Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

The carriage door was gently opened by a servant who had been waiting nearby, and a natural scent carrying the fresh aroma of grass and trees immediately filled the nostrils.

Cui Ming slowly stepped out of the car. Looking around, the entire courtyard was nestled against the mountain and beside the water. In Tokyo, where land is incredibly valuable, this was not something an ordinary family could possess.

Coincidentally, Cui Ming had recently seen intelligence about this place.

Is it the garden of the former Iwasaki residence?

It seems that the person who went to all this trouble to invite them was from Mitsubishi.

This isn't a good place to visit.

Cui Ming glanced at Tanaka Taro, who was standing obediently to the side, and spoke first.

"What are you waiting for? Lead the way."

Tanaka Taro, who was originally waiting to see a good show, was taken aback.

Good grief, so brazen?

Their initial dismissive attitude has softened somewhat.

This demeanor destined Akira Yamashita to be extraordinary.

Tanaka Taro bowed as an apology and then walked ahead to lead the way.

Cui Ming led the four of them into the manor with Tanaka Taro.

The interior of the manor is even more spacious than the exterior, with exquisite and magnificent decorations that exude grandeur and elegance.

Several people stood in the lobby on the first floor, all dressed in suits and ties, but their auras gave them away, revealing them all to be superhumans.

Tanaka led Cui Ming up to the second floor, while the others stayed on the first floor to rest.

Yong-eun was originally going to follow, but Choi Myung waved his hand, and Yong-eun obediently stayed on the first floor.

Tanaka pushed open a door, behind which was a small conference room with a long table and a few chairs.

Two people were sitting at the table.

An elderly man in his sixties, with a thin face and sharp eyes.

Cui Ming had seen his photo; it was Iwasaki from Mitsubishi.

The other was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with a smile on his face, but no smile in his eyes.

Sumitomo's Yoshimura.

Tanaka closed the door and left.

Only Cui Ming and the two chaebol tycoons remained in the room.

Iwasaki stared at Cui Ming for a long while before slowly speaking.

"Akira Yamashita? The military advisor for the 37th Regiment? Shinichiro Sawada, a partner of the Osaka Division?"

Cui Ming nodded.

"Exactly."

Iwasaki sneered.

Do you know why you're here?

Cui Ming said frankly.

"I don't know. Please enlighten me, Mr. Iwasaki."

Iwasaki stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Cui Ming.

"We already knew about the Osaka Division."

Smuggling goods, colluding with enemy countries, and enriching themselves.

Do you think you've covered your tracks perfectly?

Cui Ming's heart skipped a beat, but his face showed a shocked expression.

"Mr. Iwasaki, what... what makes you say that?"

Iwasaki turned around and stared at Cui Ming.

"Stop pretending. Do you think the military doesn't know where the 37th Regiment's supplies have been going for the past six months?"

"How many people do you think the Osaka Division's little tricks can fool?"

Cui Ming was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

Iwasaki frowned.

"why are you laughing?"

Cui Ming put away his smile and said calmly.

"Since Mr. Iwasaki already knew, why didn't he just arrest us? Why go through all this trouble to 'invite' us here?"

Iwasaki stared at him for a while, then suddenly smiled.

"interesting."

He sat down again.

"As expected of a guy who can thrive in the Osaka Division, he's quick-witted."

He paused, then continued.

“You’re right. If I really wanted to arrest you, I could just have the military do it.”

But I didn't do that because... I'm also very interested in your business.

Cui Ming chuckled inwardly.

really.

These conglomerates are only interested in profit.

What does it matter what country or righteousness is? In the face of self-interest, it's all bullshit.

If the Osaka Division can smuggle goods, why can't Mitsubishi? Why can't Sumitomo?

"Mr. Iwasaki means..."

Cui Ming asked tentatively.

Iwasaki glanced at Yoshimura, and Yoshimura nodded.

Iwasaki said.

“What the Osaka Division can give you, Mitsubishi can give you even more.”

What the Osaka Division can't provide, Mitsubishi can.

"So, Mr. Yamashita, how about switching partners?"

Cui Ming remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"But what about the Osaka Division..."

Iwasaki waved his hand.

"Don't worry about that. We've got our own arrangements for Shinichiro Sawada."

If you nod, you'll be one of us.

We will provide the supplies for the 37th Regiment;

We have opened up channels for cargo transportation;

So we get the lion's share. It's 80/20, we get 80%, you get 20%.

Cui Ming outwardly appeared to be calculating gains and losses, but inwardly he sneered coldly.

Old man, when you invited me here, how we divide the spoils wasn't up to you anymore.

Chapter 257 What is the ending for a gambling addict?

It's important to know that the Mitsubishi Group and the Sumitomo Group are two of the largest conglomerates in the island nation.

It's one thing for the Mitsubishi Group to have designs on Cui Ming, but the Sumitomo Group also originated in Osaka.

Judging from this, the Osaka Foundation is not a monolithic entity.

That makes sense when you think about it. In a business-driven army where profit is the top priority, there's no such thing as loyalty or righteousness.

However, their actions inadvertently benefited Cui Ming, who could potentially brainwash and control these two individuals.

The intelligence and resources that can be obtained through these two groups will be ten or even a hundred times more efficient than those of the Osaka Division.

Moreover, they came to him of their own accord, saving him the trouble of making any effort to reach out to them.

The problem is that Kiyosumi Estate is one of the private estates belonging to the Mitsubishi Group.

Not to mention the supernatural beings on the first floor who are openly known, there are also several hidden ninjas and shikigami inside and outside this small room.

Trying to bring everyone under control quietly right now would be as difficult as climbing to the sky.

If we act now, the commotion might be hard to control. Perhaps—

"I understand Mr. Iwasaki's good intentions."

After thinking for a long time, Cui Ming finally spoke slowly.

"But this matter is of great importance; could you allow me to consider it further?"

Upon hearing Cui Ming's words, Iwasaki revealed a triumphant smile.

"Of course you can. Mr. Yamashita has traveled all the way from the East back to his homeland. It must have been a long and arduous journey for him."

Here's what we'll do: you can relax for a day at my manor.

Give me your answer again by this time tomorrow.

He stood up, walked to the door, and glanced back at Cui Ming.

"But, Yamashita-kun, please remember, this is Tokyo. Not Lushun, nor Shanghai."

Here, even if the Emperor himself came, I would still be in charge.