Just like Yuuto Kagami's earlier transformation…
A brilliant flash of golden light streaked across the room.
A knight clad primarily in black, with a golden X emblazoned across his chest, appeared on the spot!
:Ohhh!! That's Kamen Rider Kaixa, right? Damn, just as cool as Faiz!
:The design is totally different from Faiz, but one thing they have in common—they're both badass!
:Hurry up, show it off!
:Faiz was insanely powerful—what kind of strength does Kaixa have?
"I—my strength right now!"
Xu Jia stared in disbelief at his hands.
He could feel it.
Right now, it felt like he had limitless power—like he could obliterate a mountain with a single punch!
Of course…
Xu Jia knew this was just an illusion.
But that surge of power from deep within, that adrenaline-pumping sensation—was undeniably real. Right now, he felt like a superhuman!
At that moment—
Seeing Xu Jia's transformation succeed, Yuuto Kagami chimed in from the side to offer an explanation.
"Kaixa's combat capabilities exceed Faiz's base form."
"His punch power exceeds 3 tons, and his kick force reaches an astounding 7 tons!"
"He can leap 30 meters, and sprint 100 meters in just 6.3 seconds!"
"As for his ultimate Rider Kick, not only does it release flames up to 2000 degrees Celsius, but it also delivers a destructive force of 23.5 tons—and it can auto-target and lock onto enemies within a 3000-meter radius!"
:666!
:Damn, Kaixa's punches and kicks are way stronger than Faiz's!
:Though his jump and speed seem a bit lower!
:Wait, his finisher has auto-targeting? And with that range?? That's nuts!
Next—
Yuuto Kagami pointed at Xu Jia's waist.
Hanging there was a strange device shaped like an "X".
"As the secondary Rider in Kamen Rider 555, Kaixa has his own exclusive weapon—the Kaixa Blade Gun."
"As the name suggests, this weapon can switch between gun mode and sword mode."
"In sword mode, it can slice through steel plates 50 centimeters thick!"
"Kaixa... Blade Gun?"
Xu Jia looked down at the weapon on his waist and couldn't help but reach for it.
Zzzrak!
Under Yuuto Kagami's guidance, Xu Jia followed a few steps.
Suddenly, a golden beam extended from the X-shaped weapon—like a lightsaber!
"Whoa!"
Startled by the golden energy blade, Xu Jia's grip slipped, and the Kaixa Blade Gun fell to the ground.
And then—a shocking scene unfolded before everyone's eyes.
The moment the golden blade touched the floor, it pierced straight through, leaving a gaping hole in the ground!
:What the hell?!
:Holy crap, this thing can switch to gun mode for ranged combat, and sword mode for close quarters? This versatility is off the charts!
:It can actually slice through 50cm thick steel?! That's insane!
:So cool! Way cooler than any ordinary weapon! This blows them out of the water!
Then—
Xu Jia excitedly tested out all of Kaixa's features, leaving the viewers drooling with envy.
"Th-thank you, Bro Fan!"
After showing off everything, Xu Jia ended the transformation and walked over, eyes full of gratitude.
Then—
To the surprise and confusion of everyone watching…
Xu Jia held out the Kaixa Driver and offered it back.
"Bro Fan, this… I'm giving it back to you!"
And with that—
Countless viewers were utterly baffled.
:???
:Wait—what is this guy doing??
:Did he seriously just hand back the Kaixa Driver?
:Bro, are you kidding me? That's a Rider transformation device! Why would you give that up??
"You really want to give me back the Kaixa Driver?" Yuuto Kagami looked genuinely surprised.
Xu Jia nodded firmly.
"Yes. After all, the belt inside was originally yours, and the transformation code—you told me that, too."
"Besides..."
"Just experiencing a transformation into a Kamen Rider once is enough for me. I'm truly satisfied!"
Hearing this, countless viewers sighed in admiration.
:If it were me, I couldn't do it. No way.
:Seriously, who could give up something that grants supernatural powers?
:Still, Xu Jia made the right call. The belt came from Bro Fan, after all. Without him, Xu Jia would've never transformed in the first place.
:Yeah, that's true… but I still feel kinda frustrated!
:Come on, the guy himself said he's satisfied. Let's not project our own regrets onto him.
Yuuto Kagami's face showed a hint of approval.
To be able to resist such temptation, even with such a treasure in front of him…
He had to admit—Xu Jia had already shown the makings of a true Kamen Rider.
With this kind of temperament, if he ever got the Delta Driver, he might be able to unleash even greater power.
"Alright then."
Yuuto Kagami reached out and accepted it.
Watching the Kaixa Driver being taken back—
Xu Jia felt a pang of emptiness… yet also an odd sense of relief.
However—
What he didn't expect was what happened next.
Yuuto Kagami examined the Kaixa Driver briefly… then held it out again.
"Even though the Kaixa Driver is indeed powerful—
—It was something you bought. That means it belongs to you."
"So this Kaixa Driver… you should keep it."
With those words—
Xu Jia's eyes flew wide open, filled with disbelief!
And the chat? Instantly erupted!
:What the hell?! Bro Fan actually turned it down??
:No—he gave it back to Xu Jia!
:This thing's a legendary item! And Bro Fan just... gave it away?? I'm speechless!
:Crap. I think I'm falling for Bro Fan a little…
:Bro, you might want to check your preferences there.
:Xu Jia's got god-tier luck! I bet Bro Fan saw he resisted the temptation, so he rewarded him with it!
:Damn, is this a "retreat to advance" move from Xu Jia? That thick-browed kid might be craftier than he looks!
"However…"
"I need to give you a very serious warning."
Just as Xu Jia clutched the Kaixa Driver with joy—
Yuuto Kagami's expression turned grim.
"Bro—Bro Fan, what is it?" Xu Jia felt a jolt of unease rise in his chest.
And all the viewers suddenly held their breath.
:Oh no… this can't be good.
:Bro Fan's got that look again—just like when Shen Lele ate the Line-Line Fruit.
:Right, I remember! Bro Fan had that same serious expression when he explained the side effects of Devil Fruits!
:Crap—don't tell me the Kaixa Driver also comes with some serious side effects??
:Come on, you can't gain power without paying a price. Bet it's something nasty!
Sure enough—
Just as many viewers had guessed.
Yuuto Kagami slowly opened his mouth.
"There's a cost to using the Kaixa Driver."
"The more times you transform, the higher the risk that your body will begin to turn to sand."
"And once the sandification process reaches the end…
—The final outcome is death!"
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