Chapter 1740

“What?!” Machi blurted out in shock, “Do you mean that Fujibayashi Aota is dead? Who did it? Was it that Oskian?!”

“No.” Masatetsu had a gloomy expression on his face as he said, “There is a high probability that this was done by another ninjutsu family!”

“Another ninjutsu family?” Machi frowned and asked, “Did any of you provoked anyone?”

“No.” Masatetsu replied, “Mr. Takahashi, four of us fellow apprentices have been working for you throughout all these years. Aside from your enemies, none of us make enemies outside. So, I suspect the other party must be targeting you and acting against you instead!”

“Targeting me?” Machi blurted out, “Who could possibly be targeting me? Moreover, if the other party is also using ninjas, then it seems as though he must come from a pretty strong background then!”

Masatetsu replied, “Mr. Takahashi, do you think that this was done by the Ito family? As far as I know, out of the ninjutsu families, the famous and reputable Koga family had always been closely related to the Ito family!”

“This…” Machi also felt a little confused.

He really did not know what could possibly have happened to Aota and he did not have any idea who could have possibly killed him too.

So, he thought to himself: “There are not that many ninjutsu families in the country now. Aside from the ninjas who are working for the Ito family, it seems as though there is no need for the other remaining families to become my enemy.”

“Could it be that that bastard, Ito Yahiko is also plotting to kill me?!”

At this time, since Machi had already originally been planning to kill Yahiko, he had a preconception in his heart that Yahiko must have been planning to kill him too!

“It seems as though we are all just pretending to be amicable and sweet talking to one another when both of us are trying to kill each other at any time!”

As he thought about this, Machi blurted out, “Since the wealthy and influential family from Oskia came to Tokyo to meet up with me first this time, Yahiko must be furious! Perhaps that is the reason why he is targeting me!”

“I guess he is now waiting to discuss the cooperation matters with the Schulz family now. In order to leave a good impression on the Schulz family, he dares not act directly against me at this time. So, he is targeting you guys first. I guess that Yahiko is simply trying to weaken my strength in advance and slowly sorts me out later.”

Masatetsu hurriedly asked, “Mr. Takahashi, so what do we do now?”

Machi thought about it for a long time. He gritted his teeth and replied in a low and deep voice, “Fujibayashi, you have to keep a low profile for the next few days. Send more people to secretly keep an eye on that bastard for me while waiting for my news. As soon as I successfully have signed the contract with the Schulz family, get rid of that bastard immediately so that the Takahashi family will not need to suffer any more shame and humiliation!”

Masatetsu immediately replied, “Okay, Mr. Takahashi. I will definitely fulfil my mission!”

At this time, Machi spoke up again, “In addition, I want you to send another group of men from your family to hurry to Kyoto overnight!”

“Head to Kyoto?!” Masatetsu asked in surprise, “Mr. Takahashi, why do you want me to send some men to Kyoto?”

Machi replied coldly, “Yahiko’s precious daughter has been recuperating in Kyoto ever since she got injured. I want you to monitor her closely and keep an eye on her. As soon as I have dealt with Yahiko, I will not want to leave any loose end. So, his daughter, Nanako must also die then!”

“Furthermore, it would be advantageous for you to help me to keep an eye on Nanako in advance. If Yahiko decides to attack me first, then I will be able to use his daughter to threaten him and force him to commit suicide! This way, I will be able to secure double insurance for myself!”

Masatetsu immediately replied, “I understand, Mr. Takahashi! If that is the case, then I will notify my family to immediately arrange some of our ninjas to head to Kyoto so that they can secretly monitor Yahiko’s daughter!”

Machi gritted his teeth before he said, “Fujibayashi, you must make sure that your men will be able to kill Nanako immediately as soon as I make a phone call to them!”

Masatetsu hurriedly promised and assured him, “Mr. Takahashi, don’t worry. You can be rest assured that we would certainly go all out to get things done for you!”

Machi hummed slightly before he said, “Fujibayashi, you don’t have to worry. As soon as you cooperate with me to destroy the Ito family, I will definitely give you a very generous remuneration. I will also make sure that I give your junior a generous settlement allowance too.”

Masatetsu hurriedly said, “Then I will thank you in advance first, Mr. Takahashi!”