It's Time

"Father..." Kenzo looked at his father; this was the first time he called him father, and truth be told, it came out so naturally that it surprised the old Kuzen, who looked at his son deeply.

"I see you've made a choice. Won't you come back?" Kuzen asked as he walked alongside his son.

"Not until everything is in order. I don't need to be associated with this place if I'm ever discovered. At the same time, I want to ask you for something. I hope you'll help me..." Kenzo looked at his father deeply, creating a comfortable silence.

"What do you want?"

"Protect what I've built and don't expose yourself again..." Kenzo looked at his father and said, "I want you to witness how we crush our enemies, forge the world you desire, and eventually embrace your grandchildren. If you die protecting my sister, I will personally appear and bring you back."

Kuzen Yoshimura smiled and said, "It seems you've made up your mind. What will you do with your sister?"

"I'll bring her back too. She still needs to understand you. I'm not doing it for her, or for me, or because of you. I'm doing it for our mother." Kenzo looked at his father deeply and said, "She wouldn't have wanted us to be on bad terms, so I hope you stay safe."

"I'll do my best," said Kuzen Yoshimura as he looked at his son.

"Then I'm leaving..." Kenzo didn't see his father one last time before disappearing.

Kuzen Yoshimura remained gazing at the starry sky, and after a few minutes, tears began to flow from his eyes. He smiled sincerely, and due to this connection, he wished his son the best, who seemed to have planned everything.

...

Kenzo was atop a building he had recently bought with the support of all the Ghouls who had decided to finance his organization. In this way, soon all the districts stabilized, and those who noticed the changes couldn't help but feel terrified by the abundant power of the crows.

Touka looked at Kenzo and only gave him a tight hug; she knew everything was about to begin. If the plan about to be initiated failed, that meant a total war to obtain the rights to survive. She perfectly understood Kenzo's goals, so she simply accepted it silently and waited for him to succeed. "Tonight is a good night, it seems as if the same stars are watching what we are about to do..."

"It won't take me long; everything is in order, so it will end quickly..." Kenzo said as he embraced Touka, and both felt what each truly wanted to feel.

...

A few days later.

District 21.

"Haha, I never thought I'd see the Crow Master without a mask... Aren't you afraid of revealing your identity?"

In the library room, Mirumo Tsukiyama looked at Kenzo, who was calmly drinking a cup of coffee while observing the expansive view in front of him.

When he heard that question, Kenzo replied, "The Tsukiyama family is not an ordinary family that betrays its partners, and you have shown me that I can place all my trust in your word. Why should I doubt you?"

As the leader of a prestigious family, Mirumo maintains all aspects of typical gentlemanly behavior. He doesn't resort to violence during combat but prefers to talk things out or even simply surrender when he knows it's inevitable to lose, as it is now.

"Yes, you're right... I heard something interesting a few days ago. The crows have flapped their wings far from their territory where they've always been. I suppose you're starting with that plan you told me about." Mirumo had some interaction with Kenzo because he provided him with top-quality food for the Ghoul restaurant and also participated in most auctions.

Mirumo Tsukiyama is known as an extravagant Ghoul who acts as a high-class citizen even within Ghoul society. Therefore, he could never be lacking in the refined tastes of Kenzo's organization.

"It's all beginning. My goal is to dominate the entire Ghoul society of the country and not rest until I achieve it," Kenzo lowered the coffee cup and shared his objectives.

Mirumo tasted a cold breath as he heard those words, looked at Kenzo, and asked, "So you're here to negotiate a surrender treaty on behalf of my family, aren't you?"

Kenzo smiled mysteriously and said, "You are very mistaken, Mr. Mirumo. I'm going to offer you a position in the high order of Ghouls in the country. An organization that will operate nationwide regardless of the borders that this country imposes on us."

"If your family accepts, you will have a position in the high order and may even represent some of the states in the country in the future. Of course, you could even have the authority to reign over all of Tokyo as long as you make sure to follow the orders of the high order. Of course, above you will be the nine leaders of the high table who will rule in one of the nine regions of the country."

Upon hearing Kenzo's explanation, Mirumo felt a chill and asked, "If we dominate all of Tokyo, where does that leave you?"

Kenzo smiled and said, "At the top of the entire high order organization, I will be the Crow Elder and lead the entire organization as its supreme lord, the only one who can guide all of you on the right path."

Mirumo showed a shrewd expression and nodded, "The Tsukiyama family will be under your orders. You can implement any measures you wish in this place."

Kenzo nodded and said, "Then you will be continuously informed of the changes in the Ghoul society of this district. You made a wise decision, Mr. Mirumo."

Mirumo, who saw Kenzo leave, felt as if a pressure had fallen on his body, leaving him immobile in his seat. If he were to refuse now, he was sure that his entire family would be extinguished overnight.

"What exactly is it that Kenzo seeks?"