Cracking

Chapter 15 cover shows Donkizari promoting Donko Brew.

## Chapter Info

**Chapter 15: Cracking** is the fifteenth chapter of Furry Fight Chronicles.

## Summary

The chapter starts with Muko getting out of the ring. Cookie asks if she wants to leave, but Muko insists on staying until the end. Nyarai lunges at Adelgund, intending to grab her leg and trip her. Adelgund counters by lifting her knee to hit Nyarai in the face. Adelgund chastises Nyarai for trying that move, asking if she thought that her previous opponents didn't try that move on her before.

Nyarai starts bleeding and wobbling out of the ring, causing Cookie to realize that she has a broken nose and will pass out of blood loss. Nyarai tags Peki in as she passes out. Jowdie picks Nyarai out and cries upon seeing her condition. She tells Shun that Nyarai needs medical attention, but Shun tells her that Nyarai will stay in the match.

Adelgund tells Peki that associating with a sumiguza makes her a criminal. Peki slides between Adelgund's legs, starting a chase between the two. Peki starts using her agility, speed, and small size to dodge Adelgund's attacks, which convinces Peki that she's playing for time. Two members of the Exe-Cutie-Ves grab Peki's leg when she gets close to the ropes. This allows Adelgund to catch Peki in a Bear Hug hold. Adelgund tells Peki that she'll forgive her and allow her to rejoin her team if she admits that she made a mistake. Peki refuses, saying that there is no going back.

Adelgund tightens her hold, making Peki scream in pain. Ceila, one of the Cyclone Crushers, asks Shun if they should interfere. Shun tells her that there is no need to cheat. Adelgund asks Peki why did she betray her, causing a flashback of their early days as Combagals in 1991. Adelgund tells Peki that her masculine appearance is drawing agencies away from her. Peki suggests that Adelgund should control her fighting style to look vicious while protecting her opponent's integrity.

Three years later, Peki and Adelgund become the Masato Champions in 1994. A year later, the popularity of Team Executor hit rock bottom in 1995. Dinedon points out that Peki is to blame due to people having greater prejudice towards Wilds and Kalandesians. Dinedon states that people won't trust a Wild as a Face, so he suggests that Peki should do a Heel Turn by trying to steal Adelgund's belt. Dinedon suggests that Adelgund should make Peki her prisoner and have her work as a rehabilitation to get people to trust her again. Adelgund accepts without Peki's approval. She promises Peki that this is all just a show, but Peki is forced to hear the jeers of the fans the night she fought Adelgund for the belt.

The following year, Peki complains about the bruises she got in a match during 1996. She complains about her opponents hurting her for real. Adelgund insensitively tells her to stop complaining, pointing out that newcomers and mid-carders step up in their careers while Team Executor wins by disqualification victories. Peki sadly thinks about how she wanted Adelgund to comfort her, but Adelgund coldly told her to bear with it.

The flashback ends by returning to 1997. Peki punches Adelgund in the face, breaking the hold. Peki angrily tells Adelgund that she betrayed her first, which stuns Adelgund. The chapter ends with Adelgund surprised as Peki takes a boxing stance, returning to her original fighting style as Punching Peki.

## Continuity

* Peki's origins as The Prisoner are explained in this chapter.
* The prejudice against Wilds and Kalandesians is mentioned by Dinedon in the flashback.

## Trivia

* Donkizari promotes Donko Brew in the cover. It appears to be an alcoholic beverage as users are told to drink carefully.