Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Yuzuru Masahiro leaned against the headboard. "Oh, that's great. I've always been curious about Shinto Ukiyo."

After about an hour of fighting, he felt refreshed and the lingering tremor from the Holy Tea's "Sincere Treatment" had completely disappeared. He even somewhat enjoyed the feeling of having his desires aroused by the Holy Tea.

This thought startled Masahiro Hanyu, who realized a serious problem: the sacred tea was addictive.

Abu Shuilian gently traced a name ring on his chest with her finger. "Have you heard of the Yama-no-Ku? It's a ninja organization founded by Shimazu Tadayoshi, the daimyo of Satsuma Province, during the Taiei era. They are skilled in intelligence gathering and assassination. Shinto Ukiyo is the sacred object of the Yama-no-Ku. It is said that only the top ninjas can carve a perfect Shinto Ukiyo."

Yuzuru Masahiro thought of Izayoi Akizo; it turned out she was a member of the Yama-no-Ku, no wonder she was so skilled.

"I never imagined that such ancient ninja organizations would still exist in this day and age."

Abu Shuilian nodded, "Yes, I didn't expect it either. Although I don't know if this is related to finding my sister's whereabouts, it's clear that you care so much about the Shinto Floating Life Image, so I specially sent someone to find out, and this is the result. I also found out that the Mountain Hidden Clan is now divided into two factions, namely the Chaotic Blade Clan and the Plain Blade Clan."

Yuzuru Masahiro's tone was full of admiration, "The East Asia Association's investigative capabilities are truly remarkable. They even managed to find out about Shinto Ukiyo's secrets, which are probably part of the Yama-no-Shu."

Abu Shuilian leaned on him, "Yes, I never expected my sister to have a sacred object from the Mountain Dwellers. I've never heard her mention it before."

Yuzuru Masahiro's hand reached out to her chest, and Abu puffed out her chest and went to meet it. If Yuzuru-kun wasn't tired, she could still manage.

But his hand brushed across her chest, lifting the knife-shaped ebony pendant on Abu Mizure's chest. "According to my information, if the Shinto Floating Life Statue and this pendant are in someone's possession, they will receive the protection of the ninja organization you mentioned."

Abu Shuilian was taken aback. "You mean, my sister gave me the Shinto Floating Life statue and pendant to protect me?"

"Nominally, I am the wife of the East Asia Association Chairman. If something happens to me and the killer and motive cannot be determined, it will cause a war among the Tokyo Yakuza organizations. Therefore, no one would kill the family members of any Yakuza organization. So I am safe. My sister knows that."

"Moreover, I've been trained, so even in a fight, I can take on more than a dozen people by myself."

Masahiro Yuzuru thought for a moment, "Perhaps your sister believes that there is something more dangerous, such as the Fusheng Society."

Abu Shuilian shook her head. "I am the Master of the Defense Department of the Fusheng Association. Although the Fusheng Association has its own defense measures, they are only for emergencies within the Fusheng Association and do not pose a danger to outsiders."

Masahiro Yuzuru's expression was serious: "You may not know the real Fusheng Society. For example, did you know that the Fusheng Society has a department that develops sacred tea?"

"Fusheng gives many of its internal items names with the character 'sacred,' such as 'sacred water,' 'sacred tea,' and 'sacred fruit.' These are just names; I've even had the sacred tea. I really don't know anything about its research and development." Abu Shuilian stretched.

"It seems that the Fusheng Society you know is different from the actual Fusheng Society. Perhaps because you are the sister of the sage Abu Ruri, there are some things that the Fusheng Society is keeping from you."

"I think you need to investigate the source of the sacred tea used by Chairman Okita. The sacred tea he uses can make two men..."

Abu Shuilian frowned slightly. "I understand what you mean. Okay, I'll look into it!"

Masahiro Hanyu continued, "Are you aware of the Fusheng Association's Best Female Volunteer Selection Contest?"

Abu Shuilian said, "I know, it'll probably be held in late October this year, so there's still about a month to go."

"The Best Female Volunteer Selection Competition is supposed to be about compassion, performance, and service. Although the theme hasn't changed in recent years, the selection criteria have become rather sordid, all involving men. I never participate."

Masahiro Hanyu said, "I heard that only key figures from various regions and departments are allowed to participate in the final selection. I want to participate, and you'll need to help me then."

Abu Shuilian smiled and said, "Do you want to go watch those female volunteers' striptease and passionate duet performances?"

Masahiro Hanyu smiled and said, "I want to see Tsuki Kurokawa. I heard she'll definitely be participating in the finals."

Abu Shuilian shook her head, "It's no use. So many years have passed. Although Kurokawa Yue will appear at the finals, she has never been the same person. Moreover, she is good at disguise, so no one can know who she is."

Yuzuru Masahiro stroked the knife-shaped ebony pendant. "I want to give it a try. I might need your help then."

Abu Shuilian's hand slowly slid down, "Okay, as long as it's for finding my sister, I'll agree to anything you want to do."

"We don't have many opportunities to be together like this anymore. If Yuzuru isn't tired, we should continue..."

Yuzuru smiled and said, "Alright, I'd be happy to make Mrs. Abu beg for mercy."

……

Five days after receiving information from Inoue Kazuhiko's tea room, the investigation department made progress.

I don't know when Kurokawa Tsuki became boyfriend of the top male host, but I know from Abu Mizurei that Kurokawa Tsuki is probably between forty and fifty years old.

Male escorts in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district began appearing in the early 1970s, and the investigation department started its investigation around that time, eventually identifying three suspected deceased top male escorts.

These three people are all short, and all have almond-shaped eyes. They are:

1. Name: Baihe Tianyou

The nightclub is called Aibendian (its clientele consists entirely of middle-aged and elderly high-society ladies; the style is retro and elegant).

Date of death: 1979

Age at death: 29 years old

Cause of death: death from illness

Residence: High-rise apartment with panoramic views in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (affluent residential and commercial area, 24-hour security, for single occupants)

Personality traits: Highly empathetic, meticulous, shrewd, with a slight obsession with cleanliness, she is recognized as the top healing type among wealthy women.

Second: Saku Ryo

The nightclub it belongs to is DEAREST (its clientele is mostly wealthy women aged 20 to 35).

Date of death: 1986

Age at death: 27 years old

Cause of death: suicide

Residence: Old commercial and residential building, Kabukicho 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku

Personality traits: Highly emotional, gentle and sunny, skilled at lying, and fabricating tragic backstories to gain sympathy.

Three: Lotus sees the night

Affiliated cabaret: Yokoku (a private underground club in the backstreets of Kabukicho, catering to discreet clients from both the legitimate and underworld circles, offering only private escort services)

Date of death: 1990

Age at death: 33 years old

Cause of death: Overdose of drugs

Residence: Old detached house in Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (secluded and quiet, with a small private yard)

Personality traits: Taciturn and gloomy, does not like to flatter customers, attracts high-class customers with a sense of mystery, has a reserved mind and strong vigilance.

The investigation department will conduct a more thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of these three individuals. At the same time, Masahiro Hanyu has been tasked with gathering information about Tsuki Kurokawa and finding clues to determine the true identity of this top male escort.

Naoko Yonemura was informed that she would be copying scriptures for His Holiness the White Peach King on October 3rd.

On October 2nd, Masahiro Hanyu came to see Nako and had an important task to give her.