(Chapter 86) Inui At The Katafawa Clan

*Sigh* "How stingy, does boss not have the time for a single banquet? Isn't this important for us?" Inui mumbled under his breath.

"You know how it is, boss's orders, I'll control any electronics in the area and nullify alarms. Boss expects nothing but success today." In his ear, spoke a hacker that Inui was very used to. He was Japanese like himself and had been his confidant of his for a while. Until he decided to follow Astrid, then the allegiance shifted.

"Yeah, yeah. Boss mentioned her dummy will be going right? I wonder who it is this time." Inui entered the car and started driving.

His boss was a meticulous person, she was someone he idolized for her intelligence and her schemes. She was also strong in her own right, he always felt decided to submit to her was the best decision he had made.

His boss was rumored to have specially trained troops to completely emulate herself for moments like this. But since she had so many different identities, they were specialized for that identity.

He must admit, he had never seen such a complex disguise system in his life. Even he wasn't sure of her true appearance, voice, height, or even hair color. But he knew why that was, in case he was captured, he wouldn't have substantial information to give away.

Inui drove to the Katafawa clan's main house. A traditional Japanese mansion, wide, spacious, beautiful nature outside. It was made during the 17th century and it showed in elegance.

He walked inside after being invited in. He might be their main rival, but on the surface their relationship was steady, but anyone could tell that it truly wasn't.

"We welcome you Mr. Nogasaki, please enjoy our humble services." The head attendant for the Katafawa family bowed his head to Inui.

Inui hummed as he entered the main room. There were plenty of businessmen, national and foreign, and also underground forces alongside some powerful police forces and politicians.

Banquets like these made Inui hate his position even more than he would normally, such a place full of fake smiles and fake promises and peace. He didn't have the energy to deal with these most of the time.

But his eyes still swept the floor for the dummy of his boss. He had seen a few of his boss's grand disguises but he couldn't see any today. "Your target is the bald foreigner at 3 o'clock. Wearing the navy suit." The hacker spoke into his ear, as he heard partial typing in the background.

Inui glanced and spotted the man in question. He then blended into the banquet, not causing any problems...

The hacker had the man's profile up on his computer, he was an American banker planning to make some serious moves into the Asian market. However, it was rumored he was quite arrogant and often didn't put his business partner into his mind while conducting business. His partners wouldn't get the promised returns while he would benefit massively.

Inui's goal was to give the man a dilemma, he had decided to conduct business with the Katafawa clan, but with Inui at the banquet, he would also want to seize of the benefits. Causing hesitation.

Just a week of hesitation would be fine in normal circumstances, but the Boss had long made plans to expand into America. One way, through this man and his business.

What Astrid planned was to use the hesitation to create a misunderstanding, one so big to would cause the entire of the Katafawa clan to crumble.

"Mr. Greyy, I didn't expect to see you here today." Inui took an hour before walking up to the banker with a smile.

Mr. Greyy looked at the Japanese man who had just walked up to him with a slightly stiff smile. It was obvious that he didn't know who he was...

Inui then chuckled in understanding. "My apologies, My name is Inui Nogasaki, maybe that rings a bell?" Inui then made sure to be in the vision of his rival before talking to Mr. Greyy.

Mr. Greyy had a look of enlightenment. "Ah! Mr. Nogasaki huh? I heard a lot about you from Mr. Katafawa, he said that you would be attending today." Mr. Greyy spoke with a smile, but the look on his face was nothing friendly.

Inui smiled back and swirled his wine. "I see, Considering investment into the country is a good idea. But let me show you something interesting a second." Inui then placed down his glass as he moved aside slightly.

Mr. Greyy frowned subtly, wondering if this man got the hint or not? But where he was looking, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"That man talking to your potential partner is an officer from Interpol, I don't want to assume anything, but being a partner with a man connected to them wouldn't be good for a man such as yourself would it?" Inui spoke in a quieter tone. As the hacker smiled on the other side of the Bluetooth.

Inui quickly discovered the dummy Astrid had placed, a high-ranking officer at Interpol. Someone who had high aspirations but also wanted more from life.

So that man was tempted by the dark side, working as an agent for Astrid, he was likely the dummy. Or the person besides who was smiling like a predator on their prey.

Mr. Greyy was inwardly shaken. Others might not know, but he was someone with a previous history with Interpol, meaning he didn't want to be associated with anyone from there...

Banks needed to keep a clean record, he couldn't be connected to the government of other countries, nor could he be connected to the underworld. Of course, this is all in the public opinion, but he still would need to be careful...

Inui smiled when he heard the silence beside him. Just this doubt was enough. "Please contact me if you have any issues, I guarantee a clean cooperation for you." Inui then handed his business card. Before bowing and walking away.

"Good job, I spotted movement by the west window during your conversation, I suggest having a look." The hacker spoke through the Bluetooth.

Inui made his way over, the west window was empty and the guests weren't concentrated in the area. It was a hallway that led to the bathroom and other areas of the mansion.

Inui made sure no one saw him, he first went to the toilet, before hearing voices outside by the window.

"We found the tracks of the shipment, it was going towards the Nogasaki clan." A man wearing a kimono spoke in a hushed tone.

"Nogasaki? What can he do with a shipment of guns? Look into the movement of the Yakuza, wipe another one of the businesses to ensure their failure." A man with a face tattoo spoke harshly.

"Ah, while you are there. Look into the background of their new 'boss'. Such a great family of Japan falling to be underlings... Such a shame." The man spoke spitefully and sarcastically, as the man in the kimono suddenly looked at the window.

"Anyone there?" He spoke coldly, he was trained and was saw he just felt a presence...

The head of the Katafawa clan frowned and his face darkened. "Look on the cameras, come on, Mr. Greyy is waiting." He moved quickly while ordering his subordinates.

.......

"Ah, they actually think they are causing damage by destroying those businesses? He must have lost his mind." The hacker retorted as he edited the camera footage.

"Some people just aren't smart enough to know the power behind boss... Come on, we are done for now." Inui spoke spitefully, anyone who thinks they can just investigate his boss must be delusional!