Chapter 27

Even though Rokudo Mukuro clearly expressed to Mori Ougai that he had no intention of joining the Port Mafia, he couldn't resist his impulse to dig for diamonds whenever he saw them because he was short of manpower.

Since he took office, various events have continued to unfold in Yokohama. Because of dealing with these issues and maintaining the Port Mafia's position in Yokohama, he hasn't taken Alice out to buy dresses and cakes for at least several months.

First, because there are too many things to deal with after taking office, there is no free time;

Secondly, the previous boss was too extravagant. The port Mafia is now in dire need of rebuilding, and he is really short of money. Yes, he, the leader of the Mafia, is actually short of money.

Finally, it was for his safety. He was a pitiful and helpless doctor who inherited the port Mafia. Some people were dissatisfied, while others wanted to get a share of the spoils from him.

A leader like him is probably one of a kind.

Alice-chan is ignoring him now.

Even just thinking about it makes me want to hug myself.

Of course, if Rokudo Mukuro knew what he was thinking now, he would definitely introduce him to Sawada Tsunayoshi, so that he would know that being a leader is never the worst thing, there is always something worse to come.

For various reasons, Mori Ougai's obsession with diamonds intensified. Whenever he had time, Mori Ougai would find Rokudo Mukuro and Dazai Osamu, and lament how hard it was for him to be alone, and how the pitiful and helpless adult needed their help.

At first, the two were able to remain indifferent, and even watched his performance with a sense of morbid amusement.

But after a while, who can stand that lewd old man's face constantly making facial expressions in front of them, poisoning their eyes?

"Kufufu... Dr. Mori, do you want to experience hell?"

Rokudo Mukuro shrunk the trident to a length that suited him, shook it gently, and looked at the haggard-looking Mori Ougai with a smile on his face.

"Mukuro-kun, I really have no other choice!" Mori Ougai was not afraid of Rokudo Mukuro's threat at all. He knew that this person was very dangerous, but he also knew that this person would not easily make a move against him.

Moreover, he was also helpless. The port Mafia was a behemoth, but he had very few people he could use. Most of them were just small fry who were not good enough to be of great use.

The only people who could be ranked above him were a few cadres and old man Hirotsu. Among those cadres was a good-for-nothing named A, who had nothing but money. If it weren't for the fact that his little bit of money was still useful, Mori Ougai would have gotten rid of him long ago. He was a useless guy who was just occupying a position without doing anything.

Those few capable people all have their own jobs to do now.

He now strongly suspects that, as the port's Mafiaboss, his future death will be due to sudden death from working overtime all night, and that the time of death will be not long.

"No money, no intelligence sources, no subordinates you can use, and you still expect us to work for you?" Dazai Osamu looked at Mori Ougai with disdain.

Even after being hurt by Dazai Osamu, Mori Ougai never gave up on his goal: "As long as you help me, I will definitely become both rich and powerful."

Rokudo Mukuro straightened his expression and said indignantly, "But even so, Dr. Mori, you can't make me and Dazai, two underage children, become human traffickers."

Mori Ougai's lips twitched, and he said speechlessly, "How are you human traffickers? I just asked you to invite the 'Sheep' King, Nakahara Chuuya, to join the Port Mafia."

He emphasized the last two words.

Rokudo Mukuro smiled: "Tell me, is the 'Sheep King' you mentioned, Chuuya Nakahara, of legal age yet? What industry do you plan to have him pursue after you invited him?"

Mori Ōgai: A minor who engages in illegal and criminal activities.

But he's a Mafia member. Does he need to have any professional ethics? Does he need to retain any pure and noble qualities?

I don't think that's necessary.

Seeing Mori Ougai remain silent, Rokudo Mukuro pressed his advantage: "Even if you, Dr. Mori, are morally corrupt and have no integrity, you can't drag our two children down with you."

Dazai Osamu, with a stern face, said righteously, "Yes, he is still a good child who is in school."

Upon hearing this, both Mori Ougai and Rokudo Mukuro fell silent for a moment. Dazai Osamu = a good kid?! He must still be dreaming.

"I'm not asking you to cheat or swindle, I'm just simply inviting you," Mori Ougai said with a helpless expression.

Ever since he learned about the "King of Sheep," Chuuya Nakahara, he had been extremely envious. Such immense strength, coupled with a deep sense of loyalty—he was afraid he'd be too slow in acquiring such a talent.

"You want to invite people to join the port Mafia, but you're sending two kids like us. It doesn't seem very reliable no matter how you look at it."

It's worth noting that when the Vongola invited him to join, it was the combined efforts of Sawada Tsunayoshi's father—Vongola's second-in-command, Sawada Iemitsu—and Sawada Tsunayoshi's teacher—the world's number one assassin, Reborn—who offered him conditions that even he couldn't refuse, which is why he reluctantly agreed.

Mori Ōgai's current actions seem rather childish to him.

Mori Ougai's face fell, and he squeezed out two tears with difficulty: "Mukuro-kun, do you think I don't want to send some seemingly reliable people over there?"

"But the Port Mafia can't get close to the 'Sheep's' territory at all. It's all the fault of the previous leader who carried out a massacre in Raibo Street. Now, when Nakahara Chuuya sees Port Mafia members approaching their territory, he wishes he could slaughter them immediately to fill the sea."

Why should I take the blame for the mistakes of my predecessors?

Mori Ougai became more and more heartbroken as he spoke, and at the same time Alice appeared beside him and was pulled into his arms.

"Dear Alice-chan~ Only you can comfort me now."

Alice, who was being held in Mori Ougai's arms, rolled her eyes, reached out and placed her hand on his forehead, pushing him away.

"You disgusting Rintaro, get away from me! You're awful!"

Rokudo Mukuro and Dazai Osamu watched their performance with great interest.

Seeing that the two had no reaction, Mori Ougai continued:

"Besides, as far as I know, didn't Mukuro-kun have contact with Nakahara Chuuya before? Wouldn't that make things more convenient?"

Mori Ougai winked at Rokudo Mukuro.

Rokudo Mukuro maintained his smile. He knew that Mori Ougai was a very controlling person and that he had never deliberately hidden his contact with Nakahara Chuuya.

If someone is determined to investigate, it's only a matter of time before he finds out.

"And Dazai-kun, I guarantee that Nakahara Chuuya is someone you'll find interesting. Aren't you really planning to go and see him?"

Mori Ougai held Alice in his arms, his frivolous expression vanishing. He was determined to keep these two diamonds for himself, and letting them get to know each other beforehand wouldn't hurt.

"No plans, not interested." Dazai Osamu, standing next to Rokudo Mukuro, shook his head listlessly. He didn't think just anyone would interest him. "Who would be interested in a man?"

Dr. Mori, dressed in a white coat, continued to throw out bait: "Also, the medicine you've always wanted, I'll get it for you after this incident."

Upon hearing this, Dazai Osamu perked up slightly: "Really?"

Mori Ougai nodded affirmatively.

"Okay, I'll go."

Mori Ougai smiled, having successfully dealt with one, but the remaining one was the most difficult to handle.

"Kuji-kun?"

Rokudo Mukuro raised an eyebrow, his smile still on his face: "I don't need any suicide drugs, nor do I need the empty promises you're making."

"unless……"

Rokudo Mukuro paused deliberately.

"Unless what?" A boss who is short-staffed can't afford to lose money. Even if he knows that the other party has set a trap, he has to step into it without hesitation.

Instead of saying it directly, Rokudo Mukuro told the two about Akutagawa Ryunosuke's recent situation:

"As you probably know, Akutagawa has started writing with the help of his pen pal. Having lived in Japan for so long, I've found that the Japanese literary scene is truly desolate, with hardly any good literary works, which is truly heartbreaking."

After hearing this, Mori Ōgai hesitated for a moment and said, "So you want to..."

“It’s not enough for Akutagawa-kun to be here alone, so I hope that Dr. Mori will also write an excellent literary work.”

Rokudo Mukuro casually stated his conditions: to have Mori Ougai write an excellent work. Such an outrageous thing was described as as simple as asking Mori Ougai to have a meal.

Both Dazai Osamu and Mori Ōgai were shocked by these words.

Especially Mori Ōgai, what does the decline of the Japanese literary world have to do with him?

If you were to ask a Mafia leader to write a literary work, what would you ask him to write about? His autobiography? How he killed the previous leader and took power.

He glanced again at the files on his desk, stacks upon stacks piled high. With work so demanding, how could he possibly have time to use his brain to write?

Mori Ougai, with a pained expression, said to Rokudo Mukuro, "I feel like you're making things difficult for me."

Rokudo Mukuro looked at him in surprise: "Dr. Mori, how can you look at me like that? I clearly believed you~"

Is this a trade-off?

"certainly."

"Is there a time limit?" So, when the chief was corrupt, he immediately found a loophole in Rokudo Mukuro's conditions.

Rokudo Mukuro's smile was somewhat ambiguous: "Of course not, just write it."

He firmly believed in these things, and that he was destined to be a world-renowned literary giant, and would surely create his own works.

“Okay, I agree.” Mori Ougai immediately nodded in agreement. It was just writing something; he wouldn’t lose anything anyway. On the contrary, he might even get a dazzling diamond.

"Dr. Mori, do you have any ideas about the writing?" Rokudo Mukuro glanced at Alice in Mori Ougai's arms, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Mori Ōgai hesitated before answering, "...Autobiographical?"

"Pfft!" Dazai Osamu finally burst out laughing: "Autobiographical? Dr. Mori, you're too narcissistic. Do you think anyone would read your autobiographical work, with its overflowing sinful writing?"

Dazai Osamu glanced at his desk again, looking at him with pity: "You should really take better care of your hair from now on. I'm really worried that you'll become a bald old man one day."

“Dazai-kun,” Mori Ougai’s forehead bulged with veins, but he still tried to maintain a smile on his face, “please shut up.”

Rokudo Mukuro said with a smile, "I think Dr. Mori could write a novel with Alice as the protagonist. After all, isn't Miss Alice your favorite?"

Before Mori Ougai could answer, Alice in his arms happily raised her little hand: "I agree! If Rintaro is going to write a novel, the heroine in it has to be me."

Mori Ougai glanced at Rokudo Mukuro. He still couldn't figure out what Rokudo Mukuro's purpose was in doing this, but at least it didn't pose any threat to Yokohama, which was enough.

He held Alice close, looking completely smitten: "Alright, alright, Alice-chan is my only leading lady~"