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Now, for real this time.

We shall manifest the Armor of the Supreme Emperor!

Um, can I ask something first?

Didn't, uh, Inmei from the Divine World say

we all have to be in sync for that?

So, what's the point of the ritu—

How many times must I tell you?!

Yikes.

You need to strengthen your armor first, or you'll never be able to pull it off!

Sorry!

Nomaku sanmanda, nomaku sanmanda,

nomaku sanmanda, nomaku sanmanda,

nomaku sanmanda, nomaku sanmanda.

Now, Armor of the Supreme Emperor, rise again!

VOID OF THE FIVE SKANDHAS, LIGHT BEAM FLASH, MIND CLEAR, UNPARALLELED, VIGOR AND VITALITY

What's all this?

"My Uncle Ear"?

You read it "Mind Clear." It's probably your supreme art.

My what?

VOID OF THE FIVE SKANDHAS, LIGHT BEAM FLASH, MIND CLEAR, UNPARALLELED, VIGOR AND VITALITY

Mastering your element's supreme art will unleash your armor's true power.

Oh no! They're fading out!

Crap! I haven't memorized mine yet!

Mind Clear. Void of the Five Skandhas. Vigor and Vitality.

Unparalleled. Light Beam Flash.

Okay, so if we master those moves,

we can summon the Armor of the Supreme Emperor?

Probably.

No.

Don't summon the Armor of the Supreme Emperor!

Someone here is deceiving us so they can steal the armor for themselves!

Commander Nasti Yagyu.

LISTENING IN

We've collected all of the Three Sacred Treasures.

I've followed your instructions all this time.

Now it's your turn to keep your end of the bargain.

Who are you talking to?

What do you mean?

Don't try to play dumb.

The Jewel of Conquest can communicate with other worlds, can't it?

Who are you working with?

If you won't say, I'll answer for you.

The one pulling your strings...

is Demon Emperor Ramaga.

EPISODE IX OUTBREAK

What does she mean about you working with Ramaga?

Would you give us an explanation that makes sense?

It all started more than five years ago.

Yoshie Uesugi brought this to the DST.

My granny did?

She said she'd found it in front of her home, along with a note.

"For one chosen as a Samurai Trooper."

"Chosen"? Granny said something about that before she died.

Yoshie read that note and realized you were no ordinary orphan.

But she didn't want to put you in harm's way.

So that's why she was against me being a Samurai Trooper...

Then the Sword of Domination was sent to me.

When I investigated, I learned

they were two of the Three Sacred Treasures revered in the Divine World.

And so Ryo searched for the remaining one, the Mirror of Supremacy.

Going by Kaito's and Shion's pasts, I suspected the Forest of Truth.

That was probably when Ryo saved you two brothers.

But then the barrier against the demons failed...

And the original Samurai Troopers went to the Demon World.

While there,

Ryo was possessed by Ramaga, and his comrades were captured.

Some time afterward, I suddenly heard a voice through the jewel.

If you wish to save your friends, do as I say.

From that day on, I followed Ramaga's orders

to get Ryo and the captured Troopers back.

Hang on.

You mean you sent us to the Demon World three years ago on Ramaga's orders?!

He needed to seal the Sword of Domination's power

until Gai could wield it.

So Ramaga temporarily stripped the sword of potency himself.

Don't give me this crap!

You sacrificed them all for that?!

Stop it!

I had no other choice.

I wonder about that.

What are you doing?! Give that back!

Do you still not get it?

The jewel is possessing you.

Maybe you started out trying to save the original Troopers,

but when it cost so many lives and pushed Tokyo to the brink of ruin,

you became dependent on the jewel's magic.

Touching it put your mind at ease.

Then, when the Divine World told me "those I trust" would be cursed,

they meant Nasti?

Hey, old man. Say something already.

I'm not letting you get your way. You got that?

I don't need any "Armor of the Supreme Emperor" to kick your ass!

Gai remains lacking.

Who will be the next sacrifice?

The Last-Namers are sacrifices to make the prince stronger?

Why didn't you tell us, Saizo?!

Hold your horses. Don't blame Saizo.

He was only following Emperor Ramaga's orders.

And that makes it okay to stab us in the back?

It makes no sense to divide Last-Namers and First-Namers in the first place

E-Easy for you to say, Sei. You're in the First Name Group.

What?

W-We Last-Namers always felt inferior to you guys.

We were different from the start.

Mochizuki... I didn't know you felt that way.

Enough.

I'm more worried that Kakei and Mochizuki will be sent after the prince next.

We've got to help them without Emperor Ramaga finding ou—

Mind your own business.

We of the Last Name Group are sinners.

Our crimes in the Human World made us demons.

This is part of our fate.

Supreme Art:

Vigor and Vitality!

Unparalleled!

Void of the Five Skandhas.

Where's your spirit?!

Shion! The least you could do is try!

You're the one who said that most things work out if you shout loud enough!

I'm telling you, it's nuts to think that will help us master our supreme arts.

What's your problem?!

We haven't got time to think, and you know it!

We've got less than ten hours till the deadline!

That's ten days in the virtual world.

Oh, shut up.

What are you doing, Shion?

I'm taking a break.

Whatever, old-timer.

Hang on. Where'd Gai go?

He's holed up in the dojo.

He said he wants to master the Sword of Domination.

Speaking of Gai, something's been bothering me.

Yeah?

What if the sword possesses people like the jewel and the mirror do?

If you've got time to dwell on crap you can't think your way out of,

spend it working on your supreme art.

Let's go!

Vigor and Vitality!

Unparalleled!

Void of the Five Skandhas.

You phoned that in even more than last time!

Hey.

Did you get a weird feeling when you used this thing in the Demon World?

I did.

I was strangely elated.

But then my memory grows hazy.

I blacked out.

Shun! Tadayoshi! Seiun!

The next thing I knew, my teammates were on the ground in front of me.

I thought so.

I saw you guys fight back then.

What?

Anyone could tell you humans were losing.

We're not up to this!

Fall back for now!

What's come over you, Shion?!

I'm guessing this sword possessed you and...

What are you getting at?

Are you telling me it was my fault that my teammates died?

Like hell it was!

Hey, what's up?

You guys fighting?

Soon, the day of my reunion with Gai will be upon us.

Kakei and Mochizuki,

bar his entrance to my Demon Castle.

I cannot accept that order.

What is the meaning of this?

Here's your answer.

Kakei!

You'll suffer for my fallen comrades!

What?!

Kakei!

I see you lack what it takes to hone Gai's edge.

Allow me to assist you.

Wh-What?!

Emperor Ramaga, please forgive them!

This fate awaits all who defy me!

Someone save me!

Splendid.

Gai...

I am now prepared to welcome you.

The date's about to change. It's almost time for our showdown with Ramaga.

White Blaze should light our way into the Demon Castle.

Where's the commander?

I put her in room 15, where Jun was living.

I'm not letting her out for a while.

So, for the time being, I give the orders.

You?!

What? You got a problem with that?

No objections! I know I can serve you with all my body and soul!

Whatever. This is just a joke anyway.

Oh, no, it's not!

Is this really gonna work?

What he said.

I'm with them all the way.

What's everyone's problem?!

I'm way more qualified than any of you!

So get going!

Thanks. Your comedy act really lightened the mood.

I told you, I'm not kidding!

You'd all better come back in one piece.

SEVERAL HOURS LATER

The seven days I promised you have passed.

Gai, tell me your thoughts.

Like scorching heat, I'll incinerate your mortal shell!

White Blaze!

White Blaze, get back!

What's that thing?

Kakei and Mochizuki! He's been messing with the Ten Warriors.

We'll kill you!

They pack a punch.

Damn it.

No way...

Shun! Tadayoshi! Seiun!

Who are they?

Second-generation Samurai Troopers.

Shion....

Please...

Save us.

Guys!

You're yourselves?

They're still attacking us!

They don't want to! They're being controlled!

What's the holdup?!

They're Puppets!

They're already dead! You can't save them!

You're wrong! I heard their voices!

Sorcery's just making it seem that way!

That's not true! They're alive!

Sh-Shion!

Shion!

Shun!

You still think they're alive now?!

I'll save you this time!

Snap out of it!

Shion!

Shun, Tadayoshi, Seiun, tell me...

Did you end up like this...

because of me?

Gai...

Go help Yamato.

On it.

Why did you kill them?

Why did you murder them?!

I know. It's all my fault.

Because of me, they...

It wasn't your fault.

It's because this sword drove you mad.

I need a favor.

Mimic Arrow!

Crusher Bullet!

Follow Blade!

How are they so tough?

How are three of us still no match for them?

You guys...

I need your help.

Die!

This feeling...

Come on.

A barrier?

Why?!

We'll be crossing Emperor Ramaga if we go out there.

They want to make sure we don't go down with them.

Those idiots!

Kakei! Mochizuki!

Nice one, Gai!

How'd you get so strong all of a—

Don't tell me...

The Sword of Domination's taken over Gai!

What do we do now?

Shion!

I need a favor.

I might lose my mind wielding this sword, too.

If that happens, kill me.

Why?

I don't want to hurt the first teammates I've ever had.

Shion! Are you all right?!

Excellent...

My teammates saved me.

Gai!

Are you back to normal?

Did I... make it?

Sorry I couldn't finish you off.

Humans really get me fired up.

Jeez.

You had me worried there, you dopes.

Huh? What?

A malfunction now?

Jun, are—

Do you have a moment to spare?

Translation William Varteresian

Timing Mariana Martinez

Editing Riley Dalton

Quality Check SMR

Translation Check Michelle Tymon

You can have my life anytime.

Mirei!

No way. How?

Supreme Art: Mind Clear!

EPISODE X SACRIFICE

Armor races through your heart.