(Kujou Encampment)

The 14 individuals appeared out of Sakura's teapot and on the island where the resistance was on.

Sakura: Everyone, stay close to me.

Kallen: I will scout ahead for Shogunites.

Kallen and Selune's Elgy go ahead while everyone else followed. They walked till Kallen stopped them then pointed at two Shogunate Samurai.

Takayama: *yawn* ...I heard they added a couple more people to the wanted list. They're high-priority targets, apparently.

Ishihara: But most of our forces are out on the front line. How are we supposed to effectively prioritize them? We'll just have to make sure we keep our eyes peeled when we're out on patrol.

Takayama: *sigh* I wonder how they're faring on the front line. The last thing I heard was that we'd pushed the resistance back to just northwest of Musoujin Gorge. I don't know if that's true.

Ishihara: I doubt it. Their rearguard isn't far from there. We're gaining ground at the moment, but I don't think we've pushed them back that far. Anyway, we should focus on patrol. Come on, we're up.

Takayama: Eh, fair point... *sigh* Time to go to work.

Paimon: The northwest of Musoujin Gorge... So that's where the resistance forces are based. We should keep asking around though, just to be safe.

Sakura: Thats exactly what we're going to do.

Higokumaru: Don't we know where the location is already?

Sakura: We can't go there yet.

They continued to explore the island. Kallen stopped everyone again and pointed at two men.

Sakamoto: Oh, hey. You manage to escape too?

Jiichirou: Yeah. Where are you headed?

Sakamoto: Higi Village. I've heard the rumors, but it's still gotta be a safer place than a warzone. What about you?

Jiichirou: Ugh, don't get me started. I was recuperating on Nazuchi Beach — it's complete chaos over there. The resistance aren't having an easy time of it. They don't have the manpower for an all-out confrontation, so they can't contend with the Shogun's Army. The front line used to be further forward, but they had to retreat a couple of times. Now they're back to Nazuchi Beach.

Jiichirou: That's where I've just come from — I was lucky to get out. It's much too dangerous... their forces are so scattered that no one know who's who, and anyone you run into pulls their weapon... I just dropped my luggage and ran here. I think we need to keep moving — things are changing so fast. The further away we can get, the better.

Sakamoto: Agreed... Why don't we stick together? Can't hurt to team up with someone.

Sakura: So that's where.

Paimon: Nazuchi Beach... Sounds like that's where the resistance and the Shogun's Army are battling it out right now. Let's head over and take a look.

(Nazuchi Beach)

Paimon: Hey, look! Do you think that's a resistance fighter?

Paimon: Looks like he's in a tight spot... Let's go help him out!

Higokumaru: Yeah let's do that!

Sakura: Let's go!

Sakura and Aether charge in with their swords and take on the two Shogunate Samurai.

Sakura: Don't worry. We're here to help! Leave this to us!

Sakura pushes her opponent back then her sword gets covered in fire. Then she charges in to deliver one of Rengoku's moves.

Sakura: Unknowing fire!

Sakura decapitates the Shogunate Samurai then she sheathed her sword.

Aether: Lightning Slash!

Aether uses his Lightning Slash and shoots 3 Electro shurikens then he decapitates other Shogunate Samurai with his sword. The others got to them and helped the man up.

Teppei: Phew... You saved me. I thought I was about to die.

Sakura: It's just what we do.

Teppei: Thank you so much for your help. I'm Teppei of the Gobious Platoon. I'm with the resistance. You must be Yae Sakura and you must be Kallen Kaslana. I've seen you both before with your little companions but never got to introduce myself to you too.

Sakura: What exactly we're you doing here?

Kallen: We need to know.

Teppei: I was sent to the front line just recently — I was looking forward to doing my part... Instead, it seems I fell at the first hurdle. So, uh... You aren't dressed like resistance fighters — have you come here looking to sign up?

Aether: Yes.

Sakura: We did something that turned us into fugitives.

Teppei: Great! Just the other day I heard General Gorou complaining about how desperate we are for more people. Your support will make a big difference.

Kallen: It will.

Teppei: I'll escort you back to our camp... But first, let me bring you up to speed on our current situation. As you can see, the resistance are at a constant disadvantage when it comes to open confrontation. The goal of the Shogun's Army is to uphold "eternity." To this end, they have the support of the Tenryou Commission's general, Kujou Sara, who commands an exceptionally strong force. As for us... Vision bearers are few and far between as it is, and because of the Vision Hunt Decree, they're rarer than ever. The fact we're even able to hold out is thanks to the brilliant strategic mind of Her Excellency, Sangonomiya. We're also indebted to the great courage shown by General Gorou and the resistance troops.

Sakura: Sangonomiya and Gorou.

Teppei: *sigh* If only I had a Vision myself... Not only would I be better placed to share Her Excellency and General Gorou's burden, but I'd be able to hold my own on the battlefield, too... I couldn't help but notice that you used elemental energy, when saving me just now. You must have a Vision yourself?

Aether: No.

Paimon: He's a special case! He doesn't have a Vision, but he can control the elements anyway.

Sakura: The rest of us did have Visions but we've hidden them somewhere so they can't find them but we can use control the elements with or without our Visions.

Teppei: Are you serious!? That's... incredible. And I guess that means you're immune to the Vision Hunt Decree?

Higokumaru: Yep! That's right!

Selune's Elgy: We are!

Teppei: You have to let me introduce you to General Gorou! He'll welcome you with open arms! Perhaps I can also make a worthy contribution, this way... Of course, I'd much rather prove my worth by the sword. If only taking down Shogunate Samurai was as easy as you make it look. Anyway, we shouldn't delay. Let's head off!

(Teapot)

The Herrschers had changed back into their human forms. Everyone who could fight was doing training outside. Except Mei. She was sitting on the porch just doing nothing.

Ushiwakamaru: Is something wrong?

Mei: I've been thinking about the Raiden Shogun and after I went up against her. She looked exactly like me. It was like we were twin sisters destined to meet.

Ushiwakamaru: Oh come on, Mei. You shouldn't feel down.

Patrick: She's right. You shouldn't feel down. We need to train if we ever go up against her again. We may go up against her armed and we need a plan.

Ushiwakamaru: Perhaps we should summon more servants.

Patrick: Summon more servants. I think we should.

Ushiwakamaru: Sakura still has the summon circle out here. Better come with me.

Patrick: Ok. I'm gonna summon Altera, Jeanne D'Arc, Francis Drake, Artemis, Boudica, Beowulf, and Elizabeth Bathory.

Kiana: I should summon Siegfried because my father has the same name as him. Why are you going to summon Elizabeth Bathory anyway?

Patrick: Because of her.

Patrick points to Kiyohime.

Kiyohime: Me?

Kiana: It's because of seeing their "Learning With Manga" page isn't it?

Patrick: Yes.

(Fort Fujitou)

The party arrived at Fort Fujitou. It was where the resistance was based at. Right around where the giant snake skeleton was at. When they approached Gorou. He noticed Sakura and Kallen.

Gorou: Sakura! Kallen!

Sakura: Gorou. Long time no see.

Kallen: I believe that your solider, Teppei has something to tell you.

Teppei: This is what happened, General Gorou. I was surrounded by Shogunate Samurai, and they came to my rescue. They can use the elements without a Vision! The resistance could really use people with that kind of skill. We should bring them in!

Sakura: We decided now was the time for us to join the resistance now that we are fugitives.

Gorou: Hmm... *clears throat* I presume you've heard that the goal of the resistance is to defeat the Shogun's Army and repeal the Vision Hunt Decree.

Durandal: Yes. We know that.

Rita: That is why we are here.

Gorou: This is no easy task. Each who sets foot on the battlefield must be ready to sacrifice their life. Tell me, why do you wish to join us? The resistance cannot accept any who don't possess a warrior's will — you and I must be certain of your decision.

Aether: Let us tell you about the seizure of the 100th Vision...

Gorou: You're referring to the ceremony to mark the 100th Vision seized under the decree, right? Yes, we received some new of it here, despite it taking place over in Inazuma City. There was a disturbance, allegedly... Highly unusual, considering that the Raiden Shogun appeared in person... But why do you wish to discuss this all of a sudden? Unless you have some information to share?

Aether: It was us.

Gorou: ...What?

Paimon: Yup, we had a fight with the Raiden Shogun and everything. The, we grabbed the Vision bearer and whisked him off to safety.

Rita: Well, must of us did. Some of us were protecting the Vision bearer.

Bronya: We fought against the Raiden Shogun.

Seele: And won.

Paimon: After that, they added us to the army's wanted list... That's why we came here.

Gorou: Now that you mention it, we did just recover a bounty notice from a Shogunate Samurai defeated in battle.

Gorou: It read "Reward for the capture of a blond-haired traveler and their mysterious flying pet." There was also a bounty for a girl who looked exactly like the Raiden Shogun named Raiden Mei. And a whole party who have more flying pets. Hmm...So, this refers to you people?

Paimon: What! Who are they calling a "Mysterious flying pet"!?

Selune's Elgy: They should know better that us ELFs are not pets!

Higokumaru: I'm not a pet either!

Tamamo: I'm only a familiar/a servant.

Gorou: My apologies, I understand your situation well enough for now. On behalf of the resistance, welcome to our ranks. Her Excellency is currently away from the camp. We don't know where she went, but she instructed us to take care of everything in her absence. I will ask Teppei here to should you around the camp first, and then dispatch you straight to the front line. If you are ready, of course.

Sakura: We are!

Aether: You got it!

Teppei: Yes sir. I used to be in the Logistics Division, so I'm the right person to show you around — I know the setup like the back of my hand.

Sakura: Kallen and I know too.

Teppei: I'll make sure you get a warm resistance welcome! Let's start with the field hospital. Some of my friends are recovering there. Last time I saw them, I promised that I'd introduce any new recruits. When they're finally back on the battlefield alongside us, we'll be brothers in arms!

Durandal: And sisters in arms.

Teppei: Oh. That too.

Gorou: By the way, where is Raiden Mei? I don't see her in your group.

Sakura: She couldn't come.

Kallen: She was scared that everyone is the resistance would think that she is the Raiden Shogun.

Gorou: After seeing the bounty, we won't think that she is the Raiden Shogun. Where is she? And the bounty said that there were more of you.

Sakura: They'll be here when the time comes. But for now, I believe that we have things to do.

(Field Hospital)

Tokuda: *coughing* ...Are they new recruits?

Seele: Yes we are. Pleased to meet you.

Masashi: Looks like strong additions to the troop... Hopefully someone I can spar with after I've recovered.

Tokuda: Whoa, whoa, brand new recruits and your first thought is to start sparring with them? You're getting ahead of yourself. That wound of yours isn't something that's gonna clear up in a few days. Teppei, did you bring them in? How are things on the front line?

Teppei: Aha, well...the enemy are much stronger than we could've imagined, but we're holding our own... I've been right in the thick of it. At one point, there were a horde of enemy troops surging towards us like the tide... but I didn't flinch. I drew my blade and charged straight into the fray! Four Shogunate Samurai, and only one of me — but I still managed to fend them off.

Masashi: Look at you! When did you grow nerves of steel?

Teppei: They stole the show, though. When they saw me tiring and falling back, they burst onto the scene and took down a whole group of them in one fell swoop! They were no match for them at all.

Sakura: It's what we do. We save people in need.

Teppei: I heard they even stormed the Vision Hunt Ceremony... and that the Raiden Shogun herself failed to take them down!

Higokumaru: You better believe it! She was really powerful but we managed to beat her!

Tokuda: Amazing work, all of you.

Tokuda: Still, uh... I can believe most of that, but them facing off against the Raiden Shogun? I think you might be embellishing the story a little there, Teppei... I mean, we've all heard of the Musou no Hitotachi right? Haha.

Sakura: Yes but we managed to use swords strong as her sword.

Higokumaru: And weapons strong as her spear.

Tokuda: *sigh* Either way, to tell the truth, with all the losses we've sustained recently, I was starting to lose hope in our ability to hold out much longer. But seeing fresh recruits join our ranks and hearing Teppei's exploits... I'm itching to get myself better as soon as possible, so I can get back out on the front line.

Masashi: Huh, that's a lukewarm epiphany if you ask me. While you're lying there itching to get better, I'm still out there training hard despite my injury... even though it burst open again yesterday...

Teppei: It did? Well, do you need me to get you something to dress it with? I heard about a remedy recently that uses wild bugs. All you need to do is grind Onikabuto into powder, and it makes a very effective dressing. They say it feels cool on the skin and acts fast to completely cure flesh wounds.

Masashi: Sure, I'll take one! Thanks!

Tokuda: Hmm, sounds a little strange to me... I would've thought Wolfhooks would do the trick, but it's your decision.

Teppei: Well, how about we let our new recruit decide? I'll stay here and make some preparations... If you're a fan of weird and wonderful remedies, please gather some Onikabuto for me. I'll take it from there. But if you're more of a Wolfhook advocate, bring some of those instead. Personally, I recommend we try the new remedy — it sounds promising!

Sakura: We'll go get Onikabutos.

Higokumaru: Yes we will! Sakura-nee already has experience with making medicines from Onikabutos.

Sakura and Higokumaru leave in a flash. Then Sakura and Higokumaru return.

Teppei: Thanks for your help! Have you decided which dressing to use yet?

Sakura: Onikabutos.

Teppei: Alright! I knew you'd back me on this!

Sakura: What can I say? I have experience with making dressings.

Teppei: I can't guarantee it'll work, but if it does, everyone will be fighting fit again in no time. Why don't you hand me the ingredients — it's a bit of a chore to prepare, so I'll take it from here.

(Later)

Tokuda: *grimace* Ow, ow, ow... ...Huh? Just like that, the pain's stopped. Now it just feels numb...

Masahi: Looks like this might actually work. Not bad, Teppei! As soon as I'm better, we'll have to do some serious sparring together to make up for lost time.

Tokuda: Sparring? You have a one track mind, seriously... But good going, Teppei. When you first applied it, it felt like you were rubbing salt into the wound. But then the pain disappeared and there was just a cool sensation. I swear I can feel my body repairing itself already... Still... I better not start overdoing it quite yet. Thanks to both of you for looking after us so well. The day I'm discharged, drinks are on me.

Teppei: Hehe, just glad we were able to help. Alright, I'm gonna continue giving our new recruit the grand tour. Rest up, you guys.

Masahi: Don't forget to visit the training grounds! Get some practice in before you hit the front line!

Tokuda: *sigh* Calm down and get some rest...

Teppei: The training grounds... That reminds me, they should be doing archery training over there right now. Let's head over.

Tokuda: I wonder when I'll finally be back on the front line...

Masashi: No one wants the Vision Hunt Decree. The resistance will be victorious!

(Training Grounds)

Shouji: *sigh* Another miss. This sucks... Let's see now... I've loosed exactly ten arrows, and only one—

Hisahiko: Bullseye?

Shouji: ...Only one hit the target.

Hisahiko: *sigh* This isn't good enough. It's evident from these past few days that practice alone isn't enough to improve our marksmanship. How hard could it be? Just draw the bow, aim, and shoot. Clearly I underestimated the skill involved... With progress like this, who know when we'll be fit for battle. I suppose all we can do for now is wait for the drillmaster's next visit and ask him for more tips.

Shouji: Seems things have gotten tough on the front line recently. All the best drillmasters have already been dispatched to fight. I guess we'll just have to keep practicing ourselves. *sigh* At this rate, who knows if we'll ever become resistance fighters...

Teppei: C'mon guys! Less complaining, more training...

Shouji: ...Teppei senpai?

Teppei: Listen up for a second. I've come to introduce our newest recruits. In battle, they single-handedly slayed multiple Shogunate Samurai without so much as breaking a sweat. And that was after interrupting the Vision Hunt Ceremony with a feat of stunning bravery, not to mention surviving an encounter with the Raiden Shogun!

Shouji: I—Is that true...? Uh... p—perhaps you'll be willing to give us some... archery tips? We promise not to take too much of your time. A quick demonstration would be all we need. Our previous training was so rushed that we hardly remember the proper technique.

Kallen: I suppose that we could.

Hisahiko: It would mean a lot!

Aether: Okay, but watch closely.

Shouji: Oh! Y—You got it! We won't let you down.

So Kallen shows her crossbow skills while Aether shows his own archery skills. Even Sakura shows some archery skills.

Teppei: Well, there you have it. I told you our latest recruits are pretty strong.

Shouji: Incredible! I think I understand what I was doing wrong now. My posture was off and I didn't draw back with enough force. Seems I also need to focus on keeping my grip steady and monitoring the external environment. If I can get those few down, I'll be hitting my mark in no time!

Hisahiko: Those "few", huh? Watching your demonstration was a great help. I learned a lot. At least this time I was able to observe some proper technique. As long as I can retain it, I know I'll become much stronger. Honestly, before this whole conflict came about, I was just another everyday citizen of Watatsumi Island. My wife and I were leading a quite life together. War and battles were the last things on our minds. That all changed with the Vision Hunt Decree... The actions of the Shogun's Army ignited something inside me — that's why I joined the resistance. The road ahead of us now seems like a long one indeed. Can those of us without Visions or combat skills really become adept fighters like them...? ...There's no use in speculating. Thank you both for your help, we'll keep practicing as much as we can.

Teppei: Stay focused. With us holding the front line, you can continue sharpening your skills until you're ready. Now then, let me show you around some other places. Where should we head next...

All of a sudden someone showed up.

Message-Runner: Sir! We've got trouble! The Shogun's Army is attacking! There are still many wounded in the camp — we mustn't let the enemy break through! We'll need your help to hold them off!

Teppei: What? Impossible! How could they have reached us all the way out here... We'd better go assess the situation. A chance for us to prove our worth in battle!

And then they saw Shogunate Samurai show up.

Selune's Elgy: Should we summon the others now?

Kallen: Not yet.

Aether and the Valkyries summoned their weapons then engaged the army squad.

Sakura: So annoying.

Sakura slashed through a soldier then Kallen shoots an arrow into the soldier. Durandal stabs another soldier with her Lance then tosses him into the gorge then Rita and Seele do a combination attack with their scythes and freeze the rest of the soldiers then the whole party finished them off.

Teppei: Well, we managed to hold them off... But what would the Shogun's Army be doing here?

Sakura: It's just not possible for them to get here.

Teppei: We have sentries and patrols posted all around the perimeter here. The enemy should have never been able to reach us this far unnoticed. Unless... we have a traitor in our midst.

Kallen: Or maybe a spy.

Teppei: They must have an informant feeding them intelligence and helping them to approach unseen. That's the only possible explanation. Our priority is finding the agent and protecting the camp. This is my chance to show what I'm made of!

Message-Runner: Sir, if I may... I just returned from inspecting the perimeter. It appears that several portions of our defensive walls were already collapsed. The Shogun's Army must have known about this vulnerability and made their way over from the cliffs nearby, before attacking through the gaps in our defenses.

Durandal: So that's why.

Message-Runner: I suggest we repair the walls and double the guard. That should keep them from sneaking up on us like this again. In that case... Understood, leave the repairs to us. We can make use of the wood and rope nearby to patch up the defenses.
Teppei: Why don't we make this more interesting, recruits! A contest between the two of us. Just don't underestimate me, haha! If there's anything I know, it's logistics, you'll see!

Sakura: Very well. You're on!

So they got to work and repaired the broken walls.

Teppei: Alright, that should do it. The Shogun's Army will have a hard time getting past this, no matter how determined they are! It seems I've made another valuable contribution to the resistance... But why does it always have to be logistics work! I thought getting transferred to the front line would be a chance to showcase my abilities and square off with the enemy. Instead, here I am doing what I've always done before.

Paimon: Why are you so insistent about being on the front line?

Higokumaru: What's what we'd like to know.

Teppei: It's just like General Gorou said, we joined the resistance because of our warrior's will. There are a multitude of ways to contribute to the resistance, but who wouldn't want to take out a few Shogunate Samurai, given the chance? Anyway, we got more than we bargained for inspecting the camp! Let's report back to General Gorou. If all goes well, we might juts be assigned a few missions closer to the action!

(Later)

They went back to the spot where they met Gorou but he was not there.

Teppei: Strange, I don't see General Gorou anywhere.

Sakura: Where is he? Where did he go?

Kaida Ryouma: We've had a change of plans. The general has been dispatched to the front line to lead our forces into battle. The Shogun's Army is attempting an advance on the main front. Reports have it that Kujou Sara is now personally leading the enemy forces.

Sakura made a fist.

Sakura: Sara.

Kaida Ryouma: As for us... It's been days since Her Excellency last made an appearance here. We've executed almost all the directives she gave us, but have received no further instruction. The situation is becoming grim... If we retreat any further, I fear morale may falter. For now, we can only pray that General Gorou will be able to turn the tide... however difficult that may seem.

Teppei: We should go to the front line. Our forces need all the help they can get — we're no use to them here. We mustn't let Tatarasuna fall to the enemy!

Sakura: Our first battle against an army in Inazuma. Let's move Valkyries!

Valkyries and ELFS: YEAH!

(Front Lines)

Both armies faced each other face to face.

Kujou Sara: So you are the only one here? Hm... I thought I might get to meet your grand strategist. She is the one that's been causing our forces so much trouble. The fact the resistance has even held out for this long is thanks to her. But soon, the resistance will fall. They are no match for the might of the Shogun's Army... Her schemes mean nothing now. We have already rooted out those behind the resistance. All who have dishonored the Almighty Shogun will be punished.

Gorou: I have faith in Her Excellency, and in the soldiers of the resistance. The Vision Hunt Decree is a brutal injustice. Our resistance has only just begun!

Kujou Sara: ...It is futile. There is one other thing. I'm sure you've seen the recent arrest warrants. I trust that the party and the blond traveler are somewhere among your forces now. Especially the girl named Raiden Mei who looks exactly like the Shogun. I will make you a deal. Hand them over to us, and you'll buy yourself some time. A respite from the bloodshed would be advantageous to both sides, would it not?

Gorou: So that's why you brought reinforcements, just to get—

Kujou Sara: They are of great importance to the almighty Shogun. But the way I see it, they are expendable to the resistance.

Gorou: That's where you're wrong — they mean just as much to us. Especially Sakura and Kallen! As members of the resistance, they're comrades. I'll never surrender them to you. "The resistance never betrays its own." Her Excellency made that clear to everyone from the very beginning.

Teppei: General Gorou!

Sakura and Kallen: Gorou!

Gorou: Teppei... Sakura, Kallen, and the Traveler? What are you doing here?

Aether: We're here to help!

Durandal: It's our duty as members of the resistance!

Bronya: We must fight!

Seele: And help you!

Gorou: *chuckle* It would appear our time to fight side-by-side has finally come...

Kujou Sara: Well, well... we meet again. This time, I won't let you get away.

Sakura: I've been waiting for this moment.

Kujou Sara: I thought that you would seek refuge with the resistance in the hope of receiving asylum.

Kallen: Thats exactly why we came here.

Kujou Sara: That you choose to show up here proves that you have more bravery in you than I had originally thought. And now that you are here, I have a proposal...

Sakura: A proposal?

Kujou Sara: Why not represent the resistance in a fight of honor?

Paimon: A "fight of honor"...? What's that?

Gorou: Before the battle begins, each side chooses their finest warrior for a match of single combat. To the superior force, there is little significance in such a duel. But for the weaker force, victory could constitute an important boost to their morale. Her motives are clear. She wants to use the match as an opportunity to capture you. Do not feel compelled to participate — we can take the fight to them without such a ceremony.

Paimon: Well, what do you think? Will you fight?

Aether: I accept.

First Aether went up against Fujita Sanshirou and defeated him. Aether steps out then Sakura steps in and was up against Kayama Tadao.

Kujou Sara: Remove all threats to eternity — by order of the almighty Shogun.

Gorou: Be wary, you're up against a powerful opponent.

Sakura: Don't worry. I can take him!

Sakura fights against her opponent and beats him easily. Sakura leaves then Durandal goes up. She was up against Takasaka Izumi.

Teppei: You can take 'em!

Paimon: There's more than one round! Keep it up!

Durandal toyed with her opponent then finished him off.

Kujou Sara: Stronger than I anticipated... This contest has served its purpose.

Sakura: Hold it!

Kujou Sara: What do you want, Sakura?

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Sakura: Thats not an army. It's now time.

Sakura snapped her fingers then three void portals opened up.

Kujou Sara: Huh?! What is that?!

From the first portal came the Valkyries and ELFs. From the second portal came Patrick and Captain. From the third portal came the servants. But after the servants Sakura summoned came more servants. Altera, Jeanne D'Arc, Francis Drake, Boudica, Beowulf, Ishtar, Siegfried, and Elisabeth Bathory. They all ran to Sakura's side.

Sakura: Now this. This is an army!

Kujou Sara: It won't be when we're done, Sakura!

Sakura: Let's go!

Patrick, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya: Transform!

Patrick, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya transform into their Herrscher forms while Fu Hua transforms into Phoenix Jingwai. Theresa transforms into her Sakura Rondo form and her Oath of Judah transforms into Pledge of Sakura. Kallen transforms into Rouge Extraordinare. And then Sakura transforms into her Flame Sakitama battlesuit with her hair braided. Then she summons Demonblade - Florid Sakura.

The St. Freya Knights and Valkyries did battle poses.

Kiana, Mei, and Bronya: Valkyries forever! Defenders together!

Then they all did a battle pose then different colored smoke exploded behind them then there were explosions.

Kujou Sara: Soldiers, attack! Glory to the Shogun and her everlasting reign!

Gorou: Prepare to engage! All of you, with me!

Both sides scream and charge in.

Now a battle was going on. Sara was shooting arrows and so was Gorou. A lot of people were getting killed. The St. Freya Knights and Valkyries were killing a lot of the shogun's army and so were the ELFs and the servants. Altera held her photon sword then killed a soldier.

Altera: Inazuma is officially a bad civilization! Because of the Vision Hunt Decree!

Jeanne D'Arc: You are correct this time. This Archon turned this nation into a bad civilization.

Jeanne killed a soldier with her flag pole. Tamamo No Mae casted spells and used her mirror and killed a lot of soldiers. Then she fired large icicles at the enemy and killed more. Then she fired a large fire beam from her hand and killed another portion of soldiers. Then she casted a pink tornado then a love blast.

Tamamo: This feels good. Just like when I ran away and killed a ton of soldiers when I was misunderstood.

Kojiro killed a soldier with his sword then he killed another one.

Kojiro: Finally some real action after being stuck in a temple for so long.

Blood Embrace was sucking out soldiers' blood out.

Blood Embrace: Tasty blood!

Then kills them with her giant axe.

Higokumaru and the ELFs who use fire burn the soldiers. It looked like they were winning.

However...

The resistance was now at a disadvantage, leaving Gorou fretful and frustrated.

Kujou Sara: Now!

Tenryou Soldiers: Chaaaarge!!!

Zara and reinforcements from the Shogun's army charge in. A fire blast shoots at them killing most of them. The fire blast came from Patrick.

Gorou: Stand firm, hold the line!

Patrick: Use our special attacks!

Altera: You got it!

They began to charge up their special attacks.

Altera: Photon Ray!

Altera shoots her Noble Phantasm from her photon sword killing a ton of soldiers.

Tamamo: Eightfold Blessing of Amaterasu!

Tamamo shoots large orbs of fire and ice then a giant fire orb killing more of the shogun's army.

Tamamo: They just keep coming!

The Herrschers use their ultimates killing off more soldiers.

All of a sudden, bubbles were coming from the ground then a woman floated down from the sky. The core of the resistance, Sangonomiya Kokomi, appears like timely rain from the heavens. Then reinforcements.

Kiana: Who is that?

Gorou: Her Excellency!

Sakura: Songonomiya Kokomi!

Everyone noticed.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: The wait is over my comrades.

Then Kokomi does something with the water and bubbles giving a signal.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Now is our moment!

The reinforcements charge in but what made us surprised was the appearance of Kazuha and Beidou.

Kaedahara Kazuha: Heh, calm as the breeze, my lady.

The reinforcements who have long lain in ambush emerge and charge at her signal, flooding over the battlefield, with Beidou and Kazuha in their midst serving as mercenaries.

Beidou: I just hope you can afford all these mercs you've gathered.

Beidou killed several soldiers.

Gorou: Kazuha!

Kaedahara Kazuha: We meet again, old friend.

Gorou: *nods*.

Sakura: Kazuha. Beidou.

Mei: We thought that you weren't coming back.

Beidou: We'll explain later.

Kazuha: Let's end this battle.

Sakura: Everyone! Let's finish this.

The St. Freya Knights and Valkyries and the Servants got together in a line then all at once their unleashed their final strikes killing half of the shogun's army.

Seeing that the moment has passed, Kujou Sara is forced to order a retreat.

Kujou Sara : Tch... All forces, retreat!

Sara and her army fall back and retreat.

Kiana: Yeah that's right you better run! Cowards!

Kiana sticks her tongue out.

Rozaliya: And don't come back ever!

Selune's Elgy: Or else you will face the wrath from us!

Higokumaru: And get killed by us!

Sakura: Enough. I believe that her excellency would like to speak to us.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Greetings, St. Freya Knights and Valkyries. This is the first time we've met, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Sangonomiya Kokomi, organizer of the resistance, and also the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island. Perhaps it's the first time you're hearing that title... To put it simply, I'm the person currently in charge on Watatsumi Island, which is also the home front of the resistance. I've actually heard all about you from Beidou and Kazuha. I hadn't expected to find you'd joined the resistance, though. Especially you Sakura.

Sakura: Since we went up against the Raiden Shogun, that turned us into fugitives. So we had to join the resistance.

Kallen: There was no other choice.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Do you have a plan beyond this point?

Aether: No immediate plans...

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Mm... in that case, shall we continue our conversation at the shrine of Sangonomiya?

Sakura: I guess we should.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Although the Shogun's Army has retreated for now, the war is far from over. The Vision Hunt Decree has not been repealed, and neither the Tenryou Commission nor the Raiden Shogun show any sign of stopping... In short, our problems have yet to be resolved. I suggest we move to the shrine to discuss our counter-plan. What say you?

Aether: Sure.

Sakura: We'll go.

Kiana: Count us in.

Teppei: Um... Can I come, too? I know Watatsumi Island very well. I can carry on being your guide, if you'd like.

Aether: Of course you can come.

Sakura: I could use some help.

Sangonomiya Kokomi: Gorou, thank you for all you have done. Our forces are weaker than the Shogun's Army, and my absence can only have made the recent days all the more trying for you. I'm afraid I must still ask you to stay a while longer, to keep eyes on the Shogun's Army and also to see to the wounded. Mm... But I will ask the mercenaries to remain stationed here, and Kazuha is here too. Hopefully, this will serve to reduce the pressure you are under.

Gorou: Well received, Your Excellency!

Sangonomiya Kokomi: ...I must return to Sangonomiya now, I have a few things to attend to... Once you're ready, St. Freya Knights and Valkyries, please rendezvous with Teppei. He will escort you there. Thank you for all your efforts so far. From this day on, I fight alongside you. Fight... for the future of Inazuma.

And then Sangonomiya Kokomi leaves. That left us to ask questions to Kazuha and Beidou. We changed back into our normal forms.

Beidou: I guarantee you, only the Alcor could pull off an ambush as quietly as that.

Himeko: A pretty good ambush. I could of thought of something like that myself.

Beidou: Did we give you a fright?

Kiana: Not exactly. You gave us a surprise.

Beidou: I gotta admit, I was caught off guard myself. When we dropped you off in Ritou, I wasn't expecting Tatarasuna would be the next place I'd see you. But wherever you might end up, you'll always be part of Captain Beidou's crew. If you're ever in a tight spot, come and find me. I'll have your back.

Kaedehara Kazuha: On the way here, I happened to learn of the bounty on your head. Hehe, as expected, you seem to have given them quite the challenge in that regard. I hear also that you witnessed the Raiden Shogun? I trust she's as oppressive as ever.

Kaedehara Kazuha: The Musou no Hitotachi... Are there truly those who can withstand it?

Kiana: Well... Mei-senpai managed to block the attack and saved me since she does resemble the Raiden Shogun. If you've read everything on the bounty.

Kaedehara Kazuha: I did. I was quite surprised. Perhaps one day, we will be able to face her oppression head-on... This is the reason I returned to Inazuma.

Gorou: Her Excellency never fails us! I must say, I was certainly surprised to look out and see Kazuha joining the fray. It's been quite some time since we last fought side-by-side... At that time, his friend was defeated in a duel before the throne... and executed by the Raiden Shogun. Kazuha came to visit the resistance as he was fleeing Inazuma with his friend's Vision.

Fu Hua: Kazuha told us everything.

Gorou: ...Hard to believe it's been so long.

Gorou turns to Mei.

Gorou: So you're Raiden Mei. It's hard to believe that you resemble the Raiden Shogun.

Mei: I was scared to come here because if you and the resistance saw me you all would think that I was the Raiden Shogun and throw random things at me.

Gorou: Now that we've seen you and how you fought with us, you've already proven that you are not the Raiden Shogun.

Mei: I'm glad.

(Teapot Samsara, Night)

The St. Freya Knights and Valkyries and Servants were back in the teapot.

Patrick: What a battle that was.

Mei: So that was Kujou Sara. The adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan. Feels like she's related to Jotaro since they have the same last name even though she is not a Joestar.

Jeanne D'Arc: Felt good to fight with an army again.

Francis Drake: I fought with fellow captain, Beidou.

Ishtar: I barely broke a sweat.

Kiana: I fought with a servant who my father has the same name as.

Siegfried: Whatever.

Sakura: Now we have to meet with Sangonomiya Kokomi. But it will have to wait for now. Let's get some rest.

Everyone: Ok.

So everyone turns in for the night. Awaiting for what happens onward.