Yoshimoto Ichiro was also taken aback when he heard Kitaoka Ryoko's order, but he was a long-time subordinate of Tsuchihara Keiji and a confidant of Kitaoka Ryoko, and he always obeyed Kitaoka Ryoko's orders unconditionally.
He bowed and accepted the order, saying, "Yes, I understand!"
But after saying that, he looked worried and said again, "But team leader, if it is really dangerous this time, it is better not to go to see Fujiwara Tomohito. We can think of another way. We don't have to break ties with Fujiwara Tomohito."
The Japanese people have a deep-rooted respect for social class, and opposing a top aristocratic family like the Fujiwara clan made commoners like Yoshimoto Ichiro feel extremely uneasy.
This is also a major reason why Iwai nosuke was willing to side with Fujiwara no Tomohito; deep down, he was unwilling and dared not be an enemy of Fujiwara no Tomohito.
Kitaoka Ryoko shook her head and slowly said, "I've made up my mind about this matter. This is our only chance. If we can successfully negotiate, we will regain the initiative in Shanghai and at the Tsuchihara Agency, and everything can be turned around. If we don't succeed, we will still have to give it our all. Whether we succeed or not is up to fate!"
At this moment, Iwai nosuke's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, volunteering, "Team leader, if you really have to go, then let me go with you. I will definitely escort you back safely."
Upon hearing this, Kitaoka Ryoko looked at Iwai Nosuke with satisfaction. This subordinate was a talent she had promoted from the grassroots. Back then, she had keenly noticed Iwai Nosuke's outstanding abilities among numerous investigation files, and therefore made an exception to promote him, transferring him from the action team to the intelligence group.
Later, when he was infiltrating the French Concession, he was the first to find the intelligence department's trail. However, he was unlucky and ended up falling into an enemy ambush. Fortunately, he managed to escape with his life, which was quite an achievement.
She was well aware of Iwai Nosuke's talents, especially his exceptional fighting skills, which were unmatched among her subordinates. She believed that having him escort her would give her a better chance of success. Moreover, since she had no one else to rely on, Iwai Nosuke became even more important.
Furthermore, when she went to negotiate with Fujiwara Tomohito, she was already keeping it a secret from Kagesa Hiroki. She didn't dare use any of the people from the Tsuchihara Agency, so she could only take Iwai Nosuke with her.
Kitaoka Ryoko immediately nodded in agreement, saying, "Okay, Iwai-kun, it'll just be the two of us. Go and prepare the car, I'll be right out!"
Iwai nosuke nodded in acceptance and left the office.
Kitaoka Ryoko watched Iwai Nosuke leave before her face darkened. She then said to Yoshimoto Ichiro, "Yoshimoto-kun, if the negotiations with Fujiwara fail and I don't return, then the one who killed me will definitely be Fujiwara Tomohito. If Hirayama Jiro also fails in his assassination attempt, you must be careful not to let him fall into Fujiwara Tomohito's hands, otherwise Fujiwara Tomohito will completely side with Kagesa Hiroki, and all our efforts will have been in vain!"
Yoshimoto Ichiro quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "Team leader, you're being too pessimistic. Even if the negotiations fail, Fujiwara Tomohito wouldn't dare to make things difficult for you in public."
"I hope so!" Kitaoka Ryoko forced a smile.
"Don't worry, I'll go and keep watch over Hirayama Jiro right away. If anything happens, I'll release Hirayama Jiro and do as you say."
"Okay, I'm counting on you!"
With everything arranged, Kitaoka Ryoko, carrying her briefcase, left the room, got into the car driven by Iwai Nosuke, and sped off towards the Muran Academy.
Sitting in the back seat of the car, Kitaoka Ryoko turned her head to look at the bustling streets and scenery outside the window, lost in thought for a while before saying softly, "Iwai-kun, if this doesn't work out, we won't be able to stay in this prosperous Shanghai. Then you'll come back to North China with me, and I'll make a special effort to promote you!"
Iwai no Naoki, who was driving the vehicle, quickly nodded and replied, "Thank you for your care, team leader. I will always follow you and serve you faithfully!"
The vehicle quickly arrived at the Mulan Academy. Kitaoka Ryoko whispered, "Keep an eye on the surroundings and wait for me to come out!"
"Yes, sir!" Iwai Nosuke replied.
Kitaoka Ryoko gripped her briefcase, opened the car door, got out, and stepped into the gate of the Mulan Academy.
There were staff members guarding the gate. They were taken aback when they saw Kitaoka Ryoko in her military uniform, but they immediately recognized her.
"Miss Ryoko, you look beautiful in your military uniform today!"
Kitaoka Ryoko had visited the Muran Academy many times before, always dressed in a kimono to blend in with everyone and to attract Fujiwara Tomohito's attention, exuding a gentle and graceful demeanor. This was the first time she had come to the academy in military uniform.
Kitaoka Ryoko nodded and smiled in acknowledgment, then quickly walked into the hall. It was noon, and many of the regulars of the Muran Academy were still lingering there.
Kitaoka Ryoko greeted them one by one, deliberately spreading the word that she had come to the academy. Everyone responded with a smile when they saw Kitaoka Ryoko enter.
"Miss Ryoko, why are you dressed in military uniform today? We'd like to see your tachibana skills again!"
"Yes, but Miss Ryoko looks even more dashing in her military uniform. Fujiwara-kun might prefer that!"
"Ha ha!"
Everyone joked around, and Kitaoka Ryoko responded with a smile, then asked softly, "I wonder if Fujiwara-kun has arrived yet."
She deliberately wanted everyone to know about her meeting with Fujiwara Tomohito, so that Fujiwara Tomohito would be more cautious in his actions.
Hiroki Ito replied with a smile, "Fujiwara-kun arrived a step earlier than you and is probably resting in his room now."
At that moment, Kimura Maki walked in, bowed, and said, "Miss Ryoko, the chairman invites you in!"
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