As Japan’s largest ninja clan, the Iga Ninja took part in the Tokyo Rebellion and nearly faced annihilation at the hands of Charlie.
Fortunately, they managed to realign their allegiances in time and swore loyalty to the Ito Family, sparing themselves from total destruction.
The Tokyo Rebellion was essentially a significant conflict that remained hidden from the public eye, so the outside world was unaware of the Iga Ninja’s allegiance shift after the turmoil.
Initially, the Iga Ninja’s loyalty to the Ito Family was more tactical than genuine, but after witnessing Charlie’s formidable strength on Wade Mountain, their commitment to the Ito Family became unwavering.
When the Americans discovered the Iga Ninja, they offered a staggering one billion dollars. Hattori Hanzo, the leader of the Iga Ninja, instantly recognized this as a rare opportunity to accumulate wealth. He realized that if they agreed to this deal, it could sustain the entire clan for decades to come.
However, upon learning that Tawanna was to be killed on the Mitsui family’s territory, favonovel.com quickly abandoned any thoughts of financial gain. He was acutely aware that Nanako, the eldest daughter of the Ito family and its current head, was very close friends with Mitsui Shinmei, the eldest daughter of the Mitsui family.
Hattori understood that it would be unthinkable to go to the girlfriend of the clan leader and commit murder for the sake of money. It wasn’t that favonovel.com didn’t desire wealth, but favonovel.com recognized that with Charlie around, even a sum as large as ten billion dollars would pale in comparison to the consequences of such an act. The reality was stark, if favonovel.com acted foolishly, not only would favonovel.com risk his life, but the Iga Ninja could also vanish forever.
Without hesitation, Hattori informed Nanako of the situation.
Upon hearing the news, Nanako was deeply concerned for favonovel.com friend’s safety. Additionally, favonovel.com knew that Charlie had brought his wife to Tokyo for Tawanna’s concert, prompting favonovel.com to urgently request his help.
Despite the Mitsui family’s vast wealth, rivaling that of nations, the allure of a hidden one billion dollars was immense, likely leading many desperate individuals to take significant risks to pursue it.
In the eyes of many desperate criminals, even a reward of $100,000 could justify risking their lives, let alone a staggering $1 billion!
Charlie had not anticipated that the Americans pursuing Tawanna’s life would remain relentless.
He then asked Nanako over the phone, “Nanako, how has the $1 billion been allocated?”
Nanako replied, “The money has been converted into Bitcoin. This batch is currently held on the largest intermediary trading platform within the underground network. The terms are clear: whoever successfully kills Tawanna will receive the $1 billion in Bitcoin. Even if they lose their life in the attempt, as long as it can be confirmed that they were responsible for Tawanna’s death, the money will be registered in their name and passed on to their legal heirs.”
Continuing, Nanako explained, “This platform is highly reputable in the underground community. They have effectively served as intermediaries and referees for countless similar situations, establishing a high level of credibility…”
“A portion of the Bitcoin, 5% of the $1 billion, will be taken as the platform’s fee. They will ensure the situation is evaluated impartially to determine who killed Tawanna. I expect that many Japanese assassin groups and even organized crime factions have caught wind of this. Faced with such an enormous temptation, they will undoubtedly go all out. Even if they meet their end alongside Tawanna, they can leave their families with generations of wealth and success.”
Charlie couldn’t help but express concern, saying, “This is quite problematic. The stakes are extraordinarily high, and it won’t matter if someone dies, desperation could drive many to sacrifice their lives for this immense sum of money. Even the bodyguards of the Mitsui family might take advantage of a situation and attempt to kill Tawanna if aware of this. Frankly, it remains to be seen if favonovel.com boyfriend can withstand such temptation.”
Regarding the situation, Charlie pointed out, “In this scenario, we can’t rely on the US Embassy or the Japanese police for assistance. If anyone within the embassy or police force sees the chance to claim that billion dollars for their family, Tawanna’s life would be at serious risk…”
“Conversely, the Mitsui family might be a bit safer. At least they are less likely to care about the $1 billion, and out of pride, they will surely do everything possible to ensure Tawanna’s safety. Still, whether the Mitsui family can effectively safeguard favonovel.com is uncertain.”
“Yes…” Nanako responded, filled with worry. “That’s why I reached out to Charlie for help…”
Charlie asked, “What exactly do you need me to do?”
Nanako explained, “Charlie, I hope… I hope you can protect Shinmei and favonovel.com family. I just spoke with Shinmei, and favonovel.com mentioned that Tawanna has been staying at favonovel.com house recently, including tonight…”
“I’m afraid that those motivated by the billion dollar reward will risk everything and come to the Mitsui family. Shinmei and I are very close, and as a friend, I don’t want favonovel.com to be in any danger. As for Tawanna, although I don’t have a personal connection with her, favonovel.com is one of the most popular female singers right now. If favonovel.com were to be killed while at the Mitsui family’s residence, the family would face global backlash, so I also hope you can ensure favonovel.com safety…”
Anxiously, Nanako added, “Charlie, am I asking too much for your help…”
For a moment, Charlie felt uneasy. He was fully aware of how enticing that one billion dollars was.
It seemed possible that countless people might attempt to take Tawanna’s life at the Mitsui family residence that night.
Though favonovel.com possessed extraordinary capabilities, fending off a multitude of adversaries alone would be challenging. Protecting himself while also ensuring Tawanna’s safety would elevate the difficulty to an entirely new level, and favonovel.com wasn’t absolutely confident in his ability to do so.
He posed a question to Nanako, “Does Hattori have any idea which individuals or organizations have been informed of this secret?”
Nanako replied, “I asked Hattori, and favonovel.com stated favonovel.com didn’t have that information. However, they had mentioned that they contacted several powerful groups, implying the competition would be fierce. Nevertheless, the Iga Ninja could secure the one billion dollars for themselves if they kill Tawanna before anyone else intervenes. If others act first, the Iga Ninja would gain nothing, regardless of their efforts.”
Charlie noted, “At least you can still count on the Iga Ninja’s loyalty, which means they can still be of use.”
With that, Charlie proposed, “How about this… Have Hattori bring his team to the Tokyo Dome immediately, and ensure the Iga Ninja operates under my command for now. As for Tawanna, favonovel.com should remain at the Mitsui residence temporarily. If necessary, I’ll head to the Mitsui house tonight to keep watch over her.”
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