(Location: ???)
Somewhere in a hill we see Rias and every member of her peerage currently walking up with bags full of things they would need. However, among all of them Issei was walking slow for as thanks to his bag being more heavier than the others.
Because of this Issei kept whining for the for the whole walk for as he had the heaviest load despite Koneko's bag being bigger than his. Issei would then ask in complain: Oh come on, why do I have to carry the heavy ones!?
Rias would then answer: Because you not only need it to train yourself but to also help you in your strength.
Issei would then look at Koneko's load and ask: And how come Koneko can walk so casually when her load is bigger? This is bullshit, I bet it all contains feathers.
Koneko would then punch Issei to his shoulder making him wince in pain. After that she would then say: Shut it, Pervert. Unlike you I have more experience in strength.
After all of that Koneko would then start walking again while Issei is still whining about his heavy load as they try to reach the top. They walk for a few more minutes as they go up into the hill.
But as they reached the top, they are then shocked to see 6 certain Cosmically Powerful people they knew. There he was, Hajime Owari, who is currently having a picnic with Sam, Asia, Yuuma, Mittelt, and Kala as they were not only eating some sandwiches but also drinking tea.
Seeing this made everyone shocked to see the 6 of them being earlier than they were while having a picnic. Hajime would then notice them and greeted: Hey guys, want some?
When Issei saw this he just fell down back 1st thanks to he heavy load he was carrying. As Rias and her peerage watches this Rias then ask: I see you've made it here earlier than usual. But how did you--
Hajime then interjected: Trust me, Gremory. Being early for everything has its perks and it's actually quite important.
Sam then followed: Yeah, guys. And besides, the earlier we arrive the more we're able to save more lives and luckily for us we can arrive and appear anywhere.
Hearing this made Rias and her Peerage both shocked and amazed and when they had heard of this Rias would then decide to keep the idea in mind so she might be able to arrive early and save others so she and her peerage can prove to Hajime that they can save lives too.
Seconds later we see Hajime and his friends/heralds cleaning up their stuff and did it all in only a matter of seconds. After that Hajime would then remember what he gotten himself into.
(Flashback) (Location: ORC Clubhouse)
After Grayfia had left and after Sam and the others Rias would then explain her situation and why she needed Hajime's help for it.
From Rias' explanation she told him of her arranged marriage to Riser and why she didn't want to marry him. When Rias explained more of it Hajime quickly understood for as not only was Rias being forced to do this but she is being forced to marry a guy who is not only an asshole but is also an arrogant, ugly, and heartless bastard who wouldn't even hesitate to kill humans for his own liking.
This made Hajime's blood boil as when he used his Information Analysis Power he was so pissed he wanted to kill the guy for killing a few innocent humans for his own sick entertainment. But what's more is that he was pissed off on Riser's other sins and atrocities thus he felt nothing more than condemnation and disrespect towards The Phoenix Heir.
Rias would then also explain what a Rating Game was as well. The Rating Game is a competition between 2 Devils with a peerage. The Rating Game shares many similarities with the board game; Chess. It was created after the introduction of the Evil Pieces by Ajuka Beelzebub. The Rating Game is used to measure a Devil's strength which will reflect their social standing in the Underworld. In fact, the Rating Game is so famous that the Top 10 ranked are considered as heroes to the Devils.
But in Rias' situation, if she ever loses The Rating Game she would then be forced to marry Riser and as much as Hajime still didn't forgive Rias he still felt pity so for that he had accepted.
(Flashback Ends) (Location: Training Camp)
Later on we see Rias and her peerage who formed a line to the side as Hajime would then walk back and forth while Sam and the others were just standing and formed their own line to the side but facing Rias and her Peerage similar to how a sergeant does in a Military Academy for as Hajime's hands are on his back.
As Hajime kept walking back and forth, he would then say: Alright, listen up, everyone. What you'll be facing is an entire army of Devils that works for a certain Chicken Boy. And with your current strength and numbers you are outmatched. But that doesn't mean you can't improve for the upcoming battle ahead. The guy may have the advantage in sheer quantity, hence why I'm here to help you improve in sheer quality. That's why I'll be training you before the Rating Game happens. However, in this training not only will I be testing your specialties but I'll also be testing your abilities and help you improve in the most hardest way possible.
Hajime would then stop as he would then look at Rias and her peerage. He would then share his thoughts on their status: Yuuto, you're a fast runner and you wield a sword, but the problem is that you not only lack both strength and durability but you're sword skills and technique are pretty basic. What's worst is that without your sword you wouldn't stand a chance in hand to hand combat. Comparing your skills to that of an orc from Warcraft I believe theirs is far superior for as not only are they athletic but they're also skilled in both axes and fists in a way.
Hearing this Kiba had to remember all that for as even if Hajime was joking he was also being serious at the same time. Hajime would then move on to Koneko and say: Toujou, you may have strength but yet you lack speed, skill, and acrobatics. So much so that a simple martial artist can beat you or maybe even someone with great range can hit you.
Koneko then listened to this as she was a bit disappointed that Hajime was right. Hajime would then look towards Akeno and Rias as he would then say: Himejima, Gremory, you both may have power, but you lack in skill and physical stats to the point that you're both gonna be vulnerable to anyone who are not only more skillful but those who also has great range. Furthermore, if someone with great power, strength, speed, durability, defense, stamina, and skills were to get fight you both then you're both as good as dead. Especially you, Gremory, you're more vulnerable since your the king.
Akeno and Rias would then be sad about this for as even though the truth hurts they still think that Hajime was right. As Hajime finishes Issei would then ask: Hey, what about me, god man? Where's my fortune cookie?
Hajime would then look at Issei and say: As for you, Hyoudou, you are meant to be The Jack Of All Trades. But yet, you lack everything. You're physically unfit, your power is low, your skills are not great, your might is weak, and your intelligence is outright stupid.
Hearing this Issei felt like he was pierced by several arrows filled with truth bombs as his pride would be quickly injured and destroyed because of what Hajime had said. What's more is that Hajime is technically curled up into a ball while feeling down because of Hajime's words.
Sam would then say: Ooh, that's harsh.
Asia would then ask: But was saying all that to Issei worth it?
Yuuma then answered: He's a pervert after all. And besides, it's quite true since he couldn't even last against Hajime.
Rias would then ask: Now that you have explained to us our flaws, how will you be able to help us in our training?
Hajime would then answer: That's easy, really. All I have to do is not only to train you guys really hard but also fill out everything you all lack. And with my powers to warp reality I could also create simulations to where you guys have to train and improve.
After Hajime said that he would the move his hands and reveal it to everyone as when he did his right hand seemed to be holding a cooked bird to which he would then eat. When they saw this Issei then got back up and ask: Where did you get that food?
Hajime then answered: Brunch. Want some?
As Hajime offered Issei then puts his hands forward and wave them as he says: No thank you.
Hajime would then continue eating it as well as remember something that made him laugh.
(Flashback) (To What The Meat Was)
When Hajime was having a picnic with Asia, Yuuma, Mittelt, & Kala a Phoenix looking Eagle had just arrived so it can spy on some people. This eagle was Riser's familiar as he watches the quintet have a picnic while Riser could see what his eagle was seeing.
However, as it watches Riser's sight with the eagle would then suddenly be severed as he would lose vision as to what had happened. To the eagle's location we see it currently on fire. But not just any fire but a fire so hot that no one can bear the heat thanks to it being cosmic fire.
The 1 who was responsible for burning this eagle is none other than Sarugami as he would then say: No spies allowed, bird brain.
Sarugami would then start jumping and dancing as well as laughing as he had just killed a spy and celebrate. After that, he would then use his powers to fully cook and turn the eagle edible in just a few seconds and then after that he would then bring it to Hajime after informing him of everything. Sarugami would then transform back into Sam so he can eat with the others while Hajime would then form an invisible barrier so that not only no outsider spy would spy on them but also conceal their presence with him, his heralds, Rias, and her peerage could only enter.
(Flashback Ends) (Location: Training Camp)
Back at the Training Camp we see Hajime facing The ORC as he would then say: Now, to test your current state.
And with that Hajime would then snap his fingers as the area around them would then change into what looked like Kuoh Academy but only this time it was empty. But as this happened Riser and his peerage would then show up and all of them ready to battle.
Everyone was shocked of this as Issei then ask: What the hell, dude!? You want us to fight them now!?
Hajime would then announced: Relax, Dragon Boy, these guys ain't the real ones. Thanks to my powers I can warp reality itself. And with it I have created a simulation so that you can all train and improve.
This made them impressed as Rias then concluded: I see. So that would mean that you used reality manipulation to create an illusionary replica of our opponent to help us prepare.
Hajime then answered: Yep, and I wanna see how you guys would fair against the simulation because I increased the difficulty to hard mode. Thankfully I was able to learn their powers and personality via Information Analysis helping me create replicas.
"Riser" would then smugly say: Come at Riser, if you dare, weaklings.
This made Issei angry as he would then shout: Who are you calling weakling!? Bring it on, chicken boy!
And with that all of ORC would then start fighting "Riser" and his Peerage indicating that the simulation has begun.
When the simulation goes on we see The ORC currently fighting like how they used to. Rias and Akeno uses their powers to fight "Riser" and his "Queen" as they fought and fought with all their power. But unfortunately for the duo they were not fairing well for as "Riser" was gaining the upper hand while also targeting Rias since she is too vulnerable. But it even became more difficult when the bishops arrived to help him.
Issei is having a hard time fighting all 8 pawns all by himself. He is currently in his Scale Mail Armour fighting them all 1 by 1 as he would punch them but too bad for him they all surrounded him as he tries his best to fight them off. He was doing well in his own way as he even used Dress Break to eliminate 2 of them. But unfortunately for him he was struggling as they all had surrounded him and we're beating him up as they gang up on him.
Koneko is having too much of a hard time fighting 2 rooks at once for as not only was she slow but she was also not athletic enough to dodge them. Her strength was good but she had to face 2 rooks with probably more skill and experience than she has as she tried to take them down with all of her strength.
Kiba was having a hard time as well for as when he tried to run away the 2 knights were not only keeping up but they were all blocking his paths from all sides. But when he tried close quarters he was doing well but albeit shortly for as the 2 had overwhelmed him with their skills in swordsmanship while Kiba could only go on the defensive but failed.
Hajime is seen sitting on a chair with his friends as they watch the simulation. And in his perspective he is disappointed for as he watches them tried to beat the simulation but only for them to get their asses handed to them.
Hajime would then ask his friends: Any thoughts on them?
Sam responded: Disappointing. I can't believe that Satan or whoever rules the underworld assigned them as the protectors of The Earth.
Yuuma answered: Agree, they don't seem like they can actually win.
Mittelt then replied: Look at them, I bet I can do better.
Kala them said: They may be able to take down Fallen Angels but too bad they're too weak against that asshole. I bet even 1 of us can win in a single attack.
Asia then said: I know you guys are disappointed but maybe give them a chance and they might win.
Hajime then said: Well, I guess I'm gonna have to train them. Because right now I wish to just suplex the idiot who assigned them to protect the Earth when they fail to even save lives. But I will start once this ends. And plus, I don't think they can survive that kind of brutality.
And from what he said he can see The Simulation literally kicking The ORC's asses as they were literally taking them down like nothing.
But what's worst is that the ORC received lots and lots of injuries but far worst. Issei is seen being beaten up with his armour broken, Kiba has lost his legs, Koneko is seen on the ground crawling, Akeno is seen impaled to some wood, and what's worst is that Rias is being burnt alive as they all feel pain.
But seeing enough, Hajime would then snap his fingers and when he did the entire simulation then disappeared while the injuries The ORC received were gone.
When everyone was all okay with no injuries in them Issei would then quickly stand up, look at Hajime, and angrily ask: What the hell was that, Hajime!? Are you trying to kill us!? That wasn't even fair!
Hajime then saw everyone stand up and look at the 2. Hajime would then stand up from his chair and sternly answered: That's the thing, your enemy will never ever play fair, nor will they ever show mercy for as they will take whatever method beneficial to them and use it to kill their enemies. What you guys experience is not only a simulation but an illusion of all of you fighting a real battle. And that's what a real battle is.
Hearing this everyone was shocked that Hajime just put everyone in a simulation/illusion to experience such a battle and how it would end of they didn't train.
Hajime then replied: And currently, you guys are too weak to not only fight them, but also too unworthy to even save lives here on Earth. Hence why I will train all of you in the most hardest and most brutal way possible. And I won't ever go easy on all of you.
And with that, Hajime would then walk away to somewhere while Issei was still angry at the experience they were all put through. The rest of ORC knew that Hajime was right and they knew that the training they'll be in is gonna be hard.
Speaking of Hajime, he would then stop walking, snaps his fingers, raises his hand forward, and then warp reality for as when he did he would then create something.
What he created is none other than an obstacle course similar to that of the military but also some workout gear for as they were shocked that Hajime had prepared for something like this.
And then after that Hajime would then look at the others and declare: And from today onwards, you're all training using these. Not only they will improve you guys but also help you. And once a day I will test you guys to see if you can beat the simulation.
And with that Hajime then sternly ordered: Now move it, maggots! Training begins now!
And with that the training now begins. But as the ORC prepares Sam would then ask: I just noticed something, what's up with the snap before forming the obstacle course?
When Sam asked this Hajime then answered: The snap was to create a barrier so powerful that will prevent Riser, his peerage, or anyone else at the underworld, familiars included, from ever coming to Earth so they could spy on us. Therefore, if they ever try going to this place they can't because they are now stuck in the underworld unless I dispell it.
After that, they would all then finally proceed with the training of The ORC Members.
The ORC Members would go to the obstacle course and with a shot from Hajime's energy revolver at the sky they all then started making their way to the obstacle course as when they did they all then started doing their best.
They obstacle course was just the usual ones used by the military for as they had to put their feet and cross the tires as when they did Issei ended up falling forward due to him being the weakest with Rias and Akeno being second and third respectively.
Despite that they still continued as they would have to cross a narrow log. They did great but Issei fell 1st and had to redo it again and again.
They even had to step onto some logs to cross but too bad for Issei he still sucked. They went through so many stuff like climbing, crossing, jumping, etc.
Issei sucked at all categories as he had either fallen or hurt himself more times than not and after all of that Asia had to heal everyone at long range.
We see Hajime shaking his head in disappointment and then said: You guys really need to improve all of your stats or else you'll all get yourselves killed. I guess I'll just have to test you guys on a spar then.
And from what Hajime said then happened for as after a few minutes of resting Hajime would then face 1 of them on a 1 on 1 combat while a barrier surrounds them.
Hajime starts off with Kiba as the 2 would take a stance as Kiba readies his sword while Hajime is using nothing more than his own fists for this spar. Kiba would make the 1st move by charging with his sword in hand. But as he gotten closer Hajime would then create an energy sword shaped to look like Frostmourne from WarCraft 3 and quickly blocked the incoming slash with only 1 hand on the blade.
The 2 would then slash at 1 another but with Hajime being clearly more skilled in terms of combat as he would parry or counter every slashes at him despite Kiba's speed. The main downside of Kiba's attacks was that it was too basic and thanks to some training with his aunts back in the day he had more skill and experience in Martial Arts and Swordsmanship.
Kiba would then try to disarm Hajime but failed to do so as Hajime didn't have to use his free hand to hold onto the blade. Speaking of his free hand, when Kiba and Hajime got into a blade lock the latter would then suddenly punch the former's stomach with his free hand making him cough out saliva and be sent reeling back while clutching his stomach in pain.
Hajime the instructed: Your enemy will never play fair, Yuuto. They will use any opportunity and take it once you're completely vulnerable. Unfortunately for you, your skills are too basic and you're gonna need a lot more practice in this type of swordsmanship. However...
When Hajime said "However" he would then deconstruct his energy sword and get into a Krav Maga Battle Stance. He would then say: I also wanna see how you'll fight me in hand to hand. You with your sword and me with both my fists and legs.
Kiba didn't know why Hajime wanted to make it easy for him and he actually hesitated in fighting Hajime who is unarmed while he is armed.
Hajime then sternly asked: What are you waiting for!?
And with that Kiba had no choice. He would then charge at Hajime with his hands on his sword but as he gotten closer something unexpected happened. Hajime sidesteps out of the swing, grab Kiba by the wrist, and then threw him into the barrier as the latter's back would hit said barrier and making him cough out saliva.
After that, Kiba then stood up and tried to attack but only for Hajime deliver a series of punches and kicks thanks to him mixing Kung Fu and Krav Maga into a deadly combo. Kiba tried to dodge with his speed but Hajime was too fast and too skilled for him as the latter attacked from all sides.
Hajime was so fast he looked like he was teleporting even though he is only using Super Speed. Kiba on the other hand was struggling as he could only block a few attacks but only for him to get hit with lots and lots of punches and kicks. And with 1 more kick Kiba is then disarmed as his sword flies in the air and embeds itself to the ground while Hajime jumped back and took a Kung Fu stance.
When Kiba saw his sword being separated from his hands he tried to run to his sword so he can grab it but it was all in vain when Hajime suddenly appeared infront of him and did a push kick to Kiba's stomach sending him skidding back a few feet until finally stopping.
Hajime then said: Come on, Yuuto! If you're a knight then use your fists! Fight me man to man!
And with that Kiba had no choice so he would then use his super speed to charge at Hajime with his right fists reeled back. He would then thrust his fist forward but only for Hajime to counter the punch and land a knee to his stomach making him keel over and then a headbutt to the back of his head making him fall to the ground face 1st.
And to end it, Hajime would then put a foot over Kiba's back to keep him down and sternly said: You're lacking in hand to hand combat, therefore, you're vulnerable without your sword. You'll be as good as dead once you lose your blade. But what's even way worst is that your strength and durability needs some work as well.
After that Hajime would then put his foot away and when he did he would then give Kiba a hand and the latter would take it but only for the former to head butt him down to the ground again.
Hajime then said: And don't let your guard down.
When everyone in the ORC saw the whole thing they were all shocked while Asia was worried unlike the rest of the Heralds as they just watch with seriousness. After that a portion of the barrier would open up like a blast door as Asia would then heal Kiba while the others help him up.
Hajime the sternly said: Toujou, you're next.
And with that Koneko had to prepare herself and stepped forward to face Hajime. After everyone had left with Kiba Koneko then did a battle stance as she would prepare herself for a brawl.
Hajime then took a Kung Fu battle stance as he readies himself. The 2 stared at each other down for a second as they wait for the other to attack. But as they waited Koneko then made the 1st move as she would then charge at Hajime with her fists ready.
As Koneko the gotten close Hajime could do nothing more than block but not because he was struggling but rather because he knew where the punches would land and easily blocked so many punches coming his way.
As he blocked and blocked Hajime would then catch Koneko's fists and the 2 were then put into a power struggle but with Koneko being the only 1 struggling as she tries to push Hajime while gritting her teeth.
Koneko tried more force into her strength but even though she had tried to do so it wasn't enough to actually do anything on Hajime. But as the power struggle continued Hajime then landed a knee to Koneko's stomach to which sent her flying back a few feet away from him.
Thankfully Koneko landed on her feet and as quickly as she could she would then try to land more punches when she finally gotten closer. However, even with each punches she delivered Hajime was only dodging them with great speeds as he was so fast that several afterimages of himself is being made. What's even more is that the afterimages then started surrounding the area with Koneko being confused as to where Hajime is.
Koneko tried to punch ever afterimages but the more she tried the more she started to tire for as her punches could only do nothing but phase through the afterimages. But what made it even more worst is that when she was wide open she would then be attacked by the afterimages as they all attack from all sides and angles.
However, it was impossible for her to do so because she wasn't able to react in time to either dodge or block and despite her durability she couldn't last long as she is taking a beating from Hajime's afterimages.
As everyone watches Sam would then comment: Man, never knew that Hajime was gonna become as strict as a drill sergeant in terms of training someone? But what can I expect, his aunts were the same in a way.
Asia, Yuuma, Mittelt, and Kala would then look at him as Asia ask: How strict were his aunts when training him?
Sam then answered: I may not have been there that day but I remembered when Hajime mentioned it to me when I was just a Capuchin Monkey. But even so, Hajime's aunts were still caring despite the harsh training. And yet here... Hajime seems to be all stern like a machine or something.
Kala then ask: Do you think it's because he's still pissed because of what they did to him or is it because of their failure?
Sam then shrugged and answered: Dunno? Maybe both?
Asia then hoped: I just hope he can fully forgive them. I don't like seeing Hajime being all angry.
And speaking of Hajime he is seen running from all sides and angles running over Koneko who seems to be trying to defend herself but yet failing. And after a few more Koneko is then sent flying into the barrier and falls down face 1st into the ground.
Koneko would then get up but could no longer fight. Hajime then said: Like I have said before, you have strength but you lack speed. Your reaction time stinks and your way of fighting is too basic. I suggest actual martial arts training for you. That way you can not only fight more stronger but also more faster and more agile. It will improve you.
She would then stand up but was struggling to until a portion of the barrier opens up once again as Asia would heal her up while The ORC can get her out of there. After that Hajime then looks at Akeno and Rias and then say: You 2, you're both next. And I won't go easy on both of you.
Rias then said: I know, that's why you're gonna have to train us to the hardest.
Akeno then said: Ooh, this is gonna be fun~~
After everyone had left the barrier leaving Rias and Akeno to Hajime, the trio would then prepare themselves as Hajime just stood there without taking any battle stances but rather he is just standing straight up with his hands behind his back. Rias and Akeno would just sprout their wings ready to take to the skies getting themselves ready for the worst to come.
And with that the devil duo would then take into the air and fly as when they did they would then start to circle Hajime like vultures in the air trying to catch their prey as they look at him focusing and trying to find an opening.
However, Hajime just stood there until he would then sit down on the ground and do a meditation pose with his eyes closing while time seemed to slow down while the background is only pitch black while Rias and Akeno is visible.
As he does this he would the devil duo would then fire both a Ball Of Destruction and a giant ball of fire at Hajime as they make their way to his location attempting to hit him all at once. As the 2 projectiles gets closer Hajime would just meditate until the 2 balls collided and exploded in his location covering it in a smoke cloud.
Everyone watching were wide eyed at 2 powers being combined to attack Hajime while Issei was looking like he was about to celebrate and said: They did it? They FUCKING did it!!!
Sam and the others minus Asia could only smirk knowing that Hajime wouldn't just end like that. Back to Rias and Akeno they focused on the smoke cloud would then clear to see a body that looked like it turned to ashes.
This made everyone but Sam, Yuuma, Mittelt, and Kala worry thinking that they had killed Hajime. The 1 guy meant to train them.
Kiba and Koneko were worried for as even though Hajime was strict they still knew that they had to get that type of training since they lack a lot. Rias and Akeno were worried that they had killed Hajime in training with them having their hands cover their mouths in shock and regret.
But as they were feeling regret Rias then realized something: Wait... This looks familiar?
As she said this Akeno then ask: What do you mean, Buchou?
When Rias familiarized the situation she is the wide-eyed remembering something. But before she could react her wings are then ripped off of her back as she screams in pain while falling down on the ground until finally crashing.
When Akeno saw this she tried to help but only for her neck to be grabbed and then be electrocuted but even with such pain she was feeling pleasure as making the attacker uncomfortable. The attacker is revealed to be Hajime but unscathed as if the damage didn't even happen.
Because of Akeno's pleasurable moans being uncomfortable he would then throw Akeno down to the ground, construct an energy missile, and throw it down to Akeno like a spear as when Akeno's back made contact with the ground she would bounce up until she would then be covered in an explosion thanks to he energy missile.
When Issei saw this he would then bark: Oh come on, that's just playing dirty!
Sam then responded: Shut it, Pervert King. Hajime already said that the training was not meant to be fair since your enemies won't ever play fair at all. So beat it and watch this. And besides, this is meant to be realistic so watch.
They all would then watch as when they did they then see Rias getting up but only for Hajime to attack her in close quarters combat as well as using his strength and speed to overpower her with several combos of punches and kicks.
When Akeno tried to get up she is then attacked by Hajime but yet Hajime is seen attacking Rias. This "Hajime" then started attacking her the same way as the 2 would even combine their attacks with range attacks as they even shoot some energy shots.
After that, the 2 Hajime would then grab their respective opponents, fly at each other, and then hits Rias and Akeno into each other until finally letting go and separating from the duo while regrouping at each other.
Rias and Akeno then struggled to stand up but as they did they see 2 Hajimes infront of them. Rias weakly ask: How... How are there... 2 of you?
Hajime then answered: Time Manipulation has its perks. Thanks to it I was able to simply summon my past self from 1 Zeptosecond and here he is, me from 1 Zeptosecond ago.
(The ability is technically similar to Kurumi Tokisaki when she clones herself via time manipulation)
"Hajime" then said: How's it going, me?
Hajime then answered: Me is good, me.
And with that the 2 would then do a fist bump and with that done "Hajime" would then finally disappear leaving only the original. Hajime then said: Oh, and the 1 you burnt alive was just another illusion so... Yeah.
Hajime would then clap his hands twice while the dead body disappears from sight. Rias and Akeno then finally gotten up as they struggled and gotten themselves ready so for that Rias prepared her magic while Akeno cackled with lightning preparing themselves against Hajime.
But before the 2 could even do anything Hajime then gotten close and landed 2 punches on their respective stomachs making them both cough out saliva until being sent flying into the barrier. And when that had happened Hajime went even more as he started fighting them both with sheer brutality but not enough to kill them or fuck them up too much.
When Issei was watching he had enough so for that he the rushes in to the barrier while Asia tried to tell Issei to stop but it all fell on deaf ears as Issei then summoned his Booster Gear and started punching the barrier. But yet, his punches were not even scratching the barrier the more he tried.
Meanwhile, Hajime would then deliver more combos into Rias and Akeno for about a few more seconds as he was showing his brutal side. But after a few more minutes he would then end it by using his telekinesis to pin the duo into the barrier and saying: Look at you both. Both of you are supposed to be the most powerful of your team. And yet you both fail against someone with more skills, strength, speed, and combat experience. And worst of all, you both failed as King and Queen. Furthermore, you're both vulnerable in terms of hand to hand combat and someone who are more skilled could kill you both which will interrupt your attacks. And do know that you're vulnerable to anyone, especially you, Gremory.
And with that, Hajime then lets them go and opens a portion of the barrier while Kiba and Koneko would then pick them up while Asia heals the 2. But as that happens, Hajime would then catch a punch to his right seeing that Issei had rushed in.
When everyone left, Hajime then threw Issei to the barrier and would then hit it back 1st and then falling to the ground face 1st. After that, Issei then got up and glared at Hajime while the latter only looked at the former with a serious look.
Hajime then sternly ask: Is that your plan, Hyoudou? Rushing in without a plan?
Issei could only barked: You call this training!? You use brutality and make it unfair for us so you could beat us up!?
Hajime then sternly retorted: That's the problem with you, you don't understand why this training is intense. This training is meant to prepare you all against someone who doesn't fight fair and square. But what's worst is that you let your rage take control of you. Sure there are times when my rage takes over but at least I still have plans just in case.
Issei then shouted: Shut your damn mouth! Let's do this here and now!
Saying this Issei then covered himself in his Scale Mail Armour while Hajime only covered himself with Energy Armour that took the shape to resemble his Iron God form. Both would then take a battle stance but Issei's however, was flawed and Hajime saw it too.
As the 2 prepared themselves both of them would charge at each other and when they did they would then reel their right fists back ready to punch. As they gotten close they would then thrust their right fists forward thus making a shockwave when both collided.
However, Issei is sent flying into the barrier after that for as the force was too much for him to handle. After that, Instead of letting Issei recover Hajime would then appear infront of Issei, grab him by his face, fly up, and drag him all around the barrier while the Scale Mail's rear starts to slowly take damage as Hajime flew up.
But as he nears the edge he would then stop in mid-air and throw Issei down to the ground and when he did Issei the made contact with the ground to which made him bounce up once and then Hajime descending down on the ground and landed a double kick with both feet combined right into his stomach as it not only made a crater but also caused a dust cloud.
(Music: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - It Has To Be This Way)
As dust cloud settles Hajime is seen jumping back and landing on his feet while the dust cloud then fades to see Issei on the ground with portions of his armour broken. The reason for this was because Hajime softened his attack wanting to maybe make it more difficult since it's quite necessary.
When Issei weakly got up he sees Hajime just standing and looking at him while still wearing his Energy Armour with his arms crossed. When Issei finally got up, he then used this chance to charge and when he did he would then thrust his fist forward and punch Hajime's abdomen causing a shockwave.
But even when the punch was strong enough to cause shockwaves it still didn't do any real damage to Hajime so for that he tried to land 3 more punches but still did nothing. And having enough Issei the started punching Hajime rapidly while the latter could only stand there like Senator Armstrong as he doesn't even feel anything from the punches.
As Issei kept punching he would then try 1 more punch but then stopped to look at Hajime as the former only sees the latter unimpressed. So for that Issei then continued punching as he went faster and faster trying to vent his anger at Hajime for hurting Rias and Akeno.
But Issei's efforts were all in vain as with 1 last punch it made another shockwave but instead of pushing Hajime back it instead broke the entire armour as it then formed back into its red gauntlet form.
(Music Ends)
After all of that Issei then slowly look up and weakly ask: How... Strong... Are you?
Hajime didn't respond but instead he just sent an uppercut to which made Issei fly up and then fire lasers from his eyes but thanks to laser control it started moving and then eventually hits Issei covering him in an explosion and a smoke cloud.
Everyone was worried for Issei as they had thought he might've been nearly killed despite it being training. After a few seconds they see Issei falling out of the smoke and then crashing face 1st on the ground while still weakly conscious.
After that the barrier would then fully disappear as Asia would then heal Issei while the others would go to help Issei. Hajime's Energy Armour would then fade as he would then say: I rest my case.
Hajime then looks at his Heralds and say: You guys already know what to do.
And with that all of them, minus Asia, would all nod knowing that it's their turn to train them and thankfully they still had time to continue. While Hajime walks away letting everyone do the training.
When Asia saw Hajime left she would then follow him.
(Location: Somewhere In The Training Camp)
We see Hajime currently sitting down as he meditates to try and calm himself down with his eyes close from all of the training he had to teach everyone. As he does so he made thoughts on helping them out.
Hajime then internally say: Yuuto may be fast but his skills, strength, and speed needs some boost so for that he is definitely gonna need to use the punching bag or even do some endurance test as well as some proper swordsmanship training. Toujou is strong, but she lacks in speed and her reaction time sucks so for that she needs to use the treadmill as well as some martial arts training. Gremory and Himejima are quite powerful but they'll need to work on their physical status so they're gonna need to go with everything Kiba and Koneko needs. While Hyoudou... For being a jack of all trades he's technically the weakest if the bunch so for that he literally needs weeks, months, or years worth of training.
As he pondered on this he would then hear some rustling in the bushes from behind him but knowing of who it was he just calmly said: Don't worry, Asia. You can come out.
And with that Asia would then come out and see Hajime meditating and pondering. But after a few seconds he would then open his eyes, faces Asia while still sitting down, and then calmly ask: What is it, Asia?
Asia would then sit down and say: Hajime, I wanna talk about your way of training.
Hajime knew where this subject was going and but was still calm about it as he said: I know, I know, I've been too hard on them lately and you think I should soften up a bit. But it's just that--
Asia would then put her hand on Hajime's head and say: I know you mean well, but please, don't make it look like you're trying to kill them. Just tell me what troubles you and maybe I can help you. What is it that truly made you like this?
Hajime would then say knowing that a day like this would come. He would then reassure: I assure you Asia that there's nothing wrong with me, it's just that--
Asia then interjected: Hajime, we may have been living in the same house for weeks but I know it when someone feels trouble. So please, tell me, what is it that truly made you angry? Why are you venting it in them? If not for them then say it for me, I will understand.
Hajime then sadly said: Sorry Asia, but there's nothing you can do to help me with this problem. And I don't think you can understand. And even if I tell you you wouldn't handle it.
Asia would then reassured: It's okay, Hajime, just tell me everything.
Hajime knew he wouldn't be able to escape this so for that he would then start telling her of his true dark past, the 1 to which he had been hiding, as he told her everything it made Asia wide eyed as well as feel sorry for Hajime as he had told her everything.
After this Asia then cried and said: I'm sorry, Hajime. If I should've know, I could've--
Before she could finish Hajime then hugs Asia and sadly yet comfortingly say: Relax, Asia. None of it is your fault. And I am sorry I made you cry.
And with that the 2 would then cry as they would both then try to comfort each other as Hajime had told her what he had been through and why he hated seeing The ORC's failure in saving lives.
After that the 2 would then separate from the hug and walk back to everyone as when they did they see Sam and the others training them as hard as possible.
(Location: Rias' Mansion/Villa) (Or Something)
Hours later training then ended as Night Time begins and when they were all inside of Rias' Training Villa or something everyone gathered at the table with The ORC making a conversation with Hajime's Heralds while Hajime cooks some food.
Sam would then say: Oh, there was that 1 time when Hajime and I went inside the abandoned church and massacred so many Fallen Priests with our powers to save Asia and all I can say is that it all went well. Hell, not only I've killed the same Fallen Angel guy that tried to kill Issei but I nearly killed the ugly priest guy and my god he was too unbearable to look. If it wasn't for a stupid random Fallen Priest tackling me I would have killed the guy. But no, the coward got away.
Hearing this everyone were both impressed at the good things but we're disappointed that Freed had not been killed because of some random fallen priest jumping out of nowhere to tackle him.
Yuuma then said: And during that time me, Mittelt, and Kalawarner were about to pull Asia's Sacred Gear out of her to which could've killed her and then Hajime showed up as Iron God.
Mittelt then continued: When he did he saved Asia and nearly killed us if it wasn't for Asia telling him to forgive us.
Kala then resumed: And from there, not only are we loyal to Hajime, but we also regret everything we've done. And if Hajime wants he can just kill us but we're fine with it.
Asia then reassured: But don't worry, girls, I know that Hajime had already forgiven you and you all know it too.
Hearing this they knew that Asia was right as Hajime had already shown his forgiveness to them all thanks to Asia. After that Asia then said: And then from there on we became his Heralds but he actually let us decide if we want to or not to which we all agreed.
Sam then continued: And from there we were not only able to save lives by fighting monsters but we also decided to kill every corrupted politicians in the world since I don't think they're even needed to live in this world anyways.
When they heard more stories they were all amazed, minus Issei, at Hajime's accomplishments, especially the saving lives part since thanks to Hajime casualties dropped to a whopping 0 because of him.
As they talk about it Issei then internally cursed: Goddamnit! Not only is Hajime a god he gets a harem of 4 girls living in his house! What does he have that I don't!?
Yuuma then answered as if she had read Issei's mind: Godly Cosmic Power.
Kala then continued: A mind and attitude that isn't filled with perverted and lecherous thoughts.
Hearing this Issei was shocked an surprised as they had read his mind and when he finally gotten out of his shock he would then pout and say: Jerks.
Seeing this made everyone, minus Issei, laugh as when they all did their laughter is then cut short when the door opens to see Hajime using his telekinesis to bring the food with him as when he was done he would then gently put them all into the table.
The food consisted of several Japanese and American cuisine as everyone, minus The Heralds, were shocked and dumbfounded to see such an amount made by Hajime.
As they saw this Hajime just sat down next to Kala and Sam as when he did he would then say: Look, I know it was a rough patch in the training so to make it up I will make more food like this after training. And thankfully I can cook them in less than a zeptosecond if I wanted to. But enough of that, let's dig in.
And with that said everyone would then put their hands together and say: Itadakimasu!!!
And with that everyone would then eat the food as when they all did they were all amazed for as the food was so delicious it rivaled that of the most delicious foods in history.
Hajime is seen casually eating a pizza he had cooked while pouring hot sauce on it while the others were enjoying the food. As they enjoy the food Rias then ask after chewing a ramen noodle: This is so delicious, you made this?
Hajime then answered: Yeah, when I was with my aunts they taught me how to cook and take care of myself. And when training ends they would cook delicious food everyday until I was finally able to learn. However...
Hajime then nervously scratch the back of his head and nervously said: I kinda made mistakes to which made them taste bad.
Hearing this made everyone laugh including Hajime as he would nervously laugh. After the laughs Hajime then said: However, as I learned how to cook and learned from my mistakes I got better and better and then I became a master of it.
Hearing this made everyone amazed at Hajime's story and as to how he learned to cook and currently everyone then decided to dig in and enjoy the food cooked and served to them by Hajime.
From there everyone enjoyed their food as they ate but Hajime had eaten a lot even though he had Self Sustainance.
After dinner ended we see everyone minus Hajime resting down with their stomachs full for as Hajime is seen washing the dishes not only by using his hands but also using his powers as well.
Thanks to Telekinesis, Creation, and Element Control he could wash not only the dishes but also telekinetically put soap in them when he created more sponges and dish soaps as well as controlling the water to rinse them off.
After washing them all he would then use his Wind Control to dry them up and he successfully did so after blowing a right amount of wind. Hajime was proud of his work and thanks to this he would then turn around and leave the kitchen.
But as he turned around he would then see Rias by the door with her right hand gripping her left arm and nervously shaking as if she was waiting for him.
Hajime then ask: Gremory? What are you doing here?
Rias could only shyly say: Thank you, Hajime... For agreeing to train us... I know you won't forgive us but--
Hajime then interrupts and say: Don't thank me yet, Gremory. I may be training you guys and helping you but do know that I still don't trust you nor your peerage. I'm only doing this because not only I think that you should all be taught a lesson for your incompetence but also because I want that ugly bastard to lose. Or better yet... Die.
Rias responds: Regardless, I still thank you even though you still hate us for that stunt we had pulled off against you. We also wish your help to redeem ourselves as well.
Hajime then replied: That matters not to me anymore. What matters to me is the safety of every innocent lives that you had failed to care and protect. And if you all want redemption then stop planning too much, be more early and active, and start saving lives. I don't care if you have to reveal your faces or not but all I want is for innocent people to live.
And with that said Hajime would then walk pass Rias for as he had already said enough with no regret. Even though he was all friendly with The ORC during dinner didn't meant it changed something for as they had failed to save lives and it angered him to the point that he wanted to train them so hard they die.
However, a part of Hajime kept telling him to go easy on them and maybe even forgive them but he knew that he can't easily forgive those who had failed to protect so many lives in the past. He may not be racist but he still hated The 3 Factions' past and present failures after learning more of their story in his free time.
Hell, Hajime even compared The ORC to The Taimanins but unlike The ORC The Taimanins were still able to save as many lives as possible thus all he could hope for them is to improve to the point that no casualties are made.
As Hajime walked away Rias is seen on knees crying softly without anyone hearing as she would also put her right hand to her left chest and softly yet sadly say: If it was anyone I had wanted to marry it was you, Hajime. If only I had met you sooner maybe we would've helped each other.
Rias would the remember Hajime's smile as it was so cute that any woman would fall for him. She would then softly and sadly say: If only... I could see you smile again.
She cried in both sadness and regret thanks to Hajime reminding her and her peerage of their failure to save some actual lives in danger. All they every did was kill evil but yet they never had saved a single life that was in actual danger. Even though they did get rid of evil to make sure no lives can ever die in the future so they could lessen casualties it didn't meant that it excused them for not saving those who were in deep peril.
When they do arrive it always ended up with them being too late for as the humans that any evil tried to kill already succeeded and they have never even tried to learn from this failure.
(Location: Training Grounds)
Back outside of Rias' Mansion/Villa everyone in The ORC is once again seen getting their asses handed to them once again by the simulation for as we see "Riser" literally burning Issei alive, Kiba being stabbed multiple times, Rias and Akeno being shot down by rapid amounts of magic, and Koneko on the ground all bruised up.
Seeing their conditions Hajime and his friends/heralds all looked at the simulation and they were all disappointed on the results.
After everyone in The ORC are healed back to peak condition they are then once again put through the Obstacle Course but only this time they were kinda getting better over time but Issei was still failing due to him being the currently weakest and least physically fit of them all.
When Sam and the others fought The ORC in a spar Issei tried to touch Kala's tits but only for him to fail as he either gets stabbed in the chest with a Cosmic Light Spear or be kicked to the face by Sam.
And from there they are yet again faced to faced against Hajime in a 1 on 1 spar as Hajime could do nothing more than rip off their wings when they all tried aerial combat.
Issei, as always, tried to fight Hajime but was the 1 failing against him so as an added motivation Hajime decided to use Transformation and Fire Control as he not only looked like Riser (But more handsome) but he was also surrounded by fire to fully imitate him.
Because of this it motivated Issei to fight him off as he tried everything in his power to take down Hajime as he would either fly towards him with his fists always ready.
But too bad for Issei even with motivation it changed nothing for as Hajime used Fire Control but in a much better scale as he was more crafty, more creative, and more improvised than that of either Issei or Riser as he would control his fire into either creating firenados or even constructing them into several constructs that would even send Issei running.
As Hajime tried everything he then finally stopped after defeating Issei and when he saw The ORC's conditions, despite being healed by Asia, what he saw were sorry excuse for devils who were meant to be assigned to protect The Earth and its people.
Hajime then softly said with slight irritation: Congratulations, you have all improved.
Hearing this Issei then ask: Wait, really? Because all you did is hurt us in this training!
Hajime then shouted in anger: I was being sarcastic!
His shout made Issei glare daggers at him while Hajime sternly continued: Look at you guys, I get that training takes time but from what I can see I don't think you'd all survive an actual battlefield. Sure you all know how to strategize but from what I can see neither of you had ever trained yourselves or take exercises during your free time. Hell, even my Grandma can kick your asses, and she owns a sweetshop for crying out loud. Even The US Military are more promising, and they're not even supernatural beings.
Issei angrily ask: Oh yeah, then how about you!? Can you do better!?
Hajime could only sigh as when he did he would then look at the obstacle course and start. As he did everyone would then see Hajime going through the obstacles in peak human condition rather than using his powers as he would quickly clear out each obstacles.
He even crawled his way through the barbed wires and actually passed through it without difficulty and finally finish the whole obstacle course in only a single minute.
After that Hajime would then use Reality Warping to clean himself and when he did he then coldly ask Issei: You were saying?
Issei could only scoff at this and sarcastically and mockingly say: Yeah right, not like you used your powers on anything? I bet your parents are disappointed at you for how much of a scrawny guy you are and I bet the reason why your aunts are too "busy" with their jobs is because they didn't wanna see you.
This drew a last straw for as when Issei had said this it then became the 1 thing that would kick him in the ass immediately for as Hajime then suddenly appeared infront of Issei and when he did he would then rip off both of his arms and his jaw without even seeing his speed.
Because of this everyone saw this with The ORC and Asia wide eyed while the rest looked at the scene with no regrets for Issei. Speaking of Issei he would then scream in pain as loud as he could but was only gurgling blood due to his ripped off jaw with his tongue hanging down.
But as Issei does this Hajime then started to tackle Issei down to the ground and when he did he would then start to deliver fast punches to Issei's face. Thanks to this the weather would then start to change as it went from sunny to stormy day thanks to Hajime's Weather Control as lightning would cackle loud and angrily with Rain pouring hard and fast while Hajime and Issei are covered in mud and blood.
As Hajime beats Issei to death followed by shooting lasers from his eyes to increase the pain he would then shout in anger and tears: HOW DUMB AND CARELESS CAN YOU BE!? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE WITH NO FAMILY! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WATCH YOUR FAMILY DIE INFRONT OF YOU! AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE AUNTS ACTUALLY TAKING CARE OF YOU! YOU DON'T FUCKING KNOW A DAMN THING ABOUT MY LIFE, THE HELL I WENT THROUGH, AND THE BULLSHIT I HAVE SUFFERED! SURE MY AUNTS MAY HAVE TRAINED ME INTO A FIGHTER WHETHER I LIKED IT OR NOT BUT AT LEAST THEY DID IT TO PROTECT ME AND BECAUSE THEY ALSO CARED FOR ME! AND YOU DARE INSULT MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY!? I WISHED NEVER SHOULD'VE SAVED YOU THAT DAY AND YOU CAN GO TO HELL FOR ALL I CARE!
And with that 1 final shout Hajime would then stop punching and shooting his laser and then did a headbutt to which made a massive crater and covered everything in a dust cloud to where they are while the rest could only trip thanks to this and also forced then to shield their eyes from the dust cloud.
After that everyone would then see that the dust cloud fade as when it fully faded we see Hajime hovering in the air in his Iron God Form while Issei is in worst conditions yet he is somehow alive thanks to Life Manipulation since Hajime wanted him to suffer the pain.
Hajime would then look at the rest of the ORC, slowly flew to their location while lightning kept striking (Yet not hitting or killing any human), with rain pouring everywhere, and then coldly and angrily say: And you, you all dare come to this world and be assigned to protect the Earth and its inhabitants when you fail to do so because of your secrecy!? You all know nothing of what it's like to watch powerless as the world around you is being destroyed! You have all that power yet you all waste it and never even considered to save the lives of many! You all don't deserve your powers, and you all did nothing to save others so for that you should all have returned to whence you CAME! Especially you, Rias Gremory! You may have saved your Peerage but you never dared help them with their problems and ever tried to heal them from it! Therefore, I shall all smite you from this day forward and banish you from ever returning to this world!
Because of his anger more lightning cackled even more as it made literally everyone look at him in so much fear that they couldn't even make a single move or retort. As Iron God's anger increased lighting was striking at their location surrounding everyone as Iron God became more and more angry.
But as Iron God's anger rised he would then consider controlling all the lightning to smite The ORC but didn't do so because he would then remember Asia's smile and when he did he would then start to turn off the lightning with only rain pouring everywhere while Iron God could only float back down to the ground after stopping his slow flight and when he did The ORC, minus Issei, looked at Hajime as his anger would then turn into sadness and when he did he would then slowly walk away from The ORC and sat down to the Obstacle Course while everyone, minus Issei, walked to his location as Iron God's back facing them.
The ORC was relief that Iron God didn't smite them but what made them follow his heralds was because they were all worried when they also noticed Iron God's sadness.
Rias would then worriedly ask: Hajime? Are you... Okay?
Iron God's head would not turn back to face them and could only sadly say: When I was born, my parents expected me to become the greatest person in the world. So much so that when I saw how the world was imperfect I took pity because felt sorry for not only the world but also the people that had suffered. It was also the 1 thing that motivated me to make the world a better place and to help the people so they wouldn't have to suffer again. I always dreamed of world peace with all of Earth uniting as a single faction that focuses on helping people and protecting the Earth. When I told my parents I saw their happy and proud faces and it actually made me happy too.
Iron God would then sigh and continue: My parents always helped in motivating me in making this goal come true, therefore, I was thought to be a pacifistic person, trying to end violence, conflict, racism, and other bad things by talking out to others. In my former school at Tokyo it worked and I was always assigned as Hall Monitor responsible to not only stop conflict but also report actual bullies to detention.
Iron God smiled and little but went back to being sad as he would then continue: But when I had heard of some rich kids bullying some other kids I tried everything to tell the dean of their actions but even when I tried the dean would always put the victim into detention rather than the bullies as if she was turning a blind eye into everything. I knew she was afraid since those were rich kids but it was all filled with so much unfair and injustice bullshit that it was the 1st time I became angry. Sure the dean herself felt disheartened and ashamed because she was giving unfair justice to the victims because the rich kids were of high standards but it didn't excuse her and I still couldn't forgive her for everything. And that was also the day I felt both helpless and powerless despite the power I had as Hall Monitor and I could only feel regret for it.
Iron God would then clench his fist and then continued: What's even worst is that they would mock me for not being able to save the actual victims and those who tried to stand up because I tried dealing with the situation peacefully with words rather than actions and they would even target me for bullying with their only female member trying and attempting to kidnap me for reasons that I don't even know.
Hearing this Sam would look at Rias and when they did Sam would then whisper to both her, The ORC, and the rest of the heralds: It was because the girl tried to take Hajime for herself so she and her mother could rape him. I learned about this when I used Empathy to truly understand what Hajime didn't.
Hearing this made everyone's blood boil at such a thing as never would they have thought that someone had lecherous plans on Hajime. Asia only felt sorry for Hajime while the rest of the girls internally shout with anger and rage: If we ever see that bitch we'll kill her!
Iron God then sadly smiled and continued: When I told my parents about it they hated it too but what choice did we have at that time? So to make it up they decided to get my mind off of it and cheer me up by going to the movies and having fun in the mall. Everything was great, my parents and I had fun, and d most of all... We were all smiling like the usual family you see. I really did had it all...
Iron God's smile would then fade and then continued: That is until... I lost everything.
Saying this he could still remember the day his parents had died in the car accident and watched as he helplessly saw them die infront of his own eyes. He even remembered a voice that had belonged to his younger self: MOMMY!!! DADDY!!!
Iron God then resumed: The day when I went back to school... I was never the same again. I felt alone, sad, and angry. So much so I ignored everyone around me and I went into isolation during school. But that all had changed when the same bullies came in as they mocked me. No, they mocked my parents' deaths, they mocked my life, they mocked everything including my dream. But unlike all that mockery my parents were the 1 things they mocked most as it went so loud and annoying it gathered the attention of everyone in the cafeteria. I tried ignoring it but only for them to mock my parents so much that I had finally... Snapped.
Iron God's fists clenched even more and then resumed: My anger was so great that not only did I use my food tray as a weapon but when it broke I used the shards as weapons and quickly I used them to not only stab them but also cut them. Not only that but I even went further as to punch them all so hard their faces were unrecognizable. I would've been defeated it wasn't for some kind of unknown force controlling my body. It felt like I was in control and I even felt like I wasn't. But I didn't care for as I went even further and further and even angrily shouted of their bad deeds and actions while I beat them all up.
Hearing this made everyone but Sam and Kiba cover their mouths in shock while wide eyed. However, Sam was only calm yet showing sympathy for his friend while Kiba was only wide eyed but he too also showed sympathy for Hajime.
Iron God then resumed: From there the dean arrived, dared to tell me to be ashamed of my actions, and tried to put my into detention. But instead it ended differently...
Kala then sympathetically ask: What do you mean?
Iron God then answered: My anger took control of me to the point that not only did I tell her that she is the 1 who should've been truly ashamed but I also yelled and shout at her of the unfair justice she had to do. I could never forgive her, and thanks to my anger I caused her to back away in fear and sadness after unleashing several truth bombs and instead of the students going against I ended up motivating them to rise up and actually agreed with my everything. I ended up causing a riot and from that day on The Principal showed up but the students cared not because when the riot happened The Principal was forced to calm the situation down.
Kiba then ask: What happened after that?
Iron God then replied: Me and the bullies ended up going to the principal's office and when we did they tried to lie their way out. However, I on the other hand not only told him the whole truth but thanks to this so many students even barged in to the room and kept telling the principal that what I had said was true and they all even blamed the dean for unfairly putting them all into detention. From there The Principal then made a decision to not only expel the bullies but I was gonna be expelled as well.
Yuuma then ask in shock: You got expelled!?
Iron God then respond: Fortunately, I didn't. That was all thanks to The Clinic Nurse arriving. Turns out she used to be a psychiatrist and when I had entered school I 1st went to her and told her my problems and my situation. She understood this and she noticed both my expression and my attitude as well as my change in terms of mentality. When she had heard of what had happened she had explained to The Principal of everything from my parents death to my change in mentality. My mentality changed that day that all manner of my morality disappeared and I was now blinded by anger and hatred. Surprisingly, after the explanation I wasn't expelled but instead I was suspended because The Principal decided to call a Psychiatrist that would help me in my 1 week suspension. Meanwhile, the dean was so ashamed of herself she quit the school and even with that I never forgave despite the apologizing at the rest of the students. And with my current power I gave her karma to where she will live the rest of her life unfairly.
Hearing this story everyone felt sad for him and even teared up for as never had they thought that Hajime suffered this much in life. Even though Hajime was being bullied and was also suffering he tolerated it all. But when his parents had died it traumatized him to the point that he had let all of his negative emotions out and caused a riot.
Meanwhile Issei had heard everything despite looking like he is nearly dying as the only thing he could do was feel regret and tear up and even rethinking what he had said.
Iron God would then transform back to Hajime while the heavy rain would finally die out. Hajime then continued: My Psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Light, put me into several therapy sessions and psychological tests and even though the process of repairing myself and curing my depression was slow I still want to thank him for everything he had done for me. Sadly, I had never heard from him when my parents' friends came in. Because of them they acted like they were the family I needed because they had helped me over the years and even healed me from my depression. I was back to who I was yet my trauma stayed and my morality was never regained. Regardless, I just want to thank them all for everything for as they had trained me whether I liked it or not, took care of me, and lived with me as if they were my own family. And thanks to their training it also made me able to not only protect myself but it also helped me win on several martial arts tournament to test my skills and it all worked out in the end. I just wished... I could see them again...
And from there Hajime cried and when he did everyone, but Issei (Because of his injuries), all slowly approached and hugged Hajime comfortingly as well as saying sorry for not knowing his dark past.
As they all hug him we then see a rainbow in the sky thanks to the storm clearing and turning back into sunny day.
(Location: Rias' Mansion/Villa)
At night we see everyone gathered around as Hajime is back to his usual drill sergeant self but albeit he was a little less strict to everyone. Issei is seen back to health while Hajime explains if their opponent.
Hajime instructs: Alright, listen up, everyone. The Rating Game starts in 8 days and we only have 8 days to prepare. So for that to beat your enemy you must all know their strategy and fighting style.
And from there Hajime would then teach them everything about Riser and his peerage thanks to Omniscience as he tells them what they need to know and what they need to do.
Hajime then finishes and ask: Now, any questions?
Kiba would raise his hand and Hajime would then point to Kiba as the blonde boy then ask: Will we do the usual?
Hajime answered: Yes, however, I need you to come up with a plan fighting the simulation and with all this knowledge I think that you might pull it off. But before The Rating Game starts I promise you all that I will give you all something that can help. Now that that's done, I suggest you all prepare because tomorrow training will be intense.
(Music: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger)
Later on we see Hajime waking up at 4:00 AM as when he did he would then stand up, go to the fridge, garb a glass cup, grabbed 2 eggs, crack them, put the egg yolks into the cup, and then drink the egg yolks.
(Location: Training Grounds)
We see Hajime being an actual teacher as he not only is helping out in training via instructions but he is also seen training them as they imitate his moves in terms of Kung Fu and Krav Maga.
Not only that we see them all doing good in the obstacle course as they follow Hajime's instructions. Not only that but he is even seen sparring but only this time he was less brutal but was still painful in terms of sparring as he can even see them improve.
Not only that but we see them all doing exercises with Hajime and his heralds as they all follow his lead as he would move while they follow. The next thing they had to go through is the simulation yet they still failed but they actually made some slow progress as they had wiped out 1/3 of "Riser's Peerage" as they train.
But what's even more is that Sam, Yuuma, Mittelt, and Kala even started helping out as they train them in everything they need.
Issei still sucked yet he was getting there as he tried to go on more and more, Kiba was improving in terms of swordsmanship and close quarters combat, Koneko is not only string but she is now more faster and as agile as a Martial Artist, Akeno has started to not only improve her magic but also her physical traits, and Rias was also going through the same but albeit in a higher level.
When Hajime wakes up he was the only 1 drinking egg yolks early in the morning but as days went by more and more did the same. Sure they didn't like it but the still endured it with only Hajime and Sam being the only ones capable of easily doing so.
As days went by we see Hajime training The ORC but only this time he saw some improvements as they would exercise, train, and spar as Hajime instructs them if what they need to do.
Hajime and Kiba are even seen dueling as they trade swords with 1 another but when they disarmed themselves they started engaging in hand to hand combat and Kiba seems to be keeping up.
After that we see Kiba and Hajime bowing out of respect and after that the latter then congratulated: Congratulations Kiba, you did well.
Kiba was happy if this compliment. But after that he would then ask: Does that mean we're best friends again?
Hajime answered: Nope. But you're getting there.
Later on we see Hajime and Koneko trading blows with 1 another as they engage in a Martial Arts spar as they fought and fought with neither getting the advantage.
After that Hajime then congratulated: Good techniques, Koneko, you deserve some sweets after this.
Hearing this made Koneko happy as she was as happy as a kid who had opened their present for Christmas.
Later on we see Rias and Akeno fighting 2 Hajimes with the latter 2 engaging in close quarters combat while combat their own abilities and thankfully the former 2 learned to do the same as they keep up with the clones.
When that was done 1 of the Hajimes disappeared with only the original to talk to them as he congratulates: Good job you 2, you both learned how to adapt.
And with that the duo would hug Hajime with their boobs pressed against his arms making Issei a little jealous while Hajime is blushing a little with embarrassment with reasons unknown even to him.
Later on we see everyone training even more as they do lots and lots of exercises with them training from day and afternoon while at night everyone enjoys food.
(Music Ends)
After all of that training we then see Issei being sent flying while still in his armour and the reason for his flight is because of being sent flying via uppercut from Hajime. When Issei was about to crash he then suddenly readjusted himself to land on his feet and successfully did.
It had been days since then for as they only have 1 day before The Rating Game. Issei is the last 1 that needs to be taught as he stands his ground with Hajime preparing himself just in case of an attack.
But as the 2 stared at each other Hajime then instructed: Listen up, Issei. You're the last 1 in this lesson and you haven't unlocked your powers yet. So I am here to tell you that this will be the day you will unlock it before The Rating Game because right now you'll need it.
And with that said both of them would then rush at 1 another as they trade blows with 1 another but only for Hajime to block every attack wand for Issei to be hit by several punches and other energy projectiles from Hajime.
As Hajime and Issei continued we see Issei getting his ass handed to him while Hajime kept asking him of what motivates him, what made him want to win, and what his purpose was and with each hit he also gives some motivational quotes similar to how Morpheus does it to Neo in The Matrix.
Issei is met with several punches, kicks, energy blasts, and telekinetic attacks but as this went on Issei started getting some motivation until suddenly he would then feel power in him. When he landed on the ground he would then channel this power to his right arm and when he did he would then fire a red or of energy right at Hajime.
When Hajime saw it he would then backhand it to the left and when he did the mountain at the left would then blow up getting the duo's attention as they face it. The mountain is destroyed and when Issei saw this he celebrated while Hajime could only smile and say: Not bad, not bad at all.
After that Hajime would then repair the mountain and congratulates Issei making him happy.
Later on we see everyone in The ORC are gathered as they face Hajime and his heralds. Hajime then announce: Congratulations everyone, you have all pass the training session. I may not be able to assure you of your victory. But I can, however, say that I hope you will do your best and send that ugly bastard to hell.
Hearing this it motivated all of The ORC. Hajime then continued: And to top it all off, here is a gift for you guys.
He would then raise his right hand forward and when he did several cosmic energy would shoot out of Hajime's hands to which travelled to The ORC making then all glow in bright cosmic light. After the light faded everyone felt more powerful than before as if their everything had been increased.
Hajime then said: With my powers I have temporarily increased your stas and everything with the Power Cosmic, with that much power you'll be able to have enough strength to stand a chance unless Riser attacks Rias. But remember, the effects are temporary and they will disappear after The Rating Game ends. So use them carefully.
Rias would then step forward and say: Me and my peerage would like to thank you for helping us, Hajime. And as the 2nd Daughter of The House of Gremory I would like to invite you to watch our match.
Hearing this Hajime then politely say: I would like too come, Rias. Unfortunately, I cannot come.
Hearing this Rias politely ask: And what is that?
Hajime then answered: Because tomorrow I am going to Kotrara Island.
Hearing this everyone was wide eyed as they all knew of Kotrara Island. It wasn't called Paradise Island for no reason for as it was an island great for vacation and tourist sites. Hajime then continued: Sadly, I can only stay there for a single day because there is a terrorist attack that will come and only I can stop it.
Hearing this they understood of Hajime's responsibilities knowing that a god's work is always the hardest. Hajime would then turn to Sam and say: Sam, I entrust you on protecting Kuoh Town and keep it safe while I'm gone.
Sam then said: You got it, man.
Hajime then looks at Asia, Yuuma, Mittelt, and Kala and say: And I hope you girls can help find Asia a familiar because I think she deserves it. And Asia, I hope you be good girl and behave.
Hearing this Asia could only hug him and say: Don't worry, Hajime. I promise I'll behave. And I promise you I can help protect the world.
This made Hajime happy as he would pet Asia's head as she hugs him. After that they would then release the hug and Hajime would then look at The ORC as Koneko raises her hand.
Hajime then ask: What is it, Koneko?
Koneko then ask: Where's Sarugami?
Before Hajime could answer Sam would then say: Here I am.
Saying this Sam would then change into monkey form as he is revealed to be Sarugami making The ORC shocked. Issei then asked in surprise: Woah! Sam is Sarugami?
Sarugami then said: Yep, and I have been here this whole time.
Everyone was shocked that Sam was Sarugami the entire time as they never have thought Sarugami was actually the pet monkey of Hajime.
Hajime then say: Alright, now that that's all good, I hope all of you good luck and may you all win The Rating Game.
And with that The ORC would then nod at this knowing that they day will come for their battle against Riser. Hajime however, has a feeling that Kotrara Island will need as many help for as he knew of the great danger that lies ahead.
To Be Continued