Substitute Toyokawa Shoko, you can become stronger by breathing

"BLACK HOLE..."

Yamamoto Ryuichi muttered to himself. That was Nakamura's territory, usually used for entertaining guests and handling shady transactions. Logically, there shouldn't be any major problems; after all, the Yamaguchi-gumi had been operating in this area of ​​Shibuya for over a decade.

But his intuition told him that things were not that simple.

He pulled out his phone and quickly dialed a few numbers. The results confirmed his concerns—no one in the surrounding bases could be contacted, and even Nakamura's closest associates hadn't responded. This uncharacteristic silence was like the calm before the storm.

"Damn it."

Yamamoto Ryuichi gritted his teeth. Over twenty years of gang life had made him extremely sensitive to danger. Something was very wrong. There was a strong possibility that something serious was wrong with Nakamura.

Could it be the police? Or some other organization? But if it was a familiar opponent, Nakamura wouldn't be so abnormal. Could it be...

Yamamoto Ryuichi thought of some rumors he had heard recently that some bigwigs seemed to have become interested in the underground industry in Shibuya District.

The car drove through the night, neon lights flickering on the windows. Yamamoto Ryuichi untied his tie and then fastened it again, a habit he used when nervous. No matter what the situation, at least he had to maintain his dignity.

This is one of the important principles that enabled him to climb to this position in the underworld.

BLACK HOLE is not in the central area of ​​Shibuya, but the surrounding area is quite prosperous.

Normally, the place was brightly lit, but now it was unusually quiet. Even the few people who usually kept watch at the door were gone.

This eerie silence made Yamamoto Ryuichi's heart sink to the bottom. He took a deep breath, straightened his suit, and opened the car door.

His twenty-plus years of gang career had allowed him to witness many big scenes, but for some reason, the atmosphere tonight made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.

The door of the bar was pushed open and Ryuichi Yamamoto stepped in.

He was wearing a meticulously crafted dark grey suit, his tie perfectly tied at his throat, and his entire body exuded the majesty of a superior.

However, this composure collapsed the moment he saw the scene in front of him.

Broken bottles shone coldly on the floor. Several thugs collapsed in a corner, their faces twisted in pain. Several of Nakamura's trusted men crouched against the wall, their eyes filled with fear. Bloodstains stretched from the booth to the floor, glaring under the neon lights.

Yamamoto Ryuichi's pupils suddenly contracted.

He saw the figure sitting in the central booth.

The girl was wearing a neat private high school uniform, with her skirt hanging neatly to her knees and her blue twin ponytails draped softly over her shoulders.

Her posture was elegant, almost regal, as if she were enjoying afternoon tea in a high-end restaurant. But the dagger in her left hand was pressed against Koji Nakamura's carotid artery, and the blade was still stained with fresh blood.

Koji Nakamura is in terrible shape.

His right hand was a bloody mess, with several fingers at odd angles. Cold sweat soaked his suit, and his face was as pale as a corpse.

"Mr. Yamamoto," the girl said, her voice clear and pleasant. "I've long heard of your name."

Yamamoto Takashi instinctively tensed up. After all his years in the underworld, this was the first time he had felt such a strong sense of danger in front of a high school girl.

Those amber eyes were as calm as a pool of stagnant water, yet bottomless, as if they were a beast staring at its prey.

"you......"

"Introduce yourself."

The girl gracefully put down the whiskey in her hand, and a perfect smile appeared on the corner of her mouth:

"I'm Shoko Toyokawa of the Toyokawa Group."

"Who the hell are you, Toyokawa Shoko?!"

The real Toyokawa Shoko wailed in her heart.

.......

Trivia:

Although Kujo Renji had whiskey in his hand, he didn't drink it, he used it to fill the cup.

PS: This chapter is 3K7, rounded up to two chapters, and there will be updates in the early morning (

Chapter 34 Godfather Xiaoxiang

Yamamoto Ryuichi's eyes were fixed on the girl in front of him who called herself Toyokawa Shoko, and his brain was working rapidly.

The Toyokawa Group... this name is no stranger in the business world. While not as influential as giants like Mitsubishi and Sumitomo, as a mid-sized conglomerate specializing in basic industries and precision machinery, their influence should not be underestimated.

Especially in the fields of non-ferrous metal smelting and industrial parts manufacturing, it has almost monopolized the supply chain of Japan's domestic mid-range market.

More importantly, Fengchuan Group's management style has always been steady and low-key.

Unlike other conglomerates, they do not expand aggressively, but focus on cultivating the local market. By holding shares in local banks and logistics companies, they have established their own presence in the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain.

This way of doing business has made them many enemies in the business world, but it has also made them many allies.

Yamamoto Ryuichi remembered that the incident that happened last year caused a lot of uproar.

Toyokawa Sadaharu's adopted son-in-law, Toyokawa Kiyoshige's aggressive real estate investments led to a 168 billion yen loss for the group. This failure forced Kiyoshige to resign, and he reportedly left the Toyokawa family with his daughter, Shoko Toyokawa.

There were many rumors at the time.

Some people say that this is Sadaharu Toyokawa clearing obstacles for his granddaughter Shoko Toyokawa. After all, Sadaharu Toyokawa has never liked his adopted son-in-law, and Shoko Toyokawa is the most likely candidate to inherit the Toyokawa Group.

Some people also say that Toyokawa Kiyoshige and his daughter were squeezed out by other factions.

But no matter which statement is true, the current situation is incredible.

So......

Yamamoto Ryuichi looked into the girl's eerily calm amber eyes and felt a chill in his heart.

Why would Shoko Toyokawa appear in such a place, and in this way?

There is no conflict of interest between the Toyokawa Group and the Yamaguchi-gumi, as the two belong to completely different fields.

Moreover, even if the Toyokawa Group wanted to deal with the Yamaguchi-gumi, they should not send their eldest daughter to do it in person.

What's more, the skills and aura displayed by the girl in front of him did not seem like that of a pampered young lady at all.

unless......

A terrifying thought flashed through Yamamoto Ryuichi's mind. Could it be that the Toyokawa family was planning...

"Mr. Yamamoto?"

Kujo Renji's voice interrupted his thoughts:

"I think we should talk business now."

Yamamoto Ryuichi forced himself to calm down. Regardless of the other party's intentions, the most important thing now was to stabilize the situation.

"It's Ms. Toyokawa. I didn't know you came today..." Yamamoto Ryuichi slowed down his tone and spoke tentatively.

"There's some conflict between me and Team Leader Nakamura."

Jiujo Renji interrupted him casually:

"According to the Yamaguchi-gumi's rules, if a branch leader violates the group's rules, their superiors have the right to take action. Article 17, right?"

Yamamoto Ryuichi was startled. Article 17 of the group's rules stated that anyone who was disrespectful to a superior must apologize on the spot, and if there was a blood debt, it must be paid with blood. This rule was well known within the Yamaguchi-gumi, but rarely understood by outsiders.

She didn't expect that the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family was so familiar with the rules of the underworld.

"Ms. Toyokawa is right."

Yamamoto Ryuichi answered cautiously, secretly observing the other party's expression: "I just don't know what Team Leader Nakamura is..."

"Brother Yamamoto!"

Nakamura Koji suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse:

"Since I have offended Miss Toyokawa, I will follow the rules."

Nakamura Koji's heart sank when he heard the name "Toyokawa Group." He was a smart man, and from Yamamoto Ryuichi's reaction, he could tell that this matter wouldn't end well.

Although he had no recollection of when he had offended this young lady, now was obviously not the time to pursue the issue.

Instead of waiting for the organization to deal with you, it is better to take the initiative to admit your mistakes.

"Ms. Toyokawa."

His voice was a little hoarse:

"I was blind and offended you. According to the group rules, I apologize now."

Seeing this, Kujo Renji loosened his grip on him and threw the knife to him as if he didn't care at all that the other party might "go back on his word".

The blade flashed a cold light in the air and fell steadily into Koji Nakamura's palm.

Nakamura Koji took a deep breath, placed his left pinky on the table, and gripped the hilt of the knife with his right hand. The sharp gleam of the blade illuminated his pale face, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

"what!"

With a muffled groan, the blade slashed down without hesitation. Blood spurted out instantly, appearing particularly glaring in the dim light. The severed finger tumbled to the side of the wine glass, casting a dark shadow in the crimson liquid.

"Big brother!"

Several of the younger brothers immediately rushed forward, some pressing handkerchiefs to the wounds to stop the bleeding, while others frantically searched for the medicine box.

Jiujo Renji's eyes remained calm, as if it was a very ordinary thing.

Yamamoto Ryuichi's eyes moved back and forth between Nakamura Koji and Kujo Renji.

As a seasoned veteran, he certainly understood the significance of such a situation. Nakamura Koji's apology was not only to eliminate his fault, but also to express his attitude to the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family.

But the core question still has no answer...What exactly is the other party here for?

If it was really just Koji Nakamura who offended her, all it would take was one phone call and Yamamoto Ryuichi would take Koji Nakamura to apologize to him.

Why go to so much trouble?

As if he had noticed Yamamoto Ryuichi's doubts, Kujo Renji gently put down the wine glass in his hand, glanced at the pale-faced Nakamura Koji, and sneered:

"The awareness is good."

Then, she glanced at the mess on the ground, paused, and said:

"Besides dealing with Team Leader Nakamura's 'mistake', I came here today for a second matter."

"I'm here to discuss cooperation."

Yamamoto Takashi was stunned for a moment, then narrowed his eyes. He suddenly realized that everything that happened tonight might have been a carefully planned show.

Establishing authority by dealing with Koji Nakamura and then proposing cooperation...this method is too cunning.

"Ms. Toyokawa, what you mean is..."

"The entertainment industry in Tokyo has been very lively lately."

Kujo Renji has something in mind:

"Especially the market for underground livehouses and performance venues. The Yamaguchi-gumi should have a lot of experience in this area, right?"

Yamamoto Ryuichi's expression became even more serious.

The Yamaguchi-gumi does control many performing arts venues through industries such as "Kobe Entertainment", but these are gray areas that are not allowed to be seen in the light.

As a legitimate enterprise, why is Fengchuan Group interested in this field?

And inside Kujo Renji's body, Toyokawa Shoko, who had been watching the show, couldn't help but be stunned.

She finally understood what this terrible "roommate" wanted to do - the name of Fengchuan Group would allow her to more easily access these underground forces.

"I'm planning to get involved in the entertainment industry soon."

Kujo Renji's voice was low, but it reached Yamamoto Ryuichi's ears clearly: "But you also know that this industry is very complicated. Therefore, we need an experienced partner."

Yamamoto Ryuichi nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder the other party chose to contact the Yamaguchi-gumi in this way.

In Japan, certain types of cooperation between corporations and violent groups have a long history, but few people bring this relationship to the table.

"It's Toyokawa Group..." he said hesitantly.

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Kujo Renji's words.

"I think Mr. Yamamoto knows more about the Yamaguchi-gumi's situation than I do."

Kujo Renji didn't continue talking, but seemed to be talking about another irrelevant topic:

"After the abdication of the Sixth Hokage, the factional struggles within the organization reached a head-breaking level."

"Especially after the new team leader took office, the organization's transformation journey can be said to be fraught with difficulties."