During that unstable rift in Japan, Hotsuma was waiting for the information from Kage Maru about the V-Dural. One of the genetic researcher of S.I.N, Seth. Was defeated by the resistance during the progress researching the Dural's data. The first information was Hotsuma told about is Shadaloo. Leading that data that pertains to transferring the ship in Queen Zenobia, they transporting the B.O.W's data in that bottom of the sea. There was interrupted by the mysterious portal appearing the Ninjas, Strider Hiryu, Natsu and Hibana. Master Chief was determinating the investigation about that rift alongside with the former of Avalanche member, Tifa Lockhart. During the investigation within the incident, A single army of robot of Strider's time. Solo, an assassin of Grandmaster Meio determined to assassinate Strider in the nick of time. At the next part ways, a virtual world named "The World" was invaded by the rift crisis and the chains. For the sake into save the world, the tree warriors want to investigate the world in vicinity during the rift crisis still continued.

The three warriors was seen walking to the portable scanner room.

Sword Art Online's Swordsman

Kazuto Kirigaya a.k.a Kirito

Kirito: Hey? Where are you going?

The Trio of Mixed Cyborg

Triborg

Triborg: Where else? If these chains are hitting the same worlds we all went to before, then there's only one world I think they would hit...

Kirito: The World... Kite's gonna need help. Okay. Me and Asuna will come with you.

Sword Art Online's Swordmaster

Asuna Yuuki

Asuna: You're going to The World, huh? And here I thought I'd never need these scanners Tails and I built. Conveniently, there's three. Get in.

The three then went into the scanners.

Triborg: Been awhile since I said this. Initiating scanner, Triborg! Kirito! Asuna!

The three flew through cyberspace went into the scanners.

-The World (Mac Anu)-

?: What the?

A dark skinned warrior girl looking at them on her table.

Member of the .Hackers

Black Rose

Triborg: Black Rose! It's been a while. Sorry about to scare.

Black Rose: Sheesh, warn me when you log in to the Mac Anu tavern okay? So, what are you doing back here?

Kirito: We'll explain later. Where's Kite?

Black Rose: He's talking with some weird Player at the bridge.

They saw Kite looking straight at a player with white hair in black armor dressed like the grim reaper.

Kirito: No way... That has to be...

Asuna: So my hunch was right. An R:2 player did end up in R:1.

?: I've finally found you. Now to end you... Tri-Edge!

The Terror of Death

Haseo

?: Wait. Tri-Edge? Hold on! You've got the wrong guy!

Leader of the .Hackers

Kite

Haseo: Since when can you speak? Doesn't really matter. I'll still make you pay!

Kite: Wait, you... Are you from the future? Tell me, you play the world too, right?

Haseo: Yeah, I play the second version of it. Now that you mention it, this data does look... old.

Kite: That's because this is R:1. I'm Azure Kite.

Haseo: The legendary Kite? You're not messing with me.

Kirito: He's telling the truth.

Kirito approached Haseo.

Haseo: And who's this? A weird play... wait. Your screen name. You... you're from Sword Art Online.

Kirito: Believe me now? Asuna's even with me.

Another version of Kite appeared, patched up and bleak as it floated an inch off the ground. Black Rose and the others saw this.

Black Rose: Okay, now that just doesn't look right.

Haseo: Two Tri-Edges? No... that ones the real deal.

The Cursed Data of .Hackers

Tri-Edge

Kite: That's Tri-Edge? Why does he look like me?

Kite draw his daggers.

Kite: Haseo, Let's fight him! If you're after him, then let's do it together.

Haseo: If you really are that Kite, guess I should feel honored.

Black Rose then busted open the tavern door and ran out with Asuna and Triborg with their weapons.

Triborg: Hold on a second Kite's not doing anything without us!

The blocky monster have appeared!

Haseo: Those... monsters from my version of the World.

?: Ha! There you are!

A familiar ponytailed man pounced in.

Hunter

Vashyron

Kite: Is that... Vashyron?

Kirito: Looks like it. And wherever he goes...

?: You can't run forever monsters.

Hunter

Zephyr

Vashyron: Oh... And what else I see? It's Black Rose and Asuna and their bunker busters.

Asuna: Ugh. I see he hasn't changed. So, what are you doing here?

Zephyr: We caught these guys in Square Garden. And after being hired due to us being our own PMF, we tracked them here. And since this is Mac Anu, I can only guess we got warped to the World again.

Suddenly, a medium sized monster with a gaping maw appeared out of the water.

Haseo: Now that doesn't look like it belongs in any format.

Triborg: That's an Aragami, I'm sure of it. No mistake.

Asuna: Wait, Zephyr, if you and Vashyron are here, where's Leanne? Aren't you a team?

Vashyron: Huh? She was right behind us! Crud Buckets, I think we left her in the dust...

Another girl appeared, and this one familiar to Zephyr.

?: Aah! Wh-what happened? It's bright, do I know this place?

Vashyron: Ooooh! Leanne baby! I knew your makeup could make you into a woman, but you are now fertile soil!

?: You are an idiot as always Vashyron. And nice to see you, Zephyr.

Cradle Member

Alisa Ilinichina Amiella

Zephyr: Well if it isn't Alisa. Vashyron, that's not Leanne, she's a God Eater we fought with during that rift crisis, remember?

Vashyron: She is? Then it really looks like she's done some changes! Especially the shirt area, taken some heavy fire!

Alisa.I: Th-the shirt only came in one size! I couldn't close it up right!

?: Ugh! I can't believe you left without me. I was putting on my makeup!

A blonde girl in a dress like a mercenaries...

Hunter

Leanne

Zephyr: Oh, there you are Leanne. You had us worried we left you behind.

Vashyron: Eh. Sorry, but I'm replacing you with New Leanne, sorry Old Leanne.

Vashyron said before Leanne hit him with frying pan.

Black Rose: Oooh...

Triborg: That's what he gets for saying that.

The data traps have appeared.

Kite: What are all these? I never seen the town under such heavy load.

Kirito: Better not touch them, or else who knows what might happen.

Vashyron: Maybe not the bad ones, but the ones that look the most rewarding...

Triborg: Got it. Black Rose, you're with me. Keep an eye on the enemy and avoid the traps. Ready?

Zephyr: Always have, and always will be.

Haseo: Heh. No matter what the format, this is why no one can stop playing The World!

(BGM: .Hack/G.U – Must Hold On to Victory)

Triborg and Black Rose moved fast as they approached the Aragami with Alisa.

Triborg: You ready for some real battling, Black Rose?

Black Rose: Please. You should just leave all this to me.

Alisa.I: You two have a lot in common. Reminds me of Soma and Lindow.

Black Rose and Triborg went in with their usual moves with Black Rose swinging her sword as Triborg punched with his tech brawl, quickly putting an end to the Aragami.

Triborg: Not bad. Wanna become a warrior?

Black Rose: Sweet moves. Wanna sign up for the World?

Alisa.I: Or you both switch and join Cradle.

Zephyr and Vashyron teamed up, meaning Leanne was backing them up.

Vashyron: It's time to begin the final tale. A tapestry woven in destiny and gunshots.

Leanne: You got it! And once we finish this, I'll whip up a huge meal!

Zephyr: Uh, Leanne, we were going for a bit more drama than that.

Zephyr and Vashyron went in guns a blazing before Leanne jumped in.

Leanne: I'll show you just how serious I am!

Leanne was firing small bombs that froze the enemy as she fired guns of her own before pulling out a frying pan.

Leanne: This is my favorite frying pan!

Leanne shattered the iceberg with one go and with another mighty swing, smacked the world monsters silly before they vanished.

Leanne: I wonder... Can any of us really overcome fate?

Zephyr: Who knows? We just gotta keep on resisting it, I guess.

Vashyron: No matter what path you guys take, I'll be here to back you up.

Just then, Tri-Edge leapt into the air and tried to strike the hunters before Kirito blocked it.

Kirito: I don't know who you are or why you look like Kite... but I'm gonna find out!

Haseo: Hang on a sec. Back us up, he's my problem, Kite, let's go!

Kite: No... let them do this. They got this.

Kirito: Asuna!

Asuna: Right!

Kirito: No matter what the game, or where we are, we can't lose.

Asuna: We have to keep winning no matter what.

The two of them charged in as their swords clashed with Tri-Edge's blades as the battle escated over Mac Anu before Tri-Edge was weak.

Kirito: Asuna... it's time.

Kirito and Asuna slashed at Tri-Edge as Asuna was doing her piercing moves on him.

Asuna: I'll start you off, Kirito!

She continued to pierce before sending Tri-Edge into the air as Kirito went in both his swords.

Kirito: This is why... we survived! SWORD SKILLS UNLIMITED!

Kirito slashed through Tri-Edge in a cross slash.

Kirito: We still make an incredible team, Asuna.

Asuna: Yep. We are a great duo.

Tri-Edge still hovered, looking unharmed.

Haseo: After all that, you're still standing? Then I'll finish you!

Haseo is charging toward Tri-Edge before he logged out.

Haseo: Damn it. He got away again!

Kirito: Geez. Who is he?

Haseo: Tri-Edge. He's from my version of the World. He's a PK. A Player Killer.

Kirito: Now I remember the files. They saw whoever he defeats in your game... never logs back in ever again.

Haseo: Yeah. He took out someone precious to me and I'm gonna finish him off so they can come back.

Alisa.I: Ahem... aren't you forgetting something?

Asuna: Right, we have to log you out of here. You still have a mission.

Kite: I still have the data in my bracelet from last time. It should work.

Triborg: Guess this is so long for now, Alisa.

Alisa.I: I'll see you guys again sometime!

Alisa has logged out!

Vashyron: As for me and these kids, we're taking the other way out... back the way we came.

Kirito: Alright. We'll contact you or meet you or meet up with you need help or vice versa.

Vashyron: Hey, don't be afraid to call on ol' Team Vashyron for any problems. Especially you girls and your bunker busters.

Vashyron and his allies have left.

Black Rose: Geez, he's never gonna let that go. So, Kite. If we're gonna get answers, I think you already know where to go.

Kite: Yeah. Delta Server... Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground.

Haseo: Hullez Grand Cathedral. Seems like every catastrophe in the World starts here.

Kirito: We're going there with a good reason. There's someone we know that we can get answers from. She's an AI, Aura.

Haseo: The Key of Twilight, huh? It's just a myth, but if you think we can get answers there, then I'm not backing away.

Triborg: We're all going. You coming too, Black Rose?

Black Rose: You kidding? I helped you guys last time, and for me to get benched now, I'd miss all the action. Kite, I'm going to see Aura, an you are not benching me, cause I'm stronger than you.

Kite: Fine. Let's hit the portal and go.