Chapter 101
Under everyone's gaze, Gin did not react.
Gin, who had been tormented to the point of numbness by Usuiba Saiki, felt that he had seen through Usuiba Saiki.
The reasons given are nothing more than absurd excuses like "We ordinary people can't stand such bloodshed" or "How can you be so cruel to your colleagues in the workplace?"
At a time like this, even giving Usoppō Saiki a glance would be like adding fuel to the fire, only making him more agitated and energetic.
So Gin remained unmoved, trying to make Usui Saiki realize that performing alone was awkward, and then quiet down for a while.
But Gin soon realized that if a mentally ill person felt embarrassed, then they weren't mentally ill.
Although he was very uncooperative with Usaku Saiki's performance, Usaku Saiki didn't need anyone's cooperation; he could perform the entire play by himself.
Bo Yezaki, who had already turned his face away, hesitated and turned back to look at the bloodied and mangled traitor. Then, as if he couldn't control himself, he covered his mouth, making a gesture as if he was nauseous. Then, with an expression that seemed to carry a hint of sympathy, yet also as if he was suppressing his emotions and trying hard not to let his sympathy show, he asked.
"Gin, isn't this a bit... excessive?"
Gin: "…………"
Even someone as self-controlled as Gin couldn't help but clench his fists silently at this moment, just to resist pointing a gun at this guy who was putting on such an exaggerated performance in front of him.
Those unfamiliar with Usui Seiki were astonished to notice Gin's restraint.
—Are you kidding me?! This is such an obvious case of a mole! This acting is like he's treating people like idiots! Gin can tolerate this?!
Everyone instinctively looked at Gin's second-in-command, Vodka.
Vodka was wearing sunglasses, so his emotions were hard to discern, but his hands were clenched tightly, as if he couldn't bear to see this scene, and he turned his head toward the blank wall to the side.
All his body language seemed to be expressing this message:
—Big brother…this is too difficult…
The expressions on these people's faces all became solemn.
Why are they so patient...? Are they playing the long game to catch a big fish?! There's really no other possibility!
Those who were more familiar with Usui Yasaki reacted with the same indifference as Gin when they saw this scene. At most, they would make a slight comment in their minds: the acting has become much more nuanced, not as stiff as before, and the feeling of trying to learn from an ordinary person but not quite succeeding has diminished a lot. There has been progress.
Although Gin ignored him, Usui Saiki didn't mind. He continued his act: "You made it too bloody. Can't you just give him a quick death?"
Vodka couldn't hold back any longer: "Are they trying to interrogate him about where he's from? How can they interrogate him if they just give him a quick death?"
"Don't waste your breath on him." At this moment, Gin decisively spoke up, worried that Vodka would get tangled up with Usakabe Saiki again and start some high-pressure conversation. "Everyone's here, let's talk about the mission."
Vodka's expression hardened, and he got down to business: "Now, let me explain the mission. The Yakuza in Kansai are in chaos because their biggest leader has passed away. We need to assist Group XX in winning this battle."
"Isn't this a bit of an overkill?" Bo Ye Saiki objected. "Isn't there something more advanced, like assassinating the FBI or sniping the CIA?"
Shuichi Akai, who was present, and the two CIA undercover agents: "…………"
This person seems to harbor deep-seated malice towards the United States...
Vodka pushed up his sunglasses: "It's too complicated to explain, and you don't need to know more. In short, this is indeed a very important mission."
This XX group was originally a local yakuza organization controlled by the organization through investment. The expansion of the XX group is also beneficial to the expansion of the organization's power.
Furthermore, Group XX is supporting a certain legislator's candidacy, so assisting Group XX would be beneficial to the organization in every way.
Besides, this isn't really a waste of talent. Just the other day, he went with his older brother to threaten a company CEO. This time, at least so many people were mobilized and blood was spilled...
Recalling their elaborate efforts to extort 100 million yen, Vodka felt that this mission was actually quite sophisticated.
“Alright.” Bo Yezaki pouted. “How can I help them? Give them advice? I feel like no one here seems to be a brainy person except for me.”
"………………"
Vodka took a deep breath, ignoring the seemingly insulting remark about everyone's intelligence: "This place has been in chaos for a week. If we want a quick victory, the best course of action is to target the families, so—"
"I refuse."
Usoppai's expression suddenly changed, and he became surprisingly serious: "Not taking action against relatives is a basic principle of the Yakuza, isn't it? If you're going to abandon even 'chivalry,' then this XX group might as well be wiped out as soon as possible."
Vodka was getting annoyed: "We're not Yakuza! Why are you so particular about Yakuza principles?!"
"Because my name is Saiki! Don't you think my name is perfect for a yakuza boss?!"
Bo Yezaki angrily slapped the suitcase next to him: "How old-fashioned and traditional it is. It looks like it's perfect for the Yakuza. I refuse to let this stupid mission of yours tarnish my glorious resume. I'm going to become a Yakuza boss."
Vodka: "………??? You didn't want to become a normal person???"
Usakabe Saiki remained remarkably calm: "In Japan, being a yakuza boss is a legal profession. Since it's legal, why can't it be a job choice for ordinary people?"
Rena Mizunashi, a CIA undercover agent who had recently joined the organization, was stunned by this series of bizarre conversations.
Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?
What is all this nonsense?! Is this Potts out of his mind?! How could he come up with such an excuse for refusing to do a task?!
He sympathizes with undercover agents, refuses to do missions—what is he incapable of?
And why is it that Gin didn't react when he was so arrogant?
No, Gin still reacted.
Gin took a deep breath and said coldly, "If you don't want to do it, there are plenty of people who will. We don't need you. You can get lost... you can leave."
Everyone except Usui Saiki: "…………"
My God, Gin even swallowed that "get lost"... He sacrificed so much... He's so patient...
Bo Yezhai said indignantly, "They only sent me an email and wouldn't tell me what I was supposed to do. Now that I'm here, they're saying they don't need me and want me to leave. Do they think I'm easy to bully?!"
Others: "..."
No, it was clearly you who didn't want to do it, wasn't it?! And nobody would have expected you to refuse even after you arrived!
Vodka took a deep breath: "Didn't you call me again later? What do you mean by 'an email'?"
"Anyway, I'm not leaving. I'm just staying here." Bo Yezaki sat on the suitcase he had dragged all the way here. "I even turned down the chance to go out with my friends on Christmas Eve for you guys. I heard it's going to last for several days. I've already packed my bags. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for me to leave now?"
Gin ignored Usui Saiki and gestured for Vodka to continue.
Vodka then continued explaining the mission details.
Even so, Usakabe Saiki didn't stop. He pulled a radio out of his suitcase and started listening to the radio.
Perhaps because it was Christmas Eve, I randomly tuned into a channel and some Christmas-themed music started playing, adding some background music to the vodka explanation.
Vodka: "…………"
I'll endure it!
To the strains of "Jingle Bells," Vodka finished the first part.
Then the music stopped.
[Burst news...Burst...Gorbachev announces his resignation...President Yeltsin...The Soviet Union...]
Upon hearing the keywords, everyone who was listening attentively to the mission notice unconsciously focused their attention on the broadcast.
Then they heard that sentence.
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics has dissolved.
An eerie silence fell over the abandoned factory.
A socialist superpower that was thought to be in a Cold War with the United States forever and was of epoch-making significance actually disintegrated. Everyone seemed to think they were dreaming and couldn't believe it for a moment.
Even the system couldn't help but exclaim: "So this is today in this world... What a strange timeline."
Usoya Saiki remained silent.
He silently stood up and began rummaging through his suitcase again.
The crowd, still in a daze, were subconsciously drawn to his actions. Even though they didn't know what he was going to do, they reflexively stared at him for a while, the only person in the abandoned factory who was making any movement.
A dozen seconds later, Usakabe Saiki found what he was looking for.
A black hat.
He put the hat on his head, straightened it, and made sure that the words printed on the hat were visible to everyone.
Because of his strange behavior, everyone's eyes were drawn to the hat, and just as Usakabe Saiki had wished, they were fixed on it.
The hat had a line of words written in white on a black background:
I'm KGB
I am a KGB (Soviet spy).
The CIA undercover agents, who were practically the KGB's nemesis, got goosebumps just looking at those words.
Is this guy insane? Because the Soviet Union is gone, he's revealing himself to be a Soviet spy?! Is he going to die for the Soviet Union?! And why does he always carry that hat with him?! Isn't he afraid Gin will see it?!
Wait a minute, so that makes sense. The guy I felt was clearly hostile towards the US earlier was actually a Soviet spy! Everything makes sense now!
The CIA undercover agent was stunned by Usui Saiki's unconventional actions upon learning that his nemesis had disintegrated. His mind went blank, and he was unable to think any deeper. He could only subconsciously look at Gin.
If all the previous forbearance was just a long-term strategy to reel in a big fish, now that the fish has already come ashore on its own, shouldn't it be time to settle accounts?
Even Scotland was somewhat surprised and uncertain.
Usopp's adoptive father, Alex, was rumored to have been suspected of being a Soviet spy. Although the organization didn't follow up, seemingly because they hadn't found any evidence, it couldn't be confirmed that he wasn't a Soviet spy.
Bo Yezaki himself also had a very obvious pro-Soviet tendency, which he had witnessed firsthand.
Could it be that those two really were Soviet spies? And that Usoppichi, upon suddenly learning of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the loss of the country he was loyal to, suffered a mental breakdown and committed suicide?
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Why did the Soviet Union collapse in this year? The answer lies in the timeline of cosmology.
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P.S.: Bo Ye mentioned in the previous chapter that he hates Christmas. So far, the spoiler is that he's quite the smooth talker.
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The name Zhaiji does indeed have a Yakuza feel to it; it's very traditional and simple, and the calligraphy of the name is beautiful.
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