As the Tribunal assembled their strike force, Black Hat and Alastor began gathering allies from across the Multiverse for their game. In Hell, Alastor had gathered his cabal of allies. Among those he has gathered from the Multiverse are Salem, Saruman, Darth Malgus, Harbinger, Thailog and Azula. As Alastor stood before them, the Radio Demon smiles.

Alastor: I'm sure you're wondering why you are all here.

Harbinger: Rudimentary creatures of blood and flesh. You touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.

Alastor: No need for rudeness, Harbinger! The reason why I have brought you all here is because I invite you all to join forces with me!

Salem: You seek to command us? And why would something like you seek us out?

Alastor: Why does anyone do anything? Sheer! Absolute boredom! I've lacked inspiration for decades, my work became mundane, lacking focus, aimless! I have come to crave a new form of entertainment! Hahaha! And this form of entertainment comes in the form of a....friendly competition between myself and a rival of mine!

As Alastor said this, the other Villains took note of the Radio Demon's words.

Darth Malgus: And what would the likes of you have to offer for us?

Alastor: I'm glad you ask, Darth Malgus! I offer you everything to your heart's desire! Destruction! Immortality! The ability to destroy your enemies! And so much more! I do not ask for much. All that I ask is that you aid me in....achieving victory over my rival!

Azula: You think that I would assist the likes of you? That is beneath me!

Alastor: Your fiery spirit never ceases to amaze me, my princess! But I believe that this is in your best interest.

Thailog: Even it is, how do we know you have any intention of honoring any deal we make with you?

Without warning, the mark of Alastor began appearing on the bodies of all the Villains in the room. As the mark was shown, they threaten Alastor.

Saruman: What trickery is this?!

Alastor: Call it an insurance policy, Saruman. The mark that I have given you bounds you to moi! If I should fail, then I won't be the only ones sent back to Hell! However, this mark also compels me to honor whatever deal we make. I know your desires....and I shall honor it.

Harbinger: My kind transcends your very understanding. We are each a nation. Independent, free of all weakness. You cannot even grasp the nature of our existence.

Alastor: Oh Harbinger! You Reapers are so absolutely dull! All that power and you subject yourself to a Sisyphean task! But I suppose beggars can't be choosers. Does anyone else have anything to say?

The Villains remained silent as Alastor grinned.

Alastor: Now then....let the games begin....

With that, Alastor had recruited his allies for his game against Black Hat. Meanwhile back at Black Hat's Manor, Black Hat waited patiently for the return of his subordinates. After some time, Dr. Flug along with Demencia and 5.0.5 enter Black Hat's office.

Black Hat: Is it done?

Dr. Flug: Y...yes, sir, Black Hat, sir! We've found several suitable candidates. They're waiting for you in the lobby.

With that, Dr. Flug leads Black Hat to the lobby. In the lobby were Aku, Emperor Belos, Madara Uchiha, XANA, the Major and Master Cyclonis. Black Hat looks upon the people that his subordinates have gathered with a smile on his face.

Black Hat: Congratulations. You three have done a....exceptional performance.

As Black Hat offered his congratulations, Dr. Flug along with Demencia and 5.0.5 breathed a collected sigh of relief. Black Hat then promptly dismisses his subordinates.

Black Hat: Aku. Emperor Belos. Madara Uchiha. XANA. Master Cyclonis. The Major. A pleasure as always.

Madara: Why have you brought us here?

Black Hat: To put it into simple words, I require your...assistance.

Major: A tempting offer, my Demonic friend. I smell the opportunity for a glorious war!

Black Hat: Your love of war as always been a source of inspiration, Major As we speak, I have been locked in a...little game with a particularly bothersome thorn in my side. I require both your respective powers and your resources to deal with said thorn.

As Black Hat said this, he could see that it would take much convincing to persuade his colleagues to join him.

Black Hat: I have done business with all of you in some way, shape or fashion. Some of you have been clients of mine for many years. Others are more...recent clients.

Master Cyclonis: If you have a point, then get to it.

Black Hat: Straight to business. I like that! If you assist me, then I will grant you all access to something that very few have the privilege of knowing: the Black Vault.

Upon hearing this, the Villains became curious.

XANA: We need more data on the Black Vault.

Black Hat: The Black Vault contains some of my more....powerful inventions. Inventions that would allow you to destroy your meddlesome Heroes with ease.

Belos: And you would grant us access to this Black Vault?

Black Hat: If you help me defeat Alastor at his game. When I stand victorious over Alastor, then the items of the Black Vault will be yours.....free of charge.

Aku: I knew there was a reason I enjoyed conducting business with you, Black Hat!

As Aku agreed to Black Hat's terms, so did the others. This satisfied Black Hat immensely.

Black Hat: Now then....let the games begin....

With that, Black Hat had his allies for the game against Alastor. In that moment, all the players were in place. The game was about to begin and the Multiverse would be their battleground.