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Nodding, Suijin then put his cigarette that he had barely even puffed out before saying, “… Tell him to meet me at the reception room.”

Fast forward to twenty minutes later, Suijin could be seen sitting on a bamboo chair in the reception room when Suke rushed in under Ryugu’s lead. Upon seeing Suijin, Suke immediately yelled, “Patriarch! As long as you help me kill Gerald, I’m willing to let go of half the benefits that we previously agreed upon!”

“Calm yourself and slowly elaborate the situation to me,” muttered Suijin as he held onto his temple, feeling a slight headache coming. Honestly, all these problems stemmed from the moment he had told Saburo to go after Fujiko… Come to think of it, if Gerald wasn’t in the picture, everything would’ve gone smoothly! However, there simply was no getting rid of that youth no matter what tactics they used!

“Well, the Futabas held a family meeting tonight, and Gerald revealed that he got people from the Yamashita family to guard over our manor! While he was showing them to us, those Yamashitas appeared to greatly respect Gerald as well!” explained Suke as his face turned red, remembering how humiliated he had felt earlier. All he wanted now was to have Gerald dead, even if he would be left with nothing at all!

“Are you absolutely sure that they were from that Yamashita family? Could he not have hired actors just to lie to you guys?” replied Suijin as he tried to rationalize the situation despite his bewilderment.

After all, Gerald simply didn’t seem like the kind of person who would have any form of contact with the Yamashitas.

“I was doubtful at the start as well, but after they showed us their IDs, I’m forced to believe that they’re the real deal,” muttered Suke.

“How truly strange… I’ve never heard of anyone contacting the Yamashitas before… Gerald’s a Westoner, no? How did he even manage to build such a close relationship with that family?” said Suijin, puzzled out of his mind. What an improbable situation!

As Suijin continued struggling to accept Suke’s unbelievable statement, Suke clenched his fist before replying, “While I don’t know how all this is possible, I assure you that everything I said was true. Hell, those Yamashitas are still standing right outside my manor! If you don’t believe me, send some of your men over to have a look! Better yet, just contact the others from my family! They all witnessed the same thing!”

“I don’t think any of this is staged, patriarch. Remember, that old man from the Yamashita family helped Gerald and Fujiko escape back then. With that said, I truly believe that Gerald has a relationship with the Yamashitas…!” whispered Ryugu after leaning closer to Suijin.

Upon hearing that, Suijin pondered about it for a moment before eventually saying, “Regardless, feel free to stay at my place for the next few days. If everything you’ve said is true, then I guarantee that I’ll get rid of Gerald for you! However, about the benefits…”

“Half! I just need half of the benefits that we previously agreed upon!” declared Suke.

“You have my word, then! Now go get some rest as I further investigate this affair!” replied Suijin.

In the beginning, he had planned to cooperate with Suke, presenting Suke some benefits in return, in order to annex the Futabas since their family was currently in decline. However, things took a turn when Gerald stepped in. With that in mind, as long as they managed to get rid of Gerald, they would surely be able to resume their plan without any trouble.

This was what Ryugu had hoped to achieve this entire time…!

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Regardless, after hearing that, Suke bowed toward Suijin before leaving the area.

Once Suke was gone, Suijin slammed his fist against the table before growling, “Who exactly is Gerald?! Why the hell does he have contacts within the Yamashita family?! And where the hell are Endo and Izumi!”

This was supposed to be an easy affair! How had things gotten this complicated? Whatever the case was, until they got rid of Gerald, nothing could proceed!

Upon hearing Endo and Izumi’s names, Ryugu was momentarily stunned. After all, he hadn’t told Suijin about their disappearances yet! Now that he knew that he couldn’t hide it any longer, Ryugu gulped as he stuttered, “T-they…”

Watching as Suijin raised a slight brow clearly confused by his hesitance, Ryugu shook his head before saying, “T-they’ve… Well… They’ve gone missing ever since I previously sent them out to assassinate Gerald…! I have a feeling that they’re currently trapped in the Futaba manor, and I’m still thinking of ways to get them out!”

“What? Both of them got captured despite them working together…?!” yelled Suijin as he abruptly got to his feet before pointing at Ryugu.

“I-indeed…!” replied Ryugu as he gritted his teeth.

“Astonishing…! What absolute misfortune our family is under to have accidentally offended such a powerful individual…! Again, who exactly is Gerald and how is he so inhumanly strong? What’s his status like in Weston? We’re talking about someone who’s able to contact the Yamashitas here!” grumbled Suijin, slowly sitting down again as he pondered the situation.

After thinking about it for a bit, Suijin realized that all this began when Saburo was trying to assassinate Fujiko and Gerald stepped in to save her, which was odd since they weren’t trying to offend him in the first place. While it was true that the Hanyus had previously received Weston assassination missions as well, Suijin was sure that each of those assassinations had been perfect, with zero traces left behind.

Whatever the case was, Suijin ended up with two possible conclusions. Either Gerald had come here specifically to have his revenge on them, or they simply had terrible luck for accidentally bumping into him at such a critical moment.

“Well… even after thorough investigation, it doesn’t seem that Gerald has any familial background in Weston… He just… seems to be an average Joe who’s never even been to Japan before! Quite honestly, it’s highly improbable that he’s ever contacted the Yamashitas before this…!” explained Ryugu.

“Impossible!” yelled Suijin as he slammed his fist onto his table again. Having no discernible background and never coming to Japan before… How the hell had Gerald become this powerful then? Besides, the Yamashitas wouldn’t have helped Gerald on a whim! Suijin was pretty sure that the Yamashitas didn’t deal with families outside Japan, so there was simply no way they would have helped him without meeting him prior!

“U-unfortunately that’s all we got…!” muttered Ryugu who was equally in disbelief, though what else could he think with what little they knew?

“Keep investigating! Gerald can’t be as simple as he seems! However, if you still can’t get anything about his background, don’t lay a finger on him first. Remember, he has the Yamashitas on his side now, and that family is not to be trifled with! ” replied Suijin as he began puffing on another cigarette.

Nodding in response, Ryugu paused for a moment lowering his voice as he asked, “Um… Patriarch…? Are are there really ninjas in that family…?”

Though he was the leader of the assassin team, Ryugu knew very little about the Yamashitas outside of the rumors he heard.

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“What? Haven’t you already entered their territory?” asked Suijin with a slight frown.

“Well, while it’s true that that old man was extremely strong, I couldn’t tell whether he was a ninja… After all, I’ve never met a ninja before so I can’t really tell them apart from regular people…” muttered Ryugu, who knew better than to assume that the old man was a ninja just because he had immense speed.

“Then investigate further into this. However, only make your move once you’ve completed your investigation! Remember, the stakes are very high this time around! Also, while I won’ t be arguing about Endo and Izumi’s case for the moment, you‘d best bring them back safely or I’ll replace you from your role as leader of the assassin team with someone more capable!” growled Suijin as he glared at Ryugu.

“C-copy that…!” replied Ryugu who got so frightened that his forehead was drenched in cold sweat in no time.

…

Meanwhile, Kai had just awoken back at his manor. After making himself look a bit more presentable, he entered the living room before sitting on a couch and muttering, “That Vulture claimed that he would take care of Gerald in two days… It’s now the third day yet I haven’ t heard a word from him yet…! “

Upon hearing that, his confidant who was standing close by couldn’t help but reply, “Do you think that he could’ve… you know… ended up like Endo and Izumi…?”

“Can it!” growled Kai as he glared at his new confidant. Though his previous confidant never spoke out of turn, due to that little incident, Kai had paid him a few thousand dollars to get lost. Unfortunately, that meant that Kai had to allow this idiot to be his next confidant!

“While you may be mad to hear it, the possibility exists… After all, the Hanyus remained silent the entire time till we eventually inquired with them about Gerald. If you ask me, Vulture’s behavior is strikingly similar to what they did…” muttered the subordinate who was well aware that he was stepping out of line. However, not only was he a straightforward person, but he was also here to guide Kai under the patriarch’s orders. This explained his urge to reveal anything that he thought of the situation.

“I know, I know, there’s no need for you to remind me! ” growled Kai. He, for one, was no fool, and he had been worrying about this scenario ever since Vulture set off on his mission. With that in mind, it made sense why he would get annoyed when he was reminded of it.

After his subordinate went silent, Kai gestured for him to leave before fishing his phone out and dialing Vulture’s number.

However, when he couldn’t contact Vulture even after three tries, Kai’s worries began to intensify. While it was true that Kai didn’t have to worry about his identity being exposed even if Vulture was taken down, it still meant that Gerald had managed to take Vulture down…! If someone from the top ten assassin list couldn’t take Gerald down, then what hope did Kai have to get rid of him…?!

While Vulture’s death hadn’t been confirmed, Kai didn’t even dare to think about the implications if that really was the case. However, Kai did start regretting offending Gerald this much…!

Though Kai was in a pickle, Gerald, on the other hand, was as cool as a cucumber at the moment. After all, ever since he revealed his relationship with the Yamashitas, all the Futabas had been fawning over him, clearly trying to get into his good books…

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second the meeting ended, all the other Futabas began flocking around Gerald, handing him their business cards as they said, “We’ve truly had some misunderstandings in

you require any help in the future, don’t

to take my number

subtly in response at everyone’s overenthusiasm, Gerald simply accepted the cards as he replied, “One at

name cards, he would know who to look for should the Futabas required help getting rid of ‘problematic individuals’ in

was still sitting

turned to look at Takuya again before saying, “Well, we’ll be taking our leave first, patriarch. We’d rather not disturb you any longer. By the way, if you ever require any help from us in future, just say the word. In times of trouble, we Futabas should and will

was being, the pained Takuya who could now distinguish the family members who sincerely cared

that said, it took only ten minutes for everyone except for those who were already living in

was gone, Takuya

name cards into his

the way, Gerald promised himself that he would kick all of those insincere family members out of this family…! Gerald, for

knew his family’s true colors best, and he didn’t want Gerald falling for their insincere fawning. With that in mind, Takuya was prompted to reply, “Do be careful around those exploiters. They’re definitely just trying to get on your good side to reap benefits from

on your side, I’m sure they wouldn’t have been this easily

advantage of me, then you can be sure

in response, Takuya was then prompted to ask, “I’m glad to hear that… Putting them aside,

Futaba patriarch, Takuya had gotten used to asking for Gerald’s opinion on things, especially when it involved major things like these. Honestly, Gerald

upon hearing that, Gerald asked in return,

with a smile as he gestured for Gerald to

to them face to face in hopes of getting some things clear,” replied Gerald after thinking about it for

things out with the family that’s resorted to

I plan to meet them in

hearing that, Takuya figured that Gerald must have devised a solid plan. With that in mind, Takuya eventually said, “Alright, let’s go with that, then. I’ll make sure to send some of my men over to keep you safe. Since the Yamashitas are on your side, it’ll do you good to bring some of

Till your return.”

to disagree there, patriarch. After all, I only plan to bring two people with me,” replied Gerald as he waved

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believed that the ‘reinforcements’ would only end up being burdens that he needed

you be bringing

Both of them are plenty enough,” replied Gerald as he turned to look at

Gerald to the ends of earth, regardless of how dangerous it was immediately declared,

Fujiko has my approval,” said Takuya with a nod, believing that Gerald would keep his

response, Fujiko then got to her feet as she

around any longer, I say we meet them now. As the old Weston saying goes, ‘strike while the iron’s hot’.

strong enough to keep him safe. Even if another assassin from the assassin

car finally arrived at the entrance of the Hanyu manor. Once the car was parked, Gerald who had a cigarette in his mouth got out before heading toward the

guard at the entrance was prompted to ask, “Do

come for a visit,” replied Gerald in a commanding, yet immensely

Though he wasn’t anyone noteworthy in the family, even he had heard rumors about Gerald, the immensely

it that unbelievable?” asked Gerald as he flicked

replied the guard who didn’t dare to make Gerald wait for a second longer as he bolted

and the leaders of the other assassin teams, all

dinner, the guard from earlier came busting into the room nearly tripping in

yelled Suijin as he tossed his rice

Gerald would ever come here on his own accord! That’d just be courting death! Send that

Even if they somehow found out about it, why would they willingly put themselves in trouble?” said Ryugu as he quickly

a brief pause, Suijin slowly sat down again as heordered, “Regardless of whether he’s the real Gerald or not, I’d like

as the guard quickly nodded before rushing off, Suijin then thought for a while before facing Ryugu and adding, “Get all the members of the second team over. If it really is Gerald, then he must be extremely well prepared! With that said, remain vigilant at all times! With any luck, we’ll be able to force him to release

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at the other team leaders before declaring, “While I’m away, make sure to guard the patriarch well. Gerald’s extremely strong, and believe me when I say that even if all of you attack him at the same time, he’ll

vigilant, team leader!” replied a few of the

to Gerald and his party, they soon saw the guard returning to let them in. As they were

much the same as any other. Whatever the case was, from the looks of it, they were headed to the

he was well aware that this was still the home of an assassin family. Knowing that it was better to be safe than sorry, Gerald had

feet away from them who were rapidly approaching them. From what he could assume, this was the Hanyu family’s way of preparing

the trio was soon greeted by

soon

declared a voice that

Gerald this entire time. Still, since Gerald was daring enough to enter his territory, Suijin was definitely going to make it difficult for Gerald to leave. Hell, if things went swimmingly, this could

brief silence, Gerald turned to look at Aiden

that, Suijin couldn’t help but frown slightly. To think that Gerald would just ignore him! Still, he quickly reverted to his polite façade as he replied, “Yes,

whom he had requested to come over earlier were already closing in. Finding solace in that, Suijin

pretty sure there’s a misunderstanding between us, so why not take this chance to talk things out?” replied Gerald who looked much more relaxed in comparison. For

in the Futaba manor, correct?” asked

“That’s correct,” replied Gerald.

“Then please release them. The two

down, I handed them to the Futaba family’s patriarch so that he could interrogate them. After all, it’s only fair for me to want to know who sent them over. Regardless, though we were initially planning to let them off after they told us who they worked for, neither of them said a word, even after continuously being

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if you truly wish to rescue them. Otherwise, they’ll probably

that so…” replied Suijin, his hands already trembling slightly as he

you won’t be leaving this place alive!”

Izumi out on the mission without Suijin’s knowledge, Ryugu knew that he was going to be held responsible for whatever happened to them. With that said, as long as they were still alive, he would probably just have to endure a punishment or two. However, if they were dead, there was a

Aiden immediately got to his

pushover, Suijin quickly scowled, “Ryugu!

few steps back. To think that not only had he failed to gain the upper hand against Aiden, but he was almost hit

interrogation didn’t work, I may as well ask straight from the source. Tell me, why would Endo and Izumi suddenly try

their actions at the time, so I can’t say for sure. Had I known that they were after your head, I would’ve definitely tried to stop them!” replied

of the assassination attempt on Miss Futaba then?”

a guest, don’t you think you lack the right to ask about such

Gerald with a brief

gestured at one of his

the Japanese military training grounds a few days ago, I was attacked by an assassin from the assassin list who’s probably quite high-ranked. With that said, I was wondering if you were

had hired that assassin,

that, Suijin and Ryugu