And your reason for being afraid of Rock is?
I don't know about your world's Mega Man, but I assure you, the Mega Man of this world would never fight without reason. Which leads me to asking...
...What exactly are you up to?
...As curious as that may be, as long as you aren't doing any bad, you shouldn't have any trouble regarding this world's Mega Man. As such, your fear is rather unjustified.
...While on the subject of "brothers"... I think you should stop being so overprotective of "Reverse Man". It's one thing to want to protect your family, but their protection should not come at the price of their freedom. I'm sure your brother is fine enough to be able to protect himself.
Just thought I'd throw in my two cents, is all.
...
Fellow spear-throwing Monking, come this way! Need to save rest of former tribe!
That...
Was amazing! I feel like an Air Boy right now!
Say Blues, there's a tourney coming soon.
You should join if you want!
Hey, Doppler. Any updates from the radar?
Well, to start, hello, Rika. And everyone, for that matter.
Second, I've been looking as much as I can, but it seems no loose strands of the viruses I was looking for are out in the wild. Either they've been accounted for already, or they're staying hidden...
Ah, I wouldn't worry too much about it, Doppler Dude. Not until they're ready for us to worry.
...Dyna Man, are you okay?
I'd argue he's more okay than before, actually. We just got back from him...letting off steam, to to speak, regarding someone he's seen as an archenemy for a while.
I still don't really know if she got away at the last second or if he just left behind that little.
...I take it I wouldn't enjoy hearing what you mean by that in further detail.
That's a very correct guess, Doctor.
Pardon the interruption, but did the small darkness child not say something would occur on this day?
Oh yeah. Something about a tournament, right?
Eh, might as well!
Lady Kanako, I'm really sorry I haven't been helping at the shrine more...
Oh, don't be! In fact, I think you two playing such a part in this team is a perfect opportunity.
If it's bringing more attention to you in the world in a positive way, it's a perfect way to gather faith for the shrine.
That tournament seems quite interesting as well...
You're thinking of joining it to get more faith?
Even better.
Uh...I'd be happy to help. I think there's a bit of confusion going on, though...
Well, if I can't turn up the heat out there, it seems fine in here!
Hee hee hee...! It's almost time! I cannot wait!
...Just what are you blabbering on about THIS time, Kakarot?
Wait... Did I not tell you? Heheh, sorry, I guess I gotten so excited, I forgot...!
What the hell did you do this time, Kakarot!?
Well, there's this tournament coming up... And there'll be tons of strong, new fighters there, too! So I decided to sign us up for it!
W-WHAT!? You signed me up for a stupid tournament without even asking me!? The hell is wrong with you!?
Geez! Calm down, Vegeta! It's just a fighting tournament-
OH! So since it's a fighters tournament, my consent doesn't matter anymore, is that it!?
Th-that's not what I'm saying at all! Come on, Vegeta, for years now we've only ever fought with each other! This is our chance to actually meet some new and exciting fighters!
Grr... fine! I'll participate in the stupid tournament! But from now on, you'll ASK before you drag me into anything stupid like this ever again!
Alright, I promise, sheesh! ...It'll be starting off in a few hours, in a place called "Mega City". Let's make our way over there!
Good... Everything is in place. This tournament will be absolutely GRAND! And the best part... It'll be the single most GREATEST televised event in HISTORY! And it is all made by ME! Primetime Gemini! So SUCK IT, Dark Man Network!*
...So, tell me, counterpart of this dimension. How many people have signed up for the tournament?
Counting two who signed up just now... 22.
...And counting, possibly.
...What.
Oh, come now, boss! 22 isn't a bad number, right?
I mean, It's 16-18 more than what I have expected from this tournament.
...Oh, no. No, no, no, it's not such a bad number at all...
...It's an AWFUL number! Downright TERRIBLE! Do you lot even KNOW how a Tournament bracket even works!?
...Calm down, Gemini... Everything's fine... You can fix this. You just need to find up to 8 willing contestants before the tournament starts. You just need to know where to-
...I'll be right back.
Hello, is this Gemini TV?
I'd like to know if you have any commercial slots open for the tournament. I've got this advertisement for something called the "Moriya Shrine", and you won't go unpaid if you air it on an open slot.
Hmm? (Wh...?)
Okay, I call myself Tyrant Man, and I want in on your tournament. I haven't had a good moment to flex my theoretical muscles, after all. Seriously though, if it turns out I'm not exactly able to sign up, I'm going to blow up the nearest house with a Cyber Missile.
...Hm, yes, I do believe we have a commercial spot open... It will cost you, however. 100 Zenny, to be precise.
...Or, well, seeing as this appears to be a long-distance call, however that converts into whatever currency you may have.
One moment please.
Not to worry, big guy; Apparently, the boss was expecting you.
He says he used "4th Wall Awareness", like we're some kind of TV Show. Which, I suppose in a way, life is its own greatest TV Show, is it not? ...Regardless, you're already entered.
Ah, Superintendent Chalmers, welcome. I hope you're ready for an unforgettable tournament.
My name is Beta Man Z. Let's make it a good tournament, shall we?
Well, well, well. Look what we have over here... And here I thought you wouldn't even bother to show up.
Why, please. Anything to embarrass you in front of millions of people!
Surely. So, where's YOUR sign-ins? Don't tell me you intend to fight these people.
Ah, but I've only signed in one robot... And believe me, it'll be the only robot I'll ever need! Scratch, Grounder, Coconuts... Even Orcheggstra, if he was still around, will be considered as obsolete once you lay your eyes upon my greatest creation ever!
Feh. We'll see about that...
Attention, participants. I'd like to thank you all for joining us. But, before we can begin, I must explain the rules of the tournament...
Any questions?
Well, as long as you didn't copy them from another Robot Master, they are allowed. I suppose the "no weapons" rule mostly accounts for non-Robot Masters...
...Though, if you were to bring, say, a sword... If it's not a Robot Master weapon, then it's not allowed.
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