[HIATUS-ish] From Zero to Inferno (Fire Force X Reader)

Trouble In Asakusa Town Pt. 2 (Chapter 17)

A/N: After 25 tries, I finally got the picture! YASSS!!!

"You're the one who can contain the chaos and help these people here, Destroyer of Asakusa."

Looking up to the skies, Benimaru was flying across Asakusa. He flies over to Konro, who was at the bell tower.

"Konro!"

Benimaru jumps over to Konro and gives him the news.

Benimaru: It's a mess. Sorry. New Infernals keep popping up. Same with the street fights, everybody's arguing about everything. There's no way to find out what's going on!

Konro: We think that the enemy is altering people's faces.

Benimaru: That's a start, but don't tell me, tell the people down there! They won't listen to each other, but they'll listen to you! We can't let this get worse! You gotta give them a speech!

Konro shakes his head.

Konro: Even if I could do that, I'm not the one they're waiting for.

Benimaru: What do you mean?!

Konro: They need someone with authority. They need a hotshot that can grind this chaos under it's hell to get this city back!

Benimaru: I know! Why did you think I came to you?! You're the one we need right now. You've got a level-head, if you tell people to calm down, they'll listen! What's the issue?!

Konro: Waka. I'm sick of hearing you talking like that.

A giant burst of flames explode in the background as Benimaru looks away for a moment. A moment of silent passes as Benimaru is left to think about taking leadership.

Konro pats Beni's shoulder.

Konro: You don't have to defer to me, you'll become a strong leader. Show them some guts, I know you got it in you.

"Remember, no matter what goes on here, Asakusa is your town."

Konro fully re-assures Benimaru.

"The people aren't waiting for me. It's Beni, who's gonna show everyone how this is done."

Benimaru sighs and scratches his head, before commanding Konro.

Benimaru: Alright, Konro get off the tower.

Konro: Yes sir.

Right before Konro leaves, Benimaru gives a warning to Konro.

"But I'm warning you, a guy like me can't do anything but tear things down. That's the best you can expect."

Konro smiles back at Benimaru as Benimaru looks over the city.

"Time to bring the pain."

- Meanwhile amidst the chaos -

"Please keep screaming!"

A man in white robes was standing amidst the chaos, enjoying his art show, as people argues and fought with each other.

"Delicious mayhem, chaos! So beautiful! This is a work of art! A tribute to madness brilliantly remembered, by yours truly of course! All that's left is to bask in its glory!"

Right then, something explodes and flies up in the distance, as a figure can be seen standing on top of the flying object.

Huh?

What was that?

The citizens all look up to see Benimaru on the flying watchtower.

Beni!