Chapter 83: Vacation Off World Part 3
NEW KIDS OF THE BLOCK Location Ranma-verse, Japan-Nerima: Krichevskoy & Tendo Residence
Week passed by. Akane, she'd desperately challenged and lost against Ruby, Setsuna, and lately Cerberus. Honestly, the girls found it funny. Either they'd face a red-seeing bull in fights, or Akane acted like a normal girl and bonded with Mizore, Setsuna, Kneesocks or her alias Karin, Kyoko, and Cerberus too. Finding the triplets fun to talk to, but they saw what their man mentioned that Akane has unstable emotion. Kneesocks swore that Akane must have bipolar issues, and everyone agreed with her thoughts. Apart from that they'd enjoyed beating Akane, or they spend time with Kasumi. As Kasumi opened her family home to them. Kyoko would usually cook with Kasumi, and teach the oldest Tendo sister some new dishes, forming a friendship. Nabiki, she'd desperately tried to gather or dig for information about Laharl and the girls. But as frustrating it was for her to get nothing, it was amusing seeing her little sister, finally struggle and brought down a peg.
Only thing the middle sister managed to obtained from kunoichi dressing Kyoko. It that in the upcoming days, they go to Nerima High as well. This could prove quite entertaining in the future. Smiling, at the thoughts of what to come. Meanwhile Soun surprisingly started talking to Laharl, learning more about the boy. Laharl, he said that he and the girls meet around his childhood. They'd been training and fighting many things from very, very far away. Soun, he understood this of Laharl and those girls going on a training trip across the world, and also even with some pestering Laharl still refuse to say the name of his martial art style. Soun, he started to see Laharl as real fighters. And aside from the shameful relationship, as he believes that a man should be with one woman, those neighbors were quite skilled. Esperanto Laharl, he saw the boy train with several boulders tied to his back, smashing them with weak punches and more. He'd wished his last name was Saotome, then the Anything Goes School of Martial Arts could evolve into greater heights. Then he'd remembers. He still has Kasumi or Nabiki, should either show interest and manage to push away those girls of Laharl. They could get married and secure a greater future for their style.
Aside from that Laharl and his girls were starting to make a name for themselves. Thanks to Nabiki spreading the word that Akane the soo called the best fighter of Nerima was on a ever-growing losing streak. Plus with the all the talk of the new students and fighters in Nerima, has steer up everyone, especially Kuno, who'd demanded to know who defeated his "Fierce Tigress"!? Nabiki, she was eager to see what would happen next. Nabiki, she was contacting many of her underlings. From what she's learned that the Triplets are kickboxing practitioners, Kyoko is obviously a ninjutsu user, Setsuna is a naginatajutsu or bojutsu fighter, lastly Ruby, surprisingly is a brawler, that's all she'd manage to discover by spying on the fights that Akane have been losing...badly, but apart from that. She wasn't able to tap, or placing in surveillance on the neighbor mansion. Aside from that the neighbors didn't leave their home, apart from training in the backyard...and she'll admit that Laharl is quite a handsome guy, along with being smart and capable, she was eager to get to meet that guy more personally.
THE STARS OF NERIMA HIGH Location Furinkan Highschool, Rooftop
The next day. Laharl and the girls finally left their home. As they walked over to Nerima High, on the way they catched-up with Nabiki in a blue and white school uniform. Nero greeted her, making Nabiki say a cool toned, "hi" back of the group. They arrived at the huge school gates, and saw the Hentai Horde, attacking and asking Akane for a date. While said brute of a girl, was smashing down the guys that their confessing and getting beaten down by a undisciplined gorilla. Finding it too pathetic, Laharl led the girls passed the whole shitshow, before the wannabe, shakespearean samurai shows up. Nabiki, seeing them walk pass everything, she joined them, as she's grown tired of this whole thing months ago.
Eventually Kuno did show up. A tall, black slightly spiky haired young man. Appearing in his usual blue kendo uniform, also known as a kendogi, with black colored hakama. He was barefooted, holding a kendo sword. This is Kuno Tatewaki, the captain of Nerima High Kendo Club...plus the Blue Thunder of Furinkan High, and many any other self given titles. He was the last challenge against Akane, proclaiming his love to his Fierce Tigress, and attacked while holding back his true strength...so in the end, in a wild swing of a school bag, by Akane. He was sent flying across the sky. Allowing Akane to get in time in class... Sometime later she was waiting for Setsuna, Kyoko, Ruby, Mizore, Raven, and the Triplets...along with Laharl in class, when the teacher informed them that new students are apart of their school. But after some special arrangements, they'll will not need to attend classes, making many whine on the unfairness. Nabiki experience the same thing with Karin, Albedo, and Daki. As both Tendos were curious about what happen to Laharl and the girls, as well why they'll not be attending classes, despite coming to school.
Speaking of Laharl and the girls. They were in their usual attire, having lunch in the roof of the school. Laharl, he convinced the girls to come to Furinkan, cause a lot of the plot is either centered on the school-grounds or the Tendo house. With this they'll be up to date on all the events that will soon befall Nerima. But he and the girls refused to attend school as average students, like in Kuoh Academy. So they'd used their devil magic, and basically have all their grades at the top-levels, along with having complete freedom, making Furinkan basically another hang out spot for them. He could already tell that their fame must have skyrocket, after the stunt of enrolling and getting plain preferences over other students. Not that any of them, care as Kneesocks in her human form of Karin, offered some fried shrimp for him to eat. Then as they'd enjoyed themselves, for a couple hours, they'd heard someone yell out, "What did you say!? My Fierce Tigress, Tendo Akane, defeated by some nobody!!?" the girls looked around in confusion about where that yelling came from. Laharl, he pretended to stare at non-existenting watch on his right wrist, moving the red sleeve off the way. As he thought, "Should be around this time, that Nabiki sells information to Kuno and throws me under the buss. Not that it matters, as long as Kuno doesn't do...who I'm kidding, that delusional samurai is gonna piss me off in less then a day." Then chaos insude. During lunch, as he and the girls rushed into the cafeteria to get some iconic lunches, like Yakisoba Pan and more. They were watched by everyone, gossiping about Laharl and those girls being the top fighters of all Nerima, when Kuno appeared in front of them. Blocking their path, before he could babble, Ruby smashed his head through a concrete wall, letting them pass.
THE BEATDOWN OF KUNO TATEWAKI BEGINS Location the Highschool Inner Basketball Coart
The following days, Kuno would divert his focus from Akane to Laharl. But everytime, he'd be crushed by one of the girls instead of Laharl, in one blow. As Nabiki's profits were starting to decline, since everyone wanted to see a fight, not a one-sided pummeling, without any effort. Nabiki, she didn't expect those girls to be this strong, she'd knew Kuno was holding back against Akane. Well everyone can see that, especially when anyone sees Kuno fighting for real. Aside that, Akane has been challenging the triplets, any of the white haired, red and black suit wearing sisters would play around with Akane, before knocking her out with a punch. Being kickboxers all three triplets were much faster and precise than Akane. Sometimes Nabiki wonders if Akane is a real martial artist, as Laharl and those girls were proving that she doesn't have an ounce of true skill, in comparison. Sighing as Kuno, then requested more information on Laharl and those beautiful maidens, that are always with him.
She saw opportunity in this. She did know that Laharl and those girls in a harem relationship, even if she'd didn't understand how that worked. So Nabiki sold the info to Kuno-baby for 20000 yen. Which Kuno paid immediately. She'd shared all the information that she has, from Laharl was probably the richer than him, along with being a capable martial artist that beaten her little sister and daddy without actually trying. This shocked and enraged Kuno, as Nabiki continues to share her info. She'll admit apart from the Triplets, Kiki, Vivi, and Mimi, Ruby, Setsuna, and Kyoko, she has no idea on all the styles that the rest of those girls practice, or even what style Laharl practice either. This was frustrating for Kuno. But the last bit info of Nabiki, made Kuno go over the edge. As she told him that, that scum Laharl was in relationship with Kyoko, Ruby, Albedo, Karin, Mizore, Raven, Daki, Nero, Setsuna, and the Triplets, at the same time!!! Such a vile beast, shouldn't be allowed to continue doing such a deplorable acts.
Nabiki, suggested instead of directly challenging Laharl. He was always beaten down by the girls, before he could issue a challenge. So he'd should challenge Laharl in public and loud manner. Kuno, he hummed and scratching his chin. Thinking about how to do what Nabiki as suggested, then he smacked his open palm, as he came up with a plan. Rushing off letting a dust-trail as he ran. The next day, as Laharl and the girls walked passed, the Hentai Horde and the rampaging Akane, when the intercoms sounded. Earning the attention of everyone. With exception Laharl and the girls, walking to the entrance of the school, when they'd heard Kuno voice over the intercom. Condemning Laharl and his dishonorable acts of dating twelve girls at the same time, and rejecting his rite to date Akane, as well as insulting him and more. This pissed the girls, and already people were looking and gossiping not so subtlely behind their back.
Not that they care what background characters talk about. But soon Akane started barking and yelling that she'd didn't lose to Laharl. And claiming that Laharl cheated, and she'd wouldn't date a damned pervert that dates twelve girls. That's when Kuno challenged Laharl to a match, in the school gymnasium. Spewing stupid demands releasing his Fierce Tigress, and the beautiful maidens...the girls look sick at Kuno's admiration. Seems like Laharl has to show this wannabe samurai a lesson of minding his own business. And also not mess with him and what is his. As Nabiki was taking bets and organizing the upcoming match between Laharl and Kuno, making Laharl sigh, and chuckle a bit, as this is usual Nabiki. Leaving to go to the gym area, and wait for his soo called opponent, with the girls accompanying him. Soon Akane, always the intrusive girl. She has to be part of every situation, even when it's none of her business. Akane, she'd rushed to catch up to Laharl, warning him that Kuno wasn't someone that he can take it easy...Laharl, he found her advice useless. She acts this way with everyone, acting concern and ignorant of others' strengths, has she forgotten that he'd beat her without trying. He ignored her and headed to the indoor basketball court to beat Kuno.
Inside the typical Japanese basketball court, with several bleachers, and a walkway second level. Kuno, he was standing there with his arms crossed, and holding his kendo. He saw Laharl, as the girls kissed him making him angry and jealous, as Akane was speechless. Stomping away angrily. Everyone arrived a couple moments ago, as they saw the kisses and either gasped or cheered for Laharl, as he adjusted his gloves and placed his hands onto his pockets. He started walking at the center of the court, with Kuno growling in anger. Calling Laharl a cur, and disgraceful...but brave to come challenge him at last. Laharl, he yawned and scratched his left ear, which annoyed Kuno, as he demanded the match to start. As soon as Nabiki said through her microphone, "Begin", Kuno said, "I strike!!" and rushed Laharl. With his kendo sword at the ready, but Laharl didn't move or take a fighting stance which confused a lot of people. When suddenly Kuno was kicked by Laharl. Hit by Laharl in the chin, sending off his feet, but no one was able to see Laharl move, then he kicked with a high spin kick to the side of the face. Blasting the kendoka across the coart, smashing into the right wall. Making everyone watching "ohh" from seeing Kuno getting hit in such a manner that not Akane managed to do to him. But with Kuno being one of the most durable characters in Ranma 1/2, this might fight, that would last more then a couple of kicks, as Kuno grunted in pain and stood back up. Saying one of his iconic frases, "I fight on!!" and rushing in again...