Chapter XXXI

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The night swept away, yielding to the day of the imminent clash. Major figures from assorted gangs converged, creating an electric air of anticipation. Takemichi and Chifuyu, stationed on Toman's side, surveyed the motley assembly within the derelict car lot.

" What ?! Who are all these people ?". Takemichi blurted, visibly taken aback.

" They're spectators. Toman versus Valhalla. Today's winner takes a step closer to ruling Tokyo. This brawl has drawn the attention of every influential delinquent in the city". Chifuyu explained, casting the grandiosity of the impending showdown into context.

" You got that right... Looks like nothing but bad dudes out here". Takemichi nervously observed, scanning the ominous ambiance.

" Like those two over there". Chifuyu pointed, drawing attention to two distinctive figures.

Takemichi followed the indication, spotting two boys, one with braids and the other with glasses and bi-colored hair, perched on ruined cars.

" The Haitani brothers. They can summon a hundred men with just one shout. Those brothers are like celebrities in Roppongi". Chifuyu revealed, shedding light on the formidable spectators.

" A hundred men ?". Takemichi echoed nervously, realizing the gravity of the situation.

" And that hefty guy over there, above that car. That's Leanman. He controls Ueno. I hear he's an absolute juggernaut". Chifuyu added, emphasizing another imposing figure.

Takemichi observed Leanman, a corpulent figure engrossed in his food, seemingly indifferent to the impending battle. However, the tension escalated as a voice pierced the air.

" It's party time ! Toman and Valhalla ain't worth shit !".

Takemichi and Chifuyu turned their attention to a tall boy strutting through the crowd, greeted with bowed heads.

" Good to see you, sir !". The crowd acknowledged.

" I'm overseeing today's fight. The name's Hansen, from the Ikebukuro Criminal Black Members". He introduced himself.

" He's one of the big fish from the 1988 group ! He's our overseer today". Chifuyu clarified.

" Overseer ?". Takemichi sought clarification, grappling with the intricacies of the impending confrontation.

" That's like a referee. Hansen, the Haitani brothers, Leanman... They're just gonna watch today. But they're usually fierce rivals with Toman". Chifuyu elucidated, offering insights into the roles of the influential onlookers.

" You guys ready to throw down ?! Fighters ! Make your entrance !". Hansen's authoritative voice reverberated through the arena.

The two doors of the junkyard creaked open, revealing the opposing gangs standing on either side. Toman's captains occupied the front lines, while the top three stayed slightly back, mirroring Valhalla's arrangement.

" Tokyo Manji Gang ! Valhalla !". Hansen announced, intensifying the spectacle.

As Toman made their entrance, Chifuyu turned to Takemichi," We gotta go too, Takemitchy".

" Yeah !". Takemichi replied nervously, bracing himself for the impending clash.

When the spectators' gazes fell upon Mikey, a murmur of anticipation swept through the crowd. However, the Haitani brothers' attention shifted to someone else.

" Rindou. I think that's her he asked us to watch today, ah, and that one too". Ran remarked to his brother.

Rindou raised an eyebrow," So that's the Twin Dark ? She just looks like a random girl, brother, while the other... he looks like a maniac".

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