Hinto, Hiro, Shingo, and Jiro arrive at the school.
"Thanks for helping us... Hinto..." Shingo said.
"Yeah, you really came in and saved us. I don't know what would've happened to us if you weren't there..." Jiro said.
"We're so sorry!" they both said while bowing to Hinto.
"Put your heads back up," Hinto said.
"YES SIR!" they said simultaneously.
Hiro started to laugh hysterically. "HAHAHA, you idiots," he said as he got between them with his hands on both their heads.
Hinto looked at them, and the edges of his mouth moved up.
Hiro saw this and smiled.
But Hinto's smile soon disappeared as he said:
"Your Bo— I mean... Haruto... would have been proud of how you guys defended Kazuo. So keep your heads up high."
"YES!" they both yelled.
"And stick together and—" Before Hinto could finish his sentence, they both tried to hug him. He dodged them, and they fell flat on their faces.
"HAHAHAHAHA!" Hiro laughed hysterically.
Later that same day...
The Kokuja squad leaders all gathered in the same room, using holographic technology.
Among them were the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Division commanders.
The Commander of the 4th Division, Aoi Amakusa, had just entered the meeting.
"My apologies for being late, Boss," Aoi said.
"Being punctual is everything in our line of work, Aoi. Luckily for you, you always deliver and follow every command flawlessly. Therefore, it's alright this time..." Nanashi said.
"Understood, Boss. It won't happen again," Aoi replied.
"So, what is the status of the current situation, Aoi? Is it taken care of?" Nanashi asked.
"The thing with the kids? Yeah, that's taken care of. Don't worry, Boss—they won't be a problem for us anymore," Aoi said.
"Good. We can't have little children running their mouths about our business, can we?" Nanashi said.
"Also, we tried to get in contact with the Sakura Clan, but they don't pay attention to our messages," Aoi said.
"Is that so... Haha. Shiina, he certainly is a bold one, isn't he?" Nanashi said.
3rd Division Commander Shiina looked at Nanashi and stayed quiet.
"I see. Well, it isn't a necessity for us to get an immediate response from the Sakura Clan. If they don't want to respond, we'll just have to make them respond—by force," Nanashi said.
"Nanashi-sama, with all due respect, I would suggest that we don't do anything rash. The Sakura Clan is one of the strongest families—if not the strongest—in the country," Shiina said.
"Hmph. Self-proclaimed, if you ask me," Aoi muttered.
"You wanna find out for yourself, big boy?" Shiina snapped.
"Behave... both of you," Nanashi said.
And they both went quiet.
The 1st Commander said, "This was to be expected from mortal enemies, right, 2nd?"
The 2nd Commander answered, "You're one to talk. We all know you can't stand the people from Wisteria."
"HAHA fair point," the 1st Commander responded.
"I see what you're saying, Shiina, and I appreciate your cooperation," Nanashi said.
"Nanashi-sama, please give me permission to go kick the door in at Sakura," Aoi said.
"Hmmm... permission granted," Nanashi replied.
"Alright! These pink idiots won't expect a thing," Aoi said.
Shiina looked shocked but chose to keep her opinion to herself.
"But remember one thing, Aoi... failure is not tolerated. Understood?" Nanashi said, his voice cold and intimidating.
"Yes, of course, sir. Thank you, Nanashi-sama. I won't let you down!" Amakusa said.
The 2nd Commander said, "Amakusa-kun, I hope you realize what you're getting into."
The 1st Commander laughed.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just watch..." Aoi said.
"1st, 2nd, i'll discuss further actions with you in private. And 3rd Squad—continue with your usual affairs. We will make our move very soon..."
"Understood," they all replied.
Meeting over...
After getting off the holographic call, Shiina grabbed her phone and called.
"Yeah, what do you want?" Aoi answered.
"Listen here, you braindead piece of sh*t. That idiot who became the current leader isn't your average Joe," Shiina said.
"Oh yeah?" Aoi responded.
"He may seem like a not-so-serious guy, lazy even, but don't be fooled. And I know because—"
Aoi hung up.
"...AOI, YOU F***ING IDIOT!" Shiina yelled through the phone.
Aoi muttered to himself, "Pssh, am I supposed to be scared now?"
"What are we doing, big bro?" Eikyuu asked.
"We're gonna continue with our plan. And stop calling me big bro," Amakusa said.
"Alrighty, but what about those stupid kids?" Eikyuu said.
"What about them, Eikyuu?" Amakusa responded.
"Shouldn't you have told Nanashi that you didn't handle the situation?" Eikyuu asked.
"Eikyuu... what Nanashi doesn't know, he doesn't have to know. Do you realize what would've happened to you if he found out?" Amakusa said.
"That would only bring me one step closer to my dream, big bro!" Eikyuu replied.
"Wow, this kid is a psychopath for sure," Amakusa thought to himself.
"Anyway, Eikyuu, let's get that leg of yours fixed up before we head out," Amakusa said.
"Head out for what, big bro?" Eikyuu asked.
"War..." Amakusa replied.
Moments later
After the phone was rudely hung up on her, Shiina laid down on her bed and stared up at the ceiling.
She opened her phone and saw a photo of herself as a child with a little boy.
And she said to herself
"I wonder how he'll do facing you... Shogo..."
Chapter End