I am the protagonist

The heavy killing intent dissipated completely in the next second, and Tsuna returned to his normal self.

But everyone in Varia feels a chill down their spine right now.

This guy is serious.

If that bastard boss does that again, we're probably doomed.

In just a few seconds, Squalo knew that the current Sawada Tsunayoshi was different from the indecisive guy of the past.

Having already said some things, Tsunayoshi changed the subject.

"Let's get down to business."

"The biggest reason why this era has become the way it is is because of Byakuran. Simply put, as long as Byakuran is dealt with, this era will return to its original state."

"To put it another way, no matter how you deal with those grunts, you won't change this era."

"That's why I said what you did in Italy was meaningless."

Xanxus frowned slightly, but this time he took his words to heart.

"You piece of trash, even if you say that, you don't have absolute confidence in dealing with him, do you?"

"You've got that wrong. I'm absolutely certain I can kill him now."

“Even now, I could easily kill him, and even send his guardians to their doom.”

"The problem is what happens after he's killed."

Initially, Tsuna was worried about how to defeat Byakuran Gesso, but now he's worried about the aftermath.

"Boss of the Tenth Generation, I have a question."

"Yes, feel free to ask if you have any questions."

"Is there something else going on besides killing Byakuran? Wouldn't simply killing Byakuran solve the problem?"

Unfortunately, things aren't as simple as you make them out to be.

"If killing Byakuran were all that would solve the problem, I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble."

Everyone in Valia perked up their ears.

"This is closely related to Byakuran's abilities. His existence allows him to interfere with an infinite number of parallel worlds. As long as he is considered the owner of the Mare Ring, his ability to interfere with parallel worlds will not change."

"Even if he dies in this world, the other parallel worlds still can't solve the problem."

"So the goal this time is not to kill Byakuran of this era, but to seal the power of the Mare Ring."

"If the power of the Mare Ring continues to exist, sooner or later this world will also be affected by other parallel worlds."

Of course, there were also personal reasons.

From a personal standpoint, Tsuna actually doesn't want to see Byakuran trapped in this eternal game forever.

"...Is this all you're going to say, these seemingly righteous words?"

Tsuna smiled slightly.

"Of course not. In fact, if it weren't for a few people I care about in this era, I wouldn't care how this era has become. What does that have to do with me?"

From the very beginning, Tsunayoshi did not approach the affairs of this era with a saintly heart.

(Saying something like that with a smile on his face...)

(Wow! Even I, as a prince, feel that this is a bit much.)

Of course, these words were only whispered between Fran and Bell.

"Although I have some personal reasons, they have absolutely nothing to do with the greater good of this world."

"cut!"

Xanxus knew that this piece of junk would never have such thoughts.

Tsuna completely ignored the "tsk" he had just heard.

"The main reason I asked you to come here is because I have a game with Byakuran in two weeks, but my guardians are still a bit lacking in strength."

Now the people of Varia knew why they had been summoned.

"So, we were called here just to be sparring partners?"

While the Varia members didn't have much of an opinion about being sparring partners, did they really need to use such a terrifying method?

They were so scared they almost peed their pants.

"And it's not just about being a sparring partner."

"Two weeks later, my game with Bai Lan will just be a demonstration match, a warm-up rather than a decisive one."

"If there really is a fight, it will be a free-for-all, and there won't be anything like a game."

Valia thought about it and realized that made sense.

"But even in the warm-up matches, the Tenth Boss certainly won't hold back, right?"

"Yes."

"Hey?"

Tsuna glanced at Fran, who had asked the question.

"Bai Lan and I both know that no one will actually die in the game two weeks from now. After all, it's just a game, and neither side will suffer any casualties, whether it's intentional or unintentional."

There are some things that Tsunayoshi should probably clarify.

"To put it simply, the game that Bai Lan and I will be playing two weeks from now is to lure out a girl. Only her appearance will truly change this world."

"And my real battle with Byakuran will begin in three weeks, understand?"

So, the battle two weeks from now is really just a game?

What exactly are this guy and that piece of trash Byakuran Gesso plotting?

Upon hearing this, Xanxus understood some things.

Sawada Tsunayoshi and Byakuran Gesso are planning some secret operations.

The attacks on other Vongola strongholds, such as those that Milfiore was currently attacking, have all ceased.

All of this may be closely related to this plan.

"You all need to get involved then, and make sure to kill all of Bailan's guardians."

"..."

"Tenth Boss, you clearly have some kind of agreement with Byakuran Gesso, yet you still say such things. You seem to be much more terrifying than our Boss."

Fran's words immediately put the entire Valia on edge.

"You really are still a child."

“Death, that’s what Byakuran was looking forward to.”

"To die together, that's what Byakuran's guardians hope for."

"They knew that Bai Lan was bound to face death this time, so they resolutely chose to die with her."

“I admire that loyalty.”

"So I hope they die for Pylan in a more meaningful way."

Loyalty and righteousness can really cost many people their lives.

But loyalty and righteousness are also the most touching emotions.

Tsuna admires Byakuran's guardians, which is why he hopes they will die for Byakuran in a more meaningful way.

"There will always be someone who will do evil."

"Children probably don't understand this kind of thing yet. Think about what I'm saying ten years from now."

Varia remained silent even after Tsunayoshi left the room.

"Heh~ Sawada Tsunayoshi is getting more and more interesting."

Xanxus's anger and rage vanished, replaced by a smile.

"Oh my, Boss suddenly became happy. I thought Boss would be very angry."

"There's nothing about that guy that makes you angry."

"He doesn't look like a bad guy at all."

He snorted dismissively.

As a typical example of someone who pretends to be a bad guy, Xanxus has taken the blame for many things and played the role of a bad guy in the past. Only he can understand how much he despises those kinds of bad guys.

"He can't even convincingly play a bad guy. Sawada Tsunayoshi is such a useless piece of trash."

Then his gaze sharpened as he looked at the others.

"You bunch of trash, you must have heard that, right?"

"Three weeks from now, we, the Valia, will personally kill the guardian of White Geso!"

Chapter Ninety: Dreams Must Be Realized Step by Step

Boss, by saying that, aren't you basically admitting that Sawada Tsunayoshi is the Xth Vongola?

Others might not have understood the implication, but Squalo understood it instantly.

Varia is the Vongola's strongest assassination squad.

Assassination squads are naturally responsible for assassination-related matters, doing all the dirty and tiring work, and sometimes they inevitably bear a lot of infamy.

Squalo was already used to this kind of thing.

After all, Varia is the type of person who does the dirty and hard work.

But who you do the dirty and hard work for has different implications.

In the past, Varia only helped the Ninth Boss do those dirty jobs.

But just now, the situation has started to change.

Sawada Tsunayoshi, you've become even more interesting now.

[Hmph, that old geezer insisted on making you inherit the Vongola precisely because he knew you thought that way.]

Xanxus was furious at the thought of this.

However, Xanxus would admit that even if he were to take the position of the Tenth Generation, he probably wouldn't be any better than Sawada Tsunayoshi is now, and might even be worse.

[...What an unpleasant person.]

However, this unsettling individual has somehow acquired power commensurate with it.

The moment Sawada Tsunayoshi entered, Xanxus understood the difference in strength between himself and this guy.

It was as if he instantly knew that Sawada Tsunayoshi wanted to be a bad guy.

Xanxus realized that the naive guy had finally shed his past naivety.

So what if he lets go of his past prejudices?

【very good! 】

Since you've shown me your enlightenment as a tenth incarnation, what harm is there in me assisting you?

After leaving the room, Tsuna headed towards his training room.

"That guy's acting is really bad."

The person Tsunayoshi is referring to here is Xanxus.

Just as Xanxus saw through his acting, Tsunayoshi also saw through Xanxus's acting.

"Even though he knew perfectly well what was going on, he pretended to know nothing."

"That guy has really been trained to look like the second generation."

His relationship with Xanxus is now very similar to that of the first and second generation.

He will only go all out for friends he approves of.

Xanxus was primarily intended to make the Vongola the strongest.