Conquer the world, young man!

Totsuka nodded slightly, looking at Gokudera Hayato, whose body was wrapped in several layers of bandages. "Gokudera, how are you feeling?"

Gokudera stared wide-eyed at Totsuka, intending to walk over to the boy, but his body suddenly slumped forward uncontrollably. Totsuka quickly went over to him, "Is it serious? You and Belphegor were really pushing your luck yesterday!"

The boy's scolding made Gokudera lower his head in shame, scratch his head, and say, "It's just a scratch."

"No, this needs immediate treatment." Totsuka looked at the marks on Gokudera's face from the steel wire, and wondered how many throwing knives had pierced his body. If it weren't for the people around the protagonist, an ordinary person would be dead by now!

"Romario, take a look at his injuries." Quite a few people have come to Namimori Middle School tonight, and Totsuka was somewhat surprised when he saw who it was. "Dino?"

Dino blushed slightly when he finally saw the boy he had longed to meet. However, in front of Romario, he maintained his leader's demeanor and walked to the boy at a normal pace. "Tatara, are you alright after the battle of lightning?"

Totsuka waved his hand, relieved to see Romario being examined by Gokudera. However, Dino had several bandages on his face; it looked like he'd been punched. "Dino, what happened to your face?"

Dino touched his face and laughed awkwardly, "Haha, I got hit by accident during training with Kyoya."

"It's already quite an achievement that Dino was able to teach Hibari." Totsuka expressed his approval of Dino's actions. "This is only a minor injury, which shows that Dino is also very capable."

Dino's face turned even redder. To divert attention from the boy, he spoke again, "Kyouya is not the kind of person who listens to others. So when I found out that the Ring Battle was taking place at Namimori Middle School, I was really worried that he would completely lose control after seeing the school buildings destroyed."

Sawada Tsunayoshi was still somewhat shaken by what had just happened. "If it weren't for Tatara, Hibari would definitely have lost control."

"Is that so?" Dino didn't expect that even someone as unruly as Hibari would be able to control himself when he encountered Totsuka, which made his feelings towards the boy even more complicated.

"How far has Hibari progressed?" Reborn asked Dino, perched on Totsuka's shoulders.

Dino still had some wounds on his hands. He closed his eyes slightly and smiled, "Although it's confirmed that he's become stronger, I don't know exactly how strong he's become. Hibari Kyoya, that guy's growth is endless."

Totsuka noticed that everyone's expressions had changed, while Yamamoto Takeshi smiled happily, "That's more like it."

This group of people are truly remarkable. Their abilities are constantly increasing, with no fixed value. Opponents who are always growing must be incredibly difficult. Looking at this group, Totsuka saw an unpredictable future, and undeniably, their progress was positive. This made his smile grow even brighter as he looked at them.

The others who had been watching the boy all smiled, their mood brightening. His presence always created a relaxed atmosphere, which was one of his remarkable qualities…

Author's note: Well, the ten boys need to calm down Gilgamesh first before the Ring Battle can proceed smoothly.

Thank you [Huali] for the amazing surprise for the lamb! Hugs~~

Chapter 101098 Battle of Rain

"Today's duel will take place in the south school building." Cerbero led the group directly to the other side. "Please proceed to the south building."

"They're still in the school building?" Totsuka truly held the spirit of Cherbera in the highest esteem; they were incredibly courageous in their work.

"What kind of venue will it be this time?" After watching several matches, Sawada Tsunayoshi was not at all at ease with the venues arranged by Cerberus.

Totsuka glanced at everyone, then paused when his gaze fell on the bamboo sword in Yamamoto Takeshi's hand. "It'll be fine, let's go check it out."

The group nodded in unison and headed towards the south building. To Totsuka, this rain battle was quite an eye-opener. The school building was completely unrecognizable; large holes in the roof were constantly letting in water. This rain arena, prepared for the rain battle, had a large amount of water continuously poured into a confined space. Water tanks on the roof ensured a constant flow of water, and the water level would continue to rise as long as no winner was decided.

Furthermore, the water in the tank is treated to resemble seawater, and when the water level exceeds a certain depth, it releases ferocious marine life. Listening to Cerberus's definition of the arena, Totsuka momentarily thought Namimori Middle School had been completely ruined! How could anyone imagine marine life swimming inside a school building?!

"Isn't this interesting?" The people of Varia laughed after hearing Cerbero's words, seemingly unconcerned about the arrangement.

And before anyone knew it, XANXUS appeared on the platform. Totsuka looked up at the newcomer and thought that these guys really liked to look down on people; their entrance always had to be from high above.

“A stray dog ​​should be eliminated.” XANXUS smiled mockingly, his red eyes glaring at the group. “You’ll be dealt with by this scum.” As he said this, he glanced at Spelby Squalo.

Squalo was also very dissatisfied with the way his boss was described, and roared at XANXUS's back, only to find that XANXUS completely ignored him.

"What a peculiar partnership." Totsuka reached out and stroked his chin, finding it quite amusing to watch the long-haired white-haired Squalo's exasperated expression.

"Let me see what you've got in this match," Dino said, giving Yamamoto a pep talk and glancing furtively at the boy. "I'm sure you'll be alright."

Totsuka nodded in agreement with Dino's words, "Takeshi, no matter what, safety is the most important thing."

Yamamoto Takeshi nodded, revealing a hearty smile, "Okay." He gripped the bamboo sword in his hand and strode towards the center of the arena.

"Because the venue for this match is constantly flooded, the stands are set up outside the school building." After everyone understood the location, Cerbero led the non-competition personnel outside the school building. "The match will be broadcast live on a huge screen set up on the outer wall."

Looking at the screen on the outer wall, Totsuka was once again amazed by the budget Chelsea had invested in the tournament. Watching the match like this was practically like watching a movie! Seriously, wasn't this Ring Tournament just a spectacle for everyone to watch?

On the screen, Squalo and Yamamoto Takeshi were engaged in a sword duel from the very beginning of the match. Watching the special effects-like projection, Totsuka once again realized that his classmates were indeed extraordinary. Yamamoto Takeshi, who was supposed to be an athletic boy, now also possessed impressive swordsmanship. Furthermore, his bamboo sword transformed into a sharp blade when wielded, employing the 'Shigure Soen-ryu' style of swordsmanship. He'd heard that this style was taught to him by his father, who owned a sushi restaurant—this was truly incredible!

Meanwhile, Reborn was explaining the names of the techniques used by Yamamoto Takeshi to them. Listening to Reborn's explanation and watching the special effects of the fight, Totsuka completely entered appreciation mode and couldn't help but exclaim, "People who can use swordsmanship are really cool."

Dino, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask, "What does Tatara think about using a whip?" After asking the question, a hint of nervousness appeared on Dino's face.

Totsuka replied without giving it much thought, "Whips? I don't really like them. I prefer swords and guns, and of course, flames are the best weapon."

Dino's expression faltered instantly, turning extremely aggrieved, and he muttered to himself, "I don't like it, I don't like it..."

Reborn lifted the brim of his hat, looked at Leon clinging to his hand, and smiled. He was indeed quite good with a gun.

Sawada Tsunayoshi, standing to the side, blushed slightly, his mind wandering. Did Totsuka like his flame? Just thinking about it made his face turn even redder.

Aside from their side, Totsuka noticed that Varia seemed even more like an spectator than he was. XANXUS had brought a luxurious chair from somewhere, and he sat in it as if he were in a movie theater. This made Totsuka's lips twitch; compared to that kind of boss, Tsuna was far too normal.

Totsuka shifted his gaze to the screen, just as Yamamoto Takeshi dodged a sharp attack from Squalo. "Wow, Takeshi already has such amazing swordsmanship."

"Although he's not mature enough yet, he's made so much progress in such a short time..." Dino snapped out of his reverie and agreed with the boy's words.

Reborn's lips curled slightly. "Absolutely right. Yamamoto has been practicing almost non-stop during this period. In such a life-or-death match, someone who faces battle without fear like him is either a complete idiot or a born killer."

"What are you saying, Reborn!" Sawada Tsunayoshi was extremely shocked by Reborn's description of Yamamoto Takeshi, or rather, he simply couldn't believe it.

Totsuka stroked her chin thoughtfully, "So that's how it is?"

“No matter what…” Reborn’s smile remained unchanged, “I’m the one who was able to discover Yamamoto’s talent, isn’t that the most remarkable thing?”

"It's just self-praise!" Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't help but start complaining.

When Totsuka heard Reborn's words and saw his expression, she was startled. She hugged Reborn tightly and nuzzled him, exclaiming, "So cute, Reborn-chan!" With such a youthful face and such adorable words, Reborn was absolutely irresistible! At least for now, Totsuka's heart was filled with joy.

Reborn nestled in Totsuka's arms, the corners of his mouth curving upwards even more.

Seeing the treatment Reborn was receiving and his intimate contact with the boy, Dino and Sawada Tsunayoshi stood by, their heads drooping. Their thoughts seemed to be on the same wavelength at that moment: (Reborn, that guy who deceives with his looks!)

Reborn's dark eyes flashed as he looked at his two apprentices and gave a light snort, "You two, Tsuna and Dino, is there something you're unhappy about?"

"Absolutely not!" The two shook their heads in horror, taking a step back simultaneously. (Reborn is always this terrifying!)

Totsuka looked at Reborn in her arms, chuckled, and reached out to twirl Reborn's sideburns. "As expected of your students, Reborn-chan."

Reborn showed no displeasure at the boy's touch, only feeling that his two apprentices were indeed as foolish as ever.

While Yamamoto Takeshi was using the 'Shigure Soen-ryu' technique exceptionally well, the people on Varia's side didn't seem nervous at all for Squalo. Mammon even remarked, "It seems Squalo has completely confirmed it."

After Squalo said that Yamamoto Takeshi's attack was the last chance, Yamamoto Takeshi was not worried or afraid. Instead, he smiled brightly and said, "I didn't expect you to actually dare to say that. My 'Shigure Soen-ryu' is not just at this level."

When Yamamoto Takeshi got serious, the fighting spirit in his eyes made everyone take him seriously. Totsuka was also certain that Yamamoto Takeshi, with such a will, would never lose. Kosqualo was not easy to deal with either; he knew the 'Shigure Soen-ryu' very well and had even defeated this school of thought before.

Seeing that Yamamoto Takeshi was in a difficult situation, the Varia people began to explain Squalo's abilities, and Levi directly asked XANXUS, "Boss, does this mean we've won?"

XANXUS shrugged, seemingly unconcerned. "That guy, no matter how much time has passed, hasn't changed at all."

Perhaps they also have a great deal of trust in each other. Totsuka couldn't help but think the same when he saw Varia's performance. They're both organizations under the Vongola umbrella; it would be better if they didn't appear as enemies.

Yamamoto Takeshi, who had been completely suppressed by Squalo and whose arms were even numb, smiled after thinking for a moment. This made Totsuka, who was watching the two's movements, chuckle, "It seems Takeshi has a plan."

Sawada Tsunayoshi glanced at the boy's smile, and as he looked at the screen again, the tension and worry in his heart eased slightly.

As Totsuka predicted, Yamamoto Takeshi used all seven original techniques of the "Shigure Soen-ryu" style, and then used an eighth technique, one created by his father. Finally, he used his own ninth technique, "Reflecting Rain," which transcended the style itself, to defeat Squalo.

After obtaining the Rain Ring, Takeshi Yamamoto showed it off to the camera, making Totsuka laugh out loud, "Takeshi really won."

"I never expected this to happen." Mammon, on Varia's side, was also unable to understand the situation. It was unbelievable that the impossible had become possible.

XANXUS frowned, his expression revealing a terrible mood. Yet, unexpectedly, he burst into laughter, exclaiming, "How pathetic! He actually lost! That trash!"

Hearing the laughter, Totsuka frowned, turned to face XANXUS and said, "If you don't want to laugh, then don't laugh. You're clearly unhappy, yet you're still like this. You're really hypocritical."

"Scum, what did you say!" XANXUS's eyes met the boy's directly, and the disapproval in the boy's eyes made him snort coldly, "He's useless now."

As XANXUS said this, he was about to ignite the Dying Will Flame in his hand, but Totsuka scoffed, "I didn't expect Varia's BOSS to be like this. Wouldn't it be better to just express your feelings directly? What's the point of using violence?"

"Tsk, are you lecturing me?" XANXUS had never seen anyone dare to lecture him like this before; this boy was incredibly audacious. Being stared at like that made him feel like he was being seen through, which only fueled his anger. Yet, the boy's aura made him feel helpless, which only intensified his agitation.

“Boss, you don’t need to do it.” Levi said quickly when he saw the murderous aura emanating from XANXUS.

Mammon spoke calmly, "Do you need my help? I'll give you a special discount."

"Are you trying to get rid of your comrades?" Totsuka found Varia's thinking hard to understand. He glanced at the group and said, "You really are a bunch of hypocrites."

“Wait, it would be very dangerous to enter the Rain Arena now.” Cerbero jumped out after hearing that the people of Varia wanted to go in. “The water level has reached its depth, and the ferocious sea creatures have been released.”

"What?" Sawada Tsunayoshi's eyes immediately went to the screen when he heard this. At this moment, the most important thing was that they could get out safely.

"Shark..." Totsuka hadn't expected it to be such a ferocious marine creature. Of the two people inside, Yamamoto Takeshi was somewhat alright, but Squalo was lying on the bottom, and Cerberus believed that Squalo, now a defeated opponent, wouldn't be able to guarantee his safety. Yamamoto Takeshi could come out alone, but if he brought Squalo with him, he wouldn't be able to get out at all.

Totsuka turned to Sawada Tsunayoshi and said, "Hey, Tsuna, is it okay to break the rules at this time?" He didn't want to see that loud-voiced guy get swallowed by a shark. It seemed that the Varia group was going to stick to their guns, and he didn't mind helping them this once.

“It’s alright.” Sawada Tsunayoshi shook his head directly, and his eyes widened when he saw what the boy did next.

Totsuka closed his eyes and summoned his Servant directly through magic. When he saw the handsome Lancer appear in an instant, he smiled and said, "Diarmuid, I didn't expect to have to trouble you." Even though he hadn't brought him along, he was grateful for their connection at this moment. "Please bring those two out with me."

"Yes, Master." Diarmuid bowed and disappeared from everyone's sight. When he reappeared, his image was also on the screen.

"The abilities of a Heroic Spirit are truly impressive." Reborn looked at the boy, then at Varia, who didn't understand the boy's actions, and smiled with satisfaction. "You always have a way, Tatara."

“I just don’t want to hear insincere laughter anymore.” Totsuka glanced at XANXUS deliberately and said, “But if you break the rules, Cerberus will probably want Tsuna to hand over the ring again later.”

“It’s nothing.” Sawada Tsunayoshi chuckled, clutching the half-ring around his neck. “If it can save someone, handing over the ring is no big deal.”

XANXUS looked at the boy and the person chosen as the tenth generation leader, his brows furrowed deeply. It was really strange that such a person existed!

Just as the enormous shark was about to open its mouth, Diarmuid swiftly lifted the two figures and vanished from the rocks. The shark smashed the rocks to pieces and then submerged again. In a mere instant, Diarmuid reappeared and placed the two on the ground, a pleased smile playing on his lips as he addressed his Master, "Master, both of them are alright."

"That's wonderful." Totsuka nodded, fully affirming her Servant's abilities. And as Cerberus approached, she tilted her head, "Is it for the ring?"

Cerberus nodded and reached out to pull the ring off Tsuna's neck. "Participants who break the rules must be punished, and the Rain Ring must be taken back."

When they received the rings, they respectfully handed the half of the ring belonging to the Sky Lord to the seated XANXUS, and also presented the Rain Ring, saying, "Lord XANXUS, this is for you."

XANXUS glanced at Squalo, who was struggling to stand up, and threw the Rain Ring away. The two halves of the Great Sky Ring were merged into one. This time, his laughter was even louder. "What a fool! He'd even throw away his ring to save that useless trash!"

“How can a ring be more important than a person?” Totsuka shook his head and sighed at XANXUS’s words. “I can see that Squalo is truly loyal to you. Wouldn’t you be sad if such a good comrade died?”

"Sad about trash?" XANXUS laughed so hard he was shaking, as if he'd heard a hilarious joke. "You're so funny, kid!"

"I don't believe what you say, XANXUS." Totsuka stared at XANXUS and said slowly, "Sometimes accepting other people's kindness is not difficult. Perhaps you should grow up."

Despite being one of the youngest among them, Totsuka's words didn't seem out of place; on the contrary, they were undeniably refuted. Looking at the boy's earnest expression, a moment of silence fell.

"Scum, do you want to die?" XANXUS stood up and his aura suddenly intensified. He even crushed the armrest of the chair, his whole body burning with rage.

Diarmuid stood directly in front of Totsuka, holding two guns in his hands.