Hiroto explained.
He had actually only come to clean up. He'd only grabbed people twice, and Jōtarō had even chewed him out for doing a sloppy job.
His main job was handling security and supplies for the Kabuki District market. Aside from Ivan and Lenny, they had several other suppliers and distributors there.
Someone else did the kidnapping: a guy named Lee Jae-hyun.
He had also coined the term "Doll." He said it was vivid and descriptive, and used it to refer to people who had been kidnapped.
Apparently, Lee Jae-hyun didn't just kidnap people off the streets. He also brought people in through other channels. He was a very experienced human trafficker.
As for who they were being sent to, and who was behind these deals, Hiroto suddenly clammed up again.
"Buddy, I know you're capable. The Tyger Claws would definitely pay you a lot to take action.
There's really no need to go against the Tyger Claws. Uh!"
Hiroto's neck stiffened, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.
"Cut the crap."
"Sure, sure." Hiroto's expression didn't change, but he was still very afraid of Lier. "There's a lot more going on behind this job. I'm trying to save you guys here.
You can work anywhere with your skills. Working for the NCPD means lots of trouble and little pay. They might even come after you tomorrow."
"Bullshit!"
Anna's face flushed red. It was clear she was feeling conflicted.
V crouched down and slapped Hiroto. "Who's your buddy? Watch how you talk."
"Okay, okay! You're my brothers, my fathers! You're my dads! I-"
Smack.
V slapped him again, and Hiroto fell silent, sitting there without moving.
V stood up and looked at Lier. "So now we still have to go grab someone named Jae-hyun."
"We need to arrest Jae-hyun."