Between Guns and Roses

Between the Yakuza and the Association

The meeting at Acquolina Cafe was over and the cafe was reopened as usual. The members of the branch association from China have returned to their home country, as their mission to help Pedro has been completed.

But Anna and Antonio are still in Pedro's workspace, they are discussing their next plans.

"It looks like the Japanese are a bit dangerous" Pedro said.

"I'm sure he's Kenjiro's man. Because before you were with your father, Pablo was always on a mission with Kenjiro" he added, explaining to Antonio.

Antonio's face looks normal, he does not show any expression when he hears Pablo's words. Unlike Anna who seemed enthusiastic to hear Pablo's explanation. Anna thought the more she knew about her enemy, the greater the chances of finding the enemy's weakness.

"How great is a Yakuza compared to an associate member?" Antonio asked Pedro while smoking his cigarette.

"Very different, you and the Yakuza are different. As well as the Yakuza association and organisation, those are two very different things" Pedro replied.

"Different? Meanin?" Anna suddenly replied, feeling clueless with the intent of Pedro's words.

"Yes, obviously different," replied Pedro casually.

"Alright let me explain," he added with a sigh.

"According to the information I got, the Yakuza is an organization of some kind of gangster or brotherhood. It could be said that their organization was on the basis of family. Because they have the same vision and mission, they finally unite and form a group" Pedro said trying to explain.

"Other than with associations, you can kill each other if the association gives a mission to it. Understood?" pedro said firmly.

Antonio and Anna seemed to nod their heads in understanding. They both trusted Pedro very much, because in addition to the strategist, Pedro was also a collector of reliable and accurate information.

"Are the Yakuza on a mission like ours?" this time it was Anna's turn to ask.

"I know they only run illegal businesses that defy government rule. Although there are some small groups of gangsters who do positive things, but the possibility is very small" replied Pedro.

"But Kenjiro's organization is a very dangerous organization in Japan. They often make illegal transactions, even willing to do anything to launch their businesses. Although it must take innocent lives," he added.

"Yes, I understand now. But why are there Yakuza members in Pablo's organization?" Antonio asked in astonishment.

Pedro seemed to think and many times his eyes glared at the ceiling of his room.

"Hopefully my guess is correct, if the Yakuza members come to Pablo's aid" Pedro said slowly.

Pedro's reply left Antonio and Anna astonished again.

"The two of you killed two of his confidants, so Pablo could have asked Kenjiro for help to fill the two men you killed" Pedro explained.

"Very logically, it means that they have the support of the Yakuza at the moment" Antonio said.

"It doesn't matter if I have to face him, anyone I won't forgive if I try to get in my way" he said firmly.

"Hahahaha, you are just like Fernando" said Pedro accompanied by a typical laugh.

***

Meanwhile, at Black Shadow's headquarters, Pablo was practicing with Takagawa. The two of them attacked each other using a sword in their hands. The sound of clanking metal clang increasingly deafened in the hall of the training ground.

"Is that all you're capable of?" Pablo said to Takagawa, who looked exhausted.

"You are indeed amazing Mr. Pablo's. Even though it looks not young anymore, but your abilities are still far above mine," Takagawa said humbly.

"Take out all your abilities! Let me show you how to play a knight's sword" Pablo replied.

The sound of the sword was heard again. Like no one wants to budge, they both attack each other and hold each other using their weapons.

While Marcello could only watch the fight with a feeling of amazement. He still did not expect if the aged leader could compensate for the attack Takagawa who was very young.

"Hows it? You surrendering?" Pablo asked when he saw Takagawa fall down due to his kick.

Takagawa was silent, trying to control his breathing.

"Just give up! After all, it's just a practice, I haven't moved my body for too long. I just want to exercise a little bit" Pablo said, playing with his sword.

But Takagawa slowly got up and put up the horses.

"Allow me to try Mr. Pablo," he said with a breath of breath.

"All right!" Pablo replied casually.

Although Pablo was much older than Takagawa, his stamina was still good. He can even easily withstand Takagawa's fast and powerful attacks.

Takagawa's attack is arguably quite fatal and dangerous, but for Pablo, a former member of the association who has had a lot of fighting experience, it's no big deal.

As of now, Takagawa looks overwhelmed to withstand Pablo's attack. Until finally he fell and the katana sword he held was thrown far enough due to a fairly hard collision with the sword used by Pablo.

"Hows it? Still not giving up?" Pablo asked while sticking the sharp tip of the sword at Takagawa's throat lying down.

Slowly cold sweat came out of Takagawa's body, he just resigned while closing his eyes.

Marcello who watched can only be shocked, when he saw the position of Pablo who seemed to kill Takagawa.

"Hahahahaha," suddenly Pablo laughed out loud.

Then he put his sword back.

"I'm not going to act stupid, practice is over! I will rest for a while" he said, rushing to leave the training hall after previously giving his sword to Marcello.

Takagawa who still looks shocked can only be bowed lethargic, then smiled with relief when he felt he still survived the threat of Pablo.

"You okay?" Marcello asked as he walked towards Takagawa.

Takagawa just shook his head slowly, he was still trying to manage the gasping breath.

"Alright, come!" Marcello said while helping Takagawa stand up.

Slowly Takagawa lifted his body with the help of Marcello, then the two of them walked out of the hall leading to their respective resting rooms.

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