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This page documents tertiary characters who appear in the West City Saga of Dragon Ball: Heart of the Dragon.
Dr. Brief[]
On May 28th, Age 774, Dr. Brief was seen at the World Inventors' Awards Ceremony after party showing Dr. Usuba and another contestant his ashless cigarette invention.
New Red Ribbon Army scientists[]
On May 29th, Age 774, Dr. Usuba met with Oscalpano, Cardinal, and his New Red Ribbon Army scientists in their tower in Central City.
On May 30, Age 774, a New Red Ribbon Army scientist showed Dr. Usuba and Oscalpano a video of Nappa attacking the Earth's navy. Realizing conventional weapons wouldn't work against the Saiyans, Dr. Usuba speculated they could fight them with poison. Oscalpano reminded him that the aliens' physiology was unknown, and if things went wrong, Ledas could retaliate by destroying a city or two, which Oscalpano didn't want to risk happening. The video switched to Goku and Cell's duel. Oscalpano speculated that Ledas wasn't as strong as either, although he wasn't sure. Usuba instructed Oscalpano to have Jia poison Ledas so they could gauge his response, as even if he were slowed by it, it could provide an opening. He had an idea to use Ledas' own energy against him, though it would take time to create the technology to steal it.
Later, Cardinal, Dr. Usuba, Oscalpano, and several NRRA scientists tested out Usuba's Kiseibachi on a prisoner named Ranmusei. The tiny bots sucked energy from the man, killing him. Usuba noted that Ranmusei had been a semi-finalist in the previous World Martial Arts Tournament. His power was significant for a human. The Kiseibachi dealt with him easily nonetheless. Oscalpano noted that Ledas was far stronger than any human. Usuba assured him that the Kiseibachi's potential was far above what was showcased against Ranmusei. Cardinal agreed, asking Usuba to continue updating the bots. Since poisoning Ledas hadn't worked, these bots were the only remaining weapon they could use against him. He urged Usuba to assume the worst and plan accordingly.
On June 6th, in the New Red Ribbon Army lab, Dr. Usuba sat with two scientists at a table. Several strands of Ledas' hair had been placed on clear plates. Oscalpano monitored a chained-up prisoner in the corner of the room. The tiny Kiseibachi bots sucked out his energy, green balls of ki popping around his body. Dr. Usuba noted that the man's energy wasn't remotely powering up the Kiseibachi, so he commanded them back to the table, ordering them to suck out the residual energy from Ledas' hair. A scientist warned Usuba that they had no means of measuring the alien's power so the Kiseibachi were at risk of overloading. Usuba wasn't worried.
A Kiseibachi stung Ledas' hair, sucking the energy out of it. The bot rose into the air, its lights blinking rapidly before it unexpectedly released a torrent of energy down the table, cutting it in half and punching a hole through the wall. One of the scientists had been vaporized in the blast. Ignoring the dead man, Usuba said he'd adjust the bots' coding to account for such tremendous power. He promised he'd work as fast as he could, although it would likely take a while considering they had tested only a tiny fraction of Ledas' power.
On June 6th, while Usuba and several NRRA scientists were working on expanding the Kiseibachis' energy reserves, Ledas sensed them, confused as to why he could feel his own energy signature in another city.
In the New Red Ribbon Army lab, Dr. Usuba and all twenty-two scientists watched the Kiseibachi attack Ledas and his Saibamen from a live feed. Without warning, the cameras of every drone cut out in unison. A scientist told Usuba they'd lost contact, putting him in a panic. Usuba believed it was a glitch, asking them to load the backup generator. Without warning, Ledas landed through the ceiling, splattering a scientist. He was shaking with rage. Usuba was horrified Ledas had found them. Ledas told them he'd sensed his energy in this building before and was going to end things. He didn't know who they were or why they were hunting him, but it didn't matter. They would be dead within moments.
Usuba ranted about how much he hated the Saiyans after what had happened to East City. He swore he wouldn't let another Saiyan attack humankind again. Ledas calmly said he wasn't responsible for East City's destruction, but he would be destroying the NRRA building. Usuba released the remaining Kiseibachi as Ledas charged up an Ice Cannon. Now in a powered-up Super Saiyan 2 state, Ledas hardly felt their attacks. He detonated his attack, vaporizing everyone on that floor of the building. The skyscraper collapsed moments later as pedestrians fled in terror.
Mrs. Hakimoto[]
On May 30th, Age 774, Mrs. Hakimoto picked up Chiwan and Hachi after school in her hovercar.
On June 11th, having finished serving the seventh-graders dinner, Mrs. Hakimoto walked over to her husband, whispered something in his ear, and the two of them scurried off to the cabin. She asked Donburi to watch the seventh-graders while they were gone. Donburi was extremely embarrassed by her parents' behavior. Mr. Hakimoto told her it was his boat, his rules before disappearing inside.
Subutayo[]
On May 30th, Age 774, noticing Tabashi and Chiaki ordering food from a vending machine, a nearby woman, Subutayo, got up from her vegan propaganda table to confront Tabashi. A pair of vegan beta males assisted her in bullying the boy. Ledas found the concept of veganism abhorrent and unbearable. Chiaki mocked her. Ledas wanted to fight them, but Ryori held him back. Nevertheless, he exhaled a breath of air that flung their table and flyers away. The vegans retreated to collect their precious belongings.
On July 22nd, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Vegan Beta Male #1[]
On May 30th, Age 774, noticing Tabashi and Chiaki ordering food from a vending machine, a nearby woman, Subutayo, got up from her vegan propaganda table to confront Tabashi. A pair of vegan beta males assisted her in bullying the boy. Ledas found the concept of veganism abhorrent and unbearable. Chiaki mocked her. Ledas wanted to fight them, but Ryori held him back. Nevertheless, he exhaled a breath of air that flung their table and flyers away. The vegans retreated to collect their precious belongings.
On July 22nd, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Vegan Beta Male #2[]
On May 30th, Age 774, noticing Tabashi and Chiaki ordering food from a vending machine, a nearby woman, Subutayo, got up from her vegan propaganda table to confront Tabashi. A pair of vegan beta males assisted her in bullying the boy. Ledas found the concept of veganism abhorrent and unbearable. Chiaki mocked her. Ledas wanted to fight them, but Ryori held him back. Nevertheless, he exhaled a breath of air that flung their table and flyers away. The vegans retreated to collect their precious belongings.
On July 22nd, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Nurse Mojisha[]
During class on May 31st, Age 774, Ms. Kairyupin began her lesson. Shortly after roll call, she paused the lesson, asking Ledas to accompany her to the nurse's office. In the nurse's office, Kairyupin asked Nurse Mojisha to fetch the hair dye analyzer. Ledas told her his hair wasn't dyed (merely getting lighter in the West City sunlight), but his teacher didn't buy it. Nurse Mojisha returned with the device. Kairyupin asked Ledas what his mother thought of his act of rebellion. Ledas told her she was dead, so she wasn't thinking anything. Kairyupin tried to empathize with him, offering him a session with the school therapist, but Ledas rejected the offer, maintaining his bodily autonomy.
Mojisha ran the device, which read "no dye". Unconvinced, Kairyupin demanded a second reading, but it produced the same result. Kairyupin was embarrassed and apologized. Ledas wasn't satiated, telling her that it wasn't her business even if he did dye his hair. Kairyupin rebuked him, telling Ledas that if he continued to backtalk her, she would give him detention. They returned to the classroom, Ledas seething.
Mailwoman[]
On May 31, Age 774, the mailwoman dropped off mail at Ryori and Ledas' house when Wilde sprung from a nearby bush, spooking her. She fled in her hovertruck, much to Wilde's amusement. Ses and Ame were with him, finding the encounter most agreeable.
Aikido students[]
On June 1st, Age 774, Ledas, Chiaki, and Ryori made their way to the train station after school. In front of the staircases leading up to Fushimi Station, a large crowd had gathered around an Aikido showcase. Master Kamome engaged in a practice demonstration with three of his Aikido students (while the others watched), tossing them around like common housewives. Anyone who challenged Kamome and beat him would win Ƶ3,000,000 (after paying the Ƶ7200) entry fee). Ledas was appalled at the showcase, stating that the acolytes were engaged in an elaborate hoax. Chiaki didn't believe him, but Ledas didn't back down, noting that the acolytes were moving too slowly, using intentionally ineffective movements and attacks. Chiaki wasn't convinced; Ryori thought they were street scammers. Several onlookers criticized Ledas as being a stupid kid who didn't know anything. Ryori defended his friend, telling them Mr. Satan would destroy Kamome in a fight. Ledas asked Ryori if he could fight against Kamome to prove his point, but Ryori didn't want him to make a scene. Ledas promised he wouldn't raise his power level above Kamome, going forward with his plan anyway (much to Ryori's annoyance). He hated the arrogance of Aikido and felt the need to put its practitioners in their place.
Kamome finished his last acolyte, leading the crowd to give him a rousing bout of applause. Ledas booed him even as the applause died down, which embarrassed Ryori and entertained Chiaki. Kamome ignored him and asked for any challenger to come forth. Ledas convinced Chiaki and Ryori to help him pay the entry fee, then confronted the fake martial arts master. The crowd laughed at him. Chiaki ranted at Ryori for pressuring him to hand over zeni that would surely be lost. Kamome dismissed Ledas, but after the Saiyan took his Hazumi stance, the man reconsidered, recognizing Ledas' martial arts experience. He asked Ledas who his master was. Ledas had no master. Kamome introduced himself as a Ninth Dan Aikido Master, the reigning champion of the Underground Martial Arts Masters Tournament, and the purveyor of the purest style of martial arts. Ledas wasn't impressed. He mocked Kamome. Kamome retorted that his techniques were too dangerous to use in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Ledas was unconvinced and requested the man to attack. Kamome bowed and an acolyte demanded Ledas do the same. The Saiyan would do no such thing.
Ledas attacked with a straight slow lunge, mimicking Kamome's pupils. After fending off Kamome's parries, he hung his punch in the air, allowing the man to grab him by the wrist. Ledas spun around, rising to the air, hitting Kamome in the nose with a spinning back fist, sending him flying into a wall. The master had been knocked unconscious. The crowd cheered for Ledas as he collected his winnings. Chiaki and Ryori were floored by Ledas' skill. Ryori had to admit that Ledas was an amazing martial artist for his age.
A man from the crowd was unconvinced, challenging Ledas to fight for his winnings. Not one to back down from a fight, Ledas urged him to come forth. He parried the man's punch, breaking the guy's wrist in the process, then slapped him away with his tail. The crowd once again went wild for Ledas, but he ran off with Ryori and Chiaki.
Master Kamome[]
On June 1st, Age 774, Ledas, Chiaki, and Ryori made their way to the train station after school. In front of the staircases leading up to Fushimi Station, a large crowd had gathered around an Aikido showcase. Master Kamome engaged in a practice demonstration with three of his Aikido students (while the others watched), tossing them around like common housewives. Anyone who challenged Kamome and beat him would win Ƶ3,000,000 (after paying the Ƶ7200) entry fee). Ledas was appalled at the showcase, stating that the acolytes were engaged in an elaborate hoax. Chiaki didn't believe him, but Ledas didn't back down, noting that the acolytes were moving too slowly, using intentionally ineffective movements and attacks. Chiaki wasn't convinced; Ryori thought they were street scammers. Several onlookers criticized Ledas as being a stupid kid who didn't know anything. Ryori defended his friend, telling them Mr. Satan would destroy Kamome in a fight. Ledas asked Ryori if he could fight against Kamome to prove his point, but Ryori didn't want him to make a scene. Ledas promised he wouldn't raise his power level above Kamome, going forward with his plan anyway (much to Ryori's annoyance). He hated the arrogance of Aikido and felt the need to put its practitioners in their place.
Kamome finished his last acolyte, leading the crowd to give him a rousing bout of applause. Ledas booed him even as the applause died down, which embarrassed Ryori and entertained Chiaki. Kamome ignored him and asked for any challenger to come forth. Ledas convinced Chiaki and Ryori to help him pay the entry fee, then confronted the fake martial arts master. The crowd laughed at him. Chiaki ranted at Ryori for pressuring him to hand over zeni that would surely be lost. Kamome dismissed Ledas, but after the Saiyan took his Hazumi stance, the man reconsidered, recognizing Ledas' martial arts experience. He asked Ledas who his master was. Ledas had no master. Kamome introduced himself as a Ninth Dan Aikido Master, the reigning champion of the Underground Martial Arts Masters Tournament, and the purveyor of the purest style of martial arts. Ledas wasn't impressed. He mocked Kamome. Kamome retorted that his techniques were too dangerous to use in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Ledas was unconvinced and requested the man to attack. Kamome bowed and an acolyte demanded Ledas do the same. The Saiyan would do no such thing.
Ledas attacked with a straight slow lunge, mimicking Kamome's pupils. After fending off Kamome's parries, he hung his punch in the air, allowing the man to grab him by the wrist. Ledas spun around, rising to the air, hitting Kamome in the nose with a spinning back fist, sending him flying into a wall. The master had been knocked unconscious. The crowd cheered for Ledas as he collected his winnings.
Janitor[]
On June 1st, Age 774, the janitor finished off his shift by cleaning up the bathrooms in the West City Middle School. After depositing his janitorial cart in his storage locker, the man prepared to leave for the night. Walking to the west gate, he noticed a light on in the teachers' offices and doubled back to check that out.
Chiaki and Hachi, who had broken into Ms. Kairyupin's office to search for her ecology test answer key, noticed the janitor's flashlight approaching. In a panic, the boys fled out the open window. The Saibamen replaced the window, although it became immediately apparent that the glass was an inch and a half too short. Chiaki yelled at Hachi for forgetting to measure the part of the glass that went up under the frame. They ran off, jumping the fence. The janitor yelled from behind, seeing something. The Saibamen followed them over the fence soon after.
Hyperventilating, the janitor rewatched a video he had taken on his phone of a little red creature running across a lunch table. After composing himself, the man called KBC News.
The next day, Ledas, Ryori, Chiaki, Chiwan, Hachi, and Tabashi watched a news report on the computer of the West City Middle School janitor telling a story about how he saw a leprechaun on the campus grounds. His posse provided lots of love and support. The reporter showed a 180p picture of Carawa before interviewing supposed eyewitnesses. Chiaki was thankful the picture had been blurry enough to obscure the Saibaman's appearance. The kids found the interview to be hilarious, Chiaki speculating that the janitor and his posse had been trolling the news. Hachi wasn't so sure.
Ms. Kairyupin's doorman[]
On the night of June 1st, Age 774, Ms. Kairyupin returned to her apartment (the doorman letting her in) with groceries. Chiwan, Ryori, and Ledas followed her inside, Chiwan lying to the doorman that their mother had sent them out for kaffir leaves. The doorman let them in, not wanting to be interrupted from watching a baseball game.
News reporter[]
On June 2nd, Age 774, Ledas, Ryori, Chiaki, Chiwan, Hachi, and Tabashi watched a news report on the computer of the West City Middle School janitor telling a story about how he saw a leprechaun on the campus grounds. His posse provided lots of love and support. The reporter showed a 180p picture of Carawa before interviewing supposed eyewitnesses. Chiaki was thankful the picture had been blurry enough to obscure the Saibaman's appearance. The kids found the interview to be hilarious, Chiaki speculating that the janitor and his posse had been trolling the news. Hachi wasn't so sure.
On June 21st, Ryori and Ledas watched a news report about the old vaping woman burning to death in her home. The reporter speculated that she had spontaneously combusted.
Old vaping woman[]
On June 2nd, Age 774, the old vaping woman watched a news report of the West City Middle School janitor telling a story about how he saw a leprechaun on the campus grounds. His posse provided lots of love and support. The reporter showed a 180p picture of Carawa before interviewing supposed eyewitnesses. She swore she had seen the leprechaun before. Lumbering outside, she peeked over the fence, noticing Wilde, Ame, and Ses enjoying glasses of water in the yard.
Later, she watched Jia talk to police officers in her front yard. She told them she wasn't housing leprechauns in her backyard, although she had Capsule Corp. tech. The police apologized for bothering her, noting that crazy neighbors were common in big cities. Jia stated that if the neighbor called the cops on her again, she'd seek a restraining order, causing the old woman to run off. She later popped up over the fence again, taking pictures of the Saibamen with an old camera.
On the evening of June 5th, as the sun went down, the Saibamen packed up their chairs and headed inside. The old vaping woman hovered over the fence, recording them with a handheld video camera. She commentated on the Saibamen before swearing she was going to the mayor with her footage. Her camera exploded. From the sliding door, Wilde grinned at her before following his brethren inside.
On June 9th Ses, Ame, Wilde, and Carawa played in the backyard while the old vaping woman watched them via a drone. Wilde and Carawa sparred while Ses and Ame sunbathed and drank pineapple juice. The woman streamed her feed on her channel to her followers, ranting about the Saibamen potentially damaging the fence. She read several super chats, continuing to watch the Saibamen spar.
On June 16th, Wilde and Carawa sparred in the backyard while the old vaping woman filmed them from over the fence, ranting to herself about how horrible they were. As they battled one another, the two began changing into the next Saibaman form. Their bodies turned blue, the force of their transformations knocking the old woman away. Gleefully, the Saibamen rushed off into the bushes, continuing their friendly quarrel.
On June 21st, the old vaping woman watched videos on her computer while her cat meowed at her feet, begging for breakfast. She had a can of gasoline beside her. Next, she watched a video on how to perform a controlled burn, muttering to herself that she had to return the Saibamen to the pits of hell before sleeping. She argued with people on her Discord server about the Saibamen being hellspawn instead of robots, forgetting about the video while smoking her vape heavily.
Several hours later, Ryori and Ledas watched a news report about the old vaping woman burning to death in her home. The reporter speculated that she had spontaneously combusted.
Ranmusei[]
On June 2nd, Age 774, Cardinal, Dr. Usuba, Oscalpano, and several NRRA scientists tested out Usuba's Kiseibachi on a prisoner named Ranmusei. The tiny bots sucked energy from the man, killing him. Usuba noted that Ranmusei had been a semi-finalist in the previous World Martial Arts Tournament. His power was significant for a human. The Kiseibachi dealt with him easily nonetheless. Oscalpano noted that Ledas was far stronger than any human. Usuba assured him that the Kiseibachi's potential was far above what was showcased against Ranmusei. Cardinal agreed, asking Usuba to continue updating the bots. Since poisoning Ledas hadn't worked, these bots were the only remaining weapon they could use against him. He urged Usuba to assume the worst and plan accordingly.
Mrs. Isune[]
On the evening of June 3rd, Age 774, Azashi held a dinner party at his house. All the seventh-graders were there. Azashi's mother and brother (Anraku) ate with them.
On July 2nd, the seventh-graders had dinner at Azashi's house along with Azashi's parents and little sister Kaiten. Ledas pigged out, shocking Azashi's family, until Chiaki waved a shrimp tail in his face, making him gag.
Anraku[]
On the evening of June 3rd, Age 774, Azashi held a dinner party at his house. All the seventh-graders were there. Azashi's mother and brother (Anraku) ate with them.
Later, Tabashi, Chiwan, Ledas, and Azashi played Super Smash Triplets: Mega Ultimate Champion Mr. Satan Limited Edition. Ippi played on her phone while Hachi cheered his sister. Chiaki and Ryori sat on the other side of the room with Anraku. Ryori negotiated with him to get a private room in the Guac (the bar Anraku worked at). Anraku told them they could sneak in through a back door in the kitchen and promised nobody would throw them out.
Ledas received a call on his cell phone, stepping away from the game (Chiwan swiftly eliminated his character). Soon after, Tabashi won the game, defeating Chiwan (Azashi came in third place). Anraku told Ryori that his private booth would be available from nine to ten tomorrow night. Ryori reminded him that he wanted the deluxe package, which his older brother Shoekki used to order, which should include alcohol and weed. Anraku didn't think that was a good idea but didn't stop him. Ryori swore nobody would get wasted. Anraku didn't believe him.
After school on June 16th, Azashi, Ledas, Ryori, Chiaki, Chiwan, Hachi, and Anraku met up at Azashi's house. Chiwan, Chiaki, and Ledas worked on math homework while Hachi, Azashi, Anraku, and Ryori played a racing video game. Azashi said he wanted to be a chef who owned his own restaurant when he grew up. Ryori wanted to be a porn star. Anraku found that ridiculous, thinking he'd get bored of sex very quickly if he had to perform almost every day. Hachi wanted King Furry's job. Chiwan thought that was about the most idiotic thing he could've chosen, given how busy and stressful the king must be all the time. Anraku won the race and trash-talked his brother, which Azashi did not appreciate.
Ledas and Chiaki ranted about how they didn't like seafood, especially how people ate the eyes, brains, and inner organs of many of the animals, including shrimp. Ledas didn't like the taste of any seafood, which surprised Azashi, but he couldn't convince the Saiyan otherwise. After the next race finished, Hachi asked Chiwan if she was ready to go home, as they had planned to go to the skate park later. She needed more time to finish her homework, so she offered to go to the park with him on Saturday. Chiaki wanted them to wait until after he, Ledas, and Tabashi got out of detention. Hachi wasn't pleased they were coming along, as he was beginning to suspect Chiaki had a thing for his sister.
They told Anraku about the Spice Off challenge and how Mahobi had given them detention for it. Ryori showed Anraku a picture of Mahobi. He thought he recognized her, speculating she was a semi-regular at the Guac (showing up once or twice a week). Ryori wanted Anraku to get her super drunk if she showed up on a school night so that she'd come to class the next morning either hungover or still drunk. Despite Azashi's fears that he could get fired for it, Anraku didn't think it was a bad idea. He just didn't know why he'd do it. Ryori offered him a ride on Ledas' gravity training unit if he messed with Mahobi. Azashi showed him a video of Neptune on his phone. Anraku didn't necessarily believe them but was willing to go along with it because Ryori promised him Ƶ250,000 if they were lying about the spaceship. Anraku told them he was going to bring his girlfriend with him, so they'd need to have two seats ready. Ryori said that wouldn't be a problem, but he couldn't use the ship before the nineteenth, as that was the day Hizara was going for a ride. The boys started another race as Chiwan and Chiaki continued working on their geometry homework.
That night, during Anraku's shift at the Guac, Ms. Mahobi entered. He switched positions with another bartender so that he could serve her. They exchanged words, Anraku smooth-talking her from the get-go, even giving her several free drinks and shots. As Mahobi grew drunker, she opened up, mentioning the truant seventh-grade class she was teaching. She was nearly at her wits' end with a boy she'd given several detentions to. Next year, Mahobi wanted to teach older kids, as she couldn't stand petty tween drama. Anraku advised her to stop worrying about the kids, shifting the conversation to her clothing by complimenting her jacket. She scoffed when he called her an upscale patron, noting her salary was meager at best. She wondered what was the point of teaching kids she deemed no good to begin with, for whether they succeeded or failed the class meant nothing to her. Anraku said the kids weren't worth the headache of thinking about while she was off work, which she appreciated.
Anraku lost contact with her while serving other patrons. Mahobi moved to a booth with a man. By now, she was significantly intoxicated. Around three in the morning, the patrons were engaged in a karaoke party. For Ms. Mahobi's turn, she sang the awful song, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", flashing the crowd while she belted out the lyrics. Anraku recorded the performance, trying not to laugh (that'd be unprofessional of an employee of his stature).
On June 20th, Anraku and his girlfriend took a ride on Ledas' gravity training unit. Theodosius prepared them for takeoff, but they were nevertheless nervous. Once in space, Anraku's girlfriend threw up all over the floor. Theo directed her downstairs to the shower while CLEAN-BOTs removed the mess. She ran off. Anraku moved to the looking window, taking pictures of Earth from space before following her to the shower as Theo set off to Jupiter.
Unnamed stripper[]
On June 4th, Age 774, Chiaki, Ryori, Azashi, and Tabashi bought an hour in a private room in the Guac, paying for the deluxe package. After a while, a stripper was sent to them (as that was part of the deluxe package that they weren't told about). She entered the room bare-chested. Azashi and Chiaki gawked at her (Ryori thought nothing of her). The stripper was horrified seeing young boys in there, fleeing out the door. She later told the bouncers that there were kids in the bar, causing the four to flee.
Guac bouncers[]
On June 4th Age 774, after a stripper walked in on Tabashi, Ryori, Chiaki, and Azashi in their private room in the Guac (and then told the bouncers about the kids), the boys fled out the back door in the kitchen. Bursting out the door, the boys were met by a pair of bouncers. Startled, the men were slow to react as Tabashi peeled off to the left and Ryori and Chiaki peeled off to the right. One bouncer went after Tabashi, while the other pursued Chiaki and Ryori.
Tabashi gained space between himself and the bouncer in the crowd coming down the road. Within one block, the man had completely lost him in the sea of people, doubling back to the bar.
Chiaki and Ryori tried to lose the bouncer in the crowd, but there weren't many pedestrians on the street. Ryori ran into a policeman. Seeing this, Chiaki faltered, allowing the bouncer to reach him. Ryori, realizing they'd been caught, cursed loudly.
Officer Hanrulo[]
On June 4th, Age 774, after a stripper walked in on Tabashi, Ryori, Chiaki, and Azashi in their private room in the Guac (and then told the bouncers about the kids), the boys fled out the back door in the kitchen. Bursting out the door, the boys were met by a pair of bouncers. Startled, the men were slow to react as Tabashi peeled off to the left and Ryori and Chiaki peeled off to the right. One bouncer went after Tabashi, while the other pursued Chiaki and Ryori.
Chiaki and Ryori tried to lose the bouncer in the crowd, but there weren't many pedestrians on the street. Ryori ran into a policeman. Seeing this, Chiaki faltered, allowing the bouncer to reach him. Ryori, realizing they'd been caught, cursed loudly.
Later, Jia and the Saibamen watched 90 Day Fiancé. The doorbell rang. Wilde paused the show. Jia went to see who it was. A police officer had Ryori in tow. The boy staggered inside. Jia smacked him on the back of the head and asked him where he'd been. Ryori gave a vague answer. The officer told Jia that Ryori and his friends had been in a bar and gotten drunk. He was going to charge him with misdemeanor minor in possession. Jia gave him a SAARO card, telling the man she was fostering Ryori under the orders of King Furry and would do anything to make the charge go away. Seeing that the king was involved, the officer agreed to let Ryori off with a warning, though if he ever caught the boy doing anything illegal again, he would charge him no matter what. Jia thanked him and said that if he was ever looking for a promotion, she'd put in a good word for him.
Deliverywoman[]
Around noon on June 6th, Age 774, a deliverywoman dropped a package off at Ryori and Ledas' house. She noticed Wilde posing in the front yard. Thinking he was a statue, she walked over to take a picture when he sneezed. In a panic, the woman fled to her truck and drove off. Unconcerned, Wilde took up another pose with his arms behind thrust out behind him.
Shuku[]
On June 6th, Age 774, Chiaki, Chiwan, Hachi, Tabashi, Ryori, Ledas, Azashi, and Ippi went to Chiaki's house. found Chiaki's older sister Shuku and her boyfriend in the living room, which startled the kids. Shuku was smoking from a bong, noting that her professor had canceled her final class of the day, which was why she had come home early. She threatened to tell their mother Chiaki had brought friends over (he was grounded after the debacle at the Guac). He told her not to be a rat. She said he should chill out and take a hit from the bong, calling him Chiyakisoba. The seventh-graders laughed at his nickname. Chiaki insulted Shuku to her boyfriend, saying that she went through guys every week or two and he'd be no different, before marching out to the backyard, his friends following him in awkward silence.
After the kids set off in Ledas' gravity training unit, Shuku's boyfriend thought there had been an earthquake. Shuku didn't believe it hadn't been anything, just a symptom of them being so high. They decided to go to her room (which thankfully had a lock) to enjoy some alone time away from Chiaki and his friends.
Shuku's boyfriend[]
On June 6th, Age 774, Chiaki, Chiwan, Hachi, Tabashi, Ryori, Ledas, Azashi, and Ippi went to Chiaki's house. found Chiaki's older sister Shuku and her boyfriend in the living room, which startled the kids. Shuku was smoking from a bong, noting that her professor had canceled her final class of the day, which was why she had come home early. She threatened to tell their mother Chiaki had brought friends over (he was grounded after the debacle at the Guac). He told her not to be a rat. She said he should chill out and take a hit from the bong, calling him Chiyakisoba. The seventh-graders laughed at his nickname. Chiaki insulted Shuku to her boyfriend, saying that she went through guys every week or two and he'd be no different, before marching out to the backyard, his friends following him in awkward silence.
After the kids set off in Ledas' gravity training unit, Shuku's boyfriend thought there had been an earthquake. Shuku didn't believe it hadn't been anything, just a symptom of them being so high. They decided to go to her room (which thankfully had a lock) to enjoy some alone time away from Chiaki and his friends.
Unnamed prisoner[]
On June 6th, Age 774, in the New Red Ribbon Army lab, Dr. Usuba sat with two scientists at a table. Several strands of Ledas' hair had been placed on clear plates. Oscalpano monitored a chained-up prisoner in the corner of the room. The tiny Kiseibachi bots sucked out his energy, green balls of ki popping around his body. Dr. Usuba noted that the man's energy wasn't remotely powering up the Kiseibachi, so he commanded them back to the table.
Unnamed soccer players[]
On June 8th, Age 774, the seventh-graders played a game of soccer with some other kids their age after school. While playing, Ledas was distracted, sensing Usuba's Kiseibachi manipulating his energy in the New Red Ribbon Army lab. Not understanding why he was sensing his own energy so far away, he missed the ball, allowing Tabashi to tackle him. Tabashi passed the ball to Chiwan, who moved past Ryori to score a goal. She crotch-thrust in Ryori's face (he had never experienced a greater horror) before her team swarmed her in celebration. Ryori was mad at Ledas for letting Tabashi get that pass off.
Ledas' watch timer went off, which meant his detention was almost over. He flew back to school (in front of everyone, shocking the soccer players) to finish his detention.
Dr. Fusen[]
Following the end of school on June 8th, Age 774, Chiaki attended a therapy session with Dr. Fusen. The two discussed how Chiaki had called Hachi a gay slur before the conversation shifted to Chiaki's infatuation with Chiwan. He waxed lyrical about her. Fusen advised him to profess his feelings to her, but Chiaki was too embarrassed to do so, assuming she didn't want a boyfriend. The doctor challenged his anxiety, asking him to confront his fears, for the worst that could happen would be a rejection. At his age, that was of little consequence. He recommended the boy show her his true self, and if she wasn't interested, he could move on. Chiaki thought that was easier said than done.
Mr. Hakimoto[]
On June 11th, Age 774, the seventh-graders convened on Mr. Hakimoto's yacht, Knot Me Daddy along with Hachi and Chiwan's parents and siblings. Mr. Hakimoto wore a beachside version of his fursuit (which was a wolf). Following Hizara chucking Chiaki overboard (because he was incensed by his infatuation with Hizara's sister, Chiwan), Mr. Hakimoto asked him to ease up on the boy, as he didn't want to receive a call from Chiaki's parents later. Hizara told him he didn't have to pick up the phone if he didn't want to be involved in drama. After serving the kids dinner, Mrs. Hakimoto walked over to her husband, whispered something in his ear, and the two of them scurried off to the cabin. She asked Donburi to watch the seventh-graders while they were gone. Donburi was extremely embarrassed by her parents' behavior. Mr. Hakimoto told her it was his boat, his rules before disappearing inside.
Hizara[]
On June 11th, Age 774, the seventh-graders convened on Mr. Hakimoto's yacht, Knot Me Daddy along with Hachi and Chiwan's parents and siblings. After the "worst song of the year" competition, Hachi and Chiwan darted off with a go-pro to their older brother Hizara, who was standing on the port-side with a drink. Hizara measured the depth of the ocean beneath them (8.52 meters), deeming it shallow enough for their game to begin. Chiwan threw the go-pro over the edge, then asked everyone else if they wanted to play a game of who could find the go-pro first. Tabashi was scared of sharks. Hizara used the boat scanner to confirm there weren't any within three miles (and he'd let them know if that changed). Chiaki flirted with Chiwan, boasting that he had been a great diver in kindergarten and would easily find the go-pro before her.
Chiwan jumped overboard. Tabashi took some goading from Hizara before he went over. Hizara threw Hachi overboard after the boy hesitated to jump, making the others laugh. Hizara then accused Chiaki of having a thing for Chiwan. Chiaki tried to deny it, but he didn't convince the young man. He chucked Chiaki overboard as well. Mr. Hakimoto asked him to ease up on the boy, as he didn't want to receive a call from Chiaki's parents later. Hizara told him he didn't have to pick up the phone if he didn't want to be involved in drama.
The kids spent a while looking for the go-pro without luck. Azashi, Ippi, Ryori, and Ledas moved over to where Hizara was. Azashi asked him what the prize was for finding the go-pro. Hizara offered them his jet ski. Azashi was wary, as supposedly one could not drive a jet ski unless one was at least sixteen years old. Hizara rebuked him for having such a naive view of society. He confirmed it was a real jet ski. The only reason he was getting rid of it was because he was moving to North City in December because he was transferring to a four-year college. Convinced, Azashi jumped overboard.
Ryori jumped overboard, intent on winning the competition without having to ask her. Ippi refused to take part, typing away like a mad woman on her phone. Ledas used his injuries (he was still done up in casts and bandages) as his excuse. Hizara recognized him as the alien his twin siblings had told him about. Ledas was a tad annoyed they had told him; Hizara promised to keep Ledas' identity a secret, asking if he could take a ride on his spaceship. Ledas told him the entry fee was a case of beer. Hizara reminded him he wasn't twenty-one yet, so it'd be hard to get beer. Ledas said he'd have to steal it from his dad or he wouldn't go to space.
In the water, Chiaki surfaced, showing Chiwan a piece of abalone he'd found. She giggled, splashing him, loving that. Several hours passed before Hizara had had enough. Throwing his shirt off, he dove overboard, surfacing less than a minute later with the go-pro in hand.
On June 21st, the seventh-graders spent the afternoon learning how to surf. Each one had an instructor. Ledas was the worst at surfing (his poor tail didn't help) and Chiwan was without a doubt the most skilled. As time went on, the kids returned to Hachi and Chiwan's yacht except for Chiwan and Chiaki, who practiced for several hours longer. Chiaki was improving, but he was still nothing compared to her. The kids and Hizara watched them continue going at it, realizing they weren't going to come back to the boat any time soon. Eventually, Chiwan and Chiaki returned to shore, the pair having a grand old time together.
Donburi[]
On June 11th, Age 774, the seventh-graders convened on Mr. Hakimoto's yacht, Knot Me Daddy along with Hachi and Chiwan's parents and siblings. While the seventh-graders were playing the "worst songs of the year" competition, Tsuwa ran over to the table where the others had remained, noticing Ledas trimming his nails with invisible ki blasts. Tsuwa retreated to her sister Donburi, traumatized. Donburi shot her with a squirt bottle, causing Tsuwa to run over to their father. Some hours later, having finished serving the kids, Mrs. Hakimoto walked over to her husband, whispered something in his ear, and the two of them scurried off to the cabin. She asked Donburi to watch the seventh-graders while they were gone. Donburi was extremely embarrassed by her parents' behavior. Mr. Hakimoto told her it was his boat, his rules before disappearing inside.
While the kids ate dinner, Tsuwa wandered over to her father's chair, finding his car keys. Before Donburi could stop her, Tsuwa unlocked the pepper spray canister and sprayed it into the wind, the liquid flinging back onto her face. She fell to the ground, crying out, Donburi rushing over with a distressed, guilty look on her face.
Tsuwa[]
On June 11th, Age 774, the seventh-graders convened on Mr. Hakimoto's yacht, Knot Me Daddy along with Hachi and Chiwan's parents and siblings. While the seventh-graders were playing the "worst songs of the year" competition, Tsuwa ran over to the table where the others had remained, noticing Ledas trimming his nails with invisible ki blasts. Tsuwa retreated to her sister Donburi, traumatized. Donburi shot her with a squirt bottle, causing Tsuwa to run over to their father.
While the kids ate dinner, Tsuwa wandered over to her father's chair, finding his car keys. Before Donburi could stop her, Tsuwa unlocked the pepper spray canister and sprayed it into the wind, the liquid flinging back onto her face. She fell to the ground, crying out, Donburi rushing over with a distressed, guilty look on her face.
Jehovah's Witness #1[]
Shortly before noon on June 17th, Age 774, two Jehovah's Witnesses visited Ryori and Ledas' house. Wilde answered the door, startling them. Without speaking, Wilde handed them what looked like a business card from a side table. The card stated there were disfellowshiped individuals living in the house who engaged in sin, fornication, and sodomy. Outraged and horrified, the man dropped the message and ran away, his compatriot hot on his heels. Wilde retrieved the card with a growl before closing the door.
Jehovah's Witness #2[]
Shortly before noon on June 17th, Age 774, two Jehovah's Witnesses visited Ryori and Ledas' house. Wilde answered the door, startling them. Without speaking, Wilde handed them what looked like a business card from a side table. The card stated there were disfellowshiped individuals living in the house who engaged in sin, fornication, and sodomy. Outraged and horrified, the man dropped the message and ran away, his compatriot hot on his heels. Wilde retrieved the card with a growl before closing the door.
Ms. Mahobi's sister[]
On June 18th, Age 774, Ms. Mahobi received a text from her sister informing her someone had recorded her singing karaoke last night and the video was blowing up all over social media. Mahobi was extremely embarrassed and ashamed of what she had done.
Anraku's girlfriend[]
On June 20th, Age 774, Anraku and his girlfriend took a ride on Ledas' gravity training unit. Theodosius prepared them for takeoff, but they were nevertheless nervous. Once in space, Anraku's girlfriend threw up all over the floor. Theo directed her downstairs to the shower while CLEAN-BOTs removed the mess. She ran off. Anraku moved to the looking window, taking pictures of Earth from space before following her to the shower as Theo set off to Jupiter.
King Furry[]
On the night of June 21st, Age 774, Jia met with Nhobusa in Cardinal's hospital room. King Furry and a pair of his royal guards joined them. Nhobusa confirmed that Cardinal had no brainwaves. He was effectively a vegetable. He planned on pulling the plug sometime before morning, but not before transferring Cardinal's assets to SAARO. Furry told them they'd maintain their positions in SAARO (Nhobusa as the commander of the detachment in the Crimson Fingers, Jia as Ledas' caretaker). He wanted to know more about what Jia was doing, however. She explained that she was acting as Ledas' caretaker because he was only thirteen and an orphan. Hopefully, with her guidance, she could prevent him from ever attempting to conquer the world. The king wondered if she and Cardinal had been planning an elaborate assassination plot against the boy, speculating that the NRRA tower collapse had been related to that. Nhobusa swore that wasn't the case, lying that Cardinal had ceased action against the boy more than a month prior. Jia noted that Ledas was doing better with a parental figure in his life and was about to graduate seventh grade.
Furry was glad to hear it, confirming he'd fund her position until the boy reached the age of eighteen, at which point she'd return to her previous role in SAARO. He ordered them to never attack Goku's friends again, telling them that the group had been responsible for Majin Buu's defeat, not Mr. Satan, which surprised Nhobusa. He promised to fire them if he found any evidence of them working against the Z Fighters, including Ledas, in the future. With that, he and his guards left the room.
Surfing instructors[]
On June 21st, Age 774, he kids spent the afternoon learning how to surf. Each one had an instructor. Ledas was the worst at surfing (his poor tail didn't help) and Chiwan was without a doubt the most skilled.
Temoto[]
On June 30th, Age 774, Tabashi, Chiaki, Hachi, Ryori, and Ledas visited Temoto's auto shop. Temoto showed them how to repair something in a hovercar's engine, although when he had Ledas help him, the boy got oil all over his face. Hachi noticed Chiaki furiously texting someone, assuming it was Chiwan, and grew suspicious.
Mr. Isune[]
On July 2nd, Age 774, the seventh-graders had dinner at Azashi's house along with Azashi's parents and little sister Kaiten. Ledas pigged out, shocking Azashi's family, until Chiaki waved a shrimp tail in his face, making him gag.
Kaiten[]
On July 2nd, Age 774, the seventh-graders had dinner at Azashi's house along with Azashi's parents and little sister Kaiten. Ledas pigged out, shocking Azashi's family, until Chiaki waved a shrimp tail in his face, making him gag.
Bikini[]
On July 19th, Age 774, Vegeta and Ledas made their way to the Capsule Corp. backyard so that Vegeta could show him Super Saiyan 3. Bikini watered her flowers while Jia and Bulma had lunch together. After Vegeta transformed, Bikini came over, asking them if they wanted some lemonade. The Saiyans couldn't refuse.
Terco Bobo owner[]
On July 22nd, Age 774, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Vegan Beta Male #3[]
On July 22nd, Age 774, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Vegan Beta Male #4[]
On July 22nd, Age 774, the eight seventh-graders had lunch at the Terco Bobo taco truck again. At that time, Subutayo and her four vegan beta males ran up to the taco truck, blocking the ordering window in protest. The customers in line yelled at them, but they refused to move. The Terco Bobo owner exited his truck, holding a propane cooker. He set it on a table near the vegans while his assistant brought out raw meat for him to cook in front of them. He cooked to cheers and applause from the customers while calling the vegans assholes. Azashi walked over to the protestors, saying he respected people who were vegans (his dad was one), but they didn't have the right to control other people. Humans were built to eat meat, whether they liked it or not, and it wasn't immoral to do so. He said they could smell the meat just as much as he could, and they'd be lying to themselves if they didn't think it smelled good. Chiwan thought it was funny the vegans had taped their mouths shut, as it made them look like clowns.
Vegan beta male #2 slapped Azashi across the face with his sign, then pinned him to the truck and kneed him in the stomach. The Terco Bobo owner sprayed him and the other vegans with pepper spray, saving Azashi. The vegans collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain while the owner laughed at them. The crowd and the seventh-graders in particular gave the man a round of applause for dealing with those fools.
Farfel[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Beelzebub and Ledas tracked a bounty to a bar on Nyare. He was an alien of Sūi's species named Farfel. Ledas, an alcoholic drink in his hand, chased the man out of the bar and into the desert where he took to the sky, fleeing in dismay. Ledas was going to take him out with an energy beam when he noticed Beelzebub bearing down on the alien. Beelzebub easily cut Farfel off, preventing him from getting away. He asked the man where he was going. Farfel realized the pair who were chasing him were bounty hunters. He tried to attack Beelzebub but couldn't land a hit. The demon spit on Farfel, turning him to stone. The man fell from the sky, shattering into hundreds of pieces in the dunes below.
Kuriza's bridge crew[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Kuriza's saucer visited Poonjab VII. Kuriza snacked on space crab chips while his Katchiguri Force (sans Aranya) practiced their poses. A pilot had tracked Abo and Kado to the Pink Oyster Cult resort on the far side of the planet. Kuriza demanded to be taken to them at once.
Poonjab VII Portmaster General[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Kuriza's saucer visited Poonjab VII. A Jolean portmaster general met them on the landing pad, asking if they had a reservation. However, when he noticed Kuriza, he let the Arcosian and his team go inside without another word.
Kado[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Kuriza's saucer visited Poonjab VII. A pilot had tracked Abo and Kado to the Pink Oyster Cult resort on the far side of the planet. Kuriza demanded to be taken to them at once.
A Jolean portmaster general met them on the landing pad, asking if they had a reservation. However, when he noticed Kuriza, he let the Arcosian and his team go inside without another word.
In Abo and Kado's suite, Zar-degar masseuse massaged Kado. Abo soaked one off in a hot tub. Kuriza blew a hole through the wall, the force of which sent Kado flying off the massage table, skidding on his oiled-up belly across the room. Kuriza dismounted with a front flip from his Hover Chair and bowed before Abo and Kado, greeting them. His Katchiguri Force flanked him with stylish poses (Aranya again did not participate). They wondered if Kuriza had come to enjoy the resort.
Kuriza told them that the Planet Trade Organization was in a terrible state of decline due to Icer's leadership. He wanted their help in his quest to become the next emperor. Only Kuriza could save the Planet Trade. He promised to get rid of the space pirates, re-man empty outposts, and expand imperial borders. They needed to depose Icer. With Abo and Kado's strength on his side, Kuriza believed it possible. He asked for their assistance.
Kado wanted to help, but since they had a three-month reservation on the resort, they couldn't leave or they would lose heaps of money. For that reason, they declined the offer. Kuriza reminded them that as their emperor, he wasn't requesting anything. He ordered them to join him or face swift punishment. With unease, Kado said that moving against Icer would be treason, especially since he was the strongest person in the universe (as far as they knew). Kuriza wasn't so sure. He had been training intensely with his team, believing that their combined strength would catch his granduncle unaware. For the final time, he asked them to join him.
The pair gave a noncommittal response. Having lost patience, Kuriza released a massive explosive wave that destroyed most of the Pink Oyster Cult resort, shielding the Katchiguri Force, Abo, and Kado with energy barriers. The Zar-degar masseuse was vaporized in the blast. Kuriza ordered Abo and Kado to enjoy the wasteland, locking the planet down so that no ships could come to or leave Poonjab VII without his authorization. He left with his team, promising to save the universe from Icer.
Once they were gone, Abo said he believed Icer would make short work of Kuriza and his soldiers, thinking they'd never see them again. Kado said they should fly somewhere warmer before they freeze to death. They took to the sky and left.
Zar-degar masseuse[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Kuriza's saucer visited Poonjab VII. A pilot had tracked Abo and Kado to the Pink Oyster Cult resort on the far side of the planet. Kuriza demanded to be taken to them at once.
A Jolean portmaster general met them on the landing pad, asking if they had a reservation. However, when he noticed Kuriza, he let the Arcosian and his team go inside without another word.
In Abo and Kado's suite, Zar-degar masseuse massaged Kado. Abo soaked one off in a hot tub. Kuriza blew a hole through the wall, the force of which sent Kado flying off the massage table, skidding on his oiled-up belly across the room. The masseuse was present during Kuriza's conversation with Abo and Kado, though she said nothing, standing in the corner with the utmost professionalism. When Kuriza later destroyed most of the Pink Oyster Cult, the Zar-degar masseuse was vaporized in the blast.
Abo[]
In the bonus chapter, on September 9th, Age 777, Kuriza's saucer visited Poonjab VII. A pilot had tracked Abo and Kado to the Pink Oyster Cult resort on the far side of the planet. Kuriza demanded to be taken to them at once.
A Jolean portmaster general met them on the landing pad, asking if they had a reservation. However, when he noticed Kuriza, he let the Arcosian and his team go inside without another word.
In Abo and Kado's suite, Zar-degar masseuse massaged Kado. Abo soaked one off in a hot tub. Kuriza blew a hole through the wall, the force of which sent Kado flying off the massage table, skidding on his oiled-up belly across the room. Kuriza dismounted with a front flip from his Hover Chair and bowed before Abo and Kado, greeting them. His Katchiguri Force flanked him with stylish poses (Aranya again did not participate). They wondered if Kuriza had come to enjoy the resort.
Kuriza told them that the Planet Trade Organization was in a terrible state of decline due to Icer's leadership. He wanted their help in his quest to become the next emperor. Only Kuriza could save the Planet Trade. He promised to get rid of the space pirates, re-man empty outposts, and expand imperial borders. They needed to depose Icer. With Abo and Kado's strength on his side, Kuriza believed it possible. He asked for their assistance.
Kado wanted to help, but since they had a three-month reservation on the resort, they couldn't leave or they would lose heaps of money. For that reason, they declined the offer. Kuriza reminded them that as their emperor, he wasn't requesting anything. He ordered them to join him or face swift punishment. With unease, Kado said that moving against Icer would be treason, especially since he was the strongest person in the universe (as far as they knew). Kuriza wasn't so sure. He had been training intensely with his team, believing that their combined strength would catch his granduncle unaware. For the final time, he asked them to join him.
The pair gave a noncommittal response. Having lost patience, Kuriza released a massive explosive wave that destroyed most of the Pink Oyster Cult resort, shielding the Katchiguri Force, Abo, and Kado with energy barriers. The Zar-degar masseuse was vaporized in the blast. Kuriza ordered Abo and Kado to enjoy the wasteland, locking the planet down so that no ships could come to or leave Poonjab VII without his authorization. He left with his team, promising to save the universe from Icer.
Once they were gone, Abo said he believed Icer would make short work of Kuriza and his soldiers, thinking they'd never see them again. Kado said they should fly somewhere warmer before they freeze to death. They took to the sky and left.