"Okay people. I think it's time to bring you all in on a special plan we've been concocting." Leopardmon said.
"We call it Operation: Shu Liberation." Lan said.
"In short, utilizing this plan will not only give us two new bracelets but also bring the entire army of Shu into our services." Cricket said.
"So, what's the plan, Stan?" David asked.
"For this strategy to work, we will split into three teams." Leopardmon said.
"It's the only way we can make sure that all goes well. Now, the first group will be lead by Sima Zhao and the teams following him will consist of the Hope Squad and Spirit Force. Your job is to acquire the bracelet that is within the temple." Lan said.
"Now...thanks to our...private little spy...we've learned of the location of where Liu Shan is being held." Cricket said. "The second group lead by Kunoichi and Bao Sanniang with Unmei Force, Phantom Thieves and us Lost Thieves, will infiltrate it and free him from his prison."
"Lastly, that leaves the rest of us. Me and Eddy will spread rumors that an army lead by Guan Yinping will have found a bracelet in order to draw away Ares' forces." Vector said. "We all should meet back up just as the battle is underway. Once he sees Liu Shan is okay, Zhao Yun and the rest of the Shu will switch to our side and we'll be on equal footing with those gods."
"Now...any questions before we begin?" Leopardmon asked. "No? Okay."
"You all have your assignments. Now go and see this plan to its succession." Liu Bei said.
"You got it!" Hope said.
It didn't take long before the armies split up to accomplish their given tasks. The first army lead by Sima Zhao arrived at the given temple.
"Hey, why are there enemies all around here?" Hope asked.
"Strange. The Mystic forces were supposed to have been drawn away by Yukimura and the others. This does not bode well." Shingen said.
"I have a bad feeling about this, my lord." Wang Yuanji said.
The army moved further into the temple before they were surrounded by small paper cutout dolls that had humanoid shapes.
"What the heck are these?" Flamberge said.
"Are these...Shikigami?" Kanetsugu said.
"You are looking for this, I presume." said a man in white robes holding the bracelet with two pale looking men by his side.
The Interdimensional Sorcerer
Seimei Abe
The Ruthless Confidant
Jia Chong
The Terrifying Strategist
Kanbei Kuroda
"There's something off about those two pale men." Saki said.
"Silence, headstrong girl. You have no idea who we are in the presence of." Gundham said.
"Yeah I do, and frankly I don't give a damn." Saki said.
"No you don't. That's the great sorcerer, Abe no Seimei!" Gundham said.
"Do any of you truly understand what this trinket will cause?" Seimei asked.
"Enough talking. We're here to eliminate them, nothing else." Jia Chong said.
"Jia Chong, seriously?" Sima Zhao asked.
"Let's get started." Kanbei said as enemy forces began to flood into the temple. "We'll make this as simple as we can so even you can understand: you are the sparks of conflict we need to stamp out." Kanbei said.
"If you want this bracelet, you'll have to stake your lives on it." Seimei said as he and the other two retreated further into the temple.
"I always dreamed of meeting Abe no Seimei but I never thought I would fight him." Kanetsugu said.
"Same here. Fate is so cruel." Gundham said.
"Even Kanbei is with them. Not sure why they're doing this, but they must have their reasons." Hanbei said.
"No choice. We're going to have to fight our way through." Shanoa said.
"Though...something seems...different about this army's soldiers." Flamberge said.
"She's right. These soldiers aren't demons, chinese or samurai. Nor are they of Olympus. I might be wrong but...I think these are vikings." Shoji said.
"Vikings?" Hope asked. "Why would they be here?"
"Well we have seen Olympian soldiers and bracelets with their powers. But those bracelets also have the powers of Norse Gods too. It's possible that there are forces of Norse mythology in this world too." Ichiro said.
"It doesn't matter if they're greek or not. We still need to defeat em to get to Seimei." Gemini said.
"I will help clear a path." Ace said as he summoned Odin who charged through a path of soldiers before spinning Zantetsuken as he rained down lightning on another small group. However before it could hit, it was easily deflected by a lone man in armor.
"You will not go and make weaklings of these men." he said.
The Incorruptible Minamoto Warrior
Yoshitsune Minamoto
"You're...Yoshitsune Minamoto." Ace said.
"So you've heard of me?" Yoshitsune asked.
"In a way." Ace said. "(This man reminds me a lot of David for some reason…)"
"Hmm. You seem like an honorable young man. However, the way you handled that...I could not stand by while you made weaklings of those men." Yoshitsune said.
"That was never my intention, they chose to attack us." Ace said.
"Hey, don't be so harsh on him. He would have fallen by my sword either way." said another man in blue and red robes.
The Gentle Swordsman
Munenori Yagyu
"Someone's overconfident." Saki said.
"And he's earned it. That's Munenori Yagyu. While he might seem calm and collected, he's actually very dangerous when it comes to the battlefield." Ichiro said.
"I can tell from the bloodlust I'm getting from him." Ace said.
"We aren't going to get far unless we can defeat those two." Ichiro said.
"Then it sounds like you could use a hand." A voice said as Peko and Zero appeared between the two swordsman.
"Oh. Things just got interesting." Munenori said.
"You guys alright?" Zero asked.
"Better now that you two are here." Hope said.
"Go on ahead. We will handle the two of them." Peko said.
"These two could cause trouble. I will fight the metal warrior. You take the woman, even though I wish she weren't here." Yoshitsune said.
"Ah yeah. You can't handle women that well, can ya? Fair enough." Munenori said.
"Engaged in Battle." Zero said as he readied his Z-Saber.
"Let's go." Peko said getting her sword.
The two swordsman quickly clashed with the two newcomers as they fought ferociously across the temple.
"Raijingeki!" Zero called as his Saber coated itself in electricity as he dealt a thrust attack.
"Ha!" Yoshitsune said quickly blocking it. "You are skilled with a sword but I will not fall for such gimmicks." he said.
"Stop lecturing and show me what you got!" Zero said. "Ryu-" he said before dodging a sword strike. "He's not even giving me a chance to attack. No choice...I'll have to disarm him. AhHHHH!" Zero shouted as he fought back enough to knock the sword from Yoshitsune's hands.
"How can this be?" Yoshitsune said. "You've won this day." he said as he retreated.
"That's the end of that." Zero said.
"Heh, you aren't too bad girl." Munenori said as he and Peko were exchanging blows.
"The same can be said about you." Peko said. "However…" she replied before dealing a powerful strike. "I am much more faster than you are."
"Heh...so you are." Munenori said as he retreated.
"That will give them the time they need." Peko said.
The army continued to push forward until they were blocked by Kanbei and Jia Chong.
"The bracelet lies ahead. But to get it, you'll have to go through us.' Jia Chong said.
"Jia Chong. You really are such a pain to fight." Sima Zhao said as he and Hanbei kept Kanbei and Jia Chong busy as the rest of the army entered the temple where Seimei awaited inside.
"Ah...you've done well to get this far." Seimei said.
"Lord Seimei, I would rather not we all fought but we need that bracelet." Gundham said.
"Can't turn down such a fiery spirit. Very well. Let's fight." Seimei said summoning several Shikigami.
"Sorry but we're on a time limit here. Spectrum Fire: Explosion!" Hope shouted unleashing a powerful burst of fire and defeated the summoned soldiers.
"Hmm. Not bad, young one." Seimei said.
"So...do you admit defeat or do we have to keep going?" Hope asked.
"Hmm. No need. To the victor goes the bracelet." Seimei said handing it over as he left. "One final piece of advice to you oh so trusting leaders: be extremely careful of who you trust." he said as his army retreated.
"Be careful who you trust? What does he mean by that?" Peko asked.
"Usually, a saying like that coincides with the existence of a traitor." Gundham said.
"(A traitor huh? I wonder who it could...wait...is it possible he means…)" Hope thought.