I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 190 The Big Picture? Human Nature?

Chapter 190 The Big Picture? Human Nature?
Who is the person Tsukino Gen is talking about?

In fact, Shiramine Akie had already anticipated this.

But a sliver of doubt remained in her heart: "Is such a cunning person really here? So far, he hasn't even made a sound."

At this moment, she no longer cared that the other person was holding her hand.

Because she understood that if he hadn't been holding her hand and constantly transmitting strength to her with the warmth of his palm, she might have been unable to resist squatting down and vomiting violently just from seeing the 'horrific scene' along the way.

A strong smell of blood.

To die in the ruins, or to be someone who just happened to turn a corner, it was like the end of the world.

The devastation here cannot be simply described as an 'incident'; she already imagined how troublesome it would be to clean up the mess.

But it doesn't matter. As long as things go smoothly, their men will arrive even faster than the police. They'll try to cover it up as much as possible. After all, they already pull so many bodies out of the bay every year that they can't possibly manage them all, so this little bit won't make a difference.

As for those that can't be fooled, just send a few people out to take the blame and boost the police's performance.

Gen Tsukino's calm voice rang in my ears.

“If you hadn’t come in, he probably wouldn’t have shown up here, or he would have left long ago. But now that you’re here, he won’t leave.”

"Is this your reason for insisting that I come in with you?"

"That's definitely the biggest reason, are you angry?"

Gen Tsukino still had the mood to make such a joke.

However, Shiramine Koyo showed no sign of anger after witnessing such a 'miracle.' She no longer doubted the boy's abilities, only felt deep fear.

Is this something a human being can do?

The Terminator even had a gun, but he killed them all with just a katana?

Playing video games!

She doesn't even dare to ask how the other person did it now; she can only shake her head in response.

“I must admit that this is one of the few values I have today.”

"Don't worry, you'll soon be valuable again."

"what?"

Gen Tsukino didn't answer, but led her through the messy ruins.

Then they walked into the innermost room.

Only this place remained unaffected, suggesting it has a separate power reserve.

Gen Tsukino did not break down the door.

Instead, he knocked on the door in a very polite manner.

Bai Feng Hongye looked at the other person's actions with bewilderment. Just now, he was like a god of death, rushing out of the elevator without saying a word. Now, he's knocking on the door here.
You don't think that just because you knocked on the door and went in, there won't be a gun pointed at you, do you?

But this was his plan, and I seemed to have no reason to question it at this time.

"Please come in."

The voice of a middle-aged man could be clearly heard coming from inside.

Bai Feng Hongye couldn't be mistaken about that voice.

At that moment, Tsukino Gen, carrying a sword, opened the door.

Inside the door, the layout is very clear.

On the two sofas, a man sat on each side.

One of them had thinning hair and was somewhat overweight, but his face was pale and he was sweating profusely. His fingers, which appeared to be tightly clasped together, were trembling nervously.

The other man, dressed in a suit, sat ramrod straight. He was far more composed than the man opposite him, even maintaining his composure.

In several corners of the room stood three men, their expressions tense, gripping their pistols, ready for battle.

The obese man sitting on the sofa seemed to have finally lost his temper.

"Didn't we agree on negotiations? How did things turn out like this? Do you know how terrible this is?! This is Zhaori, not some backwater! If you keep doing this, nobody can have a good time here!!"

Daigo Nakajima simply smiled and said, "Mr. Kitano, there's no need to be so nervous. I didn't cause this. If anything, it's just that my good niece is ruthless. She's no less ruthless than her father was back in the day."

Representative Kitano's gaze fell on the two people at the door, and he seemed somewhat unable to look the boy directly in the eye.

He had clearly seen in the surveillance footage how the boy, like a apex predator, eliminated all the dangers on the entire floor.

To be honest, he wasn't even sure if the other person was mentally sound.

At such a young age, to kill without blinking an eye, what must he have experienced in the past? So he could only look helplessly at Shiramine Koyo behind him.

"Miss Hongye, what did you promise me in the first place? Didn't we agree that it was just a negotiation? How are you going to explain this mess? Why didn't we just sit down and discuss things properly and make money together? Why did it have to turn out like this?"

He made a move to stand up.

"I can't interfere in your affairs anymore. I'll pretend I was never here. You can discuss it however you want. I don't want the money back. It's none of my business!"

He was ready to leave.

But
"Snapped!"

A faint gunshot, fitted with a silencer, rang out.

A bullet seemed to pierce through the floor.

The location was just a short distance in front of Representative Kitano. Immediately, Representative Kitano's face turned pale, and he slumped onto the sofa, staring blankly at the motionless Daigo Nakajima.

"W-What are you doing?!"

Daigo Nakajima gave a cold reply.

“Since we invited you here, you must bear witness. No matter who leaves this room alive, you will be inextricably linked to Bai Feng. You don’t think you can pretend you never took the money, do you? You don’t think that if I or my niece were alive, we would let you off the hook, do you? Don’t dream, Mr. Kitano.”

"you"

Representative Kitano was speechless; clearly, he knew he couldn't remain uninvolved in this family's affairs.

How he got to where he is today, and how he secured a place in Zhaori's political arena, are all inseparable from them.

They need his help, but he also has many weaknesses that they can use against him. They're truly in the same boat.

Representative Kitano recognized the reality and stopped speaking.

Daigo Nakajima finally turned around and looked directly at the two people standing in the doorway.

Bai Feng Hongye did not rush into the room, because she knew that this was the only safe place. If the other party showed any signs of fighting to the death, she would immediately find a place to hide. As for the boy in front of her, she probably didn't need to worry about him.

"I did underestimate your abilities; I never imagined someone like you existed in this world. But what's your reason for helping her? Why won't you stand by my side? What do they have that I can't give?"

Gen Tsukino calmly looked at the other person, "There's no point in saying these things now. The outcome is already decided. Your men outside shouldn't be able to hold them off either. You should know that you can't buy anything by stalling for time."

Daigo Nakajima smiled. "Not only that, I also know that the police have already seized my assets. Well done."

Shiramine Koyo frowned. "Uncle Nakajima, now have your men lay down their weapons. I know that with your personality, you certainly won't leave with nothing. You must still have a lot overseas. What you have left should be enough for you to live out the rest of your life. Lay down your weapons and walk out of this room. I can guarantee that you will leave Japan alive and live out the rest of your life."

Daigo Nakajima smiled as he looked at the gray-haired young woman.

"If you're lying to me, then there's no need. If you're telling the truth, then you're still not ruthless enough. How can I trust you with Bai Feng's services if you're like this?"

"What do you mean by 'hand it over to me'? Don't you know why Shirafujima is called Shirafujima? My name is Shirafujima Koyo, and your name is Nakajima Daigo. Shirafujima is mine!"

She answered coldly.

At this point, we must not back down or make any room for maneuver.

It's not about kicking someone when they're down, but saying this at this moment is to prevent the other party from having any illusions or other ideas.

Daigo Nakajima wasn't angry at those words. Instead, he looked up at the ceiling, as if he were remembering something. "Back then, Shiro's career was already declining. Your father and I were friends since childhood. He was an art lover, fond of painting and sculpting. I remember when we were in university, we went to many art exhibitions together."

"I remember he had another girl he really liked back then, who was also an artist. He once said that she was his soulmate. But in the end, she didn't become your mother."

"One day he told me that something had happened at home and that he had a heavy burden to bear. I wanted to help him, but he refused. However, I couldn't resist his insistence. What was I thinking at the time? It was actually very simple: if you abandon a friend because of difficulties, then you are not a true friend. Although I didn't expect at the time that these things would lead me to this point in the future."

“Step by step, we’ve come through bloodshed. We fought together, lied together, and schemed against others. We manipulated those big shots who seemed more powerful than us. We also lived in fear and our families were threatened countless times. My parents even wanted to sever ties with me. We’ve overcome all of that.”

He let out a long sigh.

"That's why we have the Baifeng Summit today."

"So, niece, how can you say that Bai Fenghui was originally yours?"

"Even your father said that everything about Bai Feng is originally half and half."

Bai Feng Hongye naturally couldn't let him continue.

"There's no point in talking about the past now, since my father is now unable to speak. Whatever the truth, you can argue whatever you want. Uncle Nakajima, don't put me in a difficult position. Let me be the villain one last time."

Upon hearing Shiramine Koyo's words, Nakajima Daigo burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha. That's more like it. That's why I kept him here until today."

"What are you talking about?"

Bai Feng Hongye immediately had a bad feeling, and at that moment, the door to the inner room suddenly opened.

Someone has brought something out.

It wasn't a birthday cake, nor was it a gift.

Instead, it was a wheelchair and a person who was unconscious and disoriented.

"Father?!"

Bai Feng Hongye immediately recognized him as her father, who should be lying in the hospital.

There should be someone guarding it, so how come it isn't?
Daigo Nakajima saw the astonishment on Momiji Shiramine's face. He smiled, stood up, and walked behind the unconscious Seiki Shiramine.

He looked at Bai Feng and Hong Ye.

“Right now, I’m going to openly push your father out of this door and take over everything from Baifeng. I can let bygones be bygones on what you had the police seize. I will also send your whole family out of Zhaori. Of course, if you’re willing to kill your father with your own hands or disregard his safety, then I concede.”

The final trump card was revealed to the two of them.

Bai Feng Hongye's eyes widened and her fists clenched. For a moment, she was lost in thought, wanting to kill the man who was smiling at her without hesitation.

But she knew she couldn't disregard everything, she couldn't disregard her father's safety.

It's not just about family ties; a more practical factor is how to gain the trust of those below you after something like this happens.
Killing one's father with one's own hands or using one's father as a shield are both unbearable consequences.

"You keep calling him a brother, but now you're using him as a bargaining chip. Don't you think that's despicable?!"

Bai Feng Hongye questioned sharply.

But Daigo Nakajima showed no pity or remorse.

His voice grew increasingly cold.

"Are you mistaken? This is a world that can't stand the light of day. We're all rats in this dark world. Despicable means are the only normal way. Niece, you're still too green."

The eye contact between the two is a microcosm of the current standoff.

The rain hadn't started falling outside yet, and the strong smell of blood inside the building couldn't completely dissipate.

Now seems to be the most critical moment.

It's a moment when a choice must be made.

Daigo Nakajima was certain that he held the most crucial piece in his hand, the key to turning defeat into victory. This was why he could have eliminated Seiki Shiramine much earlier, but instead kept him alive until now.

As long as he doesn't die, there's no reason for Bai Feng Hongye to rightfully inherit this position.

As long as he lives, Daigo Nakajima will remain the undisputed second-in-command of the Hakukai.

"You know what I mean, get out of the way, or destroy everything here? Don't forget your father isn't dead yet. We're not the only ones who know what's happening here!"

This seems to be the final push.

Under such high pressure, it is unclear whether it was instinct or a pre-planned strategy.

Shiramine Koyo looked at Tsukino Gen.

Sensing the woman's gaze, the boy's eyes remained indifferent.

"You know, if you ask me what to do, I only have one way to handle it."

Before Shiramine Momiji could react to what Tsukino Gen said, Nakajima Daigo impatiently interrupted.

"Relying on his power, do you really think you can hold onto this position? Don't be ridiculous! You would never trust someone so capable; this is a power you can't control. Are you willing to become a puppet? Hand everything over to me; this is your last resort! If you don't want your father's legacy to be destroyed, get out of my way!"

Immediately, inside the room, the last men left behind by Daigo Nakajima raised their guns.

Representative Kitano, curled up on the sofa, was no longer concerned with stopping the escalating tensions. He was simply hoping to avoid being caught in the crossfire; whoever won didn't matter. All he wanted was to get out alive!

And it was at this very moment.

Shiramine Koyo made the final decision.

She looked at Gen Tsukino.

"Thank you for your trouble, but I'll take care of his life in the end."

Upon hearing this, Daigo Nakajima felt a surge of inexplicable fear and looked toward the door in disbelief.

"What are you doing?! You're even abandoning your father?!"

Shiramine Koyo placed her hand on the doorknob and glanced indifferently at Nakajima Daigo.

It was as if all its luster had been lost, and it was utterly hopeless.

But this despair now chills Daigo Nakajima to the bone.

"My father will understand me. As for you, we'll see you in a bit."

"boom."

Shiramine Koyo closed the door, leaving Tsukino Gen alone inside, under the almost glaring gaze of Nakajima Daigo.