The Hour of Miracles

Nextgen Pirate H.Q.

Nebula was lain to rest in the medical wing, along with Suki, the Marios, Cheadle, and other exhausted allies. "Oh, sweet Queen of Space!" Vweeb begun with high and sad emotions, standing atop Nebula's nose. "You were a noble leader, but alas, you did not survive the battle! May your memory be recorded in the stars forever! Oh, great Nebula! Why must you be taken?! Whyyyyyy!"

Her eyes cracked open in a furrow. "I'm gonna come back to life just to swat you."

"Yaaaaay, she's alive!"

"You certainly used your time wisely, Sister." Jerome replied, holding the Vistium. "You still had 10 seconds left."

She had gone back to sleep just as quickly. Vweeb poked her left eyelid a bit. "And she's gone. Well, our Emperor's down, I guess we lose the war."

"The hell we do!" Cheren argued. "My operatives are still fighting out there. We won't lose!"

"You better not!" Masaru stated. "Especially when we got a captain to rescue!"

"On the bright side, Skaios can't be killed, right?" Kotoko asked. "Mandy ripped him apart, but he came back spry as a Newborn."

"No, but just as Mandy used Skaios to power her machines, Kroctus can easily do the same." Jerome replied. "We'd best send word to the operatives on Mobius."

"MWA HAHAHAHAHA! Now that 'Yonko' Nebula is out of commission, I have taken over her duties as Supreme Leader!"

Kokichi's voice rang throughout the intercom, the prankster glued to Nebula's office chair. "This was my real plan all along! My machinations lay undetected for years, for I am a master of deception! Ultimate authority belongs to Kokichi!"

The Luxury Pirates glared at him with disbelief. "Knock it off, Kokichi." Carol stated.

"Awwww, are we jealous that your adorable prankster has risen to greater heights?" Kokichi twirled the seat around.

"We're upset that you freakin' wiped our memory! We felt bad about sending you to disciplinary training, and we wanted you back!"

"Mostly you did." Ciel corrected.

"Seriously, you are NOT helping!"

"Look, I think I understand." Pacifica replied. "You didn't confide your plan to us because you felt like we betrayed you. But even though you didn't trust us, you still did all this for our sake. So… thanks."

Kokichi about-faced in the seat and kicked back, with the table to prop the chair up. "You seem to think I was after your gratitude. But in case Cheren didn't tell you, I did it for his sake, not the rest of you. He has flaws of his own, but he's still the most trustworthy."

"Fine, but do you wanna come back to the sector or not?" Weiss asked. "We've still got a war to fight, and it would be nice to have another reliable teammate."

"Yeah!" Carol beamed. "Between your bending, Devil Fruit, and Bo-bobo, you're actually pretty strong, aren't you?"

"Ah, so all you really want is my power, isn't it?" Kokichi smirked.

"N-No! I mean, it would be convenient, but you were one of Sector $'s founding members. You're our friend and you belong with us!"

"Is that really what you believe? Or has society brainwashed you to think friendship is the answer to everything? You only want me back because you feel you have to."

"Ugh…fine, if that's how you feel, then forget about it. I guess you have your own team now, anyway. Well, let's go, guys." With disappointed expressions, the group turned to leave the cabin.

It was then Carol felt a hand plop on her head. The group cocked brows upon learning Kokichi caught up to them, grinning. "Though as I think about it, you little tykes haven't decided a leader yet, huh? And being captain of my own crew, I've gotten the most experience out of that."

"Don't you dare suggest that you be our leader!" Ciel flared up.

Kokichi plopped his other hand on him. "And why not? It's clear me and Weiss are the big siblings of this family. Even though she's tiny in other areas."

"What does THAT have to do with ANYTHING?!" Weiss flushed.

"And why're you suddenly teasing our heights?!" Carol flailed her arms like a kid. "You're only barely taller than us!"

"Yeah yeah, little kids always feel superior to the grown-ups. But it's our responsibility to teach and nurture you regardless, so I guess I have to stick around."

"If we need a grown-up, we have Sebastian!" Pacifica argued. "Seriously, how is THAT the logic you arrived at?! We managed just fine without you!"

"Yes, and it's heartwarming to see my kids all grown up. However, I don't think you're quite ready to raise a child of your own."

"What are you babbling about now?" Ciel asked.

"I'm babbling about Princey here."

"ME?!" Raleigh exclaimed from the sudden acknowledgement. "I'm 12 years old, a year younger than those two!"

"Yes, and we're raising him just fine." Ciel followed.

"THAT ISN'T WHAT I MEAN!"

"Nee hee hee! It's plain as day how much you need me! It's decided then, I'm coming back!" Kokichi decided.

"Sigh…you always have to be so complicated." Carol said. "But at least we made it…" With a smile, she put her arms around him. "It's good to have you back, Kokichi."

"It's gonna be weird having you around again, but I'm sort of glad." Weiss replied. "But can you at least tone it down with the pranks? At least save them for the villains?"

"Even my promises can be a lie."

"Whatever, we'll roll with it." Pacifica shrugged.

"Anyway," Raleigh began with a smile, "perhaps now, we can properly get to know each other! I'm Raleigh, Prince of the Azoth Kingdom and a Pokémon Trainer! I came to Earth to-"

"Ooo, very exciting, very! Just make sure you put your Pokémen away when it's time for bed."

"I'll have you know on my planet, children my age are considered grown-ups!"

In the hangar, the Story Pirates were boarding their ship. "Alright gang, now that we're all refreshed, which Yonko you wanna take down now?" Nagisa asked.

"I'm fine with either." Morgiana replied, smiling. "I'm just glad Killua's not coming with us."

"Relax, No Shoes." Killua remarked. "As soon as I find Gon, we'll hurry back to join you."

"Then let's set a course for Hyrule." Nagisa decided. "Oh yeah! We better tell Index about our progress." He grabbed his phone and dialed the number.

The face appearing on the screen had short blonde hair and red eyes, smirking. She wore a pink hat and red bows around her hair. "Yello? Who might you be, cutie?"

"Ehhh… you're not Index." Nagisa sweat-dropped. Morg looked over his shoulder, and Goombella hopped on hers.

"Oh, she's busy. But I'll be happy to entertain you!"

"Gimme that!" The screen whipped left, and Index was shown. "Sorry, Nagisa. That's Lambda. She lives in this area, kind of."

"Oh, someone's helping look after you?"

"Yeah, just a couple friends. Actually, they're Scheherazade's friends. Anyway, what's up?"

The Golden Land, on a certain island

The garden surrounded by forest seemed like one that could only belong to royalty. Despite the ominous dark-purple sky, golden flowers decorated the bushels like mini suns, with the butterflies known as Rukh matching their beauty. On one end of the paved, brick ground was an arbor, under which Index took her phone to listen to Nagisa's update. On another end was a curtained table, where two girls were having a tea party.

One of them had long, steel-blue hair, murky purple eyes, and a black-and-white Gothic Lolita dress. "This replica of the Golden Land is quite accurate." she said before taking a sip of tea. "The Chronicler's attention to detail is impressive."

Witch of Miracles from the Crying Realm

BERNKASTEL

"Ert wush nnsh uff Shzz t' invert ers her." muffled another girl through chewing her cake. She had bowl-cut white hair, sleepy blue eyes, a green mantle with a hood, and a blue garment underneath.

"Meteora, don't talk with your mouth full." Bern said.

Librarian from AVALKEN of Reminisce

METEORA

"Fuhuhuhu! This universe is so exciting!" exclaimed a woman dancing barefoot in the garden, an open book in her hands. She was slender with black hair and red eyes that matched her qipao, which had a cherry blossom pattern. "I love not knowing what's going to happen next! Thank goodness my omniscience doesn't work in other universes."

Time Oracle from the Sakura Cosmos

XIAOMEI

"Hey, Bernie! Shezzy won't let me talk to her friends." Lambda pouted, returning to the table.

"We're not supposed to show ourselves to mortals so casually." Bern replied.

"Then why do we leave the portal wide open?!"

"Scheherazade awaits the day her friends will solve the riddle. Either way, the portal is designed to shrink anyone who enters it."

"Nee hee hee! Then I had better set some rat traps! Ronove, where're my dumplings?!"

"Right here, Milady." They were approached by a butler with black hair in long bangs, a left monocle, and a smooth mustache.

"Finally!" Lambda threw the dumplings into her mouth.

"Even the Ronove of this world is accurate." Bern praised.

"I would hope that is a compliment." Ronove smiled, making a posture with his right arm at an angle and his thumb against his chest. "Having been trained as a Black Butler, I exist to provide flawless service. Come to think of it, does that book say how Sebastian is fairing?"

"Yep, he got his butt kicked by some perverted man." Xiaomei replied.

"How embarrassing." Ronove's eyebrow twitched. "Kukukuku."

"I'm eager to see Shezzy's friends when this war is over." Meteora said. "Based on their past miracles, I have no doubt the KND can succeed. Still… something worries me about one of the Yonko. The crocodile king. I looked over some of the past pages… and I began to sense an unusual power emanating from him."

"I believe I know what you mean." Bern replied, cracking a slight smile to show intrigue. "Yes… it will be quite the miracle if our heroes can defeat that."

Hideout Helm

When Queen Peach finally awoke from a seemingly never-ending dream, a bulbous, gold-and-green mass was looming above her. She naturally assumed it was Bowser, but her developing vision would tell her otherwise. "I must say, Your Highness, this isn't your day, is it?" asked King K. Rool. "Getting kidnapped by so many strangers and not your hubby."

Peach glared at the tyrant. "I've been hearing everything you've been doing to Mobius. I can't imagine all the grief Cheadle has been going through! Especially since she was captured by the Sky Gods."

"Except now, the Sky Gods have fallen, and it seems the Free Kingdom's islands were returned to where they belong. Or so I was told. I'm certain by now, Cheadle was recovered by the KND. We'll have to plan another recovery mission. Plus, I'm sure those humble little towns will need a new conqueror."

"Aren't we forgetting something?" came a strict woman's voice. Kroctus turned to Kami, her arms folded and eyes glaring. Ordinarily, such a look was common on a displeased mother, though compared to Kroctus, she looked no bigger than the little girl who challenged him 23 years ago.

"I never forget a promise. But does your daughter actually want my generosity this time?"

"Yes, she does. Just… fix her. Django, too."

Kimaya was up in the throne room, talking to Django through the cell's window. She turned after hearing Kroctus's familiar quakes. The king pushed a button to open the cell's shutter-door, stomping in to gently grab Django's skull, lifting the skeleton as easily as a plastic toy model. "You kids had better be good this time."

"Your breath smells worse than a corpse's." Django remarked.

"Worse than a poisonbender corpse's!" Kimaya followed.

"Ah ha ha! Kids are lovely."

Kroctus dragged them both to the generator room, dropping them beside Eri. "Hurry up. In the old days, it'd be rude to complete a mission and not accept the reward."

The two corpses exchanged a glance. "You sure you want to this time?" Django asked.

"Yeh… ain't no point stayin' here." With that, Kimaya carefully reached for Eri and tapped her. There was a red flash of power, and flesh materialized on her body. Kim pulled away quickly, feeling around herself.

"It worked!" Kami hugged her daughter, feeling for her heartbeat to confirm it was really true. Her flesh felt warm and natural. "Finally…" Kimaya blushed and smiled, secretly glad to feel her mother's warmth again.

Knowing the opportunity wouldn't last, Django tapped Eri as well, and the flash happened again. Tan skin and black hair were once again present on his form. After 43 years, he had forgotten what they felt like. The Mystic Guitar Klammy left on the table magically disappeared. "Welcome to the flesh, D-Man!" Kimaya cheered, hugging her friend.

"Y…yeah." Django blushed, having never experienced the warm embrace of a girl he liked.

Kami sighed with relief. "Well… thanks… Kroctus…"

"It took some time, but my debt to your father is repaid. I may be cruel, but I am a pirate who honors his opponents."

"Yeh, well how you gonna pay for killin' Sally?" Kimaya asked.

"That debt was already paid with the loss of Pink Monkey."

"Not really." Kami replied. "You got Specter out of the deal. Losing Pink worked in your favor."

"Perhaps it did. Alright, what would you like?"

"For you to let Harvey go! Surely you can find another emotionbender. Heck, April! She could help!"

"Sorry, but my ambitions take precedence over your feelings. Harvey's grief is now the fuel for the Rainbow Crown, unless you want me to sacrifice someone else. The most I will do is pay for Sally's funeral and let you live the rest of your days in peace. You're not obligated to fight any more, so ask my Krewmen to take you back whenever you wish. For now, get out of this room." The Kops cocked their guns threateningly.

Kami huffed. "Come on, kids." Kim and Django followed her out to the central room. They walked up the Revert-O-Matic's stairs, looking to the holding cell in the machine where Harvey was strapped.

The boy had been endlessly sobbing as the Rainbow Crown absorbed his Emotion Chi. Every few hours, they would take him out to let him sleep or give him food and drinks, but as soon as he was replenished, he would be tossed right back in the machine. "Sniff…sniff…Sally…Sally…"

Kami remembered a time where he and Sally were as innocent as children could get. What kind of cruel fate would force them into this awful war? Harvey would not be the same after he walked out of this. Still, Kami didn't have the strength to rescue him yet, and even her revived daughter couldn't stand up to Kroctus. She would just have to keep watch until the KND arrived. At the rate they were going, they would be here soon.

Baron Klammy's voice was heard on the intercom. "Oh, Kroctus? We've managed to secure Skaios in the 'Firstborn Onesie.' But Big Mom's ships just flew over the nearby shore, it seems they dropped hordes of giants."

"Well, the next experiment will have to wait, it seems. Time for my exercise."

Nextgen H.Q.; brig

Many operatives were lured to the brig, attracted by the jovial music echoing from within. It appeared as if a concert was taking place, music notes flowing like a river. The lyrics were sung in the familiar language of Inkling: Sugar was using her musicbending to enhance Marina's notes, willing them to flow into the ears of the Revertified operatives. Sector U.A. and the Garley family were at full attention, drool leaking from their frozen mouths.

"Laugh so many… This place is home, you know, you know!" The lyrics were full of passion and hope. "What's this in you… Closer tonight, dancing with me. What's this in you, may have caught you, for another hour, dancing with me, oh-woh-woh-wooooohhh…"

A light seemed to ignite in each of their eyes: the operatives smiled, the song's meaning finally processing in their minds. "Stuck on your looooooove…" They willed their legs to push their selves to full height, to give themselves the ability to dance. "Saving the woooorrrrrld…" A wave of memories coursed from their hearts into their minds. "Saving the world…!"

It was sad, but the hypnotic melody came to an end. The arriving operatives regretted not hearing the whole thing. But once it ended, those Revertified came to a sudden realization: they were locked in cells, searching their bodies, and suddenly recalled their abilities to use powers, speak properly, and do other things.

"H-Hey… I don't feel like a… baby, anymore." said Momo Yaoyorozu.

"I don't either." Professor Aizawa stared at his hands. "Whatever happened to us… has been fixed."

"Professor! Momo!"

"Iida?!" Momo was delighted to see her leader again.

"It worked! I don't believe it, the musicbending worked!"

"Check it out, Melody!" Yuta grinned. "Your friend was right!"

"Y-Yeah, but… what about-"

"My… brain." Melody could only think of one person who would wake up saying that. She rushed to the cell, Yuta joining. They gazed in shock, seeing the Garleys on their feet, and Emily clasping her head. "My brain… it's thinking… it's processing. IT'S BAAAACK! OOOOOHH MY BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BRAIN!"

"EMILY!" Melody dove at her friend with a hug.

"Oh, Melody! I'm so sorry you had to see me in that awful way! Please, erase it from your memory!"

"I will!"

"Emily, what's going on?" asked her father. "Why does my mouth taste like shoe?"

"It's quite a funny story!" replied Yuta. "You see, the three of you were-"

Darkness burrowed into his soul, originating from Emily's murderous eyes. "Uh… right, mouth is zipped." He zipped it.

"No… my desire to murder does not burn for you." Emily said. "It burns… for Specter." A silver aura flared around her, the metal of the passage distorting under her powerful chi. "Melody, where is my equipment?"

"It's still on our ship. Let's go fetch it. We're going back to Mobius and teaching those animals a lesson."

The trio exited the brig, bypassing Doffy Jr., who was one of the people attracted by the music. When he saw those flowing notes, he only thought of his sister… and he was right. Sugar gasped, surprised her brother would be here. "…Hm." Doffy turned to leave.

"Doffyyyy!" Sugar chased her kid brother, catching up easily. "Aren't you gonna say 'hi'?"

"You're obviously busy."

"It's break time now! I heard you were caught by the pirates, so I'm glad you're safe. Are you leaving already?"

"The KND promised me some profit, so I might as well stick around until they deliver."

"Oh… hehe!" Sugar wondered if he just made that excuse on purpose. "Well, we might as well catch up. Let's go get some food, my treat."

"You don't still buy restaurant toys, do you?"

"Hey, I'm still a kid at heart!"

Off the Hook panted and relaxed their throats after the song. "Waaaaah! We did it, Marina! We cured the curse!" Pearl cheered. "All we have to do is sing that same song to a billion Mobians! … …"

The girls collapsed on their backs in agony. "Pearl, I shouldn't wanna retire this early!" Marina whimpered.

"Relax, it shouldn't be that bad. Maybe we can broadcast ourselves. Could musicbending travel across airwaves?"

"I really hope so…"

Upstairs, Maddy and Deku exited the Virtual Simulator, winding their arms. "DEKUUUUU!"

"Huh?!" Deku wasn't expecting to be ambushed with a tight hug full of love and happiness. The bowl-cut, brown hair of the person responsible rang a bell in his mind, and his heart was aflutter. "O-Ochaco?!"

Her watering eyes met with his. "I'm so happy you escaped! I saw how they were torturing you and I…I wish I did something earlier!" She sniffled, having to bring a hand back to wipe her tears. "But there were too many… I-I thought we were gonna die. But you escaped… You really are strong, Deku…"

"N-No, it wasn't me. I owe it to Toru."

"Yo-chaco!" greeted said girl.

"WAAAAH!" The lack of presence of their invisible friend threw her off-guard. "T-Toru… heheh, right, you snuck on their ship. We really owe you one…"

"How romantic." Maddy smiled.

Ochaco had only just acknowledged her. "Oh… who is this?"

"This is Maddy. We've been training partners these past few days."

"P…Partners?!" A sense of envy mixed in with her relief.

"Yeah, she's super strong! She says she's one of her KND's best, so it's been an honor!"

"For calling yourself a rookie," Maddy said, "you're pretty tough, too. I think we may really have a shot." She raised her fist and did a knuckle-touch with Deku.

Ochaco's heart ruptured, despair flowing in where love used to be. "…?" She shook her head and repaired her heart to process that sentence. "Wait, a shot at what?"

"At taking down K. Rool." Deku answered.

"You're going to re-challenge him?! Deku, after all you've been through, you should rest!"

"No way! Eri and Endeavor are down there, not to mention the friends who haven't been rescued. If I don't defeat him, I can never be a symbol of peace. I have to prove that even the strongest villain is no match for a hero."

"I…I understand, but if we just gathered enough ships and laid an assault on him, even K. Rool couldn't defend…"

"He has just as many ships to defend himself." Maddy replied. "If we try to cheat that way, he'll resort to calling Bowser, the Brotherhood, or whatever other allies he has. I've seen his type before… he wants a fair fight. And I think Deku deserves it the most… of course, I'll be helping. What we should do now is develop our strategy. I was able to study his chi paths, so if we apply the right techniques, there just may be a chance."

"I'll take your word for it." Deku nodded. "I believe we can win."

Ochaco could think of no argument as they walked away. She fully understood why Deku wanted this victory… and even though she wanted to naïvely believe he could win, her fear just wouldn't subside. "Deku… you're really amazing… Even if he's stronger than you, I…I really hope you can bring us a miracle. Imagine how many on Superbia will smile if you win."

Callie and Marie were enjoying a meal in the cafeteria, feeling ever proud of their success. "Wah!" Callie jumped when her tenta-phone began to ring. "Hello~?" she sang her response, a bit too happy to be concerned who was calling.

"Don't you sound chipper today? Our agents informed us of what happened up there. Has Inkopolis been returned to its home?" Ineptune asked.

"Yep, sure has!"

"Beautiful! We're a year late, but it's time to finally fulfill our agreement. I'm bringing a fleet to Mushroom to secure that city at long last. Shall I see you when it's done?"

"Yep! Can't wait!"

"Good! Until then~" The Kommander hung up.

Callie returned to her previous posture with a blissful smile. "…" Marie was gazing at her blankly, wondering when she would actually process that conversation. "WAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUHHHH!" Callie acted as if she had been electrocuted by imaginary lightning.

"So, we better think of a plan." Marie replied nonchalantly.

Hideout Helm

Team Rocket were keeping their distance from Skaios after trapping him in a mechanical "onesie" fit for a baby like him. Such a device would electrify him if he tried to use his chi, though Skaios had made no attempts to escape. Baron Klammy walked in with a large, long grabber, stretching it to snare Skaios in the claw and lift him. "Of all the Firstborn we've seen captured, you're being unusually lax." the vice-leader noticed.

"I promised not to hurt any mortals with my bending. Me mates will come save me again, and we're gonna live happily!"

"Kufufu! Such a pity." Klammy laughed. "Between you and Mandy, the almighty Emperors weren't defeated by strength, but petty emotions and sympathy. Fortunately, my brother is above such things. He will never surrender in this war! Now the question remains, can we properly dispose of you?"

He carried Skaios to Eri's room, holding the god's head just inches above the Time Demon. "Now, Miss Etherion, you initially told His Majesty that if Skaios were to touch you for too long, he would be erased, correct?"

"…Yes. That is true." Eri replied.

"Then let's be rid of this scourge and all the others!" Klammy pressed Skaios to Eri's skin.

Team Rocket shut their eyes, expecting some sort of explosion. …Nothing happened. Confused, Klammy rubbed Skaios against Eri for a bit, but he remained completely unaffected. "Why isn't it working?!"

"Only the one who wields me can use my power to its fullest potential. I do not choose you, nor do I choose Kroctus." Eri stated.

"What a bother! Alright, then we'll have to try this another time. Let's keep this brat under wraps."

Kimaya and Django had gone for a walk outside the mobile island. They had sailed into a misty region and could feel the tremors on the mainland. Through the mist were the shadows of Titans: one had flipped upside-down, its head shaking the world. Another went flying into the air before a thundering landing. The sight of such behemoths would strike fear into mortals, but the sight of them being so easily flung about like giant dolls erased that fear.

Kroctus was the size of a rodent to these monsters, yet it would take far more than one to even hope to crush him. A giant foot descended upon him, but one punch was enough to plow through the leg and cause the beast to topple. He grabbed the ankle of another, twisting it violently as the Titan fell. Then, he lifted and whirled the giant around, knocking others off their feet. "HRAAAAAAH!" He leapt, his hardened fists raised, and squashed the nape of that Titan's neck. Unable to maintain its stability, the beast's flesh melted into bones.

"So, this is your final trump card, Queen Sherbet?! Go ahead! Send all the monsters you want at me! I just get to keep showing off how strong I am!" A Titan snatched Kroctus in his hand and raised the king to its mouth, longing for a bite. Kroctus broke free easily, jumped into the mouth, and ripped its jaw apart.

King Kroctus Rool: a man born with only an affinity for animals and his own natural strength. Unlike his fellow Emperors, he possesses no bending, but rose to the top with his power and his desire to grow stronger.

Lord Fredrik was sumo wrestling with five walruses in an arctic fortress. General Scales was eating the flesh of a fallen elephant. Moge-ko picked out another unfortunate mouse Mobian and swallowed him whole. Adam Taurus was carving through an innocent village called Animal Crossing, the little Mobians crying out in fear. Ineptune's fleet poisoned the sea en route to Prism Island. The Inklings, who were only barely recovering from their town's wreckage, braced their selves for the worst.

His Krew are all animals who follow only the strongest, or at least possess the predatory desire to hunt and kill. He will not give in to sympathy, but pure, simple strength. That is the core belief of his Krew.

As the Big Grin Pirates sailed through snowy waters, Mocha donned a cozy green coat and boots, leaving her hands and legs bare as she performed simple push- and sit-ups. Aisa and Anthony were exercising as well, preparing for their own bouts of strength.

But strength is only powered by the passion and desire behind it. The KND have always put passion behind their punches.

Maddy, her Haki flaring like flames, touched her fist to Deku's, his One-For-All flaring with the hearts of heroes before him. Mocha glared at the frozen shore as she cracked her massive knuckles. She was so sick of losing and longed to prove her power to these pirates. Anthony felt eager to bury them under rubble, and Aisa's hunter instincts felt a bloodlust for these animals. April, however… was fast asleep. She was heavily mentally preparing herself. Kimaya, as well, was prepping for the inevitable rebellion.

"Still… even I couldn't say if they could beat that which K. Rool possesses." Index told her fellow readers. "All I know is their passion hasn't failed before. They will surely be able to carry this test of strength."