Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

"Taking over the Dongwen Society? Not at all. I'm just a rootless duckweed. Even if the Dongwen Society is in ruins, it's not something I can take over."

"Hmph, if I can't have meat, I can at least have some soup, right?"

"I get a 1,000 yen hourly wage working at a convenience store. Now you want me to help chop someone up for free? No way!"

Kudo Yuichi gazed at the overcast sky, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly smiled.

“You are not a rootless duckweed, and you may not be unable to handle the Dongwen Association.”

"Now that Dong Wenyu has made trouble, Dongwen Society will fall apart. It's the perfect time to take advantage of the chaos."

"Hehe, don't even mention you. There are countless people in Tokyo eyeing the Dongwen Association, this piece of fat meat. If you don't take it, it will end up in someone else's mouth. We can't let the good stuff go to outsiders."

"This just happened, and I don't have much information on me yet. Let me go back and think about it."

"keep in touch."

Kudo Yuichi shook the umbrella in his hand and stepped out of the alley.

Just as he was about to leave the alley, he paused, turned back, and smiled.

Under the umbrella, the boy's smile was sincere and radiant.

"Qing, I've said it before, we're friends."

"You can rely on me a little more."

After saying that, Kudo Yuichi waved his hand, turned around, and walked into the rain.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was somewhat moved—Kudo Yuichi had met him today, but hadn't mentioned Akutagawa Ryunosuke at all, nor had he asked if he wanted to join the Collectors' Association, nor had he shown any intention of interfering with his choice. Instead, he had provided him with good advice and important help as always.

He considers Kudo Yuichi a friend, but so far he hasn't done anything for this good friend, only receiving favors unilaterally, which makes him feel uneasy.

Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't like to hide things, especially from his friends.

He raised his voice slightly.

"Hey, Yuichi, why are you helping me like this?"

"Is there anything I can do for you? You know me, I feel a little ashamed to be taken care of by you like this."

Kudo Yuichi knew Uesugi Kiyoshi's personality very well. He knew that Uesugi Kiyoshi would probably say such things. He didn't even turn his head, and only his faint voice came from the rain.

"Stop being coy. I won't hesitate to help you when I need it."

As for why I'm helping you...

"It's a long story, I'll tell you next time we meet~"

Looking at that dashing figure, Uesugi Kiyoshi shook his head helplessly.

The special agents in the street were very skilled and had basically cleaned up the scene. They had also removed the scattered corpses. Not far away, the police were also busy. When such a major case occurs, the police usually cordon off the scene until all the evidence has been collected. Even if the case is taken over by the Collectors Association, the necessary procedures still need to be followed.

Uesugi Kiyoshi looked around and, finding nothing he had forgotten, quickened his pace and entered the apartment building, preparing to go home.

The apartment door was ajar.

Uesugi Kiyoshi gently opened the door, immediately startling everyone in the house.

Dressed in a shrine maiden's outfit, Kagura, who was injured by a knife, was placed on his tatami mat, still unconscious. Maki Higashifumi, who was soaking wet, knelt blankly beside Kagura, her eyes filled with death.

This wasn't the first time she'd encountered an assassination attempt.

But the fact that Kagura almost died in front of her did cause her a great psychological shock.

Holding a reverse-blade ship, believing in the sword of compassion, and dedicated to reforming the Dongwen Association and drawing a line between itself and the yakuza, Dongwen Maki has truly begun to doubt her own beliefs today.

Yes, I am merciful to my enemies.

But will the enemy show mercy to my family and friends?

Because of my soft heart, a person close to me was seriously injured and died.

So, would I be considered an executioner?

Thoughts churned within me, and my moral compass was washed away by a wave of remorse.

The dam was just a hair's breadth away from bursting.

Uesugi Kiyoshi ignored Higashima Maki, closed the door, took off his shoes, and prepared to go inside.

Kyoko Nohara is still in a daze.

She had just finished preparing dinner. Because Uesugi Kiyoshi said there would be guests, she specially steamed a large bucket of rice. This wooden bucket, which is usually used by ordinary households to hold water, was something Uesugi Kiyoshi specially bought at the supermarket yesterday, just so that Izumi Rin wouldn't come hungry and freeload.

In order not to embarrass Uesugi Kiyoshi in front of the guests, Nohara Kyoko carefully prepared dinner: stew, braised pork with ginger, grilled fish, vegetable salad, and the essential miso soup—enough for five or six people.

Even if Uesugi-kun's junior sister has a big appetite, this should be enough.

That's what Kyoko Nohara thought.

Having finally finished preparing dinner and set it on the kotatsu table, Kyoko Nohara stood up straight with a sense of accomplishment, nodded in satisfaction, and prepared to take off her apron and read a book to pass the time.

There was a knock on the door.

One pretty girl after another came in!

The energetic girl at the beginning must be the junior sister that Uesugi-kun mentioned. Nohara Kyoko could tell that. Although it was a bit impolite to think that way, she always felt that the girl was a bit silly. After greeting everyone upon entering, she casually placed the young lady in the shrine maiden's outfit that she was holding on the tatami mat, and then knelt properly by the kotatsu table, drooling over the dishes on the table, but not daring to touch them.

In a sense, he is a well-behaved child who follows the rules.

Just as Nohara Kyoko was about to go check on the shrine maiden who might have fainted, the apartment door was pushed open again.

The woman who entered this time was a stunningly beautiful woman. Although she was soaked by the rain, her flowing sleeves still exuded elegance, seemingly indicating that she was a lady from a prestigious family.

In an instant, Nohara Kyoko's vigilance was raised to its highest level.

Perhaps it was a woman's instinct, but in an instant, a multitude of thoughts flooded her mind.

Who is this beautiful young lady? Why is she at Uesugi-kun's house? Is she a friend of Uesugi-kun? Could it be?

She's so beautiful. I can't compare to her at all.

Boys would probably all like this kind of girl, right?

What exactly is her relationship with Uesugi-kun?

For a time, feelings of anxiety and self-consciousness lingered in her mind, making her somewhat frustrated.

Maki Higashimaki, caught in a sudden and drastic change, coupled with Kagura's serious injury, had no interest in chatting. She simply greeted Kyoko Nohara politely, explained her intention to wait for Kiyoshi Uesugi to return, and then knelt blankly beside Kagura, motionless like a statue.

Kyoko Nohara was in a state of confusion and bewilderment, yet dared not ask any questions. Just as she was in a daze, Kiyoshi Uesugi returned.

As the door slammed shut, Kyoko Nohara instinctively looked towards the doorway and saw Kiyoshi Uesugi, looking rather disheveled.

His upper body was covered in tattered and charred sportswear, with traces of blood on his body. He was soaked through by the rain, and his hair hung limply over his forehead, making him look listless.

Kyoko Nohara exclaimed in surprise, instinctively getting up to grab two dry towels and a clean tracksuit, which she then jogged over to hand to Kiyoshi Uesugi.

She handed the clothes to Uesugi Kiyoshi, then bent down and covered his soaking wet, socked feet with a towel. She then stood up, stood on tiptoe, and used another towel to dry Uesugi Kiyoshi's hair.

The fresh scent of grass and trees wafted over. Nohara Kyoko and Uesugi Kiyoshi were standing too close. He felt two warm, soft touches rubbing against his chest, which was extremely alluring. When he realized what they were, his earlobes turned red with embarrassment.

He quickly changed his clothes, took the towel, took a step back slightly, and spoke somewhat hastily.

"Alright, Xingzi, don't bother."

"I will do it myself."

Kyoko Nohara hadn't realized what she had just done. When she heard Kiyoshi Uesugi say that, she obediently responded and went to pour a cup of hot water, intending to warm Kiyoshi Uesugi's stomach.

After quickly washing off the rain, Uesugi glanced at Izumi Rin and met a pair of big, expectant eyes staring at him.

He understood the meaning in those eyes in an instant.

The child is hungry.

Sure enough, the next second, Izumi Rin started yelling.

"Qing, you're back! Let's eat! I'm so hungry!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was both amused and exasperated, and said helplessly, "Eat if you're hungry. You're a guest, how could I let you go hungry?"

Kamiizumi Rin stubbornly shook her head.

"My dad always said that meals should be eaten together as a family. At home, if my dad doesn't start eating, I have to endure it no matter how hungry I am."

"I'm at Qing's house now. Qing is the head of the household, so I'm waiting for you."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was surprised that Izumi Rin was so well-behaved, even though she was quite lawless outside. His expression softened, and he said gently, "It's alright, you and Kyoko eat first, I don't have much of an appetite."

As he spoke, he walked to the tatami mat, glanced down at Kagura, frowned, and spoke softly.

"Where is she hurt? Is she alright?"

When Maki Higashimoto saw him coming, she shifted her body to face him, clasped her hands over her lower abdomen, and knelt down to give a deep bow.

"Uesugi-kun, thank you for your help."

"Kagura injured her shoulder and lower abdomen. The wounds are not deep. Her abilities have a certain healing effect, and the bleeding has stopped."

"."

Seeing Maki Higashimoto's gloomy expression, Kiyoshi Uesugi pondered for a moment before sitting down cross-legged.

"Ms. Dongwen, please forgive my bluntness."

"Now is not the time to be discouraged."

What happened today? What are your plans?

Chapter 77 Endless

As if waking from a dream, Maki Azuma looked up with obvious anxiety on her beautiful face and spoke in a slightly trembling voice.

"Uesugi-kun, can I borrow your phone for a moment?"

I need to make a phone call.

"The men who came to ambush me today are my uncle's men. They dared to attack me so openly; I'm afraid my father will be furious."

"I need to contact my father!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi stared blankly at Higashimaki Maki, then noncommittally handed her his phone from the desk.

With trembling hands, Maki Higashimoto dialed a number, her face showing a hint of sadness.