" You monsters! Don't turn your backs on me! "

Caesar jumped towards them and stepped into one of their shadows. I knew that was the first mistake Caesar made it. That's the one thing the leader did to get kicked. 

   " First then. I'll savor this one! Hamon Bubble Launcher! "

Caesar produced bubbles from his hands and shot them towards the Pillar Men. The man popped one of the bubbles and the skin between his pointer finger and thumb disappeared. 

   " Could--could this be? Is this what I think? "

   " Nice work! Caesar may be a narcissist but his Hamon skills are solid. "

   " I wouldn't celebrate just yet JoJo. It's true he has them trapped in his bubbles but he stepped in his shadow and last time that Pillar Man kicked his leader for just stepping in it. "

   " These bubbles may look harmless, but prepare for a bombardment! " Caesar screamed. 

The Pillar Man didn't seem to care and I watched as the man twisted his head around and spun the dangling small knives around. In an instant, all of the bubbles Caesar created were popped and gone. 

   " He-- he popped them all! How on Earth did he do that? "

   " That's not his hair. "

   " Correct Caesar. Those are wires attached to his head. He's manipulating them by twisting his head around. He popped the bubbles with the wind that he created. " I told them.

   " They're designed to be anti-Hamon weapons. "

I watched as the air around them shifted. Cuts started to appear on Caesar and he crouched down, covering his face. I ran towards him and held his shoulders. 

   " These humans know Hamon. "

   " I thought we destroyed all the members of the Hamon tribe 2,000 years ago. And yet, here they are, ready to welcome us at our own awakening. " 

   " Damn you. " Caesar said whimpering.

   " Caesar. "

He held on to my arms as he kept his eyes closed. Then he started to stand up. I helped him stand.

   " You killed him. You killed my friend. Do you think losing an eye will stop me? "

I watched as the PIllar Men started laughing and I watched as they smiled down at us. I felt a shiver run through me as I heard their laughs. 

   " What's so funny? " I asked them.

   " You all have memorized your Hamon handbook very well. You always say the same thing. It was that way when we crossed from the western continent and it is that way now still. "You think losing an arm, or an eye or a leg will stop me? How dare you take my friend's life? Don't you know how much I loved him?" That's why we laugh, human. "

   " You--you bastards! " Caesar screamed.

   " Ignore him Wamuu, Esidisi. We're on a quest to find the stone. " The leader said.

   " What? Where are you going? Face me, cowards! "

Caesar launched himself at the Pillar Men but Wamuu launched two of his fingers into Caesar's neck. Caesar dangled in the air as his airways were blocked.

   " You're most vulnerable in your throat and your lungs. We know that if you can't breathe, then your Hamon is rendered useless. But because I cannot resist a worthy opponent, hear me. I shall spare you because I long for the opportunity to meet you again when you are stronger. The next time we meet, I want to admire your strength. I want you to become worthy of my time. So that I destroy you with great honor. "

   " Hey! " I shouted at them.

Wamuu and Caesar both looked towards me. I could see Caesar's face pailing from the lack of air. I knew I need to get to him and quickly.

   " I appreciate the offer of you not killing him yet. Since he isn't a worthy opponent to you know, why don't you let him go? "

   " Hmm. Why should I human? "

   " You said you would spare him so let him down before I come over there and make you put him down. "

Wamuu looked at me for a few more seconds and tossed Caesar's body at a pillar. Caesar started to breathe heavily and get air back into his lungs so he could fight again. 

   " Thank you. "

I started running in Caesar's direction to help him but the back of my neck was grabbed. I was pulled away from my original direction and in the air. I looked and saw Wamuu holding me in the air and off the ground.

   " You, are you a Hamon user? "

   " Here let me show you. "

I raised my leg to kick and my leg connected with his shoulder. When I pulled my foot away I saw a huge spot missing from his shoulder. The man's eyes seemed to widen as the grip on my neck was tighter. I raised my other leg to kick him as my hands went to my neck to pry his own hands off. His other hand caught my kick and I couldn't make a connection.

   " So, you are. "

   " Indeed. "

   " You are a very strong user at that. Why is it you are stronger than the male human? "

   " Because I've trained longer than he has! Unlike him, I know tricks he doesn't. "

   " You seem much more different than the other male. Why? You are more refined. You are delicate but powerful and you hold honor in the way you walk and speak. You are a worthy opponent. "

   " Sorry to say,"

I raised my leg and hit the bottom of his chin.

   " Hamon Overdrive! "

I sent Hamon from my hands to his and he dropped me. I fell to the floor and lept away from them.

   " I don't wish to fight you at this time. "

The Pillar Man looked back to his leader and the other two looked back at him and then to me.

   " Lord Kars, the female is very interesting. "

   " I see, you may bring her with us if you wish Wamuu. "

   " Yes, Lord Kars. "

In the blink of an eye, I was hoisted into his arms and pressed against his chest. His fingers ready to press against my airway on my neck.

   " I'm afraid not dearest. You will be coming with us, please refrain from struggling. I do not wish to hurt a lady. "

Then there was coughing. I leaned my head over to look at JoJo who was coughing. Wamuu seemed to notice I was looking at something and turned around to face JoJo.

   " Sorry. I just can't seem to shake this cough. Maybe, it's the Hamon training that's making me ill. What do you think? "

He went to check on Caesar who continued to lay against the pillar.

   " Watch and learn, as I take care of this one myself. "

   " JoJo! "

   " Just calm down, Speedwagon. This guy is asking for it. It's time for me to show of my new Hamon technique and save Y/n. "

   ' JoJo, why do you wish to be the hero of the story? ' I screamed in my head.