Sibling Rivalry: The Finale

[Shukumei Onigata]

Today was the day! Shukumei was up extra early. This was the day she would finally beat her brother and win the Sibling Rivalry! What was her brother planning? Honestly, she couldn’t figure it out to save her life. In any case, she was going to be ready for whatever her brother was planning.

She went on a run, took a shower, did her hair, got dressed in her smexy outfit, ate her special breakfast packed in protein and grabbed her sunglasses and bag and headed out the door.

She didn’t know or understand why this day seemed so important to her. It has to be at least forty-five maybe fifty years since they have visited the beach. She smiled upon remembering the very first time they all met Future Megumi. She remembers how she was falling through the sky and landed right on Ryouji. Ever since that day Ryouji would love every single Emi no matter where they would come from. Though that means the present version of Emi, get his love no matter what she does.

It’s weird, back when they went for the first time Shizune was eight years old which means that Ami and Emi were three years old, now Ami and Emi were married and Futures Megumi was grown and her daughter was grown into a respectable young lady. Everyone was going to be there today and despite this being a day for the sibling rivalry to come to an end, it was going to be an awesome day.

Shukumei approaches the beach where her family was waiting on her. She gave a wave and ran over to Azumi who was waving back to her. They ran towards one another and hugged each other tightly.

“Where is everyone?”

[Azumi Onigata]

Azumi was super excited that Shukumei showed up when she did. That’ll teach her to be early for a beach day. It truly does suck to be on time for everything. There was Azumi of course, Shizune was here and well that was it for now.

I am so glad you made it, ugh it’s so boring with just Shi and myself here. This was going to be our day at the beach where we can relax and I could cuddle with Ryouji and we could gather around a campfire and make s’mores, but that sneaky man took off with Yuri to do some training.”

You can tell that she had nothing to do so far. Well she was going to change that. She would need everyone here though especially her brother. Unbeknownst to Azumi but her brother was going to ask to renew their vows. Shukumei just had to keep her occupied and Shi, was there to back her up!

Shi grabbed Azumi’s hand and they ran over towards Shi to greet her and check up on her and stuff. Azumi was still worried about Ryouji but if Yuri was with him. Then he must be okay. She wondered if Future Shi, Future Megumi, Future Yuri, Saya and Aysa were coming too? This was supposed to be a day for them to relax, but if they couldn’t make it, she would understand.

Azumi just smiled and laid back in her beach chair. Truly she was glad that she was here. So many years have passed and she could now be here and enjoy the beach with her daughter’s, nieces and nephew could enjoy it.

[Yuri Nakayama]

It wasn't before too long that Yuri soon showed up with the rest of uer family. Hina was keeping an eye on her younger brother as he ran down close to the water to play amd make sand castles. Yuri went over to Shukumei and Azumi to tell them something.

" Ryouji said he will be arriving after a while. I would have trained more with him, but... Er. Nevermind. Anyway, just wanted to pass the news."

Her and Tohru went over to where Ryou was at to join playing with him. While everyone seemed to be in swimming attire, Yuri was wearing some shorts and a tank top that was covered up by something that look likes you would out over a swim suit. Silly as it may seem to everyone else, she was uncomfortable with wearing something too revealing. Regardless, she seemed to be having fun with helping her son with his castle, having a faint smile.

[Azumi Onigata]

Well now that Yuri and her family was here, the only people missing where Ryouji, Ami and Shiori. Now she was getting worried. Azumi couldn shake the feeling that something was wrong. She wanted to ask Yuri if she could tell Azumi what was going on with Ryouji but she was enjoying time with her husband and son.

Truth be told Yuri seemed happy that she was back and in control of herself again. Plus she was training with Ryouji, so if anyone knew where Ryouji was, it would be her and Emi.At this point she wasn’t going to think about it anymore. She got comfortable again in her chair and sighed happily.

Then her daughters showed up suddenly. Azumi sat up and greeted them. There was still no Ryouji, but all of her family was here. The were off talking and tanning and having fun. She was truly glad, they needed some time away from their jobs and everything. They seemed like more of a family when they didn’t have to work.

Shiori turned to her mother and asked why she was smiling so much, and she told Shiori.

“You know, I was just thinking how lucky we all are. Still with our ups and downs but what family doesn’t? I say once every year, we all come back to this beach and just hang out.. I know Ryouji doesn’t have a problem with it, granted I know he wishes all of the girls were younger so every one of you can get hugs and such. Especially Emi, there wouldn’t be any one else to get hugs more easily than her.”

Shiori shook her head and laid back under her umbrella and closed her eyes. Her mom did have a point. It’s been forever since they had a chance to go to the beach. It might be a good idea.

“As long as it’s on this day, I have no problem with it. I know daddy won’t have a problem with it either.”

That’s because of the surprise that her father has for her mother. Every year, she was going to want to come to not only celebrate, but to be appreciate the bonds that they all share and have formed. Azumi knew that this day was going to be special. Except her husband was still not here yet.

Shiori turned over and simply said not to worry, and so she didn’t. That doesn’t mean she wasn’t still worried about him. She was going to get wrinkles from her worrying about him. Then all of the sudden, Azumi heard his voice say “Stop worrying so much about me would you?”

Azumi turned around and hugged on to Ryouji like no other would...except Emi!

[Yuri Nakayama]

So, he finally arrived. Yuri couldn't help but to think it was for dramatic effect but she surely wasn't going to say anything about it. In all honesty, it felt nice to relax and spend time with the family. It was something she knew she took for granted but she wasn't going to let that happen again!

She would then stand up,dusting the sand off of her and made her way over to the couple. They really did look good together and was sure it would last forever, really.

"So, I guess that means the competition is going to start soon?"

Those two and their rivalry. While it could seem silly and childish to some, it oddly feels like an odd tradition of sorts.

[Ryouji Onigata]

Ryouji looked to Yuri and smiled. He nodded his head before that smile turned to seriousness. The look he was sharing with everyone put them on notice. Even his wife Azumi was afraid of that look. It was like staring into the endless emptiness and darkness. It was safe to say that Ryouji was ready.

Ryouji stood up and stretched his legs. After stretching he stood up and was immediately hit in the face with sand. He stood there with the sand on his face. Shukumei laughed so hard at Ryouji, she was glad that she threw it at him!

Azumi got kind of upset with Shukumei because some of the sand got in her hair and face. Ryouji has had enough and performed Shunpo, to vanish and appeared in front of Shukumei threw a punch, it was met with a punch of her own! Ryouji was going to win the race no matter what.. Shukumei was thinking the exact same thing!

“Shukumei, let us put this finale to rest! The winner gets hugged by Emi!!”

Everyone turned and looked at Emi. She honestly didn’t know why everyone was looking at her, she thought everyone was having a wonderful time! Ami sighed and shrugged her shoulders, thinking that her father was picking on Emi, but he wasn’t.

He was dead serious! It took everything to bet on his favorite person ever. He knew he was going to win, no matter the cost!

“Fine, we meet at the starting line in five minutes!!”

Ryouji and Shukumei vanished using Shunpo and appeared at the starting line stretching and getting ready for the final sibling rivalry race!

[Yuri Nakayama]

After they made their way to the starting line, Yuri went back over to Tohru and Ryou. She sat down once more, keeping her attention on the Onigata twins. All she would be doing is watching their race.

Since Emi's hugs were the prize, she (Emi) figured she might as well start the race!

"Alright, you two! Be sure to play nice! On your marks.. Get set.. Go!!"

Yuri would just shake her head and smiled a little. Ryouji must be dead Seton winning with the wager he placed. Only time will tell who the winner will be!

[Ryouji Onigata]

[This will be a combined post between Ryouji, Shukumei and features a special guest!!]



The twins were at the starting stretching and getting ready. Ryouji was ready. He has really put Shukumei through the ringer over the years. He thought that putting her through so much and when he passed out on her she was there for him. Granted his family was wealthy and they didn’t ask her to, but she was willing to put his family first.

Shukumei on the other hand was being stern. She knew that she was going to win no matter what the cost. She turned her attention to her brother who was standing in silence. Ryouji really knew how to get under her skin.

Now with their families gathered at the finish line the race can begin! Ryouji walked to the starting point. Shiori, didn’t even get up. She knew her Auntie was going to win. She just had to ask her father was really going to let her win.

-“Are you sure dad? You really want to throw this race?-

Ryouji nodded, besides the race was the last thing on his mind. He was more concerned with what he was planning afterwards that had his full attention. He wanted to give his sister the ultimate version of a thank you gift.

-“I’m sure. Shukumei has become the strongest Captain I know. She deserves this, I just have to make this look convincing.”-

Shukumei and Ryouji both approached the line and got ready and into position and when Yuri shouted go, the took off!

[ Insert mood music: “Ditty for Daddy” youtu.be/3AJcWguAJ0M ]

The two of them were running for dear life as fast as the possibly could. As luck would have it Aysa of all people fall from the sky screaming her head off. Shukumei knee it was a trick! So she began to run even harder. When Ryouji looked upwards to confirm that it was Aysa, he stopped and performed Shunpo. He appeared under her, caught her and fell down toward the ground.

“Thank you for showing up Aysa. Now Shukumei was for sure going to win!”

When he landed on the ground, he put her down and started running for the finish line. Shukumei was going to win! When her family realized that she was going to win, they started to cheer louder for her! Yet there was a huge amount of sand being thrown up into the air.

Ryouji was running as fast as he possibly could to catch up but it wasn’t needed. Shukumei won the race! Shukumei is the victor!! Ryouji was happy for her. It truly was a race to remember.

“Congratulations Shukumei, with your victory, the sibling rivalry has come to an end. You are the winner.”

Unfortunately for her brother, Shukumei wasn’t buying any of that, but it was nice to hear him congratulate her on something. Now that she was free Emi was going to have to give her a hug. It wasn’t going to be super hard, Emi loved hugs!

[Yuri Nakayama]

As the race went on, Yuri had sat back down with her son and husband, watching from there. It looked like Ryouji had the upper hand until Aysa came screaming from falling through the air. She could only shake her head, chuckling softly.

Then, when the race was over, the winner was... Shukumei?! It was a weird turn of events, but she could only assume Ryouji must have had his reasons.

As promised, Emi would give her hugs to the winner, giving Shukumei a great, big victory hug!

[Saya Tatsuya]

Once the race was finished. Saya appeared from Shunpo alongside Aysa and her mother, Aysa’s mother Megumi, both Saya and Aysa’s fathers and their grandmother Yuri, or did she go by something else. Yumiit was so hard to remember. Granted, when she last came with them, the were a lot younger, now they were adults! Although technically she was nineteen and Aysa was sixteen. Still they were grown up enough!!

“Grandma! Grandpa!”

Azumi heard Saya’s shouting and rushed over to give her an enormous hug. Even though they had to go back in a hurry, when they were here a few weeks ago, but she was glad to see that everything was well with the three of them! She was a little sad that her brother and his wife and their son couldn’t make it, but they told her to send there love and have fun!

Saya turned to her grandfather and jumped into his arms and gave him a huge hug. He was looking like he was Ryouji after all. He was truly back to normal and just like his old self again!

“I’m so glad that we could come back and spend the day with you all. Look who I brought out of her hides hole!!!”

She moved behind her grandmother and pushed her to the front of the line! Ryouji who hasn’t seen her in over fifty years grabbed her and squeezed her as hard as he could!!

[Yuri Nakayama]

[This post will be from Future Yuri's point of view]

Yuri was actually surprised from the tight hug from Ryouji. Well, surprised wasn't the right word. More like she just wasn't expecting it.She would return his hug all the same.

"Well, it's a pleasure to see you as well, Ryouji! I have to admit.. you're quite insane for wanting to hug me to the point where I think I have some broken bones!"

Of course, she was joking. Sort of. Normally, she would have been in some sort of disguise but she just didn't see the point anymore. There were some differences between herself and her past counterpart. Her hair was now short while her past self was long. A bit too long for her personal tastes. Funny how things change. The other difference was how she seemed more comfortable with a bathing suit. It was the beach, after all!

[Azumi Onigata]

Azumi was rather shocked to see her after so long! How could time escape them for so long! Azumi pushes Ryouji to the side and literally jumped on Yuri and hugged her tightly. She is still the same ‘ol Yuri, but older; so much older and she hasn’t aged a day. Must be some excellent cream... or something!

“Yuri or Future Yuri...Yumi? We need some sort of name to differentiate you from our Yuri. Anywho, it’s so wonderful to see you again! You really should come and see us more often!

She knows that she is a busy woman. She like their own Yuri was a captain but she had Saya and Aysa to take care of. Those girls were just like their mothers. Granted they met her when she was a teenager teenager and Megrim was a little girl. Goodness as much as she hates to admit it, but she is getting old. Saya hugged on to her grandma as tightly as she could.

Azumi was getting crushed... to put it mildly. Saya was far to strong to be hugged normally. What on earth did Shiori do to them? She is bigger much stronger and faster. Nevermind, there are some things in life that she can’t ask about.

“Saya, I can’t... breathe!”

Saya releases her grandmother and as a sign of thanks, or maybe it was relief, Azumi sighed and breathed normally. Ryouji smiles and stuck out his hands and Azumi ran over to him and hugged him. While, she was grateful for the hug, this was her family. She loved each of them a great deal. Family always sticks together.

[Hinata Nakayama]

Hina took a moment to go check in on her mother from the future. After all, Ryou was playing with Tohru so he would be alright. She gave her a hug and even talked to her a bit! It seemed like she was beginning to get out of her "shyness" shell. Well, it was that and the fact that she was with family that made her feel really comfortable.

Then, she looked over to Ryouji who was hugging onto Azumi. There was something she has been wanting to do but could never work up the courage to do so. Once the two of them were done hugging, Hina quickly scoots over to him and did something that will end up shocking everyone: she hugged onto his arm and had the most happiest smile probably any of them have ever seen!

"I... Don't say it much but... I love you, Uncle Ryouji. I really do!Thank you for everything!"

It wasn't that she was afraid of him. He was just hard for her to read him. Even so, she always knew he would/will do anything and everything to keep them safe!

[Ryouji Onigata]

After his arm was hugged by Hina of all people he smiled. When any of the girls want a hug, then they will do whatever it takes to get one. Aside from that, there was another reason why he wanted to come out here. Ryouji and Azumi have been married for close to 100 years they have had their moments mainly from trying to keep Ami and Shiori from killing each other.

Ryouji pokes Azumi to get her attention. She turned around and glanced over st him and smiled in return. He knew if he was really going to go for it, He took both of her hands and held them closely.

“Azumina Kusanagi-Onigata... Ever since the day we met we hated each other. Slowly over time, that hat grew into friendship. Friendship became like and like became love. Love became an understanding, a feeling of knowing every time I open my eyes, you will be right next to me.”

Azumi knew exactly what Ryouji was doing,in fact, she was planning on doing this herself! However, she wanted this to happen even more, besides Ryouji was buttering her up, might as well let him finish before she said yes.

“Ever since we said our vows and we were officially married, I have done everything humanly possible to make you the very happiest woman in the soul society and the human world combined. That hasn’t been easy but you are more than worth it.”

Ryouji knelt down in front of her and got down on one knee. Aysa ran over to him and handed him a box Ryouji opened the box and showed her a ring. Azumi was rather shocked to hear him ask to renew their vows. She nodded her head and said yes. She didn’t want to wait for him to officially ask her. She pulled Ryouji up and gave her a big kiss. Everyone clapped in a celebratory manner, Suddenly there was only one person clapping, and drawing attention to themselves. Azumi turned towards the clapping and was shocked to see who it was. Azumi was horrified to be staring at...herself?

[Yuri Nakayama]

From the corner of her eyes, she happened to see Hina hide behind Ryouji. The only time she would do something of the sort is when a stranger appeared. This made Yuri stand up, putting herself in front of her husband and young son.

It was strange to be looking at what appears to be another Azumi. In fact, if she didn't know she was awake, Yuri would have sworn this would be some kind of dream.

Instinctually, Yuri places her hand on the hilt of her Zanpakuto. While she hoped there would be no battle, she had to make sure to be ready for one. Even so, she could feel her hand shaking a little. She wasn't sure if it was she was anxious about the situation or due to some kind of repressed fear. Ever since her ordeal, her look on fights changed drastically to the point it made her settle on retirement. Even so, she had to keep herself calm.

"I don't know why you're here, so I'll be rather blunt. From the reactions of everyone, you clearly weren't invited. So, if you know what's best for you, you'll leave here as quick as possible."

[Kaori Kusanagi]

So this was Azumi’s large caring family. Shizune both the one from this time and from the future. Ami, and her darling wife, Emi. Pretty sad that she didn’t receive an invitation to the wedding. Well how could she, Kaori didn’t exist to her family. Now was the time that the she introduced herself. Then she thought why bother with introducing herself when she know exactly what every niece she has minus Shizune will do? It seemed rather unimportant to the lot of them. Yuri however places her hand on her Zanpakuto, she placed her hand up.

“It seems as if I do not have enough time to speak. So I shall be brief...none of you get the strength to defeat me. Well at least not yet anyway. You did what I figured was impossible. Rescuing Yuri was a remarkable feat. Shiori truly does love her “auntie”.”

This was different for Shiori she was shaking but was it from fear or was it something else entirely. Ryouji rushed forward and stopped in front of Yuri asking her to put down her blade.

“I know you want to stay prepared, but take it easy Yuri.”

Kaori walked in the direction of Azumi and stared at her. The stare was non threatening, but she commends them all for staying ready. She stopped as if standing in front of a mirror. There they were meeting for the first time in forever, Azumina and Kaorina together at last.

“Mother tried her best to keep us apart but she did try her very best but here we are. She did something to you to keep my identity a secret. To keep me hidden from you. She erased your memory of me to keep you in the shadows but here I am offering you your memory back.”

Why would Azumi’s mother keep her memory from her? Was it to protect her? She remembers everything but then again, she has zero memory of this Kaori and she looks exactly like her. Azumi wasn’t going to have anyone disrespect her mother in this way. Before Azumi could even get out her next sentence, Kaori cut her off with the Kusanagi code of language.

“Sudran ec cu tysh cdibet, dryd oui fuh’d ajah pudran du pameaja sa. Syopa huf oui femm pameaja sa. Ev hudrehk amca, oui femm ihtancdyht sa!”

[Translation: “Mother is so damn stupid, that you won’t even bother to believe me. Maybe now you will believe me. If nothing else, you will understand me!”]

Azumi’s eyes widened, her great, great, great grandmother made up that language. She passed in on to her daughters, all the way down to Azumi lineage. So she had to be...be her sister!

Azumi took some steps forward and grabbed on to her sister hands. She had to be telling the truth. Azumi nodded slowly. agreeing with what Kaori said.

“You are telling the truth. I want you to help me remember you.”

They took each other’s hands and both sisters closed their eyes. Suddenly Azumi started to shuffle her feet in an attempt to get away from her sister but Kaori kept holding on, implanting her memories into her. When her portion of the memory ended she stopped and stepped away from her. Kaori had a headache but now Azumi remembered who she is.

[Yuri Nakayama]

For a moment, Yuri did hesitate, but she reluctantly lets go of her Zanpakuto's hilt. She didn't like the situation, but she also knew it would be futile to attempt anything.

She managed to regain some composure until she heard the woman mentioning doing the impossible and rescuing her. While it was basically common knowledge about the event, it still stung. It was something she wants to forget but is unable. The nightmares won't end. She would speak, her voice trembling, losing what composure she managed to gain.

"Y... You make it seem like you know more than what... What you're letting on."

It was a good thing Ryouji was either close by her or directly in front of her. She was a bit too distressed to notice or figure out which. Regardless, she had to keep calm. This wasn't the time to be paralyzed by a subconscious fear. Not when it could mean Azumi could be in trouble.

To her surprise, Azumi seemed to trust this individual. Why, she wasn't quite sure but knew Azumi must have her reasons. Still, she couldn't help but to feel like something terrible was going to happen. She could only hope to be wrong.

[Azumi Onigata]

The feeling of getting to see her sister again after so long, it was really a good feeling. Though Azumi will have to visit with her mother again. Still she began to view her sister in a different light. With her memory restored, Azumi crawled to her feet. Her husband stood by her, to keep her calm and safe. Azumi smiled and gently rubbed his cheek and face.

The image of her husband faded and was replaced by an image of Azumi standing over her husband as he laid motionless. These images were not of her own design. She would never put an image like that in her own head. Azumi’s sister was to blame. Shi, Ami and Yuriko, approached her to check on her and see if she was alright and she saw them laying down. As if they were dead. She glanced at her hands and they were covered with blood.

Her children, she killed them all. She looked for Yuri and her children and they were dead too. Azumi felt herself slipping down toward her knees. No one was left, absolutely no one. This wasn’t a dream, this was a nightmare! There wasn’t anyone left but Azumi and Kaori.

“What have I done?!”

Azumi began to screaming. Her hair changed from green to black and she began to rage. She was immediately surrounded by an aura of immeasurable power. That was all she could do was scream and rage!! They were all gone and it’s all Azumi fault!!!

[Yuri Nakayama]

What on Earth was going on? First it was Azumi holding her sister's hand and the next she's screaming as if she had done something horrible. Yuri would attempt to get close, but Azumi's Aura made that a bit difficult to do. All Yuri could do was try to talk to Azumi in hopes it would get her to call down.

"Azumi, calm down. Everything is okay. You haven't done anything. We're still at the beach!"

She wasn't sure if she would even be able to hear her. Sadly, she can understand that feeling. During her captivity, Yuri was forced to do many things against her will and still haunts her. Hopefully, she would come to her senses.

[Kaori Kusanagi]

The joy she secretly felt. Hearing her sister cry over her family was downright magical. There is something somewhat blissful in making her sister cry. In any case now that she has had enough. It was time for them to go and disappear. Unfortunately for Kaori, Azumi had other plans in mind.

Azumi stopped crying immediately and started laughing hysterically. When Kaori looked over toward Azumi she was holding up her finger, after so many years, she still had the moves! Azumi was holding up the peace sign!!

Though usually it was passed down from mother to daughter or daughters, Azumi was doing it alone as every one was confused. She didn’t tell anyone that she was being hunted or to watch their backs or anything. Then suddenly Shiori remembered something that happen a few years ago when she was checking on her parents...namely her father who hadn’t come to just yet

=====================Enter Flashback========================
Shiori was checking on her father who hasn’t come to, this was coming on seven years where they haven’t heard anything at all. She was a little worried that her father was going to be stuck in this state forever. Her mother stood up and hugged her.

“When your Father wakes up, and he sees what you have done for the people that need you, he is going to be so very proud of you Shiori. Everything you do is not only for him but for every one who needs someone who cares for them. I am so proud of you too!!”
======================End Flashback========================

In the present time, Shiori got up from her chair. Her mother was right and she couldn’t believe that she didn’t notice until now. Kaori sighs and shakes her head.

“Oh please, you do something right after how many years? You can’t stand that someone like me is stronger than you!”

While her sister was the better Kusanagi Twin, Azumi wasn’t our to prove anything to anyone! She was simply out to prove that she was always there for her children. Which is even the case now. Shiori performed a flash step and appeared in front of Kaori and prepared to strike her but Kaori caught her fist with ease.

“With all that power you’ve got, I am still stronger than you. After all, you were named after me.”

When Shiori attempted to pull her arm free from Kaori grip, she realized that she wasn’t going anywhere. Shiori looked at Kaori and instantly felt weaker and she eventually passed out! Kaori released Shiori from her grip and stared at them all.

“Even your strongest daughter was a match for my Kisagara. You think any of you has a chance to beat me? I have enjoyed the family reunion sis. I truly can’t wait to kill you all!”

She waved to them all and vanished from their sight. Just like that, Kaori made a statement. If Shiori wasn’t strong enough to to survive this attack, none of them were. The best part of their meeting was now they knew it.

[Yuri Nakayama]

After seeing the events unfold, Yuri quickly sheathed her blade, running over to Shiori. Once there, she knelt down beside her. To think that someone was able to do this to her. It was hard to believe despite knowing it happened. She felt absolute dread course through her body. What could they do? Was there even anything to try? Yuri would shake her niece in attempt to wake her.

After a few attempts, Yuri stopped. She wasn't sure what to do anymore. She wanted to say something. Even try calling out to her. Sadly, she just couldn't make herself do so. It was as if some kind of fear had a strong grip on her. She felt powerless and it was something she had come to loathe.

[Shiori Onigata]

Shiori started to move her hands before she planted her hands firmly on the ground and pushed her self on to her knees before stretching her neck. Part of her wanted to congratulate her aunt for managing to knock her out without even raising her fist. Shiori only had one option to make her Kisagara, far more stronger than it has ever been. Shiori was going to ask her mother how can she make her Kisagara more powerful. She has heard rumors that those who somehow managed to upgrade their Kisagara, became evil. Her parents weren’t going to have her become evil to defeat her aunt.

“Mom, we need to talk, now please. It’s about the Kisagara.”

Azumi looked around, everyone except Ryouji, and Yuri and her kin didn’t have it. The only reason Aysa has it was from Future Shizune donating her blood to help save her life.

“Shiori, just speak your mind, we don’t have secret in this family. What’s the matter?”

Shiori sighed and after thinking about it. Aysa helped her stand up and after she cleaned herself off and decided to ask the question again.

“Fine, I want to learn how to make my Kisagara stronger. When I looked into Kaori’s eyes and felt faint and passed out cold. I need that Kisagara to counter hers.”

[Yuri Nakayama]

Yuri soon got back on her feet once Shiori was up as well. Azumi seemed to be back to normal so that was a plus. Then, she heard Shiori mention that the Kisagara could be upgraded or something of the sort. She really had no idea that such a thing was possible. Hopefully, it would end up working.

Yuri sighed and rubbed the back of her neck. It was beginning to feel like all their outings are cursed somehow. Regardless, nothing can be done about it now. As much as she hates the thought of it, it would seem like she would have to train more. This was a battle she was not looking forward to.