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Tsuna and the Zoldyck Family finished eating and now were being served with desserts which surprisingly were not poisoned.

"Now that we had our fill. It is time for us to ask some questions". Silva asked turning serious, the air around them feeling heavier.

Tsuna made himself comfortable while eating a Dark Chocolate Cake served only for him and Milluki while the rest are eating coffee jelly. "What do you want to know though I won't be able to answer them all". Tsuna said taking another bite of his cake internally squealing in delight.

Each of the family members glanced at each other, they nodded, agreeing to the unspoken conversation. Silva propped his elbows at the table, his fingers intertwined, half his face hidden by his huge pale hands. "Is it you who opened the gate?.....No, let me rephrase..... How did you manage to open all seven gates?" he asked with a scrutinizing gaze, the tension in the room rising.

Tsuna licked his spoon, savoring the remains of his chocolate cake, "Hmmmm, how I opened the gate? I just put strength into the gate, unlocking it and accidentally opening all the gates when I was supposed to open a space just enough for me". Tsuna answered asking for another slice of chocolate to the nearest butler along with Milluki. Well, its not exactly a lie and I need to be cautious of them. Tsuna thought smiling lightly to the butler

Tsuna and Milluki felt a kind of kinship as the both nodded in approval with each other, a sweets lover to another. Everyone was surprised with Tsuna's nonchalant response, curiosity is eating them up but they did not pry further. They know that it would send warning bells ringing. It is common sense that a person would be wary much less if they are currently inside dinning with a family of assassin that could easily kill them in half a breath.

"What is you relationship with my dear Kill?" Kikyo asked calmly spooning a jelly though her aura speaks otherwise.

"Killua is one of my friends and I came to talk to him". Tsuna said in business mode.

"Friends?! My Kill would never have friends!". Kikyo said in distaste, her head snapped facing Tsuna in outrage.

"Killua does have friends, four of us to be exact and their on their way here soon". Tsuna said while finishing another slice of cake.

"What!- ", Kikyo's outburst was cut short Silva's intervention.

"Tsunayoshi, Illumi, when and how did you to met each other?", Silva asked eyeing them both straight in their eyes.

Tsuna and Illumi both looked at each other, replaying their memories with each other.

"Hunter Exam", Illumi said with a slight twitch on his eyebrow displaying annoyance only those with trained eyes can notice.

"3rd phase in the hunter exam, I was with him in the Trick Tower along with Hisoka", Tsuna answered specifically with a slight twitch of his mouth.

The first time they met each other wasn't quite.................memorable. Those two were almost killing each other in their minds.

Flashback

"Ah! your Gittarakur-san, right?!. The one who almost failed the cooking exam for burning the whole pig". I asked innocently and sweetly as I could. Hmmm, if my guess is right he may be Killua's older or younger brother considering he was in disguise and both of their killing intent being the same

Gittarakur looked annoyed and back to his poker face, "You must be the one Hisoka has taken interest, the one who has a nen ability but does not know what nen is". Gittarakur said innocently but to Tsuna it was there was a hint of smugness. It annoyed him but quickly calmed down after hearing the word nen.

Flashback End.

"I know your strong but what else are you good at?", Kalluto asked making everyone stop chewing dessert except Tsuna.

Hmmm, this is tricky, I could not show them my flames nor I could freeze anything without taking my pills and gloves which could raise suspicion. "I think your brother, Illumi knows a lot he's been spying me quite lately". Tsuna answered finishing up the remains of his 10th slice. Though it was risky, my answer could be used as a distraction, Tsuna thought drinking down his nervousness.

Illumi is one of the stealthiest member of the Zoldyck Family and Tsunayoshi can easily notice him, just who is he?

Before anyone can pry further, the Grandfather clock on the corner rang signaling the time for bed.

"Gotoh, would you please lead our guest to his room", Silva said talking to a tall man with sharp eyes and looked to be around his mid to late thirties. He was well-groomed, from his black formal suit to his combed-back black hair. He had a trimmed beard and wore glasses with pointed frames.

Tsuna was led outside and into the hallway to his room. On the way, only the sound of footsteps thumpimg on the stone floor could be heard and the silence was hard to bear for Tsuna.

"Are you really friends..... with Killua-Bocchan?". Gotoh asked breaking the silence as he kept walking in front of Tsuna, not facing him even once.

"Yep, we first met on the hunter exam, he was using a skateboard at that time". Tsuna answered, he waited for some kind of response but heard nothing.

"This", Gotoh said opening the door, "is where you'll sleep during your stay here in the mansion", Gotoh led Tsuna inside showing the room with red and black curtains and bed sheets, having a small table, a cabinet and a door leading to the restroom.

The Zoldyck family was surprisingly......hospitable, Tsuna thought. Tsuna said his thanks to Gotoh, after he left Tsuna scanned the room for any spying devices, traps or any activated skills in nen and found none. He flopped ion the enjoying the the warmth of the soft bed. Haaaaa! this is heaven Tsuna thought as he continued to snuggle further in to the bed. It been long since he had slept in a proper bed since they had to catch a flight to Kukuroo Mountain and to ride a bus on the way.

Tsuna glanced at the window on the left side of his bed. I wonder what Killua and those guys are up to now. I hope.....their..........fine. Tsuna thought as his eyelids gave up.

With Zebro, Gon and Friends

A group of four led by a middle aged man, Zebro is on there way to his living quarters. After few more walks, the group are standing in front of a two story house.

"Here are the Servant's Quarters. It's getting late so you can stay here tonight", Zebro said opening the door, leading them inside, "please come in".

"Hey! I'm back", Zebro shouted and a man of average height and build appeared. He is wearing a light brown jacket with fur covering the shoulders and chest. He has spiky brown hair which is kept up with a brown head band.

"Oh, you rarely bring guests", the man said going down the stairs

"This is Seaquant. He works with me here", Zebro said pertaining to man in front of them.

"Good Evening", Gon greeted and Seaquant replied with a nod.

He looked at them one by one and said, "If you managed to win over Zebro, you guys must be special. Well, make yourselves at home though it won't be easy here".

Everyone is seated except Seaquant who was standing, leaning on the wall and Zebro brewing green tea. They explained their purpose to Seaquant as to why they'll be staying for a while.

"So you want to see Killua-bocchan? Ha ha ha ha, that's a riot!". Seaquant said clearly amused.

"Sorry. But we're dead serious". Leorio said quite pissed off.

"Then let me give a warning: Give up and go home". Seaquant stated plainly.

"What was that?" Leorio asked, looking like a volcano about to erupt.

"Zebro told you about the testing gate, right? that should give you an idea of what this place is like". Seaquant added.

"We understand that it won't be easy but I'm not leaving not until I see Killua and one of our friends is already inside. We promised him that we'll catch up........... When Killua was in trouble, I wasn't there for him. If I had been there, I could have stopped Killua and that is why I'm not leaving". Gon stated with resolve.

Silence filled the room, Zebro broke the quietness as he patted Gon's shoulder, "We understand, then why not do some training here?"

"Training?" Gon asked looking up at Zebro from his sitting position.

"Hey, Zebro!" Seaquant tried to stop Zebro but his remarks fell to deaf ears.

"Listen to me Gon-kun, you three are allowed to work together to open the door, with a little training it should be possible. How about it?" Zebro said smiling.

"I don't like the idea of being tested......", Gon said.

"but the's no other way........" Kurapika added.

"We'll just have to do it!" Leorio stated finishing the sentence.

"Yep!" Gon said cheerfully.

"Then you'll have to put these on", Zebro said holding up a black vest.

Everyone slipped the vest on and Leorio tried walking but could not go further than two steps as he came kneeling in to the floor.

"How is these so heavy?" Leorio said having a hard time standing up again.

"It weighs fifty kilograms. Please wear it at all times, except when you sleep. i'll make it heavier as you get used to it". Zebro said while smiling.

Once Leorio is seated again, Zebro served each of them drinks, "Please have some tea".

"What the!" Leorio exclaimed, the cup wouldn't even budge with both of his hands holding it up.

"That cup weighs twenty kilograms and this teapot is forty kilograms. All furniture and utensils in this house weight over twenty kilo a piece". Zebro explained.

"I see... so this will serve as training". Kurapika said trying to hold the cup up.

"It's useless. They'll give up after two or three days". Seaquant said harshly, shaking his head in disbelief.

"What was that?!" Leorio shouted, extremely pissed.

"Seaquant, I believe that your shift has already started". Zebro said reminding Seaquant.

"Oh, that's right". Seaquant said as he left in a hurry.

"Sorry about that. He isn't a bad person". Zebro said as they watched his retreating figure.

"By the way where's the bathroom?" Leorio asked, shakily standing up.

"Through the door over there". Zebro said pointing to a door to their left.

Leorio stared at the door, unmoving, "I'm guessing that the door is also........."

"Yes, it weighs five hundred kilograms". Zebro said smiling

"Five hundred!!! What! for real?! I can't hold it in. Damn it! Thiiissss. isss. helllll!!!" Leorio shouted.

Chapter End

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