Continuing off right from the last Chapter...
Zukkei: There's no other choice now
Hira: I take Areme & you take Moto
Zukkei & Hira: NOW!
They both went for their target but carefully...
Zukkei jumps all over the place hoping he could caught Moto off guard meanwhile Hira just go straight to punch Areme at any place on Her body possible so that she could put her into a submission. However, they think they're fast but their prey...
Zukkei: Here! Here! Here!
Zukkei take the chance to strike Moto right at his hip but Moto evades from his attack with ease
Moto: I tell you what kid, I can't predict the future but i can see when someone's moving slow
Zukkei In His Head: I know he's fast but i didn't think he would be this irritating
Hira In Her Head: She's blocking all my kick & punches, there's no use. This would count as an emergency
Hira then run from trees to trees as her opponent was...
Areme: Listen kid, whatever you're trying to do..It won't wor-
Areme could've sworn she saw Hira was still far away from her yet...somehow now Hira is behind her punching her back
Areme: Wait is that like a puppet or something? She packs a punch but she doesn't look like she's the fighter then again she's the one who captured Cryno along with that boy
Moto: Haven't use this in a long time...Wolf Ambush!
Zukkei: What?! He's moving superfast all of the sudden!
Moto: My technique allows me to move faster than a normal human being-WHAT?!
Moto didn't know that Zukkei is just casually fast..
Zukkei: Not trying to show off, old man but I'm use to this however i rarely meet guys like you so
Moto: You're only seeing early Wolf Ambush...and you're already underestimating me
Moto then goes on an even more Hyperspeed to the level where Zukkei can't dodge his punches or even predict it
Zukkei In His Head: If i try to get out of his Ambushing space he'll still try to get me back in it but it'll worth the try
Zukkei then starts analyzing Moto's punches one after another however
Zukkei In His Head: He's not going on any rhythm or pattern! He just hits anywhere where he could land these punches!
Zukkei has always been the type of person who would prefer dodging than blocking but in this situation, he has no choice but to block. After trying to block some of the punches...
Zukkei: Gotcha!
Right after Zukkei blocks Moto's punch. Without hesitating, he goes straight to kick his waist
Moto: Arghhh!
Zukkei: That's more than a scratch, wasn't it?
Moto In His Head: This kid...he's really getting to my nerves!
Meanwhile...
Hira is punching & kicking Areme all over the place but Areme still fights back as it's still a two-sided fight...
Areme In Her Head: Not disappointing, this kid got some nice technique. Although i know she's only starting to learn these techniques, i know that as this fight continues...She'll only get better & better
They both then keep on going on a blocking & hitting fight
Areme: *smiles*
Hira In Her Head: She's only enjoying this but I can't keep this up for long
Areme: What the matters? Getting tired already, well sorry kid but i gotta knock you out now
Hira: *exhales heavily*
All the animals then start gathering around Areme
Areme: Wait what's happening? Are you doing all this?
Hira: That silhouette from earlier was not any puppet of mine, that was only a generic monkey
Areme: I see, you have the ability to communicate with animals. Well what are you trying to do by surrounding me with these animals?!
Hira: *sighs* Attack
All the animals then tried to squeeze Areme which led to her having no other choice but to jump...
But then as she's returning to the ground, Hira jumps to the same height as her & punch her in the stomach
Hira In Her Head: She's determined to kill me but she's not willing to hurt these animals just to complete her objective..After all, i still want to live
Hira then chop her neck but Areme reacts to her chop quickly
Hira: What?!
Areme then punch Hira right at her cheek knocking her out
Areme: Sorry...but i refuse to surrender to a brat
Zukkei then sees Hira...Out of conscious...He was filled with rage
Areme: I didn't kill her by the way, my only intension was to keep her down
Zukkei's uncontrollable rage then explodes as he screams...All of the sudden, the persona has changed
Moto: What is this...tremendous aura?! He didn't show any sign of aura earlier, you can't summon aura just by pure rage
Areme: It seems he learnt this technique awhile ago but why is he only summoning it now?!
Zukkei then just screams & when he stopped, he didn't say a single word...Zukkei goes for Areme first, he knee her in the stomach as she was not prepared which led to her getting knocked out
Moto In His Head: Fool, that attack that could've easily been avoided if you keep your guards up!
As Zukkei goes for Moto next, another man appeared & punch Zukkei right at the back of his head which led to him getting knocked out
Moto: *sighs nervously*...Oneo sensei?!
Oneo: Why did you just stand there, despite the fact that this guy is defenceless doesn't mean he wouldn't pack a punch
Moto: I know, i was planning to have some fun before killing him
Oneo: Kill him?
Moto: Yes, that was your command, Oneo sense-
Oneo: I said kill the hunter if they look unworthy..
These two kid are special, killing them now would be a huge waste, can't you see?
Moto: Yes, Sensei!
Oneo: I'll answer the question you're currently thinking, we leave these two here but we should keep a track on them..safely
Moto: So what are we gonna do now?
Oneo: Go home, idiot
Moto: Right, I'll carry Areme don't you worry
Oneo: Good, now go. I'll be resting here until they wake up
Moto: Hai!
50 Minutes later...
Zukkei woke up upon seeing Hira talking to Oneo
Zukkei: Sir, who are you?
Hira: I know you're still alive
Zukkei: Well of course but where did they go & where are we?
Oneo: They go home after knocking both of you out, My name is Oneo. The one who taught those two how to fight
Zukkei: You mean Kunimoto & Areme-
Hira: Shhh! Calm down, Zukkei. They're not bad guys, besides. Nico's debt has already been paid
Zukkei: By who & also where are we?
Hira: The answer to both of your question is The 4 Association
Zukkei: What do you-
Oneo: As you can see, we're in the 4A Office. They investigated the situation you guys are having & settles it themselves
Zukkei: Wait so why are we in their headquarter?
Hira: Hopefully, they're giving us a prize or an automatic key to become a part of the 4A Association
Zukkei: Hope so
4A Guard: Okay you three, get in
As they into the room of 4A President
Hutono: Hello, I'm the President of the 4 Association. Hutono
Zukkei & Hira: Pleasure meeting you sir, we're-
Hutono: No need to tell me my name i already know it, i brought you three here to tell you that... Zukkei & Hira, I'm sorry but you'll be disallowed to participate in the 4A Test.
Zukkei & Hira: WHATT?!
Oneo then grabs those two to prevent any attack upon Hutono
Zukkei: What did we do that led us to being disallowed to participate the test?!
Hira: We've been working so hard to get the money & you're crushing our dreams just like that?!
Hutono: Calm down, hear me out. You two can't participate because of the law reason and i quote "Doing a command from a troublesome gangstar without reporting to the 4A or even the police"
Hira: YOU'RE SAYING WE'VE DISALLOWED FOR THAT?! YOU GOTTA VE KIDDING!
Zukkei: WE WERE TRYING TO HELP YOU BY NOT ASKING FOR HELP & THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY US?!
Hutono: True but...May i ask, why didn't you two try to call us?
Hira: We didn't think you would help such a small citizen when they're facing problems involving money
Hutono: That's really sad to hear, I can't blame you kids. Just because we, the 4A spends a lot of money doesn't mean we would ever get broke. The Government & The Society agrees to pay us As much money as we need...But a lot of people seem to think we can't help people to pay their debt or as you said, anything involving money
Zukkei: Wait, so why are we disallowed?
Hutono: We all know what you two were trying to do was right but an act like that should be avoided at best as we're the one who should take action instead of sitting at the side & do nothing.
Hira: How did you locate us?
Oneo: I told them, i told them that you two are a pretty darn good fighter but you two are lacking experience
Hutono: Yes, plus catching bounty thieves are suppose to be a job of a fighter within The Association...And we were keeping track on you two but it's disappointing to see that you two broke the law that you weren't even trying to do, I'm sorry
Zukkei: *sighs* Yeah we understand, right Hira?
Hira: Yes
Hutono: All three of you can go home now but before you do, I've to say one thing. Just because you can't be a part of The 4 Association doesn't mean you cantt protect the people *smiles*
Zukkei & Hira: Right! We got it
Both Hutono & Oneo then smiles...
As Oneo was escorting them home...
Oneo: By the way, you guys can have this
Zukkei: Wait, a smartphone?
Oneo: Not just any smartphone, this is the smartphone the 4A fighters use to keep track on the safety of certain places
Hira: You're giving us this?! For Real?!
Oneo: Yeah, you guys would be like guardians now
Zukkei: Thank You, Mr Oneo!
Oneo: Cut it off, this is just small matter. Well what are you two gonna do now
Hira: Wait, how can there possibly be a crime that's happening in the middle of the sea?
Oneo: *sighs* those bastard,
Zukkei: What is it, Mr Oneo?
Oneo: I'll be going there, tomorrow. That's the Sea Prison
Zukkei & Hira: *sighs* Sea Prison sounds exciting. Can we join?!
Oneo In His Head: These kids just won't have a rest *giggles*
Oneo: Sure, you can but you two will have to go there few days after I've arrived. Use those days to improve your fighting skill! If I can't make it out alive, I know you two will! Take a day, a week or even a month because this is more dangerous than the two of my apprentice
Zukkei & Hira: Got it!
Oneo: You'll get a scuba suit once you arrive there cause the Prison Is Underwater. That's all I'll tell you for now
Zukkei: Hai!
Oneo: Well, see you two later
Hira: Goodbye, Oneo Sensei!
Zukkei: See you there!
As Oneo leave them at Hira's house...
Oneo: *smiles* Those kids are future gem. No matter what happen, i won't allow them to die!
That concludes the Bounty Hunt Arc...Next up, We'll be moving on to The "Sea Prison Arc"!
To be continued...