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Chapter 3 - Leading to danger.

Kazushige arrives at the hospital and as soon as he Arrived, Kazushige spotted kazuki storming out of the hospital and he recognized him instantly.

He was about to approached when Kazuki's phone buzzed, Kazushige .

"Hello?"

[KAZUKI! How are you? How's auntie?!] A girl's voice can be heard at the end of the line.

"Hinata? Oh, mom's fine as usual.." He sighed.

[Aww! I really wanted to go there and take care of her too, but I have many things to do! I'm so sorry Kazu!] The girl replied, apologetic.

"No, no, it's fine, you can visit me the other day, Hinata, take care.." Kazuki ended the call.

He was about to approach Kazuki when a woman suddenly rushed towards him, her hand connecting with his head in a hard smack.

"AHHH!"

His eyes widened in shock as another fist connected on his back.

"OUCH WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU, YOU FUCKTARD-" He glanced behind him, only to be met with another blow to his stomach.

"I found you, you fucking bitch! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have landed on that kid and had those people saying harsh things about me!" She spat.

Wait a second...

His gaze met hers, her expression was furious.

"What was that supposed to mean? It wasn't a sorry! Are you kidding me!?" She replied angrily. "You reckless bastards needs to be taught a lesson. "

He remained silent, his gaze fixed on her, consumed by a sense of unease.

Why did his heart ache? What the hell?

"HEY! are you listening!? Are you deaf!? Do I have to..."

As Aya was about to strike again, a sudden intrusion startled her, she whipped her head and saw a man wearing a fedora hat and trenchcoat, holding her wrists tightly.

The man was tall, he even towered over her.

"Is it truly possible to seek an apology while simultaneously inflicting harm? It seems like a contradiction."

He glared down at her.

Kazuki snapped away of his realization and his gaze hardened. He grabbed the man's arm and shoved him back with a force.

"This isn't your fucking business so don't fucking interfere!" He replied, gritting his teeth.

"I'm just helping out."

"I don't need that shit!"

The man stayed silent and stared at him.

"Who the fuck are you, huh? Get lost you fucking dumbass!" He shouted.

Before things could spiral out of control, the girl stepped in front of Kazuki, her hand reaching out to grip his arm. "Stop!" she pleaded, her voice trembling. "I'm so sorry. I... I shouldn't have approached you like that. I was just... furious. Earlier, I bumped into a kid while chasing you, and... and... I shouldn't have blamed you. My emotions got the best of me. I'm so sorry!"

She bowed deeply, her head lowered in a gesture of sincere apology. Their gazes met, and in that brief moment, Kazuki saw the genuine remorse in her eyes. He knew she was truly sorry.

But...

Why is she in such a rush?

"I...I have to go, I'm truly sorry for everything."

She took a step back and turned her back on them. "Hey wait!"

Before Kazuki could stop, she sprinted and past by him leaving him alone with this man.

As kazuki turned to the person, he clenched his fist and his anger was simmering. "Spit it out. What the hell do you want?" He demanded.

The man went silent and stared at him for a moment before speaking.

"I know it's with you and I can't be wrong..."

Ha??

"What the fuck?" He frowned. "What's that supposed to mean?!"

Kazushige sighed. "Listen, this isn't a scam. I'm from an organization that deals with supernatural beings. I saw you earlier, and I know you have it. The cursed object, its either the world will be in danger OR you're going to hand it to me right now. "

Kazuki stared at him, incredulous. "What are you talking about, Willis? Are you crazy? The hospital's right behind me, you need a head check."

It's either he had 'Tililing' or he's an insane man who hadn't seen the world for years.

But it's odd, because the man was wearing an expensive fedora hat, a suit and a long, stylish trench coat, he could even smell the strong cent of his perfume.

The fucker's fucking hot.

But he's insane...

Literally.

Kazushige's irritation flared. "I'm serious! hand it over!"

"Hand over what? Dude, you're fucking crazy! There's no such thing as an object you're describing, did you do meth? I did a year ago but I stopped when mother was sent to hospital." He grinned, Kazuki still has the proud look on his face that made the man's jaw dropped.

Kazuki chuckled and cleared his throat. "Listen, sicko, I don't know what you're talking about, if you need money I cannot lend you any, just go and begged in the streets, but you don't look like a beggar or somethin, I don't know how agencies or organizations work but you shouldn't approach me in this manner especially with no body guards with ya." He replied.

The man was unfazed by the situation, he knew that Kazuki was up to something.

Kazuki had been on edge right from the very start. His mother, his father, that girl and this man, life just don't really want to let him rest in peace.

But if the world wants him to fight, he isn't a coward, he will fight back.

"There's a CCTV camera," the man warned, his voice low and urgent.

Kazuki just smirked, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "I know. And this is a hospital."

Both of their gazes met. "I'd call my lawyer for a tough cakewalk." He smirked.

Kazuki lunged forward, but the man was quicker. He caught Kazuki's fist, his other hand clamping around Kazuki's neck.

Kazuki with his free arms punched his gut with surprising force.

"Augh!"

The man loosed his grip loosening and stumbled back from Kazuki, but he managed to regain his balance and glared at him.

"You're pretty tough."

He immediately lunged forward and attacked Kazuki with his fist. Kazuki immediately dodged and retaliated with a punch on his face.

The man dodged the blow with lightning speed and to Kazuki's surprise, the man didn't just evade, he crouched low, striking a swift, brutal blow to Kazuki's groin.

"AHH!"

A sharp gasp escaped Kazuki's lips as his fist connected his groin hard enough to almost break his poor balls. He stumbled back, clutching at his groin, his face contorted in pain and disbelief. He hadn't expected such a low blow, and it sent him down the ground.

"T---you fucking cheated! ITS NOT FAIR!"

he barked, his eyes dilated and his face was pale. "You fucking bastard! You almost shattered my balls!"

The man stared at him coldly. "I play dirty for the sake of keeping the world safe, you played like this is a game, This isn't a game kid." He replied.

"I don't care how you feel or whatever, I just want you to give the item back to me, I knew you have it--

Kazuki surged forward, a blur of motion. Kazushige was caught off guard and barely had time to react before Kazuki's fist slammed into his gut with force.

A gasp of pain ripped from Kazushige's lips as he stumbled back. His hand clutched his stomach, but managed to stay on his feet.

"That hurts...bitch!" Kazuki snarled.

Kazushige took his phone out and showed him a picture of the box, Kazuki looked at the screen. "This is what I'm talking about!"

Kazuki approached and leaned forward to look at his screen, his face frowned.

" This, This box contained Sa'jav's flesh," the man replied, his voice low and urgent. " Sa'jav was a fallen angel, one of the Watchers who corrupted humanity." He paused, his eyes fixed on Kazuki. "And this... this is what remains of him, There are other boxes that contains every fallen angel's flesh, but this.. this is the second box, we should subdue immediately before it could fall in the wrong hands."

What the fucking hell...

Kazuki stared at the box, a shiver running down his spine. He felt uneasy and a sudden wave of nausea washed over him.

"You... you're saying this is a piece of a fallen angel?" Kazuki stammered, he was shocked.

Kazushige nodded grimly. "It's not just any piece. This is the source of his power, the essence of his corruption. It's a danger to everyone, especially those who are susceptible to its influence." He gestured towards the box. "It's a curse..."

Kazuki's mind raced, trying to process this information.

Kazuki's eyes widened. He recognized the object from a friend of his. "Hold up...let me take a close look—" He paused, looking closely. "I knew it!"

Damn, I knew where the hell it was! Hinata has it! She's a fool!

"I knew it. I remember now, my friend has that thing. She showed it to me yesterday, but she refused to let me touch it, saying she found it all herself!"

He remembered Hinata showing him the box and he felt a strange pull towards it, but he couldn't just explain why he was uneasy when he saw the box, now he knows the reason.

That fucking girl...what did she get herself into!?

He cursed under his breath, feeling frustrated and panic coursing through him. He didn't know what to do. If he knew, he'd take it away from her and bring it to a novice/monk.

"Are you sure about this?" He looked at the man with doubt. "What ARE you?"

"Call me Kazushige, that's it." He replied, his voice was firm with a hint of slight annoyance.

"Now we have to move before something else happens to your friend, now come, follow me!"

He didn't wait for Kazuki to follow as kazuki stared at the man.

Should I come? But...

This is about my friend!

Kazuki winced. "Argh! Fine!"

He trailed behind the man in his black sedan As the man slid into the driver's seat, Kazuki followed, slipping into the passenger seat as they droved away from the hospital.