Chapter 174: Small Test (2)

Chapter 174: Small Test (2)

~Third POV~

[No-Star Slums]

In a secluded part of the No-Star Slums 'Shinijiro' led Mash to an empty quarry devoid of any prying eyes on the outskirts of the city as he asked in a neutral tone, "So what exactly do you wish to speak about mongrel."

'Shinijiro' merely started to giggle in a happy tone with Mash asking in an annoyed tone, "What's so funny?"

'Shinijiro' responded as he watched 'Shinijiro' shift his appearance to Nui Harime with a childish tone, "You are. Bonjour Mash Bastion."

Seeing the appearance didn't even startle Mash as he had the courtesy of responding with his eyes rolling in an annoyed tone, "Hello to you… actually, who are you?"

He tilted his head genuinely playful as Nui paused considering this was the first time they met spoke in a playful tone interrogating him for questions pointing at him, "Oh right! Silly me I'm Nui Harime [The Grand Couturier]! I'm here to ask you a question! Are you Matoi's boyfriend!"

Mash blinked before nodding being casual in a simple tone, "Yes, I am a boy who happened to be her friend."

This only made Nui even happier as she raised her Scissor Blade pointing at him with an eager expression in a happy tone, "Really? Hahahaha! That's great! Killing you will make her even more beautiful!"

Mash simply raised an eyebrow before finally asking in a weird tone, "The fuck is wrong with you?"

*Swooosh*

No words were needed nor any warning as she jumped to him and aligned her Scissor Blade to Mash's neck in a childish tone, "Die!"

Before Nui could stab him, Mash grabbed onto Nui's face with wide eyes in surprise, "Huh?"

Clenching his hand tightly as he spoke with a neutral tone and a grin on his face, "Uno reverse bitch."

*BAM*

*SPLAT*

Slamming her head onto the ground shattered forming a small spider-web-like crater upon the impact slamming her head with enough force to splatter her skull. However, despite this much strength would kill a normal person Nui Harime was anything but normal and already began regenerating from the damage done by having her head splattered.

Mash stood his ground watching Nui's head reform instantly due to her status of being a [Life Fiber-Hybrid]. As a Life Fiber/human hybrid, Nui can regenerate from any wounds and even lost limbs almost instantly, regardless of their severity.

Mash narrowed his eyes gazing at her level in an annoyed tone having Add in hand at the ready in a pissed off tone, "Regenerators are a bloody pain, especially with her level being weak but her high regen makes up for it."

[Nui Harime Lv.60 The Grand Couturier]

Reforming her head again not disturbed in the slightest Nui spoke in an impressed tone of the brutality even blushing, "Oh my! I didn't think a mere human would have this much strength to burst open my skull! You just got a lot more interesting handsome. No wonder both of Lady Ragyo's daughters like you."

Mash shuddered from her words responding in a neutral tone in his battle stance, "Oh, great just what I need in my life, another crazy bitch that wants my life."

Ironically it wouldn't be the last for him to meet these types of people in his life. But Nui simply replied in a nonchalant tone, "Hmm…? You are weird even for a naked ape. But it seems like you are too strong for a mere human. Oh… even I feel my Life Fiber wiggle just by fighting you."

This raised some alarms in Mash's head but chose to ask his question in an obvious tone, "Hm, so why'd you kill Ryuko's dad?"

Nui didn't even bother to humor his words as she replied with an eager tone brandishing her Scissor Blade, "Hahaha… that doesn't matter to you silly! You're about to die anyway!"

*Swooosh*

Nui dashed at him and went for a stab to the chest. Mash immediately dodged and Add changed forms into its Battle Axe form as he raised it causing Nui's eyes to widen and said, "Uh-oh…"

*SHINNG*

Cutting straight through her down the midsection of her body as both parts of her body got sliced in half. Mash distanced himself to analyze if his weapon was enough to kill Life Fibers but soon frowned seeing red strings reattached themselves regenerating Nui Harime's body.

Nui's body soon reformed again completely healed from being cut in half with a light blush somewhat unnerving Mash, "Goodness me! That was a brutal attack! I felt that through my hips! Not only handsome, but strong too! It's the whole package! I might just keep you for myself tee-hee!!"

Despite being cut or bludgeoned to death Nui's abnormal regeneration made her quite difficult to kill but what stunned Mash more though was her name and level. He blinked but he was sure of it now because Nui somehow leveled up.

[Nui Harime Lv.60 -> 62 The Grand Couturier]

Mash processed this and immediately came to an immediate realization she was getting stronger fighting him because of her Life Fibers in a serious tone thought, 'She's a fucking rip-off Saiyan! Because of her race Life Fibers are also capable of manifesting new abilities in response to certain stimuli… usually life-threatening situations. Their ability to rapidly evolve is one reason why they are considered dangerous and their regeneration…. Shit.'

Realizing a prolonged battle won't settle well Nui fully formed and recovered and swung her blade horizontally to decapitate him. However, Mash countered using Add in Great Shield Form to block the attack.

*KLANG*

Distancing himself from his attacker Nui merely grinned but showed a bitter expression not dealing any damage. But before she could do anything else her phone rang disrupting the fight in a cheerful tone, "Huh? -Hello? Ah! Lady Ragyo! -Oui Madam! Yes, his here, and his extremely attractive and powerful. Hmm… okay!"

Nui closed her phone and glanced back at Mash, only to see him vanish. She blinked with a smug grin on her face as she spoke in a carefree tone, "Oh well. I already got the info Lady Ragyo would need as he certainly checks out our checkboxes! But he can't go courting her daughters like that nope! I have even better work to do!"

*Shiii*

Then she began leaving jumping away from the area and giggling lightly from the interaction. He soon revealed himself as he sighed in a defeated tone, "Sigh… this just got way more complicated than it should be. And the only way to kill those annoying Life Fiber fuckers…"

Mash knew the real means to kill the Life Fibers but what he lacked was the materials needed to form a Scissor Blade or a weapon like Bakuzan. Mash could use the skill [Age of Babylon: The Wisdom of the People] to create weapons from the ground using clay, with each being the pinnacle of craftsmanship.

However, the issue lies in the fact is the material. If it was earthly-made materials it was possible but sadly what weapon he needed was organic based. And Life Fibers are extraterrestrial organisms, originating from deep space outside of the Solar System, and possibly outside of the galaxy.

There was a passing thought of using his Authority of Lust, [Faker] to create a set for himself but decided not to. It would be pretty useless against foes that have [Life Fiber Manipulation] on the off chance they can take control over his produced fake weapons.

Due to those facts, Mash knew he couldn't produce his variant weapon using [Age of Babylon] or [Faker] as he mutters in a serious tone, "But I do know where I can find a whole lot of them. Or have a certain Eyebrows commissioned me one? Or get creative with my skills to make it possible? Besides… you can come out Gamgori I can read your heart like an open book."

Stepping out revealing himself Gamagori had his stoic expression, but a glint of concern could be seen as Mash stated the obvious in a neutral tone, "How much did you exactly see?"

Gamagori remained stoic as he replied honestly to Mash seeing him kill their enemy only to be brought again in a stern tone, "All of it. I was tasked by Lady Satsuki to come collect you for an appointment at your home, but it seemed you were following someone so I staked you to see why. What I didn't expect you fighting the [The Grand Couturier] but also…"

No words were needed to be said on how brutal he was with Nui Harime each attack should be enough to kill any normal human. Mash sighed out loud in an annoyed tone replying to Gamagori, "Sigh… she's not exactly human I know. But I can take care of her, but let's return to what your lady wants you can inform her of what happened."

Gamagori could only nod as he silently guided Mash to Honnouji Academy. However, Mash has different thoughts after reading Nui's mind using [Telepathy] in a curious tone, 'I still can't believe Nui isn't going after Ryuko. Seems like Ragyo knowing her daughter is alive decided to wait for her to grow on her own even having ordered Nui to keep watch and restrain her urges to kill her. I'm free game apparently according to Skittles bitch but also used this chance to see what I'm capable of. What a scary woman…' 

Having time to think to himself he wondered what Satsuki wanted with him as they approached the Academy he thought in a concerned tone, 'But I did get something out of her during that encounter... Ragyo came here yesterday based on pure instinct. Then that means something or someone is causing the changes to canon. But what...?'

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[A Few Minutes Later, Student Council Chambers]

While the rest of the Elite Four were preparing for the Tri-School Raid Trip, Satsuki was calmly sipping tea, waiting for her guest. She didn't have to wait long as the elevator opened revealing Gamagori and Mash.

Satsuki first greeted Mash in a stoic tone casually drinking her tea, "Bastion, it is good you came."

Mash entered taking a seat on a chair in the center of the room while Gamagori left in the elevator to give his report to Inumuta about Nui Harime. Mash taking a seat sighed replying to Satsuki in a casual tone, "Sigh… not much of a choice as of recent events. So, Eyebrows what's the occasion."

*Click*

Clicking on a button the monitors showed the battle between him and Nui Harime and how he easily defeated her with ease making him click his tongue, "Oh… it's about that bitch huh?"

Satsuki merely sipped her tea as she spoke calmly placing the teacup down from her hand onto the table having her stoic tone, "Partially but come to my genuine surprise that [The Grand Couturier] was dealt with so simply. It makes me somewhat mad that someone childish can't be serious when need be."

This irked Mash hearing that as he spoke in a calm tone his face this time devoid of emotion asked, "I'm childish huh?"

Satsuki looking down from her seat continued in a stoic tone her gaze locking onto his golden eyes, "You heard me. I cannot believe a man with your kind of power could be this childish… you LET her live."

Understanding what she meant Mash crossed his arms as he replied in a neutral tone leaning his back onto the chair comfortably, "How is that a concern? I usually don't leave my enemies alive unless they deserve it, and she most certainly deserves it but… she's not mine to take but Gear Eyes. But let me ask you this Eyebrows, why are you bringing up my power in this? Don't tell me you're jealous?"

She only stared at him with a furrow glare as she replied almost insulted by his words in an angry tone, "Jealous? Nonsense! The fact that you possess such otherworldly strength, and you refuse to make use of it is enough of a reason to be angry at you."

Mash simply raised an eyebrow at Satsuki's claims as he retorted in a sarcastic tone of her actions seeing the irony snorting, "Oh? So that's it? You wanna have my power? Or better yet, you wanna use me as a weapon for your Academy? You don't seem to realize how much you look like your mother right now."

*Shinng*

Satsuki immediately drew her Bankuzan and held the blade next to his neck. She looked at him with a cold stare that had a glint of rage in her eyes lightly breaking her mask as she spoke in a cold tone, "Do not compare me with someone like her, Mash Bastion."

Taking a challenge to her claim he stood up his neck near the blade unwavering and unafraid spoke in a neutral tone, "So you're angry at me because I don't use my power, huh? Well then, let's use it then."

His golden eyes locked onto her crystal blue eyes and replied in a cold tone seeing him not flinching at the danger in front of him, "… Very well then, we shall do this a different way. Follow me."

Satsuki rose from her seat and walked to the elevator; Mash close behind. The tension in the air was intense as they finally conducted the small test satisfying Satsuki's curiosity about the man next to her, she thought in a serious tone, 'You're not going to tell me what I want, so I'll force it out of you. Judging by your eyes you also came here for something let's see what you are capable of…'