You ruffians do know that I'm Kongou Mitsuko of Tokiwadai, right?
Ruffians?
I guess it's to be expected of an ojousama. She's using really eloquent words, isn't she?
It seems that you don't understand Japanese, do you?
Well, how about this: I'll be your opponent!
What's wrong? Does your head hurt?
This is...
Who the hell are you?
Hey hey, messing with a girl is something...
I just can't accept.
Wh-Who...?
After something like this,
the recent series of ability user hunts done by Skill-Out...
should finally come to an end.
-Are you all right?
Yes...
It was rather unexpected of them to target Kongou Mitsuko, however.
No matter how many there are, there's no way these stray Level 0's could ever beat a Level 4 ability user.
These bunch should have understood thi—
That doesn't seem to be the case here.
According to her story, for some reason she wasn't able to use her powers and then a mysterious guy appeared...
Tamezou?
Konori-sempai?
Ah, sorry. I wonder if Uiharu's questioning is going well.
Yes.
After that, I lost consciousness.
And when you came to, everyone was defeated?
Yes.
Is there anything else you can remember?
Let's see... How should I say this?
That leather-made...
The thing that men riding those two wheel vehicles often wear...
A leather jacket?
Yes! That's it!
A black leather jacket!
And I think I saw what looked like a tattoo of a big black spider on his back.
Konori-sempai? Is something the matter? I've been wondering for a while...
No, it's nothing at all.
So, the guy with the leather jacket and the tattoo of a black spider must be the one who did these guys in?
"Big Spider" ?
Is that the name of the organization behind the ones who are serial hunting ability users?
Big Spider is an organization that is famous among Skill-Out.
They used to have pride and actually understood right from wrong,
but lately they've resorted to just being rogues.
The pride of a Skill-Out you say? In the end they're just a mob of people with inferiority complexes.
Indeed. But inside, there is a smoking discontent, resentment, and un-erasable admiration for those with abilities...
Konori-sempai, you're quite knowledgeable about this.
Well, yeah.
Just what I expected from a sempai!
Kongou-san was attacked?!
Now, now. Calm down, Onee-sama.
Attacking a girl with numbers, those guys are scum!
Misaka-san, you're really worked up about this.
No, I just can't forgive those who don't do what they can and run from reality.
Ehhh... It seems like you're talking about me.
Eh? Saten-san, you're different.
Yeah. crossing the street in a group while the light is red is how the Skill-Outs seem to operate.
But Saten-san, you managed cross it all by yourself! You're much more courageous than they are.
Shirai-san, it doesn't seem like you're defending her at all..
But it seems like Skill-Outs are just jealous and angry Level 0's.
What are they trying to accomplish by hunting down people with power?
Even if you have a number and are skilled, it's tough to take on that many people by yourself.
On top of that, we have information that the organization Big Spider has acquired illegal weapons on the black market.
Hmm, I wonder if those guys would give me some action?
Onee-sama...
If you want some action, I'll always give you some—
That's not what I meant!
In the end, everyone from that group who attacked Kongou-san was caught, right?
It seems those guys were all defeated in one blow by a stranger.
Wow an ally of justice who was passing by, huh?
Not at all!
If they're using force and are not a part of Anti-Skills or Judgement, then they're just ordinary, idiotic criminals!
Is it really you, sempai...?
Kurozuma-san!
About that guy who got Tamezou-san's group...
Don't give me that shit!
I just...
That's right, he's dead.
There's no way he could still be alive.
Hey you guys! What's my name?!
Kurozuma Wataru!
That's right, I'm Kurozuma.
The boss of Big Spider!
You guys haven't forgotten that, right?
Guys with power that look at us with those eyes! Those eyes!
Those guys look at us like we were idiots!
That's why we beat them up!
I'll show them what happens when Skill-Out gets serious!
Big Spider again?
Already 3 victims just this week...
They seemed to have upped the rate.
I should give those guys a hit.
Onee-sama.
Your methods cause way too many victims.
Big Spider seems to have expanded its influence about two years ago.
It's also about the time that they acquired weapons and started committing crimes.
I see. They got some weapons and now they think they're all high and mighty.
But how did they get those in from outside Academy City?
The flow of goods is strictly supervised,
so illegal goods should be shut out, right?
They say that only those in the trade know those routes...
Is there anyone else who could have possibly opened that path?
You mean an inside job?
Yeah.
I'll see. It's worth looking into.
Um, there's one more thing, I found out who Big Spider's leader is.
His name is Kurozuma Wataru.
He seems like a pretty big criminal.
He doesn't seem to care a bit about betraying his comrades.
It's said he'll even shoot you in the back if you want to escape the group.
In other words, he's the worst kind of scum isn't he?
Speaking of backs, it seems that he has a tattoo of a spider on his back.
A spider?
Oh? There was one on the back of Kongou's savior, too.
That man was Kurozuma Wataru? What could this mean?
So, it wasn't that he saved her, but rather it was the result of an internal conflict.
He's the kind of guy who shoots people in the back, right?
I see. That's a possibility.
Uh, they're using the Tenth Academic District, a.k.a. "Strange", as their hide out.
Are you going?
Though it's outside of our jurisdiction, if we say its an investigation from Section 7, then it's logical at least.
Konori-sempai.
I'm sorry, there's a report I have to wrap up by today.
Eh? Then, shall we go?
Go— Onee-sama?!
I'm filling in for Konori-sempai, now. Let's go!
Onee-sama! Oh, you're being so cruel to me!
Shirai-san seems... happy.
This is Big Spider's headquarters.
A.k.a. Strange.
Eh? Wonderful... not really.
They say if the water is too clear, fish won't live there.
Despite that...
Well, it could be a fitting place for those living as Skill-Out.
Skill-Out are to blame,
but to say things are under complete control while leaving sections like this, Academy City is also partially to blame.
It seems like it's becoming more of a welcoming environment
It's because you're wearing that.
It's because you made me hurry, Onee-sama!
I was going to properly disguise...
Hey ladies, whatcha doing?
Hey hey, Judgement?
I'm so scared, we might get arrested!
See, look what's happened.
Onee-sama.
What're you guys arguing about?
You can't leave now that you've come this far.
Hold it.
Making a pass at girls is...
something I just can't respect.
Huh?
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Skill-Out
Milk?
Eh? What's your problem?
Just wait for a minute.
Huh? Um—
There's no need to put up a front just because you're front of girls.
Well, well...
Just get lost already, you bastard.
Umm, is this all right?
Sorry for making you go all the way to get one.
Well then, we'll be leaving!
Okay, take care.
When it comes to milk it has to be Musashino milk!
I don't remember asking for help.
Sorry about that.
I had an old acquaintance that had a chest just like you girls.
I couldn't just leave you alone.
Some stranger is talking about my chest...
For some strange reason, I don't feel defiled...
Hey, wait!
Wait, Onee-sama!
Oh, Mii. You're back already?
This is rare, you coming back this early.
What about your Judgement work?
I'm doing it properly.
You should come show your face once in a while.
Working in the school is enough for me.
I'm busy with the love of my life.
Sheesh, you're always like that.
Hey, did something happen?
Nothing.
I see.
Since you're home early for once, I'll leave dinner preparations to you.
Hey! Wait, Aomi!
Oh wow.
Isn't it great? It's a little secret spot of mine.
Since it gets a little stuffy down there.
The breeze here feels great.
The Strange I can see from here hasn't changed in the past two years.
The past two years?
A lot happened.
Anyway, why are all the Skill-Outs concentrated here?
You guys wouldn't understand.
It's not like I don't understand.
Understand what?
The feelings of a Skill-Out.
No matter how hard you try, your level doesn't increase.
There are times where I feel hopeless, too.
Like I just want to throw everything out.
We've thrown everything away.
We've ditched the "judging-everything-by-power" Academy City.
Saten-san.
I won't, I won't. I won't throw it all away any more.
I promise I won't any more.
To us, attaining power is like trying to reach to the sky.
Like seeing the sky from the narrow streets of this city.
But Skill-Outs are Skill-Outs.
A group of idiots doing nothing but needless things.
Strict, aren't you?
By the way, why are you guys here?
We're pursuing an organization called Big Spider.
I recommend not dropping that name around here.
What do you know about a guy named Kurozuma Wataru, then?
Never heard of him.
Well then, be careful on your way back.
Onee-sama, what's the matter?
I'm a little curious about that guy.
What? What?! Onee-sama becoming interested in a guy?! I-I—
Ow!
That guy said he returned here after being away for two years, right?
Yeah, what about it?
That's about the time that Big Spider expanded its influence.
Doesn't that seem a bit interesting?
Now that you mention it...
Let's go check elsewhere. We might find something.
Onee-sama, wait!
What're you ass holes doing?!
We've lost twenty soldiers from the ability user hunts already!
On top of that, we've got no leads!
W-We are searching though...
Searching?! Don't just search! Find it!
You understand why you can't find it, don't you?
Because we've been put down!
All right you dumb asses, don't get put down!
Hunt those ability users and show them just how much power Big Spider really has!
Once we do that there won't be anyone who can resist us!
Roger!
That guy's alive.
No, there's no way.
But if he is...
If he is...
What're you guys? Skill-Outs?
Ha ha! Tough luck for you guys.
I'm a Level—
How's that?! If you don't want anything else to happe—
You've really done it, now!
What happened to that attitude you just had, hmm?
Try using your power now!
Well, that is, if you can concentrate while getting hit!
The rule of Academy City is survival of the fittest, right?
Now you guys are on the bottom of the food chain.
That means you guys are prepared to face defeat too, right?
We're Judgement!
What the hell are you...
Kids should back off obedien—
How should I say thi—
I took the victims to the local branch.
Good work.
We searched the Strange for so long,
and now we easily find them in the city.
Well, since we got good results, its all right.
All right then.
What's this?
We're Judgement.
What's with these brats?
Little kids shouldn't be messing with us.
Huh, Judgement?
What business do you have here?
You must be Kurozuma Wataru.
Huh?
You're under arrest for being the leader of these acts of violence against ability users.
Oh? Under arrest, huh?
Sorry, but I don't have the time to play childish games with you guys.
Leave.
You shouldn't have said that.
I said it nicely, but if you don't understand it, then I'll explain it painfully.
Onee-sama! I can handle these guys by myself.
Why don't you decide that after you've seen our real power for yourself!
What's this sound?
It's echoing directly in my head
What's wrong?
I can't teleport!
What's wrong, Ojou-chan?
Evidently you can't handle us by yourself!
Kuroko!
What, no aim or power at all, it's as if—
Heh, can't control it, can you?
Of course you wouldn't know, but this is a system called Capacity Down.
I don't know all the details, but it seems to disrupt the mental processes of an ability user.
However, all we Skill-Outs hear is a high pitched sound.
How did they get something like this?!
If you say "Please forgive us Kurozuma-san," I'll think about being nice again.
Eh? So now you call yourself Kurozuma?
It's him!
That man!
Kurozuma-san, it's that guy! He's the one who's been getting our way!
Kurozuma-san...
What the heck is going on?
Kurozuma-san! Kurozuma-san! What's wrong?!
Let's see here...
The sound!
It disappeared!
Are you all right?
Huh?
How about you?
Um...
Could you hold this for me for a second?
Hebitani, it's been a long time.
It can't be! You're supposed to be dead!
After all that, there's no way you could still be alive!
Okay, does me being a ghost make it easier for you?
A ghost?!
If you're a ghost, then I'll just send you back to your grave!
Get him! He's alone! We've got weapons!
Hebitani, you've changed.
Die!
You should stop.
With you're skill level, you'll only cause friendly-fire.
Wait for us!
How are you? Feeling better, now?
I still can't put much power through myself — or something — but feeling somewhat better, yes.
That man wasn't Kurozuma?
Back then he was called Hebitani.
However, it seems he calls himself Kurozuma now.
So, the real Kurozuma must be you, right?
That was true a long time ago...
Milk really has to be—
Musashino Milk.
Konori-sempai!
It's been a long time...
Mii.
Hmm?
Huh?
Eh?
A Certain Scientific Railgun
To be continued
What?!
Next Episode
Hey, what's wrong with Konori-sempai?
Academy City
What is she all worried about?
Oh no, my Onee-sama.
The next episode is for mature people again.