"So, brother."
Yuki Suou stepped forward and burrowed into Akira's embrace.
Her light lips moved close to Akira's ear, uttering a voice that made one's blood surge: "It's already past midnight—we can continue our training…"
"A new day, a new beginning."
Yuki Suou slowly raised her leg. "How about it, brother?"
"This scenario is much more direct than the wake-up service this morning."
As a mature Trainer, Akira naturally wouldn't be manipulated by his training target.
He reached out and stroked Yuki Suou's head. "But sometimes, direct isn't necessarily a good thing."
It was a cloudy summer night, neither hot nor cold.
However, with rain approaching, the air wasn't as dry as usual; the humidity had risen.
This dampness made one feel as if their breathing was muddled and not smooth.
In short—
just one word.
Stuffy.
But this environment didn't affect Yuki Suou at all.
After her training, her stats had significantly improved.
The Capture Ball had helped her reach her optimal state.
She felt that even after three days and three nights, she wouldn't feel tired.
But the reality was—
as soon as Akira, the experienced Trainer, made his move, she recognized the truth.
"Brother!"
"Brother!"
Her voice carried a hint of surprise.
After a brief moment, it became melodious.
"Brother, I love you…"
Sizzle.
Sizzle.
Akira stood in front of the sink.
Yuki Suou had nowhere to retreat.
Whoosh~!
Screech~!
Tires rubbed against the ground.
Several black cars stopped in the alley.
Bang, bang, bang…
A series of car doors opened.
Hard-soled shoes stepped onto the ground.
Under the moonlight,
the Busujima Dojo sign appeared gloomy.
A night breeze blew through, and the dilapidated marks on it made some faint sounds.
Click! Click!
A series of firearms were cocked.
The leading Samurai Sword's eyes immediately filled with murderous intent.
He held a pistol and kicked open the wooden door of the Busujima family dojo.
Saeko Busujima, who had already taken up her blade, stood inside the entrance.
Bang!
Clang!
The bullet was blocked by the blade.
Saeko Busujima's brows furrowed.
"Who are you?"
"Why have you come?"
Samurai Sword looked at the pistol in his hand, which seemed to be ineffective.
His mouth split open,
revealing fangs that seemed capable of easily tearing a person apart.
"A few days ago, you killed a kind old man in the cold storage."
"He was benevolent and helped the poor."
"When those poor people who couldn't find a way out couldn't survive, he provided them with a way to sell their organs."
"Thus saving countless families."
"And yet, such a kind old man—you cruelly cut him into pieces."
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
Clang, clang, clang…
The sword light flashed, and all the bullets were cut down by Saeko Busujima.
"Only such scum could raise a monster like you."
"Since you've come for revenge,"
"then you should be prepared to die."
Saeko Busujima took a stance.
A very strong smell of blood seemed to permeate the air.
The next second—
Saeko Busujima's figure flashed.
She instantly appeared in front of Samurai Sword and struck several times.
Samurai Sword was instantly cut into pieces.
Seeing this, the gang members waiting outside unhesitatingly raised their machine guns and sprayed indiscriminately.
Da, da, da, da…
The gun barrels spewed flames.
Bullets rained down.
Clang, clang, clang…
Saeko Busujima's sword danced like a full moon.
Combined with her body movements, she managed to block all the bullets that would have hit her.
Bang!
Kitagawa Marin directly punched and blew up several people.
Before the blood splattered, Saeko Busujima flashed forward again.
The remaining few people were instantly cut neatly, and even the weapons in their hands were chopped into many pieces.
"Stop, or I'll kill her."
Kasumigaoka Utaha appeared, but as a hostage.
"Kasumigaoka-senpai, you truly have a twisted sense of humor."
Kitagawa Marin, wearing a Dragon Maid cosplay outfit, had a playful expression.
However, it was her first time killing someone, and she was genuinely a little panicked inside.
Humans are not like Monsters.
She still couldn't do it without any psychological burden.
"Kasumigaoka-senpai, if you want to leave someone alive for the Public Safety to arrive,"
"then suit yourself."
Saeko Busujima put away her katana, but the terrifying smell of blood permeated the air.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was a little speechless. "I'm trying to experience the psychology of a hostage."
"Can't you guys at least cooperate with the act a little?"
Bang!
Kasumigaoka Utaha delivered a headbutt, directly taking out half of the gang member's head.
"Uh, my strength has increased quite a bit—I didn't hold back enough."
As she spoke,
a figure flashed over.
Its speed had already broken the sound barrier.
Clang!
Saeko Busujima swung her katana to block it.
The blades of the katana were grasped in Kitagawa Marin's hands.
"That's strange—wasn't this guy already chopped to pieces by Saeko earlier?"
"How can he still be alive?"
"Not entirely sure. But chopping him up a few more times should do it."
"Also, don't let him feed on these corpses and blood."
The Samurai Sword never expected that any of the people in front of him would be so powerful.
Especially this person in front of him, who completely suppressed him in terms of strength,
making him unable to move.
"Aren't you a Monster?"
"As a Monster, why are you helping humans?"
Kitagawa Marin laughed upon hearing this.
And in that instant, the Samurai Sword controlled the muscles in its neck, swinging the blade on its head downward fiercely.
However, in the eyes of Kitagawa Marin, who possessed the power of Tohru,
this attack was as slow as a Parkinson's-afflicted old lady.
In an instant—
Dragon's Breath spewed forth,
illuminating the sky.
And in the flames, the Samurai Sword directly turned to ash.
Not even a trace of the Gun Devil's flesh and blood remained.
The nearby patrolling Public Safety officers received the report and saw the soaring flames, immediately driving to the scene.
When they arrived at the scene,
Saeko Busujima, Kitagawa Marin, and Kasumigaoka Utaha stood calmly next to a pile of minced meat.
And this case not only alarmed the Public Safety but also the Hero Association.
[Character: Yuki Suou]
[Potential: S]
[Loyalty: 100]
[Strength: 12.5]
[Agility: 12.1]
[Endurance: 12.7]
[Skill: Jack of All Trades]
[Evolution Charge: 60%]
[Status: Sleeping]
This time, Akira did not use the capture ball again.
Instead, he sent Yuki Suou back to her room
and covered her with a blanket.
Akira planned to leave to complete Yumi Suou's training progress for today.
But just as he brought her along, her phone vibrated with a buzzing sound.
"Hello?"
"Himeno, you're still awake so late?"
"I slept plenty in the afternoon, but I was called out by my superior just now."
Recalling the afternoon's experience,
a blush appeared on Himeno's face. "Now is not the time to talk about these things."
"Saeko and the others were attacked by a gang, and they used many hot weapons."
"Of course, Saeko, Marin, and Kasumigaoka-san were not injured, but the nature of the case is very serious."
Akira was actually very clear about this matter.
However, he didn't expect the Samurai Sword to be so fast.
"Speaking of which, Saeko just received her bonus and was immediately targeted by gang retaliation."
"Is there an inside man in your Public Safety?"
If it were in the past, Himeno would definitely not suspect it.
But hearing Akira say this, and connecting it with various factors, it really seemed possible.
"I don't know, but I will report it to my superiors."
"But, Akira, how did you know this was revenge?"
"I haven't told you yet."
"Saeko hasn't offended anyone, so it's easy to guess."
Akira had seen the Samurai Sword at the banquet.
He had a close relationship with Makoy.
And Makoy was sponsored by foreign forces, running a gray industry domestically.
Perhaps, besides the expected revenge,
there were also many clues that Akira himself couldn't know.
Himeno thought for a moment, and this time she understood much more clearly. "Akira, you're really amazing."
"In what aspect are you referring to?"
Himeno's temperature, which had just dropped, rose again. "Everything is amazing, alright?"
"Oh, right—give the phone to Saeko. I have some questions for her."
"Saeko, Akira is looking for you."
Saeko Busujima took the phone. "Akira~!"
"Hmm, tell me the whole story in detail."
Hearing Akira's command, Saeko Busujima immediately began to recount the details of the plot.
After Akira compared it, he discovered some suspicious points.
He had seen Samurai Sword, and he had also seen Samurai Sword after he transformed into a Devil.
However, he never knew that Samurai Sword would be like a small mountain, giving off the feeling of a burly European-American man.
With Kitagawa's additional information, he became even more convinced that Samurai Sword must have eaten something to transform into that state.
"Alright. You two find a place to rest first and send me an email. I'll come find you later."
"Okay, Akira."
After hanging up the phone, the mobile phone returned to Himeno's hand.
"How was it? What did Akira say?"
"He said to find a place to rest first, and he'll be over soon."
Looking at the dojo, which was riddled with bullet holes, Saeko Busujima felt a touch of sadness.
This was her home, after all—the place where she grew up.
Now, it would probably take some effort to repair it.
When Himeno heard the news, her eyes first showed a look of envy.
Then, her eyes lit up.
"Wait for me a moment—I'll drive you to the hotel where I'm staying."
Unexpectedly, Makoy would actually be involved with the Gun Devil.
Although the Darkness Devil also seemed to possess similar abilities,
Makoy's identity was clear.
Samurai Sword must have eaten the Gun Devil's flesh and blood, without a doubt.
Interesting.
Interesting.
Three worlds intertwining—this truly is a comprehensive anime world.
However, could Makima be the mastermind behind this?
Thinking of the controlled crows and rats, Akira directly pinned this crime on Makima.
A Master Ball for a billion.
It seems he needed to make money quickly.
Thinking of these random things, Akira had already pushed open the door and walked into Yumi Suou's room.
Yumi Suou was sleeping soundly, her breathing even.
Under the thin blanket, her curves gently rose and fell.
But the surface of the pond rippled under the gentle breeze.
During the last night raid, Yumi Suou was feigning sleep.
This time, it was truly a peaceful slumber.
The night was not perfectly clear, and the moonlight was not distinct.
But these were not an issue in Akira's eyes.
The thin blanket was lifted.
Yumi Suou's sleeping face showed no reaction whatsoever.
Tsk.
A peculiar emotion arose in Akira's heart.
That kind of scene, which only appeared in certain film and television works, now seemed incredibly clear.
"Mm."
His perception was a bit too high, so Akira immediately suppressed it.
Perhaps the previous training really pushed Yumi Suou beyond her limits.
She hadn't woken up yet.
Only her breathing became less even, and blood began to gather in certain places.
Hehehe.
So, what was depicted in those stories was true?
Pfft.
"Hmph."
Akira had already leaned close to Yumi Suou's ear, but she still showed no sign of waking up.
Only her body moved naturally, which Akira found incredible.
"Huh?"
"Akira?"
"How did you…"
Finally, Yumi Suou fully woke up from her daze.
"I just couldn't sleep, and I missed you a bit."
Yumi Suou smiled charmingly, her heart filled with joy.
She truly wished to live like this forever.
However, Akira was now the head of the Suou Family and would gradually take over the family's affairs, so he would definitely be very busy in the future.
Thinking of this, Yumi Suou cherished the present moment even more.
"Akira, no matter when, you can always come to me."
"Mm, I know."
Akira activated his basic training skill, and the training limit quickly filled up.
Before long, it reached 100% amidst Yumi Suou's collapse.
But even then, Yumi Suou was unwilling for Akira to leave.
[Character: Yumi Suou]
[Potential: A]
[Loyalty: 100]
[Strength: 17.0]
[Agility: 18.5]
[Endurance: 18.2]
[Skills: Cooking LV4, Housework LV2]
[Evolution Charge: 100%]
[Status: Fatigued]
"Ding!"
"Character detected: Yumi Suou's evolution charge has reached 100%."
"Evolving…"
Energy instantly entered Yumi Suou's body.
Liquid energy diffused, enveloping her.
A flash of colorful light, then it merged into Yumi Suou's body.