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Though Gerald felt that the old man’s reasoning clearly had holes in it, he chose not to say a word first. After all, even if things did go south, he knew he would still be able to protect Fujiko.

“Look, I’m just an outsider in all this, so I can’t settle your issues. With that said, if you still wish to fight, do it outside the Yamashita family’s territory. While I won’t meddle once you’re no longer here, as long as you remain, I forbid you from continuing to brawl. Do I have myself clear?” replied the old man rather threateningly before alternating his gaze between Gerald and Ryugu…

“… Got it,” muttered Ryugu who knew that he didn’t really have a choice but to agree.

“Good. Now that that’s out of the way, why don’t all of you accompany this old man for a few cups of tea? Since we rarely leave this place and we hardly ever get any visitors, I’d like to know what’s been happening in the outside world… Of course, if you’d like to leave first, I have no issue with that either,” replied the old man as he refilled their cups.

Upon hearing that, Gerald turned to look at Fujiko before asking, “Are you in any hurry?”

“Not at all… After all that’s happened, I’d like to rest here for a bit…” replied Fujiko who had a feeling that Gerald had something in mind, as she played along.

Nodding in satisfaction, the old man then turned to face Ryugu and added, “And what about you?”

“I… I’m… in no hurry either…” growled Ryugu as he desperately tried to maintain a calm façade.

Naturally, he understood that if he left now, Gerald could easily escape later on! What more, since Gerald already knew that he was being targeted, cornering him again would surely be difficult… Waiting at the fringes of the Yamashita’s territory wasn’t a viable option either since who knows how long those two would stall for time in here…

With that in mind, all he could do was wait here till Gerald finally decided to leave… Once that b*stard left, he would simply follow after and immediately make his move once they were beyond the Yamashita family’s territory…

Laughing heartily, the old man then said, “Well, then! How pleasing to hear! It truly has been too long since we’ve last had visitors from the outside!”

While he was annoyed to hear that, Ryugu made sure to force a smile…

Following that, time passed rather slowly… By the time they were done with their fifth pot of tea, the sky was already darkening outside…

To Ryugu’s annoyance, however, Gerald didn’t seem like he was keen on leaving at all! With that in mind, he knew he had no choice but to call Takeshi and update him on the situation…

The second Ryugu excused himself and left the room, the old man immediately gestured for Gerald to come over to him.

Seeing that, Gerald inched a bit closer before asking with a smile, “Is there anything I can help you with?”

“Indeed… Both of you can leave through the back door now… Shortly after, you should bump into someone who’ll then lead you to a car that I’ve prepared in advance…” whispered the old man in a somewhat rustic Weston dialect.

Slightly widening his eyes, Gerald couldn’t help but say, “You’re… from Weston…?”

Patting Gerald on the shoulder, the old man simply replied, “This isn’t the time to be talking about this. Regardless, once you’re done with your business, return to this place and I’ll give you a further explanation. Now leave…”

Nodding in response, Gerald then said, “…Noted. Thank you, elder…”

Though Gerald wasn’t particularly afraid of Ryugu, Fujiko still had a competition to attend…

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Still, to think that the old man was actually a Westoner! While Gerald had no idea what was going on in the old man’s mind, he had a feeling that the elder didn’t have any bad intentions toward them…

With that, Gerald and Fujiko then left through the back and true enough, someone was there waiting for them.

After a quick bow, the man then began walking along the barren mountain, prompting Gerald and Fujiko to follow after. Not too long later, the trio came across a car, just as the old man had said.

Handing Gerald the car keys, the man then respectfully said, “Do take this car, Mr. Crawford. After driving forward for a bit, you’ll see the main road again.”

“Thank you,” replied Gerald without saying anything else. After all, it was already nearing dusk and they needed at least four hours to get to the competition venue. If they were unlucky, Fujiko’s tardiness could very well affect her final results…

With that in mind, upon entering the car, Gerald immediately stepped on the gas…

After driving for a bit, Fujiko could no longer hold her curiosity back. Looking at Gerald, she was prompted to ask, “So… What exactly is your relationship with the Yamashitas…?”

Chuckling in response, Gerald who had no idea who the old man from Weston was or why he decided to help them simply shook his head as he replied, “Truth be told, this is the first time I’ve met him.”

“… Come again? You don’t know each other?” muttered the confused Fujiko.

“Not at all. With that in mind, I’m coming back here once the competition is over, just to get a few things sorted out,” replied Gerald as he habitually attempted to get a cigarette. However, remembering Fujiko’s advice, he managed to refrain from doing so.

“… I see… Still, I didn’t think that there’d be a Westoner within the Yamashita family… What more, he’s apparently met my father before… Though he sounded like he was quite familiar with dad, I was never told anything about this before…” muttered Fujiko as the questions continued piling up.

“Then let’s find out more about all this together once the competition is over,” replied Gerald who was just as curious as to why the old man had decided to help them.

…

Moving back to Ryugu, after ending the call that took approximately ten minutes, he reentered the house only to momentarily freeze when he realized that Gerald and Fujiko were no longer there!

Upon hearing that, the old man took a long sip of tea… And once the cup was empty, he turned to face Ryugu before replying, “Hmm? They just left.”

“They… What…?!” growled Ryugu who’s expression instantly turned ugly. Had it not been for the fact that he didn’t wish to offend the Yamashitas, he would’ve already beaten up this old man…!

“Indeed. Is there a problem with that? After all, they aren’t exactly bound to my family. I can’t stop them from leaving,” replied the old man rather nonchalantly.

“… That…” muttered Ryugu as his voice trailed off. After all, the old man’s words made sense. In the end, he was the one to blame for making that phone call earlier. Because of that, Gerald and Fujiko found their chance to flee…

Now understanding that this was his own doing, Ryugu took a few deep breaths before calmly asking, “… Then tell me, how exactly did they leave and where are they headed to?”

When Ryugu had been making his call in the courtyard, he hadn’t seen anyone walk out the front door. The house wasn’t exactly large either, so the two of them hiding inside till he left was out of the question…

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“They left through the back door, though they didn’t tell me where they were headed to,” replied the old man as he shook his head.

Now understanding that he wouldn’t find out where they had gone to no matter how much he asked, Ryugu immediately said, “Pardon me, but I’ll be taking my leave now!”

As he left the house, he figured that in the end, Gerald and Fujiko would still end up participating in the special forces competition. With that in mind, he knew that his best bet was to put them aside for now… After all, though he was the leader of the Hanyu’s assassination department, he wasn’t too keen on disrupting the activities of the war department. What more, since the competition was international, special forces from all over the globe would be present. Because of that, if he created a mess there, it’d surely cause his family a great deal of trouble…

Still, though he failed to capture Gerald this time, the trip wasn’t a complete disappointment. After all, he now knew that Endo and Izumi really were in the Futaba manor.

Gerald and Fujiko to leave, he was now pretty sure that the Yamashitas had a special relationship

consideration, Ryugu now believed that the one who had intercepted Saburo’s assassination attempt must

in mind, Ryugu found himself feeling much better. After all, if all this was true, then he was sure that Gerald and the others wouldn’t dare to kill Endo and Izumi. Their deaths would be equivalent to declaring war on the Hanyus,

the case was, he soon found himself returning to the spot where he had first fought Gerald. Upon seeing Gerald’s

before asking, “Huh? Weren’t you planning to wait there, leader? Why have you left so soon after?

he shook his head. Though he had initially planned on taking his

eyes immediately widened

first. Either way, did none of them survive…?” replied Ryugu as he waved his hand. He already had a plan to deal with all this, so he really didn’t want to

when we came over earlier. You! Explain all that happened to the

of them died in a single strike, and it all happened so quickly that none of us could even fight back! Had both of you arrived a few seconds later, there’s a high chance that I would’ve been killed too…! ” reported

the flabbergasted Ryugu. Though he knew that Gerald had probably killed them quickly, a

were more terrifying than he could ever imagine… Hell, now that he knew

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on earth could he be that fast…?” muttered

such things to you, captain…! I swear on my life that Gerald really is that strong…!” vowed the frightened Kenshiro as he patted

you,” replied Ryugu, who knew that Kenshiro had no reason to lie. Besides, after battling Gerald earlier, Kenshiro’s words didn’t

Takeshi as he took a deep

thinking the same thing, he didn’t show it. After all, as leader, he had to remain calm before

the cars and began

hours later when Gerald finally stopped the car in front of the competition venue. The second they got out of the car, Master Ghost and Aiden

he said, “A

that! ” grumbled Gerald as he

as she said, “I-I’m not in

was actually flattered to hear that, she was well aware that Gerald didn’t like that, so

You go ahead and get some rest first. I have some things to talk to them about Speaking of which, keep in mind that

then replied, “Alright… You guys go on ahead too,

Master Ghost and

time, the training grounds this time were much better and more formal. Within the massive open space, was a field that took up a third of the area and several other designated areas. Right in front of the open space, on the other hand, were rows of six story buildings. Since most of the rooms were lit up, it was evident that the majority of the participants had arrived Whatever the case was, now that they were

them frequently, he knew better than to talk about such sensitive details over

the same… The people who kept trying to investigate the case eventually stopped trying and ever since Adler died, none of the other Yanam participants dared

family the assassins come from?

further investigate. We now know that

in response, Master Ghost then said, “I see… Also, have

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been able to bring it lip with them since their family has been plagued with troubles lately. Still, once I settle all their problems, I have a feeling they won’t attempt to hide it anymore when I ask,” replied Gerald with a sigh, wondering when he would be able to solve all the Futaba family’s issues. Still, for the sake of his parents who were still stuck on

confirmed. After all, this means that our trip to

made sure to apply for a room that had three rooms from the war department, and once they entered, he immediately closed the door behind

were so many special forces in the training ground, the trio knew that they had to be extremely careful with their words to avoid getting themselves into trouble. With that in mind, it

prompted to say, “You know, once the competition is over,

live elsewhere…?” asked Aiden who as a

the Futabas have offended both the Kanagawas and Hanyus, I’m sure trouble will be imminent. I’m particularly worried about that assassin family making a move on both of you once they find out about our relationship. I really don’t want what happened back in Yanam to repeat again, so it’s best that you just stay with me in

immediately replied, “We’ll go. Don’t worry, Gerald, we won’t

everything to go perfectly in order for Gerald’s parents to eventually be

the atmosphere to become solemn right off the bat then said, “It’s not that serious… But yes, I’d really appreciate it if you stay at the Futaba

it!” replied Aiden as he

going to be able to solve the issues alone. Besides, he had already told them what the main issues were. Now that they knew what to expect, hopefully they wouldn’t panic

Aiden headed to the canteen to get some food for them. In no time flat,

that it was as good a time as any to start detailing what had happened while he was staying at the Futaba manor. He also told them what he was planning to do after

to Ryugu, he, Takeshi, and Kenshiro soon arrived at the Hanyu manor. Upon arriving, they immediately

having his dinner when Ryugu suddenly burst into his room. Raising a slight brow, he then

on…” replied Suijin as he

the current situation, Suijin’s face ended up getting so gloomy that in the end, he couldn’t help

had been cultivated with great

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so sorry, patriarch!”

on earth did the Futabas get to know such a strong individual…? And who exactly

all this because he has a special relationship with Futaba… Other than that, I

a marriage contract with Kai?” replied Suijin with a frown. The complicated relationships

out about Gerald and Fujiko’s relationship? It does explain why he ordered us to assassinate Gerald…” muttered Ryugu who knew that such incidents happened all

Moving back to Gerald, aside from the fact that he’s capable enough to kill dozens of our assassins, have you found anything else that’s wrong

it, there is one thing that comes to mind!”

just standing there are giving me a headache!” grumbled Suijin as he gestured for his servants to clear his table before pointing at a few chairs that

as he said, “Thank you,

that, he brought three chairs over and only dared to sit

throat before saying, “… You see, I have a feeling that

the extinct volcano?” replied Suijin who was frowning

Gerald stalled for quite some time, I

was secretly helping them while I was preoccupied!” grumbled Ryugu as he slammed his fist on the table, knowing that

do they even have connections with the Yamashitas? And who exactly is this old man you keep talking

about him, though he does appear to be a Yamashita in his eighties… Regardless, as far as I know, he had apparently been watching me and Gerald fight for quite a while.

couldn’t help but say, “How truly odd… As far

Back when we first entered his home, the old man told Futaba that he had once met her when she was still a child,” replied Ryugu as he recalled

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contact with the Yamashitas for that long…?” replied Suijin who was rightfully surprised. After all, though the two families hadn’t had any conflict in decades, all the patriarchs of the Hanyu family Suijin included had made sure to secretly and consistently keep tabs on

we still make a move on the Futabas…? After all, now that we know that they have a good relationship with the Yamashitas, we can’t just cause the Futabas all willy-nilly anymore…” muttered Ryugu who was honestly getting a little

exceedingly strong. Truth be told, he wondered whether he would even be a match for that shuriken throwing old

Suijin eventually said, “… For the time being, let’s not

stating that he’ll personally call you if Gerald isn’t dead within a week. Four days have

him could never threaten us,” sneered Suijin who had never really highly regarded the Kanagawas

had just said, Ryugu knew that

more about the Futaba and Yamashita’s relationship, nobody is allowed to make a move on that family! This includes making a move against Gerald!” said Suijin as he looked

immediately nodded without saying another

Gerald and Master Ghost could be seen accompanying Aiden to the training ground after having their breakfast for one last practice

far from them, was Japan’s own special forces team, which

was wearing, though it made her look less enchanting compared to the other outfits he had seen her in, the

Gerald was staring at Fujiko, Aiden couldn’t help but smile smugly as