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Episode 6 1 Plus 2 Equals... Threat!

During times like this, Hibiki Sakurama would...

Hey, everyone! We should make sure the civilians are safe first...

Hibiki, you're too naive. It'll be quicker to kill the monsters.

Huh... You guys are doing better than I expected, Rangers.

Fine, I get it. I should defeat you guys next, right?

And one day,

I'll bite and tear into those guys' throats!

I'll deal with this one!

Time's up!

With that, the training for the final exam has ended.

Tomorrow onwards, we'll begin the real test.

Return to your respective rooms to rest for today.

Tsk.

Huh? W-Wait!

I said I was gonna deal with that one just now, didn't I?

It's not nice to take someone else's credit!

Why would I need to do that

when I'm leading in kills and by a large margin?

That bastard! I swear I'll kick his ass first thing.

Hey. Did you hear anything about the exam from Sakurama,

XX?

Don't you dare speak of my name so easily.

Die, scum. Die so hard that even immortality can't save you.

You understand, don't you?

If we want to defeat the Rangers,

the priority is to pass this exam successfully.

Those guys are inconsistent in terms of their strengths.

The ones I need to keep a lookout for are Ishikawa,

Yukino, Akebayashi, and Urabe.

The remaining are nothing much.

As for him...

He's the last person I'll ever lose to.

You're free to get along with them, but don't forget.

What?

We're monsters.

Better not let me see you come to a pathetic end.

There's no way I'd forget that.

All these hardships they've made me experience

for the past 10-plus years...

All surface-dwellers are my enemies.

No matter who I'm up against,

I'll take them down.

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

I'll now explain the rules for the final examination.

First, we divided everyone into five different types

based on the training up till yesterday.

It's the five groups that you're all familiar with.

The combat service support specialists, Pink Squad.

Stealth specialists who attack enemies from the shadows, Green Squad.

The foundation and brains of the Rangers, Yellow Squad.

Management specialists who look at the big picture

and skilled in working with our peers, Blue Squad.

Monster extermination specialists

who are solely focused on offense, Red Squad.

I see how it is.

In short, I just need to fight him one-on-one and win.

You guys will have to stay in this special field

and defeat five monsters.

M-Monsters?

The monster actors will be played by our Rangers on active duty.

They each have one of the five keys of different colors in their possession.

Those who manage to take a key and escape from the field

will obtain the right to be scouted by the respective squadrons.

In short...

if you cadets want to pass, teamwork is necessary.

Teamwork...

You have three days.

Think of it as an actual Sunday Showdown,

and you are restricted to 30 minutes each day.

When the time is up, the bells installed across various locations will ring

to signal the end of the battle.

From here onwards, you'll be fighting in teams.

I repeat, teamwork is necessary.

Otherwise, there's absolutely no way you'll be able to win

against those people.

Now then, you may begin!

- For now, let's hide. - We'll search for the monster actor.

For god's sake...

We have three days, so let's go into hiding first.

What kind of Ranger sneaks around monsters?

We'll fight them head-on.

Wha...

I wouldn't have any trouble if I could do that!

I'm a goner the moment I get hit a single time.

I joined the Rangers to exterminate monsters,

unlike you who's all about talking things out with them.

This guy's a real pain in the ass,

and in a different way from Sakurama.

And I have to be with him for three days?

I understand.

Let's search for Red Squad's monster actor.

Then call me over once you find them.

Hold on. We have to move around in twos.

-Tsk. -The instructor said it, didn't he?

Teamwork is necessary.

If you aren't confident in your own skills, then get lost!

Come again?

I don't care about this exam.

I have my sights set on what's beyond it.

Oh, you're one of those guys, aren't you?

You want people to fawn over you during Sunday Showdowns.

Huh?

Found you.

Huh?

Y-Yumeko Suzukiri!

Oh? This isn't Yellow Squad.

But I'm sorry.

I'm a fearsome monster that attacks anyone I see.

You better punish me, okay?

The monster actors...

Are Junior First Rank Rangers?

Wait. Suzukiri, do you have the key for Yellow Squad?

But we're in the Red Squad,

so we don't plan on fighting you...

Hey!

- Naive. How naive! - Eh?

You sure you can afford to say something so half-assed?

Ta-dah! The monster makes his appearance!

Prepare yourselves,

the abominable Rangers!

Tokita?

Bingo!

This guy's the monster actor for Red Squad?

Hey, Replacement! You seem really into this.

But a two-on-two is probably disadvantageous for you guys.

What should I do?

Huh? Wait, Shion...

Owie...

Yukino. She's not dead, is she?

Aw, what a shame.

I wanted to play with Sakurama a little longer.

I hear...

Something too.

Damn, I'm late. To think I'd meet him again...

It doesn't matter who I'm up against.

I've beaten him before, and it's two against one this time.

Where's the key?

I'm a monster, so I'm not telling...

...you!

Not too shabby.

I've heard things about you.

Something about a ranker

who got all beat up and lost to a mere Fighter.

Red Senior Third Rank, Shun Tokita. That's you, isn't it?

The disgrace of the Rangers!

Come on now!

You don't need to worry about me.

As you can see, I'm injured.

But dealing with you guys is almost like child's play to me.

At this rate, you guys ain't ever gonna win.

Are you next, Hibiki?

Hibiki.

Are you just gonna stand there and stare at the monster?

This takes me back.

The last time we played together was back at the orphanage.

Let's see how the little kid who's all talk about becoming a hero

has grown.

I can't count on that guy anymore.

I'll have to do this myself. But...

the moment I get hit, my cover's gonna be blown immediately.

I'll give this one thing to you.

It's a common weapon

made by the Yellow Squadron that all Rangers have.

It's the Dragon Gadget!

I only have nothing but bad memories with this stupid thing!

Please don't break it right away!

I think if I do this...

Dragon Gadget, Gun Form!

You suck at this!

Whoa!

You're still around?

I thought you'd already run away with your tail between your legs.

I'm not letting it end with my defeat!

What now?

Fire extinguisher

Hit it!

You missed, dumbass.

Let's withdraw for now and reorganize.

Don't get in my way.

You're all beaten up like this because you charged in all alone!

I won't work with anyone. Especially not with a weakling like you.

What?

I'll win an official Ranger position, no matter what it takes.

Otherwise...

...I won't be able to kill that monster.

"That monster"?

Give me a break already. That ain't poisonous or anything, right?

Damn you!

I told you! You can't win one-on-one!

Stop bothering me!

Don't push, don't push. You better not push me!

- Yeah, I won't, I won't. - No, you should be pushing me!

Tsk.

Wow, someone's having a real flashy fight over there.

I should end things here now.

This lukewarm game of playing house

isn't even good enough for my physical rehabilitation!

Shion!

Shut up!

If you're gonna run away with your tail between your legs, do it alone!

- I understand. - Huh?

Just do whatever you want! I don't care what happens to you!

-Tsk. -Hey, you guys shouldn't quarrel!

Leave it! He's already given up on winning from the start.

I don't need him, I'll be fine on my own!

Hah! How promising.

But that's far from enough

to pass the exam!

Hey, hey! Where did all your bravado from earlier go, huh?

Who said that he can do this alone?

Whoa, that was close.

Oh, scary.

Too bad.

If only you'd passed, you'd be the perfect candidate for Red Squadron.

Well, you can try again next year...

Huh?

Hisui? What the hell are you doing interrupting us?

What? Your guy got in my way, so I was doing the cleanup.

Did you want a serious fight?

What?

If you're gonna play the monster, then you should stick to the role.

Those guys won't say things like that.

No matter what you do, it's fine as long as you win.

Everything the winner does is forgiven, while the losers are as good as dust.

Man, this is a pain.

I was hoping to deal with those two quickly and go back.

I can't believe there's double the trash to deal with now.

What will you do? There are two monster actors now.

We're 100 times more vicious than the real deal!

All right, time for a scuffle!

Let's spread out in all four directions and surround them both!

Got it!

This one's done for.

-I won't let it end. -What?

I don't want to let things end before I even get to fulfill my duty...

Shion! Do you know how to draw?

What?

What about you, Ishikawa?

No, not at all...

What about you, Usukubo?

Oh...

What a drag. You've got it good.

You're not a Junior First Rank,

so you don't have to do this again next year.

What? I'll be a Senior First Rank by then.

The chance of that happening is even lower than them passing this exam.

Tsk. How boring.

How long are they planning to keep up with this game?

What?

Huh?

It's you, Tokita. Where did those guys go?

Wha... Hey!

Found you!

Oh! Sorry, I messed up.

Do that again and I'll kill you.

Sorry about that.

Well, I'm not really confident in my drawing skills.

Really? Still, considering that we're in the midst of all the smoke...

Thanks, I'll take them.

Oh, wait! I think they're really bad!

I drew them in a rush, so the drawings are all messed up and rough!

Usukubo,

I think you're better off quitting Rangers and becoming an artist instead.

Now that gives me mixed feelings.

But are those helpful?

Yeah. They really are.

Sakurama. What are you planning to do with those?

I'll let them know something.

Time to let the imposters know how scary the real deal is.

Those guys... They aren't scary. They're just strong.

Oh.

Tsk. Again? This is getting irritating.

Hey!

Don't just stand there blankly.

You know they're just hoping

that we'd end up taking each other down, right?

You stupid... Whoa!

Hey! You little twerp...

Enough.

Why do you keep doing this?

I warned you that there's no next time, didn't I?

Huh? The hell are you talking about? Get your act together, Hisui...

This is annoying. I'll deal with you first.

Also, I may be a spunky high school girl who's younger than you,

but I'm three ranks higher!

Use your honorifics, damn it!

Is she for real?

I'm charging in. Please follow me.

What? Who'd follow you...

Is that so? In that case, feel free to rest.

If possible, do it somewhere that won't get in my way.

Th-The hell did you say? Ow...

You're injured, so it's not like I can count on you or anything.

It'll only be trouble if you hold me back.

You said you won't work with anyone, right?

I'll send those words right back at you.

Especially not with weaklings.

You little...

Man, that hurt...

Oh, no! Are you all right?

You bastard...

You keep getting hit on the left side.

Don't tell me it's hard to see?

Take this! Invisible Shot!

Whoa, that was close!

Come on! What's wrong?

Is that all?

If you're gonna call for help, now's your chance, little kid.

Unfortunately, that choice is completely off the table

because of a certain someone.

Shion, you mustn't come!

You can't take him on as you are now.

I'll be fine, so please get back!

You're still saying naive stuff like that?

Well, that's fine.

As you wish, you'll be withdrawing from the fight here!

I told you to get back, didn't I?

Don't push, don't push. You better not push me!

- Yeah, I won't, I won't. - No, you should be pushing me!

If I said not to push, you'll push.

And if I tell you to get back, you won't get back. Right?

Bam!

You're surprisingly really simple to read.

I'm just here to get back at him.

But it's just one punch after all that, so it's not really worth it.

Should I go easy on you?

I'll kill you!

This is making me cry.

Unlike the Red Squadron,

the Green Squadron's an obscure team that doesn't stand out.

Still, it's sad for us to be forgotten.

Hisui!

You forgot the "san"!

She's handling the two of them so easily...

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You're next.

I didn't expect you to come this far, to be honest.

This has gotten a little more exciting thanks to you, Sakurama's little brother.

Is she for real?

Soujirou!

I won't give up! Not until I join your squadron!

Huh. You have a better look on your face now.

Thanks! Because of you guys, I get to win this guy again!

You little shit!

You...

This is child's play, right? Then play along with us.

Translated by Qianni Lu

You...

Hah! Headshots don't count, dumbass!

Fine by me!

Time's up! The first day of the final exam ends here!

The road here is kinda in a zig-zag. I want to walk in a straight path!

- You'll fail if you do that. - What?

Next episode, "The Zigzag Road to the Final Exam!"

-I'll fail... -Come on! Do this properly! Properly!

O-Ouch! Thank you!

-The game ends when you give up! -I'll fail...