1157 Big Business (1/2)
The Inada Society was a well-known dojo in Japan and had more than a hundred branches, with each dojo being helmed by one of Daikura Sakuragi's disciples.
Amakawa District.
The main dojo of Inada Society was located here and covered an area of several tens of acres. Aside from one building, it was transformed into a wide training ground. There were only a few disciples in the main hall, but most of them were elites.
In the interior, to the north of the small bridge and a stream was a rockery, while north to the rockery was a two-story Japanese-style pavilion. Daikura Sakuragi was sitting by the window of the second floor while drinking sake and enjoying massages from two beautiful masseuses, whereas the big cigar in his hand kept producing smoke curled upward.
Tap, tap, tap…
The sound of walking steps came from the staircase as a big and stout man with a katana hanging on his waist appeared in front of Daikura, reporting. ”Dojocho, we have a big client visiting.”
Daikura Sakuragi didn't bother to even lift his eyelids and asked without being salty, ”What big client?”
”He said he's from Singapore and knows that there are many underground forces in Japan. That's why he's kind of worried about his safety and is here to hire some bodyguards from us,” explained the burly man. ”Also, he said that money is not a problem as long as we guarantee his safety.”
”Money isn't a problem, huh?” Sakuragi finally looked up and slowly asked lightly, ”How many muscles does he want, exactly?”
”100 men,” said the burly man.
”Come again?!” Daikura's expression changed and looked incredulous. The main hall's business was indeed not to teach students martial arts, but rather a training department that provided bodyguards for hire to others. This place may look like a dojo, but it was better to call it a bodyguard company.
100 people?
He founded the Inada Society more than 40 years ago, but it was his first time hearing someone wanting to hire 100 bodyguards at once. It must be noted that the bodyguards for hire in this place were very expensive, yet this person wanted to hire 100 of them? Can this Big Boss afford it?
”Who's this person?”
”He only mentioned that his surname is Tang, a scion of a wealthy businessman from Singapore.” The burly man shook his head. ”His visit to Japan this time is to play around while also wanting to appreciate the customs here. On the other hand, he also wants to find a Japanese gambler to have some great games with him again.”
Find a gambler?
Sakuragi Daikura frowned and asked, ”Did he mention anything about who this gambler friend of his is?”
”He didn't mention it but said that he must have an unusual identity.” The burly man shook his head again.
Daikura was silent for half a minute. Then, he dropped the cigar into the ashtray and got up. He flicked to the two belles to grab his coat on the hanger and then said, ”Anyone who can hire 100 bodyguards is sure not your everyday layman. Take me to see him.”
A few minutes after, Daikura then saw Tang Xiu, who sat in the VIP room with a leg atop the other. His gaze swept over to the two males and two females around him first as he immediately squinted his eyes and greeted with a smiling face. ”You're the one called Mr. Tang, right? Welcome to Japan!”
Tang Xiu turned towards Kuwako who had changed her appearance and asked in English, ”What did he just say?”
Kuwako explained the sentence and finally said, ”He's the Dojocho or Dojo Head of the Inada Society, Daikura Sakuragi.”
Tang Xiu immediately understood and got up, saying, ”It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Sakuragi. Anyway, you should understand me speaking in English, right? Forgive me about it as my family has long moved to Singapore many years ago, hence the reason I only speak the language in my country, English and Mandarin.”
Daikura Sakuragi also knew that most Singaporeans were of Chinese descent, so it was not unexpected for him to hear Tang Xiu speak about it. He then nodded and replied in fluent English, ”Well, English is an international language, so I naturally can speak in it a bit, Mr. Tang. Anyhow, you're a big client here, so feel free to mention any of your requests.”
”Well, your man must have told you that I need 100 bodyguards, right?” Tang Xiu smiled and said, ”Also, it's my first time coming to your great place, so I don't know much about it. Another thing is, I lost contact with my gambler buddy, so please help me find him.”
”Providing 100 bodyguards won't be a problem. I'll even give you a discount.” Daikura smilingly replied, ”May I know for how long you are you hiring them, Mr. Tang? Also, I can help find your gambling companion as long as he lives in the capital.”
Tang Xiu thought about it and extended a finger. ”A month.”
”And, what's the name of your gambling companion?” asked Daikura.
”Nishi Masayoshi. Quite a public figure in the capital, I think.” Tang Xiu smilingly said, ”He said he'd invite me to Japan's capital and be his guest. I just couldn't come before, kind of restricted by my schedule.”
Nishi Masayoshi?
An odd expression was evident on Daikura's face. He knew who this person was, a famous gambler who frequented all the casinos in the whole of Japan and was well-known for his great gambling skills. Further, he also knew another fact about him. The man also had a travel company. He heard the company was quite big but the man himself was too lazy to manage the business and just gave it to his subordinates to handle.