[AllTakemichi] Control

Chapter 34

Takemichi always feels like trouble is coming his way after becoming the leader of Black Dragon. His danger radar keeps warning him. Takemichi feels like someone is watching him.

After a meeting with Black Dragon, when Takemichi returns home, he is suddenly attacked in the dark. A strong punch lands squarely on his face, causing it to swell immediately, and he falls backward.

"You filthy sewer rat leading Black Dragon... feeling pretty pleased with yourself, huh?"

A man with long pink hair, a black mask covering his face, piercing blue eyes, and strikingly long eyelashes stands before him.

"Sanzu... kun?"

Takemichi's eyes widen in shock. This guy - he really didn't want to run into this guy. His impression of Sanzu is terrible. This guy would later join Muchou and side with Tenjiku. Why would Sanzu attack him now? Is he picking a fight?

Wait a second... what did Sanzu just call him? "Filthy sewer rat"? Takemichi's memory kicks in.

Oh, back then, he was too focused on Mikey. This guy is the same one who pointed a gun at his head in the future - a member of Bonten. What does this mean?

Before Takemichi can figure it out, Sanzu grabs him by the collar again.

"How dare a bastard like you get special treatment from Mikey? Demanding favors so blatantly - don't you know your place? Are you acting arrogant just because of Mikey? Or do you want to use that filthy gang of yours to betray him? You filthy bastard, I couldn't stand you from the first time I saw you!"

A stream of hateful words pours out. Takemichi doesn't remember Sanzu talking this much in the past, but combining these words with his future experience, he realizes Sanzu has absolute loyalty - almost worship - for Mikey. So siding with Muchou and Tenjiku... was it all an act?

Takemichi frowns but doesn't have time to respond. Sanzu glares at him as if they were enemies from a previous life and raises his fist again.

Suddenly, a shadow appears behind Sanzu. The sound of metal hitting flesh echoes as Inupee strikes Sanzu with a pipe. Sanzu collapses onto Takemichi.

"Hanagaki, you okay?"

Never mind why Inupee is here. Takemichi thought Inupee only walked him partway home, but this is too close to his house.

Well, whatever. Thankfully, Inupee always shows up with timely sneak attacks, and this time, Takemichi likes it the most. Giving a thumbs-up, he praises Inupee.

Seeing this, the murderous look in Inupee's eyes vanishes, replaced by a cheerful expression.

"Not dead or injured badly, right, Inupee-kun?" Takemichi glances at the unconscious Sanzu lying on top of him, feeling a bit of sympathy.

Buddy, I just took a hit like that myself. Compared to mine, that sound felt much lighter.

"Don't worry, Hanagaki. He's just unconscious and might have a slight headache later."

Well, just a slight headache.

"So, what should we do with this guy now, Hanagaki? Should we take him to Touman or Black Dragon? If it's Black Dragon, I'd like to handle it myself."

Inupee's eyes glint dangerously as he tightens his grip on the pipe. He had gone easy earlier since Sanzu was wearing Touman's uniform, and he knew Takemichi didn't like Touman members getting hurt. But seeing the swelling on Takemichi's face makes him reconsider. He thinks: if I can take him out, I should. No one messes with my leader's face.

Takemichi, seeing Inupee's expression, feels bad for Sanzu.

"No, don't take him anywhere," Takemichi mutters, new ideas forming in his head about what to do with Sanzu.