The Fall of the Byakuya Gang

'Mother! Mother! Mother! Mother!'- Reverend Jim Jones moments before his apostasy.

'Oh, shit' I thought while I was looking at the TV across the dining area of Grillby's. Over the past few days has been absolute hell on my genin missions to my attempts to find the Byakuya Gang. And now there is a growing protest over my friend's company over unfair practices. But I somehow know that the Byakuya Gang is responsible for this.

'Man this is going to cause chaos all over the village and it's close to home. I have to stop them in any way possible I thought.

"5 ryo that there'll be a riot by the end of the week" Lester begged.

"I'll take those chances" Escanor replied.

"That's not funny guys," I said, giving them a disappointed look.

They gave me a sad, but understanding look as they concentrated on the TV again, just like the rest of us watching. But deep down, I knew that Lester was right about the riot happening by the end of the week. 'With how angry the people are now, imagine then in a week' I thought.

But I couldn't stop myself from snorting out laughter as I thought about what Shikadai would do in this situation, which would most likely be 'What a drag'. But now that I think about it, what's Shikadai doing right now.

Shikadai's POV

'He's late again, it's nearly dark' Shikadai thought.

Moving his pieces on his shogi board, practicing for his upcoming match with Ryogi. While setting his next piece down, a shadow loomed over the board.

"About time," Shikadai said.

"Sorry, I've been busy" the figure, known as Ryogi replied setting a bag down next to him.

"Well, no matter, I've gotten better. Ready to lose" Shikadai said.

"Yeah, let's hope it's not all talk then" Ryogi stated.

With that, they started on their long match of shogi. Pieces moving forward and backward. Tides turning every move. Wit versus wit and most importantly, opportunity. The opportunity for Shikadai's true reason for inviting Ryogi here. Luckily it came as Ryogi pulled out a lamp from the bag to help them see in the dark. And Shikadai wasn't all talk as he did manage to beat Ryogi.

Taking a breath Shikadai stated, "Ok, I'm going to get to the point on why I invited you here".

Ryogi lifted his eyes and waited for what Shikadai was going to do.

"Look, I'm going straight to the point. You're a member of the Byakuya Gang" Shikadai stated with a cold stare in his eyes.

"Wait what really, you think that I'm part of the Byakuya Gang. Do you even have proof of me being a member" Ryogi countered?

Smirking Shikadai responded "The lamp you have is on the list of stolen items from the Byakuya Gang"

"What it's already on the list!" Ryogi shouted in surprise.

'Bingo' Shikadai thought

With a look of realization on his face Ryogi slowly stated "Oh, it was... a trick, huh."

"Look, I don't want to believe it but, please. Please, don't do this" Shikadai begged.

"Tch, I knew it. You know nothing about me" Ryogi said, teeth clenching.

"Uh, I don't know you but...ok. And I haven't even told anyone about this but come on. You don't have to do this" Shikadai reasoned but was no use.

"No, what I'm doing is for the greater good"

"By causing chaos to the public"

"If it comes to it then yes, in the end, they'll see the benefits of this." Ryogi said then putting on an owl mask he continued "Goodbye Shikadai"

"Wait" Shikadai called but then was blocked as a snowstorm suddenly arrived and then Ryogi was gone.

'Dammit' Shikadai thought before picking up his shogi pieces and then left the area. Doing so with the last thing in mind 'I will stop your nonsense even if it leads to you going to prison'.

Ryogi's POV

Running around alleyways, hopefully on the clear that Shikadai is still following him. Looking back, Ryogi could only smile as there were no pursuers behind him. After a few more twists and turns of running around buildings was then that Ryogi decided to stop for a break.

Leaning on a wall, Ryogi began to pant from the constant running. He was about to continue forward he quickly jumped up. Which was or wasn't a good thing as a pair of bones emerged from the ground nearly hitting his foot, which would've cost him his balance.

Grunting, Ryogi looked to his right only to be surprised as a skeleton fist began making its way towards his head. Quickly dodging, Ryogi jumped off a wall and landed in the middle of the alleyway. Looking up he could only widen his eye's as he recognized the figure before him.

"It's you"

Boruto's POV

"It's you" Ryogi stated in shock.

Letting out a breath I responded "Damn, right" before pulling out my fist that was lodged on the wall. Looking at Ryogi, I could feel a smile forming at my mouth as Ryogi was backing up, legs shaking.

"I saw what happened over at the park with Shikadai" I calmly stated.

"Even I didn't see the tricky question working. I nearly laughed cause... well it's Shikadai he's one bastard to deal with sometimes, he just gets you"

"Stay back! Leave me alone!" Ryogi pleaded.

"No can do bud" I replied before getting into my stance.

Before he could respond I jumped first and was already on him and launched a couple of punches and kicks. He jumped left and narrowly avoid some of my attacks. Looking at him I began to summon bones and launch them toward the kid.

'It's working' I thought as I could see Ryogi continuing to back up further and further until he hit a wall on his back.

"What! It's a dead-end" Ryogi shouted, sounding surprised.

"Now I have you where I want you to be," I said as I began to walk forward.

As I got closer he unexpectedly charged at me. I quickly got into a stance, ready to block or dodge any attack coming in my way. But surprisingly he ran past me and tried to get out of the alleyway.

'Enough' I thought as I grabbed his soul and launched him to the wall on my right. Holding him, I could see Ryogi continue to struggle. Wanting him to stop resisting, I quickly squeezed his soul which is pretty painful if I think about it. And it seemed to work as Ryogi stopped struggling and laid limp on my hold.

Now, standing face to face I lifted Ryogi's face with my hands, and in return, Ryogi stared at me with his tired eyes. I then began to walk off with Ryogi on my back until I sensed someone and I quickly jumped back avoiding a kick. But doing so made me drop Ryogi and now he was in the arms of the attacker.

"Gekko is that you" Ryogi weakly said.

"Yes, it is me. Now go and get out of here" the man known as Gekko ordered.

Looking at the man I could see that he had spikey hair and was wearing a robe that most Byakuya Gang members wear. Then it came to me it's that guy who's controlling Ryogi I think. And he killed Ryogi's parents which forced him to be who he is now.

"It's you. The guy behind everything. Plus, I know what you did to Ryogi" I said.

"Oh, do you now. Ha, so what, you won't stop me and my control to Ryogi" Gekko responded.

It was then that I noticed that I was being surrounded by more gang members. 'So he brought back up' I thought.

"Well since our last encounter I knew it was a good idea to bring back up. And let me tell you they're not easy to take down than the previous members who were caught because of you" Gekko said.

Seeing no reason for fighting as Ryogi is probably gone by now I decided to leave. But not until stating "It isn't over yet. I will free Ryogi of this lie. And then I will deal with you" before teleporting back to Grillby's.

At Grillby's- Time skip/ a few days

'This is not good I thought when watching the TV at the Grillby's dining area. Now since the past few days after my confrontation with the Byakuya Gang, it seems that protest is now getting more violent every day. And the amount of people in front of the Kaminarimon Company, protesting, is kind of proving my point.

Getting up I decided to move my mind away from the violent protest. 'I hope everyone is okay' I thought as I remembered that I left a shadow clone with my friends who were going to keep watch of the protester and any suspicious activity from the Byakuya Gang. I soon, forgot all about that as I was in front of the jukebox. Getting my money and inserting it into the jukebox I decided to play 'Street Fighting Man' by the Rolling Stones

https://youtu.be/BUt0dZXPFoU

Everywhere I hear the sound of marchin', chargin' feet, boy'

'Cause summer's here, and the time is right'

'For fighting in the street, boy'

Smiling I began to sit down to my usual spot again and watching the TV again. Do so I began to wonder how my friends are doing over there. 'I hope you guys are ok over there' I thought.

Boruto's shadow clone

Sitting in the alleyway, hiding from the protesters, emerged to be the shadow clone along with Sarada and Mitsuki. The shadow clone quickly looking left and right on the waves of protester until sighing and going back to his teammates.

'Well now, what can a poor boy do?'

'Cept to sing for a rock-n-roll band'

'Cause in sleepy London town'

There's just no place for a street fighting man'

'No'

"No suspicious activities yet" the shadow clone responded.

"Well no matter, we'll just keep on waiting then" Mitsuki replied.

"Yeah ok then..." the shadow clone was about to speak but was cut off.

'Hey, think the time is right for a violent revolution'

'But where I live, the game to play is compromise solution'

"Let's GO! Down with the company" a protester shouted followed by more cheers of agreement.

"This is bad, but I think our sensei along with our friend's sensei could handle them" the shadow clone added as he did feel confident as their sensei could handle some civilians.

'Well now, what can a poor boy do?'

'Cept to sing for a rock-n-roll band'

'Cause in sleepy London town'

'There's just no place for a street fighting man'

'No'

'Get down'

Looking up the shadow clone could see three figures jumping across the roof. It took a second for the shadow clone to realize that it was Shikadai's team and they seem to be in a hurry. Quickly jumping after them, ignoring his teammates' call of surprise, until he was next to Shikadai.

"Hey Shikadai, what's going on," the shadow clone asked.

"Call it a hunch, but I think I know where the next sight where the Byakuya Gang is going to strike" Shikadai answered before fastening his pace.

'This could be it' the shadow clone thought.

Boruto's POV

'Oh great' I thought as the crowd of protesters is starting to get more and more violent since their pushing the barriers towards the Kaminarimon Company. Heading towards the last line of defense which is the shinobi and ANBU, which could lead to some casualties.

'Hey, said my name is called disturbance'

'I'll shout and scream'

'I'll kill the king, I'll rail at all his servants'

"Sing it, Mick" John whooped.

Looking around I could see everyone paying more attention to the TV, even Escanor has stop, midgame, on his poker game. Grillby put his glass and cloth down. John, Yoko, and Escanor stopped playing their game. Lester and Drago stopped doing what they were already doing.

'Well now, what can a poor boy do?'

'Cept to sing for a rock-n-roll band'

'Cause in sleepy London town'

'There's just no place for a street fighting man'

'No'

'Get down'

Right then a deep, dark tune began playing during the end of the song. And Lester then shouted "Oh crap! There they go."

Breaking my thoughts as soon I heard his shout, I quickly looked back to the TV and my eye's widened. Showing on the TV were the protesters now fighting with some shinobi. And it seems like a stalemate but they are throwing more of themselves in harm's way which is not normal. Continuing to watch I saw Konohamaru holding off with some blood on him. Getting up I decided to go and help. I know I won't be much help against the protesters. So I'm going to teleport near my shadow clone's position. Activating my Henge, I quickly teleported out of here leaving my friends, still in shock.

Grillby's POV

Grillby, who looked around after noticing that Boruto left, began to go back to cleaning the glass he left unattended.

While doing this he mumbled "I think it's time for Boruto to know the truth"

All things stopped as the whole group looked at Grillby. They then lowered their eyes as they thought about it.

Yoko then spoke up "Are you sure Grillby. I mean I'm down with it but could he handle it"

"Yes, he can handle it" Grillby assured.

"Yeah, I'm down"

"Same"

Soon more shouts of agreement followed and with that, they began going back to their activities.

"Hey play more 'Stones" Drago mumbled.

Looking at everyone, who all nodded in agreement on the choice, then went to the jukebox and played 'Gimme Shelter' by the Rolling Stones. Then he went back to his glass and cloth while nodding his head to the beat of the song.

https://youtu.be/RbmS3tQJ7Os

Konohamaru's POV

'Damn, there's too many of them' Konohamaru thought as he was barraged with punches from the protesters. I didn't hurt as much but now, they were starting to bring weapons in the brawl.

But now, things were changing as he was now starting to back up from the sheer amount of protesters. 'It seems that they've changed tactics' Konohamaru thought as he noticed that more people are starting to charged single shinobi. Which is what Konohamaru is, a single shinobi, bound to be overrun and possibly be beaten to death.

"Get back! Everyone get back!" shouted a voice.

Looking to his right, he could see an orange blur flowing past him heading into to crowd of protesters. Soon the figure began turning and pushing the protesters away. Once the figure stopped spinning, Konohamaru could only gawk as the figure turned out to be Hanabi Hyuga.

"Hanabi, what are you doing here" Konohamaru shouted over the protesters' shouts.

"What do you think, I'm protecting you because I noticed that you were being overwhelmed" Hanabi stated.

"Hah, what are you talking about, I was getting warmed up" Konohamaru countered.

"No matter, here comes some more to prove that statement," Hanabi said as she got into her stance.

Doing the same, Konohamaru braced the barrage of punches from the intense crowd. After carefully knocking out a few hostile civilians, he was again on the defensive as they were bringing, weapons into the brawl. From knives to clubs and sometimes a brick, Konohamaru began to dodge all of them, not without taking a few hits and scratches on him.

Looking at Hanabi, he could sigh in relief as she was also knocking out the civilians in a careful way. When she launched the next few protesters who approached her, she quickly looked at Konohamaru and gave him a small smirk, not knowing that a civilian was behind her.

"Hanabi, look out" Konohamaru shouted as he began to run to where Hanabi was.

Looking behind her, she could widen her eye's as the civilian already swung a block of brick at her. It was already afoot near her face and kept going. 'I can't block it' Hanabi thought frantically. She then closed her eyes and was hit by the dull pointed edge of the brick, right on her right side of the forehead.

"Hanabi!" Konohamaru shouted as he sent a fast jab towards the civilian's stomach, launching him to the crowd behind him. Picking up Hanabi's unconscious body, he jumped back to where the other shinobi were.

He was about to put Hanabi down until an ANBU held his arm in place and ordered "No, take her to a hospital, we'll handle things here."

Without any words exchanged, Konohamaru then jumped on the roof of a nearby building and then the next. While doing this Konohamaru unconsciously held Hanabi's body closer to his chest. This earned a reaction from Hanabi as she rose her hand and laid it on his chest. She then slowly opened her eyes but only a little bit and then closed them again, too tired to do anything now.

Seeing this, Konohamaru picked up the pace until the leaf village hospital was in sight. Jumping down from the roof, Konohamaru barged into the hospital.

"Help, we got an injury!" Konohamaru shouted.

"What's going on!" shouted a voice.

Looking for the source of the voice, Konohamaru spun to his right. He then laid his eyes on a woman with pink hair, hands on her hips.

Realizing who it was Konohamaru answered "Sakura, you have to help Hanabi. She's been hit with a blunt object on her head and she's starting to bleed"

"I see, nurse, get her to a room ASAP" Sakura ordered before looking at Konohamaru "You should stay here as well, I have to check on your injuries as well"

"Ok," he mumbled as he sat down on a chair, dipping his head down, and began to let his mind wander to his students.

'I hope you're doing okay' he thought.

Boruto's POV

Quickly teleporting near my clone, I soon arrived at a forest. 'Ok, where to' I thought as I began to head in my clone's direction, but not before activating my Henge. I kept on running until I saw my shadow clone hiding behind a bush from a gang member. Landing next to my clone who nearly jumped from fear. I quickly asked him what is going on here.

"They stole a scientific ninja tool from that scientist, uh Katasuke. Yeah, they stole Katasukes work and they plan on selling it" the clone answered.

'Great' I thought as I dispelled my clone and began to head towards Shikadai's way but not without knocking the gang member. After laying the knocked-out gang member on a tree, I began to make haste towards Shikadai.

A few moments later I could see Shikadai chasing a train. 'Wait what' I thought as to why he would chase a train.

"Hey, Shikadai. What's going on" I shouted.

"They're in the train, they're planning on crossing the border" Shikadai shouted back.

No words were exchanged as we both began to catch up to the train's caboose. Jumping on the rails of the caboose, I quickly lifted myself inside the caboose. I turned back to help Shikadai, who jumped up, and caught his hand, and pulled him inside.

I leaned on the wall, catching my breath before taunting Shikadai "Man you're heavy".

"Shut *exhale* up, Boruto" Shikadai responded.

I let out a short laugh then I began to move towards the cargo hold. Upon entering the cargo hold I could hear a kid's voice and an adult voice talking.

"Great job Ryogi. With this we will be rich" the voice said.

"Wait, isn't this for the people? Right, Gekko" Ryogi said.

"Yeah, it'll be for them and us" Gekko corrected.

Looking back at Shikadai, he gave me a tap on the shoulder and a nod. Nodding in return we both jumped out of our hiding spot and quickly drew in out our kunai. They widened their eye's from surprise until Gekko smirked.

"Well then, looks like you caught up with us" Gekko taunted.

"Honestly, you were so slow that a printer printing a picture finishes printing your fat mom before you even arrived at this train," I responded.

"Oh yeah. Well, I... uh" Gekko gawked.

I smiled even wider and charged at Gekko and Ryogi, Shikadai following behind. They pulled out their weapons as well and blocked our kunai, forcing us into a struggle. 'Damn, what do I do' I thought frantically until I came up with something.

Summoning a shadow clone, crouching below me, and it leaped up kicking Gekko in the chin, launching him back. Shikadai, done something as well as the trapped Ryogi in his Shadow Possession Jutsu.

"You got him Shikadai," I asked.

He nodded in return and I let out a sigh of relief, then I looked to where Gekko was. Getting up from the ground, Gekko quickly ran through the door. 'Shit' I thought as I chased after him. Going through carts upon cart of the train, I finally caught up with him as he was struggling to get the door open.

"Hold it" I ordered, kunai pointing at his back.

Raising his hands, Gekko slowly turned until he faced me.

"So you caught me," Gekko said, feigning sadness.

"Why did you leave Ryogi behind," I said.

"Oh, avoiding the act then, ok I'll say. I left him back to simply distract you and leave with the ninja tool for myself" Gekko said.

"You left him, to take the fall for your crimes," I said, gritting my teeth.

"Yeah" was all he said before he quickly pulled out a sword and swung at me. I jumped back but kept doing so as Gekko was charging with his sword until I felt a chill behind me. I kept on backing up still until I felt someone bump into me. Turning my head, I could see Shikadai and he has a lot of scratches and cuts.

I was about to ask what happened until Ryogi slowly stepped inside, ice forming everywhere near him. I was paying too much attention as I heard the connection for our cart and next break. Quickly looking at what's going on, I widen my eyes in horror as Gekko broke the train connection and was getting further than our cart.

'Dammit,' I thought until a gust of wind hit my back as Ryogi began to summon more ice. 'Oh, shit' I yelled inside my mind as I quickly ducked near a chair near me. Across to my left, Shikadai took cover. Soon a barrage of icicles began attacking us, destroying everything. Wearing the windows, walls, ceilings and was now beginning to destroy my cover.

"You cannot change me! I'm just different! I'm just a pawn!" Ryogi shouted.

'What the hell did you do to him' I mouthed to Shikadai.

"*Sigh* I tried to stop him, he just resisted that's all" Shikadai responded.

I lowered my eye's in annoyance until an idea came to me. Looking at Ryogi and then to Shikadai, I knew it was the only thing, or else we're toast. Summing four shadow clones, I sent them towards Ryogi. I quickly emerged from my cover and began to send wind chakra to the palms of my hands. I looked at Shikadai and he understood what I was doing and also emerged from his cover.

He leaped from his spot and landed on my hands, now it's my turn. I unleashed the wind chakra and in return, launched Shikadai to Ryogi who killed the clones. I bit my lip as Shikadai was dangerously close to Ryogi, who'd no doubt kill him. But it was worth it as Shikadai landed a punch to Ryogi's stomach, instantly knocking him out.

Sitting down next to Ryogi, Shikadai waved for me to come and help him. Standing next to him, I could see a purple mark on his neck spread until it disappeared. Kneeling next to Ryogi, I gently slapped his cheek to hopefully wake him up. When he slowly opened, I backed up and went next to Shikadai and help him stand up. After a few minutes, I noticed the Ryogi was fully awake and then began to weep.

"*sniff* Mama *sniff* Papa" Ryogi cried out.

I and Shikadai carefully picked up Ryogi, checking on him then each other for injuries.

"You good Ryogi" Shikadai asked.

"Yeah *sniff* just swell," Ryogi said.

We began to walk to where the opening was, which was where Gekko disconnected the train. After getting out Shikadai looked forwards and we could see the smoke from the train and it was pretty far. Shikadai shrugged and then head towards me and was about to speak until a bright orange light shot past us.

We could look on in confusion, well for Shikadai. For me, I knew who it was and all I could do is feel sorry for Gekko, not really. A few moments later, an explosion rocked to the ground and I knew it was over.

Letting out a short laugh, I began to walk towards Ryogi while Shikadai decided to go on the roof of the cart and look out for our friends. Now it was just me and Ryogi and with nothing to do, I sat down and began to look at my hands.

"*gasp* Wait a minute I think I recognize you," Ryogi said.

'That was quicker than I thought I wondered as I turned to look at Ryogi.

Deactivating parts of my Henge, I showed him one side of my human face and the next my original form. He quickly stood back in horror, he then smiled and sat down.

"Thank you, for trying to free me from this lie" Ryogi thanked.

"I tried, but please don't mention this to anyone okay," I asked.

He nodded and I activated the rest of my Henge and began to talk about life and other stuff. It wasn't until 15 minutes that my friends arrived and helped us get back to the village. And every single protester was under a Genjutsu, as there was a mark on their necks just like Ryogi's. After sorting everything out I was relieved for today, mostly night.

Omake - Truth Revealed

After the situation with the Byakuya Gang been settled, I teleported to Grillby's and would probably sleep for the next day. Entering the Grillby's restaurant, I was greeted standing around Grillby.

"Hey, uh guys. What's going on here" I asked.

"Ah, oh it's you Boruto," Lester said, holding his chest.

"Of course it's me who wouldn't it be," I asked.

"I... uh" Lester fumbled between his words.

"What's going on, he's acting weird and you guys are acting weird as well," I said.

"Well, we've been talking about something. And *sigh* I think it's time for you to know the truth about us" Yoko said with worrying eyes.

"Yeah kid, it's time," Drago said.

'What truth' I wondered.

"It's better for us. And for you to" Grillby said.

"But wait-" I was then stopped mid-sentence as the moonlight began shining on them. It was getting brighter and brighter every second, so much so that I covered my eyes. A few moments later, the light began to die down. Removing my arm, all I could do was widen my eyes upon the group.

Standing in front of me were not human, but more like monsters. To the left of Grillby were humanoid dogs with Grillby in the middle. But instead of a human head, his whole face and maybe his whole body was now engulfed in flames.

John and Yoko are now covered by dark hooded robes with a face of a dog on the front. Looking at them closely I could notice some similar appearances as they both have a round snout, floppy ears, and seem a bit more muscular now.

Looking at Drago I could see that he was wearing a dark muscle t-shirt and green-colored pants. He's also wearing a belt on the pants and his limbs seem to be bare paws and with a tail as a side of it.

Lester now has cream-colored fur and was wearing light grey armor that holds a grey band around his waist, which could be used for holding weapons. His paws are also bare like Drago's and his tail is also out. And Escanor seems to be covered in wholly white fur and is clad in grey light armor, like Lester's. And he also has a tail, no surprise but it still is.

"W-what is t-this" I stuttered.

Grabbing my head, I began to feel dizzy and was tumbling. I quickly grabbed a nearby booth but couldn't keep steady. Hearing shouts of worry, a pair of arms stopped my fall. Then they gently sat me down near a booth.

"Hey are you okay" a female voice then something was patting my shoulder.

"Uh, yeah, yeah I'm fine, but what is this" I questioned.

"This, Boruto is the truth, about us" Grillby answered.

"S-so you weren't human this whole time," I asked.

"Yes," John answered.

"So it's still you guys right. Yoko, John, Lester" I said.

Yoko giggled a bit before saying "No that isn't our actual names. It's a fake name to blend in with humans"

"Really, what's your name then," I said raising a little smile.

They seem to brighten up a bit from my smile and Yoko began to speak.

"Well, my name isn't Yoko as well as everyone else except for Grillby. My name is Dogaressa and my husbands' name, as you know as John, is Dogamy. Lester is known, to us at least, as Lesser Dog. And finally, Escanor here isn't named uh, well Escanor. As far as we know, he's Greater Dog."

Letting out a little smile I said "Now that I think about it. Your human names don't fit you guys"

"Ha, it does," Dogaressa said.

"So does that mean that I'm not the only one that's different from a person," I asked?

"Yes," Grillby answered.

"Wow, and here I thought *sniff* that I was alone in this," I asked tears nearly escaping.

"But wait where did you come from. You not from the leaf village or anywhere else"

"Call us crazy, but we came from the moon," Dogamy said.

"Yeah you are crazy, there's no way you from the moon" I doubted.

"Yeah, but it's true" Dogamy countered.

"But why are you here," I asked.

"We'll tell you later," Dogamy said.

"Come on your probably tired from the day," Doggo said as he picked me up and led me to the hallway.

I patted his paw and he let go and I looked back and gave them a reassuring smile and they did the same.

"Just think about the whole thing when your asleep" Dogaressa said.

"I will," I said before leaving.

Entering my room I began to think about the whole group again. 'Well I guess I'm not alone than' I thought before laying down.

I did not think of anything then.