I've missed you so.
Shall we begin?
Yes.
Let's begin the proposed exchange.
Episode 9 "Iron Maiden"
I accept your terms.
Trade complete.
Look at you, jumping at shadows!
If I wanted to do that, it would already be done.
I'm not about to give you an opening.
I still don't know how your ability works.
Then we're in the same boat.
I'm using every resource I have to survive.
You're the same way, aren't you?
You're using Team Green to achieve your objectives.
You're using me, too.
And what about that charming girl, Yuuri?
Wasn't she supposed to be with you?
It's none of your business.
Well, then...
If there's an empty spot by your side,
why not give me a trial run?
I can offer you much more than she can.
I only came here to make that exchange.
A pity.
Hello?
I found Akira Shiroyanagi, the one you're after.
Hareka's right.
Someone's coming.
No one there?
Boy, you scared me!
I was sure he was in grappling range...
Is that his ability?
Say, could you tell me where I might find the rest of your team?
I asked the last group I encountered,
but even after all I did, they just wouldn't tell me!
You...
What did you do to them?!
What did I do?
The cuff is shrinking?
I took them out more or less like that.
Then your ability...
Yes!
My ability is to shrink things.
<> Mr. Yuuki Setoguchi Your ability is "The ability to shrink things."
Oh, heck.
I keep running my mouth, don't I?
What an awful habit!
But you're already dead, so it's no big.
What?
A string?
No...
Shrink.
And off goes the hand!
Damn you...
Is this what you did to them?
If your teammate was in trouble,
you'd all go scamper to their aid.
That's just what we were waiting for!
Poor stupid babies!
You really do run your mouth...
You sadist.
There I go again!
If there's one thing I hate,
it's people talking like a match is over.
Oh, but it is!
I don't agree.
And...
And?
You don't know them.
Huh?
I baited the trap.
Why haven't the Greens shown?
Did you arrange this, Kuro?
Yes.
You said I could have my way!
And you're having it.
But I'm also free to use you to serve my own ends.
Damn him!
If you're worthless as bait, I don't need you at all.
Say goodbye.
I'll see you in hell,
you bastard.
Hell?
Yeah, right.
We're already there!
Bye-bye now.
Everyone...
I'm sorry.
Take care
of Taro!
See that, Kuro?
I got what I wanted!
You don't know those two.
The fight's just getting started, scum.
Asuka is a mother.
She's a really good mother.
She does everything for Taro.
Then after I murder her,
I'll send the kid to join her.
The way she's moving...
A plan to counter Oogami?
Yes.
If you both have quintupled abilities,
you won't beat him with force.
So we'll counter with agility.
Making do with hit-and-run tactics?
How boring...
And stupid!
I just have to catch you,
and it's over!
That's what Oogami will be thinking, at least.
But I've learned that when a person grabs another,
the first instinct is to pull in.
Therefore...
You're the stupid one here!
Use that moment to land a counterblow.
And you deserve way more than that!
Learned your lesson yet, stupid?!
Hey, Kuro...
This is interesting.
I don't think Kuro understands this,
but I really do want my answer!
Sounds good to me.
That's right, Ichi.
I want you to find it...
Our kingdom.
It's almost time
for our surprise to pay off.
Kuroiwa will think things are proceeding according to plan.
But he won't have realized it yet.
We've already caught his spy!
I'm told it was your ability that located them.
Y-Yes...
Akira asked me to find out if any of the slaves were lying about their abilities.
So he suspected it from the start?
I want to use their trap against them.
It's no use.
He's not talking.
E-Excuse me...
I could clean you up and patch up your wounds.
You...
Why fight this losing battle instead of running away?
We don't know it's a losing battle.
You know what they're capable of.
They'll kill all of you.
And me, for screwing up.
Someone I care about deeply is here.
So although I'm afraid, I'm going to stay here.
Are you stupid or something?
He'll die, too!
We'll win!
Because he's Key!
Key?
Yes!
See, there was this game called World Logic Play.
It was a forum for online debates.
What's with this girl? Why...
He was really good at it—
Enough!
S-Sorry.
I keep talking about myself.
Wait.
I'll talk, too.
Could you bring me a glass of water?
I can ask for that much, can't I?
S-Sure!
You think you can convince him?
Yes.
Just give me a little time.
Okay. I'll leave it to you.
Sure!
Hareka?
N-No...
What happened?
What?
Enemies heading for the camp?
Why?
We captured the spy before we set up camp.
There's no way they could—
There's another spy!
I'm sorry to have lied for so long.
But I didn't have a choice.
It's for the boys.
Don't screw it up, old lady.
Oogami's after Asuka!
We've got to help her!
No. We can't do that.
Why the hell not?
We need to meet with Rin Kashii first.
Our current target is Kuroiwa, the brains of Red.
But what about Asuka?
The others will be heading her way.
But—
They all knew what they were getting into.
If anything happens to Asuka... what happens to Taro?
Wait, Yuuri!
To defeat him, I need a partner.
I need you!
Then work with Ringo!
I bet the things you're saying would make sense to her!
I have her playing a different role.
Role?
Bear it for now and come with me.
It's so the team can win.
What do you see me as?
You talk about trusting me, needing me...
Is that all about ways you can use me?
It's not that, is it, Akira?
If it's not, then you'll have to understand how I feel right now.
Yuuri...
I'm sorry, Akira.
Wait, Yuuri!
Damn it!
I prepared a Plan B for if Yuuri and I got separated.
The others running into trouble was within expectations.
It's not a major problem for me.
I'm going to win this game and move to the next stage.
It's not a problem...
Is it?
Right?
I've been waiting for this, Akira.
Damn.
This isn't the right time...
Let's finish this!
Nice aim, genius!
Take this!
Lots of branches I can use for weapons here.
No way your cannon can beat all of these.
Are you sure about that?
I don't want to take any more damage than this.
Can I make it?
Still want to get the last word, eh?
After all, I told you before...
I'm not bothered by the idea of fighting you.
Keep talkin' like that, Akira.
It'll feel all the better when I beat you!
A presence?
Who's that guy?
Jump, Akira!
Remember this in the afterlife...
The man who took your head is named Rindou!
Why stop me?
I'm the one who'll kill Akira.
Not you, baldy!
I see.
Then after I slay Akira Shiroyanagi,
I just need to slay you next.
Is that right?
So I'm an afterthought, huh?
Interesting.
Hey, Akira, let's call a truce.
Nobody gets in the way of our duel.
Just in time after all.
I called him just like Akira asked...
I hope it worked out.
I found Akira Shiroyanagi, the one you're after.
Akira?
Kirisaki.
If you really want to kill me,
let's have a one-on-one duel.
His location is...
My location is...
This was my Plan B.
You'll be my partner while Yuuri is gone, Kirisaki.
<> Mr. Masakado Rindou Your ability is "The ability to turn a stick into a sword that can cut through anything."
Kirisaki, his ability is—
Same as mine, right?
The bastard blocked my knives with his sword.
The only things my blades can't cut are blades made with the same ability.
That saves us some time.
My plan is—
Skip it. I know more about my ability than you.
You follow me.
You?
Duck!
So close!
What was that?
No idea!
Guess it's not the same ability after all?
Let's keep it going!
Kirisaki!
Let's withdraw for now!
What the hell is his ability?!
Hush!
Keep your voice down!
He definitely has the same ability as you.
I have a source on that...
It's just turnin' a stick into a sword that can cut through anythin'!
Does it do more than that?
Most likely.
Something only he knows.
Your knife pierced my cannon,
but his attack didn't.
That makes me think
it's not us he's cutting through.
It's something else.
Something else?
And whatever it is, that's creating those invisible slashes.
A sword that can cut through anything...
But his ability's still the same as mine, right?
As long as I know that, I'll be fine.
You're sure?
Four steps.
If you'll help me, I can nail him in four steps.
Did they run away?
No, they'll be back...
Naïve fool!
You can't use that move when I'm this close!
He's damn good!
Where is Akira Shiroyanagi?
Go, Akira!
Four steps after all!
Akira!
The ambush, the close combat...
If the distraction was the third move,
the real attack would be the fourth.
A cannon blast from my blind spot...
All just as I predicted it!
It was five steps, wasn't it, Kirisaki?
The splinters!
He fired the cannon twice to blast the tree away...
He predicted everything!
Interesting.
We might make a good team after all.
Renka's army has purged the cannon fodder!
The...
The last of my... power...
Good luck... everyone.
How dare you harm sweet li'l Renka!
Killing's too good for you.
I'll rip you to shreds and make an example outta you!
You...
How long you been there?
No "How can I help you"?
I don't give a shit about helping you.
What did you see?
Your neck...
Is your ability invincibility?
Then the control of the fighters is—
Shut up.
From the first moment I met you,
I really didn't like you.
Time to die!
But we're on the same side.
Like I give a shit!
I'll just tell everyone the Greens did it.
Was that your plan?
I was thinking the same thing myself.
Turning your hand into a blade?
Never seen an ability like that before.
But you still can't beat me!
What?!
I thought you were a slow-witted little bitch,
but you're actually pretty speedy!
I used to do hot yoga!
What's the matter?
I was hoping you'd put up more of a struggle!
No, I've had more than enough.
Then prepare to—
More than enough to finish you off.
Huh?
What in the world?!
The blood...
This bitch turns her blood into knives!
Isn't that something?
Even after all that, you're not dead!
You stupid whore!
No! Not that way!
Stop her!
Found you.
No!
You're the one controlling it all!
How... dare you...
Renka is not an invincible ability user.
She's a puppet, just like the tanks and helicopters.
Then the real one must be...
How... did you know?
Well, it was just too bizarre!
Invincibility in a death game?
That didn't seem like the kind of thing Mion would allow.
So I thought there must be someone behind her...
Hiding in a safe space sealed off by the tanks.
And what about you?
I-I can make toys become real!
They took me as a slave.
I see...
And he was using you?
You're on our team, aren't you?
Why?
Well, he clearly intended to kill me soon.
I'd be in danger even if Red won.
So I thought I'd kill him first!
I've made a deal with Green, you see.
If I killed one Red general,
they'd attest to Mion that I was a spy for Green.
Now, whether Red or Green wins, I'll survive.
To make it perfect...
I just have to tie off one little loose end.
<> Ms. Rin Kashii Your ability is "The ability to make torture devices from bodily fluids."
I've decided I'll survive no matter what.
Red or Green... who will come out on top?
Not that it matters to me either way.
<> Your ability is "The ability to make torture devices from bodily fluids."
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Did you enjoy the ninth episode of Battle Game in 5 Seconds?
Oh, you're asleep again!
Thank you for everything, Yang.
Wait, are you dreaming about me?
Sorry for always interrupting the next episode preview.
Aw, she actually felt bad. It's okay!
I'm also sorry for selling your underwear online.
If you've seen the errors of your ways, it's... wait, you did what?
Mion, you're actually awake, aren't you?!
Nope, I'm totally asleep. See you next time.
You won't get away with this!
Look me in the eyes and explain, Mion!