#rikiya ishijima

[despair-to-future-arcs]

The Port Operation

[Part 1]

Location: Mikawa Port, Gamagoori City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Time: 1:34 PM

*Standing from the port, were men from the Kisaragi Foundation with one of them being Tsurugi Kinjo who was looking over the port*

...When are they going to get here?

They should be arriving any moment sir, we have our weapons and men armed and the cars are ready to arrest them and bring them down for questioning.

I see, thank you; will need to make sure we get any information.

And make sure to get the civilians away out of the boat, we need to assure their safety as well.

Understood, I'll tell the others... *Naoto walks away*

Good, now to wait...

*As then cars and swat vans from Future Foundation have arrive as men started to get out as they prepare for battle, with Kyosuke and Kyoko walk forward*

Tsurugi Kinjo, I apologize for being late but we are ready our men for the operation.

I see, thank you for coming; I heard that you all had discover about the human slave trades that the Kuzuruyu Clan had set up and I wish to shut the operation down.

I suppose you have an idea about the area, correct?

I believe so, I was able to investigate the area and was able to discover a fair bit without being notice.

The port has about 300 men that work under the Kuzuruyu Clan, they got weapons and are trained.

I see, so we got ourselves a fight then, anything else we need to be warned about? What if they run out of ammo?

There is a warehouse that has weapons, it's the building on the far left that contains them so we can block them there and make sure they don't grab them and their are no tanks either.

I see then what about back-up? Will any arrive if they arrive?

Well, there is an office but sadly it's hard to get in without the fingerprints of Fuyuhiko Kuzuruyu and Peko Pekoyama and since the 2 are dead, we can attack without back-up arriving.

But I think we should save any civilians that were kidnapped from their homes and make sure they are safe.

Indeed and it's why I think it might be safer if we handle the civilians while you deal with the human traffickers but we can assist you with fighting.

Very well, I think we can handle that; men, it's time to get to work, we need to make sure that all members of the Kuzuruyu Clan are capture and arrested, if any fight then kill on sight, understood?

TSURUGI'S DIVISION: Yes sir!

Gr-Great...Yakuza, this is gonna be quite the scary day, huh?

Well even still, putting a stop to Despair is for the best - especially if we are to return things to normal, now get your weapons ready.

Yeah, so let's hurry up and make sure they are taken down!

Indeed, also we must make sure that they don't get to the weapons in the warehouse; the rest of you come with me so we put a stop to it.

Then I'll come to assist with directing too; everyone be ready and prepare yourselves.

ELITE TASK FORCE: Yes sir!

*As then the operation began...!*

[thenewfuture]

Unfortunately Saki was probably the first of many people, those who have lost everything to you guys, and like her, a lot of people won’t be forgiving. That however is not a excuse to try as redemption is about what you feel matters and not what others think.

...........We're really hated....n-no matter what...are we?

Yeah...it'll always be like this for us...

And I'm sure Hajime and others are going through something similar.

It's a heavy price to pay, but an understandable one consider what you all have done.

Y-Yeah....

....

Maybe you all can change.

Huh?

Huh?

To be honest, I was skeptical. When the topic of brainwashing was brought up, I thought it was just an excuse to cover for your actions. And there was no way someone like you all could change.

But then, I see how you all act and behave now. And I think that...maybe it is possible for others like you to change. And that Kyosuke....was wrong.

It will not be easy, but you all seem capable of doing something like that. You have the will to do so.

Wow. Um, thanks, mister.

Hehehe~ It is a beautiful thing, us working together and seeing each other like this.

Now, let's get you fixed up, Hiyoko. We won't be long, okay?

Okay... *Hiyoko gets tended to her wounds...*

[thenewfuture]

I do not like Munakata. His dogged devotion to refuse to even consider anything other than his own personal beliefs in the face of undeniable evidence to the contrary makes me want to throw myself into the nearest firewall.

Preaching to the choir on that one. I believe I said before how most of us don't really like the Vice Chairman anyway.

Yeah, Kyosuke is pretty demanding and comes off as a total lunatic at times.

Indeed, the Foundation was better when Tengan was at the helm.

And I'm not exactly keen on someone like Makoto running the Foundation either. He's too naive.

Hang on, Makoto is still the Ultimate Hope and defeated Junko Enoshima. He would be a bterr fit than Kyosuke at the very least.

I could care less about the drama of who leads the Foundation. I'm here to do my job. Nothing less.

[thenewfuture]

well maybe the Task Force could inspect some of the weapons so we dont repeat what happened with the camera

Yes, I believe that to be best as well. Everyone, check the weapons and grab what you can.

*The Task Force nods and agrees*

Hmm, these guns are good at least. I'll take them.

Even more arrows here. I'm surprised this is all here.

Can I have some of those? I don't think I'm....comfortable with guns...

......

Fine. Here.

You have another sword here, you want it?

*Arihiro gives it to Peko, and she tries swinging it around a bit*

Slower than what I'm used to. I'll take it though...

Are you not going to take anything?

Hmph! A true warrior of the dark arts such as myself has no need for poultry weapons such as those.

All I need are my wits and my Devas! Before this is over, you will know the true power of the Supreme Overlord of Ice, Gundam Tanaka! Fuahahaha!

I'm of the same mindset! Come what may, a true man fights with fists!

Heh, that's a philosophy I can understand.

[thenewfuture]

Geez, did every remnant have their own personal weapon?

Eh, kinda sorta. Most of them had at least one "wacky" thing to them and mostly stored here.

...

...

...

What?

Nothing...it's just that...

Are we really sure that these guys won't betray us?

Yeah, with all their old gadgets out and back now, it could get messy for us. We're still a bit wary.

Let me assure you that we won't be doing anything of the sort here. We agreed to work together, and we intend to keep it.

Yes, and once again I have to remind you that we came back to save you. If we wanted you dead, we would have left you all beforehand.

*sigh* Fair enough, I suppose...

Even then I doubt we would even remember how some of this stuff works.

Like this thing? This is mine, yeah? But it's just another camera like the one I have now. Why would I need another-

*click!*

*Mahiru picks up a camera similar to hers in the pile, presses a button on acident...and then the camera turn into a small minigun...which then fired*

Eeep!

*ratatataatata!*

Kyaaaah!

Woah!

Woah nelly!

*Everyone briefly took cover and ducked down to the floor to avoid the bullet rain.*

*ratatatataaaaa.........*

*A moment later it stopped*

........... *Mahiru rose back up, and greeted by countless glares from everyone...*

Ah....heh heh heh, s-sorry...

*Snatch!* I'm holding on to this! INDEFINITELY!

[thenewfuture]

Pardon my language Saki, but did you overdose on your stupid pills this morning or did your brain suddenly move to those nails of yours?

Stupid? Crazy? ME?! Oh, please! Did you forget who these people are? The Remnants of Despair! Remember?!

Saki... Come on-

No, no, no! Don't you, "Saki. Come on" me! You all know the horrors they caused! To the world! To us! To ME!

Oh dear...

They've slaughtered hundreds, thousands! Damn near MILLIONS over these last couple of years. And for what? Some...stupid Despair agenda. The sole purpose of chaos! Just cause they could! Nothing more!

And now, all because of one cute little gesture, they're "changed people now"? Give me a freaking break!

You all know what they're like, don't you? You've seen them up close and in action, HAVEN'T YOU?! These monsters are pure evil to the core! Plain. And. Simple. They can't change.

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See? Seeeeeee?! You all get it, don't you? I'm not making this up. You all know that I'm right in the end. Mwehehehe!~

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...

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...Is that truly how you feel?

Absouletly. These monsters are-

Oh, sorry. I wasn't talking to you, sweetheart. I was talking to your boss.

Me?

Yeah, you of course. You run this whole posse, don'tcha?

Now I'll be the first one to admit. These kids here, did a lot of bad things. Totally underselling it, I get it. Orders are orders and crap. Yada yada yada.

But I'll say it again. These same kids that are claimed to be monsters, came back to help you and your crew out. If not for them, most of us wouldn't still be standing here. And we won't be still standing here if this new threat coming our way isn't dealt with properly.

And I also know that you have and your crew have different views on these Remnants and your boss. But they also clearly respect you, they'll listen to whatever you say at the end of the day.

So, what are you going to do? Do the job you came here to do, or focus on the more important matters at hand?

Heh heh heh. It's your call after all, leader~

........

[thenewfuture]

Oh hey are you guys all cool now?

"Cool" is a very...strong word for what we're going through right now, I assure you...

But, admittedly, you did save us. Sooooo....thanks, I guess?

Yeah I understand. We all do, I gather.

D'awww, look at the kiddies all getting along~

Okay, champ. You're good. *Pat, pat*

Much appreciated...

[thenewfuture]

If anyone dies, I'm blaming Saki. Why her?... dunno. I just feel like blaming her for the lols

What! The fuck! Did I do to you?! Why the hell do you have it out for me?!

You think it has anything to do with you being a psychotic bitch or could it be something else that we're not aware of?

I...have half a mind...to teach you some manners, you disrespectful-

Eri: Guys look out!

*Whheeeeewwwww! BOOOOOMMMM!*

Everyone: AAAAAUUUUGGGHHH?!

OOOF! GAUUGGH!

Unnggh!

GHHURRRK! ANNGGHH!

Uurrrgghh! Ghhuurrk!

Uwwaaaaah! Ungh!

*A missile got through and exploded on the ground before them, sending the group flying*

Urrff... Kan-Kan, you good...?

Aaauuuhhh.... Define "good"...

Okay, here. Let's get you out of these... Ptooie, bleh...

*Rattle-rattle-rattle... Click* *Rattle-Rattle-Rattle... Click*

*Hiroko produces a paper clip from her mouth, spread it with her tongue, and then proceeded to pick the lock and her and Kanon's cuffs*

Did you....like, have that in your mouth this whole time?

Like I told you before, I was a pretty big troublemaker back in my day.

....Uuugghh.... E-Everyone okay...?

Klaus: Sir, look out!

?!

*Whheeeewwww! Wheeeeeeewwww!*

*Two more missiles came towards Eizo, and as he braces for impact...*

Kanon: KNOCKBACK! *BOOSH!*

*Whooooosssh!* *BOOM! BOOM!*

Told you I could help. *Twirls Hacking Gun*

Hey! How'd you get out of your cuffs? And you took back our Hacking Gun!

What a funny way to say, "thank you".

Here's how I say "your welcome". BREAK, YOU BITCH! *PEW PEW PEW!*

*Kanon aimed at shot the truth bullets at the Helicopter. Hitting it dead on*

[thenewfuture]

Hey task force I gottta question! How come Future Foundation is so anti-reformation?

Hey now, it's nothing like that. We're doing our job, that's all.

Most of us don't even like Kyosuke, to be honest. Guy can be kind of intense most of the time.

And while I can't speak for all of the Branch Heads. I am aware some of them have issues of their own and aren't exactly easy to work with.

And Makoto Naegi's no better. He attempted to offer mercy to Junko Enoshima after everything she's done. Neither of them are worthy candidates in my eyes.

But at the end of the day, all we can do is do job and go home to our families when all of this is said and done. It's....just how it is unfortunately.

[thenewfuture]

Ah, don't worry. She's just going.... what do human women like to do around guests again? Strip dance? Or was it randomly bursting into song?

I can do that. I've got a jaunty little number I think you're allll going to enjoy!~

A-Ahem!

Ohhhh-

*SWIPE!*

ENOUGH!

The Remnants of Despair. Tell us where they are. Right! This! Second!

Or what? You gonna kill us, like your crazy boss?

What was that you little brat?

You heard me.

We will not ask again. The Remnants. Where are they!

Um, you see... The thing about that is...

They ain't here, asshats!

What?!

There not here, you dumbasses. So sorry to waste your time like this. Except I'm not.

This....This is treason! When Kyosuke finds out about this, you'll-

Did not one of you find it weeeeird that your super psychotic boss asked you to come here and kill them when Makoto Naegi is supposed to be on trial for this sort of thing? Huuuuuh??? Or were you all too busy kissing his and the Foundation's ass to notice?

Either way, you're outta luck. Too bad, so sad!~

......Is this true?

I wouldn't have put it so bluntly but uh....

Yeah. Sorry~

......These two are under arrest for obstruction of justice. Klaus, deal with these two. Hiroji, Yasufumi; search the skies. The rest of you, search around and find any traces you can pull up!

Ultimate Elite Task Force: Yes, sir!

I'm really sorry it's come to this ladies. Would any of you like to see a magic trick, real quick?

...?

Presto-

-Chains-O!

*Rattle, rattle*

...!?

*Klaus throws a cloth over both Kanon and Hiroko's hands. And with a swirl of his hands, when he takes the cloth off, Hiroko and Kanon are cuffed*

Oh ho ho ho!~ Another satisfied customer.

[thenewfuture]

wonder if that charm of hers will work on the entire freakin' task force.

You there. State your name and why you are here?

Oh, little ol' me?~ I'm a supermodel looking to get some relaxation from the struggles of life back home. Name's Nazuma Ojichiro, and this is my lovely little lass, Kiziko.

(This was your plan?)

Hmm.... Don't you work at Future Foundation, in Seiko Kimura's branch?

Mother to one of Makoto Naegi's classmates, Yasuhiro Hagakure. Hiroko, right?

And that would make you....Kanon Nakajima?

Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. I like to fantasize when I'm vacating. Helps me escape from our harsh reality, y'know?

(That's what your going with?)

*Stomp!*

Ow!

We've come for the Remnants of Despair under direct orders from the Vice Chairman. Where are they?

Remnants? Here? Never heard of 'em.

(Wow you suck at this)

*Stomp!*

Oww!

Do not lie to us. We know the Remnants of Despair were taken to Jabberwock Island. Tell us what we want to know!

Make it easier on yourselves. We don't want to start anything. Just tell us where to find them.

But I really don't know, honest.

D'aww, you look tense and disappointment. Surely there must...

....something I can do for you.

.....Eh?

Huh?

You've come a looooong way, haven't you? You must be exhaaaaauuuusted. I can make all that pent up stress go away in an instant, y'know?~ *Hiroko gets up close to Eizo, wrapping her arm around his head holding him close, and prodding his chest with her other finger*

Oh my godddd....

So muscular~ I bet you're a big and handsome man underneath that mask~ Let's just stay and talk for a while~

I'm gonna barf....I'm gonna fucking barf...!

[thenewfuture]

How are the Jabberwock personal gonna distract the Elite Task Force long enough to not see and sink the boat containing the remnants?

Back on the First Island...

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////Rikiya Ishijima: Former Ultimate Judo Player////

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////Vincent Ashford: Former Ultimate Street Fighter///

.....

...Awfully quiet here, huh?

/////Ginji Fujiki: Former Ultimate Naginatadoka/////

No, you did not just say that! What is wrong with you, man?!

/////Arihiro Agatsuma: Former Ultimate Fencer/////

Well I mean, am I wrong? I know it's an deserted resort island and all, but I expected there to be some...y'know typical, tropical, relaxing stuff, you know?

Ginji, we're here to work. Not relax.

/////Azusa Fukura: Former Ultimate Archer/////

Hey now, chums. No need to be so glum. May I suggest some card tricks to pass the time?

//////Klaus Fossmann: Former Ultimate Clown////

Not really the time for that, Klaus. But I appreciate it.

It'd probably be best if Kurumi and some of the drones scouted out the area to know where exactly they're hiding.

Yes, that would probably be best-

Hiroko: Heyyyyy!~

Hmm?

Yoohoo!~ *Whistles*

*The Elite Task Force march is stopped by Hiroko in the distance, waving and coming down to meet them with Kanon*

Oh there is someone here after all, it's not a complete ghost town.

Of course not, it'd be a ghost island! Oh ho ho ho!~

Cut it out and take this seriously, would you? Let's see what she wants.

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Sato had her own flaws.

But yeah... I guess so, huh? Well maybe we shouldn't have been friends...

...I wouldn't say that entirely, I'm sure you 2 were good friends but your lack of communication and not telling anyone about your tormented lead to all this.

Communication is pretty important so please keep that in mind in regards to therapy session.

Oh uh, okay?

Hey Azuna... we need to head off...

Oh right of course, it was nice talking with you Mahiru; hope your studies goes well...

*the 2 left together leaving Mahiru alone*... I better continue studying.

[despair-to-future-arcs]

Tour time!

Here's the first island and the living quarters where everyone sleeps at, this would be where everyone goes to when having breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Do the cottages have cameras all set? Given these are the Remnants of Despairs, they could plan anything without your knowledge.

Yes, we do have cameras set in all their cottages; excluding myself, Masuyo and Hotaru along with my office - here, I'll show you...

*Nagi goes to Sonia's room*

*goes over to the bathroom* You even set up cameras in the bathroom, good to consider that.

So these cameras will keep an eye on everyone while your busy?

Yes and all footage would be sent to Future Foundation to Kazuo Tengan and the other heads.

Alright seems you have cameras here, can we check the other rooms if that's okay?

Of course sir.

*the walk out of Sonia's room which Nagi then inlocks all the other room, which one of the rooms is Hajime*

...?!

... I guess they are starting to inspect the rooms... just play it cool and pretend they aren't there.

[thenewfuture]

Ya know... if Saki is still too stubborn and vengeful to even listen to reason and see the bigger picture, you can always knock her out and restrain her. That way, she won't try anything really stupid.

I know what I said, you bitch. If you choose to abandon reason in favor for blind vengeance, then you're nothing more than a liability at this point.

Yes, I believe you may be right. This time we need people to monitor her. Eri, Shuko, Azusa. Can I trust you to do that?

Yeah we probably should, huh...

We'll try and talk to her...

Come on. Let's go.

*The three leave to try and catch up with Saki*

And let me apologize too for this. This never should have happened, I should have been more considerate of Saki's feelings and kept a better eye on her. I'm sorry.

It's cool. There's a lot of baggage we're all carrying around anyway.

Now let's get you fixed up, Hiyoko.

I got you, Hiyoko.

Easy now.

*Mahiru and Rikiya help Hiyoko on her feet*

Ah, ah...ah, oh geez....

How are you feeling?

Oh you know..... I...I've been better...

Okay. Can the rest of y'all give us some space. Wait for us outside and we'll be ready in a jiffy.

Yeah, sure...

Understood.

*Everyone else leaves the room and weapons storage area, save for Mahiru, Rikiya, Hiyoko and Hiroko...*

Okay sweetheart. Let's get you patched up. *Hiroko tends to her wounds...*

[thenewfuture]

Before making any kind of decision, particularly one that could have such rash consequences, it would be wise to consult with your leader and others whom you care about. Those who suffer a loss require support from friends and loved ones.

Yes, Saki. You don't have to be alone.

Some of us have lost friends as well as family. We all know the pain.

.......You all don't know...

Yes we do. Many of own family is dead, Saki. You know this.

My wife is dead too, and I don't even know where my kids are. But that's why I'm here.

See, Saki. We're all hear for you if need to talk about this or-

No, no, no! Shut up! All of you! None of you could understand!

Most of you have at least one family member to go back to. Me? I....have nothing...

Do you hear me?! NOTHING! My husband and children were all I had left, and now they're dead! I, HAVE NOTHING LEFT! WE ARE NOT THE SAME! So don't act like you could even understand my pain, because you will never compare!

Saki...

....Oh. I think I get it now. So that's what that is...

She's got postmortem depression.

Postmortem...depression? What's that?

It's typically a type of depression a new parent can get after they give birth. They become more tired, anxious, sad, and even feel like they don't love or care for their own kid for more than 2 weeks.

And her last child...was only 4 weeks old if you recall... Before he...

O-Oh....

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