Hagakure Sakura Does Not Lament

Chapter 156

The Battle Begins

Translated by LyraDhani

Edited by LyraDhani

The sky in the distance split and a huge body slowly descended from the gap.

There was a red dragon the size of a large airplane with four necks–a creature that he didn’t even know what to call anymore.

“…The number of heads has increased again. Well, I don’t mind.”

While muttering that, Tsugumi let out a small sigh.

It had too many superfluous parts to be called a Welsh Dragon, and not enough necks to be called the Red Dragon of the Apocalypse. As a Demonic Beast, the figure was pretty half-baked.

However, it was a different story if they considered that it was still in the middle of an evolution. A Demonic Beast that took a form that corresponded to people’s fear–such a thing could only be described as evil.

More frightening. More terrifying. All the negative emotions of the people who saw the Demonic Beast’s appearance–they became food for the Demonic Beast.

…If the visit to England had been delayed, this Demonic Beast would have become a considerable threat to Japan as well.

–But there was no point in ‘what if’. The fate of this Demonic Beast had already been decided once it came face to face with a Magical Girl.

“–Then, let’s go.”

Tsugumi called out to the staff behind him and transported to approach the Red Dragon. Tsugumi’s first task was to stall until Toono arrived at this spot.

The prediction of the Demonic Beast’s appearance coordinate was somewhat blurred. So, Tsugumi thought of the contingency–the possibility that the Demonic Beast might appear at the place where the supports were gathered, and waited at a little distance with them to serve as an escort.

As a result, the Demonic Beast appeared in the center of London, which was fine. In this case, it was important that no one was harmed.

The distance from the waiting area to the place where the Red Dragon was located was somewhat far, but it wouldn’t take Toono a long time to arrive here.

–However, it wouldn’t be a good idea to waste Toono’s stamina just for something like this.

“Well, waking up early also served as preparation for that.”

Saying that, Tsugumi moved his fingers.

Then some of the threads that had been stretched around became taut and changed to a thick rope. The ropes led through a tall building nearby to where Toono was.

When Tsugumi waved his hand lightly, Toono hooked something like a handle on the rope, held it in her hand, and started to run with it. Then she leaped into the air with a thump as she gathered her momentum.

–From there, it was like watching an Amusement Park attraction. Toono slid along the rope as if hanging on a pulley, avoiding obstacles as the single rope danced.

Toono, who moved in the blink of an eye, landed right in front of Tsugumi.

“Fufu, that kind of thing is surprisingly fun, isn’t it? I wonder if we can do it again when we come back to Japan.”

Tsugumi shook his head at Toono who said that in amusement.

“Please don’t be unreasonable. If you do something like that in the city, you’re going to get a lot of people upset.”

The government would probably scold her if she did something like that on the street, even if it was an emergency. When Tsugumi said that, Toono shrugged her shoulders and said, “That’s unfortunate.”

“It can’t be helped, I’ll let you ride on the back of my motorcycle instead. That way you’ll have stealth and won’t have to worry about anyone else.”

“…That’s the flying bike you were talking about, isn’t it? Well, I was wondering about that .”

At the laboratory at Teito University-the flying motorcycle that used the core of a Demonic Beast was said to have been designed by Mebuki Kei, Tsugumi’s senior. Perhaps the flying broom that Kazaguruma would be using today was also designed by Mebuki.

It was a dream vehicle for a boy of his age but when it came to Toono’s driving, his anxiety increased at once. Even that Suzushiro whined about it. He had a bad feeling about this.

While having a relaxed conversation that didn’t seem like the kind of conversation you would have when facing a Demonic Beast, he looked up at the sky above. The Demonic Beast didn’t seem to be paying much attention to them, perhaps because it wasn’t trapped by the barrier.

“Is there any change in the operation?”

“No, it’s just as ordered from higher-ups. We are going to screw that thing over in a spectacular and overwhelming way. Let’s show them our power so that they won’t sell us a lousy fight.”

Saying this, Toono smiled beautifully.

◆ ◆ ◆

British Expedition Live Report 3

Official live link: https:// **~

100: Anonymous

Whoa, finally, the streaming has started.

Good luck with the commentary.

101: Live commentator

>>100

Copy that.

Kazaguruma in a witch robe is talking to the camera.

Kazaguruma: Come on, the battle against the fearless Red Dragon has finally begun!

On the other side are two beautiful Magical Girls dressed in military uniforms. They may be a little different in appearance, but their abilities are well-documented!

I can’t wait to see what kind of battle these two will put up!

The camera shifted to Hagakure and Toono.

Hagakure was wearing a long coat military uniform with a slender body line, while Toono was wearing a military uniform that emphasized her body’s curves like an SM queen.

She would look good with a whip or something.

102: Anonymous

Who came up with that awful design?

Her sexuality is too sharp.

103: Anonymous

Sumire-sama is so erotic! It’s the best!

104: Anonymous

Government-chan, will you please stop stomping on the accelerator from the start?

105: Anonymous

When Hagakure and Tono stand side by side, it’s kind of like this.

In a sense, they are opposites.

106: Anonymous

A friend of mine in the government said that all Jukka have different designs.

It seems that they searched for the design that best suited that person.

107: Anonymous

So Mibu-san has a samurai-style look. I understand.

108: A Anonymous

Maybe Yukinon will have a gothic lolita style or something?

109: Anonymous

Poor Hagakure-san, no matter what she wears, people make fun of her breasts…

Even though she’s so good-looking and cute…

110: Anonymous

Kazaguruma-san is very talkative in the video.

Her image is having a blunt way of speaking, but is she always like this when she’s live?

111: Anonymous

>>110

It depends on the mood of the day.

As expected, she’s using words like that today because it’s a public broadcast, right?

112: Anonymous

What is that bamboo broom in your hand? Is it a prop to match your clothes?

113: Live commentator

Kazaguruma: “This time I was told that I am free to say whatever I want, except for the words that are banned from broadcasting.

In addition, please send any complaints to the government’s beep (regulatory sound) that we have allowed☆”

*All expressionless so far

114: Anonymous

Hey, don’t try to give out personal names carelessly.

115: Anonymous

Seriously, why did you ask this girl to do the live broadcast? Hey, is the government crazy?

You know that Kazaguruma-san’s videos always catch on fire, right? Are you okay with that? Won’t this become an international problem?

116: Anonymous

So far, everyone has nothing but anxiety.

117: Anonymous

>>116.

Because she’s one of the top 3 (according to the Internet) senior Magical Girls who should not be allowed on live TV.

Learn more

Pause

Unmute

I can’t help but feel anxious.

118: Anonymous

By the way, here are the other rankings

First place: Changchun Hana (A-class)

A regular offender due to her gibberish. Because of her strangely keen intuition, she can detect other people’s secrets and inadvertently speak them out without malicious intention.

She has a strange intuition and is able to detect and inadvertently say things that others are hiding without malicious intention.

“Ah, Mr. A and Mr. C have the same ear shape! Could it be that they are relatives?”

*Actually, C was A’s illegitimate child.

Second place: Yukino Shizuku (Jukka)

In a live discussion, she seriously asked “I’m sorry for asking amateur questions, but..” Her opponent cried. She was banned from the station because she was too sharp and spoke out against the sponsor without mercy.

“Scientifically speaking, this enzyme is effective against skin problems. But I don’t think this amount of enzyme will have any effect. Isn’t it a little inappropriate to make such a big claim?”

*The product was flooded with criticism and sales were discontinued. To be frank, Yukino-san did nothing wrong.

Third place: Kazaguruma Tokiwa (Jukka)

I’m seriously afraid of what she’s going to say. She is basically expressionless, so it is hard to tell if she’s being serious or joking.

“Only crazy people are left in the world of Magical Girls so normal people shouldn’t try to become Magical Girls. You’ll die surprisingly quickly.”.

*According to her, it was a light dark humor.

In addition, Mibu Yurie is not listed in the ranking because she had publicly stated that she would never appear on live broadcasts.

119: Anonymous

I feel like I can’t comment on it, since no one has any malicious intent in what they say.

120: Nameless Nation.

>>Only crazy people are left in the world of Magical Girls

In other words, Tokiwa-chan said nothing wrong, right?

121: Anonymous

No, even among Jukka, Sobi-chan and Hyuga-chan are the only cute girls with normal sensibilities

122: Anonymous

Sumire-sama is an angel who has come down to this world, so she doesn’t fall into that category.

123: A Anonymous

What about Hagakure-san?

124: A Anonymous

Hagakure-san is a Hayato person at heart, so she’s in the crazy category.

125: A Anonymous

But I like Kazaguruma-chan’s commentary.

Besides, I don’t mind the commentary as long as it’s interesting.

126: Live commentator

Kazaguruma straddled the bamboo broom in her hand and floated in the air.

The message read [Magical equipment under development at Teito University: not for sale].

127: Anonymous

Huh? The broom floated?

128: Anonymous

What is this, a witch girl?

129: Anonymous

Huh, brooms nowadays can fly?

130: Anonymous

Tokiwa-chan faces the camera with full smugness.

To be honest, I don’t know if she wants to show off or something.

131: A Anonymous

What is Teito University aiming for?

132: Anonymous

The message “Not for sale” was followed by the words “We ain’t selling it, so don’t ever contact us, okay? You know that, right?” I feel strong pressure from the message.

133: Live Reporting

Continued

Kazaguruma: I don’t know the details myself, but it seems that the Demonic Beast is based on Welsh legends and Apocalypses.

I can’t eat lizard meat either, but Hagakure-san seems to be able to do it in one shot (laughs).

By the way, at first glance, that Demonic Beast’s class seems to be about A-.

In other words, it’s not that strong. We’re practically winning already!

The camera showed Kazaguruma’s peace sign as she said that.

Then the screen shifted to the four-headed dragon. The Dragon was flying slowly, moving its heads as it looked around.

134: Anonymous.

I can’t keep up with the rush…

135: Anonymous

No, even Hagakure-san wouldn’t eat a lizard.

136: Anonymous

>>135

But with her skill, Hagakure-san can munch on her own limbs…

137: Anonymous

If that nasty beast’s mouth devours a defeated dragon, that’s going to be a problem.

At least the kids would cry.

138: Anonymous

>We’re practically winning already!

Don’t raise any unnecessary flags.

139: Live commentator

Kazaguruma: The two who were watching the Dragon have started to move. It seems that Hagakure-san is going to use transportation to approach the Dragon first. The theory is to restrain the Dragon with a thread, right?

But if we drag that huge body down, it might get angry from above, don’t you think? We’re told not to destroy buildings too much.

The camera showed Hagakure’s figure as she moved. Several glistening threads could be seen around her.

140: Anonymous.

>> Don’t destroy too many buildings.

Another black government case?

141: Anonymous

They just succumbed to pressure from the British side anyway. That side can’t even exterminate the pests themselves, and all they can do is make demands.

142: Actual situation

Kazaguruma: Hmm, we have received additional information. They say that during the battle, some destruction is permitted. Then, since it’s already troublesome, Toono-san is going to set London on fire in a flashy way–oh, that’s not allowed? I see.

Kazaguruma said with a slightly disappointed voice. Apparently, someone had warned her.

Kazaguruma flew up high on her broom, and the screen moved in the order of Toono, Hagakure, and the Dragon, and finally, the whole picture of the current London was shown from the sky.

Although the buildings themselves remained intact, they were a far cry from the beautiful cityscape of London that was previously seen on television and in documents.

143: Anonymous

Wow, looking at it, it’s pretty much destroyed already.

144: Anonymous

We have barriers, so no matter how many Demonic Beasts run rampant, it’s no use, but in a foreign country, there aren’t even Magical Girls.

145: Anonymous

It’s the power of Amaterasu-sama.

146: Anonymous

…Hey, didn’t you see a strange shadow on the building at the end?

147: Anonymous

Huh? Was there such a thing?

148: Anonymous

No, I saw it out too. It’s in the building and alley on the far right, right?

149: Anonymous

I zoomed it out to see the part that caught my attention. It sure looks like something small is moving.

150: Anonymous

Hey–is it possible that there are still people left in the area?

151: Anonymous

…Seriously?