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Then, Tojo Seisuke said to Okamoto Juzo, "Juzo, let's try to unite as much as possible in the future."

Okamoto Juzo nodded and smiled, saying, "Of course, don't worry. Just tell me what you're thinking. We'll share our thoughts with you too..."

As they chatted, they exchanged a smile.

Just then, a soldier who looked like a scout rushed over.

After running over, he glanced at Tojo Seisuke.

Upon seeing Okamoto Juzo, the scout-like man initially intended to speak.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back down.

Tojo Seisuke said, "Just say what you want to say. The two lords of the Okamoto family are not outsiders."

The scout then cupped his hands and said, "The army of the Illuminati has already surrounded us. The main force should be arriving soon."

After listening to the scout's words, Tojo Seisuke nodded and said, "They didn't make a move, did they?"

The scout nodded and said to Tojo Seisuke, "They just came over, and since most of our men don't speak their language either, we didn't say anything to them!"

"They just arrived and drove our people away. Although I didn't quite understand what they were saying, I roughly figured out that they wanted to take over this area. We did everything according to your instructions, Patriarch, and didn't clash with them."

After listening to the scout's words, Tojo Seisuke nodded: "Very good. No matter what they say or do... do not resist... even if they kill your men."

The scout nodded and was about to relay the order.

However, before the scouts could leave, Tojo Seisuke said, "In this way, let all our troops retreat, and then disarm them..."

"Then go and call Tojo Takeyama over."

The scout nodded and hurriedly left.

After Tojo Seisuke finished speaking, he looked at Okamoto Juzo.

Then, smiling at Okamoto Juzo, he said, "Juzo, do you think I went too far?"

Okamoto Juzo, who was usually very easygoing, shook his head and said, "Is this the right way? Although those Illuminati members are going too far, their actions are still too extreme. After all, our Fusang Kingdom is not very powerful now. Our homeland has been destroyed. Even if we have preserved some strength... it is only enough to protect ourselves. How can we have the strength to challenge the Illuminati?"

"So, Tokugawa Heiyasu is obviously problematic! Think about it with your toes, if our Japan really wants to rise, we have to cling tightly to the Illuminati."

After listening to Okamoto Juzo's words, Tojo Seisuke smiled and nodded: "I thought you were calling me a coward."

Okamoto Juzo chuckled and continued to shower Xiao Ce with praise: "To be honest, if it weren't for Mr. Xiao Ce analyzing things with me, I would really think you guys are cowards..."

"However, Mr. Yice is right. A person is only a master if they have enough strength! If you don't have enough strength, and you just act tough, isn't that just being a fool?"

When Tojo Seisuke heard Okamoto Juzo say this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The atmosphere between the two sides has also eased considerably.

In fact, not to mention Tokugawa Heiyasu, even Tojo Seisuke had previously looked down on the Okamoto family.

Although they belong to several prominent families, they are at the very bottom of the hierarchy.

However, the situation is still very clear: circumstances are beyond our control.

Moreover, Okamoto Juzo has now firmly grasped the Kingdom of Siam in his hands.

This is our trump card.

The saying "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river" is very clear to Tojo Seisuke.

He was no longer allowed to be arrogant.

The current situation is clear: Tokugawa Heiyasu had some support from the Illuminati.

Okamoto Juzo now has Siam as his backing.

Before securing the support of the Illuminati, the Tojo family must remain firmly bound to Okamoto Juzo and his group.

A short while later, Tojo Takeyama arrived.

After Tojo Takeyama arrived, Tojo Seisuke still did not hide anything.

"Zhushan, what you need to do now is to make our army exercise restraint."

Tojo Takeyama nodded, then said, "I've already arranged it. As for Lord Okamoto and your men..."

After hearing what Tojo Takeyama said, Okamoto Juzo said, "We didn't have many people here to begin with, and I will give the order."

Tojo Takeyama nodded first, then seemed to have something to say to Tojo Seisuke.

But those words, though on the tip of my tongue, never came out...

Tojo Seisuke said to Tojo Takeyama, "Takeyama, we're in the same boat as Lord Okamoto and the others now, and we've reached an agreement. At least on this matter, we're absolutely in agreement, so you have nothing to hide, just tell me."

Tojo Takeyama then said, "Shouldn't we prepare to fight back? After all, if they are determined to kill us, we can't be lambs to the slaughter."

Tojo Seisuke listened and nodded, subconsciously glancing at Okamoto Juzo.

Okamoto Juzo first asked Tojo Seisuke, "Head of the Tojo family, what is your opinion?"

After speaking, she looked at Xiao Ce again.

Tojo Seisuke listened in silence for a moment: "What I mean is, there's no need anymore... Since we've already decided to stay, any further resistance is futile. We can't possibly get out of here alive."

Okamoto Juzo nodded first, then looked at Xiao Ce.

"Mr. Yice, what are your thoughts?"

Xiao Ce smiled, then waved his hand and said, "I do have a slightly different opinion..."

After Okamoto Juzo agreed, Xiao Ce continued, "I think if they really want us dead... we can't let them get away with it so easily. I think we can first arrange for them to be with those people from the Tokugawa Heiyasu family. If things go wrong, we can kill them all first."

"This is bad for us, and they won't have it easy either."

"Also, even if they really want to kill us... I don't think we can let them do it... Actually, I think we can prepare explosives... We can't just die in vain, they should pay some price..."

"You have quite a few people here too... Even if we die, we can't let them get away with it too easily."

Xiao Ce's words were somewhat unexpected.

Okamoto Juzo was the first to speak, saying, "Hahaha, not bad... not bad... Ichizawa, I always thought you were just a coward? I never expected you to be so stubborn. I thought so too."

Xiao Ce gave a bitter smile and said to Okamoto Juzo, "Lord, we have a chance to live, so naturally we want to survive. But the outcome is certain death, so we can't just let ourselves be slaughtered..."

Before Tojo Seisuke could speak, Tojo Takeyama nodded approvingly.

Tojo Seisuke still had some concerns: "What if they discover that we are fully armed? Won't there be some misunderstandings?"

Xiao Ce said, "I don't think so. Everyone knows how to protect themselves. You can come over with that Illuminati representative and speak frankly. Once you've explained things clearly, it will be a trump card for us. At least it will show them that we are not lambs to the slaughter. Even if they want to do something to us, they will naturally think twice."

Tojo Seisuke nodded: "You're right! Alright, Takeyama, then let's do as Mr. Ichisaku says. But everyone must exercise restraint... and absolutely avoid conflict unless absolutely necessary..."

Tojo Takeyama nodded.

Xiao Ce glanced at it, and Okamoto Juzo said to him, "Ichi-Ce, don't worry. Our people have always been prepared."

As they were talking, it was already noon, and Tojo Seisuke invited them to have lunch together.

It's clear that Tojo Seisuke and they had a very good talk.

However, Tojo Seisuke still had some concerns, which were probably that the Okamoto family might run away.

The news came from the side after the meal was finished.

They said the representatives of the Illuminati would be arriving soon.

They went there early to wait.

...

At this moment, Yin Pan'er sat in the carriage, constantly looking out of the carriage.

Their army had already occupied this area, and there wasn't a single passerby in sight.

It is obvious that martial law has been declared.

Yin Pan'er asked Xiao Yue beside her, "The people here didn't resist or do anything special, did they?"

Xiaoyue nodded: "This area is within the Tojo family's sphere of influence. After our people arrived, their people didn't ask any questions and just left. Judging from their attitude, they were quite nice."

Yin Pan'er nodded, then continued, "What about the other representatives? What were their reactions?"

Xiaoyue shook her head: "No, they all seem to be observing... Obviously, most people probably don't know what happened."

Yin Pan'er asked, "Has word gotten out about what happened at sea, about the ship representing our Illuminati being bombed?"

Xiaoyue shook her head again: "The people here are all our people, and the ship that the Illuminati president is representing is very far away from here. Moreover, no one around saw the explosion at that time... which means that, apart from us, it's impossible for anyone else to know."

Xiaoyue paused, then realized that it wasn't quite right to say it that way, so she continued, "Of course, it's also possible that it's one of those who caused the harm, as you mentioned."

Then Xiaoyue asked Yin Pan'er, "Master, do you have some ideas?"

Yin Pan'er said with a deep gaze, "That's right. Now that the acting president of the Illuminati has been eliminated, if there is no leader, the people here will inevitably be in chaos."

As she spoke, Yin Pan'er took out the ring that represented the chairman's representative and examined it.

"If so, it wouldn't be considered overstepping my bounds if I were to take over for a while now."

Xiaoyue nodded in agreement: "That's right. Didn't you say that the chairman's representative instructed you to do this before? It's only natural that you take over now."

Yin Pan'er nodded: "That's right, we can do that now..."

Xiaoyue said to Yin Pan'er, "However, before that, we need to catch the person who caused this trouble."

Yin Pan'er nodded: "Judging from the Tojo family, it's naturally unlikely..."

Xiaoyue nodded but didn't respond.

Their carriage soon arrived outside Tojo Seisuke's residence, where Tojo Seisuke and Okamoto Juzo were already waiting.

Seeing the carriage approaching, they went forward with great enthusiasm.

Xiao Ce, of course, didn't want to join in the fun.

After Yin Pan'er came down, she was still wearing the robes of the Illuminati and a mask on her face.

Xiaoyue was also wearing the same mask, and then stood beside Yin Pan'er to protect her.

After Tojo Seisuke stepped forward, he bowed respectfully and said, "Representative of the Illuminati, welcome. We are relieved to have you here."

After Tojo Seisuke spoke, Okamoto Juzo followed behind without saying a word.

Wearing a mask, Yin Pan'er looked around.

Following Xiao Ce's instructions, Tojo Seisuke said to Yin Pan'er, "Representative, please don't misunderstand... Although our men are armed, we don't know the current situation. As long as our lives are not threatened, they won't make a move... much less harm you. We are acting entirely in self-defense. Please understand."

To be honest, Tojo Seisuke was reluctant to say it this way, but he didn't have a better option.

He had no choice but to do as he was told.

His heart was in his throat as he said this.

Because, just like the representative who angered Tokugawa Heiyasu before, if this representative were to draw his gun and attack immediately...

Then people are really going to die...

Fortunately, Yin Pan'er, who was wearing a mask, spoke up: "I understand, what you are doing is reasonable. You don't need to be too nervous. We, the Illuminati, will not let a bad person go unpunished, nor will we frame an innocent person."

“I know you’ve been very cooperative. So, don’t worry. As long as you haven’t gotten involved in this matter and have actively controlled the situation, I still want to thank you.”

When Tojo Seisuke first heard a woman's voice, he relaxed a little.

Especially after hearing her words, Tojo Seisuke's heart, which had been hanging in his throat, felt half relieved.

"That's good. Representative, would you like to meet with that Tokugawa family member first, or shall I accompany you to report?"

Yin Pan'er nodded slightly: "Let me tell you about the cause and effect of this matter first."

Tojo Seisuke then led the way.

As Xiao Ce watched from afar, a voice suddenly reached his ears: "Doesn't she look familiar?"