Chapter 476 - TAKAHASHI SENZO (2/2)

”Your mother came up with a modified version of the drug commonly known as the zombie drug. She modified the normal compound structure of alpha-pyrrolidinopentionephenone. Her plan was designed to use the new drug to force the bodies of the affected individuals to consume the accumulated and rioting energy.”

Kaito flashed back to the explanation that Akira had given him about the effects of the zombie drug sample they acquired from the shipment. As his uncle had mentioned, they were using the material for medical research. He could never have imagined the explanation in a thousand years.

”The only problem was that she had not figured out how to manage the dangerous effects of the drug. Once administered, the potential lethality was high, and it would lead to a painful death. However, it was the best idea we found for controlling the crisis.”

”When Hime died, she had not given us the production process of the drug. Furthermore, our capacity for production would be limited without the cooperation of an external pharmaceutical company. The only person who could meet our needs was Takahashi Senzo.” Kazuki sighed.

Kaito felt angry at the resigned man. ”The Martial Island prides itself on having power. Could you not find a way to take the formula from Takahashi Senzo? It would not be complicated to find another manufacturer.”

His raised voice betrayed his agitation.

”Takahashi Senzo is a careful man.” Kazuki said. ”We did try to acquire the manufacturing on several occasions, but he has always been a cautious man. We also attempted to reverse engineer the drug. We were not successful in getting the right results. We could only depend on the man.”

Kaito's eyes became hard. ”Admit it. You just chose the easier route even though it meant working with your daughter's killer.”

Kazuki sighed. ”Perhaps, it is as you say. Maybe, I chose the easier path for the sake of the Iekami clan and Martial Island. Our family cannot afford to be proud when the lives of many are at stake. I will apologise to Hime when I see her.”

Kaito scoffed as he looked at him. ”It is not a wonder that you cannot resolve a problem even after thirty years. Did it strike you that your thinking is the problem? But that is none of my business. My final question is simple. What did you trade with Takahashi Senzo?”

Kazuki became a little awkward. ”The existing deal is to give him a little rare material for providing us with the drug and other medical supplies. It is not enough to change his life completely, but it keeps him healthy and strong.”

Kaito stood up and looked at Kazuki with disgust. He did not say anything else. He opened the door and left the old home without another word. Kazuki felt weary as he wondered if he should have told Kaito everything. He hoped the boy would not be impulsive due to anger.

He now knew his uncle's weakness.

All he needed was a chance, and Senzo would be no more.