BUNCHES

CHAPTER 57

"Eh, where is this Bang ?" anna asked worriedly, because Bekti took them through to a deserted road through a residential area. The road is a quick access to the old station.

"Say the two boys want to see King."

But seeing Anna and Silvi seem hesitant, "Don't worry, Ma'am are both safe. King is the only place we're headed right now." Hearing that, only Anna and Silvi dared to continue their steps.

While on the road, Bekti explained the situation there and reminded the two not to disturb King before he finished training.

"Emang, Zaha rehearsal for what Bang ?" asked Anna curiously.

But Bekti just shook his head, a sign he could not answer Anna's question just now, or rather did not want to be presumptuous to answer the question. Even though he himself already knows the problems they are facing.

Not long after, they had arrived at the old station. Sure enough, there Zaha looks training. Not only Zaha, but there were also dozens of other youths who were also training with him.

"Bak here first yeah. Don't go there before King comes here. Tar let me tell King that you're looking for him." Bekti said as he passed leaving both.

"Crazy, is it really Kak Zaha yah Kak ?" Silvi asked in awe as she looked at Zaha who was pulling the worn-out carriage by himself.

Anna herself was only flabbergasted between awe and mixed feelings at the strenuous exercise Zaha had done.

"Exercise so, Brother Zaha want to fight anyway Kak ?" Ask Silvi again.

"Eh, how can you conclude so ?"

"The ordinary is Brother. Just look at the movie IP Man, right before fighting his mortal enemy, he has to practice first, to improve his abilities."

"Ah, you know what, Deck." Anna tried to reject her sister's opinion. But, Anna secretly so rethought, what was really spoken by her sister ? if Zaha will fight with a powerful enemy. Especially seeing the worry in Bekti's eyes like that. Unlike usual when he drove them to Zaha's house, there was something hidden by him. Moreover, Zaha looked very serious with his training at that time, as well as the dozens of young men who were training with him. Like he was training combat troops that he used to see on television.

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Next noon.

The southern group's higher-ups were gathering at a shophouse that was still unfinished. Looks of senior officials such as Cak Embossed, Cak Nawi, Hiukali, Jarwo, Kobang, Mang Lipay, and juniors who have started to have their own members, there are Virangel, Alex, Acera, Hari, Hari, Sam, Indra, Kulup, Inggek, Rio and Arman (his former subordinate Codet first, who chose to join Zaha's group, after being defeated by Zaha, both decided to be loyal to Zaha) and finally Zulham who represented thugs in the Zaha complex lived, although there were other senior thugs, but Zulham was chosen to lead the area because of his closeness to Zaha and his family.

"Sir, the story dong about the first leader in this City before it split as it is now ?" Acera asked Cak Embossed as soon as they finished their meeting that afternoon.

"Indeed, we weren't torn apart by a kayak now Bang ?" Tanya Inggek, one of the youngest thugs among them at that time.

"Yes, it used to be said that this city was controlled by one person. He's a legend, I heard from Babe. Cak Arise noh who ever met, so I became curious and his name immediately now, mumpungung remember, hehehe." Answer Acera.

"Really Cak ? Story to Us dong Cak." Others are curious.

"Truly, what is said is the same Acera. I was the same age as Gini, never met the same person. I joined when 'He' was no longer leading. And not long after that, the city split into groups as it is now." Sela Mang Lipay sucking her cigar.

"Aisshh that old story, I myself have almost forgotten." Speak Cak Embossed while sighing deeply.

"O Uncle's story, maybe we young ones can learn from the legend." Virangel said a little spoiled while stroking his Uncle's right arm.

"Hahaha, you're the smartest when it comes to persuading people yah Vi." Cak Laughter Embossed while pinching his shoulder cheek was anxious.

"He's the most horrible and most loving person I've ever known." Cak Timbul begins his story about the legend of the first ruler in this City.

"He's not a native here, he's from Sumatra. I also do not know where Sumatra. The person is mediocre, even when we first came here, We know him only as an ordinary merchant, selling in Tanah Abang sono. In the past, things were much worse than they are now. If you are not liked by the people here, you will immediately be killed or even tortured first alive. The law that prevailed at that time was only the law of the jungle, who was strong then he was in power."

"That's when the person's name suddenly came to the surface. He appears alone with his adoptive sister, but his name'nya' is better known to people. Only the two of them could conquer the high-class thugs of that time. At that time, most famous Cak Sami'un. Whoever does not know him, who wants him to die, will surely die that very day. Likewise, if he likes women, just point, then his men will get the girl, however. 'He and his sister' managed to defeat the following Cak Sami'un with his accomplices. But, strong and powerful did not make 'he' so arrogant and oppressive as he wished Cak Sami'un. 'He' was even present as a counterweight and brought peace to all the people of this City. Since then, there has been no crime in this city. 'He' became an idol for many young men, including I at the time. We dream to be strong and defend the weak as 'He'."

"He ? What's his name Uncle ?" Virangel asked, representing another curiosity.

"Name Midun. Whether you will believe it or not, his style is very similar to our current young chairman. Relax and calm, but if his family is disturbed or hurt, then He can spill blood even from enemies who disturb his family. Codet has already felt the consequences." Cak Embossed as he glanced towards Rio and Arman, they just lowered their heads in embarrassment given their past.

"When He did not know what kind of enemy he would face, but still He was reckless to make calculations. This was how the ruler of this City used to be, no matter how strong the enemy they would face, but if it had disturbed their families, then Cak Midun would come down immediately to finish off his enemies. Honey, the cave that was the same age as you, only twice fought together with him."

"Keep, is he still alive, sir ? Why did he leave this city ?"

"Hmnn, I don't know if he's alive or not. In the past, as I remember Cak Midun handed over the position of chairman to his adoptive brother. He said he wanted to live quietly with his family. I yearya, Cak Midun migrated to Central Java there, but I do not know where the destination. Since being led by his brother Cak Midun, there began to be a split. His adopted sister Cak Midun looks too greedy with power. Unlike his foster brother, He did not hesitate to slaughter those who opposed him. For a long time, he looked the same as Cak Sami'un. Therefore, there began to be a lot of internal disputes and conflicts. Until the peak, some officials decided to rebel and finish off the chairman. At the end, until kayaking now. The city is divided by its respective districts. There are four major groups, South, East, West and North. Each has advantages and also often there is a conflict of power between these four groups. So do not be surprised, the conflict between the four large groups is already from the sonny."

"Crazy! We are divided so that this group can only be this strong. The law alone no one dares to mess with our group. Moreover, it used to be a power under Cak Midun is well ?" Said Sam amazed.

"As the chairman said, don't be arrogant with our power. Keep obeying the law, the power is not to make us act arbitrarily." Sela Hiukali sage.

As they were having a heated discussion back then, Zulham's hape suddenly rang. Zulham stared doubtfully at the seniors, afraid to be mistaken if he picked up the phone while they were talking.

"Udah, just pick up. Who knows how important." Cak Permit Embossed.

Getting permission, Zulham immediately answered the phone call.

Who called him, suddenly Zulham's face looked tense and emotional.

"BANGSAIC.. You guys wait there, we'll be there soon." Zulham said with emotion, making others curious about who called.

"What's Zul ?" Ask Acera as soon as Zulham hangs up his phone call.

Zulham was still claustrophobic, trying to hold back his emotions, "Pos Ronda complex was attacked by a group of unknown people just now."

"Dog, who would dare to look for us ? Goddamn it!" Indra said along with emotions, He immediately stood up from his seat. Same with the others.

"Light we go there. Hiukali and Kobang stay in the post well! Let us go first, someone must guard here, who knows they will come straight here. Vi, you take care of Zaha's mother!" Cak Embossed quickly took the initiative of dividing the tasks between them.

"Zaha, not told Uncle ?"

"Don't first. King must be school again now." Cak Embul said as he glanced at the watch in his hand, He did not want the news to disturb King's school time.

"While we finish first in the field." Cak continues to arise again.

They immediately slid to the location, while the others returned to their respective posts.

"BANGSAAT!" Umbat Zulham with full of emotion, once he arrived at the patrol post he saw his friends were already on the ground with battered conditions. Not to mention the condition of patrol posts that have been destroyed, like being hit by an earthquake.

There are already people who are trying to help provide first aid.

Cak Arise and others immediately try to help their friends who are victims. Only 9 people survived the sudden attack, as they were training at the old station when the attack took place.

"God, who's doing all this ?" Ask Zulham to Bekti who just realized from his stupor.

"Ahkkp.. Gu.gue doesn't know Bang. That afternoon when we were relaxing as usual, suddenly there were dozens of people attacking into the patrol post. Hukkkkkkk.. We're outnumbered, they've surrounded us from around the patrol station, so we can't call for help."

"Lu don't know any of them ?"

Bekti could only shake weakly while holding onto her aching body.

"They're looking for Nia's mother, King's sister." Bekti lirih.

"What is this ?" Zaha suddenly entered the patrol post, and looked angry as he saw the condition of his friends who had been battered and lying weak. I don't know who told him.

"King's." Call the people there compact while giving way.

Zaha himself though angry to see the condition of his men to battered like that, but still looks calm. Both Zulham and young leaders like Zulham, Alex, Acera, Hari, Sam, Indra, Kulup, England, Rio and Arman were visibly emotional.

"Who did all this ?"

Almost all are silent, because they on average do not know who their attackers are. Suddenly Hiukali pointed at an electric pole next to the patrol post.

"That's.." Hiukali said while pointing at a symbol sprayed with white pilox paint in the middle of the pole.

"The sign is a white overtake, it's a symbol of the eastern group." Jarwo.

Zaha was seen sighing deeply, before making a decision that made everyone's spirit become excited.

"Southern group is not a group that knows only to do evil, a group that anyone can demean or a group that people can oppress like this. Nah! The Southern group is family. When our family dares to hurt him, the choice is only two, Blood or Life. Today as well, we leave for the Eastern Group's headquarters. We're gonna make them pay big bucks for hurting our family." Said Zaha coldly. His eyes looked sharp and fiery, anyone who looked at him at that moment would probably instantly shrivel their guts due to the killing aura emanating strongly from his body.

Hearing King's words, I don't know who started it. Everyone put their hands up..

"YESY... FOR OUR FAMILIES, WE BAN THEM ALL."

"LANTAI.. BANTAI.. BANTAI..." Shouts the others.

"Sir, tell Mrs Virangel to execute her plan." Zaha's orders before setting out led his troops to raid the eastern group.