~Kenji POV~

When I left the Diner, I asked Noboru to make copies of the documents that Sarah had given me so I can share with many of the gangs here in SWORD, especially Hyuga, he would definitely want the proof.

However, I had to see Rocky first because I know for a fact he would give me his answer since he trusts me.

When I arrived to his nightclub 15 minutes later, I saw that it was ABANDONED. I had to see what was going on, so I parked my bike and walked in, and who greeted me gave me a smile.

Kizzy: Keiji!

Keiji: How you doin'? Is Rocky around? I'd like to see him.

Kizzy: Of course, let me get him for you.

Keiji: Thanks.

Kizzy: Want anything to drink?

Keiji: Oh no, I'm good, thanks.

Kizzy walked away and looked to get Rocky, but as soon as she got up there, she came back down.

Kizzy: He said he won't see you.

She then walked over to me with a sad expression. I think she wanted Rocky to talk to me about the alliance, but I know that it could cause some more problems no matter what.

I couldn't blame her though, because she really sees me as a good person out of every member of Sannoh Squad.

Kizzy: You're wasting your time being here. You know that, right?

Keiji: Maybe, but at least it was worth a shot.

Kizzy: Can't disagree with you on that. Also, Ranmaru is back.

Keiji: The guy who not only hurt you guys, some bystanders and women?

Kizzy: That's right, but according to Rocky, this is our problem and an alliance will just cause more problems for us. You understand, no?

Keiji: Yeah, I do.

Kizzy: Hey, don't feel bad. You're on good terms with us and at least you have an alliance with us.

Keiji: Yeah. I'll let Cobra know. It's good seeing you, Kizzy. Just call me if he changes his mind.

Kizzy: I definitely will.

We shook hands as I walked away, but before I could even leave, I just remembered.

Keiji: One other thing.

Kizzy: Yeah?

Keiji: Give this to Rocky.

I handed out a copy of the documents Sarah gave me and Kizzy was a bit surprised about it.

Kizzy: Wait right here.

She went all the way back to Rocky who was finished with two of his former members and I saw Kizzy, looking excited, told me this...

Kizzy: He'll see you.

I walked up and Rocky had a shock expression on his face. I mean, he probably wasn't expecting the plans I had from Sarah.

Rocky: Keiji, sit down.

I sat down as I had to tell him everything.

Rocky: Where'd you get this information?

Keiji: An informant, Sarah from Mighty Warriors.

Rocky: Mighty Warriors?

Keiji: She's been telling me about MW siding with Kuryu to make SWORD their, well, DOG in a way that we'll bow down to them. Not only that, they've been planning to infiltrate our homes, including your own with Ranmaru coming this way.

Rocky: How do you know about Ranmaru?

Keiji: Kizzy. She told me.

Rocky: For right now, we won't do the alliance because of Ranmaru being back, but we'll definitely keep these in mind. I appreciate you giving us this information.

Keiji: Not a problem. I gotta get back to HQ.

Rocky: Stay safe out there.

Keiji: I plan to.

I shook hands with Rocky, Kizzy, and walked out of the club, walked over to my bike, and rode over to Daruma Ikka's HQ.

I'm taking a risk by going over to Hyuga's gang's hideout, but this is necessary. Also, with Hyuga willing to keep an open mind and work with me on some times, I just might be able to convince him about the Flash Drive.

When I arrived after a few minutes, one of his gatekeepers were onto me.

Gatekeeper 1: Hey, you're not welcome here.

Keiji: Hyuga says that I can see him whenever I have proof about the Flash Drive, but it's more than that. I have to see him.

Gatekeeper 1: Is that a fact?

Keiji: I know that the Daruma Ikka owns these backways and the roads. Whenever I see the roads and backways, I know that the Daruma Ikka is nearby. You guys take me that way, it's important.

Gatekeeper 1: Hold on there, man. You're not one of us and you're going through my property line. I'll take you there, but if nobody knows you, I guess, unfortunately, you'll have to be killed.

Keiji: Not afraid to die, anyway.

They took me up to the Daruma Ikka's compound and almost immediately, I had a giant-ass bullseye on my back. Many of the Daruma members had no idea who I was, but I know for a fact that Hyuga would tell them to lay off of me.

I hope.

Then, I saw him a way's away, and when he saw me, his eyes lit up.

Hyuga: Sandman!

Keiji: Hyuga.

Hyuga: Jun, let him go. He's one of ours.

Gatekeeper 1: Alright then.

He walked away as I went to Hyuga and his subordinates, who were as happy as Hyuga was to see me, but Sakyo didn't take a liking to me, and I can understand, due to our history.

Sakyo: Hyuga, can you trust this guy?

Hyuga: I'd give up my life for him. Out of everyone in the whole Hoodlum Squad, he's the most trustworthy.

Keiji: I appreciate it, my friend.

Hyuga: Please. Have a seat, Sandman.

I sat down before he offered me a cigarette. I refused as he lit one for himself, which I'm fine with.

Sakyo: "Sandman"?

Hyuga: I've seen this guy fight. He can knock out any Mighty or Doubt member with one punch or kick, and put them to sleep. Hence the nickname "Sandman".

Keiji: Well, it's kinda how I usually fight, and it's based off one of my favorite songs from Metallica, can't take credit.

Hyuga: So Keiji, what do you got for me?

Keiji: I got this.

I took out a copy of the information from Sarah and gave it to him as he took a look for himself.

Hyuga: Where's this from?

Keiji: From an informant, a Mighty Warrior member, in fact.

All: Huh?!

Keiji: Her name's Sarah and she's been wanting out of the group since Ice, her boyfriend and leader of Mighty Warriors, went insane.

Hyuga: Insane as in?

Keiji: He started to abuse her and many friends he has.

Hyuga: Is that so?

Keiji: That's correct. I didn't trust her as she told me until she gave me this. A friend of mine made copies of it, thought you might be interested.

Hyuga: Well, I certainly am.

Keiji: There's another thing, Mighty and Jansang, another part of Kuryu, are wanting to team up and take out SWORD. Not only that, they're trying to infiltrate our territories, trying to turn us inside out. They could be members of our gangs. We don't know, but we gotta be aware the situation. It's only a matter of time before they even take us out.

Hyuga: You know, I don't exactly get persuaded that often, but this is something we're gonna keep in mind. Keiji, you're a good guy, and I like you, but there's gotta be proof of the Flash Drive. Have you come up with anything about it yet?

Keiji: There is one thing that I can tell you: if it gets out, it'll destroy the country. And not just that, Kuryu will be destroyed and the Casino Project will be dropped harder than the Kuryu's moms dropped them down a flight of stairs.

They all laughed as I laughed myself, knowing that this should convince Hyuga into forming a SWORD alliance with Sannoh Squad and Oya High, the last place I plan on riding over to before heading back to the Diner.

Keiji: However, we have someone to expose the whole thing into the stratosphere, but keep in mind, he's someone that you probably hate with a passion, knowing the history, it's Kohaku.

Hyuga: Kohaku? You mean the scumbag who won against us?

Keiji: I know, controversial, I know you're gonna give me a lot of hate, but please trust me. Trust me on this, and I'll give you the information you rightly deserve.

Hyuga: Hey, I trust you. Go on, Keiji.

Keiji: He plans on exposing it to all the media and news outlets that Kuryu and everything they stood for is dead. They'll be forced to disband and go to jail. That's the idea of this plan. What do you think, Hyuga?

He thought about it for a moment, but he gave me the answer.

Hyuga: You make excellent points and you really back it up with confidence and awareness about our hatred for Mugen. With that said, we'll join you in the alliance.

I smirked with pride as he continued.

Hyuga: The existence of the Flash Drive may not be a thing, but you telling me about the plan is what convinced me. If it's to take down Kuryu and drop the Casino Project, I'm all for it. We're willing to help.

We stood up and I was ready to leave, but Hyuga hit me with it.

Hyuga: I appreciate you coming buy and giving me this. Didn't think you'd be able to have this.

Keiji: I'll tell Cobra about the news. I'll let you know when it's time to stand up to Kuryu.

Hyuga: Alright. See ya around.

Keiji: Same here.

We bro shake, I did the same with his subordinates, walked out the building, got on my bike, and called Cobra the news.

Cobra: Keiji?

Keiji: Yeah. Hyuga's in.

Cobra: What?

Keiji: I managed to convince him about the Flash Drive and what we plan on doing once we have it all ready. I even told him about Sarah's leaked plans from Mighty Warriors, he's willing to help us stand up to Kuryu and destroy the Casino Plan.

Cobra: You son a bitch, you did it!

Keiji: Hey, I'm not gonna brag, but I'm pretty sure everyone trusts me at this point.

Cobra: They sure do. You know when you're coming back?

Keiji: I'm gonna make one more stop to Oya High and then I'm gonna head back.

Cobra: Alright, be careful.

Keiji: Don't worry about me, I'm a man of caution.

I hung up and rode off to Oya High, to find Murayama. I know he would want to know about all this.

After 10 minutes on the road, a car came by me and it turned out to be Saigo. We were at a stoplight so we decided to chat.

Saigo: Harada! You're looking pretty good.

Keiji: Not so bad yourself.

Saigo: Where are you headed anyway?

Keiji: Just riding around, clearing my head.

Saigo: Is that so? Thought you'd be going around doing gang activity.

Keiji: You contradicted yourself by doing the same, you know? You're working for Kuryu, don't deny it, because in my world, if anyone worked with the cops while working for a criminal organization, penalty's a beating.

Saigo: Are you threatening me, son?

Keiji: The last thing I would do if I was planning to beat you was to warn you in advance, you dumb fuck.

Saigo: You better watch yourself, Harada.

Keiji: You better fuck yourself, Saigo.

Saigo: Fuck you, you fucking hoodlum.

Keiji: Aw, Saigo, you're making me blush.~

Saigo: You and your buddies will be in jail someday. I know it.

Keiji: Fuck you and have a nice day, you fuckin' prick.

I rode off and got to Oya High, still giggling about the interaction with Saigo.

I mean, I really hate that fucking asshole and for him to be on the payroll of Kuryu is something that bewilders me. I really want to make sure that he gets his final reckoning sometime because by the time Kuryu's dead, I plan on beating the ever living shit out of him, even if he's a cop.

After 10 more minutes, I finally arrived to Oya High. I got off my bike and walked into the gymnasium.

I saw that he was sitting down with his buddies, so it was the perfect opportunity to talk to him, but he already saw me.

Murayama: Sandy-man!

Keiji: What's up, guy?

Murayama: What do you got for us?

Keiji: Came by to give this.

I took out the last copy of the documents Sarah gave me and he was a bit confused on it all.

Murayama: Documents? From where?

Keiji: From a Mighty Warrior member named Sarah.

Murayama: Mighty Warriors?! Why would she give you information?

Keiji: Let's say she's been abused by Ice, her now ex-boyfriend, the leader, and now she wants to see him and Mighty Warriors meet their downfall.

Murayama: That's a hell of a reason. You already know that I'm all for an alliance, but what about Hyuga?

Keiji: He's in. I talked to him before I came here. Also, before I forget, those documents are plans for Mighty Warriors to infiltrate our territories and take us out. We all have to keep an eye out for that because if any Dought or Mighty member comes in and attack us, we gotta be ready.

Murayama: I'm gonna let the full-time students know. I appreciate you coming to give me this.

Keiji: I gotta head back, but make sure you keep an eye out.

Murayama: Don't worry. We got this.

Keiji: Alright, I'll see ya.

Murayama: Bye Sandy-man!

We fist bumped as I walked out of the gymnasium, got on my bike, and headed back to the Diner, where I was going to be talking with Cobra and the others again, which I have no problem, but I'm really exhausted from all the messages to the gangs.

Like, I really need a break after all of that because I really earned it, but it's not over yet as I will be getting something from Lala over at Nameless City.

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