Those first months were great…

We got to train harder and harder each and every day…

And before we knew it, two years passed by…

Yanagi came up with a plan against a certain someone…

His name was ‘Isaac’, and he came from America to deal with the Yakuza...

Yin walked up to Yang, who was sitting next to Akari.

“Oi, we’re about to leave soon.” Yin said, looking at Yang.

“Yeah… I know.” Yang said, standing up.

Akari stood up too, but Yang turned to him.

“What are you doing?” Yang asked.

“I? I am coming with you.” Akari replied.

Yang’s eyes widened up.

“You know, she didn’t train to stand still.” Yin said, grinning.

Yang turned to Yin.

“We are fighting someone, from America, have you lost your mind?” Yang replied.

“So? You still think we won’t make it?” Yin replied.

“She is my responsibility…” Yang said.

“She is your responsibility, but not your slave… Let her come if she wants to.” Yin replied.

Suddenly the door slammed open and everyone looked at the door.

“Guys, this is bad! Someone has entered the facility!” The man screamed.

They all were in shock…

How did he know where we were?

“S- Shit… Let’s go quickly to Yanagi.” Yin said, as he ran through the door.

Yang and Akari followed him through the hallways...

- - Meanwhile in the Facility Entrance - -

Everyone was shocked, as the man slowly walked through the door. Everyone was aiming at him, but he kept walking forward.

“O-... Oi… Why isn’t he stopping?!” One of the men asked.

“You want me to stop right here?” The man asked.

“Yes… You aren’t allowed in.” One of the other men said.

“Well… I have something to tell to Yanagi...” The man replied, grinning.

Out of frustration, one of the men charged with a knife-

He swung the dagger, and blood spattered around.

“O- Oi! Did you get him- !!”

The man who had attacked had a hole in his chest.

“W- When did you...” The attacking man mumbled, as he fell to the ground.

The other one had caught his knife with his mouth and had a sawed-off shotgun in his hand.

The man spitted out the knife, as his grin showed four sharp-like teeth who had caught the knife.

“Anyone else who wants to attack me out of the blue?” The man asked, wiping the blood out of his face.

Everyone, out of fear, took steps back and let him walk through the hallway.

The man kept walking, until he stood in front of the office gate.

“Oi, you, open this door.” The man said.

“Y- Yes, sir!” The other man replied, quickly opening the gate.

The mysterious man walked through the gate, ending up in front of Yanagi’s desk.

“So… Good morning, Yanagi!” The mysterious man said, styling back his crimson-red fedora.

The man had a crimson suits with a web-like pattern on it. Yanagi looked to the man.

The door next to Yanagi slammed open, with Yin, Yang and Akari walking out of the door. Yin’s eyes widened up, as he saw the man.

“You...” Yin mumbled.

Just as he wanted to pull out his handgun, Yanagi shouted-

“Stay right there!”

Yin’s eyes widened up.

“Don’t you dare pick a fight with that man...” Yanagi said, as he stood up.

Yang saw…

He saw sweat on Yanagi’s face…

Yanagi was never nervous since they met…

Yang turned to the man with the Crimson suit. His grin and crimson red eyes were glowing in the dark, and Yang noticed his sharp teeth.

“So, Yanagi...” The man said.

“... Why do you plan on interfering with the Yakuza?” The man asked.

Yanagi grinned, standing up.

“You came all the way to ask me that? At least send me a message...” Yanagi replied, walking in front of him.

“Yeah… It’s because...” The man mumbled.

“... I am leaving Japan for a while-” The man said.

Yanagi’s eyes widened up, as he charged the man-

Yanagi went for a spin kick, but the man caught his leg.

Yanagi grinned, using his other leg to kick him. But the man dodged and let go of his leg.

Yanagi fell to the ground and as he wanted to stand up, the sawed-off shotgun was aimed between his eyes.

Everyone was shocked…

Did… Yanagi just lose?

Yang saw Yin reaching out for his pocket.

“Y- Yin, don’t- !” Yang shouted, but Yin charged.

“Who do you think you’re aiming that!” Yin shouted, as he swung the knife-

Blood spattered, once again-

Yin’s eyes widened up.

The man…

… Caught the knife with his mouth.

The man spin kicked Yin away, as Yin fell on the ground.

“Idiot… You don’t even value your leader’s order...” The man said, spitting out the knife.

“... The only thing people like you are capable of reaching…” The man mumbled.

“... Is pure defeat, depression and regret.” The man said looking down.

The man then holstered his shotgun, taking steps back.

“Oi, Yanagi… Two things I got to tell you...” The man said, walking to the gate.

“One… If you attack Isaac, you’re gonna lose everything you have ever earned so far in your future...” The man said.

“... And second… ” He said, pointing to Yin, Yang and Akari.

“... Teach those children some manners, will you?” The man said, grinning.

The mysterious man styled his Fedora back, and walked out the gate.

Yang quickly walked to Yin and helped him up. Yanagi stood up too, as he quickly walked to Yin.

Yin looked up and suddenly-

*Smack!*

Everyone’s eyes widened up.

Yin held his cheek.

“Idiot… Do you even know who he is?!” Yanagi shouted.

“That man...” Yanagi mumbled.

“... With a kill count of 1250…” Yanagi said.

“... He is ‘The Crimson Vampire’ Matteo Ishido...”

- - Isaac’s Hideout - -

- 21:22 -

“Cheers!” Isaac shouted, as he took a sip of a bottle of beer.

“We made it to Japan, finally...” Isaac said, proudly.

Everyone was having a blast, until the door bursts open.

“B- Boss… It’s The Crimson Vampire!” The man shouted.

Everyone was shocked, and Matteo walked through the door.

“Welcome to Japan… Sir Isaac.” Matteo said.

“Yo, Matteo… Have some beer.” Isaac asked, smiling.

“No… Enjoy yourself.” Matteo said, refusing.

“So? If you came back it must mean Yanagi is still planning to attack this hideout?” Isaac asked.

“True… I warned him, but he didn’t listen.” Matteo replied.

Isaac started to laugh.

“Good… Cuz our subordinates already warned the Police.” Isaac said, grinning.

“They called and said that two gangs will fight it out in this hideout tomorrow, the police, hopefully will fall for it… And when they spot Yanagi here, they will either capture or kill him.” Isaac explained, grinning.

“True… ” Matteo replied.

Isaac stood up, grinning.

“Let’s have a bet...” Isaac said, grinning.

“... What do you think will happen, Matteo?” Isaac asked.

“I think...” Matteo mumbled.

“... That Yanagi will bring none of his men, but three special trained children...” Matteo explained.

“... In the end, the kill count will be zero.” Matteo said, grinning.

Isaac looked at him, as he and the others around him started to burst in laughter.

“So you think no one will die?!” Isaac shouted, as he bursted into laughter.

“Yes, I believe… But that's just a bet I will be making.” Matteo said.

“Whether it will actually happen, or just be a wrong bet is the choice of god himself.” Matteo followed up.

“Yeah… True...” Isaac said.

“... So, that’s all you had to say?” Isaac asked.

“No, there is one more thing… One more bet… ” Matteo said.

“... My son, Ishido, Takumi, will one day meet you… ” Matteo said.

“... When the time comes, I want you to give him this...” Matteo said, as he gave him a suitcase.

“What is it?” Isaac asked.

“It’s none of your business… Just give it to him… ” Matteo said, turning to the exit.

“But what if I lose it?” Isaac said.

“You won’t lose it… I am undoubtedly sure of that.” Matteo replied.

“Eh? So you’re really going for fate?” Isaac asked.

“Yes… I guess you could say I like to gamble?” Matteo said, laughing it off.

“Well then… I’ll get going.” Matteo followed up, walking through the exit.

“Yeah… Sure...” Isaac replied, placing the suitcase next to his chair.

What could this suitcase have that is so important for his son?

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