The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 159

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Haramura Workshop.

The Haramura family’s tradition, passed down for five generations, is currently enjoying explosive popularity among hunters in the International Association.

However, the interior of the workshop was quite simple and small, not befitting its great reputation.

‘No matter how I look at it, it’s just an ordinary workshop…….’

It’s truly amazing how it became a luxury brand sought after by hunters around the world.

Well, I did hear the story of a C-class hunter single-handedly subjugating a Red-ranked dungeon with a Haramura-made weapon…….

Before my regression, knowing the truth about the Haramura family, I could only chuckle.

“It’s been a while since my master has come to the workshop. If you have any requests, I can help you with them. May I ask your name…?”

The young man, who introduced himself as Isshiki, led us to a guest table and spoke.

Of course, we were only pretending to be guests, so I waved my hand dismissively.

“Ah, it’s okay. I’ll receive it directly from Mr. Haramura later. It’s an important item. Haha.”

“Are you sure it’s okay? It might take quite a while to receive it directly…”

“Yes, yes, it doesn’t matter. More than that… there’s something I’d like to ask.”

I immediately changed the subject and got straight to the point.

“What is your relationship with Mr. Haramura, Isshiki-ssi [Mr. Isshiki]?”

“Relationship… I’m just an apprentice learning under Mr. Haramura.”

“How long have you been working at the workshop?”

“A little over a year. Well, I’m still just doing odd jobs.”

Isshiki scratched his head and replied.

“Then… do you happen to know if anything happened between the workshop and the branch [referring to the International Association’s Japanese branch]?”

At my question, he nodded with a rather dark expression.

“The branch is quite angry with our workshop right now. My master has been unilaterally refusing all weapon orders for the past few days.”

“……Unilaterally? Why?”

“I don’t know the reason either. But he’s someone who values trust a lot… I think it’s because he no longer trusts the International Association headquarters.”

“Hmm…….”

If that’s the reason, it’s understandable.

Especially for artisans who have been continuing their family business for a long time, there are often those who value relationships and trust.

‘If he felt disillusioned after seeing all the rumors, that would make sense…….’

But did he really abandon the workshop and go into hiding for that reason alone?

I doubt it.

Unless the Haramura family’s reputation is a lie…….

“Well, he didn’t say it, but I think my master wants Japan to withdraw from the International Association.”

“So, it’s like a silent protest.”

“You could see it that way.”

Isshiki smiled, as if he thought it was a good expression.

Well, the withdrawal rumors didn’t come out of nowhere.

If the Haramura family acts unilaterally like this, it will be quite a headache for the Japanese branch.

They will probably have to choose between the International Association and the Haramura family, but they won’t be able to readily side with either.

If they choose the International Association, the enormous Haramura brand will fall away, and if they choose Haramura, they will have to turn their backs on the International Association.

Above all, given their desire to always show a presentable appearance, withdrawing from the International Association would be like a death sentence.

“Haven’t you tried talking to the branch? They should have at least tried to negotiate on such matters.”

“The branch people did come to the workshop a few times, but he sent them all back, saying he had nothing to say. He’s such a stubborn person.”

“I see.”

He’s putting a good spin on being stubborn.

This is almost pitiful for the branch.

How can they make a decision unilaterally like this without even trying to talk?

“The branch must have given up, because it was quiet for a while… but they’ve been coming for other purposes for the past few days.”

“I heard about that. They said they wanted to buy the weapon crafting method?”

“Yes, that’s right. Of course, my master was furious. He said how dare they try to buy a crafting method that has been passed down for generations…….

He trailed off, then carefully opened his mouth again.

“After chasing them away a few times, other people started coming.”

“Other people?”

“Yes, yes. Like… yakuza [Japanese organized crime]…….”

“Yakuza? Surely the branch didn’t send them?”

“Well, wouldn’t that be the case, given the circumstances?”

“Huh…….”

Interesting?

Is the branch, which is supposedly affiliated with the International Association, joining hands with the underworld and resorting to intimidation?

“At first, they were just making threats… but it’s getting worse. That’s when my master stopped coming to the workshop.”

“He has no intention of giving up the crafting method to the end.”

“Of course! If he gives that up, it’s the same as the Haramura workshop’s lineage being cut off!”

……He’s just an apprentice, but he’s reacting quite strongly.

Well, if the Haramura workshop disappears, he’ll lose his job too, so it’s only natural.

“By the way, if they’re so desperately after the Haramura family’s crafting method… doesn’t that mean they’ll take the crafting method and cut ties with the family?”

Han Yoobin, who had been listening quietly, asked cautiously.

I also nodded.

“They don’t want to give up either the Haramura brand or the International Association branch title. Either way, the result is that they have no intention of withdrawing from the International Association.”

“That’s probably right.”

We reached a conclusion.

The Japanese branch will not withdraw from the International Association.

At least, they have no intention of doing so at present.

Well, I’ve obtained the necessary information with this.

I came to find out the position of the Japanese branch in the first place.

If this is the case, it would be right to withdraw from the Japanese branch business.

“I should let Chief Ha know too. Then let’s go back now.”

As I got up from my seat, Isshiki immediately followed.

“A-Are you leaving already?”

“Yes, well… there’s no point in staying any longer since I can’t meet Mr. Haramura anyway. Do you have anything else to say?”

“Ah, no, it’s not that… it’s just that those people will be here soon…….”

He checked his watch with a rather uneasy expression.

It was at that moment.

“Hey, Mr. Haramura. Are you here today?”

“If you’re not here today either, we’ll be in trouble~.”

As if they had been waiting, three men in scruffy clothes burst into the workshop.

They looked like the yakuza Isshiki had mentioned.

‘They even come on time, they’re so diligent…….’

So that’s why he was so anxious.

“Huh? We have guests today?”

“What, does that mean Mr. Haramura is here too?”

“Ah, no! These people were about to leave because my master wasn’t here either! They have nothing to do with…….”

“Hey, buddy. Where’s Mr. Haramura now?”

The man didn’t even listen to Isshiki and scanned me up and down before asking.

I shrugged my shoulders and replied.

“I wish I knew.”

Bang―!!

Then, without warning, he punched the door.

“Hey, are you looking down on us?!”

“Do you know who we are? We’re from the Tachibana-gumi Donggang-hoe [Tachibana gang, Donggang group]!”

“…….”

So what?

It was almost laughable at the level of intimidation you’d see almost 10 years ago…….

But since they seemed serious, I tried my best to hold it in.

“Bring that guy here right now while we’re asking nicely!”

“Is he in there? Hey! Mr. Haramura!! Let’s see your face today!”

“Come out before we destroy the whole workshop!!”

Bang, Crash―!!

They began to ransack the workshop recklessly.

As I stared blankly, one of them started picking a fight again.

“Hey, buddy. Do you really not know where Mr. Haramura is?”

“Yes. I came from far away too, but it’s a shame I can’t see him.”

“Aish, then just go on your way.”

The man waved his hand, as if he couldn’t be bothered to deal with me.

Well, there was no reason to get angry, so I walked past them and out of the workshop.

‘It seems like things are a bit bigger than I thought…….’

I didn’t think they’d really involve the yakuza.

It’s best not to get involved with the yakuza who manage this area.

Well, it’s none of our business in the first place.

In this case, it’s best to pretend you didn’t see anything and quietly slip away.

……At that moment.

“You know, when I see guys causing trouble out of nowhere…….”

Drop, drip―.

A chilling voice was heard from behind.

‘Ah, that’s right…….’

I belatedly realized.

That the person accompanying me was none other than Han Yoobin.

“I get so envious.”

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker]

They came to cause trouble, but they happened to meet Han Yoobin.

They’re really unlucky.

***

“Why are you so hot-tempered?”

“…….”

“What if you get caught and it causes a setback? Are you going to take responsibility for that?”

“Seriously, how can I just stand by when they’re intimidating ordinary people?”

“Seriously, weren’t you just wanting to beat people up?”

“…….”

What, why aren’t you answering?

Don’t tell me it’s true?

‘I’m going crazy…….’

I shook my head with a light sigh.

I looked at the three men kneeling neatly.

They were a mess.

The cocky appearances from before were nowhere to be found, and they were in very polite postures.

One of them was even sobbing.

Well, what can I do about what happened?

Now that it’s come to this, let’s just confirm one more time.

“Who sent you?”

“…….”

“…….”

I asked casually, but as expected, there was no answer.

“Mr. Han Yoobin? It seems these friends are still a bit lacking. A little more work…….”

“B, Big Boss sent us!”

“We’re just doing what we’re told because we’re at the bottom!”

“P, please forgive us just this once!”

Only then did answers and apologies come out like a conditioned reflex.

Of course, none of that was the answer I wanted.

“Who doesn’t know that the Big Boss ordered you? Who commissioned that boss?”

“…….”

“…….”

Seriously, these guys shut their mouths at every turn.

I can’t help it.

I didn’t want to use this method.

“Mr. Han Yoobin, please lock the workshop door.”

“Should I send Isshiki out?”

“You should. He might be shocked. Oh, and are there any wrenches and hammers there?”

“Do you need an apron too?”

“Yes.”

Soon, all sorts of tools from the workshop were placed in front of me with a clatter.

“How…… should we start with the arms, or the legs?”

“That’s too cruel from the start. We’re not gangsters.”

Han Yoobin shuddered.

“Let’s start lightly with the fingernails.”

As she grinned, the men’s bodies began to tremble.

In fact, I already know what answer will come out.

If what Isshiki said is true, it’s obvious that the branch commissioned it.

However, since there’s a huge business deal at stake, I just wanted to be sure.

“T, that’s….”

Then one of them opened his mouth.

“Mr. Haramura commissioned it.”

“……Yes?”

“……What?!”

And a ridiculous answer came back.

“M, Mr. Haramura asked us to cause a ruckus, pretending to demand the crafting method…….”

“H, hahaha…….”

Shit.

This completely ruins everything?