I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Answers to some readers' questions

Seeing that many readers have questions, I'll summarize and answer them.

1. Why is the protagonist in a passive position and why doesn't he take the initiative?

A: The girl with superpowers in the future was originally a mystery. Hina appeared under the pretense of not remembering, so Li Xuan had no chance to know anything about her.

In addition, regarding gang issues, the Ashikawa group, based in the local area, is an old force that is defending its territory, and the several battles have all been territorial disputes.

Furthermore, this is not a system novel and does not have the ability to predict the future. Believe me, it's a battle of wits, not a pure gangster novel. The author will not describe it in detail; it simply writes about some conflicts, which has already led a lot of readers to ask if it's not a lighthearted story.

In reality, gang conflicts don't involve much intellectual battles; they're not business disputes, but rather fights of fists and guns.

2. Why didn't Li Xuan confess to Yukino?

A: You don't understand Japanese yakuza culture. The Japanese public treats yakuza poorly; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're disliked. Although many manga depict yakuza, Li Xuan doesn't actually look down on himself. It's just that a criminal organization is a criminal organization, and even if you leave, you're still part of the criminal organization. [The Undying Dragon] was able to leave because she had a very unique personality—a carefree, unconventional, and bold person—but Yukino isn't like that. Yukino's family isn't either.

It's not like you can just quit your job and then marry a rich and beautiful woman like a normal person.

Li Xuan initially hesitated about committing the crime, but ultimately stopped it. The original text had a setting where Yukino was constantly being confessed to; in that scenario, how do you explain stopping the crime? Saying, "I'm a yakuza, I was actually here to kidnap you, but do you think I waited here for so long just to confess to you?" Isn't that stupid? You think that's honest? Sorry, I really don't understand you. Would you tell a stranger you've fantasized about having sex with, "I just imagined myself having sex with you five times," and still think that's honest?

Why not choose silence and simply let the matter pass, stopping the crime altogether? But this approach presupposes never seeing each other again, and coincidentally, Li Xuan's contracted project is near the Second Miss's residence, thus creating a connection with the Eldest Miss.

3. Why did Yukino develop feelings for Li Xuan?

A: The article even explicitly stated the points to make it clear to the reader, but the reader still didn't understand.

Readers believe that a very strong emotional connection would be needed for Yukino to fall in love with Li Xuan.

But did this article state that Yukino likes Li Xuan? No. Yukino herself has not confirmed that she likes Li Xuan.

But is it possible for someone to be in a state of uncertainty about liking someone while also caring about the person who confessed their feelings to them?

The article mentions that: "A direct confession and a flirtatious, ambiguous relationship definitely have different starting points."

Yukino was considering it, especially after seeing that the male protagonist was indeed quite good, and that he had adopted a possessive approach despite the constant harassment from other women. [As originally stated by Haruno]

In fact, some readers keep talking about logic, thinking that everyone is overly idealistic about the story, that every answer is textbook-perfect, and that every decision is prophetic. Is Oregairu really that simple? Why didn't Yukino mention from the beginning that her family's car had hit Hachiman? I remember some readers saying things like "Yukino never lies." Damn it, even Hachiman himself regretted thinking Yukino was too perfect in the original story.

P.S.: The emotional connections this book actually tries to portray are far more complex than readers imagine. Oregairu is a light novel that depicts emotions with greater subtlety and realism. Some say Li Xuan is indecisive; have they considered that if things develop unexpectedly well with Yukino, he might actually be willing to take the path that Yukino dislikes? Also, Yukino had a habit of hiding her favorite toys when she was young, but the Yukino in this story is actually on the opposite side, walking alongside Li Xuan. Everyone has their own thoughts and their own stance. So when Yukino says, "I hate unambitious people," it's simply from the perspective of someone she admires, encouraging Li Xuan to keep trying.

Yang Nai's gift to Li Xuan seemed simple to everyone; Li Xuan had no ulterior motives—he saved Yang Nai—while Yang Nai harbored a clear purpose: to repay him. The sunglasses were just a small token, but Li Xuan treasured them dearly. Therefore, her series of schemes to repay Li Xuan's life-saving grace were merely a way of settling accounts through connections. It was only when Yang Nai discovered Li Xuan's extraordinary kindness and moderation despite being a member of the underworld that she revealed on the beach that she was the daughter of a politician, adept at calculation, even scheming against the samurai who saved her. In reality, she said this to Li Xuan with an apologetic attitude. Only someone unable to let go of or openly express their feelings would use such business tactics to curry favor with someone.

The reason I'm writing this analysis with such spoilers is because the book is indeed written in a rather obscure way.

But this book has pretty much given readers an explanation.

The author will not write this type of article in his next book.

Chapter 116 The Holy Land That Protects All

Chiba Prefecture.

The Japanese underworld is legal, and despite its notoriety, it is viewed with a love-hate relationship by the public.

The famous filmmaker Takeshi Kitano has made films about yakuza culture, which is characterized by backstabbing, ruthless killing, and extreme greed—a typical criminal organization.

However, in reality, the Japanese underworld is divided into many types, and local groups like Ashikawa are considered the most left-leaning traditional forces.

For organized crime to integrate into civilian life, it needs to be discreet and covert.

In a residential street, a Mercedes is parked in a parking space in a detached house.

However, it is a bit difficult for this large vehicle to park in such a small parking space.

With a click, the young man wearing purple sunglasses got out of the car, looking left and right, but he still couldn't figure out how he managed to drive such a bulky car into such a small and exquisite private parking space.

"Oh my, is this your house? This is the first time I've seen it."

An elderly woman in her sixties, who looked kind and wore reading glasses, was watering flowers at the door of a detached house next door. She seemed a little surprised and asked gently.

"Ah, yes, this is my property."

Li Xuan saw his neighbor and nodded.

The elderly woman seemed delighted that new neighbors were moving in, asking, "This house is beautiful, but I haven't seen anyone move in since it was built three years ago... Are you moving in now?"

The quiet young man with short, dyed blond hair and sunglasses smiled and said politely, "Yes, I will be living here from now on. Please take good care of me."

Taking advantage of the late night, Li Xuan and Chu moved out of the upscale residential area and into this tampered address.

The war between future humans that erupted in the warehouse that day forced Li Xuan to confront an enemy from the future. Knowing nothing about the future, Li Xuan naturally employed every means available to him within the underworld to devise a countermeasure. Ultimately, he chose geographical advantage. As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake; the underworld believed that changing his address and hiding himself was the best way to avoid danger. To confront that unknown future enemy, Li Xuan moved his residence to his territory, Qiancang Street.

Here, he is the king, in charge of everything, including the merchants and residents, all of whom support him. If anything happens, he can immediately grasp the situation and take countermeasures.

That said, the streets in detached residential areas are generally not very wide, which is why most Japanese people drive small cars. Li Xuan was really struggling to park in such a small one-way street.

The elderly woman noticed his distress and asked with concern, "How are you? Do you need some guidance?"

"No need, no need, I can do it myself."

Li Xuan had already reached the back of the carriage and spoke to the kind-hearted woman.

As a result, Li Xuan bent down, gripped the crash beam with both hands, and with the strength to lift a tripod, he actually began to slowly lift the behemoth weighing nearly two tons. Using this towing method, the young man dragged it into the garage little by little, carefully observing both sides to avoid scratching the paint.

The woman next door looked quite serious when she saw this "real physical method of reversing into a parking space".

After parking his car, Li Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at his cherished car, he realized that it was only natural for a man to love his car.

At that moment, the passenger door was violently opened and slammed against the wall, rendering all of Li Xuan's efforts futile!

"What have you done, Hina!?"

Li Xuan opened his eyes wide, his heart stopped, and asked.

The elderly neighbor saw a short-haired, cute girl jump out of the car.

"Oh, there's a cute little kid."

The old woman bent down, and upon first seeing the little girl, she seemed to fall in love with her, her eyes fixed on her.

"Hello."

When the little chick saw the old man, it greeted him as if he were an ordinary person.

The old woman's eyes lit up, and she said, "I have some candy at home, would you like some?"

Li Xuan was still checking his car door when he saw the aunt he was meeting for the first time being captivated by Xiao Chu. Apart from being a bit dim-witted, this girl was indeed the kind of quiet and cute girl that old people would like at first glance. Even the old team leader was more obsessed with Xiao Chu than with his own grandson.

“My name is Nitta Gen, and her name is Hina. We are siblings. We will be living here from now on, so please take good care of us.”

Li Xuan placed one hand on Chu's head, revealed a smile, and introduced himself to the other party.

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After moving his luggage into his new home, Li Xuan's neighbor, an elderly woman, introduced herself as the president of the community's women's association and enthusiastically volunteered to take Li Xuan to visit the surrounding neighbors.

According to the rules, you only need to visit all the neighbors in front, behind, left, and right.

The head of the women's association lived next door on the left, and on the right was a large, retro-style house. Behind it was a five-story apartment building with a balcony. Because the first and second floors were adjacent to a detached house, Li Xuan also had to visit the two households across the street in order to build good relations.

"The people living here are all very nice. They always help us old folks carry things and do chores. They go out to work during the day, and most of them are young, so I don't know if anyone will be here on Saturdays and Sundays. If no one is here, you can come in the evening."

The auntie at the entrance introduced Li Xuan to the president.

I see. No wonder they are residents near Senkura Street. They have been protected by the Ashikawa family for a long time. They are truly simple and honest people.

Li Xuan, holding the young girl's hand and carrying a gift, waited to the side.

The president knocked, and the door opened quickly.

"President, what brings you here?"

As a result, after looking through the peephole, a woman dressed in an elegant kimono opened the door, followed by several servants. She was a graceful middle-aged Japanese woman.

However, the atmosphere changed immediately after Li Xuan met the woman and her group on the street.

The members of the Youjing Group immediately turned serious, with the eldest sister and other gang members' expressions darkening.

Holding the gifts in both hands, Li Xuan suddenly revealed his true colors, staring at them with a wary and cold gaze.

The grudges and feuds between the gangs instantly turned into silence, permeating the small rooftop.

War Demon...

The person the Youjing group people who have retired from their criminal activities live here fears the most, have the deepest grudges against, but also owe the most favors to is this person.

"Yu-jing, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Nitta, our neighbor who just moved into the house next door. We should get along well as neighbors from now on."

The president of the women's association, standing in the middle, had a peaceful expression and seemed unaware of anything amiss, smiling as she introduced the situation.

Yui Hibari and the others' expressions changed drastically as they asked, "Move next door?"

Li Xuan was the last person to indirectly defeat the Yui Gang. Logically speaking, he was the Yui Gang's blood enemy, but he was also their benefactor. The Yui Gang was able to escape their enemies and live here peacefully thanks to the protection of the Ashikawa Gang, and now they were under the protection of this young executive.

Li Xuan remained silent for a moment. After all, the relationship was awkward. He still presented the gift with both hands and said, "So you live here. What a coincidence. My home is right next door. This is a small gift. Please forgive me in the future."

The lark in the well remained silent.

Her subordinates, who had sworn to follow her to the death, had differing opinions.

"Sister, I don't think there's anything to talk about with him."

"Shut up, do you have the right to speak? Even though he was once our enemy, he has done us a great favor."

"But, but the boss is actually also..."

"He fulfilled the boss's noble cause!"

Several people argued incessantly, their feelings mixed.

"Shut up!!"

Yui Hibari turned around, his face cold, and silenced everyone with a single sentence.

"For the greater good, from now on you are not allowed to talk about such things anymore. Salute to our new neighbor."

With a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, Youjing Yunque placed his hands on the heads of his six unyielding subordinates, who bowed ninety degrees to Li Xuan and said in unison, "You've worked hard!"

“…”

Li Xuan remained silent; he was now just a neighbor who would exchange greetings.

To cover it up, Li Xuan and Xiao Chu also bowed.