We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

As soon as she entered the room, Misaki Miku couldn't help but ask.

"There are two important things to do." Junda Mana placed her suitcase beside her and sat down in a chair.

"Of the two, one is a notification type and the other is a task type."

"However, one of them is a notification, but there is only one other thing that requires us to follow the arrangements and act on time."

"Huh?" Miku Miku was stunned.

Sumita Mana said:

"The first thing is simple: the two of us have officially become retainers of the Uesugi family. The Sumimi group will now be under the Uesugi family's control, but you can still participate in the Executive Bureau's missions."

"Currently, besides us, there is only the head of the Uesugi family, who is the girl we accompanied to the performance during the last mission."

"It's her." Misaki Miku suddenly remembered Uesugi Erii's face.

This girl, who couldn't speak freely, left a deep impression on her.

Misaki Miku was surprised that this girl, who was only a few years older than herself, was one of the heads of three of the Snake Clan.

Unexpectedly, not long after, she and Junta Mana were assigned to become retainers of the Uesugi family.

"Spending time with a girl like this... doesn't seem so bad."

Miku Miku's thoughts.

Strictly speaking, Uesugi Erii is two or three years older than her, but because Erii is still young at heart, Misaki Misaki always treats her as a child in her heart.

Previously, the Uesugi family consisted of only Uesugi Erii, but now with the addition of her and Junda Mana as retainers, it's somewhat similar to the Minamoto family's configuration.

"This was specially arranged by Director Genjiro. He felt that the two of us were very suitable to accompany the head of the Uesugi family, and the head of the Uesugi family did need to communicate with more people of the same age."

"As a result, even I, who originally had no affiliation, was assigned to the Uesugi family."

Although her tone carried a hint of wistfulness, Junda Mana still had a smile on her face.

It's clear that she's quite satisfied with this arrangement.

"Although Miss Erii cannot speak, she has a very nice personality. We can spend time together every day, or take turns to keep her company."

"What's the other thing?" Misaki asked. "Didn't you say we were going on another mission?"

Junda Mana's expression became more serious:

"Yes, but the mission we're about to carry out is very special."

"This mission was not ordered by the patriarch, nor by the director of the executive bureau, but by... Princess Kaguya."

Princess Kaguya?!

Mitsuka Mitsu almost thought she had misheard something.

It wasn't until Junda Mana nodded again, confirming:

"That's right, it was Kaguya-hime who gave the order."

"Moreover, the timing of the mission was very coincidental, exactly one minute after we were assigned to become retainers of the Uesugi family."

Seeing Misaki Miku's shocked expression, Junda Mana paused for a moment before continuing:

"Princess Kaguya has ordered us to proceed immediately to the residence of the head of the Uesugi family to ensure her safety."

"If necessary, she can even be taken away from Genji Heavy Industries."

…………

…………

at the same time,

The Kanto branch members returned to Genji Heavy Industries with grim expressions.

Today's journey was indeed rushed for them. The mission to Kobe was originally none of their business, but unexpectedly, the patriarch gave the order and sent them to Kobe.

However, upon arriving in Kobe, they didn't even manage to unleash a tenth of their full strength. They merely killed a few wandering snake-like deadly beings before being dispatched by Genjiro to maintain order.

Of course, they can't work night shifts like officers from the Metropolitan Police Department.

After the main convoy of the executive bureau left, they took the modified car they had used to get there and returned to Tokyo.

"The evil patriarchal system, the corrupt family!"

"Technology has advanced to the 21st century, yet they're still using leadership methods from hundreds of years ago!"

"If we continue to lead the family in the same old way, the family will fall behind the rest of the world sooner or later!"

Even after entering Genji Heavy Industries, many team members continued to complain.

This trip to Kobe left almost every member of the Kanto branch filled with resentment.

They consider themselves the chosen ones, always thinking they are superior to ordinary people. Today, they are trying to maintain order in Kobe and are absolutely furious.

But considering Genjiro's orders and the minister's requirements, they couldn't say much and could only grit their teeth and do the work of a Metropolitan Police Department officer for an afternoon.

The mission is now over, but their resentment has not subsided.

Akechi Asuya listened quietly to his subordinates' complaints but said nothing, which was tantamount to tacitly approving their behavior.

He was also somewhat dissatisfied with Genjiro's arrangements.

However, he knew this was not the time to clash with Genji, so he chose to restrain his subordinates.

however……

Once the constraints are in place, they need to be released.

Now that the mission is over, they will naturally vent their frustrations in their own preferred way after reporting back to their patriarch.

"Minister, why did we have to come back again? It's so late, doesn't the head of the household need to rest?"

'Jian Guang' asked, puzzled.

Akechi Asuya gave him a cold glance, and 'Kanemitsu' immediately shut his mouth.

Akechi Asuya said coldly:

"If the patriarch hadn't informed me, do you think I would have let your Lai Clan Heavy Industries wait idly?"

“We still have a mission today. Genji has captured the most important senior officer of the Oni Clan. They certainly won’t just stand by and watch Kazama Ruri be locked up in jail.”

"Enough with the nonsense. I'm going to call the head of the family now to ask about the specific task arrangements. You all stay quiet."

The remaining members of the Kanto branch all composed themselves and listened quietly to Asuya's voice on the phone:

"Asuya, have you returned to Genji Heavy Industries?"

"You've all worked so hard today, traveling such a long distance."

"But it's not time to let our guard down yet. We've captured a key member of the Ghost Gang, and they certainly won't let this go."

Masamune Tachibana's voice came through the phone:

"Asuya, the Kanto branch is the branch I value most, and now is the time when we need you."

"You have that red card with enough authority, right?"

"During this period, your task is to guard 'Naruka,' the lowest level of Genji Heavy Industries, and prevent it from being invaded by foreign enemies."

"No one is allowed to set foot here without my order!"

Chapter 218 Erii is taking a bath; the King, Uesugi Koshi, and Nagumo Ugetsu arrive.

【Naruka】

In Hindu mythology, this is where the dead are tortured; it is hell.

In the context of Genji Heavy Industries, it specifically refers to a special interlayer buried deep underground.

Akechi Asuya was quite familiar with this.

In fact, all members of the Kanto branch knew that such a place existed within the family.

This is a place that the patriarch specially took all of them to.

That is why they believe that under Tachibana Masamune's leadership, they will move towards their true inner goals.

The Kanto branch members, who were used to disregarding all rules and finding joy in breaking them, surprisingly kept this news to themselves and kept the matter of 'Naruka' a secret.

They were all believers in social Darwinism.

Asuya Akechi, the head of the Kanto branch, might need to conceal some things from others due to his position.

But his team members almost never hide their attitudes.

"Received, Headmaster, the Kanto Branch guarantees to complete the mission."

Akechi Asuya said in a deep voice,

"With me and my team members here, no one can possibly set foot here."

“Very good. The Kanto branch is the most elite branch in the family. I have faith in your abilities.”

Tachibana Masamune's voice was filled with relief.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master." Akechi Asuya said his thanks and then hung up the phone.

He turned around, looked at his still silent team members, clapped his hands, and said:

"Alright, stop standing there, you can go downstairs now."

"Yes, Minister."

Regardless of how these members of the Kanto branch viewed these successive missions, they suppressed their emotions and followed Akechi Asuya into the elevator.

Akechi Asuya took out his red card from his pocket, swiped it, and the elevator plummeted to the bottom floor.

The expressions on the faces of all the group members were somewhat uncertain, and one of them even yawned.

After returning to Tokyo, most members of the Kanto branch, besides wanting to vent their frustrations, actually just wanted to get some rest. After all, nobody wants their sleep deprived by missions.

But since it was the patriarch's order, they dared not disobey.

As a result, the resentment that had been building up in their hearts was subtly stirred up again.

Swah——

As the elevator plummeted, everyone had their own thoughts.

On ordinary days, the Kanto branch is arguably the branch that complains the most about the snake family system.

They are not governed by any organization within the family, and only obey the orders of the patriarch. Even Genjiro cannot control them.

Under Tachibana Masamune's deliberate manipulation, their already extreme personalities will only become more extreme.

On the one hand, they oppose the family's system that has lasted for thousands of years, and on the other hand, they look down on anyone who is less capable than them.

The thoughts of all members of the Kanto branch were so contradictory.

Yet these two vastly different ideas manage to coexist harmoniously in their minds.

Ding-dong-

The words 'Naluojia' appeared on the elevator screen.

Everyone from the Kanto branch walked out in silence, one by one.

"Strange, why is this place dark? I remember there used to be some light here."

"Yeah, it's so dark now that you can barely see the road."

"This family is like this. Isn't Genjiro stronger than us? Why don't we send him to guard this place?"

"The future of our family is bright."

……

The shift in focus from the initial topic of lighting to the discussion of family systems took only a few sentences.

Genji Heavy Industries has done an excellent job of soundproofing each floor, and they are certain that there is no one else here, which is why they dare to have such a frank discussion.

"Sigh, I feel like I have less freedom in the family than those 'ghosts' in the Ghost Clan. At least in that clan, I don't have to be restricted when I do my research."

"Kanemitsu" complained.

He's practically a science fanatic, and he enjoys doing all sorts of strange and unusual research.