Who Was Setting Up Whom

Arima

The police officers in the two police cars watched helplessly as the Rolls-Royce and two SUVs drove into the Yakuza headquarters compound, leaving them collectively dumbfounded.

They all had one thought they didn't know whether they should say aloud.

"Sumimasen, you can't park here."

From the outside, the Yakuza headquarters looked like the luxurious villa of a wealthy family. It had high walls and an Electric Net, and there were no unsavory-looking delinquents lurking around.

There were only a few people in suits who would stop idlers from getting too close to the gate and parking lot.

Of course, they meant no harm. It was actually a form of protection.

Although the Yakuza headquarters stood next to the Kobe City Police Station, it was still the largest underworld organization in Japan. Who knew whether a massive gang shootout might suddenly break out?

If tourists wanted to visit, they usually had to make an appointment.

"The Qing Tian Consortium has a business proposition. I wonder if you're interested."

The bodyguard's assistant in the passenger seat opened the door, got out, and handed over a business card.

As a legal Yakuza organization in Japan, aside from some shady dealings, the Yakuza had generally gone legitimate and was no different from most commercial companies.

"Please wait!"

A Yakuza member in a suit took the business card, glanced at it, immediately bowed, and turned to walk through the gate with it.

The man left quickly and returned just as quickly.

"We understand. You need..."

The Yakuza member named a figure.

They treated it entirely as a business transaction.

"No problem!"

Dongye Hanren immediately wrote out a check and handed it over.

The Yakuza had plenty of professional fall guys. Money was no issue.

"Please get out and come with us."

The Yakuza member