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Kazuya returned to the Kouzuki Clan on the same day that he heard the conversation between Tenma and Shishio. The two men did not stop him this time because Tenma already taught him the basics and even promised to have a gun made especially for Kazuya. Shishio on the other hand, needed to make plans silently for his succession so he let the boy spend what remaining time he could with Kyouko.
"(It took you guys three years but you've finally made a move)" Kazuya thought as he looked back at the Kurogane estate. He was still feeling anxious about the unknown plan that Shishio and Tenma thought of but he couldn't do anything at the moment.