Chapter#3: Garton’s History…

Previously on Unknown: Akishima and Hisashi's encounter with the mysterious presence behind them revealed that it wasn't Yuji, as they initially believed, but an elderly man named Matsumoto, known as a Martial God. This unexpected meeting shed light on the true identity of Yuji, now recognized as "The Beast" and "The King of Garton, The Junkyard," embodying cruelty and malevolence. Their meeting with Matsumoto led to a detailed explanation of what a Martial God is, setting the stage for their newfound knowledge.

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"Wow, does that mean we're in the presence of a God?" Hisashi asked, his eyes lit up with excitement.

"Not necessarily in the sense of possessing godly powers, but more in the way that I've mastered The Art Of Fighting," Matsumoto clarified.

"Oh, I get it now. 'Martial' from Martial Arts and 'God' as in mastering beyond mastering it," Akishima added, his right hand on his chin with his left arm crossed as he looked down, comprehending Matsumoto's explanation.

"It's kinda confusing, but I think I understand," Hisashi chimed in. Tilting his head to the left with his right hand on his chin as he looks up.

"You're quite perceptive for your age. To find a talented young boy like you here, on this junkyard island, is a surprise," Matsumoto said with a slight smile.

"Hey, wait a minute! What about me? Am I not talented?!... Wait what!? Did you just say island?" Hisashi questioned, first expressing jealousy and then focusing on Matsumoto's statement.

"Indeed, an island," Matsumoto affirmed. "Yes, it's understandable that you boys wouldn't have known," Matsumoto concluded while stroking his beard.

"What do you mean by 'understandable'?" Hisashi probed further.

"I suppose I should enlighten you about some more aspects of the world. How about we walk to my place while I tell you the story? By the way, in case you haven't realized, we're still standing by the standpipe," Matsumoto revealed with a chuckle.

"Hmm… Suspicious. Are you sure you're not some perverted old man who enjoys playing with kids?" Akishima gestured at the man with an expression of disgust as he interrogated the old man.

Matsumoto quickly retorted, trying to defend himself. "What?! What are you talking about? I enjoy no such things."

Hisashi, who was watching the humorous scene, just chuckled.

Akishima then remembered something, "Oh, old man, you have to compensate for our toothbrushes because we threw them away when we thought you were Yuji." he explained.

Matsumoto was a little stunned. "Oh is that so? Well, don't worry. I'll even get a better one for you two" Matsumoto assured.

The boys were ecstatic at the thought of a better toothbrush and that's when they realized they didn't rinse their mouth and the toothpaste dried on their mouth. So after rinsing their mouths, they began walking.

"So where are we going?" Hisashi inquired, eager to know their destination.

Matsumoto gestured in a certain direction. "A few kilometers that way, boys."

Hisashi, now understanding where to go, remarked, "Alright then I guess there's no reason to waste any more time and could you please stop calling us 'boys'? It's a bit annoying. Our names are Hisashi and Akishima," Hisashi pointed out, gesturing to himself and then to Akishima.

"Alright, fair enough. But remember, I only called you guys 'boys' because you didn't bother to tell me your names," Matsumoto responded with a playful tone.

"Wait, what?" Hisashi exclaimed, perplexed by Matsumoto's revelation.

Over 150 years ago, Tokyo, Japan was a bustling and popular city, attracting tourists from all over. However, Tokyo's rapid growth and popularity came at a cost – the environment. As the city expanded, pollution and waste became significant issues.

To address this problem and maintain its global appeal, Japan had to devise a plan. Izu Oshima was a nearby and accessible island that initially didn't receive much attention. The goal was to transform this island into a designated location for waste disposal and recycling, essentially turning it into a massive junkyard.

By doing so, Japan aimed to protect Tokyo's environment, ensuring it remained clean and attractive to residents and visitors alike. This innovative plan allowed the country to sustain its growth and popularity while managing environmental concerns effectively. This plan was known as Operation Turn Izu Oshima Into A Junkyard (OTIOIAJ).

Around 60 years ago, during the 1980s, Japan experienced an anime boom with the unprecedented success of iconic series like Gundam, Dragon Ball, and Macross. As the nation basked in the popularity of these shows, something less glamorous was happening – the rapid accumulation of waste and garbage.

Japan's capital, Tokyo, was at the heart of this entertainment revolution but was also grappling with the environmental consequences of its success. It was clear that something needed to be done about the mounting waste problem, and that's when the ambitious project known as Operation Turn Izu Oshima Into A Junkyard (OTIOIAJ) was conceived.

Initially, Izu Oshima, a nearby island, was chosen as a dumping ground for the country's waste. However, it didn't take long for this once-ordinary island to transform into a colossal garbage heap due to the sheer volume of discarded items. As Japan faced an unprecedented environmental crisis, it became evident that more drastic measures were required.

To address this issue, the government embarked on an extensive and expensive project. Given the proximity of Izu Oshima to the nearest Tokyo town, they decided to expand the island by constructing a massive wall around it. This wall extended 25 kilometers from the island's shores, stretching from the ocean's surface to its depths. Remarkably, this monumental endeavor was completed in just two decades, largely due to the immense profits generated by the anime industry.

The project left a mixed legacy among anime creators. While some were frustrated that they couldn't retain all their earnings, others were content that they could contribute to their nation during a time of crisis. Regardless of their stance, one thing was clear – the demand for better anime grew, either to ensure creators kept more of their profits or to further serve the country.

However, as time passed, tragedy struck. Nearly four decades later, Garton (formerly known as Izu Oshima) was overwhelmed with garbage. The trash piled so high that it filled the 25-kilometer gap between the island's wall and the sea, creating massive garbage hills that obscured the view. People living on Garton began to feel as though they resided in a massive dump and this was also the time in which the number of women and children living on Garton started to decrease rapidly. Soon, only a couple hundred humans were on the island, 95% of which were from Yuji's kingdom.

Speaking of, around this time Yuji, The Beast, was the current warden of Garton and also the only person who had contact with the outside world.

Garton's odor was severely affecting the residents of Tokyo who were closest to the island.

Faced with this dire situation, government officials decided that the only solution was to obliterate the island. Destroying it, however, posed a challenge due to its proximity to Japan. Instead of a conventional approach, they chose a unique and beautiful way to commemorate the destruction.

This plan involved celebrating the traditional Japanese festival known as 正月 (Shōgatsu), which marks the New Year every January 1st. However, this particular 正月 was six months away in 2040, precisely at midnight. The government's extraordinary idea was to employ a substantial amount of explosives, enough to annihilate the entire island, combined with a breathtaking fireworks display.

This spectacle would serve as both a farewell to Garton and the most extravagant fireworks show in history.

(To Be Continued)

Well I said I wouldn't give y'all chap 3 until I have 10 votes but I realized that even some of the most popular stories with million of views only has a few thousands votes💀

Next chap will be very interesting...👀👀👀👀