Chapter 170: Fourth Update, CP9 Lucci Begins the Slaughter!
Inside the Governor's Mansion within Iwato Station City, if Im were here, they might complain that every Station's Governor's Mansion in Hinamoto is built to resemble a smaller version of Osaka Castle.
"The guests have arrived."
As two half-white, red-skirted maids knelt on the floor and slowly pulled the doors open to the sides, Mima Amatori, Mekko, and Mumei appeared before everyone.
According to Lucci's Observation Haki, Mekko, the golden-haired beauty, seemed to also be a Kabane Warrior, or Kabaneri.
"Our first visit."
"I am the Chief of the Hunter Guard, Mima Amatori."
Meanwhile, Yotsugawa Ayame, who was conversing with Steward Maeda, and the Red-Hair woman kneeling behind her, also shifted their gaze to the three of them.
This Red-Hair woman's name was Yukina, the conductor responsible for driving the 'Iron Fortress' train, possessing a familiarity with Iron-Armored Trains far exceeding ordinary people.
However, both were surprised by the appearance of the red-clothed girl, Mumei.
"Ah, what an honor, to finally witness the true face of the Liberation Hero!" Steward Maeda, wearing round Glasses, chuckled with a Smile, appearing to be a very approachable person.
"Please, have a seat!"
"Thank you very much!"
"Hmm?"
But just as Mima Amatori finished thanking him and took a step into the Reception Room paved with Redwood Floor, a Strong Samurai on the right raised his Steam Gun and impolitely aimed it at the former's temple.
This caused Mekko to immediately step in front, her Dagger hidden in her sleeve ready to strike.
"Stop! Sakaki!"
"Lord Biba is here to negotiate!"
Steward Maeda, seeing his Samurai Steward's rudeness, quickly reprimanded him, but the latter remained unmoved, coldly saying, "If it's a conversation, it can still proceed with a Gun pointed at him, can't it?"
"Please sit!"
At the same time, Mata, dressed in a black dress and High Heels, quietly arrived on the roof of the Reception Room.
Because the Governor's Mansion was situated on higher ground, she could enjoy the most comfortable Sunlight and the coolest Wind from her Position, and also take in the Scenery of the entire Iwato Station City.
However, Mata had no interest in these things. Her Observation Haki had already covered the entire Governor's Mansion, top to bottom.
"Heh heh, as expected..."
She noticed that around the Reception Room, there were over thirty Gun-wielding Soldiers and three Samurai with relatively strong Auras, armed with Blades, clearly poised to rush in and apprehend them the moment negotiations broke down.
[Clang, clang, clang...]
Suddenly, the Alarm Bell rang out from the direction of the City Gate, loud enough to be heard throughout Iwato Station and beyond. This caused Mata to suddenly raise her head and look into the distance, but she immediately lowered her gaze back to the roof tiles beneath her.
Because she sensed that Mima Amatori had suddenly stood up and killed the Samurai who was pointing the Steam Gun at his Head. Mekko, who had the same golden hair but was distinct, also quickly got up and dealt with another Samurai attempting to shoot.
"He's directly made a move!"
At this moment, Mata realized the Situation had become tricky. Their people hadn't arrived yet. Lucci's instruction was for her to keep an eye on Mima Amatori.
But from the current Situation, it was Mima Amatori who was killing others...
Meanwhile, outside the City Gate of Iwato Station.
"What's going on?"
Lucci watched in surprise as the massive Drawbridge-style City Gate automatically lowered.
Just as he thought this was the result of Mima Amatori's negotiations Inside the City, he suddenly saw a group of Hunter Guard Black-Clad Soldiers in the distance driving Steam Motorcycles, spraying fresh Blood as they went, attracting a large number of wild Kabane to surge towards the open Gate!
Not only that.
Another group of Motorcycles, led by Uryuu, first cut the Ropes that pulled the Drawbridge City Gate, then with skillful Blade techniques, cut down several Gate Guards who didn't have time to shoot, and finally rushed Inside the City!
"This is troublesome. Why is this Mima Amatori guy so impatient?"
Lucci watched helplessly as large numbers of Kabane successfully surged into Iwato Station. This City was finished. Now he had to consider his next Operation.
At this moment, the dark Iron-Armored Train 'Kotetsujyo' began moving along the Track, clearly intending to follow into the City.
"Can't let it leave Iwato Station!"
Having made his decision, he moved at high speed, easily boarding the roof of the moving 'Kotetsujyo'. Dressed in black, he stood out somewhat because he was no longer concealing himself.
But neither the defending Soldiers nor the attacking Hunter Guard paid attention to this.
At this time, Iwato Station City had completely fallen into a state of desperate chaos. Dense, muffled Gunshots echoed one after another, and Kabane chasing people to bite were everywhere.
It was like stepping into a Living Dead feast, a scene that made Lucci frown. He wondered how terrifying it would be if something like Kabane became rampant in the Home World.
"Mata is watching Mima Amatori over there. I'll take down that Researcher first!"
His Observation Haki's Mental Fluctuation swept out, quickly locating the target's Aura, then he rapidly ran from the roof of the moving Train and jumped onto the connection point between the two Train Cars.
[Duana!]
Without any hesitation, Lucci kicked open the tightly shut Iron Door, and the flying Iron Door immediately smashed a Black-Clad Soldier inside against the Iron Door of the other end of the Train Car.
He didn't even have time to let out a Scream before his entire body was crushed between the two Iron Doors, and a large amount of Blood surged from his damaged chest and Internal Organs.
This scene stunned Dr. Shouei and the three white-clothed Researchers inside the Train Car, but the eleven Black-Clad Soldiers responsible for Guard duty quickly reacted.
"Who are you!"
"Shoot!"
[Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!]
As they pulled the Triggers, the Personal High-Pressure Steam Boilers carried Behind the Waist, connected to the Steam Guns via Tubing, provided a high output of High-Pressure Steam to the bullets fired, giving them an Impact Force at close range that ordinary Firearms lacked.
However, in their eyes, the Man in Black walking towards them step by step wasn't hit by a single bullet. They whistled through the air and struck the Iron Plating behind him, splashing out brilliant Sparks.
This scene made the Hunters Soldiers look as if they had seen a ghost, even momentarily doubting their Marksmanship was too poor.
"Charge!"
"Grab him first!"
Several Black-Clad Soldiers standing at the front exchanged glances, then directly picked up their Steam Guns, preparing for Melee Combat to apprehend him. Their Guns were all fitted with Bayonets, and coupled with years of Experience fighting Kabane at close range, they felt no Fear in their Hearts.
[Puff~ Puff~ Puff~]
But while they wanted Melee Combat, Lucci had no interest. He casually flicked his clean Fingernails a few times, and several invisible Air Bullets instantly flew out, creating bloody Holes in everyone's Throats in the blink of an eye.
This was 'Flying Finger Pistol', a Technique only those with extremely high mastery of 'Finger Pistol' could achieve.
In the eyes of Dr. Shouei and the others, the Black-Clad Man who had suddenly burst in did nothing, yet those three Soldiers fell to the ground, and large amounts of Blood surged from below their Necks.
"Shoot, shoot!"
"Quick, shoot!"
Now the remaining Black-Clad Soldiers no longer thought about apprehending him in Melee Combat, frantically pulling their Triggers and continuously spraying bullets towards Lucci.
But it was the same. The latter merely twitched slightly, and the bullets would inexplicably graze past him, then amidst screams of terror, he easily killed one Black-Clad Soldier after another who blocked his path, finally walking up to Dr. Shouei and the two others.
"Excuse me, are you the Scientist researching the Kabaneri Virus?" Lucci stopped and revealed a kind Smile.
(End of Chapter)