A Grand Gift
The gangster business within the Fills Family's territory began its transformation many years ago, engaging in a series of collaborations with the government, rather than focusing solely on smuggling, drugs, entertainment, and arms dealing as it had in the past.
It's not simply a matter of whitewashing and getting out of trouble.
The businesses that originally had gangster-like characteristics are still intact... Now, the Fills Family has simply opened a door for their subordinates, a door to cooperation with the government.
By cultivating officials to rise to power, the Mafia, which previously could only live in the shadows and underground, was given the opportunity to step into the limelight.
In the past, gangs were not qualified to interfere in the national industrial chain. Even if they did, it was nothing more than scraps and handouts.
To get on the nation's chariot, you must get the people driving it to speak.
It's not about bribery. Bribery is too one-sided and unstable; it could turn into a falling out at any time. What Long needs to do is cultivate.
To help those who are frustrated in politics but have potential.
At the same time, the Honey Trap Plan was used to plant seeds in the core circle.
We also need to place new employees in various organizations and departments, helping them grow step by step...
In short, the Fills Family's infiltration is comprehensive.
Currently, many of the mistresses of the ruling leaders of the Republic of Padokea, including the newly appointed wives, are members of the Fills Family.
The Republic of Padokea was also one of the first countries to begin planning.
The woman sent by V5, Celine is dead... Oboro waited for several days, but the other party did not respond.
He could figure out why.
A setback...
They were turned away by the Republic of Padokea.
Then, v5 will begin a thorough study and data collection on himself and the Fills Family.
However, it was too late.
What needed to be done... what could be done, has already been done. V5 is only now realizing it, but it's too late.
The next day, Oboro sat in the living room watching television. The news about the gang fight was still spreading... There was even a TV host who personally invited a gang leader for a live interview. In front of many television viewers, this gang leader boasted that his family would soon become the underground leaders of the area, causing quite a stir.
The Fills Family has been in control of the situation.
The private army led by the Shadow Beasts has also been purging disobedient gangs and planting the flag of the Fills Family on other continents.
The chain reaction caused by this Black Tide Incident is quite significant, and it is impossible to stabilize the situation in a short period of time... Unless various countries send troops, but that would damage the prestige of the Fills Family. Oboro needs to make all the gangsters aware of this.
That is, the Fills Family has the ability to manage global organizations.
"It will take at least two or three months."
Long turned off the TV.
"V5... has sent more people."
The door was pushed open, David walked in.
"Let him wait."
Long raised the corners of her mouth.
"Yes."
David nodded and left.
It would be too easy for V5 to destroy the Fills Family. Long knew better than anyone how terrifying V5 was... Let alone the Fills Family, the entire underworld was not worth mentioning in its eyes.
If it weren't for years of covert planning, he wouldn't be in a position to negotiate with V5 now...
After becoming one of the Ten Dons, upon seeing Rodman, Oboro immediately understood... that to break free from the shackles of V5 and retain freedom, simply being a member of the Ten Dons was far from enough; it was too lowly.
Everything he did was not for power.
Power is just a stepping stone...
To travel to the Dark Continent, four conditions are required: contract, qualification, ability, and permission.
Now, he can basically meet and fulfill all his needs.
Instead of taking immediate action against him and the Fills Family, V5 sent another person, making their stance very clear.
His method is actually quite similar to Beyond did; it's simply about using a force that V5 can't afford to underestimate to coerce them and force V5 to accept their fate! However, he's not targeting a superpower like Kakin, but rather some countries with less developed foundations—but there are simply too many of them...
In addition, it is based on a unified gang.
In some respects, the impact that Oboro could achieve was far greater than that of Beyond.
It is also enough to overturn the world.
"I'm sorry, please wait a moment. My family is busy and doesn't have time right now."
A moment later, David arrived at the main hall to welcome guests, glanced at the man standing anxiously by the window, and softly informed him.
"Fine..."
The V5 official Taiji Taiji's eyelids twitched, and he stammered a reply.
His expression wasn't good, but he didn't get angry.
Because the colleague who had previously negotiated with the Fills Family was dead...
He didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
Only after David had walked away gracefully did Taiji burst out cursing, "Bastard!"
He slammed his fist on the table in anger.
Not to mention that Long, even this old man who seemed to be a butler didn't seem to take him seriously.
They're just a bunch of Mafia. When have they ever been this arrogant?
Even when he travels to some countries and meets with heads of state, someone like him will be treated with great courtesy.
And now... he's just left here, without anyone to serve him.
He slowly regained his composure. What could he do? Just wait!
And so they waited until nightfall.
Taiji kept receiving calls from his superiors, asking about the situation... He hadn't eaten all day, and was both hungry and sleepy. The sense of disparity in his status made him feel even more tormented.
Just as he felt that the Fills Family was deliberately playing a trick on him and was about to get up and leave.
The person in question finally arrived, albeit belatedly.
The butler, who was working during the day, walked in with a man.
Neither of them showed any remorse for his waiting. Long merely glanced at him before arrogantly sitting down on the sofa without saying a word... as if waiting for him to speak.
If Taiji didn't know the other party was a member of the mafia, he would have thought he was meeting... the prime minister of one of the V5 superpowers.
"Mr. Long, believe me, you already know why I've come."
Taiji cleared his throat.
Long smiled without saying a word, gesturing for him to continue.
"This isn't a threat, just stating a fact... You should understand that if we really wanted to do something to the Fills Family, the Republic of Padokea alone couldn't protect us. The only slightly troublesome aspect for us is in foreign policy and the subsequent handling of related matters with the leaders of this country."
Taiji made it clear that he was not threatening anyone.
"If anything happens to you... everything you rely on will crumble. Those politicians love to change their tune with the wind. Don't be fooled by their current obedience to the Fills Family. Once the news of your death is announced, I believe several leaders will quickly change their tune and seek peace with V5."
"You are indeed very powerful and have achieved what many Hunter x Hunter cannot reach... However, we still have many ways to deal with you, and we can guarantee that your death is certain."
Taiji mustered his courage and spoke with a firm and resounding voice.
The more he talked, the more confident he seemed to become.
"That's right, and I believe you can do it too."
Long wasn't angry; instead, she responded calmly.
"So, given the unpleasantness that happened between us before, I hope we can put that behind us... The Fills Family will still follow our plan and abandon the unification of the gangs. In return, the Fills Family will have a place among the newly appointed Ten Dons... Everything will be just like before the Black Tide Incident, it won't harm you, and I can go back and report. Why not?" Taiji said with a smile.
"Of course, I respect your choice. If you refuse... I'll most likely die here today, but I believe you'll do the same soon."
"Hehehe..."
Long clapped lightly, "You are indeed much smarter than the dead woman... Although you put on a humble attitude on the surface, as a member of V5, your arrogance is still undeniable."
"I won't answer you, but don't worry... you'll know the answer in a few minutes."
With a glance from Long, David picked up the remote and turned on the TV.
It switched to a certain channel.
"Come, sit down and take a look... you'll like it."
Long patted the empty space on the sofa next to him.
Taiji looked a little dazed. What did he like? "I've prepared a big gift for you V5s!"
Immediately, don't rush.