Rosario Vampire, Volume 9 (Rosario Vampire Vol. 2 #36-41)

Lingling faces Aqua in a battle of Dimension Sword users. After Aqua evades Lingling's sacrificial attack, she is challenged by Tohofuhai, but when Fangfang and Lingling's parents are captured, Moka arrives and gives herself up to spare everyone from further harm. Hokuto and Kiria offer a temporary alliance with the News Club and provide information about Fairy Tale's headquarters.

While the News Club members train, Tsukune undergoes a body alteration spell where he must endure 109 needle piercings so he can be powerful enough to defend against the Dimension Sword. Kurumu feels extremely weak and heartbroken due to her unrequited love for Tsukune. When Tsukune goes out of control and attacks Tohofuhai, Kurumu breaks through the shielding to finally kiss Tsukune, which restores him and allows Tohofuhai to insert the final needle.