A/N: Hello, readers! Welcome to another chapter! Enjoy!

edited on june 4th, 2022 @ 12:50pm

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘-𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄,
𝖡𝖺𝖼𝗄-𝗌𝗍𝖺𝖻.

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"MUCHO-KUN WHY DID YOU BRING ME HERE?" Takemichi asked. Muto just pulled out a chair, making it squeak as he sat down in front of Takemichi.

"We the 5th Division are Toman's special unit. We're a 'special unit' that has a permit to dispute with other members when seen fit." Muto explained.

"Eh? Has a permit?" Takemichi asked himself. "Special unit?"

"Simply put we're Toman's 'discipline committee.' We are allowed to punish those who betray Toman. Without getting any permission from the President! Mikey put me, the strongest of all division captains in charge of this 'special unit.'" Muto explained.

"Huh? So... that means Mucho isn't on Tenjiku's side? He's a good person?" Takemichi thought.

"So does that mean I did something suspicious?" He then asked.

Muto stayed silent for a moment. "You know, my motto is... 'A suspect's guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt.'" He replied.

"Huh?! Wait a minute. Are you saying I did something?" Takemichi questioned.

"Who knows? I don't know." Muto responded.

"Izana, right?" Inui spoke up.

"Huh?"

"I had a connection with Tenjiku's Kurokawa Izana." Inui revealed.

"Eh? Inupi and Izana?" Takemichi muttered.

"Me, who was aiding Izana, entered the First Division. The First Division is Toman's traitor. Tenjiku's spy. And the mastermind behind it all is Hanagaki Takemichi!" Inui exclaimed.

"H-Hey!"

"That's what you're thinking, isn't it? Mucho!" Inui asked.

"Sei-chan, you're not making a lick of sense right now, but I think I understand." Keiji spoke. "I'm here because you think I'm aiding Michi. Do ya, Mucho?"

Muto didn't answer as he stood up. "I'm Toman's traitor?!" Takemichi asked himself. "Have I been staged by this guy?"

"He's wrong! I'm—" Takemichi paused. "What should I do. I can't find any excuse!"

"Hanagaki isn't the traitor."

"Eh?" Takemichi was confused by Kokonoi's words.

"Mucho... You've got it all wrong. We're not betraying Toman at all." Inui added on.

"Now kneel and apologize to us, damn it! We're not gonna tell anyone."

"We don't know anything."

"Huh?"

"Hm... What have you guys been blabbering about?" Muto questioned.

"Eh?"

"You guys aren't involved in our 'special duty' that I've mentioned." Muto said.

"We're not involved? Then what is this all about?" Takemichi asked.

"Robbery, assault, narcotics. Me and Izana did all that bad shit." Muto began.

"Izana?" Takemichi repeated.

"Then we created a team of our own. We were feared as the 'Brutal Generation' we owned the era." Muto continued on. "Then Izana for some reason, left. Things got boring, so Mikey took me."

"Do you get it now, Hanagaki? I was one of the founding members of Tenjiku."

"So you... You're saying you're betraying Toman?" Takemichi asked.

"Things would've been different if I met Mikey first... And now Izana is back in the gang... You guys are now my enemy. Your life ends here." Muto declared.

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"Mucho-kun, what are you aiming for?" Takemichi questioned. "No matter how much you serve for him, he'll only see Mikey-kun. He created Tenjiku only to destroy Mikey-kun."

"You shit. You're saying Izana's only aiming for Mikey?" Muto countered.

"Huh?"

"There is a reason why I abducted the 4 of you." Muto claimed.

"The 4 of us?" Takemichi repeated.

"Koyanagi, you once were the President of a rising gang, but out of the blue, you affiliated yourself with Toman. Why is that?" Muto spoke to the red head, who clicked his tongue in response.

"Inui, why do you guys want to serve under Hanagaki? Is it because you don't want to be used again?" Muto asked.

"Huh?"

"Inui. Last time you served under 10th Generation Captain, Shiba Taiju, right?" Muto questioned. "Inui you used his 'strength' to rebuild Black Dragon once again. Then what Taiju wanted in return is 'Kokonoi Hajime' to be in Black Dragon."

"Why Koko..." Takemichi wondered.

"Do you know why Taiju wanted Kokonoi Hajime? Hanagaki." Muto asked, getting Takemichi's attention. "Kokonoi is a genius in making money. And what Izana wanted to use, is that 'power.' Financial power."

"Eh? So the one who was making money wasn't Taiju?!" Takemichi then remembers what he witnessed in the future. "That's right. Whichever timeline the future was... Kokonoi Hajime. The one who's been holding the 'money' in Toman is this guy?!"

"And what's annoying about you Kokonoi, is that you only listen to Inui. And somehow Inui serves under Hanagaki. That's why I must kill Inui and Hanagaki. If the person you always tag along with is gone... You have no choice but to go under Tenjiku, right?" Muto questioned.

"That-That's too much!" Takemichi exclaimed.

Muto then slammed his foot on Inui's face. "Sei-chan!" Keiji called out in worry for his friend.

"Now then. Kokonoi, join Tenjiku." Muto demanded. "Or I'll kill these two. You've got two choices."

"Muto, you backstabbing jackass!" Keiji shouted before he eventually joined Inui on the ground.

"Hanagaki. Mikey isn't Izana's only plan. Kokonoi's financial power, Kisaki's brain, and Mikey's charisma. "He" can make full use of those three... and make the greatest criminal organization." Muto explained.

"The 'S62 Generation' are now 18 years old. Shit like bosozoku are for kids." Muto continued on. "Kokonoi! If you join Tenjiku, I'll let go of Hanagaki, Inui, and Koyanagi. So! What's your choice, Kokonoi!"

"I... I..." Kokonoi trailed off.

"Koko-kun. You don't have to listen to that shit bastard." Takemichi told him.

"Hanagaki." Kokonoi mumbled.

"Mucho-kun. 'Create the greatest criminal organization' you say? Even if I die, that won't happen." Takemichi claimed. "As if that happens in the future. This battle I keep on losing. I've found the key to win it. I'll definitely not hand Kokonoi to these assholes..."

"Kokonoi Hajime is a member of the First Division." Takemichi stated.

"I won't hand my subordinate to the likes of you!"

"Hanagaki..." Kokonoi muttered in shock.

"I just need to protect Koko. That's how I win!"

"Alright. I'm motivated!" Takemichi exclaimed.

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"I won't hand over Koko to the likes of Tenjiku!" Takemichi claimed.

"Hanagaki..."

"And then what? There's no way you can win against me." Muto informed.

"You don't get it do you, Mucho-kun?" Takemichi countered. "This isn't about winning or losing!"

Keiji blinked in surprised as he remembered something Shinichiro once told him.

"Keiji. Is winning against your bullies that important to you?"

Keiji looks back at his brother-like figure. "Well, they piss me off! They keep calling me weak and fragile! I just want to show them I'm strong!" He argued.

"There are other ways you can show your strength without fighting."

"And I won't die either." Takemichi added on before he charged towards Muto.

"Let's go!"

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Takemichi, Inui, and Keiji were dropped off near some trash bags.

"Ouch! Fuck." Takemichi mumbled.

Keiji took out his switchblade that he always carried with him, undoing the binds on his wrists.

"Damn that Muto... I'm gonna kick his ass." Keiji mumbled, getting Takemichi's attention as the red head looked towards Inui. "Sei-chan..."

"Inupi-kun! That's right." Takemichi said.

"I'm with you, Hanagaki!" Inui claimed.

"Let's kick the traitor to the curb!" Keiji shouted out.

"Hmph! You brats should just die!" Muto began punching Takemichi, Inui, and Keiji. "What'll you do now, Kokonoi! At this rate, these three will die, won't they?"

Kokonoi widened his eyes. "Enough, Mucho!" He shouted. "I'll do as you say! So please let them go!"

Keiji was walking next to Takemichi, who was carrying Inui on his back. "Hang in there, Inupi. We're almost at the hospital." Takemichi told him.

"Hanagaki... I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything... I couldn't protect Koko." Inui apologized.

"It's alright, Inupi-kun!"

"Huh?"

"They won't kill Koko-kun." Takemichi said. "Tenjiku only wants Koko-kun to recreate the brutal generation."

"Inupi-kun, I... misunderstood you guys. I thought you guys were with Tenjiku or some other irredeemable bastards. But... You guys helped me out. Koko-kun sacrificed himself for us. You two... are good people. You guys are my friends."

This made Keiji smile. "I told you before, didn't I?" He questioned, making Takemichi look in his direction. "Sei-chan and Koko-chan are great to get along with when they're not your enemies."

"I won't let Tenjiku have Koko. I'll do whatever it takes to get him back. That's why it's alright, Inupi-kun." Takemichi claimed.

"How are you gonna get him back..." Inui asked.

"I'll think about it from now on." Takemichi replied.

"Pfft. Yeah right." Inui said.

"Why the hell are you laughing?! I really mean it, okay?!"

"Don't make promises you can't keep, Michi."

"You too, Keiji-kun?!"

"Put me down Hanagaki."

"Are you seriously giving up on me now? I mean look at your face!"

"Come with me. You as well, Eiji." Inui said.

"This is mine and Koko's hideout." Inui explained as the three were at an abandoned building.

"Hideout, more like... some abandoned building." Takemichi muttered.

"You really need to renovate this place, Sei-chan." Keiji teased.

"The looks of it doesn't matter, Eiji." Inui sighed. "Come on in, we can treat our wounds here."

The three of them walked in as Takemichi was cleaning the wounds on his face.

"I have a reason why I wanted to revive Black Dragon. Koko... He's always been with me wherever I go. Even when I'm such a useless person he's always there to support me. Because of that, I'd die for Koko." Inui then bowed, making Takemichi get taken aback.

"And I too, entrust my life with you. Please carry on Black Dragon, Hanagaki. Please become the 11th Generation Black Dragon President!"

"What?!"

"Hanagaki. Please save Koko..." Inui pleaded. "Please save us..."

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Inui sighed as he sat down. "Sorry, Takemichi. The hell am I gonna do now." He asked himself as Keiji and Takemichi soon joined him.

"You know... This used to be Shinichiro-kun's bike shop." Inui said.

"Huh. No wonder it looked familiar to me." Keiji muttered.

"You mean... Mikey's older brother?" Takemichi questioned.

"Yeah." Inui responded. "For punks like us, this was our gathering spot."

"You mean here? It sure don't look like it..."

"There used to be a bunch of cool bikes standing in a row at the sides... and Shinichiro-kun will always be there, tinkering. All the seniors who came it's as if they were shining, they looked so cool. Those cool seniors were also polite with Shinichiro-kun. He was my hero." Inui explained.

"So you must've been in Black Dragon since..."

"I wanted to bring back that era of when Shinichiro-kun formed Black Dragon. In this bike shop I've heard a lot of fun stories... from the seniors of that glorious era. They looked so happy reminiscing when Shinichiro-kun was captain. And then Shinichiro-kun, will always stay humble and awkward. It's nice, isn't it? To be able to talk about all the crazy things you did in the old days. And laugh about it with your friends." Inui ranted.

It was then silent for a moment. "I've always admired such a team. That's why I joined Black Dragon. But by the time I joined Black Dragon, it was the 8th Generation. Kurokawa Izana was President. It was shit. The 8th and 9th Gens did all the criminal things like drugs, assault, robbery. The First Generation's will completely disappeared. Slowly, I got tainted by that team. That good old Black Dragon I used to know was no more." Inui continued on.

"I panicked when Black Dragon died for a while. That's when I sought help from Shiba Taiju. From there on, you know what happened..."

It was silent for a moment. "Man... What the fuck have I been doing." Inui questioned himself.

"Inupi-kun. There is someone I want to save. Because of that, I've been working hard. But I'm so useless I keep on failing! So Inupi-kun." Takemichi stood up. "I really understand how you feel. I'll take over Black Dragon."

"Huh?!"

"From now on, I am Tokyo Manji Gang's First Division Captain and the 11th Generation Black Dragon Captain." Takemichi holds out his hand towards Inui. "Be prepared. I will bring back Koko, defeat Kisaki... Izana... and Tenjiku! Will you come with me?"

Inui took his hand. "I entrust my life to you!" He exclaimed.

"Keiji-kun?" Takemichi turned to the red head who was quiet the whole time.

"Michi, I'm going to be real honest with you." Keiji spoke. "You're a fucking dumbass."

"H-Hey!"

"I'm not finished." Keiji sighed. "You may be a dumbass, but you still fight even when it looks like everything's hopeless. I'll help you and Sei-chan get Koko-chan back."

"Right!"

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"You would die for Koko-chan, huh?"

Inui glanced over at Keiji as they were walking. "You're going to say something like, 'he's not even worth it' right?" He asked.

Keiji chuckled. "No. I get it." He replied, causing Inui to raise an eyebrow. "I would die for To-chan."

"And not Mikey?"

"Don't get me wrong. I love Jiro-chan more than anything, and I'll always stick by his side. But To-chan is an important person in my life—just like you and Koko-chan are. If I have to die so he could live, then so be it."

It was silent amongst the two. "About what Muto said... Why did you merge your gang with Toman?" Inui questioned.

"After Bloody Halloween, I saw that half of my crew was injured. Which was expected, the Scorpion Gang only had 80 men after all." Keiji sighed. "Jiro-chan has that charisma where you want to follow him. The Scorpion Gang was destined to get swallowed by a much bigger gang. I just did it on my terms."

"Besides, it took them a while, but I think my subordinates are much happier in Toman." Keiji added on. "Sei-chan, we're gonna get Koko-chan back no matter what."

"Yeah."

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A/N: Keiji saying he would die for Miyasato is actually going to be important for what I have planned for the final arc. Thanks for reading!

Word Count: 2290 words.