152 Waiting (1/2)

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Even though it was already late at night, several officers were stationed at the hospital. None of the patients knew exactly what happened but from the looks of things, someone important was receiving treatment.

”Who goes there?” One of the police officers immediately called the attention of the approaching man. Visiting hours are already over. Do you need any emergency treatment?”

”No, I'm here to check on the status of my friend's granddaughter. Might you point me in the direction where Jirou is?” The man of course, was none other than Nagato Tsuna. He didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose.

”W-who are you?” the police officer stepped back and gripped his baton while signaling his partner to contact their superior.

”My name is Nagato Tsuna. I just heard about what happened from the little girl's friend who asked me to check and make sure that no harm comes to her.” Tsuna was a little tired because of both anxiety and rushing through a great distance on foot so he wanted to see how Shiroyuki Tomoyo was faring because he couldn't get through to Jirou.

”I apologize sir, we were instructed to not let just anyone pass through without authorization especially at this sensitive time.” The officer immediately replied.

”I see…” Tsuna sighed. ”I really don't like pulling rank but—”

”N-nagato-sama!” a superior officer suddenly came from inside the building. ”I apologize for my men! They must have forgotten what they were taught in the academy.” The superior was nervous because he was afraid of offending Tsuna.

”You know who I am?” Tsuna looked at the nervous superior.

”H-how could I not? N-not many people are given authority to give orders to various different government bodies.” The officer honestly praised as he sternly looked at the two who didn't even react after hearing Tsuna's name. He had to rush down immediately because the two guards didn't recognize even the name of this distinguished person who they were fortunate to even see.

”Can you show me to where Jirou and the girl is?”

”Y-yes sir!” he led Tsuna inside the hospital.

Nagato Tsuna did not like hospitals. As much as this place was where people get treated, it was also where people die. As advanced the research is on the medical field on earth is, both Kazuya and he agreed that healing magic was definitely much more convenient. It rarely involved injuring the patient after all.

”What's the situation?” he was impressed at the influence that the Shiroyukis had. He sensed a lot of people had been stationed all around the hospital and it was almost as if it had been a fortress.

With the officer's help, Tsuna was finally able to understand what happened. He felt proud of the girl for overcoming her trauma in the midst of battle as well as Nanami who bravely faced the killer.

He was taken to the surgical ward where the hallway had been crowded by the familiar faces that made up the Shiroyuki dojo. Many instructors stood with stern looks on their faces. One would have to think twice before going through them because it didn't look like they allowed any of the police officers to get past them either.

”Nagato-sama?” the head instructor immediately noticed Tsuna's arrival and ignored the officer who was guiding him.

”I heard about what happened. How is the situation? Where is Jirou?” he immediately asked.

”Master is…” his voice trailed off and turned towards the large doors that led to the restricted area of the surgical ward.

Shiroyuki Jirou stood in front of the doors like a statue. The light that indicated that surgery was still in progress was still lit so Tsuna understood that Tomoyo was still inside.

”Jirou…” Tsuna approached the old man and placed a hand on his shoulder. Tonight, Jirou wasn't the proud leader of the Shiroyuki dojo but a grandfather who was worried about losing his precious granddaughter that he stood in front of the doors as soon as he arrived.

Who could blame him? Not only did he lose his son to a killer who was sent to prison very quickly so that his hands wouldn't be stained, that same killer apparently went after his granddaughter. No one could understand how frustrated Jirou was. If Tomoyo hadn't been in an unknown situation, he would have probably been hunting down Shirihara Kira right at this moment.

The worst part of the whole incident was that Jirou was informed of the sudden death of Shirihara Kira who was supposed to have been in prison. They already dismissed the idea about Shirihara Kira being a suspect even though his case was a common link among all the recent victims. No one knew how the man who was supposed to be dead had ended up attacking Shiroyuki Tomoyo.

The authorities were baffled by this and they could no longer inspect the supposed body of the deceased prisoner because his body had long been disposed of. They felt partially responsible for failing to see through the conspiracy and caused this respected person's loved one to once again experience something that already traumatized her when she was a child.

”Tsuna-san… did you just get back?” Jirou had ignored most of the people who tried talking him today but Nagato Tsuna was an exception. This person's appearance may just save Tomoyo from the danger she is currently in.

”The boy sent me.” Tsuna turned towards the door. ”Do you know the current situation?”

”They said that the blade had barely missed her heart. The problem is that taking it out. The blade seems to have been damaged and could cause her to bleed out if they make the slightest mistake.” Jirou tried to explain as much as he could. He had heard about how Tsuna had miraculous healing abilities and hoped that it could help Tomoyo's current situation.

”That…” Tsuna couldn't help but frown after hearing the update on Tomoyo's condition. ”I need to see for myself before I can make a judgement.”

”That won't be a problem.” Jirou hesitated for a moment before making up his mind. He pressed the button to enter the restricted area and led Tsuna towards the empty viewing area for Tomoyo's surgery. He closed his eyes before entering the room and navigated with his senses.

”You don't need to enter with me old friend.” Tsuna understood that Jirou didn't want to see Tomoyo's current state.

”No, I have to hear the truth from you or I might get fooled by these doctors. I trust that you will give me an honest answer from what you can see.” Jirou prepared himself for the worst. Tomoyo had fought bravely and could be said to have been the reason why the culprit was forced to retreat. Her death would not have been in vain.

Tsuna viewed the screens as well as extended his senses towards the surgery room. He didn't know much about modern medicine, but it was obvious that the surgeons were having a difficult time. Tomoyo still hadn't fully grown so it made the procedure a lot harder.

*BAM!* Tsuna immediately pounded on the synthetic glass.

”STOP!” he infused his voice with mana so the people wouldn't be able to help but halt. ”If you hit the protection near her heart, you're going to end up causing that girl's injuries to worsen!”

The lead surgeon didn't know who that man was but he signaled one of the nurses to call someone before continuing with his procedure. He was a renowned surgeon and was looking forward to making good connections after he completed this surgery.

*sssshhkk!* blood spurted out without warning the moment he tried to move the knife.

”Damnit! It's all that man's fault for causing such a distraction!” the surgeon shouted as the various equipment around them started giving off loud sounds.

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A voice called out to Kazuya and caused him to look around. He didn't know where he was but he could see nothing but darkness. It reminded him of the dark void that his consciousness had stayed in before he woke up in this new life of his.