But that’s from the era where the Yakuza’s starting, isn’t it? From what I heard, there’s no more need for Yakuza in the modern age. Then that’s it
that’s
Boss Sakagami mumbles.
Now that we’re in the 21st century, Yakuza’s no longer a necessary evil but just an evil. Should Japan really keep you?
No, that’s. Please wait, Kakka
The white haired old man panics.
You said that Yakuza is a service that responds to requests of customers. And to make that request, you’d use as much illegal acts, violence, and intimidation to your arsenal. Am I wrong?
No, often times we do that
Then that means, it’s a problem that you can’t solve things without doing anything illegal?
That’s a case by case idea
But when you intervene, the problem becomes more complex?
Sometimes, yes
Then don’t you think that you’re disqualified as a service provider? Hearing your story shows that there are more cases of Yakuza making the problem more complicated than solving it
No, that’s not it, Kakka
Customer satisfaction is the most important in business. Trust is born from there. However, with the way you do business, you give the impression that you prioritize your own interests than the customers
Jii-chan said.
I understand now. Sakagami-kun. Currently, you’re at the critical moment
Critical moment?
Yes. I want you to explain why the Yakuza is needed in the current age. What is the benefit for modern Japan for having Yakuza
The necessity of Yakuza?
And I’d like you to convince me. If you can’t, then I will regard Yakuza as nothing but evil, and I will do my all to destroy it. Mankind can’t live with cancer cells after all
Jii-chan’s dignified voice echoes in the wall.
do you really think you can eradicate the Yakuza?
Oodori asks Jii-chan with a surprised expression.
Don’t be ridiculous, Oodori! That’s Kouzuki Kakka
Sakagami shouts.
Indeed. Do you not know who I am? I feel troubled to see myself looked down on
Jii-chan laughed and drank another cup of Champagne.
Well, for someone in Yakuza, you might not know me that well. It can’t be helped
Then, the guard tries to pour the empty glass with Champagne.
However.
That’s enough. Things are going to get complicated, I’ll have that for later
And He speaks to boss Sakagami again.
Sakagami-kun. Let’s hear the answer to that question by the end of today’s meeting. Until then, you can have the time to think about it
yes, Kakka
Boss Sakagami replies in a loud voice.
Now then, as for Oodori-kun and Satake-kun. I thank you for waiting. Well then, let’s begin our deal
The hall quiets down.
Although, I don’t know what to do in this deal, fufufu
Jii-chan laughs.
Oodori,
O-Okay, for now, you’re not in Yakuza. There’s no need to be caught up with the Yakuza’s customs. We’ll pass that off
Though he’s trembling, he’s trying to change the pace to his own.
Therefore, I won’t care if you look down at us from a high place, do whatever you want
My thanks
Jii-chan replies with a smile.
Also, everything in here happened because of that bastard, Satake making a move on Takakura shrine, which is my territory
It seems so
He killed off the priest and the shrine maiden and hijacked the shrine. That’s the cause of this all
Oodori points at Satake.
Don’t talk as if it’s all my fault!
DJ Kinzou replies instead of Satake.
That’s what the chairman said!
But it’s the truth. Takakura shrine is a place where all the other Kansai Yakuza and we have protected for so many years. It’s a sacred location. Then, you defiled it, thoughtlessly!
Oodori glares at Satake.
Then, as for the priest and shrine maidens’ daughter, they’ve made a mistake. They didn’t come for my help but instead Kouzuki-san’s protection. This is one big mistake
Mistake?
This matter only involves the Kansai Yakuza. They shouldn’t have borrowed a foreign power. And well, thanks to the misunderstandings, you and your troops, Kouzuki SS, have clashed with our group, but this is all a misunderstanding, the information flow didn’t travel well Oodori felt that Jii-chan has a strong will, and so he changed his strategy.
And because of that, most of my men are injured. They’re all in the hospital right now. I pity them. I came here intending to ask for medical treatment and comfort for my men from you. But, I give up
He smiles at Jii-chan.
It seems that our side made some mistake as well. We sent a lot of men to Tokyo without any greetings. I see. This is also our mistake. Therefore, allow me to bow my head in apology, Kouzuki-san. I’m sorry. It was our fault. Do you think we can forget about this and wipe the slate clean?
Jii-chan.
Hmm, Indeed. Seeing your admirable attitude, I’ll forget about your impoliteness from earlier
Thank you, but Kouzuki-san
Oodori bares his fangs with his smile.
I’d like you to return the Takakura house’s daughters to us! Those girls belong to the Takkura shrine, the Kansai Yakuza
I can see Tsukiko’s face of fear through the glass.
These girls have to inherit the title of the shrine maiden
This bastard.
That’s right, You’ve been talking about following the law earlier. Let me tell you beforehand, Takakura Tsukiko is my daughter!
Oodori shows a filthy smile.
Their parents have died recently. Taking that opportunity, I’d like to formally announce that I’ll register her as my daughter in the census. She’s my daughter by law! Could you let her go so she could come back to her father?
Chapter 737
I see, so you say that you are the father of Takakura Tsukiko-kun over here?
Jii-chan looks down on Oodori across the bulletproof glass in the VIP room.
That’s right! But if you don’t trust me, then I don’t mind going for a DNA test!
I can see Tsukiko’s face of fear as Oodori smiles at her.
Yomiko and Luna are trying to support their sister.
What can we discover if we have a DNA test then?
Jii-chan asks.
That would prove scientifically that the lady over there and I are parent and child!
Oodori speaks, looking amazed.
I thought that Kouzuki-san already knows about it? If I bring this up to the court, the DNA test will become perfect evidence. And as the law states, Tsukiko and her sisters are still minors, and this would become a kidnapping case. The priest and the shrine maiden of Takakura shrine recently died and so Tsukiko, and her sisters should’ve gone to me, her parent He looked up at Jii-chan and said.
If I recall, it was Oodori-kun. If I were to hand over the sisters to you, what will you do to them?
That’s not something you need to know. They belong to the Yakuza’s world
Oodori retorts confidently.
Hey, Oodori, you’re being rude to Kakka
Sakagami, the old man in the southern side scolds Oodori.
I’m not the wrong one here, wasn’t he the one who poked his nose into the problem in our world? Are you not feeling frustrated that someone who doesn’t belong in our society tries to intervene? Sakagami Oyabun?
Oodori snaps back at the witnesses.
It seems that he’s confident he’s taken the pace of the conversation by declaring that Tsukiko is his daughter.
He’s not someone you can pass through with that hoodlum level reasoning
Sakagami glares at Oodori.
Hey, Oodori, Do you intend on making all of us your enemies?
A skinny old man next to Sakagami speaks up.
That’s not what I intend to happen. To a Yakuza like me, I couldn’t endure someone looking down on men of honor! I don’t care if it’s Kouzuki-san or whoever! This is a problem within Yakuza, a problem within our world, is it not?
Oodori points at Jii-chan in the VIP room.
You’re showing off from a high place and even covered in glass. Do you find it filthy to breathe in the same air as us? Having so many guards around, thinking that you are above us because of money, do you think you can make us yield? We are the Yakuza!