Shikoku/Synopsis

## The Mato Exhibition Games

While the 7th and 6th Units of the Anti-Demon Corps are in the middle of an exhibition match, Shikoku, Jouryuu and Rairen appear on the outskirts of the 7th Unit dorm. Shikoku decides that they should wait in case more Anti-Demon Corps members show up and Rairen volunteers to attack them as Shikoku had previously attacked the 3rd Unit.

A short while later, after Rairen has departed to launch his assault, Shikoku and Jouryuu are spotted by Nei Ookawamura, a member of the 7th Unit, via her Promise ability. However, Shikoku becomes aware of this and glares fiercely at Nei, frightening her, as she tells her to inform the other Anti-Demon Corps members that "the battle" is about to begin. Rairen subsequently attacks the Anti-Demon Corps alongside a swarm of Shuuki, but both he and the Shuuki are defeated. Rairen is nearly killed in the battle, but Shikoku retrieves him at the last minute, managing to stay hidden from the Anti-Demon Corps.

Afterwards, Shikoku, Jouryuu, and Rairen return to their lair with Rairen protesting Shioku's interference as he believe he could have kept fighting. Regardless, Shikoku believes that the defeat of the Shuuki was a loss for them. Having now battled Anti-Demon Corps Chiefs for the first time, Shikoku believes that the strength of a Chief is on an entirely different level from normal Anti-Demon Corps members. This being the case, she rejects Rairen's suggestion of using their current forces to eliminate the Anti-Demon Corps altogether. Rairen protests, but Jouryuu sides with Shikoku, who decides that they will operate from the shadows until all eight Thunder Gods are assembled. Jouryuu notices that Shikoku has become interested humans, which Shikoku admits to, stating that human souls are complex.

## Tenka's Desire

Shikoku makes another assault on the Anti-Demon Corps 7th Unit, this time using a giant customized Shuuki, made up of a multitude of other Shuuki. While Shikoku observes from a distance, the giant Shuuki attacks the 7th Unit, but is easily defeated by Kyouka Uzen, Chief of the 7th Unit, and Yuuki Wakura, her "Slave". Disappointed, Shikoku returns to the hideout to work on a new project.

## The Hidden Village

Having located the Hidden Village, where the 7th and 6th Units are in the midst of a battle with three Humanoid Shuuki, Shikoku and Jouryuu infiltrate the caves, interrupting the battle. Immediately, Jouryuu grabs hold of two of the Humanoid Shuuki, Aoba Wakura and Naon Yuno, and Shikoku introduces herself and Jouryuu as the Eight Thunder Gods. The Humanoid Shuuki attempt to fight back, but, using her Dark Snake Prison technique, Shikoku puts Naon and Koko Zenibako (another Humanoid Shuuki) in a deep sleep. Aoba and the 7th and 6th Units charge at Shikoku and Jouryuu, but Jouryuu blows them away with a tremendous shock wave. Aoba quickly recovers and tries to attack again, but her Shuuki minion, Kidoumaru, turns on her as Shikoku has reverted him to his true nature with a bite from one of her snakes. While Jouryuu departs with the unconscious Naon and Koko in tow, Shikoku decides to stay behind and watch as Kyouka and Yuuki battle Kidoumaru. Ultimately, Kyouka and Yuuki prevail and destroy Kidoumaru and Shikoku is impressed by their battle skills. As the cave begins to collapse, Shikoku departs, having also taken an interest in Yuuki.

After returning to the hideout, Shikoku, Jouryuu and Rairen present the still-unconscious Naon and Yuno to the new egg-like Thunder God, Kuusetsu, who quickly devours them. Shikoku and the others comment on how Kuusetsu is the only God who needs food to grow and how this will make it a very strong God. Having finished its meal, Kuusetsu begins an incubation period and Shikoku remarks that Naon and Koko will become living batteries for it. As the Thunder Gods consider their next plans, Shikoku wonders if it would be okay for them to leave some humans alive as there is one she has her eyes on.

## Training with the Chiefs

By suppressing her power, Shikoku successfully infiltrates the 7th Unit dorm and enters Yuuki's room as he sleeps, intent on abducting him. However, her plans are interrupted as Shushu Suruga (who also sneaked into Yuuki's room) attacks her from behind. Shikoku is enraged at having been attacked by an ordinary Anti-Demon Corps member, but once more she is interrupted, this time by Tenka Izumo, Chief of the 6th Unit (who also sneaked into Yuuki's room), and knocked down by her Ame-no-Mitori ability. Shushu and Tenka join forces, declaring they will not let Shikoku take Yuuki. Shikoku releases a toxic gas that traps Shushu and Tenka in an illusion spell. With the two helplessly stuck in a trance, Shikoku has them approach her and prepares to kill them, but Tenka breaks free of the spell at the last minute and attacks. Shikoku dodges, having expected a Chief to break through her spell, but she is then struck by Shushu who has also broken the illusion. Shikoku retreats and threateningly tells Shushu she will not forget that she landed two hits on her.

Some time later, at the Eight Thunder Gods' hideout, Shikoku, being in a bad mood, allows Kuusetsu (who has finished her incubation and taken the form of a young woman) to dress her up with different hairstyles to help her relax. Shikoku informs the others that she has learned two things about humans. The first is that humans can bring out strength beyond the Thunder Gods' expectations, depending on their emotions. However, the eager Kuusetsu declares that she will not lose to anyone, which fails to impress Shikoku and the others. After Rairen calls her a "little chick", Kuusetsu angrily transforms and strikes Rairen with a powerful blow, though he remains undamaged. Shikoku then remarks that the second thing she has learned is that, although she is a God, she is not lenient. Shikoku tells Kuusetsu to keep growing stronger and she excitedly replies she will handle the Anti-Demon Corps on her own, though Shikoku and the others remain unimpressed.

## The Azuma Banquet

Shikoku plays a video game with Jouryuu, wanting to get an idea of what humans do for fun before destroying them. Kuusetsu appears and Shikoku informs her they are about to awaken the eighth Thunder God. When Kuusetsu remarks how she has gotten hungry, they discuss how Kuusetsu is able to absorb more humans and gain their traits and abilities, although Shikoku believes Kuusetsu inheriting her victims' personality is a drawback. Jouryuu asks if they will attack the Anti-Demon Corps again, but Shikoku informs her they will refrain from doing so until all eight Thunder Gods are together and she has a different plan in mind.

## Battle in Yokohama

Prior to Kuusetsu's invasion of the human world, Shikoku gives her a deck of Shuuki cards that she can use in case of an emergency. Shikoku explains to her how to use the cards and tells her she has given her four especially strong Shuuki. Kuusetsu is thrilled by the gift and embraces Shikoku.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 14
2. ↑ Chapter 17
3. ↑ Chapter 20
4. ↑ Chapter 21
5. ↑ Chapter 24
6. ↑ Chapter 39
7. ↑ Chapter 40
8. ↑ Chapter 41
9. ↑ Chapter 42
10. ↑ Chapter 43
11. ↑ Chapter 49
12. ↑ Chapter 50
13. ↑ Chapter 54
14. ↑ Chapter 60
15. ↑ Chapter 75