This is the 29th chapter. Looks like the fight is on between Maken-Ki and Kamigari so this is the first part of the chapter. I don't own the series of Maken-Ki.
Somewhere in Tenbi, Harbor
When Kamigari have arrived at the harbor, 'Ouken' have ordered the priests to form a barrier around the harbor to isolate the elements which they're dealing with the 'Ouken'. The head priest have arrived to see how they've progressing with the barrier.
"Yuu, how are things looking?" The head priest asks, earned his attention.
"Master Gokaku, the barrier's holding just fine, but-"
"What's the matter?" Gokaku inquired.
"I wonder, is it really necessary for us to create such a large-scale barrier around this place?" Yuu questions. "Wouldn't creating a smaller high level barrier to isolate element be better? The barrier we need has to be big, especially since we're dealing with that man."
"So you noticed it yet?" Gokaku asks with a sigh, placed a cigar on his mouth while lighting it.
"Noticed what?" Yuu inquired.
"Look at the men in black suits around Ouken." Gokaku told him, causing Yuu to look at them which he was shocked.
"Aren't they from Yomatsuri?" Yuu inquired.
"Yes, the department of the government in the underworld as Yomatsuri." Gokaku explains. "Some of the higher-ups are probably from this area, Amakudarikichi. Yomatsuri takes care of all the dirty work and often requests that Kamigari care of it so the higher-ups in Yomatsuri wanted us to create this barrier to contain Ouken and maintain the balance of power between them and Kamigari."
"N-Not that I'm questioning them or anything-"
"No, it's better you hear this now." Gokaku interrupts. "That balance of power they want to control so dearly has already been broken."
"What? What do you mean!?" Yuu questions with shock.
However, 'Ouken' then raised his arms to get ready to use his power as Gokaku explains.
"Yomatsuri is too scared to go against Kamigari that balance of power that protected them was destroyed by that man." Gokaku told him as 'Ouken' then used his power to suck some air as he now spoke.
"BREAK!" Ouken roared as the sea then began to split which it made a path to Okino Island, leaving Yuu shocked when he saw 'Ouken's' power.
"At least he only destroyed the barrier around Amakudarikichi." Gokaku said with a sigh. "It doesn't seem like he destroyed anything else."
"But why would he do that?" Yuu questions.
"He wanted to show Yomatsuri what would happen to them if they interfered with his plans." Gokaku replied. "It might not seem like it, but that was definitely a threat. Especially since that man can control the minds of whomever he wishes. I'm sure what just happened will be overlooked since he didn't kill anyone. Besides, everyone in Yomatsuri is too scared to question his motives. The higher-ups have already started gathering a private army of ability users is case anything should happen."
"That can't be good." Yuu said with worry as he look at the two. "What about those men that are with him?"
"They came disguised as escorts since they're normal humans, but I'm sure their real objective is to observe and gather information on Ouken." Gokaku replied. "Well, they're just pawns that Yomatsuri won't mind losing should anything happen."
When 'Ouken' was about to head towards that path, two of Yomatsuri agents began to get their attention.
"H-Hold it Ouken Yamato!" He called his name. "You're supposed to take us with you, remember?!"
"You lowlifes." Miyabi said with a tick mark on her head. "How many times do I have times do I have to tell you to watch how you address Lord Ouken?"
"Enough, Miyabi." 'Ouken' told her when he grab a huge rock. He then throw that rock with such ease, leaving the two shocked.
"Wha?! Why did he do that?!"
"He...threw it...like a frisbee..."
"Stop talking or you'll bite your tongue." 'Ouken warned them with a smirk when he grabbed their shoulders. He then used his power to take flight, leaving screaming for life as they landed on the rock, causing the two to groan while 'Ouken' laugh. "Be careful not to fall off!"
"You're so amazing, Lord Ouken." Miyabi said with a blush.
"Let's get going." Otohime said with a smile.
With that, Miyabi, Gouken, and Otohime were heading towards Okino Island since they followed the path.
"Hey." Yuu said as he shouts. "WHAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT OF SPLITTING THE OCEAN THEN?!"
That got Gokaku sighed when he lights his cigar.
"He's more powerful than I thought." Yuu said.
"Anyone who uses a Maken is a monster and we humans can do nothing to stop them." Gokaku told him. "The only thing that can stop a monster is another monster."
Okino Island
The female members of Maken-Ki were picking up the garbage at the beach since Himegami didn't help because she was lying on the top of the tree at the White Mirror Waterfall while Zane left early to let Jin know that Kamigari have finally made their move. Azuki just couldn't but feel worried about her brother fighting against Kamigari and getting himself killed. However, Haruko have felt a strong presence that was coming from the harbor and they've seen the water have split due to 'Ouken's' power. Furan have suddenly felt a chill down to her spine which she knows that presence far too familiar. Eiji dropped the bucket of water when he saw sea have gotten split with fright, he tried to get one of the locals look at the ocean, but something went terribly wrong with the locals as they headed towards the beach.
Himegami have gotten Leo's attention when he explain about Kamigari, but she wasn't convinced.
"So? What do you think you were trying to pull here?" Himegami questions with a deadpan expression, crossed her arms.
"What are you talking about?" Leo counters. "I was trying to tell you that Ouken was coming for you."
"Did you really think you could fool me?" Himegami said with a huff. "You're Kamigari too, right? Why would try to help me?"
"That's because..." Leo was about to answer, but he was reminded about Zane have told him. "There are a lot of reasons why..."
Himegami then hit Leo in between his legs, leaving him grabbed his balls while collapse to his knees.
"Well then, tell me one!" Himegami demands with a glare. "You can't because you're luring me into a trap, right? But it doesn't matter, because I'm tried of running away from him."
Suddenly, Himegami heard a sound that was coming from the sky. She saw 'Ouken' flying on the big rock with a smirk on his face, leaving her smile with a murderous intent which she was waiting for him to come.
"You really were telling the truth...He's finally shown himself." Himegami said.
When she was about to after 'Ouken', Leo then grab hold of her ankle, much to her annoyance as she turned to him.
"You still intend to get in my way?" Himegami questions.
"Don't even think about going after him." Leo told her. "Ouken isn't someone a kid like you can beat...You have to run away...I left a boat at the shore near your camp, use that to..."
Before Leo could finish his sentence, Himegami stomped on him with her foot which she's angry.
"Who the hell do you think you're calling me a kid with no breasts?" Himegami exclaimed with a menacing glare.
"I only said 'kid'." Leo corrects her with a sweat drop.
"I'll make that man kiss the bottom of my shoe like I did with you!" Himegami said.
Okino Island, White Mirror Waterfall
Takeru was climbing at the top of the waterfall, looking at the ocean when he narrowed his eyes and spoke.
"What's going on over there?" Takeru ask himself, noticed the ocean have split. "It looks like ocean split-"
"Takeru!" Minori called his name with a shout, earned his attention. "Are You Able To See What's Going On?"
"Uh...Ummm..." Takeru hummed, tried to find the right words. "The ocean just suddenly split in two like in the story of Moses."
"Is that so?" Minori asks with a laugh. "The ocean split in two, you say? Like I'd believe something that stupid!"
When Minori kick water out of anger, the water hit Takeru which he was right now falling.
"YOU'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO SPLIT A WATERFALL SO WHY'S IT SO HARD TO BELIEVE SOMEONE CAN SPLIT THE OCEAN!" Takeru yelled with teary eyes as he then splashed into the water.
"You're right." Minori said with a proud smile. "Only someone with the same power level as me could be strong enough to split the ocean."
Until, Minori realized that someone have the same power level as her which was none other than 'Ouken'.
"Minori." Aki called her, earned the Principal's attention when she picked up the sensor. "The sensor just picked up Himgami's element signal."
"Really?!" Minori exclaimed, rushed towards her.
"It was only for a second, but Leo's element signal was near hers." Aki informed her.
"I guess we'll find out why when we get there." Minori pondered.
"They're South-Southeast from here." Aki told her.
"South-Southeast huh? Okay, let's go!" Minori said as she was heading toward the wrong direction, causing both Aki and Takeru pulled her hair.
"THAT'S THE WRONG WAY!" Aki and Takeru shouts in a unison, causing Minori to wince in pain.
Suddenly, Minori's cellphone was ringing as she then answered her phone which she's not in a mood.
"Hello?" Minori said, rubbing her head.
"It's been a long time, Minori!" Akaya greets, much to her anoyance.
"It has been a long time. Goodbye, Akaya." Minori said with annoyance as she was about to hang up.
"You don't have to be so shy with me, Minori." Akaya said which she knows that smug look on his face.
"I'm busy right now! And what's this I'm hearing about you being chased by Kamigari?!" Minori shouts.
"They locked me up and I escaped. I'm with Gen right now and we're on our way to Kamigari HQ!" Akaya explains which the Principal heard an elder lady as she spoke.
"Who was that?" Minori questions, raised her eyebrow.
"We met a lady on the way and decided to help her first before heading there." Akaya told her.
"Where the hell are you?" Minori asked seriously.
"We're both in a hurry so I'll make it short, I'm on my way to Kamigari HQ to expose the real identity of that fake Ouken." Akaya explains.
"I heard about that from Tomika. So the Ouken right now is a fake who switched with real Ouken?" Minori questions with her eyebrow raised, earned a 'Yes' from Akaya which she's not buying it. "But I don't know if I should believe you though, you were always lying to me back then."
"You'll understand once you noticed him." Akaya told her. "I really can't explain it well, but the only advice I can give you is you need to avoid meeting that fake no matter what!"
Until, Takeru, Aki, and Minori look up at the sky, noticed that 'Ouken' and those two agents were flying towards them which it was too late.
"I'm sorry, Akaya." Minori apologize with her serious expression. "It looks like you were too late."
With that, Minori then hangs-up her phone as 'Ouken' then leap off of the big rock to land towards the waterfall, causing Minori to flinch.
"Damn! Get Out Of Here You Two!" Minori warned the two, but it's too late.
'Ouken' have landed onto the waterfall, causing a big splash and Minori was able to move them out of the way which 'Ouken' have almost cause a crater.
"A full moon is out." 'Ouken' said with a smirk. "Don't you feel that its nights like this when you're able to really have fun?"
"Looks like I'll have to apologize Akaya." Minori said seriously. "This 'Ouken' is different from the Ouken I know."
"So he's Ouken Yamato?!" Takeru exclaimed with shock.
"No, that person standing there seems like a fake to me, just like Akaya said." Minori shook her head, placed her hand on her chin. "He might have the same powerful element, but the last time he looked like that was over 10 years ago."
When Takeru was about to go after 'Ouken', Jin was able to stop him by pulling him back and slammed him down.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Takeru." Jin warned him, looking at 'Ouken'.
"But he's the one was behind all those attacks in Tenbi!" Takeru shouts with anger.
"Be that as it may, but you're in no condition to fight because Kudatama was draining your body." Jin told him. "Also, his own ability was called 'Koto-Dama' which basically, a word bullet."
"What?" Takeru asked with confusion.
"He uses his abnormal lung capacity and low frequency sound waves to create it. You could call it his 'Voice'." Minori added.
"Are...Are You Serious?!" Takeru shouts with shock.
Minori then leap down towards the falls, glaring at 'Ouken'.
"Putting that aside. Why are you here?" Minori questions.
"There is a old saying 'Anywhere a man goes, there will always be enemies waiting for him.'" 'Ouken' said with a smirk. "I happen to be in the middle of planning a war, so I can't be too careful."
"In that case, how about you just don't go anywhere and stay locked up in your room?" Minori inquired with a smirk, cause 'Ouken' laugh.
"I've heard that many times!" 'Ouken' replies as he looked at her. "But there's only one reason that I would ever step outside into the world. I have to make up for that failure and complete the mission that fool Akaya was unable to accomplish."
"Then you're here for-"
"That's right." 'Ouken' admits. "I came all the way to this island-"
Okino Island
"To take Kodama Himegami." Otohime said with a smirk. "Those are the orders of Kamigami and Shishigami who serve directly under Emperor Ouken. If we kill her, he'll kill us! So we need to capture her alive, no matter what, understand?"
Kamigari went on ahead towards the beach since 'Ouken' have already made his way towards the White Mirror Waterfall as Miyabi spoke.
"I'll hurry ahead to Lord Ouken!" Miyabi told her.
"What?!" Otohime exclaimed as she shout at her. "Miyabi! Don't even think of-"
"Let her go." Hakuto interrupts with a sigh. "I'll be the one to capture that Himegami girl and gain favor with Lord Ouken."
"Capture Himegami?" Haruko said with a glare when Kamigari noticed the members of Maken-Ki were at the beach. "You just don't know when to give up, Kamigari!"
"Haruko Amaya and the Maken-Ki group, why're they here?" Otohime questions with a shock.
With that, Hakuto then leap over them which the Yamato siblings were surprised that he'll take action, but he has other plans.
"I'll be going on ahead!" Hakuto told them wit a smile.
"No You Won't, Hakuto Kirishima!" Haruko shouts as she then used her bamboo sword to hit Hakuto, but he disappeared instantly, leaving her shocked. "He vanished?!"
"Where did that glasses freak go?!" Azuki shouts when she and Inaho were looking for him, Furan noticed that he's up there at the road.
"He's over there!" Furan shouts as he turned to them with a smile.
"My apologies, but I cannot waste my time here." Hakuto apologize politely with a smile, leaving Otohime shocked since he and Miyabi began to ran away to find and capture Himegami.
"Even Miyabi's running away!" Otohime exclaimed. "When did she-?"
Azuki and the members of Maken-Ki were about to rush after them, but Gouken ran in front of them, blocking their path.
"I'm sorry, but I can't allow you to get in our way." Gouken told them.
"What?!" Azuki said with a scowl. "Why do you Kamigari people want Himegami so much, anyway?!"
"The Chief of Kamigari, Lord Ouken, ordered us to bring her to him-"
"Really?! Could it be that Ouken is perverted lolican?!" Inaho exclaimed, leaving them shocked, but Azuki bonked her head.
"No you idiot! Kamigari wanted Himegami to break the seal of Amanohara." Azuki told them. "I've learn that Himegami is the key to unlock that power from the mountain of Amanohara."
Otohime couldn't help but clapped her hands with a smirk which Azuki have learned about Kamigari's true intentions.
"Well, well, looks like you have figured it out, I'm impressed." Otohime said. "But still, that damn Miyabi and Hakuto forcing us to deal with these simpletons. They're going to pay for this later."
However, Haruko noticed Otohime from Tenbi Academy which she was surprised that she was working with Kamigari the entire time.
"You...You're that freshman. What are you doing here?" Haruko questions.
"Hate to pull your leg, but, she was working with Kamigari." Azuki said with a sigh, leaving her shocked. "Look, both Jin and my brother have told me of there incidents and the illegal experimenting which she was the cause of this for controlling my boss and turning the octopus and those trees into monsters."
"So I've been found out. I'm impressed." Otohime said with a smirk. "Yes, I was the one experiment on that manager, the octopus, and the tree monster. The reason is because I used a drug that was infused with the Dark Element to create a replica of 'Soul Collector' ability. It can raise your strength and greatly increase your Element which the owner of the Maid Café was a success along with that octopus."
That got Azuki angry as she about to rush at her, but she was holding back by Chacha as Haruko spoke.
"But why would you do this?" Haruko questions.
"Very well, I'll be sure to explain." Otohime sighed as she explains. "I done this because it's a hobby of mine and I used it to be sure that it was a success, but what I've got were failures which I was disappointed about the results. However, we're off the main topic, the reason why Lord Ouken wants Kodama Himegami is because-"
Okino Island, White Mirror Waterfall
"She is the 'Key' that will unlock the power that sleeps within the Sacred Mountain of Amanohara." 'Ouken' told them, straighten his mustache.
"That's the same guy in the butler suit said." Takeru said with shock.
"That's right. Hakuto said the same thing when he told us about Kamigari's intention." Jin nods seriously. "They only need Himegami to unlock Amanohara."
"And how are you going to get rid of the 'Seal' using Kodama?" Minori questions, demands an answer.
"I don't know." 'Ouken' shrugs, caused Minori and Takeru face first down to the ground. "But the one person who does know is Kodama Himegami."
"You Hurt And Used People Based On Something You're Not Even Sure Is True." Takeru yelled with anger. "You're Willing To Go That Far Just For Power?!"
However, Takeru noticed that Jin and Minori stood silent which they're not surprised about his answer and they were willing to protect Himegami from Kamigari as the Principal spoke.
"If I fight you, Ouken, then it's likely that a war will break out between Tenbi and Kamigari." Minori said seriously.
"But that means..."
"Yeah, Ouken wanted to fight and wanted power." Jin nods when he interrupts, causing 'Ouken' to burst with a cackle.
"Exactly! All of you have no choice but to let do as I please!" 'Ouken' adds. "Now lead me to Kodama Himegami!"
However, Minori was about to unleash her own power.
"I'm-Not-FINISHED!" Minori yelled when she used her own Koto-Dama, cause 'Ouken' to flinch. "That's why instead of fighting with you, I'm challenging you to a match! If I win, you are to never lay a hand on any of my students ever again! You stupid old man!"
"I accept!" 'Ouken' accepts with a confident smirk as he turned to Aki. "Woman! You'll be the witness for this match!"
"It's been a long time since I've used my...Maken?" Minori said when she was about to get her Maken, but realized that she didn't have the paper fan. "I DON'T HAVE IT!"
"WHAAAAT?!" Takeru yelled with his face paled, caused Jin to sigh with annoyance.
"I...I think I left it inside my paper fan." Minori said, stick her tongue.
"WHY DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO SCREW UP AN IMPORTANT TIMES LIKE THIS?!" Taker yelled with anger. "WHAT IS IT DOING INSIDE THE PAPER FAN IN THE FIRST PLACE?! YOU ALWAYS-ALWAYS-MESS UP-"
With that, Jin have heard enough when he bonked Takeru with his prosthetic arm, leaving him a massive bump on his head.
"You need to calm down." Jin told him. "She'll be fine without it. We'd better stay back before things could be messy."
"Too late." Takeru grunts with pain, rubbing his sore head.
"Excuse me!" One of Yomatsuri said when he found the paper fan, earned their attention. "Is this perhaps the paper fan that you're looking for? I found it over here."
"Yes! Throw It Here! Come On!" Minori shouts, waving her hand.
'Ouken' gave him a nod with an approval as one of Yomatsuri tosses the paper fan to her, but 'Ouken' have other plans as he then used his Koto-Dama to shoot at Aki, Takeru, and Jin. However, Zane unleashed his gunblade to block the Koto-Dama.
"Rough Divide"
That's it for the 29th chapter. I know it's a short one, but thought I can do this for the first part where Maken-Ki fight against Kamigari. Also, icestorm came in last night and I have to clear the driveway at my house this morning which I've already finished it. Be careful when you drive at the icy roads.
