Super pants heavily as he sprints through the dimly lit streets of the city, flinching at the distant roar of a massive explosion echoing from the opposite direction. Amidst the chaos, a spark of inspiration strikes him – he recalls mastering a form of teleportation. While maintaining his swift pace, he raises two fingers to his forehead, concentrating on sensing the energy signatures of Denji or Power. Sensing Power's energy nearby, he instantly teleports to her location.
38Please respect copyright.PENANApBZvRFhm5t
In the midst of a somber forest, Super arrives and approaches Power, who is kneeling beside Denji. Though she acknowledges his presence, Power's focus remains fixed on Denji. Without hesitation, Super extends his hand toward the gaping, gruesome wound in Denji's head. A radiant green light emanates from Super's palm as he begins the process of healing. Gradually, the wound seals shut, and the flow of blood ceases, bringing a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness of the forest.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAkelD03yejn
Denji's eyelids flutter as he leans forward, Power lending her support to keep him upright. With a slight slur in his voice, Denji speaks up.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAN1GsxR2YfT
Denji: "What the hell happened?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANADJpVIZQmeE
Rubbing his forehead where the wound once marred his skin, Denji winces. Meanwhile, Super turns away momentarily, his expression darkening as memories of Aki flood his thoughts. After a deep breath, he turns back to face them.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJUXKkdm3sz
Super: "Listen carefully. Aki... he's gone."
38Please respect copyright.PENANA4P1peTdnW6
The blunt revelation catches both Power and Denji off guard, leaving them stunned into silence. Super continues, providing further details.
38Please respect copyright.PENANA6QZA5q2YyE
Super: "He was shot and killed by an alternate version of you, Denji. The resemblance was uncanny—same hair, same face, every detail. Messy locks, jagged teeth, and those eerie orange eyes. He had his own version of Power too, but he dispatched her with some sort of laser-firing box."
38Please respect copyright.PENANANPOSEuUyUJ
Power and Denji were left reeling in disbelief, unable to grasp the gravity of what they had just been told. Super presses on, his tone grave.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAZ1pIut4pAA
Super: "I wish I could say I was making this up, but it's the harsh truth. I could have intervened, but something held me back... And now, Aki's gone."
38Please respect copyright.PENANARe4aGPZuhg
With Power's assistance, Denji rises to his feet, cursing softly under his breath before speaking up.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJLF5JwmnW1
Denji: "It just doesn't make sense... How could another version of me and Power even find their way here?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAm4R6yFuY32
Super takes a momentary pause, gathering his thoughts.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJFulnd5evY
Super: "They likely arrived through the same rift I mentioned earlier. And if that's the case, this might only be the beginning. The battle was on an unimaginable scale, and if more waves come through, that other Denji might not be our only concern."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAyzP4vRrn3y
Power's voice cuts through the air, thick with anger and frustration.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJsE7k35D0m
Power: "Damn it Super, what have we gotten ourselves into?!"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAOTstx3b2jN
Super takes a moment, his expression composed as he responds to her question.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJBeEvA6evt
Super: "From what I can piece together, more rifts will open, spewing beings from dimensions beyond our own. Confusion will escalate into anger, anger into rage, and rage into utter chaos. We're on the brink of an all-out war, and we may be powerless to prevent it."
38Please respect copyright.PENANA2YiLcB1RNE
A shiver runs down Power's spine as she clenches her teeth in frustration. Denji's fist tightens as he speaks up.
38Please respect copyright.PENANA0ZNem1ZhLf
Denji: "So, because of one battle with some godlike assholes, we're now faced with a fight for our lives to maintain control over our own dimension? But as long as you're with us, Super, we'll be okay, right? You can replicate their abilities and tactics."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAvBElnUiEFI
Super shakes his head solemnly.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAo1uCKqUSrY
Super: "Yes, I can mimic their abilities, but consider this: if there's an alternate version of you and Power, then it's highly likely that others from our dimension have counterparts as well. And eventually..."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAR5AJSpnXgc
Power swallows hard, and Denji's gaze falls.
38Please respect copyright.PENANA4ifyV0TvdO
Power: "There'll be an alternate version of you..."
38Please respect copyright.PENANA7GDLYsKSlc
Super's tone is heavy with grim realization.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAdxOVCDvzEE
Super: "Unfortunately, yes. And I fear they won't be as benevolent as I am. If that's the case, we may be facing an insurmountable threat."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAMJ7kqM70oa
Denji's gaze remains low, and Power feels the weight of the situation pressing down on her. Super, though outwardly composed, is not untouched by the gravity of their circumstances.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAb3CGGqXSVV
Super: "Here's the plan, you two. Stick together at all costs. Do not separate for anything. We need to gather as many allies as possible and inform Makima. Despite her flaws, we'll require her assistance to spread the word and utilize her capabilities."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAvKzrCCsNwY
Denji and Power nod in acknowledgment.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAnXV2HnHFAA
Super: "Once Makima is in the loop, we must deal with that alternate version of Denji wreaking havoc, devouring people like a maniac."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAul8Enb9Khc
Denji cringes at the thought.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAfYpCCyYlXC
Denji: "Eating people? That's disgusting."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAeLYrfaLZv4
Power adds her thoughts.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAbSRurWqgFV
Power: "But why us? There must be others more capable of dealing with him."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAGaM3wpelKl
Super responds firmly.
38Please respect copyright.PENANATfmSNWtIjw
Super: "He killed Aki. We can't let that slide. Even though we barely knew him, he was like family. We can't allow his death to be in vain."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAa71tu5bL1a
Both Denji and Power nod, fully grasping the importance of their mission. Super continues to lead the discussion.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAMVFkXbPxiE
Super: "Now that we have our plan set, we need to establish some form of identification to avoid confusion with our alternates."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAUrlfpeuLZ2
Denji: "That's a solid plan. But how do we go about it? Specific clothing? Markings? Colors? Code names?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANACPsGMOTYDw
Super scratches his head, pondering the options.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAeDZpG2iqvA
Super: "Those choices are quite specific. It almost sounds like you're suggesting we form a faction."
38Please respect copyright.PENANA3erRvrXEAp
Denji: "Exactly! That's what I meant. Let's create one. We can't keep calling ourselves Special Division 4, considering the circumstances. And we can use the elements I mentioned for identification."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAH9w8Ot0Z3c
Super considers the idea before nodding.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAkPECTsxK7L
Super: "That could work. Let's get started on that. I'll ask some questions, and you answer quickly, okay?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAn8BDEVFejx
Denji: "Got it."
38Please respect copyright.PENANA3iphxaLUAZ
Super: "Color?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAqkbYtX7WVd
Denji: "Red."
38Please respect copyright.PENANArYiaBhrTyO
Super: "Uniform?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANASof0Z28gth
Denji: "Long black coats, suits underneath, and a red band."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAHiADEazdH3
Super: "Name?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAFSu41pFNYM
Denji: "Team Prime."
38Please respect copyright.PENANANGaAOI8sIZ
Super: "Logo?"
38Please respect copyright.PENANAVktTgdtVJD
Denji: "A chainsaw."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAAofQcozRdY
Super takes a moment to absorb the rapid responses.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAXU39RzAhzZ
Super: "You've thought this through quickly. I guess that's our plan, then."
38Please respect copyright.PENANAypris9JMzd
Super claps his hands, and in a flash of light, the trio's attire transforms into long black coats over black suits, adorned with red bands bearing a chainsaw logo on their sleeves. Denji and Power marvel at their new attire, but Super's voice brings them back to reality.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAz4KsekaFyr
Super: “Alright, first things first. We find Makima and let her know what’s going on–”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAl2xxGRhuSM
Before Super can finish, Alt Denji interrupts, emerging from the darkness of the forest.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAkKpgat1IFC
Alt Denji: “I’m afraid she already knows..”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAfzpOxGkPKt
His grin stretches wide, revealing sharp fangs glinting in the moonlight. With piercing orange eyes and a menacing presence, Alt Denji's arrival is chilling. Denji and Power quickly stand beside Super, who meets the alternate's gaze with intense hatred. Alt Denji reveals what he holds behind his back: the decapitated head of Makima, tossing it at the trio's feet.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAFJ36T3mHIO
Denji and Power recoil at the gruesome sight, taking hesitant steps back. Super remains stoic, his gaze locked onto the alternate. Alt Denji casually licks the blood off his fingers before speaking.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAW9LKEHq9bX
Alt Denji: “I’ve had my fill of her for now. She's not dead, far from it. Fully conscious, fully aware. But I've placed a device in her skull, preventing her from using her abilities or healing. She'll stay like that until I decide otherwise.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAvUU92ZaWlF
Super responds firmly, his voice unwavering.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAxiJwkLCvVQ
Super: “And why should I care? She's caused enough trouble already. You're doing us a favor by keeping her out of the way.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAoVu3AeqkpV
The alternate chuckles, his laughter dry and hollow.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAF08fYJHSIe
Alt Denji: “Well, I guess I wasted my breath then, huh? Oh well. Anyway, I've got plans to attend to. Devouring humans, wrecking the city, and a few other odds and ends. Oh, and as for your friend Aki, let's just say he's in for a few adjustments.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAw4LuGSpMdt
Super's eyes widen at the mention of Aki.
38Please respect copyright.PENANApAiYWUnNcZ
Super: “Adjustments?! What have you done to him?!”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAcQnEs1XYC2
Alt Denji waves off Super's concern with a dismissive gesture.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAFiAxkDPOLW
Alt Denji: “Relax, it's nothing major. You'll see soon enough. But for now, I bid you adieu.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANALCokHlTSyQ
Before Super can react, the alternate vanishes into the darkness, leaving only the sound of rustling leaves in his wake.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAClvJiqZqrA
Super's frustration boils over as he curses and spits on the ground, his anger palpable. He strides toward Denji and Power, seizing them by the collars of their coats. With a swift motion, they vanish and reappear in the city outside an apartment. Releasing his grip on them, Super pushes them back, his agitation evident. Denji and Power, taken aback by his outburst, compose themselves, wary of further provoking his anger.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAeNVK3ey7hp
Super pounds on the door, but as seconds stretch into minutes with no response, his impatience intensifies. With a swift motion, he conjures a red flare at the tip of his finger and flicks it at the door. The explosion leaves a gaping hole where the door once stood, forcing Denji and Power to shield themselves from the blast.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAi1SiQRjlgS
Entering the room, Super bellows a name.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAqMDQWRoIJJ
Super: “Himeno!!!”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAIZCu4yYPam
Super hears a noise and strides down the hallway, forcefully kicking open a door to reveal Himeno in the bathroom, hastily wrapping herself in a towel. Ignoring her state of undress, Super seizes her by the hair, causing her to cry out in pain as he drags her into the living room. He roughly shoves her into a chair and tosses the towel at her face.
38Please respect copyright.PENANA95M0CbYTNe
Breathing heavily, Himeno covers herself with the towel, trying to avoid any sudden movements that might trigger another outburst from Super. Denji and Power, witnessing the scene, are stunned into silence, too afraid to intervene.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAnN7pf2A7LM
Himeno stammers, her voice trembling with confusion and fear.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAuqiGA5ZB36
Himeno: “Wh-What are you doing here?”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAOz0Jbuhx4c
Super explains, his tone curt and direct.
38Please respect copyright.PENANARrzi0bhAOT
Super: “Listen up. Rifts in dimensional space-time are opening, releasing alternates. This chaos stems from a battle between powerful entities that I was dragged into. We need to gather our allies into our faction to identify each other in the midst of this chaos.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAMdiHZGwbeS
Himeno processes the information slowly, her expression reflecting confusion.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAMKdeFLslVF
Himeno: “So, these rifts are releasing alternate versions of us? What exactly do you mean by 'alternates'?”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAIZMyVNP8RO
Super explains, his tone grave and urgent.
38Please respect copyright.PENANA2OosiKyqTd
Super: “They're alternate versions of ourselves. So far, only Denji and Power have come through, but more will likely follow. If we can't identify each other, we'll be vulnerable.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAbF7OeiubQQ
Himeno nods, finally grasping the severity of the situation.
38Please respect copyright.PENANABkhRNQxSJ6
Himeno: “I understand now. If even Denji and Power are taking this seriously, it must be a genuine threat. And what about Aki? Is he involved in this too?”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAYrG2Qrnm1N
Super's fist clenches involuntarily, causing Himeno to flinch.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAPC71QwkzWb
Super: “He was the first casualty at the hands of an alternate. That same alternate killed Makima as well.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANABKw3y6aHyI
Himeno is visibly shaken by this revelation, her head dropping as tears well up in her eyes.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAg2Ek29Ky5W
Super: “We can mourn later, Himeno. Right now, we need to gather everyone together.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANA3gRxpqUrDY
Super claps his hands, causing a flash and fitting Himeno in the same uniform he, Denji, and Power are wearing. Himeno stands up and wipes the tears from her eyes. Super turns and leaves through the hole he blew in the wall, followed by Denji, Power, and Himeno, behind him.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAJdEIFHFmbI
Super: “Denji, you go retrieve Arai.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAoCWHFtL8bF
Denji: “Got it, I’ll go find ‘em..”
38Please respect copyright.PENANAMITv5zKu1C
Super nods, and Denji sprints ahead, making off to begin his search. Super then stops walking, making Power and Himeno stop as well.
38Please respect copyright.PENANAfQiKOot94k
Super: “Power, Himeno, go find Kishibe, he should still be around at least.”
38Please respect copyright.PENANASdiJUpczJC
Power and Himeno nod, and they both head out on their mission given to them. Super looks down at the ground, and lets out a sigh.
38Please respect copyright.PENANATtrVHhwD6x
Super: “This is not gonna go well..”
38Please respect copyright.PENANALTkbVdtT7d