"It's possible," said Setsuna. "Though we might want to make sure it won't make the situation worse before we experiment."
"Gotcha," said Ranma. He'd gotten his hopes up before, but the possibility of his curse getting lifted was now on the table. Which would be a payment he'd NOT have to share with his father and would be much appreciated.
Another thought occurred to him as he helped put things away. "Ya been fighting nasties? Monsters and such?"
"Yes, we've fought menaces from beyond and creatures bent on destroying all life on Earth," admitted Setsuna.
"Why didn't ya get help?" asked Ranma.
"Because we were the only ones in position, and capable, of taking the fight to those sorts of enemies," said Setsuna as she put the last chair away. "You don't have a teleport technique do you?"
"No," admitted Ranma. If he could figure one out though - that would be really handy.
"If you could include some naginata techniques," mused Setsuna aloud. "That would be nice. Hotaru's weapon is a glaive of sorts."
"Okay," said Ranma, who seemed a lot more at ease with the situation. In truth, he was. Going off to train someone in how to deal with weird opponents was a lot more his sort of speed than just dealing with neighborhood bullies. "Though how are ya gonna keep the folks from Nerima from following me here?"
"Ah, the 'Nerima Wrecking Crew'?" asked Setsuna with what looked like a genuine smile. "It's being taken care of."
"Honestly Dad," complained Akane. "This is hardly any problem at all. I'll be right back."
"Akaaaaaaaaaaaneeeeeeeeeee," bawled Soun.
"How'd they even get your name?" asked Nabiki. "You're not exactly a household name in Thailand. Certainly not enough for them to forward you tickets."
"I don't know, but a martial arts tournament like this inviting me..." Akane clenched her fist. She KNEW she was a martial artist, and a damn good one. She'd be able to prove herself amongst NORMAL martial artists!
"I thought 'shooto' had died out," griped Genma. Why couldn't the boy be here for this? "Well, as a member of the Anything Goes school, you do have to accept the challenge I suppose."
"Just you watch!" said Akane, pumping one fist while her other hand hefted the backpack.
"The Black Rose of Saint Hebereke does not NEED medication," insisted Kodachi.
"We received a video of your brother sexually assaulting a pigtailed girl in public," pointed out the police officer. "We also received a video of you assaulting a Middle School rhythmic gymnastics club."
"I simply mistook them for my opponents," said Kodachi, "a mere simple mistake."
"We found gymnastics clubs with poisoned retractible spikes in your workshop," pointed out the policeman.
"Merely equipment for my martial arts," protested Kodachi.
"Uh huh," said the policeman. "You beat the first psychologist examining you into unconsciousness. Drugged the second. The third one just watched videos and led to your current... straits."
Currently wearing a coat with an unflattering white shade with wraparound sleeves buckled to her back, Kodachi nonetheless managed to look imperious. "You cannot hold a Kuno captive like this."
"Will this at least shut her up?" asked the policeman.
The orderly with the large needle managed an amused nod.
"Do it," said the policeman. "Otherwise I've got another three hours in my shift I gotta listen to this."
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