My youth story cannot be a knight war

If possible, Kyosuke Kousaka really hoped that he was having a nightmare...but the scene before him had never appeared even in the worst and darkest nightmare of his life.

What is more absurd than nightmares is always the most magical reality.

"This kind of outrageous thing should only appear as a boss in a special effects drama, right? Why does something like this exist in real life!?"

"Can we in the future really defeat this monster... and the stronger Gurongi?"

Kyosuke Kousaka originally had great trust in his future self and others, believing that with the combination of "Kousaka Kyosuke" in GO armor and "Zaimokuza Yoshiki" transformed into Kuuga, the two would be able to take victory in all subsequent battles into their hands. The remaining Gurongi were nothing more than pigs to be slaughtered in front of their swords and were not to be feared at all.

In the future world, all the Gurongis will be expelled as soon as possible, and the peace and tranquility of the past will be restored in the near future!

——Until a minute ago, Kousaka Kyosuke still maintained this confident attitude.

But it was not until this moment that Kyosuke Kousaka realized how naive and ridiculous his thoughts were, and how much he underestimated the unconfirmed life forms that were his enemies.

These guys are simply a complete black hole. Every time people think they have seen through their true and false, everything that comes out afterwards will turn into a slap in the face of people, sneering at everyone's ignorance with absurd and cruel facts.

Such a terrifying monster has long been beyond the reach of human intelligence, but this is not even the top power of the Gurongi clan. At least according to Baruba, who serves as the referee, the "GO" group that has not yet appeared is definitely stronger than the current enemy.

Even in her words, the current Ginoga can only serve as a preview for the future "Kousaka Kyosuke" and "Zaimokuza Yoshiki" to practice for facing the Gurongi of the "GO" Group in the future.

The information revealed in this is truly terrifying. If you think about it carefully, the hidden meaning is enough to make people feel the horror and despair that penetrates into their bones.

At the very least, Kyosuke Kousaka felt shaken for the first time. He looked at the huge demon-like figure in the light curtain, which seemed to block the road to the future and the light, and felt for the first time what powerlessness was.

"In the future... can we really expel all the unidentified life forms and bring back the daily lives and smiles that were taken away by monsters?"

"Zaimokuza."

"..."

He seemed to hear someone's familiar, confused whisper, but Zaimokuza did not answer.

He also looked at the seemingly invincible opponent in the light screen, his palms clenched into fists, his eyes solemn, and his heart gradually sinking.

【“Zaimokuza, wake up!”】

[Kousaka Kyosuke, who had been a veteran of many battles before these unconfirmed life forms appeared, was the first to come to his senses. After recovering from his trance, he gripped the hilt of his greatsword and shouted coldly at Zaimokuza who was still in a daze beside him.]

[“Don’t be confused or intimidated by appearances! No matter how huge it is, it is still just a living creature.”]

[“As long as it’s a living thing, it will have weaknesses. Having weaknesses means it’s possible to defeat it! And having the possibility of defeating it means you can kill it! So don’t be afraid, just fight with a normal attitude!”]

【“Uh——Yes! Mr. Kosaka!”】

[Kousaka Kyosuke's angry shout resounded throughout the surroundings, and Zaimokuza finally came to his senses after hearing his opponent's words, and once again held the Blue Dragon Staff and took the starting stance for battle.]

[“A monster!!!”]

[“Run! Run away!”]

【“Mom, where are you? I’m so scared.”】

[At the same time, many people who were nearby and had not yet left for shelter saw the terrifying plant. Its huge size could not be hidden at all, and everyone noticed its existence immediately.]

Suddenly, countless screams rang out. Upon seeing the massive monster before them, many drivers and passengers on the overpass were instantly aroused by the giant phobia deeply embedded in human DNA. They abandoned their cars in terror and fled across the overpass. Due to the dense crowds, stampedes occurred from time to time, leaving behind a mess and screams.

[Many people further away also noticed the changes here, and also began to flee in all directions under the arrangement of the police. Looking down from above, the people running away were like a group of ants fleeing to the outside world because their nest was flooded. Crying and screaming were heard one after another. ]

[“Hahahaha!!! What a moving cry!”]

Ginoga, transformed into a gigantic, alien plant, uses his size to look at the bridge below and the people fleeing in the distance, and suddenly lets out a shrill, ear-piercing laugh.

[“Cry! Scream! More! Give me more screams! Give me more happiness! Let me give you more love! Hahahahaha——”]

After transforming into this form, its personality seemed to undergo some kind of transformation, from its original cynical nature to a brutal and insane one. Its laughter, amplified by its size, resembled the chaotic chirping of countless insects. This caused Kousaka Kyosuke and Zaimokuza Yoshiki, who were closest to Ginoga, to experience a slight buzzing in their brains, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.

The giant plant's tentacles lifted and entwined, growing even larger as it lashed down fiercely at the pedestrians running on the overpass ahead. The disparity in size between the two was enough to whip the fleeing people into pulp!

【"not good!"】

Seeing this, Kousaka Kyosuke's face changed drastically. He immediately thrust his greatsword into the ground, then reached out and pulled out the Machine Chaser hanging from the right buckle of his belt. He raised it and aimed at the waving tentacle, pulling the trigger repeatedly without hesitation.

【Bang bang bang——】

[Several bullets were fired along with the gunpowder smoke, and all hit the tentacle without fail. Then a burst of continuous flashes suddenly flashed from the tentacle, forcibly changing the direction of the tentacle's swing, from the fleeing people to the vehicles on the bridge that had long been empty.]

【boom--! ! ! 】

[When the tentacles fell on the abandoned vehicles, violent explosions accompanied by blazing flames erupted, and the entire viaduct shook and trembled under the blow, with fine cracks spreading from the bottom of the bridge toward the hard concrete bridge body.]

[“Tsk! Even the specially developed neurotomy bullet can only do this much!?”]

Seeing his attack had so little effect, Kousaka Kyousuke smacked his lips in dismay, hung his pistol back on his waist, and pulled out the Machine Exorcist that had been stuck in the ground.

[“Zaimokuza, don’t hesitate any longer. I allow you to use the red form’s awakening mode immediately when necessary!”]

[“Red form!? But, Mr. Kousaka! If that happens, this entire area will be——”]

Zaimokuza, who was about to charge at Ginoga with his Blue Dragon Staff wielded, was taken aback when he heard Kousaka Kyosuke's words. He immediately tried to retort, but his words were choked in his throat by the other's furious roar and a wave of his hand.

[“Of course I know the consequences of using the red elemental power in a downtown area. You don’t need to explain this to me.”]

[“But that’s under normal circumstances. We have no other choice now. The ability displayed by No. 25 is too threatening to the citizens. So, let alone this small area, we must kill it here and there even if we have to sacrifice the entire Shinjuku area!”]

[“——Otherwise, the next person to suffer will be everyone in Tokyo!”]

[Kousaka Kyousuke stared intently at Ginoga, who twisted his massive body to face him, and spoke hurriedly to Zaimokuza.]

[“It’s better to suffer a short pain than a long one. Anyway, this place and the nearby streets are unlikely to be saved. So why don’t we keep the scope of damage to a minimum? This is a necessary sacrifice!”]

[…Yes, I understand!]

[Zaimokuza's remaining hesitation disappeared under Kousaka Kyousuke's persuasion, and he nodded firmly and spoke.]

[“Very good, then I will cover for you, and you will - what!?”]

【“!”】

【Seeing that Zaimokuza finally agreed to his proposal, Kousaka Kyosuke breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to tell him the next battle plan, something happened again in front of him and immediately made his voice fluctuate violently. Even Zaimokuza couldn't help but tense up.】

[“Since you two dare to get in the way, how about I get rid of you first? Hehehehe——”]

[Crash--]

[Amidst the piercing laughter, countless white phosphorus powders fell from the surface of the giant plant and flew towards the two of them.]

[It is called phosphorus powder, but the appearance of the powder is very similar to dandelions. The phosphorus powders connected together look like a piece of white cotton candy. ]

【Then, something even more terrifying happened. 】

【Bear.】

[When the phosphorus powder fell to the ground, purple-red flames ignited everywhere. Under the scorching flames, the phosphorus powder shrank inward and gradually changed its appearance.]

[Finally, dozens of figures took shape in the burning purple-red flames. When their feet touched the ground, the flames dissipated from their bodies, revealing the appearance of these figures.]

[It was a group of over a dozen mushroom-like Gurongi that looked almost identical to Ginoga before he activated his enhanced form. Their bodies were all purple!]

[“How is this possible? Is this a clone technique?!”]

【This scene made Zaimokuza completely unable to believe his eyes, and his feet could not help but step back a few steps subconsciously.】

【“…No, look at their waists.”】

[Kousaka Kyosuke's expression under his helmet and his voice were both unusually gloomy, and his words also made Zaimokuza shift his gaze to the waists of the Gurongi.]

[“All of them have no belts?”]

【Zaimokuza keenly noticed that the waists of these Gurongi were not like those of the enemies that appeared before. None of them wore the stone belts that looked like the faces of evil spirits.】

[“Right, so this isn’t a clone technique or some other magical power… I think this is probably splitting.”]

[“Many plants in nature have this characteristic. For example, dandelions can be blown to another place by the wind after leaving their mother plant, and grow into another plant that is exactly the same as the original one after landing... Obviously, the big mushroom that No. 25 has transformed into also has this ability.”]

[“——We are in big trouble, Zaimokuza.”]

[After the words fell, the group of Gurongi in front simultaneously looked up at Kousaka Kyosuke and Zaimokuza Yoshiki who were waiting in a serious manner, and took steps towards them in unison.]

"Hey, hey, hey, this enemy is too foul!?"

Tobe Sho stared at the scene on the light screen with wide eyes, and his voice began to distort with horror.

"Not only can it transform into such a huge monster, it can even create so many clones that are like clones. Can the future Zaimokuza and his team really win?"

"No, they have... but they only have this one chance to win, and that is——"

Yukinoshita Yukino said with a frown on her face.

"That is, the elemental awakening mode of Kuuga's almighty form."

Hikigaya took over what she was about to say, his eyes as deep as water.

"With the destructive power of the fire element, it should be possible to completely burn this giant plant transformed from Unconfirmed Life Form No. 25, without even a chance of it splitting. However..."

"I'm afraid the process won't be as smooth as we imagined."

Recalling the opening scene where "Yoshiki Zaimokuza" was lying in the hospital in great pain, Hayato Hayama's heart was cast with a shadow, and he spoke softly.

[“Hmm!”]

[The force from the sword was unexpectedly heavy. Kousaka Kyosuke, who blocked the punch with his sword, could not help but step back several steps to relieve the impact. When he was about to regroup, a fierce wind came from behind him again.]

[clang——]

[“Aa ...

[Dazzling sparks exploded on the armor behind him as the blow was struck, causing Kousaka Kyosuke, who had just stabilized himself, to stumble forward several steps again. He turned around, panting, holding his sword and facing the split body behind him, which was retracting a blade that looked like it was made of tentacles.]

[“Gu——Mr. Kousaka, these guys are so strong!”]

Zaimokuza, holding his staff with both hands to block a slash and kick, was also forced back. He and Kousaka Kyousuke stood shoulder to shoulder, their backs against each other. Nearly twenty Ginoga clones formed a circle around them, slowly shrinking their range.

[“I underestimated them. I thought they were split apart and wouldn’t be that strong, but these guys are no less powerful than those ordinary unconfirmed life forms that appeared before!”]

[Kousaka Kyosuke gritted his teeth and said this while enduring the numbness in his back, and once again tightened his grip on the hilt of the greatsword with both hands.]

[“What should we do? If this continues, we will be exhausted to death by them.”]

[“…There is only one way.”]

[Kousaka Kyosuke was silent for a few seconds, then whispered to Zaimokuza behind him.]

[“The main body of No. 25 is the key. Although it is unclear how much power it will take to create these split bodies, we should still consider the worst possible scenario - this is probably far from its limit.”]

[“Although we are much stronger than any of the clones, fighting is not a simple comparison of data. In this situation where two fists cannot defeat four hands, even if we can defeat these guys, it will consume a huge amount of physical strength. If it continues to create new clones, we will probably be beaten to death.”]

[“Besides, we can’t guarantee——!!!”]

[Before Kousaka Kyousuke could finish his words, a fierce howling wind came from above their heads, and both of them felt a chill in their hearts at the same time.]

【boom--! ! ! 】

[The huge tentacle whipped the ground, and huge cracks spread out on the hard ground from the location of the whip, proving the power of the blow.]

[When the tentacles moved away, several unlucky split bodies that were unfortunately affected were revealed below. Their bodies were slowly turning into white dust and disappearing.]

【“——That’s what I want to say.”】

[Kousaka Kyousuke supported himself with one hand and slowly stood up, looking at Zaimokuza who had been kicked away by him and also stood up and said.]

[“Number 25 will also attack us during this process. These split bodies are obviously insignificant to it, and it doesn’t care whether they will be affected or not. But we are different. Once we are besieged by two sides, we will be finished.”]

[“In that case, why not capture the leader first? Drop everything and attack the main body first!”]

[“But what should we do with these splinters? They don’t look like they will just sit there and do nothing.”]

[Zaimokuza looked at the split bodies that were surrounding him again, and he gripped the Blue Dragon Staff tightly and spoke loudly.]

“It’s very simple.”

[Kousaka Kyousuke's calm voice came from the other side, causing Zaimokuza to turn around in astonishment.]

[“I will hold off these guys. You activate the red form’s awakening mode and use the most powerful attack. Try to annihilate No. 25 with one strike.”]

【"Mr. Kosaka...are you okay?"】

【Zaimokuza did not refute Kousaka Kyousuke's words this time, because he knew that this was indeed the only way in this situation. 】

[The only thing we need to worry about is whether Kousaka Kyosuke, who is the bait, can block so many split bodies, or... whether Zaimokuza can eliminate No. 25 before he dies in battle. ]

[“We have to do it even if it doesn’t work. Otherwise, we’ll all be dead if we continue like this. We might as well give it a try.”]

[“If we don’t kill No. 25 here today, not only us, but countless innocent people will die. By that time… it will be too late to regret.”]

[Kousaka Kyosuke held the sword in one hand and pulled out the pistol from his waist with the other hand, looking at the split bodies around him that were preparing to attack again with a cold voice.]

[“These clones were created by No. 25 using his own power. When No. 25 is killed, they should disappear together... Don’t worry, I can still hold on for a while.”]