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How can I make Baji-kun back in Toman? Takemitchi is trying to find a way to bring the now-former 1st Squad Captain. Just by receiving his punches and seeing how he literally plummeted the poor Vice-Captain of the 1st Squad. It will be harder than he thought. 

"I couldn't sleep. Even though I am 26" He whined his face full of bandages. He let out a very deep sigh, How should I tell Mikey-kun bout Baji-kun? With his head down he walks in the side of the road. 

"Hey! You, the blonde one!" Someone called that made Takemitchi stop from his steps and look at the source of the voice. He saw a half-blonde one with half of his face almost covered with bandages, "Come here!" the half-blonde said and pointed the vacant swing beside him, "Sit down." he commanded. Takemitchi is dumbfounded. 

Eh? Who? So scary! And he's beaten up all over the place! He's clearly not good news! He turn around, "Just ignore him." he was about to take a step to leave the place when the guy who called him started to talk. 

"Yesterday was a total disaster for the both of us, huh?" Takemitchi blinked when he heard what the half-blonde said, "Yesterday?" 

The boy smiled warmly, "Baji-san's a total badass, isn't he?" 

"You're Baji-kun's friend?" 

"Tokyo Manji Gang. 1st Squad Vice-Captain, Matsuno Chifuyu." The boy introduced himself that surprised Takemitchi. 

"Eh?" Without any second thought. Takemitchi rushed towards him and point with his finger, "You're the guy Baji-kun beat up to a pulp!" he exclaimed finally remembering the guy.

"So are you." Chifuyu put down the pointed finger, "You better thanked Baji-san." he added. 

"Eh?! W-Why should I?" 

"You ruined the 3rd Squad Captain nomination ceremony." Takemitchi flinched with the memory of his hot-tempered. His fury at Kisaki gets ahead of him that time, "That's why the worse thing would've happened to you if Baji-san hadn't punched you." 

Feeling a sense of trust in the man in front of him. He sat down on the empty swing just beside him. 

"Baji-san beat me up to join Valhalla. But he didn't join them for crushing Toman." Chifuyu stands up from his seat, "Baji-san has some other goal in his mind." As if he could interpret his Squad Captain he said, "It's Kisaki." Takemitchi stands up in surprise. 

"Baji-san joined Valhalla so he could get a clue on Kisaki." The two then started making their way. 

"What do you mean about that?" Takemitchi asked him now walking beside him. 

"Baji-san is trying to investigate Kisaki by joining Valhalla," Chifuyu answered. 

"So that means there is a connection between Valhalla and Kisaki?" Takemitchi asked. 

"Probably." he answered with no hesitation, "Baji-san is trying to investigate within Valhalla. So I'm going to investigate from the outside." Chifuyu plans to talk this with the Cloud Division. He has a hunch that this whole ordeal about Kisaki and the reason for his cousin requesting the help of admittance to Toman are all connected. 

"Help me out, Takemitchy..." 

"Eh?" 

"If I don't do something. He... will fly outta control on his own soon enough." Chifuyu muttered. 

"Did Baji-kun himself tell you that he went to investigate Kisaki?" Takemitchi asked Chifuyu who answered with a, "Huh? No, he didn't." 

"Eh?" 

"But I can tell. I know how he thinks." He tilted his head to look at Takemitchi, "I've stuck with him for a long time after all." 

"What I want to do is simple. Help Baji-san. Takemitchy, how 'bout you?" he asked that made the cobalt-eyed blonde, "On that 3rd squad captain nomination ceremony. You punched Kisaki during the worst moment possible. Just what are you trying to accomplish anyway?"

Just the moment Chifuyu asked that to Takemitchi. They heard someone call their names. 

"Hey! Chifuyu! Takemitchy!" they turn their heads in the direction where they heard the call and see Mikey waving at them and Draken beside Toman's leader.

"Come with me for a sec!" 

Before they know it. They were dragged along in the graveyard with a tombstone engraved with a 'Sano Family Grave' and Mikey sitting in front of the tombstone with the three blondes (one half-blonde) beside him. 

"I see. So he told you about my brother." Mikey said. 

"Shinichiro-kun was really a cool dude." Draken added that earned an agreement with Mikey, "Yeah." 

"Takemitchy. We know too." Draken started to say, "That nothing can be done about that incident. Neither Baji nor Kazutora wanted that to happen." 

"That's right." Mikey stands up, "I know there's nothing we can do about it. But... deep down I still can't accept it." after what Mikey said. The four of them started to leave the graveyard. Mikey started to talk again. 

"The Bobber that Baji and Kazutora tried to steal was my brother's." 

"Eh?" 

"He was planning to give that to me as a birthday present." Mikey stop walking when their motorbike could be seen. He turn around slightly and said, "That Bobber is a memento from my brother. Now, it's my beloved ride." They could feel the sadness and mourning laced on his tone, 

"It's been two years since then." He approached the motorbike, "I've forgotten Baji... But... Even if he didn't know... even if it's too late to change the past..." they felt a tremendous amount of bloodlust leaking from Mikey as his eyes are darker than its usual. 

"I will never forgive Kazutora for killing my brother!" He said and now look at Takemitchi. Mikey's look is full of hatred, "And I can't forgive Baji for siding with Kazutora, either!" 

"Takemitchy, I asked you to bring Baji back. So why is his squad's Vice-Captain is here but Baji isn't? Just what do you want to accomplish?" Mikey's question made Takemitchi recall his interrupted conversation with Chifuyu before they met up with Mikey and Draken. 

"On that 3rd squad captain nomination ceremony. You punched Kisaki during the worst moment possible. Just what are you trying to accomplish anyway?"

The thing I want to do... Mikey-kun told me to bring Baji-kun back. I thought if I succeed he'd kick Kisaki out. If I can get Kisaki out of Toman, the future will change... and Hina might be saved!... But then Takemitchi remembered, No... That wasn't what I swore to do that time!

"Mikey-kun!" Takemitchi loudly said and move forward facing Mikey. "I... I want to be a top member in Toman!" he said loud and clear in front of Mikey who had these wide surprised eyes, "I will make you acknowledge that someday, Mikey-kun. That's what I want to accomplish!" 

Just behind the trees in the graveyard. Three hiding figures can be sensed if you are skilled enough. 

"What is this? Are we freaking lost?" 

"Calm down, Ouzou-kun." 

"Tsk." 

Three dark-brown-haired fifteen years old boys with bright red eyes unintentionally heard the conversation of the blonde teenagers, "But are we lost?" Ouzou asked Ryuuji. The second triplet sighed, "Yes. We are." he answered truthfully and Ouzou groaned. 

"Great, we managed to get in Shibuya but we are stupid enough to get lost." 

"That I could agree with, Ouzou-kun." 

"You are supposed to disagree, Ryuuji." 

"Dishonesty is not in our blood, isn't that right Kota-kun?" Ryuuji slightly tilted his head but Kota is not beside him. He scanned the area and felt Ouzou tugging his sleeves with his finger pointing in a direction. Ryuuji followed where it landed and there he saw the eldest triplet now in front of the blondes. 

"Who is this?" they heard the tallest blonde asked glaring at Kota who glared back. Ryuuji sighed while Ouzou pats the back of his older brother. They started walking to the crowd. 

"I apologize for that. My brother means no harm." Ryuuji interfered before Kota beat someone because he was being glared at. The blondes blinked frequent times and their eyes landed on the three identical faces back and forth. 

"Why do they look so familiar?" Chifuyu whispered to himself but Takemitchi heard him, "Must be because they all look similar?" 

"I am sorry if my brother offended you. He is not good with words... and well... with expression as well." 

The tall blonde boy just nodded, "Alright. But I advise you not to glare at someone so sudden." 

"Right back at 'ya." Kota retorted back. Ouzou pulls his brother away from the now slightly fuming blonde. They just got in Shibuya and he certainly doesn't want to go back to Saitama because Kota caused trouble. 

"We just arrived here in Shibuya and actually got lost. We are looking for our cousin's place but we have forgotten the way." Ryuuji said in a calm way, easing up the tension that Kota is building. 

"What is the name of your cousin? We might know their place if we heard their name." the half-tied blonde asked. Ouzou is the one who answered the question, "Kyoya and Kiriko. Their name is Hibari Kyoya and Hibari Kiriko." 

The blondes blink with their jaw almost dropping to the floor. Then Chifuyu exclaimed, "Ah! Triplets!" Their heads now turn to Chifuyu. As well as the triplets who look at him curiously. Yes, it is quite obvious that three of them are triplets. But it is awkward when someone shouted it in this manner. 

Chifuyu scratches the back of his head, "Aish. Both you and Kiriko didn't recognize me. Am I really that unrecognizable after I dyed my hair?" but the triplets did not answer him and still looking at him curiously. Chifuyu sighed. 

"Matsuno Chifuyu. Kyoya-niisan and Kiriko's only cousins are on their mother's side. It's been a while, Triplet Demons." processing the introduction. Ouzou is the first one who got recovered. 

"Chifuyu? Hah. Didn't recognize you dude. Nice look." Ouzou approached Chifuyu and they bump their elbows, "I don't know if I should feel complimented with that." 

Ryuuji seemed to recover from the shock as well, "Wow. I could barely recognize you." 

Chifuyu sighed, "You bet. But I also did not recognize the three of you." 

"We barely changed though?" Ouzou said now his arms on Chifuyu's neck, "True... but somehow the three of you look different." 

Hmm... he noticed eh? Ryuuji smirked. 

"Excuse me. The four of you must have forgotten something." their eyes turn to the half-tied blonde standing beside the tallest one. 

"Ah, sorry about that Mikey-kun. These three are Kiriko's relatives from their father's side." he elbowed Ouzou to introduce themselves. 

"Hibari Ouzou," 

Followed by Ryuuji, "Hibari Ryuuji and this is Kota-kun." Kota nods his head and did not speak furthermore. 

"Eh... you have the same last name with Kiricchi... I am Mikey!" the half-tied blonde introduced himself now grinning widely. 

The tallest blonde among the crowd also introduced himself, "My name is Draken. Sorry 'bout my glare. Anyone would have done that when being approached by an unfamiliar face." he said apologizing to Kota who nod his head and muttered a sorry as well.

"I-I'm Hanagaki Ta-Takemitchy!"

The triplets looked at him cluelessly. While Takemitchi is having a mental conflict inside his head. Crap! I introduced myself using the nickname that Mikey-kun and Draken-kun uses! They must have thought that I am weird now!

"A pleasure to meet all of you. Now, to go back to our topic. Chifuyu-kun, would you be so kind to lead us on their house?" They all flinched hearing Ryuuji's request. Chifuyu on the other hand is confused. He doesn't know if the triplets know about the mafia work. Kiriko and his Kyoya-niisan did not mention it before.

"Does Kyoya-niisan knows about your sudden visit?"

Ouzou shook his head.

"Nope."

"Ha?!"

Ryuuji pats the other shoulder of the shocked Chifuyu, "Don't worry. We already know about it. We are a Hibari after all." His tone laced with threat.

Chifuyu sighed defeatedly, "Alright. But I'll give Kyoya-niisan about your arrival. You know what might happen if we barged in without informing them." Ryuuji smiled widely, "As expected Chifuyu-kun."

Meanwhile, Mikey is pouting.

"Its unfair that they can get to Kiricchi's house before me! Hey! Chifuyu!" he called. Chifuyu turn his head to his President, "Bring me along!" he whined but Chifuyu firmly answered with a no. Making Mikey whine even more.

"Kyoya-nii is a type of person who does not like someone unrelated– sometimes even his relative — enters their premises without his consent," Ryuuji said to them. That earned several coming from Ouzou, Kota, and Chifuyu.

"If he declined to take the three of you. My apartment is free. It is a bit cramp but it can hold three more."

"That is a generous offer, Chifuyu-kun. But I am still hoping that Kyoya-nii will consider."

Chifuyu contacted Kiriko first. But he was only led to the voicemail. What should they be expecting? She may be sleeping, playing some video games, or doing something important that relates to the Famiglia. It is either of those options. But recently, she's been hanging out with Toman.

"Kiriko is not answering. I'll try to contact Kusakabe-san."

"Please do."

While Chifuyu is busy contacting someone in the base. The triplets were bombarded with questions by Mikey.

"Why do the three of you looks almost identical?"

"Because we are triplets."

"Why don't you have dark hair?"

"We inherited our mother's genes than our father's."

"Where are you from before arriving here?"

"Saitama."

"Why are you in Shibuya— ouch! Kenchin!" Mikey whined when Draken pull his cheeks, "Stop the questions already, Mikey."

Mikey who got scolded by Draken puffed his cheeks and mutter words that are hard to hear that made the tall blonde sigh exasperatedly. Clearly looking done at the small blonde guy.

"Hey, I contacted Milim. She said she will relay your arrival to Kusakabe-san and report it to Kyoya-niisan." Chifuyu said to the Triplets.

Ryuuji giggled, "We just arrived in Shibuya and Kyoya-nii did not give us a break."

"That's what you expect arriving in such short notice." he lean a bit on Ouzou's ears, "He said to meet them up in the abandoned factory entrance." Chifuyu who confirmed that the Triplets are aware of the existence of the two Hibari's being part of a mafia family whispered the said meeting spot that a certain pink-headed girl just told him. Ouzou nods his head as a sign that he receive it and walk towards Ryuuji and relayed the message, Ryuuji also did the same to Kota.

"That is our cue. We don't want to stay much longer in the graveyard. We'll go ahead now."

"We can give you a ride if you want." Mikey offered. Pretty obvious that he is trying to know the location where his Kiricchi lives.

"I decline." Ryuuji flatly refused.

"We don't want to be a carnivore skewers the moment we arrive." followed by Ouzou and a nod from Kota and Chifuyu.

Mikey who failed again is now sulking.

With that, the triplets bid their goodbyes and that they should meet again with Kiriko– as per Mikey's request.

"I wonder who they are," Ouzou asked wondering after they part ways.

Kota is also curious since their cousins both Kyoya and Kiriko do not like socializing. But seeing those males and exchanging words shows that Kiriko does not hang out with those kinds of guys.

"Let's ask that Milim-chan when we arrive. She must know something."

"Alright. Then this is the start of the operation." Ryuuji nodded, "Yes, the crucial part of the operation." he added their gazes became firm.

Prevent Hibari Kiriko's death at all costs.

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𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝘾𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝘽𝙔 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙇𝙔 Serenity070 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙎𝙊 𝙈𝙐𝘾𝙃 𝙂𝙄𝙍𝙇! 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨! 

𝘼𝙡𝙨𝙤~~~ 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔𝙊𝙉𝙀! 𝙃𝘼𝙃𝘼𝙃𝘼 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩! 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙆𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙤'𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙝𝙚. 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮! (𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮'𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝! 𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖)

𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝙒𝙃𝙊 𝘼𝘿𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙄𝙍 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙍𝙔. 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙂𝙐𝙔𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏~! 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝! 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙~!