As Kama's triumphant proclamation echoed in the alleyways, Kai continued to observe, a mix of curiosity and strategic analysis etched on his features. The unexpected encounter with this formidable newcomer hinted at layers of mystery beneath the surface of Shizukamori.
Kai: 'Who even is this guy? And why- wait! Is he eating?'
The gangsters were confused at what they were seeing. The young man called Kama, is currently stuffing his mouth with some yummy and delicious onigiri.
Kama:" AH~ sometimes hou need to take a break and treat yourself with a good treat isn't that right Mochi!"
The meerkat called Mochi replied by squeaking enthusiastically.
Kama smiled and said: 'That's right! And what's a better treat than some delicious Onigiri! Oh~ such warmth and tasty flavour! I couldn't imagine anything better than this! The tingling sensation I feel in my mouth when I devour this masterpiece is just unexplainable!!!"
The faces of everyone at the scene was just pure and utter confusion, right now it seemed like they were witnessing a mad man ramble about onigiri....
Kai:".....Wtf, what is this nonsense?"
One of the gangsters said: Hey what are you yapping about! Are you too afraid to take us on! Huh!?"
When the gangster said that his comrades were now more motivated and less hesitant than before, others even started adding more reclaims.
One gangster said: "I bet he's scared! He's probably tired already and trying to buy time in order to look for a way to escape!"
Another one said: "Yea! what he said! C'mon kid! You think you beat us? That's the best joke I heard today. You just beat some weaklings and think you can do the same to us? Well we're on a different level boy!
Another also said: Ohoho that's right! And by the way, I hate onigiri!
Just as the gangster said that last sentence, Kama's carefree and upbeat demeanor changed.... it changed to a serious one.
The one of the gangsters: "Hahaha look! We probably hurt his feelings! Hahahaha-
Suddenly The gangster was met with a fist that was faster than the speed of sound.
The man got hit so hard, that he flew far away. Everyone was shocked, the gangsters didn't know what to do now.
Kai was astonished, but didn't thought much about what was happening.
Kai: "This guy is strong, no doubt it... but these guys are Novice Tier, they're weak. Even a non fighter could take them on."
In the Marhaba Island, a fighter's skill and power level are determined by their Tier.
Which goes in order.
Novice Tier.
Intermediate Tier.
Advanced Tier.
Elite Tier.
Master Tier.
Grandmaster Tier.
Those are all the known tiers in the Marhaba Island. Which are used to rank individuals based on their skills.
Novice Tier is the weakest of the bunch and Grandmaster Tier is the strongest.
Tiers also validate how valuable a fighter is in combat. For example, Every non fighter in Marhaba Island can be considered as a Novice Tier because an average person in Marhaba Island is 100x greater than a superhuman.
Even the weakest person in Marhaba Island is a equivalent to 20 peak humans in terms of physicality.
They're just built different...
But those are the weaker individuals, ones who are in intermediate Tier or above are considered more proficient fighters in the Society, and they are no joke.....
Kama: "Now you guys done it, i was just having a bit of fun, but this shit us really pissing me off, imma just end this"
As Kai was observing the fight, he saw something that alerted him. Taking a closer look at one of the fallen gangsters, there was a tattoo of the symbol that represented the Inferno Dominion.
Kai: "This....."
Kai was astonished at the sudden revelation.
Kai: "I didn't know the Inferno Dominion would hire some weaklings to do their jobs for them.... This might've been a waste of time afterall."
One of the gangsters tried to escape, but Kama outpaced him and appeared in front of with such great speed. He then delivered a knee to the gangster's gut... making him vomit whatever lunch he had today.
"This guy is a monster!!!"
"He's gonna kill us!!"
"Please! I- I'll do anything, anything! Even!.... *UwU* "
One of the men made a really weird sound that even his petrified comrades took a moment to stare at him while cringing.
Kama: "...What the.... *sigh* you know what, who cares"
Kama was ready to pounce on the gangsters until....
"WAIT!"
A deep voice stopped Kama's in his tracks, when he turned around he saw Kai.
Kama: "HEY! Who the hell are ya!? Do you also want a beatin?"
Kai: "I will take it from here, These guys are affiliated with an illicit organization, which suggest they have potential possession of valuable information. Such insights could prove instrumental in acquiring a deeper understanding of their motives and devising effective strategies to curtail their malevolent activities.
"I've been sent here to investigate, so do everyone favour and get lost."
Kama looked at Kai for a few seconds and just scoffed at him.
Kama: "Who the hell are you to boss me around! Huh!? I couldn't even understand you because of all that gibberish you were speaking! Go talk to someone else with that nonsense, I don't got time for that shit."
Kai looked at Kama with a pissed expression.
Kai:" Are you an idiot!? Hey! I'm talking to you! Are you even listening!?"
Kama was just ignoring him and getting ready to pounce on the gangsters.
That's when Kai firmly put his hand on Kama's shoulder.
Kai:" Listen you imbecile! I don't know who you are, but this is a job for the superiors, these guys are mine!"
Kai looked at the gangsters with an intimidating stare. The look on their faces was beyond horrified.... One of them might've even shit their pants.
Kama turned to look at Kai and laughed.
Kama: "Back off, I saw them first! Which means they're my toys!"
Kama said that with a mischievous look in his eyes which made the gangsters gulped at that comment.
But Kai wasn't having it, he didn't have time for this, he needed to get Information and what else is valuable than the actual source itself that's right in front of him.
The only thing in his way was Kama, who had an intimidating aura around him which made Kai think twice about dealing with him right away from the start.
As the two were basically having a stand still. The gangsters saw it as a chance to escape.
But just as they were about to make a run for it, Kama and Kai both gaved the gangsters death stares. Which actually made all of them shit their pants.
Kai:" This is ridiculous!"
Kai went passed Kama but before he could get any further, one of the gangsters finally decided to act.
"THAT'S IT! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! I'M GONNA USE IT!"
The gangster who said that, took out a black pill and swallowed it.
The guy grunted and fell on his knees, but suddenly something bizarre happened.
All the other gangsters were somehow getting merged with the one who took the pill. They were panicking as some type of invisible force was pulling them to the guy and making them one.
It was a sight to behold, basically all of the 6 remaining gangsters including the fallen ones, have all become one giant blob of flesh.
Now they tower over Kai and Kama like mere kittens ready to pulverize them with their newfound power...
Kai: " ....*sigh*...This isn't going to be easy, is it...."