Chapter 36:
Saved By The Bell!
(With six hours and thirty minutes passing, it was now officially 12:00 AM in the Eastern seas of Japan, millions are asleep as thousands continues to work. Meanwhile at the Fuchu Prison Death Row Block, the sounds of glass bottles were clinking against metal bars as many prisoners were jeering and some were cheering knowing that today is the day of Takuji's Execution.)
"Male Prisoner #1: GOODBYE, YOSHIMURA! MAY YOU NEVER RETURN TO THIS WORLD!"
"Male Prisoner #2: GOOD RIDDENCE, SPEED UP THE EXECUTION PROCESS ALREADY!"
"Female Prisoner #1: Who knew it was this soon for the execution to happen?"
"Male Prisoner #3: I'm not waiting around in the dark for his death, LET ME EXECUTE HIM!!"
(With continuous prisoners in their cells barraging Takuji with insults, his only ally would be his cellmate who was by his side the entire time.)
"Takuji: ...It appears I was a fool to have faith..."
"Takuji's Cellmate: Your saviors are coming..! It will take some time but I promise, you will be okay Takuji!"
"Takuji: No matter, the world may be right. My actions against the law are unforgettable, but I cannot run from the consequences I've suffered through.
"Ikegi: HA! Unforgettable? Please, as along as I'm alive in this world, I'll never let a villain like you ever taste freedom again!"
"Kase: Ameze!"
(Out of shock from his voice, Ikegi immediately kneeled to his presence.)
"Ikegi: Warden Ryumori!!"
"Kase: It's time for the pickup."
"Ikegi: You hear that, Yoshimura? Its time for your curtain call!"
"Takuji: ..."
"Ikegi: FINE! Keep ignoring me, I'll be sure your daughter gets a front row seat to watch you die!"
"Takuji: ...! YOU LEAVE MY DAUGHTER OUT OF THIS! SHE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU BASTARDS!"
"Kase: Ameze! There's no need to continue angering the inmate. But the government has made sure that none of your allies overseas can get to Japan, so don't go hoping for a miracle."
(With Takuji's cell opening at last, Takuji rushes for a fast kick before being kicked back by Ikegi, Takuji being blasted into the white stone wall as her very bottom heel was seen smoking from the speed of the kick.)
"Ikegi: Be a good dog and come with us now, time to transport you."
"Takuji's Cellmate: TCH..! You cold-hearted tyrants!! If anyone here is the evil ones, it's YOU GOVERNMENT HOGS!"
"Ikegi: We're just doing our duty and slamming down the Hammer of Justice. While someone like you, rot in this very cell awaiting the day of your execution."
(With the cell then closing and the defeated Takuji dragged by Ikegi to be delivered to the transport convoy. With one hour passing, entering 1:00 AM at night, all nine Gods of Combat, excluding Ikegi were present and sitting at a roundtable within Tokyo's headquarters for Japan's Branch of the Global Government. First to speak among the nine was the Martial Princess herself, Izushima Yumori.)
"Izushima Yumori (Age: 20 | 9th God Of Combat | Nickname: Martial Princess | Region: Japan): ...Its as if time sped up toward this perfect day for an execution."
"Herok Shinoko (Age: 31 | 8th God Of Combat | Nickname: Hercules | Region: Northern Ireland): The sooner Takuji Yoshimura's executed, the sooner I can climb back into bed each night, sleeping peacefully!"
"Turunko Shinonko (Age: 35 | 7th God of Combat | Nickname: Mercury | Region: Western America): In time, partner. We only have a bit more time to wait. But it'll soon be time."
"Mugane Yana (Age: 47 | 5th God of Combat | Nickname: Jackhammer | Region: Southern Germany): What matters is, Takuji dies! I'm sick of waiting until the crack of dawn!"
"Samai Hinakito (Age: 24 | 4th God of Combat | Nickname: Combat Empress | Region: Greece): I loathe the thought of the Yoshimura clan continuing to live to this day...!"
"Pandoni Omma (Age: 40 | 3rd God of Combat | Nickname: Pope | Region: Italy): Ay, you lot gonna keep complaining or am I gonna have to smack every last one of you there with my grinder? I'm trying to eat here!"
"Dryomov Hai (Age: 22 | 2nd God of Combat | Nickname: Captain | Region: Russia): You all need to settle down. It hasn't been nearly an hour and you're all complaining."
"Kataude: (Age: ??? | 1st God of Combat | Nickname Tyr | Region: ???): Everyone, do not worry. Justice will be delivered. But what matters is we discuss the odds against us, which stands no chance in defending Takuji from execution."
"Herok: The government's made sure that all forms of transportation cannot reach Tokyo, leaving us with a clear chance to execute Takuji without any issue!"
"Samai: Good! With one lesser man among the ranks of the world, women are one step closer to a world without men like him!"
"Mugane: Are you always going to be holding a grudge against men?!"
"Izushima: Could we not argue, friends...? Please, can I get anyone some tea instead?"
"Turunko: Thank you, Yumori. Sweeten the tea, please?"
"Pandoni: If you think I'm-a drinking sweet tea with this grinder, I'd oughta shove your ass face first into a cheese grater!"
"Turunko: In fact, make another cup for me instead..."
(With time passing by once again, it was officially 2:30 AM, one hour and thirty minutes remaining from the execution as Governmental Agents whom were interested in watching the execution in the heart of Tokyo, Japan were preparing to be seated. A few blocks away from Tokyo is a nearby defiant group of rebels being taken out by a bored Xin Sui, hungry for Takuji to die but buying time until it is the hour of execution.)
"Xin: Only idiots like you would attempt to attack me. You're all pathetic, even to standards of Street Fighting."
"Cohei Kuto (Gang Leader): Y-You dare... m-mock me and my crew..?!"
(The injured gang leader would the get back on his feet, knowing he was unmatched but did not hesitate to fight still.)
"Xin: You sure continuing to fight me is the best option? If I were you, I would've stayed right on the ground and keeled over."
"Cohei: D-Damn you! And damn what you think!!"
(Without a split second to reaction, Xin delivered a deafening kick to the stomach, indenting his very foot into the back of Cohei's spine as he at last collapses, but is not killed.)
"Xin: Tch... They better hurry up and bring him outside, I'm gonna end up murdering more civilians if they keep me waiting."
(With the drop of a book at the scene of the brutal beatings, Xin turned his attention to two frightened children, one boy and one girl whom were walking together as Xin then was focused on the book more than the two kids. Interested in what it could be, Xin slowly took his steps toward the two as the children were too terrified to move or even speak. Xin at last in front of the children and the book, he'd kneel down to see what book it was until it was a book containing all information on all fighters across the world, the book landing on the Most Wanted Criminals.)
"Xin: Whoa! I'm in this book? It's about time they realized how much of a threat I am, ever since escaping that damned prison."
"Boy #1: P-Pl...Please.. do-don't kill ussss...!!!"
"Girl #1: Y-Yeah...!! Y-You can.. h-hhave the book sir...!!!"
"Xin: ..."
(Xin then looked at the scared children then the book before closing it, hesitating then politely handing it back to the two.)
"Xin: You kids shouldn't be around here, there are bad people in these neighborhoods. I was just taking out a few of them, see?"
"Boy #1: Y-You're... n-not.. gonna k-kill.. us...?!"
"Xin: I'm a Martial Artist. I may seem like a bad guy, but I'm not going to kill children. Now you two should go home, police will be here eventually to see this mess."
(With a quick flash step away from the street lights, Xin vanished into an alleyway where he could then see the arrival of 8 Gods of Combat, leaving one, Ikegi missing whom is currently enroute to the execution site. With exactly ONE hour left of the execution, the time being 3:00 AM, Takuji Yoshimura was seen more bruised than before but refused to speak any further as Government Agents were jeering in the night for Takuji was then forcefully thrown onto the top of the scaffold, chained from his arms and legs as Takuji's face was seen bleeding from his previously trimmed grey beard down to his chin. Admiring his destroyed look into despair was Ikegi who confidently smiled at his fallen body.)
"Ikegi Ameze (Age: 31 | 6th God of Combat | Nickname: Justice) We're finally here, Yoshimura... Can't you believe it? All these Agents you have brought fear to for over twenty seven years has the chance for a front row seat to at last, watch you be put to death!"
"Takuji: ..."
"Ikegi: Hello?! Are you continuing to ignore me, Takuji?"
(With no response but distorted and slow breathing, Takuji still refused to talk to Ikegi.)
"Ikegi: Tch... I give up."
"Kataude: Ameze, please. I'll handle this."
(As she then stood in position to guard the scaffold, Takuji looked up to notice Kataude as he remembered how he looked over 40 years ago still with one arm.)
"Takuji: ...I guess this is it... Isn't it..."
"Kataude: I've always had respect for you, Yoshimura. You were family to me among the Gods, but if the Government wishes for a job to be done, it is our duty to carry it out. I apologize that we are the ones who'll have to put you down."
"Takuji: ...I'm not mad.. If.. there was a chance, I'd.. go back in time.. and convince the Government of the atrocities that were committed before my crimes."
"Kataude: ...I wish the same. But maybe in another life, you will be able to change the world again."
(As Kataude then turns around, staring down the clock for it was 3:25AM, the blades of execution were being sharpened within the Police Station as Xin then cracked his knuckles before jumping down to fight. Suddenly, rampant steps would be heard approaching down the very street as a hooded individual was seen running down said street as if he was running for his life. With Kataude then giving a speech of honor for the Global Government, the sound of a pained yell comes from the sea of blue attired Government Agents as three agents were confirmed killed by a masked assailant. Before the assailant could be arrested, a sword was drawn, allowing the individual to slice and dice through further Agents before the attacker could be arrested.)
"Mugane: Who the hell is that?!"
"Samai: I will eliminate this repugnant creature!"
(With Samai jumping off of the scaffold, elegantly somersaulting into the sea of blue, she would rush into the center of the battlefield to battle the masked swordsman. With Samai in range, she would deliver a powerful kick with her right heel which in time was blocked by the sword but creates a powerful gust of wind as the mask then cracks from the force. With a quick separation, the cloaked swordsman would then rush in to attack first before Samai would block only with her clothed legs before landing a powerful counter kick with the assailant's sword trapped in between her heel, landing a powerful chin kick onto the assailant, forcing the sword's blade to snap and clatter onto the ground, the mask then shattering piece by piece for the cloaked assailant was revealed to be Daxton Hunter.)
"Daxton: Tch...!!"
"Samai: Daxton Hunter?!"
"Izumori: ..Hunter?"
"Takuji: ...!! H-HUNTER..?!"
"Daxton: TAKUJI!! I'LL SAVE YOUR ASS, YOU HEAR ME YOU OLD BASTARD?!"
(With a shock of surprise on Takuji's face, he'd say no further word for he felt relief deep down but knew it would only be one against thousands of the Government's forces.)
"Takuji: ...Why kid... Why did you come for me...?"
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