CHAPTER 701: CHAPTER 701 CHAOS BEGINS

Sato Kawa thought it over and decided to first negotiate the situation with Akiyama Taitani, so he opened the video call.

"Sato Kawa, what else do you want to say?" Akiyama Taitani, full of anger, accused.

"Akiyama-kun, listen to me." Sato Kawa’s tone and demeanor were quite calm, in stark contrast to Akiyama Taitani’s rage. He patiently said, "The matter isn’t as it appears on the surface. The deaths of Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two have nothing to do with my Sato Family. Please calm down and think carefully to see if what I’m saying makes sense. If the Akiyama Family acts rashly, not only will the real culprit go free, but Wanpu Company will suffer heavy internal losses."

"I believe Akiyama-kun is a person of understanding and reason and would not falsely accuse the innocent or let the real culprit laugh at us." Sato Kawa was trying to be reasonable, having said all the good things.

To avoid a battle between the Sato Family and the Akiyama Family, Sato Kawa had no choice but to calmly reason.

If chaos erupts, it benefits no one, especially the Sato Family.

From any perspective, the current strength of the Sato Family is considerably less than that of the Akiyama Family. It’s a fact.

In such circumstances, Sato Kawa was extremely cautious, not daring to take risks.

If the Sato Family’s strength was greater than that of the Akiyama Family, the Akiyama Family initiating the attack would be greatly beneficial for the Sato Family. The Akiyama Family taking action first would enable the Sato Family to fully counteract and have the advantage with the Divine Wind Bureau. In that scenario, the Sato Family would act without hesitation, not fearing the moves of the Akiyama Family at all.

The critical issue now is Sato Kawa’s concern about being unable to resist the Akiyama Family’s thunderous vengeance.

"Sato Kawa, your words sound better than a song. You initiated a video call with me, and I thought you were going to present some great reasoning, but it turned out to be nonsense. With your face, do you think I care about what you say?" Akiyama Taitani coldly laughed ominously.

The issue, indeed, was such that Akiyama Taitani didn’t care about Sato Kawa’s words, let alone believe them.

Akiyama Taitani, in his anger, had lost his rationality, his blood filled with the rage for revenge.

Sato Kawa anticipated the worst outcome—Akiyama Taitani seeking vengeance at all costs—and didn’t expect things to actually turn out this way.

"Akiyama-kun, you’re too reckless. If you have a bit of conscience left, you should think about avenging Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two, not lashing out like a mad dog, biting everyone indiscriminately, without reason." Sato Kawa also lost patience and shouted loudly.

"Sato Kawa, stop your sarcasm, wait for your death. My Akiyama Family will definitely destroy the entire Sato Family." Akiyama Taitani cursed angrily and, casting a gloomy glare at Sato Kawa, ended the video call.

"Akiyama Taitani, you damn mad dog, indiscriminately biting people." Sato Kawa cursed furiously.

For the Akiyama Family, avenging the deaths of Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two was no longer important, and Akiyama Taitani wouldn’t think too deeply about it, because there was no necessity. The problem facing the Akiyama Family now concerns the rise and fall and the honor of the family; revenge is not truly important.

If the conflict between the Akiyama Family and the Sato Family isn’t quickly resolved, once the Divine Wind Bureau changes its support, the Akiyama Family would be doomed. Hence, Akiyama Taitani must eliminate this momentum before the Sato Family’s complete rise, because the Akiyama Family still has the power to sway Wanpu Company. Once delayed, it would face catastrophe.

Avenging Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two is not important at all. Akiyama Taitani did not value it; he only wanted to believe that the Sato Family was behind it.

Convinced of this, the Akiyama Family would not lack justification with the Divine Wind Bureau; this is the key issue Akiyama Taitani needs to grasp.

"Father, Akiyama Taitani is a sensible person. How could he be so confused now?" Sato Miyabi said, full of disbelief, seeing her father’s constant agitation. "The deaths of Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two clearly underwent meticulous planning; it’s impossible to accomplish such a high-difficulty assassination without leaving any clues within a short time. In my view, the culprit is obviously malicious, likely intending to escalate the conflict between our Sato Family and the Akiyama Family, prompting mutual slaughter."

"Anyone outside the situation can understand this, especially for our Sato Family, it’s easier to see this issue clearly. Our Sato Family is upright and isn’t afraid of rumors. How could we assassinate people from the Akiyama Family? It’s not that we lack the ability, but with numerous concerns, I wouldn’t dare do that." Sato Kawa said helplessly, "Before Akiyama Taitani, I said both good and bad words as best as I could, yet they didn’t help. I haven’t even mentioned the assassination attempt on you. This matter is definitely done by the Akiyama Family, that’s undoubtedly true. I didn’t bring it up because I wanted to calmly talk with the Akiyama Family and not end up in a stalemate, but in the end, it made no difference at all."

Sato Kawa looked at his daughter and spoke bitterly, "Now, how could Akiyama Taitani care about how Akiyama Katsuyuki and the other two died? Avenging deceased children, compared to the rise and fall of the Akiyama Family, which is more significant? The Akiyama Family understands this too well. Thus, the Akiyama Family is making drastic moves now. If they can annihilate the Sato Family, then the Akiyama Family’s position is solidified. They wouldn’t lose support from the Divine Wind Bureau and would rid themselves of the archenemy Sato Family, and Wanpu Company would belong to the Akiyama Family."

"Father, what should we do now?" Sato Miyabi suddenly realized the severity of the situation, far more serious than she imagined. Though she was smart, she hadn’t thought of this, but upon her father’s reminder, she recognized that since the Akiyama Family plans to invade massively, can the Sato Family withstand the Akiyama Family’s murderous intent?

Sato Miyabi had no confidence on this issue.

If unable to resist the Akiyama Family’s murderous intent, the consequences are obvious.

The Sato Family is sure to be doomed; it’s a certainty.

Upon this thought, Sato Miyabi’s face turned extremely gloomy, sadly saying, "Father, can our Sato Family withstand the Akiyama Family’s murderous intent?"

"Impossible, not a chance." Sato Kawa truthfully replied, "Relying on the Sato Family alone is completely inadequate. Even if the Sato Family asked for help from the Divine Wind Bureau, they would probably ignore us. After all, the Divine Wind Bureau’s current support is still for the Akiyama Family."

"Then does the Sato Family have no hope at all?" Sato Miyabi said sorrowfully.

"Not necessarily, didn’t you endorse Mr. Ye and Boss Chu?" Sato Kawa said full of hope, "If we ask for their assistance, perhaps a miracle could happen."

"How could I forget them? With their help, the Sato Family will surely overcome the crisis." Sato Miyabi said happily.

Soon.

Night descended.

As if agreed upon, the Sato Family went all out, gathering anyone who could be assembled.

Heavily guarded, ready and alert.

The Akiyama Family’s murderous intent was faster than anticipated.

Akiyama Taitani was with Akiyama Shoichi, surrounded by a dense cluster of assassins, revealing their presence, encircling the Sato Family.