It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

"Stop crying Zaza... You need to keep quiet." Eris whispered, his hand firmly clasped over his identical twin's mouth in attempt to keep her whimpering from giving away their location. Along the streets of the Nil District, walking readily along the open sewage canals, a man dressed in a tightly fitted suit, standing at around 6'5 in height, trailed his katana against the cracked concrete. "Ura.... Ura.... Who do you brats think I am?" the mysterious suited male exclaimed, chuckling slowly. "Even if you kept as quiet as a mouse... My Kenbunshoku Haki picks up on the subtlest of auras. Please..." the man said pausing between each of his words, lifting his blade to the heavens. Slashing down at an arc, a gush of wind fluttered, increasing in intensity as it traveled, motioning in a mass of green 'energy', a wind blade aimed towards the water tank the two twins were hiding behind. As the tank sliced into two, the mucky water poured down in typhoons, filling the street and exposing the twins location. "Please.... Let's head back to mistresses warehouse. I've grown annoyed... at this little game of hide and seek." the man stated with the sternnest of expressions, however, in his mind, joy filled him. A joy that came from the thought of possibly slicing one of the twins open, gutting their innards on the slums pavement.

Kojiro - The Sword Hunter:

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Miles off the coast of Baltigo, "Everyone report to the navigation room." Sinbad shouted. Jackal, who'd already been sitting within room, hoisted in a chair snoring lightly, woke up to the sound of the announcement that rung through the entire vessel. Within minutes, the navigational room was filled with members of the Calico and Warhead pirates respectively. "Alright. Listen up. This ship is running out of air. Meaning, we won't be able to sustain flight for much longer." Sinbad reported. "Baltigo is a revolutionary turf. This vessel might just be one of few in existence, if we fly any closer it'd be like announcing to the revolutionaries that we're here with their stolen craft." Sinbad continued on. "And as such... We're landing now. We'll sail towards the Nil District... It's literally the only blind spot into Baltigo." Sinbad stated. "Still. I'm not going to leave something like this just sitting here in the harbour unprotected." Jackal stated. "You won't need to worry about that Captain." Sinbad said grinning. Jackal turned his face towards Sinbad shooting him a puzzled expression, "The Jolly Roger this vessel is bearing is Diana's own. As long she stays allied with the marines... The Kingpins nor the revolutionaries don't want them buzzing around here." Sinbad stated. Jackal mulled it over in his mind for a bit, before simply giving Sinbad the nod to dock. "Besides. The Nil District has literally been outlawed as being seen as a part of Baltigo. Technically, docking here is entering the country illegally." Sinbad stated grinning, as he walked back towards the helm of the vessel, rearranging the gears on the council to signal the ship's landing.

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship

It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

As the Pegasus' hull touched the ocean's surface, the sails of the vessel expanded, beginning the procedures to sail towards Baltigo's shores. Among the last to enter the room were Bazil, Yasuke and Kappa. As per usual, Bazil reeked of alcohol and Yasu was stuck playing babysitter to his Captain, making the Mink nod his head from side to side in disapproval. Kappa interjected about Zeed was appreciated, as the Mink honestly forgot about his existence. "What do you Lesser Mink's get out of drinking that poison anyway?" Jackal stated, posing a rhetorical question that in his mind, he neither expected nor wanted an answer to. "A feast... Sounds like a plan but we'll hold off on that until we've turned in Zeed at least, Yasuke. Let's use what's left of the daylight to scower the island for information and supplies. We've been in the sky for almost a week now. If it wasn't for your rations on the Skuttlebutt, we'd all starve." Jackal stated. A slight rock was felt as the boat gently shook from side to side along the currents. "Alright. Here's the plan. Bazil and the Warhead Pirates... You can do whatever you want but I'd suggest you get your vessel fixed. Find a shipwright in one of the districts." Jackal stated.

"Kappa and I will go and turn in Zeed. I'll scout the area once that's over to get a feel for the city." Jackal continued on. "Sinbad. You and the men stay here, guard the ship. I don't plan to leave this docked here forever but in the meantime, learn as much as you can about the ship, in terms of weapons. We need some proper defence. Call me if anything pops up." Jackal concluded. Within moments, the Pegasus would approached a small wooden dock, where mostly abandoned boats and rotten sail boat's currently floated sentinel.

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship

It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

As the ship pulled closer towards the dock, Jackal mentally prepared himself for the journey ahead. His work on Baltigo would certainly be a long-term project, something in his intuition just spoke to him on this point. "Shishishi... It's not like I go around looking for trouble. It usually finds me. Besides, most of the attention we got on Sandy stemmed from Bazil's outbursts. I was just playing damage control." Jackal stated, chuckling at the expression on Gilbard's face as he'd anticipate the worst. Within an hour's time, the vessel had arrived at it's destination. Releasing the mechanical dock, the steal bridge sunk into the barren earth that composed the Nil District. With Bazil and Jackal exiting the ship first, the duo exchange their last few words. "If you get into any trouble, give me a shout. I'll come bail your ass out." Jackal said chuckling. "You hear me, Yasu? This bastard's too proud to call me anyway." Jackal stated. Little did the Mink know, it'd be quite awhile before the duo ever got to have their feast, scheduled for the end of the day. At this point, Sinbad hung behind, making sure to check the condition of the ship after the long voyage. The Skuttlebutt had already been removed from the ship's holding area, and set afloat next to the Pegasus. After about ten minutes travel, Jackal and Gilbard broke away from Bazil and his men, and then about twenty minutes after, Gilbard broke away from Jackal, leaving his Captain to explore the Nil District on his own. Gilbard would have to sneak out of the Nil District into the connecting Ninth District, and then make his way to the Mercenary District of the Foruth ran by Big Bear, the Mink they referred to as Ursa, though, they wouldn't be privy on this information until later.

If anything major occurred, all three men we're simply a Den Den Mushi call away. If Bazil wished to continue to travel with the Mink for a bit longer, that'd wouldn't mind Jackal, as of now, his main selling point was finding out how this so called 'Badlands' the Nil District was ran. As he'd traverse into the city areas, tons of abandoned building projects and wooden shacks filled the Inner City area, as the smell of raw sewage pouring from the surrounding districts into the Nil's Water supply surely was a telling point to how the other districts viewed this area. "The cruelty of Lesser Minks never ceases to surprise me." Jackal murmured to himself. "Zaza!" a voice shouted in the distance with immense urgency in the child like tone. Jackal heard the voice before he'd even picked up on the bellower's identity, and as he'd continue to travel East, he'd see the tiny tot, wondering around with eleven like ears, and discoloured irises. In a way, it'd reminded him of how Javis used to dress, though, the child was much taller, albeit probably not older. "Damn her.... She always storms off on her own when she's afraid." Eris said, talking aloud to himself. From Jackal's flank, the other twin came running towards his direction, crashing into Jackal, as she'd quickly try to finesse the pockets of the Mink's Cargo Jeans Pants.  Stealing at least a shopping trip's worth of Beli, the child quickly snuck the money into her bosom.

At this point, Jackal was aware of what this whole scenario was, the little brats were trying to run a quick one on him, but boy, did they pick the worse person to try the scam on. As four foot sprung to her feet, Jackal had slipped his hands into her pocket, revealing a small silver locket. "Sorry! I didn't see you there!" Eliza exclaimed. "No problem. Shishishi..." Jackal responded chuckling. The child would quickly run into her brother's embrace, "ZaZa... What did I tell you about walking off alone!?" Eris exclaimed, scolding his little sister, remaining in character. Returning to his feet, in an instance, Jackal would close the distance of five meters between himself and the twins with a single leap. As they turned to escape to their left, Jackal had already moved to that position. "I don't mind getting pickpocketed... but if your going to come after me. You gotta be top notch with the skills." Jackal stated grinning, dangling the locket that the girl once had in her possession. "T-T-That belongs to Momma! Give it back!" Eliza shouted. "Shishishi... It belongs to me now. Just like that beli you just pickpocketed from me, belongs to you. I am a business man however. It'd be willing to trade with you brats." Jackal stated, breaking into a laugh before changing his expression to one with a bit more composure and sternness to it's look. Tossing his left foot towards the stooped Jackal's face, the brother, Eris attempted to stun the man with a kick, but his attack was met by Jackal's tail wrapping around the boy's ankle, ceasing his attack inches before it'd make contact with Jackal's face.

"I like you brats. With some training... You could have a good setup going. Your sister's hands are nimble enough and your acting is A1. Your execution needs some work though." Jackal said, releasing the boys foot, tossing him onto the ground. After which, the Mink would return the locket to the sister twin, shooting the kid a wink, and continuing his exploration of the city. "Hey!" Eris shouted. "What about the beli we stole!?" Eris continued. "Shishishi... What beli? You can't steal something that's yours. That's the thief's law. What's mine is mine.... What was yours is also mine." Jackal concluded walking away. Shortly after this statement, a wind blade came flying about thirty meters out, heading towards the kids position and judging by the angle, it wasn't aimed to kill but maim them. Inhaling deeply, Jackal exhaled air, funnelling the air through his mouth in a cone fashion, causing a subsequent explosion that countered the Wind Blade, disbursing the collected energy. "Heh... It looks like I've ran into a dangerous target." Kojiro stated.

Skill :

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship

It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

Kojoro and Jackal's gazes stood frozen on each others positions, as Kojoro closed the distance with a relatively slow trot. Eliza couldn't move, the killing intent from the strike alone had caused the child to soil her undergarments, leaving her kneeling in a pool of her bodily fluids. As the man inched closer, the power from his aura's bloodlust could've been felt innately, it was almost a primal urge of Kojoro to kill or cause harm to others. Eris running from his position next to Jackal, dashed towards his sister's position, snatching her up and dragging her behind Jackal, who he'd now use as a shield, poking out one eye to peer at the pursuer, praying he wouldn't get any closer. Honestly, Jackal was in-line with Eris' feeling on that sentiment."Growing up... My mentor told me, 'No question is a stupid question once your truly uneasy about the answer.' I have to ask... That wind attack... You weren't using your full strength were you?" Jackal inquired. The man started to laugh maniacally, "On a kid? I'm sick but I'm not that twisted. I had to use enough force to cut clean through the bone but not enough that the shock would kill her on impact. I was hoping that showcase would be enough to get these little shits to stop fucking around with my time." Kojoro responded.

Puru Puru Puru Puru....

The sound of the Den Den Mushi ringing broke the silence that'd filled the air in between the duo's exchange, at this point, Kojoro was exactly five meters away from his position. "Don't pause on my account... Answer your call." Kojoro said, licking his lips, as if his words were mere tokens of last wishes before his assault. Checking the Den Den's physical appearance, Jackal knew it was Kappa that'd been calling in.

Clank.

As Kappa Kata user's words rung through, "I'm a little caught up at the moment Gil. It seems I've already found myself in a bit of trouble. I swear it wasn't my fault this time." Jackal stated. "I'm currently in Nil District. I might need some assistance. I'm about twenty minutes away from where we docked... Near to the open sewage spillage." Jackal stated, hanging up the Den Den. "Oh. Calling for reinforcements? I recognise your face... Your that Mink from the News Coo.... The Bandit King... 280,000,000 Million. That's a pretty fucking cool name." Kojoro said whistling. "Rude. You know who I am... but I have no idea who you are?" Jackal responded grinning. "Around these parts... It's common decency to not go by your government name. Everyone uses an alias. Mine's Sword Hunter." Kojoro stated, pointed to the sash around his waist which contained five different sized blades, including katana's and nodachi's of various sizes and lengths. "The Bandit King and The Man Who Hunts Swords... Sounds like a really bad drama genre book title." Jackal commented. "Wouldn't know... I don't have time to read books in my profession. The way my blade carves into my victims body... That's the only information I need to focus on. Anything else is for broads and dead men." Kojoro stated, only ten feet from Jackal at this point. "Why would you say that? Minks of culture should read every now and again. Our history can tell us so much about our present." Jackal responded, trying to buy the children time to escape, using his hands to signal to the pickpockets to run.

Eris and Eliza scuttled off towards a near by building, with Eliza screaming, "Kick his ass Fuzzy!" the female twin cringingly heckled. "Shishishi... First Ears... Now I'm Fuzzy. I do have a name you know!" Jackal shouted. "Oh demented one... Hear my call... Let your sound screech to the heavens-" Kojoro rambled, raising his blade swiftly at a forty-five degree angle towards the heavens. Coating his arms in Busoshoku Haki and Electro, Jackal started to hop up and down for two instances to gain a quick rhythm, without any further delay, he'd lunge forward, moving at speeds that'd cause the man Kojoro to only see the blur of the man's after image, as the Mink's black laden hands sunk into the swordsman's mid-section. The force of the punch dragged the man backwards, his black leather dress shoes' heels scraping against the broken concrete, sending an electrical surge throughout his body. Kojoro remained standing during the brunt of the attack, allowing his willpower to keep his mind very much conscious and intact.

The man was accustomed to pain, and though Jackal's speed left him shook, the actual force of his attack was laughable to the man, only being left with a few bruised bones around his ribcage. Kojoro's distance from Jackal was only a mere one meter value now, frozen from the electrical shock, the man dropped his blade onto the floor, his muscles defaulting on him. However, he'd give out a loud shout, "COME ON YOU FUCKING PIECES OF SHIT!" Amping his body to move through the paralysis, drawing another blade from his waist. Jackal was left speechless at the man's demonic like screech and drive. "Oh demented one... Hear my call... Let your sound screech to the heavens... For I am the angel who fell... The Demon with no horns but sharp fangs.... Blood Hunt!" Kojoro chanted, completing his statement his time, raising his blade at a similar angle, within moments, a wind blade was fired off, moving at speeds that Jackal could've easily avoided, however, the pressure from the attack made it impossible for the man to move, it was almost like he frozen in place.

The wind blade shredded into Jackal's chest, cutting diagonally from his lower abdomen up towards his left shoulder. The Mink's turtle neck was ripped to shred's, leaving a gash that caused blood gush out by the buckets upon contact, launching the Mink several meters backwards crashing into a wooden shanty to the East of their position. "Your fast.. but my Blood Hunt has an air pocket around it... Once it comes within at least six meters of it's prey... the suction increases... You being this close was slight work." Kojoro said, licking his blade with immense glee. Droplets of Jackal's blood gushed onto the man's face, leaving him with a bloodied face mask. The wound Jackal took was Major, cutting to the bone, damaging his ribcage and numbing operations to his left shoulder, and the bleed was pretty constant. Crashed in a debris of wood and shattered furniture, the Mink showed zero signs of life to the outside world. Honestly, Jackal was still in shock, his mind trying to process a solution, now that he'd gained almost a fifteen meter distance from the man. "Fuzzy!" Eliza shouted, wanting to break away from her brother's care to check on the Mink.

"Stop it!" Eris shouted, emerging from behind the small wooden shack. "He's just a nice guy... We even pickpocketed him and he let us keep the money... Leave him be." Eris chimed in, trembling slightly. "Take me. Let my sister go. It's my blood she wants anyway." Eris stated. Kojoro broke down in laughter, "You had me running over this fucking shit hole all day... Now you think you're in a position to brag... How about, no. I'm taking you both. That's my job as Mother's Knight. I enforce anyone who stands against her. Men, Women, Kids, Monsters... It doesn't matter. On Baltigo... It doesn't matter! Once you mess with the Kingpins... or one of them has their eyes on you... Your only option is to comply-" Moments before the man's exchange with Eris started, Jackal was biding his time within the demolished house. Wincing in pain, "Damn... I've lost alot of blood." Jackal thought, as his wounds bled out. Unwrapping his scarf from around his neck using his right hand, he'd wrap the scarf along the wound, reinforcing it tightly to at least reduce the bleeding momentarily.Fastening the scarf with two knots, Jackal returned to his feet, placing his Steampunk Goggles over his face. It'd take a few moments for this to happen, all of the blood lost had made the man extremely dizzy. However, after a mental run through of the data collected, he was calm once again.

"Let's recap. In terms of speed... I'm faster. However, my attacks won't stop him in one strike. Not to mention, what he doesn't have in speed, he makes up for in finesse with that blade and those attacks. The projectile he fired from his blade... It wasn't too fast. I saw it. However, it had so much force in it, by the time it was launched, my fate was already sealed. Had I leapt then, I would surely lost a leg." Jackal's thoughts concluded. Hawking up spit, discharging it from his mouth onto the ground, Jackal checked for any noticeable internal bleeding in his saliva but none was found. Seeing only light chunks of blood, it wasn't much for concern considering everything that'd happen in the last few seconds. Adjusting the dials on side of his goggles, Jackal zoomed into Kojoro's position. Mustering up a mixture of saliva and mucus, Jackal puckered his lips, interrupting the end of the man's speech to the kids. Six spit bombs launched toward's Kojoro's position from fifteen meters away. Kojoro kept his head on a swivel at all times, so he'd notice the incoming alien objects, his now activated Kenbunshoku would've made him aware of this. However, the speed of the projectiles as they splattered against his right arm, right side and shoulder blade, let off an explosion that covered over a thirty meter radius.

The force of the attack launched the kids who were ten meters away, at least another ten meters back from the force alone. As the smoke cleared, Kojoro right hand was completely broken, with parts of his right shoulder blade completely shattered. The residual impact of the explosion also caused damage to his right leg, literally, everything on the right side of his body was majorly damaged, nothing to kill him, but it'd slow him down, especially the third degree burns that started to ooze information. As the smoke disbursed, Jackal finally was able to maintain stance, exiting the wooden house, he'd close the distance to about five meters, resetting the dials on his goggles to 20/20 vision. Both men's Kenbunshoku Haki was activated at this point, Jackal used his to aim for the spit bombs contact, and Kojoro used his to track the kids from the time he'd entered into the Nil District. "First... Your speed was amazing. Now... Your fucking spit explodes... I was wondering what good spitting at distances would do you... but then... to have that much of a punch. I feel like I got struck by a cannonball. Forget the kids... I can't have you running around in Mother's turf. I'm glad your standing." Kojoro stated smirking widely.

Approaching from the distance as a pack of around fifteen men, the outlines and their possessions were made clear to both men present about thirty meters away from the West of their position. "Ah... It seems your little fireworks have attracted my men." Kojoro said, reaching into his jacket's pocket with his left hand for a cigarette. Once he'd light the nicotine stick, he'd nurse it between his lips, discarding the blade in his right hand, as it was no longer useful with his hand pretty much crippled. Drawing another blade from his sash, this one, Ryo Wazamono in grade, he'd raise his blade towards the sky once again. "Oh Evil I Serve... Answer My Call..." Kojoro murmured.

Skill :

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship

It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

"There you go again.... with that damn chant." Jackal thought commenting on Kojoro's weird pre-game mantra, spitting off another string of spit bombs. This time, the bomb's were met with a three smaller arcs of wind, that Kojoro had fired off from his blade, slicing through the gunk with sharp precision and continuing their path towards the Mink's location in the scrap. In fear of opening his wound any further, Jackal placed his palm against the floor, using his quick detonations to take flight into the air, allowing the blades target to switch to nothing but shattered board. "In terms of power... If our attacks clash. He'll win." Jackal thought. "Let's change my strategy up a bit." Jackal murmured grinning. Wincing in pain, Jackal noticed once suspended in mid-air, that he wouldn't be able to make extremely quick moves with risk of opening the wound on his chest wider. However, at this stage, it'd be a risk he'd have to take, even if he couldn't achieve his true full potential. Blasting around at speeds, slightly slower than his top notch, Jackal's zig-zag patterns that he'd be using to hover around above Kojoro's position's on land, truly moved at speeds that his eyes, nor his Kenbunshoku could've picked up. Kojoro felt overwhelmed trying to follow him, as such, he'd decided that if he couldn't match his attacks with the man's movement, he'd cut off his routes and nail him then.

"String Blade - Tornado!" Kojoro shouted. Slashing his blade in a curve like motion, Kojoro would render a wind blade with a weird arc and shape, similar to that of a spring. The wind blade stated off at around ten meters in size but then as it took traction, it'd cover at least twenty meters, circling around the area Jackal was hovering about forming a ring around the man. Sheathing his blade, the blade would then kick violently into a pillar of raging air, the tempest violence would be crude enough to stop the force of the propulsion of the Mink's movements. Scoping the outlines of the mid-air whirlwind, Kojoro would've waited for the Mink's route of escape. He'd either have to retreat to the skies or blast his way out of the wind cage at the spirals weakest point. However, the long Jackal stood in the whirlwinds, the razor like nature of the wind would begin chip away at his body. Focusing his Bushoshoku Haki on his chest and lower abdomen, Jacakl reinforced the area of his wound (and around it) with a thick Obsidian coat. Propelling his way towards the bottom of the spiral, he'd escape through the outlines of the spinning wind.

Finally escaping, Jackal was falling towards Kojoro's position, his back, legs, arms and cheek covered in several gashes that bled out. Jackal's body was falling from his position about twenty-five meters off the ground and fast, Kojoro grinned, as he'd wait until Jackal was about ten meters off from his position to deliver the finishing blow. Drawing his Ryo Wazamono, Kojoro would inhale, about to extend his blade outwards to fire off the wind blade that had wounded the Mink in the first place. "Blood-" Kojoro thought however, his trade of thought was interrupted by the Mink's blinding speed. Disregarding the nursing of his wounds, in one motion, Jackal would release a quick blast, closing the distance between himself and the man in seconds, it'd be a complete blur to the swordsman. Opening his wound wider, Jackal's blood would slow drip onto the floor, however, he wouldn't mind being paralysed by the pain, moving wasn't his plan anyway. A blast of Electro surrounded the duo in a dome like fashion, the disburse electrocuted the man, freezing him in place from the electrical shockwave. Blasting upward a feet, Jacakl dug his claws into the man's only usable hand, around elbow joint, releasing an explosion that'd fracture the man's arm, dropping the katana onto the floor.

With one fracture arm, one broken arm, and one fracture leg, the man Kojoro was pretty much a cripple now but he'd refuse to heed, propping on his one good foot. Panting, "Do you know who I am kid... I am... The Second Districts... one of two, Imperial Knights!" Kojoro shouted proudly. "You think that little shitty 200,000,000 is anything to us... We've made deals with pirates with three times that amount. I'm just one of her many pieces... You'd risk your life for two fucking little shit orphans!" Kojoro shouted, annoyed that after thinking over the situation, realising that Jackal had no reason to involve himself in his business. At this point, Kojoro was just biding time until some feeling return to his left arm, then, he'd draw for yet another blade at his side, and aim to separate the Mink's head from his shoulders. Releasing another burst of Electro, trapping himself and Kojoro within the dome, Jackal brought the Blade Collector to his knees. At this point, Jackal and Kojoro eyes would be eye to eye. "You keep mentioning the bounty on my head... That's chum change to me. Mother. Is that your bosses name... or something?" Jackal inquired, his breathing's pacing increasing even more now due to widening the gash across his chest. "Tell mother this when you see her next time. My name is Ears. If she wants to know my real name, I'll tell her that when we meet eventually in person. These are the last words you'll ever hear in your life so treasure them." Jackal stated smirking, placing his palms against the man's ears.

"I'm coming for your spot, Queen." Jackal stated. With concentrating enough force into his palms, Jackal released a burst of Electro that fried the Swordsman's hearing, the electrical shock was strong enough to disrupt the regular function of his brain, rendering the man unconscious. Falling onto the ground, "Gilbard! How long are you going sit there... and watch me bleed to my death." Jackal stated with the last of his strength, passing out from blood lost. The children rushed to Jackal's side, Eris and Eliza, screaming for the Mink to wake up with tears in their eyes. Sniffling, "Why... Why does everyone who ever comes into contact with us die... I'm sick of it Brother." Eliza commented, tears pouring from her eyes. "It's because of me... Mother... She wants my blood... I have rare disease that's common from our hometown. If she sells us off to the First District... She can make a fortune." Eris stated, biting his lip until it bled.

Skill :

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship

It's the thrill in the end. In that moment when something stolen becomes mine or is it? That's the bliss I desire.

In his dream state, Jackal was sitting at the bottom of a mighty oak tree that'd be his usual safe place, back on Zou. "It's funny. Even now you still come here." Jewels inquired, sliding from the tree onto the ground next to him. "Shishishi... It's weird seeing you in my memories and dreams now that you've changed into 'Diana'." Jackal stated. "I am just a delusion of grander based on your imagination anyway ain't I?" Jewels inquired chuckling. After awhile, as per usual, silence befell the two, and the wind of Zou would gently blow against their furs, "I need to change Jewels. I noticed in my last few fights... I keep relying on my speed too much. If I get nailed, then it's lights out for me." Jackal concluded. "Maybe you need a weapon." Jewels stated grinning. "Your so cruel. You know I'm no good with a sword like traditional Minks are." Jackal responded. Karate chopping his forehead playfully, "For someone who boasts on using his head to get him out of situations... I'm surprised you took that literally. Right now. You have all of the means to evade in the world. As a Bandit who runs away that's fine. You need a weapon that can help you out in the hard times now. You have people you want to protect, no?" Jewels inquired. "A weapon..." Jackal's thought concluded, as he fade back into consciousness.

---

Opening his eyes, he'd awake just at the point Gilbard was being creepy towards the children. "Shishishi... Give them a break Gil. Your freaking them out." Jackal stated smirking, regaining enough of his strength to sit up. "Despite his looks... He's actually a legit doctor. If anyone can possibly cure you, it's him." Jackal stated. Peering from the shadows, the natives of the Nil District had been watching from afar at the conflicts much like Gilbard, and it'd come into Jackal's Sixth Sense range, just how many eyes were peered on him. "For now. I think we need to leave this place. However, I can't be baby sitting you two for the moment." Jackal stated, managing to return to his feet. Grabbing the two brats by the arm, Jackal proceeded to move away from the area of the conflict, leaving the injured Kojoro to fester in his wounds.

As he'd walk, Jackal would fill Gilbard in on the situation. Who the attacker was, the connection to the kids, the Second District and pretty much what he'd learn from the exchange. Dialling the ship on his Baby Den Den Mush, Jackal would also inform Sinbad on the situation. Ducking into a small pub, Jackal would prop up against the empty table adjacent to the door, watching for the arrival of his men. Concluding the call, "Alright. I'm going to let you guys hangout on my ship until Gilbard and I find out what in the world's going here with this illness of yours. Unfortunately, we have other business to deal with at this point." Jackal said to the kids. "However. Sinbad's one of our trusted nakama... He'll take care of you." Jackal concluded.

"You don't have to protect us... I know we're wanted by the Kingpins." Eris responded, ducking his head low in frustration. "Can we really stay with you Furry!?" Eliza inquired brimming with excitement. "Sure. The safest place in Nil right now is possibly my ship. Once Diana's flag keeps flying, not many people will mess with it." Jackal stated. Reluctant, the brother twin nodded in approval and twelve of Jackal's men arrived at the bar. Turning over the children into their care, "If anything happens, you can use Sinbad's Den Den to keep in contact with us." Jackal stated to his men. "Relax Boss. We got this. Remember... We're bandits way before you!" one of the grunts shouted with a gleeful expression. The pack started to laugh in merriment, hoisting the children on their shoulders.

"Now Gilbard. Status report. Did you manage to turn in Zeed? Any leads on the miracle cure as yet?" Jackal inquired, signalling to the barkeep to bring them drinks, "A Glass of Milk for me!" Jackal exclaimed.

Jackal's Possessions wrote:
Goggles
1 Den Den Mushi
12 Swordsman Grunts
1/5 Baby Den Den Mushi
Sinbad - The Golden Dagger
Rubby and Sap - Daggers
Flying Ship