CHAPTER 700: CHAPTER 700: THE BUTCHER KNIFE IS ALREADY LOADED

Akiyama Gosui died tragically.

Akiyama Katsuyuki died tragically.

Okamura Tendoku died tragically.

The deaths of these three individuals enraged the entire Akiyama Family.

The raging anger and murderous intent, like turbulent waves, swallowed the hearts of everyone in the Akiyama Family.

"It must be the Sato Family, it must be the Sato Family who did this, who killed my son and daughter." Akiyama Taitani was furious, trembling uncontrollably.

His pair of children died so tragically, and this grudge must be avenged no matter what.

Akiyama Shoichi wore a somber expression, unable to speak, but his face was also filled with intense murderous intent.

"It must be the Sato Family’s retaliation. Our assassination attempt on Sato Miyabi failed, angering the Sato Family. The Sato Family is now desperate and wants an eye for an eye, which is why they launched this despicable sneak attack and assassination on the Akiyama Family." Akiyama Shoichi declared with conviction.

The current situation had spiraled out of control. According to Akiyama Taitani’s original belief, the Sato Family would definitely swallow this humiliation and not dare nor have the courage to act against the Akiyama Family. But now, the facts before them forced the Akiyama Family to confirm that it was indeed the Sato Family who acted.

If the killer wasn’t from the Sato Family, then who could it be?

Looking at it this way, anyone could guess that the Sato Family was striking back.

"I must get revenge, I cannot let my son and daughter die in vain." Akiyama Taitani said with overwhelming murderous intent. "The insignificant Sato Family, with its current lesser power, dares to be so arrogant, they’re seeking death."

Of course, the Akiyama Family’s top assassins were only Okamura Tendoku and Akiyama Shoichi. Now one of them is dead, along with his son and daughter’s deaths, which has prompted the Akiyama Family’s thunderous wrath.

The deaths of his children extinguished the Akiyama Family’s business geniuses. The future of the Akiyama Family was supposed to rely on Akiyama Gosui and Akiyama Katsuyuki, but now both are dead, leaving the Akiyama Family without successors, cutting off their future hopes.

Okamura Tendoku was the cornerstone of the Akiyama Family, a trump card among trump cards.

Ye Fan’s plan destroyed the hopes of the Akiyama Family, wiped out the foundation. Such a ruthless move, striking at the root, if this couldn’t ignite the Akiyama Family’s fury, they would have long perished and wouldn’t hold their current status.

"Patriarch, please instruct us on what to do. Our Akiyama Family’s blade is already raised. With a single order, you can make the Sato Family pay a heavy price for their foolish actions." Akiyama Shoichi upheld his duty to defend the dignity of the Akiyama Family.

"Go and prepare, await my command. Once we’ve gathered enough manpower, we will attack the Sato Family. Our Akiyama Family will strike with the force of thunder, exterminating Sato Kawa and Sato Miyabi. We must not give them any chance to breathe." Akiyama Taitani directly issued such an order.

He couldn’t care less now, though it seemed like a hasty decision, it wasn’t hasty at all.

The Divine Wind Bureau values the Akiyama Family for various reasons. Simply from the standpoint of the Akiyama Family, Akiyama Katsuyuki and Akiyama Gosui’s business talents were superior to Sato Miyabi, and combined with the fact that the Sato Family’s power was far less than the Akiyama Family, it led to the idea of letting the Akiyama Family control Wanpu Company.

But the current situation has changed. The business geniuses of the younger generation in the Akiyama Family are dead, and one of their top assassins is also dead. From a standpoint of strength, the Akiyama Family is at an advantage, but from a commercial perspective, the Sato Family holds the advantage.

Wanpu Company is ultimately a multinational company, and openly it needs capable people to take charge.

The Divine Wind Bureau’s considerations prioritize the business successors over others.

At this point, if Akiyama Taitani doesn’t ruthlessly strike the Sato Family, and if the Divine Wind Bureau decides to support the Sato Family, then the Akiyama Family could face disaster, possibly even complete ruin.

So, in such a scenario, Akiyama Taitani must make a decisive move to save the Akiyama Family.

If the Akiyama Family doesn’t severely strike the Sato Family, at least kill the Sato Family’s key figures, otherwise, the Akiyama Family will be completely finished. If the Divine Wind Bureau’s attitude changes, combined with the Sato Family’s ambition and hostility towards the Akiyama Family, there would be no room for survival for the Akiyama Family.

Akiyama Taitani understood this very well, which is why he was willing to do whatever it takes to wage war against the Sato Family.

The Akiyama Family now seems like a trapped beast struggling for survival. It’s either death or rebirth, with no room for hesitation in this choice.

"Patriarch, I will certainly lead our forces to destroy all members of the Sato Family and not give the Sato Family a chance to oppress the Akiyama Family." Akiyama Shoichi declared with determination, his eyes full of killing intent.

Akiyama Shoichi went to take action.

Akiyama Taitani looked in the direction of the Sato Family and sighed deeply, "Either the Sato Family dies, or the Akiyama Family dies. I have always believed the one who laughs last will definitely be the Akiyama Family. Sato Kawa, your end is near."

......

Sato Family.

Sato Kawa and Sato Miyabi’s expressions were filled with unprecedented unease.

Yes, it was unease.

Originally, upon hearing of the heavy losses of the Akiyama Family and the death of so many people, they should have been popping champagne, but now they couldn’t even feel joy.

"Akiyama Gosui is dead, Akiyama Katsuyuki is dead, Akiyama Taitani lost a pair of children, and a top assassin, the Akiyama Family is destined to go insane and will certainly place the blame on our Sato Family." Sato Kawa said with utmost concern, unable to figure out why. "I always feel that this matter is not simple, as if there’s a hint of conspiracy, as if someone intentionally struck the Akiyama Family at this time, forcing them into a predicament. Moreover, daughter, you just escaped from one of their assassins, so the Akiyama Family will definitely pin the killer on us."

"Father, your suspicion isn’t without reason, but what force has such capability to evade both the Akiyama Family and the Sato Family’s eyes, assassinate key Akiyama personnel without leaving any clues? Very few can achieve this." Sato Miyabi remarked in confusion. "Looking at Japan as a whole, Wanpu Company’s competitors do exist, but who has the guts to do this? Who could understand Wanpu Company’s internal dynamics so well and seize the opportunity to provoke the conflict between the Akiyama Family and our Sato Family? I really can’t think of who could manage this."

"Indeed, no one could achieve that." Akiyama Taitani confidently stated, then said sinisterly, "However, the deaths of Akiyama Gosui and the other two cannot be a coincidence, which makes the whole affair seem quite suspicious."

"Now, the Akiyama Family is certainly sharpening their weapons, aiming to swallow our Sato Family whole. How do we counter this?" Sato Miyabi asked helplessly.

"It seems, I have to have a good talk with Akiyama Taitani." Sato Kawa said solemnly.

Sato Kawa fancifully hoped that Akiyama Taitani might temporarily lay down his murderous intent.

But there was no way Akiyama Taitani would lay down his sword.