[Author Note]
Disc: HrPrTeam
Wiz, I know you aren't reading this, but we need to see some Kashimo glaze in the discord.
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3rd P.O.V.
The JAA executive Erio Muto spoke to a group of three assassins. "Due to the current...circumstances, you'll all become temporary members of the Order."
Since Satoru Yotsumura and Kindaka 'betrayed' the JAA, the organization lost most of its primary attack force.
Not only that, but they were the founders of the Order.
With Takamura out of commission, the JAA is more vulnerable than ever.
They are considered temporary members since the JAA was picking anyone with talent.
In the future, they could become fully fledged members if their results are satisfactory.
An older man in the group raised his hand. "Will we be getting paid?"
Erio responded with a raised eyebrow. "Your name is Torres, correct? You're an interesting case. Yes, you will be compensated for your time here, but your pay will be deducted based on your current debt."
Torres's shoulders drooped as he realized he had a metaphorical leash—one that the JAA held.
As strong as he was, he couldn't take on the entire organization alone.
Suddenly, another member of the JAA walked up to the podium and whispered to Erio.
The newcomer finished, and Erio reassured him. "Don't worry about Kamihate. He is watching from afar."
He pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket.
Something strange was that the paper had the alphabet written on it.
Erio held it in the air. "Can you hear us, Kamihate?"
*BANG*
*BANG*
*BANG*
Three holes appeared in the paper as Kamihate used his interesting method of communication.
Shooting sniper shots into letters.
The letters shot in order were "Y. E. S."
Due to Kamihate's personality, he stays hundreds of meters away from people, if possible.
After he made the colossal mistake of killing a 'demi-human' girl, he vowed that he would only use his skills to kill men, heavily limiting his usefulness.
Before Erio could speak, an assassin with blonde hair spoke with a raised eyebrow. "So, we're basically the B team?"
Shishiba lost in his battle at the JCC, but that didn't keep him from joining as a temporary member of the Order.
He was a student of Satoru Yotsumura, after all.
*pat*
Shishiba's eyes widened as he felt a hand on his shoulder. 'What the-"
The newcomer spoke with a smile. "Yep, you hit the...*pft* nail on the head, hammer boy. They made me the boss of you guys."
Shishiba slowly turned around as he saw a Black Haired young adult. "Yoichi Nagumo..."
Nagumo gave him a closed-eye smile. "How've you been, Shishiba? Been a while!"
The Order didn't have many people to choose from that could lead. The JAA's members weren't strong assassins like the current Order members.
Rion Akao was a bum, Toji left, Takamura was working with the technology department, Hyo wasn't as strong as the others, and Sakamoto was busy with other things.
This left Nagumo as a temporary leader.
However, it wasn't the fact that he was the new leader that surprised Shishiba.
...
It was that Nagumo was invisible.
...
Shishiba didn't hear, sense, or notice Nagumo sneaking up behind him.
His eyes narrowed slightly. 'Just how much have you grown?'
Unbeknownst to him, a different bum indirectly made everyone around him stronger.
Even Sakamoto, who doesn't interact with Toji much, has been training to keep up with him.
However, Nagumo has developed his stealth skills due to his efforts to sneak up on Toji.
Only Toji, Rion, Sakamoto, and Takamura could notice him. Even then, it would be troublesome to detect him, aside from a certain someone having a sixth sense.
Erio nodded, ignoring the comment about the new three assassins being the 'B Team.' "I was planning on introducing you all later, but it seems like it will be unnecessary. Now, then, it's time to introduce you all to someone. The temporary chairman of the JAA."
Shishiba rolled his eyes. "Is temporary your word of the day?"
A new man with blonde hair and black highlights approached the podium, ignoring Shishiba's comment.
He spoke to the group with a fake smile, glancing at Kamihate's sniper's nest. "I'm Sei Asaki, but please, call me Asaki."
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Elsewhere: Toji P.O.V.
*splat*
I shove a dagger into the man's stomach.
How disappointing.
I didn't even need to use the inventory curse.
Finding the people tied to the organization took no time at all. Their attacks were not subtle.
However, dealing with them can be tedious.
They are not hard to kill, but it feels like a waste of time.
It's also been annoying not going straight for the kill since I need to drag on the fights.
It goes against my fighting style, but I have to give them a chance so I can test them.
This one wasn't nearly as strong as the one I faced on the island.
If I'm going to get stronger, I can't waste my time dealing with these small fries.
While I hunt these guys down, I now have a plan B: Train the others to reach my level.
First things first, I need to talk to the guy who I just no diffed.
...
Damnit, I'm even starting to sound like her.
...
Good thing I kept this guy alive. I still need some intel.
The guy's head tilted up as he sat on the ground with a dagger in his stomach. "Y-You must be Toji."
*grab*
I pull his head up further after holding onto his hair. "I don't care about small talk. You'll tell me everything about that little club you are in."
Idiot.
*CRACK*
He looked like he was going to spit at me, so I put my right foot on his left kneecap and pushed down, snapping it and making it bend unnaturally.
He screamed. "AHHHHH!"
*smack*
I slap him in the face. "Shut up loser. Now, are you going to talk, or do I need to break the other one?"
He stared at me with hatred. "You didn't even let me talk before!"
I rolled my eyes. "Well, duh. You were going to spit at me."
He went silent for a moment.
His eyes widened as I moved my foot to the other kneecap. "W-Wait, we're called Monarch! It's an organization run by Ando, a scientist who worked with Asakura at the Okutabi Lab!"
I raise an eyebrow. "Monarch, huh? I was getting tired of calling it the freak or superhuman organization."
Asakura, huh? Who is that, and why is it vaguely familiar?
The guy looked shocked. "Ando gave you to him as a subject!"
It's been a long time since I woke up, so I forgot most of the first few hours. I focused more on the important things, like the department store fight.
Ah, right, there was a kid.
I shook my head and gave him a deadpan stare. "I don't care who Asakura is if he isn't related to your little club. I need to know how strong you guys are and where I can find that Ando guy and other stronger freaks."
He trembled as I asked the most important question.
Once again, I moved my foot to his right kneecap. "If I tell you any more, I'm a dead man anyway. Ando has a kill switch on all of his creations."
*SNAP*
He screamed as I stomped on his other kneecap. "AHHHH!"
I yawned. "Why should I care? You're gonna die anyway. I'm not going to say the whole 'tell me and I'll let you live' since everyone knows that's bullshit."
He scowled as tears ran down his face from the pain. "You damn bastard!"
I huffed a laugh. "Well, you're likely not going to tell me anything else, so I'll end this now. Maybe if I keep killing you guys, this Ando guy can start sending his stronger ones."
Although I'm saying this, he might send someone to counter me, so I'll take a small break for now.
Being cocky can get you killed.
The man accepted his fate. "I hope you burn in hell."
A wicked grin appeared on my face. "Hate to disappoint, but hell's already had its chance to take me."
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*SPLAT*