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Chapter 57: Wrath

"Paradiso is expanding their territory."

All eyes were intently focused on the pink-haired man who is currently reporting about his trip in Vietnam with Kakucho. They are inside of their headquarters having a meeting. As usual, everyone in Bonten is present.

"They are recruiting powerful politicians with plenty of connections in order to increase their territory. They do not seem to connect with every politician in every country since not all belong in the same affiliate. Rather, they choose the most influential. I believe that explains why their name is not that well-known despite their spreading power all over Europe, and the world."

The members are all serious, looking forward to what their second-in-command will say next.

"Vietnam has not fallen on their hands just yet. I was able to discern that when I managed to infiltrate their meeting during a party organized by their leaders. I think it's a disguise in order for their rendezvous to take place, seeking the permission to conduct business there in exchange of Paradiso's support in the next election."

"Interesting. So they're into Politics. That's a good way to move from country to another while spreading authority and fear." The eldest Haitani, Ran, added.

"This is good piece of information. How are you able to infiltrate this party anyway? Your annoying pink hair and scars stand out way too much." The youngest Haitani, Rindou, asks.

"That's true. Are you certain they did not recognize you? What if Paradiso has intel of what we look like and it was a trap all along?" Bonten's finance manager, Hajime Koko , asks as well.

"With the help of Choko Shiniki, we were able to conceal our identities. With her skills in cosmetics, we were able to enter and exit the party before trouble of any kind started." Bonten's number three and Sanzu's companion in Vietnam, Kakucho, answers.

"Choko Shiniki? The girl with you from earlier? What if she's just another pawn sent to you by Paradiso?" The buff member, Mochizuki Kanji, asks as well.

"Mochi-kun~ Mochi-kun~ Ever heard of the saying, 'Keep you friends close, and your enemies closer'? If ever she's plotting something, I'll kill her myself." The crazy second retorted with his usual evil grin.

"Better be careful of women to trust, Sanzu. Their beauty and sweet voices could be lethal."

The pink-haired man's grin is erased when he hears the voice of their advisor as well as his eldest brother, Takeomi Akashi, spoke who is seating next to their boss who is only quietly listening to all of them.

"That so, Takeomi? Why? Is your bitch-to-be lethal as well?" Sanzu retorted back which kind of annoyed his brother since it's a remark that is uncalled for.

"Enough."

As if they had their tongues cut off, everybody became quiet as soon as they heard their boss, Mikey. The platinum haired man is seating at the other end of their table, listening to his subordinate's report.

"Investigate the politicians and businessmen that Sanzu reported before. Report the people they encountered the past few years as well as their past transactions. Koko, go over the profiles and backgrounds of all our clients. Report to me immediately if you find any suspicious activities."

"Yes, Mikey." The silver-haired man accepted with a firm expression.

"Every one of you, be more alert of anyone who tries to contact Bonten. Nobody messes with us and gets away with it." As he said those coldly, the men all smirked.