Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 542 - 462: Two Gunshots Say Goodnight, Demolition Matters (7100 words, requesting monthly ticket)_4

Chapter 542: Chapter 462: Two Gunshots Say Goodnight, Demolition Matters (7100 words, requesting monthly ticket)_4

"I know I might have messed up in the past," Yagyu Tao admitted, "but I still have a vision for the greater good. We need to think of our city’s development and the next generation. We should actively support and cooperate with Beiyuan Construction Co., Ltd. to complete the relocation! Therefore, after much pain and reflection, I’ve decided to lead by example and give up the increase in compensation. I urge everyone to sign the contracts quickly and not delay the project."

He spoke earnestly, his expression filled with pain, but when his voice faded, the room fell silent.

Even his followers stared at him dumbfounded.

Their faces said it all—was this really the realization you’re supposed to have? Are these words you should be saying? Is this still our boss?

"Yagyu Tao, you must have taken a nice bribe from Beiyuan Construction Co., Ltd., right? You stuff your face while we scramble here." Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, sparking widespread agreement.

The previously quiet scene instantly erupted into chaos.

"Yeah, just yesterday you said Beiyuan Construction Co., Ltd. wasn’t offering enough money and that we should unite to demand a higher price. Now you want us to lower the price? Have you taken a bribe from them?"

"You’ve said all there is to say, we’ve just wasted our time following you, right? No way, I demand a higher compensation, or my family definitely won’t move!"

"Me too, we all need to stick together. They want to build an amusement park, they must increase our compensation! They need us, not the other way around!"

Listening to the accusations coming from all directions and seeing the restless crowd, Yagyu Tao, with his life running out, grew furious and roared, "Idiot! You damned bastards, shut up!"

Watching his face contort into a hideous snarl.

The noisy plaza slowly quieted down.

"Damn it, if you don’t accept the toast, you’ll drink the forfeit," Yagyu Tao glared fiercely, grinding his teeth as he yelled at the crowd below, "Let me tell you, anyone who tries to raise the price and refuses to sign the contract, delaying the development of the city, I won’t be nice to you. Building a beautiful Sapporo City is everyone’s responsibility, you all should learn from me!"

Seeing him lose his temper, the old fear he had instilled resurfaced among the residents. Instantly, no one dared to speak, all too angry yet fearful.

"I’ll grab the contract this afternoon and visit each household. Whoever doesn’t sign is opposing me. And you all know the consequences of opposing me, I believe I don’t need to spell it out here?" Yagyu Tao threatened ominously with a sinister smile.

The neighbors were pale-faced, all too scared to speak, some even scared to meet his eyes.

Watching this scene, Yagyu Tao felt a perverse satisfaction. Damn it, talking sense to these obstinate people is useless; only violence and threats work.

They’re all a bunch of deserving bastards!

"That settles it, the meeting is adjourned. Each household had better leave someone behind. If I can’t find anyone this afternoon, well, don’t blame me for being unkind."

Yagyu Tao waved his hand and walked away first.

It was only after he had left that the plaza buzzed again with scattered discussions.

"Boss, boss, wait for us. How much did Beiyuan Construction give you? You have to share some with us, we’ve put in the work."

"Yeah, boss, whether you want us to raise the prices or sign the contract, we fully support you unconditionally. Just don’t forget about your brothers."

"Of course, the lion’s share is yours, boss. We’d be satisfied just to get a little taste."

Yagyu Tao’s followers caught up, grinning and rubbing their hands together, eager for their share.

Clearly, they also thought he was bought off by Beiyuan Construction Co., Ltd. for a hefty sum, wanting a piece of the pie.

"There’s no benefit in it for you, idiots." Yagyu Tao, his face black as a pot’s bottom, looked around and, seeing no outsiders, whispered to those nearby, "It was Asano Kamisaku who told me to get the rascals to raise their prices. Last night when I was dining with him, he and his driver were boldly shot dead in the private room, and I ran off immediately. The police haven’t even come looking for me yet—do I need to explain what that means?"

"And before the killer left, he said if we can’t get all the residents in the demolition area to sign the contract within three days, he’d send us to keep Asano company! Now you understand why I suddenly did this, right?"

Upon hearing this, his underlings turned pale, exchanging glances, their souls seemingly frozen in fear.

For them, Asano Kamisaku was already a big shot, but such a person was also shot dead in a public place—the killer’s reach must be sky-high!

"Still want a benefit?" Seeing he had thoroughly intimidated them, Yagyu Tao asked coldly.

"No... no more! I unquestionably support the urban reconstruction. Sign the contract, sign it today!"

"Yes, yes, yes, everything is for making our hometown more beautiful, I’ll sign the contract too."

"Damn it, if anyone dares not to sign, I’ll kill them!"

They nodded their heads like bobbleheads, each having an epiphany, shouting their unconditional support for the urban construction project, eager to sign the contract immediately.

After all, as Yagyu Tao’s underlings, if Beiyuan Construction wanted revenge on Yagyu, they wouldn’t likely spare them; they had to quickly rectify the mistake.

Then, feeling uneasy, Yagyu Tao went to Beiyuan Construction Co., Ltd., but didn’t even see Ito Kayo’s face. A staff member rudely threw a stack of demolition contracts and several boxes of money at him and told him to get lost.

Looking at the fully loaded boxes of cash, money-loving Yagyu Tao felt no greed in his heart.

The other party dared to give him the money because they weren’t afraid he would run.

And indeed, he didn’t dare to run.

After getting the contracts and money, he took his underlings and split into two groups to visit each neighbor door to door.

Due to his long-standing tyranny, most neighbors were forced to choose to sign the contract and take the money.

A small group that disagreed were moved by his heartfelt sincerity, crying in regret for their greed and shakily signing the contract.

But there are always exceptions.

"Big brother, that Yamada kid just wouldn’t sign the contract and even chased us out with a knife, saying if we dared come again, he’d kill us."

Late at night, after Yagyu Tao had dealt with the final household, two of the underlings who had acted alone, still shaken, came to him with resentment, reporting the unexpected situation.

Hearing the name "Yamada," Yagyu Tao couldn’t help but frown with a headache. Yamada was an orphan with deceased parents, unmarried, incredibly stubborn, got by on manual labor, and had developed significant muscle—he was the only person on the street who wasn’t afraid of him.

And as a bully who oppressed the weak but feared the strong, he was well aware not to mess with such tough people, so the two had stayed out of each other’s way, avoiding any serious conflicts.

"Let’s go, I’ll meet him myself." Clenching his teeth and steeling himself, Yagyu Tao said. After all, he had no choice; if he couldn’t handle all the demolitions, he would be killed.

So, he had already decided: dismiss his underlings for a while, talk to Yamada alone, and even offer personal money for incentives if necessary just to get him to sign the demolition contract. After all, personal safety was the top priority.

But would things go as easily as he thought?

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