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[♪ tense music playing]

[snickers]

It's been a long time since our last banquet.

[Yellow Keeper] So, both senior and junior First Rank Dragon Keepers are here.

I'm guessing we're having a change of members for the first time in a while.

[Green Keeper] Be that as it may, why don't we have our meal first?

Can't think on an empty stomach, can we?

Of course you're hungry. You always are.

[Himura] Ah, I see our last guest has arrived.

[Red Keeper] Good, all accounted for.

[Blue Keeper] Hey, Yellow.

You really oughta teach your "side piece" some manners.

No apology for the tardiness?

Ah, sorry about that!

She kinda goes at her own pace.

Damn it, say something already!

Did you say "side piece"?

[Suzukiri] Dragon Keepers and their juniors have

-all kinds of different relationships. -Huh?

[Suzukiri] The term you used speaks volumes about how you see yours.

You're like a middle schooler in heat.

You little bitch!

That's it!

-Stop! -[grunts]

[groans]

[Blue Keeper] The hell was that for, Aizome?

Listen, Blue! You've got a potty mouth and a bad attitude,

and you're supposed to be the silent one!

-Stay in character! -Get off my case!

[creature] What's wrong with you all?

Fighting with your own teammates?

Mind your own damn business, you cocky little freak!

-No! Not my soft, squishy insides! -What the hell do you know anyway?

Let's move on, shall we?

-Hmph. -[squawks]

[Draggie-kun] Farewell!

[Red Keeper] Tell us, Yellow Junior First Rank!

How should you correct… this mistake?

[Suzukiri] I apologize, everyone. Forgive me for holding up the meeting.

-[scoffs] -Good! Let's get down to business then.

I'll talk and you eat! [gulps]

So I messed up.

-[Yellow Keeper gasps] -[Green Keeper] Huh?

My Divine Artifact… was kinda stolen. [chuckles]

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

So your Artifact got stolen.

-Wait! That's bad! -[grumbles]

Quit eating my food already!

Uh, are you serious, Red? It's been stolen?

Yes. It was likely stolen by that fighter we killed this morning.

[Red Keeper] Thanks to him, I can't transform,

so I'm stuck in the wardrobe from the attraction.

I don't like it. It's all sticky.

So an ordinary fighter did that, huh?

Ugh, unbelievable…

[Green Keeper] And after 12 whole years,

it never occurred to me that they would betray us like this!

I wonder… if that fighter didn't already have

the Divine Artifact in his possession…

Then he might've hidden it somewhere.

Or perhaps,

it's possible that he handed the Artifact to somebody else.

This act of thievery will not be forgiven.

I shall strike him down with justice's hammer!

[Red Keeper] To prevent missteps like this from happening in the future,

we need to come up with some countermeasures,

since very few know of the deal we made with the monsters…

-[Himura] If I may? -[Red Keeper grunts]

Countermeasures should be taken.

But even that aside…

I believe you need to take responsibility for this "misstep" as you called it.

After such a massive failure, Red,

do you still intend to remain Senior First Rank?

Come on, we're in a state of emergency, he--

[Himura] Yes, and who put us in such a state?

[Himura] The Divine Artifact is the cornerstone of the Rangers!

The last hope that protects humans from monsters!

And now it's gone! It's an outrage!

You should resign from your position as Dragon Keeper at once!

[Suzukiri] Big talk you're spouting,

when you're the one who leaked the info on the Artifact to begin with.

[sighs] The adult world can be so nasty.

A fair point.

[Red Keeper] Perhaps I should abdicate my duty as the Red Keeper.

[all gasp]

I know better than anyone how hard you've been working for this.

We don't appoint the positon by order of rank.

I think I'd be fine with you succeeding me.

[emotional gasp]

Ever since I saw Red Keeper in action as a boy,

I've dedicated myself to becoming a hero just like that!

I know I'm ready!

I know I can protect the peace, better than you could!

[scoffs] Justice lies in strength.

[grunts]

[♪ intense music playing]

[choking] Red… why?

Because I had to see if you were stronger than me.

But you're not!

What a disappointment!

[Green Keeper] Akabane! Stop!

[loud rumble]

[Red Keeper] Whoops, looks like we got sidetracked.

[Red Keeper] As I said, feel free to eat while I talk!

Now where was I?

Mm!

Yum!

[Suzukiri] Some superheroes you are.

[Blue Keeper] This ain't good.

You said it. And naturally, I've lost my appetite.

-[Blue Keeper] Not that. -Huh?

I've got a bad feeling here.

I'm gambling it all… on this explosion.

[Blue Keeper] Listen up, Hekiru. Here's what I'm thinking…

[Blue Keeper] Say that fighter managed to get away alive

and escaped with Red's Divine Artifact.

The fighter's got two things he can do.

Either he gets drawn into the floating fortress,

or he gets swept away by the wind.

[Blue Keeper] I'll search the fortress

and you trace his location from the direction of the wind.

[wind whooshing]

[weak breathing]

[Fighter D] I survived.

Suzukiri's explosives bailed me out again.

[groans]

[Fighter D] Argh, damn it! It still won't close up!

That's the power of the Divine Artifact for ya…

But…

I haven't been beaten yet.

Sucks for them we're immortal.

You damn Rangers are gonna remember me

when I put an end to you…

[grunting] After… I achieve…

world domination!

[Sakurama] I knew it. I knew you'd survive!

[groans in pain] Why are you here?

[Sakurama] "Why", you ask?

There's just one thing I want from a monster as a Ranger.

Since you can't die no matter what,

-I'm here to assist you. -You're here to what?

Don't forget I'm a monster!

[grunts] Cool off, would you!?

[gasps]

[groans] Crap…

I'm off my game 'cause of this stupid injury…

[Sakurama] I don't know if it'll work,

but I did bring some stuff for a little first-aid treatment.

[grunts] Huh?

This is what you meant by "assist" me?

-Hey! -[chuckles]

Cut it out!

I'm not so pathetic that I need a stinking Ranger's help!

-[grunts] -[gasps]

-[groans] -[Sakurama] You sure about that?

In that case, most monsters can regenerate themselves, right?

After all, if you can change your face, then you can do something with that.

[Fighter D] You don't know what you're talking about.

[chuckles] Guess it's too hard for you.

What? You saying I can't?

[Fighter D] Oh, maybe…

if I can transfer a part of my arm to my stomach…

[labored breathing]

Wow!

[Fighter D] Hey! Quit staring at the delicate parts!

Sorry, sorry, sorry!

I didn't mean to be rude, I was just curious!

Your power is extraordinary!

Miraculous even! It's truly out of this world!

Huh? [chuckles bashfully]

[Fighter D] It's not that special.

-[meows] -[Sakurama] No, it's the cat's meow!

Well, this ain't a sideshow, but…

You got any requests?

[Sakurama] Oh, do me! Do me next!

-[Fighter D snickers] -[gasps]

-I'm Hibiki. -Amazing!

And this is also how you're able to make your mask, right?

You know it.

-[snickers] -[Sakurama] That's so cool!

-Have one! -[chuckles]

Ta-da! I bet I could pass for a fighter like you!

What are you, an idiot? You'd never make the cut.

Unless you can handle getting exploded on a regular basis!

Uh… I probably couldn't handle that.

[Fighter D grumbles]

[Fighter D] My wound's aching again.

Anyway, was that all?

[Sakurama] No, I want to know more about you.

And for you to know more about me.

Not interested.

-Ever since I was a boy… -[Fighter D] Did you hear what I said?

-See, I've always wanted to do good. -[Fighter D] Oh, he's gonna keep going…

[squawks]

[young Sakurama] Get outta here!

[relieved sigh] You're gonna be okay.

[Sakurama's dad] You shouldn't have done that.

[young Sakurama] Ah…

Crows have to eat too or else they'll starve to death.

All living things in this world are equally precious.

So to tip the scales of life…

for us humans to intentionally influence that…

Isn't that arrogant?

[Sakurama] My parents instilled within me a sense of justice,

and that meant everything to me.

[meows]

[sirens wailing]

[reporter] This just in. An unidentified flying object

has been detected above the skies of Amanogawa city.

All residents in the vicinity are to evacuate immediately.

Are we gonna die, Dad?

Everything that happens is a gift from God.

That includes that UFO.

It's possible it's here to discipline the greedy humans

who are the ones that are destroying Earth.

So that means there's no need to worry.

After all, we're a righteous family, and God wouldn't ever abandon us!

-No, of course not! Right. -[Sakurama's mom] Right.

[Sakurama's sister] Why are you following me?

You're getting in the way of my training.

I gotta making sure that no bad guys come after you,

you know you're a pretty girl, right?

I'm not so helpless that I'd need a baby like you

-for a bodyguard. -What?

[grumbles]

You're going too fast, I can't keep up!

I have to protect those precious to me!

No matter how strong the enemy may be!

-Sesera… -You stole that line from Red Keeper.

[grunts]

We're not allowed to watch that show

because Dad said it's too violent for us, remember?

[young Sakurama] But Red Keeper is cool!

I wanna be like him someday!

[Sesera] But don't you always listen to Mom and Dad?

Uh, what do you mean?

If you like The Dragon Keepers so much,

then does that mean that Dad is wrong about them?

N-No, I didn't say that…

[Sesera] Okay? Does that mean Dad is right?

Huh? Well, why wouldn't he be?

You're too young to understand…

[Sakurama] I never could've imagined that

my parents would be wrong about anything.

[young Sakurama] Just look at them! Champions of justice!

They're a bunch of savages.

The only reason that the monsters are using force

is because the Keepers solve everything with violence, like a bunch of barbarians!

Everyone else is too blind to see the truth…

Oh… It's a cruel world we live in, Hibiki!

[Sakurama] I thought I must be the one who's got it wrong

because Mom and Dad are always right.

And then one day,

our "God" appeared.

Everyone, the day that our assembly bears fruition is at hand!

Our prayers shall be answered

-by way of salvation! -Thank the Lord…

[pastor] God has descended upon us.

[Sesera] Hibiki, you can't go!

Why are you trying to stop me?

[grumbles, grunts]

For once in your life, why don't you think for yourself?

[soft gasp]

[♪ tense music playing]

[monster boss] Oh, hello there! I'm God!

Are you two also believers of mine?

All right, I'll save you.

Is that… Mom and Dad?

Get down!

[explosions]

-[Sesera] Hibiki! Wake up! -[groans]

Hibiki! Are you okay?

Y-Yeah…

You're all right… Thank goodness.

[rumbles]

[Sesera grunts, screams in pain]

Sesera!

[monster boss] Forgive me for your suffering.

It'll all be over soon.

[young Sakurama] I don't understand…

If all living things are equal,

then Mom and Dad and my sister too…

they're gonna die and I can't do anything about it?

Hibiki, please just go!

[Red Keeper] I'll protect those precious to me!

No matter how strong the enemy may be!

[Sakurama] That day, I managed to survive,

and I dedicated my life to becoming a Ranger, but…

I don't know, even then, it all felt hopeless.

What the hell kind of backstory was that?

It was way too long. If I wasn't injured, I would've walked out.

Uh, sorry about that.

Also, what's your name?

You used a fake one for the exam, right?

Like I'm gonna tell you anything.

If you wanna run for it, now's the time.

Or else you're gonna go down like that panda jerk.

You beat Shun? He's a Senior Third Rank Ranger!

Yeah, someone mentioned it. What's that?

This means that you that basically defeated

the fifth-strongest member of the Red Squadron.

-Huh? That is a mighty big smile there… -[Fighter D chuckles]

[Fighter D] Really?

[chuckles] Fifth-strongest, huh?

Sounds a little low though…

I've really underestimated you.

My whole body's a weapon of mass destruction.

You're a threat to humanity!

Sure am! One of me is worth a thousand of you!

Then the one who could defeat the Rangers…

Is going to be the mighty Fighter D, baby!

-"Fighter D", got it. -Huh?

I can't believe you freaking tricked me!

Uh, sorry about that!

But, if it means that no one has to mourn anybody else

in this meaningless fight, I'll do anything!

[grunts suspiciously]

So listen, D. I have a favor to ask of you.

[birds squawking]

[both gasp]

[Hekiru] I-If you're here, then show yourself, Fighter…

I really don't want to be covered in all these leaves.

[gasps]

Junior Third Rank Hekiru!

I'm Hibiki Sakurama, a fellow Ranger!

[Hekiru] Oh, g-good to see a colleague out here.

Did you… see a monster anywhere nearby?

Yeah. I managed to capture an injured fighter.

[Sakurama] Follow me.

He saved my ass. Huh.

[Hekiru] Are we there yet?

[Sakurama] Oop, wrong way! Ugh, so weird.

So we there yet?

Yeah, almost!

Should be up ahead.

[Sakurama grunts]

[grunts]

Please don't make any more mistakes next time.

Okay.

-[Fighter D] I found the monster! -[Hekiru grunts]

[Hekiru] What? Where?

Right here.

[gasps]

[Fighter D] Surprised to see me, hoodie?

You did a crap job tying me up, so I slipped out right away.

And you with the bangs!

[Sakurama] Why's he going to all the trouble to do this?

[Fighter D] Is that higher than a Senior Third Rank?

N-No… I'm a rank lower than that, actually.

Oh, really? Then this oughta be quick.

[Sakurama gasps] D, are you trying to help me?

The hell you staring at, hoodie?

Enough with the cold feet, all three of you come at me!

[Hekiru] Huh? What do you mean by all "three" of us?

-[Fighter D] What? He's not with you? -[both] Huh?

[grunts]

That… hurts!

[screams] You hit me! You hit me, you big bully!

[Fighter D] Damn, I was trying to split him in half!

My body's really getting brittle…

You tried to pull a fast one on me!

You probably took down Red's Senior Third Rank

with a dirty trick too, didn't you?

Divine Artifact, Manifest!

Blue Dragon Leviathan!

Wait, I thought only the Keepers use Divine Artifacts?

[Hekiru] Th-this one's a replica,

but it's more than enough to erase you from existence!

[whines]

Oh, no!

[Fighter D] Great, they make replicas too?

Would've loved to know that, Suzukiri!

[panting, groans]

[attack grunts]

Huh?

[Fighter D screams]

[Fighter D] What is up with that Divine Artifact knockoff?

Say something next time, Suzukiri!

[grunts]

No, I can't depend on people. I've gotta beat him on my own!

If I don't, there's no way

-I'm gonna make it to The Dragon Keepers! -[Hekiru grunts]

[Sakurama] D… you really do intend to fight…

until you defeat all your enemies.

-[Fighter D whimpers] -[Hekiru groans]

[panting]

How long are you gonna keep on hiding?

[shouts] Stop ignoring me!

[loud rumbling]

[Hekiru] Huh? Hey…

D-Did he run away?

-[Fighter D] Don't flatter yourself. -[Hekiru gasps]

'Cause if this is a game of hide-and-seek…

-[gasps] -…then I'm the one… who's it!

-[Hekiru gasps] -[grunts]

Gotcha! [laughing]

[Fighter D] Long-range weapons are useless against me

and my close-up fighting skills!

This battle is all mine!

Huh?

Ow. Ow-ow-ow! That's hot. Hot!

[heavy breathing]

What the hell!?

[Fighter D] Why's that thing melting!?

[Hekiru chuckling]

What you're seeing is the power entrusted to me by Blue, of course.

I'm able to fight like this because of the power of friendship.

[Fighter D] What? What are you talking about?

[Hekiru] Huh, you wouldn't get it…

[Hekiru] I have a leader I respect,

colleagues I can trust,

juniors I can rely on, and people I have to protect!

It's bonds like these that make human beings so powerful!

Uh?

Good for you, dumbass!

Oh, hey…

[gasps]

I-I'm sorry, Hekiru! I messed up!

[Hekiru] It's possible the monster used his power to change places with him.

[Hekiru] Still playing dirty, huh?

[Sakurama] This villain's going to kill me… unless…

you give him your replica of the Artifact!

[Hekiru] If only I knew whether they're conspiring

or if they've switched places, I'd be one step ahead of him.

I'll have to force that out.

[Hekiru] U-Understood.

Sakurama…

Please know that I thought you were a fine Ranger.

[gasps] Oh, no…

[Sakurama] I requested backup from HQ earlier!

-[Hekiru] What? -[Sakurama] Don't do anything hasty,

j-just hold on for a little bit longer!

[Hekiru] If they find out I sacrificed a Ranger

just to kill a common fighter, it'll be really bad!

[Hekiru] I don't have a choice then…

I'll give you what you want.

[Sakurama] S-step back and leave the Divine Artifact right there!

[grunting]

[Sakurama grunts]

Did you really think I'd hand it over to you, you monster!?

[gasps]

[grunts]

[Hekiru] The real one!

They never switched places to begin with!

[grunts] How dare you hurt me!

-[grunts] -[♪ tense music playing]

Careful!

[Hekiru] D-Did you finish him?

Forgive me for acting at my own discretion.

But I just had to make him pay.

That said, I couldn't have pulled this off on my own!

It's thanks to you. For lending me that special power within this artifact.

It was that or… what's the best way to put it?

The power of friendship!

[emotional gasps]

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

[grunts, sighs]

Okay, I think that went pretty well!

Owie. Still, it hurts..

[Fighter D] So you 100% sure you wanna do this?

There's no way that you can win

if you take the Replica Divine Artifact head-on.

-Therefore… -Huh?

-[Sakurama grunts] -Huh?

[Fighter D] Huh? Whoa-whoa! What the hell are you doing?

Your arm's not just gonna grow back!

Compared to all the injuries you've suffered…

this is nothing more than a scratch.

You are an insane person.

[Sakurama chuckles]

D, if what you're looking for is a real victory,

then please go along with my plan like we discussed and don't fight.

Keep masquerading as me,

and find the answers you couldn't find before.

-I can't. -[Sakurama] What?

And after I made such a drastic gesture too…

[Fighter D] We're a monster and a Ranger.

We were made to fight against each other so…

Let's have a little competition.

[soft grunt]

I'm gonna crush the Ranger Force before you know it.

I'd like to see you try.

And I bet that I can fix the Ranger Force first.

-Welcome in! -Fighter-kun?

You're running a sushi place?

-Welcome in! -Okay! Chef's special, please!

Ah, excellent! One serving of…

[Sakurama] Next episode, "Fighter D, as a Part of 'Ranger Force'"!

-[Fighter D] Order up! -Uh, where did he even come from?

Irasshai!

-Eat it. -[Suzukiri] Nom nom!