THE GREAT ESCAPE: SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL REJECTS & CHAOTIC GETAWAYS

THE GREAT ESCAPE: SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL REJECTS & CHAOTIC GETAWAYS

Kenji and Alexier dashed through the luxurious cruise hallways, alarms blaring behind them. The chaos on the dance floor had spiraled into a full-blown warzone. Guests were screaming, security was scrambling, and somewhere in the distance, the Bara assassin was still crying over his ruined hair.

Bara Assassin (wailing): "I was supposed to be in a L’Oréal commercial next month!!"

Kenji (grinning as he ran): "Guess you’re worth nothing now, huh?"

Alexier (panting): "Can you NOT antagonize him more?! He might actually hunt us for revenge!"

Kenji (shrugging): "If I die, at least I die knowing I destroyed someone’s shampoo career."

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YASHIRO & SEIRAN: THE BACKUP PLAN(?)

Meanwhile, Yashiro was at the ship’s upper deck, watching the disaster unfold below through his binoculars while casually sipping a cocktail.

Yashiro (sipping drink): "Huh. That escalated quickly."

Seiran stood next to him, arms crossed, eyes scanning the area for threats.

Seiran (deadpan): "They were supposed to be discreet."

Yashiro (chuckling): "Yeah, well, the moment Kenji’s involved, all logic goes overboard."

Just then, their earpieces crackled—

Raven (over coms, annoyed): "Do I even want to know why half the ship is on fire?"

Yashiro and Seiran exchanged glances.

Seiran: "I’ll give you one guess."

A pause.

Raven (groaning): "KENJI."

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THE LAST SHOWDOWN: CORNERED LIKE RATS (OR IDIOTS)

Kenji and Alexier skidded to a halt at the ship’s grand ballroom entrance—only to find three armed assassins waiting.

"Yor Parody" – The elegant, deadly woman who fought Alexier. She still looked pissed, her dagger twirling in her hand.

"Sanji Bootleg" – The guy with lethal kicks, who cracked his neck, glaring at Kenji.

"Insane Doctor" – A creepy man in a bloodstained suit, adjusting his glasses with a psychotic grin.

Alexier (groaning): "Oh, fantastic. Just what we needed."

Kenji (grinning): "Rematch time?"

Before they could react—

Yor Parody: "You should’ve stayed down, princess."

Alexier (gritting teeth): "STOP CALLING ME THAT!"

With a flick of her wrist, she launched a hidden blade straight at Alexier—

But Alexier, now fully done with the night, tore off more of his dress for easier movement, dodging with a flawless backflip.

Kenji (whistling): "Nice. You sure you don’t wanna be a ballerina?"

Alexier (growling): "KENJI, I WILL END YOU AFTER THIS."

Sanji Bootleg lunged at Kenji, aiming a brutal spinning kick. Kenji barely dodged, grabbing a decorative ice bucket and hurling it at his face.

Sanji Bootleg (staggering, furious): "WHO THROWS AN ICE BUCKET?!"

Kenji: "Me, obviously."

Just then, the Insane Doctor lunged, syringes in hand.

Insane Doctor (cackling): "LET ME GIVE YOU A LITTLE 'MEDICATION'!"

Kenji ducked, barely missing a needle to the neck.

Kenji (grinning): "Sorry, doc, but I don’t do checkups without insurance!"

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THE FINAL PLAY: DANTE MAKES HIS MOVE

Just as the chaos peaked, the ballroom doors swung open.

A tall, powerful man stepped in. Dante, the target.

Dressed in a pristine white suit, he exuded pure, untouchable power. His golden rings glinted under the chandelier light, and his eyes held amusement rather than concern.

Dante (smirking): "Gentlemen… and lady."

He clapped slowly, a mocking slow applause.

Dante: "I must admit, I expected assassins. But I didn’t expect… this."

He motioned at Alexier’s partially ripped dress, Kenji’s bloodied nose, and the Bara Assassin still crying in the distance.

Dante (mocking): "This is quite the mess. And here I thought I was hosting a wedding, not a circus."

Kenji, ever the smartass, bowed dramatically.

Kenji: "We do our best to provide entertainment."

Dante’s smirk widened.

Dante: "Well then… shall we finish this?"

ALEXIER GETS KIDNAPPED (AGAINST HIS WILL & DIGNITY)

The moment Dante stepped in, things got worse—specifically for Alexier.

Because Bara Assassin was NOT letting go.

BARA ASSASSIN: AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM

While Kenji and the others prepared to face Dante, Bara Assassin had different priorities.

Specifically, kidnapping Alexier.

With one swift motion, he grabbed Alexier by the waist and hoisted him over his shoulder like a damn sack of potatoes.

Bara Assassin (grinning, voice booming): "You think you can just CUT MY GLORIOUS HAIR AND GET AWAY WITH IT?! HA! NO! You’re coming with me, my precious, my adorable, my stolen Barbie doll!!"

Alexier (flailing, horrified): "EXCUSE ME?!! LET ME DOWN YOU MUSCLEBOUND PSYCHO!"

Alexier kicked wildly, but it was like kicking a solid rock.

Kenji (stunned, barely holding in laughter): "Oh my god—he actually kidnapped you."

Dante (raising an eyebrow, amused): "…Well, this is new."

KENJI'S RESPONSE: PURE CHAOS

Kenji watched in disbelief as Alexier, THE Alexier, the ex-model, the heir to the Del Tiero family—was being carried away like some romance novel protagon

Kenji (mocking tone, smirking): "Wow, Alexier. I didn't know you were into strong, dominant types. Should I leave you two alone?"

Alexier (screaming): "I WILL KILL YOU, KENJI!!!"

Bara Assassin (happily flexing): "OH, HE'S JUST SHY~ DON'T WORRY, I'LL TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM!"

Kenji (grinning): "Yeah, yeah, I bet you will."

Alexier: "KENJI!!!"

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YASHIRO & SEIRAN’S VIEW FROM THE UPPER DECK

Yashiro (binoculars still in hand, cackling): "Bro. BRO. Look at this. Alexier just got abducted."

Seiran (facepalming, muttering): "I cannot believe this mission is still happening."

Raven (over comms, unamused): "You better save him before this turns into a hostage romance scenario."

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THE GREAT RESCUE… OR MORE HUMILIATION?

Alexier continued thrashing, but Bara Assassin was BUILT LIKE A TANK.

So Kenji finally sighed and cracked his knuckles.

Kenji (muttering): "Alright, alright. Time to be a hero, I guess."

Then, with a wicked grin, he grabbed the nearest champagne bottle—

—AND SMASHED IT OVER BARA ASSASSIN'S HEAD.

Bara Assassin (stumbling, dizzy): "Ow—WHAT THE—"

Taking advantage of the distraction, Alexier took a deep breath—

—AND BIT BARA ASSASSIN'S ARM. HARD.

Bara Assassin (screaming in pain): "AAAAAAAAH!!! WHY DOES HE BITE LIKE A DAMN WILD ANIMAL?!"

Alexier finally broke free, tumbling onto the floor.

He looked furious.

Alexier (panting, glaring at Kenji): "I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU TOOK YOUR TIME."

Kenji (laughing, winking): "Hey, I had to see if you’d get Stockholm Syndrome first."

Alexier (raising his fists): "I SWEAR TO GOD, KENJI—"

Before their argument could escalate, Dante clapped again, clearly entertained.

Dante (smirking): "Well, well. What a delightful mess. Shall we continue?"

And just like that—they were back in action.

FINAL SHOWDOWN BEGINS: FROM CHAOS TO TOTAL WAR

With Alexier finally free (and fuming), the tension in the grand ballroom hit its peak.

Dante, seated calmly at the VIP table, clapped his hands slowly and deliberately.

Dante (smirking): "Well, I must say... that was quite the performance."

Kenji snorted, adjusting his cuffs.

Kenji: "We aim to entertain."

Alexier, still fixing his ripped dress, glared murderously at Kenji before snapping his attention to Dante.

Alexier (dead serious): "Enough games. You know why we're here."

Dante simply took a sip of his wine, then let out a low chuckle.

Dante: "Oh, I know. But did you think I wouldn't be prepared?"

At that moment—ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE.

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THE ASSASSINS STRIKE!

With a snap of Dante’s fingers, the four elite assassins immediately moved into formation.

Yor Parody (Deadly Beauty) → Danced her way toward Alexier, twirling twin daggers.

Sanji Parody (Death Kick Specialist) → Cracked his neck, ready to break bones.

Insane Doctor (Scalpel Master) → Grinned as he pulled out an entire surgical saw.

Bara Assassin (Still Fuming About His Hair) → Flexed, roaring in rage.

Kenji whistled at the lineup.

Kenji (grinning): "Wow. You guys look like a rejected fighting game roster."

Yor Parody: "You're going to regret underestimating us."

Kenji (mock thinking): "Hmm. Yeah, probably not."

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ACTION SEQUENCE BEGINS!

1. ALEXIER VS. YOR PARODY

Alexier dodged the first two slashes with swift footwork, but the woman was fast.

She twirled like a damn ballerina of death, her twin daggers slicing through the air in elegant arcs.

Alexier (gritted teeth): "Tch—she’s good."

Kenji (calling out, amused): "Better not let her cut your dress again, man."

Alexier ignored him (for now).

When Yor Parody lunged for a final strike, Alexier grabbed the tablecloth, yanking it mid-spin.

Yor Parody: "Wha—"

She tripped, momentarily losing her balance—and Alexier seized his chance.

He jumped onto the table, spun mid-air, and kicked her straight in the jaw.

Yor Parody (stumbling back): "H-HOW?!"

Alexier (cracking his knuckles): "I used to be a model. You think I don’t know how to walk a runway?!"

Kenji, watching, actually clapped.

Kenji: "That’s the dumbest flex I’ve ever heard, but I respect it."

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2. KENJI VS. SANJI PARODY

The Sanji lookalike suddenly launched himself forward, his legs moving like blur.

Sanji Parody: "MY KICKS CAN SHATTER STEEL—"

Kenji, without breaking a sweat, casually leaned back to dodge the first kick.

Then the second.

Then the third.

And then, with a smirk, Kenji stuck out his foot at just the right moment—

—TRIPPING SANJI PARODY MID-SPIN.

The man faceplanted into a serving tray.

Sanji Parody (muffled, groaning): "That... was uncalled for."

Kenji just shrugged.

Kenji: "I mean... maybe train your upper body too?"

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3. SEIRAN & YASHIRO VS. INSANE DOCTOR

Meanwhile, Seiran and Yashiro had to deal with the creepy doctor guy, who was swinging scalpels like throwing knives.

Insane Doctor (laughing maniacally): "Time for surgery! No anesthesia!"

Seiran (deadpan, dodging): "Yeah, we’re gonna have to decline that."

Yashiro suddenly grabbed a champagne bottle, threw it, and hit the doctor straight in the forehead.

Insane Doctor: "Ow! What the hell?!"

Yashiro: "Sorry, I was aiming for your ego."

Seiran, taking the opportunity, moved in a blur and delivered a precise knife-hand strike to the back of the doctor’s neck.

Insane Doctor (collapsing, twitching): "M-my... my beautiful experiments..."

Yashiro (stretching): "Well, that was easier than expected."

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4. BARA ASSASSIN VS. KENJI & ALEXIER

But while the others were winning their fights, Bara Assassin was still standing.

And he looked PISSED.

Bara Assassin (growling): "I’M STILL TAKING THE PRETTY BOY HOME!"

Alexier visibly shuddered.

Kenji sighed.

Kenji: "Okay, that’s it. I draw the line at kidnapping my partner."

Alexier (snapping, blushing): "I AM NOT YOUR PARTNER!"

Kenji cracked his knuckles.

Kenji: "Whatever. Let’s end this guy."

Alexier nodded—and they both charged at the same time.

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THE FINAL DOUBLE ATTACK!

Bara Assassin swung a meaty fist toward Alexier—

—but Alexier ducked, letting Kenji leap over him and deliver a spinning kick to the jaw.

Bara Assassin stumbled back—right into Alexier’s range.

Alexier took the heel of his shoe, slammed it into Bara Assassin’s knee, and followed up with a swift, elegant roundhouse kick.

Kenji, smirking, finished it with a straight punch to the gut.

Bara Assassin collapsed like a damn building.

Bara Assassin (weakly, in pain): "I... still think he's pretty..."

And then—he was OUT.

With all four assassins defeated, Dante leaned back in his chair, amused.

Dante (clapping, entertained): "Impressive. I suppose I underestimated you."

Kenji rolled his eyes.

Kenji: "Yeah, yeah. Time to surrender, buddy."

But then—Dante just smiled.

And from underneath the table, he pulled out a remote.

Dante: "You didn’t think it’d be that easy, did you?"

Kenji and Alexier froze.

Alexier (whispering): "...Kenji, I don’t like that look."

Kenji (whispering back): "Yeah. Me neither."

Dante pressed the button—

And suddenly, alarms blared across the entire ship.

Dante (grinning): "Let’s make this... more interesting."

THE SHIP OF CHAOS: A DEADLY TURN

As Dante pressed the button, alarms screamed through the ballroom, their sharp wails slicing through the aftermath of the battle.

The elegant chandeliers flickered, bathing the room in a blood-red glow as hidden metal doors slammed shut, sealing off exits.

Kenji (groaning): "Oh, for f—can we have ONE normal mission?!"

Alexier tensed, scanning the room. The defeated assassins were still down, but Dante looked way too smug.

Dante, still seated, swirled his wine glass.

Dante (grinning): "Congratulations. You handled my little entertainment quite well."

Alexier clenched his fists.

Alexier (serious): "You knew we were coming."

Dante took a slow sip of wine.

Dante (chuckling): "Of course. And now... you've walked into my trap."

Kenji exhaled loudly.

Kenji: "Oh great. A villain with a dramatic monologue. Just what we needed."

Alexier shot him a look.

Alexier: "Kenji, focus."

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THE UNEXPECTED TURN: EVERYONE’S A SUSPECT

Suddenly, from behind the guests, a series of clicks echoed—guns cocking.

Alexier's eyes widened.

Kenji froze.

The remaining VIP guests, who had seemed like ordinary rich people, were suddenly standing with weapons drawn—each one trained killers in disguise.

Kenji (muttering): "...Oh. That’s just fantastic."

Dante, now standing, smiled.

Dante: "You didn’t think I came here alone, did you?"

Alexier and Kenji were outnumbered. At least twenty highly trained operatives were now surrounding them.

Even Yashiro and Seiran, who had been standing at the edge of the ballroom, were now cornered.

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TENSION RISES: THE STANDOFF

Kenji let out a slow, sarcastic whistle.

Kenji: "Well, well. Looks like we just turned into the main attraction."

Alexier, however, was calculating. His mind raced through possible escape routes.

Then he heard Dante’s next words.

Dante (grinning): "Hand over the boy."

Alexier’s heart skipped.

Kenji blinked.

Kenji: "...Wait, what?"

Dante set his wine glass down calmly.

Dante: "I don’t care about the rest of you. But Alexier? He’s coming with me."

The room went dead silent.

Alexier’s blood ran cold.

Kenji, standing slightly in front of Alexier, slowly turned his head.

Kenji (mocking, but dangerous): "Sorry, buddy. Did you just say... 'Hand over the boy'?"

Dante smirked.

Dante: "Oh, don’t act surprised. He’s the only reason I even entertained this ridiculous charade."

Alexier felt a cold shiver crawl down his spine.

This wasn’t just some random assassination contract.

They were after him. Personally.

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WHY DOES EVERYONE WANT ALEXIER?

Alexier clenched his jaw.

Alexier (low voice): "What the hell do you want from me?"

Dante sighed, amused.

Dante: "So many questions. Just come along quietly, and—"

Kenji suddenly laughed.

A loud, sarcastic, almost hysterical laugh.

Dante raised an eyebrow.

Kenji (grinning, but furious): "Buddy. Buddy. I don't think you realize something."

Kenji’s eyes darkened, his usual smirk sharpening into something dangerous.

Kenji: "You can mess with me. You can try to kill me. You can even ruin my best suit."

Kenji suddenly pulled out his gun and pressed it against his own temple.

The entire room stilled.

Even Dante seemed caught off guard.

Kenji (low, deadly whisper): "But the second you try to take what’s mine—?"

Kenji grinned wider—then suddenly whipped the gun forward, firing a perfect headshot at the nearest enemy.

Kenji (roaring): "IT’S FREAKING WAR, BABY!"

CHAOS REIGNS: THE SHOOTOUT BEGINS!

The ballroom EXPLODED into action.

Gunfire ripped through the air, bullets shattering glass, chandeliers crashing down.

Alexier dived behind cover, his mind racing.

Yashiro flipped over a table, using it as a shield as he fired back at the disguised assassins.

Seiran disappeared into the shadows, taking out targets with silent, lethal precision.

Kenji?

Kenji was laughing his damn head off, dodging bullets while dual-wielding pistols like an action hero.

Kenji (yelling, grinning): "ISN’T THIS FUN?!"

Alexier rolled his eyes, kicking an enemy’s gun away before disarming them with a precise elbow strike.

Alexier (gritting his teeth): "KENJI, THIS IS NOT FUN!"

Kenji: "THEN YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG!"

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DANTE'S FINAL MOVE... OR IS IT?

Dante, still eerily calm, reached into his coat pocket—

And pulled out a detonator.

Alexier saw it too late.

Dante (smirking): "If I can't have you..."

Click.

The ship’s entire foundation shook.

Kenji’s grin vanished.

Kenji (blanching): "Oh, sh—"

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TO BE CONTINUED...

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