A/N: Sup Ya'll, I'm back and got some good new. Things at work have stabilize and posting will resume as scheduled, thank god. Aside from that, this will be part two were I will follow the RPGX Timeline with some deviations as well as add or take out somethings. I will have 4 parts as this fic progresses and I hope that you guys enjoy. I will continue to go back to previous chapters and make some corrections until I have fixed all the mistakes.

Well enough yapping and let's get to the story.

DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING INCLUDING MY WANING SANITY. ALL CHARACTERS AND PROPERTIES BELONG TO LILITH SOFT AND OTHER CORPOS.

As time went on, Kotaro's Independent Rangers began to gain fame and notoriety as they began to rack up mission success after mission success. With Kotaro being the brains of the squad, Hebiko being the infiltrator and intel broker, Shikanosuke was the mascot and heart of the group, and finally Kaiser being the muscle and powerhouse that protects his friend no matter what, they were the dream team of the Taimanin Task Force.

Even though Kotaro's Independent Ranger Squad were the rising stars of the Task Force, The Council of Elders were still hesitant to fully trust Kaiser Wrath, especially when he was still an Outsider, who was suspected of treason and even though he is one of the strongest Taimanin's in the village. Kaiser was still considered a threat alongside Kotaro as neither had a past that wasn't wrapped up in controversy. Kaiser had never showed any interest in gaining power or getting in involved in clan politics, which put a lot of people at ease, but others were still not so sure of his motivations or ambitions. Many of younger Taimanin wanted to join Kotaro's squad, including Tatsuro, Rinko, and Yukikaze, while others looked at Kotaro with disdain and disgust as they could not trust the Fuma Clan or their Outsider that was called the 'Hound of Fuma'.

Regardless, the Independent Rangers were considered to be the next elites of the Next Generation Aces.

Taimanin Part II

Chapter 1

The Disaster before the Storm

***At Gosha Academy***

Kaiser was with Kotaro and Shikanosuke walking down the Academy halls talking as they made their way to their next class.

"So no shit, there I was. Face to face with a dozen or so beastmen and orcs armed to the teeth who all wanted my blood. They were like, 'Kaiser, you fucker, we got all the strongest demons here to take your head. You got no chance' and so I just look back at them and laugh while telling this cool line from a manga I read once, which went like this: 'All I am surrounded by is fear...and dead demons'. You should have seen the look on those stupid demons faces." Said Kaiser while telling another story of their adventures.

"That does sound badass, Kai-kun; maybe a bit too much," said Shinkanosuke.

"Well, you don't get the girl in the end if your not cool, dude." Kotaro says as he has a sly smile on his face.

"Girl?" asked Kaiser.

"Oh, that's right. I forgot you were a virgin, Wrath, not that I'm surprised." Kotaro joked.

"SHUT UP! I just got too much shit to deal with and don't have time for that crap." Kaiser said with a blush on his face as he knew he wasn't a virgin; after all, he had sex with his adoptive mother, the Vampire Hunter Azusa, and with Rinko multiple times but wanted to keep it all a secret as he wasn't the one to talk about his personal relationships.

"Wrath is a Virgin? That's a shocker; I thought you would have banged someone already." Shikanosuke joked.

"FUCK YOU, SHRIMP!" Kaiser yelled at Shikanosuke as he got him in a headlock and gave his teammate a light noogie.

"Hehehe, Stop that you damn Dog!" Shikanosuke whined as he tried to break out of Kaiser's headlock.

Kaiser had change much after he had join Kotaro's Squad and the T.T.F. as he became more friendly and less of a self isolation delinquent but he still retained his anti-authority stance that made him very popular with the more Yankee and outcast of the Taimanin who saw him as their champion whenever they were picked on by others Kaiser would step in.

As the trio walked down the halls, they came across a scene. The Headmistress/Commander, Igawa Asagi, smiled at Kotaro as she walked by. Kaiser smiled as he decided to get back at Kotaro.

"Oh, looks like your mistress is walking by, One-Eye." Kaiser teased Kotaro.

"Shut the hell up, Wrath! , unlike you, I actually have balls and have done stuff with her." Kotaro said.

"Really? HA! In your dreams maybe because all you ever been is her bitch and errand boy."

"Fuck You!"

"What's that, Kotarou? Did you say you would eat my shit because you can't afford my dog food?" Kaiser joked as the two boys began roughhousing, with Shikanosuke shaking his head at his friends antics.

As the trio walked, Kotaro's shoulder bumped into another student, who proceeded to push Kotaro to the ground. Kaiser got mad immediately as Shikanosuke ran over to help Kotaro up.

"The fucks your problem shits for brains! You wanna start something or you just a blind dumbass." Kaiser threatened as he glared dagger at none other than Nisha Gaiza, the Head of the Nisha clan.

"Get a load of the smart mouth outsider; I guess the rumors are true; the Mizuki Clan really has gone down the toilet if a fucken mutt is now leading it." Gaiza mocked.

"You got a death wish, Gaiza?" Kaiser said as he glared at the young Nisha ready to punch him, but he stopped by his little sister, Yukikaze Mizuki.

"Oniichan, calm down; the Headmistress forbids us from fighting anyone in the school!" Yukikaze begged as she held on to her brother's arm.

Yukikaze was walking with Rinko, as both were excited to see Kaiser, as Yukikaze has been feeling more lonely since her brother moved out, and Rinko unfortunately was not able to spend more time with Kaiser due to his missions in the T.T.F.

When Yukikaze saw that her brother was about to start a fight with Gaiza, she knew she had to intervene, as Gaiza was like Kaiser in how neither would back down from a fight. She didn't want her brother to get in trouble due to the fact that Kaiser has recently been popular with the younger Taimanin since he joined the Taimanin Task Force. She has also noticed the jealous and dirty looks that other girls give her as she holds on to her adoptive brother's arm as it made her feel smug that none of them can get close to him or receive the same princess treatment like she had. Her and Rinko knew that they had to intervene as they both didn't want Kaiser getting suspend after he had started turning his life around into being a more Role Model for others as they heard less rumors about the 'Mad Dog' and more about Kaiser the Ace of the Independent Rangers.

"Ooh, so the mutt has his bitch protecting him." Gaiza mocked as the other students were watching the spectacle.

"Hey Wrath, let's go before a teacher or worse, the headmistress sees this." Shikanosuke pleaded with Kaiser.

Kaiser gritted his teeth as he wanted to rip Gaiza apart but kept himself checked as he did so for the sake of his little adoptive sister and his friends.

"You got lucky, Nisha; if not for my sister, you would have been a stain on the wall." Kaiser threaten. "If anything, Kotaro is the rightful leader of the Fuma Clan... not you."

"The fuck did you say mutt!" Gaiza said as he raised his fist ready to fight Kaiser.

"You heard me, or do I have to repeat myself shit for brains?" Kaiser replied, "You got crap plugging up those ears of yours? I said Kotaro is the Rightful Heir of the Fuma Clan."

Before either boys could start a fight they were stopped when Yukikaze pleaded for her brother to walk away with Rinko stepping in knowing that she had to put an end to this confrontation less it escalates.

"Gaiza-san, I suggest you leave." Rinko stated as she gave Gaiza a cold death glare that promised his defeat should he continue his aggression.

Gaiza could only growl as he knew he was no match for Rinko's swordsmanship but left after throwing a curse in Wrath's direction.

"You better watch your back, Wrath. Because next time you won't have your pathetic friends protecting your worthless hide."

Gaiza walked away with his cronies as Kaiser gave him the middle finger while he took this time to breath out slowly as he reigned his anger in check as his friends all let out a sigh of relief from tension of the School's two top Hot Heads.

"Why did you have to provoke him Wrath?" Shikanosuke asked.

"Because dude needs to let go of that useless Fuma Pride. It almost got the entire clan wiped out if not for the mercy of the Igawa Clan and others. Also that dick head needs to lay off of Kotaro, Uehara. He's doing his best to restore the Clan's Name and standing among the Taimanin." Kaiser coldly replied as his mood has soured from the encounter.

Yukikaze hugged her brother while Rinko gave him a look of concern as she put a hand on his shoulder, this snaps him out of his brooding thoughts and causes him to blush a little as he was making a scene.

"Oniichan, don't listen to what that stupid head said; Gaiza is just jealous that you are strong and are a part of the Taimanin Task Force as the Ace of the Combat Unit." Yukikaze reassured her older adoptive brother as Rinko gave him a nod of affirmation.

"Kaiser, you need to learn how to let things go." Shikanosuke pleaded as he patted Kaiser shoulder.

"Well, I am not going to kill him... yet." Kaiser smirked.

"Wrath, don't joke around like that; it is bad enough that you pissed off Gaiza but killing him...it would cause a rumble among the clans." Shikanosuke said nervously.

"Bah, mark my words, that guy will do something stupid either way. What about you, Kotaro?" Kaiser asked his comrade.

"Leave Gaiza alone for now, but we need to keep a close eye on him. Asagi-Sama would not be pleased if we did something that would lead us to another civil war." Kotaro stated that his tone was full of authority.

"Fine, but I'll kick his ass if he thinks he can talk shit about my family or friends." Kaiser said threateningly, as he was overprotective of those who he was close with.

"Kaiser-san, please don't antagonize Gaiza-san." Kotaro begged as he knew Wrath would cause more trouble than needed. "But thank you for having my back."

"Nah If anything, you should be the one leading the Fuma clan, One-Eye, not Gaiza." Kaiser said.

"This is true; Kotaro-kun has a strong sense of justice and is a very good leader. Unlike a certain someone." Rinko pointed at Wrath.

"Hey, I can lead and do paperwork... whenever I feel like it." Kaiser protested.

"But you always cause collateral damages and have a habit of pissing off people, Oniichan." Yukikaze countered.

"Urgh...look, Kotaro is the brains and strategist, and I'm the muscle that makes sure things get done." Kaiser said while trying to defend himself.

"Well, you are not wrong, Wrath." Kotaro replied.

"See, Kotaro agrees with me." Wrath retorted.

"No, I'm agreeing that Wrath is not cut out to lead anything." Kotaro said.

"Oi! Kotaro. You are supposed to back me up, dude!" Kaiser pouted.

Everyone laughs at Kaiser's expense as though the volatile situation didn't just happen. It was times like these that Kaiser cherished more than anything in his life as they filled him with a sense of belonging.

***Later in Kaiser's homeroom Class***

Kaiser looked outside the window and watched the clouds pass by. He was wearing his Gosha Academy outfits and had a bored look on his face and sighed.

"I'm so boooooored!" Kaiser sighed.

"So what are you complaining about now Wrath? I hope your not going to cause trouble or skip out on Class. Afterall, you are a member of the Independent Rangers Squad and apart of the T.T.F. " Rinka said.

After Kaiser had sparred with Sharon and saw his power, Rinka started to ease up on him and was even...amicable with Kaiser as before she couldn't stand the sight of him or his attitude. Rinka felt...compelled to get closer to Kaiser as for some reason she wanted more...more of that feeling she felt during his spar with Sharon but she had her pride and didn't want to come off as being easy or needy towards him.

"I don't know; maybe hit the arcade or stop by Inage's shop." Kaiser shrugged.

"Come on, Kaiser-Kun! You need to start studying for your tests or else you'll get in trouble!" Rinka insisted.

"You mean the test that will be rescheduled to next week again? I rather not." Kaiser snorted.

"Don't be so lazy, Wrath, and study!" Rinka demanded as this was one of the aspects she hated about Kaiser. He was smart and talented but he always slacked off and acted like a brute but true to Sakura's words, there was more to Kaiser than meets the eye. Rinka wanted to see that side of him and wanted others to know that she didn't lose to just anyone... but to the Best of Best.

"Nah," Kaiser yawned.

As the polar opposites interacted with each other the rest of the class couldn't believe their eyes.

"Hey, is it me, or has Wrath-san gotten a bit...friendlier?"

"Yeah, I mean, the old Wrath would have never willingly talked to Rinka."

"You think that they are going out?"

As the class began to gossip about Kaiser change in attitude, Sharon made her appearance.

"Ser Kaiser, how does this day find you?"

"Huh? Oh hey, Shar. What's up?" Kaiser turned around to look at Sharon as she entered the classroom.

"Ser Kaiser, The Headmistress wishes to speak with you after school. She Said it was something about another mission" Sharon stated.

"Really, damn... Asagi is such a slave driver, seriously that woman. Well at least this isn't about me starting a fight again?"

"I'm afraid so, Ser Kaiser but do not fret I am sure that you shall perform splendidly with Courage and Honor." Sharon Praised.

"Okay, I'll see her later; thanks for letting me know, Shar-chan."

"It is my pleasure, Ser Kaiser." the young maiden bowed as she took a seat in front of Kaiser.

"You know, Shar, you don't have to keep calling me Ser." Kaiser said as he sighs at Sharon's unusual title for him.

After the spar Sharon had pledge herself to serve under Kaiser as his Steward as she claim that : "On the Honor and Rules of the Duel dictated by the House of Orleans. I, Sharon Orleans, shall serve as a Knight Steward to you, Ser Kaiser of Wrath, to protect your lands and family as though they were my own. So Shall I Swear!"

This annoyed Kaiser as he didn't want some wannabe knight following him around but accepted it as he knew that Sharon was just as stubborn as he was once she set her mind on something... but if Kaiser was honest with himself, he actually did appreciate Sharon's company as he was slowly getting use to having people around him outside of his childhood friends and adopted family. Sharon began to address Kaiser as Knight, and this made Kaiser feel both familiar and uncomfortable, as he felt that this was something he was used to before. Sharon claims that Kaiser was walking his own path of chivalry that was both righteous and noble, as she works hard to one day catch up to Kaiser's strength so that she can stand by him as his equal.

"Are you sure, Ser Kaiser? I see you as a knight worthy of the title." Sharon states.

"Why are you so hung up on chivalry?" Kaiser asked.

"I believe that one's actions are the ultimate expression of one's beliefs. I cannot call myself a Lady of Orleans if I do not follow my code of chivarly. It is only fitting, Ser Wrath."

"(Sigh) Whatever, do what you want. Anyways, I hope today is a peaceful one." Kaiser said absentmindedly as he looked outside the window as an uneasy feeling began to creep in.

"Something troubling you, Ser Kaiser?" Sharon asked worryingly as she saw her Lord look unease.

"I'm not sure, Princess, but I just have... a bad feeling."

***Later on after class***

Kaiser had finished his classes for the day as he walked down the hallways to meet up with Kotaro as the Commander/Headmistress Asagi probably wanted to see them both for another mission that needed the Independent Rangers to take care of. After Kaiser joined the Taimanin Task Force and started working under Kotaro Fuma, things have been looking up for him as the Elders got off his back for the most part while the people around the village began to look at him differently, as he was no longer looked at with disdain or mistrust but as...a Taimanin now. It felt weird for the young man to experience this, but Shiranui and Yukikaze assured him that it was normal and that he should be proud of his accomplishments with the Taimanin Task Force.

As Kaiser was walking down the hallway, a sudden explosion occurred that nearly blasted him away as his danger senses warned him to hit the ground before hand. Kaiser was uninjured from the attack as he picked himself up while brushing off the debris on him. He quickly saw the aftermath of the blast and saw several students and teachers were injured.

"What the hell!?" Where did that come from!?" Kaiser asked as suddenly a black smoke covered his field of vision.

Kaiser covered his mouth as he ran to check up on his fellow classmates who were injured. After doing a quick triage of his classmates and other teachers, Kaiser saw some Taimanin dressed in their battle suits approach him.

"Hey, the Fuck is going? Who the hell is attacking us?" As Kaiser saw the approaching Taimanin, his danger senses flared up as one of them pulled a sword on him and attacked Kaiser.

"Die you, Bastard!" A Taimanin male yelled as Kaiser easily dodged his attacks and responded with a haymaker punch that sent him flying.

"Wait, hold on, why the fuck are you guys attacking me!?" Kaiser yells out as he sees that these Taimanin were attacking other students or forcing them to join them. The rest of the Taimanin begin to attack him and try to kill him with their swords and daggers, but Kaiser doge them as he fought them with his bare hands. Kaiser was able to knock out or cripple most of them as one of the enemy Taimanin tried crawling away from him as reached down and picked him up by the throat.

"Hey Dipshit, answer me!" Kaiser yells at one of the enemy Taimanin that he is currently choking. "Who the fuck gave the order to attack me and your fellow Taimanin? Answer me or else."

"We have our orders. We will not let someone like you interfere." The Taimanin male struggles to talk as Kaiser is slowly crushing his windpipe.

"Orders from who bastard!?"

"From Nisha... Gaiza... he has... taken command... of the clan... and... has ordered his clan... and loyalists to... take the Gosha Taimanin... out."

This news shocked Kaiser as this was a Rebellion, and it would be the first one he would take part in. Kaiser's first thoughts quickly went to his sister and mother, but he quickly dismissed the thought as they were both strong and didn't need his immediate help as they also had the Akiyama siblings, Rinko and Tatsuro, with them so they would be fine. His thoughts however then went to Kotaro and his squad mates Hebiko and Shikanosuke, who he knew would be in danger as they were weak without him.

So with his mind made up and his goals in place, Kaiser headbutted the Rebel Nisha Taimanin knocking him out and began to search for his friends.

*** Outside of Gosha Academy***

"Hey Kotaro, do you read me!?" Kaiser shouted over his cell phone, trying to reach his friend.

"Kaiser, where are you!? Are you ok!?"

"I am fine; are you and the others alright?"

"Yes, we are all fine; we are outside at the sports field. Kaiser, do not kill the rebels. I repeat, Do Not Kill the Rebel Taimanin. Please, they are still our comrades."

Kaiser grumbles understanding that he was fighting against fellow Taimanin that were trained killers, but he would however hold himself back for his friend's request.

"Fine, I won't kill'em, but I can't make any promises that I won't cripple or hurt them."

"That's fine, but please...they are still fellow Taimanin."

"Yeah, yeah, fine whatever. Just keep yourself and the others alive. I'll be there soon." Kaiser hung up his cellphone as he made his way to the sports field, where his friends were.

***Outside on the Sports Field***

Kaiser fought his way to the sports field taking the Rebel Nisha Taimanin as he witnessed several of his classmates either being beaten by the Nisha Rebel Taimanin, being forced to fight against their will, and some of the girls were even being violated or sexually assaulted by the Rebels. Seeing all this brought up an old feeling that he couldn't quite understand as it began to boil deep down inside him, but Kaiser knew he must do something as he would not allow such injustice or evil stand before him.

"HEY YOU WEAK AND COWARDLY NISHA BITCHES! I KNOW YOU HAVE ORDERS TO TAKE ME OUT, WELL HERE I AM! COME YOU COWARDS AND FACE ME! I FUCKING DARE YOU ALL!"

Kaiser yelled out as loud as he can while once again reaching deep down inside himself and harnessed the power that he had inside of him as he flairs up in Crimson Energy. He did this in order to have all the attention focused on him so that his classmates could have a chance to escape. Kaiser knew that this was a reckless idea as his life was on the line, but if he was honest... he left excited when he fought overwhelming odds. He needed to save the girls and give the boys enough time to escape the school so that the friendly causalities could be kept at a minimum.

The Rebels turned their attention on him, and seeing an opportunity, they charged him from all directions in the hopes of getting rid of him. Kaiser stood his ground as he waited for his opponents to arrive. Everyone who was still around watched as Kaiser Wrath, the Outsider, a delinquent, a bully, a rude, vulgar, mean, and feared young man, called out to every Nisha Rebel Taimanin while standing his ground without fear.

This incident would later inspire many Taimanin for many generations to come as they would tell stories courage and bravery on that day, but for now they all thought that the young man was insane, but nevertheless, there he was standing and ready to challenge all who stood before him. There stood the Mad Dog of Ruin.

Many Nisha ninjas charge at Kaiser, hoping to be the one to take the head of the dreaded "Mad Dog of Ruin" and be declared the strongest. Kaiser stood unfazed as he saw multiple enemies charge him. Letting the Crimson energy flow through his veins, empowering him as his rage was now boiling hot. Kaiser got into a fighting stance as the first Nisha Rebel raised his sword to strike him down. Kaiser blocked the attack and pushed the Ninja backwards with an open palm to the chest, sending him flying backwards a few feet from him, and this continued as one by one the rebel Taimanin launched themselves at Kaiser, trying their hardest to land a killing blow on him.

"Is that all you fuckers got, not so tough when going against someone who can fight back!" Kaiser yells as he continued to fight the Rebels with all of his might.

Kaiser kept his guard up and focused his hearing on his surroundings, waiting and looking for his opponents next move. Kaiser was surrounded, and the Taimanin Rebels kept charging him left and right, and as long as Kaiser stayed on the offense, his adversaries had no way to attack him.

"Come on, you fucking weaklings. You wanna kill me so bad, come and try your fucking hardest; Come and try to take my head!" Kaiser taunted as more Nisha Rebel tried to kill him.

All the Nisha Rebels charge at Kaiser again with their weapons ready, but this time something was different. The Rebels were moving slower, and their attacks were easily blocked or dodged. Kaiser was fighting at a speed that was unthinkable for a human. It was almost as if his enemies were standing still; this change in combat was unexpected but not unwanted, as Kaiser was having a blast, beating up all his opponents.

"What's wrong? Did you guys slow down? Or am I just too fast for any of you fuckers!?" Mocked Kaiser as the Nisha Rebels tried their best to land a hit on him.

Kaiser was dancing around the Taimanin Rebels, ducking and weaving while punching, kicking, and elbowing his opponents. Each one was knocked down with a single hit or two as Kaiser moved like typhoon of violence. Kaiser was enjoying the fight, with a crazed smile on his face and the feeling of adrenaline pumping through his veins as his Bloodlust was overtaking his instincts. The Nisha Rebel decided to change their tactics as they tried to retrained him long enough for one of them to deliver a killing blow but Kaiser changed his fighting style as he was now starting to use throwing and grappling techniques on his enemies as the sounds of bones breaking and screams of the Taimanin Rebels could be heard throughout the air with Kaiser German Suplexing one of the Rebels into the ground.

"You're all so weak. So very weak. Next time you plan a rebellion, make sure to bring more men, you second-rate hacks!" Taunted Kaiser as he continued his onslaught of violence against the Taimanin Rebels.

"If this is all you fuckers got, then this will be a very short fight."

One Taimanin was standing behind him, trying to attack him with a sword, but Kaiser dodged out of the way and punched him in the throat, knocking the air out of him as he crumble to the ground. Another Nisha Rebel Taimanin tried to take down Kaiser by jumping overhead and tried to stab him with his duel ninjato blade but was choke slammed into the ground, knocking out the Rebel. They began to reconsider their tactics, as rushing in head first was not working against Kaiser Wrath, who could take on multiple people and not be tired.

As Kaiser Wrath was currently fighting around a dozen rebels; each one was knocked on the ground or thrown across the school grounds. Some were on the verge of death while others were slowly getting back up after receiving a beatdown from the Mad Dog of Ruin.

"Where's the rest of you guys? I'm not finished yet! I have plenty of fight left in me. COME ON! FIGHT!"

But there was none left as the rest of the Rebels broke off and gathered their comrades as they knew they couldn't beat The Mad Dog of Ruin. Kaiser stood alone on the battle field, surrounded by knocked-out rebels as he threw his head back and howls towards the heavens.

"RRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

After the battle, Kaiser finally takes a deep breath as he stood alone with some minor injuries hoping that he gave his fellow classmates some time to escape. He stood alone on the sports field, a familiar voice calling out to him.

"Kai-kun!/Kai! Are you okay?!"

It was Kotaro and his friends Hebiko and Shikanosuke running over to check on their teammate.

"One-Eye...yeah...yeah, I'm fine just getting my warm up in." Kaiser said it was no big deal that he took on a huge amount of trained rebel Taimanin by himself.

"Damn it, Kai-kun, why do you always have to be so reckless? We could have helped you!" Shikanosuke said, sounding like a concerned friend who was worried every time Kaiser decided to do something reckless.

"Well, you were taking too long, and besides, you should be happy that I was here to take out most of these bastards, as now they are in a retreat and regrouping, which gives us enough time to find Gaiza and kick his ass. Ain't that right, One-Eye?" Kaiser said back, looking around at the damage he did.

"(Sigh) Damnit Kai... but thanks, this makes my plan a lot easier to execute now." Kotaro says as he gives his friend a smile. "Still, please take care of yourself... I don't want to explain to your mother why her precocious son is covered in bruises and cuts.

"Uh huh...whatever, these whimps couldn't even kill a fly if they tried. So what's the plan, Boss Man?" Kaiser asks as he was ready for more fighting.

"Well, the objective of this rebellion is to cause as much chaos as possible so that the veterans and teachers will focus on trying to keep things under control, which means..." Kotaro trails off as his brain starts to paint a picture to his friends as to what the Gaiza'a's next move was.

"The Assassination of Commander/Headmistress Asagi... That bastard Gaiza really wants to take control of Gosha Village and the Taimanin...so the fucker has finally lost it." Kaiser was able to put things together quickly thanks to Kotaro's analytical mind.

"Yeah...so we have to hurry and stop him before things get worse." Kotaro agreed as he enjoyed how quick Kaiser could pick up on his thoughts. It was as though the two had fought side by side for years as they could almost read each others thoughts... or maybe against one another?

"Alright, One-Eye lead the way. The Independent Rangers are going to kick some ass!" Kaiser roared out as he got the cowardly Shikanosuke and the childish Hebiko riled up.

"Right! Let's Kick some Ass!" Shikanosuke said, throwing a few punches in the air.

"We'll beat that stupid head Gaiza and his lackeys up! Right guys!" Hebiko says, giving the group a fist bump.

"Then what are we waiting for!? Lets Roll Out Team!" Kotaro yells out.

The four friends left to stop an old friend and save a comrade as Kotaro thanked the heavens for bringing Kaiser to help him. As Kotaro led them to the forest behind the school in order to get to the main office of Head Mistress Asagi faster.

*** Forest path behind the Academy***

"How much farther, Kotaro-kun." Shikanosuke complained as the four friends ran through the forest.

"Not much further, Shika-chan." Kotaro teased as Shikanosuke pouts.

"I'm a boy!"

"Really Shika-chan? You could've fooled me with all your constant bitching. What you want me to princess carry you." Kaiser joked as he enjoyed teasing his friends.

"Enough both of you. Hebiko is getting a headache listening to you boys complain." Hebiko sighs as the boys always acted up during missions.

"Wait!" Kotaro stops as he has an uneasy look on his face as he looks around the forest nervously.

"What? you sense something?" Kaiser asks, as he too was on guard.

"Something's not right; the birds and wild life are quiet as if they are hiding." Kotaro says as he places his hand on his ninjato sword.

"Are you saying that the animals are scared, Kotaro-kun?" Shikanosuke whispered softly, holding onto his shuriken.

"I'm not sure, but we better stay on guard." Kotaro says as he looks around.

"Hold on...do you smell that?" Kaiser asks as his eye began to dilate into a more feral appearance.

"What do you smell, Wan-Wan-Kun?" Hebiko asked as she made a joke about Kaiser being a dog.

"First off, Fuck you, Octo Bitch, and second, there's blood in the air. Blood has been spilled here, and it's close too." Kaiser growled out as he grated his teeth.

The four friends made their way to the forest on guard until they reached a clearing, and the sight shocked them as they were greeted with a field of spears sticking out from the ground.

"The Fuck?...the hell are all these spears doing here?" Kaiser asked as they walked through the spears cautiously.

"I don't know, but..." Kotaro stops as he sees a gruesome sight, as in the field of spears there was a couple of bodies impaled on them.

"Tha-that's...! Shou-kun and Haji-san!" Shikanosuke shouted out as he recognized his dead classmates.

"Oh no...is that Choichiki-sensei too!" Hebiko pointed out that there were even teachers impaled too.

"Who could've done this?" Kotaro asked as voice responded.

"That would be me."

The group turned to see a man in a Taimanin battle suit that showed off his midriff as he carried a large spear.

"Gonza!" Kotaro yelled out as he recognized the Taimanin as the Nisha family's Butler.

"Gonza The Spear...so all this your handy work, you bastard?" Kaiser growled as he couldn't believed that this...Scumbag just killed his own comrades like it was nothing.

"Ahh, Kotaro the Idiot and Kaiser the Mad Dog. What a treat to run into the both of you here." Gonza said casually as he walked in front of the group.

"Answer my fucking question, you sick fuck! All these bodies...these students...teachers... all impaled with spears... did you do it!"

"Yeah, I did it; my lord has ordered me to allow no one to pass beyond this point." Gonza said as Kaiser gritted his teeth. "And so...I made them pay with thier lives."

"YOUR GONNA PAY YOU SICK FUCK!" Kaiser yelled out in anger.

"Calm yourself, Kaiser; this could be a trap." Hebiko said calmly as she tried to calm Kaiser down.

"Yes, listen to the girl and turn around. Kotaro, and your friends will go no further." Gonza said as he pointed his spear at the group.

"Fucking Bite Me, Gonza! I'm going to rip out your heart, you bastard!" Kaiser roared out as Hebiko and Kotaro held him back.

"If that's the case, then try your best; I'll cut you all down here. Then we can have a little fun, just you and little octopus." Gonza said as he looked at Hebiko with lewd eyes.

"OH, YOU SON OF A BITCH!" Kaiser roared out as he could never forgive traitors, but Traitors who turn their backs on their oaths and friends sparks a particular rage and hate within Kaiser.

"Kaiser! Calm down. He's just trying to bait us. We need to fight smart, Kai. Gonza is a strong and veteran Taimanin. No one even knows what his Ninja Art is. Be on Guard." Kotaro warns as he readies his Ninjato Sword.

"Fine, but I'm not going to hold back against this fucker. I'll kill him if I have to." Kaiser says coldly.

"Oh, oh, how bold of you to believe that you can kill me, Mad Dog of Ruin." Gonza laughs as he readies his spear.

"Stick around fuckface and I'll do more than just surprise you." Kaiser growled.

"Well then, unfortunately for you, I was given explicate orders to take your head back to Lord Gaiza, you Mongrel Mutt. Kotaro, the Young Master, will spare your life and your friends, minus the Mutt, if you join him in reclaiming the Fuma Clans' birthright of ruling over Gosha Village and the Taimanin. Come join his side, Kotaro." Gonza asks Kotaro.

"Why would you betray Gosha Village, the clan, and the country?" Hebiko asks with a raised eyebrow.

" Why? Because the government and the Elders are corrupted and the Taimanin are just dogs that the government uses to protect its own special interests. We can rule our village ourselves; now Kotaro, tell your Mutt to stand down, and we can avoid any further bloodshed. Join Lord Gaiza's side, and we can rule Gosha Village and Japan as Fuma." Gonza asks again.

"No... can not join someone who would betray their comrades and use such extreme measures to restored. You are traitorous scum who would stab the backs of their brothers and sisters." Kotaro says as he takes his stance.

"What a shame; guess you are a dog of the government; well come, Mutt, I'll deal with you first." Gonza pointed his spear at Kaiser, who smiled at the man.

"Sure thing, old man...MAKE SURE YOU CAN KEEP UP!" Kaiser roared as he charged at Gonza while Kotaro directed Hebiko and Shikanosuke with his instruction.

"Hebiko creates a smokescreen with your ink, and Shikanosuke supports Kaiser with your static electricity to feel the electric signals from living things like a sonar." Kotaro ordered.

" Understood!" Hebiko said as she created a black smoke screen.

"Right, you are boss." Shikanosuke says with a thumbs up.

"GAHAHA, You are an arrogant fool. NOW DIE YOU MONGREL MUTT!" Gonza roared as he lunged his spear at Kaiser, who parried the thrust with his fist as the area was surrounded in a black inky fog as visibility was now rendered useless. This made things harder for Gonza as he felt a fist hit him square in the jaw as he was sent flying into a tree.

"Suck it, you bitch! Remember, this Mutt has Fangs." Kaiser yells out as Shikanosuke was using his Ninja Art: "Elec Art." Unlike lighting, he can only manipulate small amounts of electricity within living creatures, similar to a low static shock. His ability does make him immune to electric shocks. He can create small spark shocks but also use the electric art to shock himself out of illusions. This also helps the team, as Shikanosuke can also feel the electric signals from living things, making him the ultimate radar device.

"SHIKA-CHAN WHERE IS GONZA!" Kaiser yelled as he kept his guard up.

"He is in front of you, Kaiser, 10 o'clock." Shikanosuke replied.

"Hebiko has got him, Boss." Hebiko yells out as the smokescreen disappears as she activates her Ninja art: "Beast Transformer," "Devil Fish," a beast Ninja ability that can transform her into an animal, in her case an octopus. She can transform both of her legs into extremely muscular octopus tentacles. Her tentacles can grow up to 30 meters and regrow even when cut off. Hebiko draws her Four Ninjato Swords as she holds two of them in her hands while the other two swords are held by her tentacle legs. "Four Sword Art Style!"

"Oh Shit, Shirley, watch out!" Kaiser screams as Gonza appears behind Hebiko.

"Hebiko-chan Behind You!" Shikanosuke screams.

"TAKE THIS BITCH!" Gonza yells as he launches his spear at Hebiko.

"Ahh!" Hebiko screams out as Gonza spear cuts her tentacle legs off.

Kaiser rushes in before Gonza disappears into the ground.

"Fucker! Hey Shorty, you still alive!"

Kaiser yells out as he tries to find Gonza.

"He-Hebiko is fine, Kai-kun. Hebiko just needs some time to regrow her legs back." Hebiko stated as Kotaro grabbed his friend and placed her behind him.

"One-Eye Keep her safe while I deal with this Mud Flinger." Kaiser yells as he is alert for Gonza's next attack.

Unfortunately, Gonza's next attack was not aimed at Kaiser... but at Kotaro. Gonza figured out that Kotaro was the brains behind the group's tactics and coordination which would fall apart if he was taken out. A spear erupts from the ground as it was aimed at Kotaro's heart. Time seems to slow down as Kaiser looked in horror while trying to run towards his friend to save him, but before the spear could pierce Kotaro, a Kunai intercepts it as it deflects the spear.

A feminine voice greets the group as everyone turns their heads to the newcomer.

"Thank goodness I made it in time... Lord Kotaro, are you okay?"

The voice belongs to no other than Tokiko Fuuma, Guardian and Steward of Kotaro Fuuma. A beautiful young woman who stands at 5'3" feet tall with pale white skin, a slender build, and an athletic body that could make anyone drool. Her body shape is curvy, slender, yet refined. Tokiko has black hair that she wears up in a ponytail. Tokiko has turquoise eyes, which have a sharp gaze. She is the steward to Kotaro Fuuma and is a high-ranking member of the Taimanin. She looks at Kaiser with disgust as she calls out to him.

"Lazy Mutt! Why are you slacking off? Lord Kotaro could've been killed if I arrived a second later."

Kaiser gritted his teeth in anger, as he knew she was right but did not want to admit that to her.

"Fuck off, Toki... The bastard got the drop on me. It won't happen again."

"Make sure that it does not; after all, as a retainer of Lord Kotaro, you must protect your liege with your life, Mutt."

"First off, I'm not nobody's retainer or servant, and second, ain't nobody dying while I'm here so you can get your fat ass off your high horse and help me kick this fugly douchebag's face in, stupid female swine."

Tokiko looked at Kaiser with disgust at his use of vulgar language and insults he flung at her.

"It seems that your speech hasn't improved, rabid hound, but regardless, we must protect Lord Kotaro."

"Tch. Whatever Pig bitch, now watch out. Gonza can manipulate the earth and even go underground." Kaiser warned as he was on guard.

Kaiser looked around and could not sense Gonza's presence until the ground below Tokiko erupted in a pillar of rock. Tokiko dodged the attack and landed beside Kaiser.

"The bastard is going to regret trying to lay a hand on Lord Kotaro!"

"Oh great now, Pig Girl is angry." Kaiser clicked his tongue as he dodge another spear the earth Taimanin. "Tch', Whatever, just don't expect me to save your fat ass, Toki."

"Which is why you and Lord Kotaro will retire from this battlefield."

"Huh!? Hey Pig Bitch! Don't tell me what..."

"Kai, let's leave this to Tokiko. Remember, we must save Lady Asagi. Don't worry, Tokiko is strong." Kotaro reasoned as he had confidence that Tokiko could handle the Nisha's Steward.

Kaiser huff as he understood what Kotaro was trying to say but was reluctant to leave this battle unfinished.

"Fine. Hey Toki...don't get yourself killed or else One-eye over here is going to cry like a little girl."

Tokiko smirks as she raises her Kunai daggers towards Gonza.

"Don't worry, Mutt. I won't give you the satisfaction."

"Hmph, and Gonza! This isn't over; if you do survive... I'll be the one to kick your ass next time."

Kaiser declares this as he follows Kotaro, Hebiko, and Shikanosuke towards the old school building where Asagi was. Tokiko was left behind to deal with Gonza.

***At the old School Dormitory***

Kotaro and his team arrive at the old dorms where Commander/Headmistress Asagi was located, as well as where Gaiza would most likely be.

"Hey One-Eye, we made it... are you sure that your old resting bitch face of a friend will be here?" Kaiser asked.

Kotaro just nods, and Kaiser shrugs before walking in the school building that is riddled with corpses.

The inside the school's halls were covered in blood as body parts of Taimanins of different clans both teachers and students who were unlucky to have not escaped or died fighting when the coupe happened. The horrendous sight greeted the team as Kaiser was furious, Hebiko disgusted, and Shikanosuke was scared all while Kotaro had a melancholic look on his face.

"So much death...Gaiza, why?" Kotaro said as he found it hard to believe that his old childhood friend who committed such atrociously on their fellow Kinsmen, some of who were alive just not too long ago, now lay dead on the floor. The reality that their peaceful school life now gone began to settle into their minds now.

"Why, Kotaro... why did Gaiza kill our classmates! Some of them are barely freshmen, with a future ahead of them... and now they're dead with their guts are on the floor!" Kaiser angrily shouted as this angered him to the core, as some of the faces belong to a couple of hotshot who wanted him to teach them or declare themselves to surpass him as the strongest. So much life, taken before they could fully experience, it broke Kaiser's heart.

"I don't know Kaiser... but we have to save Lady Asagi. Remember, we need to focus." Kotaro said as he tired to look past the bodies of their former friends and comrades.

"I sure do hope you have a plan, One-Eye, because...Gaiza needs to answer for this. It's one thing to have your clan fall from grace, but... it's entirely another when you betray your comrades and kill them for such selfish reasons." Kaiser said he felt his fury rise from seeing his fellow Taimanin dead, as even though they treated him like a pariah, he still thought of them as his comrades-in-arms.

"Kai...I swear I'll bring my old childhood friend to Justice." Kotaro was determined to make things right and see that this atrocity does not go unpunished.

As the group sneaked down the hallways, being careful not to attract any attention as they hurried to save Headmistress Asagi, Kotaro held up his hand as they saw two rebel Taimanin talking down the hall.

"What is One-Eye? Oh, those guys, should we kill them?" Kaiser asked as he would not be against killing traitors, but Kotaro put his hand on his chest and shakes his head.

"Gaiza and the rest are holed up in the headmistress office. If we distract these two, the rebels will send people to check things out."

"Say no more, One-Eye; distractions are what I do best." Kaiser said as he gave a wild smile.

"Kai-kun, are you sure? They'll send everyone to take you out?" Shikanosuke said worryingly as Kaiser scoffs.

"I'm not scared of them! After all, a real man faces his problems head on and never turns his back on his friends." As Kaiser said, this Shikanosuke looked at Kaiser with admiration, as he too wanted to be manly like Kaiser was instead of being the femboy coward that he currently was. "Just say the word One-Eye, and I'll make sure that all eyes are on me."

"Alright Kai... I leave this up to you." Kotaro said as he signaled to Hebiko and Shikanosuke to move while the two Rebel Taimanin, were distracted by Kaiser, who decided to give them a scare.

"Yo! Ladies!" Kaiser called out to the Two Rebels. As the two women turned around in shock to see Kaiser Wrath looking down on them. "Hey, I was wondering if you girls can show me where I can find that weak ass pussy you call a leader? What was his name...oh yeah, I remember now Resting Bitch Face Gaiza was his name, right?"

"IT'S THE MAD DOG!"

"KAISER'S HERE! GET HIM!"

As the two guards yelled out Kaiser's name, dozens of Nisha Rebel Taimanin showed up as they all chased Kaiser, giving Kotaro and his friends an opening. The Three sneaked past the commotion that Kaiser was causing in order for them to make it to Asagi's office without much resistance. As they snuck through, the person made their presence known.

"I'm surprised that reinforcements were able to make it here."

Kotaro and his friends turned quickly to see that it was Muroi Mitsuhiko, the school's nurse, appearing out of his hiding place.

"What are you doing here, Yai-sensei?" Kotaro asks as he inspects around to see if the coast is clear.

"I was looking around to see if any students were injured during Nisha's rebellion." The nurse answered as he turned around to see if anyone was coming.

"Sensei this is a dangerous area and you need to evacuate. If you understand then run away!" Shikanosuke warn Muroi as they kept a look out for any Rebels nearby.

Muroi gave a dry laugh as he was unconcern with dangers of the current situation.

"I've been here here for many years. This is pretty normal stuff for Gosha Academy, I mean I did got through the Fuma Revolt and this is pretty tame compared to that." Muroi said as the man was unphase by the bodies or violence that the school was currently going through. "It's part of the reason why I'm searching the perimeter for a escape route."

This lack of worry or how he was so composed made Kotaro wonder what this man went through for him not to be scared out of his mind.

"Then in that case have you seen Gaiza?" Kotaro asked as the nurse nodded.

"I saw him going into Headmistress Asagi's Office." Muroi confirmed Kotaro's predictions as to Gaiza's plans on taking the Commander and Headmistress to take control of the Taimanin.

"I see... Yai-sensei, please go to the science room. The rebels won't search there so it should be safe." Kotaro advise as he looked back at his friends as they were ready to move out.

"Alright then. Good luck and be safe Independent Rangers." Muroi said as he left to hide leaving the Kotaro and his team to stop their once friend from making the biggest mistake

"We need to get inside and fast before Gaiza tries to kill Asagi." Kotaro ordered as the Independent Rangers headed towards the Headmistress's office.

***In Asagi's office***

Asagi Igawa was surrounded by Nisha Rebel Taimanin and Gaiza, who were standing before her mockingly.

"Gaiza-san, what is the meaning of this?" Asagi asked, as she was not amused with Gaiza's rebellion or him attacking his fellow students.

"Oh nothing, Headmistress Asagi, just putting the Taimanin on the correct path by restoring my clan to its former glory." Gaiza explained as he raised his sword. "The Igawa Clan has made the Taimanin become spineless and weak, just following orders of the government and not having us lead Japan towards it's destiny. You, Headmistress, don't even have the spine to go against them nor seize power from the corrupt politicians, but if you were gone then I could change things and reclaim my birth right that was stolen from me."

"You are a delusional and pathetic fool, Gaiza." Asagi said in a calm yet firm voice. "The Fuma clan was given a second chance after the failed Rebellion of Danjo Fuma, but it seems that your selfishness has set back all the progress that Kotaro Fuma has made to restore your clan. What a waste."

Gaiza clenched his teeth in rage as he signaled his followers to attack Asagi.

"Well, let's see if you have that same attitude once I send you to hell, Igawa Scum." Gaiza's growls as he draws his Odachi katana and strikes at Asagi while his followers follow behind him to follow up his attack.

Seconds passed as in a flash all of Gaiza's followers were taken down with the sound of metal clashing. Asagi was in her Taimanin Battle Suit as she had her Katana out locking blades with Gaiza.

"Gaiza, you fool, you seem to forget why I am the leader of Gosha Village and of the Taimanin. Now prepare yourself. You'll find out firsthand why they call me Asagi, 'The Almighty' Igawa."

It was at that moment Asagi activated her Ninja Arts: Falcon Arts which allows her to heighten her senses, speed, and physical capabilities. This allows her to move six times faster than normal. Though this art exhausts her greatly and cannot be used multiple times at once as she has mastered it over time.

Gaiza was able to dodge Asagi's attack only by using his own Ninja art, "It seems that I should take this seriously then. Mystic Eye! Skull of Yaksha!"

Gaiza's Evil Eye, otherwise known as 'Yaksha's Skull' has multiple effects, including petrification by gaze and the creation of a demon armor that covers his entire body.

Using his Demon Armour, Gaiza's strength and speed were increased as his physical abilities are pushed to their limits. He was able to keep Asagi attacks at bay, but it wasn't enough as he was equal in strength with Asagi, who looked like she wasn't even breaking a sweat. Gaiza saw an opening and tried to go for the kill as Asagi jumped up, but before he could even blink, Kotaro had arrived during the fight with Hebiko and Shikanosuke as he shouted out to his once childhood friend.

"GAIZA STOP! Please STOP THIS; THIS ISN'T THE WAY TO RESTORE THE FUMA CLAN!" Kotaro yelled out as he tried to stop his old childhood friend. Gaiza looked back in rage at Kotaro's arrival and was so furious that his demon armor began to glow red and his eye began to glow bright red.

"SHUT UP! KOTARO, IT'S BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT THE FUMA CLAN HAS LOST ITS' POWER AND INFLUENCE." Gaiza yells out as he wouldn't stop. "BUT I WILL BRING US BACK OUR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE TAIMANIN AS THE LEADER OF GOSHA VILLAGE AND JAPAN!"

It was then Kotaro saw it; his old-time childhood friend was dead set on this self-destructive path he had embarked on and that there was no stopping him... their childhood and bond was gone, forever. Before the fight could escalate any further, the window behind them exploded with glass flying everywhere as a young and wild man jumped into the room as he performed a flying kick to Gaiza's face sending him flying across the room.

"DYNAMIC ENTRY! MOTHER FUCKER!" The young man who made his entrance was none other than Kaiser Wrath.

"Kai!/Mr. Wrath!" Kotaro and Asagi said at the same time as Kaiser stood in the room with his clothes all torn up and his body covered in bruises and cuts.

"The one and only, bitches! So Gaiza, your really hell bent on this stupid rebellion of yours. Fine then, I'm going to make you pay for killing our fellow friends and comrades, you bastard!" Kaiser yells out with bloodthirst and rage in his voice. Gaiza looks at Kaiser with anger as he sees the person he wanted dead the most before him.

"Kotaro, you really chose a Worthless Stray Mutt like this man to help with restoring the Fuma Clan. He is not even of Taimanin blood. To put your faith in this... Outsider, truly shows your own incompetence." Gaiza yells, as he couldn't believe the situation that the current head of the Fuma Clan would have some meddler like Kaiser help him in restoring his clan.

Kotaro glares at Gaiza and was ready to stop him at all costs, even if...

"Gaiza, the only reason why I even became Head of the Fuma clan was because the previous leader, My Father, Danjo Fuuma... was a corrupt piece of shit. He abused his position by killing those who threatened it and power that caused him to lose sight of his duties. He's caused countless deaths of innocents and comrades and he used anyone as an expendable asset that he threw away once they outlive their usefulness. He tried to take power when it didn't belong to him, and he would have led the Taimanin to ruin if the government and Igawa Clan hadn't intervene to stop him." Kotaro yells out as Gaiza is stunned by the facts. Gaiza never knew about this, but this infuriated him more that Kotaro would turn against his own clan like this.

"ENOUGH... Fuuma Kotaro for your traitorous acts against the Fuma Clan; you are stripped of the Fuma name and the Control over the Branch Families... and I, Nisha Gaiza, as the new head will make it my duty to execute you here and now."

"Not going to happen, Fuck Face! If you want to kill One-Eye over here, you'll have to get through me first." Kaiser said as he stood in front of Kotaro and his friends, ready to protect them.

Asagi was impressed by Kaiser's wiliness to defend his comrades, as putting him with Kotaro was the right choice, as she has been hearing that the young man has been more... friendlier with people, as well as causing less collateral damage with Kotaro being there to redirect and guide him into being more efficient in the field.

"Kaiser Wrath stay out of this! This is a Clan affair and Outsiders like yourself have no business in it. If you get in my way, I'll destroy you and everything you hold dear." Gaiza yells as he gets frustrated.

"Kiss my ass! You Resting Bitch Face of an Edgelord. I don't need your fucking permission nor do I need to be a Taimanin to help my friends when they need it. If you think threatening my family or friends will get me to back down... I'll RIP OUT THAT MYSTIC EYE OF YOURS THAT YOU ARE SO PROUD OF!" Kaiser shouted back as he was ready to fight Gaiza whom was ready to retaliate.

Gaiza was infuriated that this Stray Mutt of an Outsider would dare bare his fangs and threaten him like he was his equal.

"Wrath... I will make you regret those words of yours. I will take away everything you hold dear and make you suffer." Gaiza said as his Evil eye glowed red at the Mad Dog.

"Take a number and get in line, Bitch Face. Your not the only one or even the strongest person who I've pissed off." Kaiser mockingly as he didn't even recognize Gaiza as being a threat to him.

This act enraged Gaiza as he took out an auto-injector syringe filled with a purple fluid. Kaiser's eye's widen as he recognize what that drug was.

"No way... I thought I'd destroyed the manufacturing facility. Fuck! One-eye get ready because your friend there is about to make a big mistake!" Kaiser warned as he prepared himself for a hard battle.

"What do mean Kai?" Kotaro asks worryingly as he saw Gaiza inject himself with the drug.

"Your friends just injected himself with the Devil's Breath! It's a demon drug that increases the power and ferocity of the user but also makes them extremely addicted to it." Kaiser warned as he remembered his encounter with Yuichi who was a normal human that was able to keep up Kaiser after he took it. This made Kaiser wonder that if it buffed up a normal human then what would it do to a Taimanin?

Asagi stood in front of the group as Kotaro's friends stepped back.

"Enough! This rebellion has to end right now. Gaiza Nisha, you are hereby under arrest and you will surrender yourself peace ... or I will end you." Asagi declared as she readied herself.

"DON'T... LOOK... DOWN... ON ME! I WILL KILL ALL OF YOU TRAITORS AND SCUM!" Gaiza roared out as he lashed out with his sword violently.

The demon drug took it's effect on Gaiza as his aura flared out along with his killing intent. Each swing was powerful and fast as Asagi had trouble parrying them. It had seemed that Gaiza had the advantage but in a single instant Asagi was able to attack Gaiza multiple times, breaking his armor. Cracks started to appear with Gaiza's armor beginning to disperse with the Craze Nisha Heir collapsing on one knee.

Asagi ignored the fallen Rebel Leader as she attention was focused at a person standing at the entrance of the office.

"Was this your doing...Muroi?" Asagi asked as the Male Doctor, Muroi Mitsuhiko, gave her a knowing smile.

"Well, well... that was a magnificent performance." The man said calmly as any sense of worry or concern disappeared.

"Muroi-sensei?" Kotaro said with surprise as he was confused at the man's sudden appearance.

Kaiser on the other hand felt his bloodlust skyrocket as he charge at the man with reckless abandon.

"Kaiser! Wait!" Asagi yelled but was too late as Kaiser jumped at the man with his fist raised ready to punch the Muroi's lights out.

As Kaiser's fist shot out to knock Muroi's head clean off it suddenly impacted a magic barrier that sent the Mad Dog flying back as he crashed into Asagi's desk.

"Tsk. Tsk. Such a unrefined and savage dog that the Taimanin have here. Didn't even hesitate to try and attack me but then again his instincts are always on point. It took everything I had to avoid and hide myself from that Mad Dog of yours Asagi. He would've of sniffed me out a long ago if you hadn't sent him away on that mission, hehehe." Muroi revealed to Asagi as Kaiser was picking himself up from the ruined desk.

"MUROI! YOU TWO TIMING WHORE OF A DEMON!" Kaiser yelled as everyone had a look of shock on their their face.

"As sharp as ever you Mongrel Mutt but I must say the Devil's Breath did work as expected but it seems that it was too much for a mere human, even that of a Taimanin. Hmm." Muroi said as he observed Gaiza in his weaken state. "Still the fact that you were able to overcome this refine version of the drug without succumbing to it, is amazing and far exceeded my hypothesis. That's quite some power you wield, Asagi." As Muroi complemented Asagi a black fog envelope him.

"Who are you, Muroi!" Kotaro asks without thinking.

Asagi recognized the danger that Kotaro and his friends were in as she tried to rush over to them.

"Fuma-kun! Get Down!" Asagi yelled.

A Blast of magical power head straight towards Kotaro as time slowed down. In an instant the magic missile made impact a bright explosion covered the entire office in dust and debris. Asagi looked in horror as the young Fuma was most likely dead from the blast.

"FUCK! That shit hurts like hell!" A voiced yells out as the dust settles.

In front of Kotaro stood Kaiser Wrath with his arms bleeding from taking on the attack head on.

"KAI!" Kotaro yelled out as he saw his friend and teammate take a deadly blow that was meant for him.

"Don't need to yell out like bitch, One Eye. I'm fine... just a little scratch." Kaiser said as his arms was shaking as the impact did more damage than he was letting on.

Asagi watch as she saw was not a Mad Dog of Ruin or some punk of a delinquent but... a kind and gentle boy protecting his friends without any concern for himself.

"Then maybe you and my son have more in common than you think... Asagi, please look beyond the rumors and trust in my son... He was never a bad boy... just misunderstood."

Asagi recalled the words of Shiranui who always had faith in her son being a good person. Maybe they had been wrong of the Outsider... no... they were wrong about Kaiser Wrath. He was a comrade of theirs and a Taimanin, through and through.

"Well now was something. That attack would've killed a normal human and crippled a Taimanin but you just took it straight on with nothing more than a mere scratch. It seems that the rumors about your durability and tenacity weren't a exaggeration." Muroi said as he turn towards asagi once again.

"Who are you and what are your plans!" Asagi demanded as Muroi chuckled at her.

"I don't have to answer that...Asagi-san," Muroi mocked," Hehe. such a selfish woman. A lowly human showing such attitude. How unpleasant."

"Don't go forgetting me, damn it...!" Gaiza groans as he tried to rise on his feet but couldn't.

"Gaiza...just stop this. Please... your wounds." Kotaro said as even after his friend declare his intent to take over the Fuma and killing his comrades...Kotaro couldn't abandoned his bond with him.

"Shut Up! I can still..." Gaiza tried to raise his blade but couldn't was his wound caused him to bleed out as he couldn't even move.

"That's enough Gaiza. It's too late. Your body is at it's limit. Anymore and you just might die, plus we've already achieved our objective." Muroi said as he walked over to the down Taimanin.

"Tch... fine...this isn't over yet Kaiser and Kotaro. I will come back and I will restore my Clan by using your corpses as the foundation." Gaiza swore as Muroi led him to the doorway to exit out of the office.

"Stop right there. Neither one of you is leaving here." Asaig shouted as she rushes over to Muroi and cut his body in half within a mere instant.

The Corpse collapse and black miasma started to spew from it.

Muroi's remains melted into the black misama and a human-shaped figure started to form before transforming into the shape of a man.

"What a violent lady. You're almost as bad as that savage mutt."

A fat, almost bald older man with very large hands and long fingers appeared. He was wearing a black and red robe with a large white ruff collar.

"Fulst!? Your an Executive of NOMAD!? Why are you...?" Asagi was shocked to find someone that was high ranking in NOMAD was living right under her nose the entire time.

It was then that she realized that the mission that had Kaiser be sent away was nothing more than a ruse to have the only person who could've figured out Muroi's disguise so that he would have to worry about being detected as Fulst and it would explain how Edwin was able to track down Wrath to have him eliminated. She silently berated herself as she was once again been played and having fall into Edwin's plots.

Kaiser's attention was solely focused on Fulst as he heard that the demon was a High up the Chain in NOMAD which meant he had intel on Edwin Black and his organization.

"You must all be surprised by now that I am here in Gosha Academy. This is just a product of one of my experiments as well as find information on the Kermesanima and any information of the Livorigem Humans but unfortunately it seems that was a dead end, though I would love to have studied you more...Kaiser Wrath. Your power that is buried inside you is quite... intriguing. How about you come with me and be apart of my experiments?"

As Fulst made the offer, Kaiser took the opportunity to hock up a loogie as he spit his mucus at Fulst feet in a vulgar and rude manner.

"You can eat and die. Ya creepy bad touch geezer. Seriously you might as well be a poster boy for molester or stranger danger, fucking prev." Kaiser's answer was clear as day as Fulst made a disgusted face that Savage Dog's response.

"Utterly disgusting befitting one of your species. Why Master Black is interested lowly human like yourself is something I'll never understand." Fulst said.

"Human this and human that. Just shut up already old man." Gaiza pipped up as he was getting tired of being ignored.

"Oh my. How rude of me. I forgot you were there Gaiza. Hohoho. Alright we should take our leave now." Fulst said as the pair began to make their exit.

Fulst made a magic circle as he prepared a teleportation spell as a dark portal opens.

"Wait! Gaiza! Are you really joining forces with NOMAD!? What the hell are you thinking? Is this the way you plan to rebuild the Fuma Clan!? ANSWER ME, DAMN IT!" Kotaro shouted as he tried to one final attempt to save his childhood friend from the dark path he was taking.

Gaiza stares back with his left eye in silence before walking into the portal with Fulst as He had a look of... hesitation. Kotaro tired to chase after them but was stop by Kaiser who held hi back.

" Kai! What the fuck!?" Kotaro shouted at him in confusion as to why he was stopping him until Kaiser had a serious look on his face.

" Hold on, One-Eye..." Kaiser said as his eye's focused on the Portal.

"Fuma-chan look!" Hebiko shouts as demons came out of the portal.

Kotaro berated himself as he would've ran into a trap if his... partner, Kaiser, didn't stop him. Right now kotaro knew he needed to get his head back in the game as he can worry about Gaiza later.

"Alright Team, form up. Kaiser, you take the front for a full on assault." Kotaro ordered.

"Gotcha, One-Eye!" Kaiser yells as he took a fighting stance.

"Hebiko support Kai by taking the flanks and striking whenever you have a chance."

"Understood, Fuma-chan." Hebiko said as she transformed her legs into tentacles as she took out her four ninjato swords.

"Shikanosuke provide back up and supporter with your shurikens."

"On it, Bossman!" Shikanosuke said taking out his shuriken.

Kotaro drew out his sword as took the center of their formation as the Indiependent RAngers were ready to face the enemy. Asagi was impressed as to how coordinated Kotaro's team was as Kaiser was able to follow orders and take up the position of Vanguard.

The Team charged forward with Kaiser taking the vanguard as he decided to not hold back and let loose all of his Bloodlust and anger on the demons as his fist knocked the head clean off an Ogre as a horned demonoid human tried to attack him from his side with it's sharp claws. Hebiko swooped in as she took out the horned demonoid as Kaiser took on the main horde by crushing skulls while breaking limbs brutally and using said broken limbs to stab their owners. Shikanosuke threw his shurikens at the demons who behind Kaiseras Kotaro dispatch them with his sword.

"Kicking ass and taking names. Eh, One-Eye."

"You're not doing so bad yourself, Kai." Kotaro said as he finished off an a horned demonoid human.

"Well, you can't really say that, when I'm the best here." Kaiser says, smirking.

"Oh really." Kotaro replied, sarcastically.

"Yep, I'm the best there is at what I do." Kaiser says, arrogantly.

"And what would that be, Kai?" Kotaro asks as he already knew Kaiser response.

"Killing Shit Head Demons." Kaiser said as he kicked a demons chest in crushing it's ribs.

With the assistance of Asagi, the Independent Rangers made short work of the Ogres and horned demonoid humans as they cut down and crush the monsters. Kaiser was able to make the job significantly easier as his strength and agility were able to get the drop on them as targeted their brains and hearts killing the demons instantly with Asagi cut any down that Kaiser had miss or that were trying to get back up. They were making progress but it was still taking too long to reach the portal.

It was then that Kotaro had idea.

"KAI! PLAN B!" Kotaro yelled out.

"Plan B!" Kaiser said in shock as he disengage from the frontlines as he jumped back.

"Alright. Plan B...What the hell is Plan B?" Shikanosuke asked as he had no clue as to what Plan B was.

"Come on Shika-chan, it's Plan B. Surely you must know what plan b is?" Kaiser said as grabbed the small femboy by the waist and lifted him up.

"Aiiiieeeeeee! Kaiser what are you doing!?" Shikanosuke shouted worryingly.

"Yup, Plan B." Kotaro confirmed as Shikanosuke gave Kotaro a scared look as he was still unsure what Plan B was but he trusted his teammates.

"FINE! WHATEVER THIS HAVE BETTER BE A GOOD PLAN!" Shikanosuke yelled as he was prepared for whatever instruction their leader had.

"Alright, Hebiko are you ready?" Kotaro ordered as he looked over the green haired girl who strangely enough had a red blush on her face as her movements were loose and relaxed.

"Aww... You're helpless without me, Fuma-chan. Fine. Hehehe." Hebiko said in a slurred voice.

"Kai, on my mark..." Kotaro looked at his right hand man who gave him a smirk and nod.

"Hey!? Hebiko is acting weird! When she Transformed did her brain also turn into a octopus too!?" Shikanosuke complained as he was starting to have second thoughts on what Plan B was.

"Just trust me! Okay here we go...Charge!" Kotaro gave the word as Kaiser carried Shikanosuke and Hebiko followed behind with uncoordinated movements.

"HEY YOU UGLY PIECES OF SHITS! LOOK OVER HERE!" Kotaro called out as he grabbed a chair and rammed it up an Orges ass.

"GYAAAAH!" The Orge screamed as he turn his attention at the puny humans harassing it.

The team split up as Kaiser and Shikanosuke to one side and Hebiko and Kotaro took the other.

"Watch this! Beast Transformation Technique! Tako Jump!" Hebiko shouted out as she jump up to the ceiling with her octopus legs as she was above the Ogres. Using the Suction cups on her legs, Hebiko stuck to the ceiling as was upside down and initiated the next part of Kotaro's plan. "Hmmph. Beast Transformation Technique! Tako Ink Shower!"

Black Ink shut of Hebiko's mouth as she sprays downward like a sprinkler on the Ogres below. The Orges roar in confusion as they were dose in a black liquid substance as they were blinded while swinging their fist angrily at Hebiko.

"Alright your next Shikanosuke!" Kotaro commanded as Kaiser smiled maliciously.

"You heard him Shika-chan...TIME FOR PLAN B!" Kaiser shouted as he cocked his arm back ready to shot put the small Femboy.

"WAAAAH! WAIT! WHAT IS PLAN B!" Shikanosuke shouted before he was throw like a sack of potatoes above the Ogres.

"THIS IS PLAN B! ALLY-OOP!" Kaiser said as he chucked Shikanosuke into the air.

"GYAAAAAAH! KAISER YOU ASS!" Shikanosuke let out a girlishly scream as he flew towards the Ogres as he was right center above them.

"Use your static electricity!" Kotaro ordered.

"Static Electiriciiii!" Shikanosuke panicked as he was flying in the air.

"SHIKANOSUKE! DON'T HESITATE OR YOU WILL DIE! DON'T THINK, JUST ACT!" Kaiser yells out as his words reach Shikanosuke with the femboy overcoming his fear and acted out on instinct.

"Aaaaahhhh Fineeeee! Electric Manipulation Technique. Static Electricity!" Shikanosuke shouted out as small sparks of electricity shout of him with some of the spark landing on the ink covered Ogres as they were suddenly set on fire.

They screamed in pain as they were burned to death with Kaiser laughing at them.

"HAHAHAHA! Serves you right, Demon Scum. Plan Fucking B was a success." Kaiser said with a cruel smile.

"FUUUUUMMMMAAAAAA! I'm gonna burn!" Shikanosuke cried out was his momentum finally stopped as started to drop into the burning pyre but he was caught by Hebiko mid air who was still hanging from the ceiling.

"Gotcha. Shika-chan." Hebiko said in a sing song voice.

As the Ogres burned Asagi ready her sword for one final high speed assault, "Great work everyone. Now let me handle the rest."

Asagi dash forward at high speed towards the burning Ogres as shouted out her Ninja Art Technique out.

"Ninja Arts: Lighting Corps Blossom!"

In a flash Asagi dance around the flames as each Ogre was cut down with a precise strike at their vital points killing them. As Asagi finished her assault she flicked her sword down in one swift move as the ogres blood flys off the blade.

"You guys really came through and Kaiser... good job." Asagi complemented with pride in her tone as she could see the potential that he had when working together with a team.

" of cake." Kaiser said while rubbing his nose in embarrassment.

"Justice prevails ~Yahoo~!" Hebiko cheers as she made a weird victory pose with her octopus legs.

"What the hell happened? And why is Hebiko acting so weird?" Shikanosuke whined as Kaiser shrugged his shoulder not caring for the femboy's complaints.

"I got some of the Alcohol when we dropped by the science room and asked Hebiko to mix it with her octopus ink so it could catch on fire." Kotaro explained.

"...Uhhh, One-Eye I don't think that's how... you know what who cares. We kicked ass and Plan B was a success." Kaiser said.

"Wait...you didn't even know what Plan B was!" Shikanosuke shouted as he risked his like on a crap shoot.

"...Plan B was a success." Kaiser said again unwilling to answer the Femboy's question.

"KAISER! YOU ASSHOLE!" Shikanosuke cried out as he started to punch Kaiser as his strikes literally did nothing to him that Kaiser ignored the femboy.

"Ueeeeheheeee~." Hebiko was totally drunk as her tentacle legs were wiggling around.

"You all did great, Fuma-san. I can see why your team trusts in your leadership and follow your orders." Asagi complimented as Kotaro face was red with pride and... admiration for the Headmistress and Commander.

"Hehehe~ Hey One-Eye... your boner is showing, you fucking horny as monkey." Kaiser joked as Kotaro blushed and turned his crotch away from Asagi.

"SHUT UP KAI-!" Kotaro yelled out as he tried to punch Kaiser. Kaiser dodge the punch and Kotaro began chasing him around as Asagi watch her "Elite Team" acting like children.

This gave her a warm feeling seeing these kids grow up and still have that light and innocence of youth as the world outside of Gosha was cruel and filled with darkness. She prayed that Kotaro and his friends would stay strong and cherish their bonds as they face the corruption that threatens this world.

"Hehehe~ Kotaro-kun please control your team. We are still on school grounds." Asagi lightly chastise as she still had to appear to be a strict teacher but if one listen to her tone they would know that she didn't really mind Kotaro and his friends horsing around.

"Young Master! Are you okay? What Happened here?"

Tokiko had finally arrived as she had survive her encounter with Gonza.

"(Sigh) Great... Pig Girl is her now. I guess fun's over." Kaiser grumbled as Tokiko shot him a dirty look that promises him pain if he kept up his vulgar and rude attitude.

"Tokiko! I'm fine as you can see. How about you? Are You Okay?" Kotaro asks as he walked over to her.

"My apologies. Gonza got away. while we were fighting, a group of rebels appeared and they retreated together." Tokiko explained in shame as she was not able to take down Gaiza's number two.

"You did great work Tokiko. Did anyone send out a pursuit team to track them?" Asagi asks as Tokiko nodded her head.

"Yes, Ma'am. Murasaki-sensei is currently leading one." Tokiko responded

"Thank you for the Report." Asagi said with gratitude as she turned to Kotaro and his team. She address them in a serious manner as she return back to her strict teacher mode.

"Well then Kotaro-san, thanks to your team's effort in breaking through enemy lines you were able to limit casualties. But did you come here though." Asagi asked

"Well I thought this would be a good place to establish a base of operations." Kotaro answered.

"Explain." Asagi asks as she was interested in Kotaro's line of thought if it coincide with her's.

Kotaro complied as he gave a salute and began his assessment. "The enemy had a small army, so they would of failed if they took too much time before reinforcements arrived. The only way for their rebellion to succeed was to take the head of the snake, which was you, Commander."

Asagi nodded her head as she too saw the reasoning behind Kotaro's assessment.

"They were causing chaos and confusion to attract attention in other areas using guerilla tactics but thanks to Kaiser here draw most of their force to himself, we were able to significantly reduce the casualties as well as have an easier time in arriving here."

Kaiser would've gave a boastful remark but images of his dead classmates made him quiet as he felt he could've done more... he swore to himself that he would never let something like that ever happen again.

"I see... all of this was done in order to get rid of me...hmmm." Asagi thought for a moment as she can see all the pieces coming together to form a general picture of what was going on.

"That was what I was able to deduced. I decided to take my team here expecting the leader of the Rebellion, Gaiza, to be here and stop him." Kotaro finished as he regretted not being able to convince his old childhood friend.

"Amazing. Looks like we have another excellent student hiding in our midst." Asagi praised as she tried to raise the spirits of both Kotaro and Kaiser after seeing them feel remorse by events that had transpire.

"I don't think I can consider myself that way. I couldn't understand Gaiza's thoughts nor imagine NOMAD having any part in this. Plus I...I didn't take my role as the head of the clan seriously... I kept avoiding responsibility and that likely force Gaiza to action..." Kotaro berated himself as he suddenly felt flick smack his forehead as he looked up to see Kaiser in front of him.

"What happened here wasn't your fault... Gaiza was probably being influence by that bastard Fulst. If anything, Gaiza was at fault for attack and killing his comrades and friends for something as stupid as that Fuma Clan Pride... stupid bastard should of let go of that pride and lived his life shackled by the past... Also I too bear some responsibility for this." Kaiser said as everyone was silent as they never once seen him act so... wise and comforting. It was as though He had lived a long life full of struggle and strife, a soldier of thousand battlefields. "I had thought that I had destroyed all traces of that accursed drug after my last solo mission...it seems that I should've been more through in cleaning up my mess."

Asagi realized that Kaiser was not as stupid as he seems, but he was still more reckless and dangerous in his methods which oddly enough fit with Kotaro's style of leadership. Kaiser sighs as he knew that there was no way for him to confirmed the complete destruction of the drug but in his rush to come back home, Kaiser was afraid that some of the drug might have survived.

"Kotaro...your not alone in this as I said before, I got your back." Kaiser said as he had the appearance of a benevolent ruler.

"Kai..." Kotaro gasps out as his friend and...brother-in-arms stood beside him in remorse but remained Unbroken in his conviction.

"Well Since the both of you feel responsible, then I only see it fit that I assign you this special mission. Kotaro your next mission will be: To Reunite the Fuma Clan and Capture Gaiza Nisha to answer for his crimes." Asagi said as she was confident that she made the right choice in choosing this team to hunt down Gaiza and thwart whatever plans NOMAD had. "So will accept this mission... Kotaro Fuma?"

Kotaro stood resolute as his self doubt and disgrace were gone. Kotaro stood ready to assume his responsibilities as was ready with his friends to honor and restore his clan.

"Yes! Lady Asagi, I will bring back Gaiza and stop NOMAD." Kotaro declared as he was finally ready to be the man that his Clan and friends needed him to be.

"Kyaaa~ You did it, Fumaaaa-chaannn~ Isn't that awesome!? You really did it!" The Hebiko celebrated happily as she wraps Kotaro in her tentacles and lift him up.

"Hebiko! No! Stop! My body is not ready for this!" Kotaro whined as Hebiko's unrequited feeling were being leaked into her tentacles, "Kai! Save Me!"

"Hehehe~ Sorry One-Eye but there are things that not even I will jump in." Kaiser said as he walked away from Hebiko.

"Hebiko..." Tokiko said exhaustly as she tried to save her young charge from being violated and developing a weird kink.

"Uhehehe~ Let's have a toast! Tokiko Sensei! Let's celebrate with Inageya's Ice Creammm!" Hebiko slurred as she was was having fun with her friend in a drunken state.

"I...I'm going too. Also I can be the vice-captain, if you want! 'Cause Fuma alone isn't reliable enough anyway." Shikanosuke said before Kaiser put a hand on top of his head.

"Sorry Shika-chan but I'm second in command, maybe you can be our Cheerleader or Mascot." Kaiser said as Shikanosuke gave Kaiser a look of indignation.

"Ehhh?! What! I don't wanna be one, K-Kaiser! Besides, I can't wear something like a cheerleading outfit." Shikanosuke stuttered as Kaiser had him wrapped around his finger.

"I think you will look cute in it." Kaiser replied as he rubbed his head.

"Nooo! You are wrong!Plus I am a man!" Shikanosuke fought back but realized it was pointless with Kaiser who was laughing at the Femboy.

"I think your hair will really go well with a skirt and pompoms. Right One-eye?" Kaiser said jokingly

"Don't bring me into this, Kai." Kotaro said while trying to no be involved in the conversation as he secretly agreed that Shikanosuke would fit well in a cheerlading outfit while shaking some poms-poms in cheering the team alongside Hebiko.

"So...I guess...this is mission accomplished then?" Kaiser asks as he didn't feel like this was not over—no, not by a long shot.

"For now it is... but I have a feeling that we will face Gaiza again some day." Kotaro said solemnly, as he had the same feeling that Kaiser was having.

Kotaro was then asked along with everyone to return to Gosha village with him, Asagi following behind them to receive reports and a sitrep on the failed Nisha Rebellion from the other Taimanin Forces who remained loyal in the Village. Kotaro felt proud as he finally proved that he was not a failure as a leader, and his friends were there with him while Kaiser still felt a little off.

"I got a bad feeling about all this." Kaiser muttered under his breath as everyone began their trip back to Gosha village. Little did everyone know the hellstorm that was coming was just a prelude to something far worse.

***T.T.F. Headquarters Dorms***

Kaiser was in his room back at the Taimanin Task Force HQ as he was thinking about everything that happened. First was the rebellion that happened at school, then it was seeing his classmates and fellow Taimanin being cut down by their own friends, and now NOMAD, the organization being run by an insane egomaniacal vampire with a personal hate boner for him, was now involved in all of this. This made Kaiser restless, as he couldn't stand to wait around for Edwin Black to make his next move. Kaiser had the rising urge to kill something, and it wasn't going away as he felt like he needed to spill demonic blood on his hands to calm this beast in him that was crying for blood.

Kaiser decided to get out of bed and go get a drink at the vending machine as to take his mind off of things. The young man was tired physically, but he felt that he couldn't sleep as mentally his head was filled with thoughts of what he should do. The young Taimanin had a lot on his mind, as he wasn't worried about Gaiza or his failed rebellion but NOMAD's involvement. It was worrying to Kaiser that NOMAD Executive was so close to home and under his nose the entire time. The fact that he didn't know that one of their executive agents, Fürst, was undercover as one of their medical staff was worrying.

"Fuck me...(sigh) man... I must be slipping." Kaiser said to himself as he walked down the halls of the T.T.F. HQ, stopping by the vending machine. Kaiser looked at the selection before he found the Cold Canned Coffee, and it was his favorite brand too, Big Boss Coffee. Kaiser bought the drink and cracked the can open and took a long sip of the bitter coffee. "(Sigh) Ahh... Nothing beats Big Boss."

The young Taimanin walked down the empty halls enjoying his coffee alone as everyone was asleep but him. Kaiser wondered for a moment if things were going to get more hectic now with him and Kotaro now being assigned a new mission for the Independent Rangers Squad, which was tasked with capturing and bringing back Gaiza, preferably alive, to face justice for his crimes.

This stressed-out Kaiser, as this assignment would require him to be gone for long periods of time from his family and put his friends in considerable danger, but he was glad that he moved to the Taimanin Task Force HQ dorms as a precaution to keeping his family safe and with him around he would make sure his friends would be safe. Kaiser didn't need NOMAD or Gaiza's goons knocking on his front door and causing his family or friends trouble. As Kaiser continued to drink his canned coffee, he heard a familiar voice greet him.

"You couldn't sleep too, huh?"

Kaiser looked in the direction of the voice to see that it was Kotaro standing in the hallway who had a lazy and easy-going smile of his as he greeted Kaiser casually.

"One-Eye...what are you doing up so late?" Kaiser asks, calling Kotaro by the nickname he gave him.

"For the same reason you are..."

"Right, that was a dumb question... so hey... I know this is redundant, but... are you sure you are ready to hunt down that childhood friend of yours?" Kaiser decided to cut right to the heart of the issue. "I mean, I've never liked Gaiza, but I don't have a personal grudge against him or anything... but with his involvement with NOMAD, I won't hold back if it comes to a fight... but can you say the same thing, Kotaro?"

Kotaro's eyes narrowed as his jaw tensed up for a moment as he looked at Kaiser.

"...Gaiza chose his path. No matter how much I try to talk sense into him...he is dead set on reviving the Fuma Clan through bloodshed and sacrifice, I saw that much in the Old Dorms... I will bring him in more matter what. I've put this off long enough. It's about time I took my duties as the Head of the Fuma Clan seriously now, and it would be best if the Independent Rangers Unit handled this personally. That way there is no need to cause panic with NOMAD getting involved or endangering anyone else."

"Hmm... good. I was worried you were going to flake out on me because if you did... I would've left your sorry ass. I got no time for half-ass pussies or whiney bitches who do nothing to change the things that are beyond their control." Kaiser said roughly.

To others, it may look like Kaiser was being rude, but Kotaro knew better, as this was just Kaiser's way of showing his concern and worry for his teammate. Kaiser was not really good at expressing emotions and came off as a rude, aggressive, violent, vulgar, and borderline psychotic person most of the time, but Kotaro knew that deep down inside, Kaiser is just a very kind and caring guy. That fact was proven true when he took that hit was was meant to kill him back in Asagi's office.

"Well, we need to get some sleep because tomorrow we got a traitor to catch." Kotaro said as he now felt at ease knowing that he had someone as strong as Kaiser watching his back. Kaiser smiles as he finishes his canned coffee and stretches his arms as he pops his neck.

"Yeah, we should get some shut eye because that stick-up the ass girlfriend of yours is going to work us to the bone tomorrow." Kaiser said jokingly.

"LADY ASAGI IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!" Kotaro yells out embarrassingly as Kaiser walks back to his room laughing.

"Sureeee, She Ain't One-Eye." Kaiser said in an unconvinced tone as the two young men prepared themselves for tomorrow.

*** Next Day in Asagi's Office***

Kaiser and Kotaro make their way to the Igawa Asagi office to report in and to prepare their squad and plan for their next mission. Kotaro was given a folder on the traitor Nisha Gaiza containing intel and the profile of the enemy.

Kotaro's eyes narrowed as his jaw tensed up for a moment, and Asagi's looked down as she sighs.

"Fuma Kotaro, your orders are to bring back the Traitor Nisha Gaiza alive or, if necessary, to kill him." Asagi said as she looked at the young man.

Kotaro's eyes widen for a bit before he nods and says. "Understood... Lady Asagi."

"Kaiser Wrath, your mission is to assist Fuma Kotaro in his mission. You are to help Fuuma Kotaro subdue and, if necessary, take down Nisha Gaiza, and assist the Independent Rangers unit in any way possible. I know you are still on shaky grounds, but as effective immediately under emergency powers, I hereby revoke your probation status, Kaiser Wrath, but don't let this get to your head, Mr. Wrath. We still need your power, strength, and skills, which make you an invaluable asset to get the job done, but that does not mean that you are free to run wild and cause massive amounts of damage again. Do I make myself Clear Mr. Wrath?"

"Hmph... don't need you to tell me twice, Asagi." Kaiser scowled, but inside he was happy that he was no longer being kept under suspicion and could finally breathe easy now. Kaiser stood up straight as he was ready to leave the office. "Anything else, Asagi?"

"Please keep an eye on Fuma-kun, Wrath-san. He may be your superior now, but he is still green behind the ears. I know you can take care of yourself just fine, but don't go throwing yourself in harm's way again, and I know that this is going to sound crazy, but I trust you and so does Kotaro...You Are One of Us, A Taimanin. Kotaro has potential just like you but he needs someone who is strong to watch his back." Asagi said seriously as Kaiser nodded his head in understanding, but on the inside he felt...pride.

" Fine..." Kaiser growled out as Asagi giggled, which annoyed the young man even further. Kaiser glared at the headmistress. "WHAT SO FUNNY!"

Kaiser snarls as Asagi continues to giggle at his outburst.

"Hahaha, I knew you would understand Wrath-san."

"Bah, whatever if we are done here, I'm going home to visit my family now. Laters."

Kaiser left Asagi's office in a huff with a slight blush on his face as Asagi giggled at his little outburst. Kotaro bows in apology as he apologizes for Kaiser's behavior.

"Commander, I'm sorry for my squamate's behavior and..."

Asagi waves off Kotaro's apology as she gives him a warm smile.

"Please, Kotaro-kun, there is nothing to be sorry for. Kai-san just has a hard time expressing his emotions; honestly, I could tell he was happy deep down that he could work together with you." Asagi says as Kotaro nods.

"Still, as his superior and commanding officer, I should have a talk with him about his attitude." Kotaro said to Asagi as she shakes her head.

"Kaiser hates politics and being put into an official position that will require him to act professional but it seems he doesn't mind it if he can be around you or your friends. So why not try to be his friend instead of being his superior? I'm sure that he would like someone that he can talk to like a normal boy instead of someone who is his commander."

Asagi reassures Kotaro as Kotaro smiles and bows once more in thanks before leaving the headmaster office.

A/N: LET'S GOOOOOO! Well it seems the first strike had been made with Kaiser and the Crew ready to face the Darkness that plagues the world. Hopefully the development for Kaiser slowly progresses from Asshole Dickhead to Asshole Good Guy that wants to help but doesn it in a abravise way. Things from part one will make a come back as well to enhance the plot as well as tie up any loose ends. No "Araki Forget About It" here.

What will await the Independent Rangers, how will everyone recover from this Rebellion, and what are NOMAD's plans and how will they unfold. Find out next time in...

Part II

Chapter 2

Catching the Petals of a Lily