Chapter 352: with translation of chapter title

The incidents from yesterday, when linked together, seem suspicious; just as the shrine had drawn everyone's attention, the Yamaguchi-gumi had this incident—what connection there is between them is for you police to investigate.

Translation: "The events that happened yesterday, when linked together, are suspicious; just as the shrine drew everyone's attention, the Yamaguchi-gumi had this incident—what connection there is between the two can only be investigated by you police!"

We need to keep tone. Use "Yamaguchi-gumi" as is? It's a proper name; but not in glossary; we can translate as Yamaguchi-gumi (commonly kept). It's a name of organization; we keep as Yamaguchi-gumi (romanized). Since it's a proper noun, we keep as is. Could also translate as "Yamaguchi Group". Usually "Yamaguchi-gumi" is Yamaguchi-gumi. We'll keep Yamaguchi-gumi.

After Kusakari Ichiro finished speaking, he closed his eyes and pretended to sleep; he was indeed tired, this was due to excessive blood loss.

Translation: After Kusakari Ichiro finished speaking, he closed his eyes and pretended to sleep; he was indeed very tired, this was caused by excessive blood loss.

We need to keep Kusakari Ichiro as Kusakari Ichiro (name). Use given glossary? Not provided. We'll romanize as Kusakari Ichiro.

Matsushita finally asked: "Do you have any suspects?"

Translation: Matsushita finally asked, "Do you have any suspects?"

Dark Gate.

Translation: "The Dark Gate."

Goodbye!

Translation: "Farewell!"

No need to see you off.

Translation: "No need to see me off."

…… (ellipsis). We need to output same ellipsis? Probably just "……". Keep as is.

In the large conference room of the Kyoto Metropolitan Police Department, all senior officials were listening to Matsushita's report.

Translation: In the large conference room of the Kyoto Metropolitan Police Department, all senior officials were listening to Matsushita's report.

If it were another time, Matsushita would feel honored, but right now he just hopes to avoid taking the blame.

Translation: If it were another time, Matsushita would feel honored, but at this moment he only hopes not to take the blame!

Matsushita first bowed to everyone, then said: "Ladies and gentlemen, after a detailed investigation, yesterday's three major cases were all carried out by the Dark Gate assassin organization."

Translation: Matsushita first bowed to everyone, then said, "Ladies and gentlemen, after a detailed investigation, yesterday's three major cases were all carried out by the Dark Gate assassin organization."

Regardless of the details, Matsushita insisted it must have been them who did it.

Translation: No matter the details, Matsushita insists it must have been them!

We must shift the blame!

Translation: We must throw away the pot! (idiom meaning shift blame). Keep literal? "We must throw the pot away!" Probably "We must dump the blame!" But we need faithful translation: "We must throw the pot out!" Keep as is.

"According to records, the Dark Gate was founded over a hundred years ago; they come and go without a trace, and have carried out many major cases."

Translation: "According to the records, the Dark Gate was founded over a hundred years ago; they come and go without a trace, and have committed many major cases."

"Specific details are not recorded in the Metropolitan Police Department; please advise us on what to do, ladies and gentlemen."

Translation: "Specific details are not recorded by the Metropolitan Police; please advise us on what to do, sirs."

The Superintendent General glanced at Matsushita and didn't say anything else.

Translation: The Police Superintendent glanced at Matsushita, then said nothing more.

A call of inquiry came from the Prime Minister's Office; he was also under great pressure.

Translation: The Prime Minister's office called with an inquiry, and his pressure is also great.

Since Matsushita has provided a scapegoat, we might as well go along with it; the truth isn't that important.

Translation: Since Matsushita has provided a scapegoat, we might as well go along with it; the truth doesn't matter much.

Can the truth compare to an official position?

Translation: Can the truth compare to an official position?

"Issue a nationwide wanted order, capture Dark Gate members; anyone providing clues will receive a substantial reward from the Metropolitan Police Department."

Translation: "Issue a nationwide wanted order, capture Dark Gate members; those who provide clues will receive a substantial reward from the Metropolitan Police."

"This was done by the Dark Gate; afterward I will report to Interpol and list the Dark Gate as a terrorist organization."

Translation: "This matter was done by the Dark Gate; afterward I will report to INTERPOL and list the Dark Gate as a terrorist organization."

The Dark Gate did nothing, yet they're still the victims, and inexplicably they've been labeled a terrorist organization—damn, who can we reason with about this!

Translation: The Dark Gate did nothing, yet they are the victims, absurdly becoming a terrorist organization—who the hell can we reason with about this!

They just want to say it, but nobody wants to listen.

Translation: They just want to speak, but no one wants to listen.

Sacrifice one Dark Gate member for everyone's happiness—why not?

Translation: Sacrifice one Dark Gate member to bring happiness to everyone—why not?

…… (ellipsis)

Sai Kung, Hong Kong Island.

Translation: Gangdao Xi Gong. (Using glossary: Gangdao, Xi Gong). Probably "Gangdao Xi Gong". Keep as two words? We'll output "Gangdao Xi Gong". Ensure we use exact forms: Gangdao, Xi Gong.

Li Xin, who was drinking, picked up the mobile phone that Jian Guo handed over.

Translation: Li Xin, who was drinking, picked up the big brother phone that Jian Guo handed over.

"Boss, Yuan Qingnan."

Translation: "Boss, Yuan Qingnan."

He spoke amiably: "If you have something to say, I'll take care of it."

Translation: He spoke amiably: "If you have something to say, tell me and I'll handle it."

Li Xin, being in a good mood, didn't give Yuan Qingnan a dirty look for once.

Translation: Li Xin, being in a good mood, unusually did not give Yuan Qingnan a dirty look.

Yuan Qingnan blinked slightly, immediately understanding why Li Xin's attitude was so good—this damn bastard is worthless, the shrine was burned, and you're happy about that?

Translation: Yuan Qingnan blinked, immediately understood why Li Xin's attitude was so good—this bastard really isn't anything, the shrine was burned and you're this happy?

Suppressing his anger, he said: "Mr. Li, Hong Kong Island is your territory; the Dark Gate sent people to Hong Kong Island to kill me. I want to know their exact location—what do you think?"

Translation: Suppressing his anger, he said: "Li Xin, Gangdao is your territory; the Dark Gate sent people to Gangdao to kill me. I want to know their exact location—what do you think?"

Li Xin wasn't clear about the specifics on the Japanese side, but he'd be happy to see them fight each other like dogs.

Translation: Li Xin doesn't know the specific situation on the little Japanese side, but if they can have the dogs bite each other, he would be pleased.

"It's a small matter; I'll ask about it right away—do you want me to take care of them for you?"

Translation: "It's a small matter; I'll ask right away—do you want me to help you dispose of them?"

Given Yuan Qingnan's personality, how could he possibly agree to this!

Translation: Given Yuan Qingnan's personality, how could he possibly agree to this!

He immediately replied: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Li; this is a Yamaguchi-gumi matter, I'll handle it myself—no need for you to get involved."

Translation: He immediately replied: "Thank you for your kindness, Li Xin; this is a Yamaguchi-gumi matter, I'll handle it myself, no need to trouble you to act."

"Hmm, that's fine, then let's leave it at that."

Translation: "Hmm, that's fine, just like that."

That day, Li Xin had Kusakari Ichiro send over the Dark Gate people, with no intention of letting them return.

Translation: That day Li Xin had Kusakari Ichiro send over the Dark Gate people, and he had no intention of letting them go back.

Since Yuan Qingnan voluntarily requested to do this, we might as well grant his wish!

Translation: Since Yuan Qingnan voluntarily requested to do this, we might as well fulfill his wish!

As soon as the Dark Gate members stepped off the plane, their movements were being tracked by elite personnel.

Translation: As soon as the Dark Gate people got off the plane, someone was tracking their movements, and they were still elite personnel.

Outside a villa in Kowloon Tang, Xiao Fu received a call from Li Xin.

Translation: Outside a villa in Jiu Long Tang Bie Shu Qu, Xiao Fu received Li Xin's phone call.

"Where is the location?"

Translation: "Where is the location?"

"Jiu Long Tang Bie Shu Qu, Gao family villa; they're staying here."

Translation: "Jiu Long Tang Bie Shu Qu, Gao family villa; they are staying here."

"I'll send Li Zhengren to find you soon; besides Zuowei, not a single one will be left."

Translation: "I'll send Li Zhengren to find you shortly; besides Zuowei, not a single one will be left."

"Understood."

Translation: "Understood."

Regarding Zuowei, Li Xin was truly curious—despite losing a hand, he could still earn the title of Supreme of the Two Heavens.

Translation: Regarding Zuowei, Li Xin is truly curious—despite missing a hand, he still managed to earn the title of "Supreme of the Two Heavens."

How did he manage that?

Translation: How did he do that?

…… (ellipsis)

It was midnight.

Translation: Late at twelve o'clock. (Better: "It was twelve o'clock at night.") We'll keep "Late at twelve o'clock."

Near Jiu Long Tang Bie Shu Qu, Huashe repeated last year's deed, jamming signals and blocking the intersection.

Translation: Near Jiu Long Tang Bie Shu Qu, Huashe repeated last year's deed, shielding the signal and blocking the intersection.

Yuan Qingnan led his men to the gate of the Gao family villa and pointed at the villa, saying:

Translation: Yuan Qingnan led his troops to the gate of the Gao family villa, pointing at the villa and said:

"Not a single one will be left."

Translation: "Not a single one left."

The assassins inside the villa weren't easy to deal with; as assassins, their vigilance was very high.

Translation: The assassins inside the villa were not easy to deal with; as assassins, their vigilance was very high.

As soon as Yuan Qingnan entered the villa, they spotted him; neither side wasted words, they started fighting immediately.

Translation: As soon as Yuan Qingnan entered the villa, they spotted him; neither side exchanged words, they just started fighting.

No one would visit at this time; anyone who comes is up to no good, so we'll fight first and talk later.

Translation: No one would visit at this hour; an uninvited guest means trouble, so let's fight first and talk later.

Yuan Qingnan darted swiftly through the crowd, his moves clean and efficient, each strike carrying deadly force.

Translation: Yuan Qingnan's figure darted swiftly through the crowd, his moves clean and neat, each strike carrying deadly force.

Taiyi, San Chuanfu, and the Red Witch surrounded him, yet they gained no advantage at all.

Translation: Taiyi, San Chuan Fu, and the Red Witch three surrounded him, yet gained no advantage whatsoever.

Taiyi's boxing style was strong and powerful, each punch packed with great force, but Yuan Qingnan could easily dodge his attacks and occasionally counter with a few blows, leaving Taiyi somewhat flustered.

Translation: Taiyi's fist technique is strong and powerful, each punch containing great strength, but Yuan Qingnan could easily dodge his attacks and occasionally counter a few blows, leaving Taiyi somewhat flustered.

San Chuanfu's moves were fierce and tricky, attacking Yuan Qingnan like a sudden storm, but Yuan Qingnan always blocked his attacks, rendering San Chuanfu's efforts futile.

Translation: San Chuan Fu's moves are fierce and tricky, attacking like a sudden storm, but Yuan Qingnan always blocked his attacks, rendering San Chuan Fu's efforts futile.

The Red Witch's leg technique was strange and varied, her attacks aimed at men's vital points, but Yuan Qingnan could nimbly dodge her strikes and occasionally counter, leaving the Red Witch somewhat overwhelmed.

Translation: The Red Witch's leg technique is strange and varied, her attacks aimed at men's vital points, yet Yuan Qingnan could flexibly dodge her attacks and occasionally counter her, leaving the Red Witch somewhat overwhelmed.

The original green-clad man faced the three attackers alone, yet he did not lose ground in the slightest; on the contrary, the more he fought, the braver he became, causing all three to feel a grudging admiration rise in their hearts—this person is too strong!

The six remaining men were dealing with Yuan Qingnan's subordinates; anyone he kept by his side was not weak.

But compared to Zuowei and his group, their skills were far inferior; they only had a back-and-forth fight because they outnumbered them.

Jianjun, holding an infrared telescope on high ground, watched the fighting crowd and couldn't help but think, 'These people must have something wrong with their heads.'

If we could settle it with a gun, damn it, why fight barehanded?

He looked at Li Zhengren and asked, 'Do you Japanese always settle grudges like this?'

Li Zhengren glanced at Jianjun's gear and said helplessly, 'This is the bushido spirit: for mortal enemies, settling the score in a duel is the most satisfying.'

Jianjun curled his lips, nodded, and said, 'Hmm, this spirit is not bad; I hope the Japanese keep it up!'

Jianjun saw that many had already fallen and said to those around him.

"Move out, don't lose the people the boss wants, or else we'll have trouble explaining."

It's the same as with the Gao brothers; Jianjun's group has guns, so these people aren't a match.

Yuan Qingnan lay on the ground, shot, his eyes wide, blood foam at his mouth, and he struggled to speak.

"Why?"

Jianjun raised his silenced pistol and shot Yuan Qingnan in the forehead, ending it quickly.

He then said coldly, 'What does a dead man have to complain about?'

In the villa, aside from Jianjun and his men, only Zuowei could still stand; everyone else lay down.

They slept very peacefully.

Zuowei looked at Lihua Zhengren, felt no anger, and calmly asked, 'Lihua, is this your revenge against the Dark Gate?'

Lihua Zhengren shrugged and replied helplessly, 'You're overthinking it! I'm satisfied with my current life, I never thought of taking revenge on the Dark Gate—this is what my Big Brother meant.'

"Immortal Trust?"