Last time, in Chained Soldier: Reflection of Survival, Hidden Village was attacked by two Humanoid Shuuki. The Seventh Unit, Sixth Unit, Ouja, Tiger, Aoba, Koko, and Naon tried to stop them; however in doing so, the three Shuuki that Aoba, Koko, and Naon tamed went feral attacking them instead. The battle was harsh and tough but ended with both Koko and Naon captured and Hidden Village collapsing. With everything a mess how will things play out for everyone?

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Mato

It has been a few days since Hidden Village collapsed. The Seventh Unit and Sixth Unit returned to base, but Itsuki stayed behind with Aoba to help find a new way for the other villagers. This was mostly to make sure Aoba was okay since both of her friends were kidnapped to God knows where. Currently, in Mato, Itsuki is seen in a new cave with the villagers. All of them were seen making new homes for themselves, doing their best to try to have a normal life. However, Itsuki saw Aoba looking down and sitting on a tree. Itsuki goes over to Aoba to check if she is okay.

Itsuki: How are you holding up?

Aoba: Naon, Koko, I promised them we could go back to Earth.

Aoba looks down remembering the good times they had been doing their best to make sure everyone who got turned into Human-Shuuki Hybrids was safe and one day they can go back to earth.

Aoba: If it wasn't for Koko and Naon I would still be in that damn Bureau. Why do I feel so helpless?

Itsuki shot his girlfriend a worried look before he sat down next to Aoba on the root. Itsuki gently wrapped his arm around his girlfriend's shoulders before pulling her close to him.

Itsuki: Now I'm not gonna sit here and feed you some bullshit about everything will be okay, cause we both know I don't believe in that saying stuff just to make people feel better.

Aoba: Plus I would rather not be lied to.

Itsuki sighed as he could tell she was still a little hurt about him keeping secrets.

Itsuki: Yeah, so I'll tell you the truth. I'm not gonna say if they're safe or not in some deep shit right now. However, there is one thing I can say with one hundred percent certainty.

Aoba: Oh really, what is it?

Itsuki looked out into the distance, a rather nasty glare spreading across his face.

Itsuki: Those so-called "Gods" have gone and kicked the damn hornet's nest. It's one thing to threaten to kill me or call me a "lowly human" like I give a damn if they do that, but hurting you like this? Well they better be ready, cause I plan on skinning them alive before I drag Naon and Koko back here.

Aoba looks at Itsuki before starting to giggle and then hugs him back.

Aoba: Usually that would worry me, but you caring about me is so sweet, Itsuki. You are the best boyfriend you know that?

Aoba started nuzzling Itsuki's neck with glee.

Itsuki: Best? I don't think I'm the best at anything really. You just decided you weren't going to leave me alone and now I have no intentions of letting you go.

Aoba: Like I would be bothered by that. You stole my heart and then I stole yours. A love that can't be put out.

Itsuki rolled his eyes, he forgot how much he missed hearing her say corny crap like that.

Itsuki: Yeah, now are you feeling better or do I have to pull out all the stops to get you to stop moping around?

Aoba: Depends what would you do if I was still mopy?

Aoba is curious as to what Itsuki planned to cheer her up. Itsuki looks at Aoba before swiftly pulling her into his lap before he runs his fingers along the sides of her ribcage. Aoba then starts to giggle loudly as Itsuki did that.

Aoba: Stop Itsuki, it tickles!

Itsuki: You asked what I'd do if you didn't stop be mopy, this is what you get!

Itsuki tickled his girlfriend for another few seconds before he stopped, Aoba leaned back, her head resting against the side of his neck.

Aoba: Okay, that made me feel better. Thanks, Itsuki, I really needed that.

Itsuki then gently kissed the right side of Aoba's face before he rested his chin on top of her head.

Itsuki: I'm just glad you calmed down, what happened wasn't your fault. We all forgot about that buff chick in the chaos.

Aoba: I know we were so focused on taking down our tamed Shuuki and that bitch Shikoku that Koko and Naon were all alone when evacuating everyone.

Itsuki: Hope you aren't too busted up about losing those Shuuki. I mean sure they were useful, given how easy they reverted back, I'd say they were a liability waiting to happen.

Aoba: I wasn't that to heart broken about them but it still stings that all our hard work got flushed down the toilet.

Itsuki gently rubbed the back of Aoba's hand with his thumb.

Itsuki: Well I know it's probably not a comforting idea, but I convinced Venosnaker to set up camp here at the cave. Sure it means I can't whistle for him, but I can still summon him with my Advent Card when I need him. Figured you'd feel a little better with someone else keeping watch.

Aoba: I appreciate the help also hopefully if any Shuuki shows up he can just eat them.

Itsuki snorted at that comment.

Itsuki: Oh don't worry he will, but I still gotta keep up my end of the contract. So he'll disappear once or twice a week for maybe an hour. He can be a jerk, but who knows you might get through to him like you got through to me.

Aoba: I hope so Itsuki, he doesn't seem that bad once you get to know him.

An annoyed hiss was heard as Itsuki and Aoba turned to see Venosnaker glaring down at them.

Itsuki: Oh don't be such a baby, you can still be a fearsome apex predator and have people like you.

Aoba: He has a point. Venosnaker I mean Itsuki wasn't friendly to me until I made it my mission to be his friend.

Venosnaker let out an irritated hiss before slithering away, his tail brushing against Aoba as he slithered by.

Itsuki: Guess you earned a little respect from him for kicking ass back in the old village.

Aoba: This feels nice.

Aoba looked at Itsuki and then Venosnaker with a smile on her face.

Aoba: I know it was selfish for me to ask you to stay here. I know you are helping my brother, the Seventh Unit, and the Sixth Unit.

Itsuki: Selfish? Look, you know I love your kid brother, but he's got plenty of people looking out for him right now. He'll be fine without me for a day or two, right now you need someone to look out for you.

Aoba looks at Itsuki and nods before hugging him again.

Aoba: This is why I love you so much. You really make sure I am okay. You are honest and speak your mind.

Itsuki: Speaking of speaking my mind, it's not exactly a date, but do you wanna take a trip to earth? We can at the very least give Sarge the rundown on your situation and he can start his investigation. Then when we get Naon and Koko we could already have some progress made.

Aoba looks at Itsuki before turning to the villagers.

Aoba: As long as Venosnaker is here to defend them I will go.

Itsuki: Venosnaker! We're taking a trip to see Sarge, you're on guard duty!

An annoyed hiss was heard as Itsuki rolled his eyes.

Itsuki: I don't plan on getting into a fight or going to the Mirror World, you don't need to follow me.

Another annoyed hiss was heard as Itsuki's eyebrow started to twitch.

Itsuki: What do you mean I'm incapable of not getting into a fight! I literally worked at an auto body shop six days a week before I started working as a mechanic directly for the Anti-Demon Corps! It was a once a week thing to feed you!

Venosnaker hissed at Itsuki again which made his eye twitch.

Itsuki: I have half a mind to turn you into a jacket you smartass.....

Venosnaker hissed again before coiling himself up to some of the roots in the cave.

Aoba: You two act like siblings, you know that? It's weirdly cute, you know.

Itsuki: Don't encourage him, now come on. Tenka was nice enough to get you some clothes that should hide your appearance well enough so no one freaks out.

Aoba looks at Itsuki and nodded at him before leaning closer to his face and placing her lips on his. Aoba then backs away and giggles at him and hugs his arm.

Aoba: Come on let's go meet Sarge.

Itsuki: Alright let me go get the disguise for you.

Aoba lets go of Itsuki and he quickly walks away to grab the disguise.

Aoba: God how did I get so lucky to have a boyfriend like him?

Japan

Itsuki was seen in the city checking the area to make sure things were okay.

Itsuki: Alright I think it's clear.

Aoba: Got it Itsuki~

Aoba was seen wearing a face mask and sunglasses as well as a purple hoodie, some jeans and sneakers.

Aoba: This disguise is perfect, nobody will really notice me that much.

Itsuki: Sarge's agency isn't too far from here, it should only take us twenty minutes to reach it from here.

Aoba nodded at Itsuki and the two quickly started moving through the city. Aoba looks at the city and smiles as it has been so long since she has been back on earth.

Aoba: Japan hasn't changed that much since I got swept into Mato. Though it feels nostalgic don't you think Itsuki?

Itsuki: Yeah a little bit, I mean I'm not gonna lie I kind of spent most of my time at the apartment or work before I joined the Rider War. Can't remember the last time I just traveled around the city aimlessly.

Aoba nodded and hugged Itsuki's arm and gently rested her head on his shoulder.

Aoba: Well since I am back we can start exploring again. Whenever we go around the city it is always a treat to see something new.

Itsuki smirked at Aoba, who still had her sense of adventure. As they kept walking, the sounds of camera flashes could be heard, and the two turned to see some models getting their pictures taken by photographers. Aoba stares at them for a bit and sighs.

Aoba: Naon would have loved coming here. She really loved to model.

Itsuki: I'm sure she'll get back up there one day, I mean the mutation didn't hurt her in the looks department, the horns might make it hard for her to wear hats though.

Aoba: True but she still looks great even with the horns. Sometimes I envy Naon because she still looks great.

Itsuki: Really? You haven't lost any of your looks, like I said I think the new form is cute.

Aoba blushed at her boyfriend's words which caused him to chuckle and the two continued walking but as they did someone was seen eavesdropping on them. Behind a corner of an alleyway was a young man in his mid twenties. He had long brown hair and hazel eyes. He wore a white baseball cap that was on backwards, he wore a white shirt with an orange jacket over top of it. He wore gray pants and black sneakers. In his hands was a camera.

Aoba: Hey, Itsuki, Naon mentioned she was close to a photographer. Do you think he would be happy to see her again with how she is now?

Itsuki: I mean if he cared about her, I'd say her new appearance wouldn't matter much.

The man with the camera eyed the two with a frown on his face.

Camera Man: They know where Naon is? That doesn't add up, they look completely normal. Unless they were there the days she disappeared, maybe she didn't get tossed into Mato?

The Camera Man then raised his camera before snapping a photograph of Itsuki and Aoba, one that got a good view of Itsuki's face. The cameraman looks at the screen and sees a clear image of Itsuki's face and then frowns as he knows something about Naon's disappearance.

Camera Man: I'll keep my eye out for you, I don't want to take drastic measures, but if you don't cooperate. I owe it to Naon to find her, she's the reason I'm where I am now.

After walking for several minutes both Itsuki and Aoba were at the Kimura Detective Agency. Aoba looks at the place in awe as the place was huge.

Aoba: Wow he must be one hell of a detective, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Him and his boys are the main force looking into the Missing Persons cases related to the Mirror World.

Aoba looked at Itsuki impressed and now looked curious as to who this Sarge was.

Aoba: Well come on, let's meet him already.

Itsuki understood, and he led Aoba into the agency once inside, the cameraman was seen hiding around the corner and quickly took a picture of the Agency.

Camera Man: Kimura Detective Agency? Maybe they work here? If they're working a case for missing people, Naon could be on their list. They might have useful intel.

Inside the agency, Itsuki was seen leading Aoba down the hall where he stopped in front of the office that said Detective Kimura. Itsuki then knocks on the door loudly to get Sarge's attention.

Itsuki: Sarge, you got a moment?

Takeo: Itsuki? Yes I have a half hour before I need to help Himari with her training.

Itsuki then turns to his girlfriend and then opens the door.

Itsuki: After you Aoba.

Aoba smiled and walked into the office which Itsuki closed the door. Inside Aoba saw it was a bit messy but still manageable to work in. As Aoba looked around her attention turned to Takeo who was seen drinking a cup of coffee.

Aoba: Are you, Sarge?

Takeo: Takeo Kimura, a pleasure, young lady. So if Itsuki brought you to me I assume you need some form of help?

Aoba looks around the office before turning to Itsuki who just nods. Aoba then takes a deep breath before nodding.

Aoba: Yes, we need your help to make a case against the Onmyou Bureau.

As those words left Aoba's mouth Takeo looked at her and then at Itsuki.

Takeo: The Bureau? Kid what have you got mixed up in?

Itsuki: Before I answer your question, your wife isn't here right? You told me she had plans to start working with your agency right?

Takeo looked at Itsuki and nodded at him.

Takeo: No, however she has made it a point to call me. She's not exactly supportive of my poor sleeping habits.

Itsuki: Man if you ever are allowed to return to her family's estate, your days of hopping yourself up on caffeine are over Sarge!

Itsuki chuckled which Takeo looked annoyed before turning to Aoba.

Takeo: Now then how can I help you miss?

Aoba: Well the reason I want the Onmyou Bureau to be investigated is well my current situation.

Aoba then takes a deep breath before taking off her face mask and hood revealing her Shuuki features causing Takeo to look at her, slightly taken aback.

Takeo: You must be one of the humanoid Shuuki my daughters mentioned when they first visited my agency.

Aoba: No, we are nothing like the Eight Thunder Gods. I am Human-Shuuki hybrid.

Takeo leaned back in his chair before sighing and gesturing for Aoba to sit.

Takeo: Please, make yourself comfortable. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't trust you for a moment. However, if Itsuki, who is known for his hatred of Shuuki, brought you here. Well I dare say you must be something special.

Aoba: Well I am his girlfriend....

Takeo's eyes widened before turning to look at Itsuki.

Itsuki: Yeah, turns out she didn't die, just got a serious makeover and cool hair powers and laser breath.

Aoba: Yeah, that covers it. Look I understand you are skeptical but please hear me out.

Takeo: Young lady, the only thing I'm skeptical of is what the Bureau has to do with this. If you want me to investigate them, that implies they're aware of your existence, which means they've been keeping secrets from the Anti-Demon Corps.

Aoba looks at Takeo before smiling at him and then having a sigh of relief.

Aoba: Oh, thank god. Okay, let me start from the beginning.

One hour later

After Aoba explained what the Bureau had been doing Takeo was seen silent for a moment.

Itsuki: Sarge? You got anything to say on this? What are our odds of getting these bastards?

Takeo slowly stood up from his chair before whipping around and in one swift motion, punching a hole into the wall of his office.

Aoba: Oh did I say something wrong?

Takeo: No young lady, I'm just livid right now. You see, I have three daughters who are in the Anti-Demon Corps. So now knowing there was a chance they could've ended up like you and your friends and could've been subjected to what you were. Well, it makes my blood boil.....

Aoba looked at Takeo and understood where he was coming from.

Itsuki: So will you help us, Sarge?

Takeo: Itsuki, you don't even need to ask. As far as I'm concerned this is as bad as the Mirror World disappearances. A branch of our country that is supposed to be dedicated to protecting the people of Japan is using the victims of Mato disasters as lab rats. As far as I'm concerned, there is no choice, I'm obligated to investigate this.

Aoba looks at Takeo before grabbing both his hands with a teary smile on her face.

Aoba: Thank you, thank you, if my friends were here they would be thanking you too.

Takeo: I would've loved to meet them, perhaps another time?

Itsuki: Might be awhile before that can happen Sarge, they were taken by those "Gods" I told you about.

Takeo looked over at Itsuki before letting out a tired sigh.

Takeo: Certainly not good news. Very well, I will keep this investigation under wraps for now. Although it pains me to do it, I will keep this secret from my wife for the time being.

Aoba looked at Takeo confused, not sure why he mentioned his wife in particular.

Aoba: Why is it important for your wife not to know?

Itsuki: Sarge here is ex-military, hence his nickname. More importantly, his wife is Fubuki Azuma, Chief of the Ninth Unit. Himari and Yachiho are two of the three daughters he mentioned, Aoba.

Aoba's eyes widened in shock hearing this and turned to Itsuki.

Aoba: His wife is a Chief?!

Takeo: Yes, we are starting to rebuild our relationship after I was ousted by my mother-in-law. It could backfire on me, but I will keep this under wraps until I know I can properly explain your situation to her. For now I will get a small team assembled to focus their efforts into investigating the Bureau.

Aoba looks at Takeo and smiles at him before nodding at him.

Aoba: Thank you Mr. Kimura. I am in your debt.

Takeo: Think nothing of it, young lady. Now then I should start heading to the Gate the Seventh Unit uses. I promised to help with their training. You two are welcome to spend time here at the Bureau if you like. All I ask is that you be careful getting her back to her village Itsuki. It's a relief to me knowing there's someone that can rein you in, I would hate for something to happen to her.

Itsuki: Are you saying I need a babysitter?

Aoba looks at Itsuki and giggles at him.

Aoba: He doesn't need a babysitter Mr. Kimura since I am the one watching his back. After all, I am his girlfriend so I make sure he is okay.

Aoba giggled before hugging Itsuki's arm and Takeo smiled at the two.

Takeo: That's the part that relieves me, your boyfriend has the terrible habit of jumping head first into danger with reckless abandon.

Itsuki: I'm being criticized by the grown ass man who gets himself wired on coffee and doesn't sleep for two days straight.

Aoba: Wait what? He hasn't slept for that long!

Takeo: He's exaggerating, I only pull that once every two weeks I believe?

Aoba and Itsuki just stared at him as it wasn't helping his case.

Aoba: That doesn't make it any better Mr. Kimura.

Itsuki: That's what we've been telling him for months! Man, I hope that wife of yours knocks some sense into you soon. Seriously Sarge, you don't gotta solve everyone's problems by yourself.

Takeo sighed before heading towards the door and then turning to the two.

Takeo: If you do decide to stay for a bit, please don't rearrange anything in my office.

Takeo then opens the door and walks out before closing the door behind him leaving the two by themselves.

Aoba: Well, he is pretty interesting, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Sarge is a good guy, a damn workaholic, but a good guy. Helped me out when I first got caught up in this Rider War.

Aoba nodded both of them decided to relax in the office as they did over in another building the Camera Man was seen on a balcony taking pictures of the two.

Camera Man: So that girl isn't human? What the hell is going on here.....

The Camera Man watches the two looking worried wondering what connection they had to Naon.

Camera Man: If that girl isn't human, then that means she must live in Mato. Looks like I finally have a lead.

Seventh Unit Dorms

At the dorms, the Seventh Unit and Sixth Unit were seen in the training area while Yakumo and the rest of the Fifth Unit were seen waiting as well. Standing behind Yakumo was a young woman wearing a standard Anti-Demon Corps uniform and a hairband that organized her long hair down behind her shoulders. Then the second was a bland and average looking woman, dressed in the standard uniform of an Anti-Demon Corps. Her hair is styled in a bowl-cut and has a single strand poking out at the top.

Yakumo: So when are we going to see Mr. Kimura? I am excited to see him again~

Himari: Stop talking about my father in an unprofessional manner!

Yachiho: You so much as lay a hand on him and you won't have them for much longer.....

Yakumo: You two are so uptight though if he is-

Yakumo was stopped by her Vice Chief who looked at her and sighed.

Kaiko: Chief you need to learn not to push the buttons of the other Units especially when it involves their family.

Yakumo: Hey, I was only curious, Kaiko~

Kaiko turns to her teammate who shakes her head.

Kaiko: Yeah, I am not buying it either Saki.

Saki: Chief is predictable if anything.....

Yakumo giggled until the door to the training halls was opened and Takeo was seen walking into the training hall.

Himari: Dad you made it!

Takeo: Yes apologies for my tardiness, I had a last minute visitor that needed to discuss a new case.

Everyone looked at Takeo and understood, and everyone quickly lined up. Tai was seen shaking in fear as he was going to get trained by Sarge again.

Tai's thoughts: If there is a god please don't let me get blown up.

Takeo: Now to begin, let me get dressed in the appropriate equipment.

Takeo held up his Advent Deck in front of him as the V-Buckle materialized around his waist.

Takeo: Henshin!

Takeo slipped the Advent Deck into the V-Buckle as three reflections of armor overlaid on top of his body before solidifying.

Both the Sixth and Seventh Unit looked amazed seeing Zolda including the Fifth Unit.

Kaiko: Where the heck did the armor come from?

Yakumo: I don't know but that totally looks awesome!

Saki: Is this what Chief was talking about with card decks and monsters?

The Fifth Unit continued to stare and Zolda stared down the three Units.

Zolda: Now then, before we start I should call my assistant.

Zolda pulled the barrel of the Magnuvisor back as the card slot ejected from the magazine of the Magnuvisor. Zolda drew a card from his Advent Deck before loading it into the card slot and closing it up.

Magnuvisor: Advent!

The ground started to shake before Magnugiga burst out of the ground next to Zolda, the Contract Monster quickly scanning its surroundings. Everyone looks at Magnugiga seeing the living tank.

Nei: Wow so this is your Contract Monster?

Kaiko: That is one of the metal bull from the picture!

Zolda: Yes, Magnugiga, a bit too honest and straightforward for his own good, but a powerful ally to have on your side.

Magnugiga looked at everyone and then let out a robotic moo. This confused everyone wondering what the mechanical bull just said.

Yakumo: What did the big guy say?

Zolda: He's questioning why an elite task force dedicated to fighting monsters wears zero body armor. He believes it's an unnecessary risk.

When Zolda said those words some of the girls looked confused.

Yakumo: But we have Peach Blessings? Why wear heavy body armor that would restrict our movements?

Kaiko: The Chief is right on this a bit but it wouldn't hurt to have some body armor.

Zolda: Keep in mind Magnugiga is thinking primarily about fighting Mirror Monsters, they are tougher to kill, you can asked Himari and Yachiho given their first hand experience.

Yachiho: Despite my pistol being blessed to fight Shuuki, its bullets seemed to do minimal damage to that Mirror Monster we fought, I think I irritated it more than I actually hurt it.

When Yachiho said those words another robotic moo was heard from Magnugiga.

Zolda: Yes, most conventional weapons are useless against Mirror Monsters. I imagine the only reason the pistol did any damage at all was due to the modifications and blessing made by the Anti-Demon Corps. This is why the armor us Riders wear enhances our physical attributes such as strength.

Everyone looks at Zolda and understands his reasoning as it makes sense.

Kaiko: I see well thanks for telling us that, sir.

Saki: You favor guns? You carry a submachine gun and that monster has a cannon for an arm.

Zolda: Yes, as Ex-Military I find myself comfortable with firearms. Now in regards to your training today. I know the Anti-Demon Corps favors their Peach Blessings above conventional weaponry. So I will have most of you train amongst yourselves, once I review what each of you are capable of I should have a better understanding of your abilities. From there I can devise the best way to help all of you improve.

Everyone looks at Zolda and understands before giving him a military salute.

Everyone: Yes, Sir!

Zolda smiled and the training began.

A few hours later

The training was intense as Zolda put the three Units through the ringer. All the girls showed up their Peach Blessings and what they were capable of and Zolda did his best to see what he could help improve them. From there Zolda kicked it into high gear pushing their stamina, strength, and mind. After that, everyone split off training with one another to help each other get better. Tai was seen sparring with Shushu, both of them sparring in hand-to-hand and grappling.

Shushu: You haven't managed to pin me once, you're gonna get left behind at this rate.

Tai: I am not going to be left behind!

Shushu smiled and both of them grabbed eachother hands pushing one another. She then pulled back using Tai's momentum to roll him forward onto his back before grabbing one of his arms and then performing an arm bar and applying pressure. Tai growled and with sheer willpower lifted Shushu up and tried to slam her only to let go and leg sweep him making him fall to the ground before pinning him.

Shushu: Still to slow and to predictable~

Tai: Mark my words Shushu. That beautiful face of yours is going to be pinned to the ground you hear?!

Tai looks determined to beat her. Shushu blushes a bit at his words but then grins at him.

Shushu: We'll see about that Tai.

While Shushu and Tai continued to spar, Nei and Kaiko were seen meditating and relaxing their minds. Both were focused and calm as they meditated. As they did that, Saki and Sahara sparred with one another. Saki was seen firing her Gatling gun arm at Sahara, who quickly dodged her bullets and then tried to punch her, only for Saki to create a tear gas launcher, launching tear gas to obscure her vision. Sahara quickly activated her blessing Crazy Sheep and clapped her hands really hard creating a shockwave to make the tear gas disappear but as it did Saki had made a rocket launcher. Sahara looked worried as Saki fired it at her and she stood her ground and tanks the rocket. A giant explosion was seen going off which then died down to reveal Sahara was still standing.

Sahara: Come on Saki-Senpai, show me what you got!

Saki understood, and both continued to spar. As members of the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Unit continued to train Yuuki, Himari, Kyouka, and Yakumo were seen practicing with Zolda.

Yuuki: Sir, how exactly can you help my slave form?

Zolda: Simple, I noticed that when Kyouka partners with you, your form is overall balanced for combat, not particularly amazing in any one area. That makes it an overall safe bet in most combat scenarios. When Himari uses Slave through her Learning Blessing, your form sacrifices power for speed. This is most likely a result of Himari's preference to out maneuvering her opponents. In theory this potentially means that you have the most utility out of everyone here. If Chief Uzen is capable of lending you to others, you could take on forms that further alter your abilities to excel in a particular area of combat.

Yuuki's eyes widened hearing that while Kyouka looked at Zolda, surprised that his idea could work.

Yakumo: Okay, that sounds cool. Do you think I am able to give Yuuki a new slave form as well?

Kyouka: I have only rarely used my lending ability, in every case nothing changes. However that was with regular Shuuki, Yuuki's form is something completely different. If Detective Kimura's theory is correct, we may only be scratching the surface of what is possible.

Yuuki: Then why not try it?

Yakumo smiled at this and turned to Kyouka.

Yakumo: Chief Uzen, if you please~

Kyouka: Very well, I am at the very least curious to see if this theory is correct.

Kyouka then turns to Yuuki who understands and places her hand out which Yuuki went on one knee. He then grabbed it before kissing it. His body then start to glow and he turned into his slave form.

Kyouka: Alright just grab hold of the chain and lending should activate.

Yakumo: Understood, now come on Yuuki let see how well we work together~

Yakumo then climbs onto Yuuki's back and grabbed then chained but as she did Yuuki's body glowed brightly which then dies down revealing Yuuki slave form having wings and having bird-like features.

Yakumo: Hmmm, I think I got it this slave form shall be called Phoenix.

Yuuki: I feel amazing! Mr. Kimura, your idea worked. I can access other forms!

Zolda: It appears to have connections to the holder of the chain's Peach Blessing. Chief Ezo's Blessing allows her to manipulate and control wind as a result you've gained a flight based form.

Everyone looks at Zolda and understands which Yakumo then yanks the chain.

Yakumo: Come on, let's test this new form out! Now fly to the heavens Yuuki!

With those words said Yuuki flapped his wings and rocketed into the air at high speeds creating a shock wave.

Himari: Incredible I think that the form Yuuki is in is faster than Whirlwind!

Magnugiga was seen locking onto the two checking their progress and as the mechanical bull continued to watch Yuuki was seen continuing to fly faster before diving down on a group of Shuuki nearby and then in one fell swoop destroying the Shuuki in seconds. Yakumo and Yuuki then returned back to the base but as they did Yuuki reverted back to his normal form looking a bit tired.

Yakumo: Hey, Yuuki, are you okay?

Yuuki: I am but this form has low endurance and power. I think this form is better off for surprise attacks, hit-runs and assaults.

Yuuki catches his breath while Zolda looks at him and then at Magnugiga who makes a robotic moo.

Zolda: Yes, that form seems to be only useful for air reconnaissance and as Yuuki said, surprise attacks. However, you bring up a valid point.

Yakumo: Well, that sucks. I was hoping that Yuuki's slave form would be strong. Also, what is the point, Detective Kimura?

Yakumo and the others looked at him wondering what he meant by a valid point.

Zolda: Magnugiga posited the theory of what would happen if two people were to hold the chain together? Would it create a sort of fusion? Potentially a direct upgrade to what the standard forms are? Or would it simply do nothing at all?

Kyouka and Himari looked at Zolda in shock before turning to one another.

Himari: If Yakumo can give Yuuki a new Slave form then my dad's idea that both Whirlwind and Yuuki's base form can be combined should work. Are you ready to try Chief?

Kyouka: The worst that can happen is nothing amounts from it, very well, let's test this next theory.

Himari understood and the two quickly turned to Yuuki.

Yuuki: I am ready to go again.

Kyouka understood and Yuuki performed the same ritual turning back into his slave form. Kyouka then gets his back and turns to Himari.

Kyouka: Let's see if this works, Himari!

Himari: Understood!

Himari then gets onto Yuuki's back and grabs the chain. As she does so, Yuuki's body starts to glow once more, but more intensely, blinding Yakumo, who covers her eyes.

Yakumo: Is it working?

Zolda: I believe it is.

As the glow continued it slowly faded revealing Yuuki's new form. Yuuki was seen assuming a more modified variant of his first transformation, with longer ears, a flowing white mane, spikes on his shoulders, clouds designed on his chest, and dressed in far more traditional samurai ballooning pants with a cord wrapped around his waist.

Himari: Kyouka, it worked!

Kyouka: This form appears to be the largest one in both height and raw strength, combat should be relatively easy for this form.

Yakumo looked stunned seeing Yuuki's form.

Yakumo: That looks awesome!

Zolda looked at Yuuki's form and could tell his body was made for war.

Zolda: It certainly looks combat effective, however what exactly is it capable of?

Yuuki: Mr. Kimura I feel incredible. Actually I think I know what this form can do but I think it would be best to do it outside.

Everyone looked at Yuuki before nodding their heads and went outside the base and as they did Yuuki looked at a giant rock.

Yuuki: Kyouka, Himari, brace yourself because I am about to unleash my power.

Kyouka: Do so whenever you are ready.

Himari: Show us what you got Yuuki!

Yuuki understood before taking a deep breath and then slowly opening his mouth. As his mouth opened a beam of energy was seen coming out of his mouth which grew bigger as Yuuki continued to charge it. Yuuki then looks at the rock before releasing it, firing a destructive laser beam. The laser beam then incinerates the giant rock making it look like it wasn't even there. Everyone looks gobsmacked seeing the destructive power of the laser.

Himari: Incredible Yuuki it is like your sister's!

Kyouka: So concentrated energy blasts, that could prove devastating in proper combat.

Zolda and Magnugiga studied the Warcloud form and the destructive power it possessed. Magnugiga let out a robotic moo as Zolda turned to look at him.

Zolda: You think it's powerful enough to handle that? I'm surprised, you haven't been enthusiastic about something in quite some time.

Himari: Dad what is Magnugiga talking about? Is there something he wants from Yuuki?

Himari looked at her dad wondering what Magnugiga wanted with Yuuki.

Zolda: Magnugiga wants to test this form's power personally, particularly the laser it can fire.

Yuuki: Really, Magnugiga is willing to help with this form? I be honored to face your Contract Monster.

Magnugiga looks at Yuuki before making a robotic moo.

Zolda: He says to put between one hundred and fifty to two hundred feet between you and him, when you're ready to fire at will.

Yuuki understood as well as Kyouka and Himari all of them quickly moved away getting in the right spot before turning to Zolda and Magnugiga.

Yuuki: I am ready to begin sir!

Zolda: Very well, attack when ready.

Yuuki then started to charge up his laser aiming it at the two as the laser got bigger the red lens in Magnugiga's head began to shine before a powerful red laser was fired from it. Yuuki fired his laser as both energy attacks collided, the ground underneath the two beams cracking and breaking apart. Energy sparked out wildly from the point of contact, burning lines in the ground. Eventually the two beams exploded, shaking the ground and Seventh Unit base, a large mushroom cloud floating into the sky. When the dust settled a large crater was left in the spot where the two beams collided. Everyone looks shocked at the results as they couldn't believe the destructive force of the two laser beams colliding.

Himari: Incredible, Yuuki's beam managed to be on par with Magnugiga's laser!

Kyouka: However it appears this form exhausts Yuuki rather quickly, he only fired two lasers and he already looks like he's about to collapse.

Both Kyouka and Himari quickly get off Yuuki and as they do he turns back to his human form and is seen panting from exhaustion.

Himari: Yuuki, shoot he really is tired.

Himari helps Yuuki up and Kyouka does the same but then Yakumo also shows up to help.

Yakumo: Hey ladies don't hog him he is going to need all of us to get rid of his fatigue~

Kyouka: Somehow I think your idea on how to do that will only make it worse......

Himari: Dad, please don't get mad!

The three then take Yuuki away who also looks at him a bit concerned.

Yuuki: Sir I have no control over the reward system I swear!

The four then head back into the dorms, and Zolda sighs, as he was going to have to get used to his daughter using Slave on Yuuki.

Zolda: Honestly, a very conflicting scenario. On one hand parental instincts tell me to sit him down and discuss what is considered appropriate. The logical side however is saying that I in fact had similar thoughts at his age. What an odd ability.

Magnugiga let out a robotic moo as Zolda turned to look at him.

Zolda: I hardly see how feeding you monsters is similar to that young man getting what he desires, even if he doesn't realize it.

Magnugiga let out another robotic moo as he began rolling across the ground.

Zolda: You want to hunt down a pack of Shuuki? Very well, I suppose we still have an hour or two before dinner.

Zolda and Magnugiga walked off in search of another group of Shuuki, both desiring a bit more action before leaving Mato.