Chapter 243

## No Mercy

No Mercy (容赦なし Yōsha nashi) is the 243rd chapter of the Bionicle Circulation manga. It is proceeded by Chapter 242 and succeeded by chapter 244.

## Summary

As Takua and Jaller fly higher into the air Takua proclaims he will give Jaller "No Mercy" and tells him to remember that he asked for it. Jaller says he will as they simultaneously land a blow that causes a massive explosion of fire and shadow as the crowd cheers. The Recorder says over the speakers that the audience would only find fights like this in Odina. Meanwhile Hahli walks into a back part of the arena, one of the guards notices her and commands her to stop as it is a restricted area before asking if she was lost. Hahli said she didn't know she was in a restricted area was was only looking for the restroom.

Hahli asks if the guard could give her directions to which he says he be glad to but he might get in trouble if the other guards see her wandering around. Hahli says he doesn't have to worry about that and tells Axonn that he can render the guard unconscious now. The guard stands there confused as Axonn appears behind him and smashes him into the wall so hard that it causing a massive dent in the wall. The two walk past the entrance as Axonn comments that even he would have been fooled by Hahli's acting and that she had grown to surpass herself when she first came to him for aid. Hahli mentions that since they have just had to get rid of The Shadowed One who was going to be in his observation deck. Axonn comments that he knows Hahli is trying to distract herself and asks how she feels to see Takua and Jaller again. Hahli admits that she feels her heart almost sing at the sight of Jaller, and that he and Takua should not be fighting. Hahli goes on to say that they will need to all work together to fight the coming darkness. And even though Makuta's essence within Takua is stronger than ever, they will need his help to prevail.

Hahli tells Axonn to get to the crawler as she pulls out a trident wand and continues on the path to the observation deck. Meanwhile Takua and Jaller continue their battle in the air, The Recorder mentions over the speakers that he is amazed that they haven't reached the ground yet. Jaller thinks to himself about what Takua meant by no mercy as Takua summons weapons out of the shadows and launches them at him. Despite the power of the attacks, Jaller knows that Takua is lying and still is holding back and uses that to his advantage. Jaller unleashes a stream of fire from one hand to boost himself forward towards Takua. Jaller attempts to kick him as his foot is set ablaze but Takua dodges it. Takua realizes that this was Jaller's plan and in dodging had left himself open for another attack as Jaller lands a direct blow to his face.

Jaller grapples onto Takua as they fall and yells that he is sorry for what he is doing but that it is the only way to ensure everyone's safety. Inside Takua's mind Makuta asks if Takua heard what Jaller just said as Takua sits there sweating and holding back tears. Makuta goes on to say that Takua's so called friends didn't care about him as Jaller has no qualms with ending Takua's life as long as it poses a threat to him. Or how Hahli rejected him because he wasn't as good as Jaller in her eyes. Or how Braca only saw Takua as a tool to get rid of him. Makuta continues by saying that he and his power are the only things Takua can really trust. Makuta adds that Takua's doubts are what holds him back, and they are what will allow him to demonstrate his full potential.

Makuta takes full control of Takua's body and says to Jaller that he will show him death. He then teleports out of Jaller's grab as Jaller grows worried as Takua hasn't displayed that level of power before. As Jaller wonders where Takua went he turns around to see Takua's body flying toward him faster than he can process. Makuta hits Jaller with so much force that it causes him to smash into the ground instantaneously and causes a impact based explosion and creating medium sized crater. Jaller is unable to move and barely holding on to conscious as Makuta teleport down to him and impersonates Takua saying that Jaller was the one who pushed him despite his attempts not to fall to darkness. He goes on to say that this is clearly what Jaller wanted, for the spawn of Makuta to be what he his profor, tests.

Makuta summons a sword made of shadow and declares anyone unworthy of his protection will have no quarter or mercy from him, all thanks to Jaller. He raises the sword to finish Jaller off but suddenly freezes, Jaller's expression becomes one of confusion. As Jaller manages to slowly get up despite his injuries he wonders why Takua isn't moving. Jaller pushes the question aside as he reminds himself that Takua gave into Makuta's powers regardless of his claims. Jaller becomes worried as to what else Takua is capable of other than shadow weapons and teleportation. He decides that whatever caused Takua to freeze is his only chance to end Makuta forever. Jaller activates blue fire death blow on his fist and as he winds up to strike the frozen Takua, a massive blast of water destroys all the glass of The Shadowed One's observation deck drawing Jaller's attention. As a silhouetted figure walks to the edge of the observation deck, Jaller wonders who they are and where all the water came from. Suddenly the wings appear on the back of the figure and they fly towards Jaller and Takua, when she reaches them she tells Jaller to stop. Jaller looks realizes who she is and says Hahli's name aloud in disbelief.

## Characters

* Takua Ichimura
* Jaller Kaneko
* The Recorder *(Voice Only)*
* Halhi Arakawa
* Axonn
* The Shadowed One *(Mentioned)*
* Makuta Kagome
* Braca Gushiken *(Mentioned)*