Crossover Anime: The Heroine is in Trouble? I Take Advantage of the Situation

A complex equity structure diagram is displayed on the screen.

"Offshore company?" Seiji Fujiwara raised an eyebrow.

“Yes.” Shibata Takashi nodded. “It’s a very typical tax avoidance structure. Kenichi Tojo used this offshore company to hold 51% of the shares of Toto Medical, thereby avoiding a large number of tax reporting obligations. According to our estimates, Toto Medical has evaded at least 2 billion yen in taxes over the past five years.”

Ken Sakaguchi chimed in, "Professor Fujiwara, if this evidence is conclusive, we can report it directly to the National Tax Agency. Once verified, Toto Medical will not only have to pay back taxes, but will also face huge fines and even criminal charges."

"Continue." Fujiwara Seiji didn't say anything, but simply gestured for Shibata Takashi to continue.

Tax evasion has become commonplace for businesses.

It can be a nice addition, but as an offensive tactic, it's rather weak and ineffective.

"Secondly," Shibata Takashi switched to the next slide, "During the past three years, Toto Medical has had several medical disputes settled privately. Our records show that at least seven cases involving patient deaths or serious injuries were settled with hush money."

He pulled up several scanned documents.

These are copies of settlement agreements from three of the cases. The patients' families all signed confidentiality agreements and received condolence payments ranging from ten million to fifty million yen.

Seiji Fujiwara took the document and quickly glanced through it.

The agreement clearly states in black and white that the incident must not be disclosed to any third party and that complaints must not be filed with the media or judicial authorities.

Of course, when it comes to money, all secrecy is just empty talk.

“These cases…” Seiji Fujiwara looked up, “…do any involve medical malpractice?”

“Yes.” Shibata Takashi’s eyes grew even colder. “Two of these cases resulted in patient deaths due to surgical errors. However, Toto Medical successfully covered up the truth by altering medical records and destroying evidence.”

Seiji Fujiwara narrowed his eyes slightly.

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Is the evidence sufficient?

“Very thorough.” Shibata Takashi nodded. “We found the nurses and assistant doctors from that time. They are willing to testify.”

"Very good." Seiji Fujiwara put down the documents. "Anything else?"

“There’s more,” Shibata Takashi’s tone became more serious, “The most crucial point is that the seventh branch of Toto Medical, formerly Yamada Hospital, was involved in a clear case of forced transaction during the acquisition process.”

Upon hearing this, Seiji Fujiwara's expression turned serious: "Explain in detail!"

“Yes! According to the internal emails and bank records we investigated…” Shibata Takashi pulled up screenshots of several emails, “When Toto Medical acquired Yamada Hospital, it took advantage of the Yamada family’s financial difficulties caused by the fire and forced them to acquire it at a price far below the market price. Moreover, they also used some coercion during the acquisition process.”

"What methods?" Seiji Fujiwara asked, frowning.

“They used their connections to get the bank to collect the Yamada family’s loan ahead of schedule,” Shibata Takashi sneered. “The Yamada family had just suffered a fire and was completely unable to repay the loan. So Toto Medical used the pretext of helping them repay the debt to forcibly acquire the hospital. The acquisition price was 800 million yen. But according to our assessment, the actual market value of Yamada Hospital at that time should have been more than 1.2 billion yen.”

He paused.

"In other words, Toto Medical used 800 million yen to steal assets worth 1.2 billion yen."

Seiji Fujiwara's fingers tapped lightly on the sofa armrest.

"Taking advantage of someone's misfortune? That's quite common..." he said slowly, his eyes sharp, "but they did it very poorly, which gave us the opportunity."

“That’s right.” Shibata Takashi nodded. “According to the Monopoly Prohibition Law and the Unfair Competition Prevention Law, this behavior is clearly illegal. They make no attempt to cover it up and act with complete impunity. I’ve heard that someone is already targeting them in secret…”

Ken Sakaguchi added, "Mr. Fujiwara, if we file a lawsuit on this basis, Toto Medical will not only have to return the hospital, but also pay a large sum of compensation."

"

Seiji Fujiwara remained silent for a moment.

Then, he looked up at Ken Sakaguchi.

"Attorney Sakaguchi, if I were to launch a full-scale attack on Toto Medical... how much funding would I need?"

Sakaguchi Ken and Shibata Takashi looked at each other.

"Fujiwara-sensei..." Sakaguchi Ken asked cautiously, "What you mean by a full-scale sniping attack..."

“What I mean is, if we’re going to do it, we’ll do it to the end!” Seiji Fujiwara chuckled. “If you don’t cut the weeds at the root, they’ll grow back in the spring.”

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

Shibata Takashi gasped.

Kenjiro Sakaguchi gave Seiji Fujiwara a deep look.

After a long silence, Ken Sakaguchi spoke:

“Professor Fujiwara, if you want to completely destroy Toto Medical Center... conservatively speaking, it will require more than 100 million yen and at least six months of time.”

“Only one hundred million?” Seiji Fujiwara laughed. “That’s enough. As for the time…”

He paused.

"I'll give you thirty days."

Sakaguchi Ken and Shibata Takashi were both stunned.

"Thirty days?" Shibata Takashi asked incredulously, "Fujiwara-sensei, that's not realistic!"

"Why isn't it realistic?" Seiji Fujiwara countered.

“Because…” Shibata Takashi said cautiously, “Business competition requires time to plan. Tax investigations, legal proceedings, public pressure… every step needs careful arrangement. Thirty days is too short…”

“Then let it be.” Seiji Fujiwara’s attitude was firm. “Besides, you can also use my personal reputation. With a famous writer like me raising the banner, the hidden hounds will definitely sniff out the scent and follow.”

He paused.

"Can it be done?"

Ken Sakaguchi and Takashi Shibata looked at each other again.

Finally, Ken Sakaguchi took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

"Fujiwara-sensei, Kuroiwa Law Firm, we'll give it our all."

Shibata Takaya nodded: "Akasaka, I will never let you down."

“Very good.” Seiji Fujiwara stood up. “Then, let’s begin.”

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out at the bustling Tokyo street scene.

"The first step is to report Toto Medical's tax evasion to the National Tax Agency."

"The second step is to report their cover-up of medical malpractice to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare."

"The third step is to report their forced transaction practices to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office."

He turned around, his eyes sharp as knives.

"By taking a three-pronged approach, we can make it difficult for them to attend to both ends."

A flicker of excitement flashed in Ken Sakaguchi's eyes.

"Understood. Professor Fujiwara, I will contact the relevant department immediately."

If they could acquire the Dongdu Medical Group, everyone—from Seiji Fujiwara to Kuroiwa Law Firm and himself—would benefit immensely!

"Furthermore," Fujiwara Seiji continued, "Mr. Shibata, you should continue to dig deeper into the scandals surrounding Toto Medical and create public opinion."

Takashi Shibata nodded: "No problem."

“Very good.” Seiji Fujiwara picked up his coat. “Leave the report. I want to see the results of the first step in three days.”

"Yes!" they both responded in unison.

Seiji Fujiwara walked out of the conference room and took the elevator downstairs.

"Back to the Yamada family home," he told the driver.

In the car.

Seiji Fujiwara was deep in thought. His attack on Toto Medical Center wasn't entirely for Ryou's sake; he also had his own ulterior motives.

Looking at all the conglomerates, families, and top tycoons, which one doesn't have its own medical team and experimental facilities?

He naturally followed suit and filled that gap.

……

……

at the same time.

Tokyo, Minato Ward, Toto Medical Group Headquarters.

Office of the Chairman.

Kenichi Tojo sat in a leather executive chair, a cigar between his fingers, leisurely flipping through the financial reports.

"This year's financial report is quite good..." He nodded in satisfaction.

The secretary walked in and said respectfully, "Chairman, there's a meeting at 3 PM this afternoon regarding the site selection for the Eighth Branch..."

"I'll decline," Kenichi Tojo waved his hand. "I've been too tired lately, I need to rest."

"Yes."

The secretary turned and left.

Kenichi Tojo leaned back in his chair, exhaled a puff of smoke, and a smug glint flashed in his eyes.

"Toto Medical...will become Japan's largest medical group sooner or later."

He has no idea.

A storm targeting him has quietly begun.

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Tokyo, Marunouchi Financial District, Imperial Tokyo Hotel.

The third day after the acquisition of Yamada Hospital was initiated.

Seiji Fujiwara sat in the living room of the presidential suite, with three encrypted mobile phones on the coffee table in front of him.

Outside the window is the dazzling night view of Tokyo.

But at this moment, what is being planned in this room is a business war that could destroy a medical group.

"Fujiwara-sensei, everything is ready." (Saka)

Ken sat opposite him, holding a detailed action list in his hand. "The litigation team from Kuroiwa Law Firm can file a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court at any time."

"What about Akasaka?" Seiji Fujiwara asked.

“Mr. Shibata has already compiled all the investigation materials.” Ken Sakaguchi opened the document. “The complaint materials for the National Tax Agency, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office are all ready and can be submitted at any time.”

"

"Media?"

“We contacted three mainstream media outlets: Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and Nikkei Shimbun,” Ken Sakaguchi said, adjusting his glasses. “They were very interested in the story of a talented writer seeking justice for a vulnerable girl. They will follow up with reports as soon as we formally file a lawsuit.”

Seiji Fujiwara nodded in satisfaction.

“Very well. Then…” He looked at Ken Sakaguchi, a cold smile playing on his lips, “Let’s begin.”

Ken Sakaguchi took a deep breath: "Understood!"

He stood up, picked up the phone, and began contacting them one by one.

"Hello, is this reporter Tanaka? This is Sakaguchi from Kuroiwa Law Firm... Yes, that case... Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the Tokyo District Court will formally accept the case... Yes, we will hold a press conference at that time..."

"Hello, is this Section Chief Yamamoto from the National Tax Agency? This is Sakaguchi who contacted you last time... Yes, regarding the tax evasion report on the Toto Medical Group... I'll personally deliver it tomorrow morning..."

"Hello, is this Councilor Sato from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare?..."

One phone call after another was made.

Seiji Fujiwara sat on the sofa, listening quietly.

His eyes were calm and indifferent.

It was as if this business war, which was about to unleash a storm, was just an insignificant game to him.

Half an hour later, Ken Sakaguchi hung up the phone.

"Fujiwara-sensei, everything is ready."

"Hmm." Seiji Fujiwara stood up, walked to the French windows, and murmured, "Kenichi Tojo, are you ready for the storm?"