Many Chinese viewers had already been itching to confront Kawaguchi Tokushi. Now, seeing him spying on "their wives," their anger surged:
[Bold bastard! One more look and I'll dig your eyes out!]
[How creepy! Is this pervert targeting Sister Aya?]
[He wouldn't dare! Has he asked Nie Bing, Lu Yue, and Sister Jingjing? We'll twist his head right off!]
[Damn it! Just looking at him makes me want to call the cops!]
[You can't report him. He's a contestant, so he's probably already registered with the police. Only the victims can report him.]
Seeing the Chinese viewers' barrage of insults, the Japanese audience retaliated fiercely:
[Hmph! They have such poor manners!]
[Baka! Master Tokushi is our nation's star contestant! Learn some respect!]
[Stop your impotent rage! As long as Kawaguchi doesn't break the rules, he can do whatever he wants!]
[Just a few women? They're no match for our great ninja genius!]
[How ridiculous! Do these guys even understand the rules of the show?]
As the audiences from both countries engaged in "friendly" banter, Kawaguchi Tokushi, disguised as an ordinary man in a baseball cap, was mentally plotting his next move amidst the crowd.
This "genius ninja" contestant from Japan, though perhaps not as formidable as his fans claimed, possessed exceptional fundamental skills and was indeed recognized as the top prodigy in the Japanese Ninjutsu World.
However, all the accolades and praise had bred a near-blind arrogance in Kawaguchi Tokushi, along with a deep-seated contempt for the China Region.
His primary mission, of course, was to carry out his father's orders: to "settle the score" with Dongfang Miaoya, the one who had humiliated Japan's detective community and disgraced his younger brother, Kawaguchi Ichijo!
But this was a live broadcast, and Kawaguchi Tokushi couldn't resort to underhanded tactics openly. He needed to exploit the show's rules—theft—at least superficially.
Leveraging his family's influence, he had successfully secured a seat on the same flight as Dongfang Miaoya. After landing in China, his exceptional stealth skills allowed him to tail her all the way here, confident that she remained completely unaware of his presence.
As a genius ninja, proficiency in various national languages was a fundamental skill for him. Naturally, Chinese posed no difficulty.
He had overheard Dongfang Miaoya's conversation with the others, learning of her longing for her sister "Aya's" magnificent gown, as well as Aya's teasing remark that her sister might gain weight and not fit into it.
In an instant, a "perfect" plan took shape in his mind.
On the surface, he would steal the magnificent gown, currently stored in a cloth bag and held by Dongfang Miaoya's sister.
This aligned perfectly with the program's "theft" theme, and the target's value was undeniably substantial.
Kawaguchi Tokushi had already researched various Starry Charity Auction videos and reports online, and he had seen Dongfang Miaoya's beautiful elder sister and how spectacular her performance at the auction had been that night.
In his view, the gown she had personally crafted was of unparalleled magnificence, a true masterpiece rarely seen even in Japan, and an invaluable treasure.
By stealing this gown, he could strike Dongfang Miaoya where it would hurt most—
You want your sister's dress? I'll steal it right under your nose, making you watch helplessly as your precious possession vanishes. I'll make you feel utter powerlessness and humiliation!
Secretly, while the rules of the show stipulate that the stolen item must eventually be returned, if the dress were to be accidentally damaged during the theft... well, such accidents happen, don't they?
And that wasn't all. During the heist, he planned to subtly leave a mark representing the Kawaguchi Style Ninjutsu, while also orchestrating a way to expose Dongfang Miaoya's ugliest side, pushing her to the brink of shame.
He intended to turn the so-called "Cat's Eye Clan" into utter chaos, stripping them of all dignity and making Dongfang Miaoya pay a lifelong price for her insolence!
Along the way, he'd naturally noticed Sister Jingjing's formidable physique, but she posed no real threat. She was just a burly bodyguard with brute strength—clumsy and utterly vulnerable against true Ninjutsu.
He also knew the black-haired ice queen was an expert from the China Pursuit Team. But to be outsmarted by a mere Magician? Clearly, she was just dead weight, unworthy of concern.
As for the remaining "Aya" and "Lu Yue," they were merely ornamental models, posing no real threat.
The only thing that truly challenged him was the Cat's Eye Clan's deep-rooted power. Even their ordinary female bodyguards possessed such formidable physiques—it was easy to imagine the number of exceptional warriors lurking within their ranks.
Playing it safe, he could have ambushed Dongfang Miaoya and her group on their way home, but that wouldn't deliver the satisfying dramatic effect befitting his revenge.
Only by following them back to the Cat's Eye Clan's stronghold, infiltrating using ninjutsu, and seizing his target under the most perilous circumstances could he perfectly showcase the prowess of Kawaguchi Style Ninjutsu to the world.
That would be the perfect revenge.
However, to ensure the success of his plan, Kawaguchi Tokushi decided to plant the Kawaguchi Style's self-developed ninja tool—the miniature tracking and eavesdropping device codenamed "Fly"—on "Aya," the woman carrying the target's ornate dress.
After meticulously planning every detail, Kawaguchi Tokushi's face instantly shifted to a look of wavering determination. Taking a deep breath, he touched his chest and strode out of the crowd toward Aya and her companions, his nervousness palpable.
Kawaguchi Tokushi's sudden movement drew jeers from nearby young men, all bravado but no guts:
"Go get 'em, bro! We're rooting for you! Show us how it's done!"
They clearly assumed Kawaguchi Tokushi was about to hit on the beautiful women.
Kawaguchi Tokushi forced a smile, raised a hand in acknowledgment of their encouragement.
Of course, it was all an act. In his mind, his flawless performance would completely fool "Aya" and her companions.
What he didn't realize was that Sister Jingjing had spotted him the moment he disembarked and began tailing Little Ya and her group.
Sister Jingjing wasn't Little Ya's personal bodyguard for her muscles alone. To her, Kawaguchi Tokushi's pathetic "ninja stealth" was child's play.
The only reason she ignored this "fly" from Japan was Little Ya's explicit order.
Little Ya had long anticipated that Japan wouldn't let things lie. When she noticed Kawaguchi Tokushi's surveillance, she immediately recognized him as a fool here for revenge.
But she was in a hurry to find Cifera and didn't want to waste time dealing with him, so she instructed Sister Jingjing to let him be.
Now, if they try to cause trouble, Sister Jingjing can just "smack them dead" with a single palm strike.