Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

The person in the room was Sato Takao, a debt collector. Since he recognized him and had even bought a weapon for self-defense, Masahiro Hanyu certainly couldn't miss the opportunity.

Therefore, he pretended to mistakenly believe that a thief had broken in and took decisive action to dampen Sato's arrogance.

Yuzuru Masahiro's tone was slightly apologetic, "I'm so sorry, the room was so dark, I thought a thief had broken in, I didn't know it was Sato-kun!"

"However, Sato-kun entered the room without my permission, which is illegal. Even if I injured you just now, it was a legitimate measure."

Sato raised his left hand, revealing the tattoo on the web of his hand. "Hanyu Masahiro, you've been hiding here, of course I'm going to come inside and wait for you."

"I've remembered that kick you gave me. If you can't pay me back today, I'll have to pay you back double."

Masahiro Hanyu didn't seem to care about the verbal threat. "Sato-kun, aren't you tired of standing and talking? Sit down."

Seeing that Masahiro Hanyu sat down first, Takao Sato was somewhat surprised.

Did this guy finally have the money to pay off his debts? He doesn't seem scared anymore!

His expression showed no sign of panic; he was so calm and composed, exuding an air of neither servility nor arrogance.

But this guy acted as a guarantor for someone, and the debt he owes is fifty million! How could a mere janitor at a detective agency possibly have that much money!

Thinking this through, Sato asked directly, "Hanyu Masahiro, are you able to pay back the money?"

Masahiro Hanyu frowned. "Can't you see, Sato-kun? If I were rich, would I be living in such a shabby apartment?"

Sato glared at him. "Whether you have money or not is none of my business. I'm only responsible for collecting debts."

"It doesn't matter if you don't have money, you have to sell your blood or kidneys to pay off your debts."

The debt collectors inside "Wufuji" are all local thugs, biker gangsters, or from the black market.

They don't have a base salary; they only take a cut from the collected payments. Therefore, when collecting debts, they are ruthless and have no bottom line.

Masahiro Hanyu said calmly, "Sato-kun, even if I sold my blood or kidneys, I still couldn't pay back this 50 million, and I have no intention of doing so."

"Over the years, I've saved up 62 yen, and you took it all. I had to move here because the rent was cheap."

Sato said sternly, "The little money I took isn't even enough to cover the interest. You have to pay me back today, or... you know the consequences."

Masahiro Yuzuru sighed, "Sigh, I'm having trouble making a living right now, where would I get the money to give you?"

"Actually, we can discuss the matter of repaying the debt."

"I am now a detective at a detective agency and can accept investigation commissions to earn money."

"Give me time, I can pay you back slowly, otherwise, even if you force me to my death, it won't make a difference."

"If I die, this money will be gone forever."

Sato's face was fierce. "If you want to live, I can give you a way out."

"I've searched your house, there's no money at all. Hand over all the money you have on you first, and we'll discuss other things after we've determined how much you have."

"Don't worry, I will record every dollar you give me in the interest payments you make."

Masahiro Yuzuru waved his powerful flashlight. "I still have some money on me, but if I give it to you, I won't be able to live."

"If you try to rob me, I will fight back, and then I will call the police and report you for burglary."

"Although the police don't handle debt collection, they will severely punish burglary."

Sato sneered, "Hanyu-kun probably doesn't understand the situation. Even the Metropolitan Police Department has shareholders in the company. Do you think I'm afraid you'll call the police?"

Masahiro Hanyu sneered, "I know what Sato-kun said is true, but so what?"

"I've already made up my mind. If Sato-kun makes a move, I will definitely fight back, and you may not be able to gain the upper hand."

"The most crucial point is that if things escalate and the impact expands, the company will think you are incompetent, and you could very well lose your job because of it."

"So Sato-kun, please don't act impulsively. Please consider what I'm saying carefully."

Sato glared fiercely, but Yuzuru met his gaze without a care, and the two were locked in a brief standoff.

Sato realized that he couldn't overpower his opponent in terms of momentum at all; Masahiro Hanyu was truly determined to keep going.

What the other person said actually made sense. He couldn't appear incompetent at the company, otherwise he might really lose his job.

Sato's tone softened a bit, "Alright then, as long as you're genuinely trying to pay off your debt, I can help you postpone it for a few days."

"But you can't let me leave empty-handed this time."

Masahiro Hanyu observed Sato's expression and actions, knowing that his words had persuaded him.

He looked serious. "I already said, I don't have any money for you today."

Sato's eyes turned fierce. "Hanyu Masahiro, you're trying to push your luck, aren't you? It seems I really can't be polite to you anymore."

Masahiro Hanyu said calmly, "Sato-kun, don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet."

"I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Let's talk about it slowly, okay?"

Sato has already backed down, and Masahiro Hanyu knows he has to give him a way out, otherwise he doesn't know how long this entanglement will go on!

He put the defensive pen into his pocket, stood up, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Sato Takao.

"Sato-kun, have some water, calm down."

"I know that debt collection is Sato-kun's job, and it's very hard work. Sometimes he doesn't even have time to drink water."

Sato Takao hesitated slightly, then took the water glass and took a large gulp. "Okay, what do you want to discuss with me?"

Masahiro Hanyu poured himself a glass of water, took a slow sip, and said, "I hope Sato-kun... can introduce me to some investigation commissions."

Sato Takao looked somewhat taken aback. "You mean... you want me to introduce you to clients?"

Masahiro Hanyu nodded. "Yes, my profession is a detective. I have investigative skills that I can use to make money."

"Sato-kun, you come into contact with a lot of people, so you must have a lot of resources."

"I can complete every commission you refer to me in my spare time. After receiving the commission, I can use half of it to pay off my debts."

"This increased my income, and Sato-kun also received a refund."

"It's better than you coming to me every time, only to find that I'm unable to repay my debts, and you might leave empty-handed."

Sato Takao rolled his eyes in thought; in fact, this suggestion wasn't entirely out of the question.

He had worked in the black market and knew that some people had this kind of demand.

"We can discuss this, but when I introduce clients to you, all the commissions must be used to pay off my debts."

Masahiro Hanyu looked helpless. "Sato-kun, investigations require time and money."

"In my current situation, if my work doesn't yield any returns, it will directly affect the efficiency of the investigation."

"You're only motivated to collect debts because you can get a commission from the collected payments!"

"Let's compromise. I'll take 40% of the commission, give you 10% as a rebate, and the remaining 50% will be my debt repayment."

Sato shook his head. "No way! At most you can keep 10%, I'll keep 40%, and use 50% to pay off the debt."

Masahiro Hanyu also shook his head, "If we split things like that, I'll lose my motivation..."