I guess you could call our gang high flyers. After a year we were ranked top 3 in the whole JAA. Sakamoto was ranked 1st and I was 2nd as usual, it was kind of annoying but I couldn't deny it.Of course the list doesn't count Takamura, half the people in the assassin world think he's just a myth.

The order currently was only 6 members strong. Yotsumura, Shishiba, Hyo, Nagumo, Sakamoto and me.

Currently, I was walking around shinjuku with Yotsumura. He suspected there was a group in the JAA plotting to assassinate the chief. He trusted me enough to tell me.

"I see chief's orders huh?" I say taking a drag of my ciggy

"Yup. I suspect it's some of the JAA's leaders." Yotsumura said

"Why don't you suspect me?" I ask

"Call it a gut feeling." Yotsumura said

"That's new coming from the guy who always asks for evidence." I joke

"Never gonna let that go huh." Yotsumura said

"So what do you want me to do about it?" I ask

"Well. Speaking of evidence, i just needed another pair of ears to listen around for anything suspicious. Also I'm definitely going to be targeted.... If anything happens to me-"

"Look after your family? Do it yourself. Geez I told this to the chief's wife and I'm gonna say it again. You're an idiot, you knew the repercussions of starting a family and you still did it. I know your wife's an assassin as well but she's nowhere near your level." I say with a sigh

"Shishiba said the same thing." Yotsumura said

"Guess that's why we get along." I muse

"So-"

"Sure I'll help." I say cutting him off again

"Stop cutting me off!" Yotsumura said annoyed

Short timeskip(With Yotsumura)

Yotsumura got a lotto card from the intel department. It was our way of encoding messages.

'Conspirators Identified. Plot to assassinate chief at 3am at JAA HQ. Kill and protect chief at all costs.'

After Yotsumura read that he sighed, finishing his cup of coffee.

"Shino(his wife), I'm gonna step out for a bit, i don't need dinner." Yotsumura said putting his cup in the sink

"Work?" Shino asked

"Sigh* yeah basically." Yotsumura lamented

"You get to work while I'm stuck at home. I'll lose my skills." Shino said washing the dishes

"I'll take a break after this job."

"Hey Amane you wanted a 3 section titanium staff right? Here." Yotsumura said holding out the weapon

Amane showed off his impressive skills with the 3 section staff before chucking it away saying he was over it

"Man it's kinda sad how fast they grow up." Yotsumura lamented

"He admires you y'know he trains everyday." Shino said

"Well I've gotta go now. Lock the door after I leave kay?" Yotsumura said putting his blazer on

"Darling." Shino said ominously

Yotsumura turned around inquisitively only to be saddened by what he saw.

"Really...."

"Don't take this mission or I'll kill Amane." Shino said holding a knife to Amane's neck

"If this is a joke it isn't funny."

"Finally.... I can serve my purpose." Shino said with sadistic glee

Yotsumura looked on in disbelief

"I work for the people you're going after tonight. You get it? You're the chiefs right hand man, you're in the way so we needed leverage."

"Come any closer I'll kill him, try to contact anyone I'll kill him. You're staying here until the chief's dead." Shino said

"Why not just kill me from the get-go?" Yotsumura asks

"Easier said than done. You're the strongest in the order, the JAA's special forces."

"I'm so glad I married you and bore your child..... now I can serve the revolution.... Thank you for your naivety." Shino mocked

"Sigh* You really think that evens it out?" Yotsumura said

"Move a hair and he's dead." Shino said in a serious tone

Before Shino could react Yotsumura had sliced her throat with his 4 section staff.

"When a pro moves..... you don't see it coming." Yotsumura said with his hair covering his eyes

Conveniently Amane woke up at that same moment.

Short timeskip(Back with Sano.)

DINNGGG

I was awoken from my slumber by a notification on my phone. It was Nagumo. What does this idiot want at 4am

Nagumo: Did you hear?!

Nagumo: The chief was assassinated😱😱😱

Nagumo: And the new executive that was appointed chief said Yotsumura was the one who did it. He's making a huge ruckus about it 💀💀💀💀😖😖😖

Urghh..... more problems.... Yotsumura was framed

Sano: Who's the new chief?

Nagumo: Some guy called Asaki. He's kinda weird 😝😝😝

Sano: says you

With that I put down my phone. I bury my head into my pillow before getting out of bed. I get dressed and make a call to my intel dude who has access to every security camera ever.

"Yo help me find Yotsumura. Localise to shinjuku." I say before hanging up

I get dressed and then light a cigarette waiting for the call back.

Short timeskip

I lean against the wall in an alleyway in Shinjuku waiting for Yotsumura to come out of the bar. As he exits he sees me and instinctively grabs his staff.

"I'm not here to kill you. I'm not an idiot." I say putting my hands in my pockets

Yotsumura lowers his guard.

"So what now? The new chief's gonna put a hit on your head. You won't be able to live normally anymore." I say

"Guess I'll just go live under a rock." Yotsumura says

"I see. I'll leave shishiba to deal with your family." I say before turning to leave

"Don't bother." Yotsumura says with a sigh

He wasn't going to fight back against Asaki. For now at least which means its future me's problem. I'm going to get some sleep for the shitshow that'll happen tomorrow.

I notice Shishiba was behind us and heard what we talked about

"The hit's already been put out." Shishiba says

"That was quick. I'll leave you to 'kill him'" I say patting his back. I knew he was going to let Yotsumura go for now

"Lazy ass." Shishiba says with a sigh

After I leave,

"So what's this whole ruckus about you killing the chief about? In case you didn't hear the JAA's put a hit on your head for killing the chief." Shishiba said

"So? You here to assassinate me?" Yotsumura asked

"Mr Yotsumura the truth is-"

"Don't ask me anything Shishiba.... Haven't I taught you not to learn too much about the enemy." Yotsumura said

"Oh right. Don't think about the reason for killing until it's a done deal." Shishiba said gripping his hammer

After a moment Shishiba turned around

"Oh no you got away. Guess I'll need to come after you another time. If I can find you." Shishiba said walking away.

Timeskip(a few days.)

Asaki had called for an order meeting. I made my way to the elevator and ran into Shishiba at the bottom

"Did he get away." I ask

"Yup." Shishiba responded

"That's a shame." I say

"Right." Shishiba says before the lift arrives

The doors begin to close but we both saw Nagumo running for the lift. Shishiba saw it and held the close button. The doors closed completely before Nagumo got in.

"That was close." I say

"Right." Nagumo says slinging an arm over my shoulder

"I still don't know how you do that." I say with a sigh

"So how's your morning been?" Nagumo asked

"Alright I guess. You woke me up with your texts though." I say

"C'mon that was like the most breaking of news. I couldn't keep it to myself." Nagumo said

"Fair enough." I say

"What about you Shishiba?" Nagumo asks

"I was feeling good at 9am." Shishiba says

"Hmm? It's 9:01." Nagumo said

"You're right." Shishiba said nonchalantly

The 3 of us exit the elevator and head to the meeting room.

Of course Hyo was already sat there like the teachers pet he was

We all sit waiting for the meeting to start. At 9.15 Asaki walks into the room but Sakamoto is still nowhere to be seen.

"Good morning." Asaki says to us taking his seat at the front of the table

"Morning." Nagumo replies

"Isn't there meant to be one more person?" Asaki asks

"Oh he's taking a massive dump." Nagumo explains

At that moment the door opens and Sakamoto walks in

"Sorry." Sakamoto says before taking a seat

"No harm done. It's a natural bodily function after all."

"Anyways. Let's start this meeting proper. As you know a tragedy befell the JAA a few days ago and the chief met his untimely demise. Preliminary reports suggest it was Yotsumura's doing who is now on the run. As I was the next highest rank I was appointed as chief. My name's Asaki if you weren't aware already. I look forward to working with you all and keeping order." Asaki said

That's convenient. How things fell perfectly into place.

"You there." Asaki said gesturing to me

"Hmm?" I say

"I can tell you're questioning this whole situation. I like critical thinkers, so I'm making you the mew leader of the order. Of course unlike when the old chief was in power you're still one level below me ok. I'll give you freedom to do as you wish but please just inform me." Asaki said

"Sure. I look forward to working with you. Any first orders?" I ask

"Well could you find more members. Its kinda sad it being only you 5 and the old geezer." Asaki says

I nod. Internally lamenting asking as it meant more work for me

"Well apart from that I have nothing else for you. Meeting dismissed." Asaki said standing up before leaving the room

"Sir what are your first orders." Nagumo said jokingly saluting me

"Can it..... man now I have more work to do." I say with a sigh