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Chapter 839 A Showdown of 10 Billion Yen

At this very moment, at the top of the Millennium Tower.

The two, who had not seen each other for ten years, met here. Although they were not brothers, they were closer than brothers ten years ago. No one would doubt the friendship between Kiryu Kazuma and Nishikiyama Akira.

Over the past ten years, whenever anyone mentions Akira Nishikiyama, they inevitably bring up his loyal and devoted brother, Kazuma Kiryu. Akira Nishikiyama is so tired of hearing this that he's practically sick of it.

And this is precisely why Akira Nishikiyama chose to climb upwards at all costs.

Ten years ago, before Kiryu Kazuma took the blame for him and went to prison, Kiryu Kazuma's personal qualifications were already sufficient to establish his own loyal organization. Everyone knew that Kiryu Kazuma had a promising future.

After Kazuma Kiryu went to prison, all the resources and reputation that belonged to him were transferred to Akira Nishikiyama.

He rose step by step from Kiryu Kazuma's dragon-like silhouette to become the youngest and first leader of the Tojo Clan's core organization. However, he knew in his heart that if Kiryu Kazuma were to be released from prison—

The so-called Nishikiyama Group will quickly transform into the Kiryu Group.

The position of leader of this core organization was never intended for Akira Nishikiyama, but for Kazuma Kiryu. That's why he has been fighting desperately for his rights and consolidating his position during this period.

Only in this way can Akira Nishikiyama prove that even without relying on the legacy left by Kazuma Kiryu, he can still rise step by step to the top and become an absolute leader of the Tojo Clan!
Therefore, when the billions of yen he kept in the Tojo Clan's safe were stolen, and Sera Katsumi was unable to recover them for a long time, he immediately conceived the idea of ​​assassinating Sera Katsumi.

If we eliminate Sera Katsu, and then find an opportunity to shoot Kazuma Shintaro when he meets with Kiryu Kazuma, Kiryu Kazuma will have to leave the Tojo Clan again and be cut off from them.

However, Akira Nishikiyama did not expect that things would change so drastically at this time.

First, someone inexplicably tried to assassinate the famous Public Security Bureau prosecutor, Makoto Kusakabe. Then, Shimano Tai inexplicably sent people to kidnap some little girl, making him unsure whether to fire his gun at this moment.

However, he ultimately chose to fire, sending Seragi Katsumi on his way.

Because as long as he keeps a proper distance, the police, with their incompetent investigative abilities, will have no chance of finding him. And then, when they expose Shimano Tai's dirty secrets, Shimano Tai will go to jail.

Then, all that's needed is to find another opportunity to make Shintaro Kazama absent from the election.

He, the youngest member of the East City Club, will become the youngest president of the East City Club.

—And on this basis, if we can find Yumi Sawamura and the 10 billion yen she has hidden, then his position as the fifth chairman of the Tojo Clan will be a sure thing, and no one can stop him.

"Jinshan, what exactly turned you into this? Is it money?"

Kiryu Kazuma stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure before him, and asked with a hint of heartache.

He didn't know why Jinshan Zhang had changed so much after ten years. What had happened to Jinshan during those ten years?
"...If that's how you think, that would be good."

"That's right, it's money, isn't it simple? I just want money so I can become the new president of the East City Gang."

Akira Nishikiyama buried his true thoughts deep in his heart.

He raised his head and looked at his former older brother. Although he was still somewhat moved by the existence and appearance of Kiryu Kazuma, he used a different set of words when he actually spoke.

"That 10 billion yen is very important to the Tojo Clan, no, to me."

"This is the last time I'll call you that... Kiryu-nii, tell me, where is Yumi now? Don't worry, I just want the money, I won't let Yumi be in any danger." — Would anyone really believe such words?
A hint of disappointment lingered in Kiryu Kazuma's eyes.

Although he is straightforward and honest, and aside from his involvement in the underworld, he is a model of a completely good person, it doesn't mean he is a complete fool. He can understand these social dynamics to some extent.

If Akira Nishikiyama's goal is truly to become the fifth chairman of the Tojo Clan.

Once Akira Nishikiyama finds Yumi Sawamura's location, it's highly unlikely that he would only accept the missing 10 billion yen. Finding 10 billion yen without being able to locate her raises the possibility that Akira Nishikiyama might have embezzled it himself.

Compared to other candidates for the position of president of the Dongcheng Club, Akira Nishikiyama's qualifications were insufficient.

If the most crucial thief is missing, simply recovering 10 billion yen is not enough for Akira Nishikiyama to secure his position as the fifth chairman of the Tojo Clan. He wouldn't even be able to get past Kazama's father.

Akira Nishikiyama is only saying this to trick Yumi Sawamura into revealing her location.

Unfortunately, he didn't know.

Having served a full ten years in prison without communicating with anyone outside, and seemingly unaware of the current situation in Kamurocho, how could he possibly know the whereabouts of the long-lost Yumi Sawamura?
If Kiryu Kazuma could find Sawamura Yumi, he wouldn't let Sawamura Haruka stay by his side any longer.

After all, as a real yakuza, he encounters all sorts of people looking for trouble every day. Fighting and killing are too dangerous. If a child like Sawamura Haruka gets involved and something happens to him, it will be irreversible.

"……I have no idea."

Kiryu Kazuma replied.

He was telling the truth, and he was quite serious about it.

However, this seriousness carried a different meaning in Akira Nishikiyama's eyes.

The youngest high-ranking member of the Tojo Clan narrowed his eyes, his fierce gaze, like that of a jackal, fixed on Kiryu Kazuma's body, as if he would pounce on him at any moment and tear him to shreds.

—Does Kiryu Kazuma not know Sawamura Yumi's current whereabouts?
How is that possible? Kiryu Kazuma was able to find Sawamura Haruka, who is most likely Sawamura Yumi's daughter, and he has found Sawamura Yumi's whereabouts multiple times. It's simply impossible for him to say that he didn't know Sawamura Yumi's whereabouts!

This is simply because they don't intend to talk to him!
Akira Nishikiyama's face darkened.

At that very moment, on the other side, Sawamura Haruka's voice reached their ears.

"Let me go! Uncle..."

Kiryu Kazuma suddenly turned his head to look at that spot.

At that moment, members of the Nishikiyama group grabbed Sawamura Haruka by the shoulders on both sides, dragged her out, and held her in that position.

Dojima no Ryu immediately rushed over to save the person.

However, Akira Nishikiyama reached out and stopped him, then calmly said.

"Big brother, if you can beat me, I'll let her go. If you lose, then tell me the whereabouts of Yumi Sawamura and the 10 billion yen, how about it?"

(End of this chapter)