Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Culinary Journey Through the Heavens

第405章 5亿变5万，5万变5万！

Chapter 405 Five hundred million becomes fifty million, fifty million becomes five million!

On the third day after Scorpio landed, thanks to the timely control of public opinion by the Holy Emperor, there was no major panic in the Tokyo area.

However, this is only a temporary situation. As long as the Scorpio constellation in the old port area of ​​Tokyo Bay remains, it will weigh heavily on the hearts of the people of Tokyo like a mountain.

Suppression leads people to vent their emotions online. Broly, sitting cross-legged on Scorpio's head, holding a laptop, was arguing with someone online.

No one questioned the official Tokyo ward report that "Scorpio was anesthetized in the Old Port Ward," but few believed the explanation that "the anesthetized Scorpio would not pose a threat to the safe zone."

Many netizens in Tokyo believe that the Daikokuyama (Great Black Mountain) standing in the old port area of ​​Tokyo Bay is a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment, causing countless deaths, and that the authorities should defuse this dangerous bomb as soon as possible.

Broly, on the other hand, held the opposite view, believing that Scorpio was safe and that landing on the shore was simply to reclaim what he had acquired during his human years, and that there would be no danger.

As a result, he was criticized.

"Kid, I really want to stand by your side, but this time it's really impossible. Why? Because I live in the Tokyo Safety Zone. If the big guys in the old port area of ​​Tokyo Bay really go berserk, my whole family will probably be finished..."

"Supporting the Cursed Child is one thing, but supporting Gastrea? What the hell is that? Are you a Gastrea fanatic, one of those cultists who worship Gastrea as gods?"

……

There were many sarcastic comments below, but this time Broly didn't argue with anyone. He just calmly typed to comfort a group of panicked people online.

"I know you are afraid because of your own weakness, but it's okay. I'll be watching Scorpio from the old port area of ​​Tokyo Bay. If she tries to break into the safe zone, I will stop her."

This was something agreed upon with the Holy Emperor, but such a statement received countless ellipses online, representing the speaker's speechless response.

"Hey kid, are you going to be the oddball again?"

After a while, someone replied.

"Hmph, if I met a kid like that in real life, I'd probably slap him twice and he'd be crying for his parents and begging for my dad."

Broly: "???"

"Hey, you've got guts! Aren't you afraid that Kid Brother will launch an online attack and verbally abuse your entire family to death?"

"I have to admit, this kid may be unbeatable online, but he still needs to practice in real life."

If he dares to insult me, I'll immediately block and mute him.

As long as I don't see him cursing at me, it's the same as me not being cursed at!

Broly: "..."

I just feel that there are all kinds of people on the internet.

"Alright everyone, the kid is only 13 years old. He's still young, so it's normal for him to have some unrealistic fantasies."

Think back to when we were that age, weren't we also filled with all sorts of unrealistic, childish fantasies about becoming world heroes or saviors?

Back then, it was the pre-war era, but now it's the post-war period. It's quite rare and precious that this young man can have such immature fantasies; we should protect them.

One netizen's reminiscing about the past touched many people, recalling that peaceful era without Gastrea, where ordinary and mundane life was so captivating to people today.

Without the professional online trolls being hired to stir up trouble, although there are still quite a few people who criticize Broly, there are many more who became his fans during the previous online feuds.

"Kid, I believe in you. If Scorpio really goes berserk, you'll definitely be able to protect us—protect Kid's chuunibyou (delusional) hero dream!"

"Yes, you will definitely be the savior of this world in the future. When you embark on your journey to save the world, I will give you the best beginner's sword (pictured: a fruit knife for cutting fruit) to help you save the world and defeat the most evil demon king!"

……

No one believed Broly's words, and when everyone treated his remarks as a joke, and when public opinion happened to lean towards the positive and reminisce about the chuunibyou fantasies of the peacetime era, some of the beautiful memories of the peacetime era led people to make well-intentioned remarks.

In an era of plunder, such fantasies of protecting the little boy can be seen as a way of reminiscing about the peaceful world of the past.

This wave of remembrance swept across the internet, but Broly didn't understand the jokes and thought what those people were saying was true, so he replied seriously.

"I will protect you. Also, you don't need the fruit knife on floor X, I can use my hands."

His serious reply brought a knowing smile to many netizens.

The tense atmosphere of online public opinion was eased somewhat by the young Broly.

However, the undercurrents of public opinion are still surging unseen.

. . . .

Although Kikunojo Tendo has resigned from his position as aide-de-camp, the Tendo family still maintains the connections they have cultivated over the years, and their influence in the Tokyo area remains significant.

"Bang!"

Howaki Takuto slammed his fist on the table, glaring at the old man opposite him and roaring, "Lord Kikunojo, don't forget, I was dismissed by the Holy Emperor because of your family!"

"Of course, our Tiantong family will not forget your help, but I have already resigned and am powerless to help you with your transfer."

The old man initially nodded in agreement, but refused the man's request, which was made in exchange for a debt of gratitude.

"If the Tong family can't help me with my transfer, shouldn't they at least offer me sufficient financial compensation?"

Takuto Howaki took a deep breath and said, settling for second best.

How many do you want?

Bao Xiezhuo opened his palm and made a five.

"Five hundred million. The position of captain of the guard is worth that price."

He said.

"That's too much. You were just transferred to the Army on a lateral basis; it doesn't mean you were completely dismissed."

Are the personal guards of the Holy Emperor the same as ordinary army lieutenants?

"You're right, but I can give you another option: fifty million, and a promise."

"What promise?"

"When I am reinstated, I will transfer you back."

Kikunojo Tendo re-offered his price, and after a moment's thought, Takuto Howaki agreed.

He was aware of the power of the Tiantong family, and although they had lost power now, they might rise again in the future.

It's better to get a promise for less money than just money.

"I'll have someone transfer the money to you later."

"I wish Lord Kikunojo a speedy recovery. If the Tendo family ever needs my assistance, I will not refuse."

Having received the promise, Bao Xiezhuo left satisfied.

After he left, Kikunojo Tendo summoned his grandson, Kazumitsu Tendo.

This person is the older brother of Tendo Kisara, and is the current Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the Tokyo area.

"grandfather."

Tendo Kazumitsu entered the room and sat down in front of Tendo Kikunojo.

The old man then spoke to his grandson, who currently held the highest position of power in the family, about sending money to Takuto Howaki.

Why give money to someone who's no longer worth anything?

Tendo, wearing glasses, frowned.

"Grandpa, you've resigned. The Tiantong family will have many expenses in the future. Fifty million isn't a lot, but it's better to spend it elsewhere than on that person."

Tendo and Hikaru did not believe that someone who was no longer the captain of the Holy Emperor's guard was worth the Tendo family spending 50 million to maintain their relationship.

"We must spend a fortune to buy a horse's bones; this is precisely why we need to do this now. All those who contribute to the Tiantong family will be richly rewarded."

Kikunojo Tendo looked at his grandson with some disappointment. In terms of wisdom and foresight, Tendo Kazumitsu was not as good as his sister, but unfortunately, his granddaughter had become estranged from the family.

"Okay, Grandpa, I'll take care of it."

Although Tendo Kazumitsu didn't take it seriously and didn't think the Tendo family needed to use such methods to stabilize people's hearts, he still agreed on the surface.

Once outside, he instructed his female secretary to transfer five million yen to Takuto Yasuhisa.

"Uh, didn't Kikunojo-sama say fifty million?"

Shiina Kazumi was a little confused and couldn't help but ask.

"The old man still likes to play the people-winning game, but in my opinion, five million is enough to make a mere third lieutenant in the army grateful!"

If Takuto Howaki were still the captain of the Emperor's guard, he would be worth 50 million, but now that he has been transferred back to the army as a squad leader, even 5 million is a high price.

"Should we report this to Lord Kikunojo?"

"If I report this to the old man, how am I supposed to swallow forty-five million? Are you one of my men, or one of my grandfather's?"

"He's yours."

"Good boy, I'll give you five million later too."

The female secretary had no choice but to transfer the money.

. . . .

"Haha, the money's here!"

In the afternoon, Takuto Howaki received a text message from the bank confirming the deposit had been credited to his account.

He was originally very happy.

But after counting the money that had arrived, he suddenly felt unwell.

Takuto Howaki immediately called to inquire whether the person who made the payment had omitted a digit.

After learning that it was five million, and that it was personally instructed by Tendo Kazuhiro.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

*Smack!*

The person threw the phone away, and it smashed to pieces on the floor.

"The Tendo family, how dare they bully me like this?!"

They asked for 500 million, but the price was bargained down to 50 million.

When it came time to transfer the money, it shrank to five million.

Do you really think he's a beggar?

"Damn it!"

But revenge is impossible given my current status.

Even if Kikunojo Tendo wasn't an assistant, the power of the Tendo family was not something he could easily challenge.

Bao Xie Zhuo Ren is narrow-minded and furious, but seems to be only capable of impotent rage.

But suddenly, he saw the other side of Tokyo Bay from the high-rise building.

His eyes flickered, and he had an idea.

. . . .

"The news has already been leaked to Qi Wuzongxuan. That guy won't let this opportunity slip by. Your Majesty, although I can't do anything anymore, others won't sit idly by and do nothing about such a good opportunity. I imagine that a public opinion crisis in the Tokyo area will arrive soon."

Kikunojo Tendo was unaware of his grandson's astonishing kickback scheme. Even after resigning, he was still pondering when the information he had leaked would start to take hold.

He deliberately passed the news about Scorpio to the Five Flying Association, and the ambitious President Qi Wuzongxuan of the Osaka region would never let go of this opportunity to strike at the Tokyo region.

Kikunojo Tendo had already figured out how the other party might operate: by planting spies in the Tokyo area to spread rumors about the dangers of Scorpio, create panic, and then open air routes to the Osaka area to evacuate upper-middle-class people from Tokyo.

The loss of talent and wealth from all levels of society in the Tokyo area will put enormous pressure on the Holy Emperor. At that time, dealing with Scorpio or asking that monster boy to attack Qi Wuzongxuan, the highest-ranking member of the Five Flying Association in the Osaka area, would be a good thing.

Whether Scorpio is dealt with, Qi Wuzongxuan is killed, or the monster boy is killed, it's all good news for Tendo Kikunojo.

At that time, someone in the Tokyo area will need to step up and clean up the mess, and no one is better able to do so than him.

. . . .

"Broly, I'm looking for Hiruko Kagetane. Do you know where he is?"

In the evening, Kisara Tendo approached Broly. She had been looking for Hiruko Kagetane all day but couldn't find him at all, so she decided to try her luck with the boy.

"What do you want with them?"

"Do you know where the other person is?"

Broly's answer made Tendogi realize something, and he quickly asked more questions.

"I didn't say I knew..."

"Don't worry, I don't want to cause him any trouble. Actually, I just want to make a deal with that guy. Could you help me contact him, or perhaps give him my phone? Please, for the sake of the steak and pasta I brought..."

Tendo Kisara leaned closer and made a requesting gesture.

"All right."

Broly did not refuse Kisara Tendo's request. After all, the girl was his boss in this world, who paid him, and she had also changed her mind and intended to become his wife.

Of course, the tables have turned. Now, anyone in this world who wants to become his wife must pass the test administered by Master Aqua, who will be coming over during her vacation.

. . . .

"Knock knock knock~"

In the outer city, inside a nuclear power plant building, there was a knock on the door.

"Who?"

Hiruko Kageyu asked in a low voice.

"It's me, Broly."

After a moment of silence behind the door, the iron gate finally opened.

"How did you find me?"

Hiruko Kagetane asked, "Shouldn't anyone be able to find his hiding place?"

"I remembered the aura between you and Hina, and I followed that aura to find you."

Broly was telling the truth.

"Okay, do you want some instant noodles?"

"I've already eaten; it was steak and pasta that my boss brought me."

"Alright, Hina is in the next room, practicing the weird boxing techniques you taught her."

"I'm not looking for her, I'm looking for you."

"Looking for me?"

Hiruko Kagetane was somewhat surprised.

"What do you want from me?"

"It's not me who's looking for you, it's my boss. She wants to make a deal with you."

Broly handed over Tendo Kisara's spare cell phone.

"That old man's granddaughter?"

Hiruko Kagetane thought about it for a moment, found it interesting, and took the phone.

"There's no location tracking on the phone, so at least they're being sincere..."

After checking his phone, Hiruko Kagetane said something and dialed the only number recorded on it.

"President Tendo sent someone to see me. What brings you here?"

After the call connected, he asked immediately.

"The sole purpose is to bring down the Tendo family."

Tendo Kisara answered.

"Aren't you from the Tendo family?"

Hiruko Kagehira asked curiously.

"The Tendo family is blocking some things I want to do; they are my enemies."

"The enemy, aren't you someone Broly Boy also wants? Why don't you just ask him to kill the enemy for you?"

"Some things only have meaning when you do them yourself."

"for example?"

"To avenge my dead parents!"

"Interesting, but why should I help you?"

(End of this chapter)