The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 164

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“Damn it, I shouldn’t have taken it…….”

After CEO Kim Jun-woo left, Branch Manager Shoichi tore at his hair.

He had accepted the deal because he was tempted by the rebate Kim offered, but no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t come up with a solution.

Moreover, he even requested a pilot test.

It wouldn’t be strange in a contract of this size, but it only made things difficult for them.

He heard that Kim Jun-woo had an incredible intuition.

Meeting him in person seemed to confirm that.

Even if they could somehow get through the pilot test with trickery, he would immediately notice something was wrong when he received the weapons.

In fact, there had been a few complaints from international association hunters.

However, he dismissed them, saying that only those qualified from the Haramura Workshop could unleash the weapon’s power.

Westerners, who had a fantasy about Japan, believed it wholeheartedly, so there hadn’t been any problems until now…….

Korea is different.

They are not a people who can be swayed by spiritualism.

They are fundamentally hostile to Japan, so they will latch onto anything that seems even slightly suspicious.

Isn’t it true that the entire nation rises up in arms when it comes to anything related to Japan?

This time, even ordinary people who have never used weapons will rush in like crazy.

‘Seriously, they haven’t changed in 100 years, then or now…….’

Branch Manager Shoichi clicked his tongue at their incomprehensible national consciousness.

Well, in reality, they can just ignore the Koreans, no matter how much they complain.

They can’t touch us diplomatically or economically, they just talk.

However, it’s annoying if Karma Corporation is at the forefront of all that.

Asia’s largest subjugation company and independent association, which monopolized the privatized subjugation rights while absorbing the Korean Association.

Recently, it has even established branches in various overseas locations, growing to an immense size.

The headquarters, which had issued an extreme measure of cartel designation, withdrew its position in just one week due to their influence.

This cannot be ignored.

If they give these guys an excuse, there’s no telling what they’ll do with it.

‘I can’t cancel the contract now.’

How can he get through this without any problems?

After racking his brain for a long time, Branch Manager Shoichi couldn’t find a solution and headed to the support team’s supply warehouse.

He opened the tightly locked warehouse door and stepped inside.

He faced Haramura again, who was tied up.

“Master.”

“…….”

“That special weapon, is there any way you can actually make it?”

Haramura shook his head at Branch Manager Shoichi’s unreasonable request.

“If I could really make it, why would I be going through all this trouble? It doesn’t make sense in the first place. A weapon that gives special power to those who are qualified, it’s like something out of a movie!”

“The CEO of Karma Corporation came to us wanting to sign a contract with the Haramura Workshop.”

“……What?”

Haramura’s eyes widened.

“It seems they’re tempted by the rumors spreading around, and they’re offering quite a large sum.”

“Don’t tell me… you accepted it?”

“Yes.”

“Wh-what?! Why would you accept it knowing it’s a lie…!”

“I know. They’re quick to catch on, so they’ll notice soon enough. They’re even suspicious enough to request a pilot test.”

Branch Manager Shoichi’s eyes flashed sharply.

“That’s why I’m asking you like this. Just once, please make something real.”

“…….”

Haramura lowered his head.

“……I can’t.”

Branch Manager Shoichi sighed deeply at the answer filled with trembling.

“You don’t have the secret technique, and you can’t actually make the weapon…….”

“…….”

“Is there any reason for me to keep you alive?”

“……!”

Fear took over Haramura’s face.

Seeing him tremble greatly, Branch Manager Shoichi smiled and soothed him.

“Don’t be afraid. I’m not saying I’ll do anything right now.”

Branch Manager Shoichi finally pulled out his last resort.

“Then how about this?”

“What…?”

“We’ll somehow handle the pilot test on our end. And then, if the deal goes through… you’ll kill yourself, unable to withstand Karma’s unreasonable demands.”

Yes, this is the only way.

Once the deal goes through, they’ll get everything they can get.

If Haramura mentions Karma and kills himself afterward, it will provoke outrage from the international association and around the world.

The rumors about the Haramura family being false can be buried, and all the blame can be shifted to Karma.

Even if Karma finds out the truth later, there’s no way to prove it.

The only person who knows the truth is dead, and since they’re responsible, no one will believe them. It will be dismissed as a mere excuse.

“Wh-what? Are you even saying that?!”

Of course, the person involved won’t be able to accept it.

“Of course, we’ll compensate you generously. We’ll fully support your son’s tuition, and we’ll make sure he can work at our branch when he graduates.”

“Th-there’s no such thing as this! If people find out, they won’t stand still…!”

“Master.”

Branch Manager Shoichi cut him off.

“If you die, there will be no one to talk, so how will they know?”

“…….”

“And you know, if you’ve been lying to us all this time, you should have been prepared for this kind of ending.”

The light faded from Haramura’s eyes.

He felt the lies he had been telling all along tightening around his neck.

“Anyway, please stay here until the pilot test, even if it’s uncomfortable. We’ll make sure you get your meals on time.”

Branch Manager Shoichi left the supply warehouse, leaving those words behind.

“Did you get the secret technique?”

A field worker from the balance team’s Japanese division.

He immediately faced the man who had crushed the Tachibana-gumi and brought Haramura here.

The man still doesn’t know that the secret technique is a lie.

If he finds out the truth, he’ll report it directly to headquarters.

Branch Manager Shoichi tried to answer calmly.

“He’s a stubborn guy. I don’t know why he won’t open his mouth about that damn secret technique.”

“How about you leave it to me?”

“Ah, no. We should do our own work.”

As he glossed over it, the man shrugged.

“Well, I understand. Then I’ll be on my way, so please contact me if you need anything.”

As he was about to turn away, Branch Manager Shoichi opened his mouth to his back.

“Um… do you know anything about Karma Corporation?”

“……Excuse me?”

“I heard you used to be the head of the Korean division. Their CEO requested a deal with us, so if you know anything…….”

Suddenly, the man’s expression hardened.

“Did CEO Kim Jun-woo come to see you?”

“Yes, yes.”

“Was there anything strange about it? Like, did he offer an excessively large amount?”

“Ah, yes, that’s right. How did you…….”

At that moment, the man let out a burst of laughter.

“You’re screwed.”

“Wh-what? What do you mean…!”

Shoichi asked urgently, but the man left without listening further.

***

“Oh, the office is quite spacious.”

He entered the office of the Higashi-gumi headquarters, a massive organization that controlled the Japanese media and entertainment industries, and expressed his honest impressions.

“What? Who are you? How did you know to come here!”

Chairman Higashi narrowed his eyes and shouted.

“That’s not important. I’m thinking of taking over the Higashi-gumi from this moment on. Are you willing to hand it over peacefully?”

“……Ha!”

Chairman Higashi let out a hollow laugh.

“Hey, are you that bastard? The one who’s been crushing national organizations lately?”

“Has the rumor already spread this far?”

“Listen, we’re different from those morons. Now that you’ve crawled in here, you won’t die peacefully.”

I shrugged.

“I’ve met nine organizations in the past week, and they all said the same thing. Is there a script or something?”

“Ha, this crazy bastard!”

At that moment, the subordinates gathered in the office surrounded me.

“Just keep him alive. I’ll finish him off.”

[Unique Skill: Beast – Gorilla]

[Unique Skill: Twin Tiger Swords]

Bang—!

Swoosh, swoosh—!

As soon as the chairman’s words fell, skills poured out fiercely.

‘Did they hire ability users whose qualifications have been suspended?’

It’s good to see them trying to keep up with the times.

While dodging the pouring skills, I cast my gaze to the back.

My role is only to draw attention.

“What are you doing? Hurry up and finish it.”

“Haa…….”

At the same time as a deep sigh, a skill was activated.

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker]

Swooooo—.

Han Yu-bin moved with a displeased expression.

A red aura rose around his body, and the skill’s effect took hold.

Crack—.

“……?”

“……?!”

The jaw of the guy in the front was twisted in one hit.

The gang members were momentarily taken aback by the invisible attack, but…….

Thwack, thwack—.

Crack—!

Crunch, bang—!!

“……Ugh, ugh.”

“Kuh…….”

“Uh, uh-uh…….”

There was no upset.

In less than 30 seconds.

Every gang member who had been rampaging in this space was clutching their jaws and collapsing.

“…….”

Chairman Higashi hid himself in the corner during that short moment.

He’s quick to grasp the situation.

I slowly approached him.

“I’ll hand it over to you! Pl-please, just spare me!!”

“…….”

He hasn’t even said anything yet, and he’s already prostrating himself on the floor.

……His change of attitude is fast too.

Well, anyway, this is the end of it here.

“The preparations are roughly done. Thank you for your hard work.”

“But why do you always make me do it when you’re stronger?”

“Does it matter who does it? And well, isn’t it a memento for you too?”

I scanned the office.

“You’ve become the person who integrated the yakuza [Japanese organized crime syndicate] organizations throughout Japan.”

“……I’m not really happy about it.”

Geez, he doesn’t know anything.

The Yoshimi-gumi in Tokyo, the Takeda-gumi in Osaka, the Onizuka-gumi in Kyoto, and now the Higashi-gumi in Nagoya.

He has taken over all the massive organizations that are rooted in most areas of Japan, including politics, media, and the economy.

In other words, he has taken over all of Japan.

And that too, with just two people…….

No, with just one person.

“So… what’s the point of integrating gangsters when you’re taking over branches?”

“…….”

No, is he asking that now?

Then has he been beating up hundreds of people for a week without knowing why?

……He was just enjoying it.

Anyway, in some ways, he’s terrifying.

“What do you think is the reason why the International Association headquarters is holding onto the Japanese branch?”

When I suddenly asked, Han Yu-bin pondered for a moment before opening his mouth.

“Economic power, research facilities, the Haramura family?”

“Well, that’s not wrong. But the real reason is that they can keep East Asia in check just by having the Japanese branch.”

“Huh?”

“All the surrounding countries, including China and Korea, are independent associations. Of course, everyone is doing well now, but there are definitely limitations to independent associations.”

“Is it difficult to interact with other associations like the international association branches?”

“Oh……!”

I was slightly impressed by the unexpected correct answer.

When you see him like this, he seems to use his head quite a bit…….

“That’s right. Unless they overcome those limitations, it’s almost impossible for independent associations to grow. That’s why we’re so enthusiastic about overseas branch projects.”

“What does that have to do with the Japanese branch?”

“If a dungeon that is difficult to handle internally appears, they will inevitably have to ask for help from neighboring countries. In the end, the Japanese branch is the last resort for East Asian independent associations.”

Only then did Han Yu-bin nod as if he understood.

“……Then they have no choice but to be mindful of it.”

“That alone makes the Japanese branch a necessary existence for the International Association. Just by having it, it acts as a brake that prevents independent associations from growing arbitrarily.”

I raised my finger and continued.

“But what if the Japanese branch can no longer fulfill that role?”

“The headquarters will have no reason to hold onto the Japanese branch anymore?”

“That’s right.”

“It sounds plausible…… but will it be as easy as it sounds?”

“Isn’t that why we’ve been suffering for a week?”

I cast my gaze down.

“How about it, can you help us a little?”

“…….”

Chairman Higashi hesitated for a moment, then buried his head in the ground.

“Just give me any orders! I’ll do it with my life on the line.”

“…….”

That’s too much.

Are people on this side always like this?

Just as I was shaking my head without realizing it, Chief Director Ha Seong-il called me for the first time in a week.

“Yes, Chief Director.”

「Representative……. The ruling party has submitted a bill to restrict subjugation rights.」

“…….”

「It will probably be announced tomorrow. Judging from the current public opinion, the chances of it passing are high.」

“I understand. We will also prepare as quickly as possible.”

「Please. I think you should proceed as quickly as possible.」

After hanging up the phone, I said to Han Yu-bin.

“Let’s go now.”

To finish the contract.