Fujiwara Shunsui was not surprised when Higashisho Ji mentioned Mino Hisashi's name.
After all, Kojou Yuna's investigation revealed that Mino Hisashi was a very complex individual, often mediating between various powers, helping them handle 'inconvenient' matters that couldn't be revealed.
Therefore, these core family members were very familiar with the operating style of the organization behind Mino Hisashi.
However, this also indirectly showed that Higashisho Ji had not done few shady things in the past.
"Mino Hisashi? Is he the president of Mino Trading Company?"
Before coming to Higashikawa Club, Fujiwara Shunsui had basically already targeted Mino Hisashi, he just didn't expect Higashisho Ji's idea to be the same as his.
There was another reason why Fujiwara Shunsui said this, which was that he really wanted to know Mino Hisashi's reputation in the 'circle', and this was also one of his ways to understand the forces behind the other party.
"Yes, you should have had contact with him."
When Fujiwara Shunsui issued the bounty order last time, all the forces, big and small, in Shinjuku went to investigate the woman Miya Harukiko.
Various detailed reports were carefully interpreted by these forces, and everyone naturally discovered some key information within them.
The relationship between tenant and Landlord, the relationship between wife and husband, the relationship between husband and superior, and the relationship between Miya Harukiko and Mino Hisashi.
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Even the things that happened at the Hilton Hotel that day, everyone knew most of them by the next day.
Many of them knew about Mino Hisashi's special preferences, which was considered an open secret in the 'circle'.
But the other party had provoked the great deity of Sankou-gumi, and even after he completely disappeared, no one dared to ask.
After all, Mino Hisashi himself was just a simple middleman, and a lot of money needed to pass through his hands to be laundered.
"You continue."
Fujiwara Shunsui didn't want the other party to gossip about his affairs, but rather prompted Higashisho Ji to continue.
"Mino Hisashi is a very interesting person; his special hobbies have offended many people, but in the end, he always settled those who came to trouble him with money or favors."
"Later, it was rumored that Mino Hisashi could accept some special business."
At this point, Higashisho Ji looked at Nagasawa Kawa and Fujiwara Shunsui.
The latter didn't quite understand the meaning of that look, but Nagasawa Kawa nodded at Higashisho Ji.
"What kind of business do they have?"
This point still made Fujiwara Shunsui very curious.
After all, such a large organization could grow so strong right under the nose of Sankou-gumi, and so many people could even keep silent about it.
"Hmm..."
After a moment of contemplation, Higashisho Ji replied to Fujiwara Shunsui:
"What we know of includes designated assassinations and organ customization."
Hearing this, Fujiwara Shunsui was first stunned, then asked:
"Is it the customization I'm thinking of?"
Higashisho Ji, of course, understood Fujiwara Shunsui's meaning and nodded in response: "Yes!"
"Then how did you all contact Mino Hisashi before?"
"Mino Hisashi always contacted us first."
"After someone in the 'circle' used his services and was very satisfied, his reputation slowly grew."
"Moreover, everything Mino Hisashi did was very discreet and very clean."
"For a long time, some assassinations were suspected to be done by Mino Hisashi's side, but there was no evidence."
"Some people even tried to indirectly trouble Mino Hisashi, but in the end, it all came to nothing."
"Until..."
Higashisho Ji paused again at this point.
Fujiwara Shunsui didn't quite understand the other party's pause, and with a slight frown, he asked: "Until what? Mr. Higashisho Ji, don't worry! Since I came to you voluntarily, I naturally trust everyone!"
Fujiwara Shunsui's tone was a bit displeased, and before Higashisho Ji could speak, Nagasawa Kawa became anxious and quickly explained: "Mr. Harumizu, please don't mind; A-Zhi just felt that some words might offend you!"
Higashisho Ji felt a little lost inside.
He couldn't imagine what the Fujiwara brat had promised Nagasawa Kawa; this brother, who had been with him for over thirty years, was actually so obsequious to a young man twenty years younger than them!
"Mr. Fujiwara, please don't misunderstand, I didn't mean anything else; I was just afraid that some words might displease you!"
Harumizu waved his hand and said: "Mr. Higashisho Ji, you are a smart man, and you can certainly see that I am not such a person, so you don't need to worry too much about my reaction; I am usually a relatively easygoing person!"
Easygoing?
Nagasawa Kawa secretly glanced at Fujiwara Shunsui, thinking: If you were an easygoing person, you wouldn't have come to Higashikawa Club alone to demand an explanation before.
Let alone your purpose for coming to Higashikawa Club now.
You, Fujiwara Shunsui, are a vengeful person.
The more you say this, the more careful we have to be with our words.
Have you forgotten how aggressive you were last time you came?
Fujiwara Shunsui's words were just for show; what needed to be hidden still had to be hidden.
To avoid embarrassing Higashisho Ji, Nagasawa Kawa took over the words he hadn't finished; their tacit understanding had reached this level!
"Until after you attacked Mino Hisashi at the Hilton Hotel, none of us ever saw him again!"
Fujiwara Shunsui was first stunned, then relieved.
No wonder Higashisho Ji was so hesitant and secretive.
It turned out he was afraid that Harumizu would know they were secretly collecting information about him.
However, this matter caused such a stir at the time that it was normal for everyone to gather some information about his movements.
Harumizu gave an awkward smile and said: "I don't know if you believe it, but I really didn't lay a hand on Mino Hisashi. As for why he disappeared, I truly don't know!"
Evidently, Higashisho Ji and Nagasawa Kawa were not very convinced by this answer, but both said with a knowing look:
"We certainly believe it. Mino Hisashi did too many bad things; his current fate is his own doing!"
"Yes, such people are always playing little tricks; we don't like them very much."
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at the two men, who were echoing each other, and explained helplessly: "I really didn't kill him; I had his two subordinates take him away at the time."
Higashisho Ji turned his head to look at Fujiwara Shunsui.
He seemed to feel that the other party had no reason to deceive them, so he spoke: "Mr. Fujiwara, are you referring to the fat and thin brothers?"
"You've seen them too?"
Fujiwara Shunsui turned to look at Higashisho Ji, suddenly finding him quite interesting.
Even their taste in giving nicknames was similar.
It was just that he knew their names at the time and didn't directly give them nicknames.
Higashisho Ji's nicknames, on the other hand, were catchy and very distinctive!
"Mino Hisashi's two subordinates were too obvious; it was hard not to remember them! But..."
Another pause, another look.
Harumizu was really getting angry, and said impatiently: "Please speak, Mr. Higashisho Ji!"
"But those two also disappeared from Shinjuku after that day."
Hearing Higashisho Ji say this, Fujiwara Shunsui helplessly covered his forehead and said sincerely: "I really didn't kill anyone!"
"We believe you!"
..."Do you mean that whenever various forces might need resources in this area, they would contact Mino Hisashi, which led to everyone turning a blind eye to Mino Hisashi's affairs?"
"Yes, and his efficiency is very high; he can usually get things done within a week!"
Fujiwara Shunsui leaned back on the office sofa, lost in thought.
If it was really as Higashisho Ji said, then things were getting really interesting.
Even Sankou-gumi strictly prohibited red-line activities like human organ trafficking.
Even though Sankou-gumi had exceptionally advantageous conditions, they still disdained doing such things.
To be honest, they hadn't expected Fujiwara Shunsui to truly clash with Mino Hisashi to such an extent.
Because they had all secretly investigated Mino Hisashi, but ultimately found nothing.
They even suspected whether the organization behind Mino Hisashi might be Sankou-gumi.
However, from the current situation, that previous deduction should be negated by them.
Fujiwara Shunsui stood up, and Nagasawa Kawa and Higashisho Ji followed suit.
They didn't know what Fujiwara Shunsui was going to do next, but out of 'respect', they still stood up with him.
"I didn't expect there to be so much behind Mino Hisashi; no wonder Yuna-chan investigated for so long and couldn't find anything."
"I'm still very grateful for both of your information tonight, but I still have some things I'd like to trouble you two with."
Nagasawa Kawa and Higashisho Ji exchanged glances, and Nagasawa Kawa responded: "Compared to Mr. Harumizu proactively clearing up misunderstandings, everything else is a small matter!"
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at the sincere Nagasawa Kawa, and his heart began to marvel at how useful Kojou Yuna's investigation report truly was.
"I hope Mr. Nagasawa and Mr. Higashisho Ji can use their personal connections to help me investigate Mino Hisashi."
Fujiwara Shunsui pretended to ponder, then continued: "As you know, as a Syndicate outcast exiled to Shinjuku Ward, I don't have as many resources as you two in many aspects, so I still need to trouble you two for help!"
Hearing that he was asking for help in inquiring about Mino Hisashi, Nagasawa Kawa immediately agreed.
And so, after a friendly discussion among the three, Fujiwara Shunsui left Higashikawa Club. In the office, Higashisho Ji looked at the somewhat self-satisfied Nagasawa Kawa and finally asked the question he was most curious about:
"Kawa, tell me, did that Fujiwara brat make you some promise?"
Nagasawa Kawa was first stunned, then relieved; sure enough, people who spent time together could sense even subtle changes.
Before Nagasawa Kawa could speak, Higashisho Ji continued: "Don't believe the Fujiwara brat's promises; his promises are not even as good as that woman from Sankou-gumi."
"He was a troublemaker in Sankou-gumi a long time ago, and after being exiled to Shinjuku, who knows how many eyes are on him. You absolutely must not get on his pirate ship."
Higashisho Ji's analysis was very accurate, and he didn't believe any of the information about Mino Hisashi.
He even suspected that Mino Hisashi was just a scapegoat put forward by Sankou-gumi headquarters, and the people who truly wanted to kill Fujiwara Shunsui might be from Sankou-gumi.
However, all of this was just Higashisho Ji's suspicion, after all, a proud person like Fujiwara Shunsui was unlikely to seek help from outside, unless he was under too much pressure within Sankou-gumi.
If Fujiwara Shunsui knew Higashisho Ji thought this way, he would probably faint on the spot, after all, the concept of mobilizing the masses was ingrained in him.
Nagasawa Kawa knew there was no need to hide it any longer and said to Higashisho Ji: "He hinted to me on the phone that he could help me become the head of the Nagasawa Family!"
When the last two words came out, Higashisho Ji quickly grabbed a glass from the table and smashed it fiercely on the floor!
Then he quickly made a 'hush' gesture towards Nagasawa Kawa.
"Are you crazy, Kawa! That Fujiwara brat is a ticking time bomb; his asking you to help investigate the forces behind Mino Hisashi is undoubtedly dragging the Nagasawa Family into a pit of fire!"
Higashisho Ji almost shouted this out.
Too many things had happened today, including the sudden appearance of Nagasawa Makoto.
He was now truly afraid that this room might not be clean.
Nagasawa Kawa looked at Higashisho Ji in disbelief and began to scan every corner of the room.
Almost instantly, Nagasawa Kawa understood Higashisho Ji's meaning.
So he responded: "The interests of the Nagasawa Family outweigh my life. Even if Sankou-gumi forces me, I will not give up a single bit of family interest! You can rest assured on that. It's just that I think repairing our relationship with Sankou-gumi is also very important to us!"
Then Nagasawa Kawa changed the subject: "Sigh, A-Zhi, you know. The pressure from Sankou-gumi is too great; just one careless mistake caused the family to suffer no small loss of interests. This matter has always been a knot in my heart, and if I can't handle it well, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life!"
It must be said that Nagasawa Kawa was a good actor.
Although he also couldn't believe there would be listening devices in his office, too many things had been chaotic these past two days.
Since Higashisho Ji reminded him, he had to cooperate!
"Don't worry, A-Zhi, I will definitely make the Nagasawa Family great again!"
...Downstairs in the apartment building, the rain had stopped.
Fujiwara Shunsui stood at the entrance of the apartment, recalling the car accident from earlier that night.
If he hadn't taken Kojou Yuna home that night, if there hadn't been a system prompt, would Yuna have survived that attack?
Just as he entered the apartment, a man jogged over from the security room.
"Master Harumizu! I am a subordinate of Master Kojima Bin. Master Kojima Bin is currently protecting Miss Miya Harukiko at your doorstep."
Fujiwara Shunsui nodded in acknowledgment; he was very satisfied with Kojima Bin's security arrangements.
...In the elevator, Fujiwara Shunsui stared blankly at the camera inside the elevator, wondering if an organization capable of infiltrating his surroundings might be observing him through the camera at that very moment.
system prompt: side quest: The pleasure of peeping. The Host seems to have discovered that his life is being spied upon. This is also the Host's first time realizing the existence of potential danger. Successfully touching the quest item 'camera' for ten seconds triggers this quest! Find the person behind the camera! Quest Reward: Unknown.
After receiving the system prompt, Harumizu first lowered his head and chuckled twice; he truly hadn't expected that someone would enjoy peeping into the life of an old shut-in like him!
Immediately after, Fujiwara Shunsui smiled at the camera in the elevator and greeted it, saying: "Hello!"
In front of a certain computer screen, the person seemed startled, and seeing Fujiwara Shunsui suddenly smiling at him, he immediately turned off the monitor, thinking: Was I discovered?
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