"Welcome back, young master," A man with dual coloured hair greeted with a matching 90° bow. He was dressed in a formal kimono, a contrast to the said young master who had a sloppily put on yukata.
"Bring Shintaro-san to my quarters after this meeting. I have something to speak to him about," Hayato signalled for the man to haste, now sitting at the provided zaisu.
"Now, what was the mission I've assigned to all of you since our last gathering?" The silence was enough for him, "Keep the Tsuniji clan in line, fools. I've assigned you to tell them to keep their noses out of the Tendou clan's business, give them a warning if required."
"Pardon me, young master but the Tsuniji's have been allies with the Tendou's for the last few years," One appealed, "We might break out an unecessary war between them."
"It's either their heads on a platter or yours, Neito," He said monotonously, "Would it really be called an alliance when the Tsuniji has been keeping in contact with the Tendou's enemies?"
Hayato gazed over the paper envelope in his hand, setting it down in front of the other clan members. It contained all the evidences of enemy contacts, embezzlement and the many suspicious things that the Tsuniji group got going on. It wasn't just a matter of the Tendou's now, it is also theirs, that is how their alliance had work.
"Tell those fossils to retire, I've been waiting to see them burried 6 deep under."
The clan members looked through the said evidence, their gazes lowering. Their respected young master was formidable, he's young but his father was right to pass the position to him at his ripe age. He was efficient, fast, strict. He always has been.
He signaled the meeting to be adjourned, the others rushing to their assigned post, taking in the new information that their leader brought.
It was now a matter of fear and force.
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"Shintarou-san, good evening," Hayato greeted the man who had just walked in to his quarters. He motioned for him to sit down which the other had complied to.
Shintarou Tendou, the king of the underworld.
Apart from being the most dangerous, Shintarou was someone with many names and faces. He has numerous aliases, disguises, identities. He was someone who likes to control the background, the public opinion and the ultimate ruin of anyone who stood his way. This fact, however, is only known by Yamagata Hayato and his twin brother, Seiichirou Tendou.
"Now, now, Hayato. No need to be so formal," the rasp in his voice could send deep chills down Hayato's back if he didn't know better.
Seiichirou was mischievous, especially to people who he considers his kouhai, like Hayato and of course, his precious little brother, Satori.
"Tsuniji clan's misdeeds has been kept in record. Apparently, they've been running their mouths into the higher ups, persuading them to pressure Tendou's older council to sell Satori off," Hayato reported. He knew the news would set Seiichirou off, as it did to him when he first found out. The older nodded at him, signalling to continue his report.
"They're planning to marry him off, Hiro-san. To someone who has the power to hurt him any minute since he wouldn't have our backing if it was approved. They want him powerless, miserable and chained down. What are they thinking?!" He let his emotions go free yet— Seiichirou was quiet, steadfast, sipping the tea that was served, rooibos red.
Red, Shintaro's eyes are used to seeing red. It was a royal colour, and he, having eyes of crimson, is as brutal as recorded kings. He is merciless, always makes sure that he has the last laugh. Rooibos red is the usual tea that the Tendou's have. They grow and harvest it from it's soil, it's the first ever tea they are introduced to when they were children. Rooibos red, at this moment, meant Satori.
Satori, Shintaro's pride and joy. Satori, who, as a baby and til now, showed him the widest smile that gave him strength and comfort. His little brother, who's passion is volleyball. His little brother who is being chained down by people who have no right to do so.
Satori, his most precious, already losing the smile that was Shintaro's joy. Losing his freedom and passion as the days go on.
"Give me names, Yamagata. Let's start with Tsuniji's allies, shall we?"
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ENTER: 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐔
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