Demonstration

The war that was occuring at Mariejois was growing into a stalemate, as the forces of the marines and world government held the defense of the citadel against the mighty forces of the House of Bellomont. Buildings were crumbling from the shellings of cannonfire, the clangs of the swords clashing, and the black musky smell of gunpowder filled the air. It had been about four hours since the initial attack began.

Richard Bellomont looked upon the devestation that was occurring from a nearby rooftop, fondling his hair before placing his top hat on. His drooped eyes fixed on the many people attacking one another, bodies falling, and the cries of anger that ringed all over the city.

"Quite a view, wouldn't you say, master?"

Richard recognized that voice. He smirked. ''"It is a wonderful view indeed, Rob Lucci." ''

Surrounding Richard on the rooftops were members of Cipher Pol, including CP9, CP7 and other Cipher Pol agents. Richard surveyed the area, having himself encircled by many familiar faces: Kaku, Jabra, Blueno, Spandam, his father Spandine, Kumadori, his mother Kumadori Yamanbako, Kalifa, her father Laskey, and other members. Richard smiled and chuckled seeing all those faces, new and old, as he recalls being influences and influenced by them.

"Of all the members that are considerably powerful, the bad apple of the group is the one that enjoys wearing a facial brace," he said''. ''

''"HEY, YOU BASTARD, I KNOW YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ME!!!" ''Spandam shouted.

"It's actually true," retorted Blueno solumnly.

Spandam squirmed with indignation, but his father held his shoulder. "Relax. You're too easily provoked. Perhaps you don't want to risk fighting against him. He's beyond your league."

Spandam was just too infuriated by his collegues and even his father that he just had enough. He was red in the face and made a loud yawp. He unsheathed his sword, Funkfreed, and charged at Richard without a coordinated plan. Everyone shook their heads, already foreseeing some nasty injuries that would be inflicted on him.

Richard casually stood his ground, allowing the howling enemy to land a hit on him. Spandam jumped into the air, aimed his sword as it turned into the charging elephant form. Richard intercepted the elephants long sword diving at him and made a sidestep. He then grab the trunk of the elephant and looped it back at Spandam, hitting him hard with Funkfreed and the two of them flew through the sky and crashed a great distance from the area.

Richard brushed his suit off nonchalantly and stared back at everyone else.

"And it had to be the most typical out of the rest of you," he smirked. "Now are you going to hit me for real?"

Richard assumed his fighting stance with his hands palm open. Everyone got into their positions, ready to challenge the prodigal man.

''"I've been the one repsonsible for teaching the legendary Rokushiki technique, especially to the youngsters. But that style is childsplay. I've got something that even Rokushiki users would be unable to comprehend or even fathom. But I'll let you all play with me with what you've got. I'd like you to try to make me bleed." ''