Haruka carefully perused the list of available Candroids in the system shop, his brow furrowing in concentration. He knew he would need all the help he could get to complete his mission and protect the city.
Decisively, he selected several Takacandroids, Battacandroids, and Takocandroids, his fingers moving with purpose as he finalized the order. The mechanical birds and octopus-like creatures would be invaluable assets in his search for criminal hideouts.
"Alright, time to get to work," Haruka murmured, his eyes narrowing with determination. As the Candroids materialized before him, he quickly issued his instructions.
"Takacandroids, I need you to scout the skies and report back any suspicious activity. Battacandroids, cover the ground level and alert me to any potential trouble. And Takocandroids, see if you can infiltrate any hidden lairs or underground networks."
The Candroids chirped and whirred in acknowledgment, their robotic forms darting off in different directions as Haruka watched, arms crossed over his chest. He knew he couldn't afford to waste a single moment - the lives of innocent people were at stake, and he was the only one who could stop the criminals plaguing the city.
With a deep breath, Haruka activated the Amazon Driver, feeling the familiar surge of power coursing through his veins. In a flash, he transformed into Amazon Omega, the sleek green and black armor enveloping his body. He clenched his fists, feeling the strength of the suit empower him.
"Time to get to work," Haruka said, his voice distorted by the suit's speakers. He leapt into the air, his enhanced abilities allowing him to cover great distances with ease. As he soared over the city, he kept a vigilant eye, ready to spring into action the moment his Candroids detected any criminal activity.
Haruka leaps from building to building, his enhanced abilities allowing him to traverse the urban landscape with ease. As he surveys the city below, a Battacandroid suddenly catches his attention, its green form darting across the rooftops.
Without hesitation, Haruka follows the Candroid, his keen senses attuned to its movements. The Battacandroid leads him to an older apartment building, where a suspicious-looking man stands, his eyes scanning the area with a tense demeanor.
Narrowing his eyes, Haruka observes the man's behavior, noting the way he seems to be on the lookout for something. Suddenly, the man enters the apartment building, his movements quick and purposeful.
Haruka quickly sends a few Takacandroids and Takocandroids to investigate the structure, their small forms easily slipping through the windows and doors. He waits with bated breath, his heart pounding in anticipation as the Candroids gather information.
Haruka watched intently as the Takacandroid relayed the images it had gathered from inside the apartment building. His brow furrowed with a mixture of determination and unease as he took in the evidence of the criminal operation.
The images showed crates filled with illegal drugs, and a number of frightened people, likely victims of human trafficking, huddled in the dimly lit rooms. Haruka's hands clenched into fists, anger simmering within him at the sight of such exploitation.
"So this is their hideout," he murmured, his voice low and resolute. "Time to put a stop to this."
Haruka leaps from the rooftop, his Amazon Omega suit propelling him towards the building. He crashes through the front entrance, the sound of shattering glass echoing through the halls.
The criminals inside are caught off guard, their eyes widening in shock at the sudden appearance of the imposing figure in green and black armor. "What the—?" one of the thugs exclaims, scrambling to grab his gun.
The other criminals quickly follow suit, pulling out their firearms and opening fire on Amazon Omega. But the bullets ricochet off his reinforced suit, barely fazing the Kamen Rider as he strides forward, his movements swift and calculated.
"Your operations are over," Haruka declares, his voice distorted by the Amazon Omega suit.
He dodges the hail of gunfire, his enhanced reflexes allowing him to weave through the barrage with ease. Reaching out, he grabs the first thug's arm, twisting it until the gun clatters to the floor. The criminal cries out in pain, his knees buckling.
"Stop him!" another gangster yells, emptying his magazine in a desperate attempt to slow down Amazon Omega.
But Haruka is unfazed, his attention focused on incapacitating each criminal one by one. He sweeps the legs of the next thug, sending him crashing to the ground. With a quick jab, Haruka knocks out a third criminal, who slumps unconscious against the wall.
The remaining gangsters, realizing their weapons are ineffective, try to flee, but Haruka is relentless. He catches up to them in a heartbeat, grabbing them by the collars and slamming them against the wall.
"Where are the hostages?" he demands, his grip tightening.
The terrified criminals stammer, their bravado shattered by the sheer power of Amazon Omega.
"I-in the back rooms," one of them finally confesses, his voice quivering.
Haruka nods, satisfied with the information. "Stay put," he growls, shoving the criminals down before turning his attention to the hostages.
He makes his way deeper into the building, his Takocandroids having already located the rooms where the victims are being held.
Haruka, as Amazon Omega, entered the dimly lit room, his imposing figure casting a long shadow across the terrified women huddled in the corner. Their eyes were wide with fear, tears streaking down their cheeks as they shrank back from the sight of the towering Kamen Rider.
Haruka's heart clenched at the sight of their distress. He raised his hands in a placating gesture, his voice low and soothing through the suit's speakers. "It's alright, I'm here to help you. You're safe now."
The women eyed him warily, unsure whether to trust this strange, armored figure. Haruka could sense their trepidation, but he knew he had to act quickly to earn their trust and get them to safety.
"Listen, there are more of those thugs coming," he said urgently. "You need to get to a safe place, away from here. Can you do that for me?"
One of the women, her eyes filled with a glimmer of hope, nodded shakily. "Y-yes, we can try."
Haruka gestured towards a door at the back of the room. "Good. That way, hurry!"
As the women began to move, Haruka heard the thundering of footsteps approaching. More criminals were descending upon the hideout, no doubt alerted by the commotion. Gritting his teeth, he turned to face the incoming threat, his body tensing in preparation for the fight.
The first thug burst through the doorway, his gun blazing. Haruka leapt into action, his enhanced reflexes allowing him to dodge the hail of bullets with ease. He closed the distance in a heartbeat, his fist lashing out and connecting with the man's jaw with a sickening crack.
The thug crumpled to the ground, unconscious, as the next wave of criminals flooded into the room. Haruka planted his feet, his muscles coiling with power as he readied himself for the onslaught.
"Come on, then!" he growled, his voice a deep, guttural challenge.
The thugs, emboldened by their numbers, rushed forward, their weapons raised. But Haruka was a blur of motion, his strikes landing with devastating force. He grabbed one criminal by the shirt, hurling him into the wall with a thunderous impact.
Another thug tried to flank him, but Haruka whirled around, his elbow slamming into the man's ribs. The criminal crumpled, gasping for breath, as Haruka turned his attention to the next attacker.
The remaining gangsters, seeing their comrades fall one by one, began to falter. Their bravado gave way to fear as they witnessed the sheer power of Amazon Omega.
Haruka pressed his advantage, his movements precise and relentless. He dodged a wild swing, countering with a vicious uppercut that sent the thug reeling. Another criminal tried to flee, but Haruka caught him by the collar, slamming him against the wall.
"Where are the rest of your people?" Haruka demanded, his voice laced with a barely contained fury.
The thug, his face contorted with pain, stammered out the location of the remaining hostages. Satisfied, Haruka released him, watching as the criminal slumped to the floor, unconscious.
Turning, Haruka saw that the women had managed to escape, their terrified cries fading into the distance. With the immediate threat neutralized, he knew he had to move quickly to rescue the last of the hostages before the criminals regrouped.
Haruka quickly checked every room in the building, his sharp eyes scanning for any sign of the remaining hostages. His heart raced with a mixture of adrenaline and determination as he moved with purpose, his Amazon Omega suit enhancing his speed and agility.
In the last room, he found a group of terrified women huddled in the corner, their eyes wide with fear. Haruka approached them cautiously, raising his hands in a placating gesture.
"It's alright, the police are on their way," he said, his voice modulated by the suit's speakers. "You're safe now."
The women stared at him, uncertain, but Haruka could see the glimmer of hope in their eyes. He gestured towards the exit, urging them to leave.
"Go, quickly. The police will be here soon to help you."
Haruka quickly grabs one of the discarded phones and dials the emergency number. The officer on the other end answers, their voice tense.
"This is the National City Police Department. What's your emergency?"
Wasting no time, Haruka relays the situation. "I need to report a building full of criminals. There are several victims who need immediate assistance. Please send backup to the address right away."
The officer pauses, seeming surprised by Haruka's self-identification. "Can you confirm your location and provide more details?"
Haruka quickly gives the address and a summary of the situation, emphasizing the urgency. He can hear the officer relaying the information to dispatch, their voice growing more urgent.
"We've got units en route to your location. Hold the scene until they arrive. May we know who is speaking?"
"...Kamen Rider," Haruka replies, then ends the call.
He sweeps the room one last time, ensuring the women have left safely. Satisfied, Haruka turns and heads for the exit, his footsteps echoing through the now-silent building.
Haruka watched from a nearby rooftop as the police swarmed the apartment building, officers tending to the rescued victims and apprehending the criminals. Satisfied that the authorities had the situation under control, Haruka knew his work here was done.
He took a moment to survey the scene, his enhanced vision allowing him to observe the officers' efficiency. With a nod of approval, Haruka turned and leapt off the rooftop, his Amazon Omega suit propelling him into the air. As he soared over the city, the weight of the day's events settled on his shoulders, but he felt a sense of purpose knowing he had made a difference.
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Advance chapters on my P@tE0N Najicablitz.