As Kono and the crew conclude their mission, Daru steps outside to find Ohma sitting on the ground by the Order of Triumph's main gate. Daru approaches Ohma, who is still covered in blood.
Daru: Hey, kid.
Ohma looks up at Daru, noticing the blood on him.
Ohma: Uh… Me?
Daru: Do you see me staring at anyone else?
Ohma: Uh… (laughs) I guess not…
Daru: I noticed you were attempting to form your own crew.
Ohma stands up.
Ohma: Yes, sir, I was. As a Knight of Judgment, my duty is to protect and serve.
Daru: Serve the Order?
Ohma: Well, I'm a low-level Knight and need to advance. The only way to achieve that is to gain real battle experience; I have only trained throughout my life.
Daru: What are the ranks in the Knight hierarchy?
Ohma smirks.
Ohma: Since you asked, let me show you.
Ohma pulls a piece of paper from his pocket, unrolling it as it extends longer and longer.
Daru: What in the world? Why is it so long?
Ohma: Alright, so starting from rank 10 is Knight, 9 is Advanced Knight, 8 is Strong Knight, 7 is Super Knight, 6 is Semi-Hero Knight, 5 is Heroic Knight, 4 is Spirit Knight, 3 is Worthy Knight, 2 is Glorious Knight, and 1 is Holy Knight.
As Ohma concludes, he looks at Daru, who has a blank expression.
Ohma: And that's that. (smiles)
Daru: Are all Knights like this?
Ohma: Huh? Like what?
Daru: Annoying.
Ohma: Annoying? I've only been called special.
Daru slaps his forehead.
Ohma: By the way, did you realize you have blood on you?
Daru: Oh right.
Daru removes his shirt to clean off the blood, revealing a body covered in scars and muscles.
Ohma: My goodness!
Daru: What?
Ohma: You're huge! And you have so many scars!
Daru: Huh? Oh, it's merely from training.
Ohma: Training? What kind of training do you undertake?
Daru: Intense training. Anyway, kid, I didn't come over here to talk about my scars; I came to ask if you want to join our crew.
Ohma looks stunned.
Ohma: J-j-j-join your crew?
Daru: Yes, did I stutter?
Ohma: (shakes his head rapidly) No, no, no, you didn't. I'd love to join your crew.
Daru: Good, you can join today.
Ohma: Oh my gosh, really!?
Daru puts his shirt back on.
Daru: Yeah, of course.
Ohma: This is so cool!!!
Daru: However, on one condition.
Ohma begins to jog in place joyfully.
Ohma: Yes, yes, anything!
Daru smiles.
Daru: You must make me bleed.
Ohma stops jogging.
Ohma: M-make you bleed?
Daru: Yes, you need to make me bleed.
Kono and the rest of the crew approach Daru, engaging with Ohma.
Ohma: So, you're saying that if I make you bleed, I can join your crew?
Zodiac: Join our crew?
Daru glances back at the crew and then returns his gaze to Ohma.
Daru: Yes, if he makes me bleed, he can join our crew.
Kono: WHAT!? He has to make you bleed to join us?
Himitsu: That does sound a bit intense.
Gram: (Whining) I just want to eat, sleep, and find a new house!
Zodiac: Did you even talk to me about this?
Daru looks at Zodiac.
Daru: (Sarcasm) Oh, sorry, I didn't know you were the leader.
Zodiac: Whatever… do what you want. I'm going on another mission.
Kono: What? By yourself?
Zodiac: If necessary.
Kono: Well, you can't go alone, so I'll accompany you.
Himitsu: I'll join as well.
Gram: I think I'll just stay back here; you all go ahead.
Zodiac: You're coming too.
Gram: What? No, I'm not.
Zodiac: I'll slit your throat if you don't.
Gram: AHHH!!! Why is it always me?!
Gram reluctantly walks toward Zodiac as Kono turns to Ohma.
Kono: I hope that when we return, you'll be part of our team.
Ohma: Uh… Yeah, I hope so too.
Himitsu: Do your best, bro!
Kono and Himitsu head back inside with Zodiac and Gram.
Daru: Now, are you ready for this?
Ohma: Yes!! Yes, I am.
Daru: Well, go ahead.
Daru stands still with his hands in his pockets.
Ohma: (Shocked) Huh? Wait! You're not going to fight me?
Daru: No, all you need to do is make me bleed. I won't throw any punches or kicks.
Ohma: Wow, you're really making this easy, aren't you?
Daru: (Smirking) We shall see…
Ohma: Okay, don't be upset when you're covered in blood again.
Ohma retrieves nunchucks from his sides.
Daru: Nunchucks?
Ohma: Yes, I'm a Knight who wields nunchucks.
Daru: Interesting.
Ohma: Remember when I mentioned I've been called special?
Daru: Right… Now, stop stalling and give me your best shot, kid.
Ohma: Okay!
Ohma begins spinning his nunchucks rapidly as the wind swirls around him and Daru.
Daru: (To himself) Hmm… I sense some power from him. Let's see how he performs.
Ohma rushes at Daru, spinning and striking him in the face with a nunchuck. When Ohma looks at Daru, he notices a smirk on his face.
Ohma: What the hell?
Daru: Is that truly all you've got?
Ohma: No, no, that should have caused you to bleed.
Daru: If this is your best effort, good luck finding a crew.
Ohma: I'm not done yet.
Daru: Then stop talking and strike me!
Feeling a surge of frustration, Ohma resumes spinning his nunchucks.
Ohma: (To himself) One way or another, I'll make him bleed.
Ohma closes his eyes and quickly opens them, his gaze shifting to a light gold.
Daru: (To himself) That's it, kid. Let's see what you're capable of. (smirks)
As Ohma attempts to make Daru bleed, Zodiac and the others enter the building to select their next mission.
Kono: Well, I suppose we can continue our missions without Daru.
Himitsu: Do you really think that Ohma will be able to make Daru bleed?
Zodiac: Who cares? I don't understand why he's wasting his time with someone so weak.
Gram: Come on, Zodiac, I don't believe he's that weak.
Zodiac: Only time will tell.
They approach the desk to select the next mission while Fin sits down, having lunch.
Kono: Alright, I'll choose the next one!
As Kono scans the screen, she spots a three-star defense mission and points it out.
Kono: Oh, let's do that one.
Himitsu: A defense mission? That sounds interesting.
Kono glances at Fin to capture his attention.
Kono: Fin, we're selecting another mission!
Fin: (Mumbling) Oh, okay! Which one?
Kono: We're going for that three-star defense mission.
Fin swallows his sandwich and wipes his mouth.
Fin: Very well. Come back safe, and good luck!
Fin retrieves the crystal and hands it to Kono, noting its white color.
Himitsu: Hey, Kono, I know it's late to ask, but what do the different colors of the crystals signify?
Kono: I'm glad you asked! The crystal colors indicate mission difficulty. The first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-star missions are the easiest, represented by white, while the question-marked mission is red.
Gram: So why don't we keep doing the one-star missions to level up faster?
Zodiac: Why limit ourselves to the easiest missions? Are you really that much of a coward?
Gram: What did you say!? Me, a coward? Gram the Great is never a coward!
Zodiac: Keep telling yourself that…
Kono: (chuckling) You have a point, but you'll receive better rewards and more money from higher-level missions.
Gram: I suppose that makes sense. (head down)
Kono: Well then, let's start this mission!
Kono, Gram, Himitsu, and Zodiac head outside to an open area where they can break the crystal.
Kono: Alright, are you all ready?
Zodiac: Just hurry up and break it.
Himitsu: Let's do this, everyone!
Gram: (quietly) I just want to go home…
Kono throws the crystal to the ground, breaking it and causing a white portal to appear. Kono steps through, followed by the others. Upon emerging, they find themselves in an unfamiliar town bustling with activity.
Kono: Wow, look at this place!
Himitsu: There are so many people here. Let's find out what we need to do.
Himitsu and the others pull out their Jump Watches to check the mission details.
Kono: (reading) "Protect the young boy from a group of thugs."
Gram: Now we have to confront some thugs? Today is just fantastic! (sarcastically)
Himitsu: What's up with you today, Gram? You've been complaining nonstop.
Gram grabs Himitsu and starts shaking him.
Gram: I WANT TO GO HOME AND RELAX!
The townspeople turn to look at Gram, startled by his outburst.
Zodiac: Gram, come here for a moment.
Gram turns to face Zodiac.
Gram: U-uhh, okay?
Gram walks up to Zodiac, who draws his katana and places it against Gram's neck. Gram begins to sweat, fear overtaking him.
Zodiac: If I hear one more complaint from you, it'll be the grave you'll be relaxing in. Got it?
Gram nods quickly.
Gram: Y-yes, Zodiac!
Kono: Whoa, Zodiac can be really scary.
Himitsu: Trust me, he can be even scarier than this.
As they speak, a young boy screams and runs from a group of thugs.
Young Boy: Get away from me!
Thug 1: Oh no, you don't! Get back here, brat!
Thug 2: Don't let him escape!
Kono: Hey, there's the boy!
Himitsu: He's in danger! Come on, let's go!
Himitsu and the others pursue the boy as he navigates through the crowd, colliding with pedestrians and stumbling over obstacles.
Thug 3: You can't run forever!
Young Boy: P-please, leave me alone!
The boy turns left, only to find himself cornered in a dead-end alleyway. The thugs chuckle menacingly as they advance slowly, brandishing knives.
Thug 1: It seems you've reached a dead end, kid.
Thug 2: Now it's time to pay!
Young Boy: Please don't hurt me!
Thug 4: Oh, don't worry. We're not going to hurt you; we're going to kill you!
One of the thugs seizes the boy's arm, grinning ominously.
Thug 1: I hope you're prepared to die, little boy.
Kono: Release that boy!
Thug 2: What the!?
All the thugs turn to confront Kono and the others, who are poised for a fight.
Kono: I said, let him go.
Gram: Yes! What she said!
Thug 3: And who do you think you are, bitch!
Gram: Hah, well, I'm glad you asked. You can call me Gram the gre—
Thug 1: How about you shut up before I slit your throat?
Gram begins to tremble and retreats behind Zodiac.
Zodiac: Get away from me.
Thug 4: Awww, looks like the poor bastard is hiding behind his boyfriend.
The thugs laugh.
Zodiac: I will say this once: let the kid go or die.
Himitsu: Wait, are we even allowed to kill people since we're part of the Order?
Kono: Well, no, but they might allow it in certain circumstances.
Thug 1: And what makes you think I have to listen to you? I'm going to kill this kid right here, right now!
The thug gripping the boy yanks him closer, pressing his knife against the boy's throat. In a swift motion, Zodiac employs Sudoshi and plunges a knife into the thug's chest, piercing his heart. The thug releases the boy, gushing blood, and collapses lifelessly to the ground.
Thug 2: What the!?
Thug 3: He killed him!
Himitsu: This isn't going to end well.
Zodiac turns to face the remaining thugs.
Zodiac: Do you want to die too?
Thug 2: You will pay for this!
The second thug lunges at Zodiac, swinging his knife. Zodiac deftly dodges the attack and severs the thug's right arm.
Thug 2: AHHHH, MY ARM!
Zodiac: Leave now, or you'll never see your families again.
The thugs sense Zodiac's lethal aura, fear overtaking them.
Thug 4: Let's get out of here!
The three assailants flee, passing Kono, Himitsu, and a jovial Gram.
Gram: Yeah, who's the little bitch now!
Kono and Himitsu shake their heads. The young boy stands up and approaches Zodiac.
Young Boy: T-thank you for saving me.
Zodiac: Don't thank me. I'm just here to complete my mission.
Zodiac walks away, rejoining the rest of the crew as they hear the AI voice from the Jump Watch.
Jumper Watch AI: Mission Complete. Please head back to The Order of Triumph to claim your reward.
A white portal appears behind them as Zodiac steps inside silently.
Himitsu: Wait, Zodiac!
Kono: Well, that was easier than I expected.
Gram: And it was all thanks to me! (puffs out his chest)
Himitsu: Uhhhh, sure it was.
Kono: Let's go claim our reward and check on Daru.
Gram: Oh yeah, I forgot that Ohma kid was fighting him! Let's see if he made Daru bleed.
Gram and the others step through the portal just before it closes. Once they emerge, Kono and the others approach Fin to report their mission.
Fin: Hey!! You guys are back!?
Kono: Yeah, we're back. It wasn't that hard.
Zodiac: The mission was pointless.
Gram: It wasn't hard; we didn't even do anything.
Himitsu: Yeah, it was all Zodiac doing what he does best. (Awkward laugh)
Fin: (Laughs) Alrighty. Here's your reward.
Fin transfers 30,000 to Kono's crew bank.
Kono: Sweet, got it!
Gram looks around and notices that only a few people are in the building, while there are usually more than 100.
Gram: That's strange.
Himitsu: Huh? What is it, Gram?
Gram: Look around; there's hardly anyone here.
Fin overhears Gram.
Fin: Oh, it's because everyone is outside.
Kono: Outside?
Fin: Yeah, I think some people are fighting or something.
Zodiac: Oh, it's that idiot.
Everyone: Huh?
Zodiac begins to show signs of irritation.
Zodiac: Are you really this clueless? It's Drau.
Gram: Oh, DARU!!
Kono: OHHH YEAH!!
Himitsu: Let's see what's happening.
Zodiac: I can't believe I'm in a crew with a bunch of idiots.
Everyone exits the building to find a large crowd gathered in a circle.
Gram: What the heck is going on?
Kono: I don't know; let's get a closer look.
Himitsu: Right!
Kono and the others push through the crowd, with Zodiac asserting himself as they advance.
Zodiac: I'll kill you; get out of the way before I slit your throat. Touch me again, and you're dead.
Upon reaching the front, they find Ohma panting heavily while Daru sits on the ground, yawning.
Gram: What the hell is going on?!?
Kono: They're still fighting.
Himitsu: But we have been gone for quite some time.
Zodiac: He is weak; I have no tolerance for weakness.
Ohma: (Panting) I… will… NOT GIVE UP!!
Daru: (Yawns and stands up) Kid, you've been at this for almost 20 minutes. I think we should just call it.
Ohma: What?! No, please, I can continue.
Daru: I guess you can't. I thought I saw something in you, but I guess it was just a fluke.
Ohma begins to doubt himself as he closes his eyes, and the image of his idol appears in his mind.
???: I, a Knight, will kill all evil in my sight with my blades as I will not fail. I, a knight of judgment, will pledge my weapon to always pull through hard times, for that… I AM A HOLY KNIGHT!!!!
Ohma opens his eyes to find Daru walking away.
Ohma: I said I wasn't done.
Daru turns around.
Daru: Well, I'm done.
Ohma: One more attempt.
Daru: What do you mean?
Ohma: One more strike.
Daru: Ahh, kid, you're killing me.
Ohma: Please, Sir Daru.
Daru: Stop calling me sir! Fine, fine!
Daru returns to his previous position and looks at Ohma.
Ohma: (Speaking to himself) I, Ohma, will become a Holy Knight and assist those in need… (Looks up at Daru) I pledge my weapon to always pull through hard times, for that… I AM A HOLY KNIGHT!!!!
Gram: Something seems different.
Zodiac: Yeah, I see it too. He didn't look like that before we left.
Kono: Really, I don't see it.
Himitsu: I can somewhat see it.
Person 1: Dude, is this guy serious? He couldn't even make him bleed for the past 20 minutes.
Person 2: Yeah, he's not going to hurt him at all.
Person 3: You guys know that's Daru, right? He's the one who fought Becan.
Ohma begins spinning his nunchucks again, generating a mini tornado of air around him. He charges at Daru at full speed, cracking the ground beneath his feet.
Ohma: I AM A KNIGHT OF JUDGMENT, AND MY WEAPON WILL ALWAYS PULL THROUGH!! AHHHHHH!!!!
As Ohma prepares to strike Daru, Daru's eyes narrow slightly as he smirks and lowers his head.
Daru: (Under his breath) Well done… Ohma.
Ohma struck Daru with such force that it generated a blast of wind, pushing everyone back slightly.
Crowd: (Shocked) Whoa!
Gram: (Shocked) What the hell?!
Kono: (Shocked) Such power!
Himitsu: Is this the power of a Knight of Judgment?
Zodiac: Still weak.
As the wind settled, everyone focused on Ohma and Daru, witnessing Daru holding Ohma's nunchuck. Ohma was panting, and the crowd stood in stunned silence.
Ohma: (Panting) Damnit! I still didn't cut you at all!
Daru released the nunchuck and extended his hand.
Ohma: Huh? Why do you have your hand out?
Daru: Welcome to The Maivelance Crew.
Ohma examined Daru's hand closely and noticed a small spot of blood.
Ohma: (Shocked) I-I-I CUT YOU!!
Person 1: Whoa! He did it.
Person 2: That's incredible!!
Person 3: Now that's the power of a Knight of Judgment.
Gram: H-He actually did it.
Kono: He really cut Daru?
Himitsu: No way!
Zodiac: Still a weakling, always a weakling.
Ohma: Thank you, Sir Daru!
Ohma grasped Daru's hand and shook it.
Daru: Stop calling me SIR!