𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 | ᴋᴜᴢᴜʀʏᴜ ꜰᴜʏᴜʜɪᴋᴏ x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

~𝟓𝟐~

The night had fallen thick and heavy over the city, the moon hidden behind a curtain of clouds as Fuyuhiko and the Kuzuryu clan prepared to set out for the mission. The abandoned building loomed in the distance, an old structure that had once served as the Morioka clan's headquarters. Despite years of neglect, Fuyuhiko felt a sense of anticipation mixed with unease. This place had been the heart of Morioka operations, and he hoped there were still remnants within that could give the Kuzuryu clan an advantage.

The team gathered outside the crumbling facade, the air thick with tension. Fuyuhiko stood at the forefront, surveying his members as they checked their gear. Hannah was among them, her expression a mixture of excitement and apprehension. She wore tactical gear, her hair pulled back to keep it out of her face, and she held a small flashlight in her hand, her determination shining through the nervousness.

"Listen up." Fuyuhiko said, commanding attention. "We're here to gather intel and see what we can find. This building might have valuable information or resources that the Morioka clan left behind. We move quickly and quietly. Stick together, and stay alert. Hannah, you're with Takumi and Mei, right?"

"Yes, I am." she replied, a flicker of eagerness in her voice.

"Good." he continued. "Remember, your job is to observe and relay any findings. If anything feels off, you signal us immediately."

She nodded, and Fuyuhiko felt a mix of pride and anxiety as he looked at her. He trusted her, but he couldn't shake the feeling that danger lurked around every corner.

With a final glance at the team, he gestured for them to move forward. They crept toward the building, the moonlight casting eerie shadows as they approached. The front entrance was barely intact, the heavy door hanging off its hinges, groaning ominously as they pushed it open.

Inside, the air was stale, filled with the scent of decay and dust. Fuyuhiko led the way, his instincts sharp as he navigated the dimly lit space. Broken furniture lay strewn across the floor, remnants of the life that once thrived here. He motioned for the team to spread out, carefully scanning the surroundings.

Hannah stayed close to Takumi and Mei, her heart racing with adrenaline. She focused on her breathing, trying to calm the storm of excitement and fear within her. "What do you think we'll find?" she whispered to Takumi, her voice barely audible in the stillness.

"Maybe old documents, weapon caches, or maps." he replied, his eyes scanning the room. "This place was important to the Morioka clan. If they left anything behind, it could give us a leg up."

They moved deeper into the building, each room revealing more evidence of its former glory and eventual decline. In one room, they found old photographs, black and white images of Morioka clan members, their faces proud and fierce. Hannah felt a chill run down her spine as she recognized some of the figures. They had once been powerful, ruthless, and a reminder of the danger that still loomed over them.

"Keep searching." Fuyuhiko called from a nearby room, his voice echoing off the cracked walls. "We need to find something useful."

Hannah continued her search, her flashlight beam dancing over the remnants of the past. She opened a drawer in a dilapidated desk, but it was empty. Frustration bubbled beneath the surface, and she could feel the pressure mounting.

"Over here!" Mei's voice broke through the silence, excitement lacing her tone. Hannah rushed over to her, where she stood by a wall covered in peeling paint.

"What did you find?" Hannah asked, her curiosity piqued.

Mei pointed at a section of the wall where the paint had chipped away, revealing a hidden panel. "I think there's something behind this."