Conquer the world, young man!

Reborn glanced at his apprentices, shook his head helplessly, and wondered if he should call them all idiots. One after another, they were...

"Oh dear, Dino-kun, how come you've made such a mess of the table?" Sawada Nana looked at her handsome friend Reborn and shook her head helplessly.

After Sawada's mother pointed it out, Totsuka noticed that Mr. Dino, who was such a grown man, had spilled food all over the table, making it even worse than Lambo, a little kid.

When Dino saw the expressions on everyone's faces, especially the boy sitting opposite him, his face turned bright red.

Reborn then explained on behalf of his apprentice, "Dino becomes quite stupid when his subordinates aren't around."

Totsuka looked at Reborn with a puzzled expression. How could there be such a saying?

“This guy can’t unleash his full potential if it weren’t for his family,” Reborn continued. “Without his subordinates around, his athleticism drops drastically.”

"There's actually such a constitution..." Totsuka exclaimed in amazement. No wonder when he first checked Dino's information, the attribute value column showed G-rank to A-rank. It seems that when no subordinates are around, his rank is G-rank. He's just as weak as Tsuna before his clothes ripped off.

Dino looked up awkwardly. "Reborn, why are you bringing this up again..." He really felt embarrassed. "Actually, I usually use a knife and fork when I eat. I'm just not used to using chopsticks."

Reborn simply smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Seeing Dino's expression, Totsuka, who was next to Reborn, knew that what Reborn said was absolutely true. Seeing Dino's expression, he found it really funny.

After finishing his meal, Lambo stood on a stool and shouted, "Lambbo-sama is finished eating! Lambo is going to take a bath!"

"I haven't run the bath water yet," Sawada Nana hurriedly said, but Lambo had already run into the bathroom quickly, and then, for some reason, a loud noise was made.

"What's wrong?" Dino got up with some concern, but his left foot stepped on his right foot and he fell to the ground.

"You're still the same as always." Reborn was helpless against his student's recurring problem.

Totsuka rushed to the bathroom, and when she opened the door, she was surprised to see Lambo with tears streaming down her face. "Lambbo-chan, what's wrong?"

"Waaah... Lord Lambo, please...be...patient..." Lambo rushed into Totsuka's arms as soon as he saw him. "Totsuka! There's a turtle in the bathtub!"

As Lambo finished speaking, something in the bathroom swelled up and quickly filled the bathtub. Totsuka frowned, looking at the turtle. When did turtles get so big?

"Lambo, it's alright, I'm here." Totsuka comforted the little one in his arms.

Lambo gripped Totsuka's collar tightly, looked up at Totsuka, and said, "Lambbo-sama is not afraid!"

"Yes, Lambo is the bravest." Totsuka stroked Lambo's fluffy hair and smiled gently.

"An Cui'ou!" Dino, who had arrived at some unknown time, drew his whip upon seeing the situation. "Since it's my responsibility, then I'll take charge of resolving it."

Unfortunately, when the first whip struck Tsuna directly in the face, Totsuka quickly grabbed Lambo and took a few steps back.

“Looks like we still need Leon’s help.” Reborn said this as Leon climbed onto Tsuna’s face. Totsuka saw Tsuna’s face and it immediately transformed into the face of a bespectacled man in black he had seen earlier that day.

"Romario, didn't I tell you to go back?" Dino calmed down immediately when he saw this face, and easily tied An Cui'ou up with a whip.

"..." This was Tsuna, who hadn't yet reacted.

"..." This is a very magical thing. I never expected Leon to have so many functions.

After being dried by the hairdryer, the enormous turtle Antelope returned to its original small size, which amazed Totsuka. He hadn't expected it to be a sponge turtle that would grow bigger when it absorbed water and shrink when it dried. What kind of setting is that?!

Totsuka chatted with Sawada's mother for a while, then took a quick shower in the broken bathtub. He'd borrowed Tsuna's pajamas, which fit him alright. Just as he was about to go upstairs, he saw Dino coming out of Tsuna's room. Dino waved happily to Totsuka, "Tatara, all done showering!"

Dino stared without blinking at the boy's flushed face after his bath.

"Dino, watch out!" Totsuka saw that Dino was completely unaware of the stairs beneath his feet and was heading down them. Given Dino's current reflexes, he was sure to miss a step!

Before Totsuka could think of a good way to catch Dino, who had already rolled down, he felt himself being heavily pressed down, and his head spun. His teeth hurt terribly, his lips felt like they had been cut by something, and his whole body ached!

[Congratulations, host, for receiving a kiss from Dino, the leader of the Cavallone family. You have also received a copy of "The Complete Book of Kissing Techniques" and 1000 points. Your current points are 9500.]

"What a ridiculous reward: a complete guide to kissing techniques!" Totsuka mentally ranted against the system as he felt dizzy and disoriented. "When did I get a kissing reward? Is this just because of this ridiculous incident? It makes no sense!"

Totsuka opened her eyes and saw that the person above her was still keeping their eyes closed. She wanted to speak, but the moment she moved her lips, the soft touch on them made her realize what was happening, and her face turned bright red.

By the time Dino finally came to his senses, he saw the boy beneath him staring at him, his face flushed red. The touch on his lips told him what had happened. His heart pounded wildly, completely out of control. When he saw the boy's glare, he jumped in surprise and quickly scrambled to his feet, but as he did so, his legs gave way, and he fell back down.

Just as Totsuka was about to get up, he was pressed down again. Luckily, this time Dino's lips landed on his neck, but this time it felt like his neck was bleeding!

"What's wrong with you guys!" Sawada Tsunayoshi pushed open the door and saw Dino on top of Tatara. He felt awkward at first, and then realized that something seemed off about them.

Totsuka was in excruciating pain from the pressure, and with difficulty, he reached out and waved his hand, "Tsuna, quickly help Dino up! He fell down the stairs! How could he fall so fast? I didn't even have time to react!"

"Dino-san, are you alright!" Tsuna breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing Totsuka's words, but when he noticed Totsuka's cracked lip, a nameless anger rose within him. "Let me help you up."

Reborn jumped out of the room and landed next to Totsuka. His dark eyes swept over Dino, and he said in a flat tone, "Dino, it seems your training is still lacking."

“Reborn…” Dino felt a chill run down his spine from Reborn’s glance, suppressing his previous fantasies. He quickly got up, and this time nothing else happened. He looked worriedly at Totsuka lying on the ground, “Um, Tatara, are you alright…?”

"My back is going to break..." Tsuna helped Totsuka up, and he touched his back, which was definitely covered in bruises.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault!" Dino bowed solemnly, then glanced apologetically at the boy's lips. "If there's anything you need, just ask me!"

"No need, just go and get some rest, Dino." Totsuka really didn't want to run into someone with his accident-prone nature, so he was helped back to his room by Tsuna. "Dino, don't worry."

"Dino, go and rest in your room." Reborn gave a soft hum. "We'll take good care of Tatara."

"Yes, Reborn." Dino looked back and forth at the boy with lingering reluctance, then walked out, turning back several times. His mind was still replaying that kiss; just thinking about it made his heart pound... Something must be wrong with him!

Author's Note: The golden retriever should be satisfied now, right? Is a huge bucket of dog blood about to be poured over him? (Squatting in the corner, please treat the lamb gently TOT)

Thank you to [Corner Cat], [Little Lotus Tip], [12567143], [October], [Jing], [Rongrong], and [zero] for the surprises! You guys don't need to make a big fuss, your support every day makes me so happy, I'm practically in tears T_T...

Chapter 43043 Encounter in the Illusion

Regardless of what Dino is thinking now, Totsuka sits on Tsuna's bed, his lips and neck covered in ointment from Tsuna, feeling rather strange. Just thinking about how he, a guy, had so inexplicably lost his first kiss makes him want to shed a tear. He was clearly saving the kiss for a girl...

[Host, don't even think about it. I advise you to give up this idea.]

"System, why do I always feel like you have bad intentions?" Tokusuka thought to himself, feeling frustrated. Why did he always feel like something was wrong?

[This system simply feels that this is a trivial matter and not worth the host's attention; it would be better to focus on completing the task.]

Totsuka thought about it for a moment and agreed. After all, it was an accident, and Dino might not have even cared. If he made her care too much, it would be a problem. She could just treat it as a dog bite; her lips were just a little sore, making it a bit inconvenient to eat.

[...] The system was rendered speechless by Totsuka's divergent thinking.

"Tatara, does it hurt?" Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't quite describe his feelings, but seeing the marks on Totsuka's lips and neck, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. However, he knew Dino's constitution, so he couldn't really blame him!

Totsuka gently touched his lips and blinked. "I feel much better. Thank you so much, Tsuna." Tsuna was so focused when he applied the medicine; his whole demeanor seemed different...

“With your abilities, you should have been able to dodge it.” Reborn, who had been watching from the side, stared at Totsuka with a somewhat doubtful tone.

"I don't know either!" Totsuka herself still felt confused when she said this. "I don't know what happened at the time. My mind went blank and I was knocked to the ground. I really felt like I didn't even have time to react."

"Is that so..." Reborn glanced at Totsuka as if he was thinking about something, then jumped onto his hammock. Without making a sound, Reborn opened his big eyes and started dozing off.

"Is Reborn asleep?" Totsuka turned to Tsuna and asked. Could it be that Reborn can sleep with his eyes open?

"Hmm." Tsuna lowered his voice considerably and secretly glanced at Totsuka. "We can rest now. We need to get up early tomorrow morning, otherwise Reborn's way of waking people up is unbearable and could kill someone."

Totsuka tilted her head, curious about Tsuna's terrified expression, but Tsuna didn't say anything more. She figured it was time to rest. She had originally planned to help Tsuna with his homework that evening, but Dino's situation had delayed her considerably. She hadn't expected Dino, without his subordinates around, to be such a useless bum who couldn't even walk properly. Appearances can be deceiving.

Sawada Tsunayoshi looked at Totsuka, who was already lying on the bed, and his heart started beating faster again. His face turned slightly red, and he felt awkward and didn't know what to do.

"Tsuna, aren't you coming up?" Totsuka whispered to Tsuna, patting the side with his hand. "Luckily, neither of us is fat, otherwise we really wouldn't be able to squeeze into this bed."

When Sawada Tsunayoshi heard Totsuka say that, and then looked at his own bed, it did seem a bit small. But the opportunity for Totsuka to come to his house was truly rare, and to be able to share a bed with him... just thinking about it made his face burn!

"Tsuna, what are you standing there for?" Totsuka had moved to the very back of the bed, leaving plenty of space for Tsuna. He always sleeps in a good position, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Sawada Tsunayoshi quickly climbed into bed, somewhat afraid to look at Totsuka, and lay down with his back to him, stammering, "Tatara, sleep well, goodnight."

"Yeah, Tsuna too, goodnight." Totsuka closed his eyes, feeling a warmth in Tsuna's home. A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips, and he quickly drifted off to sleep.

After sensing that the person on the bed was breathing evenly, Sawada Tsunayoshi couldn't help but turn over and steal a glance at the sleeping Totsuka. Just looking at him made his heart pound wildly again, and he could almost hear his own loud heartbeat in his ears. What should he do? He was even more awake and couldn't fall asleep at all T^T.

No matter how conflicted Sawada Tsunayoshi was, Totsuka slept soundly. Gradually, Totsuka felt as if he were dreaming, wearing Tsuna's pajamas and barefoot, walking on a grassy field. The scenery in his dream was beautiful; he could even feel the breeze on his skin. The sky was a pure blue, and on this large expanse of grass stood a lush tree, sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting dappled patterns.

It seems he wasn't the only one in this dream. Under the tree sat a boy with blue-purple hair. What struck Totsuka as particularly unusual was the boy's hairstyle, which looked remarkably like... a pineapple leaf?

"Oh my, a guest has actually come to my illusion?" The boy with the pineapple-shaped haircut looked up, his almost tangible gaze meeting Totsuka's. "This... how should I address him?"

It was only then that Shishu noticed that the boy was handsome, but what was most unusual was his eyes. He had a deep blue left eye and a blood-red right eye, and there was a number 'six' in his right eye. He didn't look like an ordinary person at all. But he said that this was his illusion. Could it be that he could connect with illusions in his dreams?

[Host has triggered a side quest: Get Rokudo Mukuro to join the Vongola Family and become the Mist Guardian. Quest reward: A basic genjutsu training manual. Failure penalty: Body taken over.]

What kind of punishment is this body-stealing? I don't understand at all! But since the system issued this mission, it means that the boy in front of me is also a key figure, and it can be considered as finding a guardian for Tsuna's family.

While sizing up the boy, Totsuka smiled and nodded politely, saying, "Hello, I don't know how I got here. My name is Totsuka Tatara."

“Kufufuf... How interesting. You entered my environment without any understanding. How amusing.” The boy chuckled and stood up from under the tree. “Since you entered my illusion unintentionally, I will tell you my name. My name is Rokudo Mukuro, Totsuka-kun.”

Totsuka noticed that the boy with the pineapple leaf hairstyle was much taller than him when he stood up, and his aura was also much stronger. So he looked up Rokudo Mukuro's information.

Name: Rokudo Mukuro

Sex: Male

Age: 15 years old

Race: human

Overall attribute rating: B+ (unknown)

Abilities: His weapon is a trident; after being stabbed, he can attach himself to the person he injured. His right eye, the Rinnegan, possesses the special ability of 'Six Paths of Reincarnation,' and the numbers in his right eye change accordingly when using a specific ability. (Mist attribute value)

Just by looking at him, the boy's abilities are far superior to his own, and his trident weapon is particularly noteworthy. However, he has no clue how to get the boy to join the family. Should he tell the boy to join the Mafia?

Totsuka didn't think for long before deciding not to mention the mission and to talk about normal things, "Is this an illusion? The scenery is beautiful."

Rokudo Mukuro smiled upon hearing this. He was indeed somewhat wary and surprised when the boy appeared without warning, but the boy had no ill intentions at all. Instead, he was full of gentle kindness. This strange person made him feel no desire to fight at all.

"Can I sit here?" Totsuka pointed to the area under the tree. The spot where Rokudo Mukuro had chosen to sit was indeed a good location, presumably with a good view and some shade.

Rokudo Mukuro's smile widened even further. "Are you really that trusting of people, Totsuka-kun?"

“Now that I’ve arrived in your illusion, you should be in control here. I don’t think I can do anything about it.” Totsuka spread his hands and smiled slightly. “I was just asleep, but I ended up here. As the master of this illusion, please allow me to enjoy the scenery here.”

“Kufufu... I’m getting more and more curious about you, Totsuka-kun.” Rokudo Mukuro nodded, gesturing for Totsuka to come over. “Sit down. It’s rare to meet someone so interesting. It seems like taking a stroll through the illusionary realm today would be a good idea.”

Rokudo Mukuro's laughter is quite distinctive. Totsuka listened and then asked, "May I call you Mukuro? It feels a bit strange to call you Rokudo."

"Whatever," Rokudo Mukuro replied in a good mood. In his view, the boy was just someone who had wandered into this world by mistake. The two of them didn't know each other and might not see each other again. He might as well consider him someone else to enjoy the scenery with. Once the boy left the illusion, there probably wouldn't be a chance to see him again.

“Then, Mukuro, you sit down too.” Totsuka leaned against the tree trunk, looking out at the vast grassland in the distance. “I always feel that this scenery would be even more beautiful if there were a shimmering lake and lush forests.”

"Looks like you're quite the unsatisfied guest." Rokudo Mukuro sat down again, propping his chin up as he scrutinized the boy. Undeniably, the boy possessed a delicate and beautiful face, but what was even more captivating was his overall aura. The boy exuded a gentle and pure presence, making him feel that this person was completely different from him. Yet, he felt no dislike for the boy whatsoever.

"Mukuro, since this is your illusion, then the scenery within it must also be your creation, right?" Totsuka became somewhat expectant. He had never encountered illusion magic before; it was simply as magical as magic itself. In this environment, he could feel the warmth of the sunlight and the touch of the breeze on his face—it was completely like a real environment. Such illusion magic must be incredibly powerful.

"Of course." Rokudo Mukuro smirked, mentioning his forte—genjutsu (illusionary techniques)—which he believed to be second to none. "Look, how about now?"

Following Rokudo Mukuro's gaze, Totsuka saw a lake that had appeared out of nowhere. Sunlight reflected off the water, creating shimmering waves. In the distance were lush trees, and if you listened carefully, you could even hear the rustling of the leaves.