I am the protagonist

It was only the day before this succession ceremony that Tsuna met with the current Vongola Boss, the IX.

The scene of their first meeting was surrounded by the guardians of the Ninth Generation.

This is inevitable, after all, as the current Vongola Boss, the Ninth, is being watched by many people, and even when they meet, many people need to be by his side to guard him.

On the other hand, besides Chrome sitting next to Tsuna, Reborn was also sitting next to him.

"Grandpa, it's been a long time."

"...Although this isn't the first time we've met for me, it must be the first time for you, Tsunayoshi."

"No, I saw it at the future succession ceremony, but that wasn't a time for us to talk."

The Ninth Generation didn't really care about the way he was addressed; instead of "Ninth Generation," "Old Master" actually sounded more affectionate.

"Tsuna, you've encountered a lot of problems since you came back from the future. You should have resolved Aria and Yuni's issues by now, right?"

"..."

“Grandpa, even if we don’t talk about this, we can still have a good chat.”

Even looking at Tsunayoshi's embarrassed expression, Ninth couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Then let's talk about other things."

Before the succession ceremony, the Ninth had a lot to say to Tsunayoshi.

"I've heard some things about the future from Reborn's previous report, but I'd like to know more about whether the future even exists."

Reborn's previous report also mentioned this issue, focusing on describing Byron Gesso, which made it very clear to King IX how troublesome Byron Gesso was.

Byakuran Gesso might be even more difficult to deal with now, but IX also knows that Tsuna and Byakuran Gesso have a certain relationship, otherwise it wouldn't have been Tsuna who brought Byakuran Gesso out of prison this time, nor would they have gone to Grandpa Tarpo's place together.

The problems with Blancpain were not what King IX wanted to focus on; what he wanted to focus on now was matters concerning the future.

Has the future truly vanished completely?

"No, the future didn't disappear; it was destroyed by my own hands."

Ninth generation understood the meaning behind it, but this result finally brought him a sense of relief.

"Old man, you seem very happy to see this result."

"I know very well what it means to have no future."

Ninth Prince clearly understood what it meant for the future to be completely shattered.

Perhaps this means that the future no longer exists, and many things in the future will change drastically, but it also means that the world is beginning to become more normal.

The world should be in a state where there is no future.

If there is no future, you can create one; but if a future already exists, then the future of this world will not change much.

"Once there is a future, the world is already defined; but if there is no future, then we can create one."

Tsuna was a little surprised by this.

"The old man is getting on in years, so he doesn't have any stubborn ideas."

But this time the old man was right.

"This world without a future is indeed the most perfect world. It is not a world protected by the three great treasures. This world is the most complete world and can exist without any protection."

"This is what I hope for."

"That's why I want to destroy that future."

A smile gradually appeared on Tsunayoshi's face.

"After all, a world protected by human pillars is nothing but a disgusting thing, and I can't help but want to destroy it."

Such ambiguous words left Ninth Generation speechless and sighing.

"Tsuna, you can just say it's for Reborn and Yuni."

"...Even if you know, don't say it out loud. It's easy for people to lose control of their emotions!"

Having broken free from that previous way of speaking, Tsuna gradually began to take things seriously.

"It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision to have Byakuran help me with some things. Ultimately, what the Vongola needs is a complete transformation. If the Vongola wants to continue as it was in the past, that's not what I want, nor is it what I desire."

"Furthermore, this time I don't intend to just ask Byakuran for help. Xanxus is almost ready to emerge as a threat. Since this world needs a deterrent force, let Xanxus become the Vongola's most effective deterrent force."

"I'm also preparing to have the Simon family accept the outside consultant. Dad has been there for so many years, it's time to train some new people."

It can be said that after this succession ceremony, Tsunayoshi, having taken over the entire Vongola, is preparing to carry out a major overhaul of the internal situation of the Vongola.

"So you've already come up with so many plans, even considering the Simon family."

"This is what the Vongola owes the Simon family in the past, and they are also the cornerstone of the entire Vongola creation. If it weren't for Simon I, the Vongola would not have been founded."

"Although this succession ceremony will be relatively lively, it's all D's doing. So this time I'll be responsible for helping the First Generation wrap things up, and I'm very grateful to D for his efforts."

Could you please stop talking about D?

Whenever D is mentioned, Ninth Generation feels a bit of a stomachache.

To be honest, he had never had such a stomachache before, but after learning about D, not only did his headaches relapse, but he also inexplicably developed stomach pains.

"Does D know now?"

"Hmm~ I think he probably already guessed some of it. But he's a very confident person, especially since this is the heir to the throne. He has no choice but to take action."

"Even if he realizes there's a problem, as long as he doesn't know the whole story, his plan will continue."

"Of course, more importantly, I have already seen his future with these eyes."

Does it even have the ability to predict the future?

It seems I'm just overthinking things.

Previously, Ninth was worried that Tsuna might have acted impulsively.

But now, listening to them, you can tell that these things were done with rational thinking, and everything about D is completely under Tsunayoshi's control.

When it comes to D, even the Ninth Prince has a bit of a headache.

D. Spade has done a bit too much this time.

It's time to settle accounts with him.

Because of D's situation, the Ninth Emperor unconsciously thought of some things that happened before the previous Bosses ascended to the throne.

Maybe D was behind all those things.

He wouldn't have thought this way in the past, but now he has no choice but to.

Chapter 187 Inheritance Ceremony

The next day was the Vongola succession ceremony.

While resting in his room, Tsuna slowed down his movements as much as possible so as not to wake Chrome, who was sleeping on his lap.

"Is it already morning?"

[The headboard of this bed doesn't feel quite right; it's not from my home.]

The bed was so soft that it took him quite a while to adjust his sitting posture.

Moreover, because the bed is too soft, it's really not a good place to sit and sleep.

Next time, I need to sleep on a firmer bed; otherwise, my body definitely won't be able to handle it.

"Tsuna, he's awake already?"

"...Ah, it's really uncomfortable to sleep sitting up in this new bed. It's much more comfortable to sleep in my own bed at home."

Reborn looked at the idiot with a strange expression.

He looked down at Chrome, who was sleeping on Tsuna's lap.

Doesn't this idiot know he can sleep cuddling Chrome?

[Even though we've had experience before, why is this guy still as stupid as ever?]

At that moment, Reborn felt that this idiot's brain was really a lump of mush. He could clearly sense other people's feelings, but he just didn't know how to take the initiative.

[Does love just come to you on its own?]

This idiot is absolutely stupid.

Tsuna's combat abilities are quite good, but his life skills are practically nonexistent.

Couldn't this idiot have allocated some attribute points to more necessary areas?

Reborn sighed inwardly, thinking that he would probably not die from the curse, but rather from being angered to death by this student.

"I spent a long time finding the right feeling yesterday. This bed is a bit too soft, so I couldn't find a comfortable place to sit."

"Sure enough, sitting up and sleeping on a bed that you're not used to will make your body feel a bit uncomfortable."

[...You, you idiot!?]

Reborn really wanted to yell those words, but he forcibly suppressed his anger.

Don't bother arguing with this idiot about these things.

This guy is stupid.

This guy will never understand the concept of moderate behavior.

[...I really want to kill this idiot.]

Although he forcibly suppressed his anger, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and the more he suppressed it, the more he wanted to kill.

"Ok?"

"Reborn, you don't seem to be in a good mood today?"

Tsuna noticed that Reborn's face looked terrible, and he even had a strong killing intent emanating from him.

At this hour, would anyone dare to provoke Reborn into anger?

Are they tired of living?

Tsuna wasn't particularly interested in those who were afraid of dying, and he had no time to pay attention to them right now.

"Ugh~ It's so late, why aren't you up yet?"

The familiar voice made Tsuna's whole body stiffen.

Arya, you're here too?

"Isn't today your succession ceremony? Quite a few families have been invited, including the Giglionero family."

Arya looked at Tsuna with great interest.

"Or do you mean you don't want me to participate?"

"I, I didn't say that."

"Isn't that okay?"

I feel much better now.

Seeing Tsuna's frustrated expression, Reborn, who had been holding back his anger, felt much better. It was the first time he had ever felt so good about venting his anger.

Even so, Reborn wasn't in a very good mood.

As Tsuna's tutor, he spent a lot of time with Tsuna.

Since Tsuna lost his memory, he has changed a lot. Sometimes when he gets serious, he is more serious than anyone else, and he takes things very seriously.

But even the stupid one can't escape the label of "stupid".

Even if he wasn't stupid in serious matters, his stupidity still infuriated Reborn.

"Idiot Tsuna, get up now!"

After saying that, Reborn left the room.

"???"

Tsuna felt that Reborn was acting strangely today.

"Arya, did something happen to Reborn today?"

"Why does he seem to be in such a bad mood today?"