Crossover Anime: Starting with Destroying Kengan

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Kaguya nodded in satisfaction.

As expected of my maid, she has learned some 'wisdom' from me after following me for so long.

"...But Kaguya-sama, the competition format hasn't been finalized yet. What if it's like last time, which is a special case...? I don't think the situation might be in our favor."

Hayasaka Ai struck again out of the blue.

Kaguya's smile froze.

When Hayasaka Ai mentioned "last time," she was referring to the "defense system" used in the final selection of RU7 fighters.

If it weren't for Yato, that 'deus ex machina,' making a mess of things during the initial assessment, who knows who would have ended up getting those two spots.

However, it must be acknowledged that this competition format has a significant advantage for 'teams'.

"...It shouldn't be that bad."

Kaguya bit her thumbnail, frowning and muttering to herself.

All her tactics and strategies are based on the previous Kengan tournaments. If Katahara Metsudo suddenly changes the format of the match without following the rules, it will really leave everyone confused.

"Your 'coping skills' still need to be honed."

Yato said leisurely.

Kaguya Shinomiya is a true genius.

She received the best and most comprehensive Spartan education from childhood to adulthood. If we use 'mechanics' as the evaluation standard, she is definitely the most outstanding.

Memory, thinking speed, comprehension ability... all the qualities that ordinary people consider 'genius'—even just one of them is enough to be called 'genius'—and she has them all.

Just like... myself who once walked on the 'Fighting Bible'.

It's perfect, but not powerful enough.

"Why should I be lectured by someone like you?"

Kaguya glared at him with hostility.

Just as Yato was about to speak, his expression suddenly changed slightly.

Just then——

The floor shook violently.

The tremors were very noticeable.

While it wouldn't cause the ship to rock so much that people would lose their balance and fall, it was still somewhat frightening.

Because it feels like someone upstairs is slamming a hammer down on the ceiling, which is the floor beneath your feet.

The vibrations travel through the floor and the soles of your shoes to the soles of your feet.

Yato was alright, but Kaguya and her servant, Hikaru, and 02 were all shocked.

"What's going on? An earthquake? No, this is at sea. Even if it's an underwater volcanic eruption, it shouldn't be like this, right?"

"Was there an explosion downstairs?"

The crowd looked somewhat surprised and uncertain.

Hikaru and 02 took precautions one after the other, while Hayasaka Ai pulled Kaguya behind her to protect her young lady.

but……

"Calm down, everyone, don't make such a fuss."

Yato stared at the floor for a while before speaking slowly.

"President?"

I returned the light with an inquiring gaze.

"Someone is fighting downstairs, it has nothing to do with us."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly.

The tremor they felt earlier even gave them the illusion that the floor was about to collapse.

Even to accommodate more tourists, it's impossible to deliberately thin the internal decks of the ship. On the contrary, for safety reasons, the requirements for construction quality will become even more stringent.

The fact that it could cause such a commotion under these circumstances suggests that if this were a regular building on land, it would have been torn to shreds, walls, ceiling, and floor, like foam.

"I'll go check on the situation. You all go back first."

Yato said this and then walked into the emergency exit.

Seeing that this guy had run away on his own again, Kaguya sighed helplessly and had no choice but to return to her suite under the escort of the three of them.

……

The ship's decks cover a large area with many overlapping sections. Although they are only one floor apart, it actually took more than five minutes for Yato to reach his destination.

However, the scene was surprisingly quiet.

"..."

Yato stared at the tightly closed door to the guest room, remained silent for a moment, and then reached out and pushed it open.

The door is not locked.

Or rather, the lock has been broken.

The once 'luxurious' reception room was now a complete mess.

It was like a typhoon passing through.

The ground and walls have cracks and dents of varying degrees.

Especially the ceiling...

The enormous crater, barely recognizable as a human figure, was incredibly eye-catching.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached.

Yato turned his head and saw a group of people in black suits standing at the door with stunned expressions.

"...Let me state upfront that everything that happens here has nothing to do with me."

The unexpected leader was a pretty young woman with a single ponytail.

She didn't react to Yato's words; she simply adjusted her headset and pretended to listen attentively.

"……I see."

It seems that this has been confirmed by his companions.

When the woman looked at Yato again, there was no longer any wariness in her eyes. She said very politely, "I'm sorry, due to an accident, we need to deal with this room. Please, Mr. Igarashi, move to another room."

Yato shrugged; he'd seen everything he needed to see.

He had no interest in staying there any longer.

"By the way, may I ask who lives here?"

As they passed each other, Yato suddenly asked.

"...It is Lord Hayami Katsumasa."

The woman paused for a moment before speaking.

Yato's eyes flickered as he glanced back at the empty desk.

What happened to the 'second-in-command of the Kengan Association' who was supposed to be sitting in the back chair?

Chapter 201

Time slipped away quietly as most people were engrossed in the entertainment of their sea voyage.

When I came to my senses, the stars were high in the sky.

Dissatisfied with the short trip, the guests decided to forgo sleep and play until dawn.

Yato had originally planned to spend the night alone with Akemi.

However, having already discovered the relationship between the two, Shion Kanade couldn't help but feel uneasy looking at her younger sister's silly smiling face, and silently instigated Hibiki and the others... As a result, they did indeed spend the night together.

They just played games in the arcade until dawn.

"We're almost there. Remember to pack your luggage when you get back."

Yato glanced out the window.

At the horizon, the shadow of an island stands backlit, dazzling and eye-catching, yet no matter how bright the sunlight shines, it cannot illuminate the entire island, leaving one feeling uneasy.

Zhu Mei and the others, who were exhausted after playing games all night, perked up at the news and ran to the corridor. Facing the sea breeze, they leaned on the railing, ignoring their flying hair and dresses, and gazed at the distant island with shining eyes.

"Are we finally almost there?!"

"Ugh, I'm going to get seasick if I sit any longer."

"I'm so nervous... What should I do! Just thinking about watching the game live makes my blood boil. I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up on sleep today."

“Gina, you didn’t say that when you were almost asleep…”

"Fighting games and real combat are two different things!"

Yato was already used to seeing the group of 17 girls making a ruckus again.

This is what high school girls are like.

In terms of age, he's only a year older than these guys, so he has no right to criticize them.

"I'm going to act with my partners. You all need to remember to stick close to Ms. Ziyin and not run around like crazy once we get on land."

"Wait, Yato-kun!"

Zhu Mei called out to him.

"?"

As Yato turned around, he saw a figure carrying a familiar fragrance rush into his arms.

"Thank you for spending the whole night with us, this is a token of my appreciation... Also, do your best in the competition!"

Accompanied by a soft, sweet voice, a gentle touch traveled to his cheek. Although it was fleeting, in his eyes, the girl's eyes, which resembled a pool of clear water, and her flushed cheeks were far more beautiful than the sunrise.

Yato was greatly encouraged.

……

A few hours later.

Wish-Grow Island.

A place where all wishes converge.

"I thought it would be some kind of 'battleground,' but it turned out to be just like this?"

Kaguya murmured.

At a glance.

The beautiful beach shines with a golden hue under the sunlight.

Many people were having a great time playing in the sea.

The fighters teamed up to play volleyball there.

Some people were even eating and drinking lavishly in broad daylight, surrounded by barbecue and pineapple cups filled with beer.

Incidentally... her family's fighter was also among this group, mingling with a few burly, seemingly unfamiliar people who looked intimidating. They chatted and occasionally sparred, drawing cheers from the crowd.

"Honestly... We played all night, and when we came back, he was all serious and told me to prepare myself mentally, saying things like we've finally arrived at the decisive battleground, and it's finally about to begin. He kept saying things that made people nervous, but as soon as I got off the ship, I was kidnapped by a bunch of shameless women."

"Hey, Hayasaka. Are we really here to compete, or just to have fun?"

Even if you ask me that...

The maid squinted slightly.

This island is located somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, in a tropical region, where the sun is extremely intense.

She glanced around, her gaze sweeping over the crowds on the beach and over the rainforest-like forest, finally settling on the rolling, luxurious buildings in the distance.