In Tokyo, nearly a hundred covert operatives from the Banks Family ceased their secret search for Fitz and Zara. Twenty of these individuals made their way directly to Kyoto under the cover of darkness, while the remaining seventy-plus traveled toward Matsumoto, where the mansion of the beloved awaited.


    Unbeknownst to Matsumoto, he was on the brink of disaster.


    Checking the time, he realized it was already ten o’clock at night. He promptly pulled out his cell phone and dialed Iga Kaminbu.


    As per his n, Matsumoto instructed Iga Kaminbu to eliminate a target and then conceal the body within the Ito family mansion half an hourter.


    Next, he intended to wait a few hours until the body had almost lost all heat, before anonymously tipping off the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    This strategy would ensure Yuhiko Ito met his demise early the following morning.


    Once Yuhiko Ito was out of the picture, the only obstacle left would be Shinichi Takahashi.


    As it stood, Takahashi should still be reeling from his recent loss, making him particrly vulnerable. Matsumoto thought it would be the perfect opportunity to set an ambush and eliminate him when he was mourning for Takahashi Eiji.


    Lost in these thoughts, Matsumoto was interrupted by a persistent beeping from his phone.


    “Why can’t I reach Iga Kaminbu?” he muttered, a frown creasing his brow.


    “Didn’t I remind him to keep his phone on at all times for urgentmunication? What could be wrong?”


    A sudden unease clenched Matsumoto’s heart as he spected, “Could something have happened to Iga Kaminbu?!”


    “But that shouldn’t be the case! They took the Banks Family siblings all the way to Kyoto without a hitch, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police have been searching for so long without any leads. How could there be an issue?”


    “If they were caught while hiding the body in the Ito residence and ambushed by the Ito family, it would make sense. But they haven’t received any orders, so they couldn’t have acted prematurely. This scenario concerning the Banks Family siblings just doesn’t add up!”


    “So, what has happened in Kyoto?”


    Ryoto Matsumoto, who prided himself on his confidence and strategic mind, found himself engulfed in self-doubt.


    ……


    At that moment, it wasn’t just Matsumoto struggling to make calls; Takahashi, mourning the loss of his son, faced the same issue.


    Machi Takahashi hadmanded the Tenglin family ninjas stationed in Kyoto to eliminate Nanako Ito first and document the killing on video.


    This footage was intended to torment Yuhiko Ito, ensuring he experienced unimaginable suffering before his end.


    However, the Tenglin family ninjas had been unresponsive.


    When Takahashi called for updates, he found the linepletely dead. After several attempts, no one picked up.


    Frustrated by theck ofmunication, Takahashi hurled his phone to the ground, shouting furiously, “What the hell is going on?! Why are the supposedly invincible Tenglin ninjas turning into worthless trash?!”


    “Earlier, Tenglin Zhengzhe and his team vanished without a trace, only to be returned frozen like popsicles. Now, this new group is silent—will they end up the same way?”


    A subordinate quickly interjected, “Mr. Takahashi, could the Tenglin family be caught in an ambush at the Ito house?”


    “What ambush are you talking about?” Takahashi snapped, visibly irritated. “The situation there is clear. The Ito family doesn’t have any ninjas in Kyoto—just some housekeepers, servants, and regr bodyguards. What could they possibly use to ambush Tenglin ninjas? There are only six of them!”<fn83e4> Chapters first released on FιndＮovel</fn83e4>


    After saying this, Takahashi couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. “What on earth is happening in Kyoto?!”