Out next Guest in the Hollow Night is Shizuo Heiwajima, The Strongest Man In Ikebukuro, from DuRaRaRa!

In case you're wondering, not EVERY character will be brought in from a Parallel World like Shana and will instead be written in to fit in the Under Night In-Birth Universe like with how the original wrote Akatsuki into the game's Arcade Story.

However, it should be worth noting that Eltnum and Akatsuki's Arcade Stories are Non-Canon for the most part (until French Bread states otherwise), so the same thing should be expected for this Fanfic as a What-If? Scenario for the characters in the story.

With that said, let's see how Shizuo handles stepping into the Hollow Night.

His appearance here is from between DuRaRaRa! (Season 1) and DuRaRaRa! x2 (Season 2). There will be minor spoilers.


Shizuo Heiwajima

The Strongest Man In Ikebukuro

Sex: Male

D.O.B.: January 28

Height: 185 cm/6'1"

Weight: 70 kg/154 lbs.

Blood Type: O

Ability: The "EXS" of Unbridled Rage: Beserker

Weapon: Everything


Original Series: DuRaRaRa! (Light Novel/Anime) from Dengeki Bunko.

Shizuo VA: Daisuke Ono

Character Appearance: Wears his signiture bartender outfit complete with his trademark blue sunglasses.


Animations

Intro 1: Shizuo is lighting a cigarette and places it in his mouth as he turns to face the opponent.

Intro 2: A bunch of debris crashes forward as Shizuo charges into his starting spot, yelling in fury.

Round Loss: After being knocked down, Shizuo gets up onto one knee, while looking at the opponent with an angry expression.

Time Over Loss: Turns his back to the opponent, with one of his arms shaking in anger.

Round Victory: Turns away from his defeated opponent with his eyes closed and his fist up.

Match Victory: Takes his cigarette out of his mouth while having an annoyed expression.

Victory Screen Quotes

Victory Potrait: His back is turned as he walks away from the fight with a stop sign in his hand as he takes a side view glance at the opponent.

Generic 1: "I hate violence. That's the truth."

Generic 2: "I want to become strong... strong enough to control my own rage."

Generic 3: "I hated having this strength and I didn't think I'd ever find anyone that would accept me. Let alone someone in this place..."

Generic 4: "I wasn't always like this, you know."

Generic 5: "I like you better than Izaya, anyway. So I'll let you off easy."

Vs. Linne, Vatista and Mika: "It ain't right fighting kids, let alone a little girl like you. Sorry you had to see me like that..."

Vs. Waldstein: "Well, at least I know I don't need to hold back when going against you. You walking mountain of muscle..."

Vs. Hilda, Wagner, Carmine, Merkava and Byakuya: "Alright! I'm gonna kill ya! You're freaking dead! Dead, dead, dead!"

Vs. Eltnum and Akatsuki: "I can tell you're out of place here too. Believe me, I don't fit in with the people in this place at all."

Victory Screen Quotes Against Shizuo

Linne: "What kind of man are you!? You're not an In-Birth, but you just rip things out of the ground like it's nothing!"

Vatista: "Interesting. You seem to lack the inhibitor for your 'Flight or Fight', allowing you to use adrenaline included strength at all times."

Mika: "Whew! You... you definitely pack a punch, Bartender guy, but I'm still stronger than yuu!"

Waldstein: "You put up a great battle for such a scrawny looking man! Don't be ashamed of your strength and hold your head high!"

Hilda: "Whew... I thought I actually was going to die right there... that monster was dangerous. Better take him out before he causes more trouble..."

Wagner: "Ugh... my shoulder nearly got dislocated! You need to be put down before you get out of hand again!"

Carmine: "Damn! You just shrug off nearly everything I throw at you! Well, at least your taking your nap time now! See you later, punk!"

Merkava: "While I may be a monster, you are nothing like me! Comparing yourself to a beast is very unbefitting of you..."

Byakuya: "Sis? What kind of regular human just throws stuff bolted to the ground like that? You didn't get hit by that trash can, did you?"

Eltnum: "Who do you think you are!? Why would French Bread allow a light novel character, let alone a supporting character of all people, to face down with the fighters on this stage!?"

Akatsuki: "That was close! Even with my Blitz Motor, your incredible strength and ability to fight with anything here made you a formidable opponent!"

Super Attacks

EXS Attack - HAVE A NICE FLIGHT!: Shizuo pulls a gaurd rail upward. If it hits the opponent without them blocking the attack, it'll send them flying upward while also causing great damage.

Infinite Worth - SHUT YOUR TRAP!: Shizuo throws a bunch of bolted down everyday objects all at once at the opponent. It will destroy and go through normal projectiles like Hyde's Black Orbiter.

Infinite Worth EXS - KILL KILL KILL KILL!: Once the Flash Field connects, Shizuo throws down and stomps on his cigarette before charging at his opponent. He than proceeds to beat them down with a barrage of physical attacks from himself as well as using different types of debris. He than ends it by grabbing the opponent and starts spinning them around at a high velocity before letting them fly off for immense damage. Shizuo than lights a new cigarette before continuing.

Unique Traits

Double Jump: Like Linne and Akatsuki, Shizuo can do a Double Jump.

Super Armor: When Shizuo does some of his special attacks, his EXS Attack and his Infinte Worth, Shizuo can take one hit without being his current action being canceled. A second hit will cancel what he is doing though, so be careful.


Hilda Arcade Story Interaction

*A trash can flies over Hilda's head*

Hilda: "What in the!?"

Shizuo: "God dammit! Another one of you crazy "In-Births" or whatever the hell you are!?"

Hilda: (To herself) 'He just threw a trash can over my head! It looked liked it was one of those trash cans that are bolted to the ground and he THREW it! How did he even do that!?"

Shizuo: "Wait a minute... I heard about you. You must be that crazy lady, Paradox. Right?"

Hilda: (To Shizuo) "Well, you heard right. Right now, I'm just trying to process the fact that you RIPPED something out of the ground and threw it over my head."

"You don't even have any EXS Powers and you're walking around the Hollow Night like it's nothing, so it baffles me that a normal human is even capable of this much strength and willpower. You might even match the Hecatoncheir in a fight!"

Shizuo: "I wouldn't say that I'm normal, hell I never even wanted this strength. Let's just say I'm... not in a great mood right now sense that snake, Izaya, tricked AND shipped me out here!"

"And to top it off, bastards like "Night Blade", "Licht Kries" and "Amnesia" are all gunning for me! It's pissing me off!"

Hilda: "Well, that would explain the reports I got. Some wild bartender wreaking everything and I just happen to find you as a result. Too bad you're uncontrollable and anger prone, we've could have been good friends at least."

Shizuo: "You think I would work for a psychopath like you!? You're just like Izaya! Normally, I frown at the idea of harming a woman, but you'll be the one exception!"

Hilda: "Well, at least fighting a 'normal' human like you won't be boring! Let us dance!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Shizuo Heiwajima Arcade Story

Prologue [Location: Silent Park]

Shizuo: "Agh! What a pain in the ass! I can't believe what happened to me just now!"

"Well, it looks like I lost those shipment delivery guys and their security group. I should be fine here for the moment..."

"Anyway, this doesn't look like Ikebukuro. That would make me a stranger from out of town than."

"Dammit! Just when I thought I cornered that snake Izaya, I ended up charging into a shipment container trying to grab his scrawny neck and I got locked in as a result!"

"Than I overheard Izaya talking with someone. He must have called a delivery service on his cell phone to ship me out of Ikebukuro and sent me here as a result."

"Hmpf! Guess trying to take me head on must have gotten to him, not that he would've lasted in a head on fight with me anyway. But that's the least of my worries right now."

"Right now, I need to find a way to get back to Ikebukuro"

*Shizuo tries his cell phone, but is receiving no signal service at the moment*

Shizuo: "Damn! No cell phone service here. Well, no use in crying about now. For now, I need to find a place to hide until daylight comes. Only than can I start making plans to get out of this city and hopefully have better phone service by than."

"Oh, and Izaya better hope for his sake that I don't find him when I get back... or I'm gonna break him completely in two..."

*Shizuo leaves the area as the 1st stage, with the first randomized opponent, loads up*


Stage 3

Vs. Orie [Location: Riverside Plaza]

*Shizuo arrives at the Riverside Plaza, completely annoyed that 2 random people attacked him completely unprovoked*

Shizuo: "What in the world is going on here!? First I wander around here and than I get attacked by two random people with powers that came out of a manga! I didn't even do anything!"

*Shizuo than punches and destroys a piece of public property nearby him*

Shizuo: "DAMMIT!"

*Just than, Orie rushes onto the scene having overheard Shizuo's outburst*

Orie: "What in the world is going on around here!?"

"What just happened here? Excuse me sir, did you do this!?"

Shizuo: "Great, what do you want!?"

Orie: "I'm the one asking questions here!"

"W-wait a minute... blonde hair, blue sunglasses and wears a bartender suit. You're the one that was causing havoc a while ago!"

[The next bit of dialogue changes if you fought two unaffiliated characters, Mika, Wagner or both Mika and Wagner before hand]

(1. If you fought two unaffiliated fighters.)

Orie: "Than the reports of the two In-Births that were found injured was your doing!"

Shizuo: "Hey, first of all, they attacked me, I was just defending myself!"

Orie: "That doesn't excuse the immense property damage and the unnecessary beating of the two people you fought back against!"

(2. If you fought Mika and one unaffiliated fighter.)

Orie: "That means you're the one who harmed Mika and the other In-Birth that was found injured! I won't forgive you for hurting my friend!"

Shizuo: "Mika? You mean the girl with the oversized gauntlets? Look, I didn't want to fight her, but she attacked me first. I made sure to go easy on her, so she's probably just napping where I left her."

"As for the other one, they had it coming for trying to attack me!"

Orie: "Even so, I won't allow those who hurt my friends to just walk away from this!"

(3. If you fought Wagner and one unaffiliated fighter.)

Orie: "You must have been the one that defeated Erika Wagner, the Crimson Knight. I don't know how you managed to do so, but that makes you dangerous at this point if you defeated her..."

"We even got a report that one other In-Birth was injured as well after fighting you."

Shizuo: "Crimson Knight? You mean that homicidal lady with the sword and shield? She was trying to kill me, so I just defended myself. She won't be causing problems for a while..."

"At the least the other one wasn't as crazy..."

Orie: "I understand that Erika's methods are... unsavory and I can understand your need to protect yourself from unnecessary murder. Even so, as a fellow comrade of hers, I can't turn a blind eye to this..."

(4. If you fought both Mika and Wagner.)

Orie: "You were the one who attacked both Mika and Eirka! How could you stoop so low!?"

Orie: "When I received report that the two In-Births that were injured are from the Licht Kries, it sent shivers down my spine. Now I wished I haven't heard it..."

Shizuo: "Hey, those two attacked me first! I made sure to go easy on the one with the gauntlets, but the one with the sword and shield was out for blood, so I couldn't afford to go easy on her!"

Orie: "Mika is my friend and I don't forgive those who harm my friends. As for Erika, I can understand why you defended yourself, but sense she is a comrade of mine, I can't let this pass."

[After one of these dialogue branches, it all goes back to the main dialogue exchange]

Shizuo: "Hold up a moment, you said "In-Birth" a while ago, right? What the hell is an In-Birth?"

Orie: "So you really don't know? I guess it makes sense considering you have no EXS Abilities."

"But, how are you able to walk around here? Normal humans shouldn't be able to walk around the Hollow Night."

Shizuo: "Hell if I know. This is my first time hearing about these "In-Births" and this "Hollow Night". Like I said to myself earlier, it sounds like something straight out of a manga..."

Oroe: "Regardless of the fact, considering all the property damage you caused, on top of heavily injuring two In-Births, you're too dangerous to be left alone, let alone walk free. I must ask you to come with me back to Licht Kries HQ to be placed into custody immediately."

Shizuo: "Look, I'm not in the mood. I'm not exactly from around here and I'm just trying to get back home. So, later."

Orie: "You're not going anywhere! If you won't come quietly, I will have to arrest you by force!"

Shizuo: "Gah! What a pain! You should know that I don't like violence, especially against women! But if you don't stop pestering me, you won't like what happens next!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Stage 6

Vs. Carmine [Location: Rumbling Factories]

*Shizuo walks into area with Factories around him as the machinery runs.*

Shizuo: "These "In-Birth" creeps are really stubborn. Can't get even a breather for even a moment."

*Just than, Shizuo is suddenly hit from an attack from behind*

Shizuo: "Ouch! What the hell just hit me!?"

*A sharp red "crystal" falls onto the ground. It's about the size of of lance, which would run a normal person through. To Shizuo, the thing just poked him instead of stabbing or piercing him*

Shizuo: "This thing hit me? It smells like... blood?"

*Just than Carmine shows himself, annoyed that his attack didn't even faze Shizuo*

Carmine: "What in the hell? Hey, blondy!"

Shizuo: "Huh? What are you supposed to be, some kind of lobster?"

Carmine: "Wha!? What is up with people calling me that!?"

"Anyway, that isn't important! What I want to know is how you were able to withstand that attack from my Blood Spike."

"Just so you know, that attack is big enough to run three In-Births through at once and it just poked you! Just when I thought I can get an easy pray to strike down."

Shizuo: "Hey... you just admitted that attack could skewer three people at once, right?"

Carmine: "Huh? You freaking deaf or something!? That's what I said!"

Shizuo: "Even knowing that much, it still means you were trying to kill me, right?"

Carmine: "Well, not too quickly if you were a big shot! Sense you didn't die from that, I guess it means I need to beat you down the old fashioned way! GYA HA HA HA HA!"

Shizuo: "I see. So that would mean whatever happens next to you..."

"IS WHAT YOU DESERVE, RIGHT!?"

"GAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

*Carmine feels a sudden chill run down his spine and his usual bravado has dropped upon sensing Shizuo's incredible surge of power as he's prepared to trample Carmine*

Carmine: "Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's up with this guy!? Is he even human!?"

Shizuo: "YOU'RE DEAAAADDDD!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Stage 9

Vs. Waldstein [Location: Old School Building of Falling Blossoms]

*Shizuo is in front of a school, with purple colored flower blossoms falling around him. However, he comes face to face with a monstrous looking man with giant claw like weapons*

Waldstein: "So, the rumors are true. To think that a scrawny looking man with such restricting clothing would be responsible for defeating whatever enemies assailed him."

Shizuo: "Another In-Birth, huh? I just about had it with you clowns tonight!"

Waldstein: "Calm down, I'm not going to fight you. Not right away, at least. For now, why don't we just talk."

Shizuo: "Hmmmm..."

Waldstein: "First of all, I can tell that despite your great strength, you really don't want to be here. Tell me why is it, that someone with the power of a mighty warrior, who doesn't want to fight might I add, happens to be running around battling other In-Births?"

Shozuo: "Beats me. For as long as I can remember, I just have this unexplained strength. I know it happens whenever I lost my temper."

"I hate violence. I hate hurting those close to me. But ever sense this incident with these red eyed guys who wanted to cut me, I've learned to at least accept my power."

"But, these guys just won't let me get back to Ikebukuro. That's what I want right now."

Waldstein: "Well, I don't think you could do that until this Night ends."

Shizuo: "This "Hollow Night" you mean, right? How do I escape this God damn place."

Waldstein: "To do that, you must destroy the Gate to the Abyss, which Paradox plans to use to become a Re-Birth, an immortal being. Once that is done, the Hollow Night will end until another month passes."

Shozuo: "Well, I'll be long gone by than."

Waldstein: "If you intend to challenge Paradox, at least allow me to test you! You're not an In-Birth, so I can't just allow a young one to mindlessly charge in and die quickly now, right?

"If you worried about me, don't be. My EXS Powers can withstand whatever you have. Give me all you can throw!"

Shizuo: "Heh, heh, hahahaha..."

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"This is just like that time I mentioned! First of all, thanks for actually listening to me, you're actually not bad compared to the other punks I dealt with tonight!"

Waldstein: "Flattery will get you nowhere. If you really want to thank me, show me your will in battle!"

Shizuo: "Okay! Here I come! Considering your size, I won't need to hold back!"

*The scene transitions to the fight*


Final Stage

Vs. Hilda [Location: Altar of Light and Dark]

*Shizuo arrives at the Gate to the Abyss, where Hilda the Paradox awaits him*

Shizuo: "So, this is the Altar that giant man mentioned? You there! Are you the one known as Paradox?"

Hilda: "Why yes, I am the one and only Hilda the Paradox. If the reports I received are to be believed, you must be the "bartender" that's been running around causing a ton of collateral damage."

Shizuo: "Well, that wouldn't have happened those "In-Birth" punks didn't start attacking me. I'm here to tear this "Gate" apart to end this endless violence and get some peace tonight!"

"Now stand aside!"

Hilda: "Sorry, but I can't allow you to break the Gate when I'm this close to becoming a Re-Birth."

"It is unfortunate, even though you're not an In-Birth, your capacity for destruction would have made a great addition to Amnesia and we could've become good friends."

Shizuo: "Hate to break to you, but I have no intention of joining a psychopath like you. I just want to end this, so I can go back home!"

"I don't want to fight another woman tonight, but I'm willing to make an exception for you, Paradox!"

Hilda: "Alright than! If that's how you want to play, let us dance to this bout of carnage!"

Shizuo: "GAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

*The scene transitions to the final fight*


Aftermath

[Location: Altar of Light and Dark]

*Shizuo has defeated Hilda, who is currently unconscious after losing the battle*

Shizuo: *Breathes heavily for a few moments*

"Well, Paradox seems to be out of it now that I just finished thrashing her..."

Hilda: "..."

Shizuo: "So, this damn "Gate" is the cause of all my troubles here tonight. Well, this AND Izaya."

*Shizuo grabs a piece of furniture and aims it at the Gate to the Abyss, ready to destroy it*

Shizuo: "Time to end this nightmare for good!"

"HYYYYAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!"

*The screen turns white as Shizuo destroys the Gate to the Abyss, ending the Hollow Night*


Ending

[Location: Silent Park]

*Shizuo finds himself back at the Park, only this time, there's no one there to fight him, bringing great peace to Shizuo's mind*

Shizuo: *Breathes a massive sigh of relief and has a calm smile on his face*

"Finally, I can hear myself think now. Seems like the In-Births have stopped coming after me."

"Whether it's because they know not to attack me now after beating up most of them or because I destroyed that "Gate" thing, I could care less. At least that's another thing I can thank that colossal man for."

*Shizuo takes out his cell phone and finds that he now has a good phone signal*

Shizuo: "Well, at least I can call Tom now. Let's see if I can arrange a ride back to Ikebukuro."

*Shizuo dials down his boss' number as the screen fades to black briefly before the screen shows Shizuo finishing up his call with Tom*

Shizuo: "Got it, I'll head to outskirts of the city and meet up with Celty there. See you soon, Tom."

"Well, the damage I caused here is going to dock my pay quite a bit, but it's worth it to get out of this place. Ikebukuro may be full of strange people, myself included, but at least my home is more normal compared to this place of insanity."

"This will be one hell of a crazy story to tell the others when I get back. But, I know one person that will be even more surprised to see me...

"I'll have to give Izaya a "good" present when I get back home."

*Shizuo is than shown standing on the outskirts of Kanzakai in the morning sun as Celty drives her 'motorcycle' toward Shziuo, ready to drive him back to Ikebukuro*

(To himself) 'But before that, a nice day off and a good jug of milk will do me some good...'

*The credits roll as "Complication" plays*

Translated Lyrics:

Complication

The low sky grieves with a face that's about to cry

Without ever doing so, it shaves off a moment

Swallowing the thoughts with no place to be vomited

I spit them out, mixed with my irritation

Fearing a tomorrow where I embrace the anxiety that everything's about to shatter

And looking only at the day after tomorrow won't bring me on an answer, I know that

What will I draw on the tomorrow that spreads infinitely, pure white?

What will I draw on the tomorrow that reality stained pure black?

I struggle and shine

What will I draw on the tomorrow that spreads infinitely, pure white?

What will I draw on the tomorrow that reality stained pure black?

I struggle and shine


And that ends Shizuo's run through the world of Under Night In-Birth. Yes, the reason for Shizuo being here sounds ridiculous with Izaya trapping him in a shipment container, but it is something that Izaya would do to get rid of Shizuo.

As for Shizuo, he's definitely an enjoyable, memorable character despite not being the Main Protagonist. I actually watched DuRaRaRa! when it aired on Toonami back in the day and while it has been a long time, I enjoyed the show overall. I haven't seen the entirely of DuRaRaRa! x2, but it still has the same thing that made the first season a great show. I recommend checking out DuRaRaRa!, especially if you have the Hulu Streaming Service.

It was very cool that Shizuo became a playable character in Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax. While Shana is my main in that game, Shizuo is my sub for a good reason.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next time, A Certain Hakkyoku-ken Maritial Artist will step into the Night. Stay tuned for it.