As he spoke, Yui translated beside him.
At the word "smuggling," everyone's eyes widened.
If it was called "smuggling," it was definitely not through legitimate channels.
Usually, one had to find a loophole at the border or have special connections to do that sort of thing.
Otherwise, it could not be called smuggling.
If we could get on this smuggling route, perhaps we really could leave Japan safely.
That way, we would not have to trouble Brother Mole to figure something out.
Takahashi continued.
"We smuggle cigarettes, alcohol, animal fur products, and so on. We have a special route that can leave Japan and safely reach Busan, South Korea by sea."
"Busan, South Korea?"
For a moment, everyone looked at one another.
If this route was safe, it did not matter even if we had to transit through a third country.
Time was running out. We had been away for nearly half a month.
If we could not quickly find a way back to China, Master might not be able to hold on much longer.
"Yui, have him explain it in detail!"
I spoke at once.
Aoi Yui immediately pressed him further.
"Explain your plan in detail!"
After listening, Takahashi Masahiko immediately nodded and replied.
"Our organization has always had business dealings with underground tobacco and liquor dealers in South Korea.
Our organization has its own ships. Starting from Kashima City Port, they head southwest, pass Shikoku Island, then go north through the Kanmon Strait, reaching South Korea directly.
Once you reach South Korea, it will be much easier for you to return to China.
At the very least, it will be easier than leaving Japan now, because every route from Japan to China is currently under strict inspection..."
He explained his plan in detail.
Hearing this, I felt that