Chapter 21
The Naked Sun
On the Nudist Beach ship, everyone was recovering from the recent attack. Mikan was already getting to work on healing everyone who got hurt during Ryuko's initial assault. With Nui dead and Mukuro having escaped, the attention was focused back on Hajime who regained consciousness. However it was not an entirely good thing as he realized he was missing his wrist and Mako's father was trying to reattach it with help from Chiaki.
"Don't worry Hajime! You're going to live! Live I say! Just let me add the gauze!" Barazo shouted as he tried disinfecting the severed arm.
"I-I-I d-don't you need that much." Hajime said.
"Now future Mrs. Fishmonger, just the threads through these points." Barazo said as he pulled out a marker.
Barazo then drew dots on different parts of Hajime's severed wrist and hand. He then gave Chiaki the needle and thread needed for the operation.
"Now, I'll hold it down since I have a better grip." Barazo said.
"What? I... did you call me a fishmonger?" Chiaki said.
"You got this!" Akane said.
"Don't give up!" Nekomaru shouted.
"Nanami, you don't have to do this if you don't want to!" Chisa said far in the back.
Chiaki took a deep breath and did her best with Barazo's instruction. She managed to somehow sew up Hajime's severed hand back with Barazo cleaning up the blood.
"And we're done. That will be 100,000 yen, but I'll give you a 5% discount since you're Mako's friend." Barazo said while wiping the sweat off of his forehead.
Hajime stared at his hand which felt numb and looked like a ragdoll with how he moved it. He looked at Chiaki who looked embarrassed and slightly ashamed with how it turned out.
"I don't even know what's going on." Hajime said.
Technically speaking, Hajime was not entirely aware of what happened. He lost consciousness and his personality switched to Izuru where he woke up inside of Ryuko's head. Which lead to the strange wedding that Ragyo planted in there followed by meeting Isshin.
"You're alive and you're well and... I'm sorry." Chiaki said.
"You didn't do anything wrong." Hajime said.
Chiaki was going to elaborate on recent events and her decision to side with Satsuki intially. When said girl shoved Chiaki out of the way.
"Move! My little brother needs a blood transfusion!" Satsuki exclaimed as she already tied a tourniquet around her arm. "Mankanshoku! Administer that needle!" she shouted at Barazo who looked scared.
"At once!" Barazo said as he pulled out a massive needle and a tube.
Only for Ryuko to shove Satsuki aside, "He doesn't need blood and if he did, yours is just going to make him crazy!" she yelled.
"I am only trying to save his life!" Satsuki replied.
"There's no need, he's perfectly fine. Show them kid." Barazo said.
Hajime raised his hand, showing his fingers twitching. Meaning that the blood flow was coming back or maybe his Life Fibers doing their job and reattaching themselves. Albeit they all looked like they were about to snap off.
"That is good, you will be properly compensated at a later date." Satsuki said.
Barazo then whispered to his son, "Mataro, add another zero to Hajime's bill."
"Sure thing dad." Mataro whispered back.
Ryuko then chimed in, "Okay, everyone give my little brother some space. He's been through a lot." she said.
"And I still don't know what's going on." Hajime said.
"Izuru took control, he chopped off his hand and threw it at your sister." Fenrir said.
"What?" Hajime asked.
"Forget about it, your Life Fibers managed to reattach themselves. Also it means you and your mate can stop being awkward." Fenrir replied.
Ryuko then proceeded to help Hajime stand up, "Come on, you need to rest up. I think I gave you too much heart ache." she said.
Hajime just sighed, "I think I should already be used to your outbursts." he said.
"Hey, I'm trying to apologize. Besides, I've done a bad job being a good big sister." Ryuko said.
"Little sister." Hajime corrected.
"Big sister!" Ryuko argued.
Then Satsuki had to speak up, "Ryuko Matoi!" she shouted.
"Satsuki can you shut the hell up!? I'm trying to…"
Ryuko didn't get to finish as Satsuki shoved Hajime into her chest. Satsuki looked like she was squeezing him to death with how she held him. Hajime looked like he was about to die from asphyxiation as he swung his arms around. Satsuki ignored this and patted his head.
"Ryuko Matoi, I am the true big sister because I am older than the both of you." Satsuki said before further squeezing Hajime in a hug.
"Satsuki please, you're going to kill him!" Chisa pleaded.
"She's right, we just got Ryuko back. We don't need you killing another member of the team." Aikuro said.
"And why are you giving him sisterly affection?" Makoto curiously asked.
Satsuki ignored them and looked at Ryuko, "Come here, I have 16 of sisterly affection to give you." she said.
"No!" Ryuko said as she grabbed Hajime's arm. "Now let go of him!" She said.
"I am so confused." Makoto said.
Kiyoko watched and started putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Kiyoko quickly realized that there was some recent secret that Satsuki learned. She believed that unless Satsuki went insane or suddenly felt familial love for her worst enemy and Hajime, there might be something else going on. Although it's likely Satsuki would give some summary about the truth behind her relationship with the two but not leave any room for questions.
As this scene unfolded, the crew on the Naked Sun came out wearing hazmat suits and holding special vacuum cleaners. There they quickly started locking up Junketsu and then got to sucking up the remains of Nui. Unknown to them, despite not being able to move or react. Nui still had a small tinge of sentience left in her.
'It doesn't matter, my death won't matter. Even if Lady Ragyo doesn't love, my love for her is greater. All that matter is that Shinra Koketsu is complete!" Nui thought as her body broke down and was split into multiple fragments.
All of which were likely going to be purified or ripped apart until all traces of Nui's existence was gone. However, they missed a small piece that had left when Satsuki and Ryuko turned their backs on her.
A while later, with Mukuro
Mukuro just looked at Junko with eyes begging for forgiveness. Junko just looked like a disappointed parent who had given up on her child.
"Mukuro, I saw your arms and legs off and turn you into some emo sculpture and it wouldn't matter. Lady Ragyo is going to be pissed when she sees that you screwed up by letting go of Ryuko." Junko said as she sat back and took a drink from a fancy glass.
Mukuro shivered as she feared Ragyo a lot more than Junko. While Junko had saw Ragyo as a goddess bound to the earth, Mukuro wasn't as zealous. It didn't mean she distrusted or disliked Ragyo, but she felt a sense of danger around Ragyo. Mukuro knew a pissed off Ragyo would be worse than her sister on her worst days.
Despite having to retreat, Mukuro came back with some part of Nui. It was pathetic, but she had this idea that maybe Ragyo could help her regenerate and they can continue from there.
"You better move that flat ass of yours and tell Lady Ragyo what you did wrong." Junko said.
Mukuro nodded sadly, "Yes sister, I will apologize to Lady Ragyo." she said as she took Nui's fragment to Ragyo.
All that was left was one of Nui's arms from below the elbow. When Mukuro did find Ragyo, the woman was focused on the construction of Nui's project. As if she were psychic, Ragyo felt Mukuro's presence and emotions.
"What did you do?" Ragyo asked.
"Everything, but I did it wrong." Mukuro said, almost sounding meek.
Ragyo looked out the corner of her eye, "Where is Nui?" she asked.
Mukuro presented Nui's arm, "I only recovered this, she was split in half." she said.
Ragyo just sighed, "Oh well, I should have expected less." she said before taking Nui's arm. "Don't look so glum, my disappointment is not directed at you but the daughter that I thought I had perfected. At least Nui's memory will live on." she said.
Mukuro looked surprised, "You are not angry?" she asked.
"Partially, but I do not have the energy to waste my anger on you. If you really desire punishment, give your sister a blunt object to hit you with." Ragyo said, making Mukuro sigh in relief.
If Ragyo was angry at her, she wouldn't do something simple like physically abuse her. No Mukuro can handle being punched, kicked, hit with blunt objects and occasionally being stabbed but Ragyo is the type to do more than damage to the body.
Mukuro then walked away, hoping Ragyo wouldn't suddenly change her mind and decide to turn her body into a pocket hanky. Ragyo stood over the rail on the catwalk and watched as a brand new outfit was being made. She looked at Nui's remains and just stroked it.
"Poor Nui, if you only you could see it. Then again, I don't suppose you should be wasted." Ragyo said as she saw the finger twitching on their own. "I suppose you will have to go somewhere. I did teach you to never waste resources." she said as she pulled on the exposed Life Fibers.
The fingers started to move more frantically before stopping.
At the same time, Mukuro felt her own fingers move erratically. She assumed it was her fear of Ragyo that made her body move on it's own.
Back on the ship
Ryuko still is not fond of the idea of Satsuki being her ally. She was even less thrilled to be related to her. At least now, Satsuki calmed down and wasn't trying to force her or Hajime into spending "quality time" together. Ryuko decided to share her thoughts with someone who can sympathize with her.
"I don't like this." Ryuko told Hajime who was still nursing his hand.
"I'm still out of it. What is it don't you like?" Hajime asked.
"Satsuki being here and thinking she can do anything. She's on our side or some crap and now she's wearing Junketsu again like she can tame it." Ryuko said.
Fenrir scoffed, "Junketsu can barely think. It's just a wild animal unless it meets an apex predator." he said.
"You seem to know Junketsu well." Senketsu said.
"I only know it can't think straight. Besides, I'm with the girl, I don't like that bitch and she's still arrogant." Fenrir said.
"We can't antagonize her." Senketsu said.
"Hinata, trade me with Senketsu. Your sister and I can kick her ass hands down." Fenrir said.
"Stop, we don't have time to fight." Hajime said, stopping any plans for violence. "Look, I still have mixed feelings about Satsuki. I get that it's annoying that she did not change despite realizing that she's imperfect." he said.
"And that's what makes frustrating. She's still acting like this high and mighty… I can't even explain it without getting mad." Ryuko said with a sigh.
"Then maybe focus on something else. For example, how are you holding up?" Hajime asked.
"So-so, I made up with Senketsu but then he started crying out of his eye." Ryuko answered.
"I'm just happy that Ryuko is back and nothing is separating us again." Senketsu said.
"Your sappy emotions disgust me." Fenrir said, offending his fellow kamui.
"I just have a strong bond with Ryuko. Something you fail to establish with Hajime. No offense by the way." Senkersu said.
Fenrir just rolled his eyes at Senketsu while Hajime shrugged it off.
"Hey speaking of which, are you and Nanami back together again or are you two being as awkward as possible?" Ryuko asked.
"What kind of question is that?" Hajime asked.
"Are you two for real? You two haven't even kissed. You broke up, but I'm not even sure if you can call it that with how she got you that disc." Ryuko explained.
"It's complicated." Hajime responded.
"She literally helped reattach your arm. Knowing how Mako's dad is, she did a good job with helping." Ryuko pointed out.
"Maybe Dr. Mankanshoku is just a good doctor and you don't appreciate him." Hajime countered.
"No, that's wrong." Ryuko said making him sigh.
"Ryuko, I don't want to debate this with you" Hajime said, feeling uncomfortable.
Suddenly Satsuki arrived much to Ryuko's frustration. She had Chiaki propped over her shoulder and proceeded to place her front of Hajime.
"You two need fix your conflicted." Satsuki said.
"Hey, I was already doing that! I don't need you butting in!" Ryuko exclaimed
"Ryuko, I can help you solve your own relationship issues as well but on a later date." Satsuki said, gently moving her aside. "Now then, I didn't approve of Nanami because of her addiction, but I realize that's just her way of life. I immediately have forgotten what she had accomplished in recent years and disregarded her because our my relationship to my brother. For that, I apologize." she explained.
Everyone looked at Satsuki in silence.
"Now you made it about yourself." Ryuko said a minute later.
Satsuki ignored her again, "Chiaki Nanami, tell my brother how important he is to you. Hajime, you give a proper response and tell her why she is important to you in return. Then sort out your feelings within the hour." she said.
"What?" Hajime asked.
"I will not repeat myself. Now figure things out with my potential sister-in-law." Satsuki said.
"Did she just jump this relationship straight into marriage?" Senketsu asked.
"Don't expect nieces or nephew from this idiot. He's going to pass out just by smelling this girl's hair." Fenrir said.
Unknown to anyone, Satsuki could hear the two kamui speak. So she chose to ignore Fenrir's insults and just motivated her brother.
"Hajime, tell this girl how much you care for her." Satsuki said.
Chiaki blushed while Hajime looked away, making Satsuki feel impatient. Before she said anything, Ryuko suddenly lifted her over the shoulder. Using the element of surprise, Ryuko quickly ran off with Satsuki towards another location.
"If you're going to make them get into an embarrassing situation. Then give them space." Ryuko said as she left Hajime alone with Chiaki.
"And you need to handle this alone, so I'm getting some sleep." Fenrir said before closing his eyes.
Hajime just sighed as Chiaki looked like she wanted to say something but looked uncertain. She knew what she wanted to say, but not how to say it. Hajime mentally beat himself up at the fact that he found himself in the stupid awkward teenage relationship trope. Seeing as how the world is probably going to end or be further damaged when the final battle with Ragyo arrives.
Hajime decided to speak up, even if it did sound stupid.
"I have no idea what I want." Hajime said bluntly.
"…what?" Chiaki asked.
"Chiaki, I have no idea what I want or at least I don't know what I want to do." Hajime answered. "I probably sound like a broken record when I say this, but I think I wish I could settle on a normal life." he said.
Chiaki looked confused for a moment before responding, "You wanted to be an Ultimate and go to the same classes like me and everyone else. That's what you said when we met." She said.
"I did, I felt tired with being some generic guy. Even the former principal tried to cheer me up at one point but I don't think it was enough." Hajime said before looking at his arms. "Now look me, I become an apathetic psychopath, then I learn I'm made of alien string and now in the middle of a war against my birth mother and teaming up my biological sisters." he said.
Chiaki didn't know how to respond but still tried, "You won't always be able to foreshadow the next level. It tries to be obvious as possible, but then you learn that you're not even halfway done when you meet the real boss." She said.
Hajime smiled at that, at least Chiaki tried to explain how she saw things. He didn't expect any less of her to use a gaming analogy.
"But Hajime, your load out might not be nice but you can play the game as you wish." Chiaki said.
"Well I won't get a second life if I screw up." Hajime replied.
Chiaki slowly reached for his hand, "Hajime, I don't know what to do either. I know what I want, but sometimes I don't always know what to do. I think that's why we separated before Satsuki's war with the other schools." she said.
"And how did you feel your doubts?" Hajime asked, earning an unsure look. "Look Chiaki, I wasn't a fan of your decision but you had your reasons. Even I felt a bit unsure about siding with Ryuko. I know that even if she's my sister, I barely met her. Yet, I felt like Satsuki lost sight of reality at the time." he explained.
"Hajime, let's just skip that." Chiaki said.
"Eh?" Hajime asked.
"Let's focus on us. What do we want from each other? Do we want to continue being with each other?" Chiaki asked.
"I mean… I still want to be with or around you. Even if it's just sitting on a bench and playing the same video games again." Hajime said, remembering those days his favorite days.
"Then why don't we continue playing co-op? We can keep playing co-op after all this ends." Chiaki suggested.
Hajime took a deep breath and thought this over for a bit.
"Okay, but on one condition." Hajime said, making Chiaki listen closely. "We strategize together. We don't need each other's approval for everything, but we have to get some idea on our respective strategies and styles for the near future." he explained.
Chiaki nodded, "It's a deal." she said.
+Romance
Chiaki wiped her eyes, 'Was that my imagination?' she wondered.
After using her Goku Uniform for so long, Chiaki wondered if those meters were a side effect. The uniform was meant to create a layout of the world as a video game. Then again, it could be possible that Chiaki just learned to read Hajime by this point.
"We should get going. Our teachers are probably getting a new plan ready now that Ryuko is back and Satsuki is here." Hajime said.
Chiaki smiled as she went to join him.
With Satsuki
Seeing as how Ryuko had a point, Satsuki conceded to the idea that her presence might make her brother and Chiaki more nervous. However that didn't mean Satsuki would not put pressure on Chiaki later and give her a big list of expectations.
For now, Satsuki had to do some more recruiting. Standing before her, in a cage for some reason, are the Lil' Ultimates who glared at her.
"The Warriors of Hope, I was expecting to have you met you sooner but you all alluded me." Satsuki said.
"You can torture us all you want lady, we're not saying nothing!" Masaru yelled.
"Yeah, we don't have anything to say. So please don't torture us because it's pointless." Kotoko said, fearing the idea of being tortured.
Satsuki looked down at the children, "If I wanted to gain information, I would use more efficient methods than torture." she said. "No, what I want to gain. Is your trust, faith and eventual loyalty." She said.
"It's not going to happen!" Masaru said, turning away and crossing his arms.
"You people put us into a cage after kidnapping us!" Kotoko said.
"Would you really call it an abduction when you were betrayed?" Satsuki asked.
The children looked at each other for a moment.
"Even if that's true, we won't trust you. You aren't any better than the other adults." Nagisa said.
"Guys, I'm not implying anything but we don't have anywhere else to go. Nui did blow us up." Jataro pointed out.
"It was probably a set up!" Kotoko said stubbornly.
"No, I definitely saw Nui holding a briefcase and used it like a bomb detonator." Jataro said.
Nagisa groaned, "It doesn't matter, Lady Ragyo took us in but…"
"But it's highly unlikely she is returning for you. She went as far as to manipulate Ryuko and sent her to attack us which ended in failure." Satsuki explained.
"But she's gotta send more!" Kotoko said.
"Unlikely, Nui was also here and her mission was to ensure Ryuko's loyalty and it failed. Now Nui's nothing more than a pile of Life Fibers, a discarded pile of garbage that's been vacuumed." Satsuki further explained.
The children were silent again.
"At least that means she won't try to kill us again. That's good, right?" Jataro asked, sounding hopeful.
"Yes, but knowing my mother's plans. The danger isn't over, Ragyo does not care for anyone. She only wants to affection for herself and paving the road with lies and false hopes." Satsuki said.
"Then what do you want from us? You want to use us too?" Nagisa asked as he angrily gripped the bars.
"That's right, if you are not lying then that still doesn't make you any better!" Masaru argued.
Satsuki clicked her heel and not only did that sound make the children go quiet. It made them stop arguing and made them pay attention to what she said next. Although it was hard to do so as this shining light appeared behind Satsuki, reminding the children why Junko saw her as her enemy. At the same time, Jataro wished he had his art gear and his easel so he could make another painting.
"That is where you are wrong. You seem to forget that out of all the adults, Ragyo is the worst of them all." Satsuki said. "Long before you, I was in a situation where Ragyo wanted me broken. I will not say I had it more difficult, because we all faced adversity but even when I tried to break my chains, Ragyo only tightened them. Now all four of you find yourselves with the opportunity to break the chains that bind you to her will." she explained, her voice almost echoing the entire room.
"How is her speech both deep and intense!?" Kotoko asked.
"It's the message of the speech! You have to read between the words to get the message!" Jataro said.
Satsuki wasn't finished yet, "Now you four have the choice to either remain chained and bound for the slaughter or you rip your chains and combat the "demons" you have so wished to eliminate! So either stay put or leave this cage!" she exclaimed.
"Wait we have to pick right now?" Nagisa asked.
"Guys, you are all free to call me a wimp but I think I wanna give Satsuki a chance." Jataro said.
"You're that quick to switch sides? We could be repeating the same mistake!" Masaru argued.
"Maybe, but at least she's not like Junko who just motivates us and gives us more "toys" to use." Jataro said as he looked down at his sleeves.
"Do not concern yourselves with the opinions of others. If you lack the resolve then you can't even wipe your own tears." Satsuki said, expecting Jataro to make his own decision.
Even if the Warriors of Hope do not decide to side with her. Satsuki would not want anyone with some form of independent thought. Which Jataro seemed to slowly develop.
"You know what? I can't even wipe my tears because of this dumb mask! If I'm gonna be mocked or hurt, I should at least be allowed to walk around with this ugly face of mine! Why should I care!?" Jataro asked as he started trying to peel off of the mask. Only to have great difficulty, "Ow! Ow! Ouch! Does anyone have a butter knife?" he asked.
Satsuki quickly drew one of her blades and sliced at the cage. Not only allowing the children to walk freely if they chose to, but Jataro's mask became easier to peel off.
"That's a cold draft! I bet my sweat face is going to make me less easy to look at." Jataro said as he ripped off his mask.
Everyone just gave him shocked looks and Satsuki's eyes almost showed some hint of curiosity.
"I'm ugly and I'm proud lady! I don't have to be beautiful like you, but I should be able to get a say in what I want!" Jataro said, using the adrenaline to speak up to Satsuki.
"I think the "demons" that raised you were just envious." Satsuki said.
"Eh?" Jataro asked, sounding confused.
The lights behind Satsuki turned off and they revealed a confused Gamagori and Jakuzure.
"Kid, I think your parents just hated you because they look like sacks of crap standing next to you." Jakuzure said as she pulled out a hand held mirror.
Jataro just blushed as he didn't believe he was actually handsome and not disfigured like his parents believed. They were rude and neglectful and treated him like a parasite. All the while forcing him to wear the mask and saying they were embarrassed to be near him. Maybe it was all metaphor for Jataro potentially having the quality of life they coveted in the future.
"Whatever, I'm still siding with Satsuki. Even if she's mean and scary, she's honest." Jataro said.
"Then I might as well join." Nagisa said, surprising the other two. "Don't look at me like that. If Ragyo had no concern with losing us. Then that almost makes Satsuki one of us." she said.
"Fine, I'm teaming up too but only because Ragyo is like the Demon Queen." Kotoko said before following Nagisa out of the cage.
Masaru weighed his options before coming out of the cage too.
"I won't promise you the false pretenses given to you by my former mother or by Enoshima. Do not expect sisterly affection or false promises, but the strength and tools you deserve and the leadership needed to obtain your goal without aimlessly losing yourselves." Satsuki said.
"Yes ma'am." the children said.
"Good, now then since you are all special cases. I will assign the Four Devas to mentor you in the next couple of days." Satsuki said.
"It will be done Lady Satsuki!" Gamagori said while Jakuzure looked mildly annoyed.
"Babysitting, really? Lady Satsuki, forgive the rudeness but why do I feel like I'm being punished?" Jakuzure asked.
"You are not being punished, your skills are being tested." Satsuki answered before moving on.
The next day
On the bridge of the ship, Satsuki was repeating what Aikuro already knew. As Hajime's faction from the battle across the various high schools already had a good explanation of what the Life Fibers are and their purpose. It made things easier to understand, however they did have to stick around for her repeat the same information to everyone else.
Only after some of the lazier members of the Ultimates were dragged in.
"Forgive my tardiness, Lady Satsuki, but some of these delinquents refused to arrive at the meeting at the designated time interval." Kiyotaka said as he dragged in a few students with Gamagori's help.
"You are all three minutes later!" Gamagori yelled as he tossed them all in.
Among the pile included Yasuhiro, Ryota, the impostor, Ibuki and for some reason, Chihiro.
"I'm sorry, I just got lost and didn't know where to go!" Chihiro said apologetically.
"Then review the mapping of the ship!" Gamagori yelled.
Once everyone was here and ready to listen. Satsuki began her lecture and got to the point which freaked out everyone who wasn't already scared enough.
Satsuki explained everything from the beginning from what she knew. Aikuro occasionally stepped in to add details while also giving a visual presentation to help everyone get a good idea of what was going on. Starting from the fact that Life Fibers being dormant aliens that invented clothing to being alive and active again. With the Primordial Life Fiber being active again and Ragyo using it as a weapon for the Life Fibers to devour everything.
From there, Satsuki got to the main point with what Ragyo was planning now.
"What most of you likely forget is during Enoshima's failed attempt to create a world of Despair. REVOCS spread it's propaganda around the globe, forcing people to buy their clothing line." Satsuki said before watching Kiyoko raise her hand.
"As Ragyo had access to the Primordial Life Fiber, does that not mean all clothes she made were always made from Life Fibers as well?" Kiyoko asked.
It sounded like one of those questions that got the group thinking. Some thinking it was obvious that Ragyo would make a fortune using her alien string. Kiyoko already felt suspicious from the beginning once her memories recovered. As she remembered Satsuki being the only one able to free Makoto and Hajime when they got stuck together. The fabric itself made the Ultimate Detective think.
"It is, because of that. She will begin turning the earth into a Starseed Cocoon." Satsuki answered.
"My predictions kept telling me something about the clothes, but I thought it was because it meant they would be too tight or out of style." Yasuhiro said as he slapped his forehead.
Toko sweat dropped, "For once your predictions said something that made sense?" she asked.
"I'm more surprised that your Goku Uniform didn't distort the prediction." Byakuya commented.
"Pansies, at least the old guy allowed me to think on my own." Fenrir said.
"I am grateful to Doctor Matoi as well. It was scary to feel Ryuko lose her mind, I cannot imagine how she would feel the other way around." Senketsu said.
"She would not feel anything because she would be in the bottom of your stomach in that case." Fenrir said, making Senketsu shiver.
Satsuki continued with her presentation, "Moving on, with this, the Life Fibers will activate and devour the energy of the human race. Where the Life Fibers will turn the entire planet into a single Life Fiber afterwards." she said.
Then Kazuichi raised his hand, "Yeah, forgive me if I sound stupid but what the heck is the point in all of that? I mean, they want to eat the world and everyone on it but is there like a specific reason?" he asked, sounding confused.
"It's probably like some hive mind from a scary movie." Akane said.
"Actually, it's part of a cycle. The Life Fibers roam outer space with hopes to find intelligent life. Where eventually, the cocoon that they have worked to build will break apart and spread to other corners of space and find more life to repeat the process." Satsuki explained.
"And I thought only Akane had a big stomach." Teruteru said.
"That's what I call sowing the seeds of destruction." Sanageyama said.
"Yeah haha, I like your little joke with the play on words. It's really funny to hear all the time." Jakuzure said sarcastically.
"Do you wanna go!?" Sanageyama asked, ready to fight the pink haired girl.
"I suppose I will have to say this: Get a room you two." Inamuta said.
"Will you two stop fighting?! You are disrupting Lady Satsuki's lecture!" Gamagori screamed.
"It's alright Gamagori, I don't mind." Satsuki said calmly, shocking all four of the Devas. "It reminds me of home actually." she said, having fond memories.
"Milady." is all the four said.
Then Inamuta gave an update, "Lady Satsuki, despite the increased security, I have obtained control over their security cameras. I now have a live update on the Primordial Life Fiber." he said.
"Where is it now?" Satsuki asked.
"Its currently making its way towards Honnoji Academy." Inamuta said.
"I see." Satsuki said.
"Why is it heading there of all places?" Ryuko asked.
Before Satsuki gave an explanation, Chihiro started to panic, "Lady Satsuki, forgive my interruption but we might be in danger!" They exclaimed.
"What kind of danger?" Satsuki asked.
"There are several missiles heading towards us right now!" Chihiro exclaimed.
"And they just arrived too, I see Ragyo is aware of Nui's failure." Inamuta said, sounding more calm in comparison.
Everyone scrambled and took defensive positions against the incoming threat. When Aikuro was suddenly grabbed by Satsuki.
"Mikisugi-san, I leave you in charge of commanding all forces including my own." Satsuki said.
"Wait what?" Aikuro asked.
"I will not be able to lead anyone during the final battle as I will be with siblings. It will take all three of us to defeat Ragyo and the Primordial Life Fiber. So I leave you with authority of all our forces including our incoming reinforcements." Satsuki explained.
"Wait, you know about them? Even though they tried to take out the kids?" Aikuro asked.
"Aikuro, what are you talking about?" Chisa asked, sounding left out.
"Oh uh… seeing as how Ragyo is the bigger threat. I may have set up an alliance with the Future Foundation." Aikuro said, surprising Chisa.
"They want to work with us despite the fact we are siding with the our students?" Chisa asked.
Aikuro chuckled, "I think they realized how dangerous Ragyo is and put aside that petty grudge. Besides, we can't worry about that now." he said.
"That's right, the missiles are about to land." Satsuki said as she looked up at the sky.
As the projectiles were about to land, machine gun fire could be heard from various DTRs and some new machines. Everyone looked to see that the Warriors of Hope were all controlling new sets of machines.
"You gave them their toys back!?" Aikuro asked.
"Calm yourselves, it is as you said with the Future Foundation. Even children can learn and understand who the real enemy is." Satsuki said.
As the children took aim, Ryuko suddenly found Satsuki by her side. Ryuko sighed before giving Satsuki a look of acknowledgement before looking at her brother next.
"I'll defend things from here. Fenrir's own flight power is a big mess." Hajime said.
"Wow, he has one?" Ryuko asked.
"This idiot is too stupid to fully grasp it." Fenrir said, making Hajime groan.
"You should take charge and disregard your fears and other barriers, little brother." Satsuki said.
"Do you have to call me that?" Hajime asked.
"Yes, I do. I understand if you and Ryuko need to take time to adjust to this change." Satsuki said.
Deep down, Satsuki really would have enjoyed the idea of having younger siblings. Not only to create a successor in her own image for when she graduated from Honnoji, but because of the love and affection she would give them. The very love she only received from her father before he faked his death.
"But that's enough of that! Ryuko, we must synchronize together!" Satsuki said.
"Alright." Ryuko said.
"Synchronize: Kamui Senketsu/Junketsu Senpu!" they said at the same time before transforming into flight mode.
"Satsuki gained my abilities, that amazing!" Senketsu said before both girls flew into the sky.
Fenrir grunted, "What an idiot." he said. "Hey, if you're not going to fly. At least try this ability. This one might be less "intense" for you." he said.
"I'm ready whenever you are." Hajime said.
Fenrir scoffed, "I've been ready, stupid. Here, this is what you have to say…" He said, whispering the last part.
Hajime just smiled, "Then let's go, Synchronize: Kamui Fenrir Ragnarok!" he said.
Hajime's kamui transformation skipped to a new form where his uniform turned white with golden accents. Hajime then watched as his face was shielded by an exotic looking helmet with strange blade like stilts on the bottom of his feet. He then watched as the Buster Sword split in half and became a double sided blade with a large sword guard surrounding the handle.
"What is this?" Hajime asked.
"I took pieces of Junketsu while we were fighting your sister. I thought it would be easier to pry her out of idiot." Fenrir answered.
"I guess that explains the new colors." Hajime said before looking up.
He didn't feel needed as he saw his two sisters casually destroying Ragyo's missiles with ease. However that didn't put his mind at ease as his instincts only further told him of incoming danger. Hajime watched as the ship was being pushed by a massive object coming from under the water. Everyone then watched in horror as many scary faces appeared on the object that came out of the sea.
"Consider this a practice run." Fenrir said as an amalgamation of COVERS came out of the sea.
The amalgamation looked like some kind of massive monster. Most likely a combination of COVERS patched together by Ragyo unless they decided to combine like Voltron. Hajime shook off any feeling of fear and anxiety and just looked at his kamui.
"I guess now I can test your new ability Fenrir." Hajime said.
"Finally, something that won't break so easily." Fenrir said before giving Hajime the energy to rush towards it.
As monster came barreling it's fist down at the ship. Hajime spins his new weapon at great speeds and jumps at it, slicing the fist in half. The monster stumbled backwards as the Life Fibers had trouble regenerating. Hajime then landed a moment before a large wardrobe crashed down onto the ship.
"This feels vaguely familiar." Hajime said before Mako ran up to it.
"Looks like I'm your new partner, Hajime!" Mako said as she opened the wardrobe. "Because it's the return of the Captain of the Fight Club!" she said, now wearing her Two Star Goku Uniform once again.
"What the hell? They just kept it in storage?" Fenrir asked.
"Whatever the reason is, I'm glad Mako will get to use that for our cause." Hajime said.
"That's right, because not only is Ryuko my friend but so are you Hajime! Everyone in this class is my friend and that means we're going to win!" Mako exclaimed.
"Get back to fighting before she does her stupid speech again." Fenrir said.
Hajime took his kamui's advice and got to fight with Mako following right behind him. All the while Jakuzure looked offended and angry that Mako got her uniform back.
"What the hell Iori!? You gave Mankanshoku her uniform back!?" Jakuzure angrily asked as she spoke into her earpiece.
"Everyone needs to fight and after today, I will not be making any more Goku Uniforms! So today, I will work until I exhaust every Life Fiber I have on my person!" Iori said over the earpiece.
"This final battle has gotten Iori quite excited." Inamuta commented.
"Of course, I have so much material to work with and I will be making so many uniforms with vast improvements!" Iori said before pausing for a moment. "However, it looks like the Primordial Life Fiber is passing our crosshairs. That monster will not make it any easier to stop it either." he added.
"Then what do we do about them?" Sanageyama asked.
"The behemoth will take a lot of force and fighting, but it can be defeated. As for the Primordial Life Fiber, Lady Satsuki and Ryuko already have that covered. All they need to use is the two scissor blades as well as the two Bakuzan swords." Iori answered.
With the sisters
The two sisters overheard Iori say that as he further elaborated.
"There are cases where unique weapons can cut through Life Fibers, but the Primordial Life Fiber is too quick to heal. That is why the use of two weapons at the same time will allow for it to take damage before it has a chance to heal." Iori explained.
Satsuki smiled, "And then it is a good thing that the Bakuzan is split into two now." she said.
"Thank Ragyo and her recklessness, for it will become her own doom." Inamuta said.
"No, I thank you Four Devas. For all of you were able to forge Bakuzan in such a way." Satsuki said, sounding genuinely happy.
"Lady Satsuki, is that a compliment I hear?" Inamuta asked, almost sounding surprised behind his stoic voice.
Satsuki just smiled and continued flying before realizing how close she was to the Primordial Life Fiber. Satsuki and Ryuko directed themselves towards the center point of it. There they could see a human figure standing on top of it.
"Ryuko, we have to take out the central point, but only after we deal with them." Satsuki said.
"You don't need to tell me twice. I was hoping to get payback on "mom"." Ryuko said with a grin.
Ryuko then sped up towards Ragyo who didn't even glance at her.
"Hey Ragyo! This is what you get for forcing your stupid clothes on me!" Ryuko screamed as she swung her scissor blades at Ragyo.
Ragyo barely titled her head as she saw her younger daughter flying directly at her. Like always, Ragyo kept a smile plastered her on her face but reacted quickly. She bent down and reached for two swords buried in the Primordial Life Fiber and blocked Ryuko's strike with ease.
"What the hell!?" Ryuko asked.
Satsuki quickly tried to attack Ragyo from behind, but the woman somehow spawned another pair of arms. Like an Ashura, she brought out more swords and began to parry and block her daughter's attacks with ease. If anything, her main body looked like it was barely moving.
"You two look surprised. These blades are made from a special Life Fiber material. Similar to the Scissor Blades and Bakuzan." Ragyo said before pushing them both back. Satsuki then delivered a hard blow towards Ragyo, "Satsuki, you ungrateful child! Don't you dare so much as touch the Primordial Life Fiber!" she said.
Both girls were too busy trying to kill Ragyo to notice that their mother was standing on top of a hanky or another type of cloth. Clearly her love and admiration for the abomination was so much so that she deemed herself unworthy to touch it. But that's when Ryuko tested Ragyo's love for it.
"Ragyo you bitch! You don't love anything but yourself!" Ryuko shouted as her next strike blocked.
"And what's wrong with that? You two would be just as great if you met my expectations." Ragyo replied.
"Well guess what? The only thing you did right was make my brother." Ryuko said as she dug into her kamui. "Sure he's a bit of a wimp and he's pretty generic until you turned him into a science experiment but he reminds me that you don't need to come from some background or have some special talent to be badass." she said as she grabbed something from her kamui.
Ragyo just yawned, "Ryuko dear, I don't have time for a pointless speech. I thought you were different from Satsuki." she said before blocking a strike from behind.
Ryuko just smirked, "Ragyo, between the two of us. Tell me this." she said as she extended her fist. "What kind of condiments do you like on your food?" she asked.
"What kind of question is that?" Ragyo asked.
In a normal conversation, Ragyo would have likely given some answer explaining her weird diet. As insane as she is, she did have the figure of a model for a magazine. Even if it was just Life Fibers, she didn't look like the type who enjoyed a burger and fries. However Ryuko wasn't going to try to find common ground by talking about food.
Instead, Ryuko did what Satsuki could never do, terrify Ragyo. Ragyo expected Ryuko to use a dirty trick to break her guard, but instead witnessed dozens of condiment packages thrown into the air.
"NO!" Ragyo screamed as she tried to slash at the condiments.
"Careful Ragyo, cut them up and at least one will stain the Primordial Life Fiber." Ryuko said before attacking her.
Ragyo's look of terror was instantly replaced by rage. She blocked Satsuki and Ryuko's attacks at a quicker rate. However she had more difficulty keeping composure and balance as Ryuko kept throwing more packets of ketchup and mustard at the primordial Life Fiber. Ragyo did her best to keep them away and even went as far as to let them stain her own dress so long as she kept the Primordial Life Fiber clean and pure.
That is until a ketchup pack was accidentally sliced by Ragyo during one of her parrying blows. Ragyo tried to stop the stain but watched in horror as it his the Primordial Life Fiber.
"RYUKO!" Ragyo screamed behind gritted teeth.
Ryuko just chuckled as she avoided a swing towards her neck, "Aw, are you disappointed?" she asked.
While Ragyo would put more effort into putting down her daughters. Ryuko did make her slip up with all of those stolen condiment packages. One can only imagine what would happen if Ryuko brought a bottle of wine instead.
Grape is not something that can be washed away. Despite being a renowned designer, Ragyo is a slave to fashion before being a servant and vessel of Life Fibers.
Back on the ship
With the help of the DTRs and Warriors of Hope, Hajime and Mako were fighting back against the COVERS monster. Then Teruteru and Sukuyo decided to work together and create a vast amount of food to feed the two fighters. Mostly Mako though.
"Mako, Hajime, remember to keep your energy up!" Sukuyo said sweetly as she flung food into their mouths.
"Thanks ma'am!" Hajime said.
"Thanks mom!" Mako said.
The two then ran back to fight mobs of COVERS that were being dropped by the amalgamation. While Mako did her part to help Hajime, she would also briefly run back to get more food again.
"Mako sure has an endless stomach." Teruteru said as he wiped the sweat on his forehead.
"She's still growing." Sukuyo said before flinging more food into his mouth.
"How is Mankonshoku able to eat and fight at the same time?" Sanageyama asked, but everyone ignored him.
"You're a great cook yourself, Mrs. Mankonshoku." Teruteru complimented.
"Oh you're making me blush. My skill comes from my love for my family." Sukuyo said in a sweet tone.
Teruteru chuckled, "I see, you are quite lovely yourself for your age and experience. Mature women are always the most…"
The Ultimate Chef never finished as Sukuyo smacked him on the head with a random cooking utensil.
"Please keep your fantasies to yourself." Sukuyo said, still looking sweet.
Teruteru struggled to stand still as a lump appeared on his head and pushed his hat upward. At the same time, Hajime came crashing beside them and slashed at the three COVERS that got past their main defenses.
"Are you okay?" Hajime asked them.
"We're fine Hajime, would you like seconds?" Sukuyo asked, ignoring the background fighting.
"No thanks, I'm full. I think Mako could use more." Hajime said before leaving.
And thus Sukuyo continued to feed Mako in between her fights. At the same time, several wardrobes came crashing down and the Four Devas rushed to grab them.
"Sweet! Our new uniforms are here!" Sanageyama said excitedly.
"Mankanshoku, you have done enough. You may step back while we assist Hinata." Gamagori said.
"Okay." Mako said after kicking another COVER.
The Four Devas ripped open their wardrobes and synchronized with the brand new uniforms.
"Three Star Goku Uniforms, ultimate configurations!" they said simultaneously as they all transformed at the same time.
The entire crew watched in awe as all four radiated with a light that almost looked brighter than the sun. All donning final works of Shirou Iori.
"Blade Regalia: Secret Unsealed!"
"Symphony Regalia: Finale!"
"Probe Regalia: Truth Unveiled!"
"Shackle Regalia: Persona Revealed!"
Hajime raised an arm to shield himself from the light, "I guess they embraced the nudity." he said.
"Whatever, just finish the job. I don't want these idiots to think they are better than us." Fenrir said as Hajime nodded.
"Don't think you're going to do better than us, Hinata!" Sanageyama shouted.
"Watch me!" Hajime shouted back.
Hajime then quickly destroyed several COVERS, freeing the trapped victims that were trapped inside as well. This only made some of the Devas feel slightly jealous.
"Come on, we're not falling behind that guy." Sanageyama said.
"That's right, we have to set an example!" Gamagori said in agreement.
"Whatever your reason is, let us do it now. All of us working together will be much more efficient." Inamuta said.
As Hajime slashed at the many waves of COVERS coming towards the ship. The Four Devas rushed passed him and started stacking up piles of COVERS. As the pile grew bigger, Satsuki's four most loyal subordinates annihilated a massive amount of COVERS.
"Utter Victory Single Blow!" they said simultaneously.
The result of teh attack created a massive explosive streak that almost reached the heavens themselves. This only made Fenrir angry as he felt left out.
"Hurry up! I didn't give you an upgrade so someone else can make you look bad!" Fenrir shouted.
"I know, but it's not about looking good. It's about coming together and doing our respective parts." Hajime said as he jumped high into the air. "Because we have one goal besides the survival of humanity." he said.
Hajime started spinning his bladed weapon around, creating a massive gust of wind that turned into a tornado. Using the tornado, Hajime collected a massive amount of COVERS that were separated by the explosion made by the Devas. Hajime then surprised Fenrir by discovering a secondary function of his new weapon.
Hajime adjusted his double bladed weapon into a vertical position where he then tugged on a Life Fiber that stuck out on the weapon. He then reeled it back as a large arrow made of Life Fibers appeared.
"Our goal is to defeat the devil herself!" Hajime exclaimed before firing the arrow.
While not as big and destructive as the Utter Victory Single Blow. Hajime's attack was brighter and more majestic as the Life Fiber Arrow looked like a thin light that quickly expanded once it hit the sea. The resulting explosion disintegrated the COVERS he targeted and freed the captured prisoners.
"But before that, we have some people to save." Hajime said as he started to fall.
Using his agility, Hajime dived back towards the ship where he caught many freed people. Some of which he recognized as students and staff members. Including a few from his own class.
Back on the deck of the ship, Mako and her family caught most of the people in a basket and Barazo got to work on giving them medical treatment. As the back alley doctor got to work, several students reunited with their kidnapped friends.
"Asahina!" Sakura shouted.
"Bro!" Kiyotaka shouted as he saw Mondo.
"Tanaka, you are here as well." Sonia said happily.
"You have to be kidding me." Kazuichi said, sounding jealous.
Gundham was one of the first to regain consciousness, "Where am I? Have the demonic clothing taken my soul to the afterlife?" he asked.
"No, you're on a ship with nudists and you're also naked." Kazuichi said with a sigh. Only to panic as a wardrobe crashed next to him, "Are you trying to kill me!?" he screamed while looking at the ship's bridge.
"Kazuichi, you got a new uniform as well!" Sonia said.
"I did?" Kazuichi asked as he opened the wardrobe.
Kazuichi smiled as he put on his new uniform and activated it. Although he did wish the style matched his old one as the clothes didn't do well to cover as much. At least his chest and back was covered in holsters fitted with tools to cover most of his flesh.
"It will have to do." Kazuichi said as he grabbed his tools and went to help.
"That is an odd sense of fashion." Gundham said before his hamsters suddenly appeared.
Back with the girls
Ryuko and Satsuki were still barely making any progress with fighting Ragyo. Rather they were feeling a bit more exhausted now that Ryuko pissed her off with the condiment packets. Not only was Ragyo a greasy mess, but the Primordial Life Fiber lost it's sense of "purity" as Ragyo said. However, they can see Ragyo's defenses starting to lower as she continued to lose composure.
"Are you girls that stupid? The Life Fibers are the true dominant race! They helped humans evolve! Turned them into slaves for their bidding! Humans are no different from the cattle they breed!" Ragyo roared as she impaled Ryuko who managed to slash her cheek.
Satsuki gritted her teeth and snarled at Ragyo before slamming her Bakuzan blades at her. Ragyo blocked the attack with one of her swords while smirking at Ryuko. Ryuko then gripped Ragyo's arm and with all of her strength, began to put pressure on it.
"I have had enough of your stupid bullshit!" Ryuko yelled.
"Ryuko, you are becoming the worst migraine I've ever had. If you are my daughter, become the Life Fiber that you have become." Ragyo said.
Ryuko only tightened her hold, "Humanity cannot live alone on string!" she said.
Ragyo frowned as she tossed Ryuko away. She then focused on Satsuki and blocked her rapid attacks. Only to find herself locked in place with her oldest daughter.
"Satsuki, where are your fellow humans now? Friend or enemy, you have so much faith in them. Beg them to come, surely they will save you." Ragyo said, mocking her.
Satsuki gritted her teeth, "Even as a student, I only taught. Therefore, I will not put my fellow man to the test." she said, making Ragyo look more annoyed by her resistance.
Before Ragyo could try and kill her daughter, Ryuko suddenly returned. The girl blasted off into the air and came flying back down like a missile. Instead of attacking Ragyo again, Ryuko aimed her scissors blades (now a single pair of scissor) at the Primordial Life Fiber.
"Sen-i-Soshitso!" Ryuko yelled as she dug her scissors into the Primordial Life Fiber.
Ragyo looked in shock as Ryuko slowly dug herself into it. Ragyo tried to stop her but Satsuki kept her in place.
"I didn't cut her Life Fibers all the way." Ragyo said, cursing her negligance.
Satsuki smirked as she pushed Ragyo back and hopped over her.
"You think you know me, but you don't know Ryuko. Deep down under the angry hostile attitude, that delinquent is my little sister and I already made the mistake of underestimating her in the past." Satsuki said, further angering Ragyo. "You were so confident during this whole battle that you would slip up when something as insignificant as a ketchup packet would distract you." she said, smirking at her.
"Satsuki… wipe that smug look off of your face!" Ragyo screamed as she tried to stab her daughter.
Only for it to be blocked by Gamagori's body. Ragyo looked shocked as her blade couldn't break past the large man's defense.
"I am Ira Gamagori, the Head of the Disciplinary Committe and Lady Satsuki's shield!" Gamagori screamed as Ragyo pulled back her attack.
"How charming." Ragyo said dryly. "Is this it Satsuki? Your little minions think they stand a chance because they improved on their uniforms?" she asked.
"You are blind if you can't see what this is!" Sanageyama yelled as he came from side.
Ragyo already noticed the blind swordsman's arrival and casually tilted her head to the side to avoid the attack. Only to look surprised as she saw pieces of her own Life Fibers flying in front of her eyes. She then looked at Sanageyama who already crossed her path.
"Because I can see perfectly clear!" Sanageyama said as his mask fell, revealing his eyes.
As Ragyo gritted her teeth, Ryuko crossed through the other side of the Primordial Life Fiber. Before Senketsu could congratulate her, they saw another ship in the distance. One that looked like a combination of a battleship and a sword.
"What could that be?" Senketsu asked.
"I bet that pervert of a teacher planned for it." Ryuko said.
With Tsugumu
Tsugumu and other Nudist Beach operatives concentrated their weapons on the Primordial Life Fiber once Hajime and the rest had finished defeating the waves of COVERS. When he suddenly noticed the strange looking ship in the distance.
"Mikisugi, did you plan for that?" Tsugumu asked.
Aikuro smirked, "Of course, this just means that our allies have arrived." he said.
Chisa overheard this and ran towards them, "Does this mean Kyosuke and the others are here?" she asked.
"Yes they are and they are sailing the Great Naked Dagger!" Aikuro exclaimed.
On The Naked Dagger
Tenzen stood at the bridge and watched as the ship made their way towards the Primordial Life Fiber. The elderly man squinted at the monstrous alien and had various thoughts in his head. Including the secrets that Satsuki had to prepare for.
"That poor girl has been through more in a decade in a half than I did in half a century." Tenzen said.
"We can worry about her feelings later. What exactly is the plan?" Juzo asked impatiently.
Tenzen chuckled, "I think it should be obvious." he said.
"It isn't to me." Juzo said.
Then Kyosuke Munakata stepped forward, "It's pretty simple, Juzo. If Kinagase were here he would describe this as cutting open a gourd." he said.
And with that, the Future Foundation prepared to ram the blades on their ship through the Primordial Life Fiber.
Back with Ryuko
As the fighting continued everywhere else, Ryuko cut her way through the Primordial Life Fiber and made her way to the center. There she discovered the core with the hope of finally ending this insanity.
"There it is Ryuko, you know what to do!" Senketsu said.
Ryuko smirked as she drew back her scissors, "Dual Scissor Blade: Decapitation Mode!" she shouts as her blades extended by another length.
Ryuko then used all the speed and force Senketsu could grant her and slashed her blades towards the core.
"Finishing Move: SEN-I-SOSHITSO!" Ryuko screamed as her blades collided with the core.
The core itself was strong and very resistant, even against the very weapons meant to destroy Life Fibers. At the same time, Ryuko wasn't going to quit and would put in all the effort she could muster. Even if it meant all her entire body would go dry of blood.
"The damn thing is too hard to cut through but I can't lose to this thing!" Ryuko yelled.
"Don't forget why you're fighting!" Senketsu said.
"How would I forget? This isn't just for me but for Hajime, Mako, my classmates, even Satsuki and the rest of her minions! This is for everyone!" Ryuko yelled as she put more pressure into the attack.
That's when she suddenly felt a cold hand grasp her shoulder.
"What the!?"
"Hey, don't touch stuff that doesn't belong!" said a familiar voice.
Ryuko suddenly found herself being punched across the jaw and sent flying away from the core. Ryuko then crashed into a wall and saw Junko arriving in a new outfit.
"You know, I'm surprised Satsuki has a sister. Too bad you are just another annoying bitch that gets in the way." Junko said as she twirled her finger into her hair.
"I don't have time for you!" Ryuko yelled as she rushed at Junko.
"I don't have time for you either!" Junko yelled as she ducked under Ryuko's attack.
Junko then grabbed onto Ryuko's waist and dug her Life Fiber claws into her chest. Ryuko gritted her teeth in pain before trying to Junko in the face with her elbow. Junko grunted in pain before trying to aim for Ryuko's throat. Only for Senkentsu to adjust himself and block the attack.
"OW! My eye!" Senketsu shouted.
"Senketsu!" Ryuko shouted.
"Don't worry about me Ryuko! We can't let this girl help Ragyo win!" Senketsu said as he held onto Junko's clawed hand.
"Hey let go! If I kill this delinquent then Satsuki can finally feel despair!" Junko shouted as she tried to pull out her claws.
Junko would have used her other hand, but she feared that she would lose her grip on Ryuko. It didn't help that Ryuko was spinning around the interior of the Primordial Life Fiber in an attempt to shake her off. Which only further forced Junko to get more creative.
"And here I thought I was done experimenting. Oh well, at least that Nanami chick was a useful test dummy." Junko said.
"What did you say? You tortured my brother's girlfriend!?" Ryuko angrily asked.
Junko responded by manipulating her pigtails into wrapping around Ryuko's throat, slowly suffocating her. Ryuko grunted but tried to stay strong as she flew directly at a wall and tried to scrape Junko off of her body.
"You just added yourself to my shit list!" Ryuko yelled as she continued to try and scrape Junko off.
Back on the Naked Dagger
The second ship was taking heavy fire and it was still too far away from the Primordial Life Fiber. Every remaining member of Future Foundation was trying to do their best to keep the engines functional and find a way to speed things up.
"Munakata, what the hell is going on? I know that massive rig was built with strong engines. It should practically fly if you set it to full speed." Aikuro said over the radio.
"Unfortunately that massive gourd is still firing on our ship. There's too much damage and we have reached the point where the crew is utilizing the cogs as hamster wheels." Kyosuke replied.
"Even Juzo himself as volunteered to be a literal hamster." Tengan added.
"Is that working? I know Juzo tends to skip leg day a lot." Aikuro quipped.
"This is no time for jokes. Even so, our speed has increased by about 5%." Kyosuke said while reading the speed gauge.
"Then maybe… hey what are you doing? Hajime, what is Mako up to?" Aikuro asked from his side. "What? Why would… oh, that might actually work! Tell Mako that she's earned herself an A+ when this over." He said.
"Mikisugi, what is going on over there?" Kyosuke asked.
"My student is taking several of her classmates on a field trip. Please hold for a boarding party." Aikuro said.
"Whatever could that mean?" Tengen asked.
"Sir, how are you so calm about this?" Kyosuke asked.
Tengen didn't answer as the whole ship started to shake. Kyosuke took that a sign of a threat and ran to look for it.
When he found out the cause of the shaking. He saw Mako along with all of the Ultimates and Club prsidents in the engine room. All of whom were managed to fit themselves into the cogs and started running like hamsters on a wheel beside Juzo.
"What on earth is this?" Kyosuke asked.
"Don't worry! The President of the Fight Club and friends have arrived!" Mako shouted.
Everyone roared as they put in all of the speed they could muster.
"I didn't think we would be exercising so soon!" Teruteru yelled as he was already sweating.
"This is worse than when Satsuki made us run on a track!" Mikan cried.
"The track!? The way up the academy was ten times worse!" Hiyoko screamed.
"Cry and complain all you wish, but none of you match the speed of Gundham Tanaka!" Gundham yelled as he ran vigorously.
"Naegi, how are you holding up?" Kiyoko asked.
"I think I'm going to vomit and I just got my new uniform too." Makoto said, feeling pathetic.
Makoto was about to fall when Sayaka and Kiyoko grabbed him, "Don't worry, we're all in this together. Just please don't vomit on us." she said.
Kyosuke just watched in surprise as the cog wheel spins out of control. He then felt himself losing his balance as the ship began to shake. Kyosuke then heard a voice from the radio on his belt.
"Kyosuke, the Naked Dagger is reaching maximum speeds. You may wish to hang onto something because we are about to ram that massive Life Fiber." Tengen warned.
Feeling the speed building up, Kyosuke and all of the other crew member grabbed onto something as the ship reached critical speeds. So much so that it actually flew into the air for a few seconds and dug through the Primordial Life Fiber.
"We are halfway through, just hang on a little longer!" Tengen exclaimed.
Outside with Satsuki
While was distracted by the sudden appearance of the Four Devas. The four told Satsuki that they would handle things while she went to help Ryuko. While Satsuki was concerned about things on Ryuko's end, she also felt worried about the Four Devas being able to fight Ragyo without her. It was Sanageyama who told her bluntly and with all the respect that is due.
"We always respect your decision, but since when did you stop trusting us?"
Satsuki just smiled before blasting off to find Ryuko.
"I think I'm becoming soft again. I haven't felt this way since I stepped in for Chisa Yukizome." Satsuki said before preparing to tear a hole into the Primordial Life Fiber.
Only to witness as the Naked Dagger was flying right in front of her. Satsuki looked wide eyed at the absurdity in front of her. Yet she didn't need Kiyoko Kirigiri's level of analysis to understand what was going on. She recognized Aikuro's works anywhere by this point.
"I suppose this will make this easier." Satsuki said as she watched the massive ship scraping the exterior.
Satsuki followed the massive hole in the Primordial Life Fiber. Satsuki looked around for Ryuko before finding her ramming into a wall with Junko still attached. Satsuki gripped her swords tightly as she saw Junko strangling Ryuko to the point her face started turning blue.
"You dumbass! What the hell is that!? A freaking a naval machete!?" Junko asked.
While still being choked by the hair, Ryuko continued to fight back while trying to adjust her hold of her scissors. She would be given a chance to better arm herself once Satsuki intervened.
"Unhand my little sister!" Satsuki yelled as she cut off the pigtails.
Junko started falling to the bottom when she saw Satsuki flying directly towards her. Junko tried swiping at Satsuki several times as well as threw in a few kicks. Satsuki blocked each attack before aiming one of her Bakuzan swords and stabbing Junko in the eye.
"AHHH! YOU…" Junko tried to scream before Satsuki punched her across the jaw.
"You will never touch my little sister ever again!" Satsuki yelled as Junko flew out the second hole of the Primordial Life Fiber.
A whole second later, Satsuki witnessed the destruction of the core. Seeing the massive explosion, Satsuki flew out of the Primordial Life Fiber with Ryuko following after the Naked Dagger. Which crashed right on the shore of Honno City.
Although it looked like everyone on board was alive and fine. Satsuki watched as the crew and the Ultimates came out and was soon joined by Ryuko.
"I think we won." Ryuko said as the Primordial Life Fiber exploded behind them.
"I doubt Ragyo perished." Satsuki said.
"Damn cockroach." Ryuko muttered.
"Lady Satsuki!" the Four Devas shouted as they landed on the Naked Dagger.
Satsuki flew down to meet them and watched as Hajime arrive with the Naked Sun sailing behind him. Unfortunately, Hajime was using Fenrir's own version of his flight power but still had issues with maintaining balance. Resulting in him crashing near the Naked Dagger.
"Hajime!" Ryuko yelled as she flew down to check on her brother.
Hajime groaned as he slowly stood up, all the while Fenrir was insulting him for being "bad" at flying. That's when Ryuko landed and quickly held him in an embrace.
"Ryuko?" Hajime asked.
"Careful dummy!" Ryuko said while dusting off the gravel on his body. "Also, were you not on the other ship with the others?" she asked, sounding confused.
"Someone needed to stay behind to use the massive slingshot that Kazuichi was forced to make at the last minute." Hajime explained.
As absurd as it is, Kazuichi's Goku Uniform was also enhanced along with the uniforms of the other ultimates and club presidents that were rescued. Which only helped Mako when she had the idea to help the Naked Dagger increase their speed.
"Well I'm glad you all did your parts." Satsuki said as she landed nearby.
Hajime smiled at his sisters, "I'm glad you two managed to destroy that thing." he said.
"It's far from over, I'm afraid." Satsuki said as they looked at Honnoji Academy. "But now it's time to prepare our remaining forces." she said.
"I will provide the tea and Lady Mankonshoku will prepare the the croissants." Soroi said, suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
Ryuko looked suspicious, "Does he just follow..."
"Soroi is a dependable and respectable butler who I appreciate." Satsuki interrupted. "I can get you one after this is over." she said.
"I don't want a..."
Satsuki interrupted Ryuko again by clicking her heel on the ground.
"At least let me finish my...!"
"Students of Honnoji Academy! Nudists of Nudist Beach! Agents of Future Foundation! Hear me well!" Satsuki announced.
"She's just going to going to ignore you." Hajime said, making Ryuko groan as Satsuki gave her speech.
Elsewhere
Like a stubborn cockroach, Junko had yet to die and managed to land near the entryway of the academy gate. Junko hissed in pain as she slowly covered her damaged eye. She slowly got on her knees as she tried to stand when she saw a familiar figure standing in front of her.
"Mukuro!" Junko growled out. "Out of any idea! Out of any time! Out of any event! You chose to stand back and watch!?" she angrily asked.
"Mukuro" just tilted her head at Satsuki before scratching her head. Acting as if she didn't understand what Junko was saying. The younger despair sister could only feel frustration the darkness of the night sky obscured Mukuro's "ugly" face. Making it impossible to read her expression.
"Answer me you stupid cow! Tell me the reason you just stayed back and let them do this to me!" Junko screamed as she pointed at the hole in her eye.
Mukuro made a gesture to show surprise before bending down with her hands crossed behind her back. Junko snarled as she thought Mukuro decided to grow a backbone and mock her.
"Why are you just standing there!?" Junko screamed as she went to slap her sister.
Only to have her hand caught and gripped tightly, "Ah, that's not nice. That's not how you treat your sister. So mean." "Mukuro" said in a higher voice.
"You're making fun of me... Mukuro I am going to kill you!" Junko yelled as her Monokuma robots appeared.
Only once they lighted up, their lights revealed "Mukuro" and her new appearance. Instead of the imperfect skin with pores and light purple eyes followed by a serious expression. Junko saw bright blue eyes, perfect creamy skin and a bright smile. Junko blinked several times with her good eye.
"Is my depth perception that bad?" Junko asked only to feel "Mukuro" crush her wrist.
"Nope, it's me! You were so mean to Mukuro and despite having the mind of a killer, she was so easy to get rid of!" she said, now sounding more like Nui.
"This isn't funny!" Junko exclaimed.
Junko then noticed that Mukuro's hand was replaced and looked a lot more thin and soft. Despite Mukuro letting her sister abuse her, she was the Ultimate Soldier. She had muscle and the grip that only a real soldier or an experience athlete would have. Junko didn't know how, but Mukuro's arm looked just like the remains of Nui that she brought back.
"Nui, I see you have returned but at the cost of Mukuro-chan." Ragyo said, suddenly appearing behind Nui.
Junko was suddenly hit with the realization that Nui somehow returned and possed Mukuro's body.
"Lady Ragyo, what's going on? Why is Nui here?" Junko asked.
Ragyo placed a hand over Nui, "It seems that Mukuro's will wasn't as strong as her body. Oh well, she will be remembered for as long as humanity can retain consciousness." she said.
Junko groaned, "I guess she was bound to go." she said before hissing. "Nui, can you stop gripping my hand already? I already lost an eye, I don't need to lose a hand." she said.
Nui just giggled before grabbing Junko by the face. She then pulled her closer to Nui's face.
"Poor Junko, so angry and impatient. We shouldn't be surprised that you screwed up hard." Nui said.
"Eh?" Junko asked.
"She's right dear, it was inevitable. I had so much hope for you." Ragyo said, feigning depression. "Oh well, at least you will serve a final purpose and you did hold out against my daughters this long." she said.
"Lady Ragyo, what are you talking about?" Junko asked with confusion on her face.
Ragyo just sighed as she cupped Junko's face, "Junko dear, in another lifetime. I would have been more than happy to adopt you." she said.
"And we would have been sisters. Then again, we already are in a way. I'm your donor after all." Nui explained.
"Donor? What are you talking about?" Junko asked as she tried to pry herself out of Nui's grip.
Ragyo began to laugh, "Junko dear, before I realized my son was alive. I already had a second plan to create Life Fiber hybrids. However, I had to rely on my closest success." she said before gesturing to Nui. "So deep down since the beginning, you and Mukuro always had a little bit of Nui. In a way, that does make you sisters." she said.
"Yeah, but technically you were dead or close to dead. You were practically reborn so that makes me your big sister!" Nui said sweetly.
"But all good things must come to an end. Nui must come first and you are too broken." Ragyo said.
"What? Broken? I'm not broken! I just need an eyepatch and a shiv and... and... and..." Junko said before slowly feeling despair.
Not in the way she wanted but literal doom that made her terrified and desire to run.
"Nui, don't play with your food." Ragyo said as she began to walk away.
"Food? Is that what I was?" Junko asked as Nui pulled her close. "You're not feeding me to this thing are you!?" she asked.
Ragyo tuned her out and returned to the academy. All the while Junko tried to fight back against Nui who kept her in place.
"Let me go Nui!" Junko yelled.
"Lunch time!" Nui replied.
"Let go! Let me go! If I'm gonna die! I'm going to kill Satsuki's sister and brother and make her watch!" Junko yelled. "Lady Ragyo! You can't do this! You can't throw me away after everything! You were my goddess! I literally worshipped you! You were the only holy thing I saw!" she screamed.
Junko's voice could be heard for another minute as she desperately tried to get Ragyo's attention. It was a good thing that Junko traded her humanity both metaphorically and literally.
The average person would not be thrilled to hear the sounds of bones being crushed and meat being squished.
TO BE CONTINUED... IN THE FINALE
NOTES: I know it sounds tedious to just make a second ship and make that carry the Naked Dagger, but the appearance of Future Foundation appearing once again as an ally needed some support. The ending will pretty much require all hands on deck for the final battle.
Anyways another thing, Hajime's new form is basically just Izanagi-no-Okami with Fenrir's eyes around the chest area. It was kind of something I meant to add sooner seeing as how Ryuko already evolved with Senketsu much earlier. Anyways, I hope you're all excited for the finale.