Super Fighting Tokyo.

Iori Kazuka had performed great service and had done favors for his superiors, while Takeya Haru himself was a karate master from the Rokujin Kaikan. Due to these various reasons, the group quickly became acquainted.

"Speaking of which, those street brawls—though the cleanup was a hassle, they were actually quite memorable..."

Zhu Yachun smiled, showing no airs of someone in a high position.

"Many years ago, when I was still in the Violence Division of the Criminal Investigation Department and served as the Superintendent of Police, the fighting world also experienced an 'invasion', which eventually escalated into a series of street fights."

"Ikeuchi, Samato, Motoyama, Nanbu... those passionate guys, I really miss them!"

"So, Brother Shiraki, since we're friends, you don't need to worry about what happened today. I'll have someone handle the aftermath properly."

Zhu Yachun slapped her thigh and laughed, "Anyway, I used to cover up street fights all the time back in the day!"

But then, Zhu Yachun changed the subject, rubbing her brow helplessly.

"On the other hand, even though we're all colleagues, the secret burial department is really difficult to deal with..."

Chapter 123 Expanding One's Network

Who is the Superintendent General of Police?

The top leader of the Metropolitan Police Department.

In other words, the BOSS who commands "national-level violence" is an absolute top-level official!

But perhaps because he came from the Rokujin Kaikan and practiced karate, and because Iori Ichika's contributions were so great, Takeya Haru didn't put on any airs in front of Shiraki Sei and the others.

"..."

Shiraki Cheng warmly gestured and exchanged business cards with Zhu Yachun, adding the "Superintendent General" business card to his collection.

Flipping through his increasingly thick cardholder—about a dozen or so cards—Shiraki felt a strange sense of satisfaction, thinking that this little hobby was pretty good.

Who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to play cards using business cards?

"..."

The Metropolitan Police Department's van is still driving.

Zhu Yachun took out several bottles of soda from the car's refrigerator and distributed them to everyone.

"A large number of the chemical weapons left behind by the Divine Army are still missing. Last time, Yi Hua found only one-tenth of the missing amount."

"In other words, nine-tenths of the chemical weapons remain in the hands of that 'Revolutionary Princess', Hina Hongo!"

Zhu Yachun took a sip of soda and explained helplessly, "I stopped the investigation into her because I was worried that she would do something that would lead to mutual destruction."

"If Hina Hongo were to release the remaining chemical weapons, the worst-case scenario could be that the entire country would be paralyzed..."

Zhu Yachun then looked at Yihua, "So, I will do my best to facilitate your underground fighting group, and I will also hand over the whereabouts of the remaining chemical weapons to you."

Yi Hua rubbed his temples and complained, "It sounds like so much pressure. We're not some heroes, we're just a bunch of stray dogs, except for 'Valkyrie'..."

"They really won't act until they see the rabbit."

How could Zhu Yachun not know Iori Kazuka's character? He immediately said, "I will grant you access to the 'criminal list' you want, which is the Special File, as soon as possible."

Yi Hua immediately changed his tune and said with a smile, "Oh, thanks! I'm full of energy now!"

"..."

Tenma wanted to remove the bandages from Sakurai Anne and help Shiraki treat her wounds.

Hearing Yihua and Zhuyachun's conversation, Hope blinked, "Li... what's that?"

Yi Hua explained, "That's a list of extremely dangerous criminals that only high-ranking police officers can see; it's called the 'Special File'."

“Our Valkyrie is currently lacking strong players who can compete with Hongo Hina, so I think we can ‘apply for a loan’ of a group of ‘free-range criminals’.”

"..."

Hope looked at Yihua, "Free-range? Aren't those serious criminals? Why?"

Ichika crossed his arms. "There are many reasons, such as not having decisive evidence, or political factors. Hina Hongo's name is also on the loose-range group's file."

"Haha, you can imagine, that's for sure..."

Hope drooped her eyelids, muttering to herself, her gaze unconsciously drifting towards Zhu Yachun.

I have a feeling that if I talk about these dangerous things in front of the Superintendent General of Police, I'll end up in jail sooner or later.

But Takeya Haru simply waved his hand, indicating that the others didn't need to worry about it. "Whether it's underground fighting or the list of extremely dangerous criminals, it's ultimately just the Metropolitan Police Department's 'gray area,' with a long-term ecosystem."

"What you lot need to be careful of are the real 'black' taboos."

Zhu Yachun changed the subject and whispered a reminder:

"That's what IDEAL wants, and what the Secret Burial Division has been trying to recover recently—"

"L-File!"

"Unlike the Special File, the L-File records the names of many celebrities in the financial and political worlds, the secret flow of funds associated with each of them, and the crimes they are charged with."

Takeya Haru looked at Iori Ichika.

“That’s something far darker than your petty squabbles. It’s an extremely evil thing that some high-ranking officials do in private, and it even involves the deputy director.”

“I’ve been busy with this lately, but I’m also under a lot of pressure. People like Seiichi Tenma are starting to get restless and have big ambitions.”

“Those guys have their eyes on the ‘legitimacy’ of the gray market, including but not limited to the Kengan Association and the gambling brothel. They want to use or even swallow them up, and they have gradually begun to take action.”

"Due to the 'prison break incidents' occurring around the world and the intrusion of vicious death row inmates, Tokyo has been extremely busy, which has also given those guys the opportunity and chance to operate in the shadows."

"..."

Zhu Yachun paused for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject.

"But I'm not someone to be trifled with!"

He grinned and said, "On the political level, the infighting within the Metropolitan Police Department is evenly matched. Each side has its own cards to play, and it's hard to say who will win for the time being."

"So I think that, in the end, the situation will most likely turn into a private 'betting match' or 'physical fight'."

"The secret burial department has quite a few skilled people."

"As for the martial arts aspect, I can ask the Six Truths Guild to lend a hand. Since it involves a battle, some of my fellow disciples would be happy to help."

"As for gambling, we need to expand our network, preferably with top-tier experts who have no connection to the Metropolitan Police Department..."

At this point, Zhu Yachun looked at Bai Mucheng, and the two of them couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"Ha ha……"

Indeed, how could the Superintendent General of Police personally intervene just for Iori Kazuka? There must be something more attractive to him.

Zhu Yachun smiled and said, "Brother Baimu, you must have quite a few friends who are good at 'gambling,' right? For example, the [Liar Eater] or the [People of the Divine Realm]. Could you introduce them sometime?"

Bai Mucheng nodded with a smile.

Just like a fighter like him, Shiraki Sei would not refuse to fight, and gamblers like Madarame Baku or Akagi Shigeru would not refuse a "bet," so it's not a difficult thing for him.

It's a small favor that can make everyone happy, so why not do it?

“Brother Akagi’s whereabouts are unpredictable, and I can’t contact him either, but the other one should be fine.”

Shiraki Cheng took out his phone and shared Baku's phone number with Takeya Haru.

Zhu Yachun accepted the message with a smile, and then sent a text message to Banmu Mo, the content of which remains unknown.

A few minutes later, Shiraki Cheng's phone rang. Upon answering, he heard the ecstatic shouts of Madarame Baku, the "Lie Eater"—

"Haha, Xiao Cheng, I love you to death! You actually introduced the Superintendent General of Police to me, I'll remember this great favor!"

……

……

The Metropolitan Police Department van took Shiraki and the others back to the Fighting Spirit Martial Arts Hall.

Zhu Yachun also arranged for manpower to patrol the area and protect "her own people" as much as possible.

As a new friend and cooperating doctor, Sakurai Anne greeted Arisa and Maruk, then treated Shiraki's injuries and conducted a comprehensive physical examination.

During this time, Tenma noticed that Shiraki Cheng was lost in thought, with a feeling of displeasure and entanglement.

"..."

As fellow underground fighters, Pegasus hoped he could roughly guess what Shiraki was thinking without asking too many questions.

He's probably thinking about how to defeat those opponents, right?

[Carnivorous Cat] Billy Greco, [Executioner] Kiyoaki Akoya, and the final "death row inmate" Dorian, Minowa Seiichi of the Secret Burial Division...

What's truly terrifying about those guys isn't their "competition" skills, but rather their undeniably powerful "force"!

If you want to fight them, you'll suffer a great loss if you don't carefully consider your "fighting strategy".

What should we do? And what can we do?

"..."

As Bai Mucheng thought this, he watched his friends leave, and then it was time to eat, rest, and sleep.

It continued until the next day.

Mitsuyo Koishi and his disciple, Kosuke Imai, paid a visit.

Today, Xiaoyuzhou will have a sparring session with Maruk.

Bai Mucheng greeted them, then looked up at the sky and continued to ponder.

Although the fun of thinking about the battle is not diminished, the feeling of confusion is getting stronger and stronger, and my mind is not very clear.

"..."

In a hazy state, Bai Mucheng's consciousness flowed, surging forth with ink-wash lines, outlining that familiar, robust figure.

He wore a dark red kasaya, white Taoist trousers, and a red ribbon tied around his forehead.

——Long.

The master stopped in an open space not far away, looked at Bai Mucheng, and nodded to his disciple.