Yakuza Guild Headquarters
With the former boss dead and his daughter in a coma, chaos had erupted within the guild.
Takashi, a high-ranking member, declared loudly:
"The boss is dead, his daughter's out of the game… I'm the strongest here now, so leadership falls to me."
At that moment, another high-ranker, Mizuki, stepped forward and stared him down.
"Who says you're the strongest? Maybe it's time for a real test."
Takashi (coolly):
"Want me to show you who the real boss is?"
Mizuki (smirking):
"Can't wait to see…"
In an instant, both unleashed their magical power. The air grew heavy. The pressure was so intense that lower-ranked members struggled to stay on their feet; some knelt or even passed out.
Tension reached its peak. This fight would decide the fate of the Yakuza guild…
Yakuza Guild Central Office – Simultaneously with the Leadership Struggle
The standoff between Takashi and Mizuki had reached boiling point. The room was thick with magical energy. Everyone was trembling when suddenly…
The door opened.
A deep, commanding voice cut through:
"What the hell is going on here?"
Daigon, Squad Commander #1 from the Black Clover Guild, entered. His aura swallowed the entire room like a storm.
In a single moment, both would-be leaders froze involuntarily, sweating, breathing heavily… unable even to speak.
Daigon (furious):
"You're fighting over leadership in the middle of a crisis?! Guilds are being wiped out one by one. There's only one rule now: obey the strongest. Boss Shinkuro is SS-rank… and supreme commander."
Eyes remained wide with fear.
Daigon (firmly):
"If there are no objections… everyone fall in behind me. The time for unity has come."
Daigon gathered all surviving guild leaders and members and brought them to the Black Clover Guild headquarters.
With a grave voice:
"Each guild sends its leader plus its strongest member. Guilds without a leader send their strongest survivor."
Takashi: "The boss is dead and his daughter's out, so I'm the strongest—I'll represent us."
Mizuki stepped in front of him again: "Who says you're the strongest, you coward?"
Takashi advanced: "Who're you calling a coward, you idiot?"
Tension flared once more when Daigon slammed their heads together and growled:
"Both of you come along. Don't piss me off any further… what a bunch of idiots."
All the leaders entered a grand hall with a long table and chairs arranged around it.
Daigon: "Take your seats. Boss Shinkuro will be here shortly."
Everyone sat… but barely minutes passed before Masaru, leader of the Floor Cleaners Guild, stood impatiently:
"How long are you planning to keep us waiting? I'm not here for these childish games."
At that moment, Yura, leader of the Crimson Demons Guild, released his power. The air grew heavy.
Masaru sneered and drew his sword with contempt. The pressure doubled:
"You think that weak aura scares me? Pathetic!"
Yura rose and roared:
"You should show respect to the one who called this meeting."
But the Sword of Destruction slid from its sheath:
"High-tier Sword of Destruction—Sever!"
And in response:
"Combined Fire and Whirlwind Magic!"
The building shook from the unleashed energies when…
The door opened heavily. Shinkuro entered.
His crimson eyes glowed; a red aura coiled around him. With a single glance, he suppressed both powers.
Shinkuro, voice deep:
"What do you think you're doing?"
The two fell silent, frozen in place.
Shinkuro deactivated his suppression, glanced at the now quiet and embarrassed pair, then took his seat.
With a calm but serious tone:
"My apologies for keeping you waiting… now let's get to the point."
Silence fell.
"The truth is, we are weak. With the forces we have, we'll never reach the top floor. Our only hope is the man who fought the Top Floor King's servants… We must find him."
The Godly Swordsmen commander spoke:
"I don't think he'll agree to work with us."
Shinkuro looked at him:
"Why do you say that?"
The commander paused:
"Because he despises the weak… and more importantly, he hated our former guild leader."
Shinkuro grew curious:
"What's the reason for that hatred?"
"Because our former leader… was his ex-girlfriend. And she betrayed him. It was a deep wound."
Shinkuro took a deep breath:
"Maybe we can persuade him. With a promise, something…"
The commander shook his head:
"He only seeks revenge… but there might be a way."
Shinkuro asked intently:
"What way is that?"
Meanwhile, Yagami was locked in a fierce battle with Arivan, Lord of the Dark Elf Thousand-To.
Yagami said coldly:
"You're only slightly stronger than that goblin."
Arivan roared:
"Forbidden Magic, Special Tier: Thick Fog!"
The area instantly filled with dense mist. Breathing became impossible. The Lord laughed triumphantly, thinking to himself:
"It's over for him…"
But before he could finish exhaling, Yagami's cold voice came from behind:
"That was your special-tier magic?"
Arivan leaped back in terror! He spun around, but no one was there!
Arivan shouted in rage:
"Stop playing games, coward! Show yourself—I'll kill you with my bare hands!"
Arivan, furious and anxious, bellowed:
"Release of the Demon King! Awakening of the Tyrant King, Satan!"
As dark energy exploded from his body, Yagami gave a devilish smile:
"So that aura was yours, Satan!!!"