A/N: Hello, readers! Another chapter is here! Enjoy!

edited on september 17th, 2022 @ 8:14pm

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘-𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐄,
𝖡𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖡𝖺𝖼𝗄.

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"WE'LL GET THIS DONE IN 5 minutes. Hakkai! Let's show 'em that our combination is better than those two siblings!" Mitsuya claimed.

"Taka-chan... Wanna hear my plan?" Hakkai asked, causing Mitsuya to turn towards him in confusion.

"During the Kanto Incident, Angry and I couldn't get past the siblings. They kept attacking in ways we didn't expect." Hakkai explained.

"I see..." Mitsuya said.

"So I got the idea while I was getting beaten up just now. And here's the plan!" Hakkai exclaimed, charging forward and knocking Rindou out of the way. "If they're too strong together, let's just separate them!"

"... What a crazy idea... Oh well," Mitsuya then punched Ran. "it's easier this way!"

"Stand up, Haitani Ran. Let me show you how to fight 1 vs. 1."

"Shit! There's a large size difference between us. So how am I getting pushed back!?" Mochi exclaimed.

"... Size difference... you dumbass. The reason why I can't lose is..." Chifuyu headed for Mochi. "A 100 times... bigger than you!"

Chifuyu sends a punch to Mochi while Mitsuya and Hakkai were dealing with the Haitani brothers.

"This is the end, you asshole!"

"Awesome!"

"Our vice captain has defeated Mochi!"

Mitsuya looked down at Ran. "So what now? You still raring to go, Ran?" He asked.

"Stupid. Can't you see I can barely even stand?" Ram replied.

"Hmph, it was a nice fight anyways." Mitsuya said.

"Awesome! And here we have our 2nd Division leaders defeating the Haitani brothers!"

"You guys are amazing!" Angry exclaimed.

"Damn right!" Smiley agreed.

"We have the advantage, don't we?" Angry asked.

"Yep, but let's not let down our guard. We have our best members fighting out there. So that means if one of us falls the tide will quickly turn to Kanto's favor!" Smiley informed.

"You're not tired yet, Takemichi?" Kakucho questioned.

"Not at all!" Takemichi responded.

Senju was shown bruised up as Sanzu grinned at her. "Did you forget who raised you when you were younger? I can read your moves very easily!" He claimed.

Miyasato placed his hand on the ground, panting heavily. "I told you to stay out of whatever Michi was planning, yet, you got involved anyway." Keiji narrowed his eyes as Miyasato looked at him. "How foolish."

Akkun was kneeling on the ground. "What's wrong, fodder character? Are you done already?" Shion taunted.

"If it were the older days I would've gave up or taken out a knife by now. But I'm fighting alongside him, so I'm not gonna show my old cowardly ways!" Akkun claimed.

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"You... How many times do I have to beat you until you fall down!?" Kakucho exclaimed.

"I fight alongside Hanagaki Takemichi. So I will not show my cowardly self. So come here, Madarame!" Akkun challenged.

"You're annoying, fodder character! Just die already!" Shion shouted.

"Madarame you shit... you're using weapons—" Akkun began, noticing his brass knuckles. His sentence was cut off as he dodged Shion's punch.

"You'll never get to the top like that!" Akkun claimed, sending a punch to his face as he collapsed to the ground.

"Sendo has defeated Madarame!"

"Looks like our top members are winning their fights, huh?"

"That's so cool!"

"At this point we're winning this battle!"

The Toman members started cheering 'Toman' over and over.

"Toman's quite a lively bunch, huh." Wakasa commented.

"Seems like I can't afford to lose now." Inui claimed. "... Waka-kun, why did you switch sides to Kanto Manji? Weren't you with Senju? Did something happen?"

"...Who knows. How 'bout you hear it from the guy behind you." Wakasa replied as Inui turned around just in time to get smacked to the ground by Benkei.

"Too slow! How long are you gonna deal with this tiny dog, Waka!" Benkei claimed.

"Shit! Even Benkei-kun is here!" Inui thought.

"Now let's turn the tables around, and end Toman's spirit right here." Benkei claimed. "I'm not as soft as Waka, so be prepared."

"Tch." Inui mumbled.

"What's wrong, Senju? You're surprisingly not as tough as I thought." Sanzu mocked.

"... Haru-nii... I'll take my loss. Let's end this here. I'm sick of us siblings fighting each other because of my mistake. I regret it." Senju said. "That day, when Mikey gave you those scars. Haru-nii I'm truly sorry."

Sanzu used the metal pipe he was holding to knock Senju to the ground. "Whatever happened on that day, you don't understand anything about it." He informed.

"Vice Captain Sanzu defeated Senju! The situation has changed!"

"What you did back then was merely a trigger." Sanzu claimed before he walked away.

Miyasato was on the ground, bruised and bloodied as Keiji was looking at him.

"Elite Guard Captain Koyanagi defeated Miyasato!"

"Things are really looking towards our favor!"

"Stay out of my way if you know what's good for you, Toru." Keiji stated, walking away from his former friend.

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Inui was facing Wakasa and Benkei. "You're trying to take on those two legends? You're on your own, y'know." Kokonoi pointed out.

"Shut up! Benkei-kun and Waka are pissing me off!" Inui threw a punch at both of them. "What's with Brahman!? What's with Kanto Manji!? Would Shinichiro have wanted all this!? No matter what, deep inside you guys are the First Generation of Black Dragon! Deep inside, I'm also a First Gen. Black Dragon! Always have been! And with that in mind, I put all my trust in Hanagaki Takemichi! Because 2nd Gen. Tokyo Manji and First Gen. Black Dragon share the same spirit!"

"That's why I'll never lose to Kanto Manji!"

"What'll I do? Back when we were kids, this would be where I came in to save him. But now that'd just be a selfish act. Besides, I've always chosen Akane-san over Inupi, right!?" Kokonoi clenched his fist. "There's... no turning back after this..."

"... Seems like the battle's getting to a certain point." Mikey spoke, turning around. "I'll leave it to you, Hanma."

Hanma pulled down his mask. "... Okay ♡︎" He replied.

"Chifuyu!" Hakkai shouted.

"You did great, Sendo!" Mitsuya praised.

Chifuyu was helping Akkun up. "Hehe. Somehow, I did it." He said while Mitsuya was helping Miyasato to his feet, who muttered his thanks.

"Yo, the survivors of death."

Miyasato glanced over, seeing that Hanma had approached them.

"... Hanma!" Mitsuya shouted.

"Play with me too!" Hanma grinned.

Inui got punched by Benkei and then got kicked by Wakasa. "Shit!" Inui cursed.

"Inupi!" Kokonoi shouted in concern.

"What are you doing!? Koko! Help me out here! You're my one true friend, right!?" Inui exclaimed.

"You..." Kokonoi trailed off. "What... are you... we're on opposing sides right now. So why are you saying things like that? I mean..."

"Well... it's fine now, isn't it?"

Kokonoi widened his eyes as Akane appeared in his mind. "That's enough... it's time for you to live your life the way you want to!" Akane smiled. "Thank you... Hajime-kun."

"I see... I've been so stubborn..."

"This is the end, Seishu!" Benkei shouted.

"Damn!"

Before Benkei could attack, Kokonoi threw a punch to his face, knocking him down.

"Koko!" Inui exclaimed.

"What an annoying guy." Kokonoi commented.

Up from above from his position next to Mikey, Keiji widened his eyes upon seeing Kokonoi turn traitor, causing him to chuckle.

"So Koko-chan is on their side now, huh... I'm glad him and Sei-chan finally resolved... whatever you call their friendship." Keiji thinks to himself.

"Having fun watching everything from above, Mikey?"

Both Keiji and Mikey turned around, seeing Pah-chin. "How annoying. Want me to take care of him for you, Manjiro?" Keiji offered.

"I got him. Head down and assist Hanma." Mikey ordered.

"Roger." Keiji said, looking back at Mikey before he took his leave.

"I'll be the one to send you to your end." Pah-chin claimed.

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Peh-yan noticed that Pah-chin was facing Mikey. "Pah-chin! Don't lose to Mikey! Just do as you always do!" He encouraged.

"Last time I challenged you was in first grade!" Pah-chin said.

"... If you wish to die, then come on, Pah." Mikey claimed, tossing his jacket aside.

"Bring it on!" Pah-chin charged forward.

"Mitsuya! Chifuyu! Miyasato!" Hanma called out their names. "Can't you guys be a little bit more entertaining?"

"Shit! Hakkai! Akkun!" Chifuyu shouted.

Benkei threw a punch at Kokonoi. "Aren't you a Kanto Manji Gang officer? You're supposed to be on my side, what are you doing? Damn it!" Benkei exclaimed.

"Kokonoi Hajime has now officially quit the Kanto Manji Gang." Kokonoi declared.

"Koko... I'm sorry." Inui apologized.

"I'm the one who's supposed to apologize Inupi." Kokonoi claimed.

"I've always seen Akane-san in you. I just couldn't accept it. I just couldn't accept it. I couldn't accept that... she died. That's why I ran away with the money. It was easier for me to believe that money was the answer to everything. But despite that, you never gave up on me and always followed me." Kokonoi continued on. "So I'll forget Akane-san. And from now on, I'll give myself to you."

"Koko... our opponents are 'living legends.' I can't see us winning this battle." Inui informed. "So are you sure about this? If you're gonna be on my side, you're betting on the 'wrong horse' y' know."

"Only a true friend could ride that 'horse,' right?" Kokonoi claimed, making Inui get taken aback.

"Let's fall into hell together!"

"Alright then!"

"Mikey! Thanks to you I'm getting all pumped up!" Pah-chin claimed.

Mikey dodged Pah-chin's oncoming fist. "Just like when you invited me to Toman!" Mikey kicked him in the stomach. "And when I followed your ass to make Toman better!"

"Mikey!" Pah-chin shouted as Mikey sent a back kick towards him. "Mikey..."

"What's up with that guy!? He's still standing strong after taking the captain's kicks!"

Peh-yan glanced up in worry. "Pah-chin..." He mumbled.

"I'm not very smart... So I don't know... What your plans are... To me, so long as you're smiling... I don't care what it takes." Pah-chin grinned. "And up until now, I've done my best to keep you smiling."

"Because..."

A vision of the First Gen. Toman members soon appeared.

"We all love you."

"Mikey... Are you... having fun now?" Pah-chin asked before collapsing on the train cart.

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Keiji looked up and saw Pah-chin was defeated by Mikey.

He thinks back again to when he saw Kokonoi punching Benkei in the face to protect Inui.

"What the fuck am I doing? Do I really want to be Manjiro's personal watch dog for the rest of my life?" Keiji asked himself. "It's not like he treats me as his boyfriend anymore. More like a pawn he can just toss aside when he's finished."

He looks around at the fighting 2nd Gen. Toman members and Kanto Manji members, before finally spotting Hanma with Chifuyu, Mitsuya, and Miyasato.

"Make your choice, Keiji. Because once you do, you can't go back."

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A/N: Mikey really do be losing his allies and his boyfriend. Thanks for reading!

Word Count: 1869 words.