Inside of an abandoned building in Metal City, there were nine individuals inside bidding their time as they scoped out the Ginova Mansion.
"Never thought I would actually get the chance to steal. I was always caught when I tried as a kid. But now, maybe things will be different." Jack said.
"A-are you sure you wanna go through with this? This is four members of Sabertooth, all Seven of the Sins, and a former Yakuza were dealing with." a girl with a tech like suit on and wearing VR goggles said.
Futaba Sakura
AKA: Oracle
Arcana: Hermit
Persona: Necronomicon
"We don't have to fight them. We just need a secure route to the treasure so we can take it." Jack said.
"Aw. I was hoping to take some of those effin guys on. Make a name for ourselves." Skull said.
Ryuji Sakamoto
AKA: Skull
Arcana: Chariot
Persona: Captain Kidd
"Though if we can steal from these guys and get away with it, we'll be the number one thieves in this universe before we move on to the next one." said a girl in medieval gear.
Haru Okumura
AKA: Noir
Arcana: Empress
Persona: Milady
"Sounds a bit hard. But if we really can get itn.. We can literally steal everything from them. Sacred Treasures, Ginova artifacts, the works." Panther said.
Ann Takamaki
AKA: Panther
Arcana: Lovers
Persona: Carmen
"That's right, Lady Ann. But we all need to be in cooperation in order to make this work." Mona said.
Morgana
AKA Mona
Arcana: Magician
Persona: Zorro
"There may be things there that will represent the justice that is needed for criminals like the Seven Deadly Sins. If we steal those correct pieces of art…." a young artist like fellow in a kitsune outfit said.
Ysuke Kitagawa
AKA: Fox
Arcana: Emperor
Persona: Goemon
"Just don't forget to send the calling card out to them. We need them to know we're coming for them." said a girl in black.
Makoto Nijima
AKA Queen
Arcana: Priestess
Persona: Johanna
"Yes. We need to make the people know that the Phantom Thieves are not gone. We still live." said a young man in black with a silver mask.
Akira Kurusu
AKA: Joker
Arcana: The Fool
Persona: Arsene
"So lets do it." Jack said. "We're robbing the Ginova Mansion."
It wasn't long after that that a note arrived on the steps of the Ginova mansion, better to be confirmed as a calling card.
"To the Shadow Strike Force. Though you are strong, that power will not help you against what is to happen tomorrow night. Tomorrow night...you will lose all of your riches. Signed, the Phantom Thieves." Gale read.
"So, i guess we have some robbers coming huh?" Meliodas asked.
"They want to rob the Manor of whats left of the treasures, and our own. We cant let that happen." Ty said.
"Right. We need to be on our best guard." Tricera said.
"I know youre the new girl Tricera, but youre really sure youre ready for your first defense?" King asked.
"Sure. They'll never make it past that door!" Tricera said as the group was unaware that Mona was watching them in the vents.
"Too bad there are other ways." Mona said to himself as he placed a camera there and moved on.
"Guys, its clear from the last few heists that these guys are completely coordinated. They can use any weakness in structure to their advantage, and always one step ahead of the one's they're robbing." Ty said.
"So what we need to do is outsmart their plans and stay ahead of them two steps." Lector said.
"Outsmart us? I doubt that." Futaba said watching them from the camera. "I'm already in their security and power systems."
"We can already assume they've planned their attack and set up. So tomorrow, we have to prepare for everything." Rogue said.
"We know they use assorted weapons, but they also carry fire arms. Pistols, submachine guns, Tommy Guns, maybe even a slingshot or two." Gale said.
"And we better not forget about Jack. His Law lets him steal our powers." Diane said taking another minimum tablet.
"All in all, we have one big job ahead of us." Ty said. "So we need to do something they won't expect. We need a defense leader to help us through this. Merlin?"
"Sure. I'll set up some strong spells around the perimeter of the mansion." Merlin said flying out.
But unaware to the Shadow Strike Force, the thieves were already inside of the mansion before the calling card was even sent.
"They have no idea were even in here with them." Skull said.
"Yep. The calling card was to throw them off. While they're trying to sure up defenses, we'll be busy robbing them blind." Jack said.
"So lets get to it. This is the heist of the century." Ryuji said.
They started off in the back room where they were taking treasure after treasure into the vents and hauling it out to the back where Joker made a hole through Merlin's magic using Arsene's cursing abilities.
"This is too easy." Ann said.
"Uh...guys?" Mona said as they saw seeing Frosch looking at them in surprise.
"Oh...Um….hi." Jack said.
"Ah! They're here!" Frosch shouted.
"Crap. Oracle, cut the power!" Jack said as the lights went out. When they came on, the thieves were gone as was a majority of the treasure.
"Frosh!" Rouge said coming over to him.
"They were here! They escaped with a bunch of the treasure, but since i was here, they didnt get away with all of it! They didnt rob us blind!" Frosch said.
"But a majority is still as bad as all of it." Hawk said.
"Damn, the calling card was a distraction. They were in the mansion at the start." Ty said.
"Ty…" Gowther said pointing outside as the thieves drove off in Mona.
"They're getting away!" Diane said.
"No, let them. They'll lead us right to their hideout." Ty said chuckling as he pulled a tracker out. "Were gonna get tawe follow them.
The Shadow Strikeforce followed the tracker to an old building. "Here we go!" Sting said kicking the door open. "Up with…." Sting said seeing no one inside.
"What? But the tracker says…" Ty said before seeing the tracker in a rats paw as it chewed on it.
"They foiled us again." Gowter said.
"But i don't think they're finished. They don't stop until they've stolen everything from someone." Ty said. "They'll be back."
At the real Hideout location of the Phantom Thieves.
"Okay, looks like we got enough of it. And we got away with it." Joker said.
"We're not done. There's still one thing I wanna take. But I need to do it alone. You guys can support so I can get back in." Jack said.
"What is it you wanna take that we haven't already gotten?" Skull asked.
"Its personal." Jack said.
"Okay. We're with you." Noir said.
The next day outside of the Ginova Mansion, Tricera was on guard before she saw Mona at the gate.
"Yoo hoo! Horn head! You look a little red!" Mona said launching a tomato at her face before he stuck his tongue out at her.
"Hey, have you ever heard of watching where youre…!" Tricera said about to chase Mona before getting a suspicion. "Wait… he wants me to chase him. This is a distraction. We've learned from the last attempt."
"Darn, I guess you're too smart for me. You must be the brains of the team." Mona said.
"I may be big, but im not stupid. This is my chance to help Ty, i'm not letting him down." Tricera said.
"Then hes gonna be really disappointed." Mona said bringing his swashbuckler sword out. "Im gonna cut you down to size!"
Tricera steeled herself.
"I can do this, but i don't have a weapon…" Tricera said.
"You dont need one." Diane said over Tricera's earpiece. "Sure i use Gideon sometimes, but hand-to-hand combat is what i do best. And you can get just fine with your fists too."
Tricera smiled. "Thanks for being a great teacher these past few weeks, Diane."
"Hey, two against one isn't fair." Mona said.
"No, its two on two!" a voice said as an axe hit Tricera knocking her back as Haru stood by Mona.
"Noir!" Mona said.
"THis could be a problem." Tricera said.
"Then i'll make it more even." Josuke said coming up. "You got nerve showing up here again."
"Oh yeah? we'll you got nerve of your own! For messing up a job of the Phantom Theives, and coming at us with that stupid hair!" Mona said.
"Shut up about my hair, you dumb cat!" Josuke said.
"I'm not a cat!" Mona said.
Noir sighed. "Lets just get this over with…"
"Youre gonna get it, delinquent! Let's go, Zorro!" Mona said as Zorro appeared.
Noir latched on to her mask and ripped it off as a woman in a dress with cannons and weapons coming from it. "Show them up, Milady!"
"Josuke… lets do this." Tricera said assuming a fighting stance and planting her boots in the ground.
"Yeah, lets kick their asses!" Josuke said as his Stand aura invoked and Crazy Diamond appeared.
"What the… a Persona?!" Mona asked in shock.
"Crazy diamond isnt a persona, its a Stand!" Josuke said as Diamond charged only to be shot at by Milady's weapons as Josuke was taking hits too.
"Ive giot your back, Josuke!" Tricera said slamming her hand into the ground and raising the other up.
"Aw, nuts…" Mona said as earth spires erupted from the ground. "Zorro!"
Zorro then sliced it up and tossed it at her and Josuke, knocking both back.
"We can't fall. We need to keep fighting them as long as we can." Noir whispered.
"Right." Mona said.
Inside the mansion, Jack landed on the ground and began making his way through upstairs.
"The way to father's sanctuary should be around here." Jack said to himself.
"Hold it, buddy." Ty said landing on the ground. "And just what business do you have going into Father Ginovas private sanctuary?"
"Its personal buddy." Jack said rushing Ty before touching him and grabbing him.
"If youre trying to use your Law on me, for get it. Im not stupid to fall for your tricks!" Ty said.
"I know you won't, Ty, former Yakuza." Jack said flipping him.
"Okay, so you know my name." Ty said getting up. "But why do this? Taking back family property? All because you werent in front of your brothers and sister? Because you had to prove something to Hope… your brother?"
Jack was stunned.
"Yeah, i know who you are, Jack Ginova. Anyone whos anyone knows who you are. And it doesnt take a genius to know youre Hope the Victors brother." Ty said.
Jack removed his mask as he looked at Ty. "Yeah. I'm the middle son of the Ginova Family. And I'm not taking back property, I'm stealing for the heck of stealing." Jack said.
"You said what youre stealing is personal. Is it something belonging to your Dad?" Ty aks.d "Wait, i get it. Youre after his most prized…"
"You don't know what I want." Jack said leaping over Ty and heading down.
"Yeah, i don't… but i wont let you take it." Ty said running after him.
