Chapter 52 - The Heir
"The simple truth is, not all of us become the men and women we once hoped we might be, but we are all God's creation, and we all have the freedom to choose what we want to be.."
"And the truth is…"
"I am a Nishizumi.."
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!?" the whole stadium reacted
"N-Nishizumi you say?!" the reporter reacted
"My real name is Nishizumi Gero, eldest son of Nishizumi Shiho, and the true Heir of the Nishizumi Family.."
(All schools couldn't believe what they had just heard. Everyone was surprised and began asking questions to each other)
[Saint Gloriana Line Up]
"Gero-san..was actually a Nishizumi?!" Pekoe said
"I certainly did not see this coming even with my information gathering skills.." Assam said
"If Assam-sama wasn't able to get info about this then..the means.." Sencha said
"Yeah..every information about Gero was either hidden or completely erased.." Barley said
[Saunders Line Up]
"The true Heir of the Nishizumi Family.." Alisa said
"Gero-kun just doesn't run out of surprises does he?" Naomi smiled
"Well..I kinda expected it to be like that.." Takashi smiled
[Pravda Line Up]
"Kal-kun..did you know about this?" Nonna asked
"I had no proof of course but Gero-kun always had this vibe around him..an aura similar to the Nishizumis and the Shimadas..right Klara-san?" Kal said
"Da..interesnyy.." Klara smiled
[Yeah..interesting..]
[Bellwall Line Up]
"Miho's older brother?!" Emi reacted
[Chi-Ha-Tan Line Up]
"I guess that explains why Gero-san and Miho-san are so close to each other!" Nishi smiled
[Anzio Line Up]
"Carpaccio-nee chan! Did you hear that?! Gero-san is a Nishizumi!" Haruto said
"Yes Haruto-kun I heard..I still can't believe it.." Carpaccio said
[Red Wings Line Up]
"No way..I don't believe it.." Shiori was in shock
[Jatkosota Line Up]
"Why am I not surprised anymore.." Aki face palmed
"Welcome back Ro-chan.." Mika smiled
"Of course Mika knew about it.." Mikko laughed
[Ooarai Line Up]
(Of course everyone was shocked as well except for Miho's crew and Centipede Team. Well Mako was asleep as always)
"I'm happy for you both Miho-dono and Gero-dono.." Shizuka smiled
"And there goes the grand reveal of Gero-dono!" Yukari smiled
"I'm very glad that he doesn't need to hide his identity anymore!" Hana said
"Yeah it means he can now interact with Miporin and Maho-san as an older brother would!" Saori smiled
"Eh?! Saori-senpai you guys knew about Gero-san's true identity?!" Azusa asked
"Yup!" Saori said
[Kuromorimine Line Up]
"Alright I knew he was great but this just escalated way too quickly!" Rin said
"I know right? From a capable captain to a Nishizumi.." Suzu laughed
"Sheska-chan..did you know about it?" Leila asked
"No..but Ono-senpai did say that there will be a surprise today.." Sheska smiled
"Gero-senpai..is a.." Toshi said
"Nishizumi?!" Sakuraba shouted
"That's right..Nii-chan is the eldest of the Nishizumis.." Alice smiled
"Alice-chan..you knew about it?" Chinatsu asked
"Yes...me and the Kommandant knew..also his crew.." Alice said
"Which means the story that senpai told us about his two little sisters was in fact Nishizumi Miho and Nishizumi Maho?!" Rio reacted
"Why didn't senpai tell us?" Endo asked
"It was to protect everyone.." Ono said
"Protect us from what senpai?" Haruhiko asked
"Listen well kouhais..if you think our only enemies are the different schools in this tournament then you're wrong.." Ken said
"What do you mean by that senpai?" Isamu asked
"Basically..this tournament isn't about just winning or losing anymore..life and death is already mixed in it so you all need to be prepared for the worst.." Hajime said
"Knowing that Gero-san is a Nishizumi I say let the worst come! I know we'll overcome it!" Mauko cheered
"Now we know why his teaching methods are very strict but brings out the best in us.." Sango smiled
"Yeah..a warm and caring way of making us stronger together..Gero-san and Erika-san are so similar in that way.." Koume smiled
(As the schools have their different reactions the Seven Seats also are in confusion)
"D-Did we just here that right?" Oowada asked
"Gero-kun is a Nishizumi?!" Darjeeling said
"Darling..you're awesome!" Kay smiled
"Hmm..so that's why he got nervous when I asked him if he was a Shimada..I wasn't that far from the truth.." Katyusha said
"This must be some kind of joke! I never heard that the eldest of the Nishizumi was a boy!" Kaede shouted
"It's the truth.." Kikuyo said
"But..Kikuyo-sama! We can't believe it just like that!" Kaede said
"What would make you believe then? A blood test? DNA test?" Asparagus asked
"How about a statement from very trust worthy people?" Kikuyo smiled
"Trust worthy people?" Kaede asked
(The reporters in front of Gero were also not believing his words)
"What proof do you have to confirm you really are a Nishizumi?!" asked a reporter
"If what you say is the truth then you must have something to back it up!" shouted a reporter
"Of course I do! I'm not just gonna stand here and let you all get away with insulting my family.."
(After saying that three individuals came up to the stage and walked toward Gero and the reporters. All of them were surprised because the three that came up was the Nishizumi, Shimada, and Yamato Style Masters Shiho, Chiyo, and Mai)
"Mother?!" Shiori and Kaede reacted
"Thank you for coming, Okaa-chan, Chiyo-sama, and Yamato-sama.." Gero bowed
"If it's to prove your point Gero-chan then I'll gladly come.." Chiyo smiled
"I understand having Chiyo come here but why also this woman?" Shiho referring to Mai
"Come on now don't be cold Shiho-chan.." Mai teased
"Don't call me that!" Shiho shouted
"Yamato Mai-sama is one of the Senshado Style Masters known for their prowess in the sport..with her present the Three Great Families are now complete!"
(Gero is referring to the Nishizumi Style, Shimada Style, and the Yamato Style. The three put together are called Three Great Families)
"I was very surprised when he told me his identity you know..but saw he does look a lot like Shiho-chan so I went along with it.." Mai chuckled
"Uhm..care to tell us what the three of you are doing here?" Kodama asked
"Oh right..proof proof..here it is..ta-dah!" Chiyo showed a piece of documentation
"That is?" Renta Tsuji asked
"This is Gero-chan's blood test with his family and it tested positive and identical to everyone..the blood coursing through his veins is without a doubt the blood of a Nishizumi.." Chiyo announced
"Here is another proof.." Chiyo said referring to the documents Shiho was holding
"This is my son's and my DNA test..needless to say it tested positive..this young and handsome man in front of you all is my son, Nishizumi Gero.." Shiho announced
"I vouch for these documentations present here today and I will put the name of the Yamato Family on the line to prove that whatever this boy said today is nothing but the truth!" Mai shouted
(After hearing the statements of the three Senshado Style Masters all that had doubts couldn't say another word against Gero. The reporters as well didn't know what to answer back and their backs were no against the wall)
"Are there any more questions?"
(Nobody raised their hand)
"No one? Alright onto the next problem at hand!"
"There's more Gero-chan?" Chiyo asked
"Yes..now that it's been made clear that I am a Nishizumi..time to address the rumors and the scandalous photos spread all over the country.."
(All of the faces of the reporters went pale as they realized what Gero just did and what they had done to themselves. They just bought photos from someone which was taken illegally, uploaded them everywhere and the photos were from a powerful family which is the Nishizumis. Gero just had the most evil smile on his face. What they did was nothing short of a crime)
"Ami nee-chan! Were they able to bring the other documents?"
"Yeah..here they are!" Chouno gave documents to Gero
"Did you all think I was going to just let those pictures go?"
"What are those onii-chan?" Miho asked
"These my dear little sisters..are information on all of the people that sold those pictures of us and uploaded it online..these also contain information on every media outlet that uploaded the pictures and all that printed it on newspapers or magazines.."
(All the reporters that heard what he said got so scared and worried that their careers were about to end right there)
"Where did you get those onii-sama?" Maho asked
"From our trusted friends Maho-chan.."
"What do you plan to do with all that info my son?" Shiho asked
"Oh I don't know I might just recite them all here to everyone.."
"Uhm..Gero-sama..can we ask you for forgiveness?" a reported said
"Hmm? Did you say something Mr. Journalist from Japan Morning? Who lives in Fukuoka?"
(The information Gero said towards the reporter and journalist was so accurate that he passed out from fear. All of them knew that he wasn't joking or bluffing. He really had information on every single one of those responsible for the uploaded photos)
"There's also one living in Akita, two that live in Kagoshima, wow four guys work for the same company in Yokohama! Very very interesting!"
"Geez..you're so mean onii-chan.." Miho chuckled
"Wait there's more! This guy has an anonymous account! Cheers for this guy! Apparently he's 25 years old! Lives in an apartment in Aomori! Currently works as a photographer for hire!"
(As Gero said that some guy watching the opening ceremonies from his apartment got scared and almost pissed his pants)
"Wow your son has a very devilish way of handling things..I don't dislike it one bit!" Mai said
"Shut up.." Shiho said
"Alright now let's make this a lot more interesting"
"What do you have in mind onii-sama?" Maho asked
"I have a trivia for everyone! Did you know that when those photos of me and my sisters got uploaded it only took 30 minutes for those to spread throughout the country! Isn't that amazing?!"
"Woah..journalists and private contract workers really work fast huh onii-chan?" Miho said
"That's right! So this is how it's going to go. I'm going to give you all 30 minutes to delete and remove every post, every photo, every newspaper out there before I upload all your personal information right here right now..and I will burn down every Media outlet responsible..if you do what I say then the one that will burn is these documents..so choose..will you burn down along with your careers? Or will you burn down your pride as journalists along with these documents.."
"Hey that's illegal and a crime! Nobody got hurt so why do you have to do that!" shouted a reporter
"So? What if it is? What you all did was a crime as well and was disrespectful to my family. You uploaded photos of my sisters without their permission and you made them very uncomfortable..that's enough for you all to burn and to receive my wrath.."
"I think this is a very underhanded way of doing things!" Yamato Himura suddenly shouted
"Underhanded huh? Do you think so too Kodama-san and Renta Tsuji-san?"
"I don't think so..I only see businessmen conducting business here..nothing wrong about that.." Kodama said
(Gero then looked at Renta Tsuji with a very serious expression and so did Renta. Both of them were having a stair down and Gero was waiting for his answer. Renta Tsuji's answer surprised Shiho and the rest as well)
"Very well..do what you wish..as long as both parties agree to the demands and do not violate the conditions I see no problem as well.." Renta Tsuji said as he adjusted his glasses
"Hmm..I guess you're not so bad after all..well you heard it Yamato Himura-san..two votes against one..I win.."
"Tsk..this is outrageous!" Yamato Himura mumbled
"So..what's it gonna be everyone?"
(Everyone knew that Gero was serious and he really will do it if they don't comply. After a few seconds of thinking all of them started making phone calls one by one. Everybody's hands in the audience as well and started messing with their phones and deleting the photos they could see. The schools that were lined up as well were looking at their phones and doing the same)
"Ahahaha! Very amusing! Did you see the look on all those reporter's faces!" Katyusha was having the laugh of her life
"Amazing..what a terrifying strategist and a very scary information network.." Asparagus smiled
"He was able to take control of the media and have them submit to his demands in an instant..even the government can't control the media.." Oowada said
"Gero-kun has the media dancing on the top of his hands.." Katyusha smiled
"That's right..Gero-sama is an amazing person.." Kikuyo smiled
"That's my Darling! Even that Renta Tsuji couldn't say no!" Kay cheered
"I guess he's still the same Gero-kun even if he is a Nishizumi.." Darjeeling smiled
"What are you guys getting happy and praising that guy?! He's basically a hypocrite that tried to erase his sins by committing crime as well!" Kaede shouted
"Hey now that's not a nice way to talk about your employer.." Kikuyo said
"Eh? D-Did you just say..e-employer?" Kaede asked
"You heard me.."
"But I thought you were our employer Kikuyo-sama?" Anchovy asked
"It was Gero-sama that created the Seven Seats of Senshado..he picked you himself..then he entrusted me to choose representatives for the new schools which were Kaede-san and Oowada-kun.." Kikuyo explained
"So you mean..t-that man over there is..is.." Kaede was having a headache
"Gero-sama is your boss.." Kikuyo smiled
(All of the Seven Seats were again surprised with Kikuyo's sudden reveal)
[15 Minutes Later..]
(Gero said to delete all photos within 30 minutes but it only took 15 minutes for every single photo and post about Gero and his sisters were gone like they never happened. The newspapers and magazines as well were all sold out from stores and were never seen again)
"Oh my look at that everyone! I just received a notification that all photos have been deleted and in only 15 minutes! What a big boost in speed don't you think? It took you 15 minutes less to erase your stupidity than when you uploaded it! Congratulations you all just got smarter even if just a little bit! Now that's what I call a great trivia!"
"That's a burn.." Chiyo chuckled
(Miho and Maho were laughing at Gero's joke and the other schools also. Erika and Alice were laughing as well and were very happy with what happened)
"Now to uphold my end of the deal..Ami nee-chan may I borrow a lighter?"
"Here you go!" Chouno smiled as she tossed her lighter to Gero
(Gero then showed the documents to everyone and he lit the lighter under the documents and was slowly caught on fire. It was burning every page, every name and every information on it as he promised. He then aimed at the Senshado Cauldron and threw the burning documents inside it to light the cauldron)
"As your sins and crimes burn away inside that cauldron it will now serve as a sign to have a change in direction within your lives..this is a so called second chance that I have given you..don't waste it.."
(Gero then looked towards Renta Tsuji and Yamato Himura and said his final words)
"I want you all to know that I will never ever take a look into your private lives. That is your life so I don't want any part of it. But if you threaten my family ever again..I will destroy the very world you live in piece by piece.."
(Renta Tsuji just looked at Gero with a serious expression while Yamato Himura was averting eye contact. Gero took notice of this and tried to taunt him more)
"Yamato Himura-san..may I ask why can't you look me in the eye? Is there something you wish to tell me?"
(No response from Yamato Himura and he was still not making any eye contact. He was sweating a lot and getting flustered)
"Don't tell me that..you are the one behind this farce? Please tell me that you are not responsible for hiring those private investigators and photographers to stalk my family.."
(Gero's eyes grew darker and his aura grew stronger. It was as if he was about to take the life of Yamato Himura on the spot until he was stopped by Yamato Mai)
"I believe that's enough jokes for today..wouldn't you agree Gero-kun?" Yamato Mai said
(Gero just closed his eyes and reverted back to his cheerful self)
"Of course Yamato-sama! It was only a friendly joke! Thank you once again for coming here today. I am in your debt.."
"I say we're even.." Yamato Mai smiled
"Alright since the Senshado Cauldron of Embers has now been officially lit! I hereby announce the 64th National Senshado Tournament has now begun!" Kodama announced
*CHEERS *APPLAUSE *FIREWORKS
(Loud cheers were once more heard all around and fireworks were going up into the sky. Gero together with his sisters now returned to his team that were now waiting by the tank garage)
[Kuromorimine Tank Garage]
"Y-Yo everyone..nice to meet you all properly..I'm Nishizumi Gero.."
(Everyone was just staring at Gero very intimately and was observing him from head to toe. After a few seconds everybody just suddenly erupted into smiles and started bombarding him with questions)
"Gero-Taichou is just amazing! Or should we call you Nishizumi-Taichou from now on?" Tojo shouted
"No need! Just call me just how you call me normally! Me being a Nishizumi will not affect how we treat each other ok? That's my order!"
"Jawohl Gero-Taichou!" everyone saluted
"But still..to think you were a Nishizumi..I still can't believe it.." Rin smiled
"Well it's going to be a pain in the ass to explain it all so let's just leave it at I had to hide my identity..then those photos were spread about me and my sisters..so I had to show the media just who they were messing with.."
"It's alright we understand Gero-san!" Leila said
"Oh you do?"
"Yeah we understand that you are a really loving older brother that got angry because someone took a picture of your cute little sisters.." Sheska teased
"Ehhh...well you are not wrong i guess?"
"Siscon.." Erika suddenly said
"Now you're definitely wrong about that Erika!"
(Miho and Maho then suddenly got shy and blushed and hugged Gero's arms which made him blush as well)
"Ara ara.." Koume chuckled
"Geez why are you two suddenly getting all embarrassed!?"
"S-Sorry..onii-chan..this is the first time that we are seen as your little sisters so.." Miho said
"Y-yeah..it is a little bit embarrassing at first.."
"Gero-san! Aren't you going to introduce your two little sisters there?" Suzu teased
"I want to get to know them as well Nii-chan!" Alice teased
"Even Alice-chan is joining them now!" Gero was crying
"Well it wouldn't hurt to re-introduce them you know.." Erika smiled
"Geez..well I know you all already know who these two are but still..these are Miho-chan and Maho-chan..my cute little sisters..so please get along with them.."
"Ohh..so you call them 'chan' huh?" Toshi teased
"Now is not the time Toshi!"
(Miho and Maho then did a slight bow)
"Nice to meet you all..thank you for taking care of our brother.." Miho and Maho said
"Nice to meet you too!" everyone replied with a smile
(Both Miho and Maho gave a smile as well and they were now happy that they can be with their brother even in public now)
"Onii-sama..does this mean that I can call you onii-sama even in school?" Maho asked
"Of course Maho-chan..even outside of the school you can call me that now"
(Gero then patted Maho's head gently like he always does)
*HUG
"Mmm Onii-sama..I'm happy"
(Maho suddenly hugged Gero out of happiness and they were giving off a vibe of love and cuddles in front of everyone. They looked more like lovers than siblings)
"I never thought I'd see Maho-san get lovey dovey like this!" Mauko said
"It sure is a refreshing sight to see.." Sango smiled
"Brocon?" Leila teased
"Hey hey..you are siblings right?" Sakuraba teased
"Be careful now..Maho-san might steal your boyfriend from you Erika-san.." Koume teased
"Don't be ridiculous.." Erika said
"What if I try to steal onii-chan from you Eririn? Would that be alright?" Miho teased
"M-Miho?! No! Definitely no! He's mine!" Erika suddenly shouted while blushing
"Then that's good!" Miho smiled
"KYAA~ Kommandant just shouted that Gero-senpai was hers!" the Bermuda sisters said in unison
"I'm going to make you three clean every tank if you don't-" Erika said
"Miho-sama! Maho-sama!" a voice called out to them
(Everyone looked towards the source of the voice and they saw it was Chief Matsumoto)
"Chief Matsumoto!" Miho smiled
"I'm happy for you both that you can now be with your brother.." Matsumoto said
"Yes! We are very happy as well!" Maho smiled
"That's right..just so that you all don't get any weird thoughts..I told you all before that I was separated from my mother and sisters right? When we got separated Chief Matsumoto was the one that took care of me..so he's my step-father..not my blood father.."
"It makes me happy that I was able to see you grow, young master!" Matsumoto bowed
"Young master?!" everyone reacted
"Yeah about that..Chief here has worked for the Nishizumi Family for a long time..he was okaa-chan's tank maintenance chief also! He has known me since I was just a kid hence the reason he calls me that..but don't call me that here alright Chief?"
"As you wish, Young master" Matsumoto said
"Good, so what brings you here?"
"Ono-kun just messaged me and he said the preparations you said are now underway. It'll be ready by tomorrow.." Matsumoto said
"I see..thanks chief..kindly inform okaa-chan that we'll head there tomorrow.."
"Roger that Kuso-gaki.." Matsumoto smiled
"Thanks kuso-jiji.."
"Onii-chan are you going somewhere?" Miho asked
"Yeah tomorrow..both of you and Erika will be coming along as well.."
"Me too?" Erika asked
"Yup!"
"So Koume-san..I'm going to have to borrow Kommandant tomorrow so can you handle the team for us while we're gone? We'll be back before it gets dark.."
"Jawohl! Leave it to me!" Koume saluted
"What about me nii-chan?" Alice asked
"Sorry Alice-chan..Koume-san will need help while we're gone..can I count on you to assist her?"
"Of course nii-chan! But promise me that I'll come along next time!"
"I promise! Alright I guess it's time for the draw lot's right? Let's go!"
"Lead the way Bakatora.." Erika smiled
"Yes onii-chan!" Miho smiled
"Yes onii-sama!" Maho smiled
(The four of them now exited the tank garage and headed for the conference room where the draw lots will be happening)
[D.O.M.E Conference Hall]
"Welcome to everyone! My name is Narita Kyohei and I will be supervising the draw lots for this tournament! There are 32 schools participating and all of you will draw lots from that Senshado Cauldron in the middle! Do not worry for the fire has been extinguished! The name of the school that you get will be your opponent for the first round! The mode is Flag Tank Battle! Understood?"
"Yes sir!" everyone responded
"Excellent! Now let me call on Nishizumi Miho-san from Ooarai Girls Academy! She will be the first to pick as the former champions of last year's tournament!"
"Here!" Miho said
*APPLAUSE
(As Miho walked to the cauldron she was met with a loud round of applause for she is also considered one of the best commanders out there not to mention she is the little sister of the White Tiger. Miho did a bow to everyone then placed her hand in the cauldron and pulled out a paper which the name of their opponent is written)
"Ooarai Girls Academy will be against Blue Division High School!" Kyohei announced
"Blue Division huh.." Maho said
"Any info about them?"
"As far as I know they have light to medium tanks..no idea if they got new ones..I'm sure Miho can handle it!" Erika said
"Up next to draw is Kuromorimine University High School!" Kyohei said
"Here!" Erika stood up
"Please pick Red Wings pleeease.."
"Why do you want to fight Red Wings so much onii-sama? Because they're strong?" Maho asked
"That..and also another reason..you'll find out tomorrow.."
(Erika then walked towards the cauldron and pulled out the name of her opponent. But before she showed it to everyone she suddenly had a surprised expression on her face. She then looked towards Gero with a kind of apologizing expression)
"What's wrong with Erika?" Maho said
"I don't know.."
(Erika then took a breath and the showed the name to everyone)
"Kuromorimine University High School will be against Shirokumo High School!" Kyohei announced
(Everyone was surprised that the name Shirokumo turned up in the tournament. But the most shocked of them all was Gero for he had no idea that his old school would participate in the tournament much less they'll be their first opponent)
"Shirokumo? Onii-sama's previous school?!" Maho reacted
Coming Up Next : Chapter 53 - Twelve Years Ago [Part One]
Author's Note:
Hey hey hey! How's everyone doing?! I hope all of you are well during this world crisis of the Covid virus! Stay safe and I hope my fanfic entertains you while you stay at home!
What did you think of the chapter? I hope all of you are satisfied how Gero handle the media because I sure enjoyed it! Also this side of Maho is very cute too!
Damn what a bummer that their first opponent is Gero's previous school! I wonder what will happen!
As you can tell from the next chapter title it is part one! The chapter was so long I had to make two parts! Do not worry it's not your average flashback! Gero will have a surprise for all of you next chapter so stay tuned! Also prepare because womanly and manly tears might be shed!
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