An Acquaintance.

Two days ago, I visited every businesses that were associated with any yakuza clans all over the Shinjuku area.

*Baam!* As the door got wrecked.

"Stop! Why are you doing this!?" A man asked with an anxious expression.

James quietly walked towards the man, The entire place was wrecked, Several people were seen unconscious lying on the ground.

"I asked you, Where is my daughter?" James asked in an intimidating tone, Which immediately scared the man who he just recently slammed unto the door.

The man gulped as he trembled infront of the presence of James, "I don't know what you're talking about!" He said in a loud tone.

James immediately held his head and slammed him unto the ground, Causing his forehead to bleed and made him faint.

Then james silently surveyed his surroundings, No one was moving an inch, Some truly fainted while others pretended, Too scared to face the man who just barged into their territory and beat the hell out of them without any reason.

While james slowly walked towards the exit, "I guess the Kazami Clan isn't responsible with the incident." He mumbled and left the scene completely unscathed.

Then after that incident, News began spreading that every single businesses affiliated with the yakuza clans were attacked by a single individual who was looking for his daughter.

While James wrecked their businesses and beaten them to a pulp, A guy who was severely bruised pulled out a gun, "Step back or I'll shoot you!"

James quietly stood and did not move an inch while holding the head of their boss, "If you point a gun at me, Then you should be prepared to die." He uttered in an intimidating tone while he coldly gazed towards the man with a gun.

The man gulped, While the boss who was on his knees ordered him to throw away the gun. Scared of knowing what consequences they might receive once he accidentally pulls the trigger.

And every representatives that were on the scene when James visited their territories, All of their response were "We don't know." and mentioned the Tenguro Clan, Which was the strongest clan within the Shinjuku area.

In the end, James went to the Tenguro Clan to ask them about the kidnapping incident. But due to his friendly relation with the previous head of the Tenguro clan, He did not show up at their doorstep in a violent way, Rather he went there and retaliated in a peaceful method.

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"Sir follow me, The boss is currently eating at his room." Kyosuke said.

James nodded and followed the shirtless man filled with tattoos.

Seeing him walk around the place shirtless, I guess he's a higher up in their organization, James thought.

But just before Kyosuke could open the door, Yakamoto opened it first and greeted james, "Thankyou for visiting us." He said politely.

James stared at yakamoto, Trying to remember who he was since he looked familiar.

"Please come in." Yakamoto said.

He's pretty young, Most likely the same age as me. So when he killed all of those kidnappers, He was also young at that time!? How terrifying. Yakamoto thought as it gave him the shivers.

Kyosuke was baffled to see his boss act in a different way.

"Ghost, If you ever mention that your an acquaintance of mine, Then the next tenguro clan leader would immediately recognize you and welcome you in our household." As james remembered the final words of Hamamori before Ghost went back to their Association.

James went inside and sat infront of Yakamoto who was acting politely infront of him, While Kyosuke had a shocked expression and sat beside Yakamoto.

James coughed, "May I know your name?" He asked.

Kyosuke flinched, He came here without knowing who's the current leader of the Tenguro Clan!? As he mumbled in his head.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Yakamoto Hori, The son of Hamamori Hori."

James suddenly wore a surprised expression and finally remembered who he was, "I finally remember you. I am James Ashburn." He said.

Yakamoto smirked, I guess he remembered who I was. As he thought.

"It's nice to meet you James Ashburn-san. I've always wanted to meet you personally and thank you for helping me that day." As Yakamoto slightly bowed.

Kyosuke couldn't get a grasp about the situation and just followed along and bowed.

"It's fine, Your father, Hamamori was the one who sent me the request, You didn't need to thank me."

"I see, Well, I still wanna thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm not sure if I'd get the chance to sit here comfortably like this."

James smirked, "Anyways. I'm searching for my Daughter. Are you perhaps connected with the kidnapping incidents that just recently occured?" He asked with a cold gaze.

Kyosuke flinched after hearing James' words. He's so blunt with his words, He mumbled in his head.

Yakamoto gulped, "I'm afraid you may have gotten the wrong idea James-san." And responded.

"But the other clans told me that your Clan, The Tenguro clan is somewhat connected with the recent incidents."

I guess, He was the one causing a ruckus within the other Clan's territories. Yakamoto thought and said, "It's just that there are some weird rumors running around making us the culprits for these sudden kidnappings. But I assure you that we aren't the ones causing it."

James stared at Yakamoto and bluntly asked, "Do you know who might be behind the kidnapping incident? Any information would do."

Yakamoto took a deep breathe, "Well we still have no information about their whereabouts. But all we know is that the culprits are foreigners, Same as before. And we're also looking for them right now." He said.

"Why would you be looking for them?" James asked.

"Well part of the reason is to show the other clans that their doubts were wrong, And the other reason is... My daughter also got kidnapped." Yakamoto said and sighed.

"Your daughter also?" James said in a surprised tone.

"Yes." As yakamoto nodded.

"As expected, It seems the target are still between 15 to 23." James mumbled as he stared at the folded paper he pulled out from his pocket.

Yakamoto leaned and took a glance, "Is that--"

"These are the kidnapped victims." James quickly intervened.

Pictures of kidnapped victims were imprinted in the paper with their names, ages and addresses.

"Chizu Hori. Is this your daughter?" James asked.

"Yes." Yakamoto replied in a saddened tone.

James remembered what Jasmine said, That her friend Chizu Hori got kidnapped.

"Now that you've told me that they're foreigners. I might have a clue who's behind all of these." James uttered.

"Then? Do you have any ideas where they're keeping their victims held James-san?"

"Yes. If my hunch is right, They are currently hiding them in Misaki Harbor." James said with a serious tone.

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Meanwhile, In a warehouse around Misaki Harbor's vicinity.

A masked individual pulled out his phone and called someone.

*Beep*

"This is Hound, The products are safe and sound. Will we proceed on transferring them to the island boss?" He said with a deepened voice. (In english language)

"Yes. Transport the products immediately." (In english language)

"Roger that." (In english language)

*Beep*

A man surrounded by darkness, Sitting in an empty place with only a single chair on it was vaguely seen.

"Now that the Ghost is gone, Nobody can stop my plans. Keke!" As the vague individual uttered mischievously while he grinned.

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Jasmine woke up and noticed that she was locked inside a cage, As she surveyed around her surroundings. She saw a few individuals who were mostly wearing uniforms from different schools.

"Jasmine-chan?" A voice was heard calling out her name.

Jasmine immediately turned around and saw Chizu, Crying relentlessly as she called out for Jasmine.

"Chizu?" Jasmine said in a surprised tone.

"Jasmine-chan! I'm so scared!" She said.

Jasmine immediately hugged Chizu who was trembling intensely and tried comforting her in order to stop her from crying.

"Chizu, It's gonna be alright. Don't worry someone will save us." Jasmine said in a gentle tone.

"I've been locked in here for five days, No one's gonna save us jasmine-chan." She said while her voice trembled and she sniffed.

Jasmine patted Chizu's head to calm her, "Don't worry. I'm sure someone will save us. I assure you that." She uttered.

While Jasmine and Chizu gently hugged each other, Jasmine prayed in her mind, "Please papa. Save me."

Meanwhile, In the Tenguro Clan household, Several men were getting prepared to depart.

Guns were placed all over the table as the men grabbed one for each one of them.

"Is he really gonna help us Boss? He looks foreign to me, I'm sure he's just gonna slow us down." Kyosuke asked.

"Don't worry. That man isn't someone who'd slow us down Kyosuke. Once you see him in action, I'm sure you'll be stunned in awe."

"But that man, He looked like he couldn't kill even an animal."

"Haha, We'll see. Anyways tell your brother Ryosuke to prepare the cars outside. We'll meet up with James-san in a roadside near Misaki Harbor." Yakamoto said.

"Okay boss." As Kyosuke bowed and immediately went out to find his younger brother, Ryosuke.

Yakamoto sighed as he checked his weapon's conditions, "These foreign kidnappers surely have no ounce of luck. Keke." He uttered with a grin on his face.

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While James was seen riding a black car, And Silently took a glance at the Skull mask which was placed on the seat beside him.

Chapter End.