Baccano!, Vol. 6 (light novel)

Book excerpt: The Year 1933. A storm is brewing in New York City as tensions rise among the families. When Jacuzzi Splot and his gang are spotted operating on the Gandor Family's turf, Luck Gandor employs a young woman named Maria to protect their family's "negotiator," Tick Jefferson. Maria with her katana and Tick with his scissors-they're a well-suited duo who love to cut people. However, their violence only spawns more violence. Meanwhile, by the Hudson River, a group of immortals called Larva finds someone new to add to their ranks. The events from the last three years are about to catch up with a particular immortal from the Martillo Family...