Odyssey - How To Tame A Demon

Chapter 12: A Journey starts with an unexpected company

Chuuya’s preparation for his long term mission this time only consists of some clothes, money and himself. As a superior, transportation of course is his subordinates responsibility. Since this mission requires secrecy and many unknown factors of the key holders,, with Chuuya’s powerful ability, is their best precaution and defense. Whoever they are friends or foes he can bouldoze them easily. Chuuya has been reviewing the report that Kouyou had gathered.

With a frown he read the contents. It seems there are keys that may be located in foriegn countries but these are not verified yet. He needs to travel overseas to confirm whether there are keys in there. The nearest and confirmed key is located in Tokyo. A notorious organization that is run by a rich yakuza clan. It was located in an underground laboratory used in manufacturing drugs and weapons. According to the report the previous yakuza leader obtained the key and is now stored in that laboratory as it was a treasure of the previous boss.

“If this mission does not require secrecy, destroying the place and forcibly taking it, it's easy as that” Chuuya thought as he realized that this mission will be easier and faster if that was the case.

“Sigh”

Chuuya can only sigh at his new mission, but at least this mission will give him a lot of opportunity to explore the world and even go for some vacation. Fixing up a small bag for his clothes and other necessities, he picked up his phone to call for Arly for the team he prepared to accompany himself in this mission.

After convincing Arly that the team to come with in this mission should be as small in number as possible. He then went outside and hopped on the car, then the driver drove off to their rendezvous location.

Their rendezvous point is at a gasoline station with a rest area along the highway at the border of Yokohama. Arriving at the place Chuuya saw Arly who just walked out a convenience store eating some buns along with other mafia members wearing black suits. It is clear that they are attracting attention from civilians and passersby.

Chuuya frowns seeing this as he clearly and repeatedly instructed him to only have a few people on the team. Chuuya even agreed to leave Yokohama early in the morning for them to arrive at Tokyo in the morning to gather some information from their planted people and strategize. It was still dark but there were already a few people. Chuuya got out of the car carrying his bag, and went to Arly who greets him.

“Hey Chuuya! Want some?” Said Arly while offering some of the buns he had.

“Hey man, what's the meaning of this? I thought I told you to get me only a few and selected people with expertise in this mission” Chuuya asked him.

“Ohh, these?” Arly said while raising and pointing his hands to the port mafia members.

“They are my team. We were just waiting for our ship to resupply.”

“Huh” Chuuya with a confused look.

“I actually have 10 people on your team, however since you don't want them, I just sent them to my crew, they are actually quite useful” Said Arly.

“Then how many will join me then?” Chuuya asked.

“Actually it was not that difficult to find you a team, because I just had the perfect person to fit all your qualifications hahaha.” Chuuya heard Arly, when Shinji suddenly went to their side and greeted them both.

“Ah you're here” Arly greets back.

Seeing Shinji, a foreboding feeling crept into him.

At that moment, he saw a silhouette walking in their direction. At first glance, he thought it was Dazai. From height, body build and the way he walks like he owns the place, treating everyone like ants, and a very condescending attitude that Chuuya can infer by only looking at his aura. However as the person gets near to their side, recognising the length of the hair and realizing who the person is, Chuuya holds his breath from anticipation. Remembering all those embarrassing moments and annoyance he felt whenever this person was within his proximity. The least he wants to see is this guy, who is so much like Dazai whom he despised so much.