I'm right now on a job. That's right. Although, i'm doing this for another devil. I bet this devils might destroy Earth in the near future as well. For now, i need to help this devils to defeat the biggest threat. Finding a corpse right now is my job. Because the devil named Shi wanted us to help him and Akuma fell to his trap. Apparently my devil is in love to Shi's sister.
Its hard to find a corpse in this time. Because most corpse are identified dead. What if they saw that someone alive suddenly. Some rumors will be spread again. It'll be a pain dealing with them.
One time i was searching on a dark alley. I bumped into a kid.
"Oh sorry mister."
Kuzumi: My bad as well.
As i turned around that alley he was already gone.
"Lucky i hit a jackpot! That old man has lot of money."
Kuzumi: Yeah, share it with me man.
"Nah, this is min-"
Kuzumi: Sure?
"Uh..."
I went back and already knew he was a robber. I brought out my gun and pointed it to his head.
Akuma: Kill him, he's a criminal as well. Besides, we needed someone to be Shi's vessel.
Kuzumi: Don't lump me with you. As long as he returns my-
The kid ran away...
Kuzumi: This is quite a pain. I know i was not like this before i liked working hard but now, all of it is just pain.
Akuma: You've changed a lot that's why.
I chased the kid.
"That old man was an idiot. Talking to himself. I'll just turn this corner and..."
I was running in the direction the kid went and finally found him.
"This is my money, i took it myself!"
"Oh! So you're putting a fight now kid!"
Akuma: What will you do?
Kuzumi: Let's watch for a bit.
"You always get in my way!"
"We took good care of you didn't we? We raised you to serve us! Now give it to us."
"I'm done! I won't do anything for you jerks anymore!"
"I see. This kid is useless, dispose him."
The guys took out knives and bats.
Kuzumi: Well, my money is in there as well. So i might as well kill this guys. Souls for free.
Akuma: Yeah let's go! Kill the kid as well.
I walked in.
Kuzumi: You're finally here.
"It's the old man!"
"This old man wants to get busted too huh?!"
I pulled out my guns.
"This dude has a gun!"
"Don't mind him! Pull out your guns too!"
Kuzumi: Let's see who shoots better.
The gang shoots first, i grabbed the kid and put him in cover.
Kuzumi: Stay here, also i'll be taking my wallet now.
"When did you?"
Kuzumi: Now go, run away.
Akuma: What are you saying?! Aren't we going to kill him?
Kuzumi: Let's deal with those dudes first.
Akuma: Fine...
I came out of cover and ran as i dodge the bullets. I pulled out my gun and jumped at a garbage can, while in the air i shot the ones with guns. I landed and noticed the ones with the bats going to smack me. Without facing them i shot them behind my back. As i turned around all of them were down. The boss was going to throw a grenade, but shot his hand and he didn't able to throw it. I stole the grenade and left. Akuma ate all their souls. The boss ran away.
Akuma: Should we chase him?
Kuzumi: Too much work, let's not.
While I walk away i saw the kid.
"How did you do that?! You're cool old man!"
Kuzumi: I'm not an old man nor cool. So just scrape off and leave.
Katsu: My name is Katsu. Please let me be your disciple!
Kuzumi: Didn't you hear me? Just leave kid, this world isn't for brats to walk to.
Katsu: I want to be stronger! Like now, i don't have the strength to live in a environment like this. That's why let me be your disciple and teach me how to be strong!
I saw his dedication, i remembered my old self in him.
Akuma: Let's go men.
Kuzumi: I like this kid. His dedication is admirable. Sure kid, but remember it'll be tough being with a guy like me.
Katsu: Thanks master.
Kuzumi: Don't call me master, just my name Kuzumi.
Katsu: Yes sir!
That's what my subordinates used to called me.
Kuzumi: Just my name. Kuzumi.
Katsu: Okay, Kuzumi.
I heard his stomach rumbling.
Kuzumi: Damn it, come on i'll treat you.
He went with me with a smile. Seriously this is a pain.
Kuzumi: So, why are you there in that alley? And why were you related to those guys?
Katsu: I was abandoned by my parents the day i was born. I grew up in streets. Eating leftovers and was forced to steal. Those guys there taught me the way of stray dogs like us. But i didn't like that the things that they will stole the things i earned, or i guess robbed from others.
Kuzumi: You just did the right thing kid. You have your right on things that you worked hard for.
He ate a lot and my wallet was sorry for it.
As i continue to look for corpse. I was also teaching Katsu the way how to fight. I'm surprised he was a fast learner.
Akuma: How are you Shi still alive?
Shi: Shut up did you find someone?
Kuzumi: Not yet. But we'll try to find some. This is too much pain.
Me a Katsu went to town.
Kuzumi: I only accepted you as my disciple because were the same. I also rob things from others. That's how i live.
Katsu: Noted. Although, you're strong old man. How did you get to be that strong?
Kuzumi: I just did what i always do.
As i looked behind i saw a guy trying to stab Katsu.
Kuzumi: Kid! Look out!
Katsu reacted, he dodged the knife and brought the guy down.
Kuzumi; This kid...
Katsu: Got you! How's that old man?!
Kuzumi: Yeah, we'll get there. That's a good start kid now let's go before that gang led us into a bigger trap.
A sensed a guy with a gun, he tried to shoot Katsu but i covered him with my arm.
Kuzumi: Damn my arm! Katsu take cover quickly!
We ran to an abandoned building.
Kuzumi: Should i use the bullet of life?
Akuma: True, the bullet of life provides you invulnerability in a short amount of time only...
Kuzumi: Yeah no need to use it now. I can survive, just need to pullout the bullet.
After i tended my wound.
Katsu: I apologize Kuzumi old man. It's my fault.
Kuzumi: Yeah it is. Now redeem it by getting stronger.
Katsu: Of course master!
Kuzumi: I told you don't call me master.
He laughed and we went to town.
That kid kept on eating a lot and getting in trouble in things. It's hard to be a mentor of this kid.
One day, i sent the Katsu to an errand. Because i was too lazy to do it. He dedicatedly ran off and did it.
Few minutes later i realize that maybe it wasn't the best option. So i followed him. I was right on the money. He was caught by the gangsters and left a letter in the place where i sent him.
"If you want the kid alive, go to this place and meet us."
Now this is getting out of hand...
~To be continued~