The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 6994

One side has 100 million U.S. dollars, while the other side has a few million in profits. Because of this, the Yamaguchi Group’s net profit in a year is just a few hundred million dollars at most.

But the strength of the Yamaguchi-gumi lies in its ability to support tens of thousands of people. These individuals, from low-level workers to mid- and high-ranking leaders, live comfortable lives while still generating hundreds of millions of dollars in profits. They are like worker ants in an ant colony, working hard every day and even risking their lives to protect the group.

These tens of thousands of members are the foundation that keeps the Yamaguchi Group strong.

However, even a group as powerful as the Yamaguchi-gumi feels small compared to the Mitsui family.

Mitsui Shinmei might fear their size, but to Mitsui Yoshitaka, the seventh leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi, or Nishida Yuhiro as he calls him, is just a small-time gangster who doesn’t matter much. Yoshitaka can scold his driver just as easily as he would Nishida. While Nishida may shout back in frustration, he doesn’t dare to stand up for himself or speak back.

When Yoshitaka heard that Nishida had actually asked the Yamaguchi-gumi to assassinate Tawana, he was furious. He felt insulted by his subordinate’s boldness.

Without hesitation, Yoshitaka’s brother called Nishida Yuhiro. When the call connected, he asked, “Is this Nishida?”

“Yes, it is,” replied a respectful middle-aged voice on the other end. “Mr. Mitsui, why did you think of calling me?”

Yoshitaka’s brother responded coldly, “I’m not looking for you.”

“It’s my older brother, Mitsui Yoshitaka, who is looking for you,” said the voice on the phone.

Mitsui Yoshitaka, standing nearby, quickly grabbed the phone and shouted angrily, “Nishida Yuhiro, are you trying to get yourself killed? How dare you send someone to assassinate my guest, Tawanna? Where did you get the nerve?”

Nishida Yuhiro, on the other end of the line, coughed awkwardly and replied, “Mr. Mitsui, the person we want to eliminate is Tawanna, an American. She doesn’t have anything to do with you, does she?”

Mitsui Yoshitaka scolded him fiercely, “You fool! Tawanna is not only my guest but also a signed artist with Universal Music. As a shareholder of Universal Music, do you really think this doesn’t concern me?”

He continued, his voice cold, “Listen carefully, Nishida Yuhiro. I don’t have time for nonsense. You have two options: First, you can withdraw the order immediately. No member of the Yamaguchi group is allowed to go near Tawanna. Second, you can choose to be my enemy from this moment on. If you pick the second option, I assure you that I will destroy the Yamaguchi group!”

Nishida Yuhiro felt a bit embarrassed but responded, “Mr. Mitsui, you should understand that this is a hidden flower worth one billion dollars. Just think about how much power that money holds. I can’t afford to lose it. All the gang organizations in Japan want this money, and if you stop me, my competitors will get it instead. If they do, the Yamaguchi group will be finished, and I won’t need you to take action.”

Mitsui Yoshitaka replied firmly, “I want you to know that no matter who wants to make this…”

“Anyone who dares to act against us will be seen as enemies of the Mitsui family! We will make sure they are eliminated! But if you understand what it means to be smart in these times, staying out of this situation will not only keep you safe but also bring you benefits!”

Nishida Yuhiro smiled and replied, “Mr. Mitsui, do you really believe the Mitsui family can wipe out all gang organizations in Japan? Even the prime minister wouldn’t make such a bold claim, would he?”

He continued, “Do you know how many gangsters are in Japan? The Metropolitan Police Department alone has nearly 30,000 registered! And there are at least 100,000 more who aren’t registered!”

“Many people in low-income jobs, like those in bars, casinos, and clubs, depend on gangs to survive. While they may not be official gang members, they still support the gangs and are part of their reserves! If we count them, the total number could reach at least 300,000!”

“If the Mitsui family goes after these 300,000 people, all the prisons in Japan would overflow! This would completely disrupt the gang balance. All gangsters would see the Mitsui family as their biggest enemy. New gang members would flood the streets, fighting for territory, and Japan’s safety would be thrown into chaos. I’m sure you don’t want that, Mr. Mitsui.”

Mitsui Yoshitaka understood that Nishida Yuhiro was right. Gangs had become a persistent issue in Japan. The government recognized their existence and allowed them to operate in many ways. Usually, they didn’t clash with the government, maintaining a fragile balance. If that balance were broken, society could descend into chaos.

The Japanese government has struggled to control the gangs, and Mitsui Yoshitaka certainly does not have the power to do so either.

Initially, Mitsui only wanted to intimidate Nishida Yuhiro. He hoped to keep the Yamaguchi-gumi out of the situation and scare the leaders of other gangs. However, he soon realized the real issue. These gang leaders usually caused him a lot of trouble. They were reluctant to oppose him due to their own pride, but now there was a hidden treasure worth one billion dollars at stake. For these gangs, if they didn’t act, their rivals might seize it first. If that happened, they would be finished.

With a cold tone, Mitsui threatened, “Nishida, I won’t accept any excuses. If you take action, I will not hold back!”

Nishida Yuhiro stood his ground and replied firmly, “Mr. Mitsui, this operation involves all Japanese gangs. If you go after the Yamaguchi-gumi later, remember that their tens of thousands of members will not back down! We will fight with everything we have. If you attack the Mitsui family, you might take one of us down, but there’s plenty more where that came from! We may seem cheap, but we can take on lives like yours in return. It’s a fair trade!”