Team Formation: Raikou Encounters the Monk [Diamond Realm Edition]

...How deplorable.

I am told there was a remarkable decline in public decency during the "events" of last summer.

That there were, ah, people running around half naked on a desert island.

How shameless. How terribly shameless.

To think that young people... Ah, Lady Scáthach was there as well... So hmm...

The fact that there were people who at least appear to be in the prime of their youth amusing themselves in such a state of undress were there...

...Unacceptable. Simply unacceptable.

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...Is that so? Well, if you say so, Fujimaru, I am certain it must be true.

... (Sigh) Had I only been present, I could have seen to it that propriety was maintained.

But what's done is done. I cannot, and have no desire to, revisit the past.

Right now, I am concerned about the present. Do you know why?

Summer is upon us once again. A familiar lightheartedness has already settled on Chaldea.

No doubt that everyone will once again be disposed to similarly indecent revelry as part of this "event."

They will surely enjoy themselves, frolicking about like young children might.

That is all well and good. Indeed, there is nothing wrong with that. It is sometimes even beneficial to combat the heat with an entertaining festival.

However...

(Sniff) I am gravely concerned...

People may abandon decency, and may cavort about in the nude... Or in some similarly scandalous, salacious, sinful state of undress.

They may engage in such unspeakable pursuits all summer, shamelessly...like beasts!

The shock I see on your face is all the confirmation I need of just how correct my suspicions are!

D-d-did I not say they were unspeakable!?

P-please, don't tease me anymore...

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It's outrageous. It's atrocious. (Sniffle) It cannot stand...

... (Sniff)

I...I am calm.

...And just wh-what DO you think I think is happening!?

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I have made a decision.

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I shall see to it that Chaldea's sense of propriety is not abandoned! Others may see fit to let their decency fall by the wayside, but I cannot permit it!

Therefore...

I shall transform myself using the power of the god of the East, and execute all who would abandon decency!

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Gozu-Tenno, reincarnation of Indra!

Come to me! Let your divine power descend from the sky, born from the relics of a rishi, to me!

I am the Prefect of Public Decency, Minamoto-no-Raikou.

My yo-yo will punish all oni who would disregard what is right and decent. Worry not, Master. I vow to keep your summer safe!

Summer? Swimsuits? "Event"? Don't give me that nonsense!

I will not permit it! Not now, not ever! Though the gods, though the Buddha may allow it, I shall see to it that all disorder is stamped out!

...And so, I am Lancer Minamoto-no-Raikou!

Indeed!

...Hehe. Does it look good on me?

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...I'd probably better go ahead and just lay this out now, seein' as how there's a good shot things'll get real outta hand one day...

Yup, I'm talkin' 'bout Raikou. The real her, when she was alive, was SUPER responsible. Real hard worker.

The leader of the Genji family has a whole lotta power, and she ain't shy 'bout usin' it. She gotta protect the city, no matter what.

And she pulled it off, even with those skinny little arms of hers. Yup, she's a real badass. Super cool, and as golden as they come.

The part of her you know, that Spirit Origin's a Berserker. So her, uh, maternal instincts...?

Whatever ya call...THAT... It's all kinda gone into overdrive now. But alla that? It's just a part of her. Not the whole deal. Not by a damn sight.

If, for whatever reason...

...she was ever summoned with a Spirit Origin closer to the real her, like a Saber...

She'd be TOTALLY different. A cold beauty and a golden general all in one!

For one thing, her instincts to keep the city safe would definitely get way stronger, and that...uh..."maternal" thing wouldn't be so strong.

When she's doin' her real job, there ain't no one more responsible. She's basically a super prefect.

Haha, hard to imagine? It'll hit ya in an instant if it ever happens.

Still, it ain't like it's the kinda thing that happens every day. And Spirit Origins don't just up and change on their own so easily, right?

...Hm? What's up?

Non-Saber classes? Yeah, I could see that. She's even got a Noble Phantasm that'd fit the bill.

If she became a Rider... Hmm, I guess that wouldn't be much of a difference.

Oh, but a Lancer's close to a Saber. That'd pretty much make her a shadow prefect. In other words...

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I am Lancer Minamoto-no-Raikou, ready and willing to punish any who stray from the path of decency.

Just look at this yo-yo. I shall wield it to fell any would-be evildoers in a single strike!

...Is something wrong, Master?

You seem taken aback. Hehe, did my change of outfit surprise you?

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Oh, are you wondering about this yo-yo? It is the only weapon that suits this appearance.

Even I have learned at least that much about the modern age.

Chaldea does have a number of...visual records, I believe they are called?

I have spent a bit of time watching those.

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Let me be very clear, Fujimaru.

You have fought many battles, and if anyone deserves to rest a little, it is you.

Overworking yourself is dangerous. Indeed, too much of anything can be dangerous.

That is just as true when it comes to taking a break in order to escape the heat. Am I clear?

Just because it is summer, that does not give one free reign to run about doing whatever one pleases.

As the Prefect of Public Decency, I will not permit it.

...I take it we have an understanding now?

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Hm?

Is something wrong?

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Now that I have materialized as a Lancer, I must set about maintaining decency within Chaldea.

I am the shadow prefect. I shall do whatever must be done.

Yes, I think I shall begin with a patrol.

There are young children here as well, so I must see that decency is maintained for their sake, as well as for Fujimaru and Kintoki.

Mine is a heavy burden, but I shall pour all of my power into this task to see it through.

Now, without further ado, let us see if there is anyone disturbing public decency...

...Hm?

What is this flyer? "Come Have Fun Restoring a Singularity!"?

"Get ready to rev your engines in the Ishtar Cup race this summer!"

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Ishtar...the foreign goddess who salaciously shimmies and shakes, strutting the side streets shamefully showing sinful swaths of skin!

...This cannot stand! I smell decency being flouted!

Hmm? What's that you smell?

Wait, hang on. Are you Minamoto-no-Raikou? The Berserker?

You look different somehow. Kind of...divine, or something? Hmm, I can't put my finger on it...

Good day to you, Monk Xuanzang Sanzang.

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Hm? What's up?

This...this is far worse than I had imagined.

Decency is...being flouted.

Decency? Huh? What do you mean?

(I am already far too late. Behold! Even a monk has let this summer "event" go to her head.)

(This is so much worse than I could have imagined. The proof is here before me!)

(We are not even at the beach, and here she is, already frolicking about in a swimsuit!)

Hellooo, anyone home? Maybe she can't hear me. I guess she's pretty engaged in her conversation with herself.

Hmm. I don't want to bother her, but I do want to know why she wanted to talk to me. What to do...

This will not stand, Monk Sanzang!

H-huh? What did I do!?

I will not stand for it! I absolutely will not stand for it!! How could a proud and noble monk like yourself fall so low!?

Summer has only just begun and here you are, already wearing a swimsuit indoors! I forbid it!

Swimsuit...? Oh, I see now. You're talking about my outfit?

I am.

Hahaha, no no, you've got it all wrong. See, the path to Tianzhu is really, REALLY hot, you know?

So this outfit is a manifestation of how good it feels to go swimming in the rivers along the way.

Make sense?

I mean, it has crossed my mind once or twice that it might be showing off a bit too much skin...

But Wukong also said this outfit was better than my normal one, and Bajie and Wujing agreed with him!

Outrageous! I forbid it, I absolutely forbid it!

Now it falls to me to see that you are reformed. Yes, reformed!

Whoa, whoa... Wait. Before you get up in arms about my outfit, maybe you should do something about yours?

I mean, I can totally see your belly button in that. You're pretty much showing it off, right?

And it really calls attention to how perfectly shaped your abs are.

Almost like they've been carved out of rock.

And that, uh, slit in your skirt? Are you aware of how sexy that look is? 'Cause it's beyond sexy.

I am nothing if not decent. This uniform is no less than the emblem of purity itself. Is there a problem?

Even with your navel on full display, huh... But isn't that a swimsuit underneath your

No. Absolutely not.

I assure you that I am not in high spirits at all. I have in no way given in to the temptations of summer.

I am Minamoto-no-Raikou, guardian of decency. First, I shall tell you what you must do to reform.

If you wish to reform, then come with me. I believe that is what the Buddha would want.

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...The Buddha.

She's telling ME what the Buddha would want!? That's some serious confidence!

And what's more, it almost feels like...the gods have blessed her in some way.

I've got it. It's Indra, isn't it. Am I right?

...I can say only that the answer to that question will be made clear should you ever see my Noble Phantasm's True Name released.

Oh man, I want to see that... I REALLY want to see that.

...Okay, I'm in!

This seems like it should be a great time! I'll go wherever your path takes you!

Again, this isn't a swimsuit, but so what! I want to see what you end up doing next!

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Ahh, I knew a venerable monk like you would understand. Please forgive my earlier rudeness.

I am overjoyed to hear that you will reform by becoming a prefect, and work by my side to preserve decency and order.

Monk Xuanzang Sanzang, I gladly welcome you to the ranks of Chaldea's Prefects of Public Decency!

Now, if I may change the subject... Do you own a steed?

A steed? I guess I could call on Bailong if you need me to.

I have no doubt that this summer "event" is the source of this flagrant disregard for decency.

Therefore, it is the prefects' duty to see decency is preserved by embedding ourselves in this "event."

Oh, you mean the Ishtar Cup? I saw some fliers about that! It looks like fun!

All right, let's do this thing then! I've never competed in a race before, but if you want to cross a continent, you've come to the right monk!

I might not always stay perfectly on the course, but you can bet I'll make it to the goal in the end!

Besides, if we're gonna do this thing, we might as well be in it to win it! I can already tell you'll make a great partner, Minamoto-no-Raikou!

I feel exactly the same way, as though I have gained an ally of immeasurable strength!

Now, let us be on our way. Together, we shall protect decency, summer, Master...

...and all of Chaldea!