Koenma called pretty often in the middle of missions, so none of the team was surprised to notice Yusuke's compact flashing. What was surprising was that Koenma was calling for Kurama. Yusuke tossed the compact casually, knowing that Kurama would catch it. Kurama glared at Koenma, almost daring him to say something inane. The other boys zoned out, still watching an empty warehouse for signs of smuggling activity that Koenma swore was happening. Suddenly the air seemed deathly chill. The nearby plant life withered and died, birds stopped singing, and ki crystallized in the air, hanging in beautiful patterns. Kurama was frozen in place, his face pale and absolutely calm. Suddenly he disappeared, leaving Yusuke and Kuwabara alternately staring in shock at the place Kurama had left and looking questioningly at Hiei wondering if he had overheard anything.
Kurama sat perfectly still in front of Koenma's desk.
"Kurama, you must understand that we have to leave the situation up to the human authorities. I only told you about the incident with your mother because I want to make it absolutely clear that you are not to take action," Koenma said authoritatively, emphasizing his words by pounding his desk.
"I understand," Kurama said placidly. "But you must understand that I will not tolerate this…situation. I will turn Tokyo upside down to find the person who did this. If you stand against me, I will lay waste to Reikai. If you send Yusuke to stop me, I will not have pity on him. If you send the SDF to keep me from my target, I will destroy them. You have your rules, and I have followed them up until now. But my mother has been hurt, and nothing will stand in the way of my revenge."
"Kurama, look. This sort of petty revenge is personal," Koenma began. But Kurama had already left.
