Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

The Hua people originated from the descendants of the nobles of old Japan, who controlled vast amounts of land and wielded immense political influence.

In terms of capital alone, the Chinese cannot be compared to Tamaki Iijima.

However, Japan's class system is deeply entrenched, and the existence of the nobility acts like a wall, keeping up nouveau riche like Tamaki Iijima.

The wall was airtight, leaving no room for anyone to find a loophole.

In response, all Iijima Tamaki could do was join them and become a member of the Chinese community.

The method to join is quite simple: participate in social events for aristocratic ladies, learn Japanese etiquette, and cultivate a true aristocratic demeanor.

In other words, it means you shouldn't just talk about money; you also need to have good manners.

Therefore, the threshold of the wealthy class is the attitude and cultural heritage represented by this group of Japanese nobles from the old era.

Only through their approval can you ascend to a higher social class and become a prominent family that controls local resources and social discourse.

Only when you reach this point can you reach out to any place without any scruples.

Otherwise, if the other party doesn't relinquish their power, no matter how rich you are, you won't be able to get the piece of the pie you want.

A month ago, Tamaki Iijima was just a nouveau riche with money.

It wasn't until she used the power of the Zashiki-warashi (a type of Japanese house spirit) to successfully acquire a large publishing house, and used this as a springboard to be officially recognized by the Chinese elite, that the Iijima family became a member of a prestigious family.

Subsequently, Iijima Tamaki, as if divinely inspired, became a powerful managing director (similar to a board member) in many large companies.

"I've heard so much about Master Iijima."

This is the truth. Adagaki Heisada didn't mean to exaggerate; he genuinely wanted to see the true face of this genius who had enabled the Iijima family to develop so rapidly.

"Now we see it."

Looking at the boy in front of him, Adagaki Heisada exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "You truly live up to your reputation."

It took the Adagaki family a hundred years to get to where they are today.

Iijima Tamaki, on the other hand, only took a month.

To be honest, Tamaki Iijima's move really stunned a lot of people.

Especially the Chinese community, who were just a moment ago doing everything they could to prevent foreign investors like Tamaki Iijima from getting involved in local capital.

However, the next second, Tamaki Iijima acquired a super-large publishing house and gained some power to control public opinion.

From this moment on, it can be said that Iijima Tamaki no longer needed to pay attention to those stupid Chinese.

The recognition of Chinese is like a diploma.

Before you get what you want, you have to flatter them.

Once obtained, these people become completely useless.

The term "Chinese" (华族) is, frankly speaking, just a group of remnants of the old era who have lost power.

They're quite good at being disgusting.

As for real skills.

In the words of Tamaki Iijima: 'They're a bunch of trash!'

"Before, I had to shamelessly offer them gifts," Tamaki Iijima said. "Now, they fawn over me like dogs."

With its massive publishing house, the Iijima family became a prestigious clan.

With the continuous acquisitions over the past two weeks, the Iijima family's speed in transforming from a prestigious family into a conglomerate is unprecedented.

That's incredibly fast!

Chapter 54 A Potential Elite Family

Following the conglomerate are the elite families.

The difference between a wealthy family and a conglomerate is that a wealthy family not only has wealth, but also has a voice in politics.

Yes, that's right, it's collusion between officials and businessmen.

The wealthy and powerful not only possess extremely high status and influence in the economic and social spheres, but they have also extended their reach into politics, becoming one of the controllers of the country.

At this point, one becomes the player who moves the pieces.

Money, status, and power are like pawns in their game.

If you can defeat your rivals, you can divide up the interests of the entire country and become the legendary tycoon or conglomerate standing at the top of the world.

Among the various forces and families present, the Yukinoshita family represents politicians.

And Tamaki Iijima is Yukinoshita's supporter.

Yukino Shinobu needs political achievements, public opinion, and sufficient human and material support.

Tamaki Iijima will take care of all of this for Mei and Mr. Masashige.

Therefore, today's birthday banquet is actually a signing ceremony to witness the birth of a new elite family.

Without exception, all the attendees at the banquet were top-tier billionaires.

They are rich and powerful.

But they still want to climb higher, gain more power, and ensure their own safety, since nobody likes to stay in one place.

Then what should be done?

It's simple: stick together and keep warm!

The Kotobuki, Hiratsuka, Chitanda, and Adagaki families supported the Yukinoshita family's entry into politics and were willing to follow the Iijima family, hoping to ride this wave to new heights.

Among these families, the Hiratsuka family is the lowest in rank and is still trying to pass the tests of the nobility to become one of the prestigious families.

They come from yakuza backgrounds, and no matter how rich they are, it's difficult for them to gain acceptance from the Chinese community.

With Tamaki Iijima's support, a position in a prestigious family, while not guaranteed, is only a matter of time.

The Kotobuki and Adagaki families are equally powerful, both being newly established prestigious families that have accumulated wealth over decades, while the Chitanda family is a prominent family that originated from the old aristocratic class (a wealthy farmer family).

The Iijima family has now successfully united all these forces.

From that point on, the Iijima Group was no longer just a self-proclaimed title, but a truly deserved name.

"However, Madam Huan's ambitions are not limited to this."

"Brother, are you saying that the Iijima family is willing to go head-to-head with those people?"

"good."

Nakiri Souei and his sister Nakiri Managi were invited to the event. The two represented Totsuki Academy and the Nakiri clan, which has a distinguished history.

"To challenge a powerful clan is something that even our Nakiri clan has never achieved in all these years."

The Nakiri family is no longer just a corporation.

They are aspiring to be a wealthy family, and this is the realm the Iijima family is about to enter.

If one day, under the snow...

No, and it doesn't necessarily have to be under the snow.

It should be said that a politician supported by the interest group led by Yukinoshita became the Prime Minister of Japan, and the Iijima family became a true powerful family.

Yes, Tamaki Iijima's next plan is to take advantage of Japan's perfect policy support for the next few years!

Only when they reach that point can the Iijima family achieve a leap in social class.

From a manager to a powerful wielder of authority!

Of course, there is more than one wealthy family, and they also engage in transactions of interest with each other, such as giving something to you this time and giving it to me next time.

Japanese zaibatsu are themselves wealthy families.

However, their rule over Japan lasted much longer than that of other powerful families, making them a behemoth that dominated an era.

"I can't see anything special about the Iijima family."

Nakiri Managi has only just graduated from Totsuki Academy and hasn't reached the point where she can't eat anything in the future and can only survive on nutrient solutions.

However, this arrogance of superiority is deeply ingrained.

The girl with the tongue of God never takes those vulgar people seriously.

She hadn't originally planned to attend this boring birthday party, but her brother and father felt it was necessary, and since Nakiri Managi had nothing else to do, she decided to come and check it out.

"The Iijima family is very special."

Nakiri Munee couldn't say for sure, but he had a feeling that the Iijima family had the potential to stand at the top.

No matter who is in charge, Totsuki Academy remains invincible.

Because their role is irreplaceable; it's a skill, a tradition, unlike power and wealth, which anyone can acquire.

Of course, no one would refuse a powerful ally who can influence the fate of a nation.

Although the Nakiri clan does not intend to align themselves with the Iijima family this time, Nakiri Souei is prepared to deepen their ties with the Iijima family on a personal basis.

"Mr. Nakiri, it's nice to see you again."

Gu Yun noticed Nakiri Souei: "This must be Ms. Nakiri Managi, who has the title of God Tongue, right?"

'This child is so cute!'

Nakiri Managi's eyes lit up, and she instinctively wanted to hug Tanigumo and kiss him affectionately.

Fortunately, Nakiri Managi still had some sense and wouldn't do something so rude.

"Is she someone with special spiritual senses, like Aunt Mei?"

Gu Yun had read The Spirit of the Medicine King. Nakiri Managi was the mother of the heroine Nakiri Erina in this work. Like her daughter, she also possessed the God Tongue, which was like a superpower.

"The Iijima family is deeply honored that you two could attend my younger sister's birthday party."

The Nakiri family is also a powerful conglomerate, with Totsuki Academy, Totsuki Resort, a large amount of food trading, various types of breeding, and famous restaurants. It is no exaggeration to say that they monopolize the entire Japanese catering industry.

In terms of sheer size, the Nakiri family is now far larger than the Iijima family.

The other side has been entrenched in Japan for centuries, with a powerful and deeply rooted family influence. It is the Iijima family that needs to curry favor with them.

"Not at all, young master Iijima, you're too kind."