After the fight, Himawari was unthawed and carried to the Recovery room by doctors. Debiddo and Oshiro go to the recovery room to check on Himawari. While Bolt post outside the door to her room with his arms crossed. Himawari awakes to the sight of Debiddo and Oshiro sitting at her bedside. “I see you finally up Hima,” Oshiro says as he places his hand on her shoulder. “O...Oshiro?” Himawari says looking around. She looks around some more and sees Debiddo on the other side of her bed, completely asleep sitting in a chair. “Debiddo?” Himawari then came to the realization of where she was. “I--lost didn’t I?” she said putting her head down. “Yeah, you lost big time Hima,” Debiddo says waking up from his nap. “Debiddo,” Oshiro says trying to stop Debiddo. “Well, it’s true. That ice queen got the better of you and you lost, point blank period.” “I-see,” Himawari says as tears fall from her eyes. “All this training, all this preparing. I lost—I really lost!” Himawari tears flow down her cheek in frustration. 

“What was the point of me doing all this in the first place? I'm so weak!” Oshiro then punches Debiddo in the back of the head. “Ow! What is that for?” Debiddo says rubbing the back of his head. “You, really are rude you know that,” Oshiro says as he shakes his head. “It’s the truth though,” Debiddo says as he stands up and looks at Himawari. “You lost, That is a fact, however,” Himawari stops and looks up at Debiddo. “You got nothing to be upset about, You fought your hardest in that fight. Sometimes things just don’t go your way, but that doesn’t mean you should beat yourself up about it, and you definitely shouldn’t dismiss all the training you did to get to this point just because you lost one fight!” 

“But, Debiddo, This isn’t just any fight, This was a fight to be a Chaser! Now that I lost, there is no chance for me to have my own team.” Himawari says frustrated. “What the hell are you talking about?” Debiddo says as he walks to the exit. “You are part of a team.” “what do you mean?” Himawari says wiping the tears off her eyes. “I mean, we are a team, aren't we?” Debiddo says as he opens the door. This made Himawari's eyes light up as the tears start flowing down her face. Debiddo reaches his hands out for Himawari to grab it. “Let’s go,” Debiddo says to Himawari. “Yeah,” Himawari says wiping her tears away. Outside the door, Bolt is there leaning on the wall. He smirks, turns around, and proceeds to head back to the arena. 

“Hmph, not bad, airhead, not bad at all.” Bolt says to Himawari walking away. This made Himawari, Debiddo, and Oshiro shocked at Bolt’s praise. Everyone then laughs and follows Bolt to the stadium entrance. “Ok, everyone!” Dj says to the audience. “The Tournament is almost over! We just got one more thing to do.” DJ then points to the display with the final fighters' names on it. “These are the players that have passed the exams and are now fully licensed chasers.” Debiddo and the rest of the finalists walk up on a stage while the whole crowd cheers. “Also, we have decided to change up the rules. the member of the chaser counsel has ranked everyone’s performance up to this point, so now we got the rankings based on the results. We are not going to do a final fight anymore.”

 “Wait what?” a person from the stands says amongst a sea of murmur coming from everyone. “Wait who are the counsel and why haven’t we seen or heard from them until now?” Debiddo says confused. “No one knows who the council is, all we know is that they are some of the most powerful chasers in history,” Oshiro says. “Yeah, they even outrank the chosen clans, but to change the rules completely though? That’s very unusual,” Himawari says rubbing her chin thinking. Oshiro looks at the shadowy figures that loom in a booth above the stadium. “Yeah, very unusual,” Oshiro says looking suspiciously at the figures. The names of the finalist “Alright!” DJ says pointing to the screen display. “The Chaser ranked number 1 in the exams is,” Everyone looks in anticipation of the results.

 “Raphael Musubi!” The crowd cheers loudly as Raphael walks up to the podium. “Alright Raphael,” DJ says “What two people do you want on your team.” “Hahahaha!” Raphael says with energy. “I need a team that has Power and Gusto to complete any task we may receive!” He then points to the losing chasers that were lined up. “My first pick is Brock Kunitsu” Brock walks to Raphael with a large smile on his face. “Hohohoho, Tiny man knows Brock is best for team, will be pleasure to fight alongside you!” Brock said patting Raphael on the back. “Now my last pick is...” Raphael says scanning the line. Everyone looks around trying to anticipate who would Raphael choose. “Poketo Suburashii!” Poketo looks up shocked. “Huh, me, really?” Poketo says shocked. “HaHaHa! Of course,” Raphael says. “You proved to me that you have gusto and heart during our match. Your will to fight and your strength is something I had to acknowledge, half breed or not. So, come on up here and show me more of your strength!”

 With tears in his eyes, Poketo shakes his head in agreeance and walks to Raphael. “Is nice to meet you Po-man, we get job done well won’t we?” Brock says to Poketo. “Um, yeah we sure will, hehehe” Poketo responds, nervously. “Alright, the leader ranked number 2 in the exams is,” DJ says pointing at the screen. “Mizu Bujin!” Everyone cheers as Himawari scoffs and says “Of course he would be number 2, look at the amount of power that man showed. Mizu walks up and pushes up his glasses. “The team I am looking for has to be compatible with my fighting style so that we can be a cohesive unit on missions. They also must be able to listen to orders and follow those orders to a T. Therefore, the two I will be choosing is Gus waker and Jesson Tori. Both are synergetic with my fighting style and with training, we will be the strongest and well hone fighting squad in the whole chaser division.” 

Both Gus and Jesson walk up to meet their new captain, while Debiddo slowly leaves the stage and walks up to Himawari and whispers in her ear. “Is this guy always long-winded like this?” “Yes,” Himawari says to Debiddo. “It can really get annoying someti--- Wait, Debiddo? What are you doing down here?” “well, it's going to be a while before they call my name, I mean look at all these guys who completely defeated their opponents with no effort at all,” Debiddo says patting Himawari on the back. “That may be so, but you still have to follow the traditions that are put in place!” Back on the stage, Dj announces the next captain. “The Captain for the 3rd squad and the one is ranked number 3 of these exams is,” “Hmph, clearly it’s me,” Kori says to herself. “I am waaay stronger than any of these lesser beings on this stage.

 I should have gotten first, however, I’ll let their poor insight slide for right now.” Kori walks up and starts to wave as DJ announces the captain. “Debiddo Mobbure!” “What?” Kori says frozen in place because of the confusion. “What?” Himawari says in confusion. “What?” Oshiro says dropping the popcorn he was eating. “WHAAAT?” Everyone else in the stadium says in confusion. “Huh? Me?” Debiddo says shocked. Murmurs fill the stadium as everyone is confused about how Debiddo made it to the third rank. “How?” Kori says in an outrage. “How did this Hanshi get a higher rank than me? This is ridiculous, we all know this human’s rank should be at the Bottom where he belongs! I don’t kno--” “Silence!” says a voice that echoes out from the area where the council is sitting. “You dare question the decision of the Council?” With that, Kori became silent and wavers her comment, and moves back in the line.

 One of the members of the council stepped out into the light to confront the audience. It was a middle-aged man with dark skin and silver hair. With a distinct scar across his face. “We chose this Hanshi for not just his fights in the tournament, but how he did throughout the whole entire exams. We watched as he motivated a depressed contestant to keep moving forward. We also watched as he not only took down an A-ranked demon but also with quick thinking, a large group of chasers we see in this line now, passed the exams. That was just in the tunnel, in the actual tournament, This Hanshi used strategy, to defeat a clearly superior opponent, and in his second match, he demonstrated his strong will and strength to defeat an opponent with a clear defensive advantage. This man here is special, and if you have anything else bad to say about our decision, we will gladly strip you of your 4th rank, and automatically fail you!”

 “No.....I'm fine..you don’t have to do anything.” “Ahem, Well the council just announced Kori as the 4th ranking captain of the chaser class, so that secret is out,” DJ says as he shrugs his shoulders. “Well anyways, Debiddo, Come up here and announce your team. Debiddo walks up with a very smug face as he stares down at Kori. As he walks by, kori produces some ice to make Debiddo stumble a bit, which makes Debiddo glare at the giggling Kori as he walks by. “Well, the council has spoken.” Debiddo says smugly “so now I guess I should pick my team. I choose Himawari Fujin and Bolt Raijin.” The whole stadium is in an uproar over the Debiddo decision. “Oh my, Debiddo has shocked us again by picking the first, and second place contestants who exited the tunnel,” DJ says loudly. “Wow incredible, that was a good decision,” A woman from the audience says. “I know right, he was able to grab two Royal elementals who had was top-ranked.” Another man says.

 “Huh?” Bolt says as he storms to the stage. He pulls on Debiddo’s shirt in confusion and says, “Why did you pick me? Of all the contestants you could get, why would you try to get the person who literally tried to kill you? “So,” Debiddo says putting his hands behind his head. “I enjoyed our fight, it was actually fun.” Debiddo starts smiling which lightens Bolt's heart a little bit. “Besides, Having you and Hima on my team means I won’t have to worry about taking care of powerful demons myself hahaha,” Debiddo says rubbing his hands maniacally. “oi, what are you thinking about in that head of yours?” Bolt and Himawari say together. “Anyways let’s get back to it,” DJ says to the audience. Kori, who is ranked 4th, Choose your team.” “Gladly,” Kori says as she walks past Debiddo in a smug way. “I want teammates that completely balance beauty, grace, and power flawlessly.” As Kori talks, Debiddo fakes vomits in the background. Which makes Himawari giggle a little bit, and makes Bolt turn around and chuckle to himself. “ANYWAYS,” Kori continues, “I pick, Crystal Lorelei and Roki Cadmar.”

 Everyone cheers as the two walk up to the podium. The team choosing lasted for two more hours until DJ gets up from his pedestal. “Alright now, I present to you, your 250th class of Chaser graduates! Team A: Rapheal Musubi, Poketo Suburashi, and Brock Kunitsu. Team B: Mizu Bujin, Gus Waker, and Jesson Tori. Team C: Debiddo Mobure, Himawari Fujin, and Bolt Raijin. Team D: Kori Shimo, Crystal Lorelei, and Roki Doro. Team E: Erik Dragnok, Daishi Regano, and Hila Potani. Team F: Izumi Kawafuki, Rizo Kuhabari, and Devon Buran. Team G: Pill Fresch, Sayoshi Tamaku, and Panko Drep. Team H: Hani Lesho, Erin Gaite, and Gai Horan. Team I: Banto Cruz, Loran Paizu, and Misty Anahita. Finally, the last team consists of Kowan Toru, Sheck Bowder, and Matori Jameru.” Everyone starts cheering as fireworks shoot out in the air, in celebration of the new chasers. “Mom, Henry, I did it!” Debiddo says clutching his chest. Now, I will finally be able to avenge you guys.”

End of the Chaser Exam Arc