Chapter 35: Takashi

"People who you call friends can sometimes be your enemies because of their inner self and it's better not to trust anyone easily. You just have to accept that and you will learn that no one is really safe"

(Here it showed young Takashi who was eight years old standing in the busy street in the middle of the night, seeing people walking pass him. Looking through them from his eyes, he was able to see spirits in them both good and evil)

"I was able to see the undead who were good, evil, hateful, pure hearted..."

(He said while his eyes were only shown, seeing the reflection of a black spirit with red big eyes coming towards him)

"... and scary." 

(While the scene becomes black)

*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*

(Takashi at twelve years old)

TAKASHI: Oh come on, give me a rest you stupid alarm clock. (He said as he was trying to sleep and he tries to off the clock but mistakenly fell it to the ground still beeping) Oh man. (He said as he turned around as he tries to sleep)

(All of a sudden, he was sensing someone coming in to his room as he stared at the door and as it opened, a boy of twenty years old name Haruki comes in)

HARUKI: Takashi, you are still on the bed. (He said while seeing him covering his face with a pillow) Come on, time for breakfast.

TAKASHI: Huh. And what did you make?

HARUKI: (sigh) Bread and salad.

TAKASHI: Mm, I'm hungry. (As he got up from his bed all of a sudden as he took his leave from the room, making Haruki to be left surprise)

(At the dinning table, Takashi mix his bread with the salad while Haruki was cooking as he stirs the stew in the pot and said)

HARUKI: Hey Takashi, do you still see them?

TAKASHI: Them? (He said as he sees Haruki's spirit aura surrounding his body) Yeah I still see them.

HARUKI: I see. It takes time for the user to get use to it. (He said while he opens the door of the cupboard to get a tin can and started to open it with an opener as he continues) You may be scared of them and that's just it when having this kind of element.

TAKASHI: And how do you overcome it?

HARUKI: Like I said it takes time. Don't worry, you will get use to it. (While bringing some vegetables and started to slice them with a knife)

TAKASHI: Hahaha, you were also scared?

HARUKI: Yeah. Since you are having troubles from them, tell me what do you know about spirits?

TAKASHI: A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form.

HARUKI: Correct. Moreover, we have two definitions of spirit. One, in spirituality and two, in person. Spirit in spirituality is a supernatural and incorporeal or immaterial being. And we have Deity, a being considered divine or sacred, and Angel, a spiritual being as an example. And as for in person, that has to do with courage and determination that helps people to survive in difficult times and to keep their way of life and their beliefs. And your spirit can help your with that.

TAKASHI: You have experienced as such, you do see them more than me. (While eating his sandwich)

HARUKI: That's not true. (He said while he stopped cutting)

TAKASHI: Huh?

HARUKI: I haven't see a lot of them for years. My eyes are always off them and all I can do is to manipulate my own spiritual energy. (He said while looking at his hand as they were glowing blue)

TAKASHI: Spiritual energy?

HARUKI: I'll teach you when I get back from work. That's why I'm cooking this as your lunch.

TAKASHI: Mmm smells delicious.

HARUKI: Takashi, have you started communicating with these spirits?

TAKASHI: No, Not even mine. What if I do that in a public area, people will think I'm weird.

HARUKI: Hahahaha. That's why I'm asking. I don't want you to go around talking to spirit to spirit in people's body. And most especially don't play with your powers, you are born to use them for useful things and these useful things are helping people and fighting evil manipulators.

TAKASHI: Yes I get it, big bro. 

HARUKI: You have meaning on what you see through their spirits?

TAKASHI: Yeah.

HARUKI: And I don't know mine. Tell me mine?

TAKASHI: (looks at Haruki's spirit as the aura surrounded him and was about to know the meaning as he said) You are compassionate, caring and you don't want to see anyone suffer but the best for them.

HARUKI: Wow. You are very intelligent. How are you able to do that?

TAKASHI: I don't know. Maybe I just know it.

HARUKI: I see.

TAKASHI: Oh big bro. Thank you for the food.

HARUKI: It's a pleasure. Don't forget when I come back, I'll be teaching you with some of your subjects.

TAKASHI: Argh! But I thought I'm done with studying. Most especially I'm done with school.

HARUKI: I know. But you can't give yourself a lockdown without doing something.

TAKASHI: I listen to hip-hop music and watch movies. Isn't that something to do?

HARUKI: (didn't say anything but looked at him with a comical defeat face and said) That's not what I meant.

TAKASHI: Okay, you'll be teaching me, Fine. After that, I'll be playing my video games. I'm playing for the final at boss fight. (He said while he went to his room, making Haruki to be look at him leaving with a comical defeat face while a drop of sweat was at his side of his forehead)

(Later, Haruki was seen dressing up as he took his leave and as for Takashi, he comes to the living room and sees his brother already taking his leave and turned back to see the little boy)

HARUKI: Take care of yourself, Takashi. (And there he left)

(And as for Takashi, he went to his room and started to play video games and Takashi voiceover speaks)

There wasn't anything interesting I can do. Just playing video games and watching animes. I have been indoor ever since I drop out of school...

(Here it shows Takashi still playing his video game and celebrated after taking the victory)

...because my brother didn't have much money to continue my education. So now I...

TAKASHI: ...feel happy and bored. (He said while looking at the window as the rain was falling) What else to do? I'm really a bored guy. (He said in a bored tone) Is this the true meaning of being bored.

??: You are just bored because you don't know how to be happy.

TAKASHI: Who said that? (And he didn't see anyone) Maybe I must be dreaming.

??: No, Takashi, you're not dreaming. (The voice said again)

TAKASHI: (was surprised when the voice knows his name) So where are you?

??: On your mind. This is your spirit you are talking to.

TAKASHI: So what do you want?

SPIRIT: I'm here to guide you and help you navigate through difficult times.

TAKASHI: I see. What advice do you have for me then?

SPIRIT: Let go of things that are in negative thoughts. Live in the present moment. Think positively and act on it. Believe in yourself and trust the process of life.

TAKASHI: OK, I'll try that. But how can I stay positive all the time?

SPIRIT: Just practice being mindful. Pay attention to the here and now. Live in the moment and make the most of every moment you have.

TAKASHI: I understand. You are letting me to go into the positive ways.

SPIRIT: Exactly. I'm your guide and that's my job.

TAKASHI: So I'm talking with me, myself and I. As a spirit manipulator, I didn't know that you can communicate with your own spirit.

SPIRIT: You can and there are ways you can lack communications with your spirit.

TAKASHI: How?

SPIRIT: Like drinking alcohol, smoking and so many other negative things. And as for bringing your spirit closer to you, you must spend time with them alone and must have meditation.

TAKASHI: Oh I see.

SPIRIT: So what have you been doing lately?

TAKASHI: Well, lately I just haven't been feeling very happy.

SPIRIT: I see. So what's holding you back?

TAKASHI: I just feel like I'm not satisfied with what I currently have. I mean, my big brother work hard but I haven't been that satisfied very much.

SPIRIT: Alright, first let me remind you that you are in control of your situation. Happiness is a choice, and you can make that choice to be happy today if you want.

TAKASHI: That's true. I suppose I should try to be more thankful for what I have now. Right?

SPIRIT: Absolutely. If you focus on what you already have, it will be easier for you to be content. You don't need to have it all in order to be happy.

TAKASHI: That's helpful. So, just to be thankful for what I have and to remain positive?

SPIRIT: Yes, exactly. Happiness comes from within, not from what you have. Be thankful for what you have, remain positive, and focus on the present moment.

TAKASHI: I'll try to do that.

SPIRIT: Don't try. Say you can do it.

TAKASHI: Okay, I can do it. 

SPIRIT: Good.

TAKASHI: Thank you for the advice, spirit.

SPIRIT: You're welcome. Now let's go find a way to be happy for today.

TAKASHI: Alright.

Now that I have realized happiness comes within.

(Here he was seen playing with his video game)

This is all about finding peace and satisfaction with our present circumstances, while still working towards a brighter future.

(Here the cursor was only shown while tapping the buttons in it)

All we have to do is... to live in the present moment.

(After that, Takashi can be seen lying on the bed and said this to his spirit)

TAKASHI: Hey, spirit, what kind of stuff do you find interesting?

SPIRIT: Well, I'm interested in a lot of different things. I love learning about history, science, and philosophy. I also enjoy exploring art, music, and literature. There's so much to discover and learn about in the world.

TAKASHI: So you like books?

SPIRIT: Well I've always been fascinated by the classic works of literature, like the works of Shakespeare, Dickens, and Austen. There's something timeless and universal about their stories that speaks to the human condition. And I also love the great American authors like Hemingway and Fitzgerald. Their books capture the American experience in a way that's both beautiful and heartbreaking. So what about you?

TAKASHI: Oh, I don't have interest. I only know every knowledge about books and I don't read them. It doesn't seem particularly enthusiastic when I read them. I know there are lot of other ways to learn and grow like watching movies.

SPIRIT: And what is your favorite?

TAKASHI: I like any movies I watched and I don't have a specific one. But there was one I got myself amazed after watching it. Alien zone! And I have watched from 1 to 3, so I'm hoping to see 4 next year.

SPIRIT: That must be a great movie. All about aliens abduction and extraterrestrial.

TAKASHI: Yeah. How do you know?

SPIRIT: I'm able to think of what you're thinking of, since that's what your thought think that's what the movie is all about.

TAKASHI: Yeah. But I don't see that as the main theme. It's revenge. Well I don't want to talk much about the movie, you should find out yourself if spirit can do that. (As he relaxed himself on the bed)

SPIRIT: You mean to watch Television. I'm also to see all these but majorly your emotions.

TAKASHI: I'm bored to be with someone. So I'm going to get some rest. (As he was about to sleep)

SPIRIT: Boredom can never be the answer to your life.

TAKASHI: Whatevs.

(Takashi was seen walking in the corridor and sees a door locked and noticed something about that door that is always lock and ever since, he sees Haruki going in there at midnight but not every night. He tries opening the door and it was no use. He tries again until his spirit said...)

SPIRIT: What are you doing?

TAKASHI: Quit questioning and tell me how to open this crap.

SPIRIT: I can't tell you, what you are doing is a criminal offence. You are breaking in another person's private room—

TAKASHI: Shut up! Just say you don't want to help and stop telling me stories—

(Before Takashi could say anything, the door to the house was opened and he could hear someone saying...)

HARUKI: I'm already home!

(That was the voice of Haruki, his big brother and this made Takashi to be annoyed and thought)

TAKASHI: (Thought) Oh great. Big brother is back. (He quickly runs downstairs to meet him)

TAKASHI: Big brother! How was work today?

HARUKI: Was okay. Good thing I was able to do those newspaper delivery on time.

TAKASHI: Nice. (He said with a smile)

HARUKI: Have you eaten?

TAKASHI: Yes. And I was able to leave some leftover.

HARUKI: That's good of you. (He said as he went to the kitchen)

(As for Takashi, he sat on the couch to watch the TV and suddenly...)

HARUKI: Takashi! (While he shouted his name)

TAKASHI: Huh. What's it big brother? (While seeing Haruki coming out of the kitchen, carrying a pot as he was coming to meet Takashi)

HARUKI: What's the meaning of this? Where's the leftover?

TAKASHI: Hmm the leftover.... Oh I was hungry again, so I have to finished it.

HARUKI: What?! (Sighed) Whatever. I hope you aren't hungry again.

TAKASHI: No I'm not. Thank you for the food.

HARUKI: (Thought) Is this how Takashi behaves? Last time, he hacked my computer and he eats alot but doesn't show that he's fat. (Smiles) he's really a glutton.

TAKASHI: Is something wrong?

HARUKI: Nah. You're welcome. (He said with a smile)

(It was already night and Takashi who was sleeping got up from his bed)

TAKASHI: I can't sleep. (As he was going to the kitchen to drink a glass of water. He sees his brother sleeping and went inside his room and cover him with a bedsheet well and left. He drinks his water and...)

SPIRIT: Can't sleep?

TAKASHI: Nah. (He said in a bored tone)

SPIRIT: You must be having some back pains if you don't feel comfortable sleeping.

TAKASHI: I'm fine. I just can't sleep. So go away and let me be.

SPIRIT: I can't do that since I'm inside you.

TAKASHI: Whatever.

(So he walks down the corridor)

SPIRIT: Where are you going?

TAKASHI: Must you know? Okay it's none of your business. (As he said that, he sees the door he tried to open the last time and had a thought) What is actually inside that door, big brother is always lock it. (So he had no choice but to...)

SPIRIT: Takashi you better stop what you are doing.

(He said as he sees him trying to open it with a needle. He draws his ear towards the padlock as his attention was to the opening of the padlock and had a thought)

TAKASHI: Big brother always keep the key to himself. So I don't have any other way to search for it. (After saying that, he opened it)

(And goes inside. Slowly as he opens the door as he was amazed, he sees lot of photos of different scenes hanged on the wall, a light stand and pile of papers filled up on a table and same on the ground)

TAKASHI: What's all these? (As he sees the photos placed on the wall and sees a photo of group of people taking a pose together, he look close and sees his brother among the people) Haruki? He looks younger than before. (While having that as a thought) Is this what he's hiding from me. No there must be something else that he's hiding from—

(Suddenly a telephone rang after interrupting what he wanted to say. Takashi saw the telephone ringing as he was shocked. He stretches out his hand slowly to pick up the telephone and...)

VOICE: Haruki. (And this made Takashi to be shock after hearing his brother's name. So the voice continues) This is Uda speaking. We got problem.

TAKASHI: (Thought) What...!

UDA: This is a matter of life and death for you Haruki. Right now you have the leave the house with your brother and run as fast as you can without stopping. There are people looking for you, and I think they want to do you harm. I think you're in danger.

TAKASHI: (Thought) That's very concerning.

UDA: I know this is really bad and I'm glad to tell you on time before they arrive. I've seen them following you and they've been watching your house. I don't know what they want, but I'm worried they're going to hurt you. I gotta go and end it here but remember, head somewhere safe where they couldn't find you and your brother. (After that, he ended the call)

TAKASHI: This is bad. What have Haruki done to himself? And who are these people that are after him?

HARUKI: Takashi.

(This made Takashi to be shocked and noticed that was his brother's voice. So he turns back slowly and saw Haruki standing close to the opened door)

HARUKI: What do you think you are doing? (He said with his face looking serious)

TAKASHI: Bi... Big... Brother. (He stammered in shock)

HARUKI: Don't let me repeat myself. What do you think you are doing? (After saying that, he looked at the telephone that was with Takashi) Don't tell me you...

TAKASHI: I only got a call from someone but I don't know what is going on. Are you hiding something from me, big brother?

HARUKI: (Sighed) You wouldn't understand.

TAKASHI: Understand what? That you are working undercover with someone and some group of people are looking for you.

HARUKI: (Didn't answer)

TAKASHI: Tell me what's going on? Who are you working for?

HARUKI: Okay. I'm an undercover spy working with some few men I hired.

TAKASHI: And Uda, the man that I answered is working with you.

HARUKI: Yeah. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you about this.

TAKASHI: Haruki... (He said in a low tone)

HARUKI: Wait. You said some people are looking for me.

TAKASHI: Yes.

HARUKI: This is bad.

TAKASHI: Yeah. Your friend sounded it like it was bad. He said "This is a matter of life and death for Haruki." Can you tell me why are they looking for you?

HARUKI: Something that happened a long time ago. I don't want to talk about it.

TAKASHI: But—

HARUKI: Takashi.

TAKASHI: Alright. (Suddenly they was a knock at the sitting room door and this made the two brothers turned at where the knock was coming from and then turned to each other)

HARUKI: It's them. Let's go to the back.

(They quickly packed their things and as for Haruki, he packed out the stuffs was useful on the table and put them in his backpack hoping to escape before they were found. Now to the sitting room, the door was broke down with a kick as group of masked men on ninja outfit came in and started searching around the place. The kitchen, the bedrooms, the toilet, everywhere in the house)

(As Haruki and Takashi reached the back door, they heard footsteps coming down the hallway as one of the men saw them and was about to shoot them but Haruki and Takashi dodged that. The man was about to take another shot from his gun and Haruki dodge that with a jump and kicked him, grab his gun and shot his head. The sound of the gunshot was heard and Haruki and Takashi could heard the footsteps growing closer. The gunmen were on their trail)

(They knew they had to move fast. They opened the door and ran out into the night, Bang! Bang! As the gunshot were on them, missing the flying bullets. The brothers ran through the yard, heading for the woods behind the house. They knew they had to get away before the gunmen caught them)

(They could hear the men shouting, their voices getting closer. The brothers ducked into the woods, hoping to lose their pursuers. They ran as fast as they could, but the gunmen were gaining on them. Suddenly, Takashi tripped and fell. Haruki stopped and turned back, ready to help. But then he heard a shout from the other side of the woods)

GUNMAN: I see them! They're over there!

HARUKI: Come on Takashi. (As he lift him up, all of a sudden he got shot by one of the gunmen as he fell slowly to the ground. This made Takashi to be shocked in fear and he started gasping)

TAKASHI: Big brother! (He said as he looked at the gunman full of anger)

(The gunman was about to shoot him and Takashi uses his powers to lift him up and strangled him without touching him. The man was almost choking to death. And as for Takashi, he was in full rage and then finally, blood splashes as the man was finally dead and he dropped him to the ground)

(Takashi pant and pant and kept on panting as he saw the dead man stain with a lot of blood. And he turned around to see his brother on the ground in pain and he runs to meet him)

TAKASHI: Big brother.

HARUKI: It's okay. Just forget about me.

TAKASHI: No and why will I do that? (He said as tears started gathering his eyes)

HARUKI: Takashi. (He said as he was surprised to see him cry) You're crying.

(After saying that, he wipe out his tears with his fingers and sniff his nose)

TAKASHI: But I don't want to leave you.

GUNMAN: Find him! Search the woods! (The voice said from a distance in search of the two of them)

HARUKI: Takashi... You don't have much time. (As he brings out a flashdrive from his pocket and gives it to him) All you need to do is to go Miya and asked for man called Uda and give him that drive.

TAKASHI: Uda. Why should I meet him?

HARUKI: He might be the one to help you out and take care of you.

TAKASHI: But I don't want to leave you!

HARUKI: Takashi, listen to me. You are strong and smart and you can also use your powers to stay alive. Promise me you can do that. (He said while smiling and touches the left side of his stomach as blood begins to rush out frequently)

TAKASHI: (nodded his head as he made his promise)

HARUKI: Now go! (He said as Takashi runs and then hid himself in one of the tall trees. He peeped as the men started coming to meet Haruki after finding him)

(As many surrounded him, the leader came in as he was seen in an all black ninja outfit and a black spandex which was tied all around his face)

MAN: I knew you will be here. Lying on the ground in pain. (He said as he looks round) Looks like the little guy ran away.

HARUKI: What do you want? I thought the deal was over?

TAKASHI: (Thought) So he knows him.

MAN: Deal or not. I didn't make that. All I want is something you took. So tell me where is it?

HARUKI: I wouldn't talk.

MAN: Oh is that so. Maybe this will speak for you. (He said while bringing out his gun and this made Haruki to be totally silence) Where is the drive?

HARUKI: I wouldn't tell you. Don't you know what you are doing is taking too far. You know trying to mess things up, asshole! (He gasped as he was still feeling the pain on his stomach)

MAN: Or I wouldn't say. I'll make sure I'll kill you and every last one of your squads. So will that be good?

HARUKI: I don't think my spirit can answer your fucking question.

MAN: Spirit manipulation. Very interesting. Following your spirit path sounds really interesting to be.

HARUKI: (didn't say anything but looked at him angry)

MAN: Oh well. (He said as he immediately shot him twice on the chest)

(And this made Takashi to be shocked and cries silently as he sat on the ground. He was on the verge of sadness and pain he was feeling)

MAN: Let's get going. Our mission here is done. (He said as they left)

(And as for Takashi, he used his fingers to wipe away his tears and opened out his hand as he looked at the flashdrive for a while and then closed his hand and looked at the person reading this with a serious face)

"And so I begin my journey in search of a small town, Miya for find a certain man called Uda."

(Here it shows where Takashi was walking as the wind were blowing strongly towards him as he blocked his face)

"Although I haven't seen him but only hear his voice. Doing this is going to be a tough quest."

(

After travelling a long hours journey without food and water, Takashi slowly walks as he was already feeling too tired. He continuously started panting and panting untill he falls down to his kneel and looked up to the sky feeling dizzy and finally... Slumped himself on the ground as his eyes were shut)

(Slowly opening back his eyes, he wasn't where he was but on a bed. Finally widened his eyes, he was seen in a room, a bedroom and this got him a little bit confused. He dropped his feet on the ground and touches his head feeling a little pain and then...)

(The door was opened and a man came in with a tray, on it were a jug and two cups)

??: Ah, you're awake.

TAKASHI: Who are you? (He said while he quickly stood up and made a fighting position)

??: There's no need for you be so puzzled out. Here would you like to have a drink? (This made Takashi to be surprised and the man continues to say this) It's okay, I know you and you wouldn't have to be so confused after seeing me.

TAKASHI: (didn't say anything but was only looking down and said) How do you know me?

??: Your brother was the one that sent for me, right?

TAKASHI: Mr. Uda? (He said surprised after figuring that out)

UDA: Just call me Uda. What a fast thinking you got there. You really got your brother's intelligence.

TAKASHI: Yeah. (As he became sad)

UDA: I got to hear the news about your brother and sorry I wasn't there with him. (As he pours out the drink from the jug into the two cups) Life was really short for him and I didn't know those guys would have come for him on time. (Chuckles) Actually, I was able to call him on time.

TAKASHI: You know those men? The people that were after my brother. (While feeling sad)

UDA: I'm sorry you got yourself so complicated. (As he draws his cup of drink closer to him and continues to say this) I believe you haven't seen people like them before.

TAKASHI: You know that he was an undercover spy for how many months?

UDA: Let's just say it was only a year.

(And that made Takashi to be surprised)

TAKASHI: This is extremely concerning. Can I ask, how do you know my brother? Are you a friend or a family member?

UDA: I'm not related to Haruki. We're not friends either. I work for him, and I'm responsible for monitoring people who might be in danger and finding out suspected cases. Haruki has been flagged as someone who might be at risk. That's why I was so worried about his safety.

TAKASHI: I see.

UDA: Well Takashi we don't have much time. What do you say by joining me as a spy and bring justice to this city. They are lot of crazy things happening since Tokyo wasn't secure. An organization just opened few months ago and they have been active these days.

TAKASHI: What's this organization about?

UDA: The blue tree. They go around killing manipulators and these days most of them go around in the shadow making manipulators no longer safe again.

TAKASHI: Is that why they killed my brother because he was a manipulator?

UDA: Your brother was only killed because he stole something that belongs to them.

TAKASHI: Huh?! (While surprised)

UDA: And I believe you have it here with you. Can I have it? (He said while his palm was stretched out)

(So Takashi puts his hand inside his pocket and bought a flashdrive out as he gave it to him)

UDA: I'll see what informations are these people storing in? (As he got up from his seat and head to where his laptop is)

(As for Takashi, he drank from his cup and noticed that it was delicious and then rush it up as he drank it in a haste)

(Uda plug in the drive to his laptop and sees a lot of folders coming out on the screen. He was amazed to see a lot of them and checked on one of them. He clicks it and sees the building of the blue tree, goes to the other folder and sees an incomplete rough sketch and this made him to be surprised)

UDA: Takashi, let's get going. (While plugging out the drive) Join us to become spies and I know that at the end you wouldn't regret this. (As for Takashi he looked at him surprised as he was speechless)

(6 months later...)

(The groups of the assassins, who were responsible for killing Haruki were seen in their hideout. The leader, who pull off his spandex mask face was then reveled. He has two black eyes and lot of marks on his face. So one of men, who was seated on the ground called him by his name...)

1ST MAN: Master Daigo, when are we beginning our next mission?

DAIGO: As long as we are fully prepared. (He said as he opened a briefcase and brought out a money) Without wasting any time or never fucking up, the reward comes in on time.

2ND MAN: Master, the blue tree head needs us to start beginning our mission.

DAIGO: Kuragari... Glad it was a perfect timing. Alright men let's move!

(All of a sudden, someone shot one of Daigo's men with a gun as he falls down dead. The man that shot was...)

UDA: Sorry for the interruption fellas, you guys should need some company.

DAIGO: Men kill him!

(They ran to attack him as one if the assassins tried to cut him, Uda jumped up while dodging the attack and kicked them. He begin fighting them with amazing stunts and stunning skills. He punched one on the torso, causing the assassin to fall to the ground. The other, a kick on the face and the other on the face. As Uda continue fighting all of them with speed, they were all defeated as he was panting and smiled)

UDA: Heh! That was easy.

DAIGO: But not easy as I take you down.

(As he runs to pierce the sword on Uda's chest, Takashi arrived at the scene as he gave Daigo a heavy punch, causing him to fall to the ground. Uda was surprised as he then smiled)

TAKASHI: Is this the man?

UDA: Yeah. They are assassins at the first floor. I'll take them down while you go with him. (As he looked at Daigo)

TAKASHI: What about our squads? (He said while looking at Daigo with a serious look on his face)

UDA: They are taking care of the underground floor.

TAKASHI: Okay.

(And so Uda runs to the first floor. To Daigo, he was shocked to see Takashi's sudden attack)

DAIGO: This is getting very interesting. A one on one battle. (While bringing out his two swords) Shall we?

TAKASHI: (walks up to him) I was hoping you'll say that. (So he runs to him with speed and the two then begin their serious fight)

(Takashi was dodging all of Daigo sword slicing and quickly gave him a punch. This made the sword man angry as he continues slicing him. Takashi jumps up and down until he found an opening and punched him on the torso and quickly kicked him, causing him to fall. Takashi went close to him while he was serious. Daigo throws a sword at him and Takashi uses his power to make it stop piercing at him as it was flowing)

(This made Daigo to be surprised and Takashi, who dropped the sword on the ground stared at him for a while as he said)

TAKASHI: Is it true that you killed my brother?

DAIGO: Who's your brother? (While confused)

(Unexpectedly, Takashi picks up the sword that was on the ground and immediately stabs Daigo's leg, making him shout while feeling the pain)

TAKASHI: I wouldn't repeat myself again. Is it true that you killed my brother, Haruki?

DAIGO: (Shocked) Haruki is your brother?

(Takashi uses his power to push Daigo back until he hits himself on the wall. Brings him towards him and gave him a punch, causing him to smash himself to the ground. Daigo was afraid to look at Takashi into the eyes)

DAIGO: So what do you want now?

TAKASHI: Your life. People like you deserve to die and live in hell. So any last words?

DAIGO: (didn't say anything)

TAKASHI: No last word. Very well. (Uses his power to make him choke to death and finally died)

(He goes to the first floor to look for Uda and sees him looking at one of the dead body as a cigarette was placed on his mouth while lighting it up and said)

UDA: Good job, you killed him. (As he blows out the smoke from his mouth) You are getting stronger, Takashi and I'm proud of you same with Haruki, who maybe seeing this.

TAKASHI: Thanks.

UDA: Anyway, I'll be leaving you for a while for you to go on a solo mission. But in case you need help, put me on the phone.

TAKASHI: Alright, I will.

(Three squads came the the first floor to meet the two and Uda looks at them)

UDA: Well done, you three. I couldn't have done it without you men, doing a great job tracking down their hideout and the suspect that killed Haruki.

SQUADS: Thank you sir!

UDA: So did you find anything?

1ST SQUAD: No sir. Nothing unusual.

UDA: Alright. But that doesn't mean we are done yet. The blue tree has divided their organization into smaller units, that means they have branches across the world. All we need is to track them wherever they are and eliminate them all. Did I make myself clear?

EVERYONE: Yes sir!

UDA: Good. The clock is already ticking and you all should make this quick. I'll be sending more backups to make it a successful mission.

"And so we travelled in every part of the world just to eliminate the aoks, which were the names of the assassins working for the blue tree. At the end, only 60 organization were demolished by 300 spies we have."

(3 years later...)

(Takashi at fifteen years old)

"And I became exhausted and discovered that I had another mission in Tokyo, Japan."

(Here it shows Takashi on the train reading the blog of XO on his phone)

(Then he was seen at Sendai train station and was inside the train as his phone started ringing)

TAKASHI: Hello Mr. Uda.

UDA: I believe you are already arriving to Tokyo.

TAKASHI: Yeah I'm on my way.

UDA: Okay I'll be expecting you.

TAKASHI: Alright... But first, do you know which school XO attends?

UDA: Wait, what, I don't understand. Do you mean the hero in Tokyo?

TAKASHI: Yes. Just give me any information on whosoever he is.

UDA: Alright I'll see what I can do.

TAKASHI: (ends the call and looked outside while his head was relaxed on the glass and heaved a sigh and said) Welcome to Tokyo, Takashi.

 To be continued