Building Something New (II)

"Is that it?" The man asked, taking a look at the bodies. They were already charred and barely recognizable, but I didn't want so many bodies lying around even though Jaku City was apparently, quite lawless. Thankfully, I wasn't the one who was going to pay so I simply glanced at Ito and he knew what to do.

"Here's the money" Ito paid the man without any complaints. The man had brought a cart with him to take the bodies when he heard that there were more than 20 bodies.

The man smiled when he received the money and shook hands with Ito. "Alright, man. Good business" The man laughed loudly as he pocketed the cash. Ito had to pay only 21000 yen for the disposal service and now that I think about it, the service was quite cheap. It was like he had to pay approximately 1000 yen for each body.

Now that the bodies were off our hands, there was no reason for us to linger here and more… "That is pretty cheap" I pointed out as I climbed into the back of the car.

"They were just nameless mooks, that's why it was so cheap. The price would have gone up if he had to dispose the bodies of anyone important. Important people means more risks" Ito explained with a sly smile. What he said made sense… "Now, we just need to clean this van and nobody will be able to connect anything with us" He added with a grin.

"Do you guys have a service for that too?" I asked even though I could guess the answer.

"Of course, we do. Death is pretty common in this city" Ito answered with a toothy grin.

"That's good" I nodded my head before I started to ponder my next move. The club obviously needed to be repaired and thanks to Ito, I wouldn't have to worry about money. However, I needed to keep an eye on him so that he wouldn't run away in the meantime. According to Ito and Jun, it would probably take a week to finish all the repairs.

"We won't be selling any more drugs in the club" I said out loud, making the van jerk as Satou turned to look at me with a shocked look on his face and he wasn't the only one. Even Jun and Ito stared at me owlishly. I could understand Ito since he was a druggie, but why were Jun and Satou looking at me like that?

"Wh-What? Th-Thats imp-impossible!" Ito sputtered and I simply glared at him.

"You are worse than him" Jun pointed out while glaring at me. That caught me by surprise.

"Explain!" I demanded. I don't claim to be a genius or something, but drugs are supposed to be bad, right? They aren't going to tell me drugs in this world are mystical remedies, are they?

"Drugs are the main reason why most people visit clubs in this city. If you stop selling drugs then nobody is going to come to our club" Jun explained and this time I was the one who blinked at him owlishly. What the hell is this place? I could understand that cops couldn't do much in Jaku City, but drugs are being sold in the open? I mean, what the fuck?

"The answer is still no" I shook my head. I was adamant about not selling drugs and there was nothing they could say to me to change my mind. 

"Why-" Ito was about to say something, but he stopped and forced himself to calm down. "Look, there are some clubs in the city where they don't sell clubs, but all of them are high-class clubs. If we stop selling drugs then we would be inviting a different kind of clientele. If we do that then we will be cutting into their business" Ito pulled his hair, looking frustrated.

"They do not like that. Most of the high-class clubs are backed by big gangs, we can't fight them. You are strong, but are not that strong" Jun explained the rest. 

I see… So, there is a business structure in Jaku City… I didn't want to toe any lines this soon. I wanted to lay low and consolidate my power, but it seems now I have to change my plans. There is no way I am going to sell drugs… I am fine with grass, but that's the most I am willing to go. Anything harder than that won't be welcome in the club.

"Alright" For the time being, I decided to act like I agreed with them. After all, they were my only employees and I couldn't have any of them running away. Maybe, I should look for some people to work for me, just in case they decide to leave. If I decided not to sell drugs in my club, then I was going to step on a lot of toes. Somebody was bound to get cold feet when that happened.

"Ito, there is something I need to do back in the city, you will be coming with me and the two of you, take this van to the cleaners" I said when I finally noticed the welcome sign on the side of the road.

"Do I need to go with you?" Ito whined and I simply gave him a nod. There was no way I was going to let him out of my sight. I was planning to visit the 7-storey building where I had been staying for the last couple of days. I wanted to see if some of the women were willing to work for me. They might be Quirkless, but they could still cook, serve drinks, and clean the tables.

And even if they refused, no skin off my nose… 

I needed to keep Ito close to me since without him, I would have no money. Even if the rest ran away, I could simply hire more with some time, but if Ito left, then I would be penniless except for the money I have with me… Maybe, I should also take over that third nightclub I was pondering about if I was going to be ousted either way…

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