It is now the first week of May, and missions for the Fujimura Clan had calmed down a bit. They were asked by Master Akimitsu to have a little break from big battles as they've done a grand job with the Yuusha Country situation.

"This is odd, Suzuki ~nyaa," Keiichineko mentioned.

"What's odd?" replied Suzuki.

"It's been a few weeks now since Master Akimitsu told us to rest. Why hasn't he gotten back to us for some jobs?" Keiichineko wondered.

"It's fine to take a break for a while, Keiichineko. We've all still been training, and this was a good chance for Hiro to get some experience of the outer world." pointed out Suzuki.

"True, but I don't get a good feeling about it." Keiichineko reiterated.

"Is Master Akimitsu really that bad at giving people breaks?" said Suzuki in a puzzled tone.

"No, that's not it. Master Akimitsu usually rests a clan if something major is going to happen. It's not a commonly known thing, but Master Akimitsu's intuition is strong." explained Keiichineko.

"It is?!" exclaimed Suzuki.

"It sure is. Be prepared for the worst, Suzuki. We could be in for the greatest challenge our Clan has yet to face." warned Keiichineko.

"Right!" nodded Suzuki.

It also seems that Keiichineko's intuition is strong too. This is because his thought was unfolding into reality.

Somewhere in the mists of the Delta Realm was a girl running away from two men. She was running through a bleak and run down town. The buildings surrounding her have chipped away. The roads and pavements were full of cracks. Moss was also growing out of everything as well.

"For someone who is highly prised, she sure is weak." jested one of the men.

"Don't get overconfident, Tenma. It could lead to your downfall." the other man advised.

"Shut ya trap, Kuro!" barked Tenma.

The girl began to slow down, and her breathing went heavy. She fell to her knees and graced her pure white socks with dirt.

"You're mine!" screamed Tenma as he drew one of his scythes.

"Radiant: Thunderclap Strike Song." chanted a mysterious person.

Noticing a strong presence coming their way, Kuro used his spatial like body and jumped in front of Tenma.

"That Electrical armour, them electrical monster claws. Well, if it isn't the Vice-Captain to the Good Demon Lord, Daiki Sato," smirked Kuro as Daiki's move didn't affect him at all.

"Keen eye." grinned Daiki.

"Are you okay, Alisha-sama!" asked a random gentleman.

"Paolo! Thank goodness you are here!" teared up Alisha.

"So, both the knights in shining armours have arrived. Not like it will change anything though," stated Tenma.

"I'm enough to take you both on. Use the warp portal, Paolo!" Daiki commanded.

Paolo understood Daiki's request and opened up the Warp Portal. He took Alisha by the hand and ran deep into the portal.

"Oh no, you don't!"  yelled Tenma as he barged past Kuro.

Tenma then used his already drawn scythe and threw it towards the Warp 
Portal. However, Daiki Speedstar'd towards the Scythe and knocked it away. This attempt allowed Paolo and Alisha to flee successfully.

"Tch! They got away!" sighed Tenma.

"So, what are you going to do, Vice-Captain?" asked Kuro sarcastically.

"I'm going to take you both out." declared Daiki as he got into a fighting stance.

"Unfortunately for you, we can't allow that to happen. You're not our target, so we will be taking our leave," responded Kuro. 

While saying that, Kuro expanded his shadow-like body and pulled Tenma in, much to his reluctance.  

"Oi, Kuro, you bastard!" yelled Tenma.

"I wish you all the best, Daiki Sato. Your reign at the top is close to coming to an end." gibed Kuro as they both disappeared into nothing.

"Our reign at the top, huh. I don't think this will be the last time we will hear that statement." thought Daiki.

And with that, Daiki leaves the Delta Realm and returns to the Good Demon Realm.

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Authors Comment: With that, we now enter the Haul Bringer War Saga! This whole saga will have its high's and its lows with the characters! How will the Fujimura Clan survive? Let's all find out together!