Long time no see, Bleeder," said the man.
"You… you… Kenzaku?" muttered Bleeder.
"Weren't you doomed by Schevenko? How are you alive now?" said Kenzaku.
"Who the hell is this? He is a fighter, isn't he?" asked Zoku.
"Tha–that is my big brother," said Zam.
"Wait… what?! That is your big brother?!" said Zoku.
"Is that you, little bro? I was sure you would become a fighter," said Kenzaku.
Zam seemed shocked to see Kenzaku.
"Don't worry. I will handle him," said Kenzaku.
He took out his pencil.
"Is he using a pencil as a weapon?" said Zoku.
"KISHIMOTO!" shouted Kenzaku.
Kenzaku's eyes changed.
Zoku sensed a powerful aura.
"This is the Aura of Creativity — Kishimoto. I didn't think I would see it now," said Zoku.
Bleeder was not ready to fight him.
"Don't tell me you're scared. You're a Banger," said Kenzaku.
A blue aura rose from the pencil.
"KISHIMOTO — AMPLIFICATION," said Kenzaku.
Bleeder thought, "I can't take him down in my normal form. I have to use my Heavenly Void."
The blood in the surroundings began to move toward Bleeder. It coated his body, forming an armor made of blood.
"HEAVENLY VOID — CRIMSON BLOOD!!" shouted Bleeder.
"Your Heavenly Void… this is new to me," said Kenzaku calmly. "But I won't let it slice me."
Kenzaku jumped toward Bleeder and swung his pencil like a sword.
"What the hell? How is he fighting like that with a pencil?" said Zam.
"For my knowledge, it is the power of the Kishimoto Aura," said Zoku.
"Kishimoto Aura?" asked Zam.
"Yes. It's the Aura of Creativity. His power is limitless — it depends on the user's creativity," said Zoku.
Bleeder used his blood to block every attack.
"I think you're weak in long-range attacks, right, blood boy?" asked Kenzaku.
Bleeder bit his teeth.
Kenzaku drew lines in the air with his pencil, and they turned into slashes.
Bleeder thought, "So this is the power of the Aura of Creativity…"
While Bleeder was distracted, Kenzaku used that moment to draw a bow in the air. The drawn bow became real.
"What the hell is that?!" shouted Zam.
"DIVINE HEAVENLY ARROW."
An arrow covered in blue aura raced toward Bleeder. It was so fast that it pierced through his blood shield and straight through his body.
"I know you can regenerate with your blood, but I won't allow you," said Kenzaku.
Bleeder tried to run away, but suddenly a slash from Kenzaku cut through his ear.
"You ain't running away from me. Shame on you — after all, you are a Banger."
Kenzaku's hand lit up with a blue aura.
"I'm sorry to say this, but this is the end for you," said Kenzaku.
"AURA BURST."
He punched Bleeder with full force. Blood burst from Bleeder's mouth.
"Now you've got so much blood to control, right? Ha ha ha," said Kenzaku.
Bleeder flew through the air. Kenzaku thought he might still be alive.
"NEO PENCIL ART: PENCIL THRUSTER."
Kenzaku threw his pencil at the speed of a bullet. It pierced through Bleeder's chest.
"Mission completed. But nooooo… I wasted my new Appoilio pencil. Nah, I just bought it yesterday from that convenience store in Rodgark," said Kenzaku.
Kenzaku saw Zam staring at him helplessly.
"I know what you want to say… sorr—" said Kenzaku.
"Why did you leave like that?! Why did you leave me and Mom? It was very lonely without you, big brother!" Tears fell from Zam's eyes.
Kenzaku came closer to Zam and placed his hand on Zam's head.
"I'm sorry, as a big brother, that I left you alone. I am deeply sorry," said Kenzaku.
"Then tell me the reason why you left home that day," asked Zam.
"The Dangerer King knew our father, Zikodi Bennito, as a powerful fighter. As you know, our father was killed by the Dangerer King. I knew that he would target me next. I didn't want you and Mom to get killed because of me. That's why all this happened. Please forgive me, brother," said Kenzaku.
"You really tried to save us like that. I'm sorry that I judged you the wrong way," said Zam with a smile on his face.
Kenzaku saw a FAG lying on the floor.
"So you really have become a fighter, huh? Tell me, which rank are you? And is this orange-haired boy your subordinate?" asked Kenzaku.
Kenzaku sensed an overwhelming aura from Zoku.
"What is your name, man? Are you my brother's subordinate?" asked Kenzaku.
"I'm Rolio Zoku. I'm the vice captain of this club," Zoku said formally.
"You don't have to be that formal. I'm not good at introductions either. You're his vice captain, huh? He's a little grumpy — take good care of him," said Kenzaku.
"Hey, Zam, you didn't answer my question. What rank are you?" asked Kenzaku.
"Rank? I don't actually understand it," said Zam.
"Oh boy, who made you a captain? That is basic stuff. Ranks are based on the feats and power levels of a fighter. Like Dangerers have ranks from F to S. But in the case of Fighters, there are two additional ranks above S Rank — Omni Rank and EX Rank — and above all is the Fighter King," said Kenzaku.
"Oh… I guess since I just started, I might be F Rank… I guess. So which rank are you, brother?" asked Zam.
"Oh, me? I'm an Omni Rank," said Kenzaku.
"What the hell?! You're just below the Fighter King!" Zam and Zoku said in shock.
"I guess I am," said Kenzaku.
"If you want, join me, little bro. I'll take care of you," said Kenzaku.
"Sorry, no thanks, big brother. I want to become the Fighter King on my own," said Zam.
"Ahhh… so you're as grumpy as ever," said Kenzaku.
Kenzaku's FAG started vibrating.
"Oh, I guess I'll see you later. Work is calling me."
He ran like mist and disappeared.
"Ahh… that was an experience," said Zam.
"Yeah… it was…" said Zoku.
Suddenly, they heard a voice from above.
A boy jumped toward them with two daggers.