Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 967 This war! You started it first!
At an official ball held by the Tokyo Governor's Office, Hideki Hanyu's eyes quickly locked onto two figures in the crowd.

He never expected that coming to this banquet today would bring him unexpected gains in addition to his original goal.

Yesterday afternoon, after taking Managing Director Kishida and his daughter Keisuke Nakajima away, Hideki Hanyu found another place to talk until evening, where he was moved by the offers they made.

As for what the bargaining chip was, it wasn't complicated. It was simply that the two of them used their positions to reveal some inside information to Hideki Yuzuru.

The scope of this internal information is extremely broad, including some cutting-edge news, the actual operating conditions of certain companies and financial institutions that cooperate with Mitsui, and even some tasks officially entrusted to the Mitsui financial system.

For ordinary people, knowing this news would only bring a moment of surprise, but it wouldn't be of any real use.

But if Hideki Hanyu finds out about this information, there are too many ways he can use it.

This is especially important for Hideki Hanyu's financial system development plan.

For example, one of the two largest financial strongholds that Hideki Hanyu has quietly established in Japan is the Toyo Soko Bank, to which he still owes a considerable amount of money.

As for the other one, it was Sendai Bank, which was slowly acquired through the Shirojo real estate deal.

Because of specific circumstances, Hideki Hanyu was able to learn about the internal workings of both banks, allowing him to take appropriate measures, coordinate with external forces, make advance arrangements, and then reap the rewards when changes occurred.

Knowing that Japanese banks would collapse one after another in the future, Hideki Hanyu would never dare to act rashly without knowing the inside story and without any inside help.

After all, even with his immense power, he couldn't fill the enormous volcano that is the Japanese financial system.

But now, with Managing Director Kishida and Keisuke Nakajima as inside agents, plus the help of other people coerced by Mitsuhiro Kotani, Hideki Hanyu can cast a wide net and catch more fish, making large-scale arrangements in advance.

Although Managing Director Kishida and Keisuke Nakajima are just people from the Mitsui Financial System, Mitsuhiro Kotani's past collaborations now pose a threat to more than just the top executives of the Mitsui Financial System.

Sumitomo, Mitsubishi... the scope of involvement is quite extensive.

It could be said that Kotani Mitsuhiro's betrayal of his former partners, which led to Managing Director Kishida and Keisuke Nakajima seeking his help, greatly accelerated the construction of his Japanese financial system.

Therefore, even though Kotani Mitsuhiro is a jerk, Hideki Hanyu still has to thank him.

As for Managing Director Kishida, Keisuke Nakajima, and those who were threatened by Mitsuhiro Kotani, they were no better than anyone else because they helped Kotani manipulate the stock market and harm Japanese investors.

But what does all this have to do with Hideki Hanyu? Besides, it's the Japanese who are being harmed. Hideki Hanyu protecting them shows he has absolutely no psychological burden.

In Japan, Hideki Hanyu is the purest capitalist, and he has absolutely no moral baggage.

To get back to the point, last night, right after Hideki Hanyu, Managing Director Kishida, and Keisuke Nakajima said goodbye, he received a message from his assistant's office.

Kotani Mitsuhiro's backer, former Prime Minister Nakasone, will attend a ball held by the Tokyo Governor's Office the following day.

The purpose of the ball held by the Tokyo Governor's Office was to promote the Odaiba "Tokyo Waterfront Sub-Center" project, which is now being promoted by the current Tokyo Governor, Shunichi Suzuki.

As an investor who bought land in Odaiba, Hideki Hanyu was naturally qualified to attend the ball, and his assistant's office also received an invitation from the governor's office.

Therefore, upon learning that Nakasone would be attending the ball, Hideki Hanyu gladly accepted the invitation from the Tokyo Governor's Office.

For this purpose, Hideki Hanyu specially invited Keisuke Nakajima's daughter, Sana Nakajima, to be his dance partner.

What Hideki Yuzuru didn't expect was that he would have an unexpected gain when he arrived at the ball.

Besides Nakasone, he also met another unexpected person at the ball: Nobutaka Shikauchi, the current head of the Shikauchi family.

However, what puzzled Hideki Hanyu was that, in his memory, Nobutaka Shikauchi passed away in 1990.

Although the person in front of me looked quite old, he didn't seem like he was about to die at any moment.

Of course, if it is a sudden onset of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, it is impossible to judge the health status based on only the temporary state.

Regardless, recalling how Hiroaki Shikauchi had called him a country bumpkin when he ousted him from the board, Hideki Hanyu felt he needed to have a serious talk with this bigwig from the Fuji Sankei Group.

After all, the Shikauchi family still holds nine percent of Nippon Broadcasting's shares, no matter what.

According to my memories from my previous life, this percentage should be thirteen percent.

However, the Shikauchi family had also fallen into the trap set by Hideki Hanyu. After the story hit rock bottom, rebounded, and then plummeted again, they had no choice but to hand over a portion of their shares to those white knights.

With that in mind, Hideki Hanyu decided to meet this bigwig from the Fuji Sankei Group first.

"Good evening, Mr. Shikauchi."

When Yuzuru Hanyu approached with a wine glass in hand, he greeted him with a smile.

Nobutaka Shikauchi, who was talking to someone, turned around and saw who it was, and his expression immediately changed.

Those who had just been talking to Nobutaka Shikauchi, seeing this scene and especially noticing that it was Hideki Hanyu who had come looking for them, immediately took their leave, not wanting to get involved in a potential conflict.

After all, it's no secret within the group that Hideki Hanyu meticulously planned and acquired Nippon Broadcasting System, wresting control of Fuji Television from Nobutaka Shikauchi.

Moreover, those in the know also know that two days ago, Nobutaka Shikauchi's son-in-law, Hiroaki Shikauchi, was ousted from the board of directors of Fuji Television by Hideki Hanyu.

So even though Hideki Hanyu greets you with a bright smile, no one would think the two have a good relationship.

"The victor is king, the loser is villain. Did President Yuzuru come to me to mock me as the victor?"

Nobutaka Shikauchi asked, his face showing displeasure.

Hideki Hanyu maintained his polite smile, "How could you think like that, President Shikauchi? You are a senior figure in the business world, and we have collaborated not long ago. There may be opportunities to collaborate in the future. How could I not respect you?"

"Heh!" Nobutaka Shikauchi sneered, "Is the cooperation that Chairman Hanyu is talking about using despicable means to seize control of Japan Broadcasting Corporation?"

And this so-called respect you speak of—does it mean sending someone to throw my son-in-law out of the Fuji Television board meeting in front of everyone?

“I don’t quite remember what Mr. Lu Nei said. I only remember that two days ago your son-in-law called me a country bumpkin.”

Hideki Hanyu patted his forehead, feigning sudden realization, "Let me think, when was the last time someone said that about me, and what happened to that person in the end?"

At this point, Hideki Hanyu's seemingly smiling expression concealed a chilling glint in his eyes.

"It seems... the ending wasn't very pleasant."

Shikauchi Nobutaka, who noticed Hideki Hanyu's gaze, shuddered inexplicably.

This seasoned veteran knew very well that Hideki Hanyu, who appeared gentle, refined, youthful, and popular among ordinary Japanese people, could never be a "good person."

After all, he had worked his way up to his current position through hard work and struggle, and he knew very well that "being soft-hearted" was definitely not one of the qualities required to succeed in Japan.

Especially considering how quickly Hideki Hanyu rose to prominence, achieving a level of success that even Hanyu himself could only look up to in ten years, there must be a suffocating darkness hidden behind this success.

Thinking of this, Nobutaka Shikauchi forced himself to remain calm and said, "What do you want to do? The Shikauchi family will never be threatened by anyone!"

Seeing Nobutaka Shikauchi's blustering but cowardly demeanor, Hideki Hanyu suddenly felt bored.

If Nobutaka Shikauchi were to argue his point and confront him directly, he would think more highly of him.

After all, having come this far, finding a worthy opponent is a fun thing for Hideki Hanyu.

But the Nobutaka Shikauchi in front of him was clearly not like that.

In an instant, his interest in meeting the senior figure in the business world vanished completely, and Hideki Yuzuru lost all interest in continuing the conversation.

He waved his hand dismissively and said, "I have no interest in doing anything to you. I just want to tell you one thing: Japan Broadcasting is mine now."

Nobutaka Shikauchi asked, "So?"

Hideki Hanyu held up two fingers. “I’ll give you two choices. First, while I still have the patience, sell me the Shikauchi family’s shares. I’ll offer a reasonable price.”

At this point, Hideki Hanyu retracted one finger, "The second option is that you don't sell, and then I'll use my own methods to drive you out of Japan Broadcasting."

Nobutaka Shikauchi's face darkened with anger. "This is simply a choice!"

Hideki Yuzuru smiled and said, "Since you've figured it out, you should also know very well that I have the ability to do what I say."

Nobutaka Shikauchi gritted his teeth and said, "I will not be threatened by anyone!"

Hideki Yuzuru shook his finger. "Old man, I'm not threatening you."

On the contrary, I just felt that the Kakuchi family remaining on the board of directors of Nippon Broadcasting System was a threat to me. In another timeline, after Nobutaka Kakuchi's death, other investors in Nippon Broadcasting System and Fuji Television, dissatisfied with the Kakuchi family's autocratic rule, quickly ousted Hiroaki Kakuchi from the board of directors of Nippon Broadcasting System and Fuji Television.

At the same time, in order to weaken the Shikauchi family's control over Nippon Broadcasting and Fuji Television, other investors were introduced on a large scale to dilute the Shikauchi family's shares.

The ousted Shikauchi family, in a fit of anger, sold their controlling shares to Livedoor Co., Ltd., which was then acquiring the company. This led to the infamous Livedoor incident, which forced Japan Broadcasting Corporation and Fuji Television to implement a "poison pill" plan to dilute Livedoor's shares.

It is evident that the original board of directors of Nippon Broadcasting and Nippon Television disapproved of the Shikauchi family, and how could the Shikauchi family be allowed to sleep soundly on Hideki Hanyu's turf?

If the Kakuchi family doesn't know what's good for them, he wouldn't mind following the example of Japan Broadcasting Corporation and Fuji Television in another timeline, launching his own "poison pill plan" to dilute the shares of the Kakuchi family and other investors.

Nobutaka Shikauchi insisted, "I will not agree!"

Hideki Hanyu smiled and said with absolute certainty, "No, you will agree."

After saying that, Hideki Yuzuru prepared to leave.

However, he didn't say a word before leaving.

"Mr. Lu You'd better agree quickly, or I can't guarantee what I might do?"

Watching Hideki Hanyu turn and leave, Nobutaka Shikauchi's face flushed red, and he gripped his wine glass tightly with one hand, looking extremely angry.

But as Hideki Hanyu walked away and disappeared into the crowd at the banquet, Nobutaka Shikauchi's aura suddenly relaxed, and a hint of bitterness appeared in his eyes.

……

"Hanyu-san, you spoke with such authority just now!"

Just as Hideki Hanyu walked away, he heard Sana Nakajima say this beside him.

Hideki Hanyu turned his head and saw the girl looking at him with adoration.

It must be said that while Nakajima Sana lost some of the charm she had when wearing a business suit dress, she gained an elegant beauty reminiscent of a high-society lady.

Moreover, this sexy evening gown also showcased her figure even more fully.

From his vantage point, Hideki Hanyu could admire the majestic snow-capped mountains and deep ravines every time he turned his head.

She truly lives up to her reputation as a girl raised in a wealthy family. Her demeanor, nutrition, and figure are simply different from girls from ordinary families.

Meeting the girl's admiring gaze, Hideki Yuzuru joked, "Aura? Like the aura of a villain in a TV series when they say something threatening?"

Nakajima Sana quickly shook her head, "Of course not. Yuzuru-san's aura is a kind of confidence that everything is under control, a kind of composure that comes from being strong enough!"

As the girl spoke, her gaze fell on Hideki Yuzuru's flawless and handsome face, and the admiration in her eyes grew stronger.

"Hehe, being praised so highly by Ms. Nakajima really satisfies my male vanity. It seems I should chat with Ms. Nakajima more often in the future."

As soon as Hideki Hanyu finished speaking, Sana Nakajima eagerly said, "If Hanyu-san doesn't mind, how about we grab a drink after the party?"

Seeing Nakajima Sana's eager eyes, Hideki Yuzuru hadn't expected this woman to be so proactive.

However, he did not agree immediately. Instead, he glanced in the direction of the door and said, "Let me finish my business first."

After saying that, he quickly walked towards the door.

Soon they came to a person who seemed to be leaving and had already walked to the door of the banquet hall.

This person was none other than Hideki Hanyu's true target at this ball: former Japanese Prime Minister and current member of the Diet, Nakasone.

As soon as Hideki Hanyu approached, he said, "Mr. Nakasone, I didn't expect to see you here."

Nakasone turned around upon hearing this and recognized that it was Hideki Hanyu who was greeting him.

Although he had never met Hideki Hanyu, Hanyu's face was so handsome that it was unforgettable, and few Japanese people did not recognize him.

"Oh, it's Mr. Yuzuru. May I ask what brings you here?"

Nakasone's attitude towards Hideki Hanyu was far from enthusiastic.

One could even say that there was a hint of aloofness in the coldness.

After all, Nakasone belongs to the traditional and conservative faction of Japan; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to worship at the Shinto shrine.

The other party admires the Japanese government and has close ties with it; in layman's terms, they are a staunch "royalist."

Naturally, Nakasone, being like this, had no good feelings towards Hideki Habu, who was at odds with Komuro and had even offended him.

Furthermore, he himself has little connection with Hideki Hanyu's power, and Hideki Hanyu is not his "sugar daddy," so there is no need for him to curry favor with Hideki Hanyu.

Hideki Hanyu naturally noticed Nakasone's attitude.

However, Hideki Hanyu had no intention of engaging in any pretense or pretense with Nakasone during his visit.

At that moment, he happened to be outside the banquet hall, and with no one around, it was convenient for him to speak.

Therefore, the question was asked in an unfriendly tone.

"Is Kotani Mitsuhiro your assistant?"

Upon hearing Hideki Hanyu mention Mitsuhiro Kotani, Nakasone unconsciously frowned. "He used to be."

Hideki Hanyu completely disregarded the "past" in the answer; all he wanted was for the other person to admit it personally.

"Since you're one of your people, then finding you won't be a problem."

"Do not……"

Nakasone seemed to want to explain, but Hideki Hanyu didn't give him a chance at all.

Hideki Yuzuru's face instantly turned extremely gloomy.

"Hideki Yuzuru said coldly."

"The bedbugs that Kotani Mitsuhiro keeps not only threaten me, but also threaten to harm my family, women, and children!"
If you don't follow the rules of the game, don't blame me for being impolite.

Since we've happened to run into you here, let me formally inform you, and also those behind you...

This war! You started it first!

After finishing his sentence, Hideki Hanyu strode away.
Nakasone's expression changed from blank to panicked.

Kotani Mitsuhiro is indeed one of his men, and he knows exactly what Kotani Mitsuhiro has been up to lately.

He wanted to use the deranged Kotani Mitsuhiro to achieve some goals.

However, these objectives absolutely do not include offending Hideki Hanyu, this newly powerful figure.

Not to mention letting that guy's dog cross the line and threaten Hideki Hanyu and his relatives.

After all, he was fully capable of covering up the mess he made with those people below him.

Could it threaten Hideki Hanyu, his family, his lover, or even his children?

If we were to do that, it would be just as Hideki Hanyu said.

That would essentially incite a war between major powers!
Thinking of the serious consequences, Nakasone no longer cared about scolding Kotani Mitsuhiro for provoking Hideki Hanyu, who was completely unrelated to him.

He didn't even bother to pretend to be aloof or put on airs in front of Hideki Hanyu.

He hurriedly caught up with Hideki Hanyu, who was already walking outside, and explained anxiously.

"Mr. Yuzuru, I think there must be some misunderstanding here!"

　I got gastroenteritis from eating hot pot yesterday, it's awful!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)