Thanks for all of the feedback. Secure, while it is true that Higa wouldn't be able to wing Saki if she was as strong as Karasuba, she was not that strong when he caught her. She was only that strong because he removed her limits. I don't think that the adjustments actually limited the power of Sekirei, but Minato would have it too easy if his Sekirei were the strongest. Haseo55, I don't think anyone likes Higa, which is why he is a villain in this story. Zaralann, the tracking chips are still present, Higa only looked to remove the limiters on power.
Chapter 16
Minaka was clapping as he saw Higa inject one of his Sekirei with a needle on his monitor.
"How inventive! I really should personally congratulate him for making the Sekirei Plan so interesting."
"Should we step in? He might get too powerful if his Sekirei's power is not limited." Natsuo asked his superior.
"No, if he tries to fight us, I trust that your Discipline Squad will not have any trouble beating him. He might think that he's outsmarting me, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve as well." Minaka said with a cackle.
"This is ridiculous." Minato said.
"Why exactly do you feel that way?" Higa asked.
"Because Mikogami could help our fight against MBI."
"Mikogami refuses to work with me. He can't be allowed to stay in the game. Now is the time to remove him from the equation."
"Fine." Minato said, defeated.
"Then let's get started."
Minato exited Higa's office to find his Sekirei waiting for him.
"What does he want us to do?" Mutsu asked.
"We're going to launch an assault on Mikogami."
"Really? Why would we do that?" Benitsubasa asked.
"He refuses to work with us, so I guess Higa wants him out of the picture. I'll explain more when we get home."
Once they arrived back at the apartment, Minato made a beeline for Kochou and Matsu's room.
"Guys, I need to tell you something." Minato said as he opened the door.
"No need, we know that Higa wants you to attack Mikogami." Matsu quickly said before turning back to her screens.
"This is pushing the plan far ahead of schedule, but I think we can adjust." Kochou said to Matsu.
"Wait, what plan?" Minato asked.
"You see, Matsu and I have developed a plan to eliminate our rivals." Kochou started.
"We need to remove Mikogami first, and when that happens, Tokyo will essentially be divided in three between you, Higa, and Nishi. We don't want to face Higa head on, he's too strong now. But we can secure an alliance between you and Nishi. If we do that, we can launch a two pronged attack on Higa and hopefully beat him. After that, our only rival will be Nishi, who we know we can beat."
"All right, so what should I do?" Minato asked.
"Go along with Higa's plan for now. We'll tell you when you need to do something differently." Matsu said.
"All right then."
Minato felt his phone buzz and checked the text he received.
"All right, it's time." He announced to everyone.
Minato was astounded by how beautiful Mikogami's mansion was.
"These stupid rich people are just using us as pawns in their game." He muttered as he approached HIga.
"So what's the plan?" He asked.
"Nothing special, we're just going to charge in through the front gate. However, as we charge in, we need you to move around the back of the mansion to cut off Mikogami's escape route."
Minato nodded, "Sounds easy enough."
Higa snapped his fingers and the gate was immediately blown to smithereens.
Minato and his group quickly circled around to the back of the mansion, where they found Mikogami trying to escape.
"Stop right there!" Minato yelled out.
"Himeko, stop them!"
A woman in a kimono stepped in front of Mikogami. "I won't let you hurt my master."
"I really don't want to do this, but I have no choice." Minato apologized beforehand.
Akitsu froze her feet to the ground.
"Ah, I can't move!" HImeko cried out.
Using the distraction, Uzume wrapped her in veils and Benitsubasa began to punch her mercilessly.
"Taki, stop them!" Mikogami cried out.
Immediately, mist began to surround the group.
"Kazehana, can you clear this out?" Minato asked. She nodded and a burst of air cleared out the mist.
Tsukiumi fired a shot of water that knocked Taki to the ground. Yomi then created a blade of air that ripped off Taki's dress.
"What was that for?" Taki cried out as she tried to cover her body. As she did this, she didn't notice that Mutsu had made his way behind her. He proceeded to knock her out with the blunt end of his sword.
"We've removed their crests." Uzume reported.
Minato nodded and turned to the defeated Ashikabi, "Please Mikogami, just give up. If you don't, I don't know what Higa will do to you."
"You two really are ruthless." Mikogami said.
"There you are." Higa said as he appeared from the back door of Mikogami's mansion.
"His Sekirei have been defeated." Minato said.
"Good. Now take him away." Higa said as Saki grabbed Mikogami and dragged him into the house.
"What are you going to do to him?" Minato asked.
"Nothing yet, but I can't guarantee his safety. After all, I can't take any chances." Higa responded.
"You can't hurt Ashikabis, that's not part of the game." Benitsubasa said.
"You think this is still a game? It's going to go far beyond a mere game." Higa sneered.
"Look, I'm not sure we can go along with this." Minato said. "If you aren't willing to honor the rules of the Sekirei Plan, I don't know if we can work with you."
"I'm getting the feeling that you think you have a choice in this. As of now, you need to choose a side. Either you're my ally, or you're my enemy right now."
"Minato, you can't fight him right now!" He heard Matsu yell into his earpiece.
"Fine, we'll work together right now." Minato said with gritted teeth.
"Good, I'll contact you if I need you." Higa turned around and strolled away.
Minato put his finger up to his earpiece, "I need to meet with Nishi right now."
While I'm not sure that the adjustments limited the power of the Sekirei, it does give Minato quite a challenge to overcome. Otherwise, he would steamroll over Higa easily. Also, what do you guys think about Minato winging Homura? Would that be someone that he should wing, or should someone else get him? Please leave your thoughts.