Reborn in Hong Kong Island, I can see loyalty

Hong Kong Island was still shrouded in a thin mist in the early morning.

The sounds of brothers training could already be heard in the courtyard of Hung Hing headquarters. The sounds of punches and kicks, along with the crisp clicks of guns being cocked, broke the tranquility of the early morning.

Ye Haoxuan stood on the rooftop, binoculars in hand, gazing at the distant sea. The morning sea breeze carried a hint of coolness, ruffling the hem of his shirt. His eyes were deep as he watched the rising sun gradually appear on the horizon, a sense of peace settling over him.

Last night, Han Bin brought news that the Wo Luen Shing gang had suddenly toned down their aggressive tactics. Not only did they stop causing trouble at the border settlements, they also sent people to negotiate with Hung Hing, saying they were willing to return the shops they had previously occupied and would not cross the border again. Ye Haoxuan knew in his heart that Wo Luen Shing's sudden softening was definitely not a good thing; there must be a conspiracy behind it.

"Good morning, Brother Xuan." Feng Yuxiu walked up to the roof, holding a coat in his hand, and handed it to Ye Haoxuan. "It's windy this morning, don't catch a cold."

Ye Haoxuan took the coat, draped it over his shoulders, and nodded: "Any new developments from Wo Luen Shing?"

"Han Binge has already sent people to investigate, but so far they haven't found anything unusual," Feng Yuxiu said in a deep voice. "Camel has returned, but his men haven't made a move; they're probably waiting for some opportunity."

"Camel?" A cold glint flashed in Ye Haoxuan's eyes. "He's quite composed. The fact that Wo Luen Shing has suddenly backed down means they've most likely joined forces with him. They want to lull us into a false sense of security and wait for the right opportunity to make their move, rather than tearing off the mask now."

"Should we strike first?" Feng Yuxiu asked.

Ye Haoxuan shook his head: "No rush. Camel's people in Southeast Asia haven't been mobilized yet. Eliminating these minor characters now will be useless and will only alert the enemy."

He paused, then said in a calm tone, "Tell the brothers to be on high alert, especially the headquarters and the various branches. Don't give them any opportunity to take advantage."

"Understood!" Feng Yuxiu replied, then turned and left.

Ye Haoxuan stood on the rooftop for a while, then turned and went downstairs.

In the lobby, Tony was holding a stack of documents, waiting for him to sign them.

"Brother Xuan, this is a message from Ah Hu. The remaining scattered strongholds of Dongxing have been cleared out, and more than thirty Dongxing underlings have been recruited and assigned to the lower-level branches. Also, Miss Qiu Ti sent a message saying that you are invited to come home for lunch. She made your favorite braised pork."

Ye Haoxuan took the document, quickly glanced at it, signed his name, and a faint smile appeared on his lips:

"Okay. I'll be back at noon. By the way, where's Tachibana?"

“Mr. Tachibana went out early this morning, saying he was going to the docks to settle some old scores,” Tony said.

Ye Haoxuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

He knew that Tachibana Masahito had many old acquaintances in Hong Kong Island, as well as some unresolved grudges. He never interfered in Tachibana Masahito's private affairs. As long as Tachibana Masahito did not do anything to harm Hung Hing, he would always trust him.

Meanwhile, at the Hong Kong Island pier, the sea breeze howled, stirring up sand and dust from the ground.

Several cargo ships were moored at the dock, and dockworkers carried goods back and forth, their shouts and the roar of machinery creating a lively atmosphere.

Masahito Tachibana, dressed in a black trench coat and carrying a black cloth bag, stood in a corner of the dock, calmly watching the passing crowds. He had come to the dock today to see someone—Yamada, an old friend from his days in Japan, who now worked as a dockworker.

He wanted to get some information about the Yamada Group from Yamada himself.

Back in Japan, he couldn't stand the Yamada-gumi's oppression of the people, so he killed one of the Yamada-gumi's leaders, thus forging a blood feud with the Yamada-gumi and being forced to leave Japan for Hong Kong.

He had been living under an assumed name all these years, but he never expected that the Yamada Group would still find his trail.

Last night, he received news that the Yamada Group had set off for Hong Kong Island with the aim of killing him.

Not long after, a thin man in blue overalls walked over. His eyes lit up when he saw Tachibana Masahito, and he quickly approached, lowering his voice to say:

“Mr. Tachibana, what brings you here? It’s not safe here. The Yamada Group has already arrived in Hong Kong Island. They checked into a hotel in the Western District last night. And I heard that they’ve made contact with Camel of Tung Sing and want to use the opportunity of killing you to keep Mr. Yip of Hung Hing in check.”

Tachibana Masahito nodded, his tone calm: "I know. Honda, I'd like to know, how many people did the Yamada Group send this time? And who was leading the team?"

Honda glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention before lowering his voice and saying, "This time, the Yamada Group has sent fifty elite warriors, all top-notch samurai, led by the fifth-generation leader of the Yamada Group, Hoshino Taro. Hoshino Taro is a highly skilled and ruthless man with a great reputation in the Japanese underworld. He has come to Hong Kong in person to kill you, to avenge the leader who died years ago, and at the same time to help Camel restrain Hung Hing."

“Hoshino Taro?” A hint of seriousness flashed in Tachibana Masahito’s eyes. He had long heard of Hoshino Taro’s reputation and knew that he was a top master in the Japanese martial arts world, with unparalleled skill in karate and several capable subordinates, each of whom was a ruthless character.

“That’s right, it’s him.” Honda nodded, his tone worried. “Mr. Tachibana, you’d better hide quickly. Hoshino Taro is too strong; you’re no match for him. And Camel is watching you like a hawk. If you fight Hoshino Taro head-on, Camel will definitely take the opportunity to attack Hung Hing. Then you and Mr. Yip will be in trouble!”

Tachibana Masahito shook his head: "I can't hide. Mr. Ye is my elder brother. He trusts me and took me in. I can't back down at this time and put him in a situation where he is attacked from both sides. If Hoshino Taro wants to kill me, I will confront him head-on; if Camel wants to take the opportunity to cause trouble, the brothers of Hung Hing can handle it - I will not implicate anyone."

"But..." Honda wanted to persuade him further, but was interrupted by Tachibana Masahito.

"Honda, thank you for telling me this information." Tachibana Masahito took out a wad of cash from his pocket and handed it to Honda. "This is a small token of my appreciation. Take it and leave the dock as soon as possible. Find a place to hide and don't let the Yamada Group find you, or you'll be implicated."

Honda looked at the money Tachibana Masahito handed him, his eyes reddening, and shook his head: "Mr. Tachibana, I can't take your money. If you hadn't saved me back then, I would have died at the hands of the Yamada Group long ago. It's only right that I help you. You must be careful. Hoshino Taro's men are already roaming around the docks. They are definitely looking for you."

Tachibana Masahito nodded, didn't insist any further, and put the money away: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. You should go now."

Honda nodded, turned and quickly left.