Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

The way Maki Higashimoto addressed him changed; she started using a more respectful term.

"Dongwen Society is now in Dong Wenyu's hands, so I cannot make too many promises."

“But the two companies Father used for his smuggling business are still under my name—I’m willing to put your name on one of them!”

"And, once I reclaim the Seal of Buwu..."

Maki Azuma slightly raised her eyes, her gaze flashing with determination.

"I am willing to entrust half of the Dongwen Association's business to you for management."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was surprised, but his expression remained unchanged—this meant that they wanted to share the Tobunkai equally.

He hadn't actually thought about going this far. The reason was simple: he had no foundation in the Yakuza and was all alone. Most of the people in the Tobun-kai only recognized Tobun Maki and wouldn't give him any face. He originally planned to get a leadership position and then get a share of the Yakuza's profits, such as the lucrative smuggling business, which he wouldn't mind getting involved in.

To the Tokyo yakuza, he was ultimately an outsider. Even if they wanted to target the Tobun-kai, they had to invoke Tobun Maki's name.

Now, he truly felt Maki Azuma's sincerity; she had given so much.

He exchanged a glance with Kudo Yu, and after seeing his friend nod slightly, he understood that Higashima Maki's words were sincere and genuine.

Kudo Yuichi's ability, "Mindfulness," allows him to discern good from evil, understand people's hearts, and distinguish truth from falsehood, making him a veritable human lie detector. This situation is the perfect opportunity for him to demonstrate his abilities.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's expression softened considerably, and he said gently, "Miss Higashibun has given me a very generous gift."

"So, what do you want?"

Maki Azuma was standing up, her gaze intense.

"I hope you can stand by my side, help me kill the traitor Dong Wenyu, and then help me take over the mess left by the Dongwen Society!"

"I can give you the company and the business, but I must be the second-generation leader of the Dongwen Association!"

"That was my father's life's work and his last wish. I can't let him die with regrets!"

"I want Dong Wenyu's head, and I want Dong Wenhui back in my hands!"

"that's it!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi narrowed his eyes, a smile on his face, and said softly, "Miss Higashibun, do you trust me that much?"

"How do you know I can definitely do all this for you? You should understand that something is wrong with Dong Wenyu."

"With that many ritual practitioners under his command, he's probably already sided with some deity; this is no longer an ordinary battle between extreme beings."

"This is... waging war against the gods and demons!"

Maki Azuma's smile turned somewhat bleak, but not desperate.

Her tone remained calm.

"Because things can't get any worse than this."

“Uesugi-kun, I’m not stupid. If Dong Wenyu is given enough time to fully take over Dongwenhui, I will not be able to defeat him.”

"My father left me with too few capable people. There are only the gang and two groups that are not good at fighting. They may be able to deal with the gangs that are loyal to Dong Wenyu, but they are definitely no match for those superhumans."

"Kagura is injured, so right now the only one on my side who can threaten Higashimono is Shinzumi."

"Shen Cheng is very strong, but I don't know how many extraordinary people Dong Wenyu has under his command, or even whether a ghost or god will descend in his true form."

"One tree cannot make a forest!"

"I have witnessed your power; you are the strongest reinforcement I can find."

"Anyway, if we lose, these things will be swallowed up by Dong Wenyu sooner or later. Rather than that, I might as well give them to you as a way of repaying your life-saving grace!"

"Uesugi-kun, what do you think?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi and Kudo Yuichi exchanged another glance.

"Yes, I can teach you swordsmanship, but let's wait until Master returns before we discuss the matter of becoming disciples. Although I have the authority to teach all disciples, such an important matter as accepting disciples still needs Master's decision."

"but."

"We're in sync about taking down Dong Wenyu."

“I agree, Miss Dongwen.”

"I called a few friends, and we were planning to go and settle accounts with Dong Wenyu tomorrow."

"How about we count you in?"

Faced with Uesugi Kiyoshi's beaming smile, Azuma Maki nodded firmly after a brief moment of surprise.

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Chapter 97 Tai Sui

Higashima Maki's attitude pleased Uesugi Kiyoshi; it was the kind of attitude one would use to ask for a favor.

In Japan, after formal apprenticeship in certain industries, the relationship between master and apprentice is very close and strict.

To give a very simple example, the rule of "three years of apprenticeship and two years of service" can be found in various professions in Japan, especially in Kendo, where the inner disciples are basically raised as half a son, to pass on their mantle and bring glory to the family.

For example, Izumi Hidekawa and Uesugi Kiyoshi.

The idea of ​​becoming an apprentice proposed by Maki Azuma is basically the best way to bring the two sides closer. Going further, there would be either a marriage alliance or having someone become a godfather.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't really take her condition of "half the world" to heart; he knew it wasn't very realistic.

It's like being in a completely different world; even if he were given those underworld jobs, he wouldn't necessarily do them, let alone be confident in doing them well. He has no connections, no subordinates, and no connections.

He was quite interested in that company that used trade as a front but was actually engaged in smuggling; it involved real money.

However, that doesn't stop him from agreeing first. The specifics can be discussed later after the matter is settled. Who knows, he might even be able to do someone a favor, making it a win-win situation.

Upon hearing Uesugi Kiyoshi's answer, Azuma Maki thought for a moment and asked, "Uesugi-kun, do you have any specific plans?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't keep anyone in suspense.

"The plan is simple."

"The so-called Yakuza, in essence, is nothing more than pure violence."

"Tomorrow is Dong Wenyu's succession ceremony. The cadres of the Dongwen Society will gather together, rush in, kill him, and in front of those cadres, announce again who is the master of the Dongwen Society."

"Believe me, after the outcome is decided by force, those cadres will make the right choice."

This is a really simple and straightforward plan, but this simple way of doing things is actually more efficient.

Dong Wenyu did the same thing: the victor is king, the loser is villain; once a person dies, everything is gone.

Dong Wenjue was a powerful figure in the Dongwen Society. Once he died, wouldn't all those opportunists turn against him?

Humans are always good at seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.

Maki Azuma's expression was thoughtful. She frowned her beautiful brows and said softly, "Uesugi-kun, I might not have enough manpower."

That's a very tactful way of putting it.

She now has a squad of "Shezhongdu" under her command, which is Dong Wenjue's personal guard. They are not only highly skilled in swordsmanship, but also have a high level of proficiency in firearms. They are a formidable fighting force, armed with swords and guns.

But there were fewer than fifty people.

As for the Amamiya Group and Fujimura Group, who are still loyal to her, their main job is to manage the smuggling business for Higashi Bunkaku. They are not gangs known for their fighting skills. At most, they can only field one or two hundred combat personnel.

The Dongwen Society can mobilize more than three thousand combat troops.

That's one of the top three yakuza leaders in Tokyo. Even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse; even if it's embroiled in internal strife, it won't be weak.

If you face them head-on, the chances of winning are extremely slim.

Uesugi Kiyoshi never intended to engage in a direct confrontation; he planned to use the Okehazama strategy, the classic decapitation tactic.

With the extraordinary as the spearhead and the mortals as support, they split into several groups to storm into the headquarters of the Dongwen Society, find Dong Wenyu and the ghost god behind him, and kill them all.

Uesugi Kiyoshi is not worried about enemies who do not possess extraordinary powers. He is now confident that he can take on a hundred enemies single-handedly. If he uses the Hyakumonogatari, ordinary firearms will not be able to threaten him.

Given enough time, he could slaughter all the mortals of the Dongwen Society by himself—what he was worried about were the demons of Mount Ooe.

The Demon King Shuten-dōji, one of the three great demon kings, couldn't have earned his great reputation without reason.

He wasn't afraid, but he wasn't entirely confident either.

"Don't worry about the difference in numbers. You should understand, Miss Dongwen. Right now, the most important thing is the battle for the extraordinary."

"If Dong Wenyu hadn't sided with the ghosts and gods, Miss Shencheng and I together would have been enough to avenge your father."

“Our greatest enemy now is those ghosts and gods. I might as well say it bluntly: Dong Wenyu is relying on the Ghost Clan of Mount Oe.”

"Tomorrow we may face off against the Demon King Shuten-dōji, a thoroughly man-eating demon, a legendary monster that has been passed down in Japan for hundreds of years."

Seeing the changing expressions on Higashima Maki's face, Uesugi Kiyoshi softened his tone and spoke earnestly.

"So, Miss Dongwen, please be prepared."

"Gather all the strength around you and go all out. I will help you, but I am not sure I can win."

"The time to make our move is set for tomorrow night after Dong Wenjue's enthronement ceremony. His defenses will be extremely tight, and he probably expects us to launch a surprise attack. But the die is cast, and we can't delay any longer."

"If President Dongwen has left you any extraordinary power, please don't hesitate to use it all. The survival of Dongwen Society depends on this battle."

Uesugi Kiyoshi spoke sincerely, and Higashimaki Maki nodded with her cherry lips pursed, saying in a deep voice, "I understand, Uesugi-kun. I was planning to do the same thing."

"With your help now, our chances of winning have greatly increased. I will never forget your kindness, and I will not skimp on the reward I promised you."

"As for extraordinary power..."

After hesitating for a moment, Maki Azuma finally spoke.

“My father mentioned it to me in a letter he left me.”

"If we need help, we should go to Tai Sui. If we can persuade him, then by joining forces, we will have enough power to rival Dongwen Society."

"I was planning to visit him before you arrived."

Uesugi Kiyoshi paused for a moment, pondering the name Higashimura Maki had mentioned, somewhat puzzled.

I've never heard of "Tai Sui".

It doesn't sound like a Japanese name.

Kudo Yuichi, who had been silently observing Higashima Maki and trying to discern the truthfulness of her words, changed his expression slightly upon hearing this.

"Tai Sui?!"