Chapter 12: Planning the Next Move

Jericho and his team were staying on the island with the medical assassin, Daine, and her assistant Zee. They were working out a plan to find the unknown benefactor who betrayed Jericho. They had all the resources they needed, including planes, ships, and submarines, but they still needed to come up with a solid plan.

Tenshi and Liz were also part of the planning process. They had been through a lot and their experiences would be valuable in their next move. They sat around a large table in a conference room, surrounded by maps, charts, and various equipment.

"We have everything we need," Jericho said, looking around the room. "But we need to be careful. We don't know what we're up against."

"That's why we need to gather as much information as we can," Tenshi added. "We need to know our enemy's strengths and weaknesses."

"Agreed," Liz nodded. "We also need to make sure we're not being tracked or followed. We don't want to put ourselves in any unnecessary danger."

Daine and Zee were also present at the meeting, offering their expertise in medicine and survival skills. They discussed their options and what resources they could use to their advantage.

"We have access to modern medicine and traditional Chinese medicine," Daine said. "We can use both to our advantage in any situation."

"And I can charm animals and gather any necessary extracts for medicines," Zee added. "I can also hunt for food if needed."

They continued to discuss and plan, each person bringing their own unique skills and ideas to the table. They knew they had to work together if they wanted to succeed in their mission. The room was filled with the sound of maps being shuffled, papers rustling, and ideas being exchanged. It was clear that they were all determined to find the truth and bring the unknown benefactor to justice.

As they all sat around the large makeshift table, Jericho, Daine, Tenshi, and Zee were all in deep discussion, mapping out their plan of action. Suddenly, Liz strode with a confident gait. She had been out gathering intelligence and had some crucial information to share.

"Jericho, I've been working on planting contacts in the city," Liz said as she took a seat at the table. "I've got eyes and ears everywhere, and I can provide us with all the intelligence we need."

Jericho nodded, already aware of Liz's impressive underground network. She was one of the most influential figures in the city and was always a secret ally of Jericho's. Her beauty and cunning had allowed her to become a goddess in the shadows, and her vast network of contacts had proven invaluable in the past.

"Good work, Liz," Jericho said, giving her a small smile. "We can always count on you to get the job done."

Liz smiled back, her deep set eyes shining with pride. "I'm just doing what I can to help," she said. "And don't forget, I've got access to all sorts of resources, from planes and ships to submarines if we need to get out of the city in a hurry."

Tenshi nodded in agreement. "She's right. Liz has been a huge asset to us in the past, and her contacts will definitely come in handy now."

As the team continued to strategize and plan their next move, Tenshi couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt for not being able to contribute more to the cause. He approached Jericho and spoke softly, "I apologize, Jericho, I don't have any resources that I can bring to the table. I was thrown out from my clan and don't own anything. But I swear in honor of my sword, I will guard you with my life."

Jericho nodded understandingly, "I appreciate your loyalty, Tenshi. But you are part of this team, and your skills and experiences are just as valuable. We will figure out a way for you to contribute in the best way possible."

Zee added, "We've got everything we need, all the resources, all the manpower. We just need to put together a solid plan of action."

The group continued to discuss and strategize, their excitement and determination growing with each passing moment. They were determined to take down whoever was behind the turmoil in Tondo, and nothing was going to stop them.

As they were planning their next move, the team suddenly heard a crackling sound coming from the radio. It was one of Liz's contacts in the city, reporting on the situation in Tondo.

"Jericho, are you there?" the voice on the radio asked.

"Yes, I'm here. What's happening in the city?" Jericho replied, his voice tense with concern.

"It's chaos, man," the contact said. "Mario is terrorizing the residents. He and his men are going from one business to another, forcing them to pay tribute. People are living in fear. I've never seen anything like this before."

The team was stunned by the news. They knew that Tondo was in trouble, but they had no idea that the situation was this bad.

"Thanks for the update," Jericho said, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation. "We're working on a plan to take care of Mario and his men. Just hold on, we'll get to you as soon as we can."

"Be careful, Jericho," the contact said before the radio went silent.

Tenshi and Liz exchanged worried looks. They had heard enough to know that Tondo was in serious trouble. The team had to act quickly if they were going to stop Mario and his men from terrorizing the city any further.

Mario listened to the voice on the other end of the line, trying to keep his composure as he spoke. "I understand, boss. I have everything under control. Jericho won't be a problem."

Mario looked out of the window, watching as the city below him was being consumed by fear and chaos. "I've made sure that the businesses are all in line, and my men are keeping a tight grip on the residents. They're scared and they know not to cross me."

The voice on the other end of the line was calm and reassuring. "Good. Keep up the good work, Mario. I have faith in you. And remember, even if Jericho does come back, he won't be able to take on all of us."

Mario nodded, feeling a sense of determination as he hung up the phone. He turned to his men, a cruel smile on his face. "We have to make sure that Jericho never comes back. We'll make Tondo our kingdom, and we'll rule with an iron fist."

The men nodded in agreement, and Mario continued to plot his next move, determined to make sure that he was the only one in control of the city.