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01

Korean - Japanese

A long way from home, Koruji and I have reached our destination after an hour of flight. We had set up the big guns on the rooftop of a building that was stationed close enough to where our targets were. I was so against the idea of shot guns or guns in general because I'd end up assigned for hand combat while Koruji shoots people in a safe area, not that I'm complaining because I'm basically her assistant. Guns are also not part of the weaponry I use, I forgot to mention that I'm a ninja and blades are my forte.

I got close and successfully hid myself in the crowd, keeping an eye on the targets, ready to act on Koruji's command. There seemed to be a problem when I heard her cursing loudly from the in-ear and becoming silent for a few seconds. " What is it? What happened? "

" We walked right inside a trap, Shiko. "

" Fuck you mean, master? " I said in the most sarcastic way possible in hopes of annoying her. " Stop calling me that, twat. Those gangsters tricked us into killing these people. "

" How can you be so sure? " her next words made me stop. " The targets are my friends and those bastards must have found out. "

" How are these celebrities your friends? Were you one too? "

" Shut up, Shiko, I used to be their manager/driver/bodyguard. " it was just unbelievable that Koruji is friends with famous people. My senses heightened as I look for suspicious men in the crowd but it was too jam-packed to even move. A gun went off and the place was in chaos in just a blink, girls were screaming and running away. When only a few people were there, the gangsters got out of their hiding places and slowly approached the stage where the idols stood.

" The security guards are on their move, Koruji. "

" I see that. At your 10 o'clock, buff man, bald head, silk polo and a gun. "

" Can you shoot from where you are, master? "

" Of course and stop calling me that, I'm only two years older than you. I'll hold them off- "

" Holy shit! The security guards are cornered. "

" Protect the boys, I'll shoot for a little while then run there. You know that you can use your gun, right? "

" You forgot that I stick to my principles, master. " she always encouraged me to use guns but as a ninja, it would be disrespectful of me to do that. The gangsters were nearing and they were at advantage for blocking the guards out, leaving the targets horrified. I could see Koruji disappear from the rooftop and then made my move. Jumping on the platform, I stood in defense in front of the idols while holding out my kana wa on both hands. The buff man laughed at that but I could only picture in my mind how I'm gonna slit his throat and remove his arms that he worked hard for.

" I think this isn't a fight for you, little girl. What harm can that ring toy of yours do to me? " I chose to not reply and stand still. While he was busy laughing at his own jokes, I ran and made myself invisible and before he could pull the trigger, my blade went through his neck. His minions were dumbfounded as I stood behind the falling body, aiming their guns at me. As they shoot, bullets were cut in half with every swing I made, limbs falling off places where they used to be. A man was in front of the idols and he was threatening me that if I didn't lower my weapon, he'd shoot one of the targets.

" You're so stupid and gullible. " he raised his gun in my direction but he didn't know that I had a kunai knife in my hand, throwing it right at him before he could shoot. Swiftly picking up my kana wa, I swing it here and there, more blood spilling on the concrete. The men who were cornering the guards and one of them almost shot an idol when Koruji finally appeared and shot him, taking care of the other gangsters too.

One of them could have died if she weren't fast enough.

A friend of Koruji could be dead because of you, monster.

The kind of thoughts I couldn't shrug off. As Koruji spoke with one of the celebrities, a man had come out of nowhere and pointed his gun at them but I was fast enough to cut his arm and head off, the sound of blood spill on this one was loud. I turned back around only to be met by her middle finger. " Too slow, Jinichi, too slow. "

" You came late tho, you run like a sissy, master. "

" Shut up! " there was a brief moment that our eyes met and she bursted out laughing. " I'm just kidding! You did a great job, Shiko. I'm gonna call their agency so they can pick us up and these guys could take a rest. " she's crazy at times that I find it hard to believe she's the same lady I met years ago. When she was done with the call, she caught up with her friends, keeping them occupied while I quietly cleaned the area. The corpses were sure heavy but nothing will be heavier than the boulders my uncle used to train me with. The vans took too long that I finished cleaning up the bodies when they got there, the idols were shocked too. I was the last to take a seat in the van, scanning the area before closing the door.

" How did you clean all that mess while were chatting? How did you do that? What's your name? Koruji, who's this? " I wasn't fond of introducing myself to strangers because I find it uncomfortable to let someone know something about me. I threw Koruji a look and she spoke for me, knowing I was just hoing to say something offensive to this friend of hers. " She's a little tired and wants to rest, Haechan, and I think you should take a rest too. Tenshiko doesn't really speak much so she'd appreciate if you keep quiet. " the guy took it as a signal and it surprised me that he obeyed Koruji that fast, he must respect her a lot.

The ride was bearable for me, Koruji was really catching with them and despite the noise they were making, I respect that. Sat by the door, the music from the earphones toned down their voices and I was having my peace until the guy beside spoke in Japanese. " Are you bored or do you not just talk? " I looked at him with a stoic expression for two seconds before responding.

" I'm not good with conversations. "

" Oh, so you can talk. "

" Who said I couldn't? " he looked surprised by how rude I was.

" Are you not even surprised that I'm Japanese? "

" No, to be honest, I'm more surprised that you haven't freaked out that you're sitting beside a ninja. "

" I actually am, just being not obvious about it. I'm Yuta, by the way. " he offered a shake hand but I only blinked at it and I could tell he was embarrassed. " How are you so calm after seeing blood shed from earlier? "

" I'm quite shocked but when I saw you and Koruji, I know I'm safe. "

" You shouldn't trust a stranger like me, I could slit your throat right now if I want to. "

" Oh you won't. "

" What makes you think that I won't? "

" You're too tired, here, you can use my shoulder as a pillow. I really don't mind, Tenshiko. "

" But I do. "

" Are you really gonna- "

" Just shut up, Yuta. " he did and left me in peace. I stuck my earphones back and closed my eyes for the rest of the ride.