Senran Kagura BURST: Replica Ascending

Once More, Against Hanzo Academy; Differing Goals.

It didn't take too long for us to acquire the location of our target. It was actually an amusement park at night, known simply for the amount of rides and sweets found within the walls. It was nighttime however, meaning that it was yet to be open for business.

Perfect for a test like this. Dōgen had made sure we had the necessary tools, especially fruit. These things looked like any apple or peach found in the orchards. But they were emitting a purple aura, a kanji of the Yoma seal visible on the skin. Apparently it's safe, because of the temporary nature of it. I however was unnerved by this.

But I didn't say anything...I shouldn't...right?

"Well. This place again?" Homura laughed a little, remembering this area. "Didn't you kidnap that pink haired girl, Hibari?"

"Why yes~. How nostalgic...shame we lost here, as well," Haruka nodded, her cheery nature replaced with a mild grimace. It was clear they had a mixed reaction to their former battleground.

"Hmmmmm...I remember plenty..." Yomi grumbled angrily.

"Yomi...?" I was getting rather concerned. They usually weren't as pissed, but this was beyond simple rivalry. Actual hate was coming from them, as the losses from earlier fights were coming all back to them.

Even Yomi, the one I specifically hoped would realize the true nature of her own rival Ikaruga, was reverting back to old habits. Was she still holding onto that image? Or did she simply not care? Regardless, having a yoma seal fruit ready to consume wasn't encouraging.

I thought back to Fubuki's question; how much was I willing to follow? What was the limit to what I would do just because I was told? I can't create a clear answer, as it still eluded me. I want to say out loud that this plan was half-baked and trivial. We should be using stealth to grab the talisman. Yet, no...just another test.

And like always, I followed because I was compelled to...yet there was a nagging feeling that I should stop this. A will.

Our gait was stopped when several Hanzo grunts appeared before us, all over the rooftops of the park. We were ready, at least as much as needed; we only arrived here a day later. Rin told us it'd be okay to go immediately, due to my form, and the girls having the fruit.

I could see the five girls appear as well, most of them glaring at me. Since I was the one to personally take them all down immediately, they harbor resentment.

"Hebijo! Turn back!" Asuka shouted to us. "By the honor of Hanzo Academy, you will not pass here!"

"Asuka..." Homura grinned evilly, her personal rival right ahead.

"How about NO!" Yomi shouted back, as they each got their own weapon ready. Both sides already getting into their own stance.

"Heh...this'll be great. Girls?" Haruka winked, popping in the fruit, as well as the others.

A dark aura appeared from them, greatly increasing their power. But that's not what I really focused on. It was the expressions they had...were not of people. That kind of expression is of only a demon like me, and even so, there was some control; they had the eyes of madwoman.

(Cue Music)

This was interrupted by the attacks of several thousand grunts, each pretty easily dispatched by the others. I was met however, by two certain people; Katsuragi and Ikaruga. One appeared behind me, her sword swinging, but the other's kick tossing me into the arena that was of a teacup ride. Unable to be turned on, at this time.

"HA! Remember us, pretty boy?!" Katsuragi challenged me, as I settled myself on a teacup table.

"Yes. You were the pervert," I told her, unsheathing a wakizashi at my side. I still had my Kurohariken, but that was not needed. I did have two smaller blades at my side, mostly for convenience. If one broke, they'd easily be replaced after the scuffle. If both broke, then Kurohariken would be used.