(P4AU) serves as the direct sequel to Persona 4 Arena , taking place just days after the first tournament. The story is divided into two main perspectives: the P4 Episode and the P3 Episode .
Unlike previous villains, Sho Minazuki is a "Persona-user" who doesn't actually have a Persona at first; he relies on raw combat skill until he merges with his other half, Minazuki . Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
The Investigation Team (from Persona 4 ) and the Shadow Operatives (from Persona 3 ) must team up to stop Sho and his puppet master, the malevolent entity , who seeks to use the collected "Persona fragments" to manifest and bring about the apocalypse. Key Story Elements (P4AU) serves as the direct sequel to Persona