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Hallelujah runs into Nanashi and his party at the [[Sky Tower]] when the [[Hunter Association]] cooperates with the [[Ashura-Kai]] to gather pieces for the Shesha Radar. As Abe deals with the angels stationed there, Hallelujah introduces himself, at first awkwardly replying to [[Asahi]]'s attempts at small talk before passionately speaking about the Ashura-Kai and how Abe saved the group when she asks. He then declares that the gang will save Tokyo instead of [[Flynn]]. He is also shown to be able to see [[Navarre]]'s ghostly form.

The conversation is cut short once Abe successfully bargains with the angels to allow them inside the tower. As they ascend, the group takes a break at the observation deck to appreciate the view of the city, but are blindsided by a [[Rukh]] breaking through the glass. In the ensuing fight, Hallelujah takes note of Nanashi's combat prowess then summons Chiro for support after Asahi's insistence, revealing that he cannot fight directly. After the Rukh is defeated, Abe scolds him for his weakness in allowing a girl to push him around and tells him to clean up his act. Once the group finds the item they were looking for further into the tower, Abe pulls Hallelujah aside and orders him to accompany the party to keep tabs on them lest they make a mess of things. Hallelujah complies after some convincing but the party is then ambushed by [[Medusa]] and forced to fight her, all the while Abe ditches them. Once she is slain, Hallelujah asks to stay with the group and is subsequently allowed to accompany them, despite [[Dagda]] exposing his intentions to spy on them. He starts to call Nanashi "Leader" from this point onwards.

The following day, when the party is tasked to escort the [[Crusaders]] to [[Kasumigaseki]], Hallelujah points out the similarities between their leader, [[Gaston]], and Navarre, only to have the samurai's anger directed at him. He shares the same sentiment the party has regarding Gaston's dreadful attitude and later makes quips about the man when he forces the party to bring him to [[Shesha]]. After the party defeats the serpent in [[Shibuya]] and returns to [[Kinshicho]], he notices Asahi is still upset from Gaston's earlier tirade.

Later on, when the party infiltrates [[Tsukiji Konganji]] to rescue Flynn from the [[Divine Powers]], [[Krishna]] reveals the truth behind Nanashi's revival and how it led to his release, causing doubt to permeate the rest of the party. Despite this revelation, Hallelujah shoots Nanashi a sympathizing glance in the moment and later offers words of solace and reassurance once they escape the temple.  

When Nanashi's trial is disrupted by the activation of the [[Tokugawa Mandala]], Hallelujah tests out the Demon Summoning Program when prompted by a passing Hunter, only to find out the program is not working. Realizing that almost all of Tokyo is unable to summon demons outside of Nanashi, the party rushes to Kinshicho to defend its residents, which ends with the death of Asahi's [[Boss|dad]] and Asahi staying behind to mourn. Hallelujah offers his condolences to Nanashi and asks how he is faring, as the man had also been a father to him. Hallelujah then shares his own story of parental loss—having lost contact with his mother at the age of 10—and reassures Nanashi that while their grief may not be comparable, he and the rest of the party are there to support the two through their loss.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 27 - You're not alone''' Seems like Asahi's got a lot going on right now... You shouldn't be so hard on yourself either. . . Look, at least you've got me. And Nozomi. And Gaston, sorta? Navarre, too. I can only imagine what it's like, to watch your dad die... Just remember that you and Asahi aren't alone, okay?|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>

After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggle to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor when she thanks the party for saving her.

The next day has the party head to [[Ikebukuro]] to deal with Shesha's reappearance, although with some lingering tension between Hallelujah and Gaston. After killing the serpent for a second time, a somber Hallelujah is approached by Asahi, still feeling guilty for punching Gaston even though he deserved it. She thanks Hallelujah for coming to her defense, but does not want the two to remain at odds with each other. This prompts him to apologize to Gaston, who waves it off as unnecessary.

Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward and rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is.

When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-Kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he mediates an argument between the Ashura-kai and [[Ring of Gaea]]. He also catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors who later questions why he is disobeying orders. Although momentarily timid due to his insubordination, Hallelujah is left dazed when Abe tells him to explain in person and he will receive a truth in return.