Now let me explain the situation to you. Our Tsuchihara Agency has long wanted to punish the Fujiwara Company for smuggling controlled materials. The Fujiwara Company is different from the Miyata Trading Company run by your brother. Fujiwara Tomohito transported a large amount of smuggled materials to the Chinese-occupied area, greatly supporting the Chinese army. This is aiding the enemy and treason, and we must investigate and punish it!
However, Fujiwara no Tomohito holds a prominent position; he is a direct descendant of the Fujiwara family and has henchmen in various high-ranking departments. Without solid evidence, it's impossible for us to punish him. Therefore, I need your help. Miyata Yasuhisa is the most direct witness, and I need both of you to testify so that the higher-ups might believe everything.”
Upon hearing this, Hirayama Jiro looked at Kitaoka Ryoko with suspicion, trying to discern the truthfulness of her words from her expression.
Kitaoka Ryoko spoke with utmost sincerity, her words righteous and eloquent, like a moral guardian. But only she knew in her heart that she was merely using Hirayama Jiro and Miyata Yasutoshi as bargaining chips to threaten Fujiwara Tomohito.
Hirayama Jiro hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said, "I don't need you to deal with Fujiwara Tomohito, and I don't trust you. Things can be simpler. Give me a rifle, and I'll kill him myself to avenge my brother and rid the empire of this scourge!"
Iwai no Naoki grew impatient. He stepped forward, grabbed Hirayama Jiro by the collar, and said in a harsh voice, "You think you can just go and die?"
Knowing he was no match for Iwai nosuke, Hirayama Jiro offered no resistance whatsoever, allowing Iwai nosuke to pin him against the wall. Iwai nosuke coldly said, "I can't fight, but if you give me a rifle, I will never let him live again."
He was extremely confident in his marksmanship and believed that he would not fail again. He did not trust the so-called high-ranking Japanese officials; he only trusted the gun in his hand.
Kitaoka Ryoko coughed lightly, and Iwai Nosuke then released Hirayama Jiro. Kitaoka Ryoko said again, "Hirayama-kun, we have the same goal. Why don't you try to trust us? You can't get anything done by just showing reckless courage. With us on your side, you don't have to take any risks. You just need to stand up and testify at the last moment. Besides, we won't allow you to act so recklessly."
At this point, seeing that Jiro Hirayama's expression had softened somewhat, Kitaoka Ryoko continued to persuade him, "You've seen it these past few days, in the streets and alleys of Shanghai, in newspapers and magazines, that there are huge rewards offered for your and Yasutoshi Miyata's capture."
One hundred thousand yen! That's enough to make it impossible for you to move an inch in this great city of Shanghai. I'm certain that if you don't tell us Miyata Yasuhisa's whereabouts, the Fujiwara Company will find him very soon. He's in more danger than you are now. Tell me, and I can provide you with protection.”
Upon hearing this, Hirayama Jiro immediately realized that Miyata Yasuhisa was currently in the French Concession of Shanghai. If they were delayed any longer, he might be discovered and betrayed to the Fujiwara Company.
Hirayama Jiro blinked, then finally nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll believe you this once. But I swear, if I find out you're lying to me, I'll kill you with my own hands!"
His tone was calm, but the calmer it was, the more one could feel his resolute determination. Kitaoka Ryoko's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained unchanged. She knew that in the end, whether Fujiwara Tomohito compromised or not, Hirayama Jiro and Miyata Yasutoshi's fate was sealed.
You'll be glad you made that choice!
"The Songlai Hotel in the French Concession, Miyata-kun's Chinese name is Tian An, he'll be waiting for me to meet him!" Hirayama Jiro finally revealed everything, telling Miyata Yasuhisa's whereabouts.
Without further delay, Kitaoka Ryoko turned to Iwai Nosuke and said, "Iwai-kun, send reliable personnel to protect Hirayama-kun. He should stay in this safe house and absolutely not return to the Tsuchihara Agency. Kagesa Hiroki and Fujiwara Tomohito have an unusual relationship, so don't let word get out."
"Yes, sir!" Iwai nosuke quickly nodded in agreement.
Kitaoka Ryoko quickly left the room. She waved to her trusted confidant, Yoshimoto Ichiro, and whispered a few words in his ear. Yoshimoto Ichiro nodded and left to carry out his orders.
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