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Sangokuden Armored War Gods Saga: Alliance of the Armored War Gods

Co-Written By: Ten-Faced Paladin and Kamen Rider Chrome

Chapter 7: Flowers of Time

"Ugh..." Nagata groaned as he regained consciousness and found himself lying in a bed. "What happened?"

"You were ambushed in the Helheim Forest," Masataka answered.

"Ambushed?" Nagata questioned. He then saw Kanu asleep on a chair next to the bed. "How long...?"

"She hasn't left your side since," Masataka answered. "She's very dedicated to you."

"Yeah, she is."

"One of the Genesis Riders was there and he took you by surprise. I managed to drive him away," Masataka explained.

"Right, now I remember..." Nagata recalled. "He called himself Kagemusha."

Kanu began to wake up and she saw that Nagata had woken up as well, "Nagata-sama..." she smiled, glad to see that he was alright.

"Sorry I worried you, Aisha," he apologized.

"It is just fortunate that Zangetsu-dono was present to save you," said Kanu with relief.

"Yeah," Nagata nodded then looked to Masataka gratefully, "Thanks, man."

"You are a guest and an ally. It's my duty to watch your back," stated Masataka.

"Is there anything you need, Nagata-sama?" Kanu asked.

"Just feeling a bit hungry and thirsty," he said.

"Then I will fetch you a meal and beverage," said Kanu before leaving the room.

"She is quite devoted to you," Masataka observed. That kind of loyalty was rare.

"It's what I love about her," Nagata smiled. He then stared at his hands. "I didn't even come close. He beat me like I was nothing."

"That's an S-Class Lockseed for you," Masataka commented. "They have power that exceeds the A-Class Lockseeds you carry." They may have a chance if they worked together to fight a single S-Class Lockseed using Rider, but one-on-one was pretty much suicide without an advantage.

"Then I need that kind of power," Nagata resolved.

"What would you need more power for?" Masataka asked.

"I need it to protect those who are helpless," Nagata replied. "I need it to protect those who have become precious to me. That's the only reason I fight."

Masataka nodded in approval. "Good answer." He then placed two objects on Nagata's bedside table. One was Kagemusha's Grapefruit Energy Lockseed which he managed to grab after forcing him to flee. The other was a Genesis Core.

"Isn't this...?"

"I've had this Genesis Core in case I ever wanted to mix things up and use Jimber Arms myself," Masataka explained with a shrug. "Though, I guess it would be better in your hands." Nagata picked up the items, accepting them.

"Isn't this part of your GenesisDriver?" Nagata asked. Without the Core, the GenesisDriver would be useless. Masataka rolled his eyes and revealed his GenesisDriver to Nagata, completely whole and intact. "Wait, so this is a spare? Why are you giving it to me?"

"Because I see that you've got a good heart so I know I can trust you. If you were Baron, though..."

"Yeah," Nagata nodded. He knew that Baron would want power for the sake of power.

A servant came into the room with a look of urgency, "Zangetsu-sama!"

"What is it?" Masataka asked.

"The city is under attack by the RinJyuKen!" Masataka's eyes widened.

"Looks like this is a job for us," said Nagata as he started to rise.

"No, you need to rest," objected Masataka. "I'll take care of this, personally."

"But-!" Nagata started to object but Masataka didn't stick around to hear it.


A group of Rinshi had suddenly appeared and they were attacking anything and anyone they could get their hands on. People fled in panic but the Rinshi gave chase. However, the Rinshi were then sent flying as laser fire came from above.

Hanging in midair was Zangetsu-Shin who had arrived on his Dandeliner. At the sight of their Armored War God, the people cheered.

"Run!" Zangetsu-Shin ordered as he leapt off his vehicle to engage the Rinshi. The citizens didn't protest and did as told as he fought the enemy to protect them. The Rinshi tried to overpower him with their numbers, but they ended up slashed by his Sonic Arrow. He attacked them furiously, alternating between slashes and shots with his Sonic Arrow. It only took a few moments, but the Rinshi were reduced to purple dust as their bodies combusted with dark violet flames.

"That was too easy," Zangetsu-Shin concluded. An energy arrow suddenly flew out of nowhere and struck Zangetsu-Shin in the back, knocking him to the ground. He grunted and looked over to spot Kagemusha standing there.

"Payback time," Kagemusha said as he glared at Zangetsu-Shin. He had to get a new Energy Lockseed from Ukitsu to replace the one he had lost. Right now, though, he wanted his revenge on Zangetsu-Shin for humiliating him in the Helheim Forest.

"Back for more, I see," Zangetsu-Shin remarked as he dusted off his armor.

"That's right, White Devil! This time I brought backup!" Kagemusha snapped his fingers. Suddenly, Zangetsu-Shin heard a loud roar and braced himself for an attack.

"Lion-Ken! Ringi! Hageshi no Tsume!"

Zangetsu-Shin was slashed across the chest by long and sharp claws. Sparks flew as he was sent tumbling along the ground. Picking himself up, Zangetsu-Shin saw his assailant. It was a Rinrinshi in Beastman form. He resembled a lion with a lion's face on his chest, long claws attached to wrist bands and also a big mane of reddish hair.

"RinJyu Lion-Ken! I am Onli!"

"Two for one," remarked Zangetsu-Shin with faux humor as he got back to his feet. He tightened his grip on his Sonic Arrow. "Come at me."

"Let's rip him to shreds," suggested Onli.

"Just remember, I get to finish him off," Kagemusha reminded and they both charged at Zangetsu-Shin who was ready for them. Kagemusha leapt at him to land a kick but Zangetsu-Shin aimed and fired, knocking him out of the air. Onli pounded on him to slash him but Zangetsu-Shin parried with the Sonic Arrow and kicked Onli away. Kagemusha recovered and started to execute a series of slashes that Zangetsu-Shin dodged. However, he backed away towards Onli who slashed him in the back, which allowed Kagemusha to land a kick to Zangetsu-Shin's front to send him tumbling.

"Heh, this is easy," chuckled Onli as Zangetsu-Shin rose to his feet. "Ringi! Hageshi no Todoroki! ROAAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!" The roar hit Zangetsu-Shin with concussive force and sent him flying. Kagemusha smiled and charged at Zangetsu-Shin who was on his hands and knees. He kicked Zangetsu-Shin in the gut and then grabbed him by the shoulder to slash him several times in the chest with his Sonic Arrow. He then tossed Zangetsu-Shin away to kick him backwards.

"You call yourself the White Devil of Go, and yet you're weak," mocked Kagemusha. "Are you truly supposed to be mighty?" Zangetsu-Shin's eyes narrowed under his visor. "Then here I come!" Kagemusha charged as Zangetsu-Shin pushed in his Seaboll Compressor.

[MELON ENERGY SQUASH!]

Kagemusha was within range as Zangetsu-Shin swung, hitting him with an energy slash at point blank range. Kagemusha screamed as he was hit before he was sent flying, shocking Onli. Zangetsu-Shin then took advantage of the Lion Beastman's shocked state to fire a series of arrows at him. Onli cried out as the first sets of energy arrows hit before using his claws to deflect them.

However, Zangetsu-Shin's advantage would not last as he was taken by surprise by a blast of wind which blew him away. He then realized that he had yet another opponent to deal with.

The new Rinrinshi Beastman to reveal itself was female and she was hovering in the sky with demonic wings. From her appearance, she obviously practiced the RinJyu Bat-Ken.

"Moriko!" Onli growled, "About time you showed up!"

"Hm, better late than never," said Moriko.

"But better early than late," countered Kagemusha.

"So I'm a little fashionably late," shrugged Moriko. "Now, gentlemen, don't we have a White Devil to slay?"

Zangetsu-Shin was slowly recovering as he looked up to see the trio coming and mentally cursed, "Crap." He was starting to hate himself for sending his two subordinates away on an assignment and declining Nagata's offer to help. He could really use their assistance right about now.


Meanwhile, Nagata was on his way to help Masataka. Kanu protested, saying that he hadn't recovered fully, but he wasn't going to let his fellow Armored War God fight alone.

"He needs my help," stated Nagata. He then spotted Sonken who looked distressed, "What's wrong?"

"Masataka-kun's fighting two Rinrinshi and an Armored War Devil! I need to go to him!" she said.

"No, I'm going," insisted Nagata.

"But you're still hurt," said Kanu.

"It hasn't stopped me before. Besides, I owe him," Nagata told them before he headed for the exit.


When Nagata arrived on his Sakura Hurricane, he saw that Zangetsu-Shin was being overwhelmed by three opponents at once. He decided to help his comrade lighten his load and immediately transformed.

"Henshin!"

[ORANGE!]

[LOCK ON!]

[SOIYA! ORANGE ARMS! HANAMICHI ON STAGE!]

"Now, I've Arrived on Stage!" Gaim sped on his Sakura Hurricane and raised his Musou Saber to fire at the Rinrinshi and Genesis Rider. They were momentarily distracted by the shots before Gaim slammed into Moriko while landing slashes on Kagemusha and Onli, driving them away from Zangetsu-Shin.

"Oda-kun?" Zangetsu-Shin questioned.

"Leave this one to me," Gaim said as he glared at Kagemusha. "I'll let you handle the other two." Zangetsu-Shin nodded and picked up his Sonic Arrow as Gaim got off his bike.

"Alright, I'll trust you," answered Zangetsu-Shin as he prepared to confront the Beastmen. He was the White Devil of Go and the strongest warrior to serve the Son family.

"You..." Kagemusha growled at the Blue King. Gaim summoned his Daidaimaru and joined it together with his Musou Saber.

"You were the one who attacked me in Helheim," Gaim recalled.

"That's right, and I would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for that damned White Devil," Kagemusha spat. Gaim narrowed his eyes and then charged at Kagemusha who charged right back. The two clashed, sparks flying from their bladed weapons. "Hyah! Shi-yah! Oi-ryah!"

Kagemusha parried before blasting Gaim point blank with his Sonic Arrow, sending him tumbling. Gaim rose back to his feet but was immediately hit by a volley of bolts. A final shot sent him flying and crashing into a wall. That was when Kanu and Sonken arrived to see the fight.

"Nagata-sama!" Kanu cried out as she watched him get hurt but Sonken held her back. This fight was beyond either of them.

"Oda-kun!" Zangetsu-Shin took out his Melon Lockseed and tossed it over to Gaim. "Catch!" Gaim caught the Lockseed and looked up at Zangetsu-Shin questionably. "That's just a loaner! I expect it to be returned!"

"Gotcha," Gaim nodded as he switched Lockseed.

[MELON!]

[LOCK ON!]

[SOIYA! MELON ARMS! TENKA GOMEN!]

"So, this is what it's like," Gaim admired the Melon Defender in his left hand. "Alright, let's try this out!" He raised the Melon Defender to protect himself from Kagemusha's energy arrows before he flung the shield like a boomerang. It smashed into Kagemusha and knocked him down to the ground before the Melon Defender returned to Gaim.

"Ringi! Bakuhatsu Kaze!" Moriko shot an explosive air blast that sent Zangetsu-Shin staggering. Moriko unleashed a shriek that sent Zangetsu-Shin flying and crashing into another building.

Onli was upon Zangetsu-Shin in an instant, slashing at him repeatedly. Zangetsu-Shin knocked Onli back with a kick before climbing back to his feet. He looked back at the fight between Gaim and Kagemusha to see the evil Rider launch Gaim backwards with a hard kick. The impact knocked the Rider Indicator loose from his Driver as he slowly rose to his feet.

"So...guess it's time..." Gaim grunted as put away his Musou Saber and snapped the Genesis Core to his belt. The blank surface was replaced by the image on his Rider Indicator. "Let's see what this can do!" He took out and unlocked the Grapefruit Energy Lockseed.

[GRAPEFRUIT ENERGY!]

"My Lockseed!" Kagemusha exclaimed.

The Melon Lockseed closed and unlocked itself, allowing Gaim to remove it from his SengokuDriver. He then took out his Orange Lockseed and unlocked it.

[ORANGE!]

Above Gaim, two portals to Helheim opened side-by side to allow the Orange Arms and Grapefruit Energy Arms to descend into the human world. Gaim then put the Orange Lockseed into the SengokuDriver's Drive Bay and Grapefruit Energy Lockseed into the Genesis Core before locking both items in.

[LOCK ON!]

Gaim brought the Cutting Blade down, opening both Lockseeds together.

[SOIYA! MIX!]

As the Melon Arms vanished, the two citrus-based Arms above Gaim seemed to collide with each other before glowing in a sphere. The two Arms fused and reemerged as a black oblong sphere which was marked with silver accents. It came down onto Gaim before beginning to open.

[ORANGE ARMS! HANAMICHI ON STAGE!]

The sides and front folded together to make shoulder plates and a chestplate while the sides around the chestplate folded out as well to form the jinbaori-like Arms.

[JIMBER GRAPEFRUIT! HA-HA!]

The Jimber Grapefruit Arms was colored orange, patterned with grapefruit slices and marked on the left side with Gaim's personal insignia, that being a short katana within a circle. The visor remained orange. The helmet attachment, however, while the same was now black like the Jimber Arms and had silver accents. Splashes of mixed orange and grapefruit juice appeared in his hand before forming into the Sonic Arrow, the default weapon of the Genesis Riders.

Zangetsu-Shin smiled while Sonken and Kanu gaped at Gaim's new transformation.

"Armored War God Gaim, Arriving on Stage!" Gaim declared, striking a pose.

Kagemusha shook himself out of his stupor. This had gone too far. It wasn't just an outrage. He was pissed before when he got his Energy Lockseed confiscated by Zangetsu-Shin, but now Gaim even dared to use it himself and create a new hybrid form. Gripping his Sonic Arrow tightly, he charged at Gaim who was ready for him.

The two clashed furiously as sparks rained down each time their weapons connected. Kagemusha was trying to pound Gaim to death, forcing the King of Shoku to parry with the Sonic Arrow. Gaim roared and punched Kagemusha across the face, sending him tumbling. He took aim and fired, only to miss as Kagemusha rolled out of the way. He continued to fire but Kagemusha used his Sonic Arrow to bat away the energy arrows.

"You have to do better than that," taunted Kagemusha as he charged at Gaim. He avoided Gaim's next shot. However, instead of missing, it curved in the air to fly straight for Kagemusha's unprotected back. "GAH!"

"Huh?" Gaim looked at his Sonic Arrow. He had seen the shot curve and nodded. He took aim as Kagemusha returned to his feet. He ducked another shot but the energy arrow once again curved and hit him on his blind spot. "Now I could get used to this!" Gaim grinned before he charged at Kagemusha. Gaim slashed at him but Kagemusha blocked his arm, forcing him to point the Sonic Arrow up. He pulled the shaft and fired a shot skyward before it curved and went down. Kagemusha was once again struck before he was shoved back by Gaim's kick.

Back with Zangetsu-Shin and his two opponents, he managed to figure out their attack pattern. Onli relied on hit-and-run tactics while Moriko primarily utilized long-ranged techniques. One would distract the opponent while the other attacked from a blind spot.

Onli pounced on him and he pointed his Sonic Arrow downward. He used the force of the shot to propel him upwards. Onli missed and ended up being slashed by Moriko who had tried to attack Zangetsu-Shin from behind. The two landed in a heap as Zangetsu-Shin landed on his Dandeliner which had been suspended in the air since the start of the battle.

Catching his breath, Zangetsu-Shin decided it was time to finish them off. A quick double push of the Seaboll Compressor should do it.

[MELON ENERGY SPARKING!]

The GenesisDriver started to syphon the energy from the Melon Energy Lockseed and focus the energy into his feet which began to glow green. Zangetsu-Shin's eyes flashed as he leapt off the Dandeliner.

"Hyah!" Zangetsu-Shin accelerated. Moriko could see her demise coming so she swiftly abandoned Onli who could only scream as he was smashed by Zangetsu-Shin's Rider Kick. He was destroyed instantly before Zangetsu-Shin landed on one knee.

Frustrated, Moriko fired a Rinki-infused wind blade at Zangetsu-Shin, "Ringi! Setsudan Kaze!" The attack struck and Zangetsu-Shin was slashed repeatedly by the wind which cut like blades. He fired at her, but his bolt flew past her as she gloated.

"You can't hit me now!" gloated Moriko.

[MELON ENERGY SQUASH!]

However, Moriko's gloating was cut short as Zangetsu-Shin fired an energy slash. "ARGH!" she screamed as she plummeted to the ground.

Kagemusha and Gaim were still in the middle of their fight when Kagemusha saw Moriko was facing trouble. He realized that once she was defeated, he would have to fight both Gaim and Zangetsu-Shin on his own. He did not like those odds.

"Looks like it's time for me to go," remarked Kagemusha. "See ya later!" He took out a talisman which released a blinding flash. Once the light faded, he was gone. Gaim glared at the spot before he went to assist Zangetsu-Shin.

"Ringi! Bakuhatsu Kaze!" Moriko launched Zangetsu-Shin with her attack. Suddenly, she was hit by several energy arrows courtesy of Gaim and was knocked back with each shot. Gaim charged at Moriko and slashed at her with his Sonic Arrow. She went reeling and shrieked as he slashed at her. She lashed out to strike him down but he blocked with the Sonic Arrow before punching her in the chest.

She took to the air to avoid Gaim's next move as he fired at her. She dodged them but the energy arrows curved and were coming at her. Moriko's eyes widened as she saw the arrows and tried to avoid them. She tried to flee the arrows but they pursued her. One managed to hit her shoulder and stun her, allowing the rest to hit and send her painfully tumbling.

After witnessing Onli's destruction and subsequently being abandoned by Kagemusha, Moriko realized she had no other choice. Hissing in anger, Moriko decided to play her trump card.

"So, it's come to this then," Moriko hissed. "Very well then...Jashin Gochi Hen!"

The Wicked Body Overpowering Earthly Change. It was a forbidden Ringi which allowed a practitioner of JyuKen to tap into their inner beast spirit and further transform into a massive animal modeled after the type of JyuKen they performed. As Moriko was a Bat-Ken user, she had transformed into a massive bat-like monster with large fangs, and immense wingspan, and madness in their eyes. The reason this technique was forbidden was that the user would willingly turn themselves into mindless beasts in exchange for power, becoming dangerous berserkers.

The Bat Beast opened its mouth and unleashed a sonic blast that slammed both Zangetsu-Shin and Gaim into a wall.

"Masataka-kun!" yelled Sonken.

"Nagata-sama!" cried Kanu.

Hearing their cries, the Bat Beast let out a shriek and flew towards them. However, it was intercepted as Zangetsu-Shin leapt up and slashed it across the face. At the same time, Gaim recovered and saw the Bat Beast before he took off running towards it. He fired his Sonic Arrow repeatedly at the Bat Beast as Zangetsu-Shin did the same.

"We need to finish it off here!" Gaim yelled.

"Allow me," volunteered Zangetsu-Shin as he unlocked the Melon Energy Lockseed from his belt before locking it into his Sonic Arrow.

[LOCK ON!]

He pulled on the shaft, stretching the string, charging up the shot and released.

[MELON ENERGY!]

A volley of energy arrows burst from the tip of the Sonic Arrow, piercing the Bat Beast. Shrieking in pain, the Bat Beast took off into the sky and far out of their range. It then spreads its wings wide and prepared to unleash a devastating attack upon the capital and palace as whirlwind-like energy gathered in its wings. If it launched its attack, a large portion of the capital would be destroyed and many people would be killed.

"Can you hit it?" Gaim asked Zangetsu-Shin and he shook his head.

"Too far out of range. I might miss," Zangetsu-Shin answered.

[LOCK OFF!]

"Then it's up to me," Gaim stated as he took his Grapefruit Energy Lockseed and locked it into the Sonic Arrow.

[LOCK ON!]

"But it's too far away. You'll never reach it," argued Zangetsu-Shin.

"Watch me," Gaim countered.

Zangetsu-Shin watched as Gaim took aim. The Bat Beast had flown out of range and not even Zangetsu-Shin himself could make that shot. However, Gaim wasn't about to let distance stop him from finishing off his enemy. With that in mind, he slashed the Cutting Blade over his Orange Lockseed.

[SOIYA! ORANGE SQUASH!]

Suddenly, a line of alternating giant orange and grapefruit slices projected themselves between Gaim and his target, reaching all the way up to the Bat Beast. He pulled on the shaft of the Sonic Arrow, stretching the string as energy pooled at the tip. His Pulp Eye visor glowed as his vision sharpened.

[GRAPEFRUIT ENERGY!]

"SEI-YAH!" Gaim shouted as he released the shot, causing the energy at the tip to shoot out and pierce through the citrus fruit slices, growing in power and increasing its speed as it flew. The flying Bat Beast shrieked as the bolt pierced through the projections and struck before obliterating it in a massive explosion before it could even execute its attack.

"Got her," Gaim smiled at them but then he yelped before covering his visor.

"Nagata-sama, what's wrong?" Kanu asked.

"Nothing! Nothing!" Gaim said quickly as he closed both Lockseeds, deactivating them. He appeared flushed as he looked back up to his friends before letting out a sigh of relief.

"So, how did you manage to make that shot?" Zangetsu-Shin asked curiously.

"I'm guessing my Jimber Grapefruit Arms sharpened my eyesight," Nagata explained. "That's the only way to explain it." What he didn't tell them was that he had also gained X-Ray vision and had been able to see through Kanu and Sonken's clothes.

That was not a conversation he wanted to have.


Kanu and Nagata were invited to have dinner with the Son Family. The table was covered in various delicious dishes and everyone helped themselves to the delicacies. That was when Sonsaku decided to make an announcement.

"Everyone! I would like to have your attention! Tonight is a special occasion! Tonight I would like to announce the engagement of my sister Sonken Chubo, with my Armored War God Zangetsu!"

Sonken and Masataka both nearly choked on their food in shock when they heard that announcement.

"Sugoi! Does that mean, Zan-niichan will be my real big brother?" Sonshoko asked happily.

"Of course, Shaoren," smiled Sonsaku.

"Onee-sama..." started Sonken, blushing in embarrassment as everyone applauded at the good news, "This is quite sudden..."

"Indeed..." Masataka wiped his mouth clean with a napkin as he adjusted his glasses, "I was not aware of this either."

"Oh, I just wanted it to be a surprise," Sonsaku stated. Sonken and Masataka were surprised alright. "Besides, I wouldn't have made this decision if I wasn't sure of it myself. I've seen the way you look at each other and I can safely say the two of you were meant to be together."

"Sonsaku Hakufu, Master Matchmaker," remarked Masataka in a teasing tone. Sonken was still pretty embarrassed but she was aware that her sister's actions were always made with a good reason. Sonken guessed that the decision to engage her to Masataka was the same as when she decided he should be her advisor. She wanted them to grow closer and they had grown closer. She wanted to make sure Sonken had someone to take care of her and make her happy once she stepped off the throne and gave it to her little sister.

"Congrats, man," Nagata gave his friend a thumbs-up.

"Thank you, Oda-kun," Masataka accepted and he turned to share a gaze with Sonken who blushed and smiled at him.


Kanu and Nagata were given rooms to spend the night in the palace. Nagata was lying on his bed, dressed in a sleeping robe as he held up the Grapefruit Energy Lockseed to admire it.

"I still can't believe it..." His own design made real. Of course, he would have to learn to control it. The X-Ray vision thing might get him in trouble and while he could appreciate the view, he didn't want to turn into a peeping tom. He heard a knock at the door and sat up. "Yes?" Was it another servant coming to check up on him?

"It's me, Nagata-sama." That was Kanu.

"Oh, Aisha," Nagata smiled. "Come in." The door opened and Kanu entered, smiling shyly. She had just taken a bath and was in a sleeping robe as well. Her hair was also out of its usual ponytail and it hung down like a black curtain. "Is there something you need?" Kanu approached the bed and sat down next to him.

"I wanted to speak to you about your new transformation," she said, referring to Jimber Grapefruit. "It was amazing."

"Yeah, the Jimber Arms usually are," he shrugged.

"Jimber Arms?" she repeated.

"Yeah," he confirmed as he held the Grapefruit Energy Lockseed for her to see. "It's what happens when I combine the power of my Orange Lockseed with an Energy Lockseed. Zangetsu was kind enough to give them to me."

"It was amazing," she said, "And you could fire a target from such a long distance. Not even Shion could boast that."

"Yeah, well, I still need to master it for future battles," he remarked. "Is that all?"

"Actually..." Kanu blushed. "We are away from home, aren't we?"

"We are," he confirmed.

"And there is no chance of our friends barging in by surprise, correct?"

"Yeah," he nodded.

"So, then, we shouldn't hold back," she finished.

Nagata blinked and opened his mouth to ask what she meant but she silenced him with a deep kiss. He could feel her tongue in his mouth and he closed his eyes as he wrapped his arms around her. They then broke the kiss, staring at each other with blushes on their faces.

"Aisha...does this mean what I think it means?" he asked hopefully.

"Yes, Nagata-sama," she nodded. "You...you claim I am a beautiful girl. So, I wish for you to claim me completely and make me a woman." Nagata gulped as he understood what she meant. He was a virgin but so was she. So, they were both inexperienced with sex.

"OK," he nodded and he gently pulled her into bed with him. He hovered over her and kissed her passionately before trailing kisses down her neck. Kanu moaned as she felt his lips on the skin of her neck before he whispered into her ear, "Aisha."

"Yes, Nagata-sama?"

"I love you."

"I love you too, Nagata-sama..." They shared another kiss as Nagata slowly slipped off Kanu's robe.


Sonken was in her bedroom and drying her hair as she sat on her bed. After dinner, she had taken a bath to help ease her mind. Her sister's sudden declaration of her and Masataka's engagement had both surprised and embarrassed her. Did her sister do all this because she was bored? Did she see her and Masataka's relationship as a source of entertainment? Sonken sighed. While it was partially true that her older sister did things to amuse herself, that didn't mean she didn't have any good intentions. It wasn't like Sonken was opposed to the idea but she had yet to hear his thought on the matter.

Sonken heard a knock and a voice, "Renfa-sama, it's me. May I come in?"

"Certainly, Masataka-kun," Sonken answered and the door opened as the young man let himself in.

"You wanted to speak to me," he stated. Sonken frowned. Even in private he was always insufferably formal with her. They were still close as they referred to each other by their true names, though.

"Come and sit down," Sonken offered the spot next to her on the bed. Masataka went and sat down next to her. "Masataka-kun, can I ask you something?"

"You can ask me anything, Renfa-sama," he told her.

"I was wondering..." Sonken's gaze left his face as she played with her fingers, "What do you think of the idea of us being engaged?"

"Well, to be honest, I would've preferred it if Sheren-sama had spoken to us about it first before she made the announcement," he told her. "However, the idea itself, isn't unappealing to me at all. I had a chance to stay in my homeworld and never return. However, to do that, would be one of my biggest regrets. Staying there would mean nothing without you there."

"Masataka..."

"Also, as a young boy..." he felt embarrassed about admitting this, "I sometimes wondered what it would be like to be married to a princess." Sonken giggled. "I'm just glad that I was engaged to someone I loved and not to some stranger for the purpose of securing a political alliance." That was all Sonken needed to hear as she embraced her Armored War God and gave him a kiss. He was stunned at first but did not push her away. He returned the embrace and kiss just as passionately.

The two broke the kiss and gazed into each other's eyes as he swore, "I vow to support you as your husband and advisor, for as long as we live."

"And I swear to always love you, my White Devil," she returned before kissing him again. Slowly, the two lay down together in bed and continued to kiss, enjoying the comfort of each other's company.


The following morning, Nagata awoke and then turned to see Kanu's sleeping face. She looked absolutely contented. Their clothes from last night were lying in a pile on the floor along with their underwear. He couldn't help but smile as he recalled what had transpired the night before. He then leaned in and kissed Kanu gently on the lips. Slowly, her eyes opened and she pulled back to gaze into his eyes.

"Good morning, beautiful," he smiled at her.

"Good morning, Nagata-sama," she smiled back at him. She would never forget how they had consummated their love the night before. It had been wonderful. Chou'un always bragged about her own sexual experience to rile up Kanu for being a virgin. Now, Kanu was a virgin no more. "We should go. It's morning."

"Can't we just stay in bed a little longer and cuddle?" he pouted cutely, causing Kanu to blush.

"No, but perhaps we can stop at an inn later and consummate our love once more," she suggested. Nagata immediately jumped out of bed to get dressed. "Nagata-sama?"

"What are you waiting for? We should go!" he said quickly and Kanu giggled again at how eager he was. Then again, so was she.

"We need to get that medicine first, though."

"Oh right. That's why we're here."


As Masataka took them to the storehouse, he stared at Nagata who couldn't help but ask, "What?"

"You're both glowing," he said as he looked at Kanu as well. Nagata blushed at what Masataka was implying and glowered. "Ah...well, I understand. It's none of my business."

"Good that you know that," remarked Nagata appreciatively. Really, it was nobody's business what Nagata and Kanu did in private.

Masataka opened the doors to the storehouse and immediately stiffened. He gagged before turning away while cradling a bloody nose, "Dammit, not again!"

"Zangetsu-dono?" Kanu blinked before looking inside before she turned beet red in the face and struggled to get back. "EEP!"

"What is wrong with you two?" Nagata looked past the two before he likewise turned red. "URK!"

Inside the storehouse a futon was spread out and two people were in it. One was a man Nagata found to be familiar while the other was quite obviously Kogai snuggled into him with a glowing smile on her face. It was also obvious what the pair had done since they were both in their birthday suits.

"Mn?" Kogai groaned and sat up, revealing her admittedly gifted chest. Masataka's nose spurted even more blood and Nagata choked while looking away. Rubbing her eyes, Kogai looked and spotted the trio. "Oh, is it morning already Sensei? Could I come in late? I was up late with my new boyfriend."

"Just put your clothes back on!" Masataka shouted in anger and embarrassment. Nagata was still staring but Kanu quickly covered his eyes.


After receiving the Koto Pill, Kanu and Nagata stood at the docks with Masataka. The two leaders of the Shoku Faction were going to head on home since they had accomplished their objective.

"Zangetsu, before we go, there is something I need to tell you," spoke Nagata urgently. "Have you heard any news from Rakuyo?"

"Only rumors, and not the good kind I head that Totaku has become a tyrant," Masataka replied.

"That may sound like the Totaku from the history books, but not the one I know," Nagata denied.

"That is what the rumors say. Why do you ask?" Masataka questioned.

"I heard from someone that Eunuch Chojo is up to something," Nagata warned.

"Who told you?"

"I can't say. I can't reveal my source for their safety."

"Does this have anything to do with why you need the Koto Pill?" Masataka inquired. When Nagata didn't answer he nodded, "I see. I will bring this up with Sonsaku-sama."

The boat came and the couple boarded. "Hope to see you again," Nagata said.

"I hope so too, but not in battle," replied Masataka hopefully.

Nagata smiled and shook hands with Masataka. The boat then began to drift away from the docks and Nagata waved at his fellow Armored War God. Masataka waved back. Once Nagata was out of sight, he turned to leave. He still had some work to do.


KRC: A lot seems to happen in this chapter. Oh, and this chapter went through a series of revisions. Originally, it would just be Inves, then I decided to revise and use Rinrinshi instead. This is just to show the RinJyuKen are still active in their terrorist acts. Also, Rinrinshi Beastmen are more dangerous than Inves because of their intelligence and their fighting skills. This is why Zangetsu-Shin had trouble fighting them. However, once he got their fighting pattern, he was able to defeat them. Next, a call back all the way to season 1. Been awhile since we saw a Rinrinshi change into a Beast Form. Oh, and we see a new Jimber Arms. That was the main focus of the chapter.

Now, one change I made was the Genesis Core. When attached to a SengokuDriver, the blank surface will change to match the Rider Indicator which was removed to make space for it. I did this because I didn't want Nagata to switch the Indicator and Core each time he needed to use Jimber Arms. The Core stays in place. As for the Rider Indicator, well, he'll still keep it.

TFP: Well now Nagata has achieved the next level of his power, gaining the use of Jimber Arms. We also see that the twins are settling into their new lives within Son Go quite nicely. We also see a little bit more of Kagemusha who looks more like a loose cannon than Nise himself.


Lost Scrolls of the RinJyuKen

Lion-Ken: A style which requires the user to be violent and bloodthirsty like the King of Beasts. Used by Black Lion Rio, he was rather prideful and powerful. Onli, however, has only barely scratched the surface thus limiting the techniques he can use.

Hageshi no Tsume (Savage Claw): A powerful slash attack.

Hageshi no Todoroki (Savage Roar): A sonic blast in the form of a roar.

Bat-Ken: This style takes advantage of the user's speed. Practitioners can manipulate wind to cause damage and fly with their power.

Bakuhatsu Kaze (Exploding Wind): Moriko fires a blast of air which explodes on impact.

Setsudan Kaze (Cutting Wind): Moriko conjures high-pressured air blades to cut her opponents.


JIMBER ARMS: An upgrade created by fusing the powers of a basic Lockseed with an Energy Lockseed. This transformation is performed by replacing the SengokuDriver's Rider Indicator with a Genesis Core. Once it is equipped and the Energy Lockseed is activated, the basic Armor Part and Energy Armor Part will combine to form the Jimber Armor Part. The resulting Jimber Arms would improve the user's combat capabilities, giving them increased strength and defense. However, the bulkier armor may hinder speed and/or jumping height.

Jimber Grapefruit Arms: By combining the power of the A-Class Orange Lockseed and S-Class Grapefruit Energy Lockseed, Gaim obtained this form. It is balanced like his Orange Arms, but all its stats are far superior. His physical power has been increased exponentially and his running speed is on par with Ichigo Arms. However, jumping height has taken a hit due to the bulky armor. However, this Arms makes up for it in its special enhanced ability. Jimber Grapefruit Arms grants Gaim super-enhanced vision that allows him to see far distances. This gives him an advantage as he can shoot down targets from incredibly long distances. Other types of vision are night vision, thermal vision and X-Ray vision. Unfortunately, the X-Ray vision also allows him to see through his friends' clothes and since most of them are women, it can cause some embarrassment. While he receives significant boosts in his punching and kicking power, his speed and jumping height are decreased due to the bulky Jimber Grapefruit Arms.


Next Time...

Ichiro panted as he trudged through the hot, exotic forest that made up the area Chosen had landed him in. When Chosen teleported him, the man just disappeared and left Ichiro to his own devices. Already he had removed his shirt and tie, leaving him bare chested. It helped with the temperature but he still felt like he was boiling.

"Iori had better be in trouble when I find him," Ichiro huffed. "Otherwise I'm going to have nothing to blow up when I finally lose it."

He trudged several more feet, beginning to wonder which of the fruits he could risk trying to eat. He had skipped lunch in the fight between the Kamen Riders and the Kenma. He cursed his parents for not letting him try things like camping so he could learn wilderness survival like all his friends did. They told him that such skills were unecessary.

"Paopaoooooooo!"

Ichiro blinked and looked to the left where he heard the cry, "What on earth?" He was cut off from more words when the bushes began to shake and tremble. Fearing that an animal was coming, Ichiro pulled out his Suika Energy Lockseed and prepared to activate the GenesisDriver on his waist.

"Ow! Get back here you little runt!"

The bushes parted and revealed...a tiny pink elephant the size of a chihuahua. It wore a tiny crown and a small mantle on its back. It was also quite panicked, looking like it had tears splashing from its eyes as it ran. It ran straight up to Ichiro and hid behind his legs, trembling with its rump sticking into the air while it tried to cover its face.

"Huh?" Ichiro blinked at the tiny elephant. Had he stumbled onto the world's first dwarf elephant or something? "Hey little guy, what's wro-!"

He got interrupted by more rustling from the underbrush. This time, what came out was a red-robed figure with a pale head and a metal cap. On his forehead was a metal ornament which looked like a camel. He came into the clearing, panting. As he was working on getting his breath back, he noticed the young man with the tiny elephant hiding behind him.

"Hey! Hand over that little runt!" the monster demanded, pointing at the little elephant which cried out in terror again.

"I don't think so," Ichiro frowned. Although he wasn't as much a nerd as his brother was, he did share a slight interest in his brother's hobbies and preferred shows. He could recognize a Rinrinshi when he saw one after a marathon viewing of Gekirangers as a way to cheer up his brother one day. "Anything the RinJyuKen wants is nothing good for everyone else."

"Oh, so you heard about us huh?" the Rinrinshi growled, getting his breath back. "Then you know not to mess with us! Jujin Jashin Hen!"

The Rinrinshi's body transformed into its Beastman state. It wore tan body armor which had leather bandoliers strapped across the chest. His right arm had a neck and head of a camel traveling across it with a metal gauntlet underneath the camel head. On his shoulders were large humps, wrapped in what looked like sacred ropes. His left arm had several metal bands wrapped around it with metal studs on the knuckles. He wore a dusty battle kilt with bronze armored legs. His face was wrapped in cloth like one would wear in a sandstorm and black goggles covered his eyes.

"I'm the master of RinJyu Camel-Ken! Call me Kyam!" the Beastman announced. "Now hand over the runt or else!"

"Paaaaaoooooo!" the tiny elephant screamed, more tears splashing from its eyes.

"Oh, I don't think so," Ichiro frowned, lifting up his Lockseed and clicking it open.

"SUIKA ENERGY!"

"Wh-what?!" Kyam gasped, recognizing the object, but clearly not the belt. "You're-?!"

"Pao?" the tiny elephant peeked up at Ichiro in curiosity.

"Henshin!" Ichiro declared, feeling a little nerdy despite knowing it would actually work, before he inserted the Suika Energy Lockseed into the Genesis Core and locked it in.

"LOCK ON!"

He then hit the Seaboll Compressor, cracking open the Lockseed and filling the canister underneath with pink juice. Helheim's portal opened and the Suika Energy Arms dropped down from the portal.

"SODA! SUIKA ENERGY ARMS!"

The Arms landed, forming Ichiro's suit before they unfolded, completing his transformation. A splash of pink summoned the Sonic Arrow into his hands.

"I am Armored War God Chulainn. Now you've crossed the line."