Jouryuu/Synopsis

## The Mato Exhibition Games

While the 7th and 6th Units of the Anti-Demon Corps are in the middle of an exhibition match, Jouryuu, Shikoku 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, Jouryuu and Shikoku 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. 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.

Afterwards, Jouryuu, Shikoku and Rairen return to their lair. Jouryuu concurs with Shikoku's conclusion that their attempted assault on the 7th and 6th Units was a loss and that the strength of a Chief is well beyond normal Anti-Demon Corps members, despite Rairen's objections. Shikoku rejects Rairen's suggestion of attacking the Anti-Demon Corps right away and decides instead that they will operate from the shadows until all eight Thunder Gods are assembled, which Jouryuu also agrees with. Jouryuu notices that Shikoku has become interested humans, which Shikoku admits to, stating that human souls are complex.

## 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, Jouryuu and Shikoku infiltrate the caves, interrupting the battle. Immediately, Jouryuu grabs hold of two of the Humanoid Shuuki, Aoba Wakura and Naon Yuno, while Shikoku introduces herself and Jouryuu as the Eight Thunder Gods. Aoba struggles against Jouryuu, and Jouryuu tosses her to the side. Naon and Koko Zenibako (another Humanoid Shuuki) attempt to attack Jouryuu as well, but Shikoku restrains them and puts them in a deep sleep. Aoba and the 7th and 6th Units charge at Jouryuu and Shikoku, but Jouryuu blows them away with a tremendous shock wave. Aoba tries to attack the one last time, but Shikoku turns her Shuuki minion, Kidoumaru, against her. Jouryuu departs with the unconscious Naon and Koko in tow, while Shikoku stays behind to watch as Kyouka Uzen and Yuuki Wakura battle Kidoumaru.

After returning to the hideout, Jouryuu, Shikoku and Rairen present the still-unconscious Naon and Yuno to the new egg-like Thunder God, Kuusetsu, who quickly devours them. Jouryuu and the others comment on how Kuusetsu is the only God who needs food to grow. Having finished its meal, Kuusetsu begins an incubation period. The Thunder Gods consider their next plans, with Jouryuu commenting that they only need two more Thunder Gods to be complete.

## Training with the Chiefs

Shikoku makes a failed attempt to abduct Yuuki Wakura (whom she has taken an interest in), being struck by an ordinary Anti-Demon Corps member in the process. Shikoku is despondent upon her return and Jouryuu tries to assure her that she only lost because her power was suppressed. Shikoku informs Jouryuu and the others that she has learned two things about humans, the first being that humans can bring out strength beyond the Thunder Gods' expectations, depending on their emotions. However, the eager Kuusetsu (who has finished her incubation and taken the form of a young woman) declares that she will not lose to anyone, which fails to impress Jouryuu 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 Jouryuu and the others remain unimpressed.

## The Azuma Banquet

Jouryuu plays a video game with Shikoku, as Shikoku wishes 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, with Jouryuu being impressed by her ability to grow stronger. Jouryuu asks Shikoku 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 that she has a different plan in mind.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 14
2. ↑ Chapter 17
3. ↑ Chapter 20
4. ↑ Chapter 21
5. ↑ Chapter 39
6. ↑ Chapter 40
7. ↑ Chapter 41
8. ↑ Chapter 43
9. ↑ Chapter 50
10. ↑ Chapter 54
11. ↑ Chapter 60