Some notes first:
-This thread is for my own zako story. I am not sure whether to call it original since it was initially based on Japanese comic Detective Conan, although OOC.
-This story is written as a layout of a beat'em up game proposal.
-The content maybe familiar to some readers since posted some ideas in Undertow before.
-#1 is for story and system, #3 is for zako setting, #4 is for character setting, #5 is for other items. I am updating them very slowly, maybe years, due to limitation of fund and time.
-Most of the fight is hand-to-hand combat, weapons especially firearms are restricted.
-Zako is the core of this proposal. They fight fearlessly and bravely to their last breath, by their own free will.
-Characters respect each other as opponents, all actions are for battle only, no guro, torture, rape or other unnecessary damage outside combat.
-Appreciation to artist xfqn of pixiv for my artwork commission, and O osw
Tsukachan
of this forum for suggestions and feedbacks
-Suggestions and ideas are welcome
Story:
-This thread is for my own zako story. I am not sure whether to call it original since it was initially based on Japanese comic Detective Conan, although OOC.
-This story is written as a layout of a beat'em up game proposal.
-The content maybe familiar to some readers since posted some ideas in Undertow before.
-#1 is for story and system, #3 is for zako setting, #4 is for character setting, #5 is for other items. I am updating them very slowly, maybe years, due to limitation of fund and time.
-Most of the fight is hand-to-hand combat, weapons especially firearms are restricted.
-Zako is the core of this proposal. They fight fearlessly and bravely to their last breath, by their own free will.
-Characters respect each other as opponents, all actions are for battle only, no guro, torture, rape or other unnecessary damage outside combat.
-Appreciation to artist xfqn of pixiv for my artwork commission, and O osw
Tsukachan
of this forum for suggestions and feedbacks-Suggestions and ideas are welcome
System: (Under Construction)
-Enemy's HP can re-generate slowly with time but max HP bar reduces. When an enemy's HP is low, she may take a rest posture to re-generate HP quicker, but also making her vulnerable to the player's attack.
Like in real-life, a knock out an enemy, only one punch is not enough, she will take some rest and recover soon, only a series of attack in a relatively short period can defeat her.
For the heal mechanism, re-generating health very slowly when not in combat works to the player's character as well and the maximum health bar won't reduce. I also think Street of Rage 4's idea is good, after finishing a group of enemies, the player's health can re-generate certain amount if not get hit shortly. I also would like health items appear more frequently and be real medical items like painkiller, band and spray instead of a chicken from a rubbish bin.
-Girls getting launched or knocked down can hit other girls
Simple punching off-balanced girl for knock downs may get prevented due to other girl catching them, where as proper launch may cause domino effect. once downed, they will be protected, but perhaps in the form of low priority. so if a girl standing still is within the attack box, that girl will take the hit so the downed girl has chance to get up instead of getting stomped on.
Instead of traditional ai of always roam near player and attack on cooldown, they will run to the edge of screen and lean on object or sit down to regenerate. making themselves vulnerable to flying projectiled girls. and lastly add in trauma stage, so if girl takes way too much damage at once, even when she recovers health, she will be permanently weakened due to blunt trauma / bleeding.
-Enemies' wearing really work. Enemies' gear is not just decorative of their sexy bodies but also influences the player's strategy.
For example, an enemy girl wears the bikini armour. The player's upper attack on breasts deals little damage because of her breastplates. However, middle attack on her exposed belly or lower attack on her legs may really hurt her.
-Enemies' location and stance change with your attack.
For example, if the player side kicks an enemy, she will move a little left/right, rather than just leap front or back. Their defeated posture will also not only depend on their own unit type, but also how the player attacks them.
-The spawning mechanism makes some sense
For example, enemies gather outside the door and then open the door and get in the fight, the player can also get through the opened door, or enemies come with transport like truck or boat, or enemies jump down from windows/hills instead of from the air like Ninja Gaiden or mass teleporting like you speak. The player can know where the enemies come from and how many of them.
-When a character is down, she can still be attacked when lying on the ground. She needs to roll away, stand or jump up quickly to dodge ground attacks.
Not like most beat'em up games, beating down an enemy only means the end of a chain attack, giving the enemy an opportunity to recover instead of a dangerous status like in real-life.
-Character will gets down if being hit when losing balance, not taking enough damage. Get damage is different from losing balance. By putting down enemies with little damage, the player can buy time to deal with fewer enemies in short period.
For example, when the player pushes an enemy, she will not lose HP but lose balance so you can get her lie on the ground. When the player punches an enemy in her stomach, she still stands but takes damage.
Panel 1:
Caption: Female Karatist, a tough type of female zako with strong head-on combat abilities.
Panel 2:
Caption: Facing a resilient enemy...
Panel 3:
Caption: ...you first need to throw her off balance!
Panel 4:
Caption: Then it’s easy to knock her down!
Panel 6:
Caption: You can follow up...
Panel 7:
Caption: ...by landing additional attacks to deal massive damage!
Panel 8:
Caption: But be careful! Some enemies can counterattack from the ground!
Not like most beat'em up games, beating down an enemy only means the end of a chain attack, giving the enemy an opportunity to recover instead of a dangerous status like in real-life.
-Character will gets down if being hit when losing balance, not taking enough damage. Get damage is different from losing balance. By putting down enemies with little damage, the player can buy time to deal with fewer enemies in short period.
For example, when the player pushes an enemy, she will not lose HP but lose balance so you can get her lie on the ground. When the player punches an enemy in her stomach, she still stands but takes damage.
Panel 1:
Caption: Female Karatist, a tough type of female zako with strong head-on combat abilities.
Panel 2:
Caption: Facing a resilient enemy...
Panel 3:
Caption: ...you first need to throw her off balance!
Panel 4:
Caption: Then it’s easy to knock her down!
Panel 6:
Caption: You can follow up...
Panel 7:
Caption: ...by landing additional attacks to deal massive damage!
Panel 8:
Caption: But be careful! Some enemies can counterattack from the ground!
-Enemy's HP can re-generate slowly with time but max HP bar reduces. When an enemy's HP is low, she may take a rest posture to re-generate HP quicker, but also making her vulnerable to the player's attack.
Like in real-life, a knock out an enemy, only one punch is not enough, she will take some rest and recover soon, only a series of attack in a relatively short period can defeat her.
For the heal mechanism, re-generating health very slowly when not in combat works to the player's character as well and the maximum health bar won't reduce. I also think Street of Rage 4's idea is good, after finishing a group of enemies, the player's health can re-generate certain amount if not get hit shortly. I also would like health items appear more frequently and be real medical items like painkiller, band and spray instead of a chicken from a rubbish bin.
-Girls getting launched or knocked down can hit other girls
Simple punching off-balanced girl for knock downs may get prevented due to other girl catching them, where as proper launch may cause domino effect. once downed, they will be protected, but perhaps in the form of low priority. so if a girl standing still is within the attack box, that girl will take the hit so the downed girl has chance to get up instead of getting stomped on.
Instead of traditional ai of always roam near player and attack on cooldown, they will run to the edge of screen and lean on object or sit down to regenerate. making themselves vulnerable to flying projectiled girls. and lastly add in trauma stage, so if girl takes way too much damage at once, even when she recovers health, she will be permanently weakened due to blunt trauma / bleeding.
-Enemies' wearing really work. Enemies' gear is not just decorative of their sexy bodies but also influences the player's strategy.
For example, an enemy girl wears the bikini armour. The player's upper attack on breasts deals little damage because of her breastplates. However, middle attack on her exposed belly or lower attack on her legs may really hurt her.
-Enemies' location and stance change with your attack.
For example, if the player side kicks an enemy, she will move a little left/right, rather than just leap front or back. Their defeated posture will also not only depend on their own unit type, but also how the player attacks them.
-The spawning mechanism makes some sense
For example, enemies gather outside the door and then open the door and get in the fight, the player can also get through the opened door, or enemies come with transport like truck or boat, or enemies jump down from windows/hills instead of from the air like Ninja Gaiden or mass teleporting like you speak. The player can know where the enemies come from and how many of them.
Story:
Prologue
Afternoon: J Nation-Tokyo-Business Street
After school, Ran and Sonoko go to a dessert shop to have drinks and discuss the upcoming visit of Heiji and Kazuha. Sonoko goes to the restroom while Ran has a long phone call with Shinichi. After the call ends, Sonoko still hasn't come out.
Ran goes into the restroom to check and finds Sonoko unconscious. After a brief conversation with Shinichi and the shopkeeper, it is determined that a group of female students from Tamagawa Minami High School who just came out of the restroom are suspicious. Ran chases after them and tries to stop the female high school students outside, demanding that they go back and be questioned. However, they refuse and a conflict breaks out, with other Tamagawa Minami students on the street joining in.
Zako: Thug Type
After defeating these female high school students, a sunny and strong female high school student somersaults and jumps in front of Ran. She introduces herself as Yui Yuno and asks for Ran's school and name. After Ran provides the information, Yui cheerfully challenges her.
Boss: Yui Yuno
Yui, who was knocked down, quickly gets up and excitedly suggests having another round. At that moment, Conan arrives on a skateboard and resolves the misunderstanding between the two sides. It turns out that there is a fighting tournament between Tamagawa Minami High School students and external fighters on the street, attracting many Tamagawa Minami students, and Yui mistook Ran for an interfering fighter from another school. With Yui's assistance, Ran identifies the girls who bullied Sonoko among the defeated female high school students. They admit to being part of a delinquent girl gang and confess to drugging Sonoko earlier.
Sonoko is taken to the Suzuki Zaibatsu Hospital, and Ran, along with Heiji and Kazuha who have arrived, goes to visit her. Sonoko seems to have been poisoned with a rare toxin, and not only is she not waking up, but her life is also gradually weakening. Filled with guilt, Ran decides to uncover the truth and save Sonoko.
Afternoon: J Nation-Tokyo-Business Street
After school, Ran and Sonoko go to a dessert shop to have drinks and discuss the upcoming visit of Heiji and Kazuha. Sonoko goes to the restroom while Ran has a long phone call with Shinichi. After the call ends, Sonoko still hasn't come out.
Ran goes into the restroom to check and finds Sonoko unconscious. After a brief conversation with Shinichi and the shopkeeper, it is determined that a group of female students from Tamagawa Minami High School who just came out of the restroom are suspicious. Ran chases after them and tries to stop the female high school students outside, demanding that they go back and be questioned. However, they refuse and a conflict breaks out, with other Tamagawa Minami students on the street joining in.
Zako: Thug Type
After defeating these female high school students, a sunny and strong female high school student somersaults and jumps in front of Ran. She introduces herself as Yui Yuno and asks for Ran's school and name. After Ran provides the information, Yui cheerfully challenges her.
Boss: Yui Yuno
Yui, who was knocked down, quickly gets up and excitedly suggests having another round. At that moment, Conan arrives on a skateboard and resolves the misunderstanding between the two sides. It turns out that there is a fighting tournament between Tamagawa Minami High School students and external fighters on the street, attracting many Tamagawa Minami students, and Yui mistook Ran for an interfering fighter from another school. With Yui's assistance, Ran identifies the girls who bullied Sonoko among the defeated female high school students. They admit to being part of a delinquent girl gang and confess to drugging Sonoko earlier.
Sonoko is taken to the Suzuki Zaibatsu Hospital, and Ran, along with Heiji and Kazuha who have arrived, goes to visit her. Sonoko seems to have been poisoned with a rare toxin, and not only is she not waking up, but her life is also gradually weakening. Filled with guilt, Ran decides to uncover the truth and save Sonoko.
Chapter 1
Midnight: J Nation-Tokyo-Park
After receiving information from the police that a group of delinquent girls enjoys bullying lone girls late at night, Ran decides to go to the park alone, using herself as bait to lure them out.
Zako: Thug Type
After giving them a severe beating, the leader of the delinquent girls, Tsubaki, appears, threatening to disfigure Ran.
Boss: Nagarekawa Tsubaki
Once Tsubaki, the leader, is defeated, she immediately falls to her knees, begging for mercy. The delinquent girls confess that they have been under the orders of Hōmu Corporation, a company involved in adult video production. They have been injecting aphrodisiacs while bullying girls, aiming to make money and enjoy filming their victims in a state of arousal for online entertainment.
Ai's analysis reveals that the remaining substance in the syringe is not an aphrodisiac but an unusual ingredient. Ran believes that the problem lies with the aphrodisiac provided by Hōmu Corporation and insists on finding them to obtain an antidote. Conan and others, however, suspect that it is abnormal for Tamagawa Minami High School, where they usually hold martial arts tournaments on campus, to engage in street fight matches. Furthermore, the delinquent girls, who usually only come out late at night, are attacking during the day, which is highly unusual.
Midnight: J Nation-Tokyo-Park
After receiving information from the police that a group of delinquent girls enjoys bullying lone girls late at night, Ran decides to go to the park alone, using herself as bait to lure them out.
Zako: Thug Type
After giving them a severe beating, the leader of the delinquent girls, Tsubaki, appears, threatening to disfigure Ran.
Boss: Nagarekawa Tsubaki
Once Tsubaki, the leader, is defeated, she immediately falls to her knees, begging for mercy. The delinquent girls confess that they have been under the orders of Hōmu Corporation, a company involved in adult video production. They have been injecting aphrodisiacs while bullying girls, aiming to make money and enjoy filming their victims in a state of arousal for online entertainment.
Ai's analysis reveals that the remaining substance in the syringe is not an aphrodisiac but an unusual ingredient. Ran believes that the problem lies with the aphrodisiac provided by Hōmu Corporation and insists on finding them to obtain an antidote. Conan and others, however, suspect that it is abnormal for Tamagawa Minami High School, where they usually hold martial arts tournaments on campus, to engage in street fight matches. Furthermore, the delinquent girls, who usually only come out late at night, are attacking during the day, which is highly unusual.
Chapter 2
Noon: J Nation-Tokyo-Studio
After coordinating with the police, Ran and the other four individuals visited the Hōmu Corporation. Upon entering the office, they sought a meeting with Manager Riko Matsui and persuaded her to cooperate and hand over the antidote. However, their words did not resonate with Riko, and she commanded her minions to attack.
Zako: Thug Type, Security Type
The team easily defeated Riko's subordinates who rushed in. Riko escaped through a door, and they immediately chased after her. Suddenly, a fire door came down from above, separating Ran, who was at the forefront, and Conan, who wanted to stop her, from the rest of the group. So, the two of them found another way to leave.
Compared to the thugs blocking their path, Ran was more concerned about taking care of and protecting Conan. Despite Conan being very agile and alert, his small stature still hindered Ran's maneuverability in the crowd. Seeing this, Conan decided that no matter how worried he was about Ran, he should not accompany her and slow her down. Ran brought Conan to the set and had him crawl out through a ventilation duct to meet up with the others while she found a different way to exit. An adult video actress on the set wielded a whip and blocked Ran's path.
BOSS: Shiroyo Mogami
Facing Shiroyo, who was excited about finally being able to have a real fight, Ran engaged in a battle with a somewhat fulfilling and wish-fulfilling mindset. After defeating Shiroyo, Ran received a call from Conan, instructing her to go to the rooftop of the set and board a police helicopter to leave.
Noon: J Nation-Tokyo-Studio
After coordinating with the police, Ran and the other four individuals visited the Hōmu Corporation. Upon entering the office, they sought a meeting with Manager Riko Matsui and persuaded her to cooperate and hand over the antidote. However, their words did not resonate with Riko, and she commanded her minions to attack.
Zako: Thug Type, Security Type
The team easily defeated Riko's subordinates who rushed in. Riko escaped through a door, and they immediately chased after her. Suddenly, a fire door came down from above, separating Ran, who was at the forefront, and Conan, who wanted to stop her, from the rest of the group. So, the two of them found another way to leave.
Compared to the thugs blocking their path, Ran was more concerned about taking care of and protecting Conan. Despite Conan being very agile and alert, his small stature still hindered Ran's maneuverability in the crowd. Seeing this, Conan decided that no matter how worried he was about Ran, he should not accompany her and slow her down. Ran brought Conan to the set and had him crawl out through a ventilation duct to meet up with the others while she found a different way to exit. An adult video actress on the set wielded a whip and blocked Ran's path.
BOSS: Shiroyo Mogami
Facing Shiroyo, who was excited about finally being able to have a real fight, Ran engaged in a battle with a somewhat fulfilling and wish-fulfilling mindset. After defeating Shiroyo, Ran received a call from Conan, instructing her to go to the rooftop of the set and board a police helicopter to leave.
Chapter 3
Afternoon: J Nation-Tokyo-Port
After boarding the helicopter, Ran was immediately restrained by female police officers and dragged towards the Ebito River to be thrown in. However, in the ensuing struggle, Ran ended up knocking them all into the river instead. Startled and afraid, Ran jumped from the helicopter onto a flagpole at the dock and slid down. Suzuki Zaibatsu's bodyguard, Hayato Mochizuki quickly arrived to assist Ran in her escape. Conan and the others were also detained by the police. It turned out that the police had begun pursuing Ran on charges of intentional harm and other acts of violence. Although the officers who were familiar with Conan and the others were reluctant to do so, they could not defy their superiors.
Zako: Police Type
In this stage, Ran's attack power and charging speed are reduced because she is reluctant to attack the police. With Hayato's help, Ran evades the pursuit of the female police officers by taking advantage of the constantly moving containers at the harbour. Just as Ran is about to leave the harbour and hide among the buildings in the city, a familiar figure blocks her path.
Boss: Miwako Sato
During the confrontation with Miwako Sato, Ran clearly senses that Miwako is holding back. After defeating Miwako, she hints that the high-ranking officials are pressuring them and that they are actually reluctant to pursue Ran. Ran informs Miwako about the incident on the helicopter where the female police officers intentionally tried to harm her. At that moment, a notification arrives, cancelling the arrest warrant for Ran.
Thanks to the efforts of the lower-ranking police officers and the Suzuki Zaibatsu, the police withdraw their pursuit of Ran, but they remain uncooperative. Ran meets Sonoko's mother, Tomoko Suzuki, and Hayato's sister, Hana. She expresses her gratitude to Tomoko and promises to do her best to capture the mastermind behind it all and help Yukiko recover.
The investigation reveals that Homu Corporation is an industry related to Feifengsha and has connections to the tournament rivals of Tamagawa Minami High School. Everything points to Feifengsha's involvement, but Conan and the other detectives still doubt if Feifengsha's influence is significant enough to affect the police force, and the motive behind the attack on Sonoko remains unclear.
Conan is worried about Ran continuously putting herself in danger, but he knows that accompanying her would only become a burden to her mobility and combat. He entrusts Ai with finding a way to take care of Ran.
Afternoon: J Nation-Tokyo-Port
After boarding the helicopter, Ran was immediately restrained by female police officers and dragged towards the Ebito River to be thrown in. However, in the ensuing struggle, Ran ended up knocking them all into the river instead. Startled and afraid, Ran jumped from the helicopter onto a flagpole at the dock and slid down. Suzuki Zaibatsu's bodyguard, Hayato Mochizuki quickly arrived to assist Ran in her escape. Conan and the others were also detained by the police. It turned out that the police had begun pursuing Ran on charges of intentional harm and other acts of violence. Although the officers who were familiar with Conan and the others were reluctant to do so, they could not defy their superiors.
Zako: Police Type
In this stage, Ran's attack power and charging speed are reduced because she is reluctant to attack the police. With Hayato's help, Ran evades the pursuit of the female police officers by taking advantage of the constantly moving containers at the harbour. Just as Ran is about to leave the harbour and hide among the buildings in the city, a familiar figure blocks her path.
Boss: Miwako Sato
During the confrontation with Miwako Sato, Ran clearly senses that Miwako is holding back. After defeating Miwako, she hints that the high-ranking officials are pressuring them and that they are actually reluctant to pursue Ran. Ran informs Miwako about the incident on the helicopter where the female police officers intentionally tried to harm her. At that moment, a notification arrives, cancelling the arrest warrant for Ran.
Thanks to the efforts of the lower-ranking police officers and the Suzuki Zaibatsu, the police withdraw their pursuit of Ran, but they remain uncooperative. Ran meets Sonoko's mother, Tomoko Suzuki, and Hayato's sister, Hana. She expresses her gratitude to Tomoko and promises to do her best to capture the mastermind behind it all and help Yukiko recover.
The investigation reveals that Homu Corporation is an industry related to Feifengsha and has connections to the tournament rivals of Tamagawa Minami High School. Everything points to Feifengsha's involvement, but Conan and the other detectives still doubt if Feifengsha's influence is significant enough to affect the police force, and the motive behind the attack on Sonoko remains unclear.
Conan is worried about Ran continuously putting herself in danger, but he knows that accompanying her would only become a burden to her mobility and combat. He entrusts Ai with finding a way to take care of Ran.
Chapter 4
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Nightclub
Everyone gathers at the agency to analyze the case. Yui, who has been helping with the investigation, arrives and informs them that she learned from her classmates that the organizer tonight will distribute a new batch of aphrodisiacs to delinquent girls at the nightclub. The formula is different from the one used on Sonoko, and it seems to be the same one that caused Ran to lose consciousness. Since delinquent girls from various schools will be gathering at the nightclub, Yui suggests that Ran, Sonoko, and Ayumi can blend in, while Conan and the other two male members cannot. They decide to give it a try, with the remaining three ready to provide backup nearby. Yui, Ran and Kazuha disguise themselves with wigs and enter the nightclub. Inside, they confirm that Reiko is indeed distributing the aphrodisiacs, and there are many girls willing to harm others their age by taking the drugs in such a lust-filled environment. The three girls plan to take a few bottles back for comparison, but suddenly their cover is blown.
Zako: Thug Type
Although there are many delinquent girls, they are no match for the three. Ran and the others realize that this is a rare opportunity. They contact the backup team outside while pursuing Reiko.
Boss: Reiko Matsui
After catching up to Reiko and defeating her, she smugly snaps her fingers, summoning a group of female fighters. Ran and Kazuha realize that they may have been tricked.
Zako: Sino Type
These fighters are much stronger than the previous non-threatening delinquent girls. As Ran and Kazuha fight and retreat, Kazuha is shocked to discover that Yui has disappeared. Suspicious of Yui, they make a phone call to the backup team while leaving through the casino.
Zako: Security Type
After defeating the casino guards, two playing cards are thrown onto the red carpet in front of Ran and Kazuha. Suddenly, a female magician appears in a cloud of smoke.
Boss: Ai Unabara
Unable to defeat the two, Ai summons a large group of pigeons to surround Ran and Kazuha before disappearing herself. Conan and the others receive the signal and rush into the nightclub while Ran and Kazuha run outside and drive away. The Feifengsha quickly follows them and a chase ensues, leading to an industrial area where Conan and the others' car is surrounded. However, they discover it to be an empty car. It turns out that before they set off, Conan installed tracking devices on Ran and Kazuha. Seeing two signals running out but only one remaining, indicating that one of them is likely a decoy, the detectives realize that Kazuha is genuine while Ran is the decoy.
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Nightclub
Everyone gathers at the agency to analyze the case. Yui, who has been helping with the investigation, arrives and informs them that she learned from her classmates that the organizer tonight will distribute a new batch of aphrodisiacs to delinquent girls at the nightclub. The formula is different from the one used on Sonoko, and it seems to be the same one that caused Ran to lose consciousness. Since delinquent girls from various schools will be gathering at the nightclub, Yui suggests that Ran, Sonoko, and Ayumi can blend in, while Conan and the other two male members cannot. They decide to give it a try, with the remaining three ready to provide backup nearby. Yui, Ran and Kazuha disguise themselves with wigs and enter the nightclub. Inside, they confirm that Reiko is indeed distributing the aphrodisiacs, and there are many girls willing to harm others their age by taking the drugs in such a lust-filled environment. The three girls plan to take a few bottles back for comparison, but suddenly their cover is blown.
Zako: Thug Type
Although there are many delinquent girls, they are no match for the three. Ran and the others realize that this is a rare opportunity. They contact the backup team outside while pursuing Reiko.
Boss: Reiko Matsui
After catching up to Reiko and defeating her, she smugly snaps her fingers, summoning a group of female fighters. Ran and Kazuha realize that they may have been tricked.
Zako: Sino Type
These fighters are much stronger than the previous non-threatening delinquent girls. As Ran and Kazuha fight and retreat, Kazuha is shocked to discover that Yui has disappeared. Suspicious of Yui, they make a phone call to the backup team while leaving through the casino.
Zako: Security Type
After defeating the casino guards, two playing cards are thrown onto the red carpet in front of Ran and Kazuha. Suddenly, a female magician appears in a cloud of smoke.
Boss: Ai Unabara
Unable to defeat the two, Ai summons a large group of pigeons to surround Ran and Kazuha before disappearing herself. Conan and the others receive the signal and rush into the nightclub while Ran and Kazuha run outside and drive away. The Feifengsha quickly follows them and a chase ensues, leading to an industrial area where Conan and the others' car is surrounded. However, they discover it to be an empty car. It turns out that before they set off, Conan installed tracking devices on Ran and Kazuha. Seeing two signals running out but only one remaining, indicating that one of them is likely a decoy, the detectives realize that Kazuha is genuine while Ran is the decoy.
Chapter 5
Midnight: J Nation - Tokyo - Underground Fight Arena
When Ran gets up, she realizes that she is in an underground fighting arena. There are numerous spectators outside the large iron cage, and the broadcast is encouraging betting on how many rounds Ran will survive. Ran tries to break through the iron cage to get out, but she discovers that the cage is electrified.
Zako: Martial Arts Type, America Type
One after another, female fighters keep entering the cage, each one trying to take Ran down. They don't give her a chance to catch her breath. At first, Ran manages to control herself and avoid causing serious harm, but as her stamina decreases and injuries increase, she becomes less precise with her strikes. Conan and the others interrogate the imposter who pretends to be Ran and learn that the Flying Phoenix Society tracked her location using her cellphone. They plan to ambush the people outside with coordinated actions. With information obtained from the imposter, they understand the situation in the underground arena. Ling drives a car identical to Ran's while keeping her cellphone on, attempting to divert attention. Meanwhile, they return to the nightclub where the ambushers have already left.
Amidst the cheering of the audience, a woman wearing a bright red racing girl leather outfit enters the arena, raising her hands. The broadcast announces the names of the entering fighters, making Ran realize that the level of her opponents has increased.
Boss: Kyoka Sasaki
Kyoka proves to be extremely resilient, getting knocked down multiple times but always getting back up. Ran pleads with Kyoka to stay down, but Kyoka refuses, stating that she can't give up because she needs the money to support her younger brother's education. Ran reluctantly knocks Kyoka down one final time, draining a significant amount of her own stamina in the process.
The next fighter enters the arena as announced by the broadcast. She is a mixed-race woman wearing a white full-body MMA combat suit, showcasing her strong physique. She proclaims that she will finish off Ran.
Boss: Shauna Mendez
Shauna's attacks are brutal, leaving Ran bloodied and battered. However, Shona underestimates Ran's hidden strength. After taking one of Ran's powerful kicks, Shona can no longer stand. Ran sits on the ground, not intending to finish off her opponent. Exhausted and unsure if it's a conscious decision or merely a desire for a moment's rest, Ran's gaze soon fixates on the face of the next opponent entering the arena, Yui.
A nameless rage surges from the depths of Ran's heart as she kicks Shauna, who crawls towards her, in the back of the head. She forces herself to stand up and demands answers from Yui about what is going on. Yui simply urges Ran to come at her.
Boss: Yui Yuno
Consumed by anger, Ran unleashes her full force and defeats Yui. Yui apologizes to Ran, revealing that she too was deceived and that their current predicament of never-ending fights was a result of manipulation. Yui fought with all her might to experience the thrill of a true battle. Ran tries to convince Yui to find a way to escape together, but Yui, taking off her clothes, kisses Ran and quietly explains that it's to buy Ran some recovery time. Ran, whose mind is clouded, reluctantly accepts. The entire audience erupts with cheers once again. Later, as Yui lies on the arena floor, she suddenly starts coughing violently, blood gushing from her throat. It turns out that the severe injuries Ran inflicted on her during their battle caused fatal internal damage. All Yui could do was give Ran a brief respite. Witnessing Yui take her last breath in front of her, overwhelmed by self-blame, anger, fatigue, pain, and loneliness, Ran can no longer suppress her violent tendencies, and she explodes.
With red eyes, Ran adjusts her clothes and looks at the next opponent entering the arena. From the cheers of the audience and the host's commentary, it becomes apparent that the incoming fighter is a star in the underground fighting circuit. However, Ran no longer cares about any of that.
Boss: Elena
Elena proves to be as ruthless as an assassin, while Ran relies on her survival instincts and violence. Both fighters push themselves to the brink, sustaining life-threatening injuries. In a final act of brutality, Ran breaks Elena's spine, and then, unable to withstand the physical and mental strain any longer, her consciousness fades away.
After confirming that Ai didn't lie, detectives enter the underground fighting arena and causes chaos by short-circuiting the power and cutting the rope of the hanging lights. They rescue Ran. Ai Haibara hands over an experimental treatment drug to Conan, utilizing the fact that Conan and Ran share the same blood type. Ai Haibara has improved the antidote given to Conan, which promotes cell regeneration to restore an adult body, allowing Ran to recover her health in a shorter but more painful time. However, the enhanced drug resistance quickly becomes a concern. Conan feeds the experimental drug to Ran.
Midnight: J Nation - Tokyo - Underground Fight Arena
When Ran gets up, she realizes that she is in an underground fighting arena. There are numerous spectators outside the large iron cage, and the broadcast is encouraging betting on how many rounds Ran will survive. Ran tries to break through the iron cage to get out, but she discovers that the cage is electrified.
Zako: Martial Arts Type, America Type
One after another, female fighters keep entering the cage, each one trying to take Ran down. They don't give her a chance to catch her breath. At first, Ran manages to control herself and avoid causing serious harm, but as her stamina decreases and injuries increase, she becomes less precise with her strikes. Conan and the others interrogate the imposter who pretends to be Ran and learn that the Flying Phoenix Society tracked her location using her cellphone. They plan to ambush the people outside with coordinated actions. With information obtained from the imposter, they understand the situation in the underground arena. Ling drives a car identical to Ran's while keeping her cellphone on, attempting to divert attention. Meanwhile, they return to the nightclub where the ambushers have already left.
Amidst the cheering of the audience, a woman wearing a bright red racing girl leather outfit enters the arena, raising her hands. The broadcast announces the names of the entering fighters, making Ran realize that the level of her opponents has increased.
Boss: Kyoka Sasaki
Kyoka proves to be extremely resilient, getting knocked down multiple times but always getting back up. Ran pleads with Kyoka to stay down, but Kyoka refuses, stating that she can't give up because she needs the money to support her younger brother's education. Ran reluctantly knocks Kyoka down one final time, draining a significant amount of her own stamina in the process.
The next fighter enters the arena as announced by the broadcast. She is a mixed-race woman wearing a white full-body MMA combat suit, showcasing her strong physique. She proclaims that she will finish off Ran.
Boss: Shauna Mendez
Shauna's attacks are brutal, leaving Ran bloodied and battered. However, Shona underestimates Ran's hidden strength. After taking one of Ran's powerful kicks, Shona can no longer stand. Ran sits on the ground, not intending to finish off her opponent. Exhausted and unsure if it's a conscious decision or merely a desire for a moment's rest, Ran's gaze soon fixates on the face of the next opponent entering the arena, Yui.
A nameless rage surges from the depths of Ran's heart as she kicks Shauna, who crawls towards her, in the back of the head. She forces herself to stand up and demands answers from Yui about what is going on. Yui simply urges Ran to come at her.
Boss: Yui Yuno
Consumed by anger, Ran unleashes her full force and defeats Yui. Yui apologizes to Ran, revealing that she too was deceived and that their current predicament of never-ending fights was a result of manipulation. Yui fought with all her might to experience the thrill of a true battle. Ran tries to convince Yui to find a way to escape together, but Yui, taking off her clothes, kisses Ran and quietly explains that it's to buy Ran some recovery time. Ran, whose mind is clouded, reluctantly accepts. The entire audience erupts with cheers once again. Later, as Yui lies on the arena floor, she suddenly starts coughing violently, blood gushing from her throat. It turns out that the severe injuries Ran inflicted on her during their battle caused fatal internal damage. All Yui could do was give Ran a brief respite. Witnessing Yui take her last breath in front of her, overwhelmed by self-blame, anger, fatigue, pain, and loneliness, Ran can no longer suppress her violent tendencies, and she explodes.
With red eyes, Ran adjusts her clothes and looks at the next opponent entering the arena. From the cheers of the audience and the host's commentary, it becomes apparent that the incoming fighter is a star in the underground fighting circuit. However, Ran no longer cares about any of that.
Boss: Elena
Elena proves to be as ruthless as an assassin, while Ran relies on her survival instincts and violence. Both fighters push themselves to the brink, sustaining life-threatening injuries. In a final act of brutality, Ran breaks Elena's spine, and then, unable to withstand the physical and mental strain any longer, her consciousness fades away.
After confirming that Ai didn't lie, detectives enter the underground fighting arena and causes chaos by short-circuiting the power and cutting the rope of the hanging lights. They rescue Ran. Ai Haibara hands over an experimental treatment drug to Conan, utilizing the fact that Conan and Ran share the same blood type. Ai Haibara has improved the antidote given to Conan, which promotes cell regeneration to restore an adult body, allowing Ran to recover her health in a shorter but more painful time. However, the enhanced drug resistance quickly becomes a concern. Conan feeds the experimental drug to Ran.
Chapter 6
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Chinatown
Severely injured and on the verge of death, Ran is taken to the Suzuki Zaibatsu's villa. The Feifengsha's surprise operation turns out to be fruitless.
Upon learning of her daughter's critical condition, Eri rushes to the scene. By this time, Ran's vital signs have stabilized after taking medication and receiving medical care from the Suzuki Zaibatsu. Other than Conan, Heiji, and Ai, who are aware of the severity of Ran's injuries, everyone else assumes her injuries are much less severe than they actually are.
The next step is to deal with the Feifengsha without police assistance. After leveraging the connections of the Mouri couple for gathering intelligence and making arrangements, a plan is formed: Ran, Kazhua, Heiji, and Conan will infiltrate the Qianyun Grand Hotel where the Feifengsha is located to gather clues related to the attack on Sonoko, search for an antidote, and, if possible, capture their head Ni Lei. Kogoro and Eri are prepared with transportation for immediate assistance. Hayato and Hana express the need to take care of Sonoko and cannot participate.
The following night, the four of them arrive at the bustling Chinatown. The petite figure of Conan stealthily makes his way to the meeting place of the Feifengsha's high-level executives. During the meeting, the three leaders express their dissatisfaction with the unequal distribution of the head's benefits, leading to reduced income for the agency's industries. Meanwhile, the head engages in persuasive tactics. This sparks a heated argument among the four individuals. Suddenly, Ju Branch leader, Jiayue Chen, dies from poisoning, and the remaining three accuse each other, one after another, as they consume food and drink to prove their innocence. The meeting ends without resolution.
Conan quickly deduces that the culprit is Ye Jingjing, the leader of Mei Branch. While considering the motive,Ye Jingjing, along with her Mei Branch and Ju Branch subordinates, launches a rebellion under the pretext of seeking revenge for the poisoned Jiayue. They attack the head's direct subordinate, Lan Branch. Heiji suggests waiting until Lan Branch is close to defeat before executing the original plan. Mei and Ju Branches storm into the Qianyun Grand Hotel, but suddenly, Lan Branch's ambush appears from various locations in Chinatown, forming a pincer attack to eliminate the rebels.
Realizing something is amiss, Conan and Heiji instruct Ran and Kazuha to find a way to defeat the head while they retreat and plan the next move.
Zako: Sino Type
Since this level, Ran becomes ruthless and starts killing. After a battle against Lan Branch, she breaks through the blockade and enters the interior of the hotel, while Kazuha remains outside to block reinforcements.
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Grand Hotel
In the hotel lobby, a girl in an exquisite qipao, different from the members of the Feifengsha, blocks Ran's path. She mentions witnessing Ran's determined fighting spirit on China Street and believes that Ran is a worthy opponent to challenge herself. Ran asks the girl to step aside, explaining that she has urgent matters to attend to and suggests they find another time for a match. However, the girl insists that she has discovered through prolonged practice that only a life-and-death battle can enhance her martial arts skills, dismissing everyday sparring as low-level repetition.
BOSS: Fang Leifang
Leifang's Tai Chi technique proves to be highly effective against Ran. They fight from the lobby to the upper floors and back down again. Ran finally realizes the contradiction between the girl's competitive spirit and the emphasis on detachment in Tai Chi. She musters all her strength to kick the martial arts enthusiast into the lobby's ornamental screen, giving her a taste of what a life-and-death battle truly entails. Tired, Ran takes medicine given by Ai and continues moving forward.
The internal conflict within the Feifengsha becomes increasingly brutal, indicating significant dissatisfaction between the branches. While engaging both sides, Ran focuses on attacking Lan, the president's branch, and tries to avoid unnecessary confrontations with Mei and Ju members.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
The Lan branch, which was initially well-prepared, finds itself at a numerical disadvantage due to the turmoil caused by the rebellion. Ye Jingjing, with a small number of subordinates, finally reaches the head, Lei Ni, on the top floor, and Ran also arrives. A fierce melee ensues between the three parties.
BOSS: Ye Jingjing
BOSS: Lei Ni
Exhausted from fighting her way up, Ye Jingjing is the first to be defeated, collapsing in resentment on the verge of success. Ran keeps Lei Ni behind to interrogate her, demanding the antidote for the garden. However, Ni only admits to arranging the attack on Sonoko and injecting aphrodisiacs, claiming ignorance about the specific drugs used or any antidote. Suddenly, both Ran and Ni are attacked and fall to the ground. Hana appears before Ran and proudly announces that Tomoko has completed the transaction. As part of the deal, Ran and the others, who are no longer useful, are to be eliminated. Thanks to the partial recovery of her injuries using the previous medicine, Ran, filled with anger, manages to stand up with great effort.
BOSS: Hana Mochizuki
After defeating overconfident Hana, Conan arrives first. They are already aware of the Suzuki Zaibatsu's betrayal, but due to Ran's communication device being damaged in the previous intense battle with Leifeng, they can only inform her in person. Ran is about to retreat when she is suddenly struck by a poisoned needle shot by Ni in his final moments. The conflicting forces of the restorative power from the medicine in her body and the destructive power from the poisoned needle cause Ran immense pain, rendering her completely powerless. She has to be supported and escorted by Kogoro and Eri, who have arrived. At this moment, Hayato catches up and, enraged by seeing her injured sister, pursues Conan and the others. The previously indifferent Zhu Branch faction of the Feifengsha also rushes in to clean up the mess. Heiji and Kazuha have no choice but to cover the retreat of the group.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
During their retreat, Kogoro is injured by Hayato, and Eri desperately blocks Ling before the elevator doors close. The four manage to leave before the elevator opens, avoiding Hayato's interception, and escape from the grand hotel.
At this point, the police surround Chinatown. In a narrow alley, they are stopped by Miwako, who tells them that the Suzuki Zaibatsu has withdrawn its protection, and the police have resumed their pursuit. Tokyo is no longer safe for them to stay. Miwako also reveals that the female police officers who attacked Ran were not acting on behalf of the Feifengsha. The four rush to the train station, considering that their pursuers may assume they will escape west to Osaka, which is Heiji's hometown, and block that route. Instead, they board the Tohoku Shinkansen to head east.
At dawn, the train departs from Tokyo. The three of them contemplate how to console Ran when a massive earthquake occurs, and the train is swept away by a tsunami.
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Chinatown
Severely injured and on the verge of death, Ran is taken to the Suzuki Zaibatsu's villa. The Feifengsha's surprise operation turns out to be fruitless.
Upon learning of her daughter's critical condition, Eri rushes to the scene. By this time, Ran's vital signs have stabilized after taking medication and receiving medical care from the Suzuki Zaibatsu. Other than Conan, Heiji, and Ai, who are aware of the severity of Ran's injuries, everyone else assumes her injuries are much less severe than they actually are.
The next step is to deal with the Feifengsha without police assistance. After leveraging the connections of the Mouri couple for gathering intelligence and making arrangements, a plan is formed: Ran, Kazhua, Heiji, and Conan will infiltrate the Qianyun Grand Hotel where the Feifengsha is located to gather clues related to the attack on Sonoko, search for an antidote, and, if possible, capture their head Ni Lei. Kogoro and Eri are prepared with transportation for immediate assistance. Hayato and Hana express the need to take care of Sonoko and cannot participate.
The following night, the four of them arrive at the bustling Chinatown. The petite figure of Conan stealthily makes his way to the meeting place of the Feifengsha's high-level executives. During the meeting, the three leaders express their dissatisfaction with the unequal distribution of the head's benefits, leading to reduced income for the agency's industries. Meanwhile, the head engages in persuasive tactics. This sparks a heated argument among the four individuals. Suddenly, Ju Branch leader, Jiayue Chen, dies from poisoning, and the remaining three accuse each other, one after another, as they consume food and drink to prove their innocence. The meeting ends without resolution.
Conan quickly deduces that the culprit is Ye Jingjing, the leader of Mei Branch. While considering the motive,Ye Jingjing, along with her Mei Branch and Ju Branch subordinates, launches a rebellion under the pretext of seeking revenge for the poisoned Jiayue. They attack the head's direct subordinate, Lan Branch. Heiji suggests waiting until Lan Branch is close to defeat before executing the original plan. Mei and Ju Branches storm into the Qianyun Grand Hotel, but suddenly, Lan Branch's ambush appears from various locations in Chinatown, forming a pincer attack to eliminate the rebels.
Realizing something is amiss, Conan and Heiji instruct Ran and Kazuha to find a way to defeat the head while they retreat and plan the next move.
Zako: Sino Type
Since this level, Ran becomes ruthless and starts killing. After a battle against Lan Branch, she breaks through the blockade and enters the interior of the hotel, while Kazuha remains outside to block reinforcements.
Evening: J Nation - Tokyo - Grand Hotel
In the hotel lobby, a girl in an exquisite qipao, different from the members of the Feifengsha, blocks Ran's path. She mentions witnessing Ran's determined fighting spirit on China Street and believes that Ran is a worthy opponent to challenge herself. Ran asks the girl to step aside, explaining that she has urgent matters to attend to and suggests they find another time for a match. However, the girl insists that she has discovered through prolonged practice that only a life-and-death battle can enhance her martial arts skills, dismissing everyday sparring as low-level repetition.
BOSS: Fang Leifang
Leifang's Tai Chi technique proves to be highly effective against Ran. They fight from the lobby to the upper floors and back down again. Ran finally realizes the contradiction between the girl's competitive spirit and the emphasis on detachment in Tai Chi. She musters all her strength to kick the martial arts enthusiast into the lobby's ornamental screen, giving her a taste of what a life-and-death battle truly entails. Tired, Ran takes medicine given by Ai and continues moving forward.
The internal conflict within the Feifengsha becomes increasingly brutal, indicating significant dissatisfaction between the branches. While engaging both sides, Ran focuses on attacking Lan, the president's branch, and tries to avoid unnecessary confrontations with Mei and Ju members.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
The Lan branch, which was initially well-prepared, finds itself at a numerical disadvantage due to the turmoil caused by the rebellion. Ye Jingjing, with a small number of subordinates, finally reaches the head, Lei Ni, on the top floor, and Ran also arrives. A fierce melee ensues between the three parties.
BOSS: Ye Jingjing
BOSS: Lei Ni
Exhausted from fighting her way up, Ye Jingjing is the first to be defeated, collapsing in resentment on the verge of success. Ran keeps Lei Ni behind to interrogate her, demanding the antidote for the garden. However, Ni only admits to arranging the attack on Sonoko and injecting aphrodisiacs, claiming ignorance about the specific drugs used or any antidote. Suddenly, both Ran and Ni are attacked and fall to the ground. Hana appears before Ran and proudly announces that Tomoko has completed the transaction. As part of the deal, Ran and the others, who are no longer useful, are to be eliminated. Thanks to the partial recovery of her injuries using the previous medicine, Ran, filled with anger, manages to stand up with great effort.
BOSS: Hana Mochizuki
After defeating overconfident Hana, Conan arrives first. They are already aware of the Suzuki Zaibatsu's betrayal, but due to Ran's communication device being damaged in the previous intense battle with Leifeng, they can only inform her in person. Ran is about to retreat when she is suddenly struck by a poisoned needle shot by Ni in his final moments. The conflicting forces of the restorative power from the medicine in her body and the destructive power from the poisoned needle cause Ran immense pain, rendering her completely powerless. She has to be supported and escorted by Kogoro and Eri, who have arrived. At this moment, Hayato catches up and, enraged by seeing her injured sister, pursues Conan and the others. The previously indifferent Zhu Branch faction of the Feifengsha also rushes in to clean up the mess. Heiji and Kazuha have no choice but to cover the retreat of the group.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
During their retreat, Kogoro is injured by Hayato, and Eri desperately blocks Ling before the elevator doors close. The four manage to leave before the elevator opens, avoiding Hayato's interception, and escape from the grand hotel.
At this point, the police surround Chinatown. In a narrow alley, they are stopped by Miwako, who tells them that the Suzuki Zaibatsu has withdrawn its protection, and the police have resumed their pursuit. Tokyo is no longer safe for them to stay. Miwako also reveals that the female police officers who attacked Ran were not acting on behalf of the Feifengsha. The four rush to the train station, considering that their pursuers may assume they will escape west to Osaka, which is Heiji's hometown, and block that route. Instead, they board the Tohoku Shinkansen to head east.
At dawn, the train departs from Tokyo. The three of them contemplate how to console Ran when a massive earthquake occurs, and the train is swept away by a tsunami.
Chapter 7
Noon: J Nation - Fukushima - Wasteland
The four of them escape from the waterlogged train compartment by breaking the window with Ran's extraordinary strength and Conan's gadgets, losing almost all of their belongings. They are finally washed ashore by the tsunami. Conan, suffering from a high fever due to being soaked, and Ran, emotionally exhausted from the dual blow of Lei Ni's poison and losing loved ones, fall into a deep sleep. Heiji and Kazuha take them to seek temporary refuge in a shrine up the mountain.
In the following days, Heiji, who has medical knowledge and survival skills, is busy taking care of the injured, making fires for warmth, filtering drinking water, and gathering supplies. Eventually, exhausted, he falls asleep after leaving written instructions. When Kazuha who has had sufficient rest, wakes up, she takes over and follows the written instructions left by Heiji. She goes out to search for food, medicine, and help.
By this time, the water has receded, and Kazuha comes to a nearby village along the field embankment. She sees some girls who appear to be fighters capturing survivors. Shockingly, one of the girls crushes a survivor girl who tries to resist under her feet in the muddy ground. Kazuha quickly intervenes to mediate and seek help, but they attempt to enslave Kazuha as well. Kazuha becomes furious and fights back.
The combat abilities of both sides are enhanced due to the contaminated water they have consumed.
Zako: Martial Arts Type
After dealing with these violent girls, Kazuha learns from the survivors that the local pharmacy in the town has not been flooded and should still have medicine. The survivors also mention that the girls who used to practice martial arts in the nearby dojo have turned into a gang of criminals. Initially, they were only resorting to violence and looting supplies, but in the past two days, they have started taking lives without hesitation.
Afternoon: J Nation - Fukushima - Ruins
After bidding farewell to the survivors, Kazuha enters the town and unknowingly takes on a ferocious and bloodthirsty appearance. The town is littered with hanging bodies of slaves, and female fighters are leading slaves to collect supplies in the ruins. Kazuha quickly becomes noticed but decides to make her way straight to the pharmacy.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
After obtaining the medicine Conan needs from the pharmacy, Kazuha sees a flash of cold light, and the bottle she is holding instantly shatters into two halves. Her opponent is a delinquent girl who wields a bladed yo-yo as a weapon.
Boss: Reirei Mamamiya
After a fierce battle, Kazuha manages to throw Reirei onto the steel bars in the ruins, impaling her. However, the female fighters have already surrounded Kazuha, and despite her fierce resistance, she cannot break through the encirclement.
Evening: J Nation - Fukushima - Ruins
Due to the residual effects of Ai's medicine, Ran finally recovers from the toxin that had been plaguing her for days and wakes up. She sees Conan with a high fever and Heiji sleeping beside him. Understanding the situation from the notes left by Heiji and Kazuha, she sets off to find Kazuha.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran follows the trail of female fighter corpses submerged in the mud and eventually finds Kazuha trapped in the ruins, locked in a confrontation with an unusually tall female fighter.
Boss: Miki Ozeki
Miki demonstrates strong resistance to attacks, and even Ran's fierce assaults barely faze her. Kazuha cannot use joint locks against Miki's robust physique. On the contrary, Miki stomps the ground, causing debris from the ruins to create obstacles that Ran and Hiyori must dodge. However, the ruins also give Ran an idea. Coordinating with Kazuha, they use Miki's own momentum to guide her towards a weak spot in the floor, and Ran smashes the floor with a punch, causing Miki to fall and rendering her unable to get up due to her own weight. Ran suggests that Kazuha takes the medicine to treat Conan first, but Hiyori insists that if they encounter enemies on the way back and the medicine is damaged, their efforts will be in vain. Instead, she proposes a proactive approach, and Ran, who is also eager for a fight, agrees readily.
Guided by the slaves, they arrive at the fortress being constructed by the gang. The so-called fortress is actually a container ship pushed onto the rooftop of a building by the tsunami. The lower level is filled with building materials and slave corpses, while the middle level serves as the living quarters and storage space for the female fighters. Laila, the leader of the gang, stands on the ship's deck, coldly observing from above.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran and Kazuha fight their way onto the ship, leaving a trail of dead female fighters behind them, and finally face Laila. Laila uses an ancient assassination martial art that can slice objects in front of her. Despite Ran and Kazuha's impulse for combat, they are forced to maneuver on the deck to avoid Laila's attacks.
Boss: Laila
Remembering Kogoro's past remarks about this assassination martial art when he was studying for the police exam, Ran shares the technique's pattern with Kazuha. After weakening their opponent, Kazuha uses her strength to redirect Laila's assassination technique into her own body. Realizing her imminent demise, Laila jumps off the ship's bow.
Ran and Kazuha search the storage area of the ship and find the medicine Conan needs. With the medicine brought by Ran and Hiyori, Conan's fever subsides, and he wakes up. Both Heiji and Conan notice the abnormal state of Ran and Kazuha at this point. The W Nation rescue team finds and saves Ran and the others, secretly taking them aboard a plane back to W Nation. With medical care and recuperation, all four of them regain their health.
Noon: J Nation - Fukushima - Wasteland
The four of them escape from the waterlogged train compartment by breaking the window with Ran's extraordinary strength and Conan's gadgets, losing almost all of their belongings. They are finally washed ashore by the tsunami. Conan, suffering from a high fever due to being soaked, and Ran, emotionally exhausted from the dual blow of Lei Ni's poison and losing loved ones, fall into a deep sleep. Heiji and Kazuha take them to seek temporary refuge in a shrine up the mountain.
In the following days, Heiji, who has medical knowledge and survival skills, is busy taking care of the injured, making fires for warmth, filtering drinking water, and gathering supplies. Eventually, exhausted, he falls asleep after leaving written instructions. When Kazuha who has had sufficient rest, wakes up, she takes over and follows the written instructions left by Heiji. She goes out to search for food, medicine, and help.
By this time, the water has receded, and Kazuha comes to a nearby village along the field embankment. She sees some girls who appear to be fighters capturing survivors. Shockingly, one of the girls crushes a survivor girl who tries to resist under her feet in the muddy ground. Kazuha quickly intervenes to mediate and seek help, but they attempt to enslave Kazuha as well. Kazuha becomes furious and fights back.
The combat abilities of both sides are enhanced due to the contaminated water they have consumed.
Zako: Martial Arts Type
After dealing with these violent girls, Kazuha learns from the survivors that the local pharmacy in the town has not been flooded and should still have medicine. The survivors also mention that the girls who used to practice martial arts in the nearby dojo have turned into a gang of criminals. Initially, they were only resorting to violence and looting supplies, but in the past two days, they have started taking lives without hesitation.
Afternoon: J Nation - Fukushima - Ruins
After bidding farewell to the survivors, Kazuha enters the town and unknowingly takes on a ferocious and bloodthirsty appearance. The town is littered with hanging bodies of slaves, and female fighters are leading slaves to collect supplies in the ruins. Kazuha quickly becomes noticed but decides to make her way straight to the pharmacy.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
After obtaining the medicine Conan needs from the pharmacy, Kazuha sees a flash of cold light, and the bottle she is holding instantly shatters into two halves. Her opponent is a delinquent girl who wields a bladed yo-yo as a weapon.
Boss: Reirei Mamamiya
After a fierce battle, Kazuha manages to throw Reirei onto the steel bars in the ruins, impaling her. However, the female fighters have already surrounded Kazuha, and despite her fierce resistance, she cannot break through the encirclement.
Evening: J Nation - Fukushima - Ruins
Due to the residual effects of Ai's medicine, Ran finally recovers from the toxin that had been plaguing her for days and wakes up. She sees Conan with a high fever and Heiji sleeping beside him. Understanding the situation from the notes left by Heiji and Kazuha, she sets off to find Kazuha.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran follows the trail of female fighter corpses submerged in the mud and eventually finds Kazuha trapped in the ruins, locked in a confrontation with an unusually tall female fighter.
Boss: Miki Ozeki
Miki demonstrates strong resistance to attacks, and even Ran's fierce assaults barely faze her. Kazuha cannot use joint locks against Miki's robust physique. On the contrary, Miki stomps the ground, causing debris from the ruins to create obstacles that Ran and Hiyori must dodge. However, the ruins also give Ran an idea. Coordinating with Kazuha, they use Miki's own momentum to guide her towards a weak spot in the floor, and Ran smashes the floor with a punch, causing Miki to fall and rendering her unable to get up due to her own weight. Ran suggests that Kazuha takes the medicine to treat Conan first, but Hiyori insists that if they encounter enemies on the way back and the medicine is damaged, their efforts will be in vain. Instead, she proposes a proactive approach, and Ran, who is also eager for a fight, agrees readily.
Guided by the slaves, they arrive at the fortress being constructed by the gang. The so-called fortress is actually a container ship pushed onto the rooftop of a building by the tsunami. The lower level is filled with building materials and slave corpses, while the middle level serves as the living quarters and storage space for the female fighters. Laila, the leader of the gang, stands on the ship's deck, coldly observing from above.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran and Kazuha fight their way onto the ship, leaving a trail of dead female fighters behind them, and finally face Laila. Laila uses an ancient assassination martial art that can slice objects in front of her. Despite Ran and Kazuha's impulse for combat, they are forced to maneuver on the deck to avoid Laila's attacks.
Boss: Laila
Remembering Kogoro's past remarks about this assassination martial art when he was studying for the police exam, Ran shares the technique's pattern with Kazuha. After weakening their opponent, Kazuha uses her strength to redirect Laila's assassination technique into her own body. Realizing her imminent demise, Laila jumps off the ship's bow.
Ran and Kazuha search the storage area of the ship and find the medicine Conan needs. With the medicine brought by Ran and Hiyori, Conan's fever subsides, and he wakes up. Both Heiji and Conan notice the abnormal state of Ran and Kazuha at this point. The W Nation rescue team finds and saves Ran and the others, secretly taking them aboard a plane back to W Nation. With medical care and recuperation, all four of them regain their health.
Chapter 8
Night: W Nation - Apper - Pedestrian Street
After arriving in W Nation, Ran's physical condition improves, but she begins to experience post-traumatic stress disorder due to the traumatic event. Ran, whose friends' parents are still missing, falls into extreme distress. Queen Mira, who also lost her parents, comes to comfort Ran and assigns her various responsibilities to distract her, some related to finding her own family and others serving Mira's own interests.
Due to the global economic downturn, the unemployment rate in W Nation, especially among women, has skyrocketed. The feelings of hardship quickly turn into dissatisfaction with Queen Mira's lavish lifestyle after ascending the throne. Demonstrations and protests in Apper, the largest city in W Nation, have been ongoing and intensifying. The protesters demand a direct dialogue with Mira to voice their grievances. In an attempt to ease the tension, Mira sends Ran to impersonate her and engage with the protesters.
In the city centre square of Apper, Ran, disguised as Mira, appears before a massive crowd of demonstrators and begins a conversation with their representatives. As Ran gradually soothes the protesters' emotions with her gentleness and understanding, a large banner suddenly descends from a nearby skyscraper. It displays Mira's various wrongdoings in the form of a farewell letter, inciting the crowd and urging them to rise up in rebellion. Tragically, a girl falls to her death from the building. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and the mob breaches the barricades.
Under the protection of her bodyguards, Ran manages to retreat into the City Hall, but the crowd sets the building on fire. Ran hurriedly escapes from another side. As she reaches the pedestrian street on the other side, there are fewer rioters. However, when they see "Mira" (Ran) running out, they immediately attack her. Ran no longer hides her abilities and confronts them head-on.
In this stage, Ran wears a bulletproof vest that enhances her defence.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type, America Type
After dealing with several batches of rioters, Ran comes across a rock stage set up on the pedestrian street. The massive sound waves emitted from the speakers stun her. The sound is produced by the rebellious musician, Grass. Not only does her performance ignite the fighting spirit of the surrounding female fighters, but she also wields a guitar as a weapon to attack Ran.
Boss: Grass, the Rebellious Musician
Ran manages to defeat the fighters who have been empowered by the music, and Grass proves to be no match for her. She quickly traps Grass inside the huge speakers on the stage, causing her self-created music to overwhelm her and make her bleed profusely. At that moment, Conan calls Ran and informs her that a large group of rioters has received the message and is coming their way. He advises Ran to quickly take refuge in the skyscraper, reach the rooftop, and board the waiting helicopter for evacuation.
Night - W Country, Apper - Skyscraper
Ran arrives at the skyscraper where the girl jumped from earlier. Conan informs her that the rooftop was supposed to be sealed off by the W Country police, making it unreasonable for the girl to have entered, especially with such a large banner. Whether for her own survival or to seek the truth, Ran can only head towards the rooftop.
The lower levels of the building are complex, and Ran frequently encounters hostile female fighters in intense battles around corners. She gradually becomes suspicious as each group of rioters seems to have a professional female martial artist leading them. The riot does not appear to be spontaneous.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran climbs the stairs, leaving behind a burning and chaotic Apper City below. During this time, Kogoro informs Ran that he has deduced that the girl was pushed instead of jumping and that the mastermind behind it may still be in the vicinity. Ran reaches the floor where the banner was hung and discovers that the W Country female police officers guarding the area have been dealt with. A woman resembling a journalist is using binoculars to observe the chaotic crowd below. Ran questions her presence, and the woman smirks, remarking that she didn't expect Mira herself to come to her. She picks up a walkie-talkie and calls for reinforcements, prompting military-looking female warriors to appear.
Zako: Military Type
Boss: Naila Creston
Although Ran eventually defeats Naila, causing her to fall into the fire ignited by the rioters she incited, Naila manages to relay the message "Mira is here" during her battle with Ran. After collecting a storage device left behind by Naila, Ran rushes to the rooftop. She sees the waiting helicopter in her sight, slowly descending, but suddenly, it gets hit by a flying drone and crashes into a ball of fire. Ran has no choice but to retreat back into the building. Seeing the crowd on the ground converging towards her location, Ran continues her journey to evacuate.
Night: W Nation - Apper - Pedestrian Street
After arriving in W Nation, Ran's physical condition improves, but she begins to experience post-traumatic stress disorder due to the traumatic event. Ran, whose friends' parents are still missing, falls into extreme distress. Queen Mira, who also lost her parents, comes to comfort Ran and assigns her various responsibilities to distract her, some related to finding her own family and others serving Mira's own interests.
Due to the global economic downturn, the unemployment rate in W Nation, especially among women, has skyrocketed. The feelings of hardship quickly turn into dissatisfaction with Queen Mira's lavish lifestyle after ascending the throne. Demonstrations and protests in Apper, the largest city in W Nation, have been ongoing and intensifying. The protesters demand a direct dialogue with Mira to voice their grievances. In an attempt to ease the tension, Mira sends Ran to impersonate her and engage with the protesters.
In the city centre square of Apper, Ran, disguised as Mira, appears before a massive crowd of demonstrators and begins a conversation with their representatives. As Ran gradually soothes the protesters' emotions with her gentleness and understanding, a large banner suddenly descends from a nearby skyscraper. It displays Mira's various wrongdoings in the form of a farewell letter, inciting the crowd and urging them to rise up in rebellion. Tragically, a girl falls to her death from the building. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and the mob breaches the barricades.
Under the protection of her bodyguards, Ran manages to retreat into the City Hall, but the crowd sets the building on fire. Ran hurriedly escapes from another side. As she reaches the pedestrian street on the other side, there are fewer rioters. However, when they see "Mira" (Ran) running out, they immediately attack her. Ran no longer hides her abilities and confronts them head-on.
In this stage, Ran wears a bulletproof vest that enhances her defence.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type, America Type
After dealing with several batches of rioters, Ran comes across a rock stage set up on the pedestrian street. The massive sound waves emitted from the speakers stun her. The sound is produced by the rebellious musician, Grass. Not only does her performance ignite the fighting spirit of the surrounding female fighters, but she also wields a guitar as a weapon to attack Ran.
Boss: Grass, the Rebellious Musician
Ran manages to defeat the fighters who have been empowered by the music, and Grass proves to be no match for her. She quickly traps Grass inside the huge speakers on the stage, causing her self-created music to overwhelm her and make her bleed profusely. At that moment, Conan calls Ran and informs her that a large group of rioters has received the message and is coming their way. He advises Ran to quickly take refuge in the skyscraper, reach the rooftop, and board the waiting helicopter for evacuation.
Night - W Country, Apper - Skyscraper
Ran arrives at the skyscraper where the girl jumped from earlier. Conan informs her that the rooftop was supposed to be sealed off by the W Country police, making it unreasonable for the girl to have entered, especially with such a large banner. Whether for her own survival or to seek the truth, Ran can only head towards the rooftop.
The lower levels of the building are complex, and Ran frequently encounters hostile female fighters in intense battles around corners. She gradually becomes suspicious as each group of rioters seems to have a professional female martial artist leading them. The riot does not appear to be spontaneous.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran climbs the stairs, leaving behind a burning and chaotic Apper City below. During this time, Kogoro informs Ran that he has deduced that the girl was pushed instead of jumping and that the mastermind behind it may still be in the vicinity. Ran reaches the floor where the banner was hung and discovers that the W Country female police officers guarding the area have been dealt with. A woman resembling a journalist is using binoculars to observe the chaotic crowd below. Ran questions her presence, and the woman smirks, remarking that she didn't expect Mira herself to come to her. She picks up a walkie-talkie and calls for reinforcements, prompting military-looking female warriors to appear.
Zako: Military Type
Boss: Naila Creston
Although Ran eventually defeats Naila, causing her to fall into the fire ignited by the rioters she incited, Naila manages to relay the message "Mira is here" during her battle with Ran. After collecting a storage device left behind by Naila, Ran rushes to the rooftop. She sees the waiting helicopter in her sight, slowly descending, but suddenly, it gets hit by a flying drone and crashes into a ball of fire. Ran has no choice but to retreat back into the building. Seeing the crowd on the ground converging towards her location, Ran continues her journey to evacuate.
Chapter 9
Dawn: W Nation - Apper - Train
Faced with ubiquitous mobs, Ran uses the rope left behind by the previously defeated female agent to descend and jump onto a passing light rail train to make her escape.
Zako: Mob Type, Military Type
Ran enters the train car from the roof and engages in combat with the mob inside. Conan quickly informs Ran that the remaining police and military in Apper are waiting for her at the city rail interchange under the main road leading out of the city. Ran climbs back onto the roof, preparing to jump off at the right moment. However, this exposes her to the view of Valhalla's drones. Not only do the mob inside the train car climb up to attack Ran, but Valhalla's female warriors either jump down or arrive on drones along the way. Fortunately, the crossbars passing over the roof help Ran take care of many enemies, allowing her to successfully jump off the train and meet up with the evacuation convoy.
Morning: W Nation - Apper - Slum
Ran catches up with the convoy of remaining W Nation police and military evacuating the city. However, the convoy encounters mobs attacking along the way and roadblocks set up to hinder their progress when passing through the slums. Ran has to get off the truck to help clear the roadblocks and deal with the mob.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran easily breaks through the first few roadblocks with her punches and kicks. However, while clearing the last roadblock, a agile figure confronts Ran. Ran instructs others to quickly clear the roadblock while she deals with this dancer.
Boss: Samirah Aishama
During the fight, Ran grows disgusted as she learns that Samirah is driven by greed. She kicks her in front of the truck and orders the convoy to move forward. One truck after another runs over the materialistic woman and drives onto the canal bridge leading out of the city.
Noon: W Nation - Desert - Ruins
The evacuation convoy enters the desert area. Valhalla's pursuing convoy catches up quickly. Ran fights the female warriors who have caught up with her on the roof of the vehicles, but as the enemy vehicles collide continuously, some of the convoy's trucks get separated and overturned. Seeing the overwhelming odds, Valhalla's drones also arrive. At this time, W Nation activates electronic interference, causing all of Valhalla's drones to crash and communication to be disrupted. However, the ground forces of Valhalla persistently continue their pursuit. The battered evacuation convoy finally comes to a stop at the ruins of an ancient Crusader fortress in the desert. Only a few female police officers manage to survive, and Ran joins them in defending the fortress. Shortly after, Valhalla's female warriors arrive. The W Nation police officers initially attempt to use the advantage of the terrain to hold them off, but the superior numbers and quality of the female warriors quickly break through the walls and storm inside. Under the scorching desert sun and sandstorm, a bloody battle erupts within the ruins, with one side having no escape and the other lacking reinforcements. The girls from both sides fight to the death in various corners of the fortress. All the female police officers beside Ran quickly fall, leaving her to maneuver and gradually eliminate the formidable but divided female warriors in the ruins.
Zako: Military Type, America Type
The ruined fortress finally falls silent, filled with the screams of the defeated. Amid the sandy pile of bodies on both sides, Ran searches but fails to find any survivors from her own side. With a sense of regret and melancholy, she walks out of the fortress gate alone. In the seemingly empty Valhalla convoy, a tall figure on a pure white horse appears. The figure asks whether Ran is Queen Mira of W Nation or the fugitive Mouri Ran. Ran answers that she is Mira. She then raises her sword to salute, solemnly introducing herself as a noble knight from Europe and challenging the Queen of W Nation to a duel.
Boss: Victoria von Kord
Victoria proves to be a formidable opponent. Although Ran knocks her off the horse, Victoria's elegant and fierce swordsmanship leaves several holes in Ran's body. Ran can only endure using the first aid spray she picked up from the defeated nurse. The tide turns after Ran breaks Victoria's sword, revealing that Victoria's unarmed combat skills are inferior to Ran's. She is quickly defeated by Ran. On the verge of death, Victoria sees that Ran's damaged military uniform reveals Asian yellow skin rather than the European white skin that Queen Mira should have. Gasping for breath, Victoria asks who Ran really is. Ran comforts her, saying that the yellowed skin is due to sun exposure, and the one who defeated her is indeed Queen Mira. She tells Victoria that it was her honor to fight her and Victoria closes her eyes with a satisfied expression.
W Nation reinforcements arrive later and take Ran away. Based on the information collected by Ran in the skyscraper and the ruins, it can be confirmed that the attackers belong to Valhalla. However, at this point, it is still unknown that Valhalla is also the mastermind behind the attack on the Garden.
Dawn: W Nation - Apper - Train
Faced with ubiquitous mobs, Ran uses the rope left behind by the previously defeated female agent to descend and jump onto a passing light rail train to make her escape.
Zako: Mob Type, Military Type
Ran enters the train car from the roof and engages in combat with the mob inside. Conan quickly informs Ran that the remaining police and military in Apper are waiting for her at the city rail interchange under the main road leading out of the city. Ran climbs back onto the roof, preparing to jump off at the right moment. However, this exposes her to the view of Valhalla's drones. Not only do the mob inside the train car climb up to attack Ran, but Valhalla's female warriors either jump down or arrive on drones along the way. Fortunately, the crossbars passing over the roof help Ran take care of many enemies, allowing her to successfully jump off the train and meet up with the evacuation convoy.
Morning: W Nation - Apper - Slum
Ran catches up with the convoy of remaining W Nation police and military evacuating the city. However, the convoy encounters mobs attacking along the way and roadblocks set up to hinder their progress when passing through the slums. Ran has to get off the truck to help clear the roadblocks and deal with the mob.
Zako: Mob Type, Martial Arts Type
Ran easily breaks through the first few roadblocks with her punches and kicks. However, while clearing the last roadblock, a agile figure confronts Ran. Ran instructs others to quickly clear the roadblock while she deals with this dancer.
Boss: Samirah Aishama
During the fight, Ran grows disgusted as she learns that Samirah is driven by greed. She kicks her in front of the truck and orders the convoy to move forward. One truck after another runs over the materialistic woman and drives onto the canal bridge leading out of the city.
Noon: W Nation - Desert - Ruins
The evacuation convoy enters the desert area. Valhalla's pursuing convoy catches up quickly. Ran fights the female warriors who have caught up with her on the roof of the vehicles, but as the enemy vehicles collide continuously, some of the convoy's trucks get separated and overturned. Seeing the overwhelming odds, Valhalla's drones also arrive. At this time, W Nation activates electronic interference, causing all of Valhalla's drones to crash and communication to be disrupted. However, the ground forces of Valhalla persistently continue their pursuit. The battered evacuation convoy finally comes to a stop at the ruins of an ancient Crusader fortress in the desert. Only a few female police officers manage to survive, and Ran joins them in defending the fortress. Shortly after, Valhalla's female warriors arrive. The W Nation police officers initially attempt to use the advantage of the terrain to hold them off, but the superior numbers and quality of the female warriors quickly break through the walls and storm inside. Under the scorching desert sun and sandstorm, a bloody battle erupts within the ruins, with one side having no escape and the other lacking reinforcements. The girls from both sides fight to the death in various corners of the fortress. All the female police officers beside Ran quickly fall, leaving her to maneuver and gradually eliminate the formidable but divided female warriors in the ruins.
Zako: Military Type, America Type
The ruined fortress finally falls silent, filled with the screams of the defeated. Amid the sandy pile of bodies on both sides, Ran searches but fails to find any survivors from her own side. With a sense of regret and melancholy, she walks out of the fortress gate alone. In the seemingly empty Valhalla convoy, a tall figure on a pure white horse appears. The figure asks whether Ran is Queen Mira of W Nation or the fugitive Mouri Ran. Ran answers that she is Mira. She then raises her sword to salute, solemnly introducing herself as a noble knight from Europe and challenging the Queen of W Nation to a duel.
Boss: Victoria von Kord
Victoria proves to be a formidable opponent. Although Ran knocks her off the horse, Victoria's elegant and fierce swordsmanship leaves several holes in Ran's body. Ran can only endure using the first aid spray she picked up from the defeated nurse. The tide turns after Ran breaks Victoria's sword, revealing that Victoria's unarmed combat skills are inferior to Ran's. She is quickly defeated by Ran. On the verge of death, Victoria sees that Ran's damaged military uniform reveals Asian yellow skin rather than the European white skin that Queen Mira should have. Gasping for breath, Victoria asks who Ran really is. Ran comforts her, saying that the yellowed skin is due to sun exposure, and the one who defeated her is indeed Queen Mira. She tells Victoria that it was her honor to fight her and Victoria closes her eyes with a satisfied expression.
W Nation reinforcements arrive later and take Ran away. Based on the information collected by Ran in the skyscraper and the ruins, it can be confirmed that the attackers belong to Valhalla. However, at this point, it is still unknown that Valhalla is also the mastermind behind the attack on the Garden.
Chapter 10
Noon: J Nation - Shizuoka - Snow Mansion
Worried about her parents, Ran expresses her desire to return to J country to Mira. With the joint efforts of Conan and Ai and W Nation, Ran and the others manage to sneak back into J Nation and locate Tomoko and Sonoko in the Suzuki Zaibatsu's secluded snow mountain mansion. After receiving a motivational phone call from Shinichi, Ran regains her determination and sets off again.
Taking advantage of the cover provided by the snowstorm, Ran disguises herself as a female bodyguard, while Kazuha disguises herself as a maid, infiltrating the heavily guarded mansion. Originally planning to enter the third-floor master bedroom during lunch delivery, they are discovered by Ling on the third-floor corridor, prompting them to switch to a direct assault.
Zako: Security Type
As expected, Hayato guards the master bedroom. Hana tries to open the door to assist her sister but is scolded by Hayato and told to stay inside to protect Tomoko.
Boss: Hayato Mochizuki
Ling proves to be extremely formidable, seemingly tireless and impervious to pain. Despite Ran and Kazuha being adequately prepared, they can only temporarily restrain Hayato's movements. Just as Hayato is about to break free from their grasp, she suddenly falls into a deep sleep. Conan appears behind Hayato and retrieves a key card to enter the master bedroom from her possession.
Afternoon: J Nation - Shizuoka - Snow Mansion
Ran enters the master bedroom where Sonoko lies on a sickbed, and Tomoko sits by her side. Ran confronts Tomoko, questioning why she would betray her daughter's good friend. Tomoko explains that Sonoko has been identified as the successor to the corporation, and in comparison to the legacy of the corporation, Sonoko's personal life holds little significance. When pressed by Conan, Tomoko continues, revealing that the opposing side has now accepted her demands and provided medication for Sonoko's recovery. The final value of Ran and the others lies in being bargaining chips in exchange for Sonoko's well-being, ensuring her full recovery. Tomoko then displays a screen showing the captive Kogoro and Eri, demanding that Ran and the others surrender. Kazuha proposes capturing Tomoko as a hostage in return, while Hana immediately jumps in front of Tomoko to protect her.
In the midst of the confrontation, nobody notices the transformation occurring on the bed next to them. Suddenly, Sonoko flips over and stands up, now appearing as a bloodthirsty and ferocious leopard-like creature. Ran and Kazuha, both frightened, freeze in place, while Hana reacts slightly faster, but is still pushed against the wall by Sonoko's paw. Ran calls out to Sonoko, who then turns and lunges at Ran. In a critical moment, Kazuha manages to stop Sonoko's claw from reaching Ran's head.
Meanwhile, screams echo through the corridor, and urgent calls for help flood the computer screens in the room. Conan informs Ran that the attackers outside are the ones who provided the transformation drugs to Sonoko, the same individuals who had harmed her before. Kazuha urges Ran to go out and face the enemies while she takes care of Sonoko.
Boss: Sonoko Suzuki
Kazuha exerts tremendous effort to subdue the feral Sonoko, and with the help of the just-recovered Hana, they bind her tightly. Tomoko, regaining her senses from the shock, is persuaded by Conan to abandon her alliance with Valhalla and reveals the location where Eri and Kogoro are being held captive.
In the meantime, Ran bursts out of the master bedroom and discovers that the power outside has been cut off. The outdoor snowstorm has ceased, and sunlight illuminates the corridor, revealing the lifeless bodies of Suzuki security personnel and a considerable number of Kunoichi scattered about. Realizing that they are the masterminds behind the attack, Ran's anger ignites, and she launches herself into the battle. As Ran fights against the Kunoichis and female warriors in the mansion, the sound of helicopters continues to be heard outside. Large numbers of female warriors descend onto the estate, with some even landing inside the mansion. Ran must constantly watch her back and be aware of enemies appearing suddenly from above.
Valhalla's assault is from top to bottom, and there are still some security personnel resisting on the lower floors of the mansion. After rescuing them, Ran instructs them to guard the master bedroom where Sonoko is located and waits for Hayato to wake up and explain the situation. At that moment, Conan calls to inform Ran that Sonoko has been subdued, bringing some relief. Ran notices that the battle in the courtyard has taken a one-sided turn, with the Suzuki Zaibatsu security being completely outmatched by the Valhalla female warriors. Ran decides that instead of passively waiting in the mansion until the enemy completely surrounds them, it is better to take the initiative and reduce the pressure on the mansion by fighting outside, while also saving as many security personnel as possible.
Ran's fierce assault throws the Valhalla female warriors outside into chaos. However, even Ran, who excels at dealing with minions, finds it difficult to handle the overwhelming number of enemies in the open terrain. Fortunately, the Suzuki security personnel, who were initially powerless, gradually regroup and fight back with Ran's assistance and encouragement. With comrades covering her, Ran launches a fierce attack against the female warriors in front of her without any worries about her rear.
On the other side, Kazuha and Hana manage to withstand several waves of Valhalla's attacks on the master bedroom. Hayato also regains consciousness and, after understanding the situation, instructs Kazuha to protect Tomoko while she goes outside to deal with the intruders. Together, they go out to confront the enemies, and it is then that Kazuha notices that Hayato's techniques bear some resemblance to those of the Valhalla Kunoichi. Although Valhalla continues to deploy personnel to attack the mansion, the number of female warriors entering the mansion noticeably decreases due to being tied down in the courtyard.
Zako: Military Type, Yamato Type, Tech Type
The intense battle outside the mansion is coming to an end. The bodies of female fighters from Valhalla and the Suzuki security forces are scattered across the courtyard, with blood staining the melting white snow. Only a few can still stand. The surviving security personnel regroup and reenter the mansion, while Ran receives a call from Heiji, who has successfully rescued Kogoro and Eri and evacuated. Feeling relieved, Ran turns to return to the mansion and rest, but a red figure appears behind her. Ran turns around and sees that several of the female warriors she had defeated have now stood back up. Although Ran had previously witnessed similar abilities from Valhalla's nurses, she is still surprised to see so many of them quickly revived. The enemy clashes her fists together while demanding that Ran pay the price for killing her sisters.
Boss: Nita Davis
Nita not only has the ability to revive female warriors but can also administer medication to those who have just regained consciousness, quickly restoring their strength. Additionally, she is a robust combatant. Ran not only has to face Nita herself but also deal with the resurrected female warriors. As the battle progresses, Nita, drenched in sweat and snow, with steam rising from her skin, begins to struggle while continuing to perform cardiac resuscitation on the fallen female warriors. Eventually, the electricity from her soaked electric gloves surges through her body, resulting in a fierce electric shock. Nita collapses weakly onto the snowy ground, joining her sisters whom she had tried to save. Exhausted, Ran approaches her, places her glasses back on her face, and positions her in a dignified manner as a sign of respect.
At that moment, a helicopter descends from the sky, breaking the previous silence. A golden-haired woman in a combat suit jumps out. Conan calls, and Tomoko recognizes her as Catherine, the owner and commander of Valhalla. Catherine seems unconcerned about the bodies of her subordinates scattered on the ground and instead expresses her excitement to face Ran, seeing her as a worthy opponent whom she intends to thoroughly enjoy battling.
Boss: Catherine Bradford
Despite having the aid of Ai's medication to slowly recover from her injuries, Ran, who has already experienced consecutive fierce battles, is physically exhausted. Gritting her teeth, she defends against Catherine's fierce attacks while questioning her. Catherine is skilled and openly admits that she orchestrated the attack on Sonoko, pushing Ran to retreat step by step. In the end, with the last of her strength, Ran manages to repel Catherine. As Catherine starts to rise from the snow, ready to continue the fight, she notices that Hayato and Kazuha have arrived behind Ran. Realizing that it means the Valhalla female warriors who infiltrated the mansion have been completely defeated, leaving only Catherine herself on the ground, Caitlin declares that they will meet again and retreats with her chief bodyguard, Melissa ropes...
Noon: J Nation - Shizuoka - Snow Mansion
Worried about her parents, Ran expresses her desire to return to J country to Mira. With the joint efforts of Conan and Ai and W Nation, Ran and the others manage to sneak back into J Nation and locate Tomoko and Sonoko in the Suzuki Zaibatsu's secluded snow mountain mansion. After receiving a motivational phone call from Shinichi, Ran regains her determination and sets off again.
Taking advantage of the cover provided by the snowstorm, Ran disguises herself as a female bodyguard, while Kazuha disguises herself as a maid, infiltrating the heavily guarded mansion. Originally planning to enter the third-floor master bedroom during lunch delivery, they are discovered by Ling on the third-floor corridor, prompting them to switch to a direct assault.
Zako: Security Type
As expected, Hayato guards the master bedroom. Hana tries to open the door to assist her sister but is scolded by Hayato and told to stay inside to protect Tomoko.
Boss: Hayato Mochizuki
Ling proves to be extremely formidable, seemingly tireless and impervious to pain. Despite Ran and Kazuha being adequately prepared, they can only temporarily restrain Hayato's movements. Just as Hayato is about to break free from their grasp, she suddenly falls into a deep sleep. Conan appears behind Hayato and retrieves a key card to enter the master bedroom from her possession.
Afternoon: J Nation - Shizuoka - Snow Mansion
Ran enters the master bedroom where Sonoko lies on a sickbed, and Tomoko sits by her side. Ran confronts Tomoko, questioning why she would betray her daughter's good friend. Tomoko explains that Sonoko has been identified as the successor to the corporation, and in comparison to the legacy of the corporation, Sonoko's personal life holds little significance. When pressed by Conan, Tomoko continues, revealing that the opposing side has now accepted her demands and provided medication for Sonoko's recovery. The final value of Ran and the others lies in being bargaining chips in exchange for Sonoko's well-being, ensuring her full recovery. Tomoko then displays a screen showing the captive Kogoro and Eri, demanding that Ran and the others surrender. Kazuha proposes capturing Tomoko as a hostage in return, while Hana immediately jumps in front of Tomoko to protect her.
In the midst of the confrontation, nobody notices the transformation occurring on the bed next to them. Suddenly, Sonoko flips over and stands up, now appearing as a bloodthirsty and ferocious leopard-like creature. Ran and Kazuha, both frightened, freeze in place, while Hana reacts slightly faster, but is still pushed against the wall by Sonoko's paw. Ran calls out to Sonoko, who then turns and lunges at Ran. In a critical moment, Kazuha manages to stop Sonoko's claw from reaching Ran's head.
Meanwhile, screams echo through the corridor, and urgent calls for help flood the computer screens in the room. Conan informs Ran that the attackers outside are the ones who provided the transformation drugs to Sonoko, the same individuals who had harmed her before. Kazuha urges Ran to go out and face the enemies while she takes care of Sonoko.
Boss: Sonoko Suzuki
Kazuha exerts tremendous effort to subdue the feral Sonoko, and with the help of the just-recovered Hana, they bind her tightly. Tomoko, regaining her senses from the shock, is persuaded by Conan to abandon her alliance with Valhalla and reveals the location where Eri and Kogoro are being held captive.
In the meantime, Ran bursts out of the master bedroom and discovers that the power outside has been cut off. The outdoor snowstorm has ceased, and sunlight illuminates the corridor, revealing the lifeless bodies of Suzuki security personnel and a considerable number of Kunoichi scattered about. Realizing that they are the masterminds behind the attack, Ran's anger ignites, and she launches herself into the battle. As Ran fights against the Kunoichis and female warriors in the mansion, the sound of helicopters continues to be heard outside. Large numbers of female warriors descend onto the estate, with some even landing inside the mansion. Ran must constantly watch her back and be aware of enemies appearing suddenly from above.
Valhalla's assault is from top to bottom, and there are still some security personnel resisting on the lower floors of the mansion. After rescuing them, Ran instructs them to guard the master bedroom where Sonoko is located and waits for Hayato to wake up and explain the situation. At that moment, Conan calls to inform Ran that Sonoko has been subdued, bringing some relief. Ran notices that the battle in the courtyard has taken a one-sided turn, with the Suzuki Zaibatsu security being completely outmatched by the Valhalla female warriors. Ran decides that instead of passively waiting in the mansion until the enemy completely surrounds them, it is better to take the initiative and reduce the pressure on the mansion by fighting outside, while also saving as many security personnel as possible.
Ran's fierce assault throws the Valhalla female warriors outside into chaos. However, even Ran, who excels at dealing with minions, finds it difficult to handle the overwhelming number of enemies in the open terrain. Fortunately, the Suzuki security personnel, who were initially powerless, gradually regroup and fight back with Ran's assistance and encouragement. With comrades covering her, Ran launches a fierce attack against the female warriors in front of her without any worries about her rear.
On the other side, Kazuha and Hana manage to withstand several waves of Valhalla's attacks on the master bedroom. Hayato also regains consciousness and, after understanding the situation, instructs Kazuha to protect Tomoko while she goes outside to deal with the intruders. Together, they go out to confront the enemies, and it is then that Kazuha notices that Hayato's techniques bear some resemblance to those of the Valhalla Kunoichi. Although Valhalla continues to deploy personnel to attack the mansion, the number of female warriors entering the mansion noticeably decreases due to being tied down in the courtyard.
Zako: Military Type, Yamato Type, Tech Type
The intense battle outside the mansion is coming to an end. The bodies of female fighters from Valhalla and the Suzuki security forces are scattered across the courtyard, with blood staining the melting white snow. Only a few can still stand. The surviving security personnel regroup and reenter the mansion, while Ran receives a call from Heiji, who has successfully rescued Kogoro and Eri and evacuated. Feeling relieved, Ran turns to return to the mansion and rest, but a red figure appears behind her. Ran turns around and sees that several of the female warriors she had defeated have now stood back up. Although Ran had previously witnessed similar abilities from Valhalla's nurses, she is still surprised to see so many of them quickly revived. The enemy clashes her fists together while demanding that Ran pay the price for killing her sisters.
Boss: Nita Davis
Nita not only has the ability to revive female warriors but can also administer medication to those who have just regained consciousness, quickly restoring their strength. Additionally, she is a robust combatant. Ran not only has to face Nita herself but also deal with the resurrected female warriors. As the battle progresses, Nita, drenched in sweat and snow, with steam rising from her skin, begins to struggle while continuing to perform cardiac resuscitation on the fallen female warriors. Eventually, the electricity from her soaked electric gloves surges through her body, resulting in a fierce electric shock. Nita collapses weakly onto the snowy ground, joining her sisters whom she had tried to save. Exhausted, Ran approaches her, places her glasses back on her face, and positions her in a dignified manner as a sign of respect.
At that moment, a helicopter descends from the sky, breaking the previous silence. A golden-haired woman in a combat suit jumps out. Conan calls, and Tomoko recognizes her as Catherine, the owner and commander of Valhalla. Catherine seems unconcerned about the bodies of her subordinates scattered on the ground and instead expresses her excitement to face Ran, seeing her as a worthy opponent whom she intends to thoroughly enjoy battling.
Boss: Catherine Bradford
Despite having the aid of Ai's medication to slowly recover from her injuries, Ran, who has already experienced consecutive fierce battles, is physically exhausted. Gritting her teeth, she defends against Catherine's fierce attacks while questioning her. Catherine is skilled and openly admits that she orchestrated the attack on Sonoko, pushing Ran to retreat step by step. In the end, with the last of her strength, Ran manages to repel Catherine. As Catherine starts to rise from the snow, ready to continue the fight, she notices that Hayato and Kazuha have arrived behind Ran. Realizing that it means the Valhalla female warriors who infiltrated the mansion have been completely defeated, leaving only Catherine herself on the ground, Caitlin declares that they will meet again and retreats with her chief bodyguard, Melissa ropes...
Chapter 11
Morning: J Nation - Fukushima - Factory
Sonoko, despite being restrained, retains her wild nature. She snarls at her best friend and mother, showing no signs of regaining her sanity or returning to her human form. Tomoko has no choice but to reveal the root of it all - the struggle for control over Futaba Pharmaceuticals with Valhalla. Valhalla attacked Sonoko in order to obtain control over Futaba Pharmaceuticals, using the antidote as leverage to force Tomoko to concede.
Conan and Heiji, having gathered information from various sources, believe that Futaba Pharmaceuticals likely holds the formula to cure Sonoko. Although the Suzuki Zaibatsu cannot directly manage Futaba Pharmaceuticals, they still provide the information available as the primary dividend shareholder. It becomes apparent that Futaba Pharmaceuticals requires a large amount of resources to sustain the lives and daily operations of its personnel in the devastated wasteland surrounding the facility. Ordinary logistics do not enter the area, and air transportation is limited. Valhalla's supply channel for resources must be unusual. Conan and Heiji investigate Hongsheng Logistics, a company known for engaging in illicit transportation for Feifengsha. Tomoko contacts the police again, but they maintain their neutral stance due to strong pressure from U Nation and refuse to interfere with either side's actions.
As the next batch of Hongsheng's transport vehicles bound for Fukushima is about to depart, Ran and Kazuha make a quick decision. They stealthily infiltrate the cargo containers of the trucks. During the long-distance journey, Kazuha becomes bored and opens a refrigeration unit, only to be shocked to discover the body of a girl dressed in combat attire. Ran also opens several containers, each revealing the lifeless body of a girl. They immediately take photos and send them out. Conan and Ai Haibara discover that these girls were skilled female fighters in J Nation, with various backgrounds including professional athletes, college students, and assassins. Their causes of death vary, some due to accidents, others in combat, and some remain unknown. Ran and Kazuha wonder why Feifengsha would gather a group of deceased individuals and transport them to Futaba Pharmaceuticals. The convoy arrives.
The convoy quickly enters the facility and reaches the unloading area. This time, Ran and Kazuha no longer conceal themselves and kick open the container doors, ready to take action.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
The battle between Ran, Kazuha, and the escorts from Feifengsha quickly attracts the security of Futaba Pharmaceuticals. Ran and Kazuha remain calm and composed as they fight against them in the complex terrain of the factory. After dealing with the majority of the enemies who were lured in, they find Reiko, the executive of Feifengsha responsible for the transportation.
BOSS: Reiko Matsui
Ran can never forget the painful memories of being trapped in the underground fighting arena due to Reiko's scheme, fighting to the death. The sight of her enemy stirs intense emotions within her. Despite Reiko's familiarity with the terrain and her intake of a semi-finished drug to enhance her abilities, Ran and Kazuha, who have experienced numerous battles, have grown stronger. Riko is unable to withstand their assault and turns to escape. However, she is blinded by gas released from a leaking pipe and falls.
At this moment, Hayato contacts them. She has launched an assault and taken control of the security room at Futaba Pharmaceuticals. It turns out that Ran and Kazuha's infiltration served as a distraction, allowing Hayato and Hana to secretly install a Trojan horse into Futaba Pharmaceuticals' control computer. With the information provided by the Suzuki Zaibatsu and Hana's physical access, Haibara infiltrates and rewrites the security system of Futaba Pharmaceuticals, disabling the majority of the automated security measures. Now, Ran and the others only need to deal with the personnel. However, there is a separate independent system in the laboratory that houses the research data, requiring entry into the lab to obtain it.
Noon: J Nation - Fukushima - Laboratory
Ran and Kazuha enter the cargo elevator and head straight down to the bottom floor where the laboratory is located. However, the elevator stops on every floor along the way, and Valhalla female fighters burst in at each floor. Some fighters even jump down from the floors they pass. Ran must quickly defeat them, as allowing the enemy to gather in large numbers would make the situation difficult to handle. Finally, stepping on the bodies of the soft female fighters that lie in the elevator, Ran and Kazuha arrive at the laboratory.
Zako: Security Type, Miliatry Type
Inside the laboratory, Ran sees numerous culture dishes, most of which are lifted, either empty or containing something. Ran steps forward to observe, and the lids of these culture dishes are lifted one after another, releasing the beast girl fighters contained within. If they hadn't already witnessed Sonoko transforming into a leopard girl, both Ran and Kazuha would have been too terrified to fight. Even with mental preparation, they struggle against these beast girls whose strength and agility surpass that of ordinary humans. At this moment, Hana arrives to provide support, while Hayato stays behind to guard the control room to prevent it from being recaptured and remains on the surface. In addition to the beast girls, the human female fighters here also display superior skills and equipment compared to those on the surface, and they have widely injected themselves with stimulants. Fortunately, the laboratory possesses more advanced and abundant medical resources. The three of them can quickly recover from their injuries and fatigue, ready to engage in the intense battles that lie ahead. The struggle for medical resources becomes a focal point of the conflict between the two sides.
Zako: Military Type, Tech Type
Finally, Ran reaches Alice, the head researcher, and demands the research data from her. Alice claims that fighting against them would provide her with more extensive research data.
BOSS: Alice Park
Despite her words, Alice, sitting in an electric wheelchair, simply roams around, leaving the human female fighters to battle Ran and the others. She enhances them with stimulants and occasionally releases the beast girls from the culture dishes. The frail Alice is quickly defeated by the trio. Unexpectedly, she transforms into a bat beast girl capable of flying in the sky, not only possessing a strong physique but also able to replenish her life by absorbing the blood of other female zako. Although Ran and Kazuha were mentally prepared, seeing Alice's fangs and bloodied mouth greatly diminishes their fighting spirit. Hana finally takes up the challenge, leaping around in the laboratory and engaging in a fierce battle with the airborne Alice. Hana closes the remaining culture dishes, preventing new beast girls from emerging as a source of blood for Alice. In the end, Hana, Ran, and Kazuha join forces to defeat her.
Hana begins copying the laboratory data but discovers that the core storage unit is missing, with the link disconnected. At this moment, Hayato contacts them, informing them that he saw a helicopter carrying a device resembling a giant hard drive flying away. Hana can only collect the remaining data and samples of the pharmaceuticals left in the laboratory. Ran and Kazuha, who are clueless about these matters, help search the area. In Alice's room, both Kazuha and Ran notice advanced culture dishes that differ from the ones used for breeding the beast girls. Kazuha sees about ten of these dishes, all empty, but it is evident that individuals of different sizes were once lying inside. Ran sees only one dish, which doesn't contain a human body but an egg. As Ran approaches to observe it closely, the egg cracks open, revealing a bird-like girl inside. Following her avian instincts, she immediately sees Ran as her mother and incessantly cries out "mama." Driven by her maternal instincts, Ran adopts her and names her Tia.
Using the residual liquid and data from Futaba Pharmaceuticals provided by Conan earlier, Haibara begins developing a cure for Sonoko. Hana's growth gains recognition from Hayato, and Tomoko apologizes and reconciles with Ran. Everything seems so beautiful. However, Ran believes that Valhalla will not give up easily. Whether it's for the sake of a peaceful future or to punish their misdeeds, they must deal with Catherine.
Morning: J Nation - Fukushima - Factory
Sonoko, despite being restrained, retains her wild nature. She snarls at her best friend and mother, showing no signs of regaining her sanity or returning to her human form. Tomoko has no choice but to reveal the root of it all - the struggle for control over Futaba Pharmaceuticals with Valhalla. Valhalla attacked Sonoko in order to obtain control over Futaba Pharmaceuticals, using the antidote as leverage to force Tomoko to concede.
Conan and Heiji, having gathered information from various sources, believe that Futaba Pharmaceuticals likely holds the formula to cure Sonoko. Although the Suzuki Zaibatsu cannot directly manage Futaba Pharmaceuticals, they still provide the information available as the primary dividend shareholder. It becomes apparent that Futaba Pharmaceuticals requires a large amount of resources to sustain the lives and daily operations of its personnel in the devastated wasteland surrounding the facility. Ordinary logistics do not enter the area, and air transportation is limited. Valhalla's supply channel for resources must be unusual. Conan and Heiji investigate Hongsheng Logistics, a company known for engaging in illicit transportation for Feifengsha. Tomoko contacts the police again, but they maintain their neutral stance due to strong pressure from U Nation and refuse to interfere with either side's actions.
As the next batch of Hongsheng's transport vehicles bound for Fukushima is about to depart, Ran and Kazuha make a quick decision. They stealthily infiltrate the cargo containers of the trucks. During the long-distance journey, Kazuha becomes bored and opens a refrigeration unit, only to be shocked to discover the body of a girl dressed in combat attire. Ran also opens several containers, each revealing the lifeless body of a girl. They immediately take photos and send them out. Conan and Ai Haibara discover that these girls were skilled female fighters in J Nation, with various backgrounds including professional athletes, college students, and assassins. Their causes of death vary, some due to accidents, others in combat, and some remain unknown. Ran and Kazuha wonder why Feifengsha would gather a group of deceased individuals and transport them to Futaba Pharmaceuticals. The convoy arrives.
The convoy quickly enters the facility and reaches the unloading area. This time, Ran and Kazuha no longer conceal themselves and kick open the container doors, ready to take action.
Zako: Security Type, Sino Type
The battle between Ran, Kazuha, and the escorts from Feifengsha quickly attracts the security of Futaba Pharmaceuticals. Ran and Kazuha remain calm and composed as they fight against them in the complex terrain of the factory. After dealing with the majority of the enemies who were lured in, they find Reiko, the executive of Feifengsha responsible for the transportation.
BOSS: Reiko Matsui
Ran can never forget the painful memories of being trapped in the underground fighting arena due to Reiko's scheme, fighting to the death. The sight of her enemy stirs intense emotions within her. Despite Reiko's familiarity with the terrain and her intake of a semi-finished drug to enhance her abilities, Ran and Kazuha, who have experienced numerous battles, have grown stronger. Riko is unable to withstand their assault and turns to escape. However, she is blinded by gas released from a leaking pipe and falls.
At this moment, Hayato contacts them. She has launched an assault and taken control of the security room at Futaba Pharmaceuticals. It turns out that Ran and Kazuha's infiltration served as a distraction, allowing Hayato and Hana to secretly install a Trojan horse into Futaba Pharmaceuticals' control computer. With the information provided by the Suzuki Zaibatsu and Hana's physical access, Haibara infiltrates and rewrites the security system of Futaba Pharmaceuticals, disabling the majority of the automated security measures. Now, Ran and the others only need to deal with the personnel. However, there is a separate independent system in the laboratory that houses the research data, requiring entry into the lab to obtain it.
Noon: J Nation - Fukushima - Laboratory
Ran and Kazuha enter the cargo elevator and head straight down to the bottom floor where the laboratory is located. However, the elevator stops on every floor along the way, and Valhalla female fighters burst in at each floor. Some fighters even jump down from the floors they pass. Ran must quickly defeat them, as allowing the enemy to gather in large numbers would make the situation difficult to handle. Finally, stepping on the bodies of the soft female fighters that lie in the elevator, Ran and Kazuha arrive at the laboratory.
Zako: Security Type, Miliatry Type
Inside the laboratory, Ran sees numerous culture dishes, most of which are lifted, either empty or containing something. Ran steps forward to observe, and the lids of these culture dishes are lifted one after another, releasing the beast girl fighters contained within. If they hadn't already witnessed Sonoko transforming into a leopard girl, both Ran and Kazuha would have been too terrified to fight. Even with mental preparation, they struggle against these beast girls whose strength and agility surpass that of ordinary humans. At this moment, Hana arrives to provide support, while Hayato stays behind to guard the control room to prevent it from being recaptured and remains on the surface. In addition to the beast girls, the human female fighters here also display superior skills and equipment compared to those on the surface, and they have widely injected themselves with stimulants. Fortunately, the laboratory possesses more advanced and abundant medical resources. The three of them can quickly recover from their injuries and fatigue, ready to engage in the intense battles that lie ahead. The struggle for medical resources becomes a focal point of the conflict between the two sides.
Zako: Military Type, Tech Type
Finally, Ran reaches Alice, the head researcher, and demands the research data from her. Alice claims that fighting against them would provide her with more extensive research data.
BOSS: Alice Park
Despite her words, Alice, sitting in an electric wheelchair, simply roams around, leaving the human female fighters to battle Ran and the others. She enhances them with stimulants and occasionally releases the beast girls from the culture dishes. The frail Alice is quickly defeated by the trio. Unexpectedly, she transforms into a bat beast girl capable of flying in the sky, not only possessing a strong physique but also able to replenish her life by absorbing the blood of other female zako. Although Ran and Kazuha were mentally prepared, seeing Alice's fangs and bloodied mouth greatly diminishes their fighting spirit. Hana finally takes up the challenge, leaping around in the laboratory and engaging in a fierce battle with the airborne Alice. Hana closes the remaining culture dishes, preventing new beast girls from emerging as a source of blood for Alice. In the end, Hana, Ran, and Kazuha join forces to defeat her.
Hana begins copying the laboratory data but discovers that the core storage unit is missing, with the link disconnected. At this moment, Hayato contacts them, informing them that he saw a helicopter carrying a device resembling a giant hard drive flying away. Hana can only collect the remaining data and samples of the pharmaceuticals left in the laboratory. Ran and Kazuha, who are clueless about these matters, help search the area. In Alice's room, both Kazuha and Ran notice advanced culture dishes that differ from the ones used for breeding the beast girls. Kazuha sees about ten of these dishes, all empty, but it is evident that individuals of different sizes were once lying inside. Ran sees only one dish, which doesn't contain a human body but an egg. As Ran approaches to observe it closely, the egg cracks open, revealing a bird-like girl inside. Following her avian instincts, she immediately sees Ran as her mother and incessantly cries out "mama." Driven by her maternal instincts, Ran adopts her and names her Tia.
Using the residual liquid and data from Futaba Pharmaceuticals provided by Conan earlier, Haibara begins developing a cure for Sonoko. Hana's growth gains recognition from Hayato, and Tomoko apologizes and reconciles with Ran. Everything seems so beautiful. However, Ran believes that Valhalla will not give up easily. Whether it's for the sake of a peaceful future or to punish their misdeeds, they must deal with Catherine.
Chapter 12
Evening: J Nation - Nagano - Bamboo forest
Talking about Caitlin's whereabouts, Conan traces the signal of the tracker installed on the helicopter and finds that the signal is stable in the deep mountains of Nagano. Hayato and Hana can take the Suzuki Zaibatsu's helicopter nearby and jump directly, but Ran and Kazuha are worried. Just as Heiji takes the opportunity to tell them not to follow, Tia offers to help.
Tia carries Ran and Kazuha and flies to the vicinity of the tracker signal, finding a suitable spot in the bamboo forest to land. Ran instructs the exhausted Tia to go back and rest, but Tia insists on staying with her "mom" and suggests finding a perch on a tree to take a nap. However, as soon as Tia takes off, she crashes into a Kunoichi who jumps down. It turns out there is an ambush in the bamboo forest.
A fierce battle ensues in the moonlit bamboo forest. The Kunoichi constantly jump down from above Ran and Kazuha, and sometimes emerge from the fallen leaves. Hidden weapons and cold arrows are frequently launched, and even when facing head-on combat with the female samurais, there are traps triggered such as bamboo spears. Ran and Kazuha fearlessly face the challenges, tactically advancing with Tia's coordination and reminders, eliminating the small groups of ambushing female fighters.
Zako: Yamato Type
Ran and Kazuha reach the end of the bamboo forest and can see the entrance to the ninja village illuminated by fire. Ran initially hopes that Tia can fly them over, but after the exhausting battle and lack of energy, Tiara is unable to do so. Ran and Kazuha create a sleeping spot for Tia using fallen leaves and the clothes of the defeated female fighters to ensure her safety before she falls asleep. Once Tia is sound asleep, the two proceed directly towards the entrance.
A female warrior wielding a naginata guards the gate. Ran approaches her and engages in a polite conversation, explaining that they are only looking for Catherine and do not wish to harm anyone else. They request passage and information about Catherine's whereabouts. The female warrior politely responds that she cannot disclose Catherine's location and cannot allow them to pass unless they step over her dead body. Reluctantly, Ran engages in combat with her.
Boss: Tsuruhime
Tsuruhime skillfully wields her naginata, displaying seriousness but slightly lacking in strength. She is quickly defeated by the combined efforts of Ran and Kazuha. As Tsuruhime is dying, she reveals to Ran that Valhalla has been funding the entire village, making Catherine their lord who provides them with livelihoods. As loyal subjects, they are prepared to die for their lord.
Please note that the present tense is maintained in the translation.
Evening: J Nation - Nagano - Ninja Village
Ran rushes into the village and is surprised to find a training ground with several deceased individuals who were used as practice targets. Suddenly, a large group of female fighters emerges from various houses, surrounding the two.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Miliatry Type
Ran and Kazuha, both shocked and angry, throw caution to the wind and engage in battle. Ran, especially, unleashes deadly moves with almost every strike, thanks to Ai's restorative medicine. Kazuha relies more on countering enemy attacks. However, the female fighters are numerous, strong, and strategically adept, making it increasingly challenging for the two. Suddenly, Hana and Hayato appear behind the crowd, launching a surprise attack. The initially well-organised female fighters are thrown into disarray, turning the skirmish into a chaotic brawl. Hana and Hayato seem to have a keen understanding of the fighting styles of the female ninjas and samurais, initially believing they have the upper hand. The female fighters, who were confident in their abilities, are eventually defeated on the training ground.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Tech Type
Ran and Kazuha question the surviving captives and investigate the scene. They learn that the captives were originally refugees from various war-torn regions around the world. Valhalla captured them and brought them here as practice targets. Those who displayed resistance were forced to fight against the female fighters with shackles, while those who were defenseless were used for blade practice. It is revealed that the female nurses among the enemies were here to determine organ compatibility, as the severely injured and deceased individuals had their organs harvested. Hayato, seemingly unsurprised by this information, discovers signs that Kyogoku, Sonoko's boyfriend, was once used as a practice target here and was taken away while still alive. Ran and Kazuha, initially hesitant due to the preparedness of the enemy, become indignant witnessing innocent people being used for blade practice. When they learn that Kyogoku may still be alive, their determination intensifies. The four individuals split up to search different areas of the ninja village, seeking Catherine's or Kyogoku's whereabouts.
Ran and Kazuha enter the Tenshukaku (Heaven's Keep), where they encounter a shrine maiden and a tengu. The shrine maiden casts a spell, turning the surroundings into a sinister graveyard. The thrown talismans manifest into ghosts that are immune to attacks, causing Ran and Kazuha to be frightened and decreasing their offensive and movement capabilities.
Boss: Kagura & Tengu
Kagura primarily relies on the ghosts to defend her and lets the tengu handle the attacks. After defeating Kagura, the tengu declares that she has had enough and flies away. However, Ran and Kazuha are still trapped in the illusion. At that moment, Heiji enters the illusion wearing a motorcycle helmet, dragging Ran and Kazuha to a water pool in the Tenshukaku courtyard. The cold water jolts them back to reality. It turns out that everything was created by the shrine maiden using hallucinatory powder and verbal suggestions.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Tech Type
Heiji helps identify and disarm various traps and mechanisms within the Tenshukaku. Ran and Kazuha continue to battle within the Tenshukaku, encountering numerous sliding door compartments in the lower rooms, where they frequently encounter enemies. Together, they systematically clear each room, searching for Kyogoku's trail and a path to the upper levels. The upper levels of the Tenshukaku are narrow, so Ran and Kazuha jump onto the wide rooftops to fight against the female fighters. They fight their way to the top, facing Maiko, the female Jonin who awaits them.
Boss: Kagome Maiko
Maiko is formidable, using her clones to make it difficult for Ran and Kazuha to find her real body. The wooden stake dummies incapacitate Ran's proud combination attacks, and Maiko's powerful strikes create sparks, setting the Tenshukaku ablaze. Ran and Kazuha struggle to keep up with Maiko's skill. At that moment, Heiji arrives on a motorcycle with Hayato, revealing that Hayato is a former escape ninja who helped Hana flee from this place. The encounter becomes even more heated between the enemies turned rivals. After a grueling battle, Maiko eventually succumbs to the raging flames. The group escapes from the collapsing Tenshukaku.
Returning without finding Catherine, Ran visits Sonoko, who has already transformed back into her human form after taking the antidote. It's only a matter of time before she regains consciousness. Tomoko orders Hayato and Hana to find Kyogoku, as he is the future son-in-law and heir to the Suzuki family.
Ai locates records of extensive data transmission from the previous transmissions of Futaba Pharmaceuticals. The destination is at sea. Hayato reveals that she actually placed a tracker on the storage device when the helicopter flew out of the underground, but she didn't mention it earlier due to concerns about it being a trap. Combining this information with intelligence from W Nation and the Suzuki Zaibatsu, it is highly likely that Catherine, Kyogoku, and the storage device are on a cruise ship in international waters.
Evening: J Nation - Nagano - Bamboo forest
Talking about Caitlin's whereabouts, Conan traces the signal of the tracker installed on the helicopter and finds that the signal is stable in the deep mountains of Nagano. Hayato and Hana can take the Suzuki Zaibatsu's helicopter nearby and jump directly, but Ran and Kazuha are worried. Just as Heiji takes the opportunity to tell them not to follow, Tia offers to help.
Tia carries Ran and Kazuha and flies to the vicinity of the tracker signal, finding a suitable spot in the bamboo forest to land. Ran instructs the exhausted Tia to go back and rest, but Tia insists on staying with her "mom" and suggests finding a perch on a tree to take a nap. However, as soon as Tia takes off, she crashes into a Kunoichi who jumps down. It turns out there is an ambush in the bamboo forest.
A fierce battle ensues in the moonlit bamboo forest. The Kunoichi constantly jump down from above Ran and Kazuha, and sometimes emerge from the fallen leaves. Hidden weapons and cold arrows are frequently launched, and even when facing head-on combat with the female samurais, there are traps triggered such as bamboo spears. Ran and Kazuha fearlessly face the challenges, tactically advancing with Tia's coordination and reminders, eliminating the small groups of ambushing female fighters.
Zako: Yamato Type
Ran and Kazuha reach the end of the bamboo forest and can see the entrance to the ninja village illuminated by fire. Ran initially hopes that Tia can fly them over, but after the exhausting battle and lack of energy, Tiara is unable to do so. Ran and Kazuha create a sleeping spot for Tia using fallen leaves and the clothes of the defeated female fighters to ensure her safety before she falls asleep. Once Tia is sound asleep, the two proceed directly towards the entrance.
A female warrior wielding a naginata guards the gate. Ran approaches her and engages in a polite conversation, explaining that they are only looking for Catherine and do not wish to harm anyone else. They request passage and information about Catherine's whereabouts. The female warrior politely responds that she cannot disclose Catherine's location and cannot allow them to pass unless they step over her dead body. Reluctantly, Ran engages in combat with her.
Boss: Tsuruhime
Tsuruhime skillfully wields her naginata, displaying seriousness but slightly lacking in strength. She is quickly defeated by the combined efforts of Ran and Kazuha. As Tsuruhime is dying, she reveals to Ran that Valhalla has been funding the entire village, making Catherine their lord who provides them with livelihoods. As loyal subjects, they are prepared to die for their lord.
Please note that the present tense is maintained in the translation.
Evening: J Nation - Nagano - Ninja Village
Ran rushes into the village and is surprised to find a training ground with several deceased individuals who were used as practice targets. Suddenly, a large group of female fighters emerges from various houses, surrounding the two.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Miliatry Type
Ran and Kazuha, both shocked and angry, throw caution to the wind and engage in battle. Ran, especially, unleashes deadly moves with almost every strike, thanks to Ai's restorative medicine. Kazuha relies more on countering enemy attacks. However, the female fighters are numerous, strong, and strategically adept, making it increasingly challenging for the two. Suddenly, Hana and Hayato appear behind the crowd, launching a surprise attack. The initially well-organised female fighters are thrown into disarray, turning the skirmish into a chaotic brawl. Hana and Hayato seem to have a keen understanding of the fighting styles of the female ninjas and samurais, initially believing they have the upper hand. The female fighters, who were confident in their abilities, are eventually defeated on the training ground.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Tech Type
Ran and Kazuha question the surviving captives and investigate the scene. They learn that the captives were originally refugees from various war-torn regions around the world. Valhalla captured them and brought them here as practice targets. Those who displayed resistance were forced to fight against the female fighters with shackles, while those who were defenseless were used for blade practice. It is revealed that the female nurses among the enemies were here to determine organ compatibility, as the severely injured and deceased individuals had their organs harvested. Hayato, seemingly unsurprised by this information, discovers signs that Kyogoku, Sonoko's boyfriend, was once used as a practice target here and was taken away while still alive. Ran and Kazuha, initially hesitant due to the preparedness of the enemy, become indignant witnessing innocent people being used for blade practice. When they learn that Kyogoku may still be alive, their determination intensifies. The four individuals split up to search different areas of the ninja village, seeking Catherine's or Kyogoku's whereabouts.
Ran and Kazuha enter the Tenshukaku (Heaven's Keep), where they encounter a shrine maiden and a tengu. The shrine maiden casts a spell, turning the surroundings into a sinister graveyard. The thrown talismans manifest into ghosts that are immune to attacks, causing Ran and Kazuha to be frightened and decreasing their offensive and movement capabilities.
Boss: Kagura & Tengu
Kagura primarily relies on the ghosts to defend her and lets the tengu handle the attacks. After defeating Kagura, the tengu declares that she has had enough and flies away. However, Ran and Kazuha are still trapped in the illusion. At that moment, Heiji enters the illusion wearing a motorcycle helmet, dragging Ran and Kazuha to a water pool in the Tenshukaku courtyard. The cold water jolts them back to reality. It turns out that everything was created by the shrine maiden using hallucinatory powder and verbal suggestions.
Zako: Yamato Type, Martial Arts Type, Tech Type
Heiji helps identify and disarm various traps and mechanisms within the Tenshukaku. Ran and Kazuha continue to battle within the Tenshukaku, encountering numerous sliding door compartments in the lower rooms, where they frequently encounter enemies. Together, they systematically clear each room, searching for Kyogoku's trail and a path to the upper levels. The upper levels of the Tenshukaku are narrow, so Ran and Kazuha jump onto the wide rooftops to fight against the female fighters. They fight their way to the top, facing Maiko, the female Jonin who awaits them.
Boss: Kagome Maiko
Maiko is formidable, using her clones to make it difficult for Ran and Kazuha to find her real body. The wooden stake dummies incapacitate Ran's proud combination attacks, and Maiko's powerful strikes create sparks, setting the Tenshukaku ablaze. Ran and Kazuha struggle to keep up with Maiko's skill. At that moment, Heiji arrives on a motorcycle with Hayato, revealing that Hayato is a former escape ninja who helped Hana flee from this place. The encounter becomes even more heated between the enemies turned rivals. After a grueling battle, Maiko eventually succumbs to the raging flames. The group escapes from the collapsing Tenshukaku.
Returning without finding Catherine, Ran visits Sonoko, who has already transformed back into her human form after taking the antidote. It's only a matter of time before she regains consciousness. Tomoko orders Hayato and Hana to find Kyogoku, as he is the future son-in-law and heir to the Suzuki family.
Ai locates records of extensive data transmission from the previous transmissions of Futaba Pharmaceuticals. The destination is at sea. Hayato reveals that she actually placed a tracker on the storage device when the helicopter flew out of the underground, but she didn't mention it earlier due to concerns about it being a trap. Combining this information with intelligence from W Nation and the Suzuki Zaibatsu, it is highly likely that Catherine, Kyogoku, and the storage device are on a cruise ship in international waters.
Noon - Pacific - Luxury Cruise Ship
Catherine is enjoying the yuri pleasure on the sunny deck of the cruise ship when suddenly, Ran jumps in front of her from Tia's back. Catherine is not surprised but rather pleased, and she lunges at Ran in her naked form.
BOSS: Catherine Bradford
Catherine is knocked down by Ran, but the attacks that could cause fatal injuries to other female fighters only make Catherine cough up blood. Catherine excitedly remarks that the battle gave her a long-lost thrill of pleasure, and she plans to go change into her combat attire for another round. However, Ran, uninterested in Catherine's chatter, charges forward to confront her. Olivia, Caitlin's intimate friend who had just been with her moments ago, now blocks Ran alongside attendants. Ran tells Olivia that she's here to avenge her friend Sonoko, but Olivia claims she's also protecting her friend Catherine and engages Ran in combat, in her naked form as well.
BOSS: Olivia Sinclair
Olivia lacks martial skills but excels in dance, and she integrates her yuri sex techniques into combat. After finally defeating her, Ran realizes Caitlin has vanished from her sight. Ran arrives at the middle observation deck along the ship's top, where the Valhalla warriors have gathered. Ran is determined not to let Catherine escape. She initiates an attack against them, while at the ship's bow on the upper level, Catherine has changed into her casual attire and is being attended to by her secretary and maid, Diana and Jenny.
Zako: Military Type, Martial Art Type, Yamato Type, Tech Type
At the same time, Hayato and Hana have changed out of their wetsuits and entered the lower levels of the ship. Most of the Valhalla warriors have been drawn to the upper deck by Ran's presence, leaving the area vulnerable. Hayato and Hana quickly locate the storage room for the Futaba Pharmaceuticals data storage device and, the many revived beast girls.
Zako: Military Type, Tech Type
On the observation deck, Ran fights her way through the Valhalla warriors, reaching the pool area. Here, she faces a surprise attack from two agile figures emerging from the water. They turn out to be a set of twins who pose a challenge for Ran, requiring her to alternate between fighting in the water and on land.
BOSS: Jessica Morris & Letty Morris
As Hayato and Hana struggle with the Beast Maidens, Kazuha sneaks through the ship's ventilation ducts to the location where the Kyogoku is imprisoned. She defeats the female warriors guarding Kyogoku and frees him from his heavy chains. Injured but finally liberated, Kyogoku bursts out of the confinement, ferociously wiping out all female fighters and beast girls, and eventually helps Hayato and Hana escape. After unleashing his rage, Kyogoku's old injuries resurface, causing him to collapse. Hayato and Hana support him and decide to leave. Kazuha, wanting to support Ran, requests that at least one of them stay behind, but Hayato and Hana explain they are also weakened and their priority is to rescue Kyogoku.
On Ran's end, she's also almost at her wit's end, but she fights valiantly, stepping on the bodies of defeated female fighters as she walks towards the upper deck of the ship, under Catherine's gaze. Once out of Catherine's sight, she immediately collapses to the ground. Driven by the determination to prevent Catherine from escaping, Ran swallows all of Ai's medicine in one breath, feeling a surge of energy and determination. With her eyes wide open, she enters the grand hall ahead.
The grand hall is lavishly decorated, with a spacious circular marble floor in the center and marble columns lining the sides. Between every two columns stands a female fighter, with Melissa in the lead. She informs Ran that the electronic keycard to the top level, where Catherine is, is hidden inside one of their pussies. Melissa tells Ran that she'll have to defeat all of them to find it.
As Melissa finishes speaking, the first fighter steps forward and faces Ran. Ran is surprised to find that the fighter looks exactly like Yui. After a brief conversation, Ran realizes that this clone shares Yui's appearance and personality but has no recollection of their past interactions. Instead, she is eager to fight Ran to the death. Melissa smugly explains that these are clones created by Pharmaceuticals based on the female bosses Lan defeated. Lan understands how the bodies of female fighters transported to Futaba Pharmaceuticals were used, and she focuses solely on her current opponent.
BOSS RUSH: Lan faces a series of bosses she defeated before. Bosses who survived, like Leifang and Hayato aren't among them.
Hayato and Hana follow the plan, opening the ship's sea valve and preparing to escape in a lifeboat with Kyogoku. However, Kazuha also arrives, determined not to leave her friends behind. Hayato warns her that Tia can only carry one person at a time from such a distance, but Kazuha insists on going back to help.
Ran faces a prolonged battle against the clone female fighters. One by one, they take turns fighting her, and as they fall, Ran realizes they are weaker than the original ones. Melissa's smile fades as her clones are defeated. Finally, it's her turn to fight, and she attacks Ran in a fit of rage. Lan defeats her and finds the electronic keycard in her underwear, leading to the ship's observation deck.
Catherine is waiting, now wearing sporty combat attire and exoskeletal armor. Ran, fueled by adrenaline from the previous fights and the medicine, questions Catherine's choice of battle style. Kate explains that she wanted to delay time while enjoying the spectacle. Ran taunts Catherine about being so engrossed in her performance, prompting Catherine to check the monitors. She sees that Hayato and Hana have rescued Kyogoku from the cabin, and their evacuation helicopter has been taken down by Tia.
Catherine's plan thwarted, she snaps her fingers, and Diana Spudens and Jenny Dudek emerge with the remaining female fighters. Kazuha also arrives, ready to face Catherine's last zako with Ran.
BOSS: Diana Spudens & Jenny Dudek
After defeating them, Catherine admits to enjoying the entire battle, seeing it as a precious memory. Ran informs Catherine that there's no escape for her now, as the ship is sinking. Catherine reveals that extreme sports and wilderness survival no longer excite her. She chose Valhalla for the thrill of battle.
Final BOSS: Catherine Bradford
Catherine displays all-around superhuman combat prowess. Battle-hardened Ran is repeatedly knocked down and beaten by her, and Kazuha, who excels in facing experts, is also defeated. Seeing Ran once again being thrown by Catherine and sent flying, Kazuha charges forward to protect Ran but is quickly overpowered. To shield Ran, Tia rushes in, but her ground skills are ordinary, and she's immediately incapacitated by Catherine, who breaks her wings and kills her. Ran, determined and persistent up until now, witnesses her efforts crumble. Instead of achieving her goal, she has endangered Kazuha, and she collapses, crying uncontrollably on the ground. Kazuha, provoked by Ran's cries, surges up, intent on breaking Kaitlyn's arm, but Catherine lifts her effortlessly with one hand. Catherine expresses her enjoyment of the entire battle process as a token of appreciation. She states that, in return, she will deal with Kazuha, Ran, and then move on to Suzuki Sonoko and Kyogoku. Just as Catherine is about to snap Kazuha's neck, Ran throws herself at her, grabbing hold and plunging into the sea. Meanwhile, Kazuha crashes onto the deck and witnesses the cruise ship half submerged, its waterline attracting sharks with the corpses of female zako floating on the surface. With a determined spirit, Ran clings to Catherine, leaping off the bow of the ship. Catherine's body is smeared with Ran's blood. In mid-air, Catherine breaks free from Ran's grasp and falls into the water. Ran's blood disperses in the water, attracting sharks that begin to tear at Kaitlyn. Despite her sturdy armor, Kaitlyn endures the onslaught of the sharks before finally succumbing. Just as Ran is about to hit the water, she is suddenly pulled upwards. Looking up, she sees Conan using a rappelling strap to secure her around her waist. She's lifted back into the cabin, where she also sees Kazuha. The W Nation helicopter, carrying Ran, Conan, and Kazuha, quickly ascends against the backdrop of the sunset, leaving behind the enormous vortex created by the sinking cruise ship.
Catherine is enjoying the yuri pleasure on the sunny deck of the cruise ship when suddenly, Ran jumps in front of her from Tia's back. Catherine is not surprised but rather pleased, and she lunges at Ran in her naked form.
BOSS: Catherine Bradford
Catherine is knocked down by Ran, but the attacks that could cause fatal injuries to other female fighters only make Catherine cough up blood. Catherine excitedly remarks that the battle gave her a long-lost thrill of pleasure, and she plans to go change into her combat attire for another round. However, Ran, uninterested in Catherine's chatter, charges forward to confront her. Olivia, Caitlin's intimate friend who had just been with her moments ago, now blocks Ran alongside attendants. Ran tells Olivia that she's here to avenge her friend Sonoko, but Olivia claims she's also protecting her friend Catherine and engages Ran in combat, in her naked form as well.
BOSS: Olivia Sinclair
Olivia lacks martial skills but excels in dance, and she integrates her yuri sex techniques into combat. After finally defeating her, Ran realizes Caitlin has vanished from her sight. Ran arrives at the middle observation deck along the ship's top, where the Valhalla warriors have gathered. Ran is determined not to let Catherine escape. She initiates an attack against them, while at the ship's bow on the upper level, Catherine has changed into her casual attire and is being attended to by her secretary and maid, Diana and Jenny.
Zako: Military Type, Martial Art Type, Yamato Type, Tech Type
At the same time, Hayato and Hana have changed out of their wetsuits and entered the lower levels of the ship. Most of the Valhalla warriors have been drawn to the upper deck by Ran's presence, leaving the area vulnerable. Hayato and Hana quickly locate the storage room for the Futaba Pharmaceuticals data storage device and, the many revived beast girls.
Zako: Military Type, Tech Type
On the observation deck, Ran fights her way through the Valhalla warriors, reaching the pool area. Here, she faces a surprise attack from two agile figures emerging from the water. They turn out to be a set of twins who pose a challenge for Ran, requiring her to alternate between fighting in the water and on land.
BOSS: Jessica Morris & Letty Morris
As Hayato and Hana struggle with the Beast Maidens, Kazuha sneaks through the ship's ventilation ducts to the location where the Kyogoku is imprisoned. She defeats the female warriors guarding Kyogoku and frees him from his heavy chains. Injured but finally liberated, Kyogoku bursts out of the confinement, ferociously wiping out all female fighters and beast girls, and eventually helps Hayato and Hana escape. After unleashing his rage, Kyogoku's old injuries resurface, causing him to collapse. Hayato and Hana support him and decide to leave. Kazuha, wanting to support Ran, requests that at least one of them stay behind, but Hayato and Hana explain they are also weakened and their priority is to rescue Kyogoku.
On Ran's end, she's also almost at her wit's end, but she fights valiantly, stepping on the bodies of defeated female fighters as she walks towards the upper deck of the ship, under Catherine's gaze. Once out of Catherine's sight, she immediately collapses to the ground. Driven by the determination to prevent Catherine from escaping, Ran swallows all of Ai's medicine in one breath, feeling a surge of energy and determination. With her eyes wide open, she enters the grand hall ahead.
The grand hall is lavishly decorated, with a spacious circular marble floor in the center and marble columns lining the sides. Between every two columns stands a female fighter, with Melissa in the lead. She informs Ran that the electronic keycard to the top level, where Catherine is, is hidden inside one of their pussies. Melissa tells Ran that she'll have to defeat all of them to find it.
As Melissa finishes speaking, the first fighter steps forward and faces Ran. Ran is surprised to find that the fighter looks exactly like Yui. After a brief conversation, Ran realizes that this clone shares Yui's appearance and personality but has no recollection of their past interactions. Instead, she is eager to fight Ran to the death. Melissa smugly explains that these are clones created by Pharmaceuticals based on the female bosses Lan defeated. Lan understands how the bodies of female fighters transported to Futaba Pharmaceuticals were used, and she focuses solely on her current opponent.
BOSS RUSH: Lan faces a series of bosses she defeated before. Bosses who survived, like Leifang and Hayato aren't among them.
Hayato and Hana follow the plan, opening the ship's sea valve and preparing to escape in a lifeboat with Kyogoku. However, Kazuha also arrives, determined not to leave her friends behind. Hayato warns her that Tia can only carry one person at a time from such a distance, but Kazuha insists on going back to help.
Ran faces a prolonged battle against the clone female fighters. One by one, they take turns fighting her, and as they fall, Ran realizes they are weaker than the original ones. Melissa's smile fades as her clones are defeated. Finally, it's her turn to fight, and she attacks Ran in a fit of rage. Lan defeats her and finds the electronic keycard in her underwear, leading to the ship's observation deck.
Catherine is waiting, now wearing sporty combat attire and exoskeletal armor. Ran, fueled by adrenaline from the previous fights and the medicine, questions Catherine's choice of battle style. Kate explains that she wanted to delay time while enjoying the spectacle. Ran taunts Catherine about being so engrossed in her performance, prompting Catherine to check the monitors. She sees that Hayato and Hana have rescued Kyogoku from the cabin, and their evacuation helicopter has been taken down by Tia.
Catherine's plan thwarted, she snaps her fingers, and Diana Spudens and Jenny Dudek emerge with the remaining female fighters. Kazuha also arrives, ready to face Catherine's last zako with Ran.
BOSS: Diana Spudens & Jenny Dudek
After defeating them, Catherine admits to enjoying the entire battle, seeing it as a precious memory. Ran informs Catherine that there's no escape for her now, as the ship is sinking. Catherine reveals that extreme sports and wilderness survival no longer excite her. She chose Valhalla for the thrill of battle.
Final BOSS: Catherine Bradford
Catherine displays all-around superhuman combat prowess. Battle-hardened Ran is repeatedly knocked down and beaten by her, and Kazuha, who excels in facing experts, is also defeated. Seeing Ran once again being thrown by Catherine and sent flying, Kazuha charges forward to protect Ran but is quickly overpowered. To shield Ran, Tia rushes in, but her ground skills are ordinary, and she's immediately incapacitated by Catherine, who breaks her wings and kills her. Ran, determined and persistent up until now, witnesses her efforts crumble. Instead of achieving her goal, she has endangered Kazuha, and she collapses, crying uncontrollably on the ground. Kazuha, provoked by Ran's cries, surges up, intent on breaking Kaitlyn's arm, but Catherine lifts her effortlessly with one hand. Catherine expresses her enjoyment of the entire battle process as a token of appreciation. She states that, in return, she will deal with Kazuha, Ran, and then move on to Suzuki Sonoko and Kyogoku. Just as Catherine is about to snap Kazuha's neck, Ran throws herself at her, grabbing hold and plunging into the sea. Meanwhile, Kazuha crashes onto the deck and witnesses the cruise ship half submerged, its waterline attracting sharks with the corpses of female zako floating on the surface. With a determined spirit, Ran clings to Catherine, leaping off the bow of the ship. Catherine's body is smeared with Ran's blood. In mid-air, Catherine breaks free from Ran's grasp and falls into the water. Ran's blood disperses in the water, attracting sharks that begin to tear at Kaitlyn. Despite her sturdy armor, Kaitlyn endures the onslaught of the sharks before finally succumbing. Just as Ran is about to hit the water, she is suddenly pulled upwards. Looking up, she sees Conan using a rappelling strap to secure her around her waist. She's lifted back into the cabin, where she also sees Kazuha. The W Nation helicopter, carrying Ran, Conan, and Kazuha, quickly ascends against the backdrop of the sunset, leaving behind the enormous vortex created by the sinking cruise ship.
The case is being privately heard by the J Country court, and with collaborative efforts from various parties, the case concludes with Ran and Kazuha being acquitted.
Sonoko finally recovers and wakes up. The group concocts a benevolent lie, confining everything within the context of teenage girl bullying, but emphasizes Ran and Kazuha's contributions.
Ran, accompanied by Kazuha and Sonoko, visits the original dessert shop and enjoys their beverages. Regardless of what bizarre and challenging events lie ahead, the present moment is worth cherishing and savoring.
After Catherine's demise, Valhalla is severely weakened and descends into chaos. The Asgard Corporation, the family enterprise to which Catherine belonged, attempts to comprehend the causes and consequences of the situation. However, due to the substantial loss of senior executives and data, there is no way to ascertain the truth about the Suzuki Zaibatsu, Futaba Pharmaceuticals, Ran, Sonoko, and others.
Ultimately, Asgard manages to restore some semblance of order to Valhalla. As long as the world economy remains in turmoil and conflicts persist, business operations will continue, and there will be a constant influx of voluntary female fighters willing to sacrifice themselves for Valhalla's cause.
Sonoko finally recovers and wakes up. The group concocts a benevolent lie, confining everything within the context of teenage girl bullying, but emphasizes Ran and Kazuha's contributions.
Ran, accompanied by Kazuha and Sonoko, visits the original dessert shop and enjoys their beverages. Regardless of what bizarre and challenging events lie ahead, the present moment is worth cherishing and savoring.
After Catherine's demise, Valhalla is severely weakened and descends into chaos. The Asgard Corporation, the family enterprise to which Catherine belonged, attempts to comprehend the causes and consequences of the situation. However, due to the substantial loss of senior executives and data, there is no way to ascertain the truth about the Suzuki Zaibatsu, Futaba Pharmaceuticals, Ran, Sonoko, and others.
Ultimately, Asgard manages to restore some semblance of order to Valhalla. As long as the world economy remains in turmoil and conflicts persist, business operations will continue, and there will be a constant influx of voluntary female fighters willing to sacrifice themselves for Valhalla's cause.
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