"Calabash Brothers..." Esdeath narrowed her eyes at the scene on the arena, then cast a sidelong glance toward another part of the platform, where six identical boys sat with long faces, watching the battle as though they were watching monkeys perform.
It seemed that whoever won or lost had nothing to do with them. Only when they saw the person fighting 'Big Brother' did they show the slightest interest. All seven brothers, perhaps? Why did it feel a little strange...? The young man capable of fighting him was rather strange as well. "Go investigate them."
"Yes." Ran, standing behind her, nodded.
He was quite curious too. Since when had such formidable people appeared in the Imperial Capital?
"Whoa... ah! Is that even human!?" Will, the closest one and serving as referee, pulled a long face as he dodged the turbulent gusts that periodically swept toward him from the fight. Were the Imperial Capital's common folk all monsters?!
Holy shit, this wasn't scientific at all!! Apart from the clueless spectators, the Shadow Clone grew more and more alarmed as they fought. He had continuously increased his strength. Although outsiders could not see any change in his speed or power, the force contained in his fists and kicks was enough to turn a house into rubble with the lightest touch!! "This is boring. I surrender!"
Mid-fight, the Shadow Clone simply withdrew his hands and sprang backward, jumping out of the arena's boundaries.
"Ahem, this match goes to the contestant who wishes to remain anonymous!!" After a light cough, Will, finally free from being tormented, swiftly announced the result.
"Hey, you chickened out? You're embarrassing all of us!" From 'Second Brother' through 'Seventh Brother,' they immediately began mocking 'Big Brother' when they saw him step down.
"Fuck off, don't tell me you were