Wanzhang curled his lips and exclaimed, "Where are the air traffic control slammers now?"
Battle Rabbit's face darkened. "No, they may have turned Ms. Katsuragi into a slammer to erase her memory!"
The scene shifted abruptly. The slammers were attacking ordinary people.
"Ah!"
Terrified civilians screamed and fled as chaos erupted. Amid the turmoil, Battle Rabbit dashed forward to save someone in distress.
He declared, "Then, let's start the experiment!"
"Hedgehog, fire truck!"
"Best match!"
"Are you ready?"
"Transform! Save Kenzan!"
Battle Rabbit transformed into his flame hedgehog form. His armor now shimmered in red, white, and black, a striking ensemble that stood out amidst the chaos.
Without hesitation, Battle Rabbit unleashed a powerful water pillar, striking a Smasher with precision. The enemy staggered back from the impact. Then, with a burst of terrifying flames, Battle Rabbit delivered another devastating attack, sending the Smasher crashing to the ground.
He whispered confidently, "The law of victory has been determined!"
Picking up a long steel pipe, he stretched it until it resembled a lever. With a calculated leap, Battle Rabbit positioned himself midair, using the lever to launch a final attack on the Smasher.
"Boom!"
The Smasher exploded in a blaze of green flames and reverted to its human form. Battle Rabbit rushed over.
"Ms. Katsuragi!"
Kyoka, now conscious, looked bewildered. "Where am I?"
Battle Rabbit explained, "You were captured by Faust and turned into a slammer."
Kyoka appeared stunned. "I can't remember anything at all!"
"Let's take you back," Battle Rabbit offered.
Just as they prepared to leave, Kyoka hesitated. "Wait, I have a request," she said, her voice tinged with urgency.
Elsewhere, in a secure bank vault, Himuro Gentoku opened a safe. Inside, instead of the information he sought, he found only a cryptic note. His expression darkened as he read it: "Unfortunately, you are not trustworthy."
Fury flared in Gentoku's eyes. "We have been completely deceived!"
The audience across the three realms erupted with laughter.
"Haha, I didn't expect Himuro Gentoku to get tricked!"
"Yeah, it's so satisfying to see him outwitted!"
Meanwhile, Sento and Wanzhang arrived at the Namba Heavy Industries' Institute of Integrated Sciences.
Wanzhang pointed. "This is the place."
The duo began digging and eventually unearthed a box containing a USB flash drive. Suddenly, Xue Qian appeared, chuckling smugly.
"So this is where it was hidden," he said, snatching the drive. "You two have worked hard."
Baito's expression hardened. He whispered, "Transform!"
"Flying Eagle, Gatling!"
"Best match!"
In his Flying Eagle Gatling form, he engaged Xue Qian in a fierce battle. Nearby, Himuro Gentoku also entered the fray, armed with a weapon.
"Bat! Steam blood! Mist match! Bats, bats! Fire!"
Joining the skirmish, Himuro Gentoku forced Zhanmian to retreat several steps. Xue Qian smirked as he observed the chaos.
"Danger level 2.4… 2.5… 2.6… 2.7!" he exclaimed gleefully. "It keeps rising! You're such an interesting opponent."
With a single strike, Xue Qian knocked Wanzhang down.
"Since you've grown stronger," Xue Qian said, tossing the USB drive to Wanzhang. "I'll give this to you."
The audience across the realms gasped in disbelief.
"What? Xue Qian actually gave the USB drive to Wanzhang?"
"Yeah, that's shocking! What is he planning?"
Onscreen, Yeba's expression twisted in confusion. "What are you doing, Xue Qian?"
Xue Qian replied calmly, "Listen carefully. Our goal isn't to collect data but to create something from it. Kiryu Sento can help us build it, and Wanzhang Ryuga can use it."
Realization dawned on Yeba, and the audience across the realms understood the cunning plan behind Xue Qian's actions.
Later, Sento reviewed Katsuragi Takumi's research. Shocked, he discovered it was the blueprint for the Creation Rider Plan.
The audience marveled.
"I can't believe Katsuragi Takumi came up with this plan. He's a genius!"
Meanwhile, in a bathhouse, Himuro Gentoku was enjoying a moment of relaxation. Suddenly, an elderly man with white hair entered. Despite his age, the man exuded a formidable presence.
Himuro Gentoku immediately stood up and bowed. "Long time no see, President Nanba," he greeted respectfully.