April 17, 2010.
This day is destined to be a extraordinary day for the local yakuza in Neon.
Because on this very day, the undisputed king of the underworld—Uchiha Rokurokubi, suddenly and without warning, announced that their 73rd head family leader, Jagi Seizou, had died abruptly of a sudden illness at home.
Soon after, the head of the Uesugi family and the other five outside families voted together and announced that the head of the Uesugi family, Sora Shougen, would officially take over as the 74th generation head of Ochi Rokuwa, leading all of Neon's yakuza.
The news was certainly shocking.
After all, in Neon, any organization with a bit of status knows that the so-called emperor is nothing but a symbolic figure.
In terms of actual power, even less than the prime minister, and the ones truly controlling the country are the mixed-race factions led by the Uchiha Eight Families.
In other words, the change of head of the Uchiha Eight Families is infinitely equivalent to the power succession of ancient emperors.
Imagine that, after the news spread out gradually over time, not just Neon, but even Europe would probably tremble three times.
Meanwhile, as people hear this news now, their hearts begin to drum, as if they can smell the scent of stormy weather within.
After all, it's very sudden, there hasn't been any prior news about an emperor passing on his position.
Even though Sora Shougen has been confirmed as the future heir to the head of the family, as long as Jagi Seizou is still the head of the family, he is just a young master.
Therefore, many leaders of influential organizations in Neon are maliciously speculating and suspecting that Jagi Seizou's death is not as it seems.
The so-called sudden illness was actually a carefully planned conspiracy, and Sora Shougen was the one behind the scenes, aiming to take the seat of the head of the family as soon as possible and become the true yakuza emperor.
Considering this is Neon, the tradition of inferior taking control of superiors is old, so everything seems to make sense unexpectedly.
For a moment, the various powers in Neon were greatly startled and whispered among themselves that Sora Shougen seemed loyal but actually had deep, unfathomable schemes. He was bound to become a great figure in the future, so why not flatter him now while there is still time?
So at that evening, the streets in the area where the headquarters of the Uchiha Eight Families were located were filled with cars coming and going continuously, forming a convoy of cars that stretched for several kilometers, creating a very impressive scene.
And these vehicle owners are all neither rich nor wealthy, people who just stomp their feet and can make Tokyo tremble.
Yet at this moment, they are all like small ants that have lost their companions, crying and shouting to be the oxen and horses of the head of the family, creating a scene that is both chaotic and comical.
Sora Shougen: "……"
At the top floor of the Uesugi Works, wearing a dignified kimono, Sora Shougen looked out the window at the chaos below and couldn't help but deeply sigh, suddenly feeling inexplicably tired.
He reached into his pocket, but couldn't find a cigarette box. He was thinking whether he should call to have a crow bring one over.
However, at this moment, a plain white hand holding a cigarette was handed out from behind, which Sora Shougen unconsciously accepted. Afterwards, he turned around and saw Yuiya Sakura's expressionless, delicate face.
"Prince, the five heads of the families and the executives of the Board have arrived at the Shrine, waiting for you to go and hold a ceremony to take over as the head of the family."
"I see. I'll go after I finish this cigarette."
Listening to the familiar name, Sora Shougen's corner slightly curved up, then he seemed to think of something and opened his mouth to ask:
"Too many things have happened in the past, I didn't have time to ask, the inspection results of Hu Liyin's side are how, is it really as that person said that she has completely ruled out the possibility of becoming a ghost."
"Yes."
Yuiya Sakura nodded, and a trace of joy flashed in her eyes.
"We have gone through a series of inspections, repeatedly confirmed that the current health indicators of the head of the Uesugi family are unbelievable, and his physical fitness has also reached the normal level of 'emperor'."
"And after testing, the head of the Uesugi family can even independently activate the [Spiritual Ability - Judgment], showing no signs of going berserk."
"Of course, these are just initial diagnoses, continuous testing is still needed to determine the final result."
After hearing Yuiya Sakura's report, Sora Shougen immediately relaxed.
Originally, he regarded Hu Liyin as his sister, and he poured all the regret he felt for not being able to protect Sora Shoujo into her.
Now that he knows that Hu Liyin is his own biological sister, this feeling grows like sprouts through the soil, and cannot be stopped.
To be honest, if conditions permit, he now wants to put Hu Liyin in his pocket every day to protect her and prevent her from suffering any more injustice or harm.
Unfortunately, he can't, because there's someone who has seized this power, and most importantly, he is f***ing unable to beat him.
Thinking of the guy who called himself his brother and how shameless he is, Sora Shougen's face turned difficult-looking at the thought, as if he was back to the scene last night when he found out that Hu Liyin entered a lover hotel with him.
"By the way, where is Hu Liyin? Has she gone to the Shrine?"
Sora Shougen sighed in his heart, then casually asked Yuiya Sakura, picking up the cigarette and putting it in his mouth, ready to light it and smoke.
"No, Mr. Wu came to the medical room this morning, and then... took the head of the Uesugi family away, asking me not to tell Master Shougen about you."
Yuiya Sakura glanced to the side, somewhat guiltily replying.
"..."
Sora Shougen's action of lighting up suddenly stopped, and then he said in a faceless manner.
"It seems like... he wants to find the father-in-law?"
Father-in-law?
Sora Shougen's expression slightly paused.
That guy's father-in-law is none other than Hu Liyin's father, which means...
His biological father?!
……
This is a small street behind Tokyo University.
In this busy city, only this street has not undergone large-scale commercial development. There are old wooden houses built before World War II on the street, alternating with plane trees and cherry trees. The quiet street is permeated with a sense of neglect.
There is a Japanese ramen stall on this street.
In fact, it is a cart with an awning and handles, inside which there is a hotpot of soup. Below the cart are shelves filled with side dishes and sake. Once the cart is stabilized, a long bench is placed in front of it.
During the day, customers sit on the long bench to eat ramen, and the awning overhead can partially block their backs. In the windy and desolate street, it forms a slightly more private space.
On ordinary days, students who study late at night would come out in threes and fours to have a bowl of ramen as their late-night snack.
Uesugi Eiji looked silently up at the gradually darkening sky, guessing who would be the first customer to arrive at the ramen shop today.
So loud...
Closing his eyes, he faintly heard the roars from another world, and his heart moved slightly.
Why is the other world so noisy today?
Never mind, it's not a big deal. It's noisy every day anyway.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, his brow furrowed, the roar of cars grew closer and closer.
Uesugi Eiji looked up and watched the distance, his eyes slightly narrowed, a car stopped by the side of the road.
The door opened, and a young man dressed in black casual clothes stepped out, then looked up at the banner on the ramen cart, his mouth twitching slightly.
"That name is really arrogant. Mr. Don't you worry about being watched?"
He couldn't help it, not Wu Xian wanted to complain, but the four big characters of "Emperor Ramen" in front of him were so ink-filled that it was impossible to ignore them. Especially in Neon, it was simply arrogant to the point of unfriendliness!
However, considering the real identity of the ramen master, everything seemed to make sense again.
"Young man, are you here to eat ramen?"
Uesugi Eiji looked at the black teenager with a slightly unusual atmosphere, his brow furrowed slightly. He didn't know why, but suddenly a sense of tension welled up inside him.
"No, I'm here to claim kinship."
Wu Xian laughed lightly, then extended his palm towards the car door behind him.
Then, a red-haired figure in a maid uniform emerged from the car, it was none other than Hu Liyin, whom he had abducted.
"Claiming kinship?"
Uesugi Eiji, who was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, quickly shifted his gaze to Hu Liyin.
The next second, his pupils contracted instantly.
