My youth story cannot be a knight war

Zaimokuza didn't miss the opportunity. Flames ignited under his right foot, and he launched a flying kick into the opponent's chest. This all-around kick, without a backflip, sent Biran flying backwards, rolling several times on the beach before coming to rest.

[“Tsk! We’ve run out of bullets.”]

[Kousaka Kyousuke opened the magazine of his revolver, and the six bullets inside had all been fired. He spat inwardly, raised his head and shouted to Zaimokuza who turned his head to look at him.]

[“Zaimokuza, I’ll go get my weapons and hold this guy back for a while!”]

[“OK!”]

Zaimokuza gave a thumbs-up to Kousaka Kyousuke's back as he turned and ran toward the shore, then immediately turned back to Biran, who was standing in the distance, and buckled his belt.

[“Super Transformation!”]

【Om—】

[The hand with the blue gauntlet picked up the eel body on the beach, which had been cut off and was no longer moving, and used it as a whip to swing it hard.]

[The limp eel body then turned transparent, with the bones and internal organs clearly visible. Then, a blue glow spread upward from the palm holding the eel's tail and turned into a blue-golden Azure Dragon Stick.]

Chiba Prefecture, Toyonosaki Academy, Class 2-B.

"No way!? Even a recently dead eel can be turned into a weapon, this is too outrageous!"

Aki Tomoya was dumbfounded when he saw that Zaimokuza in the light curtain had turned a dead fish into his own exclusive weapon. This scene was simply a complete trampling of the research results of physics and biology so far. Not to mention Newton, whose coffin had been placed on the mountain for years, even Darwin would probably dig up the soil outside his coffin and run out to curse when he saw this.

His reaction was relatively calm. Many biologists around the world had been secretly mocking and gloating over those physicists who had turned various objects into weapons and then frantically tore up their research results. However, after seeing this scene, all of them turned green in the face. The thick stack of scientific research reports that had just been produced in their hands suddenly became as light as a feather and worthless.

"In previous battles, Zaimokuza merely transformed inorganic dead objects into specialized machines of various forms, but this time he turned a living eel into a weapon. Although it is dead, it is still an organic living thing in essence, not an inorganic object..."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's expression remained indifferent and calm, but he had to admit that he was "shocked" by Zaimokuza's move in the light curtain.

Not to mention scholars who specialize in this field, anyone with a little scientific knowledge knows that although there is only one letter difference between organic and inorganic matter, the difference between them is so great that it cannot be described as a world of difference.

For example, although humans and stones are both existences born from this planet, can they be the same?

"It is definitely not a coincidence that Zaimokuza did not use organic matter in the previous battle but used inorganic matter to change his form, because he was unable to change the form of organic matter before."

"But now he is able to turn a recently dead fish into his own weapon, the Azure Dragon Stick. This can only mean that his strength has greatly increased compared to before, so he can do such an outrageous thing."

"This power is not the macroscopic aspect of intuitive force, but the microscopic aspect of manipulating the composition of things. That belt... is constantly making him "evolve" towards a higher level of existence far beyond humans..."

Having said this, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka suddenly stopped.

Because he thought of an even more terrifying possibility.

Now Zaimokuza is only able to transform organic matter into inorganic matter, but what if one day he can reverse the process and transform inorganic matter into organic matter?

——Then what’s the difference between this and creating life out of thin air?

Thinking of this possibility, even the supreme masterpiece of the white room, which had been emotionless since childhood, felt a chill down his spine, and tiny beads of sweat seeped out from his back.

"If Zaimokuza can really do this... then he will undoubtedly step into the realm of God as a human being and be on par with the God of Christianity with his own strength."

[“Gu——!”]

Biran ducked his head to dodge the sweeping Blue Dragon Staff, then covered his eyes in panic, tumbling across the ground to escape Zaimokuza's attack range. He then used all his strength to dig the bullet out of his eye.

[“Damn Lindo warriors…!”]

Incomparable anger rose from his heart. Biran, who had an extremely proud self-esteem, had never imagined that he would be shot through the eyes twice in a row by an arrow from Linduo, a person he didn't even take seriously!

[This is an absolute humiliation, and the anger almost burns the nerves in its brain. It suddenly stands up from the ground and looks at Zai Mu Zai, who has put himself in defensive driving because of its action, with a ferocious and brutal tone.]

"You guys have completely pissed me off, KUUGA!!!"

【"drink--!!!"】

[As it roared, blue ripples spread from its belt, and its body rapidly changed in the blue ripples.]

[The dark silver belt has blue stripes on the demon's eyes, and the already strong muscles on his body have expanded. The dorsal fin behind him has become larger and protruded from his back with bloodshot veins. The blades on his hands have grown out of thin air, and the blades are flashing with a cold blue edge.]

[A blue "water" totem appears in the center of his chest, and his right eyeball that was shot through quickly recovers, changing from black to dark blue, and he stares at Zaimokuza like a top predator staring at its prey.]

【Me-Biran-Gi·Enhanced Body·Agile Body】

[“I knew it!”]

Zaimokuza, who had already seen Biran in this state in his previous battle with No. 22, cursed inwardly and pressed his left hand on the blue spirit stone at his waist as the other party changed his form.

【Om—】

[The solidified blue color between his belts flows endlessly like a flowing lake, and the moisture in the air gathers and shapes behind him, turning into a water cloak that reflects the flowing waves and brilliance. His eyes also spread like ripples on the water.]

[Kuga·Blue Dragon Form·Elemental Awakening (Water)]

[After experiencing the tragic consequences of not using his ultimate move in time against this kind of enemy several times before, Zaimokuza did not hesitate to use his ultimate move, Elemental Awakening.]

"Oh!? This is something I've never seen before, KUUGA!"

Biran cried out in surprise and interest when he saw Zaimokuza, draped in a cape made of flowing water, a form he had never seen before in his memory.

"That's fine, let's see how powerful your new form is! Let's see if you can withstand the blade of the Death Predator Me-Biran-Gi!"

Biran raised his left arm, and a blue stream of water wrapped around the base of his arm, transforming it into a long blade made of water.

【"drink--!?"】

[Zaimokuza raised the Blue Dragon Staff and tried to take advantage of this opportunity to attack first, but he stopped abruptly just after taking a step.]

[A mysterious black and white image appeared in his mind——]

[A dozen figures in white coats gathered around a table to discuss something. There were many stones on the table, and in the center was a piece of pure green jade.]

[The emerald glowed with a strange light, and even in this scene full of mosaics and noise, it also emitted a green light that was different from other things.]

[The light flickered, as if it was speaking, and Zaimokuza immediately recognized the origin of this stone.]

[This is exactly the mysterious stone that suddenly appeared in his mind during the last battle with No. 20.]

[The next moment, the scene in his mind disappeared, and Zaimokuza stumbled a few steps before steadying himself, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.]

[What just happened is——]

【“!!!”】

[A strong sense of crisis made him raise his head quickly, and a blade made of water was approaching rapidly in his sight! ]

……

[Nagano Prefecture, Kuroyama ruins, where the investigation team is stationed. 】

[When a mysterious image appeared in Zaimokuza's mind, a strange change also occurred here. ]

[“What’s going on!?”]

[The sudden strong light in front of her eyes made it almost impossible to open her eyes. Totsuka Ayaka had to raise her arms to shield her face. She opened her eyes with difficulty and looked through the gap in her arms at the pile of stones glowing on the table not far away.]

[Everything he saw made him completely unable to believe his eyes. The pile of stones that had been tested and found to be normal except for their age, now glowed with light and floated into the air.]

[With the mysterious green-glowing stone in the center as the core, all the stones gathered around it and formed a completely new appearance. ]

[Because the light was too bright, Totsuka Ayaka could only vaguely see that the stones formed an insect-like shape in the light.]

[The next second, a white ball of light broke through the tent and flew out into the distance, attracting the attention of countless people in the camp.]

【“What is going on?”】

[A piece of cloth fell on the black leather shoes. Totsuka Ayaka raised her head dully and stared at the big hole in the tent in amazement.]

【“＃@￥%%￥@%@%%”】

[After leaving the investigation team's base, the ball of light flew away without stopping. At the same time, the light around it gradually weakened, and a pair of red eyes similar to those of insects appeared in the fading light.]

[A scene appeared in those red compound eyes—a warrior wearing blue armor and a water cloak holding a stick in both hands, blocking a heavy blow coming towards him, but was also forced to kneel on the ground by the force of the attack.]

【“＃￥＃I￥＃% will￥＃￥ right away@＃￥＃ and ＃￥% come￥＃￥”】

【“＃￥wait＃￥＃for me＃￥buddy＃￥￥%company￥＃￥”】

11. The Defeated Predator (Two-in-One)

Tokyo City, Shuchiin Academy.

"Sure enough, that stone is a living being with its own consciousness."

"It is related to Mr. Zaimokuza, or rather, to the belt inside Mr. Zaimokuza's body. It should be something left behind by the ancient Rinta."

“And it calls Mr. Zaimokuza “partner”, which means it and the previous incumbent, Kuuga, who sealed all the Gurongi, are partners who fought side by side. The ruins sealed not only the monsters that brought despair and killing, but also the hope left by the past for the future!”

Baiyin Yuxing said affirmatively as he looked at the ball of light flying towards the sky on the light screen.

"Well, but I'm more curious about how that stone was made. It's hard to imagine what kind of technology could create this form of life. There was actually a civilization with this level of technology tens of thousands of years ago in human history..."

Shinomiya Kaguya held in her arms Fujiwara Chika, who had calmed down from the exciting scene of Shuchiin being burned to ashes in flames. She also stared at the flying ball of light on the light curtain with unconcealed amazement in her eyes.

In fact, since the video and the light screen appeared, it is not only the protagonist Zaimokuza and others and the villain Gurongi that have been frequently discussed, but this super ancient civilization is also one of the focuses of the topic.

If it had not been revealed by this light curtain, no one would have imagined that in the distant past, at least tens of thousands of years ago, there had existed such a civilization with such advanced technology.

Although the light screen and video did not elaborate too much on this ultra-ancient civilization which only served as the background of the story setting, the figures and clues about this civilization have accompanied the story from the beginning to the present. What it has left over from tens of thousands of years ago is enough to open everyone's eyes.

Whether it is this intelligent life form with its own consciousness and the ability to freely combine and change its shape, or the belt that changes the host's form and turns him into a super soldier after being worn by Zaimokuza Yoshiki, all of them are creations that are beyond the intelligence of today's society. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are miracles bestowed by God.

But as she was amazed, an irresistible sense of doubt also arose in Kaguya Shinomiya's heart.

A civilization that could create such magical items must have technological capabilities far beyond their time. But why did it disappear today, tens of thousands of years later, and why are the remaining things so scarce? Except for the Jiulangyue ruins, there is almost no trace left?

How did such a powerful civilization perish?

【brush! 】

【"Well!?"】

A shimmering blue water blade slashed down upon him. Zaimokuza waved his cloak to block it, but the flash of the blade left a hideous crack in the cloak, which was then repaired by the encroaching water.

【Zaimokuza also felt a slight stinging pain in his chest, and a shallow scratch appeared on the blue breastplate. Bright red blood flowed out and merged into the water that made up the cloak, giving the flowing cloak a faint layer of bright red.】

[Zaimokuza's hair stood on end at the sharpness of the enemy's attack, and he could hardly believe his eyes as he watched his cloak repair itself.]

[Since he awakened the blue element awakening mode, this cloak has been invincible. It can neutralize all attacks from the enemy with a little effort. The only time it failed was in the battle with No. 21, who possessed the power of the fire element.]

[But even at that time, the opponent broke through his defense with overwhelming firepower that far exceeded the limit of this cloak, instead of being able to tear it apart easily with just ordinary attacks like now! ]

[When the cloak fell, the enemy was no longer visible.]

【“!”】

[Fear and disbelief only flashed across his face. In the extremely fast battle, there was no room for thinking. Zaimokuza turned quickly based on his experience and instincts from the battle so far, holding the stick in both hands across his chest, blocking the blade from coming down on his arm again.]

[“Wow? You can actually keep up with my speed, that’s pretty good!”]

The arm blade formed by the water waves collided with the body of the Blue Dragon Staff. The sharp blades spun like a water cutter, rubbing against the Blue Dragon Staff, creating intense sparks. Biran's dark blue eyes and Zaimokuza's azure eyes stared at each other at a very close distance, separated by their respective weapons and sparks.

[Its two rows of ferocious teeth kept opening and closing as it spoke, and a fishy smell entered Zaimokuza's nostrils, making him want to vomit.]

[“You bastard, brush your teeth properly!!!”]

Zaimokuza roared and kicked Biran in the chest. After kicking him away, he spun the long staff in his hands. A stream of transparent water wrapped around the end of the staff, forming a sharp spiral spear head, and stabbed it into the "Water" totem on its chest.

【Crash.】

【"What!?"】

Just as the spear was about to strike Biran, its body suddenly flashed with a blue light and it dodged to the side with incredible speed, leaving behind only a water substitute. After being pierced by Zaimokuza's attack, it disintegrated into a puddle on the ground.

[This surprised Zaimokuza, but before he could react, a teasing voice sounded from behind him.]

"What are you looking at, KUUGA?"

【Poof! 】

[“Ugh!”]

[He didn't even have time to turn around. When the blue blade flashed behind him, Zaimokuza felt a sharp pain in his back and fell forward in embarrassment. He hurriedly used the end of the Qinglong stick to support the ground to avoid falling.]

[Behind him, his cloak was almost cut open, revealing a bloody back. A long, narrow scar stretched from his right shoulder to his left waist, almost cutting Zaimokuza in half.]

"Oh, you taste so delicious, KUUGA!"

Biran, having struck Zaimokuza from behind, did not press his advantage. Instead, he brought his arm blade, stained with Zaimokuza's blood, to his lips. His tongue, as rough as a snake, licked the blood from the blade. Feeling the blood and sweetness in his mouth, he let out an intoxicated moan.

[Zaimokuza's sharp mouthparts open and close, making a rapid sound, and he turns his body to face it.]

[“Let me continue to taste your wonderful flavor!”]