He was pleased.

A lot of things had been going severely wrong recently, and nothing was really going right. Regarding to his progress in this farce to speak, at least. MBI, the Discipline Squad to be more precise had everything locked down and had outposts in every single sector of the city-there were multiple outposts in his sector and he didn't bother to confront the soldiers of MBI for a few reasons.

The first reason was the glaring fact that there were just too many, and their weapons were far superior because they had MBI's advanced technology backing them up.

The second reason was the fact that the Discipline Squad-its members were always stationed at these outposts and patrolling through the section. There were at least two members to each outpost, and even if there was only one on each outpost they patrolled, and they were horrendously strong.

The third reason was because he was still gathering his strength. There were Sekirei and Ashikabi pairs out there that he wanted to rein in, Sekirei that he wanted to wing so he could use them for his own gain.

Of course he had the Triads, Yakuza, ronin, and common thugs under his pay, and they kept everything orderly within the darker streets of his sector.

He paid them, they got to keep their territories-Juma or Akane weren't busting through their little hideouts for lack of a better term and slaughtering them all in cold blood.

They had their uses for him just like the Sekirei and the Sekirei and Ashikabi pairings had their uses for him. In time he'd take the fight to MBI and wouldn't relent until the tower was just a smoldering pile of ruin and Minaka was dead at his feet.

With all of these gangs and syndicates together under his charge there'd be nothing that would be able to stop him from destroying MBI.

But, for now he'd gather his strength and continue to pester MBI every chance he got, just leaking holes through their armor so when the time was ripe...

That armor wouldn't have any merit.

Which brought him to his focus at this very moment. He cut his eyes at Uzume and Karei, letting his glare fume violently for several moments. Disorderly Uzume and wild Karei. These two knew full well what their objective was, but still tried to dally and delay things from happening. Hari had to remind them of their place, and their loyalty.

However, he had been expecting them to do as much. It just so happened that Ryu winged Hari, instead of Hayato who had been inches close. Whether Hari winged one or the other, it would lead to the downfall of either one that fell into his ploy. Though, originally he intended to have Hari place the seeds of dissent within Hayato's massive ranks.

He kept himself stoic as he caught Kakizaki grinning a bit too hard.

"You actually came, I thought you'd need a little motivation." Akane smirked darkly, eyes glittering.

Karei brought in her reins, wrestling with her fury. The last thing she wanted was Akane anywhere within ten thousand feet of Chiho. Shit would go down, she'd level Akane and anyone else who got in her way. Juma would end up killing her or Ichiya…Higa would lose her, his Sekirei, and many of his bodyguards.

He wasn't that foolish.

"Akane, that's enough." Higa pointedly narrowed his eyes, waiting for her to nod in compliance, shooting a glance in Kakizaki's direction. He didn't wait for his old friend's nod or reaction, he simply turned his eyes back onto Uzume and Karei with Hari in front of them. Kakizaki knew better.

"Given what you were both doing, I assume you have a lot of information."

Uzume bit her bottom lip.

Higa spotted the act of defiance, as subtle as it was. He didn't tolerate defiance at all, only obedience, and those that stepped over that line were dealt with. It happened, nonetheless. It was happening now with Uzume and it would happen again. He'd be prepared.

"Certainly, Higa-sama." Hari beamed with cold confidence, smirk sharp as she set her hand on her hips.

"Maybe we should bring in Yukari as well." Hari continued.

"She's busy resting from her most recent mission." Juma said sharply.

Surprisingly enough Yukari hadn't been like a wide majority of the other pairs, and people working under Higa. She was following her orders perfectly, and he couldn't complain. Not once did she try to be defiant or even shoot a scowl in his direction. With some time perhaps she'd be leading a portion of his legion.

"Yukari won't be needed, this is about Ryu, not Minato." Higa concluded.

Uzume couldn't shake off the apprehension.

There's no way she could betray Ryu. He was her Ashikabi, as much as she loved Chiho, she loved Ryu more. For months she's been doing this, on the razor's edge just about to fall off, one way or the other, for better or worse. If there's one thing Ryu hated it was betrayal. For the simple fact it was those closest doing it.

But, if she didn't spill then Chiho would be tortured or even worse. They wouldn't even need to kill her. Just being inside of her room with their weapons drawn would be enough to make the poor girl shake in fear and even cry. But, she needed her, Karei needed her, and most of all Chiho needed to be far away from Higa.

She clenched her teeth.

"What is Ryu's greatest weakness?" Kakizaki asked, neck taut.

Uzume and Karei couldn't be expected to answer that in complete honesty, they'd only blend half-truths with some lies. They would delay in their mission, and thus she was sent, and now there wouldn't be any more stalling. Hari shook her head gently, crossing her arms. "That's simple, it is his Sekirei. If they are even threatened in any possible way he shows no remorse."

Higa smirked at that. He could definitely work with something like that. If things didn't go according to plan Ryu would kill him, slowly, but when things do go according to plan he will have Ryu right where he wants him. It simply means that if he has one of his Sekirei, he has an advantage. "What is your opinion?"

"If we try to fight him now we'll lose. Karasuba is his Sekirei, and I know she will get involved. There's the Discipline Squad, which is more of a threat at the moment. However, Matsu is also his Sekirei."

"Hari-" Uzume couldn't believe this.

"Be silent, Uzume." Juma took a step forward, daring the brunette to say something out of line again. She would hate to bruise her hands giving the girl a beat down, after all this was a debriefing, not a fight or punishment. One way or another Higa would be getting the information.

"Matsu…Eh? Kochou, isn't she your predecessor?" Kakizaki set his eyes on the busty woman, not missing the way she scowled at the mere mention of Matsu. Yes, he enjoyed the fact she reacted in such a way, it showed that she was bitter and insecure, which meant she'd be more apt in her efforts.

"She is the first Brain type, yes." Kochou remained polite, but deep down she could feel her anger starting to bubble.

"I bet she could have made a breakthrough, by now."

Kochou remained stoic, not meeting the man's gaze or reacting to his jab. It was hard not to be compared to Matsu, and in every single aspect the second Sekirei had her outclassed. It was to such a laughable extent that she just couldn't simple couldn't compete with her. Kakizaki being Kakizaki, just had to hit that nerve.

If she even made a retort she'd be punished, by Kakizaki personally. She didn't want to endure that, ever again.

"Matsu has never been adjusted, unlike Kochou. But, even she would run into problems. Some of us have had to take medication to suppress our power since we were able to walk, so it's basically stuck in our systems. There's also the tracking devices that have been implanted into us. Don't be so flippant, Kakizaki." Hari looked at him with a small smirk.

"I already knew that."

"If so, then why did you make such a stupid comment? That's so cute."

Kakizaki scowled.

"No sense in being so wound up about it, so you made a mistake."

Higa crossed his arms. That was the two major problems, the first being breaking his Sekirei's limitations, and the second being the tracking devices. There was also the issue with Haruka and his ability, and that remained a mystery still. However, the first two could be taken care of in short with the right resources and planning.

However, he knew Hari didn't mention Matsu just for this reason.

"Moving forward."

"She has a Jinki."

Eyes widened and mouths dropped, even Juma looked with a lot of surprise.

"How?"

"When she defected from MBI she took one with her, Uzume here helped her escape, and Ryu ensured they both got away fighting three members of the squad."

"Higa-sama, surely we can't take her word on this. The Jinki are closely guarded, it's said that only Minaka has access to them." Kakizaki tried to be realistic, but shutting down Hari was a plus as well. It was foolish to think Matsu—a Brain type would make off with a Jinki even with assistance.

"Oh, Kakizaki. Still the kiss up and pessimist as always." Hari couldn't resist to jab him.

"I just know when someone is lying."

Hari only simpered. "What you really have to say is irrelevant."

Higa just remained silent, absorbing this bit of information. If he could get his hands on that Jinki he'd have all of the cards in his hand, and all of the power. He'd be able to go to full war with MBI—even if they have more Jinki than he does. He'd go down fighting, and would ensure Minaka was crushed under millions of tons of his own tower.

It was a stretch to think that someone as weak as Matsu could pull off such a feat. She was intelligent, beyond the rank of genius, but physically speaking she was still weak. She wasn't a warrior like Juma, or a wild sadist like Akane, both Juma and Akane were built for battle. Matsu was lithe, and clearly wasn't designed to be a warrior.

There's always ingenuity. Matsu used her wit, something both Benitsubasa and Haihane were lacking in. But, there was Karasuba as well. Perhaps she did get away with the Jinki, and it was with her at this very moment. That'd also mean she was at Maison Izumo-the north where Hannya, Ryu, and Minato all reside. It made enough sense, after all you didn't put blocks of gold in plastic bags. Trash bags.

If he took the chance and invaded he'd be drawing Ryu out, the squad, and Hayato.

He could do away with all three in the same swoop.

"If it is true, and we are successful then we'll have all the power. Minaka would have no choice but to admit I am superior to him and that my pharmaceutical company is superior to MBI. We'd be on equal ground." Higa surmised looking mild, but his eyes alit with intensity.

For now Minaka would always be on higher ground. While Minaka maintained the high ground because of MBI's technology, resources, numbers, and the squad; it was the fact he had the Jinki that really put him on the higher ground. From what he knew the Jinki were basically clusters of energy that goes beyond comprehension.

If he could get his hands on that…No matter who he had to kill, and no matter who he had to cast off to the side, if he could just obtain it.

"Kakizaki, look into this. Immediately."

The glasses wearing man looked ready to argue, but stopped himself. "Of course, Higa-sama."

"Juma, when the time comes I'm going to need you to assemble everyone." Higa continued, mind already working it out.

Juma nodded.

"Be careful in your selection process. Our spies will be heading into the north." Higa added, eyes glinting.

"I understand…" Kakizaki said mildly, flicking his eyes onto Uzume and Karei. "It's funny neither of you decided to tell about me about this. So, Ryu's greatest weakness is his Sekirei, and Matsu possibly has a Jinki."

He eyed Uzume and Karei. Kakizaki didn't bother to hide his smirk, exuding even more when he seen rage flash through both of their eyes. They already had Ryu since Uzume was under Higa's control, and soon they'd take Minato out of the farce then Hayato…

Higa would crush all three of them, focus on Sanada, and after that he'd decimate that fool. After that it was pretty self-explanatory-he'd march to MBI, destroy the tower, and kill Minaka. The world would forget that MBI ever existed, that Minaka ever existed, and that MBI had even been his competition at all. He would see to it.

But, now things would be balanced in short order. Uzume and Karei couldn't stall forever, they couldn't buy their time forever, and there's no way they could prevent this from happening. He controlled the whole east sector, and while he was infamous for it…It just wasn't simply enough, he wanted more, and he wanted MBI out of the picture.

"They were still useful in the end, Higa-sama. But, their defiance cannot go unpunished." Hari cleared the air of the tension that was starting to gather round—Higa was happy, but he was also vexed with Uzume and Karei.

"I agree, it's about time you two get what is coming to you." Akane sneered.

"You should have known better." Aika glared coldly.

"Hm. I guess you'll both remain here then, for the time being." Higa concluded, staring down Karei and Uzume.

"Why the hell would I do that?" Uzume spat.

"You can't go back to Ryu. One he finds out he will kill you for betraying him, and he'll kill Karei as well. You both have your uses for me and until that's finished you need to be alive. Besides, do you think he'd really take you back in, knowing that you were just my spy on the inside?" Higa chuckled, noting the pure fury and angst that flashed on both of their faces.

"More importantly, you both will be punished. I doubt going back to Ryu with a busted up face will make him happy." Akane said, stepping right up to the duo.

"He'd be furious." Hari agreed with a giggle.

"Back off!" Karei snarled, brandishing her weapon boldly. She had all she could tolerate, and she wasn't going to let Akane get in her face.

Well, there was nothing more for him to add.

His Sekirei looked to have it all well in hand. What he needed to do now was just observe and analyze, use the pairings under him and everyone else under his payroll to spread into the city, and lastly wing any last Sekirei that's straggling around. Uzume and Karei were not on that list, for now they'd be punished, and later he'd put them to use.

"Kochou."

She didn't need to be told anything.

She knew what was coming, and it wasn't going to be pretty. She only had this happen to her one time because of defiance, and she never wanted it to happen again. She was durable, but by no means anywhere near as durable as a combat Sekirei. Kakizaki's punishments were a cake walk, in comparison to this.

Within a few seconds the doors were opened and people swarmed in-pairs of Ashikabi and Sekirei, Higa's own Sekirei, Yakuza, Traids, the common thug, and ronin. She kept up her stoic expression, but could feel her heart sink.

She could remember what it was like hearing the very same doors being swung open before a whole bunch of people flocked in, and then it began. She had gotten beat down, and by the time it was over there was no way she could even move.

Subtly biting her bottom lip she remained silent.

Higa rose from his seat, slowly, eyes lingering on Uzume and Karei. He was disappointed that after such an excellent job these two had to be punished, but they brought it on themselves. And, he couldn't just let it go, because if he did there would be more who would follow in their footsteps.

It's a good thing he didn't hold this meeting in his personal office, it'd be a shame to get their blood all over his stuff.

"Kakizaki. Kochou."

Both rose up and flanked Higa.

"I'll leave you to it, Juma."

"I'll take care of them."

Uzume immediately swirled into her white fighting attire, eyes hard, and her fists clenched as she took one step back. Though she was powerful in her own right, there were more Sekirei, not to mention Juma who was leagues stronger than her, and there were humans as well. Numbers usually didn't mean too much, but in this case…

"Karei…"

The taller woman stayed silent, but the gleam of her blade kept some people at bay.

Akane grinned hard. How long had it been since she waited for this moment…Both of these women were unruly and defiant, and while she was both of those things, these two thought just because they did excellent work that meant they could just skate free from anything. Many times, Higa usually had her go out on a mission when they were around since things could get heated, quick.

"You should have known better. Higa's always had high hopes for both of you."

"Like I care what that bastard wants!" Karei snapped.

"Bitch!"

Ichiya was the first to attack. Everyone else followed and the duo worked in tandem. One hundred fell dead, another four hundred fell wounded, but another four thousand swarmed in and it was clear they weren't going to win this battle at all. It was painfully clear.

Uzume was kicked in the ribs, hard, by Ichiya, and Karei was lifted off of her feet from a gut punch by Juma. Hari grabbed Uzume by the face before launching her into the wall.

The brunette spit out blood, eyes wide with pain.

"Beat them!" A thug shouted, making the mistake of running right towards Karei and was cut down.

Everyone followed his example. Karei and Uzume attacked only in vain and the duo couldn't be seen under, or around the swarm of people. There was blood, but it almost didn't exist. Some of the swarm was taken out, but more and more swarmed eager to take the now vacant spaces.

Ever since he discovered Kamikura Island he had been thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But, as time went on the thrill dissipated. No, in order to have that thrill he had to set things into motion, put events in place that would happen in the future, all part of his plan.

It wasn't often he was surprised, not counting that one time...But, Takami was being much more bold than usual, and Natsuo willingly stepped down from his post. Karasuba and Koto were of course both leader and commander, but Natsuo would also be a commander or leader—since he does have Haihane and Benitsubasa under his wing.

And, since he stepped down that meant somebody needed to fill that empty spot. Logically it'd be Karasuba or Koto to fill that spot, or perhaps Kai, or this new recruit. In any case things could get extremely explosive, and while he enjoyed fireworks, he didn't want shit hitting the fan right under his roof.

It almost seemed like Takami was plotting his death. If he got involved in a power struggle, rightfully so, he could draw the ire of both Karasuba and Koto—something he didn't want to do. She should know better, something such as this would never bring him any harm.

"Natsuo-san, are you sure you want to step down?"

"I am sure."

Minaka nodded, not blowing up into a grin like usual. So, Natsuo was going along with Takami's plan just because, or he had no idea what she was planning and things were starting to fall into place.

"About that. I'm going to bring four people in." Takami spoke up.

Delighted, Minaka turned his attention onto the woman that obeyed him in every way. Yes, he wanted to hear her be so reticent and speak in half lies. He was the CEO of MBI, but without Takami there to back him up he wasn't sure if he could have maintained the grip that he is. Perhaps there would have been more wars, more battles, etc.

"Well, my dear Takami-kun…I think this is something that we should save until Karasuba and Koto return."

"There's no need to wait for them. This is nothing severe." Takami cut her eyes at the obnoxious clown, puffing away on her cigarette before exhaling a cloud.

"I beg to differ. Natsuo stepping down means there is a gap in leadership, and here you are going to bring in four people. I think we should share with the rest of the class, where's the fun in being so secretive, Takami-kun?"

"Kai could fill in that gap." Minaka added, this time grinning.

"These five men are all seasoned. One is from the states, one is from Russia, but the other three are all natives of Japan, and they'll bring two hundred men each." Takami said, allowing a smirk to fall onto her face. Minaka wouldn't press his point if she laid out the facts—the security meant everything to him at the moment, and he'd do anything to keep things on lockdown.

"That gives us roughly one thousand men." Natsuo thought aloud.

"Understand Karasuba and Koto are still going to be involved in this. As leader and commander they oversee everything, excluding them from this will only incite wrath."

Takami scowled, but didn't comment—able to hear the footsteps coming in her direction.

"Natsuo, I'm back!"

Benitsubasa charged in, going right for Natsuo and enveloping him in a hug.

Natsuo smiled, wrapping one arm around her. "Everything was a success, I take it?"

"Of course!"

Koto, Kai and his Sekirei, Karasuba entered, and a dark wild haired man and his Sekirei entered next. Seeing this, Minaka couldn't prevent a grin from stretching across his face. Everything went smoothly with the mission, this variable was alive, and he had quite a few Sekirei as well. It was definitely a plus, first Takami brings in roughly eight hundred in total, and now this happens.

The timing couldn't be better.

It would be interesting from here on out. Takami was making a power play, and it was going to lead her into a collision with Koto and Karasuba.

"I see everything has went well." Minaka grinned wide.

"Yes…" Koto nodded. He restrained himself from growling, honestly he couldn't stand that stupid ass grin that would cross this man's face.

"Unfortunately. I didn't get to kill anyone." Karasuba said with mock disappointment.

Minaka shook his head, ignoring Karasuba's rather dark comment well. He kept his eyes centered on the newest addition, unable to stop the surge of electricity that pulsed through him. Things were going better than he expected, and soon…

It took a few minutes but Haihane joined them. Without any shame she began to eye the newest Sekirei, they were quite stunning if she had to say so. She flicked her eyes onto Storm, letting them linger on the woman.

"Mei Rin, Saki, Yahan, and Kujou won't be joining us. They're working on that mission that pertains to Teito University." Minaka said.

Everyone nodded, aware of the mission and situation.

"Jeez, way to leave me behind!" Haihane whined as she entered the room, eyes lazily drawing everything and everyone in before they widened. She forgot about Benitsubasa who was clinging onto Natsuo, she could only focus on the newest women. "I see you've brought me back some eye candy."

Akemi was visibly annoyed with Haihane's comment. "You better watch it. I hate perverts."

"So, what if I grope you?"

"I'll break your fingers."

Haihane whistled, this girl was feisty. "Such a tease."

Akemi pointedly turned away from the girl.

"You ain't bad yourself." Rio said with playfulness.

"Rio, stop!" Amber said, flustered.

"You guys are always so uptight and Akemi is such a prude." Rio whined.

"Because you can be so shameless." Ayame whispered, feeling her cheeks heat up.

Syrus along with a few others shook their heads as Rio and Haihane began to converse.

"Well, all of that aside. I am Hiroto Minaka." Minaka cleared his throat, spreading his arms wide. The two silenced themselves.

"I'm Syrus-"

"WELCOME-!"

Syrus almost jumped out of his skin, along with a few others.

"Damn it…" Kai muttered, fisting his chest.

"Get on with this!" Karasuba shouted, annoyed.

"I understand it may have been an inconvenience, but you see…You are a variable, one of the many in this, in the Sekirei Plan! You have to forgive my caution, but Ryu is another variable, as well as that Minato, both of them have caused me nothing but trouble!"

He began to ramble on and on.

Everyone looked on with different expressions. Karasuba and Koto with annoyance. Natsuo with indifference. Takami with anger. Everyone else with varying degrees of either or in addition to shock and frazzled.

Kaiha sighed softly, watching the grand spectacle of Minaka.

"You have to be kidding me…" Amber muttered, looking on with disbelief.

"This guy is crazy." Ayame shook her head, not sure if she should be amazed, frazzled, or shocked.

"You'd better get used to it." Benitsubasa chimed, looking on with annoyance.

"Moving on!" Koto snapped, drawing a reproachful look from Luna.

"I get it! Just proceed with this!" Syrus grew tired of the obnoxious ramble, eyes drawing in, he glowered at Minaka. He could barely maintain his politeness faced with this storm of lunacy and absurdity that was Minaka in his true form.

Takami smashed her clipboard upside the white haired man's head, sending him crashing down onto the floor.

"Stop wasting time!" Takami barked.

Syrus shook his head at the scene before him. Minaka truly was a nut, but he didn't think Minaka was this far off his rocker. The rocker was millions of miles away from Minaka at this point, he was literally in his own little world. He came back to this place for one reason, but perhaps this could prove to be amusing, or annoying.

This was Minaka, the man so many feared and envied.

Wincing in pain, Minaka hauled himself up by bracing his arms against the desk in front of him. No matter how many times it happened, he couldn't adjust to the sheer impact Takami could produce with that clipboard. Yes, but how could he forget to proceed?

After all, things were shaping up.

"There's also a matter of news. As you are all aware Natsuo has stepped down from his position, while he will remain a hard worker of MBI he will no longer be a commander. In accordance to this, and the weakness it could show on our part, Takami is bringing in five men who are extraordinary as she put it, and they will be bringing two hundred men with them. This will help with maintaining security."

Takami cut her eyes at Minaka, subtly, as to not draw the unwanted attention of everyone else in the room—Karasuba and Koto. If she allowed her anger to run rampant, in such a way, it would draw suspicion to her, and she couldn't allow that to happen.

"That is correct." Takami nodded in confirmation.

"We don't need them." Karasuba said plainly. That was roughly eight hundred men in all, and by the time she or the others were done testing them at least half of them would be dead, or finding the closest exit. In short this was a waste of time, once again, Takami sticking her nose where it doesn't belong.

"I am in agreement." Koto seconded.

"I understand your opinion since we've recruited Syrus-san, and also have Kai-san, as well as their respective Sekirei…However, there needs to be more." Minaka said.

Karasuba nodded her head after a moment. "Will these men be joining MBI or the Squad?"

"They will be joining the Squad, as it will be in its own."

"What she means is…" Natsuo interjected before questions were thrown left and right, up and down, and every other possible direction. "The Discipline Squad had always been a part of MBI, and while it will be a part of MBI, it will now be separate from MBI."

Koto set his jaw. "Myself, Karasuba, or the others will have to test all of these men that you are bringing in, we can't have weaklings in our midst."

"Agreeable." Takami said evenly, keeping her gaze locked with his own. Nobody knew of her true intentions save for Minaka, and perhaps even he didn't know of her true intentions. He did go along with the tanks she built to put the Sekirei in, using a similar design as to those that were inside of the ship.

Either way Koto and Karasuba wouldn't let her have her way, she'd have to fight tooth and nail now, but that's why she was bringing in the men she was.

And, more to the point, maybe Minaka does know what her true intentions are. He's simply going along with it for the moment for his own amusement.

Either way, it was time to change things…

"Now that we've finished that order of business, we'll move onto something of similar importance. As of two nights ago when Mei Rin, Kujou, and Saki sent their reports, it seems that Higa has many people working from him within Teito University. Staff, the administration, and of course many of the students. Higa has winged five Sekirei. Yahan also sent a report, it seems Hayato has winged four more Sekirei…"

He was exhibiting the same things as Kai, Ryu, and Haruka had been in that moment. He was gaining abilities, and growing stronger.

"That just leaves a few left…" Karasuba mused, lazily drawing her eyes up onto the ceiling. "Who are they?"

"Number 19, Ikki. Number 08, Yume. Number 06, Homura. Number 73, Namiji. Number 103, Juusa. Number 27, Nina. Number 31, Sai. Number 40, Shi."

Natsuo looked through the list. "Not counting Number 25, Maya."

"I see…I'll tell Saki and Mei Rin to get the names of who they believe are affiliated with Higa, and then narrow them down. Then tell Kujou to look into the administration. As for Hayato we'll just keep an eye on him for the moment. We're going to need to focus on Higa, he's starting to expand." Koto said decisively.

"Before I forget, what are your names?" Minaka looked towards Syrus's Sekirei.

"You already know our names." Akame said with a blank expression.

Karasuba nodded in agreement. Minaka was only prolonging this so he could do his usual thing, and she was growing tired of it herself, so it wasn't just Akame. "I'd say we're done here, we need to test Syrus and his Sekirei. Oh, Takami, when will those five men be arriving here?"

"Three days."

Karasuba laughed softly, unable to contain her glee. Maybe she'd go out and kill someone. It hasn't been bringing her the same delight it once had, but now that she's thrilled, it could be different. Here Takami was making a powerplay, Natsuo going along with it, and Minaka just being Minaka.

Yes, perhaps it was time to kill a Sekirei…Nothing less than a level five would satiate her. Maybe it'd be enough to draw out Yume or Ryu, or Minato.

Endless possibilities.

"You better be careful, Takami. You play with fire, you get burned."

And, I may just be running my sword through you.