Naotora and Lu Xun were talking to each other, while the heroes continued on their way through the world, searching for more allies.

"Lady Naotora… You're still thinking about the Ouroboro Bracelets?" Lu Xun asked her.

"Ah, no! That isn't it." Naotora replied back with a flustered tone, before she then lowered her voice. "Well, it is, but… I was just remembering Lord Ieyasu, who I served back in my world. Wondering where he is, and if I'll ever see him again."

As Ieyasu listened to Naotora's words, he lowered his head, as his eyes showed a bit of sorrow in them.

"I understand your worry. He might be here, in this world. May even be in danger at this moment." Lu Xun suggested. "But I hope it doesn't come to that."

"I hope so too…" Naotora muttered.

"Don't worry, Naotora. Ieyasu… Er, your Ieyasu, is a proud warlord. I'm sure he's fine." David said.

"...So you knew all along who this person was…" Richard said with an amused tone. "Then again, it should have been obvious from the crest on his back… And his idealistic manner of speech… Yes, Naotora… Your Ieyasu may not be here, but you are still protected by someone who is Ieyasu, yet not… And he is just as caring and benevolent."

Naotora looked at Ieyasu with a moment of silence, as Ieyasu smiled at her warmly, as Naotora swore she could see that the Ieyasu before her, was almost like the one she has served under, as she smiled back in the same manner.

"Ha...ha...ha." a soldier panted as he arrived. "Urgent news! A small company is under attack by a woman called Da Ji and...Lu Bu." he said.

"So, Da Ji and Lu Bu are working together. This could be trouble." David said. "But all the same, we can't leave those people in danger."

"It would not be wise to leave this situation unresolved." Meiling told everyone. "If Lu Bu, and that demon… Da Ji, is left together, there is no telling what could happen if they are left unopposed."

"She's right. We need to get down there. Tell the company protecting the village that reinforcements will arrive soon." David said.

"Yes, sir!" the soldier said as he headed back.

"Come on." Saki said.

"~You are the Ocean's Grey Waves~" A voice was heard as the group closed in on the village.

"...That song…" Gus muttered under his breath, before he turned to someone. "Do any of you… know Azura…?"

"Yes, she's our comrade and friend who is currently traveling with us." Ace said.

"I see her. She, Mark and Tokoyami are with Ieyasu in the fort ahead." Oracle said.

"Wait...did you say…" Naotora said.

"Yes. This worlds Ieyasu is with them." Oracle said.

"...Hold the location, Oracle." Richard stated, as he immediately activated the portal. "And check if Lu Bu is near the garrisoned forces. If he is… Then assistance is direly needed."

"It doesn't look like he's arrived yet but I'll keep an eye out for him." Oracle said.

"Alright, but absolutely keep an eye out." Richard stressed the point, as he closed the gap. "Lu Bu could turn the battlefield into a sea of blood and metal within a few moments without an obstacle."

"You don't need to tell her or us. We've seen the demon up close. What's worse is he's packing one of those bracelets with the power of Thor." Gajeel said.

"Did you say… bracelet…?" Gus asked with a surprised tone, while Richard grimaced slightly.

"...I'll keep that in mind." Richard responded back.

"I'll get ahead and clear out any gates I come across." Reimu stated, as she immediately prepared to advance. "Just make sure you keep up with me, so that you can get there faster, and help me clear out the mooks in the way."

"Alright. I'll go to Ieyasu and meet up with Mark, Tokoyami and Azura." Hope said running to their positions.

"...Oracle, track his position for me, please. So that I can get to him and the other Ieyasu, if need be." Richard told Oracle, before he followed after Reimu.

"Hope, don't go running!" Saki shouted as a Scroll hit him.

"Hehehe. Sorry but no can do." Chen Gong said appearing.

"You again." Jesse said.

"Back for seconds?" Saki asked.

"Oh...you think I came alone." he said as flying swords came and blocked the assault as a young man in light blue came to his side.

The Precocious Tactician

Zhong Hui

"Zhong Hui. So, even you're here." Leopardmon said.

"Who is he?" Al asked.

"Zhong Hui. He is a tactician that served Sima Yi after he rebelled from Wei. Another thing that I should probably note…" Leopardmon started.

"I'm the chosen one?" Zhong Hui asked.

"More like...you've got an ego problem." Leopardmon said.

"I'm guessing a 'Chosen one' obsession too." Saki said.

"It's no obsession...its but truth.' he said sending his swords flying at them before David blocked every single one of them.

"Someone needs a reality check, want to take this one David?" Saki said.

"Yep. I think I can knock him down a few pegs." David said.

"Please. I'll have you dead before you even…" Chen Gong said before something blocked his weapon from the shadows. "What the?" he said as a figure stepped out of them.

"Leave him." he said.

The Proud Shadow

Hanzo Hattori

"Leopardmon, is that…" Mary asked.

"There's no mistaking it. The famed ninja, Hanzo Hattori." Leopardmon said.

"He's the loyalist retainer of the Tokugawa in history." Jesse said.

"Sorry Chen Gong, you won't get any advantages today either." David said.

"I suppose your right. But I bet Lu Lingqi has cornered them by now." Chen Gong said.

"You know, you're too cocky for your own good." Jesse said.

"Besides...I get the feeling she's busy herself." Fox said seeing Lu Lingqi fighting against a girl wielding a bow.

Bow Princess of the Tokugawa

Ina

"Standing against Lu Lingqi. Your daughter is as fierce as ever, Tadakatsu." Mayumi said.

"I would not have expected any less from she who shares my blood." he said.

"Like father, like daughter, as they say." Sachiko said.

"This is not going according to our plans at all." Chen Gong said.

"Not that your plans have really been anything good." Jesse said.

"Maybe not his plans but mine are far superior." Zhong Hui said.

"Then bring it, Mr. Superiority Complex." David said.

"Begone, you lowly thing you." Zhong Hui said firing his swords at David.

David stood calm as he blocked all of the swords that came at him before firing an ice blast at Zhong Hui.

"Ugh. He never said anything about an ice user. Damn Chen Gong, this will leave a black spot on my flawless battle record." Zhong Hui said as he fled.

"Hell, that was easy." David said.

"I'd say. Your reaction time was really spot on there." Jesse said.

"Yeah and with Ina dealing with Lingqi, things seem to be going as planned." Scarlet said.

"Uh...maybe not. I have urgent news. Lu Bu has used his bracelet. He's taken out all the soldiers protecting Ieyasu and our three friends." Oracle said.

"Oh boy… Knew he'd crash the party like that." David said.

"Wait, what's this? There's someone holding off Lu Bu. It's… It's Omnimon! And he's using his X-Antibody form! He won't be able to last much longer, though." Oracle said.

"Should we relay this to Richard? He seems fixated on Lu Bu for some reason." Scarlet asked.

"There's no time! We can't let Omnimon fall like this!" Leopardmon said going into his Leopard Mode and motioning to Naotora. "Get on! Quickly!"

"R-right!" Naotora said as she got on Leopardmon.

"Hold on, Omnimon! We're coming!" Leopardmon said as he headed off.

"Lord Ieyasu...he's very important to our world. I have to protect him...even if it costs me my life!" Naotora said as her bracelet glowed. As soon as she got closer, she jumped off and delivered a kick to Lu Bu just as she was cloaked in a new set of armor with large angel wings. "What? How embarrassing."

"How interesting." Lu Bu said.

"What just happened?" Mark said.

"She's deified herself with the power of the goddess of love, Aphrodite." Perseus said.

"Omnimon! Are you alright?" Leopardmon asked reverting to normal before going into his X-Antibody form.

"Yes, I'm fine. I thank you both for the assist." Omnimon said.

"Good. With Naotora deified and our X-Antibodies… I think we might have a chance against Lu Bu now." Leopardmon said.

"Quite right. Now, let's go!" Omnimon said. "Double Shot!" he said as he fired fire and ice shots from both of his arms.

"Grand Smash!" Leopardmon said as a burst of wind is fired from his sword.

"Wonder where Hope ran off to? Don't tell me he actually went to find them…" Gemini said.

"Oh gods, please grant me the strength to protect my lord and everyone…!" Naotora chanted, as a glowing garden began to form around her, before she then burst with love hearts spraying out everywhere, charming the enemy soldiers, as spreads of flowers erupted from the ground, launching Lu Bu higher and higher into the air, until he fell back down.

"Hahaha, I don't care about Ieyasu anymore!" Lu Bu laughed heartily, at the prospect of fighting worthy opponents. "All of you, come at me! I want some real fun!"

"As you wish." Omnimon said as all three of them got ready.

"My lord." Hanzo intoned. "While the enemy is occupied, we shall withdraw from battle. This way."

"My apologies, Naotora… And all of you heroes. Thank you." The other Ieyasu stated, as he and Hanzo escaped the camp.

The Bringer of Peace

Ieyasu Tokugawa

"Ieyasu's successfully escaped. Now nothing can stop us from defeating the remaining enemies." Oracle said.

"I'm glad you all arrived. We were occupied with defending Ieyasu for a long time." Tokoyami said.

"At least we're safe now. Thanks for coming." Mark said.

"No problem." Hope said before turning to the others. "I'm sorry I ran off guys. When I heard Azura singing, I just rushed into things without thinking anything through."

"At least you're alright." Ace said.

"Seriously, Hope. You can be so reckless sometimes." David said shaking his head.

"Especially against the likes of Lord Lu Bu. Do you know how easily you could've gotten killed?" Diaochan asked.

"I know… I guess I listen to my body and not my brain." Hope said.

"Just be lucky Omnimon showed up when he did." David said.

"I'm more grateful than lucky actually. Thanks, Omnimon." Hope said.

"Hope… You're kind of distracting him." Sachiko said.

"Oh, right…" Hope said as Omnimon was fighting Lu Bu alongside Leopardmon and Naotora.

"Hmm. This was enjoyable." Lu Bu smirked as he left the battlefield.

"Lu Bu has left? Then we have no choice...all forces protect me!" Da Ji said.

"Sad to say, Da Ji… But there are barely any forces left." Crusadermon said.

And soon, Richard and Reimu immediately came right into Da Ji's camp.

"And what little forces you have, have already been crushed by yours truly." Richard smirked.

"I'd tell you to give it up, but I'd think that a sly fox like you wouldn't truly surrender." Reimu stated, before she pulled out her gohei. "So I'll smash you until you can't get up at all."

"Oh no, a shrine maiden…!" Da Ji mocked with a falsely afraid tone, before she prepared her own weapons. "You can die with them." she said launching continuous attacks on Reimu.

However, much to the demon's surprise, she immediately swung her gohei up, as red-and-white yin yang balls appeared, as they countered Da Ji's own orbs, much to the demoness's surprise.

"What…!?" Da Ji exclaimed.

"You're not the only one who has these kinds of orbs. Demonic or not, spirit orbs are a talent in my lineage." Reimu taunted back, before she then immediately summoned one in front of her. "And you'll see how much they hurt, personally."

She then immediately used her gohei to smash her own yin-yang orb into Da Ji, sending her flying right into the wall, as the orb pinned her to the wall.

"What… What are you…!?" Da Ji cried out, as she used all her might to pull the yin-yang orb off her.

"Just a shrine maiden, like you said…" Reimu answered back, before she gave off an eerie grin. "A shrine maiden who spends every single day dealing with your kind."

She then immediately rushed forward, and immediately did a strong upwards kick that sent Da Ji into the air, before she used her own fist to smash Da Ji right back into the ground, as the fox demon began to groan in pain, while Reimu slowly floated down.

"You give? Because if not, I'm going to have to take slightly more drastic measures." Reimu questioned Da Ji, as she immediately reached for something in her sleeves.

"Damn you…" Da Ji cursed, before smiling and laughing. "But it matters not. With a third bracelet active, he will return soon. I will await you, Lord Orochi." she said before vanishing.

Reimu watched Da Ji disappeared once again, before she then turned around with a frown.

"Ran away again." Reimu stated, before she then turned back to Richard. "Doesn't matter how many times she comes back, one of us will end up beating her back into the ground."

"Hm… Lord Orochi, huh…" Richard stated, before the two of them returned to base with one of their gaps.

"The Serpent King of old… That's what she was referring to, correct?" David asked.

"The Eight Headed Dragon once slayed by Susanoo." Spade said. "So that would explain the snake designs of the bracelets."

"But what's the purpose of those bracelets? There's still a lot we need to figure out." David said as everyone rever

"If I had to guess, they may contain fragments of his power." Saki said.

"Whichever the case, we've got something to fight back Nobunaga and Lu Bu with now." Leopardmon said.

"What's more is that we have the entire Tokugawa Clan supporting our cause now." Tokoyami said. "And let's hope we find more bracelets like that."