if we meet

The sky at the junction of evening and night is oppressive and gloomy, and it seems to drag people into this empty atmosphere where people can easily lose themselves.

Munakata walked on the road that he had walked for more than ten years, and the surrounding things looked strange under the dim light.

It is undeniable that Yamamoto's words were a sudden and deep blow to his proud rationality.He once thought that he had fully accepted this life, but he didn't realize that he was subtly alienating the things of this world, and the purely superficial acceptance made him unable to truly integrate into this new life so far.No... maybe not unaware...

He raised his right hand to his eyes, the white hand had no trace of holding a sword all year round, and collided with the memories of many years.

As if standing at the junction of time and space, with a sword that does not belong to this world hanging above the head, but the body is forced to move towards an unpredictable future in this world that completely deviates from the recognized memory.Even if I ignore it deliberately, the sense of loneliness from this world has never dissipated.The whole body is filled with all kinds of contradictory and repulsive auras, which should not coexist, but are forced to intertwine in the body under their own strong suppression, and are not allowed to leak out.

If you continue like this, you'll be crazy...

Zongxiang suddenly laughed muffled.

The low laughter was quickly submerged in the boundless darkness that fell silently.

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"Mr. Gang? You came back very late today." It was probably cooking, but Nana was still holding a spatula in her hand.

After changing shoes at the entrance, Munakata smiled and said, "Sorry, mom, I forgot the time to talk to my classmates."

"It's okay, Gang-kun's mother is very relieved!" Nana said softly, as if thinking of something, she tilted her head, "Eh... Speaking of which, Reborn seems to have just come back!"

"Reborn?"

"Yeah, I should be in the room now..."

After entering the door, I saw Reborn sitting upright at the small table, and Munakata naturally knelt and sat opposite.

They looked at each other for a while, and it was Reborn who broke the silence first. "...Why refuse? Yamamoto is a born killer, and becoming a member of the family will be very beneficial to you."

Munakata was not surprised that he would hear the conversation between him and Yamamoto, after all he had been testing him since the first meeting. "Ah, the reason... haven't I already said it?"

"Do you think that statement convinces me?"

"That's it... Let's put it this way, the subordinates I need don't necessarily have to be the most talented, but they must be determined enough. At present, I don't think Yamamoto-kun meets this condition, and there are too many things that will shake him .Do you accept this reason?"

"I still underestimate you..." Reborn stroked his temples, "But, do you think family members are subordinates?"

Reborn said in a dignified tone: "Family means "Family", and members should be like family members. ... The Vongola family developed from the Self-Defense Corps as its predecessor, and its original purpose was to "guard". Even after reaching the top of the Mafia Today, the relationship between the leader and his family members cannot be summed up in the simple relationship of "superior and subordinate". But as the heir of Vongola's tenth generation, do you only regard your family members as subordinates?!"

Being reprimanded in a tone that could almost be called a reprimand, Munakata also seemed calm.Although he was a little surprised that this form of mafia existed in the world, it didn't change anything.

"Family? Mr. Killer, how do you evaluate the Vongola mafia family?" He propped his chin, with a troubled look on his face, "Hmm...maybe my understanding of it is too personal, but please forgive me I can't get rid of the impression I have of the mafia for a long time, maybe it needs a little time and effort?"

Facing his semi-declarative question, recalling the confidential investigation report he had seen about the person in front of him, Reborn sighed, "It's quite tricky... Forget it, bonds can always be cultivated slowly—as long as You fully cooperate."

"Of course." Munakata tapped the table lightly, "Also, I would like to ask, are there any strict requirements for my family members? For example, in terms of number and ability?"

"That's not true. As long as you don't belong to another family, you can choose your family members at will, but new family members are not necessary, because once you officially inherit, you will take over the huge scale that Jiudaimu left for you. The Vongola family, except..." After a pause, Reborn's tone rose slightly, "...you need to find your own six guardians."

"...The leaders of Vongola in the past are all of the sky attribute. The six guardians are Lan, Yu, Qing, Thunder, Cloud, and Fog. The guardians have great power in the family after the leader. Once the candidates are determined, they will participate in the succession together with the leader, and will also abdicate together when the leader abdicates."

"What are the attributes?"

"It's the attribute of the flame of death energy. The leaders of Vongola all have the flame of death energy of the air attribute, but the guardians have not been able to ignite the flame of death energy since the first generation of the family."

"The flame of death... is it common in the Mafia?"

"Even in the inner world, only a very small number of people possess flames. To the outside world, the existence of Flame of Death Qi is strictly kept secret. Anyone who leaks will be severely punished."

"You're really cautious... Then, the last question," Munakata touched the hair hanging down his cheek, "The guardian and the leader advance and retreat together... Is it a rule?"

Hearing this, Reborn's gaze sank, and he paused for a while before saying: "No... Generally, guardians will automatically abdicate when the leader abdicates."

"General? Any exceptions?"

"..."

Munakata smiled, "I understand, I will carefully consider the choice of guardian...Of course, I will also refer to your recommendation."

"... Skylark is a good candidate."

"Oh, this can be considered."

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Yamamoto house.

"Dad, I'm back."

"Oh? Ah Wu, why are you back so late today? Hurry up and help, the store is very busy!"

Yamamoto looked at the busy Yamamoto Takeshi, hesitated at the door for a while, and then walked in firmly.

"Dad, I have something... I want to tell you."

"Then, have you decided, Wu?" Yamamoto looked seriously at his son who had been very assertive since he was a child, and made a major and dangerous choice this time.

"Yes, Dad." Yamamoto squeezed the hand on his lap, and then let go. "I'm sorry to trouble you, Dad..."

Yamamoto was silent for a while, and suddenly reached out and patted Yamamoto's head fiercely. "Boy, anyway, I'm your father too, don't make me seem unreasonable!" He laughed and looked at him with encouraging eyes, "A man just wants to go out! Go ahead and do it, my The son must be good!"

Yamamoto rubbed the bridge of his nose in embarrassment, and nodded emphatically. "Well! . . . Thank you, Father."