Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 738 Choice

The Tokyo Skytree is bustling with tourists, who seize the time to enjoy the night view of Tokyo from high in the sky.

A banker and a lawyer stood opposite each other in the flow of people.

For tourists who are enjoying the night view, they probably could not imagine that the two men standing next to them will affect the fate of a major Japanese bank facing supervision by the Financial Services Agency.

The banker and the lawyer walked to a corner of the observation deck together.

The floor-to-ceiling glass at the corners is still exquisite.

Even from a remote corner, the lights of Tokyo's skyscrapers are still beautiful.

Although the scenery is beautiful, it is not certain whether the two men standing here are in the mood to appreciate it.

Hanzawa was thinking about Kitahara's question.

This happened too suddenly.

The consulting lawyer of the Financial Services Agency actually wanted to cooperate with me.

"May I ask a question?" Hanzawa asked.

"Just ask."

"Are you here today representing the Financial Services Agency or yourself?" asked Hanzawa.

The question goes straight to the core.

It is really too unusual to invite cooperation.

Therefore, Hanzawa must determine whether this is the intention of the Financial Services Agency or just the lawyer's own action.

"On my own behalf." Kitahara answered simply.

This short sentence once again surprised Hanzawa.

"Wait a minute. Lawyer Kitahara." Hanzawa said, "I'm a little confused about the situation now. In other words, you came here today to see me privately?!"

"Why do you do this?" Hanzawa asked.

Hanzawa didn't know if this was a trap.

He didn't know the lawyer at all.

The only thing we know is the ruthless tactics this lawyer displayed during the inspection by the Financial Services Agency.

"We have a common enemy - Eriko." Kitahara's voice sounded.

"I want to kindly remind you." Kitahara continued to look at the neon lights outside the observatory, "Your Tokyo Central Bank, have you been cooperating with many local financial companies recently?"

"That's true. About a year ago, our bank began to cooperate with private guarantee companies, microfinance companies, local treasuries, small trust companies, etc." Hanzawa said, "But what's the problem with that?"

"Have you ever thought that these local financial companies might be Eriko's businesses? As far as we know, Eriko may have obtained at least 300 local financial operating licenses through various channels."

Hearing this, Hanze suddenly remembered.

About two years ago, Shirai began promoting strategic cooperation with local financial companies.

Originally, the Tokyo Central Bank looked down upon these small scraps.

But for some reason, Shirai went to great lengths to promote it.

Of course, after trying it for a period of time, the effect is very good.

Some customers with poor credit that banks look down upon are guaranteed by financial companies in these places. These financial companies can also give some funds to banks for management and lending in the form of entrusted loans.

However, what if all this prosperity is just an illusion?

What if it is true, as this lawyer Kitahara said, that many local financial companies are actually Eriko's businesses? !

Hanzawa couldn't help but gasp. You know, Yoshizawa Trust alone has so many violations.

What's more, these local financial companies have even less strict management.

I don’t know how many seemingly legal projects have been used to violate regulatory requirements!

The bank was taken advantage of!!

I was used by Eriko!!

Hanzawa thought about the rumors about Eriko.

A strong woman who runs an underground gray industry.

Transferring assets, illegal foreign exchange trading, underground banks, high-interest loans...

Thinking of this, Banze broke out in a cold sweat.

"Why are you so surprised?" Kitahara smiled, "It seems that Vice Minister Hanzawa has encountered a lot of troubles."

"Why should I believe you?" Hanzawa said.

"You have to trust me." Kitahara played with the telescope next to him. "If you still want to continue your career as a banker, then your only option is to trust me."

"So, what lies before me is not a multiple-choice question at all."

"You are, of course, free to choose. Either work with me or see your career as a banker end before your eyes."

"Is this how you understand the word 'freedom'?"

"If you don't understand the cruelty of the world, you certainly can't understand 'freedom'."

Banze felt that the lawyer in front of him, although he looked very young, showed a kind of coldness that was almost emotionless. A young person should always have a passionate feeling for the world. However, what Banze felt from this lawyer was the cruel and ruthless calculation of interests in the law of the jungle.

"What do you mean by restraining the investigation of the Tokyo Central Bank?" Hanzawa asked. "If you don't represent the Financial Services Agency, how can you guarantee that the Financial Services Agency will follow your vision?"

"Any regulatory investigation ultimately requires a witch to be sacrificed," Kitahara said. "Do you think it makes any difference whether the Financial Services Agency is investigating the Tokyo Central Bank or Eriko? The reason they investigated you first is simply because it is easier to investigate the bank and it is easier to explain."

"So the question is, is this witch the Tokyo Central Bank or Eriko? This depends on your choice, Vice Minister Hanzawa."

"But our President Nakano has been taken away by you for questioning." Hanzawa said, "Your Financial Services Agency's investigative interviews have always been notorious. In fact, they are equivalent to disguised house arrest that ignores rights. Under your abnormal law enforcement, how can the interests of our bank be fairly and impartially protected?"

"I suggest you not to worry about your President Nakano. Instead, you should be wary of him," Kitahara said. "Although I don't know how President Nakano will get away with this, he will definitely be able to escape the Financial Services Agency's investigation in the end."

"But I heard that he admitted in your interrogation record that he took and stored everything without any help."

"He will definitely find a way."

Hanze fell into an unprecedented dilemma.

Indeed, according to what Attorney Kitahara said, he didn't have many options.

If he did not cooperate with the Financial Services Agency while being suspended, he would have no chance of winning.

However, the problem is, if we cooperate with this lawyer Kitahara, how much of his promises can count?

The risks are simply too great.

At this moment, Banze began to hesitate.

"Cooperating with me is the best solution." Beiyuan spoke again, "Do you think you still have a way out?"

The words of the male lawyer in front of me were like the old clock in the lobby.

Every word was like the sound of a heavy bell.

Every knock reminded Hanze of the dangerous situation he was facing.

(End of this chapter)