Chapter 166 - Yurine

At this moment the Japanese Government and Association released news about Matsumoto and Goto going to Korea for negotiations about them asking help to deal with the S-Rank gate.

It was like water was dropped into a pan full of hot oil. This news caused a wave all over Asia as Japan was taking initiative to ask for help. They were the second strongest after China in terms of strength in Asia but for them to seek help from Korea was something they didn't expect. Everyone knew that they didn't want to negotiate with Korea but rather Ryuu's Guild or him personally.

Who was the reason the hunters who went to Jeju island were able to come back alive and it is obvious for people to shout about how 'Obligated' Korea is to help them as japan helped them with their S-rank gate the small snowball rolled and became a massive one it was instigated by guiding the public view.

With how anxious people around Tokyo were, it wasn't a surprise that they jumped at this opportunity. They also argue that he is part Japanese and some of his guild members are Japanese and should protect their homeland.

Ryuu didn't much care about their banter since it was understandable they feel this way. He was already planning on going since his woman loves their home country and people turn a blinds eye especially Kie.

Meeting Room, Korean Hunters Association. In the meeting room, 4 figures were sitting down at the table.

They are Go Gun-hee, Matsumoto Shigeo, Ryuuji Goto, and Tawata Kanae. The atmosphere In the room was a bit cold as Go Gun-hee's voice rang out.

"Hunter Cinco will be coming in a bit. Do you care to explain the mess you have caused?"

His voice was cold. He was like a lion. As long as you don't step on his tail it will be alright. But the people in question this time trampled all over it.

Matsumoto was sweating as he could feel the anger coming from Gun-hee. Tawata was fine as she didn't say anything because she knew what their country did was wrong. After some time Goto spoke.

"It was necessary to calm down the people."

Gun-hee scoffed at this finding his tone to be foolish and filled with unnecessary ego.

'Do you think I'm a kid it is clear what you guys are trying to do here?'

He thought and waited for Ryuu to come as he was the focus of the meeting. Both Matsumoto and Goto knew that Gun-hee isn't going to believe their reason. But they just needed Ryuu to believe in this.

They will be able to get his help and the track record of participating in clearance of two S-rank gate will help Goto become a National level hunter as well. They can't let such a perfect opportunity pass by.

After 5 minutes the door opened with Ryuu walking in with an office bag in his hand and Jin-Chul following behind him. Ryuu sat down and Jin-Chul stood behind Gun-hee and said something in his ears that caused his anger to flare up but he held it down.

If it was someone else they would've torn Matsumoto and Goto into pieces but he

kept his cool as he wanted to know what they were planning to do.

"So what do you guys want to talk about?"

Ryuu said after giving Tawata a friendly smile. She smiled back and this caused Matsumoto to smirk in his mind. On the other hand, Ryuu wanted to laugh at his expression since he was like an opened book.

Though he still likes to see Tawata again after some time. She left quite an impression on when they spar and see that she would be a fine addition to his colle-I mean Guild.

Tawata was happy to see him again and always had him in her mind, especially how she often read news about him.

"We have to wait for another guest that will be coming here."

Matsumoto said, and then the door opened, and an obese middle-aged man with green eyes, messy brown hair, a beer belly, and a thick beard. Everyone in the room knew who he was, the Barrier Specialist Yuri Orloff.

The man came in and sat down with a bottle of vodka in his hands. His arrogant gaze looked across the room as he studied the people in the room and scoffed in his mind as he gulped vodka from the bottle.

"We will get straight to the point as we don't have much time."

Matsumoto said as he presented the file to all of them present in the room about what they will get if the gate is cleared. The main prize was 30% of the final amount.

The amount caused Yuri Orloff's eyes to shine. The national-level hunter gets 40% of the final amount. To get 30% showed how much importance the Japanese Association had put on this topic.

"So why did you call the two of us here?"

Yuri knew exactly why because he was the one who proposed to have a meeting together. He then looked at Ryuu and thought.

'You will be my stepping stone this time.'

He smirked while Ryuu showed no emotion to the profit which caused both Tawata and Gun-hee to smile as they knew money was the last thing he would be interested in. Money isn't an issue when he can steal some in the bank rather easily.

"Well, we want to be as safe as possible while dealing with an S-rank gate so we decided to talk with both of you. If you both accept it the rewards will be split between you two."

Matsumoto said with a smirk. This caused Yuri Orloff to frown as this wasn't something he knew then he looked at Ryuu and saw he didn't react as he sat with his legs crossed while leaning on the back rest of the chair.

"Can he even do something about an S-rank gate? The Jeju island monsters weren't even that powerful it was the

hunters that were weak. "

Yuri said smirking and the air around the room dropped as Gun-hee and Tawata looked at him with anger apparent on their face but Gun-hee controlled himself as he looked at Matsumoto. Goto was frowning but didn't say anything. Ryuu remains silent, hearing nothing more than a stray dog who keeps barking.

"What do you know about it you weren't even there."

Tawata shouted as her eyes glowed red, angry at Yuri not because of underestimating her but rather Ryuu who smiled at her reaction.

"You are weak, that is the truth. And he isn't anything special as well."

Yuri arrogantly laughed.

"YOU LET ME SH-"

Tawata was about to attack him but Yuri's

eyes glowed teal and the room was covered in a barrier and immobilized everyone.

No one was able to move as the barrier activated. He looked at the fear in their eyes, he smirked and said.

"See this is all you amount to. I'll do this and I'll throw her life in the deal as well."

He said as he drank from the bottle again but when he heard no answer. He saw them looking behind him.

"Say it again and see whose life is thrown."

Yuri heard a cold voice behind him and his body stiffened. He wasn't able to breathe as he turned his head around with difficulty and saw Ryuu and his eyes glowed in bright blood soaking red. He wasn't able to talk for a while but he was angry at his words.

"Y-You Bastard. I'll kill you."

Yuri was about to attack Ryuu but then everyone saw Yuri's body start to hover. The Barrier set by Yuri was disabled and everyone was able to move. They were shocked to see Ryuu easily defeat an S rank as his massive killing intent was weighing down on Yuri.

"What? Aren't you going to kill me? Shouldn't it be a given that you are prepared to die as well?"

His newly acquired [ Beast Lordship ] affects even humans as they are still animal and beast. Ryuu embodies what it is to be the Apex predator that causes Yuri to quiver in fear.

He has a sort of conqueror Haki that was under the [ Beast Lordship ] cause those weaker than him to feel immense fear and oftentimes faint. It also acts like a dragon fear that makes those weaker to be frozen in fear.

Yuri saw his Aura manifest into an indescribable nightmare that began to erode his mind causing him to faint and piss himself. Everyone watched in disbelief while Goto felt powerful and angry seeing the display of power.

'Gulp'

Matsumoto gulped his saliva as he looked at this.

"Let's change rooms this one reeks."

Ryuu's voice brought them out of their thoughts as they changed rooms and sent Yuri to the hospital.