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[narrator] Our battle against the monsters

began the day the floating fortress appeared.

Our enemy cannot be killed.

Their immortality emboldens them, and they attack us mercilessly.

But we won't lose to these creatures.

Because a year after the war began,

we created a weapon to destroy them… The Divine Artifact!

With the Divine Artifact, we will protect humanity from evil-doers!

Because that's what Rangers do!

[panting]

[Red Keeper] All right, ten laps left! Let's move!

[Fighter D] Yeah, yeah… we get it.

What's up with that dude's hair?

-Excellent! Looking good! Now keep going! -[Fighter D] You're all dead.

Okay, that might be a little harsh.

I bet these peons don't even know it's all just a show.

Fine, you're not all dead.

My guy, you gotta do something with that hair.

[panting]

Stay cool. Don't let them distract you from why you infiltrated their ranks.

You know exactly who you're after.

The five who were there that day, the ones who wiped out your bosses.

The Dragon Keepers.

[♪ upbeat music playing, Tatsuya Kitani "Preview of Me"]

[Fighter D] What? Wait, the Dragon Keepers aren't here?

But I thought this was the Rangers' headquarters.

-That's right. -You don't find that weird?

[soft chuckle] Nope!

Is this like some kinda riddle?

Don't make me use my brain, it's not used to heavy lifting.

Give me a hint or something--

-[Sakurama] Hey! I found you! -[grunts, gasps]

I'm so glad you came for the recruitment exam!

-It's so touching. -[Fighter D] Too close! Too close!

[breathes nervously, grunts]

Oh! You're that guy!

I'm glad you accepted our invitation!

Welcome to the Ranger Force, buddy!

[Suzukiri] Don't mind him.

I told Sakurama you were joining and he got so excited.

But he might fail with flying colors.

Couldn't he?

[Sakurama] Geez, Suzukiri, c'mon, don't be so rude.

-[Fighter D grunts] -I believe in you!

You're gonna nail this exam!

-Uh… -[chuckles]

Don't listen to her. You can do anything. [chuckles]

[Fighter D] Hey, stop touching me, weirdo.

Fighters' bodies are a lot more fragile than the meat suits you humans live in!

-[Sakurama] It's fate, I just know it! -[Fighter D gasps]

[♪ uneasy music playing]

-[Sakurama chuckles] -[gasps]

[nervous breathing]

-[shaky breathes] -[Suzukiri] Hey…

Did you eat lunch yet?

We're gonna grab something to eat. Do you wanna join us?

That sounds great! So we can get to know each other.

[Fighter D] Holy crap. They still can't tell I'm a monster.

-Now, let's get some food. -[Fighter D] So dumb.

I've finally infiltrated the Ranger Force!

Surface-dwellers are so gullible!

Come on, hurry up! I'm getting hungry.

[Fighter D] Oh, sorry about that.

[Fighter C] Oh! Wait, wait, wait! No! Stop! Ah! Ah! Not there! Oh! Aw, man!

-Yeah, I win! -[Fighters cheer]

No, dammit, that didn't count! One more round!

So you can get your butt handed to you again? Sure!

[Fighter G] Guys! Bad news! Bad news!

[stutters] It's the…

Huh?

[Fighters murmuring]

[Fighter A panting] W-What brings you here?

Now, now, there's no reason to be so nervous.

I didn't come all the way here to fight.

[gasps]

Don't forget we have a truce, and that makes us colleagues.

So just relax. Come on, smile.

[forced laugh]

-[Blue Keeper] What're you laughin' at? -[Fighter A gasps]

You do realize one of your little buddies betrayed us, don't you?

So help me… If I find out the rest of you clowns were also in on it…

No, no, sir!

-Huh? -Fighter D went completely rogue, I swear!

Well, that's just it.

You guys look alike but aren't on the same page.

This better not be some trick!

Y-yes, sir!

Yeah, whatever.

Which one of you is the traitor from yesterday?

[Fighters mutter]

[nervous grunts]

Yeah, about that…

Fighter D hasn't actually returned to the fortress since that last battle.

What?

-Cut the crap! -[nervous grunt]

You're protecting him. This is all some cover-up.

No, no, no! We would never do that! [whines]

I'll tell you what.

We'll have you take his place then.

And make you pay for his crime.

Huh? Wait, what?

[Red Keeper] That isn't quite fair, Blue.

After all, they've been betrayed by him as well.

And I'm sure their hearts are heavy with the same sorrow.

Fighter D's the only one who must answer for what he's done

and get with the program.

I guess you're right.

Hey, my bad. Report to us the moment he gets back.

O-Of course!

Listen, I have absolute faith in you guys.

Over the past 10 years, we've been through quite a lot together!

However, we've decided to put some… minor safety measures in place

just to prevent any similar "slip-ups."

From now on, these two will be stationed

in the floating fortress along with their men.

[gasps, sighs]

Isn't that great?

We're setting up a Blue Squadron Floating Fortress Subgarrison.

They're in charge, you got that? You'll now live under their supervision.

When they say, "Jump", you say, "Thank you, sir!"

[angry grunt]

Well, good. We're agreed!

It-It's just so sudden.

-You can't just do that! -[Fighter A gasps]

This is our evil fortress.

-You can't boss us around here! -[whimpers]

You tyrants!

-[Fighter F] Hey, knock it off! -[grunts]

[grunts] No!

It's about time someone stood up to them.

Even guys like us have the right to privacy!

Did you forget the terms of our deal?

-We agreed to-- -C, stop it!

Shut the hell up.

You keep running your mouth like that and I will end you!

-Stop, please! -[angry grunt]

We'll obey. We won't fight back!

[Fighter C] Fighter A…

Good. Seems like we'll be able to get along.

This is what perfection looks like.

The weak should listen to the strong, not fight back, and most importantly,

shouldn't give the strong any reason to worry about them.

Conflicts only happen

when one party doesn't understand their place in the matter.

I think today brought us one step closer towards world peace.

But those who betray us and disrupt that peace,

they will be punished accordingly.

[all whimper]

We'll show no mercy when we kill them…

Exactly as we did with your leaders.

[Fighter A] Understood. We'll never go against you again!

[Fighter F] That's right. I can't do anything stupid like he did.

I'll keep on living this demeaning life, obeying the Rangers' every word.

That's all we can do now.

[sighs]

Is that… really all I can do?

[Fighter D] Knife in my right hand, fork in my left.

[chuckles] I've got this down to an art.

[munching]

Where were we? Oh, yeah, that's right. The Dragon Keepers.

[Suzukiri] They're usually never found at Headquarters,

but are at their respective garrisons,

which are spread out across Amanogawa city.

The duties of a Ranger aren't limited to monster exterminations!

[Sakurama] We participate in community cleanup days.

And even resolve cases and conflicts with the police.

And our activities wouldn't be possible without the support of the people.

Public service is the foundation of our work.

Yeah. Well, they're really gonna hate it

if they find out that the monster battles are just an act.

-[both] Huh? -[gasps]

-What I meant was that… -[chuckles]

-I watched that video too, you know. -Huh?

Some conspiracy theory that the Rangers stage it all.

Crazies online.

Tsk. How dare they say that? Just who do they think they are?

Yeah. That video.

[nervous chuckle]

[Fighter D] Seriously?

Maybe they really don't know what's going on.

Guess I'll have to wait and see.

-[child] Hey, Mister Ranger! -[Sakurama] Huh?

[mother chuckles softly]

We just wanted to say thank you for saving us from that awful monster.

Can I get a selfie please?

And this is on the house.

Oh, you didn't have to do all that!

[chef] Just a small token of appreciation for your help.

Let's see…

Even though there might be some people that doubt us out there.

I don't care.

I'm still proud to be a Ranger.

And no, sir, I wouldn't have it any other way.

-[camera shutter clicks] -[Fighter D] Well, yeah.

Of course you guys would love it.

Food must taste even better

accompanied by a side of praise and adoration.

We don't get delicacies like this back in the fortress.

[Suzukiri] Thank you for the food.

Well, time to begin our afternoon duties.

Oh. Is it that time already?

See you.

[chairs scraping]

[Sakurama] Where are you going, Suzukiri?

[Suzukiri] The Red Garrison.

[Fighter D] The Red Garrison?

[Suzukiri] I'm going there to deliver a letter.

-Wanna come along? -[chuckles]

[Suzukiri] You're a huge fan of Red Keeper, right, Sakurama?

[Fighter D chuckles]

Hey! Come on over here, little guy!

Can I get a closer look at the photo you took with everyone?

[Fighter D] Stay cool, stay cool. Don't rush this.

-You're a cold-blooded, cool-headed… -So, are you a big fan of the Rangers?

-…and proud monster. -Uh-huh. I love them!

Oh, yeah? Can you hold it closer?

[in soft voice] This isn't the stage for your kind to shine, pal.

So why don't you be a good little fighter?

[shouts] We are the keepers of justice!

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Hmm?

[whimpers in fear]

Mommy! [whimpers]

Hmm? Oh? You're still here, Mr. Ranger?

[Fighter D] Yeah. Thanks for the food.

[machine rumbles]

[Suzukiri] When I asked you to come along, I didn't think you'd say yes.

[nervous chuckle]

Well, they told me I had a break all of a sudden…

[gasps, sighs]

[Fighter D] Keep. Your. Cool.

I'm just here to scout the area today.

Hey, uh, if you don't mind, could I deliver that letter to Red Keeper?

[grunts]

Sure. Here you go.

[gasps with pleasure]

Yumeko Suzukiri from Yellow Squadron, and Hibiki Sakurama.

We have business.

[beeping]

[Fighter D] I can do it.

I'll go straight for his head once he lets his guard down.

Wait, hold on, actually, that raises a question.

I've only met Red Keeper while engaging in combat.

The question is, does he wear his mask outside of combat?

And if he doesn't, then…

-[door thuds open] -[Rangers] Hmm?

[Fighter D] Which one's Red?

-Suzukiri… -[Ranger] Hup, hup! Stop right there.

-Huh? -What's the colorless brat doing in here?

You're cool of course, Suzukiri.

I'm here 'cause I have some business with Red Keeper.

Oh, do you now? Well, why didn't you say so earlier?

Oh, so sorry about that. W-would you know where he is?

Well, yeah, 'cause I'm Red Keeper.

[Fighter D] Huh? No way!

-The first guy I meet? It's that easy? -[soft chuckle]

At this range…

I can kill him!

-Stop messing around. You're not funny. -[Fighter D grunts]

I'm pretty sure you're just a Senior Third Rank.

Tokita.

[Fighter D] What the heck?

[annoyed grunt]

[blows]

Well, whatever, I'll be Red one day.

Oh, by the way…

-[Fighter D grunts] -What were you trying to do just then?

Uh…

[Fighter D] There's no talking my way out of this one.

-[Fighter D] Excuse me… -Hmm?

-You're hurting my arm… -[Tokita] Hmm…

Look, it's important that I deliver this letter directly to Red Keeper.

Isn't that right, Suzukiri?

-Huh… -[Fighter D grunts]

You're acting kinda weird today. What's going on, Hibiki?

[Fighter D] Don't tell me this guy knows Sakurama?

H-Hey… Tokita-san.

Huh? "Tokita-san"?

Call me what you always do. Don't be weird.

[grunts] Tokita-kun!

Sama? Chan?

Smart-ass!

-C'mon, Shun. -[Tokita grunts]

It's not nice to bully your juniors.

-[grunts] -Suzukiri…

And you too.

Stop being so stubborn and just give him the letter!

-All right. -Tsk.

What about you needing to deliver it by hand?

Well, it should be fine

since I'm giving it to the future Red Keeper.

[chuckles]

Glad you know how things work here.

Should've just done this from the start.

[Tokita] Suzukiri, you know I've taken a shine to you.

Isn't it boring being stuck at Yellow Squadron, specializing in R&D?

You should come join us.

Well… I guess I appreciate the invitation,

but in general, I prefer more freedom with my work. You understand.

[Tokita] The Red Squadron's where it's at.

We're a monster extermination specialist team.

Every Ranger dreams of defeating monsters, don't they?

Even an independent dude like you gets it.

[Fighter D] Now I remember.

Yeah, I've seen every one of these faces before on the battlefield.

[Suzukiri] Shall we get going, Sakurama?

O-Okay!

[Ranger 1] I get it, I'm with you.

I wanna become a Dragon Keeper and take down a big, bad boss.

[Ranger 2] I mean, I killed three of those Dusters last month

and got some recognition for that!

[Ranger 3] That's it? Three's nothing, dude!

-My personal best is five! -[Ranger 4] Oh, yeah? Mine's six…

[door closes]

[Fighter D] I'm keeping my cool.

I know firsthand just how strong they are.

So this isn't… running away.

I'm just retreating… for now…

But then again…

isn't this the same thing that I've always done?

[upset grunt]

[Fighter D] Huh? Isn't that…

[lift dings]

That's Red Keeper!

Yes, that's me.

[grunts]

What is it, Ranger?

[Fighter D] He's showing his face in the open?

I gotta strike.

Why hold back now? You've come this far.

-Sakurama. -[gasps]

I know you idolize him,

-but don't get too excited. -Wait! I have to talk to him…

-[Red Keeper] Hmm. -Hey! Red Keeper!

-Hmm? -Congratulations

on last Sunday's victory!

-But you never know… -[Suzukiri grunts]

…what tricks those monsters have up their sleeves.

Be careful out there!

Thanks a lot.

I'm glad we have juniors like you!

[birds squawking]

[Suzukiri] I have to admit, I broke out in a cold sweat

when you suddenly started talking to Sousei Akabane.

Are you listening?

Forget it. Give me the knife.

What?

I'm talking about the knife you have in your pouch.

Oh, I forgot.

In the end, I couldn't even use the thing.

Wait a minute, when did I tell you about the kn--

[Fighter D grunts]

-[groans] -[body thuds]

[Fighter D groaning]

[Fighter D] Wait, what? How'd you know?

[Suzukiri] You're pretty weak, so you'll be found out right away

if you're not more careful.

[Fighter D] Huh?

[Suzukiri] You know, it's been really exhausting

trying to cover for you all day.

But I guess it's commendable that you stood your ground back there

and stayed calm.

Even if you tried taking on Red, he'd just turn the tables on you.

Who the hell are you?

I'm your enemy.

I won't be defeated in a place like this-- [grunts]

You'll regret--

Hey! Lady! Stop--

Why don't we just take a sec to talk things out?

[soft giggle] You would really hear an enemy out?

Well, thank you. That's so sweet.

In that case, do me a little favor.

[grunting]

-How about this, we form an alliance? -What?

I can teach you how to defeat the Rangers. Who better than an insider?

-[Fighter D grunts] -And then…

let's destroy the Ranger Force together.

[Sakurama] Suzukiri!

I finally found you! We have a problem.

A monster's appeared nearby.

-The Red Squadron's been deployed… -[Fighter D] That's impossible.

-Today isn't Sunday. -Could you help with the evacuation here?

-What's going on? -I'll be helping out at another block!

The civilians' safety is our top priority!

Understood. All right then, stay close to me…

[gasps]

[sighs]

[♪ cheeky music playing]

[scoffs]

[grunting in fear]

[Tokita] Wait up, where you going?

[Sakurama] Please, everyone, stand back! It is very dangerous!

What's F doing here?

-[Rangers clamoring] -[panting]

-[gunshot] -[grunts]

Oh, yeah, got him with a headshot! [chuckles]

Come on, monster. Don't make this difficult.

You're just a dumb minion, so stop putting up such a fight.

You're pissing me the hell off, know that?

I can't find him anyway, so I'll just go back like you wanted.

[Red Keeper] Who said you could go back?

[gasps]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Sousei Akabane. Transform.

[♪ dramatic music continues playing]

I'll be your opponent.

What? No way. You're…

Red Keeper!

[Tokita] Get back, everyone! Red's gonna fight!

I just gave you a warning not too long ago…

-[whimpers] -…and you're already betraying us?

[Fighter D] I've seen that thing before.

There's no mistaking it. That's a real Artifact!

Villains will always be villains.

In the name of justice, you will be purged.

-[gasps] -I know you've died over and over.

But now, you'll taste true death.

Divine Artifact, Manifest.

Red Dragon Salamandra!

[dragon roars]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[Fighter F] Yeah, probably shoulda figured this would happen.

I mean, I'm just a fighter, you know?

D, where are you?

What are you trying to do?

Whatever it is, I think I get it now.

It's just as that bastard Red said…

We made a deal.

And while we may try to bask in the crowd's cheers…

it doesn't change the fact that we'll only ever be "villainous invaders."

We're the Nefarious Monster Army!

Come at me, bastard!

F, no!

Ultimate Technique, Yamata no Orochi.

Whew, that settles that.

[Fighter F] Sorry, D… I lost.

[inaudible chatter]

I fought, and I lost.

But for the first time in the past 13 meaningless years…

[inaudible chatter]

…I feel good today.

[♪ upbeat music playing NANAOAKARI "Seikai Wa Iranai"]

[off-key] ♪ Someday… ♪

[sighs] You've got it wrong.

♪ Someday… ♪

-[high-pitched] ♪ Someday… ♪ -[sighs] No!

[clears throat] ♪ Someday… ♪

All together now!

-♪ Our Flowers Will Bloom, Someday! ♪ -♪ "Our Evil Will Bloom, Someday!" ♪

We nailed it!