"I see so Milim destroyed Eurazania and Carion and Frey helped. Rigurd prepare a place for the refugees."

"Already done my lord."

"Ahh. Nice work Rigurd. Now is there any news on Claymans movements because I know he is behind this."

"There is movement but from what we can see we have about a month or so before they move." Benimaru says closing his eyes.

"I see. Well I ask you Beastketeers refrain from moving on your own. I ask you to help us fight them so we don't take any unnecessary losses. Will you listen to me just this once."

They remained silent for a moment before Albis steps forward. "Yes we will because of the kindness you showed are people we wouldn't dare go against you. We are yours to command."

"I see that's good to hear for now let's rest and prepare for the battle ahead."

Everyone nods and heads out leaveing Rimuru leaning back in his chair. He thinks back to Zangetsu. "Something seemed so off about him. That look in his eyes it was so empty." He thought looking up. "Raphael do you know what he is?"

"... He is an unknown being... I can't analyze him."

"What! Isn't he a part of me?"

"He appears identical to you but theres information locked away. Do you wish me to try to find out more."

"No ill ask him if we meet again." He says standing and then exists.

He makes his way to the hill that overlooks Tempest where him and Milim spent alot of time. As he sits there Ranga jumps out of his shadow and sits next to him.

"Hey Ranga. How are the preparations going?" He asks looking towards tempest.

Ranga looks toward tempest. "Going smoothly."

"Whats wrong Ranga?"

"You seem different since your Awakening. Your presence seems heavier though I may be imagining it."

"No your not completely wrong but I can explain it just yet."

"I understand lord Rimuru." Ranga says while the demon Rimuru summoned appears.

"Ah I see your still here what's up?" Rimuru asks.

"I only wish to serve you even as a lowly servant."

Rimuru stands up and walks toward him. "As long as you protect our home your welcome to stay but all I can give you as payment is a name."

"That is more than enough Lord Rimuru."

Rimuru named the demon Diablo and order him and Ranga to go help prepare as he remained awhile. As the sun began to set he sighs and gets up.

"Notice: Veldora prison has been analyzed and can be broken."

"What I can release him."

"If that is what you wish."

"Lets do it. It will be a huge help to have him."

He then heads to Tempest to inform Benimaru he will be gone a few days at most and to take care of tempest in his absent. He then went to the cave where he first met Veldora. After releaseing Veldora and giving him a body he thinks back to Zangetsu.

"Well then shall we head back my friend?" Veldora ask with enthusiasm.

"Not yet while I do something try suppressing your aura it will make it easier on us."

"Alright." He said sucking in his large amount of aura.

"Raphael can we summon Zangetsu by chance?"

"..."

"Raphael?"

"Its possible but I can't predict the outcome. Do you still wish to proceed?"

Rimuru thinks for a moment before nodding.

ULTIMATE SKILL acquired summon Zangetsu*

Rimuru stands facing the dark orb that formed in front of him as it disperses a figure is shown. The being stands to about Veldoras shoulder with solid black hair, faded golden eyes and it appears as though he's crying blood out his right eye with the mask he had straped to his shoulder.

Zangestu looks at Rimuru in shock. "Why did you summon me." Zangetsu said in a sad tone.

"You look different then before Zangetsu."

Zangetsu eyes widen and rushes to a nearby puddle to see his face. When he sees his reflection he begins trembling.

"Who are you really Zangetsu?" He asks walking toward him before Veldora appears blocking him. "Veldora?"

"Careful he's dangerous." Veldora said to Rimurus shock.

"Don't worry Veldora I'm no a threat anymore." Zangetsu says getting up.

"So are you an ally or what? And who are you?" Rimuru asks walking closer.

"I will help you if you keep your promise. And for who I am my name no longer has meaning who I was is gone. My name is Zangetsu."

"Well fine lets head back to tempest." Rimuru says heading for the entrance with Veldora and Zangetsu following.

"Are you sure Rimuru?" Veldora asks through thought communication.

"Yes I dont feel ill intent from him."

"Ill belive you my friend."

As they arrive back in tempest everyone is awaiting Rimuru. He then introduces Veldora and has everyone celebrating. But when Zangetsu walks forward with his mask on Benimaru appears infront of him peirceing him through his heart surpriseing everyone.

"Benimaru! What the hell are you doing!" Rimuru yells before Zangetsu puts up his hand to stop Rimuru.

Benimarus eyes widen before he backs away. "Im sorry i dont know what came over me. Its like i wasn't my self when i saw him." He says with his head down.

Zangetsu pulls out Benimarus sword and looks at it. he trembles a little and hands it back. "Its fine don't worry anyway don't let me stop the celebration." He says heading towards the edge of tempest.

During the celebration Rimuru makes his way to the hill outside tempest with a drink and food.

"I had a feeling you would be here." Rimuru says setting the stuff next to Zangetsu.

"Rimuru how did you not snap back then?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"When you saw Shion and everyone dead in front of you. How did you not snap."

"Oh then. Honestly I don't know. The world grew silent and was fading then I heard something." Rimuru said putting his hand on his chest.

"You heard something?"

"Yeah voices."

"Whos?"

"Everyones. Shions, Benimaru, Shuna, Milim. I heard them say I couldnt give up now."

"I see. So thats how." Zangetsu said with a sad look and appeared deep in thought.

"Well you clearly don't want to tell me who you were and you appear to be deep in thought so ill leave you for now." He says standing. "You don't have to be alone." He says before leaving.

Zangetsu looks up as Rimuru disappears in the night. "Voices huh... Ci." He stops himself and looks up and grabs the drink Rimuru brought. He took a big drink and put it down. "Thats really good." He says before returning to his thoughts.

The meetings go as cannon not much to change there.

Rimuru has a meeting with Benimaru and Veldora after the meeting.

"Im thinking about taking Zangetsu with me to Walpurgis."

Benimaru and Veldora steps forward "I cant say i agree lord Rimuru because hes still a mystery." Benimaru says with Veldora nodding. "If something happens summon me my friend." Veldora said in a serious tone.

"I understand and take full responsibility for him I feel like he is not the enemy."

"Ok my friend. Anyway can i get some more manga. Before we go take care of things?" Veldora asks scratching the back of his head.

"Yea yea." Rimuru said laughing with Benimaru.

The day of Walpurgis.

Before going to Walpurgis they had to decide on who Rimuru will bring. Shion was chosen because of the fit she was gonna throw. But then Zangetsu walked in.

"Allow me to be the second. Please." Zangetsu says to everyones surprise. .

"Are you sure Zangetsu." Rimuru asks.

Zangetsu nods slightly.

"Well then does anyone object because he was the one I was gonna pick."

Everyone remains silent agreeing to the decision.

"Alright then now lets get ready. Yall make sure yall stay safe during yalls part of the plan." He says as the Walpurgis door appears and Zangetsu puts on his mask and pulls a big sword out and straps it on his back.

"Hmm. That sword Zangetsu has its just like Shions but it appears to be damaged like its been through countless battles." Rimuru thinks to himself analyzing Zangetsu. As they head to Walpurgis.