I may often take pride in my strength. I even thought I could be a mentor because of it.
But much too often I've been proven that it's not enough for people to rely on brute strength. 
...just recently I was given a cruel reminder of that. I nearly lost a friend.
But I'm not making the same mistake anymore.
So, yeah. Some of the Hyper Limited got on her gohei, but I don't know what's keeping her so upset...
...I faced something like this back - well, I suppose it would be forth* - when both the Limited and I were alive in the same place†.
At one point during my first use of the Limited, someone had their weapon infected, turning it into the "Clear Buster". It heightened their powers...but it quickly evolved into a form where it drained its power and tried to control them.
What's more, it went from affecting just their buster to their armor as a whole.
...that mean friend Sanae have Hyper Limited in her?!
Yep. I don't know if it was something Team Mecha tried to pull or the parasite evolving by itself, but apparently it's learned how to find organic hosts, like the HEX Adaptors.
Man, you little punk!
*ROAR!* (As per usual with you humans, your bark is worse than your bite. Allow me to show you true pain.)
D--
*ROAR!* it!!
Show me your moves!
Urgh... How are we supposed to handle these things!? Seriously, I'd say Kilroy's gotten on my last nerve, but at this point he's already done with it!
...
...Is something wrong, si-
Release them.
A-are you sure? We still don't know if we can even contro-
I said release them.
...
...DESTROY.
...Now, I'm sure this requires explanation... You see, when we set off for space, we found something, floating aimlessly in the cosmos... Broken remains of myself, from when I became Jazz Hands.
...The idea to scan these parts and make back-up droids based off of them was actually Missingno.'s idea. Initially, I was going to refuse... But then I thought of something...
...I am not planning on forgetting my past actions. Nor will I accept forgiveness for them, for they deserve none. ...But I can still make something good out of them.
...Obviously, these are replications of a robot who has been completely destroyed, so the power output doesn't match that of Jazz Hands. I have also taken the liberty of removing any traces of Limited or Anti-Omni Energy that remained... Whatever traces of Evil Energy it had has already been removed prior due to Regulus ridding of the MKII Virus...
...But I feel the results speak for themselves. (Thankfully...)
Lost a friend?...
Oh father...You poor, poor fool.
Power, raw power is what brings about change. Allow me to show you.
Meta Brigand, Lost To Pride
Their laziness is rubbing off on you. Slowing you down.
The only friends we have are ourselves! The ones we protect only see us as guardians. They would stand against us if we tried to better their way of life! Our kings, the ones we sworn our lives to, only use us for protection, nothing more! Face it!
WE ARE ALONE.
I don't think "possessing everyone" is a correct definition of bettering someone's lifestyle.
I will admit, sometimes people will manipulate so-called "friends" the way you believe. 
But companions are even more likely to teach others how to learn from their mistakes, or when enough is enough. Forcing yourself to be alone means pushing away people who, believe it or not, actually give a darn.
I am the Moriya Shrine's third goddess!! I WON'T DIE, AND YOU WON'T TAKE WHAT'S MINE!!!
You guys stay back here. I'll deal with that meddlesome wimp myself!
Uh, Wario?
Whaddyou want, huh?
Let him.
Hah! Looks like you finally realize how outmatched you guys are! Stand back!
WHY DIDN'T YOU GUYS BACK ME UP, HUH!? I'M BURNING HERE!
HOLD STILL!
Did he...?
Oh yeah.
Possessing everyone? You think I'm that grey goop over-?
Gaaah!
This is for Paintra.
I remember you. The one that wanted to follow in my footsteps only to chicken out the moment it wasn't about attacking your own kind. Why do you show your face before me?
To protect everyone and this planet from my kind. And if you stand in their way, then you stand in my way.
I am Meta Brigand! Son of the strong! Wielder of Antares! It's time you see why my enemies regard me as an heavenly king of the cold!*
Frosty Fut-!**
(Hey, what's that happening over there?)
That's enough! You guys have caused too much mayhem! Leave this instant!
Ah, a challenger! And, pray tell, how do you expect to come out on top?
I don't.
But I refuse to watch you guys run amok and destroy the peace that has been established.
..Very well. You wish to do defend your civilization?
Pom Pom. Boom Boom. The time has come.
About time we get to step in! Watching everything be destroyed is so boring!
Yeah! Now it's time we do some of the crushing! Starting with this pipsqueak!
...
What good are youkai for?! They're beasts, destined to extermination!!
Those who build monsters are no better, nor are those who respect them!!!
Don't even think about it, vile Songstress. This energy is PART OF ME, and I fully intend to-
You saw what just happened! Wait it out for the next opening!!
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