From their last adventure, quickly touching down in a courtyard in the warrior universe, the Shining Hope Squadron disembarked and quickly released all the cool air and the bugs that were brought to them by hive out into the air.

"Whooo! Finally, i thought we'd never make it and freeze to death!" Akane said.

"I can't believe that bug kid would go and do something so underhanded." Gemini said.

"No...I can believe it. The reason people are disgusted by Hive is because of how underhanded he is when doing things like this." Celti said.

"If you believe it, I believe it." Hope said.

"Aw, Hope's actually agreeing with someone. Is this a side effect of him getting his first date?" Erica said.

"Whuh?" Hope asked confused. "I dont get it but… so, yeah, its Official. I finally picked up an actual date. What, was i gonna let Flux have all the fun with Aphrodite? But its not about that, its helping her find the place where she was born in. and yeah, I admit i've grown attached to her in a boy to girlfriend relationship. Sort of.."

"Uh...I hate to interrupt, but I think we're in some deep deep trouble." Lacy said pointing to a large army marching towards them before pointing spears at them.

"Halt, trespassers! You have illegally landed in the land that is sacred to the Azai clan! Surrender or lose your lives!" the general said.

They could take an army if they wanted to, but the last thing they wanted was to usurp a universe they visited and fought in.

"We surrender!" Hope said.

"Argh… you children today don't know how to face a challenge." the general said. "We were hoping for some bloodshed but….guards, arrest them and bring them to the castle!"

In a few short minutes, they were brought into Azai castle and face to face with the Dai-Chen, Shogun of the Azai Clan and the Leader of the Warrior Universe.

"Strangers, to what end must you park your flying machine in our Clan Castle's courtyard as if you were planning an invasion?" Dai-Chen asks.

"We didnt mean to harm any one, Lord. We didnt know this part of the Universe was inhabited." Sonia said.

"Ah, so you are not from here. You are invaders come to take over our world." he said.

"What… no, thats not it at all, your Lordship." Hope said. "Surely, you've heard of some brave warriors such as us save Ransei from the destruction of Lord Nobunaga and his Zekrom and Rayquaza."

"Wait, your face. I know you. You were his second in command, Ranmaru Mori, current ruler of Dragnor." he said.

"Wait you think im…?" Hope started before Akane had an idea and elbowed hope in the ribs, saying to play along. "Um, I mean… yes, I am Ranmaru Mori, Lord Dai-Chen. And these our my followers. We did not mean to come into your Land for a fight."

"Hmm. Well, you have made good decisions since becoming ruler. Very well, I shall spare your lives." Dai Chen said.

"Thank you, Lord Dai-Chen." Hope said as they were released.

"Good job making Hope seem like hes ranmaru." Kazuichi whispered to Akane.

"Hey, when in the Warrior Universe, do as how the inhabitants see you. I aint that stupid." Akane whispered back.

"Please forgive me for saying this, Dai-Chen. But I am still green in ruling Dragnor. I did not think there was such a thing as someone Governing and Leading our Entire universe." Hope said.

"But of course there is. We Universe Leaders are responsible for maintaining order among all parts of our universes, while we send a representative of our highest order, to serve as a link in the United Universe Government Council. It was formed after some mysterious event linked our universes all together." Daichen said.

"He's talking about that wish you made." Ichiro whispered.

"In This new time of unity for the Universes, we must have peace and put our differences aside. That is why we pool our resources among the United Universe Government and its High Council." Dai-Chen said.

"And yet there are still those who defy these new times, correct?" Hope asked.

"But of course. Ruffians from all Universes have gathered into gangs to keep the old ways alive. They do not want otherworlders mixing with our own. It started in the Future Universe, and it is no different here. In fact, our own little Band of Brigands has been causing trouble all over, and are growing in numbers. They seek to make a statement by attempting to kill the three Azai Sisters, and i fear it isn't safe here." Dai Chen explained. "That said Lord Ranmaru, I must ask you a favor. Could you please take the Sisters of our clan, and escort them west to Ransei, so that your Kingdom and the others could offer them protection?"

"Dai Chen, it would be a privilege and Duty." Hope said.

"Thank you. Allow me to present to you… the Three Azai Sisters!" Daichen Snapping his fingers as three girls in japanese clothing with different weapons danced to the middle of the throne room. "The oldest is Chacha, the middle is Hatsu and the youngest is Oeyo. These are the three surviving daughters of our previous ruler. You are to go to Ransei and deliver them to Lord Nagamasa Azai." Dai Chen said.

"Yes, Lord." Hope said.

"Do not assume that they are defenseless, they can fight if need be, but you must protect them with your lives. All of you. Will you do that?" Dai Chen asked.

"Of course, Dai Chen!" the Squad said.

"Then without further delay, you are dismissed. Your journey will begin here. You will travel to the west till reaching a port and then use the ship provided and sail to Ransei." Dai Chen said.

"Yes, your lordship!" Hope said as they left the castle and began their journey to the west.

"Wow, to think we're actually protecting royalty. This is amazing." Ibuki said.

"Shush. We gotta seem responsible. If we screw this up, we lose more than just them." Leanne said.

"Its common around this era to incite cruel and unusual punishment such as crucifixion or beheading." Lucifer said.

"Well, we should be fine. We have a fair number of people as well as some pokemon to defend them with." Madoka said.

"But it wont be without Dangers. That Group that is identical to the one Mickey, Riku and I met in Future City, and not to mention any other fighters that tracked me here, including Hive." Hope said.

"True. And this group being born here could be skilled in the ways of the sword like real samurai." Peko said.

"Or other weapons like that sundial thing Hanbei used against us." Kazuichi said.

"Either way, we must be on guard." Ciel said.

"Yeah. And i get the sense were in for one heck of an adventure." Hope said.