Hello again dear readers!

At last we're going to the last recruitment chapter: The Universe 3 or DXD! I have no further words for it. There's one member of the team that I'll use Fate concept in it, mainly abilities of a certain person.

Without further words, enjoy the chapter! This work joint by Raptor10.


/N: Dragon Ball Franchise belongs to Toei and Akira Toriyama. Other franchise on this story all belongs to their respective owners.


Chapter 10

Mythology in Crisis

(Universe 3 God of Destruction Planet)

Kaioshin of Universe 3, Eyre is known for his high intelligence among the other Kaioshin. Thanks to that, Universe 3 technologies far surpassing any other universes even those of Universe 12, although it still one of the lower-rank universes.

Which mean Universe 3 will be erase from existence by Zen-Oh if they didn't win the Tournament of Power.

Inside the room of Mule, Eyre is conversing with Mule inside his Mosco outfit and Camparri, discussing the suitable member to participate in the Tournament of Power.

"Are you sure about it Mule-sama?" Eyre asked his fellow deity. "True that our version of earth is ruled by Mythological Leaders and its technological advance is close to the standard that I expected of our universe mortal. However, that universe… Many of them are not right in the head ever since that Issei Hyoudo makes his name in that planet." He said. Eyre always followed what happens in his universe. Recently, he follow the path of Issei Hyoudo, a normal high school student that by luck or not possessed the sacred artifact called Boosted Gear, allowing him to double his power infinitely.

Because of its power, Eyre can be certain of Universe 3 victory.

However, there's one thing that he really afraid of from that planet thanks to Issei's influence. It seems more than half of the mythology population in there loving a show known as the Breast Dragon. Even the title sounds disgusting in the tongue of deities. More worse, many top leaders of the mythologies seems not mind with that ridiculous show, making Universe 3 Earth mortal level drastically drops because they're too enjoying the ridiculous show.

It still fresh on Eyre's mind how once the Grand Priest told all of the deities that Zen-Oh is intolerable to such pervert act, which is why he erase Universe 13 in the first place.

Despite of it, there's still some sane person in there to recruit. Eyre and Mule must exploit these small bands to their fullest advantage.

"I'm pretty certain of it Eyre. Put that Issei Hyoudo aside, there are other sane mortal that's not swallowed by his attitude on there. After all based from what I heard, there are some mortals in there that have resistance to time-stopping ability. Don't you think it can be a good trump card against Hit of Universe 6?" Mule asked his fellow deities. "If we somehow must recruit some that's not sane in the head, then it's our risk. The best that we can do is show them that this is something that can't be taken lightly."

Eyre can't argue to that. All the deities already watch the match between Universe 6 and Universe 7 and from what the Kaioshin see, the assassin of Universe 6 is not someone to be taken lightly. "I see. Quality of strength is better than the quality of personality then?" He then fixed his glasses. "If that so… Lets go recruit our first warrior. Instead of using Kai Kai, we'll pursue them… Personally."


(Universe 3 Earth – A vast flower fields in France)

A vast field of flowers is something that's hard to find today due to cities expansion. However, in this very flower fields in France, a certain organization makes its base.

On the early morning, a certain young man is standing while gazing over the horizon, taking the warm sunrise to his body. He is a handsome young man with short black hair and blue eyes. He wears a combination of Japanese school uniform and ancient Chinese attire. The most significant sight of him however is he wears an eye patch on his right eye and a long spear on his right hand that emits holy aura. This man is Cao Cao, the leader of the Hero Faction, one of the Khaos Brigade divisions and the current possessor of one of mythology strongest weapon, the True Longinus.

It still fresh on his mind of his humiliating defeat at Kyoto. Although he didn't go all out against the newbie Sekiryuutei, the pervert prove to be quite nuisance as he suddenly got a sudden boost of power-ups and even managed to inflict a painful reminder of his own arrogance when fighting against him.

'Damn that Sekiryuutei.' Cao Cao thought in anger of his loss while tightly clench his spear. Although he later smiled with the current progress of something that he planned. 'Lucky that Georg already negotiate with the Old Satan Faction. It's only few days before we put our plan into actions. A plan to overthrow Ophis.' Thanks to his gifted senses, Cao Cao's able to sense that someone is standing right behind him. Quickly turn around, he swing his True Longinus with the intention of stabbing the mysterious person. How shock he was to see that it was a strange robot easily catch the tip of the holy spear easily while besides him, something look like an angel is look at him with a smile. The descendant of Cao Cao then tried to pull off his True Longinus from the robot's grip but to no avail. 'What an amazing power! Who's this robot?' He thought in amazement while impressed by the Hakaishin strength. "May I have the right to know who the one that I confronted is?" He asked with his usual calm smile.

Mosco, the suit that Mule used during his job as Hakaishin beeps a few times before Camparri translate it. "Mosco-sama said: You must be Cao Cao the leader of the Hero Faction. I'm glad because compare to most other mortals in this planet, you and your group is quite sane in the head."

"Mosco? Is that a God name? I've never heard of that." Cao Cao quickly remark. He already pockets every big guns names of the supernatural world. This makes Mosco and Camparri an unknown entity to him. "For what reason you spy on me?"

Mule then suddenly open the hatchet of his Mosco suit, come to look at Cao Cao eye to eye. "I have a proposition for you Cao Cao. I bet you'll be interested hearing it. However, our universe is at risk if you and the nine other warriors ever lose. But first… Camparri. Heal his right eye." Mule glanced at his attendant.


Camparri then send a green Ki ball to Cao Cao that envelops his body. Moments later, Cao Cao feels a strange sensation on his right eye. Quickly he took off the eye patch and finds out that his right eye is back to normal. 'My eye…' He then narrowed it to Mule. "I see you go this far to earn my trust. What's this risk that our universe is suffered?" Cao Cao ask, interest with this topic that he'll heard. At the same time, Mule is releasing his grip on the True Longinus, making Cao Cao able to pull it and the three of them then sitting on the flower field.

"It'll be a long explanation." Mule replied before beginning the explanation about the Tournament of Power, its rules and consequences for the lower rank universes.

After hearing it, even someone with the calm demeanor like Cao Cao lose his composure even for a moment. A god with such power to erase anything that he desires!? Is like the one that Sirzechs has but with greater and deadlier potency. After hearing it, even he that's known as the ultimate technique-type combatant can't find any way to counter Zen-Oh's Erase.

However, this proposal gives one thing that he desire the most: To test how far he along with his faction are able to go against non-human entity. Because of it, this is only once in a million chance that he gets to show how strong human could become. "I… Can't talk about it. To think there's an entity with that kind of power…"

Mule nod. "I know you must be shock hearing it. However each passing second is vital. We have ten days remaining until the tournament begun. For that Cao Cao, we'll need your help." He pleaded.

Cao Cao is silent for a moment, before laugh a little. "A ha ha ha. It's a first time I see a deity asking help from human, even though we're the weakest races on this planet." He said with light, sarcastic tone.

"Actually that's not true Cao Cao-san." Camparri suddenly speak without aiding Mule, something that's unusual for him. "From what I know, human is the one that have the capacity to become stronger. Every humans in other universe proves that."

"What do you mean by that? Don't you see what happen here? Humans are just livestock for more powerful races. Devils use us for pawn on the so-called Evil Pieces System. Angels use us as a way to maintain Heaven in balance. Fallen Angels use us who got blessing with Sacred Gear for their experiment. However." Cao Cao tightens the grip on his True Longinus. "In the supernatural, it is always humans that defeat the supernatural beings. That's the reason I form the Hero Faction. I want to test the limits of how far human can overcome their limits."

"And you do so by brainwashing people and also doing an experiment on them? I wonder if you ever eat your own words boy." Mule said rather harshly. He know the misfortune that Cao Cao went through thanks to him being one of the object of interest for the God of Destruction since he along with some mortals on this planet have the potential to become stronger. However, since he has no one to teach him what's right or wrong, he's forced to learn from his own environment, making him have a twisted mindset of hero and his motives of forming the Hero Faction, going as far to allied themselves with the terrorist group. "I know about your misfortune very well. That's why you have this warped mindset about hero and all. But I can say this to you kid, have you ever thought why'd form this Hero Faction of yours in the first place? Is it for the best of humanity or for your own selfish goal?"

Cao Cao is silence after this. 'How could he…'

"Don't put us on the same league as the gods in here. I can see that they're very lazy with their job. To allow a once normal kid like you… To become one of the most wanted terrorist on this planet. It seems I must have a nice chat with them after the tournament is over." Mule said. "I can promise you one thing Cao Cao. If you take my offer, I'll protect every human on this planet and put a stop to this Evil Pieces System and the experiment."

This promise make Cao Cao can only open his mouth in disbelief. He always believe himself to be easy to counter every argument on his belief yet here a god managed to make him start to question everything that he believes till' now. "You… Promise to do what you just say?" He asked.

Mule nod.

"I see." Cao Cao then sighed. "Like you said Mule-sama, my life is nothing but a misfortune. Maybe by joining the tournament and winning the prize of it, I can finally know… If everything that I believe is right or not."

"Then it's settled." Mule then offers a handshake. "I hope you can perform well in the tournament Cao Cao. I'll personally train you so you better prepare yourself."

"I'll wait for it." Cao Cao said with a formal smile, accepting the handshake. "But in any case, we still minus nine more members. It's a shame since divine being are not allowed to join though. They clearly could give us the advantage."

"No need to feel sorry. In fact, I plan to recruit one of your member. If I not wrong, she's the soul inheritor of a saint right?" Mule asked a certain blonde.

"You know about Jeanne? Well that right. She's the soul inheritor of Jeanne d'Arc but at the same time she's the weakest executives of the Hero Faction." Cao Cao said before realizing what Mule actually meant. "What the… Don't tell me-"

"You finally realized it Cao Cao. I plan to awake the dormant abilities within her so she can be an unexpected asset for our victory." Mule said with a grin.

"I see. However, we must ask for her concern first."


"A tournament?" Jeanne asked in disbelief after hearing it from Cao Cao's mouth who's accompanied by Mule while Camparri wait not far from there. Jeanne is a beautiful young french woman with blonde hair that tied to twin-tails and sky blue eyes. She wears a girl gakuran, with orange breastplate armor worn on top of it. "I'm sorry leader but that's too much to take that w-we'll be erased from existence if we…"

"I know. However, don't you think it's a great opportunity Jeanne. In that tournament, we can show that humanity shouldn't be underestimated plus… Mule-sama can help you awaken the dormant power of the original Jeanne d'Arc who soul is resides inside your body." Cao Cao convinced.

"Still… Sieg-kun and Muscle Brain-kun is stronger than me. Heck, even Georg-kun and Connla-kun. I don't know how long I can hold myself on the ring with that many fierce warriors. Maybe you should-" Jeanne complained before being shush by Mule.

"I know the true dormant power of Jeanne d'Arc and is something that can't be underestimated since it was blessing from the heaven. Besides, don't you think it is the right time for you to act like the real saint instead of terrorism? I promise I'll help you on awaking your dormant powers." Mule said to her.

"A real saint…" Jeanne murmured to herself before looking at her palms. 'If I'm Jeanne d'Arc… I wonder what I'll do… Anyway, leader chooses me for reasons unknown. He saved me and many others from persecution by other races and humans. There's no way I'll let him down!' She thought with determination before look at Mule. "I agree! There's no way I allow leader's goal laid to waste because of this tournament!"

"Good then. With this we already have two member." Mule said in delight. "Then Cao Cao. Jeanne. I want you to accompany me to this so-called Vali Team. I've heard that they quite strong."

"Vali!? That means the traitor-"

"Forget about that Jeanne. Arthur and Le Fay defect by their own will and I agree to that." Cao Cao quickly silences her before look at Mule. "I know the last place they hide. I along with Jeanne will accompany you and Camparri-sama there."


On Japan, precisely in an abandoned house in Hokkaido, Vali is enjoying the free day they have since Ophis didn't give any order to any Khaos Brigade members for a while. Vali is a handsome young man with light silver hair and hazel eyes. He is wearing a dark green V-neck shirt with a high-collared black leather jacket over it. He also wears burgundy jeans with a silver chain drooping down over them and black leather chaps with three bands encircling his right calf, and black shoes with black buckles. That's when Bikou, the current holder of the Monkey King Title who's on a guard duty, suddenly come in with Cao Cao and Jeanne on his side. "Um… Vali. Seems Cao Cao want to give you his regards." He said to his leader, who later looks at him with his usual smile.

"Hmph. It's been a while Cao Cao. I see that you bring Jeanne with you." Vali said to his fellow Khaos Brigade.

"It's been a while indeed Vali. As always you seem like to relax yourself huh?" Cao Cao replied the greeting, lightly mocking Vali.

"Now let's go to the business. Did Ophis give us the order again?" Vali asked. He knows that Cao Cao always meant business when he comes and aside from it, Vali already make him quite upset by disturbing his plan in Kyoto, which should be cost him his right eye. 'Strange… From what I heard from Le Fay, his right eye is blind. Why's it still healthy?' He thought in confusion, hide by his smirking face.

"Unfortunately, It's not the one who gives the order. Also… This is not something to be joke with. This is something that'll even makes the Mythology-no, the entire universe in danger if we take it lightly." Cao Cao said in surprisingly serious tone.

Vali laughed hearing it. "Ha Ha Ha! That's not like you worrying about anything other than selfish ambition of yours Cao Cao! Hearing it makes me laugh."

"Well sorry for not being born special like you White Dragon-kun." Jeanne sneered rather sarcastically at the current Hakuryukou.

"Ha Ha Ha. Relax for a bit will ya? So Cao Cao, let hear what you have for me." Vali stated as he ready to listen what Cao Cao is about to tell him.

"Here it goes then. But I had small expectation that you'll be shock by this." Cao Cao said as he begins to explain about the Tournament of Power.

"Hm… Tournament of Power where our universe and the other seven at risks if we're lose huh? Interesting proposal indeed." Vali commented. "Though I don't care if we're erased or not, I still have something to do in this world and I can't let myself die before that's fulfilled. Very well, I'll join the tournament."

"Not only you Vali. We still need seven more members and divine or half-divine are not allowed to join the tournament. For that, I think some of your team members can join the tournament as well. The deities as I explain currently go to the various mythologies in order to search for some powerful member for our team." Cao Cao explained.

"That's fine. Bikou is out of question but maybe Arthur and Kuroka can enjoy this tournament to their fullest." Vali said, agreeing to lend some member of his team for the tournament along with himself. "By the way, do you recruit him?"

"Sekiryuutei… Issei Hyoudo you mean?" Cao Cao tried to guess although he already known what Vali meant. Despite his pervert tendencies, the wielder of the True Longinus couldn't help but acknowledge that his ability to double his power makes him a good asset for Team Universe 3.

"Humph. What good a pervert will do in a tournament for survival? Sure his power is impressive to blind one of Leader's eyes but his battle skill is relatively poor according to me. And the fact that in this tournament seems perversion is forbidden. That means, his stupid power increase and so-called Dress Break wouldn't be allowed in the tournament. What is use of him then?" Jeanne asked Vali rather arrogantly as she observe without that technique, Issei is completely helpless.

"You underestimate him too much Jeanne. Your statement may be true but Issei Hyoudo can increase his power at a quick rate without the need of that." Vali argue.

"For this I'm sorry Vali but I must agree with Jeanne. Issei Hyoudo will do nothing but slow us down in the tournament. Unless… There's some way Mule-sama can make him utilize his power without the need of perversion." Cao Cao said.


On the other side, both Mule and Camparri are flying to the direction of Eyre where the Kaioshin is manage to gather each important figures of the mythology to less the panic if the Tournament of Power consequences ever spread.

"Now then, I hope that Eyre already managed to gather some important figures in order to keep the Tournament of Power a secret from the civilians of this planet." Mule mused to himself as he along with Camparri finally manages to reach their destination.


Inside a Church in Kuoh City, Eyre is managed to gather some mythological leaders in order to explain the dire situation of their universe.

The first is a handsome man who seems to be in his early 20's. He has shoulder length crimson hair and blue eyes and wearing regal clothing. This man is Sirzechs Lucifer, one of the Four Great Satan and the representative of the Devil Race on this meeting.

The second is a tall man appearing to be in his twenties with an average build, black hair, golden bangs and black goatee. He wore a V-neck maroon long-coat with a wide-open high-collar that opens up at the hem. The long-coat also featured two black belts around the waist and four black bands on each arm, two of the bands at the wrist and the other two near the elbow. He wore grey slacks and brown shoes. This man is Azazel, the leader of Grigori and the representative of the Fallen Angels on this meeting.

The third has the appearance of an extremely beautiful woman with curly blonde hair and a voluptuous figure. She like Sirzechs also wears some kind of regal clothing but the most distinguishing fact that differ her from the other is a Halo on the top of her head. This woman is Gabriel, one the Four Great Seraph that command the Heaven after God of the Bible demise and the representative of the Angels on this meeting since Michael is busy in maintaining the Heaven.

The fourth is animal-like in appearance. He is a monkey youkai who appears around the same height as a kindergarten, covered in golden fur wearing a monk's cassock, a wrinkled, creased face and black skin, wearing prayer beads around his neck and a golden headband around his forehead. This is Sun Wukong, a famous figure from Journey to the West and well known as Victorious Fighting Buddha. He's a representative for the Eastern Gods.

The fifth is probably the oldest in appearance. He has the appearance of an elderly man with long, grey hair, and a matching beard. He wears a gold and white monocle over his left eye, without the addition of the chain. He wears a robe, which is short and blue with a gold lining on the top and bottom of the collar, the sleeves of the robe and at the front of his robes all the way down to the bottom of the robe. The rest of his robe is white with matching shoes. He also wears a golden and black hat, which is sectioned off into five mini sections that sport either the color black or gold, the top, middle, and bottom is gold and the sections in black are below and above the middle one. The black section features blue orbs at the ordinal points: north, east, west, south, and between the blue orbs are red dots. This is Odin, the chief God of the Norse Mythology and also the representative of the Norse Gods.

The sixth is rather scary in appearance. He has the appearance of a tall skeleton dressed in attire worn by high priests, thus gives off a creepy aura. Despite having no eyes, his eye sockets can glow to give the appearance of eyes. This is Hades, the God of the Death and the representative of the Greek Gods.

The seventh and the last one is a young woman with a voluptuous figure and very long blonde hair with matching eyes. She is a woman with delicate facial features and her eyebrows are cut very short and round a symbol of nobility. Her hair is usually tied in a loose ponytail, reaching all the way down to her legs that end in a spiral, with taut bandages to keep it in place. She wears traditional Miko attire, and over that she wore a white coat held closed by a red ribbon and a golden crown. This woman is Yasaka, an extremely powerful Fox Yokai and the representative of the Yokai.

Eyre then clear his throat before beginning to speak. "The entire representative of each mythology that manages to comes; I humbly thank you for all of you to spare your time in order to visit this meeting. This meeting will be organize by me and Mule-sama for that we'll wait for his arrival first." He started.

"It's allright Eyre-sama. I'm sorry if Michael can't come to this meeting since he's so busy in maintaining the system." Gabriel apologizes for Michael absence.

"However, for what reason the highest deity of the universe gathers us like this?" Azazel wondered in curiosity.

"Not to mention I'm still not fully recovered after the incident on my territory. It is said it was urgent so I came here immediately." Yasaka said with rather weak tone, implying that her ability is still not fully recovered after the Hero Faction incident.

"But from what I see seems your need our help for something Eyre-sama." Sun Wukong pointed.

"That's right Sun Wukong." The representatives baffled as Mule is appear from the front door of the church along with Camparri. "We really need your help… All of your help to search for seven mortal without any divinity. If not, something bad will happen to us. Really bad." Mule said as he walk toward Eyre.

"We all waiting for your arrival Mule-sama. It seems the recruitment of Cao Cao and Vali was a success then?" Eyre greet his fellow deity.

"What!?" The representatives is shock by what Eyre said except for Sun Wukong and Azazel. What's Eyre and Mule doing by recruiting two of the most dangerous active factions of Khaos Brigade?

"Cao Cao manages to convince her holy maiden friend to join. From the latest report, he manages to convince Vali and he along with three of his comrades agrees to join. That makes five members." Mule explained the current situation.

"Wait a minute here. Why'd recruit the current wielder of the Holy Spear and White Heavenly Dragon Albion? Isn't they a member of the Khaos Brigade?" Gabriel wondered. As an Angel, she's not the type to judge a person and thus still respect both Cao Cao and Vali even though they're terrorist.

"You recruit that young man who kidnaps me?" Yasaka asked in rather high tone. The period of her capture still fresh in her mind and she still can't find it in her heart to forgive those actions.

"Calm all of you." Mule said in rather high tone, making everyone in that room flinch since all of them know how strong he is. "I have my own reason to recruit them and I must say that Cao Cao alone is quite easy to get along with. Now then, I'll start to explain the reason I gather some mythology prominent figures in here. But first I must warn all of you to never spread this meeting to any civilians besides the warriors and not even to your fellow deities." After Mule said that, each of them nods as a sign of agreement.

And so, Mule along with Eyre begins to explain everything about the Tournament of Power. Not every detail are miss on the explanation.

After hearing it, almost all of the representative have frightened look on their face before each voicing their comment at such catastrophe that'll befall Universe 3 if they ever lose the Tournament of Power.

"Th-That's horrible…" Yasaka said in shock while closing her gasp with her hands. This is like true punishment. That means everything, including her little daughter will be erased from existence just because some childish god excitement?

"T-That's really too much to take." Azazel smiled with a sweat on his face, trying his best to keep his usual calm composure.

"I'm agreeing with you Azazel. Even though it means Rias life will be in danger… Strangely I can't found any strength in me to be angry against Zen-Oh. If he can erase seven universe like Mule-sama said… I don't know if I ever stand a chance against him." Sirzechs fully admitted.

"Ho Ho Ho. That means this Zen-Oh still don't know how to control his temper and power I see." Sun Wukong commented while playing with his beard.

"This is not something to be joked with Monkey King!" Odin screeched.

"O-Oh my dear…" Gabriel couldn't find any words for her to comment at such atrocities.

"Hmph. If that's our fate then so be it." Hades however calmly said that way, like he's accepting his fate to be erased from the existence.

"Hades!"

"Silence Crows. I know what you're going to ask me. However, look at the mirror. All of you! At whose fault all of you think this is happen on the first place! You bats replenish your own race using some forceful acts rather than natural ways of how the nature should be! You bats keep experimenting Sacred Gear without any concern of the wielder! And all of you! All of you are to swallowed by that stupid holder of Sekiryuutei who thinks that something so stupid like that can keep the whole mythology at peace!? All of you are keeping peace only at the surface with that brat as the pillar that can easily crumbles!" Hades ranted, revealing that he hate Issei with all passion.

"What Hades said is right." This time, Eyre is the one that speak. "There's one thing Zen-Oh-sama hate beside the act of evil and that is pervert act of a mortal. I must reveal to you that formerly there are 18 universes, but Zen-Oh-sama erased six of them resulting in the remaining twelve universes including ours. Among those six, two of it is erase because of the pervert act of the mortals in there that's beyond saving. The reason that Universe 3 able to survive this long is because I along with Mule-sama tried our best to cover it from Zen-Oh-sama watchful eyes. Imagine if he knows about this. Our universe will be erase before we even have any chance to fight for our survival."

"That's why. I ask for all of your help. Please help us find five more remaining warriors with this condition. They can't be divine or half-divine. This night, I expect that those five is gather at this same place. That's all." Mule said before turn his attention to Gabriel. "Gabriel. I need your help to train that Holy Maiden." He said referring to Jeanne.

Gabriel nod. "I already watch her actions till' now and I must admit that Hero Faction are the results of our Gods neglect toward humanity. If I can help even for just a little I'll do it in order to protect this world that Father love so much." She agreed.

"Good. The rest of you'll be return to your base and search for the five warriors that I needed. Eyre."

Eyre nod. "Kai Kai." He chanted, returning the entire representative except Gabriel back to their respective base.

After all of them are gone, Gabriel asks Mule about Jeanne training. "So Mule-sama, what kind of training shall I gives to young Jeanne?" She asked.

"From what I see, she still don't know that the great power of the true Jeanne d'Arc, which is built from her legend is dormant inside of her. Since you're a Seraph I think you can help her awaken it before trained by me and Camparri." Mule suggested what kind of training that Jeanne shall take.

"I see. That's true that Jeanne d'Arc dormant power that based on her legend is powerful. If only that, maybe I can help her to awaken it. However, there is one problem. The fact that she's-" Before Gabriel could continue, Cao Cao's voice suddenly echoes.

"Hoo. To think that Gabriel-sama is here as well. Is an honor." Suddenly, a portal is open on the air and Cao Cao along with Jeanne and Vali is emerge from it with two new person.

The first is a bespectacled young man with blond hair with a strand of hair across his face, who is dressed in a business suit and wearing sunglasses. This man is Arthur Pendragon, the descendant of the legendary King Arthur and the wielder of the strongest Holy Sword, Caliburn. "So this is the deity that you mention to us Vali." He stated with plain tone

"For a deity, that small one with the horn looks so cute Nya~" Said a woman with meowing tone. She is a beautiful young woman with a voluptuous figure, long black hair with split bangs, and hazel-gold eyes with cat-like pupils. Her attire consists of a black kimono, a yellow obi, a set of golden beads, and an ornately detailed headband. The kimono features a red interior and it is open at her shoulders, giving view to her large breasts. She also strangely has a pair of black cat ears and two black tails. This woman is Kuroka, the older sister of Koneko Toujo and the most wanted criminal of the Underworld which is the home of the Devil Race.

"Hmph. If I were you I'll keep my mouth shut Kuroka. These three are powerful." Vali said with a forceful grin, knowing how outclass he'll become.

[That's right Vali. Especially the one with the great resemblance of Gabriel. His power is abnormal.] Albion suddenly speak up telepathically to Vali.

"I'm more than agree with you Albion. Now I begin to wonder how powerful other universe warriors are." Vali grinned in excitement.

Cao Cao meanwhile is talking with Mule. "Like I promise, I bring three members of Vali Team and I can promise you that they'll be useful in the Tournament of Power."

"I trust your judgment Cao Cao." Mule nod.

"But why'd Gabriel-sama is here? Isn't divine or half-divine are not allowed to join?" Jeanne wondered after seeing the Seraph.

Gabriel however replied with a smile. "I've heard from Mule-sama, that you finally tried to awaken your ancestor dormant power. For that, I'll gladly help you train to unlock it Jeanne."

"Heeh. So only now that you decided to help me?" She asked with a smile, but in a rather sarcastic tone. "I wonder why? Is it because this tournament where our existence is at stake? Where are you when-"

"Jeanne, stop it. This is not time for personal problems." Cao Cao remind her before speak to Mule once again. "So Mule-sama, how about the remaining five members?" He asked.

During the entire conversation, Camparri can't help but smile. 'It's maybe too late but I'm glad that Mule-sama managed to speak like normal person without using his suit. Seems this desperate situation force him to fight his shyness.' He thought in relief.

"If the matters in here are finish, I must return to Kaioshin Realm at once to prepare the room for our warriors training." Eyre stated as he disappears, teleporting instantly to Universe 3 Kaioshin Realm.


While Cao Cao finally manages to gathers the first half of the Universe 3 Team, let see how the recruitment of the other half goes.

First, we'll go to the Holy Church of Vatican. In human world, it is a sacred place where Pope lives but in the mythology world, it is a place where exorcists are train in order to protect humanity from evil supernatural beings. In here, there's a legend among the exorcist that lives.

On the flower garden of the Holy Church, someone is watering the flower. He is a 2-meter elderly man. He has white hair and his face has wrinkles on it; similar to that of a normal elderly. Although He is an old man, his body is that of an extremely muscular man. He has a thick neck, thick chest, thick arms, and legs. He wears priest vestments. This man is Vasco Strada, the second highest-rank in the Holy Church as the Cardinal Priest and the strongest human on Universe 3 Earth. Suddenly stop on watering his flower, he then smiled. "I wonder why'd you come all the way here from Japan, Azazel?" He asked, revealing the leader of Grigori is standing right behind him.

"As I expect from Eminence Strada. Even though you're old you still in top shape huh?" Azazel replied with friendly tone.

"He he he. This old man still doesn't want to lose to the youngsters. Not yet." Vasco said before turn to look at Azazel. "Seems there's some serious matter so you visit me on person." He guessed.

Azazel smiled while closing his eyes. "Seems I can't hide anything from you then. You're right Eminence Strada. However, this is something that's very serious and I think I can't accept the answer 'no' from you." He then explained about the Tournament of Power.

After hearing it, Vasco of course is shock but he manages to maintain his emotion in order to think rationally about the tournament. "I see. To think such power in the hand of such gods. That makes Hades and Izanami seems kind in comparison to this Zen-Oh." He commented.

"I'm also sharing the same opinion however the tournament is the dire situation. For that Eminence Strada, I hope you can join the tournament as one of the ten warriors that'll represent Universe 3. Even though Mule-sama promises that Cao Cao won't betray us, I can't help but worry. Besides, you can be the leader of Universe 3 Team due to your experience. I believe no one will disagree with that." Azazel said.

Humming in his own thought for a while, Vasco then nod to Azazel. "I see there's no way out of this. Very well, I'll join this battle of survival. It seems I can flex my muscles for a while."


While Azazel managed to recruit Vasco Strada, Sirzechs also managed to gather the warrior candidate that'll join the Tournament of Power. All of them are gathers in his personal room.

The first is a handsome young man with black hair and violet eyes. He is very tall and has a muscular build due to the extreme training he has done. He wears a tight regal outfit that shows his muscle. This young man is Sairaorg Bael, one of the four strongest young Devils and well-known for his hand to hand combat mastery.

The second is a beautiful girl with blonde hair tied in a ponytail and green eyes. She wears a costume that is open in the chest area revealing her large breasts and cleavage and part of her stomach, the costume has a section cut off in her arms revealing her shoulders. She also wears a belt and long trousers. This girl is Kuisha Abaddon, Sairaorg's Queen and a member of the Abaddon Family.

The third is a man with a graceful face who has grey hair and grey eyes. Like Sirzechs, he also wearing elaborate clothing. This man is Diehauser Belial, the head of the Belial Clan and the champion of the Rating Game.

The last one is a high school student of average height with short spiky brown hair, with two short locks of hair behind his head, and light brown eyes. He wears the Kuoh Academy boys' school uniform, which consists of a blazer over a white, long-sleeved dress shirt with black highlights with a black ribbon on the collar, matching black pants, and brown dress shoes. He wears a red T-shirt underneath his open dress shirt and blazer, and wears blue and white sneakers in place of dress shoes. This young man is Issei Hyoudo, the so-called Pervert King, the current wielder of Boosted Gear, and the Pawn of Rias Gremory.

Sirzechs, who's sitting on his desk, greet them with a smile. "Good afternoon everyone. I'm sorry that I called the four of you privately to my room." He said.

"It's okay Sirzechs-san. Rias already give me permission to go here despite this late." Issei assured Sirzechs with a smile.

Sirzechs smiled hearing it. "I see. So you already called her by name." He said in happiness. "However, the reason I called you four here is a serious matter and it's not something to be laughing at."

"Seems some serious stuff is about to happen." Diehauser quickly noted.

And so, Sirzechs begin to explaining to four of them about the Tournament of Power based on what Mule and Eyre tell them during the noon. After the explanation, all of the participants is unable to hide their shock because if they lose, their Universe will be erase from existence.

"I-Impossible… One being holds such powers." Kuisha uttered in disbelieved.

"But come to think it, you also have the Power of Destruction Sirzechs-sama." Sairaorg pointed the hard fact. "Why don't you join the tournament instead?"

"Unfortunately Sairaorg, one of the rules is that the participant must be mortal with no trace of divinity. Maybe I can join but I must make the others keep calm about this news. That's why I leave the task to you four and I hope you can get along with the other six participants since this survival tournament is a team battle. That means teamwork and versatile abilities to throw the other warriors out of bound are important for victory. Sairaorg and Issei-kun, both of you can be the muscle of the team while Kuisha and Diehauser versatile abilities would give other universe warriors quite a challenge." Sirzechs calmly explained the reason why he don't join the tournament and the reason he choose four of them. "Are the four of you ready?"

Kuisha, Sairaorg and Diehauser nod.

"Don't worry Sirzechs-san! I promise I'll protect our universe! If I can't protect it, Rias and the others will be sad plus… I still had to pursue my dream of being a Harem King!" Issei proclaimed with his usual pervert personality.

Sirzechs sighed. "Normally I would agree with those words. But Issei-kun, I said that you must turn that personality of your aside. The deities of the multiverse from what I heard are rather strict about it. This is my order to you Issei Hyoudo. Trust everything that the deities said to you and don't ever show that personality in front of them." He said with a serious tone.

'W-What's happened? Sirzechs-san… I've never see him like this!' Issei thought in surprise at the Satan sudden order.

"If that so, when we'll go to meet the other warriors Sirzechs-sama?" Kuisha asked.

"We'll go to the meeting place tonight. All of you better prepare yourself and your behavior. As we face a deity that even Ouroboros Dragon can't defeat." Sirzechs replied.


On the church that's designed to be the meeting place, the already gathered warriors: Cao Cao, Vali, Arthur, and Kuroka are waiting for the remaining five warriors that will join them to ensure Universe 3 survival. Cao Cao in particular is asking Eyre, who already return from Kaioshin Realm and Mule about Goku's capabilities in order to beat him without getting stronger than him. Jeanne however, is currently go with Gabriel to the Heaven.

"I see. From the information I've got so far, Son Goku and Top from Universe 7 and Universe 11 respectively using martial arts and an assassin named Hit from Universe 6 use Time-Skip that allow him to skip-time. This Hit will be a troublesome opponent… Along with this Jiren if the claim was right." Cao Cao concluded after hearing the explanation. 'Then I can safely assume that Universe 6, Universe 7, and Universe 11 were filled with non-weapon user. Now what I must thinking of is how to outsmart Son Goku. From the battle against Top, I can assume that he's genius in battle but maybe can be outsmarted if the trick is right.' He analyzed.

"That's right. Not to mention other universes warriors." Eyre said in worry.

"Allow me to speak." Vali suddenly joining the talk. "If that so, I suggest we avoid the three universes for half of the tournament duration. Fighting these three universes we only waste energies considering their amazing battle power."

"It's rare for you to be cautious Vali. I thought you'll say that we'll go after Goku, Hit, or Jiren during the first minutes." Cao Cao lightly mocked the Hakuryuukou.

"I have something that I must do and I won't let my arrogance makes it fail." Vali replied with a smirk.

"If that so Vali." Cao Cao shrugged. "This Tournament of Power is like a riddle. We don't know other warriors abilities and… They don't also know ours. I think the best course of actions is that we don't fight recklessly on the first minutes of the tournament. Let the other universes doing knockout as much as they can while we analyze each of their personality, battle style, and abilities one by one. However… I must say we avoid Universe 6, Universe 7, and Universe 11. If there's a situation we must fight them, try to stall them or quickly run away." Cao Cao explained the best strategy he could think of. "After that, we can think about knocking other universe warriors."

"For that, I have no reason to disagree. That would be the best strategy for our survival." Eyre agrees while fixing his glasses.

"Do that Cao Cao. But I must warn you to be careful of Universe 4. I've heard they have one of the smartest mortals in the multiverse and they have a tricky ability. Don't let them outsmart you." Mule warned as he already heard rumors about Universe 4 mortal.

Cao Cao simply nod as suddenly Azazel appears on the scene along with Vasco.

"Yo! I bring one warrior that maybe useful." Azazel said with relaxed tone.

"Eminence Strada!" Cao Cao said in disbelief. He never thought the Old Exorcist agreed to join. "Huh. Seeing you here, make some relief to me."

"Hoo. I see that this old man is strong." Mule smirked.

"Greetings everyone." Vasco greet before looking at his teammates. "Hm… I see that my comrades in this tournament all are prodigy young warriors. I hope we can work together on the tournament."

"Likewise Eminence Strada." Cao Cao replied with a smile.

"Huh. Who even though that the great Vasco Strada would join?" Arthur asked rather sarcastically as he look at him. His ultimate goal for join Vali is to find a being that's worthy enough to challenge him with his Caliburn. At first, what he wanted is to challenge Vasco, who's known as the strongest human, but the Tournament of Power gave him what he desired. He can decide who's the one that fit to fight him. "Actually I want to test if you're the perfect match against me and my Caliburn but this Tournament of Power give me the chance to choose warriors from another universe to do so. In any case, I'm glad someone as powerful as you joining our team."

"He he he. If you want you can fight me after the tournament ended the great descendant of King Arthur." Vasco lightly said while stroking his beard.

"I've never thought that the one known as The Violence of Heaven will be like this in term of personality Nya." Kuroka commented.

Not long after, Sirzechs also comes with the team he gathers. That leaves only Jeanne that still not arrives. "Sorry for my tardiness Mule-sama. I managed to gather four warriors that'll be useful for our team." He report.

"That's all right. Seems they're quite a powerful bunch huh?" Mule guessed.

"So you're that so-called Hakaishin right?" Sairaorg asked as he steps forward before offering a handshake. "My name is Sairaorg Bael. For the next ten days, I'll listen to every instruction you give. For that, I hope we can get along and spar if we ever win this tournament. This applies to Kuisha as well." He said in respectful tone.

Kuisha then bow in respect toward Mule and Eyre. "My honor to meet the deity of Universe 3. I promise that I'll perform well in the Tournament of Power." She said.

"Huh. That personality I respect it." Mule smirks as he received the handshake.

'So this is the deity that Sirzechs-san talking about. Their power truly incredible.' Issei thought.

[I agree partner. If the Kaioshin and Hakaishin along with their attendant already this powerful, I wonder how strong other deities and warriors from the other universes are.] Ddraig speak to Issei via their mind.

"We meet again Issei Hyoudo." Vali greet his rival with a smirk.

"I should be the one who said that Vali." Cao Cao said with a mocking smile. "I trust that you're stronger than the last we fight Sekiryuutei?" He asked while tapping his True Longinus on his left shoulder.

"Vali! Cao Cao!" Issei quickly yelled seeing his two adversaries. "You're our teammates!?"

"Sirzechs-sama already explains it before Issei Hyoudo. Our teammates maybe will be unpleasant so we must try to get along with them." Diehauser remind him.

"If it isn't Diehasuer Belial-dono? I can't believe someone as busy as you is following the tournament." Cao Cao greet.

Diehauser just shrugged.

"Hello! Sekiryuutei!" Kuroka decide to greet Issei. "If you're join the tournament, does that mean you're ready to bear my child?" Kuroka asked seductively while slightly open her kimono, revealing her large breast a bit.

"U-Um…. I…" Issei stuttered because he remembers Sirzechs warning.

"Aw~ no funny Nya~" Kuroka pouted. "However, Shirone… Is she all right?"

"She's fine when far from you." Issei replied.

"Hoo~" Kuroka sighed in relief after knowing her sister condition. "Since we're on the same side for the next ten days… Let's get along Nya~"

Suddenly, a ball of light appears and from inside of it, Gabriel appears along with Jeanne that changed her outfit. Her outfit become those of Medieval ones which is a dark blue leggings that went up to her thighs, a long dark blue skirt that was open on the side, and same color clothes that covered her upper body. She had a slightly darker mini cape that just went around her neck and two chains that wrapped around her chest, connected by small silver plates. She had silver plated armor that covered arms and feet, as well as a large piece that extended from just below her breasts to a little past her waist. Wrapped around the stomach area of her armor was a thin black sash with a scabbard, and an ornate rapier housed in it. Her hair was braided into a long ponytail that went down her waist and rested against her rear, the very end tied together by a black bow. She also had a bit of plated armor on the front of her head. She also holds some kind of pole with long fabric wrapped around it on her right hand.

"Sorry that we're late because Jeanne here must gather the original weapon that Jeanne d'Arc use during her lifetime." Gabriel apologized.

"And I thought that if I want to rightfully able to unlock my ancestor true power; I think dressing like her would help me a bit." Jeanne lightly joked.

"Ha ha ha. I must say that the original Jeanne d'Arc have a good sense of fashion." Cao Cao lightly joked.

"And that makes you look like you supposed to be young lady, the one that cared for the others." Vasco compliment her.

"I see the members already complete then. Let's go to the Kaioshin Realm so we can begin the training." Eyre suggested as he prepared. Due to Azazel and Sirzechs didn't follow; they slowly walk backward as the teleportation is on progress.

Before the teleportation complete, Sirzechs suddenly speak up. "Issei-kun. Please win this Tournament of Power and save our world from erasure. Rias will be proud if you return in victory." He said with a smile.

Hearing it, Issei then look at Sirzechs before giving a toothy grin and a thumb up. "No need to worry Azazel-sensei! Sirzechs-san! I'll return and show Rias and the others victory! And pummel the one that orchestrate this in the first place!" He promised.

"Kai Kai." Eyre chant as the rest of them being teleported to Universe 3 Kaioshin Realm.


Universe 1: Kaido, Katakuri, Yamato, Akainu, Luffy, Doflamingo, Hancock, Rob Lucci, Crocodile, Law (Leader)

Universe 2: Galaxia, Haruka, Michiru, Makoto, Rei, Minako (Leader), Ami, Viluy, Demande, Nephrite

Universe 3: Vasco (Leader), Vali, Diehauser, Sairaorg, Arthur, Cao Cao, Issei, Kuroka, Kuisha, Jeanne

Universe 4: Chuya, Fyodor (Leader), Gogol, Akutagawa, Atsushi, Kyouka, Nathaniel, Ivan, Yosano, Lucy

Universe 5: Madara, Hashirama (Leader), Nagato, Minato, Itachi, Yugito, Sasori, Fuu, Kimimaro, Haku

Universe 6: Hit (Leader), Kale, Caulifla, Saonel, Pilina, Cabba, Frost, Magetta, Botamo, Rota

Universe 7: Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Gohan (Leader), Android 17, Android 18, Piccolo, Krillin, Tien, Roshi

Universe 8: Sesshomaru, Kirinmaru (Leader), Menomaru, Inuyasha, Toran, Hoshiyomi, Konton, Koga, Bankotsu, Shunran

Universe 9: Esdeath, Akame, Tatsumi, Budou, Merraid, Wave, Run (Leader), Kurome, Taeko, Cornelia

Universe 10: Irene, Gildarts, Laxus, Erza (Leader), Minerva, Gajeel, Natsu, Gray, Kagura, Wendy

Universe 11: Jiren, Top (Leader), Dyspo, Cocotte, Tupper, Kahseral, Kettle, K'nsi, Zoire, Vewon

Universe 12: Kokushibo (Leader), Akaza, Sanemi, Giyu, Muichiro, Mitsuri, Tanjiro, Inosuke, Kanao, Shinobu


Author Notes

And finally… The last recruitment chapter is finished and thus the recruitment part of this story already completed. Sorry for the long update. Its rainy season now and my house is frequently flooded when the rain is heavy.

Like usual, I'll explain the reason I choose the characters. Special for DxD, I avoid using characters that power only based on speculations, talks, and not showing his power in true battle. Divine and Half-divine also not used on this team:

-Vasco: His epithet as the strongest human in DxD is not something to be joked with as he likes Master Roshi: have a good strength and high experience in battle. Plus his leadership makes him a good team leader for Universe 3.

-Vali: He's strong and true prodigy on using his Divine Dividing. Plus his ability to control space and cut someone's energy will be a useful asset against Universe 6, Universe 7, and Universe 11.

-Diehauser: His Worthless ability will be quite an annoyance in the tournament.

-Sairaorg: The muscle for Team Universe 3. His battle style are quite close to Dragon Ball and it'll be interesting for him to change fists with either Android 17 or Cabba.

-Arthur: His Caliburn which can control space and hide in special dimension can help Universe 3 to keep out of bounds to a minimum rate.

-Cao Cao: My favourite character in DxD. I plan him to have a big part on this Tournament of Power. He's a good strategist for Universe 3 plus his True Longinus will prove to be deadly to dark-type mortal and a good time-based abilities repellent.

-Issei: He's a main character. I plan to make his training is that he must try to draw his power from other sources.

-Kuisha: Her Hole ability will prove to be quite useful for dealing against blast attacks.

-Jeanne: This is maybe the most controversial since she's the weakest executive member of the Hero Faction beside Leonardo. For that, I plan for her to train in order to unlock her true dormant power. The dormant power that I meant is she'll trained to utilize Ruler (Type-Moon) Noble Phantasm, which will be a vital for Universe 3 victory.

The next chapter, we'll go to Zen-Oh side with the Grand Priest. There'll be a new rule that'll be added, the Tournament of Power Arena scale will be shown, Grand Priest will called each deity of the universes along with the leader of their team. The last one is that Zen-Oh will ask two team leaders to fight each other for demonstration. Who's the one that Zen-Oh will choose?

See you in the next update.