Chapter 540: Dancing on the Edge of a Cliff

On the other side, inside Kusakari Yuichi's nursing home.

A thick, bloody stench drifted far away.

But Kusakari Yuichi did not care at all, and his expression even seemed to show a hint of enjoyment.

At this moment, everyone in the entire nursing home was already dead; in the distance, there were a few who were not quite dead yet, and several guys dressed like black-clad ninjas were finishing them off.

Watching Kusakari Yuichi push his wheelchair over, the ninja leader immediately knelt on one knee: "My lord!"

"You did well, Kazama!" Kusakari Yuichi said with a smile on his face, then took a gun from his waist and aimed the muzzle at the panicked nanny.

The nanny begged for mercy repeatedly, looking incredibly humble.

But there was no fluctuation on Kusakari Yuichi's face, and he said indifferently: "From the very beginning, it was you who was poisoning me! You have taken care of me for nearly ten years; I have always treated you like family! Why did you do this?"

The nanny was a charming woman of about thirty, and she kowtowed repeatedly, saying: "It... it was your son who forced me! If I didn't agree, my whole family would die!"

Kusakari Yuichi nodded: "So that's how it is. It seems that the people around me have all been threatened by that unfilial son to one degree or another!"

Hearing Kusakari Yuichi's words, the nanny felt a surge of joy in her heart, thinking there was a turning point.

But when she raised her head, she was met with a bullet.

The expression of surprise instantly froze on her face, and then she lost the breath of life.

After finishing off the nanny, Kusakari Yuichi threw the gun to his trusted aide Kazama: "Let's go! I think our allies should be here to pick us up!"

Kazama nodded and pushed the wheelchair out of the nursing home.

Sure enough, several men in black were already waiting there for them.

These people were Information Officers under Chen Jiajun. Seeing Kusakari Yuichi come out, they smiled and said: "Our boss said that Mr. Kusakari has the ability to escape on his own; it seems we were being meddlesome!"

Kusakari Yuichi smiled and said: "If not for Mr. Chen's help, I wouldn't have dared to make a move just now! Since you are all here, it won't be a problem for me to disappear for a while, right?"

The members of the Information Organization smiled and nodded: "Of course, no problem! Mr. Kusakari, please get in the car!"

The next morning, the Yamaguchi-gumi members responsible for monitoring Chen Jiajun's movements were shocked to see Chen Jiajun walk out of the hotel with his bodyguards, completely unharmed.

Not only that, Chen Jiajun even waved in their direction, as if he were greeting them.

This scared the Yamaguchi-gumi members monitoring Chen Jiajun out of their wits.

Not daring to delay, he immediately left the spot and rushed back to the Kusakari residence.

He reported everything he had seen to Kusakari Lang.

But Kusakari Lang appeared very indifferent about this matter.

After all, the other party was Chen Jiajun; he did not expect to be able to deal with such an overlord by relying on that woman from the Liangchuan family.

The failure of the Liangchuan family's operation was only logical.

"I know, you may go," Kusakari Lang said to his subordinate in a flat tone.

The subordinate hesitated for a moment and said: "Then, Boss, should I keep following him?"

"Of course, keep following," Kusakari Lang said indifferently: "Do I have any other orders?"

The subordinate nodded and turned to leave.

But just at this moment, another subordinate walked in hurriedly.

He whispered something into Kusakari Lang's ear.

Kusakari Lang, who had been calm just a moment ago, flew into a rage on the spot: "Bastards, what are you people good for?"

And he slapped the subordinate across the face.

This slap was extremely heavy; the subordinate's cheek visibly swelled up, and fresh blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

But the subordinate did not dare to resist at all; instead, he stood at attention and said loudly: "Apologies, Boss!"

Kusakari Lang had just learned from his subordinate that Kusakari Yuichi's nursing home had been raided.

In the nursing home, it could be said that not a single living thing was left; there wasn't a single survivor.

Kusakari Yuichi had acted with extreme ruthlessness; since he couldn't be sure who was a problem and who wasn't, he simply killed everyone in the nursing home.

Therefore, not a single one of the subordinates Kusakari Lang used to control Kusakari Yuichi was left alive, let alone knowing Kusakari Yuichi's whereabouts.

Kusakari Lang paced back and forth in the room like an enraged beast, then picked up the phone and dialed the person watching Shanjie to ask: "Did Shanjie and his men go out last night?"

The subordinate monitoring Shanjie said directly: "They were eating hot pot at a hot pot restaurant yesterday and drank quite a bit of alcohol. They left at four in the morning."

After hearing this, Kusakari Lang immediately understood that Chen Jiajun's men hadn't moved at all.

Instead, it was that group of guys under Chen Jiajun who were like ghosts that had taken action.

"Damn it! It's these ghosts again!" Kusakari Lang cursed.

However, since the matter had already happened, he had no better solution and could only issue a notice to search for Kusakari Yuichi's whereabouts.

To outsiders, this looked like Kusakari Lang was worried about his foster father's safety.

But his trusted aides knew that this order meant dead or alive.

Kusakari Yuichi's influence in the Yamaguchi-gumi and the Kusakari-gumi was too terrifying; if Kusakari Yuichi really got a chance to make a comeback, he might be driven from this position and then die without a burial place.

He had been sure of victory before, but now he was finally panicking.

On the other side, at the Liangchuan Group.

Kira was stunned when she learned the news that her assassin O had failed the mission.

Then she saw O's remains being sent back, with Luo Ge's signature token left on the body.

Kira exploded on the spot: "This bastard, this bastard, I must kill him!"

At this moment, Kira's face was ferocious, like a female ghost.

Unfortunately, after investigating for so long, she hadn't even touched a single hair of Luo Ge, which made her grit her teeth as if she had made up her mind.

Subsequently, she said to her subordinate: "Prepare the car, I am going to the Kusakari residence."

The subordinate was a bit surprised, thinking to himself that his boss hated Kusakari Yuichi the most, so why would she want to make contact with him? However, this was not something he could question, so he could only immediately have someone prepare the car.

The car soon arrived at the Kusakari residence, where Kusakari Lang was currently hacking away at a straw man to vent the unease in his heart.

Hearing that Kira had actually come to his door in person, Kusakari Lang, bare-chested, asked directly, "Well? Have you thought it through?"

Kira looked at the tall Kusakari Lang with an expression of disgust: "I want to discuss a collaboration with you!"

"What kind of collaboration?" Although Kusakari Lang was extremely unhappy at the moment, he did not show it.

"You were the one who gave me the information on that Chen Jiajun, right! That bastard Roger is right by his side!" Kira said viciously: "Help me kill him!"

"Then what can you give me?" Kusakari Lang said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

Kira glanced at him, then said coldly: "Everything!"

Kusakari Lang immediately laughed: "Including you?"

As he spoke, Kusakari Lang reached out and lifted Kira's chin.

He loved playing these kinds of perverted games the most; he liked having someone look at him with such disdain, disgust, and hatred, yet be forced to submit to him.

This gave his otherwise fragile self-esteem a great sense of satisfaction.

Kira slapped Kusakari Lang's hand away and said coldly: "I want to see Roger's corpse for it to count!"

Kusakari Lang shook his head and said: "It's not that simple. This Mr. Chen is not the small-time character you see; even if the entire Yamaguchi-gumi were added together, they might not be able to compare to him!"

"If you want to move against his subordinates, you must hand over the Liangchuan Group for me to command! Only then will there be a chance to engage the other side!"

Kusakari Lang knew very well that even here in Japan, his own territory,

he was at a disadvantage when engaging with Chen Jiajun.

This guy didn't have much else, but he could always see the situation clearly before him.

Moreover, Kusakari Lang estimated that the disappearance of Kusakari Yuichi also had a great deal to do with Chen Jiajun.

So he now needed to expand his strength as much as possible, to avoid the fate of having his subordinates rebel because of a single word from Kusakari Yuichi. Kira said unhappily: "What if you go back on your word?"

Kusakari Lang said indifferently: "I want you to stand on my side, I want to consolidate power! I don't intend to seize your authority! This is my bottom line; if you aren't willing, then forget it!"

Kira frowned and pondered for a moment, then said to Kusakari Lang: "Fine!"

After the two sides reached an agreement, Kusakari Lang revealed a smile and said to Kira: "Would you like to have lunch with me?"

"Save it!" Kira rolled his eyes, turned, and left the Kusakari residence.

After Kira left, Kusakari Lang's expression immediately turned gloomy.

He was currently dancing on the edge of a cliff.

On the other side, in a private courtyard.

Kusakari Yuichi was undergoing an examination by a doctor.

A moment later, the doctor said to Kusakari Yuichi and the Chen Jiajun standing beside him: "Mr. Chen, this Mr. Kusakari's physical problem is not too serious; the paralysis was caused by the side effects of long-term use of Clonazepam-type drugs!"

"As long as we slowly discontinue the medication and promote metabolism, he should be able to return to normal before long! It is fortunate that Mr. Kusakari discovered it early, otherwise, it would have caused irreversible damage!"

"Thank you, Doctor." Chen Jiajun nodded, then had Dumu pay the fee.

Chen Jiajun had paid a large sum of money to invite this practicing doctor over to examine Kusakari Yuichi.

Besides the inconvenience of going to a hospital, another purpose was to ensure his silence.

Chen Jiajun said to the doctor with a smile: "Having taken the money, you know what should be said and what shouldn't, right?"

The doctor nodded very calmly and said: "Of course, this is the line of work I am in; my reputation is very good!"

"Then I am relieved. Dumu, go see the doctor out!" Chen Jiajun said to Dumu.

Dumu nodded, put a blindfold on the doctor, and then sent him out!

Kusakari Yuichi said to Chen Jiajun with a look of confusion: "Chen-san, why not just kill him! Only people who cannot speak are the safest!"

Chen Jiajun shook his head and said: "Mr. Kusakari, if you were in power, saying this would be no problem! But it is not suitable to do so now!"

"Do you believe that if you really killed this doctor, your godson would show up at your door immediately? Only by doing this can we ensure you are not exposed until you have fully recovered."

Kusakari Yuichi was no fool; after pondering for a moment, he understood this logic.

Underground doctors like this were numbered in every place.

He was paralyzed and definitely had to see a doctor; if an underground doctor suddenly went missing, even a fool would know something was wrong.

Chen Jiajun said to Kusakari Yuichi: "Alright, you are lucky after all, not completely paralyzed by your godson. What do you plan to do next?"

"Heh heh, no rush! That kid is definitely more anxious than I am right now!" Kusakari Yuichi said with a good mindset: "I reckon he is currently frantically consolidating support within the Kusakari-gumi, to prevent me from returning and seizing his power with a single word!"

Chen Jiajun said with some surprise: "You're just going to let it be?"

Kusakari Yuichi said to Chen Jiajun with a chuckle: "Mr. Chen, are there any particularly impulsive young people around you? They are capable, have tough methods, and are impulsive in their actions; often, if they are eager to do something, it will lead to the exact opposite result!"

Hearing Kusakari Yuichi's meaning, Chen Jiajun immediately understood: "You mean, Kusakari Lang is anxious to consolidate support in the family right now, which is very likely to cause turmoil for the Yamaguchi-gumi?"

"That is exactly what I mean. When those people can no longer tolerate Kusakari Lang, that will be the time for me to reappear." Kusakari Yuichi laughed craftily: "I dare say that when I was in power, I treated my brothers well! There should... be a portion of them who support me!"

Chen Jiajun sneered and said: "Since you have a plan, then do as you say! However, you owe me another huge favor; what are you prepared to use to repay it?"

This sentence left Kusakari Yuichi speechless.

After all, this was a life-saving grace, and Kusakari Yuichi was stunned for a moment.

To tell the truth, Japan was already being squeezed dry by the United States.

Aside from the Semiconductor and automotive industries which were still worth looking at, the rest were entertainment industries like games and manga.

For Chen Jiajun's business empire, it wasn't that it was useless, but at least there was nothing he could take a fancy to.

As for the Yamaguchi-gumi, the Yamaguchi-gumi in Japan simply couldn't manage people outside.

Just like the Liangchuan Group, which was thriving in the United States; if not for the fact that Liangchuan Shiro had died, they would probably be a regional hegemon by now, the type that listens to orders but not to proclamations.

After pondering for a long time, Kusakari Yuichi said to Chen Jiajun: "A life-saving grace cannot be repaid; Mr. Chen, take whatever you fancy, I will absolutely have no objections."

Chen Jiajun immediately revealed a smile: "Mr. Kusakari is generous, but there is nothing in the Yamaguchi-gumi that I fancy. How about this, consider it you owing me a favor?"

Kusakari Yuichi took a deep breath and said with extreme helplessness: "Fine!"

Those who do big things know that favors are far more important than practical things like money or property.

"Then get some good rest, I won't disturb you anymore!" Chen Jiajun said with a smile as he left the room.

On the other side, ever since Kusakari Yuichi went missing, Kusakari Lang had been continuously carrying out reforms within the Yamaguchi-gumi.

Kusakari Lang knew his foundation was unstable and that he had to rely on the prestige of the Leader, Kusakari Yuichi, to keep the people of the Yamaguchi-gumi in line.

But now that Kusakari Yuichi was missing, things had taken a slightly subtle turn.

Some people within the Yamaguchi-gumi had begun to stir.

They hadn't dared to before because of Kusakari Yuichi, not because of a young kid like Kusakari Lang.

Kusakari Lang was also very clear about the situation he was facing; fortunately, after reaching an agreement with the Liangchuan Group, he already had enough power to suppress other factions within the Yamaguchi-gumi.

Therefore, his first priority was to seize power, or rather, to centralize it.

Changing the profit-sharing model and changing the personnel structure—those who were loyal to him would receive benefits, and those who weren't would be suppressed.

Unfortunately, Kusakari Lang had clearly overestimated his reputation within the Yamaguchi-gumi; there were hardly any who leaned toward him.

Even the Otomo Group, known as the loyal dogs, chose to wait and see.

"Those bastards!" Kusakari Lang was so angry he smashed his own desk.

Such a situation was extremely unfavorable for him.

Kira looked at Kusakari Lang with a cold sneer and said sarcastically, "When it comes down to it, you are only Kusakari Yuichi's foster son, not his biological son. No one believes the things you say or the promises you make!"

A vicious look flashed in Kusakari Lang's eyes: "Since they don't believe, then I will make them believe! Kira, you have to help me!"

Kira said with a cold face, "Are you sure you want to do this? Once you fail, you know the consequences!"

"I am very sure!" Kusakari Lang said coldly.

Kira shrugged and said, "I can lend you men! But I myself and the Liangchuan Group will not participate in this matter, unless... you bring me the head of Luo Ge!"

"That's enough!" A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in Kusakari Lang's eyes, and he nodded slowly.

And so, that very night!

Something happened at the home of the Heichuan Group of the Yamaguchi-gumi.

Heichuan Pingyilang, this professional opponent of Kusakari Lang, had his entire family sent to the afterlife, and even a dog was strangled to death in the courtyard.

This kind of incident caused an uproar throughout the entire Yamaguchi-gumi.

And at this moment, Kusakari Lang stood up and shifted the blame onto Hung Hing.

He claimed that because of previous friction, Hung Hing had retaliated against the people of the Heichuan Group.

This kind of rhetoric was originally untenable; after all, Hung Hing were outsiders and wouldn't necessarily commit a bloody crime in the local area.

But looking at the recent friction between the Yamaguchi-gumi and Hung Hing, they didn't dare to guarantee anything.

Even the people of the Otomo Group were no match for Hung Hing's counterattacks, so it wasn't impossible.

Kusakari Lang took the opportunity to say loudly, "Everyone, I think you all know more or less about the situation inside our Yamaguchi-gumi. If we don't reform at this time, we won't even be able to suppress outsiders, and by then, the Yamaguchi-gumi will become a complete joke!"

"I know you all dislike me for being young and acting impulsively, but I hope you group leaders can give me a chance. I will make the Yamaguchi-gumi great again!"

Kusakari Lang was naturally tall, and although his image was sinister, he at least had a certain aura.

Saying such "sincere" words indeed earned him quite a few points.

At this moment, Kira raised his hand, glanced at Kusakari Lang, and then said, "The Liangchuan family agrees!" (End of chapter)