Tokyo: My obsession with China led me to become the king of Japanese entertainment.

Chapter 93 The Hook Defense?

Why is Kitagawa acting so crazy at this time?

As he rushed to the office, Jun Sakurada frowned, unable to understand what was wrong with the old man.

If you had to pick one person from all of Johnny's Entertainment that Jun Sakurada would least want to mess with or get involved with, then Johnny Kitagawa himself would definitely be the only choice.

He would rather argue and fight with ten Fujishima Keikos than have even the slightest interaction with that old bastard Kitagawa.

Ultimately, the least important factor was Kitagawa's own bestial behavior.

It's not that he's not disgusting, but rather that Jun Sakurada has a strong resistance to it.

Judging from the memories of the victims of the Kitagawa case before Jun Sakurada's time travel, Johnny's and Loli Island, despite both being extremely heinous incidents targeting children, still had some differences in their methods.

As an entertainment agency, Kitagawa's influence in the underworld was far weaker than that of the all-powerful Epstein, so he couldn't use the same coercive methods to arrest and transport children.

His methods of forcing those teenagers to comply were very characteristic of Japan; they were pretty standard unspoken rules.

Want to debut? Want to be on camera? Want to receive focused training?

Stay overnight at Kitagawa's villa, and you'll have everything you need when you come out.

Unwilling? Fine, then just wait to be sidelined. Forget about your dreams of becoming a star.

This approach is incredibly effective against those young people in Japan, many of whom are sent here by their parents to pursue their dreams of becoming stars.

Considering that Kitagawa's scandals were exposed by Bunshun around the turn of the millennium, the fact that they dared to send their child to Johnny's despite knowing Kitagawa's problems is itself a statement.

For children, the pressure from family, dreams, and peers can easily lead them, whose mental health is not yet fully developed, to compromise and willingly become mere toys.

It's terrifying, yes, it's terrifying, but unfortunately it's completely ineffective against Jun Sakurada.

Is being blacklisted, sidelined, and unable to become a star really such a big deal?

After reaping the initial wave of popularity from Ultraman Tiga, Jun Sakurada's value as a member of Johnny's Entertainment and even the entire entertainment industry began to gradually decline.

If the value depreciates to a certain extent, Kitagawa won't even need to lift a finger; he'll open Jun without saying a word.

If Kitagawa wants to threaten him with his so-called future, then Sakurada Jun should thank him instead.

After all, once this matter is exposed, Jun Sakurada will be seen as a valiant and unyielding rebel against Kitagawa's clutches, and naturally no one will say that he has been betrayed.

What really bothered Jun Sakurada was Kitagawa's role as the president of Johnny & Associates.

It must be admitted that this old man's vision and skills are far superior to those of his good-for-nothing niece.

Jun Sakurada may not be afraid of Keiko Fujishima, but he must be quite wary of Johnny Kitagawa.

Within a month of joining Johnny's, Jun Sakurada had figured out the stances and attitudes of almost all of the higher-ups within the company. He knew to some extent who the Empress faction was, who the neutral faction was, who the remaining members of the Iijima faction were, and who the non-factional members were.

However, Kitagawa's attitude remains a mystery to this day.

Theoretically speaking, he should be a neutral party, since the neutral party was originally established around a few groups that were directly managed by him and only accountable to Kitagawa himself.

But at least in the previous series of incidents in which the Empress's faction openly targeted Hideaki Takizawa and Jun Sakurada, Kitagawa himself didn't say a word.

No matter how much suffering Takizawa Hideaki, one of his most trusted confidants, had endured during this period, Kitagawa chose to remain on the sidelines, showing no intention of helping Takizawa.

Jun Sakurada originally thought it was because this old codger was nearing his end and no longer had the energy or ability to get involved in the firm's work.

But if that's the case, then what was the purpose of today's meeting?

For a moment, even Jun Sakurada was somewhat unsure.

"Never mind, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. At worst, we'll fight to the death, and it'll be a way to rid the people of a scourge." After thinking for a long time, Sakurada Jun let out a long sigh.

If you can't figure it out, then stop thinking about it. At least for now, Kitagawa probably doesn't have many ways to control himself. At most, he can threaten him with the lead role in Triga and the upcoming tour.

Let's go take a look first.

So, fully armed, Jun Sakurada arrived at Johnny's headquarters. As soon as Hideaki Takizawa opened the office door, he was startled by Jun's attire: "What are you doing?"

Jun Sakurada replied matter-of-factly, "Didn't you say the old man wanted to see me?"

"Why did you see him carrying so much stuff?" Hideaki Takizawa scratched his head.

When the weather warmed up in March, Jun Sakurada not only bundled himself up tightly, but also stuffed his pockets full of all sorts of things.

"For self-defense!" Sakurada Jun answered crisply. After thinking for a moment, he casually grabbed the handrail not far away and, with a slight force, the handrail let out a short groan as it was ripped off by Sakurada Jun.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry, how much is this? I'll pay for it later." Sakurada Jun's apology sounded completely insincere.

Hideaki Takizawa's brow twitched involuntarily a few times. The handrail had just been installed on the wall two months ago, and theoretically it could easily support a person's weight without any problems.

As a result, Jun Sakurada dismantled it with a single hand with ease—just how strong is he?

However, after Sakurada Jun's commotion, he guessed what the kid was thinking, and his expression immediately turned helpless: "Are you worried that Mr. Kitagawa has ulterior motives towards you?"

"Is this something I can say?" Jun Sakurada was somewhat surprised.

In his view, Kitagawa's scandalous affairs should be an absolute taboo within Johnny's Entertainment, and it was an even more taboo topic to mention Takizawa Hideaki, Kitagawa's trusted confidant and favorite.

As a result, while he was still trying his best to hint, Hideaki Takizawa brought it up on his own initiative?

"What's there to hide? It's something everyone knows, and you've mentioned it on your livestream before, did I say anything?"

Hideaki Takizawa let out a long sigh.

His attitude only made Sakurada Jun more curious, and his scrutinizing gaze began to sweep over Takizawa Hideaki.

I have to admit, this old guy is really handsome; even though he's almost forty, he's still a top-tier handsome uncle.

In his youth, he was devastatingly handsome. As one of the leading figures of the golden generation, his looks could easily outshine the current crop of ugly and unattractive men at Johnny's.

Moreover, Hideaki Takizawa is an extremely rare case, being involved in Johnny's management affairs when he was still a junior, and the only one who has held significant power from trainee to idol to the current management team.

A top-tier handsome man in all of Japan, and also Johnny Kitagawa's most trusted confidant—

Could it be—

"What are you thinking about now, kid?" Takizawa Hideaki frowned, feeling a chill run down his spine from Sakurada Jun's strange gaze.

"It's nothing! It's nothing!" Jun Sakurada said with a grin.

Forget it, let's give the person involved some face and not reopen old wounds.

Hideaki Takizawa ignored his statement, shook his head, and said in a slightly more serious tone: "I certainly can't comment on Mr. Kitagawa's matter, but you can rest assured about your safety."

"What's the reason?" Jun Sakurada asked curiously.

He wouldn't lower his guard against Kitagawa just because he's old. Could Kitagawa be more inconvenient than Hawking?

What if he just wants to emulate Mad Bull Boss and deliver the ultimate insult?

"The reason is simple: you are one of the most important figures in the firm's future." Hideaki Takizawa sighed.

"With your talent and ability, as long as you stay with Johnny's, it's only a matter of time before you debut, and you're guaranteed to be at least a top-tier star after your debut."

"For those with the potential to become superstars, or even more, if Mr. Kitagawa had wronged them, they would have harbored resentment and endured it for many years."

"Ultimately, at the Tokyo Dome, on music programs, and even at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) with a viewership rating of 40%, we publicly exposed Mr. Kitagawa's atrocities. Do you think we could suppress that public opinion?"

To put it bluntly, Kitagawa's actions depend on the people he's dealing with.

Someone like Matsumoto Jun or Sakurai Sho, who are clearly destined for stardom and have powerful family connections, would only be someone Kitagawa would actively provoke if he were insane.

Only those who have no money or power, and whose potential alone makes it difficult to debut, are likely to become his targets.

How could Kitagawa possibly let idols like Jun Sakurada, or others who have already debuted and have a huge influence that can rally countless fans with a single call, have the ability to self-destruct?

As he spoke, he observed Sakurada Jun's reaction, expecting to see an expression of approval on the face of this extremely intelligent boy. Instead, he saw a certain bastard suddenly realize something as if he had been enlightened.

"Oh right! That reminds me! If we were to do something big for tens of millions of viewers at a Red and White Song Festival or some other event—that would be an incredible feat!"

Jun Sakurada felt like he had discovered the door to a new world.

It's not just about Kitagawa; any outrageous statement made at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) is bound to be a hugely influential and impactful event.

In a sense, it can also be used as a super self-destruct card that can live as long as the enemy.

It could even be used as a pledge of allegiance when necessary.

Wow, that's a lot of potential!

"Whatever you're thinking, just stop it!" Hideaki Takizawa quickly snapped to stop Jun Sakurada's runaway thoughts.

"In short, given how highly regarded you are in the firm, you have absolutely no need to worry about your safety. The fact that Mr. Kitagawa is contacting you at this time is most likely related to your career."

"Don't worry, go ahead."

I thought Sakurada Jun would breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this, but the latter just shrugged and showed no intention of removing his armor.

"Oh." A simple word, and then she walked out.

"Why is he reacting like this?" Hideaki Takizawa was taken aback.

"So how should I react? Proudly?"

Jun Sakurada shrugged and strode out of the office before Hideaki Takizawa could react.

Not far from the door, the staff who came to pick him up and take him to Kitagawa Hospital had been waiting there for a long time.

"Please come in, Sakurada-kun. Mr. Kitagawa has been waiting for you in his private hospital room for a long time."

Hideaki Takizawa stared at the empty doorway without moving, just staring.

After a while, he slowly returned to his office, worked silently for a while, but was clearly quite absent-minded.

After a long while, a long sigh echoed through the room.

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