JJL Chapter 20

Trouble with the Curve (3) is the twentieth chapter of Part VIII: Jojolion.

Summary
Josuke uses Soft & Wet to try and draw out a part of what is inside the package, but to no avail. The gangsters persist that the package be delivered, though the protagonist and Joushuu are hesitant on delivering it due to the two suspicious looking men watching them. The gangsters ensure them that they are not guilty of anything, so if they do happen to be policemen, they wouldn't give them trouble during the drop off. Without any other choice, Josuke and Joushuu approach the big-chested women. Suddenly, the same phenomenon occurs again and Josuke shoots backward and hits one of the mysterious men in the face. The girl places her purse on a pile of leaves, and the gangsters place their own on the ground as well. The two purses suddenly switch places and she grabs Josuke's package after he hits the other man in the face. The two men turn out to be policemen and pin Josuke to the ground for an arrest.

While on the ground, Josuke notices tiny stand-like creatures huddled underneath the leaves. With the trade off complete, the gangsters walk away to check the inside of the wallet for the money. It turns out to be empty, as it's revealed that Joushuu placed his foot in the way during the trade off and manages to steal the wad of cash for himself. Joushuu makes a run for it, but the gangsters use the leaves to their advantage and catch up to him quickly. While pinned down, Joushuu notices screws materializing on his hand, and then on the hand of one of the gangsters. A humanoid-like stand covered in nails can be seen in Joushuu's shadow. Confused, the thug loosens the screw, causing his hand to fall off.