Upon hearing the report from his subordinate, an excited expression appeared on Dongchuan Ichiro’s face.
He hurriedly picked up the phone and dialed a number. The name of the person on the other end was Takagi Kenshiro, a high school classmate and his best friend.
Takagi Kenshiro’s family was a yakuza clan. Although they couldn’t compare to the Three Giants, they were quite well-known in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Previously, they had always been suppressed by the Three Giants, with no opportunity to rise. Now was the best time for them to acquire territory and develop. The Three Giants could also take this opportunity to reorganize and clean up their underlings’ territories, thereby obtaining ultimate benefits.
"My good brother, it’s now your turn to take action. I’ve already made arrangements over there. As long as the venue isn’t classified above Tier 2, you can take it all."
Upon hearing Dongchuan Ichiro’s words, a look of eagerness appeared on Takagi Kenshiro’s face.
"I really don’t know, my friend, I’ve been waiting for this day for too long."
Even through the phone, one could clearly hear the excitement in Takagi Kenshiro’s voice.
"Don’t forget our agreement. In the future, you must stand by my side."
Dongchuan Ichiro had very few forces at his disposal, so he had to rely on external help, albeit at a certain cost.
This time, he managed to get the Takagi Clan’s assistance because he promised to give them the part of his territory close to the Takagi Clan, in exchange for making their territories more contiguous.
Although it seemed like a win-win situation with neither side losing out, the quality of the territory held by the Dongchuan Clan was much higher than that held by the Takagi Clan.
However, since he needed their help, it wasn’t something Dongchuan Ichiro could decide.
"Don’t worry, old friend, I would never cheat you."
On the other end of the line, Takagi Kenshiro’s voice was utterly sincere.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Black Dragon Association, the heads of the Rice Field Association and the Yamada Group were also present. This action by the Three Giants was orchestrated by the Black Dragon Association’s president.
Among the Three Giants, only the Black Dragon Association’s president possessed such strength. Compared to the other two, the Black Dragon Association developed much earlier, and its foundation and capital were unmatched.
On the surface, the three groups appeared similar in terms of manpower and territory size, but the true difference was far more significant.
"I did not expect this great development opportunity for both our groups this time from the Black Dragon Association. After this consolidation, our territories will be contiguous, and we can mutually assist each other."
The Rice Field Association’s president smiled excitedly and raised his glass to the Black Dragon Association’s president in toast. The Yamada Group’s president also expressed his respect to the Black Dragon Association’s president.
Hearing their words, the Black Dragon Association’s president shook his head with a smile.
"This idea wasn’t mine."
Hearing this, the presidents of the Rice Field Association and the Yamada Group showed puzzled expressions. If it wasn’t the Black Dragon Association’s president who came up with this plan, then who?
More importantly, they couldn’t imagine anyone having such influence to prompt the Black Dragon Association’s president into such significant action.
Although the underground power dynamics were tacitly accepted by the Divine Light Country’s officials, such a large-scale reshuffle might still trigger some higher-ups’ nerves. Without absolute confidence, not even the Black Dragon Association would initiate such an operation lightly.
Seeing the confused looks on their faces, the Black Dragon Association’s president shook his head with a smile.
"You don’t have to wonder who it is. I only have one thing to say."
The Black Dragon Association’s president moved his glass aside and clasped his hands under his chin. Seeing his gesture, the other two immediately realized important matters were to follow.
The two promptly adopted serious expressions, putting away their smiles, which pleased the Black Dragon Association’s president. He nodded in satisfaction and continued.
"I only hope that after the territory reorganization, you will stand firmly behind Dongchuan Ichiro, and he will present each of you a gift. I only hope that out of regard for me, you won’t disdain it."
Upon hearing this, the Rice Field Association’s and the Yamada Group’s presidents exchanged looks of disbelief.
They couldn’t believe these words came from the Black Dragon Association’s president. Known for his mysterious and proud nature, very few had seen him, yet he now vouched for the heir of a second-rate family.
However, they only thought this in their minds and dared not say it aloud. Not to mention, this large-scale reshuffle was only possible because the Black Dragon Association led the effort.
Moreover, given the Black Dragon Association’s strength, they had no desire to provoke them unless absolutely necessary.
The most crucial point was the implicit meaning behind the Black Dragon Association’s president’s words. For the president to say such a thing, it indicated a powerful supporter stood behind Dongchuan Ichiro.