Right and wrong is subjective, isn't it? In that case, it'd rather be wrong
as many times as it takes to achieve my ideal of freedom.
Using Gilbard's Kata, the oddly paired duo quickly descended, using the hedging from the garden as cover for their position. The time of their arrival was exactly 8:30, and the festivities around the compound had already begun.
"Thanks as always Gil." Jackal stated, removing his own brown robe from his dingy messenger bag. Draping himself in the garment, the two waited from the signal from Lucas, Spook's and Fibi's position. After about ten minutes, the figure of Lucas' gigantic stone golem provided the perfect backdrop for the Captain's next action.
"It's showtime." Jackal stated, dashing from behind the hedges, navigating the maze that was the garden North-Eastern bound towards the main area. At this stage in their relationship, Jackal and Gilbard didn't need to communicate as verbally really, they'd gotten incredible at following each other's leads, and picking up on subtle facial expressions as to convey what was the next move.
At the area next to Mother's setup, The Pegasus vessel touchdown, causing the entire earth's surface to quake in surrounding areas. As the whole scene played out, frantic calls from the gate ensued chaos on King's Den Den Line. However, the man didn't need to be called, secured at every point on the compound were transceivers charged with his battery fruit's electrical charges, which created a subtle electro-magnetic field allowing him to pick up murmurs and bits of conversation.
"Looks like the rats have made their move." King thought to himself. Picking up his spare Den Den, King called the Rook Piece, the legendary Baltigo Gunslinger himself, Slade, to neutralize the threat at the wall. Answering the line, the sound of smoke exiting the Rook's breathing system distorted the call's communication.
"This is King. We have a situation at the wall. Take about two hundred men with you and handle this Slade." King commanded.
"Failure will not be accepted." King concluded, hanging up the line. Without haste, the Rook, commanding his army of two hundred, loaded up his pistols and rifle with his custom trick-bullet rounds, and left the compound under the care of his own subordinates, advancing towards the gate to Spook's and Fibi's position.
Exiting the gardening area, a familiar face who'd been lurking in the shadows blocked Jackal's and Gilbard's path. Surrounded by the flora of mighty oak trees, the Knight, who'd fought Jackal when he'd first arrived on Baltigo, peered the Mink down with immense bloodlust. To his right, was other Knight, whose slender frame, and braided hair was a spectacle in itself to behold. Reaching for his Den Den Mushi, the Mink extended his index finger towards the man's wrist, releasing an electrical beam that fried the communicator, rendering it useless.
"I'd take it the same thing would happen if I used my own." Macintosh chimed in.
"I couldn't even react... You've gotten stronger brat." Kojoro retorted grinning menacingly.
"Unfortunately, I don't have time to play with either of you. Business awaits you know." Jackal stated, sliding on his goggles, and switching the notches on it's sides to it's light resistant tints.
"Gil. Close your eyes." Jackal stated, opening his bags pockets to searching for his Flash Dial. Extending the dial forward, the two men scoffed, drawing their blades and arcing backwards to fire off wind blade projectiles but before they could've finished the movement, a blinding light moving far faster than any of their senses [8], blinded them both. Using one leap, the Mink lunged directly over the lots head, grabbing Gilbard's wrist, and coupling him in his arms similar to during their descent from the ship.
"Shishishi... I guess it's my turn now." Jackal stated, as an inside joke between the two. The man's lung placed an entire fifty meter distance between himself and the samurai. With another lunge, he'd cleared their Kenbunshoku's Haki's range twice over, making his way towards the loud jazz music which had become much more audible than before.
It'd be the sound of the personal quartet hired to entertained the guests in the courtyard area that King oversaw. Starting to feel uneasy, murmurs around Mother's biggest investors begun, chatter about the safety of themselves, and their time within the compound's walls.
"Mother hasn't showed herself before us. I want to take a gander at the old bat's face. Keke." the oval bodied man stated, as he'd sip sake from his glass. This man's name was simply known in the Black Market world as 'Egg Shell'. He was one of the three major investor's in Mother's district. His trade was transport and security, being a notable mercenary in Big Bear's private army for years, he'd abandon his old partner, or more like back-stabbed him, and desired sovereignty under Mother's Banner. Using his old contacts and influence, he's responsible for a ring of traffickers that have brought Mother her finest girls in the last three years.
"If know Teresa she's probably getting her back blown out at the moment. She'll be here. This is her time of the year." the luchador masked figure informed. This man's name was simply known among his peers as Sombra, or Shadow. He was the second largest investor in Mother's organisation, and he was simply known as a Loan Shark, or financial investor. If you wanted a billion dollars in two days, he's the kind of man to get you two, and charge enormous interest on it. As such, they're tons of people indebted to him across Paradise. From Teachers, to Samurai, to King's and Nobles, he has his pockets in every pocket that's for sale.
"I just want to know what's with all the racket on the outside. It's never been this noisy before. Even music isn't drowning it out." the petite woman chimed in. Masked behind her satin silhouette was the woman responsible for keeping the marines in check on Baltigo, the wife of Vice Admiral Beckham, a woman known as Madonna. Using her husband's connections behind his back, she's been able to establish a healthy web of information and in turn, evidence, to Black Mail several parties within the World Government, even having a Cipher Pol Agency in her pocket. She completed the finally head in the trio known as the 'Black Beast Brokers' who funded Mother's Kingpin Reign.
At the perimeter [1], a loud explosion went off, sending dozen's of bodies flying into the courtyard, from the smoke, Jackal emerged, wasting no time with formalities.
"Lesser Minks and all... Good Evening. I'll find time to talk with each of you later.... for now... Where's Mother? Shishishi..." Jackal announced shining his sharp canines. It'd be at this moment that the duo would've attached their gas masks for what was about to happen next, whether Gilbard entered with him or covered the perimeter, the next move was already in motion. Lurking around this area, several snipers and marksmen assumed position, waiting for King's command.
"I finally get to see you in person, Ears." King shouted from his position on the balcony.
- Skills Used:
Name: Bounce
Description:
This skill utilises Jackal's dog like appendages to leap distances in any direction or height, in a nimble matter. It's similar to acrobatics, and can be used to escape or evade contact. At this Rank, Jackal can use this skill in conjunction with a Strike Based attack to add momentum to his movement, giving the attack used the speed of this skill.
Range: Mid (15m-50m)
Attribute: Speed & Agility
Rank: Advanced
Name: Inazuma
Description:
Concentrating Electro at the tip of a finger, Jackal releases a compact surge of electricity, in a beam like fashion. The beam can be fired twice per thread at this Rank and operates at the Strength & Power of the user.
Range: Short (1-15m)
Attribute: Speed & Agility
Rank: Advanced
Name: Detonate!
Description:
Jackal is able to cause an explosion with any segment of his body. At this Rank, Jackal can detonate any part of his body, even detonating up to two limbs at the same time. While the actual force is scaled by the Attribute indicated, at this Rank, the explosion can only cover a fifty meter radius.
Range: Mid (15m-50m)
Rank: Advanced [Core Skill]
Attribute: Power & Strength - 5
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