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From her position on the roof, Manea stared at the two boys bowing before Genkai, asking her to help their friend, whose soul had left his body. It's strange, Manea thought, swinging her legs over the edge. Humans don't usually acquire psychic abilities that quickly. It takes years of hard work, and even then they can only become powerful if they have the talent for it.

"Manea!" Genkai called, startling the three boys in front of her. "I need you to see if there are many more new psychics. See if you can find out why, as well. As for you three, follow me. We'll begin immediately." Genkai turned, walking into the dojo without looking back to ensure they followed. The three looked around, catching only a glimpse of black mist.

Although most of the humans couldn't see them, demon insects flew unmanaged through the city. Spirit energy was constantly flaring, even if it wasn't constantly active. As she walked around, Manea noticed little fights going on in back alleyways. Two or more people would activate their strange powers, and then fight. This is stupid. They don't know what they're doing and are going to end up hurting themselves. Or worse, they're going to end up killing someone. Manea turned away from one such fight, not wanting to get involved, and returned to Genkai's Temple.

"It's as you feared, Genkai-sama. Many people seem to have recently discovered psychic abilities. They haven't taken much time to start fighting, either. Disgusting." The three boys jumped, squeaking quietly, at her sudden appearance. Genkai looked over at her calmly, sighing.

"I thought so. Did you find out why?" Manea nodded, moving to sit on a meditation pillow.

"You're being much nicer to these three than you were to Yusuke. Allowing them pillows instead of a fire," Manea mused to herself, not noticing the paling of the three she sat next to. "Now, in answer to your question. Yes and no. I was able to determine that someone is trying to copy Sakyo's deplorable idea to create a hole into Demon world. Demon insects have already started an infestation of the city. Unfortunately, whoever is doing this has covered their tracks very well. I don't have the faintest idea who it is. It's really irritating, but that's all I know for now, Genkai-sama." Genkai nodded, her face becoming mildly concerned.

"Master Genkai? I don't mean to sound rude, but who is she?" The blond haired boy questioned, the other two nodding in agreeance to the question.

"Boys, this is Manea. She is my assistant as well as a demon. Be polite to her, she could rip your head off without you even knowing you had died until you found yourself in Spirit World. Manea, these are my new apprentices." She pointed to the blonde, "Kido Asado, his power is over shadows." The boy whose hair stuck up like a broom, "Yanagisawa Mitsunari, he can copy whoever he touches, everything down to their spirit's imprint." The last boy, the one with freckles and glasses, "And finally, Kaito Yuu. In his territory, he is able to set taboo words, which if said can steal a person's soul. The idiot tried it on himself today." Manea covered her mouth to stifle a giggle as Kaito's face went bright red as he muttered about needing to know what happened.

"Master, I know you said she is a demon, but how? She looks completely human." Kaito spoke up, having finally calmed his flaming cheeks.

Manea stood as she turned to face the boys, shedding her human disguise. The whites of her eyes bled to black, horns curving out from above her now pointed ears. Spikes poked through her skin, two above each of her brows. The crystals hanging from her lip, ears and spiked leather collar glowed. Her haunting voice swept through the room, surrounding the three unprepared boys, leaving them paralyzed. Even Genkai had goosebumps breakout over her body at the sound. "Silly little boys. You should never judge someone based off of how they look. Isn't there a human saying? 'Never judge a book by its cover?' A word of warning, with demons, especially the more powerful, not all is as it seems." With a smile, she returned to her human form. All four humans gave a silent sigh of relief.

Genkai cleared her throat, nodding. "Manea is right. Never judge someone based off of looks only. Now, it's getting late. Go home, but come back tomorrow after you get out of school." With that, she turned and left.

Manea growled to herself as she watched Hiei's soul leave his body. "Idiot." Genkai watched her out of the corner of her eye. "He would think that any human would be too weak to take him out. Idiot."

Genkai chuckled lowly, "I guess he hasn't learned to not judge based on appearances." Manea agreed with her, irritation rolling off her in waves.

Kuwabara followed shortly after, though his mistake was an innocent one. Botan slipped in confusion. Now with the the souls of his allies caught, Kurama suggested a new game. After a set amount of time, a new letter would become taboo, starting with Z. When only B and A were left, Kurama surprised Kaito, making a silly face and causing the latter to laugh. This caused his territory to steal his soul, and return those of Hiei, Kuwabara and Botan.

As they climbed the seemingly endless stairs, Yana grabbed Kuwabara, copying him. After stealing his clothing, Yana threw Kuwabara into the room Genkai and Manea were in. Manea smiled in greeting, Genkai helping him to stand.

"Hey, what's going on? Why are you two here? Did those freaks capture you too?" Kuwabara glared at the door angrily. "I'll get them, don't worry. I'll get you two out of here, then I'll help rescue Urameshi." He stomped over to the door, stopping at Genkai's voice.

"Actually, I am the one that came up with this." She explained the situation to him, including why Yana was required to take his clothing. Kurama crossed his arms, nodding as he agreed with Genkai on why it was necessary. The phone in the room rang, Kido informing them that he was almost ready for them. Only a few minutes later, the door opened, Genkai exiting first as she explained to the dimwit why it was all necessary. Kuwabara followed, trying (and failing) to look cool. Except, of course, he was still in only his boxers. Manea exited last, smiling at Hiei as they locked eyes.

You knew about this, and didn't tell me? Hiei's voice in her head growled at her.

You needed to learn. You always assume that, just because someone is human, they can't be strong. You can't always rush into something sword first. Manea's cheeks reddened slightly at the image he put into her head of his 'sword' rushing into something. Hiei! Now is not the time for that!

It's been too long, Manea. Almost a month since the tournament, and I've not seen you since. Hiei glared slightly at her, neither paying attention to the conversation going on around them.

I have been getting… twitchy lately. Are you coming upon your Maturity soon, Hiei? Before he could answer, Genkai got their attention, commenting that a hole had been opened.

"Hn. If there really was a hole, we would have already taken it." Hiei argued.

A beeping noise was heard, Botan commenting that it must be Koenma. "Hello Botan, is Yusuke with you? It's an emergency!"

Genkai stepped up, "We're all here, Koenma. Wanna tell us about the border tunnel?"

"Ah, Genkai, I forgot I brought you back to life."

"You're a bit slow on the uptake this time. It seems whoever is doing this used the lull after a tournament to catch even you off guard," Genkai said.

"That's right. In the last month, thirty humans have come to the temple to ask Genkai-sama for help after suddenly finding themselves to have supernatural powers." Manea leaned over Genkai's shoulder to look at the toddler on the screen.

Genkai took over, glancing to Yana and Kido. "These two are prime examples. Though their abilities vary they all share one thing: They all come from Mushiyori City."

Koenma crossed his arms, frowning as he considered the situation. "An itsy, bitsy part of me is glad its influence hasn't stretched any farther. But, that also means it's advanced to stage two." Upon the confusion from most of the people present, Koenma explained further. "There are four stages to such an apocalyptic breach. In the first stage, demon energy thickens in the Human World, allowing demon parasites to thrive. As the size increases, we move to stage two, in which normal humans find themselves with unusual powers. Stage three is where things really heat up. Demon energy floods the streets, and low class monsters spawn at will. They aren't smart, or strong, but they are excessively violent. In the fourth and final stage, the the border tunnel breach stabilizes at two kilometers, allowing total passage."

"Total passage to who?" Botan asked, her hands shaking.

"Yeah, who all am I going to have to fight?" Yusuke questioned.

"With a breach that big, all demons up to C and B class will be able to pass through en masse."

"Classes?" Yusuke asked, worry covering his face.

"Classes rank every demon according to their power. I never told you this, because there wasn't any point," Koenma began. "But, here's a nifty frame of reference. All the demons in the upper level B class are the same strength as Toguro."

"Toguro was just a B class?" A look of pure fear clouded Yusuke's eyes. "He nearly killed us all, and he's just a B class?"

"Demon world is extremely vast. In fact, there are some depths to it that Spirit world has no control over."
"I never knew that…" Botan looked at the screen, eyes wide.

"Think of the Demon world as a giant underground building. Basement after basement stretching downward into an infinite void. Out of all that, we only control half of the first level. We have had to hold our ground and advance slowly, century after century. We can't afford to anger the B class, A class, or super A class demons." A dark look came over his eyes. "Not even my father and his armies could defeat the S class demons."

"Koenma, you and I both know King Yama isn't the idle type. I'm sure you've taken precautions." Genkai said.

"Sure. To seal off the pseudo space around demon world, Spirit world has raised a powerful Kekai barrier. In order to make it large enough, we had to stretch it out, like a net. B class demons can still pass through, but A and S class demons are held at bay."

"How could you sign off on a plan like that?" Yusuke vented at Koenma, "You intentionally made it so that hundreds of demons, like Toguro, can prance on over here at once?"

"Yusuke, imagine the alternative. If just one S class demon crossed into the Human world…"

Kuwabara, after having everything explained as he couldn't hear due to the loss of his spirit power, started freaking out. He only stopped when Genkai ordered him to calm down, reminding everyone that she needed to rescue Kaito.

Genkai returned Kaito's soul to his body using the spirit wave technique. He sat up, looking around the room. "Heh. A full house. I assume everything went according to your plan, Master Genkai?"

"You played your part well. You lost, but it was a stirring introduction." Kurama told Kaito.

"I wasn't playing along. I wanted to defeat you. For once I wanted you to lose, but I'll just have to wait a little longer." Kaito glared slightly at Kurama from his place on the floor.

"Nice thinking, brain boy." Yusuke said sarcastically. "You put your soul on the line because he's beating you on some math quizzes? What if Grandma hadn't been here to save you?" Manea laughed at his scolding, still slightly miffed that Kaito had taken Hiei's soul.

"Simple," Genkai informed. "He would have faded into nothing. Kaito is a risk taker, that's why these three came to me for help. He'd removed his own soul, and they didn't know how to put it back. A soul is fragile. Without a body or ghost to protect it, in one full day it would break apart."

"Real discovery takes risk. I had to know what would happen if I broke my own rule." Kaito stood. "Let me introduce myself formally to the group. My name is Kaito Yuu, I have the power of Taboo."
"My name is Kido Asado. My power is Shadow."

"Yanagisawa Mitsunari, and I call my talent Copy."

"Like I told you, they all live in Mushiyori city. It's been over a month since they've discovered their powers and there are many more like them." Genkai moved over to stand in front of her students.

The beeping sounded again, Koenma not wasting any time. "We've calculated the growth. As is, the tunnel will reach stage four in three weeks. The only way to stop it, is to destroy the psychic creating it. You don't use a drill to create this kind of hole."

Yusuke began yelling on how now he only needed to turn the psychic's brain to mush, and demanding the new psychics show him the hole. Genkai flipped him on his back, yelling at him to learn from his mistakes. She told him he had to understand his enemy's powers. "You have to answer three questions. One, how many fighters are there. Two, who is their leader. And three, what is the true nature of their powers. Without those answers, attacking would be suicide."

Hiei stepped forward. "Koenma, if these fools are done asking their questions, I have one of my own. In what class do you rank me? It's a fair question. If your spirit world lackies are going to place a letter on me, I deserve to know."

"Very well, Hiei. I will tell you. As I've said, the Toguro brothers were considered an upper B. As of the end of the tournament, you were ranked in the middle of B class." Hiei growled, angry at the thought of being underestimated. "For the record, when you fought Yusuke, you only had an upper D class ranking. In only a year, you've jumped up two full classes. An astounding feat, to be sure. You have much to be proud of."

Hiei turned to leave, "You already have your fox, your clown, and your hag. I'm a moot point. This is your world to look after, not mine. I don't intend to hinder your cause, I don't intend to help it either." He turned to Manea, lifting a brow.

"Go, Manea. It will be soon. I've noticed how you've been acting lately." Manea nodded at Genkai, running after Hiei.

"Well, go on. I won't shed a tear! I'm glad you're gone! He's the same selfish punk he was from the start. And Manea finally showed her true colours." Kuwabara grouched.

"Yeah, he's the same. He'll come rescue us in the end when we need him the most," Yusuke defended.

"I don't know what he'll do. Humanities destruction used to be Hiei's dream," Kurama replied.