Chapter 22
Life went on in this leisurely way, with those who needed to go to school going to school and those who needed to go to work. Rokudo Mukuro was all alone, enjoying his leisure as if he were on vacation.
Yokohama was already chaotic, but recently it has become even more chaotic.
It's said that the leader of the port Mafia has fallen seriously ill and his personality has drastically changed. Already power-hungry and profit-driven, he now values his power and prestige even more. He's like a mad dog, biting anyone he can get his hands on, and has even killed several of his close associates who disagreed with his decisions.
Not long ago, because a red-haired kid from the neighborhood scratched his car, he flew into a rage and ordered the execution of all red-haired kids in the neighborhood. For power and for profit, Yokohama was awash in blood.
Because of this incident, Chuuya Nakahara even went to see him specifically, telling him to be careful, stay quietly at home, and avoid going to Leibo Street.
Rokudo Mukuro felt a deep-seated disgust for such Mafia. However, he didn't get involved. He wasn't some great philanthropist; in his view, he was merely a passerby in this world, and didn't know when he would return, so there was no need to create trouble for himself.
More importantly, the port of Mafia was a target that Mori Ōgai had his eye on.
"Dr. Mori, is someone causing you trouble again?" When Rokudo Mukuro returned to the clinic in Raihachi Street, he found bloodstains and signs of vandalism at the entrance.
"That's right!" Mori Ougai sighed helplessly. How much money would this cost? "Thanks to the kind people I helped!"
Most people wouldn't easily mess with a doctor on Leibo Street, but there are always some self-important people who want to bully the weak and take advantage of others.
"Don't worry, Mukuro-kun, Alice can easily handle them," Alice exclaimed, jumping out. "However, Rintaro won't let me lift a finger!"
“Alice is amazing, of course! Yokohama is getting more and more chaotic.” Rokudo Mukuro sighed as well, then looked at Mori Ougai with a half-smile: “So, Dr. Mori, when do you plan to make your move?”
"What operation? Mukuro-kun, I'm just an ordinary doctor." Mori Ougai looked completely innocent.
“No! Rintaro is clearly just an ordinary quack doctor,” Alice retorted, “and a quack doctor who can’t even make money.”
"Alice-chan~ How could you say that to me? I'm sad~"
“What I mean is, Dr. Mori was a military doctor before. Shouldn’t soldiers protect the people? Now that things have come to this, it’s time for you, the hero, to step up.” Rokudo Mukuro didn’t intend to expose Mori Ougai’s pretense.
A hero? Him? Mori Ōgai was so disgusted he didn't want to speak anymore. He was well aware of his own limitations; the word "hero" was absolutely not applicable to him.
"Isn't this a lack of opportunity?" Yes, he needed an opportunity, a legitimate chance to enter the port Mafia and get close to its leader.
Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.
That morning, when Mori Ougai opened the clinic door, a group of men walked towards him menacingly.
The middle-aged man at the head of the group wore a long trench coat and a monocle with a silver chain, exuding a strong sense of gentlemanly demeanor. Behind him, however, were men dressed in black suits, wearing sunglasses, and clearly carrying guns; they looked menacing and not to be trifled with.
The leader walked steadily toward Mori Ōgai.
As a prepared person, Mori Ougai naturally knew the identity of the man in front of him, and also knew that the opportunity he had been waiting for had arrived.
"Dr. Mori, I am Hirotsu. The leader of the Port Mafia invites you to the Port Mafia building." Hirotsu walked up to Mori Ougai, greeted him with elegance, and explained his purpose.
These words were spoken politely, but this person clearly had ill intentions.
Rokudo Mukuro followed behind Mori Ougai, watching him with his usual smile.
"Can I tidy up?"
"No need to pack anything, the building has everything you need." Guangjin gestured invitingly.
"What about my child?" Alice was his superpower, which he had already taken back. The Akutagawa siblings and Dazai Osamu had gone to school early in the morning. Now, Mori Ougai only had one child, and that was Rokudo Mukuro.
“You can take him with you to the port of Mafia.” Hirotsu glanced at Rokudo Mukuro behind Mori Ougai. According to their investigation, Mori Ougai, the doctor in Raihachi, loved children very much, and in this short period of time, he had already raised five children.
And the weak and innocent children pose no threat to their port Mafia.
Finally, Mori Ougai and Rokudo Mukuro, who posed "no threat whatsoever," got into the port Mafia's car.
At this moment, Rokudo Mukuro was standing in front of the five buildings he had previously set his sights on but hadn't bought. They got out of the car here and were then led to the top floor of one of the buildings.
Upon exiting the elevator, Rokudo Mukuro found the area heavily guarded. The path to the leader's location was practically manned by guards at every turn, all armed with sophisticated weapons. The corridors were riddled with 360-degree surveillance cameras. The leader of the Port Mafia embodied the phrase "cowardice" to the fullest extent.
Mori Ougai followed behind Hirotsu with his head down, barely daring to breathe. Rokudo Mukuro also followed carefully beside Mori Ougai. The two of them perfectly portrayed the image of a weak, helpless, and pitiful little white flower.
Guangjin glanced at the two out of the corner of his eye, thinking to himself: This isn't an invitation to be guests, it's like a little rabbit walking into a wolf's den. My remaining conscience is...
Mori Ōgai is merely a highly skilled physician from the Rippachi district; his combat abilities are utterly pathetic. This is the image he consistently presents to the outside world. From this, one can also see that this old man is definitely a cunning and shrewd old fox!
The three of them walked silently to a richly decorated door, stood still, and Mori Ougai looked uneasy.
Guangjin stepped forward and gently knocked on the door: "Chief, Dr. Mori has arrived." After knocking, he waited quietly, not daring to make any other unnecessary movements.
A moment later, a frail, weak, and hoarse voice came from inside the door: "Come in."
Upon hearing the sound, the guards on either side of the door pushed open the door, and the three of them went inside. As soon as they entered, Rokudo Mukuro saw an old man with a sickly face sitting on a luxurious sofa. His face not only looked sickly but also sinister and ruthless, and his eyes were filled with madness and darkness.
When the port Mafia leader saw them enter, he waved to Guangjin and said, "Guangjin, you may leave."
Guangjin bowed slightly and said, "Yes."
After Hirotsu left, the leader of the port Mafia turned his attention to them, or rather, to Mori Ougai. Rokudo Mukuro, that little kid, had no presence in his eyes.
"You're the doctor from Leibo Street, Mori Ōgai?" the old man's deep voice rang out again.
"...Yes, yes, yes." Mori Ougai hurriedly stammered in response, while Rokudo Mukuro shrank even further behind Mori Ougai.
The old man seemed to be amused by the two men's behavior. He enjoyed the fear and dread others felt towards him, as it was a symbol of his power and authority, giving him a great sense of accomplishment by holding the power of life and death over others.
He laughed twice, revealing what he thought was a friendly smile, but the madness in his eyes had already betrayed him.
“Doctor, Guangjin should have introduced me to you before. I am the leader of the Port Mafia. You don’t need to be afraid. I’m here for medical treatment. As you know, I’m sick and I need to recover my health.”
"My lord, I... I'm just an ordinary doctor..." Mori Ougai said, trembling with fear.
“I’ve heard of Dr. Mori’s reputation for a long time. I believe you can do a good job, right?” The old man’s voice turned cold. “Besides, are you questioning my decision?”
During his illness, the old man made many decisions that harmed others and himself, but in his eyes, everything was to maintain his authority. He would not allow anyone to disobey his decisions. Anyone who disobeyed him, even his closest confidants, would be killed, let alone a mere doctor.
Seeing the old man's ferocious face and murderous eyes, Mori Ougai quickly shook his head: "I dare not. You are the ruler of the port Mafia, so of course you have the highest say. ... I will do my best."
The old man's anger subsided after Mori Ougai's flattery: "Dr. Mori, is this your adopted child behind you? I heard you have two boys and two girls as well?"
Mori Ougai nodded in agreement.
"You've raised your children very well," the old man chuckled.
Faced with these nonsensical words, Rokudo Mukuro and Mori Ougai immediately realized that the old man was using the lives of five children to hold Mori Ougai, the doctor, hostage!
Looking at the capricious and ruthless port Mafia leader before him, who treated human life like dirt, Rokudo Mukuro's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, but he quickly suppressed it.
Indeed, even in this situation, he could kill the old man effortlessly and escape unscathed with Mori Ougai.
However, he was long past the age of acting recklessly. Killing this Mafia member was simple, but the aftermath of his leader's death would be difficult to resolve. The Port Mafia was one of the three major powers in Yokohama, and even if this old man had gone mad due to illness, the Port Mafia remained one of the main forces maintaining stability in Yokohama.
The sudden killing of the port Mafia leader would cause a disruption in the port Mafia's power and only lead to greater turmoil.
Just as Rokudo Mukuro suppressed his restless heart, Mori Ougai had already exchanged blows with the old man for several rounds.
The old man was arrogant and vain, and loved to show off his achievements and power.
Mori Ōgai is flexible and adaptable, adept at navigating social situations, and even knows how to play the innocent victim and flatter superiors.
The two hit it off immediately!
After leaving the ** building, Rokudo Mukuro rolled his eyes and teased Mori Ougai, "Tsk tsk, Dr. Mori, you're really something! Did you learn the Chinese art of face-changing?"
"It's just that we have to do it," Mori Ou replied, sounding aggrieved.
"That old man probably won't live much longer, right?" Rokudo Mukuro said with great certainty, though he was asking Mori Ougai.
"Of course, the disease is terminal and there's no cure." Even before the consultation had begun, this quack doctor Mori Ōgai had already reached a perfectly accurate conclusion.
"Dr. Mori has such a good eye!" Rokudo Mukuro exclaimed.
Mori Ōgai: "You flatter me!" Only by eliminating him can I take over.
The two looked at each other and smiled simultaneously, everything understood without a word.
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