The ships were roaring fast through the barrier between universes as the group felt their effects even inside.
"Whoa...this feels really weird!" Rainbow said seeing her hand all wavy as they traveled through.
"I'm just realizing that we've never actually traveled through another universe like this!" Jexi shouted.
'What are you talking about? We did it before." Hope said
"Yes. WIthout him even realizing it." the book said.
"Into the hero universe, you mean." Hope said.
"Wait, so we actually did cross into other universes and didn't even realize it?" Usopp asked.
"Rifts between universes pop up from time to time during a space time collision. Its not that surprising to fall into one even by ship." the book said.
"Wait, I think we're coming out!" Espio said.
As soon as they got out, they saw the space between worlds was different. It space was yellow with a japanese or chinese feel to the atmosphere.
"Whoa. Feels kind of...olden here." Odd said.
"Well it is like the sengoku era." Hope said. "Or maybe Romance of the Three Kingdoms."
"Yes. In this world, all of these worlds are in conflict almost daily only with briefs periods of calm." the book said. "Hence the name Warrior Universe."
"Hey, I think that's the world the book was talking about." Tails said as they approached a small world with only a single continent on it.
"Yes. It is a world where people and pokemon work together in perfect harmony, each pokemon with a chosen human. We call these...Perfect Links." the book said.
"That explains why Lunala is so close to me." Hope siad as the Lunar Bat nuzzled him. "Hm… hey, Jexi? You think she could use a take out?"
"Defintiely." Jexi said as his Eevee jumped to his shoulder.
"Okay. Looks like the safest place we can land without being attacked is...Aurora, the Normal Kingdom." Tails said.
"Sounds awesome." Ruby said.
The ship soon landed in the small land. It was a small farming community with a castle and shops.
"This is Aurora in the Warrior universe?" Hope asked.
"Wow. Its like the real one." Linkle said.
"Hey, your in my way." said a voice.
"Hey, you watch your…" Hope said before seeing someone with a black pompador and wearing samurai armor.
"You got wax in your ears or do I gotta clean them?" he asked.
"Mondo?" Hope asked.
"Mondo? What kinda weiner name is that? I'm Masanori Fukushima and don't forget it." he said.
"Masanori? Wait, I remember him from history class. He was a warrior that fought under Hideyoshi." Sci-Twi said.
"Heh. We don't fight under anyone." Masanori said as two more figures approached. A chameleon in a white wig with two spiky horns and a kid in green with another recognizable face.
"Espio? Bakugo?" Hope asked.
"What weird names you speak? I am Mitsunari!" the chameleon said.
"And I'm Kiyomasa." the boy said.
"This is strange." the real Espio said.
"Well, there is theory that every universe has a copy of someone in it. I think these are alternate versions of the ones we know." Sci-Twi said.
"Hey, check out that kid!" Kiyomasa said pointing to Jexi.
"He looks just like the new warlord coming in today." Mitsunari said.
"He does? What did he look like?" Jexi asked.
"He wore blue and red armor, had an Eevee with him." Masanori said.
"They refer to me." said a voice as a person in samurai armor looking like Jexi approached.
"Whoa! Its like looking in a mirror." Hope said.
"I welcome you to my kingdom. I am Nagamasa Azai of the Azai Clan. Welcome." he said.
"Uh yeah. Back at ya." Jexi said.
"Uh… so what exactly do you plan on dreaming to do, Nagamasa?" Hope asked.
"What else? To unite the kingdoms under my rule." Nagamasa said.
"That is a big step for a warlord." said a voice as out came a girl with a Jigglypuff in her arms and looking like Aelita. "Greetings. I am Oichi, a notable warrior here."
"One question for you both. Do they look like you?" Hope asked pointing to Jexi and Aelita.
"They do look similar to us, but not in the manner of faces or armor." Oichi said.
"Like I was saying Hope, a lot of people has alternate pairs. Trying to say they are alternate selves is pointless." Sci-Twi said.
"Ah. I get it." Hope said before hearing a crash as two beefy warriors were taking out carts and burning farms.
"Listen you losers! We're taking this country in the name of Lord Hideyoshi of Ignis!" one of them said.
"Yeah. So we can do whatever we want." the other one said.
"Urgh! Ignis grunts picking on the villagers? This is so typical of them!" Nagamasa said.
"So? Lets do something about em." Hope said running over. "Hey, lava brains!"
The grunts looked to hope.
"Whatta we got here, a hero? This doesnt concern you, idiot." one said.
"I think it does. You cant just burn something because youre taking it over." Hope said.
"Sounds like this brat wants a fight. Go Tepig!" one of them said.
"Yeah! Get him Bidoof!" the other said as the two Pokemon were facing Hope.
"Really?" Hope said snapping his fingers as Lunala appeared.
"What kinda freak is that suppose ta be?" one of the warriors said.
"I've never seen a pokemon like that here in Ransei." the other said as Nagamasa stood before Hope.
"I appreciate your concern citizen, but if the Warlord doesn't settle this problem, he can't lead a powerful country." Nagamasa said.
"Then have at it." Hope said.
"Eevee! Use Quick Attack!" Nagamasa said as Eevee ran fast and took out Tepig in one hit.
"My tepig!" one of the warriors called out.
"You're gonna get it now. Bidoof!" the other said.
"Not happening! JIgglypuff, use Doubleslap!" Oichi said as Jigglypuff slapped Bidoof unconscious.
"Nice." Hope said.
"Thank you." Oichi said.
"They took us both out!" the first warrior said.
"We're leaving this trash country, but when Lord Hideyoshi hears about this, you're gonna pay!" the other said as they ran.
"We fought them off. Now, even the conflict has reached our peaceful little country." Oichi said.
"Wait, fights like these are common?" Sonia asked.
"Yes. All 18 countries have been in conflict for some time now. There is a legend when all 18 are united, a great gift will be given to the uniter." Oichi said.
"And Nagasama wants to do it." Hope said. "This is starting to feel oddly familiar."
"You say my rumored counterpart has also done something like this?" Nagasama asked. "Then I shall also be a conqueror and unite our region."
"Yeah, I thought so." Hope said. He then walked over to the other three. "So, you three in?"
"Yes. My partner is ready too." Mitsunari said as a Pawniard came out.
"Hey, My Fraxure can plow right through them." Kiyomasa said as a Fraxure appeared.
"Hey! My Krokorok is ten times as strong as all of your links!" Masanori said as a Krokorok appeared.
"Alright alright, calm down." Hope said. "So, since Ignis started this whole thing… why not go for them first? First, I need info."
"Ignis is the Fire Kingdom ruled by Lord Hideyoshi." Mitsunari said. "He has two retainers, the master strategists Hanbei and Kambei. They're strong like him."
"Let's not forget Hideyoshi is one of the top three strongest conquerors in Sengoku history." Sci-Twi said.
"If we take on Ignis now, itd be suicide. But we do have a big group with us." Hope said.
"And we can take Ignis." Oichi said.
"All right! Tomorrow, we take Ignis!" Nagamasa said.
They all cheered as they spend the night, preparing for the attack on Ignis.