Chapter 5

The group slowly entered the grandiose of a mansion. It has expensive vases both antique and new. It also has paintings from famous era such as the Sengoku Jidia era, Renaissance era, The Dark Ages, and many more. That's just the entrance which already looked like a museum.

The large reception hall was filled with people. People who perform to be exact as Kishimoto invited Gerald and Zyril to have a seat and watch the prepared performance number.

The two of course accepted politely as they sat on the prepared pillow like cushions on the floor as the maids got ready to serve the tea and snacks.

Gerald kind of loved the Japanese performances especially their slapstick comedy which he really found funny as it's really silly. Zyril on the other hand liked the Kabuki plays a lot. She loved their stylized and organized manner of performing. It reminded her of her own traits such as being the organized type of girl to the point it can even be considered that she has an Obsessive Compulsive disorder or OCD.

"Gerald-san, what type of Japanese theater or theater in general do you like?" asked Kishimoto as he sat down on the pillow like cushion on the floor.

"Mr. Kishimoto, I do like the slapstick comedy and satire type of plays. I just find the silliness and exaggeration a funny type of humor." said Gerald as he also sat down on the cushion as the remaining people of the group too sat on free pillow like cushions.

"I see, I do love a little bit of comedy plays once a while. But have you seen Shakespearean plays or Noh? Those kind of plays are my favorite." said Kishimoto as performers wearing masks with with different costumes entered as the sounds of light drumming filled the whole hall.

The performers started to perform. They sang and danced as the whole plays slowly came together telling a beautiful legend on the mythology of the Japanese people.

Zyril was closely observing as she processed the story behind. She was captivated by the beautiful performance as her facial expressions changed based on the sudden change of moods of the scene of the play.

Gerald just had a poker face as he silently watched the play. The play was fine, it's even considered as a great play due to its performers capabilities to carry the whole performance. Overall, it's enjoyable and Gerald genuinely enjoyed it but it's just not to his taste.

Kishinoto suddenly spoke as he sipped his tea gently.

"Gerald-san, what's the purpose of your email? I'm very certain you need something." said Kishimoto as he looked at the fave of Gerald.

Gerald just chuckled as he bit on a snacks nad looked at Kishimoto seriously before speaking.

"I can't tell you about it here, it's a private matter." Kishimoto just nodded as they silently shifted their attention back to the play.

...

An hour has gone by as the play finally came to the conclusion. The viewers which is the group of Gerald, proceeded to the dining hall to have a simple lunch together.

They sat there as the food started to get served. They all ate happily as simple chats has happened between the two families.

Especially Kenji, he's befriending Zyril and actively talks to her, asking her what is her hobbies, how did she get to knew Gerald, things like that. Zyril actively answered his questions especially regarding on how she met Gerald.

As the day grew longer and after the simple banquet, Gerald together with Zyril has met with the Yaoyorozu couple on their study room to finally discuss the matter on why Gerald called them.

The study room is the same what will you expect of an old man's study room/home office. It has this couches with a low glass table in the middle. An office table made up of wood with different intricate patterns and a swivel chair complimenting it.

They all sat down on the couch as the Sparrow family and the Yoaoyorozu finally met face to face once more.

"Gerald-san, how's Samantha-san? Is she fine? It's really fortunate that it's still not her time when that incident happened." Kishimoto asked the state of Samantha as it's truly unfortunate to have a husband that is crazy.

"Mom is fine, she's back at the mansion doing things." answered Gerald as he relaxed his whole body.

"Very well, Gerald-san, what's your purpose on emailing me?" asked Kishimoto as the atmosphere suddenly plummeted as a standoff occurred between the two.

"I won't go around and mask my intentions then, I want to meet this All for One guy, tell me, what's the catch?" asked Gerald which made Kishimoto confused. Why would anyone even want to meet that crazy guy out of their own will? He's absolutely crazy and an opportunistic bastard.

"May I ask you Gerald-san, why do you want to meet that crazy man?" asked Yuriko as she's concerned for the safety of Gerald. All for One was a crazy guy that will do anything to attain what he wants.

"You needn't worry Ms. Yuriko, I'll be fine. I only want to meet him to discuss a deal, a deal to preserve the peace on the Japanese land." said Gerald as he smiled towards Yuriko who was still unconvinced.

"Hmmm, I see, then what's in it for us? Oh yeah before I forget, plan, you should plan how you'll meet him." asked Kishimoto after a deep thought as he looked at Gerald seriously.

"Thank you for your notice Mr. Kishimoto. Now, do you know anything about the way to fully ensure he awakening of someone's quirk?"

...

Few days ago, Sparrow Mansion, Tokyo...

"It's been nice meeting you Samantha-san. I'll look forward on meeting you next time, and I promise I'll give you a gift when that time comes." the Prime Minister shook hands with Samantha as he smiled cheerfully as he knows his power worked on her.

"Oh it's nothing, it's nothing Mr. Toriko, it should be me giving you a gift the next time we meets each other." Samantha smiled back at the Prime Minister as she guided him back to his car where the Minister's bodyguards are waiting.

"Then, I look forward for that next time, Samantha-san. I expect you won't let me down." The Prime Minister bowed his head as he entered the car and his whole convoy speed away.

"Such a charming guy he is..."

The events that transpired including the contents of their meeting was completely recorded and fully documented to the very last detail as it got saved to the main database back at the island off the coast of Australia.

The sudden change of her attitude was without a doubt documented by the in-house AI but was categorized as her being a cheerful woman to guests like she always is.

At rhis moment, at the car being rode by the Prime Minister who was laughing to the very max, a call was heard.

"Toriko-sama, the entirety of the JSDF is at your service. We can move within a moment's notice." the supreme commander of the JSDF cna be seen on the video conference inside the little monitor of the car.

"That's a very good news. How's the infiltration of that All for One's group? Also, has Gerald been paying attention to me lately?" asked the Prime Minister who just picked up a champagne glass and drank from it.

"All for One's group has sleeper agents inserted successfully in the inner circles. As for Gerald Sparrow, no, he's not paying attention to you at all your excellency. He's probably thinking someone or something is behind you making all the decisions." reported the supreme commander which made the Prime Minister glad and relaxed.

"Let's keep it that way, you mustn't axt anything out of the ordinary or else he will immediately pick up the clues and move accordingly." ordered the Prime Minister as the supreme commander just nodded and salutated.

"Yes, your excellency!"

Meanwhile Gerald and Zyril just arrived at Tokyo as they proceeded to a hotel they booked in advance. They decided to just book a hotel instead of driving a long way towards their mansion. This way, they wouldn't be late for their meeting with the Yaoyorozu.

At the large television inside the room of Gerald and Zyril, the video of the Prime Minister speaking complaining against the Chinese incursions on their territorial waters can be seen and heard. He calls for the JSDF to protect the Japanese people and the emperor from these unlawful acts of the Chinese. Included in the speech was him claiming the opposition has done some under the table dealings with the Chinese to invade the territorial waters of Japan and thus creating panic where they can seize absolute control.

Gerald has a fairly reserved attitude to the Prime Minister. He thinks someone must've been backing him up as he can't suddenly gain this much power from just 8 years after he first got elected on a low position in the government. Though he doesn't set aside the fact that he must just have awaken some sort of power, he isn't really bothered.

After all, if you're on top why would you bother with people at the bottom...