I, Shura Armor, choose Belia at the beginning

Kakogawa Hiryu chose to fight Tokiwa Sougo not only for revenge.

He was also very interested in the legend of Oma Zi-O.

Hiryu Kakogawa also wanted to steal Sougo Tokiwa's place and become the future Oma Zi-O.

For him, this matter did not conflict with revenge, so they could be done together.

Well, Tokiwa Sougo is definitely the kind of protagonist who starts with a hellish difficulty scenario.

Everyone knows he's going to be very powerful in the future; he's the legendary Demon King.

The power that will make him so powerful in the future can theoretically be plundered.

This is where things go wrong.

Anyone who has witnessed the power of Oma Zi-O cannot help but be tempted by its power.

Even if it's just a theoretical possibility, it will attract countless people.

Like the flesh of Tang Sanzang, both big and small demons want to try it, even if it costs them their lives.

"That's about enough. It's time to settle accounts with the real culprit. Demon King, huh? I'd like to see if you're worthy of the title."

On the edge of the city, Kakogawa Hiryu muttered to himself with a confident smile.

Behind him were more than a dozen otherworldly knights.

This is all the result of Kakogawa Hiryu's hard work in accumulating strength over this period of time.

Aside from a few special cases, most of the unusual main riders from the past 10 years are here.

Another Zi-O possesses the power to create Another Riders.

This manufacturing method is far more efficient and stable than the Time Jackers' use of alien dials.

That's why Kakogawa Hiryu was able to assemble an alternate knight squad in such a short time.

"Transformation."

[ZI-O!]
After making up his mind, Kakogawa Hiryu transformed into Another Zi-O once again and headed straight for the 9-to-5 Hall.

As for why he knew Tokiwa Sougo's whereabouts?
the reason is simple.

With his mind consumed by thoughts of revenge, how could Kakogawa Hiryu not have investigated Tokiwa Sougo?

Even without scouting the location beforehand, he was 80% certain that Tokiwa Sougo was at the 9-to-5 office at that moment.

shhhhhh...

And so, the dozen or so alien knights, led by Kakogawa Hiryu, transformed into afterimages and traversed the ruins of the city.

Before long, they arrived at the Nine to Five Hall, which was now nothing but ruins.

At this time, the 9-to-5 office had some things that didn't exist before.

A grave mound made of piled stones, and several makeshift tents erected nearby.

Tokiwa Sougo has already made simple arrangements for Tokiwa Junichiro's funeral.

He could have moved to the next city, but he didn't.

Tokiwa Sougo set up a tent and was doing something similar to keeping vigil here.

During this time, his anger grew stronger and his hatred increased.

"So someone died here? No, there are dead people everywhere in the city, but this is the first funeral like yours."

When Kakogawa Hiryu arrived at the scene, he bumped into Tokiwa Sougo, who was holding a memorial service.

Hearing the commotion, Gates, Wozniak, and Tsukuyomi also came out from the nearby tent.

All three of them looked at Kakogawa Hiryu with great vigilance.

Gates pulled out the Time Driver and prepared to transform.

There was no other way; they had already fought the Other Riders several times before.

So they knew these guys were no pushovers.

Kakogawa Hiryu brought over a dozen Another Riders with him, clearly there to cause trouble, so Geiz had no choice but to be wary.

"Who are you? What do you want? Did you do these things in the city?"

Upon hearing this, Tokiwa Sougo immediately turned to Kakogawa Hiryu and asked.

His face was so dark it looked like it was about to drip water, and there was anger in his eyes.

That's right, when Tokiwa Sougo saw Kakogawa Hiryu, he had already labeled him the prime suspect.

Only Time Jackers can create and control Another Riders.

Tokiwa Sougo was well aware of this common sense.

He had already suspected that the events in the city were the work of the Time Robbers.

Seeing so many Another Riders come knocking, Tokiwa Sougo was practically certain that the other party was the real culprit. So you can imagine how he felt.

That was extremely bad, a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

"I'm not so bored as to destroy the city. Who knows who did it? But these are minor things, it doesn't matter."

"I've come to you today to take my revenge. I will defeat you and become the future Demon King."

Kakogawa Hiryu answered nonchalantly, and then revealed his true purpose.

At this point, Kakogawa Hiryu was clearly unaware of the inside story.

That's precisely why his nonchalant attitude seems so genuine.

Although he gives off a jerk vibe, he doesn't seem like the mastermind behind this.

"I see. I will spare your life."

Upon hearing Kakogawa Hiryu's words, Tokiwa Sougo nodded indifferently.

Then he raised the time-space driver in his hand and said calmly.

"Transformation."

[Knight's Moment!]

[Kamen Rider Zi-O!]

With a rousing sound effect from the drive and the final chime ringing out.

Tokiwa Sougo successfully transformed into Zi-O in his base form.

[Time Limit Sword!]
"Didn't you want to fight? Come on then."

Tokiwa Sougo summoned his weapon, pointing his sword at Kakogawa Hiryu, and said.

He did not use the additional power boost from the Knight Armor.

The power of the Rider form is actually somewhat idealistic.

At this point, Tokiwa Sougo was no longer the weak and hesitant man he once was.

His mindset was completely resolute, and his will was incredibly strong.

Even in its normal form, it can unleash power far exceeding that of its previous form.

Most importantly, fueled by hatred, Tokiwa Sougo has developed a fearless belief in battle.

He's not afraid of fighting at all now, and he's too lazy to ask why he should fight.

Kakogawa Hiryu wanted to fight, so Tokiwa Sougo accepted the challenge.

If the other party is not the mastermind, then he will spare their life.

This is evident from the fact that...

Tokiwa Sougo has only undergone mental growth due to hatred and anger; he has not completely turned to the dark side.

If he were completely corrupted and depraved, he wouldn't say something like "spare someone's life."

Anyone who dares to provoke Tokiwa Sougo will be killed by him; that's the true Demon King.

"You've got quite the spirit, haven't you? Fine, let's see if your skills match your words. Come at me!"

When Kakogawa Hiryu saw Tokiwa Sougo looking down on him so much, his anger flared up.

He waved his hand directly.

He ordered his dozen or so Other Riders to surround and attack Tokiwa Sougo.

"I'm here to help!"

Upon seeing this, Gates immediately transformed and came to Tokiwa Sougo's side to fight alongside him.

"Be careful, these alien knights are quite strong."

Upon witnessing Gates' actions, Tokiwa Sougo felt a rare surge of warmth in his gradually cooling heart.

"Don't worry, if you're not afraid, why would I be?"

Geiz confidently stated that the secondary riders in Kamen Rider have this characteristic.

They may not be strong in combat, but they are definitely resilient.

boom!
"Then let's go together!"

Upon hearing this, Tokiwa Sougo immediately rushed out and slashed at the alien spirit rider at the forefront!
Sparks flew everywhere.

The alien spirit rider was actually slashed away by Tokiwa Sougo with a single sword strike.

(End of this chapter)