The Carcassa must have privileged stealth over fire-power, because the half a dozen mafiosi ready to abduct Ienobu were easily dispatched with only Tsuna, Hayato and Mukuro. Takeshi stayed obediently behind with Skull (who was trying his best not to freak out), and Ienobu never even realized what happened.
They called the DC to help them transport the unconscious criminals to the Hibari mansion to be interrogated. Tsuna tried to send Takeshi on his way then, but the taller boy was unyielding.
"I told you I'd stay until everything was dealt with, so I'm sticking with you. I can stalk you if you try to avoid me."
It was delivered with such a sunny smile and merry tone that Tsuna was left agape. He couldn't even tell if it was a threat or a warning, only that Takeshi would follow through; the determination in his eyes made that abundantly clear.
At least Takeshi hadn't asked about the multicolored Flames that had flared during the short-lived fight, despite looking very interested. That was likely not a discussion Tsuna could keep postponing forever.
Kyoya and Chrome had the 'interrogation room' ready when they arrived – the Carcassa leader must have been sent to the police. Probably. Hopefully. In any case, he was no longer there.
Once more, the two Mists locked themselves in with the bound mafiosi while everyone waited outside the – soundproof, huh? – room, but not before Kyoya noticed Takeshi and sent Mukuro a flat, unamused look. The illusionist replied by rolling his eyes before they looked at Tsuna in tandem with long-suffering annoyance.
He had no idea what the hell that was about, but he was innocent! And since when did those two get along so well?!
As if he didn't have enough problems right now, no sooner had the door to the interrogation room been locked that Kyoko-chan, Haru, Ryohei-nii and the personification of all things ornery and onerous barged in.
… Maybe Tsuna was being harsh, but Kurokawa sported an expression that didn't bode well and had been tap-dancing on his nerves for too long. He didn't feel like being generous with her; he had warned her twice already, he didn't want another confrontation.
"Did you find them?" She asked, as brisk as ever. It sounded like Tsuna's previous admonition had had no effect in the long-run. Shit.
"Yes." He replied through gritted teeth. "We'll soon have the location of the last headquarters, and we'll be out of your hair as soon as it's dealt with."
"I want to come."
Oh hell no. "It will be dangerou-"
"I can help deal with the villains to the EXTREME!" Cut in Ryohei-nii in what was probably meant to be a helpful offer but in reality only worsened the situation.
"If we can be of any help, we'd like to contribute." Added his sister with earnest eyes, while Haru nodded emphatically. "You've taken such good care of us so far, it's time for us to repay you."
The three of them were kind, but those were definitely not Kurokawa's intentions. "As I was trying to say, this will be very dangerous." Stressed Tsuna in an effort to deter them. Just like Takeshi had threatened, they could follow them with or without Tsuna's assent. "The people we're about to face are probably the best fighters they have. You can't come if you're not useful in battle."
