"...Anyway, that's the situation."
Tangze finished his explanation and spread his hands, indicating that the basic introduction was complete.
At first glance, it seemed rather absurd that Shuichi Akai had not dug deeper into his special abilities. But upon closer consideration, the Phantom Thief Troupe's operations and reasons for coming to Japan had almost no overlap with the FBI task force's focus on The Organization. It was understandable that Shuichi Akai had placed the matter so low on his list of priorities.
After all, Shuichi Akai had not truly defected that long ago. Without the Tang Ze family's support, he had not made choices as radical as those in the original storyline. He was still high on The Organization's hit list, practically neck and neck with Sherry, so it was only natural that he had no time to spare for other matters.
One only had to look at his Palace to know it. In places Tangze had never known about or encountered, who knew how long this war god had been enjoying his battle of wits and courage with The Organization?
His position differed from that of Tooru Amuro, who had put down roots in Japan, so their priorities naturally differed as well. The Phantom Thief Troupe's appearance could only benefit his operations, further drawing The Organization's fire. Why would he object?
Thus, Shuichi Akai, who had suddenly discovered that he was sitting in the Phantom Thief Troupe's headquarters, could only recall every little interaction he had had with Tangze since their first meeting, then lapse into silence.
Being effortlessly shaken off during surveillance alongside Bourbon, the solemn request for help transporting several large items into the subway, Akemi Miyano, whom he had rescued without anyone noticing...
"It's not like I was deliberately hiding it from you." Seeing Shuichi Akai