Chapter 42 Yokohama's Treasure

The truck eventually transferred the man and tiger to a merchant ship, which is now sailing at sea.

Yao Chuanling boarded the ship with them.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa did not restrict her movements; the naturally active spirit spent her time visiting Atsushi Nakajima and taking Kyoka Izumi to various places.

"Sister, can I really walk towards the light?"

Izumi Kyoka tugged at her sleeve and looked up at the sea, just like her.

The seawater rippled gently, reflecting a bright moon.

Upon hearing this, Yao Chuanling gently cupped her face in his hands, as if holding a fragile treasure that needed careful protection.

"Kyoka, you already have an idea in your heart, don't you? If it were you, you could definitely do it."

Yasha Shirayuki is a dark flower brought out by the Hong Kong Triads. Her actions inevitably bear the mark of the Mafia's ruthless methods, but at the same time, the spirit of unwavering determination once she sets her mind on a goal is also deeply rooted in her heart.

Her heart yearns for the light, and her will to do so will never waver.

With their foreheads touching, the older man conveyed affirmation to her consciousness with gentle, encouraging eyes.

The girl's blue eyes were filled with mist, and she suddenly reached out and hugged her tightly.

With the dependence and longing of a fledgling returning to its nest, she nestled in her sister's arms.

The heartwarming scene didn't last long, as members of the Armed Detective Agency arrived to rescue the people.

With the idea of ​​training the young people, Youchuan Ling sat on a high place and watched their battle.

Rashomon was indeed much stronger than before, but unfortunately, the person who used it was filled with rage and relentlessly attacked and killed, so her eventual defeat was exactly what she expected.

"Miss Yaochuan, would you like to come back with us? This small boat can take one more person."

Seeing that the ship was on fire and about to sink, Kunikida Doppo adjusted his glasses and kindly suggested that she go with them.

He was a good person in the traditional sense, adhering to his ideals, kind and upright, stubborn but soft-hearted.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I have to take Ryunosuke with me, so I won't be going with you."

Amidst the raging flames, she waved to Kunikida Doppo, moving freely as if unfazed by the fire.

Kunikida Doppo didn't ask any more questions and drove the speedboat ahead.

The elf bent down and picked up Ryunosuke Akutagawa.

The unconscious patient vaguely sensed that he was being carefully picked up and instinctively activated Rashomon to try to break free.

Losing to the Tigers is an absolute disgrace!

In this situation, he doesn't need anyone's pity!

"Ryunosuke Akutagawa".

Her gaze swept over, suppressing the restless Rashomon.

When Yokawa Rei rarely called him by his full name with a serious expression, Akutagawa Ryunosuke froze, then fell silent and became obedient.

Between the firelight and moonlight, she spread her wings and, like a great bird, skimmed across the sea and landed on the flat ground.

The beast-like wings were retracted, and the elf looked at his battered appearance with a mixture of anger and helplessness.

"Don't worry about me."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa turned his head away, refusing to face her.

When they met again after four years, he showed her a disheveled state.

Just like when they first met seven years ago, he was always a weak and pitiful loser in front of her.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa thought to himself with a self-deprecating tone.

The mission failed, and even if he returned to Hong Kong, he would have no face to return. He might as well die here to atone for his sins.

"Smack."

That bastard.

Yao Chuanling's face turned completely cold; she found his words extremely offensive.

Caught off guard by the slap, his eyes widened in surprise.

She didn't really use her strength; it was more like patting his face than slapping him, leaving not even a red mark.

I hate anyone who doesn't cherish life.

"If you die, do you want me to sleep for another ten or eight years?"

That's a lie.

If we were to bring him back to life, it would truly be a life for a life.

Like Atsushi Nakajima, Ryunosuke Akutagawa was also her younger brother, and he had known her for even longer than Nakajima.

Yao Chuanling couldn't possibly abandon him.

His breath hitched: "Sister Ling..."

That incident was also a source of pain for him.

When news of Dazai Osamu's defection and Yokawa Rei's death arrived, the atmosphere in the Port Mafia was tense and uneasy, and Boss Mori remained silent about it.

Every year on the anniversary of his death, he would deliberately set aside time to be alone.

No one erected a monument for her.

It's as if everyone assumes she's just gone for a long time, not that she's died.

The elf healed his wounds while crying.

She wept silently, but tears still fell onto his chin.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa dared not move an inch.

He had known Yao Chuanling for a long time, and he had only ever seen her happy. This was the first time he had ever seen her so fierce and heartbroken.

No one could dislike her.

This is a truth that Dazai Osamu had already recognized, and it also applies to Ryunosuke Akutagawa.

He could only say dryly, "I'm sorry, please don't cry."

Coaxing people is something he's most helpless at.

Yes, how could he forget that the person in front of him was completely different from them? She was a truly bloodless person who loved life.

Logically speaking, they should have parted ways long ago, but they have somehow become connected again.

"You must take good care of yourself."

The crybaby wiped away his tears and pulled him up.

Besides Ryunosuke Akutagawa, she also thought of another guy who was equally reckless.

I wonder how that guy is doing, and whether he's taking good care of himself.

She was thinking about things that were completely unrelated to her thoughts.

I miss them a little bit.

"I will do my best."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa couldn't bring himself to refuse and remained silent for a long time before finally responding.

Although he came from the slums and later worked for the Portmafia, unlike the lying mafia, he was extremely trustworthy and always kept his promises.

A gentleman's promise is as firm as a mountain.

He didn't consider himself a gentleman, but he disdained lying to deceive her.

Okay.

She touched his head, feeling the soft hair beneath her palm, and couldn't help but press it.

Ryunosuke is as cold as a rock, but his hair is as soft as a cloud.

Yao Chuanling was so engrossed in massaging that she didn't notice the person in front of her looking down, her ears hidden behind her gradually whitening hair, which were flushed with a rosy sunset.

"Go back by yourself? I want to sleep."

Besides the new injuries, she also cured her chronic diarrhea. Now, Ryunosuke Akutagawa is healthy and has no problems.

She was a little tired after doing all that and wanted to go back to sleep.

The elf knew the reason perfectly well, but she didn't want to tell them and worry them, so she downplayed it by saying she was sleepy.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa has suffered a lot of injuries in the past four years.

Yokawa Rei loved to sleep, and since it was the middle of the night, Akutagawa Ryunosuke didn't suspect anything.

The lop-eared rabbit pursed its lips: "We've reserved all the rooms for you in the Hong Kong Triads."

They had previously assumed that Yokawa Rei was an unofficial member of the port mafia, and Mori Ougai had been exceptionally lenient with her, even making an exception by providing her with a room in the building.

Dazai Osamu, Yokawa Rei, and Nakahara Chuuya used to live in adjacent rooms, but things have changed. Now, only Nakahara Chuuya occasionally rests there.

She shook her head: "It's not the right time yet."

Okay, actually, she just doesn't want to see Mori Ougai for the time being.

"I will take you back."

Yokohama is unsafe at night, so having him around would save me a lot of trouble.

The moon was high in the sky, and the streets were silent. The spring chill lingered, and it was late at night; an occasional gust of cold wind blew by, causing those nearby to cough.

In this quiet environment, even if he suppressed his voice, those around him could still hear the faint breaths escaping from his lips and teeth.

Akutagawa nerd.

Yao Chuanling stepped on the shadow, feeling helpless once again.

"Sickly Lin Daiyu, don't try to be strong."

She held Lin Daiyu's hand, acting as a giant hand warmer, and a continuous stream of warmth flowed from her palm into Ryunosuke Akutagawa's body.

Despite being a non-human who doesn't understand emotions, she has the ability to love more than anyone else.

The boy, who disliked physical contact with others, twitched his fingers but couldn't break free from her grasp, awkwardly looking away.

He always seemed shy and reserved in her presence.

Yao Chuanling noticed this, but assumed that he was just like a lop-eared rabbit by nature.

So she patted him on the shoulder again: "Be a real man, be generous and open."

She always treated him like a younger brother.

Realizing this, Ryunosuke Akutagawa was inevitably somewhat annoyed.

"I've grown up now."

Just as Yokawa Rei emphasized her adult status in front of Dazai Osamu, Akutagawa Ryunosuke also cared about being treated like a child by her.

They were only two years apart in age.

"He's grown taller than before, but his personality hasn't changed at all; he's still as impulsive and restless as ever."

She was referring to his emotional outburst whenever anything related to Osamu Dazai came up.

The rebellious younger brother retorted, "You haven't changed either; you're still so easily fooled."

He was referring to the instant connection he formed with the tiger.

The moonlight shone on the traveler, casting a perfectly level shadow.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa habitually lagged behind her by half a step, like a silent dragon guarding a unique treasure in the world.

"Yokohama's treasure".

This was said by their boss after the Dragon Head War, and it spread throughout the Inner World afterward.

“Strictly speaking, I’ve known Dun-kun for four years.”

Yao Chuanling remained noncommittal and began counting on her fingers.

The spirits of the fairy and the white tiger are compatible, and in dreams, the white tiger's healing abilities can affect her.

She was able to wake up so early thanks to Byakko and Saiki Kusuo.

The future looks bright, Atsushi Nakajima.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa, unconvinced, asked, "Why do you and Dazai both approve of the tiger so much? What's so good about that guy?"

"I approve of you too."

Yao Chuanling protested his innocence.

Both of them have their strengths. If she were to reveal them, whether Ryunosuke would believe her or not is another matter, but he would definitely go looking for Atsushi Nakajima to fight again.

She smiled mischievously, her eyes crinkling: "Dazai might have already acknowledged you."

Oda Sakunosuke had asked Dazai Osamu this question before, and she was secretly listening in. Behind his back, he spoke highly of Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

"Don't try to comfort me. I know I'm far from meeting Mr. Dazai's requirements."

The man's nasty and cold expression from this morning was still vivid in Ryunosuke Akutagawa's mind, and he simply couldn't believe her words.

His eyes darkened: "No matter what, I will definitely gain Mr. Dazai's approval!"

It must be said by that person in person, face to face.