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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfan4mC7wR
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhby4jnD6jA
The story proceeds as planned until their next encounter with Makima.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZASEJfnLzA
Aki and Denji are en route to the PSB under Makima's directive.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHu0uzJnaSA
Denji: "I wonder why she's calling us in... Maybe it's for a mission or something?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ybQTt3jca
Aki (Puffing on a cigarette): "I can't say for sure... We'll find out soon enough."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QUkfZa3Vu
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZM3Ur6GDK6
Upon arrival, they are admitted into her office. Makima, sitting at her desk, greets them with a warm smile.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJN5da1YYU
Makima: "Good morning."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvzjjUIXA4
Aki and Denji: "Good morning, Miss Makima."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTaxd6wwi1d
Makima: "Thank you for coming. Aki, I've decided to assign you two new partners."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5wuubLpGt
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcJGiEAxWVN
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."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKN4XFlZSUT
Again, the scene transitions to the two individuals drawing closer to the door.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTS7pHkJLQ2
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."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlTshEGeBc
The door swings open forcefully, revealing both Super and Power.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvriNIGI0U5
Both (Enthusiastic): "Kneel, humans! You stand in the presence of Super and Power!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQeCZZPe54
Power points at Aki.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0UA1VTH8w
Power: "Are you to be our new teammate?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡao65GjfOx5
Aki stands there, still trying to process the situation, while Denji wears a skeptical expression.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9NOHaZWHC
Denji: "Your names are Super and Power?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyZSnYoXHU
Super (Prideful): "Indeed, human! I crafted the name combination myself, showcasing the genius that I am!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kK6cLeQy6
Power punches Super's shoulder and angrily retorts.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzud6COgp2S
Power (Annoyed): "No, you didn't! I'm the one who came up with it, you liar!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eYp35wYfg
Super (Irritated): "Nonsense! All you did was sit there and devour all the snacks in the break room!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRbCY44XyY
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAu2YP2kzaO
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuVGlNiMPM
Aki: "At least they don't have to stay at my place... Right?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWEvfm6t0E
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPaCILL6oKK
They all exit the building, and Aki comes to a halt, turning to face the trio.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcs9YO3uHTV
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."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7cxs8A3kz
Aki takes a puff of his cigarette before directing his gaze at Denji.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ77WVyMuBc2
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?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6OHaz5GDq
Denji: "Yep, got it."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fdi0AR5ph
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOn9WWRl8T
Denji: "Can you two knock it off? We've got some devil hunting to do."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWlbc85iYl
Super (Distracted): "Yeah, yeah, just a sec..."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4Ja5tEquZ
Power (Amused): "Look at them! So eager for such measly bits of food!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwhaopTqcf
They both chuckle, clearly enjoying themselves, while Denji sighs, realizing he needs to motivate them to work. Then an idea strikes him.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWUy7QYbTG
Denji: "How about we make it a competition? Whoever can eliminate the most devils wins a prize from Aki!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCefN2BeE1A
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNs12CZO36
Denji (Annoyed): "This is getting ridiculous. There don't seem to be any devils around here. What are we supposed to do?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2IwlMwLFj6
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."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRr5ai8lvsb
Super punches Power on the back of her head.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkKbTt4UQp
Super (Angry): "You're a liar! Who the hell is scared of a little blood anyway?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOSxY1MLqRq
Power retaliates with a punch of her own and creates a blade using her blood.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTBNcBNmvD
Power (Angry): "Don't pretend you're any better, imitator!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hnvAYk48Z
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaiDw5KvQ1
Denji (Irritated): "Enough, you two! Knock it off, or I swear..."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbvFpCEzEU
Power suddenly halts and sniffs the air, a look of excitement crossing her face.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIgq49zmoU
Power (Excited): "Ah! An enemy! This one's mine!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCI6BkMhTc0
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEiGRQyJB7
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpERe6QuYb7
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCa4Vadh3s
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjDcI3mYN4
Power (Deceitful): "Denji and Super told me to do it!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpisnG1nAVw
Denji and Super (Shocked): "What?!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQVFFAZJxj
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!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2rtmnedYe
Denji (Angry): "Exactly! You're a terrible liar, you know that?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRPomQgUPw
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!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡifftKcyib2
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQOhucXzQA
Makima (Still smiling): "Enough."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSohbp4y4q
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."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BhkZ3yP9n
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOV5Q2I1DaF
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?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggpefr7bqc
Power (Respectful and seemingly apprehensive): "Yes, ma'am. I'll behave, I promise."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpb8USVSpaq
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?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9r6CuwxMWe
Denji: "Yes, ma'am."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOO6YvNHHpA
Makima (Appreciative): "Excellent."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQkKEj0LZZ
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqRvYbifUD
Super (Grateful): "Thanks, human. And I apologize for almost getting you into trouble."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZWjTuZMzk
Denji (Equally Grateful): "No worries, buddy. It's the least I can do for you having my back."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYJOQujzAB
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.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUbvJZUux5
Power (Softly petting the cat): "I'm sorry, Denji. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUlRCU4cWi
Denji (Forgiving): "It's okay. You know, if you want to keep that cat, we could ask Aki about it."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMnSpt9vNr
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..."
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xdts80ZN2
Denji thinks for a moment, then he has a revelation.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFayLADal0F
Denji: "Power.. if I save your cat.. Can I feel your chest?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhogTa8m6qx
Power (Confused): "My chest..? I suppose you could–"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnBlIy0mfm
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!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2t7b4SkI5c
Super ponders his desires and soon formulates a request.
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDN2H8NJsz
Super: "No! If I rescue your cat, can you buy me a few things?"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMENHMBVF4V
Power (Still puzzled): "Um, sure, I suppose I could–"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqlZmlcYTv
Super (Resolute): "That bat has no idea what's about to hit him!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lttJKWoRr
Denji and Super (Resolute): "THAT DAMN BAT IS AS GOOD AS DEAD!"
136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LjwBl9863
