After the disconcerting visit to Draken in prison, Naoto and Takemichi retreated to the young detective's apartment, an unsettling tension lingering in the air. The weight of Draken's death row sentence bore heavily on their minds, casting a shadow over their thoughts.
" I can't believe Draken-kun is on death row. Naoto... What kind of person is Kisaki ?". Takemichi pressed for answers.
" Tetta Kisaki currently holds one of the most crucial positions in the Tokyo Manji Gang as the acting leader. He's likely the mastermind behind the repeated murders of my sister, and I'm almost certain he's connected to Amalie's death as well. Despite our relentless police efforts, we can't find any leads". Naoto explained with a heavy sigh.
Takemichi furrowed his brow, his gaze fixed on the ground," I never crossed paths with him in the past. As much as I want to take him down, we don't even know where he is".
A weighted silence enveloped them until Takemichi looked up at Naoto, determination gleaming in his eyes.
" Naoto... There's really no other way ! I have to become Toman's leader !". Takemichi declared.
Naoto's eyes widened in surprise," You were serious about that ? I thought you were just trying to cheer me up".
Takemichi stood up abruptly," But it's the only way, isn't it ?! If I become Toman's leader, I can stop Kisaki. Then, I'll be able to save Draken, Mikey, Hina, Amalie, Kol... Everyone ! I have to do things differently this time.
I have to attack the root of it all ! I've thought it over. First, I'll become a captain. With Pah-chin-kun gone, the Third Division doesn't have a captain right now. I'll aim for that !".
Naoto, initially silent, finally spoke," What an utterly reckless idea".
" But... Naoto. I'm not saying I can solve this magically. I just think this is the only way". Takemichi retorted.
" I understand. Takemichi-kun, one way or another, you've succeeded in the mission thus far. I trust you. It might be a long journey this time". Naoto said as he stood up.
Takemichi nodded, and without wasting time, he clasped Naoto's extended hand in a firm shake. As Takemichi's consciousness seemed to drift away, questions swirled in his mind. Why did he dump Hinata ?
Why was Hanma there when Hinata and Amalie were killed ? Why did Draken commit acts leading to his death row sentencing ? Who exactly was Kisaki ? And why did he harbor such animosity towards Mikey ? These questions, like scattered puzzle pieces, fueled Takemichi's determination to piece them together and unravel the truth.
His thoughts shattered when Takemichi opened his eyes to a scene enveloped in white smoke, warmth embracing him. Men were washing themselves, and he found himself in a bathhouse.
Suddenly, something emerged from the water in front of him, and Takemichi shrieked as Mikey, with a mischievous grin, surfaced.
" M-Mikey-kun ?!". Takemichi exclaimed.
Mikey chuckled," Was I that scary ?".
Kol rolled his eyes as he leaned inside the bath," Scary, my ass".
Takemichi's eyes widened with surprise," Kol-kun ?!".
" Hey ! Shut up !". Came an interjecting voice.
Looking up, Takemichi, Kol, and Mikey saw Draken washing his hair, a shampoo hat perched on his head.
" Grow up. You're not a little kid. Quit fooling around in the bathhouse". Draken admonished.
" Draken-kun ?!". Takemichi exclaimed in surprise.
" Takemichi ! Are you done ?". Kol retorted with irritation.
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Rising from the Ashes ‖ Tokyo Revengers
FanfictionConsidered abominations of nature by a fate they did not choose to inflict upon themselves, Amalie and Kol had always seemed to be in a perpetual battle against the very essence of death. But the day arrived when "always and forever" proved to be a...