Chapter 654: A feast of the Yakuza! Rebellion of Sanban Xiaohong Misaka!

A little south of Kobe, at the Mingmen Kanko Hotel in Mingmen City, Tokushima Prefecture, the atmosphere at the scene was completely different from usual.

Since the morning, many black sedans, big men in black suits, and tattooed Yakuza had all gathered at this hotel... The area around the hotel was guarded by Yakuza personnel.

In the area near the entire hotel, except for some invited media personnel, even ordinary pedestrians would be politely persuaded to leave. These Yakuza appeared much more restrained.

And on the street corners a little further away, one could see fully armed police on guard, and further away were fully armed riot police. The police in the entire Mingmen City were on alert.

Today was the succession ceremony for the fourth-generation leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi, Masahisa Takenaka!

Besides the direct leaders and brothers of the Yamaguchi-gumi, important witnessing guests included Seijo Inagawa of the Inagawa-kai, Kenji Suwa of the Suwa-ikka, and Masao Hori of the Sumiyoshi-rengokai...

In addition, there were leaders or key members of the Aizu-kotetsu-kai, Ono-ikka, Nishimura-gumi, Matsuura-gumi, Mori-kai, Kudo-kai, Kyokuryu-kai, Ono-ikka Yoshinobu-kai, and so on...

It could be said that all the Yakuza groups in Japan had come to participate in the Yamaguchi-gumi's succession ceremony!

This was simply a carnival for the Yakuza!

No wonder the succession ceremony was not held in a densely populated big city like Kobe, but instead chose a small tourist city that didn't have many people usually...

If the succession ceremony were in Kobe, it was believed that not only would the Kobe Police Headquarters be uneasy, but even the Japanese Cabinet would have to pay attention!

Besides, Mingmen City, Mingmen Hotel... also had the meaning of becoming famous overnight!

Hayato Nagayama had come to participate with his son, Kumahara Nagayama, this time. In front of all the leaders of Yakuza organizations with some power at this Yakuza feast... absolutely no Yakuza would dare to do anything unwise!

Even Hiroshi Yamamoto, who was about to split the Yamaguchi-gumi and was at odds with Masahisa Takenaka, dared not do anything at this time...

But the split was still going to happen.

The car stopped at the hotel entrance...

"Father, your scarf." Kumahara Nagayama handed the long, thin scarf embroidered with "Shimizu-ikka Leader Hayato Nagayama" to his father.

"Hmm..."

After Hayato Nagayama took it and put it around his neck, he waited for his subordinate to open the door before slowly getting out of the car... The current Wakato of the Yamaguchi-gumi headquarters, Katsumasa Nakayama, was receiving guests at the door.

"Leader Nagayama! Thank you for coming to participate in the fourth generation's succession ceremony!"

Katsumasa Nakayama smiled while shaking Hayato Nagayama's hand. Because almost half of the Yamaguchi-gumi leaders had been won over by Hiroshi Yamamoto, the faction of the fourth generation, Masahisa Takenaka, valued every leader.

"Hahaha, the fourth generation is wise and martial, and is the orthodox successor of the Yamaguchi-gumi, how could I not come!" Hayato Nagayama exchanged a few polite words and then introduced, "This is my son, Kumahara Nagayama, the Wakato of the Shimizu-ikka..."

Kumahara Nagayama bowed respectfully with his strong body: "Nice to meet you, I am Kumahara Nagayama, please take care of me in the future!"

"Ah... Leader Nagayama's son?!" Katsumasa Nakayama nodded, full of praise, "Indeed, a talent, with a dignified appearance, truly a tiger father has no dog son..."

"Hahaha, thank you for the praise..." Hayato Nagayama laughed and continued to exchange pleasantries.

Kumahara Nagayama beside him twitched his eyes... Since he was a child, no one had ever said he was a talent! To be able to say such hypocritical words, the faces of these old guys were really thick!

The two naturally couldn't talk much at the door. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Hayato Nagayama took Kumahara Nagayama and followed the leading subordinate toward the assembly hall.

On the way, Hayato Nagayama said:

"Kumahara, don't have that look of looking down on people... After you become the leader, you will have to deal with this group of guys."

"..." Tch..." It was still easier to hack people.

The old man shook his head and still said: "I brought you here today to get to know the other Yamaguchi-gumi leaders well... so that you'll have an impression when you meet in the future..."

"I know..."

Masahisa Takenaka was making final preparations for the succession ceremony in the hotel suite. A well-fitting kimono was worn on him, making this guy with a fierce face look surprisingly graceful.

Right beside him, the brother-head, Kazuo Zhongxi, was reporting to him:

"Fourth generation... Hiroshi Yamamoto has already won over nearly half of the direct leaders! They are secretly planning to officially remove the Yamabishi representative crest of the Yamaguchi-gumi tomorrow and establish a new association..."

"Hmph! This hypocritical guy!!!"

Masahisa Takenaka was full of hatred. Before the succession ceremony, the Yamaguchi-gumi was essentially still under the leadership of the third-generation leader, Yuzo Taoka. Choosing to announce independence the day after the succession ceremony was specifically to tell others that he, Hiroshi Yamamoto, was not disobedient to the late third generation, but did not recognize him, the fourth generation.

Hiroshi Yamamoto had never drunk with him, so there was no established status, and thus he didn't have to bear the name of betrayal.

"Any other news?!"

The brother-head, Kazuo Zhongxi, continued: "According to news from Tokyo, the leader of the East Asia Association's China Group, Sanban Xiaohong Misaka... will not come to participate in the succession ceremony!"

"Nani?!"

Masahisa Takenaka was a bit surprised. Even though there had been some conflicts before, Sanban Xiaohong Misaka had officially drunk with him!

This was a clear betrayal!

"Kono yaro!!" Masahisa Takenaka roared, "I saw that Sanban Xiaohong Misaka had a rebellious heart long ago!!! To betray the family just because of a KTV matter and lean toward Hiroshi Yamamoto?!"

"No..." Kazuo Zhongxi said, "It seems he hasn't leaned toward Hiroshi Yamamoto either..."

"Hmm?"

"It seems he is planning to leave the Yamaguchi-gumi..."

Masahisa Takenaka opened his originally small, fierce eyes: "What's wrong with this guy?"

Leaving the Yamaguchi-gumi? Without Hiroshi Yamamoto's protection, was he tired of living?!

"In short... he seems very confident." Kazuo Zhongxi finally added.

"Ha... Hahaha!" Masahisa Takenaka laughed instead of getting angry, "Then after the succession ceremony is over, I'll go ask him myself!"

"Hai!"

The banquet hall where the Mingmen Hotel held the succession ceremony was a spacious room with an alcove. Now, on the large paper from left to right in the alcove, it was written: *Hachiman Great Bodhisattva*, *Amaterasu Great Imperial Deity*, *Kasuga Great Bright Deity*.

Actually, it was about the same meaning as the Hong Kong gangsters worshipping Guan Yu...

The banquet hall was also hung with strips of paper saying "Four Parties at the Same Table" to prevent guests from fighting over seating.

As the invited Yakuza personnel arrived one by one, the venue began to become noisy.

The Yakuza personnel who came were very complex. There were familiar people chatting and laughing, people with conflicts arguing and fighting, and new faces who were just starting out and making connections everywhere. In short, it was a bustling scene like a vegetable market.

However, everyone maintained a certain degree of restraint, so when the loudspeaker sounded and the master of ceremonies began to speak, the whole scene began to quiet down.

The master of ceremonies was also called the matchmaker, a position that only someone of high prestige could hold.

This matchmaker was Kazuma Tsumura of the Ono-ikka Yoshinobu-kai. In his opening remarks, the Yamaguchi-gumi fourth-generation succession ceremony officially began:

"Thank you to all colleagues for coming to Mingmen to participate in the Yamaguchi-gumi fourth-generation succession ceremony... Leader Masahisa Takenaka is a capable general of the Yamaguchi-gumi... and has the deep trust of the third-generation leader..."

After Kazuma Tsumura boasted on stage, he introduced the backers, holders, recommenders, etc., of this ceremony. Because the third generation had already passed away, the previous generation was represented by Fumiko Taoka.

Finally, Masahisa Takenaka was invited to the stage...

The succession ceremony had certain procedures. In terms of the complexity of the ceremony, it was almost the same as a Japanese wedding. Various carefully prepared ceremonial utensils, rituals to worship the gods, promises...

In short, it was to show their attitude to everyone: I am going to inherit the orthodoxy of the Yamaguchi-gumi...

The most important thing, of course, was to receive the wine cup symbolizing power...

Fumiko Taoka, the widow of the third generation, as the representative of the previous generation's Oyabun (boss), took the wine cup handed over by the host, drank it in three and a half sips, and handed the empty cup to Masahisa Takenaka... symbolizing the transfer of power.

What was even more surprising was the host's lines:

"From now on, you have the obligation to offer loyalty and life to the Oyabun and to this group."

"Even if your wife is hungry, even if you have to throw away your life, you must fulfill your obligations for the Oyabun and the group."

"From now on, you are a member of the gang, the Oyabun is your Oyabun, and you must go into water and fire for the Oyabun."

"..."

People who had been baptized by the Internet could tell at a glance that this was mental PUA that went a step further than workplace PUA!!!

After Masahisa Takenaka took the cup, the main process of the succession ceremony was completely finished! At this time, reporters could take photos, and invited guests could visit the new Yamaguchi-gumi leader...

The succession ceremony ended, and the banquet began!

Familiar people hooked shoulders and drank together, and those who didn't like each other could force drinks on them... There was a steady stream of delicious food on the table, and Geisha were performing on the side to liven things up.

While a group of guests began to drink and make merry, play finger-guessing games, and act recklessly, Masahisa Takenaka and a group of key members were also interacting with various groups to build relationships.

"Leader Takenaka, congratulations, congratulations!" Hayato Nagayama walked over.

"Leader Nagayama, thank you for your support, I will not forget the loyalty of the Shimizu-ikka!" Masahisa Takenaka had a deep impression of this old fox.

"Thank you, Leader Takenaka!" Hayato Nagayama introduced Kumahara Nagayama, "This is my son, Kumahara Nagayama... I am old, and in a few years, the Shimizu-ikka will be passed into his hands."

"Leader Takenaka!" Kumahara Nagayama bowed respectfully.

"Hmm! What a good build!"

Masahisa Takenaka smiled until his eyes narrowed. As someone from the martial arts faction, he appreciated this kind of guy who looked like he had strong combat power at first glance.

"..." You're too kind..." Kumahara Nagayama felt a chill.

After Masahisa Takenaka praised him, he turned to Hayato Nagayama, his tone becoming serious: "Leader Nagayama, there is one thing you need to pay attention to."

"Please instruct me, Leader Takenaka."

"Sanban Xiaohong Misaka in Tokyo has betrayed the Yamaguchi-gumi!" Masahisa Takenaka's tone was full of anger, "After I handle the affairs of the headquarters, I will go deal with him!"

"However... he was resentful because of the KTV matter, so the KTVs in Tokyo might have problems during this period."

Hayato Nagayama hurriedly apologized: "Sumimasen, because of my family's small industry, it caused the Yamaguchi-gumi to be alienated..."

Masahisa Takenaka waved his hand:

"You are just a trigger, Sanban Xiaohong Misaka must have been dissatisfied with the Kobe headquarters long ago... He wants to be independent this time!"

"?!"

Hayato Nagayama and Kumahara Nagayama looked at each other. Wanting to be independent when the Yamaguchi-gumi was at its peak?

Didn't he see all these Yakuza big shots at the venue?!

"In short, let him be arrogant for a while, I will make him disappear from Tokyo!"

"Hai! Thank you, Leader Takenaka!"

After walking to the side, Hayato Nagayama said to his son: "I have to call Feng. Although we were prepared, I didn't expect Sanban Xiaohong Misaka to be so crazy... The KTVs must be careful during this period..."

"Hai, I know!"

"Naoki also needs to be reminded to be careful! He also has a KTV..."

"Hmm~"

And Naoki Nagayama, who was mentioned by the two, was at the airport in Tokyo at this time... the place specifically for parking flying vehicles.

The business manager of MURAYAMA Event Support Co., Ltd., Shige-nori Yamakawa, was fawning on the side:

"Naoki, according to your requirements, all three have been painted!"

"And the large posters have also been produced! As soon as they take off, they can be hung up!"

Naoki Nagayama looked up at the behemoth in front of him. On the huge spindle-shaped cabin, "AKINA Happy Birthday!" was painted, and he nodded happily:

"Very good! Manager Yamakawa, are you sure it can be seen clearly in the sky?!"

"Hai! Absolutely no problem!" Shige-nori Yamakawa said, "Big companies in Tokyo have been using airships for advertising for many years! We used the most eye-catching paint! We even added fluorescent components, so it can be seen clearly even on cloudy days!"

Yes, these were three airships!

In Naoki Nagayama's previous life, airships could only be seen in museums, but in the Showa era, airships could still be seen from time to time, but most of them had become tourist tools and mobile advertising spaces.

This time, Naoki Nagayama had MURAYAMA Event Support Co., Ltd. rent all the idle airships in Tokyo. All three were painted with birthday wishes for Akina Mori, and large posters were produced...

"Manager Yamakawa, can they fly in the designated area on that day?"

"Hai, the airship operating company has internal connections with the Aviation Bureau. As long as it's not on the flight path, we can apply for flight permits at any time!"

For Naoki Nagayama's idea, Shige-nori Yamakawa could be said to have exerted his greatest strength. He ran to the airship company, produced posters, and did the painting and modification... There was no help for it, Naoki Nagayama paid too much!

And such creativity was truly unimaginable!

He seemed to have realized that after this birthday celebration event was over, the rich people in Tokyo would realize this kind of romantic surprise! His company might receive a steady stream of orders!!!

Shige-nori Yamakawa had already signed a ten-year contract with the airship!

This was a gold mine!

Naoki Nagayama actually got the inspiration from a Japanese drama in his memory, the live-action version of *Alice in Borderland*, which had a scene using an airship to hang a large poster...

However, Naoki Nagayama still sighed. His first thought had been even more romantic:

"What a pity... If only fireworks could write 'AKINA Happy Birthday!' when they bloomed in the sky!"

Shige-nori Yamakawa was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed:

"Naoki is joking, how could fireworks write words?!"

"Who says it's impossible?" Naoki Nagayama shook his head, "Now they can be circular, tree-shaped, flower-shaped, rectangular... In the end, aren't words just a shape!"

It was just that fireworks that could write words freely hadn't been invented in this era!

Seeing that the preparations were in place, Naoki Nagayama didn't continue to stay here:

"Yamakawa, I'll leave it to you the day after tomorrow! Please be sure to set off on time!"

"Hai! I understand!"

After Naoki Nagayama's back disappeared, Shige-nori Yamakawa touched his chin thoughtfully:

"Fireworks that can write words, listening to Naoki, it seems it's not impossible to make... After all, it's just a graphic..."

"If it's researched, it will definitely be very popular, right?!"

"Then the company will have another gold mine!"

"Wait a minute! Why give it to the company?!"

"My Yamakawa family should also possess this overwhelming wealth!!!" ===== CHAPTER 655 =====