Sensei is a Problem Child but the Strongest (7) - 36

Gehenna's lawless zone.

A Harlem area that even Gehenna couldn't handle. A place where all sorts of delinquents and helmet gangs gathered.

It was a place where not only students but also adult organizations gathered, and numerous underworld forces lurked.

It was a black market-level lawless zone that the Gehenna Prefect Team couldn't solve and that even Sorasaki Hina's military force couldn't completely eliminate.

In the era of the Brain Emperor, it existed as a symbol of revolution and rebellion.

Now, it was just the darkness of Gehenna. It was a place where even the Gehenna branch of Valkyrie couldn't dare to enter.

Now, numerous helicopters arrived there.

"It's time for a war on crime!"

"Calm down, Otogi. Our mission is not to arrest criminals, but to secure the test site."

SRT Special Academy.

Seeing the SRT mark, the people of the lawless zone were very nervous.

That SRT. If it were the Gehenna Prefect Team, they would be familiar with them and have ways to deal with them. Even if they were detained, they could be released later through escape or bail.

But SRT? They were under the General Student Council, but in reality, they were the private soldiers of the General Student Council President.

The moment they were caught, it was straight to the Correction Bureau.

That's why everyone was cautious... but there were those who walked the streets confidently.

"Wahahaha~! So this is the place with the hot springs!"

"It's Trinity's information, so it must be right~!"

It was the Hot Spring Development Department.

They heard the false information that Nagisa deliberately leaked and came to the lawless zone to dig for hot springs. The location was even where the test site was.

The Hot Spring Development Department was heading to the coordinates with various heavy equipment...

"Hmm? Why are there so many people..."

"".........""

The leader, Kasumi, encountered 10 SRT platoons preparing for battle right in front of her. Kasumi's body froze at that moment.

Her brain was spinning rapidly.

How strong is SRT? The SRT's FOX Platoon, just four of them, captured the terrorist Kosaka Wakamo, who was a problem even for Hyakkiyako and other autonomous districts. Just four of them.

And Wakamo's combat power at her peak was comparable to that of Sorasaki Hina. She was imprisoned in the Correction Bureau, which had a structure that weakened her mystic and caused muscle loss, so her stamina and overall strength were lower than at her peak... but even in her weakened state after escaping, she had a splendid record of escaping from the Justice Task Force's second-in-command, Hasumi, and the Prefect Team's Chinatsu without any injuries.

The Seven Prisoners, including her, were generally weakened compared to their peak due to being imprisoned in the Correction Bureau. Akemi, who suffered significant muscle loss, was a prime example. However, even in her weakened state, Akemi was still powerful enough to stand against the strongest individuals, including Hina.

The same was true for Wakamo. Kasumi calculated based on Wakamo... and that too, was based on Wakamo at her peak.

Even if it was difficult, the four of them captured Wakamo, who was likely on par with Hina at her peak. Since it was the strongest platoon in SRT, there would be a difference in combat power with other platoons, but unlike other security organizations, SRT was a special unit composed of only the most elite individuals selected and trained throughout Kivotos, so the combat power itself wouldn't differ significantly.

They would be roughly on par with the FOX Platoon. And there were... 40 members of such an SRT.

Kasumi immediately turned around and ran away.

"Everyone, run!!!"

With that desperate scream, Kasumi ran at full speed. The Prefect Team? If Hina wasn't there, they wouldn't be difficult to deal with, and it would be easy to escape. Even if she was caught by Hina, escaping would be a piece of cake. But SRT? If she was caught and sent to the Correction Bureau, escape would be impossible. Historically, the only instance of a successful escape was the recent Seven Prisoners incident.

She might not be released until she becomes an adult. That fear gripped Kasumi.

"C-Chief!?"

"...Apprehend them."

While Megu was flustered, Yukino made a quick decision and ordered the arrest of the Hot Spring Development Department. At the same time, the SRT moved in unison.

They basically trained in platoons, but they also had a lot of experience training together in preparation for large-scale operations.

That's why they moved quickly and subdued the Hot Spring Development Department students in an instant, and Kurumi charged through the flames of Megu's flamethrower.

Her shield swing accurately struck Megu's temple, and Otogi's subsequent shot hit Megu's jugular vein, knocking her unconscious.

"You're fired up, Yukino-chan?"

"Call me FOX 1 now, FOX 2."

"Yeah... But you're the most fired up I've seen you since Wakamo. It's the first time we've seen you like this since our first year."

"......"

Niko asked Yukino. What was the reason for Yukino's passionate attitude, which she hadn't shown recently?

"...Niko. I want to be acknowledged."

"Acknowledged?"

"I believed in the General Student Council President's justice. But... even though she had the will, in her neutral position as the General Student Council President, she couldn't ultimately unleash her justice. How many times have we turned a blind eye to wrongdoing for the greater good? When did we become unable to carry out justice? I felt hope in that person who saved Abydos. Even if this year is the last, even if there's less than a year left... I believe that under that person, we can achieve the justice we dreamed of."

"Justice, huh. Yeah, unlike when we first entered, we had to give up on justice in the face of the wall of reality."

"...I want to be acknowledged. I want to be acknowledged in the great work that person is doing. I had doubts and half-heartedness during the Abydos incident. That's why I'm treating this as my first real mission. In this mission... I want to be acknowledged by Sensei. Therefore, I won't tolerate even a single mistake... not even a speck."

"Ugh, Ah... Waaaaah!? Why are they here too!?"

"We've got you~"

"You fell for the trap so easily. The Hot Spring Development Department's leader is nothing special."

"N-No way!?"

Thud thud thud!!!

Kasumi, who fell for Niko's trap, was caught by Yukino and Niko while trying to escape through an alley and was defeated.

Finally arrested, Yukino requested support from the first-years who were on standby at the academy.

Only the veterans, the second and third years, were on the scene. The first years didn't come in case of any mistakes. The SRT was on standby near the test site to hand over the Hot Spring Development Department, which would have been a hindrance, to the first-years.

"Until Sensei arrives, we'll start cleaning up the area."

Following Yukino's orders, everyone scattered to search the area, and the second-year bomb disposal expert found and defused the bombs planted at the test site.

Meanwhile...

Vroooooooom!!!

A motorcycle roared as it sped down the highway.

"Is this really okay, Sensei!?"

"It's fine. Trust me."

Riding the motorcycle was Sensei in the form of Cath Palug, with Koharu hugging him from behind. Hifumi, who was riding a scooter with a sidecar next to them, was worried, while Azusa, who was in the sidecar, was shooting at the back, and Hanako was hugging Hifumi from behind and smiling.

Next to them on the highway, the Gourmet Research Society was fleeing after causing an explosion, and Fuuka, who had been kidnapped, was fleeing in the Food Service's vehicle... and behind them, the Justice Task Force was chasing them.

{Stop! If you don't stop, we'll really shoot you down!}

The Justice Task Force's warning. It wasn't just for the Gourmet Research Society but also for the Make-Up Work Club. That was because Sensei was in the form of the legendary delinquent (middle school student).

Hasumi knew that she was Sensei, but she wasn't on the scene... and because of Nagisa's order to have her arrested, she couldn't go out or stop them.

Nagisa was trying to interfere with the immediate test by pretending that she didn't know it was Sensei after catching her.

Tsurugi, who was in the Justice Task Force vehicle chasing them, had received the information from Hasumi via text message, so she was reluctant... but she couldn't disobey the order to at least catch them.

Unlike Gehenna's Prefect Team's Hina and Millennium's C&C's Neru, Trinity had a stronger hierarchy compared to the two, so Tsurugi could only go easy on them at best.

"I called for a reinforcement. But I'll have to go on a date with her later."

"Is one person enough!? And a date... a date in someone else's form!? That kind of situation is... l-lewd! Death penalty!"

"Then shall we jump into the water together, Koharu? If it's with you, I don't mind being executed~?"

"Don't drag me into this!?"

"Heh."

Even while being chased, Sensei was joking around. She glanced at Haruna, who was in the Food Service's truck.

"Hey! If you don't mind, can you take us to Gehenna!?"

"Are you asking for help~!? There's no merit for us, though!?"

"I'll introduce you to the best ramen restaurant in Kivotos!"

"That's tempting!"

Sensei was trying to win them over by offering to introduce them to Shiba Seki Ramen.

Then, a girl appeared on the highway and blocked their way. When Sensei raised his hand, the Gourmet Research Society and Sensei's group passed her. The Justice Task Force's vehicles followed... but she fired her gun, and a single bullet blew up the vehicle Tsurugi was riding.

"...Kihik, you... what are you?"

Tsurugi emerged from the exploded vehicle, smiling wryly but also speaking cautiously. The fact that Tsurugi was speaking rationally showed the level of bloodlust. Moreover, Tsurugi was smiling from ear to ear.

"You can't go any further. For my darling's sake, please die here?"

At the same time, in front of a certain cafe.

"Kazusa? What's wrong?"

"Just go..."

"Hmm, I guess I should step back for now. It seems to be fate, after all."

"What are you talking about now, Natsu..."

Kazusa sent her After-School Sweets Club friends away and stood in front of a woman.

"Why are you here..."

"I heard~? That you've started working again? Cath Palug."

"Who the hell is spreading those rumors... If I said it's a misunderstanding, would you believe me, senpai?"

Kazusa frowned in front of the woman... the real legendary delinquent.

"Well? We're meeting again after a long time, shouldn't we at least hug, my cute junior?"

"You sure know how to twist words for a bear hug..."

Step... Step...

"Oh? Are you coming closer? Are you going to approach me without running away?"

"If I don't, I won't be able to go eat the new ice cream with Airi because of you."

"Oh! Then come closer, Kazusa!"

It was fate, the battle between two legends... was about to begin!