10 Chapter 10
Bailibian was fortunate to contact Lanbo and successfully track down the company that had originally overseen the renovations. Although nearly a year had passed since the project's completion, due to the specific building materials required, they still had the basic data from the construction of his house. After a brief discussion, the reconstruction project officially began.
Although most of the furniture in the room was damaged, the wooden cabinets were broken, and there were even a few bullet holes on the walls, fortunately, none of the damage was serious. With the help of money, the workers worked overtime for a week and successfully completed the reconstruction of the house.
This was also due to the fact that no one had come to harass them since the attack. After confirming that the same method wouldn't work, Moriogai decisively abandoned it. "We need to find another way. Alice-chan, what do you think it would take for Baili-kun to join the Port Mafia?"
But technological advancements are so rapid that in just a year, every household appliance has been completely upgraded. Bailibian initially planned to purchase appliances according to their original specifications, but discovered that even the cutting-edge equipment from last year had already been superseded. To save time and effort (and, of course, a little extra money), he opted for the latest models on the market and also replaced all the soft furnishings in the house—cleaning was too much of a hassle, and he didn't want to use a blanket that had been touched by a stranger.
Dazai had initially assumed that this incident was the end of Bailibian's relationship with him. Unexpectedly, he received a message a week later—in the form of a maxed-out credit card. Despite his considerable wanderings, Dazai was a recluse. Having lived in trash cans and shipping containers for so long, he had no idea that simple renovations could cost so much. The balance on his credit card was enough to buy a luxurious home in Yokohama. Could it be that Bailibian had demolished the house and rebuilt it?
Without sufficient combat power to crush the enemy, the Port Mafia found it difficult to win the Dragon Head War. The chaos in Yokohama was intensifying. Amidst wave after wave of public dissatisfaction, the Japanese government finally sent in an official figure - Shibusawa Tatsuhiko. Unfortunately, Shibusawa Tatsuhiko was not someone who would obey orders.
Clouds of fog enveloped the night in Yokohama.
The supernatural powers stripped from their masters were used by Long Yan to attack their masters. For a time, the casualties of the war were even more severe. However, this had no effect on Baili Bian.
After eating breakfast made by a superpower for the third time, he decided to call the person who looked like him, but with an extra gem on his forehead, "Brother Tianluo." He completely indulged the person's actions - what harm could "home" do?
Leibo Street.
As the most chaotic area in Yokohama, Raibo Street has always been a favorite place for defeated desperadoes to roam. However, the Port Mafia's actions will never be cancelled just because the enemy has scattered.
After confirming that the mission was nearly complete, Dazai Osamu shook off his subordinates and left alone. He was just wandering aimlessly, occasionally making futile attempts, just like usual. But just as he was passing through an alley, he saw a familiar pattern - the blanket that Bailibian had placed on the sofa in the living room.
Dazai didn't think Bailibian would come to Leibo Street at this time, but based on his understanding, he wouldn't have donated his belongings to Leibo Street specifically, nor would he have discarded them. As was his habit, Dazai recalled the meticulous way he sorted his garbage, and he thought he would probably find a specialized recycling unit.
But no company in Yokohama would ever leave collected items on Leibo Street, except for garbage. And the group responsible for the attack that night didn't take any extra items. Stealing from Bailibian would be extremely difficult.
Dazai's rare curiosity led him to discover an intriguing special ability—Rashomon. For Mori Ogai, who had always believed the Port Mafia lacked talent, this discovery was truly significant; it was a pleasant surprise. Thus, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, his sister, and the remaining few companions, who had been struggling to make a living in Raibo Street the day before, hastily joined the Port Mafia, even though it was a blessing they had longed for.
No matter how difficult the struggle, this war that would determine the outcome of Yokohama's underworld would eventually come to an end. After three months, despite heavy casualties and losses, the Port Mafia ultimately triumphed. Dazai Osamu, who made the greatest contribution, was deservedly promoted to become the youngest officer in the history of the Port Mafia. And on the same day, Akutagawa Ryunosuke became his direct subordinate.
Despite possessing supernatural powers, Ryunosuke Akutagawa lacks the renown of Nakahara Chuuya in Raibo Street. His ability to transform clothing into weapons often draws scorn from adults. Coupled with a congenital lung disease, he never imagined he would be invited by the Port Mafia. Nor did he imagine he would one day meet his "teacher," Dazai Osamu, who would come to tame him.
But no matter what, Ryunosuke Akutagawa has made up his mind to follow in Dazai Osamu's footsteps with his life, and to gain the other's recognition as his lifelong pursuit.
Although the renovations were already complete, Bailibian never found the opportunity to return the card to Dazai Osamu. Dazai hadn't been seen since their separation. Not only was he unreachable by phone, but he couldn't even be found near the river. This dragged on for a month. Finally, when Bailibian received a notice from the school to return to school, he realized he had to speed up. So, he staked out the entrance to the Port Mafia building.
As it turned out, if Dazai wanted to avoid Bailibian, he could throw away his phone or change his route into the water, but he could not ask Moriogai to let him work from home - after half an hour of waiting, Bailibian successfully met Dazai.
But when Bailibian appeared before Dazai, the first thing that happened wasn't Dazai's evasion or Bailibian's greeting, but Akutagawa Ryunosuke's Rashomon. Akutagawa Ryunosuke would never forget that on that dark night, it was this frail-looking man who forcibly wrapped a blanket around him, preventing him from performing Rashomon! That was a lifelong shame for him!
But his attack was doomed to miss. Not only would Bailibian dodge, but Dazai would also attack. The moment the bandages were removed, the outcome was already determined.
"Mr. Dazai, please don't stop me. I will definitely take this man's head..." Before Akutagawa Ryunosuke could finish his domineering declaration, Dazai Osamu interrupted him, "Shut up, Akutagawa. If it weren't for Baili, do you think a waste like you would be qualified to be brought back?" The calm tone was enough to make Akutagawa Ryunosuke collapse. After finding him, Dazai Osamu asked him about the origin of the blanket. The disappointed look in the other party's eyes after hearing it was a nightmare that Akutagawa Ryunosuke didn't want to recall.
After sensing that vicious murderous aura, Bailibian had to reconsider Dazai Osamu's words—could it be a stand-in? He looked at Akutagawa Ryunosuke and fell into deep thought. It didn't look like him, not at all. Whether it was the eyes, the nose, the mouth, or the hair, not to mention the eyebrows that the other party didn't even have. It couldn't be said that he had nothing to do with him, but it could only be said that he was completely unrelated.
But no matter what it is, it is not something he should worry about - the purpose of his coming here today is to pay back what he should pay back. As for the rest, he will not consider it until Dazai Osamu takes the initiative to surrender.
"I'll return it to you after I've used it up." Bailibian simply returned the item to its original owner. Dazai Osamu slowly reached out and took the card that had been used the longest in history. "It's indeed used up." Not only was it used up, but he was even in debt - if his salary had not been paid on time, Dazai Osamu would probably have received a text message from the bank about overdue payment.
The goal was achieved, Bailibian left, and Dazai Osamu, who found that the other party did not pay any extra attention to Akutagawa Ryunosuke, also refined his own inference - what Akutagawa Ryunosuke saw directly that day was indeed a mutant.
What kind of supernatural power could not only speed up people's communication, but also prevent harm, restrain the use of supernatural powers, modify people's cognition, and also...block eavesdropping devices and tracking devices?
Dazai Osamu had planted bugs on Bailibian's body and in his house more than once, but they had never been used successfully. Even the bugs in his house never worked, regardless of whether Bailibian was at home or not. However, if he were to search for surveillance footage of him shopping at the mall, there would be no problem at all.
After bidding farewell to Dazai Osamu, Bailibian decided to enjoy his last day off from school. He would be back to school tomorrow. Although the Dragon Head War had just ended, the resilient people of Yokohama would never slack off. As he passed by the dessert shop, he heard the familiar voices of Alice and Mori Ogai.
Bailibian, who was invited by Alice to enter the store to judge the case, ordered a cake for himself. He didn't think that he could put a perfect end to the "little cake and little skirt dispute" between Alice and Sen Ouwai. At most, he could only act as a spectator.
"Yokohama, now peaceful, is truly delightful. Isn't that right, Baili-kun?"
Compared to Mori Ougai's intoxicated expression, Bailibian, who was diligently eating his cake, seemed a little indifferent, but he still replied politely, "You're right, Mr. Mori."
The awkward atmosphere didn't defeat Sen Ouwai. He smiled at Baili Bian and said, "I must apologize to Baili Jun for what happened a few days ago. The Port Mafia really doesn't want to miss out on such an outstanding talent. I accidentally used an overly extreme method. I hope Baili Jun doesn't mind."
"Oh." It was all over, and apologizing at this point seemed a bit hypocritical. Bailibian thought expressionlessly, if you want to ask for forgiveness, at least show some sincerity. In City A, school bullies who disturbed their classmates' rest usually gave each class member a limited edition. And the same goes for the bosses who set off fireworks to disturb the neighbors. The smell of money directly overwhelmed the smell of fireworks.
Moriogai, who didn't get a response, continued, "Dazai-kun told me that Baili-kun longs for a peaceful and tranquil life."
Baili Bian nodded in agreement.
"So why not join the Port Mafia?"
Is there any necessary connection between the two? Baili Bian looked at the Sen Ou Wai in surprise, still trying to sell it. Joining the Port Mafia and living a peaceful and tranquil life weren't contradictory, but rather polar opposites.
Sensing Bailibian's attraction, Mori Ogai continued, "The war that just ended was caused by the uneven distribution of benefits in the other world. If talents like Baili-kun are willing to join our Port Mafia, then the Port Mafia's strength will surely increase significantly. Correspondingly, other factions will be weakened, and they will no longer be able to disrupt the situation."
Oh, monopoly, huh? Bailibian realized Sen Ouwai's logic - the port mafia's monopoly on the inner world = no more trouble in the inner world = tranquility
Bailibian stared at the incessantly talking Moriogai and felt deeply his love for the city of Yokohama. He had been imagining the blueprint for so long, but he had never thought of leaving Yokohama and heading out into the world. He was only focused on making Yokohama better.
"I don't think Baili Jun wants to go through the chaotic days of the past again."
"Well, I think it's actually not that bad." Compared to those domineering CEOs in City A who would set off a few atomic bombs to celebrate the birthdays of their beloved girls at any time, the families that control the lifeline of the global economy that are constantly changing, the world's richest man whose fortunes change faster than stocks, and the tanks and fighter jets that can be mobilized by the princes of the X family at any time, life in Yokohama, a place where even bazookas cannot be seen, is simply peaceful and harmonious.
Huh? Looking at the calm Bailibian before him, Moriogai deeply understood the gloating expression on Dazai's face when he knew he was about to meet Bailibian. "Can you even adapt to this kind of life? Then your understanding of peace and tranquility is too far-fetched!"
"As long as Baili-kun is willing to join, the Port Mafia is willing to immediately give you cadre treatment."
Looking at the burning gaze of Moriogai in front of him, Bailibian finally revealed the real reason for his reluctance to join. "I'm in good health. If nothing unexpected happens, I can probably live to a full head of white hair. I still have a long way to go in my working life. Besides, Dazai-kun is just an executive, and his life doesn't seem to be one of peace and tranquility."
What kind of life did Dazai Osamu lead? Looking at Bailibian, who was smiling reluctantly, Mori Ogai recalled: working more than 18 hours a day, with a reversed day and night cycle, no holidays, and a life of living for today, not tomorrow, and living one day at a time.
Shit, I suddenly understood where I failed.
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