The Rising Hopper: Iron Man's Reckoning

"Help! There's a monster! Help!"

The desperate cries for help echoed through the facility, ending in a chilling silence as the transformed coworker struck down another victim.

Those aware of the situation knew the source of this bizarre disease that turned people into monsters. It all started when Kuroto Dan spread the Bugster Virus near Stark Industries, though it was unintended.

At the top of Stark Industries, Tony Stark watched the chaos below, his face darkening as he saw his employees turning into monstrous creatures.

"We can't wait any longer!"

Tony Stark, seeing the escalating situation, knew he had to act. Without hesitation, he activated his Zero-One Driver.

"Zero-One Driver!"

Standing at the edge of the building, he locked eyes on the monsters below and leaped.

"Jump!"

"Authorize!"

The Rising Hopper Progrise Key was activated successfully.

A yellow-green mechanical grasshopper followed Stark, leaving deep marks with each jump on the building.

"Henshin!"

Tony inserted the key into the driver, and the mechanical grasshopper transformed into solid armor, encasing Stark.

"Rising Hopper!"

"Jump to the sky turns to a Rider Kick!"

As the transformation was completed, Tony Stark, now Kamen Rider Zero-One, landed gracefully behind the monster.

This was the first victim to transform into a monster due to the Bugster Virus—one of Kuroto Dan's creations. Though nameless, it possessed significant combat power.

With a deep breath, Stark looked at the monster with a mix of pity for his former employee and determination to eliminate the threat.

In an instant, Stark teleported behind the monster and struck with a powerful punch.

Bang!

Despite his full strength, the monster barely budged, revealing its formidable defense.

Stark stepped back, assessing the situation. The monster felt the impact, turning to face Stark with a menacing growl.

It charged, claws extended, but Stark deftly sidestepped the attack.

Drawing the 'Attaché Calibur,' Stark transformed it into its blade form.

As the monster charged again, Stark didn't dodge. Instead, he swung the blade, delivering a deep cut.

"It worked!"

Seeing the monster bleed, Stark's resolve strengthened. Gripping the sword tighter, he moved swiftly, landing several more blows.

"Time to end this."

Stark discarded the sword, activating the Progrise Key on his driver.

"Rising Impact!"

The finishing move activated, and Stark prepared to deliver the final blow.

Chapter Title: "Ex-Aid's Challenge: The New Rider Emerges"

In another part of the game field, another Kamen Rider emerged—Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. However, he was in his initial, chubby form.

Though not visually imposing, this form had its strengths. Doctor Strange, now transformed, felt a surge of power and charged at a Bugster monster.

But reality hit hard. After a few rounds, the bulky Ex-Aid was thrown out of the hospital, rolling to a stop outside, looking disheveled.

"Damn, why isn't this working?"

Unbeknownst to him, his current form was only effective against newly formed Bugsters. The ones he faced were advanced versions.

Strange stood up, noticing another Gashat on his belt and a lever on his driver.

Pulling the 'Action Lever,' he felt a surge of energy.

"Level Up!"

As the transformation was completed, Strange emerged in a more potent form—Level 2 Ex-Aid.

Feeling the increased power, Strange admired his new form.

"This feels better."

He gripped the 'Gashacon Breaker' with newfound confidence and charged at the Bugster, ready for battle.