This is the 26th chapter. I don't own the series of Maken-Ki.
Okino Island
The next day, Minori, Jin, Zane, and Takeru have made their way toward the shore to find Leo which him and his cronies were doing the morning exercise since Zane have explain this situation to them last night, both Minori and Jin were shocked to hear that Hakuto was part of Kamigari which they needed information about him and the only who knows about him was Leo.
"You want to know where Hakuto Kirishima is?" Leo asked, working out.
"Well, Zane didn't sense any Element coming from him so I wanted to know if he even had any powers at all?" Takeru questions with dull expression, wondering what Leo was listening on the radio.
"How The Hell Should I Know!?" Leo exclaimed. "But I would expect anyone who works directly under Ouken would have to possess an unusual power."
"You have a point." Takeru said, leaving Zane sighed which he figured that Leo was right about Hakuto as Takeru walk towards him with annoyance. "You're part of Kamigari and you don't know anything about him!?"
"Hmph!" Leo huffed. "Even if I did, there's no way I'd sell out a fellow comrades to you idiots!"
That got both Minori and Jin angry as she spoke.
"'You...Idiots?'" Minori repeats with anger, earned Takeru and Leo's attention which their scared as Minori crack her knuckles with a menace smile. "There's no need to be mean. We're just a bunch of stupid, clueless, helpless idiots so, won't you please find it in your heart to tell us everything you know?"
"I only said 'Idiots'." Leo told her with his face paled with a sweat drop, leaving Takeru scared with his face paled.
"If I were you, I'd do what she said." Jin warned him. "If not then, you'll be getting a beat-down to Minori since she's about to lose her temper."
"...Ummm, I'll be glad to tell you everything after my morning workouts if you don't mind waiting?" Leo offered nicely which he doesn't want to get punched by Minori.
Jin gave him a nod as Leo heads down to the beach to take the trash while giving the information to them.
"Hey, Principal Minori." Takeru calls her, earned her attention. "Are you going to ask Leo about what Kamigari plans to do with Himegami?"
"No, with Leo's low-rank, I doubt he'll know anything about what the higher ups are planning." Minori answered.
"Also, anyone who ranked B or below are just errand boys to Kamigari." Jin added. "Leo ranked B and he's only an errand boy to Kamigari while you Takeru have only ranked B recently due to training."
"What about Zane?" Takeru asked curiously.
"Zane ranks SSS because his powers were on par with Minerva." Jin told him, leaving Takeru shocked.
Until, Leo have arrived with the map as he passed it to them with a smile.
"S-Sorry to keep you waiting." Leo apologized, rubbing the back of his head. "I put a marker on this map for where you can find him to make it easy for you."
Jin nods as he grabs the map from him as they headed to where Hakuto was at. When they made their way to where Hakuto lives, he was drinking his morning tea. His place was similar to a bungalow, but the place was a cabin.
"The light fragrance that comes from dimbula tea can change a dull morning into a refreshing one." Hakuto said with a smile. "So, what kind of business would have with me, to come on such a refreshing morning?"
Suddenly, Takeru began to rush towards Hakuto with pure rage.
"I Came Here So You Can Explain To Me What Kind Of Person Attacks An Innocent Child!" Takeru shouts with a question.
"I already told him I lost my composure." Hakuto told him, but Takeru didn't buy it as he was about to hit him.
"Calm yourself." Minori told her student, grabbed hold of his neck. "We came to ask about Kamigari's involvement with one of Tenbi's students. Tell us why you guys tried to kidnap Kodama Himegami."
"I tried to contact Ouken to ask him directly, but no one seems to know where he's gone." Hakuto answered with his calm composure as Takeru push Minori back.
"I'd Also Like To Know Why..." Takeru shouts with a glare. "Why Did Kamigari Do All Those Horrible Things To People From Tenbi!?"
What are you talking about?" Hakuto questions.
"They've Been Controlling People And-UGH!?"
"I would answer your question since you don't shut up about it." Zane interrupts when he bonked Takeru's head. "Ouken has nothing to do with controlling people. Yeah Ouken does have the 'Soul Collector' to manipulate the souls around him and alter their memories to whoever he chose, but Otohime has done something to do with experimenting on those living and non-living beings with the drug that has Dark Element while trying to replicate Ouken's 'Soul Collector' ability. She used on Gorou, the octopus, and the tree monster since the past days. It's a drug that enhance your strength and increase your Element which neither of them have ever succeed from the experiment."
Takeru was shocked of Zane's explanation which he must've done some research as Hakuto spoke with a smile.
"Very perceptive, I must say I applaud of your information." Hakuto complimented him as he turned to Minori. "However, there's something I'd like to ask you first before I answer your question. It's about what's sealed within the Sacred Mountain of Amanohara."
That got their attention as Jin spoke.
"We don't know what was sealed inside in Amanohara." Jin told him seriously. "Everyone that Minori have sent to investigate never returned."
"But I'm not surprised if there are idiots who still believe that foolish story about 'Yamata No Orochi' being there." Minori adds.
"Foolish, huh?" Hakuto questions with a smirk, stood up his seat. "At the very least, there is definitely 'something' sealed within that mountain. In order to break that seal and grant it's power to Emperor Ouken, Kodama Himegami's presence is necessary."
That got Minori, Jin, Zane, and Takeru shocked with Hakuto's explanation about the Amanohara that grants powers which it requires Himegami to be in the mountain, but Takeru and Minori were pondered while Jin and Zane already know what was inside of the Seal of Amanohara since they've done some research.
"I can think of a lot of things that'll make you think twice about her, but first could you tell me why it has to be Himegami in order to break the seal?" Minori questions when she pointed out, leaving Hakuto averted her gaze.
"I don't know." Hakuto answered simply.
"You Don't Know!?" Takeru exclaimed.
"There was no need for me to know since I believe that everything Emperor Ouken is doing is right." Hakuto stated, leaving Takeru shocked while Zane scowled. "Do you remember when all of you first came to this island? The wall that the locals put up around them when they found out you were Maken users, because normal people are weak, they discriminate against people with abilities and cast them out from society. Emperor Ouken only wants to wake them up from that illusion they've built and create a world we are revered and honored instead."
"That sounds too good to be true." Takeru said with a smirk, but Zane and Jin knew what Hakuto means about discrimination since their no strangers about it.
"People such as yourselves who suspect that he's only exploiting us are nothing but fools." Hakuto stated.
"I already told you that anyone who goes beyond the seal doesn't come back." Jin told him. "Is Kamigari going to make Himegami go through that seal?"
"Well, sacrifices must be made in order to achieve one's ideals." Hakuto told him. "However, in the event that Emperor Ouken is able to obtain that power he will use his 'Soul Collector' ability to unite this country under one ideal and create a nation where those with abilities can truly call home! Anything that possesses a 'soul' would be under the complete control of the Emperor before long, even those who are beyond this reach like the people of this island shall bow their heads before him!"
Minori, Jin, and Zane think that Hakuto was insane, thinking that Ouken would rule Japan which it was nothing but a foolish ambition since he caused the incident in Tenbi 10 years ago as Takeru clenched his fist.
"That'll never happen, because whenever I think of Kamigari and Ouken, I feel nothing but hatred and disgust!" Takeru exclaimed with an angry smirk as he charge after Hakuto.
"That is unfortunate, since it seems the Emperor has taken an interest in you." Hakuto told him.
"I'd Be A Lot Happier If He Hadn't!" Takeru shouts as he was about to punch him, but Hakuto disappeared in the mist, leaving him shocked. "Wha!? He Disappeared!"
"Ha ha, there is no need to rush since we shall meet in person soon...very soon." The voice of Hakuto told them.
"This is his 'Kirisahi' skill, eh? Just like his name implies, he come and goes like mist." Minori said seriously, leaving Takeru cringed as she placed her finger on his mouth. "But more importantly, I'd like you not to tell anyone what we heard here, especially to Himegami."
"Why?" Takeru questions.
"If she knew, she'd probably go off on her own and fight them." Minori answered.
"She's right, we can't have Himegami knew about Kamigari's whereabouts and have her fight recklessly." Zane added.
Takeru knew that they're right which he didn't like keeping a secret to Himegami as he sighed with reluctance.
"I guess you're right." Takeru said.
"Good! That's a promise! So just leave everything else to us adults!" Minori said with a smile.
"Actually, Zane has already involved in this too since Kamigari has set us up and tried to kill us 2 years ago, remember?" Jin questions, leaving Minori winced from that reminder. "Himegami isn't the one who wanted to settle a score with Kamigari."
Minori knew that Jin was right since they did wanted both he and Zane dead since they've stationed in Syria as a mercenary since 2 years ago, but since they got the information they need, they're one their way back to the bungalow.
When they made their way back to the bungalow, Leo and his cronies was standing in front of them as he spoke.
"Yo! Were you able to meet him?" Leo ask with a smirk.
"We have, but Hakuto was a bit insane whenever you try to talk to him." Jin answered seriously. "Also, he would believe that Ouken would try to take over the entire Japan with his 'Soul Collector' which it's just a foolish ambition."
"Why are you here at our cabin?" Minori questions with annoyance, leaving Leo shocked.
"Wha!? Why are you two look so irritated to see me!?" Leo exclaimed, leaving Minori stare at him with anger.
"I was born with this face, you got a problem with that?" Minori asked with a menacing glare, leaving Leo fright.
"Forgive me, I didn't mean it." Leo apologize with his face paled.
"Please, I'm begging you!" One of the locals pleaded as they turned their attention to the locals surround the members of Maken-Ki.
"What's going on here?" Minori asked curiously, causing Takeru to look at Kuuna's father.
"That's Kuuna's father, right?" Takeru asked.
"Why are they here?" Zane questions seriously.
"It seems the locals of the island want your Maken-Ki group to leave immediately. They also asked me to leave." Leo answered.
"Why!?" Takeru questions.
"This island might be secluded, but the people who live here are mad about you guys destroying some of the island's habitat among other things." Leo explains, leaving Minori winced since she was the one destroyed the island's habitat. "They seem to be especially angry that a little girl was hurt."
"But that wasn't-"
"Please Wait!" Kengo shouts. "Just listen to what we have to say first!"
"You Kids Just Need To Keep Quiet And Stay Out Of This! Understand!?" The local exclaims with a glare.
"Why You!" Kengo said with anger as Takeru grab hold of him.
"Calm Down, Kengo!" Takeru assured him, earned his attention.
"You don't need to be so rude." Kuuna's father told him, punched him in the chest.
"Eiji." The local said as Eiji turned to them.
"Please understand the people of this island live under a certain condition, everyone here lives under constant surveillance from Kamigari." Eiji told them. "On top of having to live in fear of their Maken users, we're just a poor island and barely get by. Furthermore, my daughter was hurt because she got involved with you people."
"Dad! I'm Telling You It Wasn't Their Fault!" Kuuna yelled at her father.
Takeru realized what Hakuto have meant about living in fear from Maken users while both Jin and Zane knew this all too well since they've been discriminated before only because the locals didn't understand about Maken users.
"You're wasting your breath." Azuki said seriously, sitting on the wooden rail. "They came here with no intention of listening to what we have to say."
"She's right, the reason is because fear can make you do something that you'll regret." Zane added. "You have to trust me, I know this too well when it comes to people living in fear. The reason is because the don't understand about our ability."
The locals averted their gazes to the members of Maken-Ki which they knew that Azuki and Zane were right as Aki spoke.
"I understand. We will leave, but we need time to get out things together." Aki said with concern. "Until then, we promise to stay as far away from your village as possible, is that acceptable?"
The locals on this didn't like her suggestion, but they really wanted them to leave the island as soon as possible, leaving Eiji sighed with reluctance.
"Fine." Eiji accepts reluctantly as the locals were leaving. "Please finish up as quickly as possible."
With that, Eiji grabbed her daughter and leave.
"Just Wait Everyone!" Kuuna shouts the members of Maken-Ki. "I Promise I'll Explain Everyone That It Wasn't Your Fault!"
With that, every members of Maken-Ki began to gather their belongings in the bungalow while Zane and Jin grabbed their tents, getting ready leave. Aki came out of the bungalow as she informed them.
"The earliest ferry that can take us won't be here until tomorrow evening." Aki told them.
"So we're camping out until then, huh?" Kengo said with a glare as he was about to leave. "I'm so relieved that we finally get to leave this island. Yep! Happy times!"
Both Inaho and Haruko were sad that they have to leave the island only because the locals force them to leave.
"Do you really feel that way?" Kimi questions, earned their attention. "Is it really alright to part with Kuuna and the people of this island this way? Kuuna, really looked bothered by all this. That's how it looked to me, isn't lending a hand to people who are troubled. That's what Maken-Ki is all about, right?"
That got her attention when Takeru patted her head with a smile while Minori smiled as well.
"You're right." Minori said. "Well then, listen up everyone! This is a special request from Kuuna! Clear up the misunderstanding with the people of this island before leaving and we've accepted it! Anyone who wants to lend a hand is welcome to help out! And for anyone who has any complaints with this, I'll hear it after we're done here, understand!"
Every members of Maken-Ki nods which they accept the request with a smile.
"Geeze, using her own interpretation to order us around and cause unwanted meddling." Kengo said with a sigh.
"Does it surprise you?" Azuki asked with annoyance.
"Well, that's Minori for you." Yuuka said with a smile, clapping her hands.
"By the way Takeru, I'm your senior so." Kimi told him, leaving Takeru quickly move his hand away from her head with an apology.
"First, we need to find a place to live!" Minori informed her students.
"Right!" The members of Maken-Ki nods with their fists pump in the air as they left the bungalow and find a place to live.
Okino Island, Cave
When they left the bungalow few hours ago, they formed a group. Haruko, Inaho, Furan, Yuuka, Uruchi, Aki, and Zane were grouped with Jin while Takeru, Kengo, Azuki, Chacha, Kimi, and Himegami were grouped with Minori as they split up to find some shelter so they can begin to conduct an investigation. Of course, they already knew that Minori have cause some damage at the waterfall which it turns into a hot spring. However, they heard some strange noise that was coming from outside since weeks ago as Uruchi spoke.
"I know I shouldn't ask this." Uruchi said. "Is it really okay to leave the island since we haven't done anything?"
"I'm afraid it's already too late for that." Jin said with a sigh. "Some of the island habitats were destroyed thanks to Minori since she still needs to keep her powers in control. However, no one would ever listen to us for any reason."
"How so?" Inaho asks curiously.
"Fear can make you do something that you'll regret and make you do bad decision." Zane said seriously. "You'll have to trust us, we've known this too well. The only reason is because they don't understand about us having Maken abilities which they discriminate us and think that Maken users are a threat."
The girls couldn't help but understand what Jin and Zane have told them since they have been there before and they've dealt some hardships as Haruko approaches to Jin while Zane went ahead to find shelter.
"I'm sure we'll figure something out." Jin assured them with a smile, leaving Haruko nodded as she spoke.
"Hey, I've been wondering something." Haruko said. "Did something happen between Zane and Chacha, because they've been acting like their couple."
That got Jin off-guard since Haruko ask, but he'll might as well tell her the truth.
"I don't know about it but." Jin said with a sigh as he explains. "Few weeks ago, when I heard the noise that was coming from outside so I got out of the tent to check it out. Apparently it was Chacha that was snuck inside of Zane's tent and-"
"ZANE SHINATSU!" Haruko exclaimed, having heard enough to guess what have happened as she marched ahead of him. "Did you really do it with Chacha!?"
"Now hold on a second." Zane said surprisingly as he rubbed his ear that Haruko yelled in. "What am I being accused of?"
"You, you and Chacha done it after kissing, didn't you!?" Haruko questions with a fluster.
"Oh, that." Zane said sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head. "I guess if I don't tell you, then you'll just badger Chacha until she does. So let's get this straight right off the bat-"
Meanwhile in Minori's group, they began to find the shelter to live which Azuki have decided to lead since they know that Minori has a lack of direction which she won't have her leading them. Azuki then make a bit of conversation with Chacha which it was pretty awkward since she ask the similar question to her.
"IT WASN'T HIS IDEA!" Chacha exclaimed, leaving Azuki surprised as her outburst. "It was my idea. You see, Zane isn't the type who likes to be around with people, he's just used to it a little bit even if he's being nice and didn't show it. So I snuck inside of his tent where was sleeping inside and I wanted to cuddle up with him."
"And then what, you-" Azuki began to summarize until she realized. "No, you two didn't, did you? So the reason you two have been acting awkward is?"
"Mm-hm." Chacha nods with a blush. "Me and Zane have done the deed."
"That dog." Azuki said with a smirk. "I'm gonna give him so much crap the next time I see him. My brother have sex with you, it's like a damn hentai."
"But it made complete sense." Chacha defends. "I mean, we've been working together for months and we've been dating more than once, so what better time was there? Sure we've been together as members of Maken-Ki, but we've been starting to like each other and have an intimate moments and I'd enjoyed it."
That got Chacha her blushed when she neglected to consider.
"Look I don't see what's the big deal here." Azuki said, raised her eyebrow. "What you guys do in your time is your business. I just find it surprising that Zane actually went the whole nine yards with you."
"It is surprising I'll admit, but what about you." Chacha said with a smile. "I've find it obvious that you haven't ask Kai Kurgasa out on a date since you two fight a few months ago. Did you like him?"
"What, no!?" Azuki exclaimed with a fluster. "I don't even like that guy!"
"And how would you know?" Chacha questions. "I think you should learn a thing or two from your brother. After all, you got him into dating with me since months ago and I think it's fair that you ask him out on a date."
"That's just crazy!" Azuki exclaimed. "I don't even like Kai."
"Why wouldn't you?" Chacha questions. "Yeah, he's huge, but he likes you since day one and he did challenge you instead of asking you on a date. I mean, from what I can tell about Kai Kurigasa, he kind of likes you."
"And you're asking me this why?" Azuki asked, raising her eyebrow.
"Well, if I recall you told me about Zane's past since he left Tenbi when he was only 5." Chacha answered. "It really breaks my heart that Zane have to face some hardships and fight terrorists from around the globe since he worked as a mercenary. When he first arrived in Tenbi, Zane grew cold and not socializing with anyone else and both his eyes and his heart were hardened after what he's been through. But he did change only because he was sharing his past to the teachers and he finally opens up to us. Even when we dated and despite the fact that he never dated before, he sees me as a person. On top of that, he gave me something I never have, he made me a woman. But I think it's only fair that you have to date with Kai."
"I made a promise that I give him a rematch." Azuki told her.
"I mean you have to ask him out on a date." Chacha shook her head. "Not to challenge him to a fight. You need to try and open up to him since he went to all that trouble to ask you out which he likes you as...well you. Just like I love Zane since he's just being himself and I think you need to be yourself when you ask him."
"Okay, okay, I get it." Azuki said with a groan. "I clearly have some issues to work out that I didn't realize that needing work out, is that all you wanted to hear?"
"I just wanted you to think a few things." Chacha said with a huge grin, placing her hands in the back of her head. "After all, this talk has helped me realize a couple of things. I think we should hurry and find shelter because I need to talk a few things over with your brother."
With that, she continued to walk along until she felt a tug on her pants. She looked over and remembered that they were also there, her best friend Kimi was clearly blushing from hearing their earlier conversation. Both Himegami and Minori figured that Chacha would have to tell the truth since they heard it while Takeru and Kengo blushed and their noses were bleeding from the conversation as they muttered with jealousy.
"Zane you lucky bastard!"
Meanwhile at Jin's group, Haruko was holding him off the ground, placing him against the tree with a blush which he reminded that Haruko was entitled as 'The Strongest Maiden in Tenbi.'
"Do you have any idea what you've done!?" Haruko questions.
"I've already told you. It's not my idea, it was Chacha's idea." Zane assured which it's not helping. "We've done it since weeks ago, but few days ago we, you know... done it again."
"Again!" Haruko nearly shouts with a few more shades of red. "You can't do something like that so carelessly, I mean I would-"
"Would've done the same with Take-UUUUFFFF!" Zane comments quickly cut off by Haruko shoving him against the tree. She then shakes her head with an embarrassing fashion, which he knew that Haruko would wanted to do the deed with Takeru since they've been childhood friends years ago. "Geeze, what do you want me to say, that I regret given my first time to Chacha? Look let's be honest here, neither of us exactly have the same luxury of time as everyone else because we've been working as members of Maken-Ki, training in this island, and prepare to fight against Kamigari."
"But what you did to Chacha was indecent." Haruko told him. "You've only dated once."
"Actually, we've been dated more than once." Zane corrects her. "We have been working together since months, but shared time together and learned about each other enough to the point that we might like each other. Tell me, if we didn't beat Kamigari what would you regret the most? That you did a little embarrassing or that you didn't at least try to show the one you care the most for how you feel?"
Haruko paused at his question, loosening her grip where Zane slipped from her grasp against the tree.
"I...I don't know." Haruko said. "I know I Takeru as a friend, but I don't know if I really like him."
"I can understand that." Zane said. "Yeah Chacha and I gave each other the first time, but we pretty much did that out of our feelings. The only thing I know was that, you have to tell him sooner or later."
"I know." Haruko said. "But I don't know what to tell him."
"Well first, we should work on finding shelter." Zane told her as they then starting back down the path to find shelter.
Jin and Aki heard their earlier conversation which they knew it ended well somewhat. However, Inaho, Uruchi and Yuuka blushed from that conversation which Inaho might have a rival with Haruko while Uruchi might have a rival with Takeru, but she was jealous that Zane have done it with Chacha which she wish that she done the deed. Furan however, she heard that earlier conversation she felt sad that Zane gave his first time Chacha.
'If I ever have met with Zane and go on a date with him, it would've been different.' Furan mentally thought.
Until, Zane and Haruko have told them that they've found the cave which Aki approve that this cave would be of use as a shelter. Jin have let Minori know that they've found shelter which she got mad that Jin beat her.
When Minori's group finally made their way towards the cave, Minori spoke.
"And so, as of today, this cave is our new home!" Minori spoke with a smile.
"Feels like our own secret base, eh?" Kengo asked with a smile, leaving Zane sighed with annoyance.
"That's fine with us, but why did we have to change into our swimsuits?" Haruko questions, covering her body with a hoodie while Takeru blushed with perversion.
"It's easier to move in them, and it'll make our circumstances more convenient in more ways than one." Minori answered, averted her eyes with exaggeration, making Haruko sighed.
"Now then, how we're going to conduct this mission, we have to make sure we don't carelessly approach the village." Haruko informs them.
"Remember that and judge your routes carefully while investigating!" Minori told them.
"We'll be the group in charge of turning this cave into a home." Haruko said with a small smile which she's grouping with Furan, Uruchi, Kimi, Himegami, Azuki, and Zane.
"So that makes the rest of us in charge of gathering food!" Minori adds which she's grouping with Takeru, Kengo, Inaho, Yuuka, Chacha, and Jin.
"By the way, have you heard of Tomika?" Yuuka asks, wondering what her sister was up to.
"She said everything over there is just fine." Minori said with a smile.
With that, Minori's group were heading towards the forest to find food while Jin was giving some pointers about finding something edible while Zane stays behind, teaching them of turning the cave into a home. Of course, Minori was doing something reckless as usual which both Kengo and Takeru have to remind her not to destroy the habitats of this island since the locals were angry enough as it is. Jin went inside of the woods to find some branches and vines to make a fishing rods for fishing which Chacha, Yuuka, and Inaho followed him while Kengo and Takeru were busy with the Principal since she tried eating that bug which it's not a good idea when Jin have given her an earful.
Zane was helping his sister gathering some wood for the fire and make the cave a shelter which he taught Himegami to make the fire the old-fashioned way since he some stones for the flint which Himegami was impressed. Haruko and Uruchi needed some help when both Furan and Zane were giving them a helping hand while tried to make it separated between boys and girls. Of course, Furan wanted to talk to Zane as she called out his name.
"Something wrong, Furan?" Zane asked with confusion.
"Zane, when I look at you, I thought you're like one of those boys who were perverted like Takeru and Kengo." Furan told him, earned a deadpan expression from him. "But you're not, you were independent, serious, loyal, sometimes reckless, and selfless. Even when you've been dealing so much hardships since you were 5 years old."
Zane couldn't help but sighed which she was right about him as Furan continues.
"You see, I was part of Kamigari for a year ago." Furan told him, earned his attention. "The reason is that Ouken was interested in my powers that he...he wanted me to be one of his mistresses. He even ravished me in Yuuka's place ever since I-"
"You've grown to hate men." Zane finished his sentence, getting a nod from her as tears was shedding from her eyes.
Zane now knows why she was being strict towards him, Takeru, and Kengo which Ouken made her that way as he sighed and spoke.
"Furan, I'm sorry for what Ouken have done to you." Zane apologize with sympathetic smile as his expression turned to anger. "Kamigari have wanted me dead since years ago when I worked as a mercenary, but now they wanted to recruit after what they've put me through. Whenever I find Ouken, he will die by my hands and Kamigari will be destroyed, this I promise."
Furan then looked at Zane with shocked, seeing his determination and vengeance since they put Zane through hell. She notice that Zane has an aura of a lion within him, she couldn't hold back anymore as she suddenly jumped at Zane, bringing both of them down to the ground with Furan's lips locked on to Zane's own.
Furan cupped Zane's cheeks as her tongue entered his mouth. Furan's tongue danced within Zane's mouth as she moaned and explored his mouth. Zane was still shocked, but his eyes then slowly closed as he placed his hands on the sides of Furan's torso and rubbing a bit, not going any lower as to not bring any uneasy feeling to Furan, but she suddenly separated her lips, ripped open Zane's Hawaiian shirt to reveal his well-developed torso and sat up, straddling Zane as she suddenly took off her shirt, revealed her bikini which it made Zane blushed. Furan then placed her hands on her bra, but Zane manage to stop her by grabbing her hands, made Furan look at him.
"Furan...why are you doing this?" Zane questions. "I don't want you to rush into this."
Furan then smiled at Zane when she saw kindness and concern in his eyes as then grabbed Zane's hand and started rubbing the back of it against her cheek.
"Your touch." Furan said as Zane sat up with a questioning eye. "You are the only man whose touch I welcome...that I...feel safe with you when I feel your skin."
Furan then started rubbing her cheek against the back of his hand, but they heard a sound that was loud enough to hear.
"What was that?" Zane questions seriously.
"I don't know." Furan answered as she stands up. "Do you think we should check it out?"
"Yeah." Zane nods as he stands up.
With that, both Zane and Furan went over the cave to check it out since they've heard that sound.
When they made their way to the cave, both Zane and Furan went to check up to see how they progress which so far they've saw that the cave was finished, noticed Jin have arrived with food, along with Chacha and Yuuka which he was dragging Minori since she got lumps and bruises on her face while Himegami dragged both Kengo an Takeru since they're unconscious.
"What happened?" Zane asked with his eyebrow raised.
"You can blame Minori for her bad habit's." Jin answered. "She recklessly went on ahead to find food which bugs and plants weren't even edible on this island. That and she force feeding the bug on Inaho which she's right now sick and she also force feeding something poisonous on Kengo and Takeru which they are right now unconscious."
They figured that Minori would try something stupid which she didn't help much.
"Hey, I was trying to teach them." Minori said, leaving Jin bonked her head with his prosthetic arm.
"You're the last person I wanted to hear, so shut up!" Jin said with annoyance as he turned to Zane. "Anyway, we were lucky that we've caught fish since I've taught them about wilderness survival."
Zane gave him a nod as Himegami spoke.
"I guess that explains about those two idiots." Himegami said with a sigh. "Here I thought those two would perv out on me."
"Did something happen?" Furan asked curiously.
"Well, I was heading in the river trying to do my 'business' which it's something I'm not going to get use to it in the wild." Himegami explains. "But Kengo and Takeru came out of the water which I thought they came here to peek and I was about to kill them, but they were floating away which I was safe for the time being."
"Well, you already know why they were unconscious." Zane told her, earned a nod from her while glaring at Minori since she was the culprit for force feeding Kengo and Takeru for something poisonous.
With that, Aki began to give Inaho, Kengo, and Takeru a check-up since they're still unconscious while they began to cook the fish they've just and for the rest of the day, the members of Maken-Ki began to pick out the trash at the beach.
Okino Island, Shore
Meanwhile, Leo and his cronies were at the beach, finding the litter which there weren't any since they were surprised.
"Today was awful, there's hardly any garbage to pick up." One of his cronies complains.
"Isn't that a good thing?" Leo questions.
"Leo!" The other of his cronies called him when he was leaning the rail, earned their attention. "Did you know there was hot spring in the secluded part of the island!? It even has a fence built around it!"
"Oh yeah?" Leo asked.
"Do you think the locals made it?" He asked Leo which he smirked.
"Now I understand. So that's what happened..." Leo said, realized what happened on the island.
Okino Island, Cave
Later that night, the members of Maken-Ki turned in for the night since Zane decided to keep watch while sleeping, but Chacha was sleeping close to him since she's keeping him company.
"Gotta pee." Takeru groan as he sat up.
"Don't even think about touching them." Minori warned him with a carefree smile.
"I wasn't going too! I'm too scared to even try!" Takeru exclaimed with a whisper, not wanted to wake them up.
"I was talking about the girls on the other side." Minori points out. "Why? Were you going to try and touch me?"
"I'll be right back." Takeru growled as he stand up but noticed that Haruko was sleeping with a drool in her face, revealed her exposed cleavage while Takeru was nose-bleeding and running for the hills, causing Minori to laugh a bit.
"He's such a little kid." Minori mocks with a smile.
When Takeru sprinted his way out of the cave, Zane opened his eyes when he noticed that Takeru was running. He decided to follow him as he quietly laid Chacha down to the ground while catch up with him.
Few minutes ago, Takeru managed to stop since he was right now angry.
"Dammit! Who's she calling a little kid!?" Takeru exclaimed, panted heavily. "Of course I'd get a nose-bleed! Any healthy young man would react the same way!"
"Actually no it doesn't." Zane disagreed when Takeru turned his head. "It cause anemic when your short of blood."
"Zane, what are you doing here?" Takeru questions.
"Calm down, I was just following you when I saw you sprinting." Zane assured him. "I guess you just need some alone time."
Takeru's expression was soften up a little since he's been angry when Minori called him a kid.
"It's just that, I don't know if my power was strong enough to defeat Kamigari." Takeru said with sad expression. "Everyone wanted us to stay out of their business. The locals have been treating us like shit, that Hakuto guy wants Ouken to rule the entire nation, and Minori said I was like a kid."
Zane can understand what Takeru means which he know this too well as he placed his hand on Takeru's shoulder.
"Don't let them bother you." Zane advised him. "I can understand what you mean, adults can be a bit stubborn to listen for any reason. However, we all have to solve this problem on our own whenever they won't listen since Minori was the most stubborn woman and the locals were living in fear."
That got Takeru chuckled a bit since he was right about it.
"Takeru, you can't let it bother you too much or you'll end up doing something that you'll regret." Zane told him, leaving Takeru smiled.
"Thanks Zane." Takeru thanked him, earned a nod from him as he spoke. "I've heard that you've done the deed with Chacha."
"What!?" Zane exclaimed when he was off-guard. "How do you know that?"
"Azuki and Chacha were talking about it." Takeru answered simply. "Kengo already knew that and he pretty much wanted to ask you some questions."
"Oh." Zane said as Takeru spoke.
"Don't worry, I won't get into your business." Takeru assured him. "I'll try to stop Kengo from questioning you since he'll ask you...eventually."
Zane couldn't help but smile.
"Thanks." Zan thanked him.
Until, someone grabbed Takeru's ankle as they turned their heads to that assailant which happens to be Kuuna which she was worn out and covered with sweat when she collapsed and Mori followed her.
"Kuuna!?" Both Zane and Takeru exclaimed in unison.
"I finally...found you." Kuuna said with a chuckle, panting heavily as she passed out.
"Hey! Are You Alright!?" Takeru exclaimed with panic. "What Are You Doing Here!? Kuuna!"
Zane then check on Kuuna which he noticed that she's unconscious from all that running as the sky starts to rain down.
"We've gotta head back to the cave and let them know what happened." Zane told him, earned a nod from him as he carries Kuuna on his back while making their way towards the cave.
When they made their way towards the cave, Zane and Takeru have woken up the members of Maken-Ki while explain about why Kuuna was here in the secluded habitat. They were shocked that Kuuna have ran away from the village as she explain what happened.
"So what you're saying is you were so angry at your parents that you ran away from home?" Takeru questions with a sigh.
"Yes! They Wouldn't Listen To A Single Word I Said!" Kuuna answered with anger, earned a tick mark on her head.
"But still, coming all the way out here on your own was dangerous." Inaho said with worry. "And you even brought such a heavy bag with you."
That got Kuuna smirked as she opens the bag which it was full of sweets inside.
"It's heavy because it's filled with sweets!" Kuuna told her.
"Sweets you say!?" Inaho said with a smile which she was craving for sweets as she grab a handful of sweets. "Oh Thank You! Thank You!"
Zane couldn't help but chuckle when he saw Inaho was in tears of joy as Kuuna pass the candy to Uruchi. Takeru was annoyed that Kuuna have planned ahead which it was a smart move. Kuuna than pass the candy to Zane with a bashful look on her face, he accepted her offer with a smile which she blushed some more.
"Finally some delicious food." Inaho said as she was about to eat, heard someone stomach was growling as she turned to Haruko.
"It...It wasn't me!" Haruko exclaimed with embarrassment, waving her hands.
"If you're hungry Chacha, then just say so!" Kengo exclaimed with a smirk.
"Well I've been trying so hard to learn how to let my stomach do the talking, you know but that wasn't me, you stupid idiot!" Chacha exclaimed with a glare.
Zane figured that Kuuna was the one who's hungry as he tossed the candy to her, causing her to catch.
"You need it more than I do." Zane said with a smile.
Kuuna then smiled since he gave up the candy as she began to eat it.
"I'm glad I ran away." Kuuna said.
"Hm?"
"Nothing, just talking to myself." Kuuna said.
"But you know, we still need to contact your parents." Takeru told her.
"Wh-Why!?" Kuuna questions.
"Because they're feeling worried about you since you ran away from home." Zane answered.
"Plus, I'm sure they're worried sick about you right now." Takeru added.
"He ran away from home too so he should know." Haruko told her, putting the ribbon on her hair.
"You're the same as me!" Kuuna exclaims with a smile, pointing at Takeru.
"You Didn't Have To Tell Her That!" Takeru shouts with a blush of embarrassment as he regain his composure. "I was planning to call that old man when we got back from this trip, my dad I mean."
Haruko, Inaho, and Zane were surprised that Takeru was planning to call his father since he haven't from him since years ago.
"Huh? Eh? Why the sudden change of heart?" Haruko questions with a blush.
"For now, we should call Takeshi the good news." Inaho said as she grabbed her phone, planning to call Takeru's father.
"STOP THAT!" Takeru yelled with embarrassment as he scratch the back of his head, mentally thought since he remembered during a fight against Venus few months back. 'I finally understood something after our fight with Venus, they fight risking many different things! I just want to confirm that.'
"Putting my past aside." Takeru said, grabbed Inaho's phone. "You're still an elementary school Kuuna, plus you're their only child. They're probably in a panic over you. Here, use my cellphone. I'm really happy that you tried to stand up for us, but you should call them, okay?"
Takeru then extended his cellphone to Kuuna with a smile since he was right about her parents being worried about their daughter as she sighed.
"Fine." Kuuna said as she then pull her own cellphone with a smirk. "But I don't need your cellphone ugly face, I have my own."
'Damn brat already has one.' Takeru thought with annoyance, sweat dropped as Kunna called her parents which her mother got the answer.
"Umm, mom? Yeah it's me, Kuuna. Yes I'm fine, really I'm fine. What?" Kuuna questions with a shock. "Okay, I understand."
With that, Kuuna hung up her cellphone as Inaho spoke.
"What's wrong? Is everything okay?" Inaho asked with worry.
"My dad went looking for me, he followed me out here into the isolated part of the island, but now he's missing." Kuuna explain when she's trembling and on a verge of tears, leaving them shocked. "He's so stupid, coming after me in this heavy rain. He was probably punished for saying all those mean things about you guys. I'm sure he-"
Haruko and Inaho then gave her a heart warming hug on Kuuna.
"Don't worry!" Haruko assured her.
"We promise we'll find him no matter what!" Inaho added.
Kuuna was shocked and surprised that they wanted to help find her father.
"Haruko...Inaho..." Kuuna said with teary eyes.
"We're gonna right, Mino-You Already Changed!?" Inaho exclaimed when she saw Minori put her hoodie on.
"We don't have time to waste." Minori told her seriously.
"Using your shoes will make it easier to move around in this heavy rain." Kengo said as he put his shoes on, earned Takeru's attention. "Also, we should move in groups in case anything should happen. Though we all have Makens, so we should be fine."
"Alright, then we should hurry and split into groups!" Jin told them they began to form a group while Minori gets close to Takeru as she spoke.
"Hey Takeru, about the whole situation with Himegami." Minori said.
"You mean how Kamigari's trying to take her?" Takeru questions.
"Yeah, you and I should keep an eye on her just in case." Minori answered as Aki walks towards them with a smile.
"So you two are close enough that you share secrets with each other now." Aki said, leaving Takeru and Minori yelped with surprise.
"Aki!? You Were Eavesdropping!? Minori shouts.
"Not really, I'll have you explain it to me in detail later, okay?" Aki said as she turned to Takeru. "But for now about Haruko's condition, her power still haven't fully returned, so keep an eye on her, okay?"
"Wha...Are you sure I should be the one to watch her?" Takeru questions with a blush and grinned.
"It has to be you." Aki answered.
"Miss Nijou, I'm fine with that, but umm...your breasts...th-they're rubbing against me." Takeru told her with his nose bleeding when she noticed that her breasts were pressing against his arm. She then quickly moved away, covering her breasts.
"S-Sorry about that! I didn't do it on purpose!" Aki exclaimed with a blush.
"No...it's no problem at all...though you'll have to give me a few minutes before I stand up..." Takeru said, giving her a thumb up.
With that, Furan form a group with Chacha, Kengo, and Kimi as they went ahead out of the cave.
"Our group will go on ahead of you guys then." Furan told them.
"Let's get going!" Chacha said with excitement as she turned to Kimi. "Huh? What's wrong, Kimi?"
"'A high school girl soaking wet in the rain' I just thought, it has a nice ring to it." Kimi said with a smile, letting her head get wet from the rain.
"I don't think that's something a girl should say." Furan said with a sigh, leaving Kengo blushed.
Unknown Area, Food Stall
Meanwhile, Venus have taken Gen at the food stall to keep a low-profile and to have information of how to infiltrate inside of Kamigari HQ. Suddenly, Minerva have felt that someone telepathically sent a message.
"What is it, Minerva?" Demitra questions.
"Just now, 'A high school girl soaking wet in the rain' was sent to me telepathically." Minerva answered seriously.
"Enough with your stupid jokes, now eat." Yan told her with annoyance.
"YOU'RE SO MEAN, YAN!" Minerva yelled at her, leaving Gen cringed.
"Hey, Akaya." Gen called him with a glare. "WHY THE HELL ARE WE IN A PLACE LIKE THIS JUST SITTING HERE CALMLY EATTING RAMEN!? EXPLAIN!"
"'Place like this'? You're being exceptionally rude to the owner of this shop, Gen. The food is delicious." Akaya told him seriously. "We need to find a way to get to Kamigari HQ and we'll easily get caught easily if we use public transportation. How many times have I told you already?"
"It's like we're criminals." The Finnian Twins said in unison.
"Well we are actually." Yan pointed out with dull expression.
"Sounds like even young people like yourselves have problems!" The owner said.
"Chef, this shio-ramen is exceptional, I'd like another serving." Demitra compliments.
"HA! You really know how to flatter an old man, braided-hair girl!" The owner said with a chuckle.
Okino Island
Meanwhile, Zane have formed a group with Takeru, Himegami, Haruko, and Minori while searching for Kuuna's father which it was hard because the rain was pouring like cats and dogs.
"It's raining harder than before." Himegami told him.
"We should hurry, I heard that a lot of landslides happen around this part of the island." Takeru explains.
"We should search around the dangerous place on this island." Zane added.
Until, Leo and his cronies were in front of them in the forest.
"That's enough exploring for you." Leo said with a smirk. "I, the electrifying Leo Hirata, have been given the order from Kamigari not to let anyone, especially ability users, past this area! Understand!?"
"Geeze, it's Hopeless Leo." Minori said with annoyance.
"You're in our way, now step aside!" Himegami ordered with a glare.
"If not, then you'll answer to us." Zane added with a death glare, leaving both Takeru and Leo scared.
"Umm, didn't you hear what I said?" Leo said with a fright expression. "Y-You can t-t-threaten me all you want, but too bad for you I already know your weaknesses."
With that, Leo snapped his fingers when two of the toys were fallen down when Minori and Himegami noticed a ghost and an octopus, leaving them frightened as they fainted. Haruko and Takeru called them out while Zane looked at him with glare.
"That quickly takes care of thos-UGH!?"
Zane interrupts his sentence with his ice fist in the stomach while deliver a spinning heel kick, leaving Leo knocked out.
"You two go on!" Zane told them. "I'll take care of Leo!"
"But we can't leave everyone!" Haruko exclaimed with worry.
"Don't argue with me Haruko! You and Takeru need to get moving and find Kuuna's father, NOW GO!" Zane shouts seriously, leaving Takeru nods.
"Come on, Haru. Let's leave it to Zane." Takeru told her which she sighed with reluctance as they went on ahead.
"Fine, but you have to catch up later, understand!" Haruko shouts as they left Zane alone to fight Leo.
(Force Your Way-Final Fantasy 8 soundtrack)
Zane then looked at Leo as he stood up while the blood off of his lip.
"I'll admit, that was a good kick." Leo said with a smirk, spitting the blood out of his mouth. "I guess Jin have taught you well."
"Flattery will get you nowhere." Zane told him with a glare. "Don't think that I'll let you get away with this."
"Oh I'm not, but I'm gonna ask you and your members to turn around and leave." Leo ordered him.
"I'd rather die!" Zane stated as he unleash his Maken. "Maken Gunblade: Revolver"
Zane unleashed his gunblade as he then charge after Leo when he about to slash him, but Leo manage to dodge by jumping back.
"If that's what you want, then fine! Have it your way! Maken Generator: Electron" Leo then unleashed his Maken as he then unleashed his power. "Raiga"
Leo unleashed his attack as the lightning beast began to charge after Zane.
"Rough Divide" Zane then unleash his powerful attack by splitting the lightning beast through the middle, leaving Leo shocked.
"If that was all you got then let show you mine." Zane said seriously as he then charge after Leo.
"Danger Zone" Zane then began to use his slash combo at Leo.
"Abdomen Tear" Zane then use his slash combo, leaving Leo grits his teeth in pain.
"Renzokuken Ice Strike" Zane then channeled his ice element with his gunblade as he then strike Leo, sent him flying.
Leo then shouts as he landed on the hill with hard impact, coughing a bit of blood.
'Damn, that kid is stronger than me!' Leo mentally cursed. 'Is he really trying to kill me!?'
Zane then dive after Leo, pointing his gunblade at him as the red aura surrounds him.
"Revolver Drive" Zane then flies after Leo while doing a slash combo at him, leaving Leo scream with agony.
"Revolver Overdrive" Zane finishes him by doing a four slash combo and jumping at him with an overhead slash.
Leo was sent flying and landed on the tree with hard impact which he was now in a bloody mess. Zane then walk towards him with his killing intent aura as he raises his gunblade, ready to kill him. Leo couldn't help but panicked of his death which he made a mistake of making Zane pretty angry.
"Wait, Stop!?" Leo pleads with a shout. "I'll tell you, I'll tell you why I joined Kamigari."
That got Zane's attention as he points his gunblade at him.
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you?" Zane questions with rage.
"I was just following orders, alright!? I don't want members of Maken-Ki getting in our way because saving the missing person would settle the tension that the locals have here with Kamigari." Leo told him.
"That missing person happens to be Kuuna's father and he's somewhere here in this secluded island." Zane growled with his venomous tone. "And if you think I would let Kamigari get away with this!? You've got another thing coming, because they wanted me dead since years ago. Tell me, how the hell could you accept that order?"
That got Leo shocked since he heard that Kamigari wanted Zane dead, but he didn't tell him in full detail as he sighed.
"You're right, I don't agree with the way Kamigari handles a lot of things." Leo told him. "However, I'm so afraid of Ouken that I'm too scared to leave. You see, I found out he was able to manipulate a person's mind, I've been afraid of him ever since I thought was about siding with Tenbi a couple of times, but even if I did join them, my roots lay with Kamigari. There's no way that Tenbi, the enemy of Ouken, would fully accept me. And I can't just abandon those guys. With their weak powers, all they can do is stick with other B or C class users in order to survive in Kamigari since anyone who's an A-class user is immediately summoned to the Kamigari HQ."
Zane then softened his expression since Leo explain his story which he realized that Leo was the victim of Kamigari as he then lowered his guard.
"Look, I've told you about my life story since you need to hear me out." Leo begs. "If I die, then who's gonna keep an eye on those guys."
"You will. Aurora" Zane then used his ability to heal Leo, leaving him surprised. "You better go and take care of those two. I'll go and get both Minori and Himegami since both Haruko and Takeru need a lot of help they can get."
With that, Zane then walks away to get Minori and Himegami back towards the cave he's got a long walk to cover.
"Wait." Leo calls him, earned his attention. "Are you really going to fight against Ouken and Kamigari?"
"Yeah I am." Zane nods. "After what Kamigari have put me through? Ouken will die by my hands."
Leo was shocked to see hatred on Zane's eyes which he knew that Zane wanted revenge on Kamigari as he then smiled.
"Well, I don't blame you." Leo said. "If you ever see Ouken, tell him to 'Go To Hell!' would you do that?"
"Sure." Zane nods with smirk.
With that, Zane was heading towards where Minori and Himegami were at, leaving Leo alone.
(Music Ends)
Meanwhile, both Haruko and Takeru were rushing at the river when they saw the water level was rising quickly due to the heavy rain.
"The water level around the river is rising quickly, I doubt he'd be around here though." Haruko said, panting.
"Haru, look!?" Takeru shouts when Haruko someone in front of them, noticed that it was Hakuto which he's the one who tried to hurt Kuuna with his serrated knife.
"Hakuto Kirishima!?" Haruko called his name with shout, readied her bamboo sword. "What are doing way out here?"
However, Hakuto ignored her question when he was gazing at the sky.
'He doesn't even notice we're here?' Haruko mentally thought with confusion when they heard someone was calling for help. Takeru and Haruko went towards the crevice when they noticed that Eiji was helpless, shouting for help.
"You...You're that girl." Eiji said, recognized Haruko.
"I'LL PULL UP RIGHT NOW! JUST HOLD ON, OKAY?!" Haruko yelled as she was about to save him.
"It's too early to save him." Hakuto told him with his calm tone, earned their attention. "If you save him too soon, then he won't be that grateful. The closer a human is to dying, the more grateful they'll be when you save him."
"You...Do you seriously mean that?" Haruko questions with a glare.
"Hey! What Gives You The Right To Tell Us That!?" Takeru exclaimed with anger, when they heard Eiji couldn't hold on much longer.
"I...can't hold on...I just wanted...to see my...daughter..." Eiji pleads, wanted to see Kuuna. Haruko was in a tight spot which she doesn't have time to find something she use as a rope which she didn't have a choice but to dive down as she then grabs hold of those rocks, extended her hand.
"Reach out and grab my hand!" Haruko exclaimed. "Kuuna, I'll take you to her...so please!"
Suddenly, she lost her grip as she then splashed into the water, leaving Takeru shocked with horror.
"HARU!" Takeru shouted with her name.
"She jump in after him without having her powers, what a reckless thing to do." Hakuto said, adjusting his monocle. "After all the trouble I went through of using that little girl's voice to lure him down there. Oh well, sacrificing one or two lives might yield positive results."
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!? I'LL KILL YOU!?" Takeru yelled with pure rage as he then about to punch him, but Hakuto disappeared again. "YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM ME FOREVER, YOU BASTARD! WHEN I FIND YOU, I'LL KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID TO HIM AND HARU!?"
Takeru then began to rush towards the river which he knows that both Haruko and Eiji were heading that direction.
'Haru, just hold on, I'm coming.' Takeru mentally shouts as he saw Zane, Minori, and Himegami were heading his direction as Takeru began to explain this situation.
Meanwhile, Haruko was holding Eiji which she was trying to swim up to the surface, the current was too strong for her to handle.
'Ugh! The water current is stronger than I thought! Even though I know how to swim...this kind of pressure...is too much...' Haruko mentally thought, struggling to swim, but she noticed that something was wrong. 'Huh?...My body...it's starting to feel lighter...'
She then heard Takeru's voice, calling out her name.
'That...was Take's voice!' Haru thought when she noticed that Eiji was out of oxygen since he was in the water too long. 'That's right...If I give now...Kuuna will go through the same pain that he went through. The pain of losing someone you love. He knows that better than anyone. I obtained my power...So that Kuuna...and everyone I care for...wouldn't have to go through that...My power exists to protect them!'
Haruko then drew out her Maken Lock: Heavens Gate while try to unleash her Murakumo.
Meanwhile, Takeru, Zane, Himegami, and Minori then rushed towards the river after Takeru explain the situation which they were worried that Haruko would drown along with Eiji. Zane already explain about Leo's past life which they were shocked that Leo was the victim of Kamigari just like Gorou and Akaya.
"I'm sure of it! I saw Haru fall in the river!" Takeru exclaimed as he then took off his shirt. "I'm going after her!"
"Wait! Let me-UGH!" Minori comments cuts off from Zane elbowed her in the stomach.
"You've done damage!" Zane told her.
Suddenly, they saw a huge beam of light that was rising up towards the sky, but the members of Maken-Ki, Kuuna, and Hakuto have witnessed the beam of light which Eiji is safe thanks to Haruko.
"Maken Murakumo: Sairin" Haruko used her power to shot the beam of light, scattered the river flow which Takeru, Minori, Himegami, and Zane were relieved to see that Haruko was alive.
"I was told that she had lost her power." Hakuto said to himself. "Looks like I'll have to observe them for a little longer. Unbelievable, what a beautiful glow."
Takeru, Minori, Himegami, and Zane went towards Haruko while helping her get Eiji back at the inn while Inaho has heading towards the inn with Kuuna since she was happy to hear that her father was saved.
Next Morning
The next day at the inn, Eiji have woken up when he noticed that he was back inside of the inn, wondering how he got back here when he noticed that his daughter was next to him. He then patted her head with a heart-warming smile which he felt relieved that his daughter is safe.
Back at the cave, the members of Maken-Ki were getting ready for finding something to eat until Kuuna rushed towards them.
"HEEEYYY!" Kuuna called them.
"Kuuna, what are you doing here?" Zane asked.
"I came to tell you that I got permission from my parents." Kuuna explains with a smile. "I came here to give you guys this!"
"A letter?" Inaho questions curiously, earned a nod from her as she began to read the letter which it says that they can stay here in the island.
"Thanks to this, you guys can stay here a little longer." Kuuna told them.
They were happy to hear that they can stay on this island as Zane, Haruko, and Inaho began to tell them the good news.
That's for the 26th chapter. Sorry about the delay.