.." Hajime said
"I'll be looking forward to working with you boys.." Shiho said
(After their discussion they 're going to go check up on Erika and the Kuromorimine girls' training. But Gero had something else to talk about with his mother so he told his crew to wait by their tank)
"What else do you have in mind?" Shiho asked
"Let's wait for the guests I invited.."
"Guests?"
*KNOCK *KNOCK
(Someone suddenly knocked at Shiho's office door)
"Right on time..come in!"
(As the door opened a small girl holding a boko bear suddenly dashed inside and immediately hugged Gero)
"Look at you..already so big..I missed you..Alice-chan.."
"Nii-chan..I missed you more..where have you been all this time?" Alice said
(Alice was crying softly because she finally got reunited with her nii-chan. Gero then wiped the tears off her cheeks and comforted her)
"Sorry for disappearing suddenly Alice-chan..a lot has happened.."
"So it's true that you have regained your memories.." a woman said
"Yes I have..nice to see you again..Chiyo-sama.."
(Chiyo Shimada of the Shimada Style was also present)
"You too Gero-chan..welcome back..I'm happy for you Shiporin.." Chiyo said
"Thank you Chiyokichi.." Shiho smiled
"Gero-sama? Is that really you?" another woman spoke
"It's been a very long time..Kikuyo nee-chan.."
(It was Kikuyo Idegami of the Japanese Senshado Federation. Before she worked there she was a servant of the Nishizumi Family and has been with Gero since his birth. When Gero disappeared Kikuyo thought that he had died)
"You're really alive…" Kikuyo started crying
(Kikuyo was then hugged by Gero for he also has missed her)
"I'm alive and well..so please don't cry Kikuyo nee-chan.."
"Forgive me..I'm just so happy to see you again..Gero-sama.."
"Me too..please take care of me again.."
"With pleasure..Gero-sama.."
"Now that everyone is here..please sit down.."
"What did you want to discuss with us Gero-chan?" Chiyo asked
"I'm going straight to the point..I'll be transferring here in Kuromorimine and I'll take the responsibilities as the heir of the Nishizumi Style..but I won't reveal my identity just yet.."
(Chiyo, Alice and Kikuyo was surprised but soon had smiles on their faces)
"Then that means I'll get to go to school with you nii-chan?!" Alice said
"That's right Alice-chan..let's have fun alright?"
"Yehey! I'm so happy! This is so great okaa-sama!" Alice was super happy
"So you already knew that she was the transfer student?" Shiho asked
"I did..there's only one person that I know who would be able to skip grades straight to a university..and I have already heard of their match with Ooarai from Ami nee-san.."
"You know Gero-chan..you would've skipped grades as well if you didn't.."
"I wouldn't do that Chiyo-sama..because I would've wanted to be with my sisters and watch them grow very closely.."
"I see..well I already knew that would be your answer.."
"Nii-chan..what happened to you all these years?" Alice asked
"I'll tell you that maybe next time..alright Alice-chan?"
(Gero just patted Alice's head and she just nodded in agreement)
"Anyways..Nishizumi and Shimada Style..fighting together...that is something I want to see.." Kikuyo said
"My son will obviously be better.." Shiho said
"Ha? My daughter can drive circles around your son Shiporin.." Chiyo said
"Did you say something Chiyokichi?"
"Oka-sama! Don't fight! Nii-chan is a great tanker..but I won't lose to him.." Alice said
(Shiho and Chiyo just smiled at what Alice said as they see a very innocent smile with confidence)
"Next will be something that I want to ask of you Kikuyo nee-san.."
"Anything Gero-sama.."
"I want to ask if you would want to be in charge of a group of individuals that will handle future planning and organization of events and tournaments.."
"What kind of group?" Kikuyo asked
"I call it the Seven Seats of Senshado..or Triple SSS for short..with you Kikuyo nee-san the head and the 1st Seat.."
"I like that name.." Chiyo said
"It sounds cool nii-chan!" Alice said
"Who will be the other six with Kikuyo?" Shiho asked
"The six former commanders of the powerhouse schools.."
(They were surprised at who Gero chose)
"May I ask why?" Chiyo said
"They'll be graduating soon..meaning they won't be able to do Senshado with their friends anymore..if they join the Seven Seats they'll be able to look after their friends and guide them properly along with the new students.."
"You chose them so that they wouldn't be lonely..right Gero-sama?" Kikuyo said
"As someone that loves Senshado very much..I know what it feels like being in their shoes..I wasn't able to do Senshado for a very long time..I don't want them to experience that loneliness.."
(Alice noticed the sadness in Gero's eyes and she was not sure of what he said by not being able to do Senshado for a very long time)
"I understand..you have a very big heart Gero-chan.." Chiyo smiled
"So from which schools will be the members from?" Kikuyo asked
"Katyusha-san from Pravda, Kay from Saunders, Anchovy from Anzio, Darjeeling-san from St. Gloriana, Asparagus-san from BC Freedom, and my cute little sister Maho-chan.."
"Asparagus?That name sounds familiar.." Chiyo said
"She is the former commander of BC Freedom..resigned to do tankathalon..I'm sure you met her during a big event before..she was one of the organizers along with Darjeeling.."
"I remember her..she was the girl that greeted us when that Darjeeling girl did a tankathalon event that involved those old grannies.." Shiho said
"Oh! I remember now..why her?" Chiyo asked
"She has the skills to organize very chaotic events like that..she will be of great help to Kikuyo nee-san.."
"Looks like Gero-sama can pass for a talent scouter.." Kikuyo said
"Along with the Seven Seats look for two representatives..one for the new boys schools and one for the new girl schools..so that you won't get mixed up with old and new participants.."
"I see..that would lighten the load for us.." Kikuyo said
"You can also take this opportunity to scout possible future representatives for our country.."
"I understand..leave it to me..Gero-sama" Kikuyo said
"Next is to increase participants of the upcoming tournaments.."
"Do you have an idea to do that?" Shiho asked
"Yes I do..that event Asparagus-san and Darjeeling-san did? Were gonna do that but even better and less chaotic..this time it will be official.."
"Hmmm..this is getting exciting.." Chiyo said
"Nii-chan can I also join that event?" Alice asked
"Of course Alice-chan..everyone can join...all that has a heart for Senshado will get to join.."
"Tankathalon and Official Senshado? How do you plan to mix both of those?" Shiho asked
"I call it the Senshado Exhibition Games..everyone can fight..but with light tanks for everyone..only mode is Annihilation..last tank standing wins..simple yet intense.."
"Why light tanks only?" Alice asked
"Tankathalon has a weight limit that they follow..but we don't..then we'll compromise to the point where both can co-exist..official Senshado has light tanks as well just like tankathalon..then removing the weight limit form tankathalon will give the other small schools to use tanks they can't in tankathalon.."
"I see..hitting two birds with one stone.." Chiyo said
"Try three birds Chiyo-sama..with light tanks, the new tankers that had just joined will have a better experience riding a tank..small, fast, easy to understand to get them more interested..they'll be looking forward to driving heavier and stronger tanks in the future..which they'll experience in the 64th National Senshado Competition.."
"You are quite the business man Gero-chan..how far have you thought this through?" Chiyo asked
"As far as it can go Chiyo-sama.."
"Nii-chan is so smart!" Alice said
"Another lesson we can teach the new kids is how to take care of their comrades and themselves..in this event light tanks will get taken out instantly..no second chance..so they'll be trained to make decisions properly and to be mindful of their comrades.."
"Shiporin your son just keeps on amazing me.." Chiyo said
"This is the best part..during this whole event filled with intense matches and learning experiences..they'll still get to have fun no matter the outcome of every match.."
(Shiho was just amazed at how her son explains every detail perfectly and all has meaning and a purpose. Shiho just had a very big smile on her face and Chiyo saw it and smiled also)
"Senshado isn't just about winning..right Nii-chan?"Alice said
"Exactly..victory is meaningless if you lose everything in the process.."
"Agreed..and this event shall be introduced by us to the Federation? Correct?" Chiyo asked
"That's right Chiyo-sama..three of you have the most influence inside the Federation..an event suggested by you would get approved without a doubt.."
"Leave it to us..we'll make sure this gets approved.." Shiho said
"Thank you Okaa-chan..I love you.."
(Shiho still can't get used to her son saying that to her and it makes her blush a little every time. Chiyo and Kikuyo just smiled at an expression they rarely see on Shiho's face)
"Also since the members of the Seven Seats will more or less be working for the Federation when this goes live so make sure that they get compensated for their hard work..consider it as a part-time job for them while they go to college.."
"I'll see to it that they'll be compensated accordingly Gero-sama.." Kikuyo said
"Thank you..now Kikuyo nee-san..I have very delicate matters to ask Okaa-chan and Chiyo-sama so would it be alright if you take Alice-chan to meet my crew outside? I'm sure they'd want to meet her.."
"Of course Gero-sama..shall we go Alice-sama?" Kikuyo said
"Can't I stay here and listen too?" Alice asked
"I'm sorry Alice-chan..but now is not a good time for you to hear this..maybe another time..in exchange I have a gift for you when you transfer here..deal?"
"A gift?! It's a deal Nii-chan!"
"I'm sure you'll love it..now go with Kikuyo nee-san and say hello to my crew..you can also take a look at my tank if you want.."
"I want to! Let's go!" Alice hurried towards Kikuyo
(As Alice and Kikuyo left the room Gero now began asking both the Heads of the Nishizumi and Shimada Family)
"So..do we have info on what happened 12 years ago?"
(Shiho and Chiyo looked at each other first but both decided to tell what they know)
"Forgive us Gero-chan..we weren't able to gather much..they were able to cover their tracks very quickly.." Chiyo said
"They were skilled..it took us a long time before we reached a solid lead on them.." Shiho said
"Not skilled enough..I'm still alive aren't I?"
"You almost died that night.."
"But I didn't thanks to Chiyo-sama's personal doctor.."
"The doctor said it was a miracle that you were able to walk away from an injury like that.." Chiyo said
"Miracle huh..anyways are we 100% sure that they won't be coming back?"
"We weren't able to get their leader..only those that were responsible for that attack on you.." Shiho said
"Then they'll be back..but I already have a plan to find them.."
"Let's hear it.." Chiyo said
"Before the first round of the 64th National Tournament I'll announce my status to the whole country..that should force them to move.."
"Wait you want them to find you on purpose?!" Chiyo was worried
"These people won't get caught easily if they know we are looking for them..so this will bring them to the light.."
"By making yourself the bait?" Shiho said
"Don't worry..they won't have the balls to do something risky..during the tournament there will be thousands of cameras..they won't make it out alive if they move there.."
"So by announcing your status..they'll start moving carefully and secretly.." Chiyo said
"They will be easier to notice that way..they'll get restless..they know that if they wait for the tournament to end we would have already found them out..by the way how many did you catch 12 years ago?"
"I'm sorry Gero-chan but that info is too classified.." Chiyo said
"Operation Odysseus.." Gero's tone changed
(Both Shiho and Chiyo were shocked that Gero knew that name)
"H-How did you.." Shiho said
"I'm your son..I know how to get info on my own.."
"But if you already knew then why ask us?" Chiyo said
"I wanted to know from both of you that led the operation..but I don't plan on forcing you to tell me..I want to find out for myself..I won't risk the both of you for my own selfish requests.."
"I'm sorry my son.." Shiho said
"Don't be..but I want both of you to know.."
(Gero's presence suddenly changed in front of Shiho and Chiyo. Both of them felt it become colder and darker and sent chills down their spines)
"I'm not going to stop until I find the people responsible for what happened to me..I will make sure they rot in hell for the rest of their lives..I will destroy anyone that will get in my way without mercy.."
(Then the aura around Gero disappeared and he reverted back to his usual cheerful self)
"So don't worry Chiyo-sama..I'll protect Alice-chan at all costs..I won't let her experience what happened to me..your daughter also is one of the reasons why I had a little bit of happiness in my childhood.."
"Alice is also very happy that you visited us before..she really missed you.." Chiyo said
"If you don't mind me asking..why is your eldest not together with you and Alice-chan?"
"You know how she is..that girl always had a sense of freedom and always doing what she wants.." Chiyo said
"Do you miss her?"
"Yes I do..I always do..and Alice misses her sister too..always keeps on asking about her"
"Well I had the honor of fighting her during the Siege Tank Battle..I can say that she is doing just fine..she has amazing friends as her tank crew.."
"Yeah I was watching that fight..it was a great match.." Chiyo smiled
"The outcome was as expected..your eldest lost to my eldest.." Shiho said
"For your information Shiporin that was a 2 vs 1 situation so it doesn't count.." Chiyo said
"A win is still a win, don't be a sore loser Chiyokichi.." Shiho said
(Chiyo and Shiho started to glare at each other and sparks were flying in the room)
"Ahaha come on you two be nice to each other..how about we call it a day? I've said all that I needed anyways"
"That's right..you wanted to check on the new team.." Shiho said
"Well we better be on our way also..we all have a lot of work to do.." Chiyo said
"Thank you for everything..Chiyo-sama.."
"You're welcome..we're family right? We help each other out.."
"Yes we do.."
(All three of them exited the office and went to Gero's crew where Alic and Kikuyo was)
"Alice..time to go home.." Chiyo said
"Ehh? Already?" Alice got sad
"Don't worry Alice-chan we'll meet together again soon..was my crew nice to you?"
"Yes they were! They let me drive your White Tiger!"
"I see..well then this is goodbye for now Alice-chan..take care.."
"Bye bye Nii-chan!"
(Alice and Chiyo left now leaving Gero and his crew with Kikuyo)
"Well then Gero-sama..I'll be going along now to start the preparations.." Kikuyo said
"Thank you Kikuyo nee-san..it's great to see you again.."
"You too Gero-sama.."
(Kikuyo now then left as well)
"So Taichou, ready to visit your beloved Kommandant?" Hajime said
"Yeah let's go.."
[Kuromorimine University High School - Present Day]
(The New students have gathered inside the school gymnasium and they were being greeted by Shiho as the Headmistress)
"Good day to you all, my name is Shiho Nishizumi and I am the Headmistress of this school!"
"Good morning Headmistress!" the students greeted
"I welcome you all new and transfer students to this school..some of you have come here to join the schools Senshado Team..but some of you may not have the same reason.."
"And that is perfectly fine..I will not hold it against any of you if you decide not to join the Senshado Team..there are a lot of clubs in this school that may interest you.."
"As you all know this school has now both male and female students..this may be a sudden change for the old students so I ask that you forgive em for this decision..but from now on we will all need the help and strength of these young boys..they all have the right to be here just the same as you..so be nice to them.."
"Yes Headmistress!" the old students said
"Good..now we will play a video for all of you to see..it will consist of brief introductions of every club in the school..so enjoy yourselves and have a nice day.."
(Shiho was give a round of applause from the students as she left and headed to her office)
[Kuromorimine School Building - Shiho's Office]
(Erika, Maho, Gero and his crew were there waiting for Shiho)
"That was a nice speech Okaa-chan.."
"You think so?" Shiho said
"Yes it was Headmistress.." Erika said
"I'd say your speech yesterday at Tokyo was even better.."
(Shiho then played a video of Gero's words during the Opening Ceremonies at Tokyo Stadium. She played the part where Gero called the Yamato Style user a spoiled brat)
"Ahaha I think I might've gotten a little too into it.."
"What you said was just fine Onii-sama..they needed a slap in the face for what she said"
"Maho-san is right..you did the right thing..in fact if you didn't say anything I would have gotten angry at you.."
"Was it the right move provoking those two?" Ono asked
"That was my intention in the first place..it was a good thing they started first.."
"Why did you want to provoke them Matsu-kun?"
"Red Wings Academy at first had their sights on every other school except for Kuromorimine..after what I said I'm sure they have nothing else in their mind except of thinking how to beat us.."
"So you said those words not just to defend our school but also to take the heat off the other schools?"
"Something like that..but it was more of wanting to piss off the Yamato Style.."
"You just wanted to fight a strong school..am I right Taichou?" Hajime said
"Ahaha how did you know?"
"It's obvious on the smile on your face Onii-sama.." Maho said
"Oops that's bad..I need to practice how to hide my expressions.."
"Anyways..there will be a lot of new members on the Senshado Team..so I'm counting on you to train them.." Shiho said
"Don't worry Okaa-sama..we will handle it.." Maho said
"Also just to inform you guys..well Okaa-chan and the boys know this already..but I will be taking up the responsibilities as the heir of the Nishizumi Family.."
"Onii-sama?!" Maho was surprised
"I thought you weren't going to go public about your identity?" Erika asked
"I still won't..Maho-chan will be the Instructor as the Nishizumi Heir..but I will also add some of my ways in training the team in secret..if that's alright with the both of you.."
"Of course Onii-sama.."
"I have no problem with that.."
"Thank you Maho-chan and Erika..there you have it Okaa-chan..I'll be changing the Nishizumi Style from within together with Erika.."
(Gero then held Erika's hand in front of them and this made Erika blush and a little bit flustered)
"You can do as you please..you have the right as the heir.." Shiho smiled
"Thank you Okaa-chan.."
"Just don't flirt too much in front of the team alright?" Shiho said
(This made both Erika and Gero blush bright red)
"O-Of course we won't flirt out in the open!"
"T-That's right H-Headmistress..if we were to flirt we'd do it in secret.."
"W-Wait..E-Erika..what you just said.."
"Eh..?"
(Erika then just noticed the embarrassing and slightly naughty comment she just said in front of her boyfriend's crew, sister, and mother. At this point Erika just overheated and fainted from what happened)
"E-Erika?!"
"You made her pass out again Onii-sama.." Maho said
"I didn't do anything!"
(Koume suddenly entered the office and was surprised to see Erika passed out)
"E-Erika-san?! What happened?" Koume asked
"Well it got a little heated up in here so.." Ono said
"Koume can you take Erika to the infirmary?" Maho said
"Sure..but what about the new recruits?" Koume asked
"I'll go along with Maho to greet them.." Shiho said
"That's right, we'll be fine Koume..so please get Erika to the infirmary.." Maho said
"When Itsumi-kun wakes up both of you hurry and rejoin us with the new students"
"Jawohl Headmistress!" Koume said
(Koume then left while carrying the motionless body of Erika)
"So shall we?" Shiho said
"Yes Okaa-sama.." Maho said
"Me and the boys will catch up with you..we gotta get the light tank by the garage..meet you by the shooting range?"
"Alright..see you Onii-sama.." Maho said
(Shiho and Maho then proceeded to the tank garage where the newbies were on standby)
"Attention!" Bauer shouted
(As soon as Bauer shouted the newbies formed straight lines in layers. Shiho and Maho then approached them)
"Is this everyone Bauer-kun?" Shiho asked
"Yes Headmistress this is everyone.."
(This girl is Bauer, a 3rd year Kuromorimine student. She has pink short hair and wears a medical eye patch on her right eye, she commands a Panther tank)
"Good work Bauer-san.." Maho said
"Thank you Instructor Maho.." Bauer saluted
"Alright, nice to meet you all..thank you for choosing to join the Senshado Team, my name is Nishizumi Maho and I'll be your instructor for the whole year.."
"Nice to meet you too Instructor Maho!" everyone replied
"Splendid answer..wouldn't you say Headmistress?" Maho said
"Yes..looks like we got good recruits this year..you already know who I am..I'll be expecting nothing but the best from you all..so train hard and fight hard.." Shiho said
"Jawohl Headmistress!" everyone replied
"Now instead of introducing yourselves I think it's better to let your skills do the work..let's all head to the shooting range..I'll personally observe you all..no pressure.." Shiho said with a grin
"Before we proceed, you all deserve to wear this.." Maho said
(Maho then gave them each a Kuromorimine Exercise Jacket which was the same as what Maho was wearing)
"This is so cool!" Endo shouted
"We really are now part of Kuromorimine!" Isamu said
"Will this be our official tank jacket Instructor Maho?" Toshi asked
"You can just call me Maho-san..same for everyone else...and no it's not..the official jacket is the one your Captain was wearing yesterday.." Maho said
"I see..thank you.." Toshi said
"Disappointed it's not the official jacket?" Maho asked
"No Maho-san..the official just looks so cool.." Haruhiko said
"It is cool..so you all have to earn that jacket through hard work..just like Gero-kun.." Maho smiled
"Jawohl!" they saluted
(Everyone then proceeded to the shooting range as ordered by Shiho. Then they all saw lined up tanks for them to use and it was Panzer 38(t) light tanks)
"This is so cool! Panzer 38(t) tanks!" Isamu shouted
"Looks like someone knows a little about tanks.." Shiho said
"That's right everyone, this is the Panzer 38(t) light tank. These will be the tanks we will use during the Exhibition Matches.." Maho said
"Everyone can have a shot so don't rush..there are 10 tanks here so 5 for the boys and 5 for the girls. Two shots per person only for now..get to it!" Shiho said
(Everyone then formed their own lines to each tank and took turns firing the 37mm cannon. The targets are at 100 meters away from their spot)
"Gunners at the ready! Fire!" Maho shouted
(A volley of shots were fired at the targets and everyone got a direct hit on targets)
"All are confirmed hits..not bad.." Shiho said
"Second volley at the ready! Fire!" Maho shouted once more
(The same outcome as the first all targets are hit nobody missed)
"Excellent..gunners step out and introduce yourselves!" Shiho ordered
"Ladies first..what's your name young lady?" Maho asked
"My name is Sakuraba Yui and the position I want to be is gunner!"
"Good shot..keep it up Sakuraba-kun.." Shiho said
"Thank you ma'am!" Yui saluted
"Next is? Ohh right you also transferred here..Alice-san" Maho smiled
"Nice to meet you all..my name is Shimada Alice..position is commander.."
"Welcome to Kuromorimine Alice-kun..be sure to enjoy every bit of your high school experience.." Shiho said
"I will ma'am thank you..it's definitely worth it since Nii-chan is here.." Alice smiled
"Shimada? Of the famous Shimada Style?" Bauer asked
"Yes..I transferred here from the university..please take care of me senpai.." Alice saluted
"Alright girls, get to know each other later..next?" Maho said
"Hello ma'am the name is Azumi Chinatsu and position is driver!"
"I see..good shooting Azumi-kun.." Shiho said
"Jawohl!" Azumi said
"Next.."
"Megumi Hanako-desu! Position is loader!"
"Nice to meet you Megumi-kun..next!" Shiho said
"Pleased to meet you ma'am, I'm Rumi Rio and my position is gunner!"
"Wait..Azumi..Megumi..and Rumi..where have I heard those names before.." Shiho said
"Those are the names of the Bermuda Trio of All-Stars University Team.." Maho said
"That's right..which means.."
"Yes ma'am they are our older sisters.." Chinatsu said
"I didn't see this coming.." Shiho said
"Well we did transfer here so that we could follow Alice-chan.." Rio said
"You didn't have to you know.." Alice said with a blush
"We didn't follow you because our onee-san told us but because we want to be with you Alice-chan.." Hanako said
"Looks like we now have a Bermuda Trio of our own.." Maho said
"Oh no ma'am, we are Alice-chan's tank crew so not the same as our older sisters.." Rio said
"I understand..with that said keep on doing your best.." Shiho said
"Thank you very much!" the girls saluted
"Alright now for the boys! Introduce yourselves!" Maho said
"Good day to everyone, I'm Takada Tojo, just call me Tojo! I want to be a commander of my own tank!"
"So Tojo-kun...what kind of strategies do you have in mind? If you want to be a commander having strategies is a must.." Shiho asked
"I have never been the type to wait for my enemies and conduct an ambush so I prefer an aggressive close quarter kind of strategy..nothing is better than facing your enemies head on face to face.." Tojo said
"Interesting..it is a common strategy..but there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity..so only engage the enemies in that matter if you take them by surprise..understand?" Shiho said
"Jawohl!" Tojo saluted
"Next is you four.." Maho said
"I'm Fujiwara Haruhiko, position is driver! Nice to meet you!"
"The position I practice is gunner! My name is Tajima Isamu!"
"Imasaki Endo ma'am! I want to be a great loader just like Ono-senpai!"
"That's right..Gero-kun gave you all a shout out yesterday..he said you are his kohais?"
"Yes all four of us are from Shirokumo High School! We came here looking for Gero-senpai.." Toshi said
"And you? Name?" Shiho said
"Yaegashi Toshi ma'am! I have high respects for Gero-senpai even before he started doing Senshado!" Toshi saluted
"Tell me Yaegashi-kun..why did you all come here?" Shiho asked
"We came here to properly apologize to senpai and do Senshado together with him.." Toshi said
(Everyone looked at the boys because of their weird answer of wanting to apologize to Gero)
"Why do you have to apologize?" Maho asked
"We met Gero-senpai and his crew in an online game we play, it was a tank game..then we were surprised that we go to the same school.." Toshi said
"When the news spread about boys being allowed in Senshado..Gero-senpai invited us to join them..but we declined him because we thought that there was no point.." Endo said
"We even said that they might lose immediately..then suddenly they were the champions..we really felt horrible for rejecting him and even doubting their determination.." Haruhiko said
"But in reality we were just scared..we were the ones that were scared of losing immediately..and we didn't want to get embarrassed..then we found out that they would be transferring here also so we decided to transfer here .." Isamu said
(Shiho was just there standing not saying a word after what the boys told her)
"So Headmistress..what do you think?" Maho asked
"I think Gero has got himself very good kohais.." Shiho said
(Shiho was very happy that once again her son is surrounded by amazing people that will stand beside him through thick and thin)
"I admire you for transferring all the way here not because of Kuromorimine's Senshado Team but because you wanted to apologize to your senpai and do Senshado with him..train hard become great tankers just like your captain.."
"We will Headmistress.." Toshi and the others saluted
"Alright next batch step up to the gunner seat! Let's see what you're made of!" Maho shouted
"Jawohl!"
(Every newbie now took turns in firing at the shooting range and was being observed by both Shiho and Maho then gave their opinions on how to improve and gave praise to those that did great)
"I guess Gero-kun was right that we got great recruits this year.." Maho said
"Everyone got 90% to 100% accuracy..excellent marksmanship everyone" Shiho said
"Thank you very much!" everyone said
"Now let's try something different.." Shiho said
(Maho then pulled a lever and numerous targets popped out far away from the shooting range. There was no range sign to tell the student how far it was)
"Now try and hit the target over there..in a real match there won't be a sign telling you how far is the enemy.." Maho said
"That's so far!" Isamu said
"The target is so small!" Endo said
"Step to the gunner seat to who is confident in hitting the target..you only get one shot..if you don't destroy the target you all have to run 5 lap around the field.." Shiho said
"EEEHHH?!" the newbies reacted
(3 individuals stepped up to the task and it was Toshi, Tojo, and Alice)
"Gunners at the ready! Fire!" Maho shouted
*BOOM *BOOM *BOOM
(Three 37mm shells fired and hit the targets and the others were impressed)
"Ohhh! That's the Shimada Style for you!" Sakuraba said
"Nice shot Toshi!" Endo said
"Looks like you can give Toshi a run for his money Tojo-kun!" Isamu said
"No no no..I'm not that good.." Tojo said
"Good shot the three of you..that target was at a distance of 250 meters.." Shiho said
"Wow! Nice one guys!" Sakuraba said
"Next target Maho.." Shiho said
(Maho pulled a lever again and more targets appeared even farther than the first ones)
"Ehh..it's even farther now!" Tojo said
"Gunners at the ready! Fire!" Maho ordered
(Another volley of 37mm shells were fired at the targets but only 2 were on target and it was Toshi and Alice's shot)
"Amazing! Toshi-kun and Alice-chan hit the targets once again!" Chinatsu said
"Nice try Tojo-san.." Isamu said
"Ahaha the target was too far for me.." Tojo said
"That target was at a distance of 500 meters..nice shot the both of you..Tojo-kun that was close..better luck next time.." Shiho said
"Thank you ma'am!" Tojo saluted
"Alright next target!" Maho said
(Maho pulled the lever again and another set of targets appeared once again even farther from the first two)
"Ready! Fire!" Maho ordered
(Two 37mm shells went flying to the direction of the targets in which 1 of them hit the target and the other fell short by 10 meters. The shot that hit was Alice's)
"Nice shot Alice-san.." Toshi said
"Thank you..it was a nice try from you also.." Alice said
"Good job both of you..that was at range of 750 meters.." Maho said
"Nice try Toshi! You'll get it next time!" Endo said
"I guess all that practice paid off huh.." Isamu said
"Nice shot Alice-chan!" Rio said
"Onee-chan would be very proud of you!" Hanako said
(Alice blushed because she was still a shy girl and not used to being praised because she never had classmates that are close to her age)
"Alice-kun would you like to continue? There is one last target.." Shiho said
"Yes Headmistress.."
"Very well..Maho please show her the next target.." Shiho said
(Maho then pulled the last lever and the last target showed itself again farther than 750 meters)
"How far is that?! I can barely see the target!" Haruhiko said
"This is going to be tough..do your best Alice-san!" Sakuraba shouted
(Both the boys and the girls cheered for Alice as she got ready to take the shot)
"Gunner ready! Fire!" Maho ordered
*BANG
(The 37mm shell roared across the sky and traveled high in the sky in order to reach the target)
*BOOM
(The shell landed by the target but a dust cloud covered the spot so it was very hard to verify the hit)
"Did it hit?!" Rio asked
"I'm not sure the dust is making it hard to see.." Toshi said
"Look it's clearing up!" Tojo said
(As they all looked at the target they were shocked to see the target still standing and undamaged. The shell landed about 4 meters away in front of the target)
"Target is still standing..it's a miss.." Maho said
"Don't mind it Alice-chan!" Chinatsu said
"Yeah I think it's impossible to hit that target that far with a small caliber shell of a light tank.." Isamu said
"Even for me it would be a very hard shot to take.." Maho said
"That target has a range of 1000 meters..although you missed it is still a great attempt nonetheless Alice-kun.." Shiho said
"Thank you Headmistress.." Alice said
"A thousand meters..even Maho-san said it will be hard..you think anyone can hit that?" Haruhiko asked
"I know one person that can.." Toshi said
"Who?" Endo asked
*BANG
(Before Toshi could answer a loud shot was heard from behind them and a 37mm shell flew right over them and across the shooting range)
*BOOM
(They all saw that the target was destroyed right before their eyes and they didn't even need to wait for the dust to clear)
"No way..the target from that far away.." Sakuraba was surprised
"Target destroyed..looks like he's here.." Maho said
"That showoff.." Shiho smiled
"The gunner with the highest accuracy rate in the latest tournament.." Toshi said
"Then that person would be.." Tojo said
"It's Nii-chan!" Alice shouted
(Everyone then looked behind them where the shot came from and they saw a Panzer 38(t) with the gun barrel smoking. Then they saw a boy on its cupola waving at them)
"You're late!" Maho shouted
"Sorry! It took a lot longer than expected!"
"You just wanted to make a cool entrance!" Shiho shouted
"I totally wasn't planning that at all Headmistress!"
(The Panzer 38(t) then parked in front of everyone then the crew dismounted their tank to greet everyone. It was the White Tiger crew wearing the Kuromorimine Training Jacket like everyone else)
"Everyone say hello to the Captain of the Boys Team..Matsumoto Gero!" Shiho announced
(Gero and his crew then saluted to everyone)
"Nice to meet you all! Call me Gero.."
Coming Up Next: Chapter 35 - Senpai and Kohai
Author's Note:
Hi guys! How was the chapter!? I hope some questions were answered and some new characters are introduced properly!
Also I made a change in the dialogues. Erika's lines will now be in Italic since she is one of the main characters in this Arc!
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