CHAPTER 602: CHAPTER 602: AMBUSH ON THE HATTORI FAMILY

"Yes, he also told me that Yagyu Kenjiro has already teamed up with the Hattori Family to eradicate us completely, and now the Hattori Family is also purging us throughout the Federation."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan began to understand.

"Did he also tell you about the deployment of the Hattori Family’s forces? If you want to survive, you should preemptively strike against the Hattori Family?"

"How did you know?" Chiba Yichiryu was startled, then added, "Koizumi Hideo also said that if our manpower is insufficient, he could help us, but we will need to offer something in return."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhan fully understood.

Koizumi Hideo, as he had suspected, did not favor a tripartite standoff but aimed for one family to dominate.

He intentionally lured Yagyu Kenjiro away, fearing that the Chiba Family was no match for the Hattori Family, leaving the Seventh Grade Sovereign Hattori Kaji to face Xiao Zhan one-on-one, to avoid the Chiba Family being thoroughly crushed.

He also considered that the Chiba Family had lost many members in battle, thus he volunteered help to better balance the combat scales.

A trapped beast in a fight only benefits the fisherman who nets the profits!

Here’s the key: Chiba Yichiryu had to act because if not, Koizumi Hideo would certainly direct Yagyu Kenjiro to their hiding place, and the Chiba Family would inevitably face annihilation.

Of course, this is not the outcome Koizumi Hideo wanted; he would likely execute a strategy similar to Xiao Zhan’s by attacking the Hattori Family covertly and then planting evidence pointing to the Chiba Family.

Thus, whether to attack proactively or reactively, Chiba Yichiryu had no choice but to strike.

Xiao Zhan sorted through his thoughts and couldn’t help but sneer coldly; the Koizumi Family, truly masters of political maneuvering, would practically control the entire Federation without mobilizing a single soldier if this plan succeeded!

But, he underestimated Xiao Zhan’s presence.

Over at Chiba Yichiryu’s location, after finishing speaking, Xiao Zhan remained silent as Chiba Yichiryu, after some thought, also understood Koizumi Hideo’s intentions.

A chill ran down his spine, Koizumi Hideo’s scheme was indeed sinister.

But after much consideration, he realized he had no way to counter it.

"Mr. Xiao Ye, what do we do now?"

He could only place his last hope on Xiao Zhan.

"What to do? Since he wants us to make a move, then we make a move," Xiao Zhan answered.

Chiba Yichiryu’s tone became heavier, "But Mr. Xiao Ye, with our current strength, fighting against the Hattori Family, we simply can’t overcome them!"

Initially, during the family relocation, he couldn’t take many people with him, resulting in many being retaliated against and killed by Yagyu Kenjiro.

Now, those who remain are few in number.

And although there are few in the Hattori Family, every one of their members is a Ninja, an absolute elite.

Even if the Chiba Family attempted a surprise attack, they’re no match for them.

However, Xiao Zhan coldly said to him, "Now, other than fighting, do you have any other plan?"

Chiba Yichiryu was silent, and after a moment, replied helplessly, "No."

Even if they don’t fight, someone else will force them to.

"Get ready."

Xiao Zhan said and then immediately ended the communication.

Shortly after, Xiao Zhan looked at Ghost Abacus and asked, "Have Hose and Li Teng arrived?"

"They will be here tonight."

"Good."

Since the Ghost Abacus had absorbed many of the Yagyu Family’s businesses, including the dockyard transports, Xiao Zhan’s men could easily be transported to the Baka Federation.

With the help of Hose and others, dealing with these adversaries would be much easier.

...

Time quickly arrived at night.

Hose and his group successfully arrived in front of Xiao Zhan.

Seeing each member of Death’s Hand robust and carrying a solid aura, Xiao Zhan couldn’t help but show a satisfied smile.

These members of Death’s Hand, each an elite, who were previously at the Third Grade Realm, now the lowest among them had reached Fourth Grade, a force sufficient to sweep through all challenges.

And crucially, even if singled out, each member was immensely strong.

The Hattori Family’s Ninjas?

Xiao Zhan scoffed, to see who were the real professional killers!

Then, Xiao Zhan along with Li Teng led men to set up an ambush, the location carefully calculated by Hose and shielded by devices along the way, making it easy to remain undetected by the Hattori Family.

And the Hattori Family, at this moment, wouldn’t expect that they were about to be ambushed by the Chiba Family.

In their eyes, the Chiba Family was just a homeless dog, barely managing to hide away, let alone launching a surprise attack!

Moreover, critically, there wasn’t much enmity between the Hattori Family and the Chiba Family.

"Up ahead is the Hattori Family, their residence built against the mountains, filled with various mechanisms making it strong in defense and tough to attack, with only one route of direct assault."

Xiao Zhan and Chiba Yichiryu’s group arrived on the Hattori Family’s turf.

Hearing Chiba Yichiryu’s words, Xiao Zhan waved his hand, and Hose immediately stepped forward, unfolding a map in his hands.

"The Hattori Family is a Ninja Family, choosing such a location when establishing their residence. With buildings constructed against the mountain and combined with various defense mechanisms, this place is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and there’s only one way to launch a frontal attack."

"Moreover, if we’re to sneak attack, it’s best to do so from the inside. They have a protective formation that once activated, can fend off a Seventh Grade Sovereign."

"Only with an internal attack, they wouldn’t have enough time to react and activate the formation!"

"Is there any way we can sneak in?" Xiao Zhan asked.

"It’s difficult."

Hose looked back at the large troop; sneaking in one or two people might not be a big problem.

But sneaking in so many would definitely raise suspicions.

Xiao Zhan frowned.

He hadn’t anticipated that attacking the Hattori Family would present such difficulty; indeed, the more elaborate the system, the tougher the challenge.

Could it be that they only had the most primitive method left?

Just then, Chiba Yichiryu’s communicator suddenly rang, it was Koizumi Hideo’s.

Chiba Yichiryu glanced at Xiao Zhan, who gestured for him to answer.

The communicator connected.

"Chiba-kun, I know you need my help now, at the East Gate Market, what you want will be provided."

It was Koizumi Hideo’s voice.

After he spoke, he immediately hung up.

Xiao Zhan had heard what Koizumi Hideo said, and immediately released his Perception toward the East Gate Market direction, quickly noticing a person exhibiting unusual behavior, frequently looking outside.

Koizumi Hideo, it seems, has also been eyeing the Hattori Family for a long time.