This is an old street by the sea. Decades ago, the people who settled here were hard laborers and poor sailors on the docks. This is why the houses here are dilapidated. With the economic conditions of this class of residents, they could not afford to build luxurious houses.

After several decades, the residents here have changed generation after generation, and many emerging industries have developed here.

The more famous ones are mahjong halls and brothels.

Kagetsu Town is the territory of the "Kagetsu Group", which is affiliated to the Touwenhui. On every street in Kagetsu Town, there are some small groups doing some common gangster businesses. The money they earn is used to pay tribute to the Kagetsu Group. Of course, this is not the largest source of income for the Kagetsu Group. Their industries are those mahjong halls and brothels. They don't make a fortune every day, but they have no problem living a comfortable life.

After getting off the car, Uesugi Kiyoshi sat back on the wheelchair. Touwen Maki was not a naive little girl. She took a look at the surroundings and knew what kind of business this was.

Her face turned slightly red, but she forced it down. She believed that Uesugi Kiyoshi would not do something as outrageous as taking her to a brothel.

In Japan, brothels are not illegal, but prostitution is illegal - however, in these shops run by gangsters, hehehe.

As long as the money is paid and both parties are willing, the law cannot be so lenient.

Maki Toubo, who came from the yakuza, would not be unable to understand these things. Kabukicho in Shinjuku, next to the Toubokai headquarters, is the paradise where countless men have died of drunkenness.

Ueno Mitsuishi stood straight with his back straight, and together with Kamishi, they held umbrellas for Uesugi Kiyoshi and Toufu Maki on the left and right.

Maki Toufumi pushed Kiyoshi Uesugi as they walked on the streets of Kagetsu-cho, which were sparsely populated due to the heavy rain.

The time now is around three or four in the afternoon. Because of the rain, the sky is gloomy. Many of the street-side entertainment shops and Kabukicho have lit up ambiguous neon lights. Big men with tattoos on their sleeves can be seen everywhere, gathering at intersections with their shoulders folded, scanning the passers-by with sharp eyes. These should be the "brothers" of the Huayue Group who came out to watch the scene.

There were also many beautifully dressed young ladies holding umbrellas and wearing delicate makeup, but walking on the roadside with tired looks, and then they went straight into a brothel.

There are also many guests seeking pleasure. Even a heavy rain cannot extinguish the desire in men's hearts. However, since Touwen Maki came to this street, she has basically attracted the attention of all men.

She is extremely beautiful, and her cherry-colored furisode is also eye-catching. After taking charge of the Eastern Literature Association, her expression has a hint of majesty. All these combined can arouse men's desire to conquer her.

If it weren't for the intimidating bodyguards on his left and right, someone would have come up to chat with him.

Many Yakuza in black suits saw this group that attracted a lot of attention. They all had different expressions. Those who were quick-witted ran away in a hurry, and no one knew where they were going.

After walking half a street, Touwen Maki couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Sir, what are we doing here?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi looked around with interest. It was his first time in a place like this and he was quite interested.

Hearing Dong Wenzhenxi's question, he answered casually: "Yeah"

"I'll take you to see the fireworks of this world."

After that, he turned his head and looked at Touwen Maki, saying pointedly: "There are too many things to be banned in the plan you gave me."

"According to the standards there, the Huayue Group should be considered the one you gave up. They are involved in the flesh trade, and this is a well-known fact. Let me show you what this place will become if you give up the Huayue Group."

Uesugi Kiyoshi turned around and whispered something to Ueno Mitsuishi, asked for a pack of cigarettes, then pressed a button on the wheelchair. The wheelchair with dazzling silver light accelerated its speed, and Touwen Maki had to speed up as well.

A few seconds later, Uesugi Kiyoshi stopped at an intersection where a small group of Yakuza gathered in groups of three or five.

The leader was tall and strong, with a face full of flesh and a fierce look. His subordinates held an umbrella for him. He was smoking a cigarette, like a wild beast monitoring his territory. Seeing the strange combination of Uesugi Kiyoshi and the wheelchair coming towards him, he was a little puzzled, but didn't say anything.

Until Uesugi Kiyoshi asked him a question.

Uesugi Kiyonori handed over a cigarette with a kind expression and a polite tone.

"Big Brother, can I ask you a question?"

Perhaps it was because Uesugi Kiyoshi's good looks were too deceptive, or perhaps it was because the Yakuza felt that a teenager in a wheelchair was not threatening at all. He grinned, and although his smile was a little fierce, he still took the cigarette handed to him by Uesugi Kiyoshi, threw the empty cigarette butt into a nearby trash can, and took out another cigarette and lit it.

After puffing out a smoke ring, the Yakuza spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Little boy, this is not a place for a young master like you to come."

"Don't get into trouble just because of your curiosity. This place is not open to minors."

"For the sake of your cigarette, if it's just a question, go ahead."

This Yakuza obviously thought Uesugi Kiyoshi was a rich kid out for pleasure; he had seen people like this before.

It’s just that the maid behind this little brat is quite amazingly beautiful. In all his time in Kagetsu Town, he has never seen a woman prettier than Maki Toufumi.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's words were shocking.

"Well then I'm not welcome."

"If you were no longer in the Yakuza, what would you do?"

This question made the Yakuza's younger brothers behind him all look furious and frown.

The smoking leader remained expressionless and just smiled casually.

"Is this your problem?"

"Listen, kid, I will continue to serve the Kagetsu Group until I die or become a useless cripple."

He looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi deeply and sighed softly.

"You don't understand, little brat."

"I was born and raised here. When I was twelve, I went out with my elder brother to fight for territory. I am thirty-six years old now. More than twenty years have passed. I can't clear myself of this."

"This is how it is in this industry. It's easy to get in, but hard to get out."

"So. Stay away from us. Do you understand, kid?"

The words and tone used by this Yakuza were a bit rude, but he was not a bad person. He was even considered to have a good temper among the yakuza. Perhaps because he felt he had accepted a favor, he did not curse.

Touwen Maki frowned and spoke in confusion.

"So, why do you want to get involved in the underworld? For the money?"

"You are strong and healthy, you can make a living doing anything. If you can't make it, you can start a small business. It is better than struggling in the underworld and risking injury or death at any time to make money!"

The tall Yakuza was smoking a cigarette and looked at Touwen Maki with some disdain.

After taking two puffs of his cigarette in silence, he snorted coldly.

"Little girl, didn't you understand what I just said?"

"In this line of work, it's easy to get in, but hard to get out!"

"I've already earned all the money I've ever spent in my life, but what does it matter?"

He turned his head suddenly and called out to one of his younger brothers.

"Hey, Wenji, Sanlang had his thumb chopped off a few days ago, so he can't hold a knife anymore. Didn't big brother say he would give him some money and let him go back to do his own business?"

"How is he? Talk to this young lady."

The younger brother of the Huayue Group, who was called Wen Ji, had a gloomy face, made a fierce sound of "Pooh", and said angrily: "Boss, what else can we do!"

"Sanlang opened an oden stall on East Street, but no one came for three days. Everyone knew that he had been involved in gangs and had his fingers chopped off. People passing by his stall pointed at him and said such nasty things that I couldn't stand listening to them, let alone take care of his business!"

"Yesterday, a few guys from the Sanmu Group went to overturn Sanlang's stall! Their eldest brother was slashed by Sanlang, and they came to seek revenge. If I hadn't led people there quickly, I'm afraid Sanlang would have suffered a lot!"

"My eldest brother just asked me to bring Sanlang back today and let him do some odd jobs in the headquarters. It's better to pay him a little than to go out and be looked down upon by others!"

This younger brother talked incessantly, his tone somewhat indignant, but Uesugi Kiyoshi remained calm.

It is a social phenomenon in Japan that civilians discriminate against Yakuza and keep their distance from them. In his opinion, this is natural.

No matter how many high-sounding words are used to describe it, the gangs make a living by sucking the blood and sweat of ordinary people. There is a cause and an effect, and this is retribution.

Just like what the Yakuza leader said - this business is easy to get into but hard to get out of, and it's not that easy to do.

You usually collect protection fees from others, and now that you have retired, you still expect others not to discriminate against you. That's too good to be true.

Dong Wen Zhenxi frowned, clenched her fists, and murmured in a concentrated voice: "How could this happen?"

Uesugi Qing chuckled and said nothing, letting her think on her own.

Just then, a noisy sound of footsteps was heard.

A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes, accompanied by several Yakuza in black suits, came hurriedly and fearfully. After seeing the faces of Toufu Maki and Uesugi Kiyoshi, his expression changed and he became even more frightened. He trotted up to the two of them, bowed deeply, and greeted them loudly.

"Miss, no! President! Hello!"

"I am Hua Yuejing, the leader of the Hua Yue Group. I didn't know you were coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. Please forgive me!"

Hua Yuejing's forehead almost touched his toes, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead uncontrollably. He secretly glanced at Uesugi Kiyoshi, and saw this killer looking at him with a half-smile in his eyes, which made him even more panicked.

Last night, Kagetsu Kyo was in the evaluation room at the Touwenhui headquarters.

He saw with his own eyes Uesugi Kiyoshi leading his men to charge in and killing countless people with his sword. All the high and low officials in the underworld were silent in front of him and did not dare to say a word.

"Why did the young lady bring this killer here? Are you blaming me for not standing in line in advance and are here to call me to task?"

“No way! There are so many people who didn’t stand on the same side, why did they pick me? I’ve been so unlucky recently. If I can survive that killer today, I must go and pray to the Buddha to get rid of the bad luck!”

Hua Yuejing was filled with confusion, and the tall Yakuza was also stunned. He reacted quickly and followed his eldest brother in bowing and greeting loudly.

Toufu Maki was lost in thought, and Uesugi Kiyoshi raised his hand, indicating to Kazuki Kyo that there was no need to perform such a big ceremony.

Huayuejing knew that Uesugi Kiyoshi had a special relationship with her eldest lady, so she naturally stood up straight and asked softly.

"Lord Uesugi, are you and the president here for some important matter? The headquarters of the Kagetsu Group is just in front, please go in and talk!"

Uesugi Qing waved his hand and said with a smile: "No need, Team Leader Huayue, don't misunderstand me. I heard that Senior Dongwen thinks highly of you. He said that you know the rules, know when to advance and when to retreat, make the money you should make, and don't touch the money you shouldn't make. You are a law-abiding person."

"So, I brought Maki to see what Kagetsu Town is like."

"Please don't blame me if I disturb you."

Hua Yuejing wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a smile: "Master Uesugi, thank you for your compliment. This is all as I should do, as I should do. You can watch whatever you want."

He knocked on the armrest of the wheelchair, and the crisp sound of metal clashing echoed in the rain, bringing Touwen Maki back to her senses.

Uesugi Kiyoshi asked Kagetsu Kyo questions, but his eyes were fixed on Toufu Maki.

"Captain Huayue, I meant what if."

"What will happen if the Dongwen Association no longer protects the Huayue Group?"

Hua Yuejing was horrified when he heard this, and even his voice broke.

"ah?!!"

"Lord Uesugi, did we do something wrong? Please give us another chance!"

"Is it because I went to participate in Dong Wenyu's evaluation? President, please listen to my explanation. That was not my intention. I just wanted to perfunctorily get away with it. There were many groups that had similar ideas to mine at the time. After all, we still have a bunch of brothers to feed. If we offend Dong Wenyu, a weak group like us will be killed at any time."

Before he could finish his complaint, he was interrupted by Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"I'm asking you questions, not you asking me questions."

He said this in a stern tone. Huayuejing did not dare to disobey Uesugi Kiyoshi's wishes, so he had to make a bitter face and speak in a low voice.

"In the Tokyo Yakuza, groups like ours are all under the wing of larger Yakuza organizations."

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