Time: ???
Location: Inazuma
Status: Normal

Current HP - 150
Energy Shield - 300

Upon arriving at the Watatsumi Islands Main Base of the resistance, we finally meet Sangonomiya Kokomi also her another subordinates.

Ookubo Daisuke: Huh? Teppei? What are you doing back on Watatsumi Island? Might I ask, who...

Teppei: Haha, VIP guests of Her Excellency, that's who. I'm acting under orders to escort them both here.

Ookubo Daisuke: Oh really? Wait, so are you the new recruit everyone's been talking about? Strength of twenty men, splits an arrow in twain from a hundred paces, skin as hard as diamond... That's you? Secondly you on the other hand, A Fearless yet strong spirited warrior that survive against Raiden's Blow yet came back alive.

Kayden: W-wtf?

Paimon: Seriously, what is going on with these rumors!

Ookubo Daisuke: You've come a long way. I'm sure you must be here on pressing business, so I won't disturb you any further. Feel free to visit me if you have any time to spare. Your Excellency, I'll take my leave.

Ookubo Daisuke left the area.

Teppei: Your Excellency, I couldn't help but overhear Ookubo mention something about... a third party supporter? What was that about?

Kokomi: Not long ago, someone wrote to me saying that they wished to support the Watatsumi Island resistance effort. To that end, they also furnished us with a great deal of supplies. Thanks to them, we can finally start recruiting troops on the scale we need to openly confront the Shogun's Army on the front line.

Aether: "Can this mystery sponsor be trusted?"

Kokomi: I am not without my doubts... but Watatsumi Island is hardly affluent, and these supplies are a much-needed lifeline for us. The sender's conditions were also reasonable. They simply ask us to dedicate ourselves fully to fight against the Shogun's Army. Whatever other motives they may have, we are at least aligned on this. So let's consider them an anonymous ally. Naturally, we shouldn't let our guard down. If you discover anything out of the ordinary, please report it to me at once.

Teppei: Your Excellency, does this mean that the food at the frontline is gonna get any better? I was at the field hospital the other day, and everyone was begging for some barbecued meat.

Kayden: okay, now I am hungry

Kokomi: Hehe... Don't worry. I've already made arrangements for that. Everyone will have their fill of meat. But to be clear, still no alcohol.

Teppei: That's Fantastic!

Kokomi: I understand how hard it's been on everyone. The resistance army's rations have barely changed at all since the Vision Hunt Decree was first announced. I will discuss this with the logistics division to see what further improvements can be made. However, our supplies are still limited. I must as you to remain patient until victory is ours.

Paimon: When will the Vision Hunt Decree finally end?

Kokomi: That's the question... and I'm afraid I don't have an answer. The mere existence of the Vision Hunt Decree is baffling. The Tenryou Commission's attitude just doesn't seem to add up, and neither does the Shogun's. The Tenryou Commission's zealous support for the decree seemed to come out of nowhere. And the Shogun seems completely indifferent to the fact that it has effectively caused a civil war... I suspect the Vision Hunt Decree won't end until these mysterious are solved. All I can say for certain is that as long as the Vision Hunt Decree remains in force, we will never give up our fight. Travelers, to confirm... knowing the current situation facing Watatsumi Island and the resistance, are you still willing to fight with us?

Kayden: After all the heap and screwed up nation has done with us? ain't no way we're giving up so easily, I have a score to settle with Raiden anyway.

Aether: Just like he said.

Kokomi: That's Good to hear. Then here is your assignment. I hereby appoint you as captain of the Watatsumi Island special operations unit: Swordfish 2.

Kayden looked at Kokomi then to Aether slowly moving away.

Teppei: Whoa, whoa, whaaat!? Swordfish 2!? Is this the same Swordfish special ops unit that I'm thinking of? It's hard enough getting into a special ops unit at the bottom rung, let alone jumping to captain in one fell swoop... this is incredible!

Kayden: What's a swordfish special ops?

Teppei: It will take a long time to explain when this war is over.

Kokomi: Although this appointment breaks with convention, I firmly believe that with your wisdom, courage, and strength, you can lead your team to victory.

Paimon: Great! So when do we take up our post?

Kokomi: The members of Swordfish 2 are currently on standby in a valley to the southwest. Ronin have been causing trouble down there lately, and we need a special operations unit to eliminate them and stabilize the rearguard. I have already written your Appointment Letter, which you'll need to show them on arrival. Once that's out of the way, please lead them in ridding the area of ronin. The special ops unit comprises Watatsumi Island's elite soldiers. They can be a little rough around the edges, but I have every confidence that you will win their trust.

Teppei: Um, what about me, Your Excellency? Any battles you need me to get involved in? I want to make a contribution to the resistance, too!

Kokomi: Of course. I'll arrange something and brief you shortly.

Teppei: Alright! One successful operation, coming right up! Hehe travelers, you may have swiped the captaincy of Swordfish 2, but watch this space, cause this guy's on his way up!

Paimon: Okay, sure. well, be careful out there. Don't push yourself too hard. or else you'll end up like him.

Kayden: please pick everyone else and not me.

Paimon: Because there's no one else who fights recklessly besides you!

Kayden: *sigh* fair enough.😒

Paimon: Well both of you, let's move out.

Kayden: I was wondering what exactly is my title.

(Timeskip)

Location: Inazuma, Valley of the southwest

First Assignment - Clear Ronins in the Valley of the southwest

Kayden: all we have to do is to clear some Ronin that's been infesting this area, that should be easy to deal with in order to prove those swordfish 2 members.

Aether Prepare his sword and charge towards the Ronin. Kayden dive towards group of ronins with a Plasma pistol. when 1 Ronin goes in for a charge slash a bright flashback within Kayden's view sees Raiden Shogun instead that cover his eyes.

Kayden: Argh! Damn it!

Kayden Immediately block the slash with a cost of -130 Energy Shield damage on contact, however Kayden cannot pull the trigger in short back kick the Ronin away and he realizes he's cornered by 3 of them and unable to trigger his weapon during the past days after he lost to Raiden Shogun's first fight. Within short second, Aether jumps in and slew all Ronin at once. He rush in aid for Kayden.

Paimon: What is happening to you Kayden?

Kayden: It's *sigh* I'm started to feel weak...

Paimon: did you re-open your wounds again, if this happens we're sending you back!

Kayden: N-No, its fine!

Kayden slowly undress his coat and he's still covered in bandages but no sign of bleeding.

Kayden: see?

Aether: "From the way I see it, you seem to be traumatized"

Kayden: What?

Paimon: Its no kidding that the fact you managed to survive Raiden Shogun's blow still leaves a mental wound which is a sign of fear.

Kayden: H-huh?! Me Fear her!? THERE IS NO WAY I FEAR HER, ITS JUST.... *sits on big rock* my weapons I treasure the most feels inferior against her... and I'm weak..... thats the fact that I am still not strong enough, remember back in Mondstadt that soon you'll catch me up soon? yet here I am, in a matter of moments. You'll surpass me... *chuckles* despite not having an elemental powers. but I prefer my own power over others. I've never been so devastated...

Aether, Paimon: ......

Kayden: However, my spirit will not break easily as you think. I Already know moping around won't help either.

Paimon: are you planning to switch guns to swords?

Kayden: Wha- No, I would never-

Kayden's Inner thoughts.

Kayden: That's right! I Love guns so much, Guns is my everything, gun is my life! That's right! I Love guns so much, Guns is my everything, gun is my life! That's right! I Love guns so much, Guns is my everything, gun is my life! That's right! I Love guns so much, Guns is my everything, gun is my life!

Kayden: I'm okay..... give me some time for a moment, there's alot of missions to do right now. when this is over, can you do me a favor by visit me on Watatsumi Island headquarters for a moment, if you have time? ^_^

Aether: Sure?

Paimon: (What is Kayden planning by the way?)

(Timeskip)

Kayden: MORE!!

Kayden and Aether having a spar together, this time Kayden was using a normal dull blade as a training sword.

Kayden get beaten up twice over and over again and again. Aether started to worrying about him even more. Just like pushing a boulder on top of the mountain that it ends to fall back to start.

Aether: Should we just stop for today?

Kayden: *Desperately Panting* I can.. still fight.. because.. I have Determinaton.

Paimon and Teppei watching these 2 from afar.

Teppei: Oh man, I know having a strong spirit to keep this up but, not only hes bad at swords. Hes seriously getting beaten alot that I lost counting. 

Paimon: I Know right! hes mentally not okay which leaves us a huge worries about him. its been going on for 3 hours, but man this guy never ever knows how to give up.

Teppei: I Agree with that, His stubborness and recklessness knows no bounds. Is he always like this sometimes?

Paimon: Apparently not, this is the first time Paimon seeing Kayden losing alot to him. when we first met him hes hella strong, and now... hes like this..

Teppei: Lets hope one day his head is finally fixed his screw.

Aether's score on spar - 182
Kayden's score on spar - 0

← To be Continued