Ai Hinatsuru with Fire Wave (Mega Man Xtreme Crossover) Part 2
In this crossover scenario on the PlayStation 4, Ai Hinatsuru enters the Central Computer stage. She uses her Shogi-honed intuition to navigate the security grid.
[Stage Start: Central Computer]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target confirmed... the Central Computer. This security layout looks just like an 'Anaguma' defense. It’s tight, but I see the opening!"
System Voice: Warning. Security level: Maximum. Barrier Attackers and Barite Lastars detected ahead.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I won't let them catch me in the searchlights. If a Blecker or Sky Claw drops down, I’ll just have to burn a path through!"
[Equipping Fire Wave]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master Yaichi told me to stay calm... but sometimes you just need to play an aggressive hand. Fire Wave, standby!"
In this crossover on PlayStation 4, Ai Hinatsuru uses the ground-crawling flames of the Fire Wave to dismantle the security forces of the Central Computer stage.
[Action: Ai enters the high-security corridor]
Ai Hinatsuru: "The searchlights are everywhere... but if I can't sneak past, I'll just have to burn the 'pieces' off the board!"
[Encounter: Barrier Attacker]
(A Barrier Attacker floats forward, its front shield glowing blue.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "A frontal defense? That’s just a vertical drop! Fire Wave!"
(Ai fires a fireball at the floor. The flame pillar travels under the shield, hitting the vulnerable underside.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Got you! Your shield doesn't mean anything if the ground is on fire!"
[Encounter: Blecker & Installer]
(An Installer block tries to crush her while a Blecker turret drops from the ceiling.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Trying to pin me down? That’s a bad read! Let’s clear the lane!"
(She releases a charged Fire Wave. Fiery meteors rain down, melting the Blecker instantly and overheating the Installer's gears.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Cleaned up! The board is looking much better now."
[Post-Combat]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master, did you see? The Fire Wave is great for area control. Now, where is that Raider Killer hiding? I'm ready for the next move!"
[Encountering Raider Killer (Sub-Boss)]
Raider Killer: Scanning subject... Ai Hinatsuru... Shogi data found... Analyzing combat patterns...
Ai Hinatsuru: "You're trying to read my moves? Too slow! I’ve already calculated the end-game. This Fire Wave is my winning move! Checkmate!"
[Action: Fire Wave deployed]
(Ai fires a fireball that hits the floor, erupting into a traveling wall of flame that melts the Raider Killer's sensors.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "One down. Now, let’s find the core and finish this match!"
In this PlayStation 4 crossover scenario, Ai Hinatsuru faces off against the Raider Killer sub-boss in the heart of the Central Computer. Utilizing the specific mechanics of the Mega Man Xtreme 2 version of the Fire Wave, she secures a victory.
[Action: Raider Killer descends from the ceiling, scanning Ai with a red laser.]
Raider Killer: Subject "Ai" identified. Attempting to copy "Shogi Prodigy" logic... Error... Calculation speed exceeds capacity!
Ai Hinatsuru: "You're trying to copy me? That's a huge blunder! My 'read' is much faster than your processor!"
[Action: Ai fires the Fire Wave fireball at the floor.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Here’s a move you can't predict! Fire Wave, deploy!"
(The fireball hits the metal plating and erupts into a traveling pillar of flame. The Raider Killer attempts to dash back, but the flame wall catches its landing gear.)
Raider Killer: System Overheat! Internal sensors melting... Critical damage!
Ai Hinatsuru: "In Shogi, once you lose your footing, it's over! I’ll finish this with a forced checkmate!"
[Action: Ai releases a Charged Fire Wave.]
(Fiery meteors rain from the top of the screen, striking the Raider Killer repeatedly.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "The fire from the sky completes the set! Tsume! (Checkmate!)"
[Action: Raider Killer explodes into digital fragments.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target cleared. Master Yaichi, the path to the main server is open. I’m moving in for the final win!"
In this final security corridor of the Central Computer stage, Ai Hinatsuru finds herself cornered by a swarm of aerial and stationary sentinels. She charges her weapon to its maximum output.
[Action: A Sky Claw dives from above to grab Ai, while a Barite Lastar locks its laser onto her position.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re trying to surround me? That’s a classic pincer attack... but you forgot to check the 'skies' on this board!"
System Voice: Fire Wave energy at 100%. Charged state active.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I’ve seen this endgame before. I don't need to aim at you—I’ll just set the whole field on fire! Charged Fire Wave!"
[Action: Ai releases the energy. Instead of a floor-crawling flame, fiery meteors begin raining down across the entire screen.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Look up! It's raining fire!"
(A meteor slams into the Sky Claw mid-dive, incinerating its mechanical talons. Simultaneously, another meteor strikes the Barite Lastar, melting its laser lens before it can fire.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Double capture! I’ve taken both of your 'pieces' in a single turn!"
[Action: The enemies explode, leaving the path to Magna Centipede clear.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "The board is finally clear. Master, I’m at the boss room door! With this Fire Wave, I’m going to take the 'King' and win the game!"
In this final push through the Central Computer corridors on PlayStation 4, Ai Hinatsuru finds herself trapped between the crushing movement of an Installer and the overhead fire of a Blecker turret.
[Action: An Installer block slides rapidly toward Ai to pin her against the wall, while a Blecker turret drops from the ceiling to open fire.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "A pincer attack? You're trying to restrict my movement... but you've left your top rank completely undefended!"
System Voice: Overdrive initialized. Fire Wave charging complete.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't need to dodge. I'll just change the entire climate of this match! Charged Fire Wave, go!!"
[Action: Ai releases the charge. The room shakes as fiery meteors rain down from the ceiling.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "It's a meteor strike! No matter where you move on the board, there's no escape!"
(A meteor slams directly into the Blecker, vaporizing the turret before it can fire a single shot. Another massive fireball strikes the Installer, melting its treads and causing its heavy plating to explode into scrap metal.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Total board wipe! That's what happens when you try to trap a Shogi player!"
[Action: The scrap metal dissolves, leaving the hallway glowing with heat.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master Yaichi, did you see that? The Installer was heavy, but even the strongest defense melts under a 100-move-ahead strategy! I’m heading for the boss now!"
[Boss Encounter: Central Computer Core]
(Magna Centipede drops from the ceiling, hanging by his tail in silence. He does not speak, only bowing slightly before vanishing into the digital shadows.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "So you're the 'King' of this sector? You’re fast, and you like to hide... but a Shogi board has nowhere to run once I've read your patterns!"
[The Battle Begins]
(Magna Centipede teleports behind Ai and fires three star-shaped shurikens. Ai slides perfectly between them.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Too slow! I already saw that move ten seconds ago! If I take even one hit, my concentration breaks—so I’m going for a perfect game!"
[Action: Ai equips Fire Wave]
(Magna Centipede clings to the ceiling, preparing to drop his tail segments. Ai fires a Fire Wave fireball at the floor.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "You like the ceiling? Then I'll make the floor a sea of flames! Fire Wave!"
(The pillar of fire erupts upward, singeing Magna Centipede's tail. He recoils, forced to teleport again. He reappears in the center, attempting to drain Ai’s energy with his "Capture" move.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "I won't let you touch me! If you capture my data, the match is over. I'm finishing this move right now!"
[Action: Ai releases a Charged Fire Wave]
(As Magna Centipede prepares to strike, Ai releases the charge. Fiery meteors rain down from the digital sky.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "This is the final sequence! I’ve read all 100 variations! Tsume (Checkmate)!"
(The meteors strike Magna Centipede repeatedly. Because he is weak to fire-based attacks in this crossover logic, he is stun-locked, unable to land a single hit on Ai.)
[Victory: Magna Centipede Explodes]
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dusting off her uniform, completely untouched) "A perfect victory! No damage taken, and the board is cleared. Master Yaichi, I’ve secured the Central Computer!"
System Voice: Mission Complete. Rank: S. Damage Taken: 0.
After the intense heat of the Central Computer and her flawless victory over Magna Centipede, the digital world dissolves into white pixels.
[Action: The teleportation beam streaks down from the sky, landing softly in the lush green grass of a peaceful backyard.]
Ai Hinatsuru: (Spinning around happily as her armor vanishes, replaced by her usual dress) "Mission complete! And I didn't get a single scratch on me! Master will be so proud!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Running over with a wide smile) "Ai-chan! You’re back! We saw the whole thing on the monitor. Your Fire Wave strategy was magnifique!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Nodding approvingly while holding a tray of snacks) "A perfect game, Hinatsuru. Taking no damage against a Maverick like that... your concentration is as sharp as your Shogi."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Wiping some digital dust off Ai’s shoulder) "You were amazing, Ai! But you must be exhausted. We’ve set up everything here so you can relax."
Ai Hinatsuru: (Her eyes sparkling as she looks at her friends) "Charlotte! Ayano-san! Mio-chan! I’m so glad to see you all! The Central Computer was scary, but thinking about coming back to this backyard kept me focused."
Charlotte Izoard: "Come on! The sun is out, the grass is warm, and Ayano made your favorites!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Giggling as she follows them toward the house) "Hehe, okay! After a 'checkmate' like that, I think I’ve earned a big piece of cake! Let’s celebrate!"
[The scene fades to black as the four girls laugh together in the peaceful afternoon sun, the threat of the Mavericks finally behind them.]
STAGE CLEAR
Location: Aerial Battleship (Zero Mission - Weapons Factory Stage)
Outfit: Light blue frilly bikini with white dots.
Weapon Equipped: Fire Wave (from Flame Mammoth)
Ai: (Looking up at a hovering Kyuunbyuun) "Master! These robots are everywhere... and it's so windy up here on the deck!"
Yaichi (Voice Over): "Focus, Ai! That Notor Banger is about to fire. Use the weapon you got from the factory!"
Ai: (Nods, her twintails fluttering) "Understood! Fire Wave!"
(Ai fires a stream of flames that crawls across the battleship floor, melting a Turn Cannon and a group of Flamers.)
Ai: "W-wow! It’s like the dragon's breath from my Shogi matches! But wait... there's something huge coming from the center of the ship."
Yaichi: "That's the Core. Watch the timing of its barriers. Don't let the Blady units corner you!"
Ai: (Determined) "I won't lose! I'll clear this stage and prove I'm the best disciple—even in a crossover!"
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Deck]
Ai: (Grips her arm-cannon, shivering slightly as a Kyuunbyuun dives toward her) "It’s so high up here... but I can’t let this flying robot stop me!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Now, Ai! Use the weapon from Flame Mammoth! Aim for its flight path!"
Ai: "Got it! Fire Wave!!"
(Ai releases a burst of flames. Instead of a simple stream, the fire catches the wind of the battleship deck, surging upward and engulfing the Kyuunbyuun.)
Kyuunbyuun: [Explodes into pixels and small health energy pellets]
Ai: (Wipes her forehead, smiling) "Whew! It’s much hotter than a Shogi board, but it works! One down, but I see a Notor Banger and a Turn Cannon ahead. Moving in!"
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Interior Hallway]
(A Notor Banger hops forward, its head-mounted cannon tracking Ai’s movement as she stands in her light blue frilly bikini.)
Ai: "That one looks like a jumping Shogi piece! But it’s aiming right at me!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Careful, Ai! The Notor Banger fires in an arc. You have to get close to use the fire!"
Ai: "I’m going in! I won’t let a little fire... wait, I have the fire! Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases a stream of flames along the floor. The fire hits the Notor Banger just as it lands from a hop, engulfing its treads.)
Notor Banger: [Sparks violently and explodes into Scrap Metal items]
Ai: "I did it! It couldn't jump away fast enough. But Master, these Turn Cannons on the walls are starting to rotate toward me... I need to move quickly!"
The Flashback: Summer Training Camp
Location: A tropical beach resort, just before the "X-Project" began.
Ika Sainokami (in her red bikini), Sora Ginko (in her black frilly bikini), Machi Kugui (in her yellow bikini), and Ryou Tsukiyomizaka (in her light blue bikini) stand together on the sand. They are celebrating their "Happy Best Relationship" bond after a successful day of Shogi training.
Ika: "Everyone, let's show them our secret relaxation technique! On three!"
Ginko: (Blushing slightly) "I can't believe we're actually doing this..."
Ryou: "Come on, Snow White! It’s for the crossover spirit!"
Machi: "Deep breaths, everyone!"
[The Action]
The four girls take a coordinated deep breath. In a stylized, balloon-like animation (referencing the floaty physics of the Mega Man Xtreme sky stages), they appear to "inflate" and become light as air.
Ai (Observing the flashback): "Wow... I remember that! They looked like giant beach balls floating over the ocean!"
The Floating Scene
• Ika, Sora, Machi, and Ryou begin to drift off the ground, floating peacefully toward the clouds like colorful balloons.
• They hold hands in a circle, laughing as they hover above the sparkling water.
• Ryou: "Look at us! We're higher than the Aerial Battleship already!"
• Ginko: "This is... surprisingly relaxing. No Shogi boards, no Master... just the sky."
[Flashback Ends]
Ai: (Back on the Battleship deck) "That memory always makes me feel lighter! If they could float that high, I can definitely finish this mission!"
In this sequence from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (2022), the "Aerial Battleship" stage features a unique platforming mechanic. To cross the gaps between the Spycopters, Ai Hinatsuru uses her senior Shogi players—who remain in their "inflated" balloon-like states from the flashback—as harmless, bouncy platforms.
Stage: The Spycopter Sky-Bridge
Location: High altitude above the "Weapons Factory."
Hazard: Bottomless pits between moving Spycopter platforms.
Ai: (Looking at the wide gap ahead) "The next Spycopter is too far! I can't jump that distance on my own!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Don't worry, Ai! The others have positioned themselves to help. They're using the 'Float-S' technique—they're completely sturdy and won't deflate!"
1. Bouncing on Ika Sainokami
Ai leaps from the first metal platform and lands on Ika Sainokami, who is floating steadily in her red bikini.
• Effect: Boing! Ai gains a massive vertical boost.
• Ai: "Ika-san! You're so bouncy! Thank you!"
• Ika (Inflated): (Muffled, happy sounds) "Mmph-mph!"
2. Bouncing on Sora Ginko
With the momentum from Ika, Ai arcs through the air and lands right in the center of Sora Ginko, floating in her black frilly bikini.
• Effect: Boing-oing! The "Snow White of Naniwa" provides a firm, high-tension bounce that sends Ai even further.
• Ai: "Ginko-san, don't be mad! I'm almost across!"
• Ginko (Inflated): (Blushing deeply while floating) "Mmmph!!"
3. Bouncing on Machi Kugui
Ai sails toward the third floating point, landing on Machi Kugui in her yellow bikini.
• Effect: Machi’s surface is soft but resilient, acting like a trampoline to propel Ai toward the final stretch.
• Ai: "Machi-san, your yellow swimsuit is so easy to spot from up here!"
4. Bouncing on Ryou Tsukiyomizaka
The final jump requires the most height. Ai lands on Ryou Tsukiyomizaka, who is floating in her light blue bikini near the edge of the battleship's main hangar.
• Effect: A final, powerful bounce sends Ai soaring onto the solid deck of the battleship.
• Ai: "Last one! Thanks, Ryou-san!"
[Landing Scene]
Ai lands gracefully on the battleship deck, her light blue polka-dot bikini fluttering in the wind. She looks back to see the four "balloons" waving their hands/feet as they float peacefully alongside the ship, serving as permanent checkpoints for the stage.
Ai: "Everyone's so reliable! Now that I'm across the Spycopters, it’s time to find that Core sub-boss!"
In this action sequence from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover, Ai Hinatsuru navigates a narrow corridor of the Aerial Battleship where the defenses are tightly packed.
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Maintenance Hall]
(A stationary Turn Cannon is bolted to the ceiling, rotating its barrel toward Ai, while a Flamer robot marches forward, ready to ignite its internal furnace.)
Ai: (Holding her arm-cannon steady, the muzzle beginning to glow with intense orange energy) "There are too many of them in this hallway... I can't just fire one at a time. Master, I'm going to use the maximum output!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Now, Ai! The Fire Wave reaches its full potential when charged. Release it now!"
Ai: "Take this! Charged Fire Wave!!"
(Ai releases the energy. Instead of a small stream, a massive, surging wall of fire erupts from her position, rushing along the floor and walls like a tidal wave of lava.)
• Turn Cannon: The fire hits the ceiling-mounted turret, melting the gears instantly. [Status: Destroyed]
• Flamer: The enemy flamer is overwhelmed by the superior heat of the wave, exploding before it can even trigger its own pilot light. [Status: Destroyed]
Ai: (Exhaling as the hallway clears of smoke, her light blue bikini slightly singed at the edges but intact) "Whew! That was powerful... it cleared the whole path in one go! But I can hear a mechanical buzzing ahead... is that the Core?"
Yaichi: "Stay alert, Ai. You’re approaching the heart of the ship!"
In this final encounter within the Aerial Battleship, Ai Hinatsuru reaches the ship’s engine room to face the sub-boss.
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Core Chamber]
(The Core—a massive mechanical eye protected by rotating armored plates—descends from the ceiling. A swarm of Kyuunbyuun drones dives from the rafters to provide air support.)
Ai: (Her light blue polka-dot bikini catches the red emergency lights of the chamber) "There are so many of them! And that big eye... it keeps hiding behind its shields!"
Yaichi (Comms): "The Core is only vulnerable when the plates shift! Charge your weapon to its limit and wait for the opening!"
Ai: "I’ve got it! I’ll time it just like a game-winning Shogi move! Deep breath..."
(Ai’s arm-cannon pulses with a blinding white-hot light as she fully charges the Fire Wave.)
Ai: "Now! MAXIMUM FIRE WAVE!!"
(The Action)
• The Wave: Ai releases a colossal surge of fire that fills the entire lower half of the chamber.
• Kyuunbyuun: The diving drones are vaporized instantly as they fly into the heat. [Status: Destroyed]
• The Core: The massive wave of fire splashes against the floor and surges upward, bypassing the Core’s rotating shields and striking its central lens directly.
Core: [Structural integrity fails; the eye cracks and erupts in a chain of massive blue explosions]
Ai: (Shielding her eyes from the blast) "The Core is down! The ship is starting to shake... I did it, Master!"
Yaichi: "Great job, Ai! The Aerial Battleship is neutralized. Now, get to the extraction point before the whole thing goes up!"
Ai: (Smiling as she runs toward the exit) "I'm on my way! I can see Ginko-san and the others still floating outside the window—they're waiting for me!"
In this final corridor of the Aerial Battleship, Ai Hinatsuru encounters the swift, blade-wielding ground unit before reaching the extraction point.
[Scene: Battleship Access Hangar]
(A Blady unit skids across the metallic floor, its sharp blades spinning as it accelerates toward Ai with high-speed precision.)
Ai: (Her light blue and white dot bikini ruffles as the enemy rushes past) "Eek! That one is way faster than the others! It’s trying to cut off my path to the exit!"
Yaichi (Comms): "That's a Blady, Ai! It’s dangerous at close range, but it has to stay on the ground to maintain speed. Use that to your advantage!"
Ai: "Understood! I’ll set a trap for it... right... HERE!"
(The Action)
• Fire Wave: As the Blady lunges forward, Ai fires the Fire Wave directly at the floor in front of her.
• The Wall of Fire: In Mega Man Xtreme 2 fashion, the fireball hits the ground and erupts into a vertical pillar of flames.
• The Impact: The Blady, unable to change its trajectory at such high speeds, slams directly into the wall of fire.
Blady: [Screeches as its blades melt, then shatters into glowing blue energy shards]
Ai: (Gently blowing the smoke from her arm-cannon) "Speed doesn't matter if you can't see the flames coming! That’s just like a well-placed drop in Shogi."
Yaichi: "Perfect timing, Ai. The hangar doors are open. Ginko, Ika, Machi, and Ryou are still floating just outside to cushion your jump! Go now!"
Ai: "I'm coming, everyone! Hmph!" (Ai leaps from the burning battleship, aiming for the bouncy, inflated seniors waiting in the sky.)
In this final encounter from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover, Ai Hinatsuru reaches the Command Deck of the Aerial Battleship. She faces Blast Hornet, who operates with the eerie, mechanical silence of the "Silent Boss" mode.
Boss Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Blast Hornet (Silent)
Location: Aerial Battleship Command Deck
Ai's Status: No Damage (Perfect Run)
Equipped: Fire Wave (Flame Mammoth's Weapon)
Ai: (Standing firm in her light blue polka-dot bikini) "Master, he’s not saying anything... it’s like playing against a computer that doesn't show any emotion. It’s a bit scary."
Yaichi (Comms): "That’s the 'Silent Boss' protocol, Ai. Don't let the silence distract you. He’s purely logical now. Watch the way his wings vibrate before he moves!"
Ai: "I see it! He’s charging his drones. I won't let a single one touch me!"
[The Action]
Blast Hornet hovers in the center of the room, completely silent. He suddenly snaps his arm forward, launching Parasite Bombs. Ai dashes across the metal floor, her frills fluttering, jumping over the explosions with frame-perfect timing.
Ai: "He's fast... but his silence makes his 'tells' even more obvious! Here he comes!"
(Blast Hornet dives from the ceiling in a silent, deadly arc, aiming his stinger directly at Ai.)
Ai: "I’ve read this move! Fire Wave!"
(The Finishing Move)
• Execution: Ai fires the Fire Wave right as Blast Hornet reaches the lowest point of his dive.
• Impact: The stream of fire catches the mechanical hornet head-on. Because he is a "Silent Boss," he doesn't scream; instead, his internal systems audibly crackle and hiss as the flames melt his armor.
• Defeat: Blast Hornet crumples to the floor, exploding into a massive burst of blue and orange pixels without a sound.
[Post-Battle Dialogue]
Ai: (Breathless but completely unhurt) "I did it! A 'No Damage' victory, even against a silent opponent! My Shogi training really helped me stay calm."
Yaichi (Comms): "Excellent work, Ai! You’ve cleared the Aerial Battleship. The mission is a total success."
Ai: (Looking out at the horizon) "Master, look! Ginko-san and the others are still floating out there in the clouds like big balloons. They look so peaceful... Can I jump out and land on them? I want to see how high Ika-san can bounce me today!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Haha, go ahead, Ai. You’ve earned a fun trip back to the surface!"
In this final scene of the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (2022), the mission on the Aerial Battleship concludes with a "Stage Clear" celebration.
Mission Accomplished: The Backyard Celebration
Location: Grassland House – Backyard Swimming Pool
As the "Mission Complete" text flashes across the screen, Ai Hinatsuru is enveloped in a blue beam of light, teleporting away from the exploding battleship and reappearing instantly by the poolside of the Grassland House.
Ai: (Landing gracefully by the water, her light blue bikini sparkling) "I’m back! And I didn't take a single hit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing in the pool) "Ai-chan! You did it! You looked so cool on the monitor!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Handing Ai a cold drink) "A perfect 'No Damage' run. You’ve really mastered that Fire Wave weapon."
Mio Mizukoshi: "Welcome home, Ai! The pool is perfectly warm, come join us!"
As the friends relax by the pool, celebrating the successful mission, they enjoy the late afternoon sun. The sky is clear, a perfect end to their adventure.
Ai: (Smiling) "It feels good to be back!"
Charlotte: "Let's all just relax and enjoy the rest of the day."
Ayano: "Agreed. It was a tough mission, but we did it together."
Mio: "Cheers to a stage clear!"
They all raise their drinks in a toast. The celebration continues with laughter and splashing in the pool, a well-deserved break after their victory. Stage Clear!
Ai Hinatsuru (The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!) uses the Fire Wave weapon from Mega Man Xtreme 2 while navigating the Underground Stage in the hypothetical Mega Man Xtreme Crossover for Nintendo Switch.
Scene: The Underground Mines
Ai Hinatsuru: (Grips her fan tightly, looking at the dark tunnel ahead) "Master said to be careful of the traps, but these robots aren't playing fair! I need to clear the path."
[System Notification]: Ai Hinatsuru has equipped Fire Wave.
Ai Hinatsuru: "Let’s see if this works... Fire Wave, go!"
(Ai swings her fan, but instead of wind, a concentrated stream of fire erupts. The flames hit the ground, transforming into a rolling wall of fire that travels along the floor.)
Enemy Encounter
Drimole-W & Drill Waying: Two heavy-duty mining robots emerge from the ceiling and floor, rotating their massive drills toward Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: "They're trying to corner me! If I read the board correctly, the best move is... there!"
(She fires a second Fire Wave. The flames travel up the uneven terrain of the mine, melting the Drill Waying instantly. A Drimole-W launches its rocket-propelled drill at her, but Ai slides under it and counters with another blast, destroying the machine’s chassis.)
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (attributed to updates on November 8, 2022), Ai Hinatsuru uses the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2 to devastate the underground defenders.
Dialogue Scenario: Underground Mine - Tunnel Rhino Stage
Ai Hinatsuru: (Adjusting her grip on her fan as Drimole-W units launch drill missiles at her) "This mining sector is more dangerous than Master described... but my reading of the board says it's time for a major offensive!"
[System]: Weapon Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Mode)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Burn away! Fire Wave, Maximum Output!"
(Ai releases a massive wave of flames that cascades across the uneven floor of the mine. Unlike a standard flamethrower, this charged wave travels along the terrain, consuming everything in its path.)
The Defeat of Drimole-W:
• The Drimole-W drill tanks attempt to retreat, but the Fire Wave climbs their metallic chassis. The intense heat causes their internal grenades to detonate, destroying them instantly.
The Defeat of Wall Cancer:
• Wall Cancer units scuttle down from the ceiling to counter-attack with energy balls, but the Fire Wave’s vertical reach ignites them mid-climb. They lose their grip and fall into the magma below, melting before they even hit the surface.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Watching the flames clear the path) "That’s 'Checkmate.' The path to the Maverick is open. Now, let’s see if this 'Tunnel Rhino' can handle the heat!"
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (related to community updates from November 8, 2022), Ai Hinatsuru (The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!) uses the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2 to overcome a powerful Ride Armor enemy.
Dialogue Scenario: Deep Underground Mines
Ai Hinatsuru: (Facing a stationary Ride Armor enemy blocking a narrow cavern corridor) "That mechanical suit is huge... it's like a 'Dragon' piece on the board, but I have a counter-strategy!"
[System]: Weapon Fully Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Version)
Ai Hinatsuru: "If I can't go around it, I'll melt right through it! Charged Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases the charge. Unlike the standard fireball, the Charged Fire Wave in Xtreme 2 causes a series of massive fireballs to rain down from the top of the screen, advancing forward in a devastating line.)
The Defeat of the Ride Armor:
• The Ride Armor enemy attempts to fire its missiles, but the falling fireballs intercept them mid-air.
• The heavy fireballs strike the top of the enemy suit, overloading its energy core.
• The pilot attempts to eject, but the intense heat from the flames traveling along the floor traps the suit, causing it to explode and clear the way.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Wiping her forehead as the heat dissipates) "Checkmate! Even the strongest armor has a weak point if you control the flow of the game."
The Ride Armor Obstacle
Wall Cancer: Crab-like robots scuttle along the walls, dropping down to block her path.
Ai Hinatsuru: "There's so many of them... and look at that giant mechanical suit!"
(In the center of the cavern sits an abandoned Ride Armor (Rabbit type). Ai climbs into the cockpit.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "It feels a bit like a giant shogi piece. If I use the Fire Wave from inside the suit, can I boost the power?"
(As she pilots the Ride Armor, she uses the Fire Wave to ignite the gas pockets in the mine, clearing out a swarm of Wall Cancers and paving the way to the boss chamber of Tunnel Rhino.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Standing composed as Tunnel Rhino scrapes his metal hooves against the cavern floor) "Master always said to watch the opponent's rhythm. You're fast for your size, but your moves are as predictable as an amateur's opening."
(Tunnel Rhino remains silent, charging his Tornado Fang drills and preparing to dash.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dashing effortlessly over his first charge) "Too slow! I've already calculated the next ten moves. Time to turn this mine into a furnace!"
[System]: Weapon Fully Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Mode)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Charged Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases the energy. Huge fireballs begin to rain from the cavern ceiling in a rapid, advancing line. The projectiles strike Tunnel Rhino just as he attempts his Drill Driver attack, interrupting his momentum and shattering his armor plating.)
The Finish:
• Tunnel Rhino attempts a desperate, rainbow-colored Invincible Charge.
• Ai wall-kicks to the very top of the chamber, letting the Fire Wave's final embers consume the floor.
• The Maverick's core overheats and explodes as he hits the opposite wall.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Landing softly as the boss disintegrates) "Zero damage. Just like a perfect game of shogi. Checkmate!"
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (following the November 8, 2022 updates), the completion of the Underground Stage triggers a unique "Stage Clear" cinematic for Ai Hinatsuru.
Stage Clear Sequence: From Mine to Meadow
[System]: STAGE CLEAR!
Ai Hinatsuru strikes a victory pose, snapping her fan shut as the Maverick’s energy core dissipates. A beam of blue light surrounds her, and she teleports out of the dark Tunnel Rhino mines.
Scene: The Grassland House Backyard
The teleportation beam fades, depositing Ai into the lush, sun-drenched backyard of a cottage in the Grassland area.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Beaming with joy) "I'm back! And I didn't even get a scratch on my outfit!"
The Celebration:
• The Friends: Charlotte Izoard, Ayano Sadatou, and Mio Mizukoshi are already waiting in the yard with a celebratory tea set prepared. They cheer as Ai arrives.
• Charlotte Izoard: "Ai-chan! You actually cleared that scary cave! You looked just like a pro player!"
• The Wildlife: A swarm of iridescent Blue Morpho Butterflies flutters around the group, attracted by the vibrant flowers in the backyard.
• The Pets: Several tiny Roborovski Hamsters scurry across the grass, playfully weaving between the girls' feet. One brave hamster climbs onto Ai's shoe, and she giggles, picking it up gently.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Holding the hamster and looking at her friends) "The mining robots were tough, but they were no match for a good strategy. Now, who wants to hear how I used the Fire Wave?"
Mio Mizukoshi: "Tell us everything! But first, let's have some sweets. You earned them!"
[Stage Start: Central Computer]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target confirmed... the Central Computer. This security layout looks just like an 'Anaguma' defense. It’s tight, but I see the opening!"
System Voice: Warning. Security level: Maximum. Barrier Attackers and Barite Lastars detected ahead.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I won't let them catch me in the searchlights. If a Blecker or Sky Claw drops down, I’ll just have to burn a path through!"
[Equipping Fire Wave]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master Yaichi told me to stay calm... but sometimes you just need to play an aggressive hand. Fire Wave, standby!"
In this crossover on PlayStation 4, Ai Hinatsuru uses the ground-crawling flames of the Fire Wave to dismantle the security forces of the Central Computer stage.
[Action: Ai enters the high-security corridor]
Ai Hinatsuru: "The searchlights are everywhere... but if I can't sneak past, I'll just have to burn the 'pieces' off the board!"
[Encounter: Barrier Attacker]
(A Barrier Attacker floats forward, its front shield glowing blue.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "A frontal defense? That’s just a vertical drop! Fire Wave!"
(Ai fires a fireball at the floor. The flame pillar travels under the shield, hitting the vulnerable underside.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Got you! Your shield doesn't mean anything if the ground is on fire!"
[Encounter: Blecker & Installer]
(An Installer block tries to crush her while a Blecker turret drops from the ceiling.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Trying to pin me down? That’s a bad read! Let’s clear the lane!"
(She releases a charged Fire Wave. Fiery meteors rain down, melting the Blecker instantly and overheating the Installer's gears.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Cleaned up! The board is looking much better now."
[Post-Combat]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master, did you see? The Fire Wave is great for area control. Now, where is that Raider Killer hiding? I'm ready for the next move!"
[Encountering Raider Killer (Sub-Boss)]
Raider Killer: Scanning subject... Ai Hinatsuru... Shogi data found... Analyzing combat patterns...
Ai Hinatsuru: "You're trying to read my moves? Too slow! I’ve already calculated the end-game. This Fire Wave is my winning move! Checkmate!"
[Action: Fire Wave deployed]
(Ai fires a fireball that hits the floor, erupting into a traveling wall of flame that melts the Raider Killer's sensors.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "One down. Now, let’s find the core and finish this match!"
In this PlayStation 4 crossover scenario, Ai Hinatsuru faces off against the Raider Killer sub-boss in the heart of the Central Computer. Utilizing the specific mechanics of the Mega Man Xtreme 2 version of the Fire Wave, she secures a victory.
[Action: Raider Killer descends from the ceiling, scanning Ai with a red laser.]
Raider Killer: Subject "Ai" identified. Attempting to copy "Shogi Prodigy" logic... Error... Calculation speed exceeds capacity!
Ai Hinatsuru: "You're trying to copy me? That's a huge blunder! My 'read' is much faster than your processor!"
[Action: Ai fires the Fire Wave fireball at the floor.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Here’s a move you can't predict! Fire Wave, deploy!"
(The fireball hits the metal plating and erupts into a traveling pillar of flame. The Raider Killer attempts to dash back, but the flame wall catches its landing gear.)
Raider Killer: System Overheat! Internal sensors melting... Critical damage!
Ai Hinatsuru: "In Shogi, once you lose your footing, it's over! I’ll finish this with a forced checkmate!"
[Action: Ai releases a Charged Fire Wave.]
(Fiery meteors rain from the top of the screen, striking the Raider Killer repeatedly.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "The fire from the sky completes the set! Tsume! (Checkmate!)"
[Action: Raider Killer explodes into digital fragments.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target cleared. Master Yaichi, the path to the main server is open. I’m moving in for the final win!"
In this final security corridor of the Central Computer stage, Ai Hinatsuru finds herself cornered by a swarm of aerial and stationary sentinels. She charges her weapon to its maximum output.
[Action: A Sky Claw dives from above to grab Ai, while a Barite Lastar locks its laser onto her position.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re trying to surround me? That’s a classic pincer attack... but you forgot to check the 'skies' on this board!"
System Voice: Fire Wave energy at 100%. Charged state active.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I’ve seen this endgame before. I don't need to aim at you—I’ll just set the whole field on fire! Charged Fire Wave!"
[Action: Ai releases the energy. Instead of a floor-crawling flame, fiery meteors begin raining down across the entire screen.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Look up! It's raining fire!"
(A meteor slams into the Sky Claw mid-dive, incinerating its mechanical talons. Simultaneously, another meteor strikes the Barite Lastar, melting its laser lens before it can fire.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Double capture! I’ve taken both of your 'pieces' in a single turn!"
[Action: The enemies explode, leaving the path to Magna Centipede clear.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "The board is finally clear. Master, I’m at the boss room door! With this Fire Wave, I’m going to take the 'King' and win the game!"
In this final push through the Central Computer corridors on PlayStation 4, Ai Hinatsuru finds herself trapped between the crushing movement of an Installer and the overhead fire of a Blecker turret.
[Action: An Installer block slides rapidly toward Ai to pin her against the wall, while a Blecker turret drops from the ceiling to open fire.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "A pincer attack? You're trying to restrict my movement... but you've left your top rank completely undefended!"
System Voice: Overdrive initialized. Fire Wave charging complete.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't need to dodge. I'll just change the entire climate of this match! Charged Fire Wave, go!!"
[Action: Ai releases the charge. The room shakes as fiery meteors rain down from the ceiling.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "It's a meteor strike! No matter where you move on the board, there's no escape!"
(A meteor slams directly into the Blecker, vaporizing the turret before it can fire a single shot. Another massive fireball strikes the Installer, melting its treads and causing its heavy plating to explode into scrap metal.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Total board wipe! That's what happens when you try to trap a Shogi player!"
[Action: The scrap metal dissolves, leaving the hallway glowing with heat.]
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master Yaichi, did you see that? The Installer was heavy, but even the strongest defense melts under a 100-move-ahead strategy! I’m heading for the boss now!"
[Boss Encounter: Central Computer Core]
(Magna Centipede drops from the ceiling, hanging by his tail in silence. He does not speak, only bowing slightly before vanishing into the digital shadows.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "So you're the 'King' of this sector? You’re fast, and you like to hide... but a Shogi board has nowhere to run once I've read your patterns!"
[The Battle Begins]
(Magna Centipede teleports behind Ai and fires three star-shaped shurikens. Ai slides perfectly between them.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Too slow! I already saw that move ten seconds ago! If I take even one hit, my concentration breaks—so I’m going for a perfect game!"
[Action: Ai equips Fire Wave]
(Magna Centipede clings to the ceiling, preparing to drop his tail segments. Ai fires a Fire Wave fireball at the floor.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "You like the ceiling? Then I'll make the floor a sea of flames! Fire Wave!"
(The pillar of fire erupts upward, singeing Magna Centipede's tail. He recoils, forced to teleport again. He reappears in the center, attempting to drain Ai’s energy with his "Capture" move.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "I won't let you touch me! If you capture my data, the match is over. I'm finishing this move right now!"
[Action: Ai releases a Charged Fire Wave]
(As Magna Centipede prepares to strike, Ai releases the charge. Fiery meteors rain down from the digital sky.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "This is the final sequence! I’ve read all 100 variations! Tsume (Checkmate)!"
(The meteors strike Magna Centipede repeatedly. Because he is weak to fire-based attacks in this crossover logic, he is stun-locked, unable to land a single hit on Ai.)
[Victory: Magna Centipede Explodes]
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dusting off her uniform, completely untouched) "A perfect victory! No damage taken, and the board is cleared. Master Yaichi, I’ve secured the Central Computer!"
System Voice: Mission Complete. Rank: S. Damage Taken: 0.
After the intense heat of the Central Computer and her flawless victory over Magna Centipede, the digital world dissolves into white pixels.
[Action: The teleportation beam streaks down from the sky, landing softly in the lush green grass of a peaceful backyard.]
Ai Hinatsuru: (Spinning around happily as her armor vanishes, replaced by her usual dress) "Mission complete! And I didn't get a single scratch on me! Master will be so proud!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Running over with a wide smile) "Ai-chan! You’re back! We saw the whole thing on the monitor. Your Fire Wave strategy was magnifique!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Nodding approvingly while holding a tray of snacks) "A perfect game, Hinatsuru. Taking no damage against a Maverick like that... your concentration is as sharp as your Shogi."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Wiping some digital dust off Ai’s shoulder) "You were amazing, Ai! But you must be exhausted. We’ve set up everything here so you can relax."
Ai Hinatsuru: (Her eyes sparkling as she looks at her friends) "Charlotte! Ayano-san! Mio-chan! I’m so glad to see you all! The Central Computer was scary, but thinking about coming back to this backyard kept me focused."
Charlotte Izoard: "Come on! The sun is out, the grass is warm, and Ayano made your favorites!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Giggling as she follows them toward the house) "Hehe, okay! After a 'checkmate' like that, I think I’ve earned a big piece of cake! Let’s celebrate!"
[The scene fades to black as the four girls laugh together in the peaceful afternoon sun, the threat of the Mavericks finally behind them.]
STAGE CLEAR
Location: Aerial Battleship (Zero Mission - Weapons Factory Stage)
Outfit: Light blue frilly bikini with white dots.
Weapon Equipped: Fire Wave (from Flame Mammoth)
Ai: (Looking up at a hovering Kyuunbyuun) "Master! These robots are everywhere... and it's so windy up here on the deck!"
Yaichi (Voice Over): "Focus, Ai! That Notor Banger is about to fire. Use the weapon you got from the factory!"
Ai: (Nods, her twintails fluttering) "Understood! Fire Wave!"
(Ai fires a stream of flames that crawls across the battleship floor, melting a Turn Cannon and a group of Flamers.)
Ai: "W-wow! It’s like the dragon's breath from my Shogi matches! But wait... there's something huge coming from the center of the ship."
Yaichi: "That's the Core. Watch the timing of its barriers. Don't let the Blady units corner you!"
Ai: (Determined) "I won't lose! I'll clear this stage and prove I'm the best disciple—even in a crossover!"
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Deck]
Ai: (Grips her arm-cannon, shivering slightly as a Kyuunbyuun dives toward her) "It’s so high up here... but I can’t let this flying robot stop me!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Now, Ai! Use the weapon from Flame Mammoth! Aim for its flight path!"
Ai: "Got it! Fire Wave!!"
(Ai releases a burst of flames. Instead of a simple stream, the fire catches the wind of the battleship deck, surging upward and engulfing the Kyuunbyuun.)
Kyuunbyuun: [Explodes into pixels and small health energy pellets]
Ai: (Wipes her forehead, smiling) "Whew! It’s much hotter than a Shogi board, but it works! One down, but I see a Notor Banger and a Turn Cannon ahead. Moving in!"
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Interior Hallway]
(A Notor Banger hops forward, its head-mounted cannon tracking Ai’s movement as she stands in her light blue frilly bikini.)
Ai: "That one looks like a jumping Shogi piece! But it’s aiming right at me!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Careful, Ai! The Notor Banger fires in an arc. You have to get close to use the fire!"
Ai: "I’m going in! I won’t let a little fire... wait, I have the fire! Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases a stream of flames along the floor. The fire hits the Notor Banger just as it lands from a hop, engulfing its treads.)
Notor Banger: [Sparks violently and explodes into Scrap Metal items]
Ai: "I did it! It couldn't jump away fast enough. But Master, these Turn Cannons on the walls are starting to rotate toward me... I need to move quickly!"
The Flashback: Summer Training Camp
Location: A tropical beach resort, just before the "X-Project" began.
Ika Sainokami (in her red bikini), Sora Ginko (in her black frilly bikini), Machi Kugui (in her yellow bikini), and Ryou Tsukiyomizaka (in her light blue bikini) stand together on the sand. They are celebrating their "Happy Best Relationship" bond after a successful day of Shogi training.
Ika: "Everyone, let's show them our secret relaxation technique! On three!"
Ginko: (Blushing slightly) "I can't believe we're actually doing this..."
Ryou: "Come on, Snow White! It’s for the crossover spirit!"
Machi: "Deep breaths, everyone!"
[The Action]
The four girls take a coordinated deep breath. In a stylized, balloon-like animation (referencing the floaty physics of the Mega Man Xtreme sky stages), they appear to "inflate" and become light as air.
Ai (Observing the flashback): "Wow... I remember that! They looked like giant beach balls floating over the ocean!"
The Floating Scene
• Ika, Sora, Machi, and Ryou begin to drift off the ground, floating peacefully toward the clouds like colorful balloons.
• They hold hands in a circle, laughing as they hover above the sparkling water.
• Ryou: "Look at us! We're higher than the Aerial Battleship already!"
• Ginko: "This is... surprisingly relaxing. No Shogi boards, no Master... just the sky."
[Flashback Ends]
Ai: (Back on the Battleship deck) "That memory always makes me feel lighter! If they could float that high, I can definitely finish this mission!"
In this sequence from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (2022), the "Aerial Battleship" stage features a unique platforming mechanic. To cross the gaps between the Spycopters, Ai Hinatsuru uses her senior Shogi players—who remain in their "inflated" balloon-like states from the flashback—as harmless, bouncy platforms.
Stage: The Spycopter Sky-Bridge
Location: High altitude above the "Weapons Factory."
Hazard: Bottomless pits between moving Spycopter platforms.
Ai: (Looking at the wide gap ahead) "The next Spycopter is too far! I can't jump that distance on my own!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Don't worry, Ai! The others have positioned themselves to help. They're using the 'Float-S' technique—they're completely sturdy and won't deflate!"
1. Bouncing on Ika Sainokami
Ai leaps from the first metal platform and lands on Ika Sainokami, who is floating steadily in her red bikini.
• Effect: Boing! Ai gains a massive vertical boost.
• Ai: "Ika-san! You're so bouncy! Thank you!"
• Ika (Inflated): (Muffled, happy sounds) "Mmph-mph!"
2. Bouncing on Sora Ginko
With the momentum from Ika, Ai arcs through the air and lands right in the center of Sora Ginko, floating in her black frilly bikini.
• Effect: Boing-oing! The "Snow White of Naniwa" provides a firm, high-tension bounce that sends Ai even further.
• Ai: "Ginko-san, don't be mad! I'm almost across!"
• Ginko (Inflated): (Blushing deeply while floating) "Mmmph!!"
3. Bouncing on Machi Kugui
Ai sails toward the third floating point, landing on Machi Kugui in her yellow bikini.
• Effect: Machi’s surface is soft but resilient, acting like a trampoline to propel Ai toward the final stretch.
• Ai: "Machi-san, your yellow swimsuit is so easy to spot from up here!"
4. Bouncing on Ryou Tsukiyomizaka
The final jump requires the most height. Ai lands on Ryou Tsukiyomizaka, who is floating in her light blue bikini near the edge of the battleship's main hangar.
• Effect: A final, powerful bounce sends Ai soaring onto the solid deck of the battleship.
• Ai: "Last one! Thanks, Ryou-san!"
[Landing Scene]
Ai lands gracefully on the battleship deck, her light blue polka-dot bikini fluttering in the wind. She looks back to see the four "balloons" waving their hands/feet as they float peacefully alongside the ship, serving as permanent checkpoints for the stage.
Ai: "Everyone's so reliable! Now that I'm across the Spycopters, it’s time to find that Core sub-boss!"
In this action sequence from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover, Ai Hinatsuru navigates a narrow corridor of the Aerial Battleship where the defenses are tightly packed.
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Maintenance Hall]
(A stationary Turn Cannon is bolted to the ceiling, rotating its barrel toward Ai, while a Flamer robot marches forward, ready to ignite its internal furnace.)
Ai: (Holding her arm-cannon steady, the muzzle beginning to glow with intense orange energy) "There are too many of them in this hallway... I can't just fire one at a time. Master, I'm going to use the maximum output!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Now, Ai! The Fire Wave reaches its full potential when charged. Release it now!"
Ai: "Take this! Charged Fire Wave!!"
(Ai releases the energy. Instead of a small stream, a massive, surging wall of fire erupts from her position, rushing along the floor and walls like a tidal wave of lava.)
• Turn Cannon: The fire hits the ceiling-mounted turret, melting the gears instantly. [Status: Destroyed]
• Flamer: The enemy flamer is overwhelmed by the superior heat of the wave, exploding before it can even trigger its own pilot light. [Status: Destroyed]
Ai: (Exhaling as the hallway clears of smoke, her light blue bikini slightly singed at the edges but intact) "Whew! That was powerful... it cleared the whole path in one go! But I can hear a mechanical buzzing ahead... is that the Core?"
Yaichi: "Stay alert, Ai. You’re approaching the heart of the ship!"
In this final encounter within the Aerial Battleship, Ai Hinatsuru reaches the ship’s engine room to face the sub-boss.
[Scene: Aerial Battleship Core Chamber]
(The Core—a massive mechanical eye protected by rotating armored plates—descends from the ceiling. A swarm of Kyuunbyuun drones dives from the rafters to provide air support.)
Ai: (Her light blue polka-dot bikini catches the red emergency lights of the chamber) "There are so many of them! And that big eye... it keeps hiding behind its shields!"
Yaichi (Comms): "The Core is only vulnerable when the plates shift! Charge your weapon to its limit and wait for the opening!"
Ai: "I’ve got it! I’ll time it just like a game-winning Shogi move! Deep breath..."
(Ai’s arm-cannon pulses with a blinding white-hot light as she fully charges the Fire Wave.)
Ai: "Now! MAXIMUM FIRE WAVE!!"
(The Action)
• The Wave: Ai releases a colossal surge of fire that fills the entire lower half of the chamber.
• Kyuunbyuun: The diving drones are vaporized instantly as they fly into the heat. [Status: Destroyed]
• The Core: The massive wave of fire splashes against the floor and surges upward, bypassing the Core’s rotating shields and striking its central lens directly.
Core: [Structural integrity fails; the eye cracks and erupts in a chain of massive blue explosions]
Ai: (Shielding her eyes from the blast) "The Core is down! The ship is starting to shake... I did it, Master!"
Yaichi: "Great job, Ai! The Aerial Battleship is neutralized. Now, get to the extraction point before the whole thing goes up!"
Ai: (Smiling as she runs toward the exit) "I'm on my way! I can see Ginko-san and the others still floating outside the window—they're waiting for me!"
In this final corridor of the Aerial Battleship, Ai Hinatsuru encounters the swift, blade-wielding ground unit before reaching the extraction point.
[Scene: Battleship Access Hangar]
(A Blady unit skids across the metallic floor, its sharp blades spinning as it accelerates toward Ai with high-speed precision.)
Ai: (Her light blue and white dot bikini ruffles as the enemy rushes past) "Eek! That one is way faster than the others! It’s trying to cut off my path to the exit!"
Yaichi (Comms): "That's a Blady, Ai! It’s dangerous at close range, but it has to stay on the ground to maintain speed. Use that to your advantage!"
Ai: "Understood! I’ll set a trap for it... right... HERE!"
(The Action)
• Fire Wave: As the Blady lunges forward, Ai fires the Fire Wave directly at the floor in front of her.
• The Wall of Fire: In Mega Man Xtreme 2 fashion, the fireball hits the ground and erupts into a vertical pillar of flames.
• The Impact: The Blady, unable to change its trajectory at such high speeds, slams directly into the wall of fire.
Blady: [Screeches as its blades melt, then shatters into glowing blue energy shards]
Ai: (Gently blowing the smoke from her arm-cannon) "Speed doesn't matter if you can't see the flames coming! That’s just like a well-placed drop in Shogi."
Yaichi: "Perfect timing, Ai. The hangar doors are open. Ginko, Ika, Machi, and Ryou are still floating just outside to cushion your jump! Go now!"
Ai: "I'm coming, everyone! Hmph!" (Ai leaps from the burning battleship, aiming for the bouncy, inflated seniors waiting in the sky.)
In this final encounter from the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover, Ai Hinatsuru reaches the Command Deck of the Aerial Battleship. She faces Blast Hornet, who operates with the eerie, mechanical silence of the "Silent Boss" mode.
Boss Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Blast Hornet (Silent)
Location: Aerial Battleship Command Deck
Ai's Status: No Damage (Perfect Run)
Equipped: Fire Wave (Flame Mammoth's Weapon)
Ai: (Standing firm in her light blue polka-dot bikini) "Master, he’s not saying anything... it’s like playing against a computer that doesn't show any emotion. It’s a bit scary."
Yaichi (Comms): "That’s the 'Silent Boss' protocol, Ai. Don't let the silence distract you. He’s purely logical now. Watch the way his wings vibrate before he moves!"
Ai: "I see it! He’s charging his drones. I won't let a single one touch me!"
[The Action]
Blast Hornet hovers in the center of the room, completely silent. He suddenly snaps his arm forward, launching Parasite Bombs. Ai dashes across the metal floor, her frills fluttering, jumping over the explosions with frame-perfect timing.
Ai: "He's fast... but his silence makes his 'tells' even more obvious! Here he comes!"
(Blast Hornet dives from the ceiling in a silent, deadly arc, aiming his stinger directly at Ai.)
Ai: "I’ve read this move! Fire Wave!"
(The Finishing Move)
• Execution: Ai fires the Fire Wave right as Blast Hornet reaches the lowest point of his dive.
• Impact: The stream of fire catches the mechanical hornet head-on. Because he is a "Silent Boss," he doesn't scream; instead, his internal systems audibly crackle and hiss as the flames melt his armor.
• Defeat: Blast Hornet crumples to the floor, exploding into a massive burst of blue and orange pixels without a sound.
[Post-Battle Dialogue]
Ai: (Breathless but completely unhurt) "I did it! A 'No Damage' victory, even against a silent opponent! My Shogi training really helped me stay calm."
Yaichi (Comms): "Excellent work, Ai! You’ve cleared the Aerial Battleship. The mission is a total success."
Ai: (Looking out at the horizon) "Master, look! Ginko-san and the others are still floating out there in the clouds like big balloons. They look so peaceful... Can I jump out and land on them? I want to see how high Ika-san can bounce me today!"
Yaichi (Comms): "Haha, go ahead, Ai. You’ve earned a fun trip back to the surface!"
In this final scene of the Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (2022), the mission on the Aerial Battleship concludes with a "Stage Clear" celebration.
Mission Accomplished: The Backyard Celebration
Location: Grassland House – Backyard Swimming Pool
As the "Mission Complete" text flashes across the screen, Ai Hinatsuru is enveloped in a blue beam of light, teleporting away from the exploding battleship and reappearing instantly by the poolside of the Grassland House.
Ai: (Landing gracefully by the water, her light blue bikini sparkling) "I’m back! And I didn't take a single hit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing in the pool) "Ai-chan! You did it! You looked so cool on the monitor!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Handing Ai a cold drink) "A perfect 'No Damage' run. You’ve really mastered that Fire Wave weapon."
Mio Mizukoshi: "Welcome home, Ai! The pool is perfectly warm, come join us!"
As the friends relax by the pool, celebrating the successful mission, they enjoy the late afternoon sun. The sky is clear, a perfect end to their adventure.
Ai: (Smiling) "It feels good to be back!"
Charlotte: "Let's all just relax and enjoy the rest of the day."
Ayano: "Agreed. It was a tough mission, but we did it together."
Mio: "Cheers to a stage clear!"
They all raise their drinks in a toast. The celebration continues with laughter and splashing in the pool, a well-deserved break after their victory. Stage Clear!
Ai Hinatsuru (The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!) uses the Fire Wave weapon from Mega Man Xtreme 2 while navigating the Underground Stage in the hypothetical Mega Man Xtreme Crossover for Nintendo Switch.
Scene: The Underground Mines
Ai Hinatsuru: (Grips her fan tightly, looking at the dark tunnel ahead) "Master said to be careful of the traps, but these robots aren't playing fair! I need to clear the path."
[System Notification]: Ai Hinatsuru has equipped Fire Wave.
Ai Hinatsuru: "Let’s see if this works... Fire Wave, go!"
(Ai swings her fan, but instead of wind, a concentrated stream of fire erupts. The flames hit the ground, transforming into a rolling wall of fire that travels along the floor.)
Enemy Encounter
Drimole-W & Drill Waying: Two heavy-duty mining robots emerge from the ceiling and floor, rotating their massive drills toward Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: "They're trying to corner me! If I read the board correctly, the best move is... there!"
(She fires a second Fire Wave. The flames travel up the uneven terrain of the mine, melting the Drill Waying instantly. A Drimole-W launches its rocket-propelled drill at her, but Ai slides under it and counters with another blast, destroying the machine’s chassis.)
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (attributed to updates on November 8, 2022), Ai Hinatsuru uses the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2 to devastate the underground defenders.
Dialogue Scenario: Underground Mine - Tunnel Rhino Stage
Ai Hinatsuru: (Adjusting her grip on her fan as Drimole-W units launch drill missiles at her) "This mining sector is more dangerous than Master described... but my reading of the board says it's time for a major offensive!"
[System]: Weapon Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Mode)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Burn away! Fire Wave, Maximum Output!"
(Ai releases a massive wave of flames that cascades across the uneven floor of the mine. Unlike a standard flamethrower, this charged wave travels along the terrain, consuming everything in its path.)
The Defeat of Drimole-W:
• The Drimole-W drill tanks attempt to retreat, but the Fire Wave climbs their metallic chassis. The intense heat causes their internal grenades to detonate, destroying them instantly.
The Defeat of Wall Cancer:
• Wall Cancer units scuttle down from the ceiling to counter-attack with energy balls, but the Fire Wave’s vertical reach ignites them mid-climb. They lose their grip and fall into the magma below, melting before they even hit the surface.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Watching the flames clear the path) "That’s 'Checkmate.' The path to the Maverick is open. Now, let’s see if this 'Tunnel Rhino' can handle the heat!"
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (related to community updates from November 8, 2022), Ai Hinatsuru (The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!) uses the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2 to overcome a powerful Ride Armor enemy.
Dialogue Scenario: Deep Underground Mines
Ai Hinatsuru: (Facing a stationary Ride Armor enemy blocking a narrow cavern corridor) "That mechanical suit is huge... it's like a 'Dragon' piece on the board, but I have a counter-strategy!"
[System]: Weapon Fully Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Version)
Ai Hinatsuru: "If I can't go around it, I'll melt right through it! Charged Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases the charge. Unlike the standard fireball, the Charged Fire Wave in Xtreme 2 causes a series of massive fireballs to rain down from the top of the screen, advancing forward in a devastating line.)
The Defeat of the Ride Armor:
• The Ride Armor enemy attempts to fire its missiles, but the falling fireballs intercept them mid-air.
• The heavy fireballs strike the top of the enemy suit, overloading its energy core.
• The pilot attempts to eject, but the intense heat from the flames traveling along the floor traps the suit, causing it to explode and clear the way.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Wiping her forehead as the heat dissipates) "Checkmate! Even the strongest armor has a weak point if you control the flow of the game."
The Ride Armor Obstacle
Wall Cancer: Crab-like robots scuttle along the walls, dropping down to block her path.
Ai Hinatsuru: "There's so many of them... and look at that giant mechanical suit!"
(In the center of the cavern sits an abandoned Ride Armor (Rabbit type). Ai climbs into the cockpit.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "It feels a bit like a giant shogi piece. If I use the Fire Wave from inside the suit, can I boost the power?"
(As she pilots the Ride Armor, she uses the Fire Wave to ignite the gas pockets in the mine, clearing out a swarm of Wall Cancers and paving the way to the boss chamber of Tunnel Rhino.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Standing composed as Tunnel Rhino scrapes his metal hooves against the cavern floor) "Master always said to watch the opponent's rhythm. You're fast for your size, but your moves are as predictable as an amateur's opening."
(Tunnel Rhino remains silent, charging his Tornado Fang drills and preparing to dash.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dashing effortlessly over his first charge) "Too slow! I've already calculated the next ten moves. Time to turn this mine into a furnace!"
[System]: Weapon Fully Charged: Fire Wave (Xtreme 2 Mode)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Charged Fire Wave!"
(Ai releases the energy. Huge fireballs begin to rain from the cavern ceiling in a rapid, advancing line. The projectiles strike Tunnel Rhino just as he attempts his Drill Driver attack, interrupting his momentum and shattering his armor plating.)
The Finish:
• Tunnel Rhino attempts a desperate, rainbow-colored Invincible Charge.
• Ai wall-kicks to the very top of the chamber, letting the Fire Wave's final embers consume the floor.
• The Maverick's core overheats and explodes as he hits the opposite wall.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Landing softly as the boss disintegrates) "Zero damage. Just like a perfect game of shogi. Checkmate!"
Mega Man Xtreme Crossover (following the November 8, 2022 updates), the completion of the Underground Stage triggers a unique "Stage Clear" cinematic for Ai Hinatsuru.
Stage Clear Sequence: From Mine to Meadow
[System]: STAGE CLEAR!
Ai Hinatsuru strikes a victory pose, snapping her fan shut as the Maverick’s energy core dissipates. A beam of blue light surrounds her, and she teleports out of the dark Tunnel Rhino mines.
Scene: The Grassland House Backyard
The teleportation beam fades, depositing Ai into the lush, sun-drenched backyard of a cottage in the Grassland area.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Beaming with joy) "I'm back! And I didn't even get a scratch on my outfit!"
The Celebration:
• The Friends: Charlotte Izoard, Ayano Sadatou, and Mio Mizukoshi are already waiting in the yard with a celebratory tea set prepared. They cheer as Ai arrives.
• Charlotte Izoard: "Ai-chan! You actually cleared that scary cave! You looked just like a pro player!"
• The Wildlife: A swarm of iridescent Blue Morpho Butterflies flutters around the group, attracted by the vibrant flowers in the backyard.
• The Pets: Several tiny Roborovski Hamsters scurry across the grass, playfully weaving between the girls' feet. One brave hamster climbs onto Ai's shoe, and she giggles, picking it up gently.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Holding the hamster and looking at her friends) "The mining robots were tough, but they were no match for a good strategy. Now, who wants to hear how I used the Fire Wave?"
Mio Mizukoshi: "Tell us everything! But first, let's have some sweets. You earned them!"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: An Axe Max (a tree-cutting robot) and a Batton Bone G (a robotic bat) ambush Ai.
• Action: Ai charges her Fire Wave weapon (inherited from Flame Mammoth in Mega Man Xtreme 2).
• Result: The Charged Fire Wave releases a massive, high-speed wall of fire that incinerates both enemies instantly, clearing the path through the jungle.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "It’s so humid in this jungle... I'm glad I chose this swimsuit! But these robots are getting in the way of my practice."
Axe Max: (Revving its saw blade) "Intruder detected in the logging sector! Terminate!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't think so! Let’s see if you can handle this heat!"
(Ai charges her arm cannon; a bright orange glow illuminates her frilly blue bikini as the Fire Wave reaches full power.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Fire Wave... GO!"
(A massive pillar of flame roars forward, melting the Axe Max and knocking the Batton Bone G out of the air in a single hit.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Phew! That’s even stronger than I thought. Now, where is the boss of this stage?"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: A heavy Rideroid-G (Ride Armor) leads the charge, supported by a long-range Notor Banger and a Drill Waying emerging from the forest floor.
• The Attack: Ai initiates the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2. Unlike a standard flamethrower, the charged version creates a massive, surging wall of fire that travels across the entire screen.
• Outcome: The fire melts the Rideroid-G's armor, detonates the Notor Banger, and incinerates the Drill Waying before it can retreat underground.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "A Ride Armor? That looks way too heavy for a forest! You're ruining all the pretty trees!"
Notor Banger: (Targeting Ai) "Target locked. Commencing mortar fire!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I'm not staying still for that! Master taught me to always look for the best move... and this is it!"
(Ai focuses her energy. Her arm cannon glows white-hot.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Max Power... CHARGED FIRE WAVE!"
(A colossal wave of fire erupts, surging forward. The Rideroid-G explodes into scrap metal, and the flames swallow the Notor Banger and the Drill Waying in a single fiery sweep.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target cleared! I hope the water in the next area is cool!"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: A Flamer (the classic hovering robot from Mega Man X) and a Kyuunbyuun (a fast-moving, erratic flying robot) attempt to box her in.
• The Attack: Ai uses the standard Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2. In this version, she launches a fireball that transforms into a traveling pillar of flame upon impact with the ground.
• Outcome: The fireball strikes the ground directly beneath the Flamer, and the resulting fire pillar rises high enough to incinerate the Kyuunbyuun zipping overhead.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "It’s getting way too hot in here! Even for a swimsuit... Oh! A Flamer? You’re just making it worse!"
Kyuunbyuun: (Zipping erratically through the trees) "Bzzzzt—Target detected! Intercepting now!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re too fast to aim at directly... so I’ll just take over the whole floor!"
(Ai fires a concentrated burst from her arm cannon. The blue and white frills of her bikini flutter from the kickback.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "FIRE WAVE!"
(The fireball hits the jungle floor, erupting into a vertical pillar of flame. The Flamer is consumed instantly, and the Kyuunbyuun flies straight into the rising heat, exploding into pixels.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Checkmate! That clears the path to the boss room. Time to see what's waiting for me!"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: The Hoganmer hides behind its impenetrable shield while swinging its mace; meanwhile, the Jamminger flies erratically to scramble Ai’s sensors.
• The Action: Recognizing the Hoganmer's high defense, Ai charges her Fire Wave (as seen in Mega Man Xtreme 2).
• The Result: The Charged Fire Wave ignores the Hoganmer's shield entirely by creating a massive, screen-filling wall of flame. The intense heat melts the Hoganmer and vaporizes the Jamminger instantly.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "That shield looks heavy! Don't you know it’s too hot in this jungle for all that metal?"
Jamminger: (Emitting a high-pitched frequency) "Scramble... Jam... Disrupt!"
Hoganmer: (Clanking forward) "Intruder! Your frilly outfit offers zero protection against my mace!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't need armor if you can't reach me! Master says the best defense is a strong offense... so I'm turning up the heat!"
(Ai’s arm cannon glows with a blinding white-hot intensity. The light reflects off the polka dots of her bikini as she releases the trigger.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Maximum Output... CHARGED FIRE WAVE!"
(A colossal tide of fire sweeps across the stage. The Hoganmer’s shield turns red-hot and melts away along with the robot, while the Jamminger is swept up in the firestorm and vanishes.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Phew! Checkmate. That's the last of them. Boss room, here I come!"
The Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Neon Tiger
• The Boss: Neon Tiger is a silent boss in this version, communicating only through his predatory growls and lightning-fast movements. He clings to the walls, ready to strike with his Ray Splasher.
• The Strategy: Ai knows that fire is a common weakness for forest-themed Mavericks. She keeps her distance to maintain her perfect health, timing her jumps to evade his pounces.
• The Finisher: As Neon Tiger prepares his "Glowing Claws" dash, Ai unleashes the Fire Wave. The traveling pillar of flame catches him mid-air, staggering the mechanical predator and depleting his energy.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re very quiet... and very shiny. But I’ve learned to read the board, even when my opponent doesn't speak!"
Neon Tiger: (Silent. He narrows his glowing eyes and crouches, his claws sparking with energy.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Those claws look sharp, but you have to catch me first! I haven't let a single speck of dust hit this swimsuit yet!"
(Neon Tiger lunges from the wall in a blur of gold and green. Ai slides underneath him, the frills of her bikini fluttering as she narrowly avoids the strike.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Check! You left yourself wide open!"
(Ai points her arm cannon at the ground. A fireball erupts into a massive pillar of flame.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "FIRE WAVE!"
(The flames engulf Neon Tiger. He lets out a low, distorted growl before exploding into a shower of sparks and light. Ai stands victorious, her health bar still completely full.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Checkmate! That was a great game. Now, time for that swim I was promised!"
The Scene: Victory Celebration
Ai teleports away from the smoldering remains of Neon Tiger’s lair and reappears at a peaceful grassland house. The backyard features a sparkling swimming pool where her friends from The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! are already relaxing. Large goldfish (Goldfishes) swim in decorative ponds nearby, their scales shimmering in the afternoon sun.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: (Materializing in a flash of light by the poolside) "I'm back! And I didn't get a single scratch on my favorite swimsuit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing in the water) "Ai-chan! You’re just in time! The water is 'très bien' today!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Adjusting her glasses while sitting on the pool edge) "You look high-spirited. I assume the Maverick threat has been... neutralized?"
Mio Mizukoshi: (Holding a beach ball) "Forget the robots for now! Come on, Ai! We were waiting for you to start the pool games!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Laughing as she jumps into the water) "Coming! After fighting all those Fire Waves and tigers, a cool swim is exactly what I need. This is the best 'Checkmate' ever!"
• Enemies: An Axe Max (a tree-cutting robot) and a Batton Bone G (a robotic bat) ambush Ai.
• Action: Ai charges her Fire Wave weapon (inherited from Flame Mammoth in Mega Man Xtreme 2).
• Result: The Charged Fire Wave releases a massive, high-speed wall of fire that incinerates both enemies instantly, clearing the path through the jungle.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "It’s so humid in this jungle... I'm glad I chose this swimsuit! But these robots are getting in the way of my practice."
Axe Max: (Revving its saw blade) "Intruder detected in the logging sector! Terminate!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't think so! Let’s see if you can handle this heat!"
(Ai charges her arm cannon; a bright orange glow illuminates her frilly blue bikini as the Fire Wave reaches full power.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Fire Wave... GO!"
(A massive pillar of flame roars forward, melting the Axe Max and knocking the Batton Bone G out of the air in a single hit.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Phew! That’s even stronger than I thought. Now, where is the boss of this stage?"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: A heavy Rideroid-G (Ride Armor) leads the charge, supported by a long-range Notor Banger and a Drill Waying emerging from the forest floor.
• The Attack: Ai initiates the Charged Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2. Unlike a standard flamethrower, the charged version creates a massive, surging wall of fire that travels across the entire screen.
• Outcome: The fire melts the Rideroid-G's armor, detonates the Notor Banger, and incinerates the Drill Waying before it can retreat underground.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "A Ride Armor? That looks way too heavy for a forest! You're ruining all the pretty trees!"
Notor Banger: (Targeting Ai) "Target locked. Commencing mortar fire!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I'm not staying still for that! Master taught me to always look for the best move... and this is it!"
(Ai focuses her energy. Her arm cannon glows white-hot.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Max Power... CHARGED FIRE WAVE!"
(A colossal wave of fire erupts, surging forward. The Rideroid-G explodes into scrap metal, and the flames swallow the Notor Banger and the Drill Waying in a single fiery sweep.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Target cleared! I hope the water in the next area is cool!"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: A Flamer (the classic hovering robot from Mega Man X) and a Kyuunbyuun (a fast-moving, erratic flying robot) attempt to box her in.
• The Attack: Ai uses the standard Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2. In this version, she launches a fireball that transforms into a traveling pillar of flame upon impact with the ground.
• Outcome: The fireball strikes the ground directly beneath the Flamer, and the resulting fire pillar rises high enough to incinerate the Kyuunbyuun zipping overhead.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "It’s getting way too hot in here! Even for a swimsuit... Oh! A Flamer? You’re just making it worse!"
Kyuunbyuun: (Zipping erratically through the trees) "Bzzzzt—Target detected! Intercepting now!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re too fast to aim at directly... so I’ll just take over the whole floor!"
(Ai fires a concentrated burst from her arm cannon. The blue and white frills of her bikini flutter from the kickback.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "FIRE WAVE!"
(The fireball hits the jungle floor, erupting into a vertical pillar of flame. The Flamer is consumed instantly, and the Kyuunbyuun flies straight into the rising heat, exploding into pixels.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Checkmate! That clears the path to the boss room. Time to see what's waiting for me!"
Battle Sequence
• Enemies: The Hoganmer hides behind its impenetrable shield while swinging its mace; meanwhile, the Jamminger flies erratically to scramble Ai’s sensors.
• The Action: Recognizing the Hoganmer's high defense, Ai charges her Fire Wave (as seen in Mega Man Xtreme 2).
• The Result: The Charged Fire Wave ignores the Hoganmer's shield entirely by creating a massive, screen-filling wall of flame. The intense heat melts the Hoganmer and vaporizes the Jamminger instantly.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "That shield looks heavy! Don't you know it’s too hot in this jungle for all that metal?"
Jamminger: (Emitting a high-pitched frequency) "Scramble... Jam... Disrupt!"
Hoganmer: (Clanking forward) "Intruder! Your frilly outfit offers zero protection against my mace!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "I don't need armor if you can't reach me! Master says the best defense is a strong offense... so I'm turning up the heat!"
(Ai’s arm cannon glows with a blinding white-hot intensity. The light reflects off the polka dots of her bikini as she releases the trigger.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Maximum Output... CHARGED FIRE WAVE!"
(A colossal tide of fire sweeps across the stage. The Hoganmer’s shield turns red-hot and melts away along with the robot, while the Jamminger is swept up in the firestorm and vanishes.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Phew! Checkmate. That's the last of them. Boss room, here I come!"
The Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Neon Tiger
• The Boss: Neon Tiger is a silent boss in this version, communicating only through his predatory growls and lightning-fast movements. He clings to the walls, ready to strike with his Ray Splasher.
• The Strategy: Ai knows that fire is a common weakness for forest-themed Mavericks. She keeps her distance to maintain her perfect health, timing her jumps to evade his pounces.
• The Finisher: As Neon Tiger prepares his "Glowing Claws" dash, Ai unleashes the Fire Wave. The traveling pillar of flame catches him mid-air, staggering the mechanical predator and depleting his energy.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: "You’re very quiet... and very shiny. But I’ve learned to read the board, even when my opponent doesn't speak!"
Neon Tiger: (Silent. He narrows his glowing eyes and crouches, his claws sparking with energy.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Those claws look sharp, but you have to catch me first! I haven't let a single speck of dust hit this swimsuit yet!"
(Neon Tiger lunges from the wall in a blur of gold and green. Ai slides underneath him, the frills of her bikini fluttering as she narrowly avoids the strike.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Check! You left yourself wide open!"
(Ai points her arm cannon at the ground. A fireball erupts into a massive pillar of flame.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "FIRE WAVE!"
(The flames engulf Neon Tiger. He lets out a low, distorted growl before exploding into a shower of sparks and light. Ai stands victorious, her health bar still completely full.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "Checkmate! That was a great game. Now, time for that swim I was promised!"
The Scene: Victory Celebration
Ai teleports away from the smoldering remains of Neon Tiger’s lair and reappears at a peaceful grassland house. The backyard features a sparkling swimming pool where her friends from The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! are already relaxing. Large goldfish (Goldfishes) swim in decorative ponds nearby, their scales shimmering in the afternoon sun.
AI Simple Dialogue
Ai Hinatsuru: (Materializing in a flash of light by the poolside) "I'm back! And I didn't get a single scratch on my favorite swimsuit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing in the water) "Ai-chan! You’re just in time! The water is 'très bien' today!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Adjusting her glasses while sitting on the pool edge) "You look high-spirited. I assume the Maverick threat has been... neutralized?"
Mio Mizukoshi: (Holding a beach ball) "Forget the robots for now! Come on, Ai! We were waiting for you to start the pool games!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Laughing as she jumps into the water) "Coming! After fighting all those Fire Waves and tigers, a cool swim is exactly what I need. This is the best 'Checkmate' ever!"
Ai Hinatsuru from The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! as she explores the "Hydroelectric Power Plant" stage in her signature swimsuit, wielding the Fire Wave from Mega Man Xtreme 2.
Scene: Hydroelectric Power Plant – Entrance. The air is thick with humidity and the hum of machinery. Ai Hinatsuru stands at the start, wearing her light blue frilly bikini with white dots.
Ai: (Looking around nervously) "Master said I could practice my 'offensive shogi' here... but this doesn't look like a shogi club at all! It's so wet and loud."
[System Voice]: WARNING. NOTOR BANGER DETECTED.
Ai: (Startled as a Notor Banger hops toward her) "A-ah! A metal frog? No, it’s a robot! I need to use that move I learned from the big mammoth..."
Ai: (She raises her hand, and a small fireball shoots forward. It hits the floor and erupts into a traveling wall of flame.) "Fire Wave!"
Notor Banger: (Explodes as the flames travel through its armored chassis.)
Ai: (Sighing in relief) "Phew... the flames move just like a promoted Rook on the board. One straight line to victory! But I hope these frills don't get scorched... I really like this swimsuit."
Scene: The interior of the Hydroelectric Power Plant. Ai Hinatsuru is cornered by a golden Batton Bone G (X2) hovering above, a Blady (X3) spinning its saws on the floor, and a Wall Cancer (X3) clinging to the pipes.
Ai: (Clenching her fists as her body glows with charging blue energy) "Too many pieces on the board... but Master taught me that when the opponent crowds the center, you have to break through with a powerful sacrifice!"
Batton Bone G: (Dives down toward her) "Screee!"
Ai: (Releasing the energy) "Charged... FIRE WAVE!"
[Action]: Large arcs of intense fire erupt from Ai. The first fireball strikes the Batton Bone G mid-air, melting it instantly. The second and third fireballs bounce across the floor and walls, engulfing the spinning Blady and incinerating the Wall Cancer before it can fire its canisters.
Ai: (Wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead) "Checkmate! Even with a defensive formation like that, they couldn't stop my 'Gote' attack."
Ai: (Looking around cautiously) "Okay, that takes care of that... now, where's the exit?"
Scene: A narrow catwalk over the generator turbines. A Metall C-15 sits in its "helmet down" defensive position, blocking the path.
Ai: (Stops running, her light blue swimsuit glowing with blue charging energy) "He’s completely tucked in... his defense is as solid as an Anaguma castle!"
Metall C-15: (Pops its head out briefly to fire three yellow energy orbs before hiding again) "Beep!"
Ai: (Dodging the orbs with a quick step) "You can't hide forever! If I can't find a gap in your guard, I’ll just have to burn the whole board!"
Ai: (Thrusting her hands forward) "Charged FIRE WAVE!"
[Action]: Three massive spheres of fire arc through the air. The first fireball slams into the Metall's helmet, forcing it to stagger, and the subsequent bursts of flame engulf the robot entirely, causing it to explode into pixels.
Ai: (She relaxes, her frilly bikini ruffling in the heat haze) "Phew... even the strongest defense can't stand against a full-force attack. Now, I have to keep moving before more of them show up!"
Scene: The Boss Room. A giant, glowing generator room. Volt Catfish emerges from the floor, sparks dancing across his whiskers. He is silent, only the hum of electricity filling the air.
Ai: (Taking a deep breath, her light blue frilly bikini fluttering as she enters her shogi-thinking stance) "Master says the key to a perfect game is reading the opponent's 'Tsuge' (threat). You’re fast... but your movements are predictable!"
[The Battle]:
• Volt Catfish launches a massive Triad Thunder, sending sparks along the floor.
• Ai leaps high over the electricity, her white-dotted swimsuit shimmering in the blue light. While mid-air, she aims downward.
• Ai: "Found the opening! FIRE WAVE!"
[The Action]: Ai releases a stream of flames. The fire hits the floor and rushes toward Volt Catfish. Upon contact, the heat causes the robot's internal capacitors to overheat, locking him in a stunned animation as he violently sparks.
Ai: (Landing gracefully without a scratch) "You’re wide open! If this were a board, I’d be dropping a promoted Rook right in your camp!"
[The Finish]: Volt Catfish attempts to charge his "Giga Volt" attack, but Ai fires a final, continuous Fire Wave. The wall of flame engulfs him, causing his circuitry to melt.
Volt Catfish: (Silent, his eyes flicker out as he explodes in a massive burst of blue energy.)
Ai: (She stands victorious, her health bar remains completely full) "Perfect! A 'No Damage' victory. This swimsuit is still clean, and the Power Control Center is safe! I hope Master was watching..."
Scene: A lush, sun-drenched backyard of a large estate in the grasslands. The shimmering blue water of a luxury swimming pool reflects the clear sky. With a beam of white light, Ai Hinatsuru teleports into the grass, still wearing her light blue frilly bikini.
Ai: (Spinning around happily, her health bar flashing 'COMPLETE') "Stage Clear! I did it! I beat the big catfish and didn't even get a single smudge on my favorite swimsuit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing water from the pool edge with a wide grin) "Ai-chan! Over here! You’re late for the victory party!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Setting down a tray of chilled drinks on a patio table, smiling warmly) "Welcome back, Ai. We saw your 'Fire Wave' from the balcony. It was a very precise move—just like your shogi."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Waving a colorful pool floatie) "Come on, Ai! The water is perfect! No more robots, no more sparks—just us!"
Ai: (Running toward the pool, her face beaming with joy) "Charlotte! Ayano-san! Mio-chan! I’m coming! After all that heat in the power plant, I really need a cool dip with my best friends!"
Ai: (She jumps into the air, ready to cannonball) "This is the best kind of 'Promotion' I could ask for!"
Scene: Hydroelectric Power Plant – Entrance. The air is thick with humidity and the hum of machinery. Ai Hinatsuru stands at the start, wearing her light blue frilly bikini with white dots.
Ai: (Looking around nervously) "Master said I could practice my 'offensive shogi' here... but this doesn't look like a shogi club at all! It's so wet and loud."
[System Voice]: WARNING. NOTOR BANGER DETECTED.
Ai: (Startled as a Notor Banger hops toward her) "A-ah! A metal frog? No, it’s a robot! I need to use that move I learned from the big mammoth..."
Ai: (She raises her hand, and a small fireball shoots forward. It hits the floor and erupts into a traveling wall of flame.) "Fire Wave!"
Notor Banger: (Explodes as the flames travel through its armored chassis.)
Ai: (Sighing in relief) "Phew... the flames move just like a promoted Rook on the board. One straight line to victory! But I hope these frills don't get scorched... I really like this swimsuit."
Scene: The interior of the Hydroelectric Power Plant. Ai Hinatsuru is cornered by a golden Batton Bone G (X2) hovering above, a Blady (X3) spinning its saws on the floor, and a Wall Cancer (X3) clinging to the pipes.
Ai: (Clenching her fists as her body glows with charging blue energy) "Too many pieces on the board... but Master taught me that when the opponent crowds the center, you have to break through with a powerful sacrifice!"
Batton Bone G: (Dives down toward her) "Screee!"
Ai: (Releasing the energy) "Charged... FIRE WAVE!"
[Action]: Large arcs of intense fire erupt from Ai. The first fireball strikes the Batton Bone G mid-air, melting it instantly. The second and third fireballs bounce across the floor and walls, engulfing the spinning Blady and incinerating the Wall Cancer before it can fire its canisters.
Ai: (Wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead) "Checkmate! Even with a defensive formation like that, they couldn't stop my 'Gote' attack."
Ai: (Looking around cautiously) "Okay, that takes care of that... now, where's the exit?"
Scene: A narrow catwalk over the generator turbines. A Metall C-15 sits in its "helmet down" defensive position, blocking the path.
Ai: (Stops running, her light blue swimsuit glowing with blue charging energy) "He’s completely tucked in... his defense is as solid as an Anaguma castle!"
Metall C-15: (Pops its head out briefly to fire three yellow energy orbs before hiding again) "Beep!"
Ai: (Dodging the orbs with a quick step) "You can't hide forever! If I can't find a gap in your guard, I’ll just have to burn the whole board!"
Ai: (Thrusting her hands forward) "Charged FIRE WAVE!"
[Action]: Three massive spheres of fire arc through the air. The first fireball slams into the Metall's helmet, forcing it to stagger, and the subsequent bursts of flame engulf the robot entirely, causing it to explode into pixels.
Ai: (She relaxes, her frilly bikini ruffling in the heat haze) "Phew... even the strongest defense can't stand against a full-force attack. Now, I have to keep moving before more of them show up!"
Scene: The Boss Room. A giant, glowing generator room. Volt Catfish emerges from the floor, sparks dancing across his whiskers. He is silent, only the hum of electricity filling the air.
Ai: (Taking a deep breath, her light blue frilly bikini fluttering as she enters her shogi-thinking stance) "Master says the key to a perfect game is reading the opponent's 'Tsuge' (threat). You’re fast... but your movements are predictable!"
[The Battle]:
• Volt Catfish launches a massive Triad Thunder, sending sparks along the floor.
• Ai leaps high over the electricity, her white-dotted swimsuit shimmering in the blue light. While mid-air, she aims downward.
• Ai: "Found the opening! FIRE WAVE!"
[The Action]: Ai releases a stream of flames. The fire hits the floor and rushes toward Volt Catfish. Upon contact, the heat causes the robot's internal capacitors to overheat, locking him in a stunned animation as he violently sparks.
Ai: (Landing gracefully without a scratch) "You’re wide open! If this were a board, I’d be dropping a promoted Rook right in your camp!"
[The Finish]: Volt Catfish attempts to charge his "Giga Volt" attack, but Ai fires a final, continuous Fire Wave. The wall of flame engulfs him, causing his circuitry to melt.
Volt Catfish: (Silent, his eyes flicker out as he explodes in a massive burst of blue energy.)
Ai: (She stands victorious, her health bar remains completely full) "Perfect! A 'No Damage' victory. This swimsuit is still clean, and the Power Control Center is safe! I hope Master was watching..."
Scene: A lush, sun-drenched backyard of a large estate in the grasslands. The shimmering blue water of a luxury swimming pool reflects the clear sky. With a beam of white light, Ai Hinatsuru teleports into the grass, still wearing her light blue frilly bikini.
Ai: (Spinning around happily, her health bar flashing 'COMPLETE') "Stage Clear! I did it! I beat the big catfish and didn't even get a single smudge on my favorite swimsuit!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Splashing water from the pool edge with a wide grin) "Ai-chan! Over here! You’re late for the victory party!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Setting down a tray of chilled drinks on a patio table, smiling warmly) "Welcome back, Ai. We saw your 'Fire Wave' from the balcony. It was a very precise move—just like your shogi."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Waving a colorful pool floatie) "Come on, Ai! The water is perfect! No more robots, no more sparks—just us!"
Ai: (Running toward the pool, her face beaming with joy) "Charlotte! Ayano-san! Mio-chan! I’m coming! After all that heat in the power plant, I really need a cool dip with my best friends!"
Ai: (She jumps into the air, ready to cannonball) "This is the best kind of 'Promotion' I could ask for!"
Ai Hinatsuru: "Master! Look! I've finally mastered the Fire Wave! I was practicing just like you told me, and then... fwoosh! The flames just started moving exactly like the shogi pieces on the board!"
Yaichi: "Wait, Ai-chan... where did you get a Maverick weapon? And why are there meteors falling on the shogi board?"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Eyes glowing with intense focus) "It’s okay, Master. Whether it's a Snowfield or a shogi match, I won't let anyone get in the way of your title. I'll read every move... and burn them all away! Now, please... let's play another game!"
Scene: Snowfield Stage
Axe Max is positioned atop a ledge, laughing as he chops logs and hurls them toward Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Intense focus, eyes glowing) "I can see it... I've already read thirty moves ahead! You think those logs can block my path to Master?"
Axe Max: (Laughs mockingly, swinging his axe to launch another spiked log)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Equipping the Fire Wave) "This isn't just fire... it's the perfect offensive line! Fire Wave!"
Ai fires a small fireball. Upon hitting the snow, it erupts into a traveling wall of flame that incinerates the incoming logs and surges toward the enemy.
Axe Max: "Wh-what?! My timber!" (The fire wall engulfs him, causing him to explode into sparks)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dusting off her school dress) "A checkmate should always be decisive. Now... I need to find the boss of this Snow Mountain before the tea gets cold back at the kishitsu!"
Scene: Snowfield Path
Batton Bone G dangles from the icy ceiling, preparing to dive, while a group of Spiky robots roll across the floor to corner Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Raising her hand as heat radiates from her fingertips) "Multiple opponents at once? This is just like a crowded mid-game board. If I control the center, your movements are restricted!"
Batton Bone G: (Screeches and begins to swoop down)
Spiky: (Revving its wheels to charge)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Eyes flashing) "I’ve finished my calculations! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai releases a massive surge of energy. Instead of a ground flame, fireballs begin raining from the sky like falling meteors, advancing across the screen.
Batton Bone G: (Struck mid-air by a falling meteor and disintegrates instantly)
Spiky: (The rolling wall of fire crashes into the Spikies, melting them into scrap before they can even jump)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Calmly adjusting her hair ribbon) "A tactical board wipe. My 'reading' told me exactly where those meteors would land. No openings left for a counter-attack!"
Ai Hinatsuru continues her trek through the Snowfield, using her high-level "reading" skills to deploy the most powerful version of her fire sub-weapon.
Scene: Snowfield Cliffside
Jamminger units buzz erratically through the air, trying to disrupt Ai’s movements, while a Flammingle stands on a high ledge, ready to launch its own fire projectiles from its beak.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Holding her hand high, the air around her shimmering with heat) "Aerial interference and long-range pressure... You're trying to pin me down, aren't you? But your formation has a fatal flaw!"
Jamminger: (Zips forward in a confusing zig-zag pattern)
Flammingle: (Balances on one leg and prepares to spit fire)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Determined) "I don't need to aim at you individually. I'll just change the entire environment! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai slams her palm downward. A sequence of massive fireballs begins to rain from the sky, marching across the screen in a rhythmic barrage.
Jamminger: (Caught in the vertical descent of the meteors, the flying robots are swatted out of the sky and explode)
Flammingle: (The fireballs climb the ledge, engulfing the robotic bird before it can fire back)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Exhaling as the steam rises around her) "In shogi, the 'Drop' is everything. Those fireballs fell exactly where they needed to. Now the path to the Master's goal is clear!"
Ai Hinatsuru faces off against a heavy armored opponent in the Snowfield.
Scene: Snowfield Ravine
A Rideroid-G stomps forward, its pilot pulling the levers of the heavy Ride Armor. It prepares to dash forward and crush Ai with a powered-up mechanical punch.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Watching the heavy machine’s tremors in the snow) "Weight doesn't matter if your movement is predictable! You’re putting too much pressure on your front foot... that’s a blunder!"
Rideroid-G Pilot: (Mechanical whirring) "Target locked! Crushing strike initiated!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Swiping her hand across the air like moving a shogi piece) "You've left your base wide open. Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a concentrated fireball. It strikes the frozen ground beneath the Rideroid-G, instantly erupting into a surging wall of flame that races along the floor.
Rideroid-G: (The fire climbs the mechanical legs, melting the hydraulics and overheating the engine) "System failure! Heat levels critical—!!"
The wall of fire surges upward, engulfing the mech. The Rideroid-G explodes into scrap metal, leaving the pilot to retreat into the snow.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Closing her eyes as the heat fades) "A heavy piece is useless if it can't find its footing. That was a 'Burning Checkmate'."
Ai Hinatsuru encounters the fixed-position Snow Shooter turrets. Because she is a shogi genius, she experiments with different "move sets" to see which version of the Fire Wave is most efficient.
Scenario 1: Defeating Snow Shooter with Basic Fire Wave
Ai Hinatsuru: "A stationary piece? That's just a target waiting to be captured. If I stay low, your snowballs will fly right over me!"
Snow Shooter: (Fires a volley of heavy snow chunks at a downward angle)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Ducking low and extending her hand) "Too slow! Let's melt that defense. Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a fireball that hits the ice. A traveling wall of flame surges forward, vaporizing the incoming snowballs and climbing right over the Snow Shooter’s turret base.
Snow Shooter: (The machinery hisses as the intense heat melts its internal cooling, causing it to burst into a cloud of steam and sparks)
Ai Hinatsuru: "The direct approach is sometimes the most elegant. One move, one capture."
Scenario 2: Defeating Snow Shooter with Charged Fire Wave
Ai Hinatsuru: (Looking at a Snow Shooter positioned on a high, awkward ledge) "You think you're safe up there just because I'm down here? In shogi, we call this a 'Drop' from above!"
Snow Shooter: (Rotating its barrel to aim at the ground below)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Raising both hands as her aura burns bright) "I’ve read the entire layout of this stage. There is no 'Safe Square' for you! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai slams her hands down. Massive fireballs begin to rain from the sky in a diagonal pattern, crashing down directly onto the elevated turret.
Snow Shooter: (A meteor strikes it from directly above, crushing the armored shell and exploding it instantly before it can even fire)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Adjusting her school bag) "A vertical strike to bypass the horizontal defense. Master would be proud of that placement!"
Ai Hinatsuru reaches the heart of the Snowfield Stage to face the Maverick Chill Penguin. Utilizing her shogi-honed reflexes to achieve a No Damage victory, she exploits his elemental weakness.
The Boss Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Chill Penguin
Chill Penguin: (Slides across the ice, breath freezing the air in silence. He leaps to the ceiling hooks, preparing to create a blizzard.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Spreading her arms, her eyes glowing with the "Shogi Demon" intensity) "I’ve analyzed your patterns, Penguin-san. Your slides, your statues, even your blizzard... they are all just predictable lines on a board. I won't let a single snowflake touch my Master's apprentice!"
Phase 1: Exploiting the Weakness (Basic Fire Wave)
Chill Penguin: (Lands and inhales deeply to spit out a pair of ice sculptures.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "An opening! Your defense is frozen solid, so I'll just melt the board! Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a fireball at the ground. A surging wall of flame races across the ice. It vaporizes the ice statues instantly and slams into Chill Penguin. He flails, his icy armor steaming and hissing as he is knocked backward, completely interrupted.
Ai Hinatsuru: "Check! You're losing your footing. When the ice melts, you have nowhere left to slide!"
Phase 2: The Finisher (Charged Fire Wave)
Chill Penguin: (Desperate and silent, he attempts to dash across the room at high speed, hoping to catch her off guard.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dashing gracefully over him, her movements pixel-perfect) "This is the final move. I’ve read the end-game! There is no escape square left for you. Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai channels her energy, and the cavern ceiling glows bright orange. Massive fire-meteors begin raining from the sky in a relentless forward march.
Chill Penguin: (Looks up in silence as the first meteor crushes his dash. The subsequent fireballs rain down, engulfing his entire body in a massive thermal explosion.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Standing tall as the steam clears and the Maverick’s spark disappears) "Tsumi (Checkmate). A perfect game. Now... I should head back. Master must be getting hungry for dinner!"
Ai Hinatsuru completes her mission with a "Perfect" rank and teleports back to a peaceful home base.
Scene: The Backyard of the Kuzuryu Residence
The cold winds of the Snowfield vanish, replaced by the warm sun of a lush grassland. A large, traditional house stands in the background. Charlotte Izoard, Ayano Sadatou, and Mio Mizukoshi are waiting on the porch, while three fluffy white rabbits hop happily through the clover.
A beam of blue light strikes the grass, and Ai Hinatsuru materializes, dusting off her dress with a bright, triumphant smile.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I'm back, everyone! The Snowfield is clear, and the Fire Wave worked exactly like my shogi strategies!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Running forward with her arms wide) "Ai-chan! You did it! You looked so cool on the monitor! Welcome back!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Smiling gently as she holds a tray of tea) "Great work, Ai. You didn't take a single hit. Your 'reading' is getting sharper every day."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Nodding in approval) "A flawless victory. Even the Maverick stood no chance against a disciple of the Ryuo."
Ai Hinatsuru: (Giggling as one of the rabbits hops onto her foot) "Hehe, thank you! Look, the bunnies are happy too! It was a bit scary when the Penguin tried to slide into me, but I remembered what we practiced."
Charlotte Izoard: "Let's celebrate! We have snacks and we can all play with the rabbits together!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Picking up a rabbit and hugging it close) "Yes! A peaceful afternoon after a perfect checkmate... this is the best reward ever!"
Yaichi: "Wait, Ai-chan... where did you get a Maverick weapon? And why are there meteors falling on the shogi board?"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Eyes glowing with intense focus) "It’s okay, Master. Whether it's a Snowfield or a shogi match, I won't let anyone get in the way of your title. I'll read every move... and burn them all away! Now, please... let's play another game!"
Scene: Snowfield Stage
Axe Max is positioned atop a ledge, laughing as he chops logs and hurls them toward Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Intense focus, eyes glowing) "I can see it... I've already read thirty moves ahead! You think those logs can block my path to Master?"
Axe Max: (Laughs mockingly, swinging his axe to launch another spiked log)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Equipping the Fire Wave) "This isn't just fire... it's the perfect offensive line! Fire Wave!"
Ai fires a small fireball. Upon hitting the snow, it erupts into a traveling wall of flame that incinerates the incoming logs and surges toward the enemy.
Axe Max: "Wh-what?! My timber!" (The fire wall engulfs him, causing him to explode into sparks)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dusting off her school dress) "A checkmate should always be decisive. Now... I need to find the boss of this Snow Mountain before the tea gets cold back at the kishitsu!"
Scene: Snowfield Path
Batton Bone G dangles from the icy ceiling, preparing to dive, while a group of Spiky robots roll across the floor to corner Ai.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Raising her hand as heat radiates from her fingertips) "Multiple opponents at once? This is just like a crowded mid-game board. If I control the center, your movements are restricted!"
Batton Bone G: (Screeches and begins to swoop down)
Spiky: (Revving its wheels to charge)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Eyes flashing) "I’ve finished my calculations! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai releases a massive surge of energy. Instead of a ground flame, fireballs begin raining from the sky like falling meteors, advancing across the screen.
Batton Bone G: (Struck mid-air by a falling meteor and disintegrates instantly)
Spiky: (The rolling wall of fire crashes into the Spikies, melting them into scrap before they can even jump)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Calmly adjusting her hair ribbon) "A tactical board wipe. My 'reading' told me exactly where those meteors would land. No openings left for a counter-attack!"
Ai Hinatsuru continues her trek through the Snowfield, using her high-level "reading" skills to deploy the most powerful version of her fire sub-weapon.
Scene: Snowfield Cliffside
Jamminger units buzz erratically through the air, trying to disrupt Ai’s movements, while a Flammingle stands on a high ledge, ready to launch its own fire projectiles from its beak.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Holding her hand high, the air around her shimmering with heat) "Aerial interference and long-range pressure... You're trying to pin me down, aren't you? But your formation has a fatal flaw!"
Jamminger: (Zips forward in a confusing zig-zag pattern)
Flammingle: (Balances on one leg and prepares to spit fire)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Determined) "I don't need to aim at you individually. I'll just change the entire environment! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai slams her palm downward. A sequence of massive fireballs begins to rain from the sky, marching across the screen in a rhythmic barrage.
Jamminger: (Caught in the vertical descent of the meteors, the flying robots are swatted out of the sky and explode)
Flammingle: (The fireballs climb the ledge, engulfing the robotic bird before it can fire back)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Exhaling as the steam rises around her) "In shogi, the 'Drop' is everything. Those fireballs fell exactly where they needed to. Now the path to the Master's goal is clear!"
Ai Hinatsuru faces off against a heavy armored opponent in the Snowfield.
Scene: Snowfield Ravine
A Rideroid-G stomps forward, its pilot pulling the levers of the heavy Ride Armor. It prepares to dash forward and crush Ai with a powered-up mechanical punch.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Watching the heavy machine’s tremors in the snow) "Weight doesn't matter if your movement is predictable! You’re putting too much pressure on your front foot... that’s a blunder!"
Rideroid-G Pilot: (Mechanical whirring) "Target locked! Crushing strike initiated!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Swiping her hand across the air like moving a shogi piece) "You've left your base wide open. Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a concentrated fireball. It strikes the frozen ground beneath the Rideroid-G, instantly erupting into a surging wall of flame that races along the floor.
Rideroid-G: (The fire climbs the mechanical legs, melting the hydraulics and overheating the engine) "System failure! Heat levels critical—!!"
The wall of fire surges upward, engulfing the mech. The Rideroid-G explodes into scrap metal, leaving the pilot to retreat into the snow.
Ai Hinatsuru: (Closing her eyes as the heat fades) "A heavy piece is useless if it can't find its footing. That was a 'Burning Checkmate'."
Ai Hinatsuru encounters the fixed-position Snow Shooter turrets. Because she is a shogi genius, she experiments with different "move sets" to see which version of the Fire Wave is most efficient.
Scenario 1: Defeating Snow Shooter with Basic Fire Wave
Ai Hinatsuru: "A stationary piece? That's just a target waiting to be captured. If I stay low, your snowballs will fly right over me!"
Snow Shooter: (Fires a volley of heavy snow chunks at a downward angle)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Ducking low and extending her hand) "Too slow! Let's melt that defense. Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a fireball that hits the ice. A traveling wall of flame surges forward, vaporizing the incoming snowballs and climbing right over the Snow Shooter’s turret base.
Snow Shooter: (The machinery hisses as the intense heat melts its internal cooling, causing it to burst into a cloud of steam and sparks)
Ai Hinatsuru: "The direct approach is sometimes the most elegant. One move, one capture."
Scenario 2: Defeating Snow Shooter with Charged Fire Wave
Ai Hinatsuru: (Looking at a Snow Shooter positioned on a high, awkward ledge) "You think you're safe up there just because I'm down here? In shogi, we call this a 'Drop' from above!"
Snow Shooter: (Rotating its barrel to aim at the ground below)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Raising both hands as her aura burns bright) "I’ve read the entire layout of this stage. There is no 'Safe Square' for you! Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai slams her hands down. Massive fireballs begin to rain from the sky in a diagonal pattern, crashing down directly onto the elevated turret.
Snow Shooter: (A meteor strikes it from directly above, crushing the armored shell and exploding it instantly before it can even fire)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Adjusting her school bag) "A vertical strike to bypass the horizontal defense. Master would be proud of that placement!"
Ai Hinatsuru reaches the heart of the Snowfield Stage to face the Maverick Chill Penguin. Utilizing her shogi-honed reflexes to achieve a No Damage victory, she exploits his elemental weakness.
The Boss Battle: Ai Hinatsuru vs. Chill Penguin
Chill Penguin: (Slides across the ice, breath freezing the air in silence. He leaps to the ceiling hooks, preparing to create a blizzard.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Spreading her arms, her eyes glowing with the "Shogi Demon" intensity) "I’ve analyzed your patterns, Penguin-san. Your slides, your statues, even your blizzard... they are all just predictable lines on a board. I won't let a single snowflake touch my Master's apprentice!"
Phase 1: Exploiting the Weakness (Basic Fire Wave)
Chill Penguin: (Lands and inhales deeply to spit out a pair of ice sculptures.)
Ai Hinatsuru: "An opening! Your defense is frozen solid, so I'll just melt the board! Fire Wave!"
Ai launches a fireball at the ground. A surging wall of flame races across the ice. It vaporizes the ice statues instantly and slams into Chill Penguin. He flails, his icy armor steaming and hissing as he is knocked backward, completely interrupted.
Ai Hinatsuru: "Check! You're losing your footing. When the ice melts, you have nowhere left to slide!"
Phase 2: The Finisher (Charged Fire Wave)
Chill Penguin: (Desperate and silent, he attempts to dash across the room at high speed, hoping to catch her off guard.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Dashing gracefully over him, her movements pixel-perfect) "This is the final move. I’ve read the end-game! There is no escape square left for you. Charged Fire Wave!"
Ai channels her energy, and the cavern ceiling glows bright orange. Massive fire-meteors begin raining from the sky in a relentless forward march.
Chill Penguin: (Looks up in silence as the first meteor crushes his dash. The subsequent fireballs rain down, engulfing his entire body in a massive thermal explosion.)
Ai Hinatsuru: (Standing tall as the steam clears and the Maverick’s spark disappears) "Tsumi (Checkmate). A perfect game. Now... I should head back. Master must be getting hungry for dinner!"
Ai Hinatsuru completes her mission with a "Perfect" rank and teleports back to a peaceful home base.
Scene: The Backyard of the Kuzuryu Residence
The cold winds of the Snowfield vanish, replaced by the warm sun of a lush grassland. A large, traditional house stands in the background. Charlotte Izoard, Ayano Sadatou, and Mio Mizukoshi are waiting on the porch, while three fluffy white rabbits hop happily through the clover.
A beam of blue light strikes the grass, and Ai Hinatsuru materializes, dusting off her dress with a bright, triumphant smile.
Ai Hinatsuru: "I'm back, everyone! The Snowfield is clear, and the Fire Wave worked exactly like my shogi strategies!"
Charlotte Izoard: (Running forward with her arms wide) "Ai-chan! You did it! You looked so cool on the monitor! Welcome back!"
Ayano Sadatou: (Smiling gently as she holds a tray of tea) "Great work, Ai. You didn't take a single hit. Your 'reading' is getting sharper every day."
Mio Mizukoshi: (Nodding in approval) "A flawless victory. Even the Maverick stood no chance against a disciple of the Ryuo."
Ai Hinatsuru: (Giggling as one of the rabbits hops onto her foot) "Hehe, thank you! Look, the bunnies are happy too! It was a bit scary when the Penguin tried to slide into me, but I remembered what we practiced."
Charlotte Izoard: "Let's celebrate! We have snacks and we can all play with the rabbits together!"
Ai Hinatsuru: (Picking up a rabbit and hugging it close) "Yes! A peaceful afternoon after a perfect checkmate... this is the best reward ever!"
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