"What do you think that Dongchuan boy is planning to do?"
In the tea room, two middle-aged men sat facing each other, their expressions grave as if something terrible had happened.
The speaker was Gaoshan Jinnan, the leader of the second-ranked family in the Dongchuan Business Federation. Opposite him sat Matsubara Shigeki, the number three figure in the Dongchuan Business Federation.
Although the internal changes within the Dongchuan Clan were not known to the outside world, they did not escape the eyes of these two men. This wasn’t because Dongchuan Ichiro lacked ability, but rather because such matters simply couldn’t be concealed.
"Who would have thought that Dongchuan Ichiro, that typically meek boy, would strike so ruthlessly!"
Matsubara Shigeki appeared more composed than Gaoshan Jinnan, took a sip of tea, and said.
"His methods can be described as thunderous; now that I think about it, it’s quite terrifying."
Dongchuan Ichiro’s actions had naturally not escaped Matsubara Shigeki’s scrutiny, making him shiver now at the mere mention.
While Gaoshan Jinnan said nothing, the look in his eyes indicated he agreed with Matsubara Shigeki.
"What’s the word from the two major Toilets?"
When Matsubara mentioned the two major Toilets, Gaoshan Jinnan’s expression softened considerably.
To Matsubara and Gaoshan, the two major Toilets were their only reliance. Although their two families had armed forces, they were still deficient compared to the Dongchuan Clan.
Moreover, recent news had emerged, indicating that the Black Dragon Association-led trio had reorganized their territories, handing over the management of the gray industries near the Dongchuan Clan’s domain to the Dongchuan Clan.
This indirectly confirmed the close relationship between the Dongchuan Clan and the trio, making it impossible for Matsubara and Gaoshan’s families to contend with the Dongchuan Clan.
Without the support of the two major Toilets, their families might have long lost the will to resist.
"I think it won’t be long before the people from the two major Toilets arrive."
Matsubara checked his wristwatch as he spoke.
"By our agreement, there should be about 15 minutes left."
"I hope their two families can withstand the Dongchuan Clan."
Gaoshan Jinnan muttered to himself.
The Tokyo Grand Hotel was the venue for the discussion between the Dongchuan Clan and Matsubara and Gaoshan’s families. Dongchuan Ichiro sat in the host’s seat, his somewhat youthful face showing rare excitement.
His hands on the table kept trembling, a reaction noticed by Lin Beichen sitting beside him.
"It’s just the leaders of two families; your reaction shouldn’t be this intense."
Dongchuan Ichiro felt a hint of helplessness at Lin Beichen’s comment. He was both excited and nervous, as he finally secured the coveted position and was about to negotiate with the leaders of other families.
"How could you understand my feelings?"
Dongchuan Ichiro rarely retorted Lin Beichen with words.
"This is me relying on my own efforts to confront the leaders of two families, although I know your help makes it easier."
The meaning in Dongchuan Ichiro’s words was clear, and Lin Beichen said nothing more. He certainly understood the implications of Dongchuan Ichiro’s words.
As time passed, the meeting hour quickly arrived, and when the conference room door was pushed open, Matsubara and Gaoshan appeared before Lin Beichen and the others.
Upon entering the room, Matsubara and Gaoshan immediately noticed the presence of Lin Beichen. Based on their intelligence, they were aware of a mysterious Dragon Country youth by Dongchuan Ichiro’s side.
Despite this, they still regarded Lin Beichen merely as a reasonably capable helper from Dragon Country, evidently not taking him seriously.
Lin Beichen was not displeased by this, instead finding it convenient, as he wouldn’t need to intentionally conceal his identity.
Though Lin Beichen paid little attention to Matsubara and Gaoshan, he was intrigued by the four who followed them in.
In fact, not only Lin Beichen but also Gale and others kept their eyes on the four behind Matsubara and Gaoshan. These four dressed distinctively: a Samurai, a Ninja, a Yin Yang Master, and a Divination Master.
The presence of Ninjas and Samurai was expected, but Yin Yang Masters and Divination Masters were not casually found. Acquiring such unique legacies was likely exclusive to that mysterious Toilet Organization.
"Who would have thought you would grow so much, securing the position of leader of the Dongchuan Clan? We, as your uncles, are genuinely happy for you."
After sitting down, Matsubara was the first to speak.
Despite the smile on Dongchuan Ichiro’s face, his heart was filled with disdain and even some disgust.
After all, Matsubara was once a loyalist to his elder brother, making it hard for Dongchuan Ichiro to believe this friendly facade wasn’t hiding some new plot.