Chapter 23
Under Gin's sharp gaze, Usui Saiki remained unperturbed, even leaning back casually on the sofa.
"The reason for choosing this place is very simple. I've passed by so many karaoke bars in Tokyo, but I've never seen so many murderers coming and going. Can't I just come and take a look out of curiosity?"
Gin and Vodka, who had been so aggressive just moments before, fell silent.
Toru Amuro: "...???"
Although Amuro Tooru knew that Usaku Saiki had "good eyesight," he didn't really have a concept of just how good his eyesight was. Gin and Vodka, on the other hand, had personally witnessed someone named by Usaku Saiki fall into a pool of blood in the blink of an eye, which left a deep impression on them.
At this moment, when Usakabe Saiki said that he had seen many people who had killed people coming and going from this karaoke bar, the two of them couldn't refute it and even felt that this might really be the reason why Usakabe Saiki was here.
—Because this is actually an industry under the control of an organization.
Sometimes, if I don't want to bring people to the outpost, or if it's inconvenient to go to a safe house to discuss cooperation with outsiders, I'll come here directly to find a safe private room to talk.
That's why when Vodka didn't see Usaka Saiki outside, he planned to go into the private room and ask the waiter if he had seen Usaka Saiki—although most of the people there were just ordinary people who didn't know the situation, there were also some of his own people there, which was very convenient.
Given Bo Yezaki's consistently eccentric personality, it's normal for him to find the people coming and going here strange, but it's even more normal for them to pretend to be passersby and watch the excitement. This guy is definitely not one to stay put.
But if that's the case, then his accusations just now are somewhat untenable.
Gin fell silent.
Seeing that Gin remained silent, Usoppō Saiki became even more self-righteous.
Most people would know when to stop, but would someone as exceptional as him let Gin off the hook so easily? He started to take advantage of people's kindness.
"Weren't you quite talkative just now? Why are you silent now? You slandered me, and after I explained, you're just going to pretend nothing happened? Defaming others is illegal!"
Toru Amuro: "…………"
You're an outlaw, what right do you have to say such things? You've killed countless people, why would you care about defamation?
After finishing with Gin, Usui Saiki's gaze shifted: "And you, Vodka, didn't you tell me you were out of town? What are you doing in Tokyo now? Are you ostracizing me? Don't you consider me one of your own? If that's the case, then don't have begged me to join you in the first place!"
Vodka: "…………"
He really couldn't explain why he lied to Usaku Saiki... Anyway, he was already on Usaku Saiki's blacklist, so he might as well not explain.
Bo Yezaki is a natural at livening up the atmosphere. Even when no one is talking, he can talk non-stop like a stand-up comedian: "They say 'the organization is your home,' but when something actually happens, it becomes 'You think the organization is your home?' You lure people into the organization and then you're not responsible, right? All you know how to do is bully me, the newbie!"
Amuro Tooru, who had remained silent as if watching the spectacle unfold, couldn't help but interject, "Wait... Usuba-kun is a newcomer?"
How come you're a newbie now? Weren't you already the boss's confidant?! Gin tolerates you so much, what else could you be but the boss's confidant?
"It's true that I'm a newbie who only joined last year." Bo Yezaki said with a smug look on his face, "Even so, I'm still your senior."
Amuro Tooru narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone subtly becoming somewhat friendly: "Since you're the boss's confidant, then Usui-kun should be considered a high-ranking officer, right? I wonder what Usui-kun's code name is?"
Bo Yezhai: "…………"
He paused for a moment, then turned to Gin and asked, "What's my codename?"
Yes, his organization's code name—he'd forgotten about it if the Japanese Public Security Bureau hadn't mentioned it.
The system has started administering oxygen.
What kind of host is this... Doesn't he care about anything serious at all...?
Vodka came to his brother's rescue: "Because you said you wanted to be an ordinary person, I assumed you weren't interested in this kind of thing..."
"How can you talk like that?" Bo Yezaki complained. "Does this kind of corporate culture conflict with me, an ordinary person? You guys are really making me feel like you're ostracizing newcomers... No, I'm going to tell the boss."
As he spoke, Bo Yezaki took out his phone, looking as if he was about to compose an email on the spot.
He actually has the boss's email address, which is giving Vodka a huge headache.
The thought of Usoppei disturbing the Boss over such trivial matters made Vodka feel like he might be the target of the Boss's anger.
"Bo Ye, don't bother, I'll handle it. I'll report to the Boss about the codename you want... Don't rush, the Boss needs to think carefully about codenames too. You wouldn't want someone to just give you one randomly, would you?"
Bo Yezaki knew when to stop: "I'm not an unreasonable person. Since you've said that, I'll let it go this time. But don't ostracize me next time, saying things like 'not here' or 'not there'... It would be so embarrassing if I caught you doing that."
Vodka: "...Heh, yeah."
Gin was getting impatient over such a trivial matter and sat down on the sofa. "If there's nothing else, you can leave."
Bo Yezaki looked at him with a gloomy expression: "You're ostracizing me, aren't you? You just said you weren't ostracizing me, and now you're starting again?"
Gin: "…………"
Vodka cursed under his breath, "Why are you here again? It's not that I'm trying to exclude you, it's just that you can't help me right now."
"Who says I can't help?"
Usakabe Saiki casually stretched out his hand to Amuro Tooru: "Where's the intelligence you've gathered? Let me see it."
Amuro Tooru glanced at Gin, who tacitly agreed, and then at Vodka, who was frantically giving him meaningful glances. He was speechless for a moment before handing the documents to Usui Saiki.
The first part is about Sakata Jiro's likes and habits, and the second part is about his contact person and what information was leaked.
"It doesn't seem like he leaked any important information." Bo Yezhai read quickly. "He doesn't even understand what our organization is all about."
Sakata Jiro's joining the organization was purely coincidental. He thought it was some kind of emerging Japanese yakuza group. At the time, the person in charge of the organization there needed some local underlings, so he joined along the way. However, he did not sever ties with the Muddy Association, essentially deceiving both sides.
He kept deceiving the Muddy Society, saying there was a troublesome gang in their territory and he needed more money to infiltrate the upper echelons. He also took advantage of the situation on the other side of the organization, discovering that the organization was investigating the Muddy Society's secrets, and provided some information that was half true and half false.
Recently, it seems that he has finally realized that something is wrong with the organization. He seems to be determined to stand firm and become a member of the Muddy Society. So he is secretly preparing to obtain some important intelligence as a bargaining chip so that he can get a good price from the Muddy Society.
Then the task of hunting down the traitor fell to Gin.
Seeing that Bo Ye Zaiji looked indifferent, Vodka emphasized, "Even if he knows little, he dared to betray the organization, so we can't let him go."
"Hmm..." While looking at the information, Usoppei Saiki also opened the navigation and entered Sakata Jiro's name.
Anyway, today is almost over, so I might as well make the most of the search attempts.
Immediately afterwards, a location that surprised Usaku Saiki appeared before his eyes.
He fell into deep thought.
Amuro Tooru noticed the change in Usui Saiki's expression and tentatively asked, "Did you notice something was wrong?"
“Well, how should I put it?” Bo Ye Saiki’s expression was a little conflicted. “I roughly know where he is right now.”
Even Gin, who had previously refused to give him a second glance, couldn't help but turn around and look at him: "You know him?"
"I didn't recognize him, but when I saw the photo, it dawned on me that I saw him on my way here. The scar on his right wrist is very distinctive, so I'm sure I'm not mistaken. With a little deduction, I can figure out where he is now."
Actually, I didn't see it, but the historical timelines just happened to overlap, so Usoppaiki just made it up, and Gin had no way to verify it anyway.
Usoya Saiki turned a document over, took out a pen from his pocket, and started writing and drawing on the blank page on the back.
"He was waiting for the green light at this intersection, probably heading in this direction... There are many shops here, but only two seem suspicious: a mahjong parlor and a ramen shop. Based on the gang's style, the mahjong parlor is more likely."
Everyone just watched as Usaku Saiki talked and drew, managing to draw a map of the area around that street.
Not only were suspicious shops marked, but also places where dogs were kept, where housewives would linger and chat, where there were dog holes, and where a car had broken down and remained parked.
Even taxi drivers don't keep such detailed records.
After finishing the drawing, Usoya Saiki put the pen back in its cap: "That's about it. If you trust me, you can try it out."
Others: "…………"
Amuro Tooru's expression was strange: "You've done a really thorough investigation."
Did you already know he was there, and are you just pretending to say it now?
Usakabe Saiki boasted shamelessly: "After all, ordinary people like me are always concerned about safety. I plan to live in Tokyo, so I learned about the situation in Tokyo before buying a house."
Toru Amuro: "…………"
Stop using "ordinary people" as an excuse! How could an ordinary person possibly have such detailed knowledge when buying a house, to the point of being able to draw a map with just a flick of their wrist?!
You don't need to worry about safety at all; you should be worried about your neighbors! You're part of the organization!!!
Gin picked up the map drawn by Usui Saiki and looked at it, seemingly deep in thought.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Gin immediately became alert—everyone was here; organizing things wasn't about service...
But then Bo Yezaki lightly jumped up from the sofa: "Ah, the juice I ordered should have arrived. Why are you locked the door?"
Gin crumpled the edge of the paper: "..."
I almost forgot, there's this thing that completely disregards the rules!!!
Vodka tried to make Usakata Saiki realize something was wrong with his eyes, but Usakata Saiki opened the door with his back to them and couldn't see his eyes at all. Instead, Vodka saw the two words on Usakata Saiki's back as he turned around.
[Major Problem]...What major problem?
Vodka thought back for a moment, and realized that the kid's shirt seemed to have "Boss's Confidant" printed on the front... Hmm?!
In that instant, Vodka felt suffocated: "...Big...Big Brother."
"Um?"
Gin raised an eyebrow impatiently, and Amuro Tooru, also puzzled by Vodka's change in mood, looked over as well.
Vodka said cautiously, "Brother, look at the back of Bo Ye's clothes."
Why look at those clothes? Don't you think he's blind enough already?
However, Vodka wasn't the type to stir up trouble for no reason. Since he brought it up specifically, there must have been something worth noting. So, even though Gin was disgusted, he still glanced at Usui.
Just then, I saw the two large characters behind Bo Yezhaiji as he closed the door.
Gin, who rarely felt suffocated, said: "………………"
Amuro Tooru, who also saw it clearly: "………………"
How could it be the boss's biggest worry?!
Thinking back to how he and Morofushi Kagemitsu had seriously analyzed for a long time whether Usaku Saiki was implying or demonstrating something by wearing that outfit, only to find out that the other person was just trying to cause trouble, he felt his brain buzzing and desperately needed oxygen.
Those who enjoy entertainment, get out of Japan!!!
Sensing the murderous intent erupting behind him, Usoppei turned around nonchalantly: "What's wrong? Why do you all suddenly look like you're about to kill someone?"
Vodka: "…………"
What's wrong with you?! You're wearing a shirt that says "The Boss's Biggest Threat," and you just had the nerve to call yourself the boss's confidant?!
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If it's a third update, this middle chapter always gets the fewest comments... Please give me some more love!
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System (unaware that something is wrong): Strange, why is there no suspicion value, only murderous intent...?
Thin Leaf: Is there a killing intent system? I think I'd be more suited to that.
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Amuro Tooru (not understanding): If he wasn't the boss's confidant, why would Gin tolerate him so much?
In the next chapter, Amuro Tooru will reach a conclusion.
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