Izuku and the TMNT: Heroes Out of the Shadows

Chapter 75: The Arrival of the Samurai.

[Insert Soundtrack: Be The Adam and Eve Of This Stone World - Hiroaki Tsutsumi]

[Next Day]

[Time: 08:00]

Another day, and once again the sun made its presence known. The sky was painted in shades of blue, with the golden morning light filtering through the treetops. Among the flapping wings of birds and the croaking of frogs in the forest, the sound of an old fishing truck’s engine broke the silence of the road as it moved along a path lined by trees. The vehicle rattled gently along the way, but nothing concerning.

In the back of the truck sat Miyamoto Usagi, Alopex, and Tadashi. They were surrounded by several wooden crates filled with fresh fish covered in ice, giving off a strong smell of the sea. Sitting cross-legged, Miyamoto remained with his eyes half-closed, resting in silence but still awake. Tadashi crouched near a crate, eyeing a larger fish with desire. Meanwhile, Alopex held a small gray cat by the back of his clothing collar as he stretched toward the fish.

Alopex: "Hey, like I said, these fish aren't ours." – she said with a disapproving look.

Tadashi: "Just one bite..." – he said while trying to stretch his paw again, but Alopex pulled him back. – "Alopex, I demand that you let me go...!" – he said while using all the strength in his hind legs to reach one of the crates, but again, Alopex held him back.

Alopex: "In your current state, sir, you’re in no position to demand anything..." – she said, struggling a bit to hold the old cat, who continued to resist and let out an irritated meow.

Meanwhile, in the truck’s cabin, Yoichi Usagi looked around with fascination. The boy sat in the passenger seat beside the fisherman, who now calmly drove the vehicle, wearing the same worn-out sailor’s hat and a red wool coat.

Yoichi: "Sir, I must say... this is incredible! What do you call this thing we’re riding in again?" – he asked, still looking around, even out the window, seeing how fast they were going.

"It’s a pickup truck." – the old man turned his head slightly, frowning in confusion.

Yoichi: "Pickup truck..." – he repeated admiringly, as if savoring the name. – "Pickup truck... What a commanding name. This creature must be quite swift on the battlefield!" – His enthusiastic and admiring comment made the old man look at him strangely, clearly confused. – "Tell me, has the pickup truck ever faced buffalo or bears?" – he asked with curiosity.

"...Where exactly did you folks come from again?"

In the back, Alopex twitched an ear at the question. She cast a glance at Miyamoto, who remained silent, eyes still closed.

Alopex: "Master, a little help here, please?!"

Miyamoto slowly opened his eyes and pushed himself up slightly, supporting himself with one arm.

Miyamoto: "We come from far away. From lands forgotten by many... We belong to an ancient clan of samurai." – he said, looking forward with a firm voice. – "We left our home because we are searching for the new Wielder of the Hamato Ninpō. We believe he is within this human civilization, and that a great evil is coming for him."

Alopex widened her eyes, completely surprised and incredulous at the old rabbit’s frankness, while Tadashi was still dragging his paws. The fisherman just nodded slowly, keeping his eyes on the road.