Episode 23

**Until the Day it Turns to Strength** is the 23rd episode of the *Edens Zero* anime.

After breaking into Madame Kurenai's lair, Shiki plans to bring her back to Homura.

## Summary

As the three witnesses Shiki's power, Garrot reveals to the others that he can use Gravity Ether Gear, which Baku surmises is the kind of magical power that Drakken Joe uses. Ward informs that the Oculus Kurenai is in its radiation sequence and ask Madame Kurenai what to do next, which she tells him to continue as plan and be quick. Kurenai summons her Punishers and orders them give him divine judgement and dye him crimson. However, Shiki uses Gravity Wave and throws a barrage of punches as they come towards him, destroying them all. He charges towards Kurenai, but Baku intercepts and kicks him, followed by Garrot shocking him with his whip. Shiki is kicked in the stomach by Baku, but he jumps behind him and makes him "fall" to Garrot. He charges once more and says that she made Homura cry, but Kurenai states that tears are a flaw of the weak and that winners always smile and grabs his punch. Shiki counters that she stole that smile from Homura and then says that if it's weak to show tears, then let them be weak. They will keep pressing on with that weakness, as it will someday turn to strength.

At the Labor District, the Eagle, Yak, and Van criticize Paul for letting Shiki go alone. Paul counters that as he uses Ether Gear as well, he can tell the boy's level of Ether is not normal. Despite this, the rest of Valkyrie's Army decide to get ready to fight. Rebecca runs to Homura, informing her that Shiki went to fight Kurenai by himself. She remembers the times Homura swearing to find Valkyrie to tell her something. Rebecca asks if she gotten to say what she wanted, being sure that Valkyrie will hear her and that her feelings will reach her. Back to Shiki, Ward warns Kurenai that the Oculus Kurenai has been hacked, shocking everyone. In the Belial Gore, Drakken reminisce back to when Kurenai was begging him for money, calling her a tacky old hag. Drakken's assistant informs that all systems of Oculus Kurenai, now known as Sattelite Blaze, is in their grasps, taking it as interest from her loan. Angered, Kurenai says that if Drakken wants a war, then she'll unleash the Kurenai Dragoon and wreak havoc on the Labor District and Drakken.

Having now taken Satellite Blaze, Maria asks if they're going to use it to find the Edens Zero. However, Drakken says he has other plans for it and that by coincidence, the ship they are looking for is close by. Maria asks how they are going to steal, which Drakken simply answers by hand-to-hand combat. Back to Kurenai, she orders Ward to get her the Kurenai Dragoon, not caring if it needs debugging. She then orders the Zaiten Three to squelch the uprising in the Labor District, which Baku and Garrot happily obliges. At first Nino states that he would rather not, but is forced to accept by Kurenai. Shiki demands to know what she's going to do, which she answers that she will kill all who defy her. She is even more glad that Homura is there, claiming that she'll erase her with the others there, angering Shiki. Suddenly, the Kurenai Dragoon rises from the ground, and Kurenai boards it and decides to attack Shiki before going to Drakken. She punches him out of the building and wreaks havoc in the city, showcasing the power of her Knight Gear. Shiki punches it but barely makes a scratch.

At the Labor District, Punishers are fighting against Valkyrie's Army. Rebecca decides to help, keeping Homura and Valkyrie safe. Pino analyzes that the Punishers have low Ether resistance, with this Rebecca easily takes down a group of them. The three men are impressed, which Paul informs them that she's one of Homura's friends and she had even beat Black Rock. Pino detects something with high energy readings approaching and this turns out to be Baku, who announces that they can't just start uprisings and that they have made Kurenai mad. He attacks them, adding that they've made him mad as well. Just as his axe is about to hit Rebecca, someone stops it. He states how he thought that they were just here looking for someone and asks how it turned into a war. Rebecca is glad to see Weisz, but he instead introduces himself as Arsenal, the weapon-clad steel warrior. Though she and Pino can clearly tell that he's Weisz, making him say again that he is Arsenal.

Shiki continues fighting against Madame Kurenai, noting that they're in the middle of town, but Kurenai doesn't care and is having fun. One of her crossfires ends up making a billboard fall, which Shiki catches and throws back at her, but she deflects it. Kurenai finds Gravity Ether Gear fascinating and punches Shiki into the ground, wondering how long the human body can last under the weight of a giant hunk of iron. Meanwhile in the Labor District, Rebecca asks Weisz if this battle suit was the thing he was working on, but he again says that he's Arsenal. He says a true hero never reveals his identity, which Rebecca calls him "Weisz-man", making him repeat that he's Arsenal. Rebecca asks him to save them, which he has one condition that she promises to wear the super sheer maid outfit, making her say that he's no hero. Baku wonders who he is, when Weisz gives him a new name. Weisz is doing a speech he is hit by Baku, who he scold for being against the rules. Baku confusingly says that he doesn't know what he's talking about and that the only thing he's sure of is that he has orders from Madame Kurenai to render divine judgment on the rebel army. Being reminded of orders, Weisz remembers his own, to bring everyone back in one piece, and punches Baku.

He reconfigures a gun on his left arm and uses Wiess Cannon, but Baku dodges. Rebecca is amazed that he's using his power to customize the suit in real-time. Weisz then reconfigures a blaster on his right arm and uses Drum Buster. Baku jumps and dodges more of his attacks. Weisz remarks how quick he is for his size, which Baku says his speed is his greatest weapon as he goes behind him. Weisz reconfigures his legs and quickly goes behind Baku, saying that Arsenal is confident in his speed as well and kicks him. Baku's axe glows and he unleashes sonic waves. Weisz takes every hit but remains unscathed, noting his suit has Ether coating. He gets hit again when his suit warns that his Ether has depleted to approximately 10% and begins to shut down in 30 seconds. He did not expect to use up his Ether this fast while taking more hits. He notes the suit still needs improvement, and in the 10 seconds left he reconfigures his right arm to have a giant hand. Weisz says that Baku will be the first chapter in the Arsenal legend, which starts here and finishes him off with Metallica Explosion. His suit's remaining Ether power reaches zero and begins shutting down. The Arsenal Suit disappears and Rebecca congratulates him, but he tries to hide his identity. He asks where the others are, but Rebecca frantically asks where are his clothes. Weisz covers himself, having not expected his suit coming off, making Rebecca call him a pervert as Pino remarks that the legend has begun.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Shiki Granbell
2. Kurenai Kōgetsu
3. Nino
4. Garrot
5. Baku
6. Ward
7. Yak
8. Eagle
9. Van
10. Rebecca Bluegarden
11. E.M. Pino
12. Happy
13. Paul
14. Homura Kōgetsu
15. Valkyrie Yuna
16. Drakken Joe
17. Seth Anderson
18. Diego Reyes
19. Maria Slime
20. Black Rock *(Flashback)*
21. Weisz Steiner (X442)
22. Sister Ivry *(Flashback)*
23. Mosco Versa-0 *(Flashback)*
24. Witch Regret *(Flashback)*
25. Hermit Mio *(Flashback)*

## Appearances

	+ Sun Jewel
		- Gold Palace
		- Labor District
	+ Belial Gore
	+ Edens Zero

**Powers and Abilities*** Ether Gear
	+ Satan Gravity
	+ Machina Maker
* Happy Blasters
* Marskmanship
* Hand-to-Hand Combat

**Techniques*** Magimech Attack: Gravity Wave
* Weiss Cannon *(Debut)*
* Drum Buster *(Debut)*
* Battleaxe: Sonic Wave *(Debut)*
* Metallica Explosion *(Debut)*

**Items*** Belial Gore
* Kurenai's Gauntlet
* Satellite Blaze
* Knight Gear
	+ Kurenai Dragoon *(Debut)*
* Edens Zero
* Arsenal Suit

**Creatures*** Punisher

**Battles and Events*** Shiki Granbell vs. Kurenai Kōgetsu
* Weisz Steiner (X442) vs. Baku *(Started & Concluded)*

## Manga & Anime Differences

* The image on the billboard that falls over Shiki remains static in the anime, rather than reacting to the events of his battle with Kurenai.
* A cloud of fog surrounds Weisz after his Arsenal suit shuts down.