When the Superintendent of Police spoke, all three people at the scene reacted dramatically.


    The ones genuinely overwhelmed were Nishida Hirohiro and Takaoka Machi, as they realized they had triggered a significant disaster.


    The one feigning distress, however, was Mitsui Yoshiyasu, whose theatrical copse masked his scheming nature.


    Having instructed his samurai team to flee immediately after the murder and avoid any association with him, Mitsui hadn’t been able to confirm the situation with his men. However, he trusted the Superintendent’s statement implicitly. If the Superintendent said the person was dead, then it must be true.


    Covering his face and choking back fake sobs, Mitsui cried out, “Brother, Xinmei… you left so suddenly! I… I must avenge you!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Takaoka Machi, trembling with fear, quickly defended himself. “Mr. Mitsui, the Yamaguchi-gumi arrived first, blocking our people from entering the inner rooms. So, it’s clear that your brother and niece must have been killed by them!”


    Nishida Hirohiro was seething. He hadn’t anticipated being dragged into this mess alongside Takaoka Machi, only for thetter to throw him under the bus. What was this man ying at?


    Grinding his teeth, Nishida snapped, “Takaoka Machi, stop trying to act innocent! What were your people doing here if not trying to seize the billion dors for secret spending? Whether Mr. Mitsui and his daughter were killed by the Yamaguchi-gumi or not, your motives are no different from mine!”


    Desperately, Takaoka turned to Mitsui and said, “Mr. Mitsui, motives aside, let’s focus on the facts. My men didn’t even have a chance to harm you or your daughter. On the contrary, if they hadn’t arrived in time and trapped the Yamaguchi-gumi inside, the real murderers would have escaped! At the very least, we’ve contributed to containing the situation. Even if there’s no credit, we’ve worked hard!”


    “Baka!” The Superintendent exploded with anger. Storming forward, he pped one of the men across the face and shouted, “I told you to summon your men and have them surrender! Who gave you permission to argue among yourselves here?!”


    Takaoka Machi promptly replied with respect, “Director Watanabe, don’t worry! I’ll call them out right away!”


    Without dy, he headed toward the passage entrance. Two special police officers escorted him, gripping his arms firmly as they moved together.


    At the entrance, a special police officer handed him a loudspeaker andmanded coldly, “Speak!”


    Not daring to hesitate, Takaoka Machi shouted into the passage, “Brothers of the Inagawa Society, this is Takaoka Machi! The Metropolitan Police Department haspletely sealed this area, and they could storm in and kill you all at any moment. Lay down your weapons, raise your hands, and surrender immediately!”


    A voice quickly echoed from inside: “Boss, it’s not that we don’t want toe out, but there are a few killers ahead of us whose positions we can’t figure out. They’re in hiding, and it’s dangerous for us to move!”


    No sooner had these words been spoken than themander of the Bluestone Alliance, pretending to be from the Inagawa Society, called out, “Brothers outside, we don’t know who you are, but since we’re all surrounded now, there’s no point in resisting. Why don’t you surrender first, and then we’ll follow? What do you think?”


    Hearing this, the Bluestone Alliance members immediately recognized the voice of their boss. They understood that the situation had turned hopeless, and escape was no longer an option. Realizing survival was their only chance, they decided toply.


    One of them shouted, “Brothers from the Inagawa Society, right? We’re going out to surrender to the police now, so please don’t shoot us in the back!”


    The on-site leader of the Inagawa Society snapped impatiently, “Who would bother shooting you in the back at this point? Just get out of here!”<fn024c> Th?s chapter is updated by f?ndnovel</fn024c>