The next morning I woke up by a loud knocking noise at my door. I jumped out of the, by the way extremely comfortable, bed. In one movement I pulled over my hood and ran to the door. By opening it I recognized a butler. "Huh?", I asked curious. I haven't expected someone to wake me up. In general I had not even talked to Zeno about today's belongings. Maybe I slept too long. Oh god, please not! Not another embarrassment. "Master Zeno expects you outside in about ten minutes. Do you need help with the clothing?", the butler said. I was kind of confused. Why were we meeting outside and not in the hall? I nearly forgot answering the question. "No. No, I don't need help. Thank you.", I responded shaking my head. The woman nodeed politely and went away. I made myself ready faster then ever before. That was near lightspeed.

Seven minutes later I wandered through the hallways in order to find an exit. But it was hopeless. Then I saw a man with a butler uniform. I sighed relieved and asked him for the way. "Excuse me, mister, where can I find an exit?" I grabbed my backhead and smiled a little stupid. But the man didn't seem to notice my embarrassing behaviour. He just explained that I must go to the left at the end of the hallway and then to the right the first time where it was possible. Then I would be in the entrance hall. I thanked him and took my path. With a delay of about three minutes I arrived outside. The old man was already waiting. I already breathed in to let out about thousand apologies but he just lifted his hand to make me remain quiet. "I don't need excuses. Just be punctual next time.", he ordered and I saluted again. It started to become a bad habit. His respond to my hilarious behaviour was a little smirk. I think I was kind of amusing him. And I couldn't even get mad about It, because I thought by myself I was a joke right now.

"We have a mission today. It is easy so I will just sit back and watch. I only intervene if things go incredibly wrong. I will tell you on the way.", he explained. I made big eyes. Was he serious? A real mission? I was just that close from making a somersault. We ran to the gate that marked the border to the Zoldyck mansion. Zeno and I got out trough a kind of hidden door. That guys were doing literally everything to keep their secrets. While driving in a black limousine Zeno explained the assignment. We/I had to assassinate a rich business man stepping on the mafias feet. Nothing special, to believe my substitute sensei. Nevertheless I was excited. I couldn't even hold still my feet. An admonishing look from Zeno was the consequence. It was a struggle to tame myself.

We arrived and just jumped on the roof of a high building, like this was the most normal thing on earth. Of course it was. But only for us. Normal people would be impressed by this little stunt. From up here we got a great overview. "The man will leave the hotel in about ten minutes. It's up to you to organise the attempt.", Zeno said. I breathed in and out deeply. This wasn't the first time I would kill. But the first time I really did the work of an assassin. I could not allow myself any mistake. I used the time left to observe the skyline of the city and the web of streets. It would be to obvious to kill him right in front of the hotel across the street. There were too many people. But I noticed a small alleyway. There would be a perfect place. But how can I make the target go there? This plan was trash. Next one.

Maybe it was possible to prevent him getting in the car? No. Also trash. My brain worked on a high level. Then the funky idea rushed through I took a string out of my pocket and fixed the hilt of my katana with it. I was sure the string was long enough the hotel was not higher then 30 meters I guess. I jumped on its roof and brought myself in the right position. I stood on the edge. My sword was in my left hand pointing directly at the ground. Then the man came out. I had only a fraction of a second to figure out his way to walk and calculate where my sword must land. Then I threw it with all my force. To enhance the speed I concentrated my nen into my hand and used ko. The sword rushed right trough his body. It entered the head and touched the ground before I pulled it up again. With a little clink the blood moistened katana landed right next to me on the roof. The target broke down in a fountain of blood before he remained movementless on the ground. I smirked.

The only thing pissing me off now, was my dirty katana. It was full off blood. Not even one single part of it was clean. Zeno landed behind me. I turned around and looked at the old man curiously. How did he value this murder? The smile on his face promised something positive. Or have I just been stupid again? "A very creative solution. But it is not a problem to come close to the target. I saw you struggled with the thought to just take him down at the street. As long as you vanish fast enough it is also probable to commit an assassination on the streets.", he adviced. I nodded understanding. That made sense. "But in general a good job.", was his final assessment. A wave of pride dived trough my body.

Then we left. I decided to put my sword back in the sheath. I could clean both later. The hand had a short meeting with the water of a fountain so the blood hadn't to land on my clothing. In general I stayed surprisingly clean. "I decided to take you to my next mission.", Zeno declared.

This would be a good way to introduce her to Illumi, the old man thought. His eldest grandchild would also take part in this mission. Together with about 5 other assassins it was the job to wipe out a mafia clan from the underground. Zeno valued Rinjis skill very high. She was pretty talented. When the experience will come, she could be a top tier assassin. One more time Zeno stated his plan for the best idea he ever had. She would fit good into his family.