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| - Previous: Graveyard of a Madman Part 10 Kiria: Yes, she stuck around with me for about a month after you left, and at that point, our kind wasn’t the most accepted around these parts. She took a job in the News print, and they treated her so poorly. She would come home with ink all over her body, and the last day she was here, she was absolutely covered in it from head to toe. The cruelty took its toll on her, and she left with a very sour taste in her mouth. Kiria: Rinji, Migoto had every opportunity to change herself, and stay here, in a place she was accepted. Instead, she strove for dominance instead of equality. Now she lives with that pain hung over her head like a veil. I am sorry to hear how distorted her vision has become, but at the same time, it comes as little surprise. And she’s back here on the island? Rinji: Yeah, she saved me and my crew from going down with my ship. Kiria: Oh, Rinji, I’m so sorry [She filled his glass back up.] Losing something so precious is already heart wrenching, and to meet with Migoto in that state, I’m surprised you’re still standing. Rinji: I’m not standing… [Took a long swig of his brandy and cringed.] I can’t remember the last time I hit my ass so hard. I don’t think I’ve seen this deep of a rock bottom since the first crew I joined, Captain Cross and his subordinates, all of them were captured and sentenced to death. This day is a very close second to that. Kiria: But you still have your crew, don’t you? Rinji: Well, yeah, but— Kiria: No, no, Rinji, stop it. You are so good at talking yourself down into the pits. You need to look at what you still have left. Your entire crew survived that whole incident, even with those devil fruit powers of yours. Come on, show me again. [Her smile began to brighten with those lovely eyes.] Come on! Rinji: Awww come on, it’s not that cool. Kiria: What are you talking about?! A Cheshire cat?! What in the hell is cooler than that, please, by all means, tell me what is cooler than being a Cheshire cat? Kiria: I mean, really, what are the chances that you would get a cat fruit? Rinji: Mewhahahaha! That’s what Chio said, and yes, while it is not entirely a coincidence, I do have to say that was one of the strangest occurrences in my life. Kiria: Alright, Rinji, my shift has been over for a while now. After a good night’s sleep, you can go show me your whole crew! I especially want to see Jiro again, it has been entirely too long! After him, you are going to introduce me to Dala. Rinji: I knew you’d say that [Got up from the seat and stretched a bit.] I could use some sleep, that much is true. So do you have tomorrow off? Kiria: Nyahihihihihihi! I’m Miss Kindness, you big goof! I choose my hours! Rinji: Mewhahahahahaha! Alright then, lead the way. You can show me around the good parts of Sukiyaki. Kiria: You know it. Giant: Catman Rinji! You have been charged with numerous crimes, and are wanted by the World Government! Put your hand—err paws in the air and give yourself up. You are to comply immediately or we will fire on you! Kiria: Rinji! [She looked toward him, and he looked back toward her, his face changed from the fun-loving expression he had, and instantly changed to his pupils shrinking to the size of pepper pieces, and his ears turning backward as he became poised to act.] Rinji: Kiria, do not go home tonight, stay with a friend, and in the morning, look for Jiro. I will see you when you when the heat’s gone down. Kiria: Rinji! Are you crazy? There’s too many— Rinji: Go, Kiria. I swear that I will not lose you again! Go! Giant: You! Stop right there! You’ll be needed for questioning! Rinji did not hesitate in turning himself into his Cheshire hybrid form. As they turned their aim toward his sister, his eyes widened in absolute rage. He grew absolutely gigantic, only one foot shorter than the giant that stood in his marine uniform. Their bullets fired, but he took them, shielding his sister from the barrage. Rinji raised his fist, and thrust it toward them. It smashed into one of their spotlights and knocked three of them back and down, hard. The giant lifted his sword and charged, howling toward Rinji as he was about to swipe. Rinji: Busoshoku! Shogekiha!!!! [With both of his fists thrusted toward the giant, he was stopped, and his eyes went completely blank. The combination of such a huge attack, mixed with the furious pain he felt inside his torso, he started to tumble backward.] Rinji: Rinji Renda!!! [All around him, he cringed against his pain as his claws went all over the place, swiping left and right against them.] Giant: What the… Figure: Nekogenpou: Kinzoku-te! [He slapped his paw down onto the giant’s knee, and from that slap, the knee and femur let out a horrifyingly loud crunch! The leg seemed to implode on itself, the pressure of the attack caused his entire body to tremble, and without his leg, he could not hold himself up.] Giant: GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! [His voice rang out throughout the whole city, and all of the naval soldiers stood and watched as their Lieutenant Commander fell backward in horrible pain.] Sion: You should not have been fighting in that state. Your wounds have healed but the damage is still grievous. [He took Rinji’s paw.] Come. Soldier: Stop right there! [Began to shiver, and dropped to the ground, unconscious.] Soldier2: Hey! What happened?! Soldier2: Open fire! Migoto: Nekogenpou… Migoto: HOKOOOOOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!! Rinji: Thanks for the save, but I have a previous engagement. [Started to walk back toward the other side of the city.] Sion: I do not believe the lady would like to hear that you denied our courtesy. Rinji: Tell Migoto that if she wants to talk, she can come find me.
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