The next day, Mikey walks into a hospital room to see the Shiba family and Baji, whose left hand is broken.
Mikey: "How did this happen?" (said worriedly)
Taiju: "The first generation... they already made their move."
Baji remains silent.
Mikey glances at Haakai, who is still resting on the bed.
Yuzuha: "The doctors said we can take him in a week."
Mikey: "Baji... where is Chifuyu? He was also with you, right?"
Baji: "... He's not in the mood to talk."
Mikey clenches his fist.
In the forest with Mansako and Izana, Izana is running with Mansako to a hill.
Izana: *panting* "Hey... old man, I like the way you train me, but why do I have to put on so much weight?"
Mansako: "Shut your mouth! If you keep it shut, you'll save a lot of energy for your next round."
Izana: "But why are you tying my hands? How can I grip the ground?"
Mansako: "Kids these days... *sigh*."
Izana: "Hey, say something!"
Time Skip...
Gitaro, defeated by Taiju, is returning to his place, his face covered in bandages.
Gitaro: "...!"
Gitaro sees a cop standing far away, but his eyes are staring at him; Gitaro can feel his gaze.
The cop walks towards Gitaro.
Masoto: "So, you are the Minato King's disciple."
Gitaro: "Who are you? What the heck is a cop doing with me?"
Masoto punches Gitaro in the gut, causing him to fall to the ground while clutching his stomach.
Gitaro: "Graah!!... Fuck! My stomach!" (thought)
Masoto: "You are such a disappointment to your teacher."
Masoto lights a cigarette.
Masoto: "Phew... You're really lucky that you met Taiju Shiba. If you had encountered the real leaders, you wouldn't be walking."
Gitaro: "W-what? Are there even stronger leaders than Taiju?" (said weakly)
Masoto: "Tell your teacher never to think about capturing Shibuya again because if he tries, I will personally intervene." (said with a smile)
Gitaro: "Who is he? How does he know about my master?" (thought) "Huh?! Don't tell me... you..." Gitaro's eyes widen after realizing it's Masoto. "You... the King of Shi-"
Masoto kicks Gitaro in the face to silence him.
Gitaro: "Ack!" (groans)
Masoto: "Shut up... So, your teacher also told you about the generations... huh... I see."
Gitaro: "Sir... I am honored to meet you, sir." Gitaro bows his head towards Masoto. (Weakly)
Masoto: "Sigh... Get out of here. I am really not in the mood for this shit."
Gitaro: "Thank you, sir... I am truly honored."
Gitaro stands and walks away, bowing one last time to Masoto.
Masoto: "... King... Hahaha, that's a straight joke on my face. Can't even imagine if my daughter were like this." (sighs) "What am I even thinking about? My precious daughter..." (mumbled)
Time skip...
In Nakano with Takemichi and Haru eating on the street after finishing their work.
Haru: "Sigh... I'm too tired. Aren't you?"
Takemichi remains silent.
Haru: "Hey, you don't have to cover your eyes with the goggles." (smirks)
Takemichi: "Shut up and ask him about our next location."
Haru: "You really are such a bore. By the way, what do you think of them? Do you think they'll be helpful?"
Takemichi: "In my opinion... yes. And I don't want to listen to your..."
Haru: "What! You bast-"
Haru sees a message on his phone about their next location, making him serious.
Takemichi: "What? What did he say?"
Haru: "Our next location is... Shibuya."
A wide smirk appears on Takemichi's face.
Takemichi: "That's... Really interesting." (smirks)
Haru: "..."
End of this chapter...
