Too many cows

ㅤ "Get out of the way, stupid cow!" Hayato barked immediately, seeing the boy in the cow suit standing at the door of dear Tenth' house. He didn't even notice that the capacious afro was missing. It could have been hidden under the hood, of course, but then again, Lambo never wore that either. "You'd better close that your smoke extractor and not embarrassed yourself," the kid replied rudely, turning to face his assailant. "What the…!?" Hayato was profoundly shocked. He couldn't say for sure what struck him more: the fact that it wasn't Lambo standing before him, or the brat's audacity. A chestnut-colored fringe of hair, far from curly, peeked out from under his hood. The boy's gaze was sly and arrogant, capable of humiliating anyone with it alone. "Who the hell are you!?" Hayato was indignant, barely able to control himself. "And what are you doing in Tenth' house!?" "You don't know me, gray dumb smoker, and yet you're addressing me with such familiarity. I'll teach you some manners and introduce myself: I'm Kowz! I heard someone here is daring to bully my little brother. And I have a feeling I've found the culprit." 'Why is some brat pressuring me?' And Kowz was really good at exerting pressure with his will and self-confidence. If he'd had the ring, the intensity of his dying will flame would have overwhelmed Hayato right there! This realization alone was devastating. Of course, he wouldn't have shown it and would have continued to stand his ground, but Hayato wasn't a fool. "Lambo, is that him?" Kowz shouted loudly. A clatter of feet came from the kitchen. Not a single child's. But a whole herd! Hayato tensed even before he saw his true nightmare. 'There's a whole zoo here!!!' he groaned, unsure where to escape this crazy kindergarten. Not children, but monsters! All sorts of cows, turtles, cats, and insects had gathered there. And everyone's eyes were inhuman! How scared Hayato was… 'I'm dreaming…' Hayato instinctively took a step back, seeking salvation in his thoughts; in reality, there was none. 'That's right, it's just a nightmare!' But somehow he just wouldn't wake up. Even while shamefully fleeing from the Bovino Famiglia's children's squad. He was practically out of breath from running. And where there's pain… 'This isn't a dream, damn you!' he was ready to curse Lambo, dreaming up all sorts of future executions and punishments for him. 'If it's not a dream, then… an illusion! Definitely an illusion! This can't be real! It's unreal!' "Mukuro!" he screamed, wasting his remaining breath. "I know it's you! Stop messing around, Tenth won't appreciate it!" No reaction—only the kids started breathing down his neck even harder. And soon they had him down. 'Farewell, Tenth! Forgive me for not being a worthy Right Hand!' Hayato braced himself for death. But despite the vigorous trampling by paws, hooves, and other "inhuman" limbs, it wasn't that painful. More often than not, it was even a tickle when the tufts of their tails brushed his skin. It felt as if someone was licking his face with a tongue… Hayato squeezed his eyes shut and refused to open them as long as these monsters with their deceptively boyish faces were nearby. They left Hayato's body alone, running away in unison. In the lingering silence, Hayato opened one eye. 'Still here…' "I hope this teaches you not to outrun our little brother again," said the undisputed leader, Kowz, with a grin. "What?" Hayato didn't understand. In the reflection of a parked car, he saw what they'd done to him. These impudent scoundrels painted his entire face and clothes with kindergarten insults in different languages! Hayato was seething quietly… Reaching for the dynamite, he coldly surveyed the children. "If this is all you're capable of…" he said menacingly, advancing on the "zoo". 'Forgive me, Tenth… I survived, but I'll soon be in prison…' He had no idea what he was getting himself into. And if he hadn't been so stubborn, he would have deeply regretted not accepting his first punishment, losing every time. But now, it had become a point of honor for him not to give in! No matter how ridiculous his struggle might seem… ㅤ