Now, Nanako was recovering in Kyoto. Hiroshi went to Oskia the other day to look for medicine for her but was
unsuccessful. So, he returned to Tokyo to report back to Yahiko and then stayed in Tokyo. 3 In addition to the
Lexus sedan that Yahiko was riding, there were ten bodyguards in two Lexus SUVS sandwiching Yahiko's car in
the middle in the form of a convoy as they drove to Kobayashi Pharma. 1 Inside the car, Yahiko was delighted. He
analyzed Kobayashi Pharma's financial reports and market sales in the past two years and found that the
company's future was very promising. He was certain that it was definitely the best tto take a stake in the
company now.
Therefore, in his opinion, the 4.5 billion dollar investment in Kobayashi Pharma was like Jake planting magical
beans in his backyard. The future harvest was at least 15 billion dollars or more. 15 billion dollars was equivalent
to 1.5 trillion yen! ~i
No one could sit still and hold back their excitement when the thought of such a large fortune was floating in
their mind.
Despite his excitement, Yahiko suddenly sighed and lamented, "I wonder what has happened to Jiro. How can a
living human being disappear into thin air just like that?" 6
Equally puzzled, Hiroshi said, "Jiro-san cto see Nanako-san before the finals and said that he would watch
her compete. He seemed to look forward to presenting her with the award after the finals..." "However, he did
not show up on the day of the finals. He was originally the guest of honor for the finals award ceremony, but
because of his unexpected absence, the organizers temporarily asked someone else to present the award..." 1
"I've always felt that this matter is rather baffling and mysterious. Logically speaking, Jiro-san would never miss
the finals judging from his feelings to Nanako-__ Yahiko sighed. "Well, | was hoping to make him my son-in-law,
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With a pause, he continued with a hint of desolation on his face, "Nanako is not doing so well herself now. |
wonder how long it will take for her to recover..." Hiroshi quickly answered, "Mr. Chairman, I've asked someone to
help contact sof the American experts to see if we can invite them to cover and treat Nanako-san." 3
"Good." Yahiko nodded. "Make sure you bring the best expert in the world. | don't mind spending my fortune on
it!"
Hiroshi asked again, "What about Yamamoto-san? The doctors in Tokyo can't do anything about his injuries.
Should we bring in specialists from America to take a
look at him?" 4
Yahiko waved his hand in disdain. "Forget it. He is nothing more than a cripple now. It's not worth putting so
much effort into him. If he had sreal ability, Nanako wouldn't be so badly injured!" Hiroshi quickly stated,
"Actually, we can't blYamamoto-san for this matter. It's mainly because Nanako-san's opponent's coach was
simply too powerful..." 6
"Powerful?" Yahiko snorted and said contemptuously," Tanaka, you may have skind of
misunderstanding about the word powerful. Lettell you, the truly powerful skill is not karate or any of those
martial arts, but it's Japanese Ninjutsu and Onmyoji. Those are the real extraordinary powers. Yamamoto's karate
is just sland unpractical skills of the ordinary people!" 6
Hiroshi gasped in surprise and asked, "Do Ninjutsu and Onmyoji really exist?"
Yahiko said flatly, "Ninjutsu and Onmyoji are both national martial arts of great Japan, especially Ninjutsu. Even
westerners are mesmerized by the skills, so how can you, as a Japanese, question them?" 6 Hiroshi answered
awkwardly, "To be honest, I've been to Iga City, the hometown of Ninjutsu, a few times. | have seen a few
Ninjutsu performances there, but | always felt that it is a bit like a combination of acrobatics and magic with little
practical significance." 3
Yahiko grinned and said with a hint of
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very few real Ninjutsu masters
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are carefully worshipped by the top
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Ninjutsu master!"