Ultimately, Hirano Saburo suppressed his anger and agreed to Kurofuji Takumi's request.
After all, he had not prohibited Kurofuji Takumi from using these God-Bestowed Warriors outside of Japan.
On the other hand, the Black Dragon Group was closely connected with several of their major benefactors, and for the sake of his future income, some things had to be endured.
In the end, not only did the Japanese military not cause them trouble, but they also provided him with twenty God-Bestowed Warriors.
These twenty God-Bestowed Warriors were even stronger than the ten that Ling Tian had eliminated, as they were manufactured using second and third-generation gene technology, compensating for some of the flaws of the first-generation God-Bestowed Warriors and even having a longer shelf life.
...
Kyoto, Japan. A cold front arrived, and snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
Ling Tian emerged from a small restaurant. This small restaurant was said to be centuries old and had a good taste, but Ling Tian felt he hadn't eaten enough.
He walked down the street, watching the falling snowflakes, and even took out his camera to snap a few pictures. Afterward, Ling Tian arrived at a park by the roadside.
Night had already fallen, and there were not many people in the park. Ling Tian sat down on a long bench under a small pavilion.
A few minutes later, a man with his hair tied in a ponytail appeared in Ling Tian's sight. This man was Xuan Yuan Thirteen.
Xuan Yuan Thirteen was wearing an expensive trench coat, exuding considerable charm. He himself was in high spirits and appeared very happy.
"You're here, Brother Luo! Thank you for waiting so long."
"It's nothing, I just arrived! Brother Xuan Yuan, do you have any new intelligence lately? Are there any gangs that are not behaving, so I can teach them a lesson?"
"Heh heh, Brother Luo, speaking of which, I still want to laugh. Those gangs in Japan have all become like turtles hiding in their shells, not daring to cause any trouble.
Especially those gangs that used to bully Chinese people, they are now even coming out to apologize to those they bullied and seek their forgiveness..."
Ling Tian also laughed upon hearing this: "These Japanese people are truly perverse. They won't move if you pull them, but they'll retreat if you hit them!"
Xuan Yuan Thirteen chuckled: "It's actually not surprising. This is the national characteristic of the Japanese people. They've been like this for thousands of years, fearing power but not virtue.
Historically, when our China was powerful, these Japanese people were as obedient as grandchildren. However, once a dynasty experienced turmoil, chaos, and weakness, the Japanese people became restless.
They sent out pirates and launched wars of aggression. In short, they have always coveted China's resources.
Conversely, if you beat them severely, the harder you beat them, the more obedient they become. Why do the Japanese people treat the Americans as their fathers? Isn't it because of those two atomic bombs the Americans dropped that completely subdued the Japanese people!"
Xuan Yuan Thirteen understood the Japanese people too well. He had lived in Japan for decades and knew this nation's character inside out.
Ling Tian smiled and nodded:
"Hearing your words is better than reading ten years of books.
It seems I need to put in more effort and properly teach these Japanese fellows how to behave!"
"Brother Luo, I truly admire you. How did you come up with the idea of 'cutting off human limbs'? This is even more deterrent than directly eliminating those gangs."
"I didn't think much about it. I didn't have any strange ideas. I just found them displeasing to the eye, so I cut them.
Since they've been quiet recently, please trouble Brother to find me a target.
Whichever one it is, selecting them means they are unlucky."
"Ling Tian, I have a very important piece of intelligence now that I think you should pay attention to."
"Please, speak freely!"
"In the past few days, the leaders of Japan's top ten yakuza syndicates have gathered in Yokohama, at the headquarters of the Yamaguchi-gumi, to reportedly hold a meeting.
The agenda of the meeting is unknown, but this meeting was personally convened by the leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi, Yamaguchi Shigeo.
Such an event is rare in Japan's history. You must know that these underground forces in Japan are very much at odds with each other, and they have been engaged in feuds for many years."
Upon hearing Xuan Yuan Thirteen's words, Ling Tian actually burst into laughter.
"Haha, Brother Xuan Yuan, this matter is actually not complicated. I think their meeting must be related to me!
No matter how much they fight amongst themselves, as long as there is an external enemy interfering, even some old enemies might unite!
Since they have gathered together, it saves me trouble..."
Hearing Ling Tian's words, Xuan Yuan Thirteen immediately became nervous.
"Brother Ling Tian, I know what you intend to do, and frankly, I don't recommend you do it!
When the bosses of these syndicates are holding a meeting, the security will surely be extremely tight, and each syndicate will have some experts.
If you go there rashly, I worry you will be in danger. I suggest you be more cautious...
Actually, I think it would be a better and more stable method for you to raid their headquarters while these people are away..."
"Don't worry, Brother Xuan Yuan, I won't act recklessly. Just provide me with the intelligence!"
"Alright..."
...
Japan, Kobe, within a seaside estate, over a thousand people had already gathered.
This was the headquarters of the Yamaguchi-gumi, Japan's largest yakuza syndicate.
However, today, it was exceptionally lively because, in addition to the members of the Yamaguchi-gumi, elite members from several other major Japanese syndicates were also present.
These individuals were all brimming with energy, carrying weapons. The entire estate was enveloped in a sinister aura, making it seem as if they were about to engage in a shootout.
However, the most heavily guarded area was a building resembling a ancestral shrine. Around this building, elite members from the ten major syndicates had surrounded it tightly.
These people, organized by syndicate, formed a tight cordon around the building. They were also wary of each other, as the enmities between the various syndicates ran deep. Who knew if this was a ploy by the Yamaguchi-gumi to lure the leaders of other syndicates and capture them all at once.
The interior structure of this building was very simple: a large rectangular room supported by only a few pillars. From any corner of the room, the situation inside could be seen at a glance.
And at this moment, inside the room, ten small tables were arranged in two rows, facing each other. Behind each small table knelt a person. The identities of these individuals were not simple; they were the presidents and leaders of Japan's ten largest syndicates.
These individuals could be said to control more than half of Japan's underworld. If they were to join forces to cause trouble, even the Japanese authorities would be powerless against them.
After all, many members of their parliament had deep ties to syndicates, and some were even syndicate members themselves!
Sitting in the superior position was, naturally, the leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi, Yamaguchi Shigeo!