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

Uesugi Kotsuki looked at Nagumo Ugetsu and Genjiro, who were still standing, and said:

"Please grab a chair and sit down. Let's talk things over here."

Nagumo Ugetsu pulled up two chairs and sat down next to Uesugi Kotsu with Genjiro.

Kazama Ruri stared at the two of them with resentful eyes the whole time, without saying a word.

Yuan Zhisheng took a deep breath, his mind a jumbled mess, unsure where to begin.

He wanted to ask the old man about his connection with the Snake-Headed Eight Families, but he felt that the current situation was not suitable for asking such a question. So he kept thinking and searching for a suitable question.

Uesugi Echizen asked a few questions first, such as, "What level is the Executive Bureau at within the family now?"

During his time as the head of the Sheqi Eight Families, there was no such specialized agency as the Executive Bureau.

It wasn't until after World War II that Angers, representing the Secret Society, came to Japan, began reorganizing the Snake Clan, and established the Japanese branch of the Kassel College.

The Executive Bureau, the most important agency under the Japanese branch, was also established at that time.

Genjiro answered his questions in detail.

Uesugi Kotsu nodded outwardly, but inwardly he felt that the family's organization was ridiculously cumbersome.

"These younger generation are getting more and more outrageous. They set up such a complicated system, giving countless people opportunities to exploit loopholes. No wonder there are traitors."

He secretly grumbled to himself.

"But Angers is really a bastard, setting up so many institutions that overlap with the original duties of the Snake Clan."

The conversation was led by Uesugi Koshi throughout.

This former king of film, who once reigned supreme and ruled over hundreds of thousands of mixed-race people in Japan, was born with an extremely strong aura.

This aura was something that Genjiro, who only had a few hundred men under his command, could never match. Even Tachibana Masamune, the current head of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, could not cultivate such an aura.

After all, during the era in which Uesugi Kotsugu lived, the strength of the Snake Clan was at an unprecedented peak in history, and their aura was filled with a unique arrogance.

The current Sheqi Eight Families are confined to Japan, and they don't even have the courage to challenge the forces of mixed-race people from Europe and America.

After all, how could a force that has been unable to completely eradicate its own internal demons possibly spare the energy to deal with the outside world?

"What is the name of the current head of the Snake Clan?" Uesugi Echigo asked.

“Tachibana Masamune is also the current head of the Tachibana family,” Genjiro replied.

"So, he also has 'royal blood' flowing through his veins?" Uesugi Etsushi asked again.

“No.” Genji shook his head.

“Even the patriarch isn’t a bloodline inheritor. It seems the Snake Clan is truly not far from destruction.” Uesugi Echizen said sarcastically without any mercy.

"In fact, under his leadership, the family has been on the road to revival in recent years."

Genji immediately retorted.

Although Genjiro was very disappointed with Tachibana Masamune's performance this time, Tachibana Masamune had always treated him very well in the past.

This past trust makes Yuan Zhisheng absolutely unwilling to allow anyone to slander him in front of him.

While answering Uesugi Kotsugi's questions, Genji kept a close eye on the "Emperor's" thoughts.

“However… this emperor must have some connection with the family.” Genjiro became more and more certain in his heart.

Uesugi Kotsugu's tone sometimes carried a hint of reminiscence, and he did not hide his feelings for the Snake-Headed Eight Families, all of which made Genji Shiki even more certain of his guess.

"Why do you think the Snake Clan is on the verge of revival? Looking at your defense today, not only are there a lot of traitors in your clan, but your defense is also very chaotic. It's practically a harbinger of destruction."

"If I hadn't intervened, he probably would have run away long ago."

As Uesugi spoke, he pointed at Kazama Ruri.

"First of all, on behalf of my family, I would like to thank you again for your help. But now that the King is dead and the Dragon King has been captured, the Fierce Ghosts can no longer cause any trouble."

Yuan Zhisheng was neither humble nor arrogant.

Meanwhile, Kazama Ruri kept her eyes fixed on Nagumo Ugetsu and Genjiro, her expression shifting between light and dark.

Genjiro thought it was because the king was dead, so he looked into his eyes and continued answering Uesugi Kotetsu:

"The destruction of the Ghost Clan will soon be on the agenda, and the family will soon unite all forces and will no longer be hindered by the Camarilla."

“Hehe…” Kazama Ruri suddenly laughed.

His strength has declined to an unprecedented level.

Back in Kobe, he had his limbs broken by Nangumo Ugetsu, and was then given a large dose of sedatives by Genjiro's medical staff. Now that he has finally recovered a bit, the Genjiro deep within his soul is still working against him.

If his enemies are a few ordinary hybrids, then with his strength, he has a good chance of escaping.

But with the three 'Emperors' gathered here, even if he were in full force, he wouldn't be able to escape.

Originally, Kazama Ruri had been listening indifferently to the conversation between Genjiro and Uesugi Kotsugi, but now he finally couldn't hold back any longer and spoke for the first time:

"Ha ha……"

"I'm telling you, the king is definitely not dead. This corpse is at most an alter ego of his."

!!!

Upon hearing this, Genjiro's face immediately showed shock.

Even Uesugi Kotsuki looked puzzled.

Kazama Ruri continued, her mockery undiminished:

“I tried to kill him many years ago. I used all sorts of methods, whether it was poisoning, using swords, or staging an accident.”

"But just when I thought I had finally gotten rid of this devil, he would always return from hell with a grin and stand beside me again, without a single scratch on him."

“Sometimes, even with his body still nearby, I would see another ‘him’ push open the door and enter.”

"All of his clones are played by shadow puppeteers, so no one knows when the real body will appear and when it will be an illusion."

"I see." Uesugi Kotsu nodded, remaining quite calm in the face of Kazama Ruri's words.

Meanwhile, Genjiro's face turned ashen; the joy he felt upon learning of the king's impending death was instantly extinguished.

If what Kazama Ruri said is true, then such a dangerous act as stepping into Genji Heavy Industries alone, given the King's caution, is probably just an avatar of his, while his true body is still hiding somewhere.

at this time,

His phone rang again.

Chapter 240 The Awakening of Genji

"Dad's at Genji Heavy Industries? So fast?"

Seeing the caller ID on his phone, Yuan Zhisheng was slightly surprised.

He stood up and said to Uesugi Kotsuki and Nagumo Ugetsu:

"Excuse me, it's the head of the family calling. Please excuse me for a moment."

Genjiro stepped out of the prison, answered the phone, and, his gaze fixed on the three 'Emperors' still seated together, said softly:

"Dad, have you arrived at Genji Heavy Industries yet? I'll come up and pick you up right away."

"No need. The Kansai branch leader drove the car to the underground parking lot. Are you near that prison converted from an air-raid shelter? I'll be there soon."

Tachibana Masamune said.

"Okay." Yuan Zhisheng nodded and hung up the phone.

He took a deep breath, walked back to his original seat, and said:

"Sorry to keep you waiting. The current head of the Snake Clan will be coming in person shortly."

Nangumo Ugetsu looked at Genjiro, somewhat surprised:

The fact that Tachibana Masamune chose to attend in person is truly remarkable; as someone who has experienced countless major events, Dr. Herzog certainly possesses a heart far beyond that of ordinary people.

The Demon Clan's plan had completely failed, and even the King had been killed. Yet, he showed no fear and calmly changed his identity, reappearing under the name "Tachibana Masamune".

Uesugi Kotsuya was somewhat surprised:

"The current head of the Snake Clan has been completely hidden the whole time, only arriving now?"

"I thought he was on the front lines of Genji Heavy Industries fighting Deadpool, but it turns out he was hiding somewhere all along."

Yuan Zhisheng was speechless.

He was unwilling to continue arguing with Uesugi Koshi on this topic, and simply stated frankly:

"The patriarch has been working hard for the family all these years, and I don't know how many practical things he has done for the family."

"I believe he has his own reasons for what happened today, and we will understand when we meet him in a little while."

"Okay." Uesugi Echigo replied somewhat noncommittally.

Kazama Ruri's expression remained unchanged. After saying "The king may not be dead," she shut her mouth again.

Although he had never met the head of the Snake Clan before, he still maintained an indifferent attitude.

In his view, Tachibana Masamune was far less worthy of attention than Genjiro. At this moment, the anger and resentment hidden deep in his heart had not subsided, but were instead intensified by the increasingly clear consciousness of the 'Genjiro Girl' deep within his consciousness.

"How could it be so violent... how could it be so violent!"

"I need an evolution potion to suppress him, an evolution potion!"

Ruri Kazama roared in the depths of her consciousness.

But he is still confined in this underground prison. If he can be rescued by the king, then the pain of his consciousness being torn apart will soon be relieved.

Unfortunately not.

As 'Yuan Zhinü's' consciousness became clearer, the fragments she could recall became increasingly closer to reality.

He even felt that some of his thought patterns were being replaced by Genji, and the power within him fluctuated with Genji's resurgence.

Kazama Ruri tried to suppress the painful feeling, but he couldn't—Genji was a part of him, and that handsome young man from the mountains was now taking this opportunity to launch the biggest counterattack of his life.

"Damn it... Is it because my brother is here?"

Kazama Ruri closed her eyes again, unwilling to let others see the tearing sensation in her eyeballs.

Nanon Ugetsu noticed Kazama Ruri's condition, and her thoughts raced:

"What is this guy plotting now?"

With a thought, he activated the 'Discipline' once again, but this time it only covered Kazama Ruri.

"Ho-"

Kazama Ruri suddenly felt an extremely strong pressure coming from the depths of her soul.

However, feeling suppressed by the 'Discipline', Genji continued to launch an even more intense attack on Kazama Ruri's personality.

Kazama Ruri opened her eyes in annoyance, her gaze fixed on Nagumo Ugetsu, her anger evident in her eyes.

But Nan Yun Yuyue just shrugged, completely unconcerned about his attitude.

"No...no...we can't go on like this."

"I can't stay next to this guy anymore, and I can't stay next to my brother anymore either."

Kazama Ruri tried to struggle to stand up, but then noticed that Uesugi Kotsu was still staring at her coldly, so she had no choice but to sit back down on the bed.

Just as his consciousness was consumed by pain,

suddenly!

Footsteps could be heard not far away.

Genjiro stood up instantly:

"The patriarch has arrived."

Nan Yun Yuyue's expression froze instantly.

Tachibana Masamune... has finally arrived.

Although he had successfully dismantled one of Herzog's public identities with the help of Uesugi Kotsu, Herzog's true identity was still concealed, and to this day, Genji was still kept in the dark about his scheme.

This spirit that emerged from Black Swan Harbor harbors countless secrets.

Under his scheme, the conflict between the Snake Clan and the Demon Clan has become increasingly acute. Even though he is now in a state of decline, no one can say for sure what other tricks he still has up his sleeve.