Tobera Azuma/Synopsis

## The Azuma Banquet

Prior to the Azuma Banquet, Tobera meets with Fubuki Azuma, Maia Azuma, and Homare Azuma who inform her that Himari Azuma has agreed to participate in the banquet. Tobera wonders if Himari will be "pruned" or if she will be able to flourish. Regardless, Tobera insists that the Azuma Family must be in prime condition for the battle against the Eight Thunder Gods and the election of the commander of the Anti-Demon Corps. After Homare and Maia get into a minor scuffle, Tobera admires their guts, declaring that the Azumas have no need for the weak-willed.

Later, at the Azuma Estate, Tobera sneaks up on Himari and Yachiho Azuma as they and their squad mates arrive for the banquet. Tobera embraces Yachiho, clearly showing her affection towards her. Tobera then turns her attention to Himari and glare at her fiercely, stating that if she does not show any growth, she will have to take measures to prevent her from shaming the Azuma name. Tobera than addresses Kyouka Uzen and Tenka Izumo, commenting on their protectiveness and ensuring them that nothing underhanded will happen in the contest. Tobera also wonders to herself whether the Azuma's should form a connection with Kyouka. Tobera is then presented with a box of treats by Tenka, which she happily accepts.

As Tobera leads Himari, Yachiho, and the others into the estate, Tobera voices her belief that Fubuki would win the banquet, but with Yachiho participating, it may not be certain. She then informs them that eight Azuma family members are participating; four from the main family and four from the branch family. After all the contestants have gathered, Tobera announces the start of the Azuma Banquet. She explains that they will all be transported to another location to fight and are removed from the contest if they can no longer fight or give up. The last person standing will be the next head of the Azuma family. She then opens a portal that will drop the contestants into random locations. Tobera sends the contestants on their way through the portal, which leads to a remote island, while she, Kyouka, and Tenza stay behind to watch the battle.

As the Banquet unfolds, Fubuki and Maia easily defeat Sorako Azuma, Takemi Azuma, and Yumina Azuma. Meanwhile, Himari (assisted by Yuuki Wakura) go up against Homare and, after a fierce battle, they emerge victorious against her. Shortly afterwards, Tobera brings the four eliminated contestants back to the estate and announces that the "main dish" is about to begin as Himari and Fubuki face off. However, Fubuki easily dominates Himari in the battle and neutralizes Yuuki, which disappoints Tobera. Himari stubbornly continues to fight, but her efforts prove futile against Fubuki's overwhelming strength. However, Himari is pushed to the edge after Fubuki insults Kyouka's leadership, and awakens the hidden power of her Learning ability, which greatly impresses Tobera and the others. Although she puts up a valiant fight, Himari is still not strong enough to beat Fubuki, though Tobera is pleased by her performance. Thus, the Banquet ends with Fubuki being declared the new head of the Azuma Family.

After the remaining contestants return to the Azuma Estate, Tobera heals Homare's and everyone else's injuries. She then praises Himari's performance, but then insists she produce offspring as soon as possible, demonstrating her tyrannical nature. As the new head of the family, Fubuki confronts Tobera, condemning her meritocracy that has caused their family to fall from grace. Tobera becomes furious at Fubuki and attacks her, but Fubuki easily pins her down and Tobera concedes to her will.

Sometime later, Tobera attempts to seduce Yuuki by wearing a swimsuit and entering his room, but finds that he has left to train with Himari and Fubuki. She is soon met by Homare who is also attempting to seduce Yuuki, and she informs her of the situation. Homare observes Tobera's youthful body and silently contemplates the monstrous nature of her ability, after which Tobera accuses Homare of thinking something rude about her, but Homare denies it.

## Battle in Yokohama

Tobera is summoned to aid in a crisis that has developed in Yokohama as the Thunder God Kuusetsu has absorbed the 2nd Unit Chief Mira Kamiunten, gaining her All-Killing cloning ability, and unleashed a giant Shuuki on the city. Tobera quickly approaches the battle site with Maia. Upon arriving at the site, Tobera baits Kuusetsu into attacking her, drawing some of her clones away from the other combatants. While preparing her Transience ability, Tobera has Maia buy time by shielding them with The Great One as Kuusetsu's clones attack. Maia manages to buy Tobera the time needed and Tobera unleashes her Transience on Kuusetsu, draining her clones of their life force. Meanwhile, Yuuki and Kyouka confront the original Kuusetsu and Yuuki transforms into his Skyward form, releasing a humongous pillar of energy, which impresses Tobera. She fantasizes about her and other members of the Azuma Family "supporting" Himari in "taking" him, even as more Kuusetsu clones approach. Meanwhile, Kyouka and Yuuki battle the original Kuusetsu and manage to free Mira from her body. After Kyouka seemingly destroys Kuusetsu, Tobera and Maia meet back up with the others and Tobera prepares to heal everyone of their injuries.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 59, Page 14-20
2. ↑ Chapter 60, Page 7-16
3. ↑ Chapter 61
4. ↑ Chapter 62
5. ↑ Chapter 63
6. ↑ Chapter 64
7. ↑ Chapter 65
8. ↑ Chapter 66
9. ↑ Chapter 77
10. ↑ Chapter 78
11. ↑ Chapter 79
12. ↑ Chapter 80
13. ↑ Chapter 81