Super Fighting Tokyo

Chapter 18 Chaos Intensifies
Abandoned building in Shinjuku.

The atmosphere of chaos intensified with the arrival of yet another new visitor.

The Night Concubine Gu Yi.

—The second notary of the "Gambler Club".

He was an elderly man in a suit and tie, older than Akagi Shigeru and almost the same age as Q-Taro, but his appearance and demeanor were completely different.

He had his hair slicked back in a grayish-white style, with well-defined facial features, thick eyebrows with curled ends, and a distinctive little mustache on his lips.

He stood upright, with a well-proportioned figure, and a white handkerchief tucked into his breast pocket, displaying a proper and gentlemanly demeanor.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Nightwalker Gu Yi bowed, raised her eyes, looked at everyone, and said calmly, "This betting game will be 'notarized' by the Gambler Club."

"..."

The atmosphere inside was somewhat stiff.

The first to break the silence was Bai Mucheng, who couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter while leaning back in his chair.

"Pfft—haha! We said we were going to play one-on-one betting to get some peace and quiet, but this room is getting more and more noisy!"

This bet was supposed to be a contest between Baku and Q-Daro, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it has become increasingly complicated.

He is the one who accepted the commission from the Nogi Group, the impulsive Shigeru Akagi, the scheming Baku Madarame, the Kaji Takaomi who followed Baku, the murderous Q-Taro, the masked man who exudes a bloody aura, and the Yoru-hime Koichi who notarizes gambling games.

With seven people gathered together, the office already felt a bit crowded.

As Bai Mucheng sighed, Ye Xing stood by the gambling table with his hands behind his back, his gaze falling on the faces of the people in the room.

Even with his extensive experience, he couldn't help but be somewhat surprised at this moment.

"Hmm, these are all rare guests..."

Needless to say, Baku has a deep connection with the Gambler's Club and is also an old acquaintance of Yoruichi himself.

The other one... should be Shigeru Akagi.

The "Gods of the Underworld" who roam the underground world are elusive, but their names are legendary and known to all.

The short-haired black youth next to the tapir looked somewhat nervous, but was really unremarkable.

As for the last one—the one laughing heartily—Ye Xing took a few more glances at him.

It was an unfamiliar face, quite tall, with streamlined muscles faintly visible under the loose coat. His physical abilities were far from ordinary, and he must be a professional in "combat".

Ye Xing couldn't help but wonder, was that man a "force" hired by Baku Madarame? But judging from his position, he seemed to be on Akagi Shigeru's side.

With Akagi Shigeru, Madarame Baku, and Q-Tarou, there are three parties in tonight's bet?
The complex situation piqued Ye Xing's interest, and a smile involuntarily crept up his lips, causing his delicate mustache to twitch slightly.

……

While pondering this, Kaji Takaomi, being an ordinary person, couldn't help but feel curious.

"Excuse me, who exactly is the 'Gambler'...?"

"..."

Ye Xing squinted and, following tradition, began to introduce the Gambler's Club to everyone.

"Since today's opponent for Master Jiuzhong is not a member of the Gambling Club, let me explain again."

"The so-called 'gambling host' is a 'neutral organization' that presides over and notarizes gambling games at the request of its members."

"Once a winner is determined, our club will also assume responsibility for collecting the bets."

Ye Xing paused, "Even if the stakes were your life—it would be the same."

"..."

These words left Kaji Takaomi somewhat bewildered. "Life? Are you joking..."

"Do not."

Nightwalker slowly explained, "Our club has a long history. According to records, our club began its activities as early as 441 years ago."

"The foundation of the gambling world was laid by the first leader, Kirima Yonosuke. In the beginning, the leader was only responsible for punishing scoundrels who refused to admit defeat in their gambles..."

"Our initial clients were mostly ordinary people, but later they became merchants, samurai, bureaucrats... The social classes of people using our club's services rose higher and higher, and eventually even those in power would ask us to preside over their gambling games."

"Especially when the stakes and rules are difficult to distinguish, we can be fair and just right, and we will definitely be able to recover the stakes."

"The first leader was originally a master of ninjutsu. No matter how high the opponent's status or how much power they had, they would always be able to recoup their bet in the end."

"Therefore, the gambling king also gained the trust of those in power, and his influence gradually reached the core of the country." Ye Xing smiled slightly as he said this.

"There's also an interesting anecdote about the first leader—"

"In 1582, whether out of carelessness or by chance, Oda Nobunaga, after achieving his hegemony, actually bet his own head against the leader."

"It is said that Nobunaga lost in the end, and the leader took Nobunaga's head at Honno-ji Temple."

"In addition, there are historical events such as the Sakuradamon Incident, assassinations of government officials during the Meiji Restoration, the wrongful imprisonment of Showa-era politicians, and the sudden bankruptcy of a young IT company president..."

"Many events in history are actually just about paying off a bet."

"..."

This series of explanations not only left Kaji Takaomi speechless, but also piqued the interest of Akagi Shigeru.

He had heard of gambling organizations before, but this was the first time he had been introduced to one in such detail.

"Notarized gambling, to resolve disputes..."

Akagi Shigeru glanced at Shiraki Shō, then looked at Yagyou, "Similar to the Kengan Association?"

Yagyou noticed Akagi Shigeru's gaze and guessed that Shiraki Shō was probably related to the Kengan Association. He then patiently explained, "No, they are different things. Presiding over a fighting match and notarizing a gambling game are two different things."

"I see." Shigeru Akagi nodded.

……

"Mr. Nightwalker, that's enough of the explanation."

Q-Lang and the others were getting a little impatient, so he interrupted, "Now we need to talk about the betting stakes, so please decide on the amount from a neutral perspective."

"Since that's the case..." Just as Ye Xing was about to speak, Baku suddenly spoke up.

"Ah—I have a suggestion regarding betting odds!"

Baku pulled a dried plum from his pocket, chewed it, and pointed it at Q-Long, "I don't want ten million, I want your 'Gambling King' membership, how about it?"

Q-Long couldn't help but laugh, "Hahaha, so you want a membership..."

His expression was kind, but inwardly he was cursing the young man in front of him as a complete idiot.

Hearing just that description, he couldn't help but get carried away. How precious is a gambling club membership? How could a mere hooligan like him be worthy of such a stake!
"The membership is worth far more than ten million; this is going to never end..."

Q-Lang sighed and turned to Ye-Xing, "Mr. Ye-Xing, I'll hand over the decision to the gambling masters. You can set the betting stakes."

"Ok."

Nightwalker nodded rather gentlemanly and said in a deep voice, "Well, in that case, Lord Ninefold, you shall use your membership—plus all your assets, including real estate—as the stake for tonight's bet."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Q-Lang's smile instantly froze.

"Mr. Nightwalker..."

Q-Long smiled insincerely, "So, my bet tonight, besides the Gambling Club membership, will include 30 million yen in cash and this building's real estate."

"...Do you really want me to bet everything?"

Q-Lang stared at Ye Xing, "Are the people in this house really worth this price? At least tell me the basis for your judgment."

"in accordance with?"

Nightwalker remained unfazed. “Your question is indeed strange. Gambler’s judgment is ‘absolute.’ We would never be wrong. Please, Lord Nine, abide by the rules of this club.”

"……Too."

Q-Lang was dissatisfied, but he couldn't take back what he had said earlier.

But then, something even more infuriating happened to Q-Lang—

Nightwalker Gu Yi bowed slightly to the other four and asked, "Is this all the wealth of Lord Ninefold Lord? Is it sufficient?"

Akagi wanted to raise the stakes and bet even more, but Baku said first, "Ah, no problem."

"Ok."

Ye Xing looked helpless and sighed, "You all really take great care of Lord Jiu Chong."

Q-Lang was stunned, his forehead veins bulging with anger.

(End of this chapter)