Nanao's headless body was heading to the same building as where Ran and Miki are.

Episode 9 – Chapter 4: Our Power is Yours…
The Undead Night!

But all the while, Miki was out cold, as Ran cackles in victory. "Hehehehehehehehe! Yes! Hahahahahahaha!" She lifted her up and smirked, "In the end… only one shall become rich… and you are poor… Yet, I'll still keep your corpse as a gold bar, to remind me of the savory justice that has been given to you! The Gang, you brats, the androids, and those Feral Beauty rejects cannot stop Euphoria… No one can stop Real Ninja… No one can stop Satoko Hojo… NO ONE! Not even you… Can stop… me…"

She panted, as she was cackling, as her eyes went psychotic, "I'm going to enjoy turning your body into gold. Oh, wait… It will…"

Miki's hand suddenly started to turn gold, "You fell for my plan, bitch… How's that turned out for you, huh? So, guess what? I already won! Nothing left now than to pose you and make you my golden doll! If only your friends were alive to see it… Only now, I'm savoring this victory, knowing that you cannot stop Euphoria. You're finished, along with The Gang. And those Marciano Dolls are next, too. All of them! They will suffer for their interference."

Nanao's body emerged, as she grabbed her head from the shadows. Ran continued, and she said, "Slowly and surely, this is your grave, Miki Naoki. Understand… No one defeats… the power of Money Cash…" She raised her hand up and hollered, "Consider this YOUR FINALITY! PERISH! HYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" She jabbed her hand at Miki's face, using Money Cash.

"LET HER GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Yuki's voice called out.

Ran paused and whispered, "What? I'm not afraid… In the end, it's just a child, watching the death of… She's right behind me, isn't she?" A figure appeared from behind her. It was Z Country. It grabbed her shoulder and hissed, "Let… Mikun… goooooooo…"

Ran shivered, "That… What was–? Uhhh…" She turned around and gulped.

Z Country roared, as Ran shrieked, "KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ZOMBIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" She crawled off and reached for the door. She paused and panicked, "Wait a minute… Zombies can't talk… That's… That's a Stand! If not, a ghost! What the hell is this?"

Miki moaned, as she slowly got up, "That's… That's my friend… Yuki… Takeya… And her… Stand…"

"Wha–?" Ran gasped, "That? Th-That thing? It's a Stand?"

Z Country snarled, as Ran grinned, "Good… One less Stand to worry abou–."

"HEY, GOLDILOCKS!" The Grave called out, as it appeared to her right. It armed its shovel and roared, "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

WHANG!
Ran was struck by the shovel. She flew to the mannequin shards and groaned, "WHAT IS THIS? What the fuck is going on?"

Miki moaned, "Those mannequins… They weren't… really them… They were… decoys… Yuki knew of your arrival, so we staged all this. The real mannequins are at the store, Casa de Munecas, and safe and sound. But I cannot let you hurt them…"

"But… But I killed them! They're mannequins! And I shattered them into wood!"

The spirits of Yuki, Kurumi, and Yuuri appeared. Yuuri said, "Unfortunately, you should know that they can look the same, all the time…"

Kurumi added, "Except for one thing, they have the same bust sizes as we do."

Yuki grinned, "Now, for the honor of our Stands… We won't let you destroy them."

Ran was shocked, as Miki sniffled, "My friends… You came…"

Yuki waved, "Mikun!"

Ran seethed, "Everything… was all… a set-up?! No… it's… it is not… true…" She glared at the mannequins, and hissed, "There they are… You three… You were there, this whole time, in the next room. Fitting because they cannot be in Casa de Munecas, blocks away from here…"

Miki gasped, "Yu-Yuki-senpai… What are you–?"

PUNT!
She punted at Miki's face, and Ran hollered, "YOU ASSHOLES!" She cackled, "I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU WISH YOU NEV–!" But a small fly whizzed by. She stopped, as the flies buzzed around her. "Okay, now what?"

Four arrowhead creatures flew on some bullets, and one of the people said, "Boy, what a sucker! These casings still work!"

Ran gasped, "What the hell is this Stand?" The bullets flew around Ran, as she was avoiding the bullets. She growled, "WHAT MAGIC IS THIS? STOP! WAIT! HOLD ON! STOP THIS!"

Ran started to buzz and beep, as her eyes started rolling, "Malfunction… Malfunction… Overheating… System rebooting… Must combat… Error… Error…"

Nanao nodded, "So, Ran Kuzuryu is a robot, huh? Fair enough. After you came to my rescue, I responded to my body, and went after the cause. Do not worry… I made sure to eliminate you with Octo-Eros… once you finally show your true self, Ran Kuzuryu!"

Ran gasped, "HUH? But… You're bro-bro-broken!"

Nanao said, "No… But you are…" She signaled, "Octo-Eros, attack!"

Eros 5 cheered, "Yeah! Been so long, guys!"
Eros 7 called, "Yay, this'll be fun!"
Eros 2 said, "Time to waste this blonde fucker!"
Eros 8 smirked, "One Real Ninja, one Fake Ace!"
Eros 3 said, "Oh, and try to use your Stand to turn US into gold!"

Ran swatted them, but she missed, "YOU BITCH! DAMN YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"

The Eros caught and juggled each bullet, and prepared to kick, "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAW!"

BANG!
Ran was shot completely in the chest and arms, using her own bullets. Miki charged at her, and her legs turned solid. She leapt up and grabbed her from behind, "Even if I turn to gold… I'll end you, once and for all!" Her hands locked tight, as they were turned to gold, and Miki shouted, "FOUR WEEKS!"

Ran cried, "You wouldn't… You kill me, you can never bring your allies back!"

She launched a German Suplex through a portal and shouted, "YOUR ONLY MISTAKE WAS EXISTING, DEMON! GOODBYE!"

She zipped into another portal, going down and down, faster and faster, in a continuous portal loop. Ran screamed, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

Miki closed her eyes, "I don't care if it doesn't bring them back… but know if I defeat you, your Stand Powers go away… But I… won't… looooooooooo…"

Her voice faded, and Miki emerged as a golden statue.
SLAM!
Ran was slammed by the golden statue of Miki's German Suplex, and severely broke her head and neck. Her eyes widened in shock and her mouth coughed out blood. Miki fell to the floor, stiff and solid gold, and Ran's body limped to the ground. She started to convulse and gag, "Aghhh… Ahhhh… Ahhhhhhhh… aaaaaaaaaaah… AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA–!"

BOOM!
Her breasts exploded, opening in twin panels, and smoke emitted from her body. Her face whirred open, and the back of her head opened, revealing two discs. Money Cash faded away. Miki reverted back to normal and she moaned, "Unnnngh…" She groaned, as she was lifeless, "I… I won… I… I beat… Mon… ey… Cash…" she passed out and breathed lightly.

Nanao was amazed, as she said, "Uncanny… Miki Naoki saved the day, out of luck, and through determination… She deserves to rest… but not here…" Her hands shone, and she healed Miki's wounds. "Here. This is all I can do for you. Your Stand is amazing. And I'm glad you're on our side, for a change. I am proud of you."

Yamabuki groaned, as she and the three Sailor Guardians were lying on the ground. She said, as she was in pain, "Ugh… My head… My body is… Huh? Nanao?"

"Hey, Yamabuki Suou…"

"Where am I?"

Nanao helped her up and hugged her. She said, "I will explain later. Right now… We have to–."

Sailor Moon groaned, as she said, "Ohh… My body… It's stiff and hurting… Oww…" She wept, "I hate being a gold statue… WAAAAAAAAAH!" She bawled, as she was on her knees, "THAT WAS SO SCARY! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

Nanao & Yamabuki were confused. Yamabuki said, "So… Did we win?"

Nanao nodded, as Yamabuki leaned to Ran's body, "Good… Although, seeing that she was destroyed, Ran Kuzuryu holds the answers we may know." She took the disc and said, "Nanao, call the rest of the team. We have everything under control, including Ran Kuzuryu's body."

Miki was out cold, and she stopped Ran Kuzuryu. Of course, she had no idea what mysteries were in that disc. Ran Kuzuryu was now nothing more than a broken ninja android.

[Ran Kuzuryu - Money Cash: DESTROYED (Memory Disc recovered)]

XXXXX

Miki was lying in her bed, as the rest of the team went back to HQ. They had finished the job, but…

Miki was coming to, as Miki held up a disc. She saw a note that said "Sorry… Mikun, read the disc, then come see us… We're at the warehouse, next door. Trust me…"

Miki sniffled, as she nodded, "Okay…"

She looked at the disc and inserted it into her head. She then saw a vision.

It was a dark office, as a figure was in a gray pinstripe suit and skirt. She said to her, "I hired you to handle our Euphoria shippings… Lately, we have reached a ban from all cities from distributing the product. Real Ninja is known for their job of protecting and serving the multiverse."

"Yes, madame." Ran said, as she was in her point of view, "I will live to serve this matter. My associates, Shiranui, Miza, Utagawa, and Yabu will make sure that your delivery will be made."

"Excellent." she sat up and said, "I trust you will help me move this drug… and I want you to eliminate any and all obstacles…"

"Where do we start?"

"We head to New York… The fault of our delivery was from The Gang, a group of Freelance Agents and Detectives that shutdown our operations. That is why YOU, Ran Kuzuryu, will stop them, if they interfere."

"Yes, ma'am." Ran stepped forward, "We will not fail, and protect your drug deal. We canno… canno… canno… cannnnnnnnnnnnn…" Ran powered down, and she was deactivated. Her vision went pixelated and discolored, as the woman approached her, "Was it wise to deactivate her?"

"No… But then again, she wouldn't reveal the surprise we have for her…" It was Ritsu's voice. "As part of the deal, I will make sure that Euphoria returns to market, and your enemies liquidated. You shall serve us well, my fine mechanical doll… You will make sure that NO ONE dares end you."

Miki's disc fell out, and Miki was shocked. She whispered, "Wa… Was that… Was that Night Samba? Its user… It can't be…" The disc she saw was Ran's Memory Disc. And what she saw was a mysterious woman who is the ringleader of the Euphoria Drug. And the woman who gave her the discs was Ritsu Tainaka, the Stand User of Night Samba. She looked at the Memory Disc and said, "Yes… It's her disc. The woman I saw was a clear view of… but I cannot recognize the second woman. She's obviously Night Samba… So, who was the other woman?"

Yuki appeared in spiritual form, as she said, "Mi-kun…"

"Miss Yuki. You feel rested, after the battle?"

She extended her hand, "The others are waiting. I thought I would come get you for a change."

"Oh, you go on ahead… I'm still sore from that android. By the way, whatever happened to her?"

Outside, Ran was thrown away in a dumpster, in pieces, and with her face contorted. Yuki said, "Well, after this mean girl was defeated, she was broken down. So, the two androids you met tossed her away. She's broken now… No harm shall come to you or Four Weeks, anymore…"

Miki nodded, as she sniffled, "I'm so relieved. She was a robot from Real Ninja."

"I know… Anyways, we have a present for you."

She and Miki left to meet with the others.

XXXXX

Hayuki and Tsubame were being tossed away, after the Sailor Guardians did some cleanup, outside the building. Ami said, "And that's the last of it. Hopefully we can bring these robots back to Obnubi, and fix them up."

Mako said, "Man, what powers they had. Stand powers, and Rei helped out… Only she suffered by Money Cash's perma-gold bullet."

Rei nodded, "Yeah… But I was alive again, so I take it that Miki Naoki won."

Ami stated, "We all won, Rei. We survived another battle, for another day."

Usagi moaned, "Yeah… Can you believe I was saved by a nobody? I just hope I don't run into any perverted Stands again."

Rei huffed, "Unfortunately, you were the first golden guardian to suffer…"
STAB! "URK!"
Ami scolded, "Rei, we all know she let her guard down, just like that…"
STAB! "GWAH!"
Mako replied, "Yeah… but we suffered, too… Sailor Guardians lost to a reject of King Midas… and Usagi suffered the worst, completely."
STAB! "AAAGH!"
Minako sighed, "But I am so annoyed that she was appraised for $200,000, and we're a measly thousand. She's like expensive taste."

Usagi sobbed, "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! You guys are so rude!"

Rei sighed, "It's alright… The important thing is that we're alive again. And assisting The Gang has been helpful… Only…"

Ami asked, "Only what?"

Mako replied, "I think we should subside our feuds with them, and help them with their Euphoria issues. After that, we'll finish our showdown."

They agreed, "Right…" They nodded, as Usagi smiled, "Oh, I cannot wait to see what my Stand will be like."

Ami said, "Percival said it's temporary, so it'll last, as long as we don't play around."

Minako grinned, "I think I wanna use my Stand for a hot guy!" Mako agreed, "Me, too…" They giggled. Rei sighed in annoyance, "Useless to the very end…"

It was evening out, and they were about finished. Mizuki has Iroha obtained in her lab. Chazz held Iroha's faceplate and mended the dent… and Iroha, completely. "Here you go, Mizuki. I had Ojama Star mend the damage. She should remember everything now, with no fault."

The plate went back on, as Mizuki smiled, "Good… Welcome back, Iroha Yabu."

Iroha beeped, "Eh? Where am I?"

Iroha was just a head and upper body, without her arms. Mizuki said, "All your parts were placed aside, until Obnubi picks you up. We know what happened… about Euphoria."

Iroha responded, "Is that all? Oh, did I attack you?"

"You did…" Mundy said, "In fact, you didn't attack us for no good reason."

Mizuki showed her Memory and Stand Discs, in a plastic bag, "This is your discs for your Stand, Metro City. And these are memories created by an evil Stand User – Night Samba. Recognize these?"

"No… I never saw these before." Iroha said, "I don't remember… except… Well, I was…" She scanned, as she analyzed, "Wait… I think it is coming back to me. This man I met… He was handsome with light brown hair and a firm build on his stance. His blue robe covered those hot washboard abs."

Mizuki blushed, "Iroha… Were you admiring that man?"

"I'm sorry… This was all I remembered, before I blacked out… and I suddenly became a robotic menace." Iroha said, "The last thing I remembered was meeting this hot guy… Uh, he was a father in a church, back in Florida, and we talked. I suddenly had the urge to… to…"

"Remember?"

"Yes… Before I remembered who I was… he told me I'm unique… as long as I don't expose myself as a robot… I'm a Sleeper Unit for Real Ninja. We act human, but we are really robots."

"How many robot ninjas are there in Obnubi?"

"Only me, Kuzuryu, Shiranui, and Miza… and a few others. We're not all robots, you know. There are humans in our camp. Like me, we're state-of-the-art."

Chazz asked, "When did you start producing these ninja fembots?"

Iroha replied, "Since Dec. 2019. We weren't dispatched until the pandemic started."

Mizuki nodded and said, "Alright… I want to know everything about this Euphoria. Why did you go rogue and assist Satoko Hojo?"

"Hojo?" Iroha beeped, "Never heard of her…"

"Eh? Yes you do! She's the mastermind of Euphoria!"

"No… The boss of the drug deal was someone else. Sadly, my memories were erased, before I learned who she was…"

Mundy then asked, "Right… Now about this sexy man, this preacher… What did he say to you, before you blacked out? And what did he look like?"

Iroha responded, "Tall, light brown hair covering his face, a blue outfit… and, oh, yes. He told me about…"

Ritsu told Iroha, as she was sitting at the table, facing her. "Recent studies show… If given the proper training, animals like dogs or canaries could learn to read and write, create fire, or even appreciate art. If that's the case, then what's the difference between man and machine. I'm saying this to you… because you're a machine.
You just don't know it, but in life, even machines want to be human, as well. If you stay as a human, you won't go off the rails, not knowing who you really are. You are very special, Iroha Yabu."

Iroha concluded, "After that, I thanked him, and my mind went."

SLAM!
Ritsu slammed Iroha's face into the table, and then inserted the discs for Metro City.

Iroha said, "And that's all I remembered… As for the Euphoria drug, I am sorry. The boss would not give me any more information on their next move… because at the time, Real Ninja was originally assigned to stop the drug from being distributed. It was before I left to see that handsome father. I was undergoing repairs…"

Iroha was lying on the table, naked, and with her stomach exposed. A white tarp covered her lower region, while her pigtails covered her bare breasts. One technician was beside her, talking to another woman.

"How's IRH-06?" A girl in pink hair asked, wearing a pink ninja outfit.

"Not so good. The chrome metal is dented and it will need a retouching for her to return to the field." The techie said.

"No… No matter." She said, "Make sure she's fully operational. We don't mind the scuffs and dents. Do we, Iroha-dono?"

Iroha was touched in the face, as the woman has purple eyes. She smiled and said, "Iroha-dono, Real Ninja will still operate as planned. Let us hope we are not too late."

(Mizuki): What was her name?

(Iroha): Her name was Oka Kazamatsuri. She's one of the leaders of Real Ninja, and a member of Obnubi.

(Mizuki): Is she an android, too?

(Iroha): Kazamatsuri, Oka – Human. We're not all robots. She's a ninja from the Kazamatsuri Clan, and a well-known bodyguard.

Oka said to the technician, "Make sure all the units are set for the next job. I believe we can stop this Euphoria situation."

Iroha said, "It wouldn't be later that we learn about you guys, and what you were doing in the Euphoria Factory. Days passed, and…"

Mundy said, "And we met you beauties. Ran Kuzuryu attacked us in Iowa, while the rest of your team attacked New York."

Chazz stated, "Not to mention that we found you badly injured, playing your role perfectly. For a robot, you're a great actress."

Iroha responded, "Thank you, Chazz Princeton… but I was injured. The dent in my head, the memories being corrupted, and this bad itch in my circuits… namely those discs."

Mizuki said, "Iroha… Will you let Real Ninja join the fight? We are helping to stop Euphoria… but we had a run-in…"

Iroha said, "I appreciate the offer to join you, but I must decline. You are freelancers, and we're not associating with your types. We prefer to team with certain task forces and organizations. So, joining The Gang is a privilege, but without a name to call yourself an organization, then you are nobody. That is why I say NO to your request. I am sorry."

Mizuki said, "Well, we still have time, before we can think of a name… And we're short on time, as it is. We have bigger worries, as well."

Iroha asked, "You do? Please, Mizuki Takase, what is your problem?"

Mizuki explained about the issues with Krystle Giese. She was committed for a crime she didn't commit, thanks to Night Samba and John-Johnny A.

Iroha nodded and said, "Fine… I'll stay… but I have to return to Obnubi."

Mizuki said, "Not a chance. You have to stay. If we take you back, the boss will try to destroy you. So… You're staying with us, until then… We'll send a message saying that you're returning to base."

Iroha said, "Then you may borrow my coordinates, and try to fool them…"

Mizuki sniffled, "I hope so…"

Iroha beeped, "And… I wish to give my prayers… to your husband. I will hope he pulls thro–." She froze in place and was deactivated. Mizuki turned her off and sobbed, "I'm hoping…" Mundy and Chazz comforted her, as she was sobbing for Peter.

Chazz said, "We'll get him back. I promise…"

Mizuki was crying, as Mundy said, "Big Lad will be fine. I'm more worried about the others. We haven't heard from them, since."

In the end, Iroha remained in The Gang's protection. If she'd return to Obnubi, her boss would demolish her.

XXXXX

That night, at the prison, Krystle was met with Cassandra, before lights out.

"So… You got someone to assist me in recovering the disc?" Krystle asked.

Cassandra said, "Here… This is the number to The Speedwagon Foundation, in Dallas, Texas. Your brother is safe and sound there. Memorize this number, then burn it. The guards may try to search you for that number." She gave her some gum and said, "Also, this… Look closely."

She showed a wad of twenty dollar bills inside. She said, "This will cover the bribe to let you go on the phone, for as long as you can."

Krystle nodded, "Thank you. I have some extra, just in case I run into some more guards to bribe with. If you, I'll get a free pass."

"Sorry, but you'll have to bribe us. Luck would have it, Farra and I will be there, tomorrow morning. See one of us, and pay us… if you wish to leave for something important." Cassandra then instructed, "Listen… We're not doing this to give you your freedom, but this is one chance. This must be confidential. However, from what I gather, the prison is recording your phone call… so, I will do what I can to have it erased, later."

"As long as it's instructions on how to return the disc, so be it… Where is the disc, by the way?"

"Safe and sound with a friend. We met a trustworthy friend, and she'll give you the disc, once the order is ready." She responded, "Remember… You only have one shot… And I promise, when Peter's soul is returned, we're going to get you out of here, via a pardon."

Krystle asked, "Then… Can you do me a favor, speaking of pardons?"

XXXXX

Miki arrived at the store, as she whispered, "Wait… We're…"

Yuki smiled, "We're blocks from your new home, and it's close to Casa de Munecas, our new home! YAY!"

Miki asked, "Wait… I'm confused! What's going on here?"

Yuki smiled, "I'll tell you. We saw and heard about Euphoria… and you are all alone with Four Weeks. That is why Megu-nee and I talked… and…" She sniffled, "I want you to have her… My Z Country."

"Your Stand? But Yuki… Without your Stand, you won't live again."

Yuuri said, "We know…" She and Kurumi appeared, "But this is only you, since we did some bad things. Yuki… she's surrendering Megu-nee…"

"Megu-nee? Wait… You mean Miss Sakura?"

Yuuri explained, "You see… after we survived Megurigaoka Academy's zombie threat, and moved to another place, we decided to go traveling… And Yuki was still a little torn over Megu-nee… And when we were blessed with our Stands, she returned to only her, as the Stand, Z Country. Megu-nee was still with her, no matter what… We didn't know, so we played along, like before…"

Z Country appeared, "It's true…" She spoke, "I am actually Megumi Sakura, and I helped form the School Life Club. And when Miss Takeya was shot in the arrow, her past rewound, including that horrible moment… You see… I was killed by those monsters, and I chose to leave Miss Takeya behind."

Miki sobbed, "That's terrible… You risked your life to save them… And I was the one that killed you, when I went to grab the medicine… It saved Kurumi, but it didn't save Taromaru… and not even you lived…"

Yuuri sobbed, "It was already too late… This was before we met you."

Kurumi said, "Megu-nee… We are sorry…"

"It has to be, girls… You were so precious to me… Miss Ebisuzawa… Miss Yuuri… Miss Takeya… and Miss Naoki… You four girls are the true precious things that I enjoyed. And now you moved on, became Stand Users, allies to The Gang, and it makes me proud to learn that you guys moved on… Sadly, you're mannequins now…"

"Except for Miki, of course." Kurumi smiled.

Yuuri nodded, "Yes. You did the right thing. Deep down, we didn't want this to end… in a bad way. The COVID-19 Pandemic… the Euphoria Drug… the horrible moments that plagued our world… and Mother Earth… You chose to leave us behind, and assist in saving the world. All we did was nothing… because we knew… We could not endure another tragedy, like back in school."

Yuki sobbed, "What happened with Taromaru and Megu-nee… and everyone else… and your friend, Kei… It's not your fault at all… Mi-kun… We love you…"

Z Country held her hands and said, "We all do. I was made to be your teacher, and to be Miss Takeya's Stand… but now, it's time to move on…"

The clock was approaching 9pm, as Miki asked, "What are you doing to me?"

Yuki asked, "Mi-Kun… we want to stay by your side, always… We surrender our Stands… to you…"

Yuuri said, "Morning Death… my Stand… It helped bring togetherness… My soul was to bring warmth and happiness… Miki… Morning Death is yours."

Kurumi stated, "The Grave, my guardian… It'll bring you protection. Miki, take good care of it. It's yours now."

Yuki sobbed, "Z Country… no… Megu-nee… Please… watch over Miki, as her new Stand…"

"I cannot…" Megu-nee sobbed, "Only one Stand per person… I am sorry… but it's time to say goodbye…"

Yuki wept, "Megu-nee… Please… Watch over her, and us… Mi-kun… Z Country… my Stand… Please… Please watch over Megu-nee!" She blubbered, as Miki held the hands of the three Stands.

Suddenly, as Yuki was crying, Miki's Stand appeared and nodded to them. They shone in a bright light, as Yuki started to cry. Yuuri was crying, too, and also Kurumi.

Megu-nee's voice called out, "Thank you, girls… Miki… You are the only one left for the School Life Club. The Gang, the Marcianos, the MEA, and everyone… Watch over them. Listen to them now… You are not alone… Our powers… are now yours to behold…
Miki Naoki… You are the one… To be the holder of the Ultimate Zombie Stand - The Undead Knight."

Undead Knight (or Night) – aka "Night of the Living Dead"
Perhaps the ultimate name of THE cult classic zombie movie.

Miki reached for her hand and then… a human figure appeared, as it spoke in Kei's voice. It was dark blue, with a dog's ears, nose, eyes, and mouth.
"I am the night… I am the School Life Club… I am reborn… and with your powers combined… I am… The Undead Knight."

It waved its cape and said, "Combined our strengths… Miki Naoki… You are the chosen one."

"The Undead Knight?" Miki whispered, "Yes… I accept you."

Miki sniffled, "Thank you… for everything… I love you all."

Yuuri smiled, "Go now. We'll always be with you…"

Kurumi waved, "See you again, soon."

Yuki wept, "Please, stay safe, Mikun…"

Miki walked off, without looking back, as the spirits of Yuki, Yuuri, and Kurumi returned to their mannequins.

Yuki's voice echoed, as tears rolled down from her eyes.

"Goodbye… Megu-nee…"

[Miki Naoki – Four Weeks: Fused with Yuki Takeya's Z-Country, Yuuri Wakasa's Morning Death, and Kurumi Ebisuzawa's The Grave, to become "The Undead Knight"]
[Yuki Takeya – Z Country (aka Megumi Sakura): RETIRED; (Megumi Sakura's soul is now at rest)]
[Yuuri Wakasa – Morning Death: RETIRED]
[Kurumi Ebisuzawa – The Grave: RETIRED]

Moments later, Percival was waiting outside, as Miki returned, with sadness. She sniffled, as he said, "I was worried about you. Come on. Let's go inside."

Miki said, "Wait… Mr. Gaynes, sir…" She held up the disc, "It's about the android, Ran Kuzuryu… I uncovered some truth… and… well…"

Percival asked, "What happened? Did you look at the disc?"

Miki showed him the disc and said, "Insert it into your head, but pull it out, once you're done."

He viewed inside, and then his eyes widened.

XXXXX

He slammed his hand and shouted, as they were in a meeting, at 10:45pm, "WE HAVE A CRISIS! MIKI NAOKI SHOWED ME SOME DAMNABLE EVIDENCE!"

Mizuki yawned, "Can this wait?"

Mundy said, "Yeah, it's almost time for bed."

Percival said, "Sorry… But I'm afraid Miki found data of who holds the keys to Euphoria… and the identity of Night Samba."

He rolled in Iroha, as he said, "Miss Yabu here will project Ran Kuzuryu's memories, and she will show us stills of who it is. Unfortunately, we cannot play sound, as the disc can only place a little."

Iroha nodded, "Very well."

He showed the images. Miki said, "This was before Ran was fading away… This image of a woman… with a build… And the blurred section, the person you see here it male… and she is the one–."

"HOLD IT!" Yamabuki cried, "I recognize those boobs!" She growled, "That's…" She seethed, "NO… It couldn't be… That traitor!"

They gasped, as Iroha said, "Yamabuki Suou is correct, fitting that she is related to Real Ninja, as a former member. The person you saw in the image is her. That… is Oka Kazamatsuri."

Mizuki whispered, "No way… Oka Kazamatsuri…"

Iroha said, "And as for Satoko Hojo, she's dead… Unfortunately, she died long ago, and Real Ninja used her body as a puppet… After joining Real Ninja, Oka… She planned to stop the Euphoria…"

Yamabuki growled, "Until that bastard, Night Samba, reprogrammed them!"

Percival said, "I have to call Farra! This is important!"

Mizuki said, "NO! Let me call her. She's still pissed at you." She messaged Farra, as Percival looked at Oka's image, but her face was covered in shadow. "I don't believe this… Oka Kazamatsuri? She's the mastermind? The druglord? The Real Ninja traitor? But… Then who is Night Samba?"

Mundy asked, "Wait… How do you guess it's her, by her huge tits?"

Yamabuki said, "She's the only ninja I know that has a DD-cup. She's the only one… Many of them were D's, E's, and F's. OH! And a huge G…"

Mundy huffed, "Forget I asked."

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The next morning, Farra got the message from Mizuki. She met with the others, before they went to work.

"So, we have a big situation… While they were able to stop Real Ninja, Iroha-bot learned of the traitor, Oka Kazamatsuri. She's using the corpse of Satoko Hojo as bait… And that's not all!"

Asahi whispered, "Night Samba and Oka Kazamatsuri are working together… Whoever the Stand User is… the description is accurate. Only, we have to be sure."

Steven said, "So… the only clues about the user is… He has light brown hair, he is petite, and is a preacher."

Asahi said, "He was the one that slammed Iroha Yabu's head into the table, and the chaos that occurred, yesterday."

Farra replied, "Could be. Now that Real Ninja is defeated, we have the Euphoria case to ourselves. We'll finish here, then return home."

Cassandra said, "Hey, the girls are ready to wake up. We'll discuss this matter, later."

Farra said, "Right. Operation: Savage Guardian is underway. Let's do this."

Steven nodded, "Make or break. Big Guy's life is on the line. Azusa and Budo… They'll be there for her."

They departed, as Budo overheard everything. He said to Ritsu, "Well, Azusa's plan is working. You and I will patrol the area, in case of any interruptions."

Ritsu smiled, "Of course. Budo, I will return to the Men's Prison with you. Azusa is staying at the Women's Prison. The plan goes… She will be Krystle Giese's escort, along with Jason Brighton. The rest of The Gang will continue their duties as guards."

Budo said, "God, I hope we're not too late."

They departed, as Ritsu let out a devious smirk, behind Budo's back. Her evil plans are coming to fruition.

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Elsewhere, Oka threw down the corpse of Satoko Hojo. She snarled, "Shit! I can't believe they ruined my plans. Real Ninja is out to get me… but luckily for them, they have no idea it was me. Still, I should thank Miss Tainaka for the gift… I should return the favor." She held up a piece of bone and said, "The bone that once belonged to her. The one she told me about."

A female ninja appeared and said, "Master… I mean, Boss… Iroha-bot has been offline, and is returning to Obnubi, along with Miza & Shiranui. However, Kuzuryu has been junked."

Oka responded, "Good… Make the scrubs return home to their toy box. I feel sorry for Ran-dono, anyways… I don't approve of failures in my ranks. Where is she?"

"From what I learned, she's been dismantled and thrown away… after her failure."

Oka smirked, as she grinned evilly, "Let her rust in peace. By the way, can you deliver this gift to my partner in St. Dolphin?"

The package was marked to the prison, care of Ritsu Tainaka.

Episode 9 – The End

EXTRA - By special request

(View of the School Life Club)

("Friend Shitai" plays)

(Yuki): Shitai Kara!
(Kurumi): Shitai nara!
(Yuuri): Shiai toki!
(Miki): Shitai desho?!

(all): Issho ni (HAI!)

We are all here, together we don't drift apart!
This place is where, all our dreams can come true
If it's a friend, then it's friendly, am I right?
(That's right!)
I'll try to say "I love you!"
(Dai-su-ki!)

Music plays, as a view of Megurigaoka Academy is shown, still rundown and abandoned (since Episode 4), with a few zombies passing the front gate. Two women present are shooting down zombies, with shotguns in hand, near the gate.

NOTE: This is how the "School-Live" opening goes, from onwards.

(Yuki): When it's after school, we always come here, naturally!
(Kurumi): Let's assemble here, but go sneak off to home
(Hey!)
(Yuki): It's time for club time, so we have planned activities!
(Yuuri): This is no time to play around.

(Miki): When I'm home, she greets me saying welcome home
(Yuki): (Okaeri!) ("Welcome back!")
(Miki): It's all fine, if everybody's here
(Yuki): (Bu!) ("Club!")
(all): Everybody say! Come on, let us stay!
Let's stay friends!

(Yuki): Shitai Kara!
(Kurumi): Shitai nara!
(Yuuri): Shiai toki!
(Miki): Shitai desho?!

(all): Dai-su-ki! (HAI!)

We are all here, and we are always having fun!
We're very lively, 24 hours a day
Up on the roof, there's a nice and friendly sun
We tried to yell out and say…
(Yuki): GENKI DESU! ("We're doing fine!")

We are all here, together we don't drift apart!
This place is where, all our dreams can come true
If it's a friend, then it's friendly, am I right?
(That's right!)
I'll try to say "I love you!"
(Dai-su-ki!)

(Music ends)

Miz-K NOTE: In the next chapter, we shall explain the visuals for TGIA's version of School Live's intro.

To be continued…