I'm so proud of our boy for asking for help. I was expecting that flashback to end with him asking Clara and Azz to keep being friends when he's gone but I guess even our pure boy can only be unselfish for so long.
Also, I completely forgot but Iruma is currently rank 5.5 since they're waiting to see what effect Iruma's actions with the Many Ears has on the Netherworld. And since Ali gains strength with Iruma's ranks, Iruma could potentially get a power up if Mephisto is able to walk in and grant him Rank 6.