It's Day 4 of the plan set by Sky and Cobalt to get revenge against the Black Urchins. In the past 3 days, everyone's done their own assignments to help prepare for the battle about to unfold. Sally spent her time at ammo knights with shelldon tweaking her heavy Splatling, getting it ready for battle. Reice was at his dorm, meditating. Violet stayed at the hospital, taking care of Azule and helping assist the fellow nurses and doctors-scoping out the surroundings to plan out different routes for possible attacks that the Black Urchins would try. Tangie worked out at a boxing gym, bolstering her reflexes and offensive skills, although it's unknown if she can actually fight. Fuchsia spent her time with her sister, who is also participating in this battle-Fuchsia doesn't know though. Pastelle is at a cemetery resting flowers on the grave of her deceased little brother Verde, having a cup of tea. Parker's at his dorm, drawing up different plans and scenarios for both the final and the battle afterwards. Sky's in an unknown location with her team, doing a recon mission for the Inkopolis military-she's a secret agent alongside her teammates, known as the Sky sniper.

Cobalt arrives at a massive traditional Japanese style estate-alone; the Inkopolis skyline is in the background, so perhaps he's somewhere near Beacon hills or Flounder heights. He walks up to the gate of the estate, bringing himself closer to the speaker.

He leaned over, "It's me…Cobalt. Cobalt Ao Tokugawa…"

The voice over the speaker gasped, "What are you doing here? Don't you know you're not supposed to return here after what happened?" voicing their concern for him; the voice sounds like a young woman's voice, and it also seems like she knows him.

"Saya please let me in. I have something to discuss with my uncle…" he said calmly; she reluctantly opens the gate.

The gate opens, an inkling girl around his age stood there waiting for him, she wore a Blue kimono and had her Midnight blue tentacles pinned up. Her lime green eyes pierced at him; she runs over to him, hugging him tightly.

"I haven't seen you in so long…Ao please don't go to my father, my brothers have been a mess lately…father's more unstable than ever before…" holding onto his sleeve.

Cobalt takes a glance at her, "how long has it been since we saw each other?"

She puffs her mouth, trying to remember the exact amount of years, "I haven't seen you since you were put in the orphanage…so about 8 years?"

Cobalt pets her head, "You've sure grown since then…"

"Whatever…I'll take you to my father, but you must be prepared…"

He nods and follows her. They walk through the huge estate, passing by many servants and other samurai who all work for Cobalt's uncle, the don of the Tokugawa family. They enter his room, and find him in a huge chair with three inkling women surrounding him, one fed him grapes, another sat in his lap giving him kisses while the third massaged him; He looked over saw his nephew.

"Ah Ao..! You've shown yourself after all these years! You're quite the pest you know that!"

"I know uncle, but I have my reasons for being here today…" avoiding eye contact with him out of shame.

"I was waiting…It has to deal with those damn urchins, am I right?"-Dismissing his mistresses and waving over Saya and Cobalt-"I heard from some of my men who were nearby the scene…they said they spotted you walking with some friends when a kid with Blue tentacles got shot in the head…"

Cobalt grits his teeth as he remembers the horrific event, the helplessness he felt. Saya grabs his hand, relaxing him slowly with her gentle warmth. The Uncle peers at Cobalt, analyzing him.

"So you-a boy who ran away from the orphanage that I put you in, has decided to return for my help…How disgraceful!"-Throwing the bowl of grapes at him-"your father would be disappointed in how low you've fallen!"

Cobalt's red eyes brighten, "don't mention my father…leave him out of this!"

Saya let's go of his hand, sensing the sudden hostility from her cousin. His uncle sits there, indifferent.

"Cobalt, when I put you in that orphanage, it was for your own good…"

"You liar!" he yelled with a glint in his eye, "You only sent me there because my parents died in the war. Because you didn't want the task of raising me along with your sons and daughter…you despised everything about me because of my father…you're jealous! You can't stand the fact that after my escape, no matter how many men you sent, I killed them all!"

The uncle sits there stone faced as Cobalt breathes heavily, feeling the murderous intent of his nephew. The uncle grins…

"Say Ao, are you still hanging out with that girl from the orphanage…"-Cobalt tightens his fist-"My men said they saw that same one walking with you on the night of your friends accident, they also say you spend a lot of time with her…So you've fallen in love with that Orange scum after all?"

Cobalt quickly draws his sword and attempts to strike his uncle, only to be blocked by Saya's sword.

"Ao…please stop..!" pleaded Saya, applying more pressure. Cobalt stares into her eyes and recovers himself; the uncle applauded.

"Well then…I'll gladly lend my men for whatever it is that you're planning to do, but on one condition…"-bearing a mischievous grin-"after your rude words earlier, I believe it is the perfect time add you into the selection for our successor!"

Cobalt and Saya stood there, frozen by his declaration. He guffaws with pleasure, knowing of the entertainment that will happen in the mere future. Cobalt takes a deep breath and slowly kneels before him.

"I'll humbly accept your conditions…"

"Oh? So you already know? Win or lose…you won't see your friends again…are you sure you want to accept my conditions…" already knowing Cobalt's resolve.

Cobalt shuts his eyes, if it means that Azule will be safe…if it means that they'll all be happy…I will! I will greatly sever my tieswith them if that's what it takes. Cobalt shakes his head yes, getting back up.

Ao… why..? Why are you doing this…don't you know who you'll be going up against? She thought, worrying about Cobalt's future.

"So as it shall stand! In the month of January for the New Year approaching! You, Ao Tokugawa will compete in the Tokugawa family selection…your opponent's are Kenji-the eldest son, Kagetoki-the middle son, Ryuuichi-the third son and of course…the favorite to become the don, Saya Tokugawa. For the first time in 8 years! The five stars of the Tokugawa's will be together!"

"Father…please let me lead the men into battle alongside Ao!" demanded Saya.

"Sure, I was planning on having you do that anyway; I'll be watching…" dismissed Cobalt's uncle.

They exit his room; Saya dropkicks Cobalt. Getting on top of him, pinning his arms to the ground and slowly leaning closer to him.

"Ao…I'll help you with your friend. But for the selection…I'll show no mercy against you…please understand that." Getting off of him and helping him up; he brushes the dust off.

"Sure, I hope you can keep up."

The next day was the fourth day, the day of Cameron's resignation from the Black Urchins. Cobalt accompanied him there, refusing to leave despite his reputation as a traitor. They arrive at Kida's manor.

Kida lets them into his mansion, leading them to the living room. The living room is maroon with decorative paintings of the predecessor's of the Black Urchins. He offers them some tea, but they refuse, knowing it's poisoned already.

"We've come today to discuss the resignation of Cameron from the Black Urchins…" started Reice, opening up the discussion.

"Well it is fine by me if he wants to leave…I understand why…I just want to know why you are here…" showing his fangs at Cobalt; the two of them never saw eye-to-eye.

"I am here as reassurance for him, I also would like to know of Spyke's condition."

"Spyke's paralyzed from the waist down…from now on, he'll be in a wheelchair."

"My apologies…"

The room is silent for a bit, and then the two leave, knowing they have no need to stay any longer than needed. Kida saw them off but gave them one last message before the exited.

"If you bastards think what Azule suffered was difficult, prepare for the fateful day of battle that approaches. I will be on the front lines, ready to kill that piece of trash myself. But rest assured, I will not attack him on any other day other than the one that is set."

The words still haunt them as they know of his strength, the absolute power of the leader of the Black Urchins. The stakes have been raised for the showdown at the hospital. Only three days remain until that day.