Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

"The 'KOF' tournament is starting in a few months, isn't it? If we can get a good ranking in the 'KOF' tournament, we'll make money!"

This year's "KOF" tournament is the same as the last one: the prize money is progressive. The more matches you win, the higher the prize money. As long as you win a few more matches, you can get enough prize money to buy a dojo.

"Heh, I thought you were going to say something..."

King shook his head: "Do you think it's that easy?"

It's not that King is being self-deprecating, but the "Women Fighters Team" has never been a strong team in any "KOF" tournament. They struggle to even make it to the top eight, and the prize money for the top eight is only a little bit, which is hardly enough to fill the hole left by Mai Shiranui.

"So you need to find a strong teammate!"

Mai Shiranui replied, "Let's go find Ms. Kagura. If she can join our team, we're sure to achieve great results in the next 'KOF' tournament!"

They had witnessed Chizuru Kagura's strength firsthand. Li Xin had also said that Chizuru Kagura was the strongest among female fighters, and her certification as an extraordinary powerhouse was undeniable.

If Chizuru Kagura joins the team, Mai Shiranui wouldn't even dare to dream of winning the championship, but she feels she could strive for the top four or even the runner-up position.

"what?"

King paused for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Would Kagura even acknowledge you?"

As the president of a trillion-yen conglomerate and the organizer of the "KOF" tournament, would Chizuru Kagura really participate in the "KOF" tournament? Especially since she'd be joining a team that isn't doing very well.

Even if Chizuru Kagura is itching to participate in the "KOF" tournament, her first choice should be Li Xin's team, since the two of them look like they're in cahoots.

How will you know if it will work if you don't try!

Mai Shiranui wrinkled her high nose: "I think Kagura-san is quite easy to talk to. It's free to try, there's no loss if we fail, and if we succeed, we'll be rich!"

King thought Mai Shiranui was being a bit fanciful, but he couldn't persuade her to give up the idea. After all, as she said, it wouldn't cost her anything to try it out!

"Alright, go ahead and give it a try, but remember to be polite and don't upset Kagura-san!"

King said to Mai Shiranui.

Compared to Mai Shiranui, King had even greater respect for Chizuru Kagura. After all, the bar Chizuru Kagura opened in the port area was funded by Chizuru Kagura, who also held the majority of the shares. She was his big boss, and he dared not offend her.

"Mmmmmmm!"

Mai Shiranui readily agreed, but whether she actually heeded King's words is another matter entirely.

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After spending a few days in Paris, Li Xin and his companions bid farewell to Fim and prepared to return to Japan.

Fim, Helena, and "Heart" bid farewell to Li Xin.

It's clear that Mr. Fim has been working very hard these past few days dealing with the aftermath of the Donovan incident. His dark circles are much darker than they were a couple of days ago, and he looks quite tired and exhausted. I really hope he can get through this difficult time soon.

With a listless yawn, Fim said to Li Xin, "Xin, why don't you stay in Paris for a few more days? Or, you could open your firm in Paris. I still have some influence in France. If you stay in Paris, I guarantee you'll earn much more than you did in Tokyo."

As the "catastrophe of world destruction" and "calamity of the world" become more widely known, successful people in high society are paying more and more attention to their safety, and the status of extraordinary strongmen is also rising accordingly.

Li Xin's strength is among the top of all extraordinary experts, and he has also eliminated "the scourge of the world" (although at a great cost). With such a powerful figure settling in Paris, most of the powerful figures in Paris would probably applaud and welcome him.

Li Xin smiled and said to Fim, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Fim, but I've gotten used to living in Japan, and I have many friends in Tokyo. I really can't bear to leave them."

In two years, he left too many traces in Tokyo and had too many attachments. Perhaps one day he will leave Tokyo, but he will only go back to China. As for Paris, forget it, it's too far from the Central Plains.

Fim sighed regretfully, "I see. Then I won't force you to stay. But if you change your mind, Ashin, you'll be very welcome here anytime."

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Fim."

After saying goodbye to Fim, Li Xin was about to leave when "Xin" suddenly trotted out, caught up with Li Xin and the others, and said to Li Xin, "Lord Xin, wait for me! I want to go back to Tokyo with you!"

"Ok?"

Li Xin paused for a moment, then said to "Xin", "Xin, you're back with your family. Mr. Fim and Maria will take care of you. I believe you'll adapt to your new environment soon."

He assumed that "Xin" was simply not used to life in Paris and therefore wanted to return to Tokyo.

“I know, but I still want to go back to Tokyo with you.”

With her feet together and hands placed on her lower abdomen, Xin bowed to Li Xin and said, "Lord Xin, I am but a humble woman. Please guide me for the rest of my life!"

"what?"

Li Xin was completely stunned. Having lived in Japan for two years, he knew what it meant for a Japanese woman to say such a thing. It was roughly equivalent to a man saying to a woman, "I want to drink your miso soup for the rest of my life!"

When Phim heard "Heart" say this to Li Xin, he was also shocked, but not with the expression of "My cabbage has gone to eat a pig, I'm so heartbroken," but with the surprise of "I can't believe it."

Wait, a surprise?

Li Xin carefully examined Fim's expression and found that he was simply shocked.

Could I have misread it?

Li Xin asked in confusion.

"'Heart,' what's going on here?"

Fim questions the "heart".

"Heart" said very seriously to Fim: "Father, when I was in Sakura House, I overheard Mother telling me to give her to Donovan, but Lord Ashin rescued me and saved me from that tragic end. From that moment on, I decided that Lord Ashin is the person I want to follow for the rest of my life. I am sorry that I cannot be by Father's side to fulfill my filial duty!"

"Oh, I see. Then there's nothing we can do!"

Fim was shocked, then said to Li Xin, "Xin, look, 'Xin' has said so, why don't you take 'Xin' back and take care of her!"

No, this is your daughter. How could you let someone take her back like this?

Li Xin's eyes widened, completely baffled by Fim's actions.

Fim stared intently at Li Xin: "Ten million US dollars in management fees annually."

Li Xin swallowed hard: "Ah, I see. Then there's nothing I can do..."

Chapter 709 Right Hand

"Xin" left with Li Xin and the others. Since they were going back on Fim's private plane, there was no need to worry about buying plane tickets at the last minute.

After "Heart" left, Maria couldn't help but look at Fim reproachfully: "You said you would take good care of 'Heart,' and you just let 'Heart' go with someone else like that?"

Fim shrugged. "What else? Compared to me, her father whom she's only known for a few days, I think 'Heart' would rather live with the man she loves. If I force her to stay, it will only make 'Heart' hate me. Or are you planning to leave Ashin with Helena?"

Maria fell silent, clearly realizing that Fim had hit the nail on the head.

Known daughter Moruomu.

From a long time ago, Helena often mentioned Li Xin to Maria, so Maria knew that Helena had a great liking for Li Xin, and after the "KOF" tournament, this liking reached a new level.

This is normal. Helena herself is a martial artist, so it's natural for her to have a good impression of her peers who are skilled in martial arts.

The men of Helena's age that she had been in contact with were mostly well-dressed Parisian high society men who were outwardly refined but inwardly depraved. They either coveted the wealth that Helena, the heir to "DOATEC," could possess or were lusting after her beauty. Naturally, Helena kept her distance from them.

In this situation, it's understandable that Helena would be attracted to Li Xin, who is superior to those guys in every way, and who behaves very uprightly in all aspects.

Of course, it was just a fleeting attraction. It's perfectly normal for a young woman to have someone she admires, especially since French women are known for their romantic nature. However, Helena wasn't quite at the point of wanting to marry anyone but Li Xin. It was just that after all these years, it would be a shame to let someone else have the man she finally had feelings for.

Fim smiled and said to Maria, "Forget it, let the children handle their own affairs. Don't worry about it."

After a pause, Fim added, "If Helena really likes Ashin, then let her go for it herself. My daughter, Fim, can't possibly fail to win over any man she sets her sights on?"

Fim was full of confidence in Helena, the daughter he had devoted himself to raising.

Maria rolled her eyes at Fim: "I'm afraid someone might try to take both of them as sisters."

She could tell that the relationship between Li Xin and the petite but intelligent girl in his group was complicated, and with "Xin" already making things difficult enough, if Helena joined in...

"If Helena and 'Heart' agree, then that's his skill!"

Fim seemed completely unconcerned, and indeed he was completely indifferent, considering he had seven lovers!

Even if Helena and "Xin" and Li Xin's relationship didn't work out in the end, Fim wasn't too concerned. Women have more romantic experiences, which isn't a bad thing. He wouldn't be like other fathers who would make a huge fuss over their daughters' love lives. That's pathetic!

A father is there to support his daughter. Even if a daughter's relationship fails or she is deceived, it's no big deal. With her father there, he can help her through it all!

Just then, Helena suddenly walked over. Her pretty face was flushed, and she lowered her head to Fim and Maria, saying, "Father, Mother, 'Xin' is too lonely in Tokyo. I want to go to Tokyo to be with her and take care of her. Please grant me permission."

Fim and Maria were both taken aback. Maria sighed, but Fim smiled and said to Helena, "Good, as expected of my daughter, Fim. Go!"

Helena was taken aback, not quite understanding what Fim meant, but she was very happy that Fim agreed to let her go to Tokyo. She bowed and said, "Thank you, Father!"

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"Father, the traitor Lei Dao has been captured. Please make your decision."

In Shinobi Village, Hayate knelt on one knee, bowing his head to report the results of the operation to his father, Shiden.

"Ah."

Jifeng's father, Zidian, was an old man wearing a kimono with white hair and no beard. Perhaps due to years of suffering from injuries, he looked very old, even though he was only in his fifties.

The "hmm" was completely flat, revealing no emotion whatsoever. After a moment's hesitation, Jifeng said, "Father, the capture of Lei Dao this time was entirely thanks to Xia's help. Do you think it would be possible to consider Xia's merits as atonement and have the kill order against her revoked?"

Regarding the kill order against Xia, Hayate originally wanted to bring it up when Zidian was in a good mood, but if they missed that time, it wouldn't be very convincing to bring it up again, so they had to say it now.

"Swift Wind, you don't need to speak up for that rebellious girl."

Zidian's expression was grim as he said to Jifeng, "The rules of ninjas are absolute. It is a capital offense for Kasumi to leave the village without permission. Even if she is your sister, you cannot show her any mercy."

"but……"

"No buts!"

Zidian stared coldly at Jifeng, forcing Jifeng to swallow back all his words of pleading for Xia.

"Yes……"

"The wind whispered."

Jifeng, who grew up under Zidian's absolute paternal authority, still dared not disobey Zidian, even though he was much stronger than him.

"Where is Lei Dao being held now?"

Zi Dian asked.

Jifeng replied, "In the village dungeon, I gave Lei Dao a drug to dissipate his internal energy, severed his tendons, and chained him up to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Upon hearing Hayate's decision regarding Raido, Zidian finally showed a satisfied expression. He said to Hayate, "Go back. As the leader of the Ninja Village, you've been away for so many days and have accumulated a lot of affairs. Go and take care of those affairs first."

Jifeng nodded in agreement: "Yes!"

After the gale left, Zidian immediately stood up from his cushion and quickly went to the village's dungeon.

The dungeon in Shinobi Village was used to imprison ninjas who had made mistakes or failed missions, but because Raido was imprisoned there, all the other ninjas had already been dealt with.

It means to deal with, not to let go, and to deal with means to execute.

Therefore, being a ninja is truly a high-risk profession.

He ordered the ninjas guarding the dungeon to stand guard outside, and Zidian went alone to Raido, who had fainted from severe torture.

At this moment, Lei Dao was chained to something that looked like a waterwheel, and the water in the pool below just covered his legs.

The pool doesn't contain ordinary water, but a poisonous mixture of various toxins that can numb and paralyze the body. And more importantly…

Zi Dian activated the mechanism, and the waterwheel turned. Lei Dao, who was trapped on the waterwheel, was turned upside down, and his upper body was immersed in the poisonous water. The poisonous water seeped into Lei Dao's hands, whose tendons had been severed, and into the various wounds left by torture. The intense pain woke Lei Dao from his coma.

Lei Dao woke up after swimming around in the poisonous pool. Seeing that familiar face, he ignored the excruciating pain and smiled, saying, "Big brother, it's been a long time... cluck cluck cluck!"

Immersed in the poisonous pool again and choking on several mouthfuls of toxic water, Lei Dao felt as if his internal organs were being pricked by needles and burned by fire, but he still did not show the slightest sign of pain.

After letting Lei Dao spin around in the poisonous pool twice, Zi Dian shut down the mechanism and asked Lei Dao, "Where's the stuff?"

"You mean the manual for 'Thunderbolt Slash'? Manuals are like that; once you've memorized them, they're destroyed. How can you keep them forever?"

Previously, Lei Dao remained silent in the face of Gale, but now, facing Zi Dian, he directly revealed the whereabouts of "Sky-Splitting Swift Thunder Kill".

This answer did not satisfy Zidian. He repeated his words in a murderous voice: "I said the item!"

"What is that? Besides the 'Thunderbolt Slash' manual, I don't remember stealing anything else!"

Lei Dao tilted his head and said to his elder brother with a contemptuous smile.

Zi Dian's face was grim. He leaned close to Lei Dao and said, word by word, "I'm talking about what happened to the things you took from the altar when you injured me sixteen years ago!"

Lei Dao looked at Zi Dian and suddenly said, "Brother, you've aged so quickly over the years. Is it because you put too much effort into Changpu? Yes, Changpu is truly a wonderful woman, so... Ahhh!"

Zi Dian sprinkled a handful of medicinal powder on Lei Dao's body. The powder seeped into Lei Dao's wounds. Facing the severe torture of the gale, Lei Dao, who had not changed color despite being stimulated by the poisonous water, suddenly howled and was no longer as composed as before.

"This powder can increase the body's pain receptors by ten times. I also have powders that can increase them by twenty or thirty times. Would you like to try some more?"

Zi Dian said indifferently.

Lei Dao's face twitched violently, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "Come on, let me try them all, so I can see what amazing things you've researched over the years!"