Our story commences shortly after Denji triumphantly vanquishes the zombie devil and is discovered by Makima. However, unlike the original storyline, Denji doesn't immediately fall in love with Makima. Instead, he begins to harbor a deep dislike for her after she bluntly lays out the consequences: any attempt to escape or resign would result in his demise, leaving him with no choice but to remain under her control.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9FVrhKOSf
Denji is assigned to Aki's group, and their initial encounter unfolds much the same way as before. Aki still confronts Denji and delivers a beating, prompting a retaliatory response from Denji. No significant deviations from their original meeting occur.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCAjDUaSmI
The story proceeds as planned until their next encounter with Makima.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvXyuREPP0
Aki and Denji are en route to the PSB under Makima's directive.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xBT8IIlnp
Denji: "I wonder why she's calling us in... Maybe it's for a mission or something?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhXT9T3D3r
Aki (Puffing on a cigarette): "I can't say for sure... We'll find out soon enough."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2R7lK6DHt9
In a matter of minutes, Aki and Denji reach the PSB headquarters. Aki casually flicks away his cigarette, and they proceed to Makima's office.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6E3XlWrs0
Upon arrival, they are admitted into her office. Makima, sitting at her desk, greets them with a warm smile.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZX4BqiLbv
Makima: "Good morning."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23LOMf3B0e
Aki and Denji: "Good morning, Miss Makima."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbH6mX35L4
Makima: "Thank you for coming. Aki, I've decided to assign you two new partners."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTa7GJH75b
The scene shifts to the hallway, where two individuals are approaching Makima's office. Aki is taken aback by the statement but maintains his respectful demeanor.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM23cKQibTV
Aki: "With all due respect, ma'am, I already have my hands full with Denji. I'm not sure if I can handle any more."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLchf1jwhDY
Again, the scene transitions to the two individuals drawing closer to the door.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHfq5qbA5I
Makima: "Of course, Aki. You're more than capable. I have faith in you." She glances toward the door as the footsteps draw nearer. "Speaking of which, here they are now."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIDGCDjoia9
The door swings open forcefully, revealing both Super and Power.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjgy0caHq8
Both (Enthusiastic): "Kneel, humans! You stand in the presence of Super and Power!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAEcimceQSq
Power points at Aki.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6iscftcrgb
Power: "Are you to be our new teammate?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5bYhWrn5g
Aki stands there, still trying to process the situation, while Denji wears a skeptical expression.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl41AJGmaxz
Denji: "Your names are Super and Power?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NcbnTas8O
Super (Prideful): "Indeed, human! I crafted the name combination myself, showcasing the genius that I am!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7UXWS5iTa
Power punches Super's shoulder and angrily retorts.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQKMcrjtCB
Power (Annoyed): "No, you didn't! I'm the one who came up with it, you liar!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLYrjv9mA3
Super (Irritated): "Nonsense! All you did was sit there and devour all the snacks in the break room!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZBJQODlF8
Super and Power engage in a childish argument, bickering like toddlers fighting over a toy they'll only use once and then forget about for the next 15 years.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVZ05BfvEn
Aki eventually processes the unusual situation and turns to Makima, who responds with a knowing smile. Aki lets out a sigh and starts to break a sweat.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxe78jV7saF
Aki: "At least they don't have to stay at my place... Right?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡESY0cqst7g
Makima remains silent as the cacophony of Super, Power, and Denji's argument rages on in the background. Her silence conveys a multitude of unspoken words, some of which imply, "Yes, these two are indeed going to be living with you." Aki lets out a resigned sigh before gathering the three unruly individuals and leading them out of the office.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9BMFlr5oi
They all exit the building, and Aki comes to a halt, turning to face the trio.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJJytgrgEV
Aki (Lighting a cigarette): "Alright, you three... I've got a meeting with some of my teammates. Your task is to patrol the city and eliminate any devils you come across."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLr1LgCXXZx
Aki takes a puff of his cigarette before directing his gaze at Denji.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpB14pFKtu
Aki: "Denji, you know the way to the apartment complex. If it gets late and I haven't returned, make sure to bring them back to the apartment. Understand?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJEzlJ0UAu
Denji: "Yep, got it."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡND3yOSjtuO
Aki nods in acknowledgment and sets off in his own direction. Denji turns to Super and Power, who are currently engrossed in playing with a line of ants trailing towards a piece of food.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOhiWqvuu2
Denji: "Can you two knock it off? We've got some devil hunting to do."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fmyd431r6
Super (Distracted): "Yeah, yeah, just a sec..."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcwWYPXlYB
Power (Amused): "Look at them! So eager for such measly bits of food!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pIMyZKGDo
They both chuckle, clearly enjoying themselves, while Denji sighs, realizing he needs to motivate them to work. Then an idea strikes him.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7k9lZl64dS
Denji: "How about we make it a competition? Whoever can eliminate the most devils wins a prize from Aki!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMsk5DFQTE
Super and Power immediately snap to attention and eagerly agree to the idea. Denji breathes a sigh of relief, and the three of them set off on their mission to hunt down devils.
After a few minutes, the trio finds themselves on the rooftop of a building, still on the hunt for devils to eliminate. Denji, growing increasingly frustrated, lets out an annoyed sigh, feeling as though they may never come across any devils.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkIUsgQfoxP
Denji (Annoyed): "This is getting ridiculous. There don't seem to be any devils around here. What are we supposed to do?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTv04rsK9Kq
Power (Prideful): "My apologies. In my devil days, I was the most feared of them all. They likely sensed my presence and fled in fear."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1xu27lHFa
Super punches Power on the back of her head.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCZ6uxploh
Super (Angry): "You're a liar! Who the hell is scared of a little blood anyway?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhoHNinWNuG
Power retaliates with a punch of her own and creates a blade using her blood.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9MAUPfge7
Power (Angry): "Don't pretend you're any better, imitator!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4cVIX0ERx
Super slams his fist into the rooftop, wrenching out a pipe which he promptly transforms into a blade. Denji places his hand on his ripcord, ready to intervene and put an end to this escalating dispute if necessary.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb14u6FmUvy
Denji (Irritated): "Enough, you two! Knock it off, or I swear..."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHfcBbEelC
Power suddenly halts and sniffs the air, a look of excitement crossing her face.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZKjqTWlDy
Power (Excited): "Ah! An enemy! This one's mine!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9y6g3r6XBM
With that, Power dashes off in the direction where she senses the devil. Super, initially taken aback, quickly follows suit, leaving Denji to reluctantly trail behind.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCqbf7xWDC
Power spots the Sea Cucumber devil and infuses her blood-formed blade, turning it into a hammer. Super, understanding her intent, transforms his blade into a hammer as well. In a coordinated assault, both leap from the building and bring down their hammers upon the devil, causing it to burst into countless tiny fragments, its purple blood splattering the pavement below. They share a triumphant laugh, while Denji looks down at them, completely taken aback.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeAxLWZRSvB
Eventually, the three stand before Makima, who scolds them for taking the kill of another devil hunter and explains the potential consequences of their actions.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTEiDuwbnP
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJwDbl7RvH
Power (Deceitful): "Denji and Super told me to do it!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhI0mSaygTi
Denji and Super (Shocked): "What?!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHf93t7Bs1u
Super (Angry): "How could I have told you to kill it if I killed it as well? Denji never said anything of the sort! You just ran off when you smelled it, and we followed you! If anyone should be in trouble, it's you!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BiQc0mi8D
Denji (Angry): "Exactly! You're a terrible liar, you know that?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6MnGFnQoI
Power (Continuing to Lie): "No, I'm not lying! You both told me to do it! Devils don't lie; that's something only you lowly humans do!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbc01AIt7ch
The three of them engage in a heated argument, while Makima watches with an amused smile, seemingly enjoying their quarrel. She eventually decides to intervene.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44P9UrcJTF
Makima (Still smiling): "Enough."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROQWrSzCPC
Instantly, Power falls silent and stands upright, wearing an anxious expression. Denji looks at Power with a puzzled expression, and Super scoffs while muttering, "Finally, she actually stopped spouting lies."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoPNdJYgt0
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKACcreCN2l
Makima (Calmly): "It doesn't matter whose fault it is. I simply want all of you to exercise more caution, alright? Denji, ensure that you keep Power in check. She can be troublesome, but I expect her compliance. Isn't that right, Power?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKr5CsiVz4
Power (Respectful and seemingly apprehensive): "Yes, ma'am. I'll behave, I promise."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡirlcYxzw17
Makima: "Good. And Denji, Super rarely gets unruly, so you needn't worry about him as much. He enjoys certain privileges over Power, so don't be too hard on him. After all, he is considerably more powerful than you. Do you understand?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFJwikWRuNn
Denji: "Yes, ma'am."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTs07QTAF8n
Makima (Appreciative): "Excellent."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLfOug8p5h
A few hours later, night has fallen, and the trio finds themselves at a row of vending machines. Power stands there, seemingly captivated by the machine's offerings, while Denji purchases sodas for himself and Super. Super promptly accepts his drink and consumes it with enthusiasm.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsUHELsQFG
Super (Grateful): "Thanks, human. And I apologize for almost getting you into trouble."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaYEAVshku
Denji (Equally Grateful): "No worries, buddy. It's the least I can do for you having my back."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwpOmXICvy
The two then turn their attention to Power, who is engrossed in gently petting a cat nearby. They observe her unexpected gentleness with the animal, mildly surprised.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVQiEQKK7m
Power (Softly petting the cat): "I'm sorry, Denji. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkq71Hap8yP
Denji (Forgiving): "It's okay. You know, if you want to keep that cat, we could ask Aki about it."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEo5D9rxtuY
Power: "I used to have one... but..." She frowns at the memory. "Some pesky bat devil snatched him away. If someone... anyone could help me get him back, I'd do anything..."
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQNSZsbvae
Denji thinks for a moment, then he has a revelation.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwbM547TZS
Denji: "Power.. if I save your cat.. Can I feel your chest?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvMZAJ9LhK
Power (Confused): "My chest..? I suppose you could–"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJlzB6T75Z
Denji (Determined): "That devil! Who does he think he is, snatching away an innocent cat like that? I'll make him pay a thousandfold! He'll regret the day he was born!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYElxY9yOO
Super ponders his desires and soon formulates a request.
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaQbTrpGmQ
Super: "No! If I rescue your cat, can you buy me a few things?"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2D6otphXy
Power (Still puzzled): "Um, sure, I suppose I could–"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCvDuhSmab
Super (Resolute): "That bat has no idea what's about to hit him!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lpPln88PI
Denji and Super (Resolute): "THAT DAMN BAT IS AS GOOD AS DEAD!"
149Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0VbQDw3kn
