Chapter 3:  Failed Dying Will Time

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“M-mochida-senpai is asking you for a c-challenge.”

“What now?” Tsuna grumbled. This is one of many reasons why he doesn’t want to become the president. Like Tsuna, Mochida was also a candidate to become the president but unfortunately due to Tsuna’s overwhelming number of votes, he lost the match and ever since, he kept pestering Tsuna.

Tsuna was about to ignore, Mochida’s challenge when suddenly, the student stopped him. “Seitokaichou, wait! Mochida-senpai also said that if you don’t come, something bad will happen to Kyoko-chan!” He added in a panic state. Well, whoever want to see their school idol in danger?

Tsuna pinched the bridge of his nose. He's getting annoyed by the minute and it's only 6:45 in the morning. "Ugh... Now he even bothered my treasurer. Where is he?!" He asked making sure he won't scare the student with his bad mood. No one wants to be a victim of the "President's Wrath" that is on par with Hibari's.

The student then quickly pointed at the gym and watched as Tsuna ran off at full speed. "Poor Mochida-senpai."

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Meanwhile, at the gym...

"Bwahahaha! I could finally get revenge on Dame-Tsuna. That twerp doesn't even deserve to be on that position, I do. I will humiliate him in front of every student like what he did to me last year." The kendo club president, Mochida confidently announced while waiting for his target. Though almost all of the students there opposed his idea especially a certain auburn-haired girl.

"Tsuna-kun would never lose to you, Mochida-senpai!"

"Tsk tsk... Kyoko-chan. I will make sure he will. Now while he's still not here, shall we play a little game?" Mochida said as he moved closer to the girl beside him until...

"Lay your hands off of her, you perveted jerk!" The girl's best friend shouted.

"Shut up woman! I don't care if you are the general affairs manager, I didn't invite you here!" Mochida snarled at her as he slowly kept his distance.

"At least we do our jobs better than your party will probably be." Hana snorted as she walked towards her friend. "Are you okay Kyoko? That perverted monkey didn't do anything to you, right?"

Kyoko nodded indicating that she was alright and closed her eyes. She just wished this would all end. "Tsuna-kun..."

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When Tsuna arrived at his destination, the gym was already filled with students. Some are gossiping, some are cheering, some are betting, and some have banners with the words 'Mochida-senpai Go!' or 'For the win Prez!' as seen through the windows.

Tsuna sighed at the sight. He just hopes that he won't get in trouble with Hibari. He walked around outside a little bit until he saw a familiar raven-haired.

"Takeshi!" He called.

The raven-haired teen turned around recognizing the voice and smiled. "Yo Tsuna! Who's that kid on your shoulder? I didn't know you have a little brother." He said as he waved his hand in front of Reborn.

Tsuna shook his head. "No, he's-" He tried to explain but Reborn beat him to it.

"Ciaossu Yamamoto Takeshi. I'm Tsuna's home tutor, Reborn." Reborn greeted as he hopped from Tsuna's shoulder to Takeshi's shoulder which he didn't mind.

"Oh how cool! I wish I also have a home tutor. Can I also be your student? Haha!" Takeshi asked then suddenly, there's an evil glint in Reborn's eyes.

"Hn. You have great reflexes and could beneficial to Tsuna's famiglia. Are you willing to be one of Tsuna's guardians?"

"Of course! I am always ready whenever Tsuna is. I'll join wherever he is. I owe him my life, after all." Takeshi replied after he remembered everything Tsuna had done for him.

Reborn smirked and tipped the brim of his hat. That's an answer he wanted to hear. The position of rain guardian is now secured. "Then get ready for trainings."

"Bring it on." Takeshi said as narrowed his eyes and posed as if he's holding a sword while he actually holds his baseball bat.

"Wait! Stop! What are you doing? Reborn! Why do you have to drag Takeshi into your mafia mess?!" Tsuna exclaimed after he realized what Reborn had just said.

Sensing his distress, Takeshi swung his arm over Tsuna to calm him down. "Relax Tsuna. It's only a game, right? And I'm sure vice-chan would also love to join."

Seriously at this moment, Tsuna felt a strong urge to facepalm at his oblivious friend but couldn't. "Okay fine, enough with that topic. More importantly, have you seen Mochida-senpai?"

"Yup! He is inside the gym. He really overdid it this time, ne Tsuna?" Takeshi answered. "Shall we go inside then? We can't keep Sasagawa waiting."

Without another word, Tsuna nodded and opened the doors of the gym.

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"Ah! It's seitokaichou!" One student shouted and almost everyone had their eyes on Tsuna and bowed in respect... except for one.

"Finally! How long do you intend to keep me waiting, Dame-Tsuna?" Mochida teased with his evil grin that he failed to notice Tsuna's flinch.

This is one thing Tsuna hated about Mochida. He's one of the people who still calls him the name he despises the most. So he tried his best to stay calm and ignore it. "What do you want now, Mochida-senpai? What's the meaning of this?"

"Pfft... Hahaha! This, my dear president, is what you call payback time for all what you did to me." He said as he got his shinai, a wooden sword used in kendo, and pointed it on Tsuna. "I challenge you to a kendo match."

After saying that, Tsuna just can't help but sense something fishy about this whole match so he asked. "What's the catch?"

Mochida smirked. "That's a good question but that's simple. If I win, you'll have to step down being the student council president. And if you win, you can ask whatever you want. Oh and as a bonus prize, whoever wins the match could get Kyoko-chan." Cue: background protests.

"Prize?!" Kyoko exclaimed. She can't believe Mochida is doing this to her.

"You really are a heartless, perverted jerk, you monkey! Tch. Oi Tsuna, you better win this!" Hana yelled in the background. Even Kyoko is wishing him to win.

Tsuna look at them and smiled softly. Kyoko and Hana are his two precious members and friends. He won't let them down. "Fine. I accept your challenge. Now allow me to say my conditions. If I win, I'll disband this club and make sure you quit bothering all the members of the current student council. Is that a deal?"

Mochida shivered. The temperature just got cold and the brunet's changed into a scary one but that won't stop him from agreeing. "I-it's a deal."

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"The rule is simple. The first one to get an ippon wins. Just one point." Mochida explained after they both got into their proper gear. 'Heh. I will definitely win. Dame-Tsuna's gear is heavier than mine. He can't move in those. And also, the judge is my underclassmen so no matter what happens, his flag won't be raised.'

Tsuna nodded and readied himself. As he began to move though, he immediately notice something odd. Isn't his gear and shinai quite heavy? He must do something about it. 'Damn. So this is his cheat. I should've known. But I won't lose.' Then he looked at Mochida. He isn't wearing any head gear.

"Mochida-senpai, I think you're forgetting something."

Mochida quirked an eyebrow but then he saw where Tsuna is pointing. "Oh that? Since you're just a novice, I doubt you could hit me hard or even hit me at all. Hahaha!" He laughed but stopped when he heard some clatterings.

"Then to be fair, I'll also take these off." Tsuna then threw his head gear to the side. At least that's one less weight. "Is that okay."

"Hmph. Suit yourself. Don't blame me if I hit your head."

Then once again, they readied themselves to fight. "Ready... Start!" After exchanging their bows, Mochida was the first one to attack and though Tsuna could easily evade that, he had difficulty.

Mochida continued to attack and Tsuna luckily managed to avoid them all though the gear's weight is not really helping at all. At the last strike, Tsuna tried to dodge it but unfortunately, he lost his balance and fell to his knees.

"What's the matter pres? You've been dodging since. Are you afraid to lose your position? Or you just being reverted to Dame-Tsuna again?" Mochida taunted and lifted his wooden sword.

His usual reaction, Tsuna twitched. How many times do they have to make him remember his past? When will they stop? Now he have to prove it to them. He swore to himself that he would never be called that name again. Not now, not ever. And so, he shadowed his eyes and took off his glasses.

"This is now your end, Sawada Tsunayoshi."

*Clang*

"Sorry, but I really don't plan to lose here."

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Reborn, after he managed to sneak off from Takeshi, watched his student's battle from upstairs. He watched hus every move and how he dodged his enemy's every single attack. To tell you the truth, he was quite amazed how Tsuna came this far all by himself.

He continued to watch the match until he saw Tsuna fell down. He knew that it's already time to try the dying will bullets. He called his partner, Leon, and made him shapeshift as a rifle and pointed it exactly at Tsuna, completely ignoring the newcomer beside him.

"This is now your end, Sawada Tsunayoshi." At this point, he was about to shoot when that same newcomer stopped him.

"Akanbou, watch." It was Hibari Kyoya telling him to stop and so he did. Something he doesn't know will definitely happen.

*Clang*

"Sorry but I really don't plan to lose here" Reborn heard Tsuna say and then there he saw, Tsuna's eyes wasn't in its original color. It's already in its sunset hue. And his aura became different. It was like he was in hyper dying will mode without the sky flames. Reborn then smirked. If he is already this strong then what more if he could bring out his full potential.

He kept his gun for now and continued to observe. Though there's something bothering him. What happened to Tsuna and how did Hibari know?

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Mochida gulped as he dodge Tsuna's quick attack by hair's breath. He is now scared. How did Tsuna changed so suddenly?

"Mochida-senpai, I'm not afraid to step down from my position but involving my friends is a whole lot different matter. Even calling me 'no good' after all my hard work." Tsuna seriously said and with just another shot, Mochida was unconscious.

The gym fell silent. They comprehend what just happened. Even the judge was frozen in place before Tsuna looked at him and smiled. His eyes also went back to normal. It was all so fast. One moment their president is losing and the next thing they knew, his flag is raised. Wait, he won?

"YEAH! GO SEITOKAICHOU! CONGRATULATIONS!!" Everybody cheered and surrounded Tsuna. Others are even counting their money for the bets.

"Tsuna-kun, congratulations! And thank you very much!" Kyoko exclaimed.

"Serves him right." Hana said.

"That was really cool Tsuna!" Takeshi cheered.

Tsuna just grinned at them and gave them a victory sign. All of the students are happy except for some who are crying and went in front of Tsuna, bowing.

"Seitokaichou, we're begging you! Please don't disband our club. This is the only place we have. And even if Mochida-senpai's attitude is like that, we still love him as our captain. He's also good at teaching us. We also won't let him bother you from now on. So please..." All the kendo members begged and even kneeled.

Tsuna sighed. In truth, he didn't really intend to disband their club. He just said that to make the match serious. He also didn't expect them to beg like that. "Everyone, please stand up and stop crying. I won't disband your club but... you'll be suspended for a month. After that, you may continue your activities."

The kendo members didn't get it at first bur as the words finally sink in, they cried in joy. They can't believe they're not going to be separated. "Thank you Seitokaichou! You're the best."

Tsuna smiled. "Just behave from now on. I heard some reports about you." He said when he felt some danger lurking ahead. Oh how he could have forget about him.

"Aren't you done yet, omnivore?"

"Kyoya! Uhm... hi?" Tsuna nervously said as he stepped back but that didn't stop Hibari from bringing out his tonfas.

"For crowding, making a ruckus early in the morning, and being untidy, I'll bite you to death."

"WAIT!!" Well, at least all's well that ends well.

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"Ciaossu! Come tomorrow at Namimori Middle."

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"Hn. Then I'll make the preparations. Just go to where I told you."

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*Click*