Volume 2: Empire Downfall Arc
Begins
12:30 P.M. November 02, 1875.
Ryujiro and Yuki were standing at the front part of the sailing ship.. Staring at the coast of Vladivostok.
More than a hundred soldiers were stationed there, guarding the coast. They all were looking at Ryujiro and Yuki coming towards them.
Yuki: "Ryuku-Kun.. What are we gonna do?"
Ryujiro: "I'll take care of it.. Don't worry."
The ship stopped at the coast. Ryujiro was about to take a step forward.
"Stop right there!" A navy soldier said.
He came near Ryujiro.
"Who are you?" The soldier asked.
Ryujiro: "I don't understand what you're saying."
The soldier: "I guess we both don't understand each other's language."
He ordered the other soldiers to bring an interpreter.
"Yes.. How can I help you?" The interpreter asked.
The soldier: "Miss Vasilisa. Translate what this man is saying."
"Okay. What do you have to say, Japanese man?" Vasilisa asked.
Ryujiro: "My name.. Is Ryujiro Kurogane. And I want to take over this country.. Legally."
Vasilisa was shocked to hear this.
She translated Ryujiro's words in Russian and told the soldier.
"What are you saying!? Have you lost your mind?" The soldier said.
Ryujiro: "I'm serious.. I'll defeat this country's king, and become the king myself."
The soldier: "You could've done this by terrorism, but you're challenging us, huh? I like your guts, kid. But know this.. You can never defeat Emperor Alexander II."
Ryujiro: "I'm a proud warrior.. And the last Samurai. Let me challenge your king, Alexander or whatever. Then we'll see what happens."
The soldier: "Did you just say.. Samurai?"
The other soldiers delivered a message to the captain of the naval forces, Rodion (45).
"Captain Rodion! There is a Japanese Samurai at the coast! He wants to challenge our king!"
Rodion stood up, smoking.
He said: "A Samurai, huh?.. Interesting."
At the coast -
"Talk to our captain, Ryujiro Kurogane. He will decide your fate." Interpreter Vasilisa said.
Captain Rodion slowly walked towards Ryujiro.
The Vice Captain of the naval forces, Ivan also came with him.
Ivan: "Who is this guy, Captain? Why are you so serious about him?"
Rodion: "Shut the fuck up.. Let me talk to him."
Ivan: "Yes, Sir!"
Rodion: "Vasilisa.. Keep interpreting our conversation."
Vasilisa: "Understood, sir."
Rodion: "So you are.. The Samurai. What's your name?"
Ryujiro: "Ryujiro Kurogane."
Rodion: "You don't look too old. I think you're around eighteen or nineteen."
Ryujiro: "Seventeen."
Rodion: "You're brave, kid. But I think you already know that we can kill you in an instant."
Ryujiro: "Yes. I know that. But I'm not afraid to die as a warrior. Go ahead and kill me with your guns, if you've sold your honour and pride."
Rodion: "Interesting.. What about a fair fight? That will decide whether you're capable of sitting on the top or not."
Ryujiro: "Not what I expected. Well then. Who do I have to fight with?"
Rodion: "If you can take ten of our soldiers down on your own, then you can fight vice captain Ivan, and then me. And don't worry. We won't use guns.. Honour and pride, kid."
Ryujiro: "Hmph.. Amusing.. Well then. Bring it on!"
Two soldiers charged towards Ryujiro with their swords.
"I've waited for this moment.. It's time to strike! Kurogane!!!"
Ryujiro blocked the attacks of the two soldiers with his Kurogane. And cut their heads off.
Ryujiro: "What're you waiting for? Come on. Let Kurogane taste your blood."
TO BE CONTINUED