Having said that, he walked back with Sawada Tsunayoshi, while Tsunayoshi looked back at the person who had frozen in place; this time, Ishida was truly broken.
Because his identity as a wealthy person had been exposed; nothing was more humiliating than that.
Sigh, why bother.
The people in the KTV didn't seem to notice that someone was missing; everyone was happily singing, drinking, playing rock-paper-scissors, filled with laughter.
Ishida did not return that night, he didn't show up for class the next day either; it was said that he had taken sick leave.
Sawada Tsunayoshi did not use up his entire three-day break; he went to class on the third day, intending to rely on his own strength to get through the monthly exams this time.
At night, after Sawada Tsunayoshi fell asleep, he was pulled into a wonderful space.
Someone whispered in his ear that it would be impossible to let him stay in this world for long, so he had to speed up and make progress from now on. He would wake up at every time node in the future and then take action, the ending depending on what kind of choices he made.
The next second, a line of text appeared before his eyes.
After a long period of studying, your friendship with the five of them has become even more unbreakable. You have solved many troubles together, resolving the emotional burdens of Matsuda Jinpei, Date Wataru, Hiromitsu, your grades have improved so much that you can now pass without needing extra tutoring.
Time has once again arrived when the cherry blossoms are dancing. Last time, you were strangers to one another, but this time your bond is deep. However, time waits for no one, you will eventually have to experience parting.
Now, the day of parting is near.
Sawada Tsunayoshi opened his eyes; today was graduation day, he was incredibly aware of it.
He had no memory of the days that had passed so quickly, but a heavy feeling of reluctance settled in his chest, as if he had truly experienced a long period of time with them—adventuring together, getting into trouble together, finally becoming excellent graduates together.
His heart felt heavy; the time for parting had arrived.
They suggested taking a group photo together under the cherry blossom tree.
Today is the day for taking graduation photos, then the day for parting ways.
Chapter 66: Conan Live Day 26
What will they do after graduation?
The star duo of partners, Hara Kenji and Matsuda Jinpei, entered the police force as the rising stars of the bomb disposal squad; with their high level of both looks and skill, they became frontline personnel.
Hiromitsu and Furuya Rei had gone missing, everyone guessed what they were up to, but no one ever said it out loud; perhaps that was just their unspoken understanding.
Date Wataru became a detective, he was deeply in love with his girlfriend; they were about to get engaged.
Only Sawada Tsunayoshi moved the fastest; he became a leader shortly after graduation and has gone the furthest among them.
Tsuna, who became a leader as soon as he emerged: was at a loss.
Is the Black Organization really that powerful? He actually managed to become part of the leadership. Oh, wait, it seems his identity as a Godfather in the Hidden World is even higher, but it's more or less the same; he just doesn't quite fit into any of these roles.
The scene on graduation day seemed vivid before his eyes; everyone felt a sense of reluctance to part.
"Ha, I knew it. Those two brats had strange expressions on their faces. Just as I thought, they went missing right after graduation without even leaving a message. I have to be extra careful out here now; I don't even dare say their names," Matsuda Jinpei said, setting down a glass of beer and leaning back in his chair.
Date Wataru laughed, "Don't say that, I know you're just worried about them."
Everyone knows what they went to do.
Hara Kenji rested his chin in his hands. "That's exactly why I'm worried. Little Matsuda had a dream yesterday about someone impersonating them to steal intelligence, which left him in a cold sweat. He's been acting suspicious ever since he woke up today."
Sawada Tsunayoshi gave a dry laugh; he actually knew where the two of them had gone, speaking of which, it had been a truly disastrous scene.
Matsuda Jinpei suddenly turned his gaze toward Sawada Tsunayoshi: "The most incredible thing is Tsuna. Even though you aren't my direct superior right now, I still have to greet you when I run into you."
He made a mockingly strange gesture.
Hara Kenji leaned over and placed him on Sawada Tsunayoshi's shoulder: "Oh, once little Tsuna rises through the ranks, you definitely mustn't forget us. When I can no longer handle the front lines, how about you transfer me to be your secretary? Kenji guarantees I'll do a great job."
Matsuda Jinpei was eager to try: "Then I want to be your bodyguard."
Date Wataru pondered for a moment. "Then I'll be a bodyguard too; you'll need a pair of guardians at your door."
Hara Kenji grinned mischievously. "As for the other two, one will be a cleaner and one will be a chef; leave positions for them as well."
Sawada Tsunayoshi had a bitter expression on his face.
He isn't, he doesn't, he doesn't have the feeling of being an official yet.
Gokudera Hayato's eyes widened. "Damn it, what are they dreaming about? The Tenth Generation's secretary is me, his bodyguard is me, the cleaner is me, I can even be the chef! I'll go study right now; I must become a perfect right-hand man."
Yamamoto Takeshi, however, said, "Since you've taken all those positions, Gokudera, then I'll just be Tsuna's best friend."
.. Do you want to fight, Scapula?
Haha, I wouldn't be afraid if we actually fought.
This person is beyond saving, what a black-hearted fellow.
Reborn saw something different, he raised an eyebrow slightly. "It seems this world is about to end."
Furuya Rei clenched his fists, feigning composure; that moment was approaching, the moment when Hara Kenji sacrificed himself.
At that time, while he was struggling within the Black Organization to earn their trust, whenever he had time to look into them, he could only make it to Hara's funeral to offer a bouquet of flowers before his grave after everyone had left.
Will it be like that this time as well? Will he have to witness his dear friend's passing with his own eyes?
He looked blankly at the screen; the only variable was right there. Could the ending truly be rewritten this time?
Furuya Rei forced himself to calm down with cold indifference, yet he cast a pleading glance toward Sawada Tsunayoshi from a hidden corner, though he himself did not even realize it.
The six people in the photo were smiling so happily; Furuya Rei took a lingering look at them before sealing the photo away.
Yesterday's warmth should not appear in his current job.
He had to cast aside his former warmth and become cold-hearted in order to blend into the Black Organization.
Since the Organization is still evaluating him, becoming an ordinary member is not his goal; he needs to continuously climb the ranks, gain more power, obtain more effective information so that he can become an indispensable part of dismantling the Organization.
The door closed, the celebrity Black Organization member using the alias Amuro Tooru walked through the base, brushing past two people.
I'm going to use a bomb..
“They'll definitely let us join, then..”
The scattered words reached his ears, Amuro Tooru approached with a cold expression, but in the next moment, he subtly inquired about those two people's identities.
They are people who caused trouble abroad and want to join our organization for protection. They have some strength, but they certainly can't compare to you; I believe you'll have a code name very soon.
That person spoke flatteringly, bowing and scraping before him.
Amuro Tooru also revealed a perfectly appropriate, sinister smile. "Hmph, I will definitely be the fastest member to receive a codename. People like that just now—they're so timid and cowardly, you can tell at a glance that they only know how to hide in the shadows instead of facing a duel head-on."
A low-level employee replied, "Exactly. They only know how to solve problems with bombs; there's no artistry in it at all. It's so low-class."
“Such people are nothing to fear, but I have heard that one of Gin's snipers has been performing very well lately, I fear he might become an obstacle to you.”
Amuro Tooru revealed a proud expression: "Hmph, my strength is not something those kittens and puppies can even dream of competing with."
That's right. For people with some level of fame like them to join the Organization, they need to be vetted by the codename members. I wonder who it is this time.
After receiving the news, Furuya Rei ended the conversation in a few words.
Gin, that terrifying and cold-blooded man, his subordinates were surely just as cruel; he needed to pull himself together to face them.
As for those two from just now, he had already memorized their appearances and would have someone sketch them to hand over to the Public Security for vigilance.
On the other side, after returning from the hotel, Sawada Tsunayoshi received a phone call.
“Xishijia Ya, two people want to join the Organization. They plan to orchestrate a major event as their calling card. As the evaluator, you will be the one to interface with them.”
Gin called, skipping any pleasantries and going straight to the point, sent over the contact information and photos of two individuals.
The Organization has no use for trash. Once it is discovered that they are at risk of exposure, evacuate immediately and abandon them.
Having finished speaking in a crisp and efficient manner, Gin hung up the phone, leaving Sawada Tsunayoshi staring at the photos of the two criminals, feeling completely at a loss.
No, you're just giving it to me? When did I ever say I wanted to be an examiner?
The dark forces of this world are not as complex as the Vongola; one could say the Mafia here also holds the dual role of protectors, but the darkness here is pure black.
The two of them sent him a message, saying they would give everyone a surprise on the news tomorrow, so they wouldn't disturb his time. They would message him again tomorrow after they had set everything up.
After speaking, the two disappeared, Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't reach them even after calling back.
He had already decided to stop the two of them's plan; he shouldn't let these people go out and persecute others.
The next day, the weather was good. While sitting in the office, Sawada Tsunayoshi received a notification that some extremist terrorists had planted a dangerous bomb in the city center, they had already dispatched Hara Kenji to defuse it.
Sawada Tsunayoshi immediately thought of what those two people said yesterday.
Major moves, major events—nothing is more eye-catching than this.
The news was also reporting on it, with citizens panicking and calling for the police to resolve the matter quickly.
The culprit shouted arrogantly, forcing the bomb disposal personnel to play a game of choosing between two options; besides the location the police had discovered, he had placed a bomb in another location as well.
If the bomb the police have identified is defused, the one in the other location will be detonated immediately; there is only one way to solve this, which is to have the person currently defusing the bomb stay behind; they will provide a clue to the other location three seconds before the explosion.
If the police leave or defuse it, they will immediately detonate the other one.
As soon as this news broke, everyone began putting pressure on the location where Hara Kenji was, with panicked citizens begging the police not to leave.
Sawada Tsunayoshi's eyes were cold as he sat in the dark room, his fingers clenching.
What a vicious plan, what a disgusting act.
He calmly took out his phone and sent a message to the two of them, ordering them to reply to his message immediately; it was a command, not a request.
After the two replied to the messages, Sawada Tsunayoshi first praised how well they had planned, then demanded that they tell him the name of the other location and state their current address.
He also needed them to explain all the details of the plan, including whether or not there were multiple detonators.
Only in this way could he reward them when reporting to Gin.
The two of them didn't suspect a thing, because how could the wicked Black Organization possibly deceive them? Both were already fantasizing about how they would quickly receive promotions and raises after making such a massive move.
Sawada Tsunayoshi got what he wanted, telling them that they must not change the plan and must not move.
Afterward, he made a call to Hara Kenji. The breathing on the other end of the line was incredibly heavy, yet Hara Kenji spoke with a lighthearted tone: "Oh, it's little Tsuna. Are you worried about Kenji? Don't worry, we'll find a way very soon."
I have an older sister, I wonder if she has seen the news yet.
Matsuda Jinpei will scold me, so you all must make sure to stop him.
In the future, uh, I mean, if I really end up buried here today, remember to bring flowers to my grave, okay?