Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

Seeing the look of surprise on Miyazaki Yu's face, Prime Minister Aoyama felt a surge of satisfaction. Could this god-like figure among men also be shaken by worldly power?

He bowed slightly to Miyazaki Yu: "My name is Aoyama Aoyama Meiichiro. Nice to meet you, Mr. Miyazaki."

Chapter 439 Open and Frank (3rd Update!)

Miyazaki Yuya quickly recovered from his shock.

He immediately bowed in greeting. The other party treated him with courtesy, and as a political leader of Japan, he had to give him sufficient respect.

"So it's Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Miyazaki Yu, I apologize for my rudeness."

Prime Minister Aoyama finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Miyazaki Hajime's calm and gentle voice, as well as his thoughtful manners.

Although a very detailed analysis of everything about Miyazaki Yu had been done beforehand, and even a psychological expert had conducted a rigorous analysis of the recorded behavior of Miyazaki Yu word by word.

This gave me a very detailed understanding of this young master swordsman.

But once he sat down opposite him, he still felt a strange palpitation. Even though the other party did not release any mental impact or intimidation, he still felt uneasy.

"Miyazaki-sama, you are too kind. Please do not take offense at my visit at such a late hour."

He then smiled kindly again, his smile full of sincerity, like a kind old neighbor. If you didn't know him, you would already feel a lot more favorably toward this polite old man.

However, in Miyazaki Yu's eyes, this old guy's seemingly honest appearance was actually full of cunning and shrewdness, which is a basic element of a politician.

After noticing the other person's slightly shifting gaze, Inspector Megure immediately picked up the conversation.

“My dear Miyazaki, the Prime Minister’s visit this time has no other purpose than to have a heart-to-heart talk with you. Don’t feel pressured.”

Miyazaki Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled.

"Of course, but Your Excellency the Prime Minister is the leader of Japan, and I am just a high school student. It is inevitable that I will feel nervous."

Prime Minister Aoyama laughed heartily: "Miyazaki Kengo is too humorous. The one who is really under psychological pressure is me. I went to see Kawakami Kensei before, and he gave you extremely high praise, believing that you are a unique genius in the history of swordsmanship, and even he is far inferior to you."

He also predicted that within two years, your swordsmanship level would completely surpass his, and even now, in terms of combat strength alone, he is no match for you.

I was initially somewhat skeptical of these claims, but the moment I saw you, I was certain that the former chairman had not exaggerated at all, and might even have underestimated the situation.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. After receiving permission, Miyazawa Mie came in with brewed tea leaves, served the three of them tea, and then left.

Under the guidance of this shrewd and worldly prime minister, the conversation gradually shifted from mutual flattery to various aspects of art and life.

This prime minister came from an aristocratic family and was exposed to all kinds of high-class things and enjoyments from a young age. His position in his family was similar to that of Jia Baoyu in the Jia Mansion, where he enjoyed all kinds of wealth and luxury.

In fact, although the aristocracy in Japan was abolished long ago, it was just a formality, much like the caste system in the White Elephant Kingdom. The aristocracy still exists and occupies a large amount of national resources.

Otherwise, this smooth-talking middle-aged nobleman, whose political and administrative abilities were not outstanding but whose interpersonal skills were superb, would not have had the opportunity to sit in this position before he became completely bald.

Of course, those who know, know. The Prime Minister of Japan, like the President of the United States, is nominally a high-ranking official, but in reality, it's just a figurehead position. The actual power depends on the individual's ability.

Obtaining a position does not equate to having power. Just like Emperor Wu of Han and Emperor Xian of Han, both were emperors, but their power was vastly different.

If you put someone with poor skills in a high position, they will be difficult to manage and may even be sidelined by their subordinates. On the other hand, a skilled person can gain a lot of power even with a small position.

However, this Prime Minister, intentionally or unintentionally, mixed some of his grievances into the conversation, making you feel that although he was the Prime Minister, he was just a pitiful punching bag, and if he were a young girl, a chivalrous hero would have come to his aid.

Furthermore, their forms of address gradually changed from "Your Excellency the Prime Minister" and "Your Excellency Miyazaki" to "Mr. Aoyama" and "Brother Miyazaki".

"Inspector Megure, I have something I need to discuss with Miyazaki privately. You can wait for me outside."

Inspector Megure quickly stood up and breathed a sigh of relief. His mission for the day was finally complete; now that he had finished threading the needle, he could relax.

After he left, Prime Minister Aoyama remained silent for a moment before letting out a long sigh.

“Brother Miyazaki, now that it’s just the two of us, I won’t hold back anymore. I came here tonight for two reasons: first, I want to meet a legendary figure from Japan, and second, I want to clear up some misunderstandings so that our future communication can be smoother.”

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Aoyama is a straightforward person. He speaks frankly and openly. Those who practice swordsmanship prefer to be direct."

Qingshan hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"Some time ago, I received a secret report that someone in the government seemed to want to use the government's power to secretly harm Brother Miyazaki. After I found out, I sent people to investigate."

Unexpectedly, a military base of the government was hit by a violent explosion due to the earthquake, and all the key personnel who wanted to deal with Miyazaki perished in this natural disaster.

After learning about this, I was heartbroken and launched an investigation. I obtained some clues and evidence, but because most of the main people involved have already died, the progress I have made so far is very limited.

The government leadership was outraged by this incident, and I immediately ordered the cessation of all operations. It was my dereliction of duty as Prime Minister to have frightened the innocent Ms. Mori and Ms. Sera.

These words were quite clever.

They set the tone right from the start: I was completely unaware of this matter, and neither were the higher-ups in the government; it was just some people acting on their own initiative.

They are masters of shifting blame, quickly defining the nature of the matter.

Moreover, it leaves room for maneuver, that is, it leaves enough room for interpretation. If we are on good terms today, it means that someone has taken matters into their own hands.

But if we ever turn against each other, this will be evidence of your crimes. I know that you attacked high-ranking government officials and generals, causing numerous casualties!

It can be described as a perfect blend of gentleness and strength, demonstrating a high level of interpersonal skills.

Miyazaki Yu nodded: "Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Aoyama. I felt that someone was monitoring me during those days, and even reached out to my disciple and took Xiaolan away. I thought it was the criminal organization that had made a comeback, but I didn't expect that someone in the government wanted to deal with it. This was beyond my expectations."

Prime Minister Aoyama cursed the little fox inwardly. He had humbled himself and tried to persuade her, but he hadn't gotten a single truthful word in return. It seemed he needed to be more explicit.

"Haha, it seems you're quite something, Miyazaki. These guys planned everything in great detail, yet you still managed to see right through them. If you hadn't been home that night, I would have thought you were the one who destroyed the underground base."

As he spoke, he instantly raised his eyes and met Miyazaki Yu's gaze. Both of their eyes sharpened, instantly making the atmosphere in the room tense.

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Chapter 440 Each Gets What They Need

The two stared at each other for several minutes. Prime Minister Aoyama cursed inwardly, "I'm the prime minister! Isn't this kid afraid at all?"

Or is this kid's thinking still stuck in high school, and he doesn't know what he represents?

However, the terrifying reality he had witnessed told him that this young man not only possessed extraordinary martial arts skills, but was also incredibly intelligent, even comparable to the long-lost Shinichi Kudo.

If this idea were applied to a child, people would just laugh it off, thinking he was being too idealistic. They would assume that once he grows up, enters society, and experiences setbacks, he will naturally come to his senses and transform from a passionate young man into a thoughtful middle-aged person.

Countless people have gone through this, including him, the Prime Minister.

Even he, this fine young man from a noble family, was no exception before he could blend in with those cunning foxes. He had to compromise and learn to adapt to the rules and unspoken rules; otherwise, even with a powerful background, he would find it difficult to move forward.

Politics doesn't believe in ideals, and reality doesn't believe in fairy tales!

Those who don't believe in these things will suffer setbacks in reality, and in the end, they will either accept their fate or leave.

But Miyazaki Yu, the great swordsman, is completely different. The high walls of reality seem to be non-existent in his eyes!

"Hahaha!"

They burst into laughter again, as if they had returned to the wonderful time when they were eating hot pot and singing songs.

"Mr. Aoyama is too humorous. That's a huge military base with thousands of regular soldiers, a large number of close-combat weapons, and even self-destruct devices. I'm just an ordinary person. How could I possibly do something like that?"

What a clever reverse admission!

Prime Minister Aoyama's heart skipped a beat. He realized that guessing the outcome and having the other party acknowledge it were not the same thing!

By saying this, Miyazaki Yu is essentially admitting that he was the one who destroyed the military base!

He actually admitted it outright!

Seeing his calm and composed demeanor gave me another headache. He clearly didn't care about the thousands of lives. Or rather, in his eyes, the enemy wasn't even human. Since they weren't human, he didn't care about using any cruel methods as long as he could achieve his goal.

I tried everything I could to gain the initiative in the conversation.

He always intentionally or unintentionally linked the government and the state together, saying that anyone who hasn't truly gone mad should know how serious it is to face the power of the state and how terrible the consequences can be.

Once he develops concerns and anxieties, you can naturally steer the conversation in a way that makes him accept protection, control, or leadership. If he shows fear of the government, you can even use that emotion to get him to work for you.

However, seeing Miyazaki Yu's indifferent expression, he cursed inwardly.

"Kamihara Masu and that idiot Yamada, for a young man who values ​​loyalty and righteousness, the government's deterrence combined with the shackles of loyalty and righteousness is the truly suitable weapon. But these two idiots used these two powerful weapons separately, which together could have been invincible. If I had let this young man use the methods I used against me earlier, I could definitely have made him work for me!"

This is the confidence of a first-rate politician.

Politics is the art of manipulating people, and those who can become leaders of great powers are masters of manipulating people.

"That's right, that's right. After this incident, there were voices in the government that cast doubt on you. I just scoffed at that. How could someone as outstanding as Miyazaki do such a thing? I don't believe it at all."

Thanks to Miyazaki's presence, the development of kendo in Japan has made great progress. Many parents are sending their children to learn kendo, which is a great thing for Japan.

As Prime Minister, I also want to support this. I would like to allocate government funds to the Kendo Club of Teitan Junior High School to cultivate more Kendo talents. I would also like to allocate funds to the Beika Town government to add a large Kendo dojo in Beika Town's planning, with Miyazaki serving as the dojo master.

Miyazaki's swordsmanship is unique, and Kawakami, the swordsman, has praised it highly, saying that you created a new school all by yourself. Although Miyazaki has one disciple, it is far from enough. You should open your doors wider and take on more disciples.

This is blatant favoritism.

Miyazaki Yu, however, smiled deeply; this prime minister was truly interesting.

As the leader of a country, it was already quite rare for him to condescend to do so. But this man not only personally visited him and treated him like a close friend, but also directly promised him many benefits.

However, anyone with eyes can see the principle that "he who eats another's food is bound to him, and he who takes another's money is bound to him."

These benefits are both tangible and a kind of constraint.

Just like the sword masters in the Sword Masters Guild, a sword master who is unrestrained is certainly terrifying.

However, if it is a grandmaster of a major kendo school, then the situation becomes one where the monk can run away but the temple cannot.

Moreover, these two things are not simply a matter of the government allocating some money; the political significance behind them is the most valuable aspect.

This action by the government is tantamount to personally endorsing Miyazaki Yu, the great swordsman. From now on, in the eyes of outsiders, Miyazaki Yu will essentially be a government official and will enjoy even more privileges.

Although these things are good, I can't help but curse the old fox in my heart.

This old man has written a check that I can't refuse.

After all, the most important thing in life is to be pragmatic. Since the Prime Minister is so courteous to scholars, if you still want to live in this country, you should also show some appreciation.

Miyazaki Yu's desires have always been simple. Whether it was his practice of swordsmanship, his later cooperation with Vermouth, or his later falling out with the Black Organization and cultivating his own power, it was all for the sake of making his life better.

Sufficient lifespan, sufficient wealth, and sufficient power are the cornerstones of a good quality of life. Since the Prime Minister has already presented these, one should be sensible and pragmatic.

"Mr. Aoyama, you truly deserve to be called a leader of Japan, a leader who is not seen for a century. These decisions are extremely wise. Now that I have taught a disciple, I naturally want to pass on my swordsmanship. If there is a large dojo with government credit backing, I will naturally be very happy. Mr. Aoyama, you are so kind. I really don't know how to repay you."

If there were other people present, they would definitely get goosebumps all over.

These two started by praising each other in a commercial way, but now it has turned into a deep mutual praise, and they have leveled up directly.

Prime Minister Aoyama, however, smiled even more broadly, as if he was thoroughly enjoying the conversation.