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In the brief moment the police car arrived, the middle-aged man had already vanished.
With phones, laptops, and cameras flying by, and now that the police are here, there's no point in staying any longer.
After Shirakawa Natsu left, she did not receive any messages from Hojo Maki, so it was clear that Aunt Maki did not intend to contact her so soon.
The photos were transferred from the camera to the phone. Due to the angle, the person wasn't fully captured, but by combining the camera footage, the approximate appearance of the middle-aged man could still be reconstructed.
After hesitating for a moment, he dialed Yamagishi Hika's number.
"Sister Bihua, I've found an important clue, but with my limited resources, I can't continue the investigation. Should I give it to you now?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by an address being given before the call was disconnected.
Upon hearing the address—a fight club—Shirakawa Natsu let out a long sigh of relief.
He couldn't guess or find out the middle-aged man's identity or purpose.
But if it was sent by Yamagishi Hika, then it proves that Yamagishi Hika never intended for him to investigate the case, but rather to kill him.
He will decide whether to turn to the police or continue the investigation, depending on where the meeting takes place.
He looked up information about the club online and found it to be a large and well-known club in Tokyo.
It seems we don't need to worry about being wiped out for now.
After taking a taxi to my destination, I gave the name Yamagishi Hika at the front desk and was immediately led by a pretty young lady to a fighting ring.
Hika Yamagishi wore a corset top that exposed her abdomen, revealing clearly defined muscle lines.
Shirakawa Natsu discovered that this tigress was unexpectedly interesting.
Unlike those fights on TV where you constantly dodge attacks, her attacks were fierce and domineering. Her punches and kicks rained down on her sparring partner. In just a short while, her partner's hands, which were meant to defend, were forcefully broken, and he fell to the ground, admitting defeat.
"Sister Hikaru, here's a towel." Shirakawa Natsu put on an ingratiating smile and handed over a white towel.
Hikaru Yamagishi glanced at him, took the towel, and suddenly said, "Don't disappoint me with the clues you mentioned."
Chapter 218 Aunt Mafei
Hikaru Yamagishi held a white towel in both hands to wipe away her sweat. The sweat slid across her skin, leaving a damp, dark ring around her bra.
The muscle lines on the arms are faintly visible.
Completely different from the alluring married woman like Yuzuriha Yu, she was like a cheetah in the forest, with beautiful lines yet dangerous and fierce.
After glancing at Shirakawa Natsumi, he immediately lowered his head. Even if a cheetah with a human appearance is too beautiful, no one would want to sleep with it; they would lose their life.
He took out his notebook, opened the photo taken in the apartment, and pointed it out to Yamagishi Hika: "This middle-aged man is the key clue. Even after the key fell into the hands of the police, he still tried to kill the police as well. As long as we find him, we will find the answer."
He briefly recounted what had happened during the day to Yamagishi Hika, omitting the fact that he had called the police and instead saying that he had connections at the police station.
After Shirakawa Natsu finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Yamagishi Hika's expression. The address on the key was given to him by Yamagishi Hika.
This middle-aged man is at least half likely to be one of Yamagishi Hika's subordinates.
Their goal was even to kill him.
Once he confirmed this suspicion, he decisively fled with his acquaintances.
Yamagishi Hika stared at the photo, her eyes flashing with a cold light. She put down the towel and waved her hand behind her.
A middle-aged man ran out from the shadows and bowed respectfully as he approached.
"Gather people and find out this man's information," Yamagishi Hika said, pointing to the photo.
The middle-aged man looked troubled: "We need some time to get this photo."
“No.” Yamagishi Hikaru said coldly, “The M67 delayed-action grenade is not something that ordinary people can get their hands on. He has a wrist injury and needs surgery, so it’s impossible for him to go to a regular hospital.”
"Spread the word that everyone is going to find this man, whether it's our Yamagishi family or any other family. Have them all join the search team. We must find him within 24 hours."
"Understood." The middle-aged man nodded respectfully and quickly turned around.
Yamagishi Hika then turned to Shirakawa Natsu: "You did a good job. I don't care why the police got involved, who you worked for, or what your intentions were."
"You helped me find the clue. From now on, you're mine, and I'll protect your safety."
After she finished speaking, she lowered her head and looked directly into Shirakawa Natsu’s eyes: “And what you need to do is to show your loyalty.”
"Of course, Yamagishi-nee, I am willing to serve you forever." After a brief moment of surprise, Shirakawa Natsu quickly came to her senses and nodded to show her loyalty.
What a domineering woman.
Judging from her reaction, she really wanted to find this middle-aged man as soon as possible, which suggests that he was not her subordinate.
Only then did Shirakawa Natsumi breathe a sigh of relief. As long as he demonstrated his value, he wouldn't have to worry about Yamagishi Hika finding an excuse to shoot him in the head.
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the side.
"summer?"
Shirakawa Natsu was taken aback. She looked up and saw Miyuki, who was also wearing a tight-fitting tracksuit and was looking over with a frown.
He suddenly remembered what Genki had said in the car: that Miyuki practiced fighting at a fight club owned by Yamagishi Hika.
She didn't come over because she had been stopped by Yamagishi Hika's bodyguards.
Hikaru Yamagishi also noticed Miyuki and glanced over at him.
Shirakawa Natsu's face instantly darkened. Mikoto was his only friend. Could this fierce older sister have taken a liking to Mikoto?
If they get together, it'll be troublesome when a side quest pops up a few days later.
"I'm sorry, Yamagishi-nee, she's my friend. I didn't expect to run into her here. I'll take her away right away." Shirakawa Natsu bowed deeply.
Yamagishi Hika glanced at her casually before looking away: "I look forward to your performance."
After she finished speaking, she got up and left, with her bodyguards following closely behind.
Shirakawa Natsu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. Clearly, Yamagishi Hika was no ordinary little girl and had not developed any affection for Mino Shiki, this dog girl.
Perhaps it's because they are both mature, sophisticated types that they don't match.
Besides, she had just lost her younger brother, so it was impossible for her to be thinking about things between women.
After Yamagishi Hika left, Miyuki walked over and looked him up and down.
"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?" Shirakawa Natsu asked, frowning.
"Your new target?" Mikoto's lips curled into a half-smile.
"Sorry, I want to live a couple more years." Shirakawa Natsu waved her hand, then her eyes turned dangerous: "Hey, tell me honestly, you didn't secretly get together with that woman from earlier, did you?"
Miyuki looked disgusted, giving him a look of utter disdain: "That kind of woman who looks dangerous is not someone I can handle."
“That’s true.” Shirakawa Natsu nodded. Yamagishi Hika didn’t seem like the type to fall for anyone.
If she were to actually marry a man, she would probably pin him down and ruthlessly ravage him.
"That's terrifying." Shirakawa Natsumi shook her head, thankfully she hadn't managed to trigger any quests related to her.
This can be considered a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune.
"Ding ding ding!" A message notification sound suddenly rang in my pocket.
Shirakawa Natsumi took out her phone, frowning slightly. It was a message from Aunt Maki, containing only a coffee shop address.
He was already exhausted from the day and really didn't want to see Aunt Mafei.
Moreover, the two had a falling out in bed last time, and hadn't figured out how to approach each other when they met.
"Are we going back?" Miko asked, carrying her sports bag.
"I have something to do, you should go back first." Shirakawa Natsu put away her phone. Even if she didn't want to, she had to meet him for the sake of her own life.
"Okay." Mi Zhi Shi didn't say anything more and turned to leave.
After watching her get into the car, Shirakawa Natsumi hailed a taxi on the street and gave the driver the address that Aunt Maki had sent him.
Taxis weaved through the night; Tokyo did not become quiet because of the night.
The streets are lined with bright lights and bustling activity, where gangsters led by Yamagishi Hika are searching for clues, foreshadowing an inevitable bloodbath. Will he be able to escape unscathed from this undercurrent?
The coffee shop Aunt Mafei recommended wasn't far; it only took half an hour by taxi.
He got out of the car and entered the coffee shop. There weren't many people in the shop, and soon he saw a familiar figure in a corner.
Aunt Mafei was still dressed in the same clothes as during the day, with dust on the hem of her clothes, clearly indicating that she had been busy all day and had only come to meet him after arranging everything.
Shirakawa Natsu walked over and sat down in front of her; the two looked at each other in silence.
After all, just a week ago, the two of them had spent the whole night in bed together, trying out all sorts of positions.
He kept it inside her body while she slept at night.
The next day, Aunt Mafei was ruthless in removing Bao Bao, but now she's taking the initiative to meet again, which is quite awkward.
After a moment of silence, Aunt Mafei spoke up, "Thank you for saving me."
"Well, in that situation, it's impossible to just watch you get blown up, right?" Shirakawa Natsu's gaze swept over her chest, then immediately looked away, as if she could still recall the soft, yielding feel of her hand.
"Why were you there?" Aunt Mafei's expression was more composed than Shirakawa Natsu's, and her expression showed no abnormality.
It was like chatting between ordinary friends, not like people who had a grudge against each other.
"I've run into some trouble, do you know about the Yamagishi family?" Shirakawa Natsu took a deep breath, clearing her mind of the jumbled thoughts, and her expression gradually became serious.
When faced with life and death, even the most beautiful ideas must take a back seat.
"Yes." Aunt Mafei nodded.
“For some special reasons, I’ve been entangled with Yamagishi Hika,” Shirakawa Natsu explained. “I hope to get police protection, but I can’t let Yamagishi Hika know.”
“That’s difficult.” Aunt Mafei shook her head: “The police won’t send officers without a legitimate reason, and…”
She paused for a few seconds, looking at Shirakawa Natsu: "If the Yamagishi family wants to get rid of you, even the police can hardly guarantee your safety."
Shirakawa Natsu slumped down and shook her head: "I know."
He had already anticipated this; the police couldn't possibly exhaust their manpower and resources to protect an ordinary citizen like him.
He took a deep breath: "I can reveal some information about the Yamagishi family to you. In exchange, I need a police identity so I can get away with it afterward."
Even if you eventually find out the truth and manage to get away unscathed by working for Hika Yamagishi, you will inevitably get involved in yakuza incidents in the process.
He needed to have a respectable official status, which was also a way to leave himself a way out.
It would be difficult to persuade Aunt Maki, because he would never actually betray Yamagishi Hika. It's not that he's sincere, but rather that Yamagishi Hika has enough intimidation power, so at most he would only provide some insignificant information.
"Okay." Aunt Mafei didn't hesitate at all: "From now on, you are my informant. This identity will save you a lot of trouble afterward."
"Hmm?" Shirakawa Natsu was taken aback, not expecting Aunt Maki to be so easy to talk to.
"But you must promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you are not allowed to go near my daughter," Aunt Mafei said softly.
“Okay.” Shirakawa Natsu agreed without any hesitation. Hojo Kanna was in Yan Country, and Inagawa Hanahi didn’t want to talk to him at all, so it was impossible for her to get close to him.
"Do you have any leads?" Aunt Mafei asked casually.
“Yes.” Shirakawa Natsu directly sent the middle-aged man’s photo to Aunt Maki via her mobile phone: “This person is most likely related to the death of Yamagishi Hika’s younger brother. Yamagishi Hika is currently mobilizing all her resources to search for him.”
“The M67 delayed-action grenade is not something that ordinary people can get their hands on. He injured his wrist and needed surgery, so he couldn’t go to a regular hospital.”
He casually repeated Yamagishi Hika's analysis to her without changing a single word.
A hint of surprise flashed in Aunt Mafei's eyes. With photos and these clues, it would be much easier for the police to find people than for the gangsters.
Shirakawa Natsu secretly cursed himself for being shameless. It was impossible for Yamagishi Hika to hide the fact that she was looking for someone; this information was just a matter of taking advantage of a time lag.
Of course, a slight time difference is also very important in many situations.
“Okay, I’ll let you know if I have any leads.” Hojo Maki’s expression also became serious.
"It's a pleasure to work with you." Shirakawa Natsu extended her hand, and the two touched briefly in the air before quickly separating.
The whole process went more smoothly than I had imagined.
Hojo Maki looked at Shirakawa Natsu with mixed feelings. Even if she didn't want to admit it, it was very comfortable to be with the boy in front of her. She hadn't experienced this feeling for many years.
He even risked exposing himself to save me today.
Beautiful and mature women find it hardest to resist clean and pure emotions.
Chapter 219 The Contradictory Fox