Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 989 Chess Piece Kobayashi Tanaka

Just as Fujita Ying was feeling very proud and thinking about how to use the grain to gain greater benefits for his family, a leader of his subordinates rushed in with a nervous and anxious look on his face. "Mr. Ying, it's bad!" He said breathlessly, "The people from the Jade Agency are searching our Fujita family's assets, including factories and warehouses. The head of the family sent a message asking us to be careful not to let the authorities find the grain."

Fujita Ying's face darkened instantly when he heard this. He snorted coldly, with a trace of disdain and anger in his eyes. "The people from the Uncut Jade Agency are just trash! They couldn't find the source of the tabloid, so they pointed the finger at us. When I have the chance in the future, I will definitely settle this account with them!"

However, despite his anger, Fujita Ying did not lose his composure. He quickly analyzed the current situation and thought about how to deal with this sudden crisis. He looked at the person in charge and said firmly: "You immediately notify all your subordinates to stay alert and not let the people from the Jade Agency take any chances. At the same time, strengthen the guard of the warehouse to ensure the safety of the grain."

The person in charge nodded immediately upon hearing this, then turned and left in a hurry. Fujita Ying stood there, staring at the grain in the warehouse, thinking to himself that this warehouse was very hidden and only the top leaders of the Fujita family knew about it. He hoped that the people from the Uncut Jade Agency would not find it.

At this time, Xiao Lin added: "Mr. Ying, don't worry. This granary is very hidden, and the people from the Uncut Jade Agency will definitely not be able to find it. Moreover, there is a large dark room at the inner end of the warehouse. Even if they really find it here, we have enough time to move the grain in."

Fujita Ying smiled with satisfaction when he heard this. He patted Xiaolin on the shoulder and said admiringly: "Xiaolin, you always make people feel at ease when doing things. This time, thanks to your advance preparation, otherwise we might really be caught by the people of the Uncut Jade Agency."

Upon hearing this, Kobayashi Tanaka shyly adjusted his glasses and smiled modestly. "Mr. Ying, you are too kind. I just did my duty. It is my greatest honor to be able to contribute to the family."

Standing in front of the warehouse window, Fujita Ying secretly thanked himself for the thorough preparations he and Kobayashi Tanaka had made in advance.

He firmly believed that as long as the grain was not discovered, the Fujita family would be safe and sound in the storm.

However, what Fujita Ying did not know was that in the dark room of the granary, which he thought was extremely safe, there was already a secret hidden.

Deep in the darkroom, hundreds of printing machines lay there quietly, tightly wrapped in thick oilcloth, like a group of sleeping beasts, waiting for the moment to be awakened.

Kobayashi Tanaka, who had been with Fujita Takashi for seven or eight years and had always been outstanding, humble, polite and loyal, was actually a chess piece carefully laid out by the Mitsui family. In this complex game, Kobayashi Tanaka played a crucial role.

Not only does he have to ensure that the Fujita family will not be aware of the secret in the dark room, but he also has to use his identity and status at the critical moment to divert the attention of the Jade Agency away from the Mitsui family, thus realizing his plan of diverting disaster.

At the headquarters of the Puyu Agency, the atmosphere was tense and solemn. In the spacious conference room, the long table in the middle was covered with various documents and reports, and the air was filled with a strong smell of tobacco and tension. Asanogawa sat at the main seat at the conference table, his brows furrowed, and his eyes were constantly flashing with anxiety and impatience.

The news sent back by his subordinates from the search site of the two family businesses flowed into his hands like water. After six hours of search operations and the participation of hundreds of people, no clues or information about the secret report from Kyoto were found. This made him feel like an ant on a hot pot, and anxiety and uneasiness almost devoured him.

"Master Hong Yuzhang has come to urge us no less than ten times." Asanogawa muttered to himself. He knew the urgency and importance of this mission. The spread of the secret report from Kyoto had already posed a serious threat to the stability of Kyoto. He had to find clues as soon as possible to calm down the storm.

At this time, a leader of the action team hurried into the meeting room, his face full of fatigue and helplessness. "Lord Asanogawa, we have searched all the warehouses and factories of the two families, and even dug up the houses under their names, but still found no clues." His report was like a bucket of cold water, pouring on Asanogawa's head.

Asanogawa's face darkened when he heard this. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. "Is my guess wrong?" He wondered in his heart. In Kyoto, besides the Fujita family and the Mitsui family, who else could print and spread the so-called Kyoto Secret Report on a large scale?

At this moment, a subordinate slowly came forward, his face looked a little nervous, but his eyes were shining with anticipation. "Lord Asanogawa, I have been investigating the relevant information of the grain storage of the two major families. In the process of collecting information, I found a secret warehouse of the Fujita family. This warehouse is very hidden, and they may have missed this place." The subordinate's report was like a ray of dawn, instantly illuminating the haze in Asanogawa's heart.

"Secret warehouse?" Asanogawa's eyes lit up. He stood up quickly and stared into his subordinate's eyes. "Are you sure? Is this information reliable?"

The subordinate nodded vigorously, his expression firm. "I investigated the food reserves of the Fujita family in recent years and found that their reserves always increased inexplicably. After some investigation, I finally found this secret warehouse. This warehouse is hidden very secretly and ordinary people can't find it at all."

Asano Gawa heard this and sneered. "Humph, it seems that the Fujita family really has a good hand. However, they forgot that no matter how cunning a fox is, it cannot escape the eyes of the hunter." He turned around quickly and said to his subordinates behind him, "Organize a team immediately and follow me to the secret warehouse of the Fujita family. This time, I must personally uncover their disguise!"

The subordinates nodded in agreement after hearing this. They quickly got ready and followed Asanogawa out of the meeting room.

The night was as dark as ink, and the edge of Kyoto's slums seemed particularly quiet. Only the occasional barking of dogs and the faint lights in the distance made people feel that there was still a trace of human life here. Under the moonlight, a winding path led to a seemingly abandoned corner, where the secret warehouse mentioned by the subordinates was hidden.

Asanogawa stood at the entrance of the trail with a sharp gaze. He was wearing a black combat uniform, a pistol hanging around his waist, fully armed, with a stern expression.

Beside him were three special operations teams, totaling sixty people.

"Everyone, pay attention. This is where we are looking for." Asanogawa's voice was deep and powerful. He raised his hand, signaling the team to stop, and then carefully observed the surrounding environment. The exterior of the warehouse was surrounded by high walls, which were covered with moss and weeds, almost blending in with the surrounding environment. If you didn't look for it specifically, it would be difficult to find a large warehouse hidden here.

"It seems that the Fujita family has put a lot of effort into covering up this secret." Asanogawa thought to himself. He turned to look at his subordinates and asked in a low voice, "Are you sure the entrance is here?"

The subordinate nodded and pointed to a corner of the wall, where there was a stone that seemed to be a little different from the surrounding stones. "There should be a secret door here. When I investigated before, I found something unusual here." He walked to the stone and began to explore it carefully.