mind the stinger

Hattori glanced over his shoulder as Usagi approached, a slight hum in his throat to acknowledge and welcome his presence. Who could he trust, if not Usagi?

"A stingray, I believe." He squinted down at the grey shape beneath the waves, knowing full well it wouldn't be worth the risk trying to attack it in its own element. Tojo had talented healers of course, but it wasn't a risk even worth considering. Stepping off of the bridge, he grabbed a hold of a bamboo spear that was unsurprisingly used for spear fishing.  Returning to the bridge, he leaned it against the railing so he could speak clearly. "Perhaps if we sever its tail it would be safe enough to drag it onto land."

Putting his plan into action, he angled the spear and took aim. Jabbing it down upon the beasts tail. Once it was pinned, he thought the worst of it was over...only for the ray to come surging out of the water towards them. Well- Hattori certainly hadn't expected that.