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[panting]

-[grunts] -[Peltrola] Such enthusiasm!

But that dull blade won't so much as scratch me.

Come on, man! Do it!

Just so you're aware, the cadet you killed is the one who modified this gadget!

Burst Form!

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

[explosion]

That attack's crazy strong!

Even a boss monster would have felt that hit.

Stay on your toes!

-[Yukino grunts] -Sakurama!

You all right?

Are you kidding? That attack didn't kill them?

[Fighter D grunts annoyedly] Got away by a hair.

[Peltrola] So it appears you truly intend to betray us, D.

I've never seen that form before. Let me take a look.

-Crap! Here. For you. -[Akebayashi gasps]

Huh?

-[Ishikawa grunts] -[explosion]

[grunts, groans]

That was dangerous! A heads-up would've been nice!

Cry about it later! Keep passing it around!

[Fighter D] That laser needs to charge!

It doesn't matter who gets this done, but whoever's in range has to finish this!

[awkward chuckle] What a reckless and naive plan.

[Ishikawa] I'm in!

[Akebayashi grunts]

[nervous grunt] I never agreed to this dumb idea!

-[yelps] -Come on, Yukino! You have to get closer!

[Yukino] Here, you can get blown up!

[grunts]

[Akebayashi] Sakurama!

[both grunt]

[Akebayashi gasps]

Abort, abort!

-[grunts] -[Yukino] What now?

[giggles] Yukino! Combo time!

-[Akebayashi] Come on! -[gasps] Huh?

[Yukino] Okay, fine!

Here you go!

[gasps]

Do it!

[screams]

[groans]

[Peltrola groaning]

[Fighter D] These guys are amazing!

No freaking wonder they've managed to make it this far as cadets.

-[blasting] -[gasps]

This is the end of the line!

You're gonna learn how powerful humans can be!

Go to hell, you damn bastard!

[Peltrola] After you, my dear.

Yukino, look out!

[Yukino gasps, exclaims]

[gasps in fear]

-[Yukino yelps] -[grunts]

-[Ishikawa groans] -[all gasp]

-[Ishikawa groans] -[gasps]

-[body thuds] -[shaky breath]

-Ishikawa! -Get out of there!

[gasps]

[Fighter D] Damn it, I completely forgot about the clones.

[Peltrola] You're trembling.

Don't worry, I'll be sending you all to the same place.

[♪ tense music playing]

[explosion]

All right! Four more left to go!

Don't let your guard down, Tokita!

-[angry groan] -Moron… Nadeshiko!

[Nadeshiko] As you wish.

Lovely! Hearty!

Panacea!

[Peltrola] Recovery? No, regeneration.

[Hisui] Suzukiri, help me out!

Roger. Beep! Fast-Forward.

[Peltrola gasps]

-[Peltrola groans] -[explosion]

[Peltrola groans]

[Peltrola] To think a mere Junior First Rank

can come this far. Interesting!

But I shall bury you by unleashing upon you my maximum power.

[Hisui] Looks like they're finally getting serious. We should too.

Tokita! Greet 'em with a bang!

Tsk. Don't boss me around.

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[growling]

[Peltrola scoffs] Where are you aiming…

Beep. Let's take a quick pause.

[beeping]

[Peltrola] She stopped her own ally's attack?

[Hisui] Bon appétit.

[♪ dramatic music continues]

[Hisui groans] I can't eat another bite.

The rest is up to you!

[Peltrola sighs] So these fire dragons are…

[Tokita] It's a barricade.

We can't have ya making any more of a mess, can we?

All you, old man!

Lovely! Hearty!

Full Swing! [echoing]

[♪ music intensifies]

-[explosion] -[debris rattling]

-[Tokita] Overkill, dude! -[grunts]

That defeated the point of putting the barricade up!

Well, it wasn't as if I could hold back with this opponent.

That should have taken care of most of them.

[Suzukiri] I can help you, but it has to be in secret.

I'll let one of you escape. Okay?

[Peltrola] To think there's a survivor…

It's a given that she would detest the Rangers.

Divine Artifact.

Pink Dragon Naga!

[♪ intense music playing]

[Pink Keeper] This is for what you did to my parents and my legs,

boss monster Peltrola.

[Ranger] Reporting in, Pink Keeper!

I've gotten word that we have multiple casualties underground.

[Pink Keeper] I'm worried.

We know that Blue Squadron's Junior First Rank survived,

but other Blue members weren't so lucky.

[Pink Keeper] I don't care about those wastes of space.

Stupid thing! Connect!

Hibiki… please stay safe!

[Fighter D] Peltrola, you're pathetic.

You abandoned the fortress and us fighters.

You have no honor.

Is this how a boss monster acts?

I can't believe we're supposed to look up to these guys.

-[Peltrola chuckles] -[Yukino] Let me go!

Don't bother trying to use me as a hostage!

There's no way I'm gonna be your shield!

I'm not playing. None of us are here to make friends!

-[Peltrola] Is that so? Oh, in that case… -[Fighter D gasps]

-[grunts] -[Fighter D] Please wait!

[Peltrola] Hmm?

We surrender.

[all] What?

[gasps]

Let's throw away the gadgets.

[Urabe] You can't be serious!

Given the situation, our priority is clear.

You understand that, don't you?

[heavy breathing]

-[all grunt] -Yeah.

You know, he's right.

[Fighter D] But I don't really understand it.

Before I came here and met you guys,

would I have done all of this?

[Akebayashi] Hold up!

If we just toss our weapons,

there's literally no way we're not getting killed here!

Tsk.

[Akebayashi] Sorry, but I'm not going along with that!

Akebayashi! You're just gonna abandon us?

We don't have a choice. Urabe, Shion, hand them over now, please.

No way! I'm doing this no matter what.

Or Ranmaru won't get justice!

Calm down.

Sakurama, are you really sure about all this?

Yes.

[gasps] Damn it!

[Fighter D] They're yours. Please let us go, boss monster.

[Peltrola] That's rather decisive of you.

Do you believe this will make me stand down?

If you don't, we'll just have to fight each other to death.

That's pretty foolish, no?

[Peltrola snickering]

[explosion]

[Peltrola] Go, that pipe leads to the surface.

There's no need to lament.

The fact that you stopped struggling shows much improvement.

Once we've conquered this world,

we shall take good care of you foolish surface-dwellers.

-You'll see. -[Ishikawa scoffs, chuckles]

[Ishikawa panting weakly]

Ishikawa, you're…

[Ishikawa coughs]

Sorry, but… couldn't help but laugh at your world domination spiel.

[Peltrola] You still have energy to spout such insolence?

I'll grant you salvation first then.

Now I get it.

Why Sakurama wanted to up and surrender all of a sudden.

You guys made the smart decision.

Looks like Yukino landed…

a hit…

-Huh? -[crackling]

-[shattering] -[Peltrola groans]

[grunts]

-[Peltrola groans] -[grunts]

-[clicks] -[Yukino grunts] It's out of energy!

[Peltrola groans] It's too late!

[Yukino] No, it's not!

[Yamato panting]

[grunts]

-[grunts] -[Peltrola] Damn you!

[explosion]

[Shippou laughing]

[Akebayashi gasps]

Sorry to keep everyone waiting! The hero always arrives late!

[both grunt]

Oh, this is way better!

-Don't you think? -[soft chuckle]

Sure is, and it's exactly how a Ranger cadet should act,

taking on monsters!

[Peltrola] It doesn't matter how many more of you show up!

Our Dragon Gadgets!

[Peltrola] It would've been wiser to surrender quietly,

especially after abandoning your weapons!

[both gasp]

Don't worry! Hold it over your head!

[grunts]

[grunts, yelps]

[Peltrola] Oh, you foolish surface-dwellers!

-[Shippou] Throw it, Usukubo! -[grunts]

No need for weapons… [grunts]

…when I've got my fists!

[Peltrola] If you wish for a world of peace,

you should kneel before me!

No one here's gonna listen to you.

We're all too busy dealing with our own problems.

[Peltrola sighs]

Bleh.

All that fancy talk won't change a thing. We're gonna keep fighting.

[Fighter D] Because there are things we can only achieve by winning.

[Peltrola] Mimicry? Where are the real ones?

[both grunting]

[snickers]

D! You betrayed--

-[groans] -I don't need you

for a damn thing anymore.

For a moment there,

I finally got a taste of what it's like to be… heroic.

-[♪ somber music playing] -[Yukino] Ishikawa… We did it.

We defeated the monster.

A boss monster at that.

Which means we're more than Rangers. We're as good as Dragon Keepers!

[sobs] You finally got to be a Ranger.

-[Yukino sobbing] -This isn't how it should've ended.

[Fighter D] This isn't the end for me yet.

My real enemies… are The Dragon Keepers.

[reporter] Today's casualties caused by monsters

now stands at 350 people, a dramatic increase from last week.

Experts firmly believe that the number will only continue to increase,

so the authorities are working…

-to further ramp up their defense effo-- -[phone vibrating]

[Aoshima's friend] Yeah?

[Aoshima] What's up?

[lookout] The armored car should be coming any minute.

You guys prepared?

[Aoshima] This shit ain't worth preparing for.

[lackey 1] All right. So, we doing this or what?

[lackey 2] Boys, let's make this quick before the cops get here.

[grunting]

[Aoshima] Good evening.

-[all gasp] -Who are you guys? What do you want?

[Aoshima] I don't want you to throw your back out.

Why don't you leave the heavy lifting to us?

Get some rest!

[lackey 1 chuckles] Whoa, holy crap!

I've never seen this much dough in my whole life!

[lackey 2] I'll say. Kamiya's tip was dead-on!

[Aoshima's friend] Let's stick with him from now on!

-[lackeys] Yeah! -[Aoshima] Hey.

Don't be dumb. We shouldn't trust that old man just yet--

-[Red Keeper] Stop right there! -[gasps]

-Where the evil of this world stirs… -[all exclaim]

-…you shall find us protecting justice! -[♪ dramatic music playing]

The Divine Dragon Keepers! And the Red Keeper is on the scene!

[Aoshima] Grab those and let's get back in the van.

[Red Keeper] This is important, so I'll repeat it.

Stop right there!

[Aoshima's friend] You sure we should ignore him?

He's a Ranger.

[Aoshima] The real one wouldn't bother with us.

We don't have time to deal with some cosplaying weirdo.

[all gasp]

[Red Keeper] Sorry, but I'm the real deal.

I would hope you know that it's wrong to steal someone else's money!

I'm here to right those wrongs!

[all grunt]

[grunts] This is how people like us make a living!

[Aoshima] Who are you to judge us?

[grunting]

[both grunting]

[Aoshima grunts angrily]

Hey, you've got a pretty sturdy build there.

If someone like you joined the Rangers, you could help us fix this planet!

I don't care about fixing it.

For me and my guys, the more chaos there is, the better!

[both] Huh?

Seriously? Things were just getting exciting.

-[groans] -[lackey 2] Huh?

Aoshima!

Something else came up.

You guys better straighten up your act.

Do that again and I'll punish you for real!

[grunting]

-[all groan] -[lackey 1] Damn it!

What's this guy's problem?

[Aoshima's friend laughing]

-[Aoshima] Yo, what the hell's so funny? -[Aoshima's friend grunts]

[Aoshima's friend] Take a wild guess what's in there.

[boss] Let's have a toast to you brave boys!

-[lackeys] Cheers! -[glasses clink]

Mr. Kamiya, are we really gonna get away with this?

I think we definitely crossed the line yesterday,

you know what I mean?

There's no need to worry!

I've already arranged the perfect alibi for you guys.

It's all been taken care of.

-We can prove beyond a doubt… -[call girls] Hello.

…you guys were in a completely different place yesterday.

[lackey 1] Wow! You're so awesome, Mr. Kamiya! [laughs]

[Aoshima] Red Keeper… that cocky asshole.

Acting like he's "justice."

[call girl] Whoa, playing games by yourself, Shougo?

That's so sad.

[Aoshima] Wakaba? I thought you got a respectable daytime job?

Yeah, I did, but… [sighs]

…the company shut down due to the monsters, so I'm back here.

[Wakaba] Same for the others.

[indistinct chatter]

Come drink, Aoshima!

The world could end tomorrow, so might as well run up a tab.

Come on, live it up for once!

-I'm out. -[lackey 2] Huh?

-Hey, are you serious? Don't be like that! -Huh? What

[Wakaba] What's wrong with him?

[Aoshima's friend] Ah, don't worry about it, he's always like that.

Saving money is like his only hobby.

[Aoshima's kinsman] Sorry to make you keep doing this, Shougo.

This is more than the usual amount.

Should I not ask where you got it from?

Better not. If I tell you, you'll transform.

And I'm done dealing with Dragon Keepers.

[snickers]

-[grunts] -You little punk!

I don't need to transform, not to take on an amateur!

-Don't underestimate this Blue Keeper! -[annoyed grunt]

[Rikuto] I'm not doing this on behalf of the Rangers.

I run this facility in a personal capacity.

These days, more and more orphans seem to turn up.

As Blue, I'm focused on the monsters, the root of the world's problems.

[Rikuto] So I'll turn a blind eye to any mischief from kids

who've moved on from this place.

[Aoshima scoffs] Some superhero you are.

I'm a lot of things, but a superhero isn't one of them.

Truth is, if I'm on anyone's side, it's of the children who live here.

To the kids in this orphanage, even someone like you is a hero.

Um, hello there, sir. Thanks for all you do!

[Aoshima scoffs] Don't be dumb.

I'm not someone who can walk in the light.

I'm just some piece of trash who'll die in the dark.

[police] Okay, no point playing dumb now.

We received a report from the Ranger Force Headquarters.

-[Aoshima] Shit. -This freaking sucks.

Fine, but I'm the only one you identified.

You don't have evidence to show that those guys were there.

[police] That's right.

Because our evidence shows they committed robbery, murder,

and abandoned a corpse at another location at the same time.

[shouts] Kamiya!

[police] The multiple fingerprints and shoeprints

left at the crime scene are a perfect match to theirs.

[Kamiya] It was unfortunate.

But you managed to make some money, so what do you care?

-Bastard! Why would you set up my guys? -[thumps on car]

[Kamiya] You throw out the trash when you're done with it.

Plus, small fries like that tend to blab and I really don't need that headache.

Damn you! You planned to do this all along!

But I saw some potential in you at least,

so I made sure they'll let you out after five years or so.

Let's work together again.

You piece of shit!

-[grunts] -[clanks]

-[Kamiya] Not very obedient, are you? -[groans]

You surface-dwellers should know better about this than anyone.

There are consequences for being bad.

[Aoshima grunting]

[grunts, gasping]

Be a good boy and follow the rules!

[Aoshima groans] Shit…

[Aoshima grunts] Am I… still alive?

[Red Keeper] I see you're awake.

[Aoshima gasps]

[Aoshima] That voice… You're Red Keeper!

[shushes] Quiet down. We just got to the good part.

It's all because I have to protect my precious allies!

Humans become stronger when we have someone precious we're fighting for.

Unlike you monsters, who only fight for yourselves!

[Red Keeper sighs] That line never gets old.

Sorry for the wait, Shougo Aoshima.

You were in hot water back there.

[Aoshima] Shut up! Everything went to shit when you butted in!

Whoa, down, boy.

You're like a feral dog, foaming at the mouth.

[Aoshima grunts]

[Red Keeper] Don't feel bad,

many citizens fall into traps set by monsters.

In the end, I guess a chaotic world isn't all that great for your kind either.

[Aoshima] Just shut up and throw me in a damn cell already!

You need to calm down.

You have two choices in front of you right now.

Either remain the villain and rot for years in a cold dark cell…

or you can become the righteous hero

and get your vengeance on the monster who tricked you, with your own two hands.

[Aoshima] Again with this asking me to join the Rangers bullshit?

Well, sort of. You could join the Rangers tomorrow,

but why not aim even higher than that?

A spot opened up.

Blue Keeper was gravely injured while you slept.

-[Aoshima gasps] -[Red Keeper] And that one's a goner.

Can't use him anymore.

[Aoshima] That's a lie. There's no way…

Can you forgive that horrible monster?

Don't you wish to avenge your allies and the person who has cared for you?

[Red Keeper] The power of the Dragon Gods, it will grant you your wish!

Shougo Aoshima. You are now… the new Blue Keeper!

[Blue Keeper] I don't need allies anymore.

If I was alone from the start, then I wouldn't feel lonely.

[panting]

Damn it… There's too many!

Get out of there, Blue Keeper!

[Ranger grunts]

Konno!

[Blue Keeper] Konno!

[groans] Good, you're safe…

Blue Keeper… You have to take my cartridge, sir.

[Blue Keeper] Konno!

[Blue Keeper] This is exactly like what happened before.

Due to my incompetence, my allies are…

No… I won't make the same mistake!

I will protect him!

[Peltrola] We were interrupted. There's no need to be sad.

You and your subordinate will soon be headed to a quiet world.

Divine Artifact, Manifest! Hiruko!

[♪ heroic music playing]

[choking]

[Peltrola] Th-This is…

[choking continues]

Breathing…

[Blue Keeper] A biological function you have to be able to do

while you live on the surface.

Boss monster, you ain't becoming no God.

Now I've avenged you, Aizome.

-Geez, I'm not dead yet! -[♪ music stops]

[both gasp]

-Wait, what? -[wailing]

[Ranger] Junior First Rank Aizome, I'm so glad!

I'm sorry I wasn't at your side when it happened!

-[wailing continues] -[Aizome] No, it's okay.

After all, I was already saved by the most trustworthy hero.

[Blue Keeper] Your wound is shallow. I can't thank you enough, Konno.

You're not allowed to die from this, got it?

[explosion]

[thuds]

[Fighter D] Whoa, they're all dead!

You did this on your own? You're a psycho!

Wait, that voice…

[Fighter D] But there's still one enemy left.

[♪ suspenseful music playing]

The monster in front of you.

Monsters or Dragon Keepers…

It's time that we settle once and for all which of us gets to rule the world!

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

[laughs] Divine Artifact, Manifest!

Time to settle which one of us will rule the world!

Finally, it's the climax, Fighter-kun!

I can't wait to find out who comes out on top!

You're just gonna sit back and watch?

[Blue Keeper] Next episode, "Never Stop, D!"

-[all] Blue Keeper! -Let me say it!