Mayuzumi Kirika’s fighting ability is definitely one of the best among the heroes of all time. In terms of power, speed, and technique, no other current hero could compete with her.

However, Death Green, a.k.a. Rintaro, still had a chance to win. Because he was using the Victory Transformation Gear, also known as Death Green transformation gear, remodeled by the Machinery General Tagaraak.

Although it is limited to a 10-minute activity period, its physical performance is far superior to that of conventional products due to the lifting of the limiter. This is evidenced by the fact that it has beaten Victory Yellow, who once boasted the greatest durability among Victor rangers, to the point of utter defeat.

Even if she is an ace hero, it’s not something that can be countered with just the flesh.

……That’s how it’s supposed to be.

「Why are you keeping up with my speed!?」

「“Speed is the basis of strategy, if you are too slow, you will lose your life.”」

There was a secret to Kirika’s unusual way of doing things. It happened exactly one year ago.

「Senpai, please have a match with me!」

「よしわかセイヤッ！！」

「Ah it huuuurts! W-w-w-what are you doing all of a sudden!?」

「Listen Mayuzumi, if this were a real battle, you would have died from the blow you just received. Speed is the basis of strategy. If you are too slow, you will lose your life. If you understand, go out and get me some yakisoba bread.」

「……Yes, Senpai……!」

At that time, Kirika had accumulated countless failures due to Rintaro’s sneaky tactics. Each time, she took Rintaro’s words to heart, and continued to subject herself to rigorous training to implement Rintaro’s teachings.

A genius who was blessed with too much talent, and who further sharpened the blade of that talent through tireless effort, has turned into the most powerful hero unrivaled by any other. And it is Rintaro himself, who is facing Kirika, that created the impetus for this.

「This is why I don’t like serious people!」

Rintaro took a distance from Kirika and reached out to his bosom. However, when the gap was shown, a sniper from a long distance attacked Rintaro.

「”No matter how ingenious the plan, if you can’t pull it off, it’s the same as having no plan at all.”」

Muzzle flashes flicker on the roof of a high-rise building. Every time it flashes, Rintaro ducks and dodges the bullet by the skin of his teeth. This was also a result of his death-green suit, but the 10-minute time limit was ticking away.

In order to break through his predicament, his number one sister, Samecchi, pushes down a girl in a bunny suit.

「Wh-what are you doing!　I am your superior officer!」

「Colonel Usanyi-chan! “Combine” with Samecchi, ssu!」

「C-c-c-combine!? Are you insane!?」

In a corner of the battlefield that has turned into a scene of carnage, a flower garden of thick lilies spreads out. A secret plan was floating around in Samechi’s head.

…………

On the roof of a high-rise building, Asaka Samejima was observing the battle. The operation to attack the clinic and lure out Death Green was proceeding as originally planned.

Although the appearance of General Bearion was unexpected, the situation quickly tilted in favor of the heroes when he protected his comrade from Kirika’s blow. Even though he was a huge man, it was about time for his whole body to be poisoned.　

If that happens, Death Green will have to deal with Retsujin (Retsu) and Kirika at the same time. From the safety of her place, she could keep an eye on the movements of Death Green and the other mysterious beings.

――That was the plan, but――

「…………That is……Saya……?」

In Asaka’s field of vision, a figure wearing a blue hoodie hood appeared in the scope of her rifle. If it had been just a reflection, Asaka would not have paid any attention to it.

But the figure was approaching them at a tremendous pace.

…………

「The preparation is OK, ssu!」

「Let’s go, Private Samecchi!　Clench your teeth!」

Colonel Usanyi-chan, who had been pushed down, rested her back on the ground. Then, he and the shark “put the soles of their feet on each other’s feet” to set their aim.

「『Full Power Drop Kicking Rabbit(Shoot)』!!!!!!」

Colonel Usani and Samecchi “combined” and unleashed a special kick.

A direct hit would blow a four-ton truck nearly 100 meters off the ground, and such power would be transmitted through the petite Samecchi’s entire body. Then, like a scud missile, she shot her body into the sky at a near-horizontal angle.　

This was exactly what Samecchi had in mind when she came up with her “Big One Shot”!

「Honyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!」

The G-force on Samecchi’s body was nearly five times greater than that felt by astronauts during a rocket launch. If she were not a mysterious being, her limbs would have been torn apart in mid-air.

However, she is a mysterious being.

「Saaaaaameeeeeeeeeee!!!!」

In a flash, Sharkbait’s entire body transformed into that of a “mysterious being” with the appearance of a giant shark. And with the momentum, she plunged into the floor directly beneath Asaka’s rooftop.

Zudooooooon!!!!!

The tremendous rumble sounded as if a heavy artillery shell had struck directly. The rooftop crumbled like a broken sugar cube from the sheer impact.

「A- Asaka-saaaaaaaaan!!!!!」

「Commander Asaka!!」

Retto who was saw the situation shouted. As expected, even Kirika couldn’t hide her astonishment.

And this man is not one who overlooks the slightest gap.

「I don’t think it’s a good idea to look away.」

Rintaro reached into his pocket and threw out the pin from his fingertip with a fluid motion.

「Shi-!」

Kirika reflexively slashed at the thing that was thrown at her.It was a momentary lapse in judgment for Kirika.　

Immediately afterward, Kirika was hit by a flash as if the sun had fallen and a deafening noise. What Rintaro threw was a flash bomb used by the U.S. Marine Corps.

The light and sound were so strong that even Retto, wearing a mask and goggles, was affected in the eyes and ears for a moment, and Kirika was hit directly from almost zero distance.

「Uaaaaaaa!!!?」

If they were deprived of sight, hearing, and balance, it would be a dead end for any ordinary hero. However, Kirika’s tenacity was carefully trained by none other than Rintaro.

With her entire body paralyzed, Kirika quickly took out a black ball from a pouch on her waist and threw it toward the ground. A black plume of smoke instantly covered the vision of everyone present.

「You even have a smoke screen!?」

「”Always consider the possibility that you may be incapacitated and prepare countermeasures.”……!!」

A communication was sent to Kirika and Retto, who were lying face down in the black smoke. Though the current Kirika could hardly hear the message.

『End of situation. I repeat, end of situation.』

「Asaka-san, so you are alright!」

『Half of the goal has been achieved, please retire immediately.』

「Roger that!」

Retto responded briefly to the transmission, and then, carrying Kirika in his arms through the smoke screen, ran away like a rabbit on limping legs.

「Please wait!　I can still continue!」

「Don’t force it, Mayuzumi!　If this becomes a war of attrition, we’ll be at a disadvantage.」

「But Death Green is……! Senpai’s revenge is……！」

Although Kirika insisted on continuing the battle, defeat was inevitable if the smoke screen cleared before she could recover from the damage caused by the flashbombs. Commander Samejima Asaka’s decision was appropriate. They had succeeded in poisoning the top two members of the Hundred Beasts Legion, so they should take it easy now and retreat.

Chewing on their small victories and defeats, the newborn Victor Rangers turned their backs on the enemy and retreated.

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