"What is it, Mum? I've only just got through the door!" complained Suzuki. 

"I think you know full well what I am on about, Suzuki." raged Himari.

Suzuki took a big gulp as he knew he was in deep trouble. He could see the rest of the clan look worried and nervous about this confrontation. Ayaka left Suzuki's side and joined up with his mum and sister.

"Nyahaha! I wish you the best of luck, Suzuki~nyaa." laughed Keiichineko.

"Throwing me under the bus, huh, you stupid cat!" thought Suzuki.

"So, your secret was almost exposed, and you got terribly injured, I heard." started Himari.

"That is correct, but the guy was a highly ranked demon. Every attack he launched just reeked of demon energy. The last time I went up against anyone like that was during our fight against Beezlebub." explained Suzuki.

"Ah yes, the fight against Beezlebub. If I remember correctly, we said we'd allow you to continue in the Demon World unless it gets too dangerous. I think what happened today ticks that box, Suzuki." told Hana.

Suzuki knew that this was going to be their approach from the very beginning. Those words from the fight against Mitsume resonated in his mind. If he didn't get stronger, they had every right to pull him away from the Demon World. However, Suzuki needed to convince them to let him carry on.

"I remember that conversation very well, but please hear me out." began Suzuki.

"Go on." nodded Himari.

"The people who roughed me up are on the same level as one another. At that time and at this time, I'm still nowhere near that level of power. That's why we need to go to a place called World's Destination to train." pitched Suzuki. 

"I can understand that these demons are at different levels to you. However, as your mother, I need to make sure you are safe." countered Himari.

"So, let me train! I need to get stronger as fast as I can! A war will be taking place soon!" pleaded Suzuki.

"But why do you have to be involved in this? Why can't the higher-ups handle this? asked Himari.

"That is because we need as much personnel as we can, Himari-san." Keiichineko butted in.

"Keiichineko..."

"This will be a full-scale battle. We need as many people as we can to fight in this war. If we can't, life, as we know it, will change forever." told Keiichineko.

"There you have it! You need to let me continue with this!" begged Suzuki.

"I don't care! I don't want you getting into danger!" reiterated Himari.

"Please don't go, Suzuki. My heart dropped when I heard you got seriously injured," begged Ayaka.

"I'm sorry. I'm rejecting your refusal! There is one other reason why I can't back down." refused Suzuki.

"One other reason?" wondered Hana.

"This may be the only chance to take down dad," said Suzuki.

Everyone's faces were filled with shock when Suzuki made that statement. No one ever thought about the prospect of facing Shinra in this showdown. However, no one understood what Suzuki meant when he said 'only chance'.

"What do you mean, Suzuki?" challenged Keiichineko.

"If this fight brings out everyone, then he will be there. We know he is up to something to become known as 'Abe no Fujimura'. I doubt that he has achieved that goal yet. I also believe he won't reach that goal in four months either. That is why this is our only chance to take him down." theorized Suzuki.

"That's more of the reason not to let you go." countered Himari.

"I know not one of you will like to hear this, but I will happily lay down my life in this fight. To protect what I hold dear and to kill that old bastard!" yelled Suzuki.

 The room fell silent as they felt the passion behind Suzuki's words. He walked past them and said, "We will be going to World's Destination. I will get strong and I will stop dad. No matter the cost."

Himari and the others decided to drop their plea and let Suzuki move forward.

It was now the next morning, and all the Clan members were ready to set off. They all greeted Melissa as a new member and was ready to set off.

"I'm not in agreement with this all. Please come back to me." sniffled Himari.

"I promise." nodded Suzuki.

"Don't die on me out there." worried Ayaka.

"I won't." 

Suzuki turned to Hana who was crying the most. He went over to comfort her, but she rejected him.

"I hate you! Suzuki!" yelled Hana.

"...And I love you." smiled Suzuki. 

Ignoring his sister's despise, Suzuki, carried on to his next destination. To a place called World's Desitination. 

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Author Comment: Sorry for the random week off! I will try and work harder and pre-warn for the next break!