In the bathroom, tears welled up in Canoe's eyes again. The scene he saw at the Shui family's house came back to his mind. From the experience, Canoe's whole body began to shake, after which he fell down, squatted down and pressed his head to his knees.
"For what? Why were they killed? Even if my father crossed a line or hurt someone.… Why now?" – and similar questions began to torment the Canoe. Standing up, the Canoe turned on the cold water and stood motionless for a while. Finally, Canoe calmed down and finished taking a shower. When he came out of the bathroom, he noticed that Marie was thinking about some assignment. After changing clothes, Canoe went downstairs, sitting down next to Marie.
A difficult task? Canoe asked.
Yes, I can't figure out how to solve it at all. Marie replied with a pout.
Let's solve it together," Canoe said with a forced smile, sitting closer to Marie.
At this time, Manhiro and Han arrived at the Shuya family home.
Sir, the bomb has been defused. One of the clan members reported.
Okay, go back to the office," Manhiro commanded.
When the fighters left, Manhiro asked Khan to stay in the car, and he went into the house. Once inside, Manhiro remembered how he, San, and Amy had toured the house together before buying it. After walking through the first floor and finally gathering his courage, he went up to the second floor to San's office. Seeing the dead bodies of his friends, Manhiro clenched his hand into a fist and took a deep breath. Canoe didn't say it, but San's eyes were open. Noticing this, Manhiro approached and carefully covered them with his palm. After leaving the house, Manhiro looked up at the sky, trying to hold back his tears, Khan went up to him and, barely holding back his own tears, patted him on the shoulder and said:
We will find the culprits and destroy them as cruelly as possible.
Yes... Manhiro replied. – But first we need to tell Marie about this and bury Amy and San properly.
When Manhiro and Han arrived, Canoe was sitting next to Mari, who had fallen asleep. When he heard his father's car, he got up carefully so as not to wake Marie and went outside. Without a word, Canoe came over and hugged Manhiro.
How are you? Manhiro asked.
Normal. Canoe replied softly. "And you?"
All right. Manhiro replied.
Dad, do you know who did this yet? Canoe asked.
No, but we will definitely find them. Manhiro replied. – Today I will inform Marie about everything. You won't be going to school for a while.
Good. Canoe replied.
In the evening, when Marie woke up, Manhiro and Canoe were sitting next to her, Khan was in the office at that time and was working with the fighters to find everyone involved.
Hello, Uncle Manhiro! Marie said with a smile. "Where are Mom and Dad?" Weren't they supposed to come with you?
Marie, please listen to what I have to say. Manhiro began in a calm voice. – Very evil people have appeared in the city, who pursue an unclear goal. Now we are trying to catch them and punish them.
For a moment, Manhiro hesitated, not knowing how to properly inform Marie about the death of her parents. Canoe sat down next to her and hugged her tightly.
Marie, I'm sorry, I lied..." Canoe said softly.
In what sense? Marie didn't understand.
Uncle San and Aunt Amy..." Canoe began, holding back tears. "Not anymore. Someone killed them.…
Marie froze for a second, not understanding what Canoe meant, but the next second her eyes filled with tears, and she tried to pull away from Canoe's embrace.
You said everything was fine! Marie screamed with a sob. - why? Are they not to blame for anything?
I'm sorry I lied, I'm sorry! Canoe said, hugging Marie closer to him. "We will punish those who did this.
Soon, Marie's emotions turned into hysteria. Manhiro sat next to her, not knowing how to help her get through this moment. After going up to his office, Manhiro called Han and learned that the bodies of Amy and San had been delivered to the morgue, they decided to hold a funeral in 2 days, informing Marie and Canoe about it.
Marie continued to cry all these days, and Canoe tried to calm her down. He was with her all the time, afraid that she would harm herself. In the evening, after the funeral, Marie had the most severe tantrum. She was banging her fists on the couch, and a little later she fell asleep, having completely spent all her strength.
Canoe gently picked her up and carried her to the bed in his room, covered her with a blanket and lay down next to her. My phone beeped a few times because of the messages I received, but I didn't check it again.
Waking up in the morning, Canoe looked at the sleeping Marie, stroked her head, and then went to wash his face. After washing up, Canoe decided to check the messages on his phone, there he noticed 2 messages from Miku. Opening them, he read:
1. Hi, if you're not busy, can we meet around me?
2. I really want to talk to you.
After a moment's thought, Canoe replied:
Hi. I'm sorry, I can't. Please tell the teachers that I won't be at school for a while.
Miku replied almost immediately:
Okay, I'll tell you, did something happen? Are you okay?
Canoe answered her:
I'll tell you about it when we meet, I'm sorry.
Miku added, "Okay, I'll be waiting."and that was the end of their correspondence.
When Marie woke up, Canoe had already prepared breakfast and was waiting for her.
How are you? Canoe asked softly when Marie sat down next to him at the table.
I don't know. Marie replied.
Her face was tear-stained and her eyes were red. Canoe went up to her and hugged her.
I'm sorry I didn't say it right away. I didn't want you to see it with your own eyes. Canoe said softly.
A few tears welled up in Marie's eyes, and she said,
"Thank you."… I know you did it for me.
After a few minutes, I sat back down at the table and the guys had breakfast with difficulty, but still.
A little later, when Canoe and Marie were sitting in the living room, Han entered the house.
A canoe! Is Mr. Manhiro at home? Khan asked with concern in his voice.
What happened? Canoe asked, and he felt uneasy himself.
At night, when we went outside, there was a note near the door, in which we indicated some address and asked the gentleman to come alone.
A note from Sirashi? Canoe asked.
Yes, I'm sure. Khan replied.
Marie looked at Canoe and Han with fear in her eyes and asked:
Everything okay?
I don't know yet. Canoe replied. "Please stay in my room tonight and don't go out.
Okay...– Marie replied and left.
Do you have the note? Canoe asked.
No, the gentleman wouldn't even let me look at her. Manhiro read it and immediately burned it," Khan replied.
So, I take a motorcycle and go to look for him. Canoe said.
Wait, I'll take all the fighters and we'll comb through the whole city. Khan said.
I'm going too, and it's not up for discussion. – Canoe said, going to get a motorcycle suit.
Khan immediately called and went to the office to collect the fighters and start searching, while Canoe went to inspect all the places that were difficult to get to by car.
An hour later, Khan called Canoe. The canoe stopped near the road and answered the call.
Young sir, we found out that one of our fighters left with Mr. Manhiro. Most likely, Sirashi put him up to it," Khan said.
Was Dad betrayed? Canoe asked anxiously.
I can't say for sure yet, but... maybe. Khan replied softly.
Damn..." shouted Canoe. – If only Dad was okay.
Saying this, and remembering how he saw the dead bodies of Amy and San, Canoe began to cry again.
"Well, no, Dad is strong, he's fine. Canoe told himself.
We will continue the search. Khan said and hung up.
In the evening, the Canoe explored half the city and began to return home. At the entrance to the house, he saw a large number of cars parked nearby. After parking the motorcycle and taking off his helmet, Canoe entered the house.
At this moment, a huge number of fighters abruptly bowed and said loudly:
Hello, Mr. Canoe!
Canoe looked at them in disbelief. The khan, who was at the head of all the fighters, approached the Canoe and, with tears streaming down his eyes, said loudly::
Welcome back, Mr. Canoe!
Wait, why am I the master, after all..." Canoe said, but at the same second he stopped and looked attentively at Khan.
Khan bowed his head and said nothing.
If you call me mister… That means..." Canoe said quickly. – No, no, no, no!
Falling to his knees, it seemed to Canoe that he was about to suffocate due to the tears that suddenly gushed out.
Dad! Dad! Canoe shouted loudly.
Khan ran up to the Canoe, sat down next to it and put his hand on the shoulder.
It's my fault, I should have watched him more closely!" said Khan, having stopped restraining his emotions.
Marie, who came out of the room, heard everything that happened. It seemed to her that there were no more tears left, but what happened completely refuted this judgment. Crying, she ran to the Canoe and hugged him tightly.
After an hour, the tears from the Canoe's eyes stopped flowing. His face seemed to freeze.
Marie, come to my room. Canoe said blankly.
Marie looked into Canoe's eyes, hugged him tightly once more, and silently went into the room.
Have you found the culprits? Canoe asked, turning his head towards Khan.
Just one thing. The driver. Han replied, who had already recovered a little.
Where is he? Canoe asked, wiping the remaining tears from his eyes.
In your office. Han replied, getting up from the floor and helping the Canoe stand up.
Canoe wanted to object about the office's ownership, but he didn't. After looking at all the fighters once more, Canoe commanded:
Everyone is free now. I want everyone here tomorrow morning.
There is! – they accepted the Yakuza team and left.
When only Han, Canoe, Marie, and the driver were left in the house, Canoe emotionlessly said:
Let's go to the office.
After going up to the second floor, Han and Canoe entered the office where the driver was tied up and gagged.
Is that him? –I asked Canoe
, yes,– Khan replied.
Canoe walked around the driver and pulled the gag out of his mouth.
I didn't mean to harm the master! I was just asked to bring him to the address. – the driver immediately started shouting.
Canoe looked at him and then punched him in the jaw with all his might.
There was no order to speak, you bastard. Canoe said.
Canoe's gaze shifted to the wall where the katana his father had given him for his birthday hung. He came over, took it off, and picked it up.
Young Master, please have mercy, I did not know that they wanted to kill Mr. Manhiro.
Canoe looked at the driver once more and ran the katana blade over the driver's arm. The katana cut through the fabric of the suit and blood began to flow down his arm.
Sir, maybe I'd better deal with him. Han asked, who was standing at the door and watching in shock.
Canoe looked at him but didn't say anything, just shook his head in denial. It was painful for Khan to see what his nephew and master were turning into, but he did not dare to interfere, just lowered his head a little. All this time, the driver apologized and swore that he did not know about the planned murder.
So, the canoe cut both arms and legs of the driver, which caused a pool of blood on the floor. After circling the driver once more, the Canoe released the rope that held him back, and then stood right in front of him.
Thanks! – the driver began to speak softly, trying to get up, but everything was in vain.
Do you think I've forgiven you? Canoe asked, interrupting the driver.
But you freed me..." the driver said softly.
Canoe forced a smile as much as possible, took the katana in both hands and said:
Die, you scum!
With these words, the Canoe pierced the driver through and then moved closer to the door.
"So that's what happened in that dream... it's clear now. Canoe Khan thought to himself
, Canoe said softly.
Yes, sir, is there anything required? Khan asked, bowing slightly.
Get rid of the body..." said Canoe, whose hands began to tremble.
It will be executed. Khan replied. "You've done a good job, please rest.
Yeah." Canoe said softly and went to the bathroom.