Responsibilities

06 - Truth

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Several members of the Disciplinary Committee had been attacked around town in the last week. Each of them had lost a number of teeth, decreasing by one for each victim. As soon as Reborn heard the news from some members whispering the reports, he decided the events were not to be overlooked.

He did some digging, starting from the victims. Fortunately, the skylark was mad enough to let him take the reports. The hitman had a feeling there were some other reasons, but that was not the time to dwell on the matter. He took the files at the shop and chose the usual corner table, farthest from the others. He knew his coffee would arrive soon, so he started reading them.

24, 23, 22, 21, 20... 13, 14, 15... 9, 8, 7. What kind of scheme was that, what ladder was the culprit following... The fact that he didn't kill but acted in broad daylight was a clear sign that he, whoever he was, wanted attention, wanted to deliver a message. To who and which kind, he had to discover.

A white porcelain cup was put on the round table and his nostrils were filled with the delicious scent. He looked up from the papers to see Tsuna. He was wearing his usual uniform and the silver tray was between his waist and arm, held vertically.

"I can't believe I'm seeing you doing paperwork."

Reborn took his cup. "This is not mine." He answered before taking a sip. "I'm searching for hints."

"Hints?" He arched a brow. "Something bad happened?"

"Is happening." Reborn, for a reason or two, wanted him to know.

He told Tsuna everything through an efficient summary. Even what he had just discovered and the consequent questions.

"Uhm... I know some of the victims..." He said with a worried face. "You said Yukimura-kun was targeted after Gojou-kun, right?" Reborn nodded, fascinated by his memory. "Well, I don't know if it's useful, but the only thing I can think of is their strength." Tsuna pointed an index at the photo of a raven-haired, tall teen. "Yukimura-kun comes here sometimes and I know Gojou-kun is tutoring him in almost every subject. You know, the way they are being beaten seems like a ladder, considering the numbers of teeth missing, too... And, being all of them students, there are few things they can be ranked according to, because... It seems the culprit is following some kind of list."

Reborn sipped some more coffee, mulling over those words. Students. Strength. List. Rank...

Fuuta.

"You're smart, for one that simply works in a café."

Tsuna pouted, crossing his arms and holding the tray with a hand. "I read a lot." He muttered, then blinked. "What..." He pointed a finger at his fedora. "Leon... Why is he losing his tail?"

Reborn took off his fedora and placed it on the table, narrowing his eyes at the sight. "This... is a bad sign."

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Ryohei had been attacked. Six teeth missing. Reborn watched from afar as Ienari, Gokudera and Yamamoto entered the hospital room and talked with the boxer. He had several broken bones and was adamant to hide everything from his younger sister. He affirmed that the one attacking him had been from Kokuyo School, wearing a green uniform and using wild abilities.