I like GDW a lot, so I decided to do this. This will be exactly like the anime, only in book-form, with chapters. If you haven’t heard about Ginga Densetsu Weed, you can see all the episodes on YouTube.
I claim absolutely no credit for the story, plot, and characters of GDW. They are all copyright to Yoshihiro Takahashi. All credit goes to him. This is 100% purely fan-made.
Main Characters:
WEED
Weed is a young Akita Inu pup, son of Gin and Sakura and grandson to Riki. Once he hear's about his father, he is extremely determined to search for him, and will stop at nothing. Like most pups, he is cheerful, outgoing, and headstrong. Unfortunately, he is extremely forgiving, often letting dogs go rather than killing them. He has aquired Gin's power, the Battouga.
GIN
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Gin is Weed's father, son of Riki and grandson of Shiro. He is as trustworthy and headstrong as his son and is the rightful leader of Ohu.
JEROME
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Jerome is a large German Shepherd, one of Weed's closest followers. He was sent after Kaibutsu to destory him, but joins Weed's group after.
GB (jee-bee)
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GB is a male English Setter. He was first under Nero's rule and met Weed hunting for him. He is one of the first to join Weed's group.
ROCKET
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Rocket is a male Borzoi, brother of Missile and Jet. He was first under Hougen's army, and joined Weed's group as a spy. Although, after a few days of being with them, he realizes that Weed is a great dog with great friends, and joins his group.
KYOUSHIRO (ke-yo-she-ro)
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Kyoushiro is a male Kishu, covered in slashes and scars. He leads an organized group of dogs that disagree to follow Hougen's rule.
MEL
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Mel is a young Golden Retriever puppy. He is a close friend of Weed, and looks at him as a role model. He strives to be as best as Weed and tries hard in battle.
TESSHIN (te-ssh-en)
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Tesshin is a Ninja Dog, originally destined to be the leader of Ohu. He joins Weed's group after persuasion from the elder. He is said to be one of Weed's strongest fighters.
AKAME (ah-kah-meh)
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Akame is a male Kisha Inu, another one of Gin's closest followers. He is said to have an incredibly fast running speed.
JOHN
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John is one of Gin's closest followers. He is a German Shepherd and is said to have extremely sharp fangs.
KEN & KAGETORA (MY FAV!) (kage-torah)
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Ken is a Great Dane and Kagetora is a Kai dog. They have been best friends since they were young, and rarely leave each other's side. Ken is strong and determined to help Weed. Kagetora is impulsive, easy-going, and cynical.
HIRO
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Hiro is a rough and tough Irish Wolfhound. He is nicknamed the "ballsnatcher" He helped John and Reika escape from Hougen's army and joined Weed's group.
HOUGEN
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Hougen is a cruel ruler in the Southern Alps. He is a harlequin Great Dane. He has organized an extremely large group of dogs that follow his rule. He is deadly, un-forgiving, and cruel to all dogs that object to his orders. He plans to overthrow Gin and take over Ohu, and will kill as many dogs as he can do so.
GENBA (jen-bah)
Genba is the younger brother of Hougen. Like Hougen, he is vicious, power-hungry, and cruel to all dogs that disobey his rule. He is almost identical to his brother, Hougen, except his ears aren't torn.
MORE WILL COME SOON!
NO CRITIQUE PLEASE
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1 - His Name Is Weed
Fat, white clouds dotted the bright blue sky as a butterfly fluttered through the air. It glided through the lush, green forests below and landed on a patch of vividly yellow flowers that rested by a clear, flowing river. Everything seemed to be silent, except for the birds chirping their chorus every now and then.
Below, in the water, a silver-gray fish rested on the surface, completely unaware of any predator that could scoop it up. Then, suddenly, a white flash leapt into the river, creating a huge splash and the fish, startled, swam away.
Emerging, and gasping for air, the creature was a small, white puppy. it shook the water from it's ears and pelt, sending a shower of sparkling water droplets. He was disappointed to see that the fish had swam away, and that he didn't catch it.
"That's hopeless!" an older voice yelped. "If your that loud, they'll escape easily!" The voice was from another dog, much older. His fur was a cloudy white color, and it was mangled with patches of black in some places. Atop his head, his ears were jet-black, and hung down low. Next to him, were three other small puppies, all as eager to learn as the white one.
"Well, Uncle Smith! Show us how!" the black-and-white spotted one begged. "Yeah, yeah! Show us! When are you gonna show us?!" the other two added.
"Hey, you brats!" said the larger brown dog beside the three. In stunned silence, they all looked up at him. "Don't talk to Smith-San like that!" he said, his eyes blazing with annoyance. "If it weren't for him, we couldn't live here!"
The puppies' eyes widened at this word. "Why do you talk of the old times?" Smith asked the brown dog calmly. His gazed dropped down to the puppies. "Now, watch how I do it."
The old dog approached the river slowly but confidently. The puppies cheered as they watched him demonstrate how to catch a meal in the river. The brown dog shouted at them all the while.