Chapter 82 – Mutant Group (2/2)
After a while, he finally spoke: “Our bodies have been injected with mutagens called Model #H2236. And it’s because of this damn smell that the people on the Yamaguchi Island also despise us. We are not allowed to enter the headquarters of the Yamaguchi-gumi; we only function in the city as we complete dangerous missions for the organization. But those ninjas that have practiced ninjutsu since they were young can freely enter or leave the island. In the Kou country, those of us that have been injected with the mutagen Model #H2236 usually just take care of the organization’s underground businesses or go abroad to complete a series of dangerous transactions. Fortunately for us, ordinary people cannot smell this peculiar scent.
“Oh?” Lei Yu’s eyebrow slightly rose, “how many of your type of people are in the Kou country?”
“We have a total of fourteen people.” This person seems very cooperative now, not daring to hide anything. He did not want to suffer the feeling from before that was more painful than death.
Lei Yu nodded, “that’s right; I would like to ask why you did not try to release your scent to attract your fellow comrades? I remember you called this person the Fox, she did that the other night.”
“Would there be of any use? I believe before my comrades’ even show up, I’d be dead by your hands.”
Lei Y laughed, “you’re very smart, are you willing to work for me?”
“Impossible!” The man suddenly shifted backwards, his eyes with a committed look.
“Oh really?” Lei Yu then softly said: “If you don’t want to work for me, then death is the only thing that awaits you. I’m not afraid you’ll lie to me, and I’m not afraid that if you leave here today, you’d spread the news all over that I’ve arrived at the Kou country. Right now, the internet has already been in an uproar over the things I’m doing so I don’t care what else you will add to it. But you must remember if you don’t cooperate with me, as long as I see you, you will suffer a painful death. You shouldn’t forget the stench from your body; it’s very easy for me to find you. Besides, you aren’t qualified to set foot onto the headquarters at the Yamaguchi Island. As long as there’s no orders from your superiors, I doubt you would dare to leave the Kou country. As long as you’re around here, I will let you taste everlasting fear so I hope you won’t force my hand.
The person was pretty much subdued by Lei Yu’s words, whichever path he chose lead to his death. Glancing at Lei Yu in front of him, it’s obvious that with the power of one person, there’s no way he could challenge the Yamaguchi-gumi. But does this guy really have what it takes? Gamble, he could only bet with his life on the line.
Clenching his teeth, this person then said: “My codename is Black Panther; I’m willing to work for you.”
Lei Yu laughed, “that’s right, if I really destroyed the Yamaguchi-gumi, I’m definitely going to give you your freedom. At least I won’t be like those Yamaguchi-gumi bastards, even if your body is emitting that smell, I would not discriminate or loathe you guys. I, Lei Yu, only look at a person’s inside and not judge their outside. By working for me, your benefits will be naturally not be small, but most importantly is that I will give you self-esteem because unlike the Yamaguchi-gumi, I will respect you. As long as you and I, Lei Yu can breathe in the same air together in this vast world, then we’re not enemies.
If the previous words of Lei Yu were considered the worst form of intimidation he could muster, then the words Lei Yu just said made Black Panther really impressed. For people like him who had always been discriminated against by the organization, even if he had reached the Third Rank Mutant, his identity in the Yamaguchi-gumi was still not as prestigious as an Elementary Ninja. This has made him somewhat mentally distorted and filled with grievances. Hearing Lei Yu’s statement really moved him; this had nothing to do with the money but it was his last crucial sentence – what these mutants lacked the most was self-esteem, something they desired the most.
“Amongst my comrades, you have already killed two of them, therefore with me included, there are twelve people left. I was the head of the mutant group and my words in the team usually carried some weight. I believe I can persuade my eleven other comrades to work for you. We don’t need any money; we just want to destroy the Yamaguchi-gumi to regain our freedom!”
Lei Yu was overjoyed, “Good! Let’s do that then!” He then helped Back Panther off the floor feeling great about the situation.
“By the way, what’s this mutant group you just mentioned? And what’s up with that mutagen H something something?” Asked Lei Yu.