Chapter 53: Title at the end!

"What?" Alexandra exclaimed, her eyes widening as she turned to Tsuna, who was casually sipping from a water bottle. "You're heading back to Japan again?"

They stood at one of the oldest streetball courts in LA, where Tsuna knew where to find Alexandra.

Although Tsuna's visits were infrequent due to his busy schedule, he occasionally dropped by to catch up or even jump into a game to contend for court supremacy.

Today was one such day, with Tsuna joining the action.

They had relocated to a different spot to play, considering that most of Tsuna's teammates, including Ben, were now in college.

The original court where Tsuna first joined them was limited to high school students.

"That's a bummer," Ben remarked, wiping sweat from his brow with a towel. "So, you won't be able to make it here anymore, huh?"

"Yeah," Tsuna nodded regretfully. "I really enjoyed hooping with you guys. It's a shame."

"Haha, don't sweat it," Ben chuckled, shaking his head. "Whatever you're up to, I hope it goes great. Just give us a call when you're back in the States."

Ben bid farewell as he had other obligations to attend to.

The remaining team members shared their disappointment about being unable to play together for a while. After their chat, they followed Ben, heading off.

Her hand resting on her temple, Alexandra sighed, "Both my star pupils returned to Japan last week, and now you too?"

Tsuna chuckled and said, "It's a promise I must keep with some friends."

Their conversation continued until Tsuna received a call from his mother, indicating that it was time to head home.

Alexandra chuckled at Tsuna's interaction with his mother, remarking, "Your mom sure looks out for you, huh?"

Tsuna agreed with a smile, "Yeah, she's a bit overprotective."

"Anyhow, I should get going too," Tsuna said, rising to his feet.

Turning to Alexandra, he asked with a mischievous grin, "You know what, Alex?"

"What's with that smirk?"

Alexandra raised an eyebrow, curious. 

Tsuna's grin widened, and he asked, "Do you want to come to Japan?"

"...What?"

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When Tsuna returned home, his family decided to host a farewell dinner. His brother, Jin, and their in-laws from the Door Family were present.

They engaged in lively conversation, discussing Tsuna's future plans. There was a tinge of regret in their voices as they realized Tsuna's exceptional talents in the business world would be temporarily sidelined while he pursued his dreams in Japan.

Tsuna was unquestionably a prodigy in their eyes.

As the dinner party ended, everyone retired to their respective rooms. The next day, Tsuna boarded his family's private jet bound for Japan. This time, their destination was Shizuoka prefecture, where his grandparents resided.

Upon arriving at the airport, Tsuna's grandparents were eager to see him. They had been waiting there, ready to welcome him with open arms.

The love Tsuna received was overwhelming.

Throughout the journey to their home, his grandmother continuously offered him snacks from the prefecture, and his grandfather, with the curiosity of a typical grandpa, bombarded him with questions about his life and adventures while adding in his own stories.

However, as they neared their destination, Tsuna noticed a change in his grandfather's expression. Concern laced his grandfather's voice as he inquired, "Little Tsuna, are you absolutely sure about your school plans?"

Tsuna maintained a calm smile, and his gaze conveyed reassurance as he replied, "Yes, Grandpa, you don't need to worry. I've already made all the necessary arrangements."

"...I understand. It seems like nothing can change your mind," Tsuna's grandfather sighed, resigned to Tsuna's determination. "You take after your father in that regard..."

Upon their arrival at the house, they were warmly greeted by the attendants who guided Tsuna to his new living quarters and provided him with a tour of the city, helping him become familiar with his new surroundings.

It was time for Tsuna to attend his new school the following day. He made his way there with Sebas by his side, driving through the city.

As they neared the school, they couldn't help but notice the graffiti-covered walls nearby. It starkly contrasted with the well-maintained and elegant buildings of Teiko, where Tsuna had studied before.

But what immediately caught their attention were the students entering the school gate. There were no security guards in sight. These students had brightly dyed hair in various colors, wore chains around their necks, and some sported visible tattoos.

As Tsuna and Sebas approached the school gate, they inadvertently drew the attention of these students. A group of them began to gather, some brandishing blunt objects, and they soon surrounded Tsuna's car.

"Hey there, buddy. You look like you've got some cash. How 'bout sharing some pocket money?" The leader of the group asked, casually tapping his blunt object on the car's window.

Sebas looked stern as he inquired, "Should I handle these troublemakers, Young Master?"

He had maintained a stoic silence throughout the journey, clearly perturbed by the presence of these unruly delinquents inhabiting the school Tsuna had chosen.

Tsuna glanced at Sebas and shook his head, gazing out the car window at the gathering delinquents.

"No, Sebas. If you intervene, you might get into trouble. Remember, they're minors," he cautioned, his brow furrowing as he began to count the number of individuals in the unruly crowd. "I'll deal with these troublemakers myself."

Sebas wore a slightly displeased expression but eventually agreed with a nod.

Tsuna took note of the number of individuals surrounding the car.

"Twenty-three people, huh? That's almost double the last time," he remarked, somewhat impressed, while unlocking the car door.

"Should I try it out with this?"

He muttered something under his breath and closed his eyes as the leader of the delinquents approached.

"Hey, why are you closing your eyes?" The delinquent, assuming Tsuna was afraid, chuckled. "No need to be scared. Just give us your money."

To the delinquent's shock, when Tsuna opened his eyes, they were a chilling, blood-red color that seemed to pierce right through him. It sent a shiver down his spine, freezing him in place.

Before he could react, a sudden surge of pain coursed through his body, making breathing hard. He felt a powerful kick to his chest that sent him sprawling to the ground, unconscious.

His comrades hesitated momentarily, their bravado shattered, before cautiously approaching Tsuna. On the sidelines, Sebas had quietly drawn a military knife, ready to intervene if needed.

To Sebas' astonishment, it didn't take long before all twenty-three delinquents were lying on the ground, groaning in pain. Tsuna stood amidst them, his once-white high school shirt stained with blood, looking unfazed.

Just when it seemed like the ordeal was over, a group of people emerged from the school gate, moving in perfect unison. They were led by a young man with short, black hair that fell over his forehead, and his light grey eyes scanned the scene with an air of calm authority.

The group behind the young leader was visibly shocked by the sight before them, but their leader remained motionless, facing Tsuna.

Tsuna shook his head in displeasure.

Blood stained his clothes and smeared across his face, but none of it was his. Tsuna had soundly defeated twice the number of people who had once landed him in the hospital, and he seemed entirely unharmed.

"I thought you had things under control here," he said slowly.

Suddenly, a cloud blocking the sunlight shifted, and a beam of light fell upon a gate that read "Fukuda Sogo Academy."

"You have some explanation to do..."

Tsuna wiped the blood from his face and continued, "Nijimura."

Title: Fukuda Sogo Academy

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