The Rising of the Shield Hero Novel Volume 7 features story by Aneko Yusagi.

Naofumi and his friends defeat the Spirit Tortoise after it rampages across the country. They leave in search of the other missing heroes and meet Ost along the way, who says she is one of the Spirit Tortoise's servants. She tells Naofumi that the Spirit Tortoise is still alive and that someone is pulling the strings to use the tortoise to destroy the world! Can Naofumi protect those he loves from this new danger?

The Rising of the Shield Hero Novel Volume 8 features story by Aneko Yusagi.

At a critical moment, Naofumi and the others are saved by a young girl. Ost's sacrifice is enough to save them from their battle to the death with Kyo, but Kyo's able to escape to another world. Naofumi attempts to follow him, but he awakens to find himself in prison! His friends are scattered and he finds himself back at level one. How will Naofumi survive the new challenges that await him?

The Rising of the Shield Hero Novel Volume 9 features story by Aneko Yusagi.

“I will see to your punishment. Come at me!” Yomogi, a female warrior, attacks Naofumi and his team. The Shield Hero, Naofumi, finds himself separated from his companions—and reduced to level one!

With the help of Kizuna, one of the holy heroes from the new world, he is able to reunite with his friends. Naofumi prepares to battle their enemy Kyo, but then Yomogi attacks, declaring she is acting on Kyo’s behalf. In the middle of battle, Naofumi notices something strange about her powerful weapon—but what is it?