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Angers continued to demand that Tachibana Masamune answer his previous question and explain his origins.
But Tachibana Masamune steered the conversation away from the topic, saying, "We will investigate tonight's events thoroughly and give the principal an explanation, but I believe the three family heads have already made their bottom line for the family negotiations clear to you, and it cannot be changed."
Ang Re nodded: "You're disappointed that you didn't kill Ahe, aren't you?"
Tachibana Masamune frowned slightly.
Angers continued, "Didn't you always say he was my dog? A traitor to the Snake Clan, and the one among the Snake Clan who was closest to Kassel College? You must be very disappointed that he didn't die tonight."
Angers, being a cunning old fox, was also sowing discord among the Snake Clan at this time.
“I have never doubted Inuyama-kun’s loyalty to the family. He is the head of the Inuyama family of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, and he is also our kin,” said Tachibana Masamune.
Ryoma Genichiro and Miyamoto Shio exchanged a glance. The two heads of the family were also a little embarrassed at this moment, because they had indeed talked about Inuyama He behind his back.
However, the Snake-Headed Eight Families should unite against external forces now. If Inuyama He betrays them, it will be a significant blow to the Snake-Headed Eight Families.
Inuyama He took a deep breath, stepped forward and said, "Teacher, it's late. The other two family heads and I will escort you away from here."
"Wait, are you leaving already? I still want to try out the sword!" Gu Ran, who was standing to the side of the Rolls-Royce, suddenly drew the sword "Yi Zi Wen Ze Zong" and slashed at the Rolls-Royce. The sword light was nearly five meters long, and it seemed as if thunder could be heard faintly.
Lightning Release: Chidori Blade – This technique imbues the blade with lightning chakra, making it incredibly sharp and capable of cutting through stone and metal!
Before anyone could react, Gu Ran had already sheathed his sword.
The next second, the Rolls-Royce that Tachibana Masamune was sitting in suddenly broke off from the back of the driver's seat and was cut in half by Gu Ran!
Tachibana Masamune leaned slightly forward as Gu Ran's blade grazed his knee. His face was grim in the darkness, but when he looked up again, it had become kind.
The driver, sitting in the driver's seat, broke out in a cold sweat. He nervously unbuckled his seatbelt, wanting to leave, but the head of the family was right behind him, so he dared not move.
Chapter 407 Past Events During the Recruitment Period
"Wow, the knife Senior Ahe gave me is really nice!" Gu Ran showed off his weapon to Angers, and then gave Inuyama He a grateful look.
Everyone present was stunned. Although the knife was good, the person who wielded it was even more skilled. Even if an ordinary person had a treasured knife, they would not be able to cut a car in half!
However, the best of the mixed-race individuals, such as Inuyama He and Ryoma Genichiro, were only slightly taken aback and did not seem too surprised.
Because Genjiro, or rather Inuyama He, could cut a car in half with a single, powerful strike, as long as the blade was good enough.
The bodyguards around Tachibana Masamune quickly gathered around, because Gu Ran's behavior just now was a blatant provocation.
"Wait, let Gu Ran continue to test the sword." Tachibana Masamune stopped the bodyguard from approaching. "I didn't expect Gu Ran to be a sword enthusiast as well. I also have quite a few antique swords in my collection. If there is an opportunity, I will definitely invite Gu Ran to come and appreciate them."
"Then I'll have to try the other knife." With that, Gu Ran drew out the Tiger Blade, slashed horizontally, then slashed at the pillar supporting the roof, and finally flicked it off, sending the roof flying.
Instantly, the Rolls-Royce was transformed into a convertible.
"Excellent sword, excellent swordsmanship. No wonder you are a top student at Kassel College, and a good student of Principal Angers." Tachibana Masamune smiled faintly and clapped his hands in praise.
Gu Ran glanced at him, thinking to herself that this old fox was really good at holding back, not getting angry at all, and was indeed a man of deep secrets.
“Let’s go.” Angers glanced at Tachibana Masamune and then walked forward.
Gu Ran followed.
Inuyama He didn't follow, but watched the principal's back as he silently walked away.
This also represents his stance: to stand with the Snake-Headed Eight Families.
After distancing himself from the Snake Clan, Angers said to his student beside him, "It's no use trying to provoke him like that. That old fox of a man must have more ulterior motives behind him. He won't act rashly until he achieves his goal."
"Are the principal and Inuyama He very familiar with each other?" Gu Ran asked, changing the subject.
“We’re like father and son.” Angers took out a wallet from his pocket and handed a photo to Gu Ran.
That was a photo of Angers and Inuyama He. In the photo, Inuyama He was still a young man, looking to be under twenty.
Gu Ran looked at it for a while and said, "This photo looks a lot like a picture of MacArthur and Emperor Nakamoto."
After World War II, MacArthur summoned the Japanese Emperor, and the two held a very "friendly" discussion behind closed doors about "how to call someone 'Dad'" and "how to make someone kneel down properly."
At that time, Emperor Shinzo was like a god among the people, who advocated the divine right of kings, that the emperor was the incarnation of a god, and that all the people of Japan were the emperor's subjects.
After the negotiations, MacArthur took a photo with the Emperor and had it released to reporters.
In the photo, MacArthur is dressed in military uniform, tall and imposing, while Emperor Tsurugi looks comical in a suit, like something out of a Chaplin comedy. He is short, has shifty eyes, and a slightly sleazy appearance.
The moment this photo was released, it immediately dispelled the myths surrounding the Japanese public.
Many citizens cannot accept that the emperor they have always worshipped actually looks so sleazy.
Not long after, Emperor Shohoku issued a so-called "national letter" to the people, saying that the so-called "divine right of kings" was false and that the emperor was also a human being, never a god.
Thus, the Emperor, who had been deified for so long, descended from the altar and became a mascot.
The composition of the photo of Angers and Inuyama is similar to that of the photo of General MacArthur and Emperor Nakamoto, only more intimate. Angers stands to the side and behind Inuyama and has his hands on Inuyama's shoulders.
The young Inuyama He in the photo really looks like Angers' son. Now that the two are standing together, Angers looks younger than Inuyama He.
“After World War II, my relationship with the Japanese underworld was indeed similar to that of MacArthur and the Japanese government,” Angers chuckled. “We were both de facto rulers.”
"So what's the principal's next step?" Gu Ran asked.
"Wait, wait for the person behind it to show a weakness."
Gu Ran asked knowingly, "Is the person behind him Tachibana Masamune?"
“It’s possible, but not necessarily entirely.” Angers pondered for a moment, then shook his head. “I’m going to find a place to meet an old friend. What about you? Do you have anything to do?”
Angers still did not restrict Gu Ran's actions, allowing him to do what he wanted.
“My mom has accidentally wandered into Japan, so I have to go and stay with her for a few days,” Gu Ran said. “Also, Caesar and his group are wanted by the police, but I’m not on the wanted list, which is a bit of a surprise.”
As he spoke, Gu Ran took out an iPad and handed it to Angers. On it were arrest warrants for Lu Mingfei and his gang, charged with smuggling nuclear fuel, terrorist attacks, and raping young girls.
Angers glanced at the wanted poster, smiled slightly, and then looked away.
He explained, "They didn't put you on the wanted list because they were terrified by the fact that you crippled people's limbs that day. There were a hundred more people with limb disabilities in one day. They were afraid that if someone else were to hunt you down, it would cause even more casualties because you don't follow the rules like Caesar and his gang, and you're also very good at using violence. That's a good thing. That's how you deal with the underworld."
"It's all thanks to the principal's excellent teaching!" Gu Ran said modestly.
“Yes, your mother has come to Japan too. The Zhang family matter in Nanyang should be coming to an end.” Ang Zhe nodded and left a phone number for Gu Ran. “You can contact me if you need anything.”
Gu Ran understood that this number couldn't be dialed casually, because Princess Kaguya was constantly listening in, and this call could only be made in the most urgent situations.
Gu Ran also left his satellite phone number. With Norma's protection, the satellite was quite safe.
Then he parted ways with Angers.
"By the way, why are you wearing glasses now?"
"Like a school principal, wearing glasses to appear refined!"
"I am a civilized person by nature."
"The principal just now was quite disrespectful..."
"..."
After saying goodbye to Angers, Gu Ran returned to the white Civic, took out a blood-stained handkerchief, and submitted it to the system.
Inside the handkerchief were blood samples from Angers and Inuyama He. The two had been slightly injured in today's battle, which gave Gu Ran an opportunity.
[Blood sample being tested]
[Rewards Distributed]
[Reward: Chakra +5, Current Chakra Total: 110 cards]
[Current progress of unlocking the Immortal Body is 85%]
[Eternal Kaleidoscope unlock progress: 44/48]
[Unlocking Susanoo's second form is at 4/36]
After submitting the blood sample, Gu Ran prepared to drive to Yokohama.
Lu Mingfei and the others should be waiting to start their jobs at the host club, and they will also need to undergo a period of onboarding training.
In other words, Gu Ran has a period of time to rest.
*……*……*
Yokohama, Chinatown, Mazu Temple.
Yokohama has been a port city since the Meiji Restoration. In order to facilitate trade between countries, a foreign settlement was built in Yokohama.
Due to geographical proximity, a significant number of Chinese people live here, and over time, a Chinese community similar to 'Chinatown' has formed.
This place not only has a Mazu temple but also a Guandi temple, as well as all kinds of Chinese restaurants and delicacies. When you walk into this street, it feels like you've come back to China.
There are more than 500 shops on this street, and more than three-fifths of them are owned by Chinese.
Chinatown is also a major tourist attraction in Yokohama, attracting more than 1800 million visitors annually, two million more than Tokyo Disneyland.
That morning, after having breakfast, Su Xiaoqiang went to the Mazu Temple to buy tickets for joss paper and incense from the vending machine.
In reality, she had nothing to do; she was trapped in Japan and couldn't go anywhere.
The situation at the university is alright. Some classes take attendance, while others don't. For the classes that do take attendance, Liu Miaomiao is asked to help call out "present." These are mostly older professors who don't really pay attention to people.
University classes are quite relaxed, but you need to complete the assignments carefully, which will be counted towards the final exam score.
Yesterday, Zhang Qiong, along with Su Xiaoqiang, Tang Shishi, and Zhou Xinqing, explained the seriousness of the current situation.
Gu Ran explained it simply that day, but in reality, on the very night they arrived, there were already sporadic corpse guards appearing along the coast of Yokohama.
However, the mixed-race people in Japan, whether from the underworld or other organizations, have worked hard to ensure that the secrets of the dragon race are not leaked. Therefore, they have voluntarily eliminated the corpse guardians, which is why it has not affected people's daily lives.
Yokohama Chinatown continues to welcome guests from all over the world every day.
Liu Yue, who brought them there, told Su Xiaoqiang that the Sheqi Eight Families couldn't reach into this Chinatown, so as long as they didn't leave, they would be safe.
Having nothing else to do, Su Xiaoqiang went to the Mazu Temple after breakfast to offer incense and burn some joss paper.
She didn't actually have any religious beliefs; she was just joining in the fun to pray for peace, because Gu Ran said that Tokyo would sink, and even Japan would sink.
If there are deities, then this should be under the jurisdiction of Mazu, right?
Su Xiaoqiang didn't ask Mazu to save Japan; she just wanted her fiancé to be safe and sound.
"First worship the Heavenly Emperor, then worship Mazu."
Nearby, a Chinese woman was guiding tourists to offer incense and pay their respects.