Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1027 Hatred Deep in the Bone Marrow

Asanogawa stood in the cell, looking at Fujita Ying, who was eating voraciously after being tamed by him, with a sharp gaze.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he seemed quite satisfied with Fujita Ying's performance at the moment.

While Fujita Ying was eating, Asanogawa's eyes inadvertently glanced at Kobayashi Tanaka beside him, and a hint of deep thought flashed in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, Asanogawa slowly spoke, his voice carrying a certain unquestionable majesty: "Kobayashi Tanaka, you are Fujita Ying's confidant, and this is known to everyone. Now there are rumors outside that you were also arrested along with Fujita Ying. If you can come forward with him to clarify, then your words will be more convincing."

Upon hearing this, Kobayashi Tanaka's eyes instantly turned red, and his voice was choked with sobs: "Sir, I... I'm sorry to Mr. Eagle. I'll just stay here. I don't have the face to work with Mr. Eagle anymore. After all, I was the one who betrayed him."

Fujita Ying was furious when he heard what Kobayashi Tanaka said. He raised his head and glared at Kobayashi Tanaka, cursing: "You despicable villain! You betrayed me, and now you have the nerve to cry here? Do you know that doing this will only make me despise you even more!"

Kobayashi Tanaka was scolded by Fujita Ying and his face turned pale. He lowered his head, clenched his hands into fists, and his body trembled slightly, as if he would collapse at any time.

However, Asanogawa ignored their quarrel. He interrupted Fujita Ying in an unquestionable tone: "This matter is settled. No matter what hatred there is between you, at least don't make trouble for me when completing the task. Fujita Ying, you need Kobayashi Tanaka's help to clarify your innocence; and Kobayashi Tanaka, this is your chance to atone for your sins. Do you understand?"

Fujita Ying and Kobayashi Tanaka were both stunned. They didn't expect Asanogawa to make the decision so directly.

Although Fujita Ying was dissatisfied, he did not dare to refute. He knew that his life and death were in the hands of Asanogawa, so he could only obey.

Kobayashi Tanaka lowered his head and remained silent.

Under Asanogawa's careful arrangement, Fujita Ying and Kobayashi Tanaka finally left the dark cell and were taken to a strictly guarded bathroom. The lights in the bathroom were dim and yellow, and steam filled the air, giving people a depressing and heavy feeling.

Kobayashi Tanaka walked to the shower head, turned on the faucet to the maximum, and let the freezing cold water wash over his body. He seemed to want to wash away the guilt and fear in his heart. At this moment, he no longer concealed his emotions, nor did he care about Fujita Ying's feelings.

He walked up to Fujita Ying and whispered, "Fujita Ying, did you hear what the guard said? If it weren't for the demonstration outside, we would have been secretly executed in two days."

Hearing this, Fujita Ying clenched his fists and stared at Kobayashi Tanaka with a sharp gaze. He resisted the urge to punch him and said coldly: "You bastard, you beast! Stay away from me! If it wasn't for Asano's instructions, I would kill you right now!"

Kobayashi Tanaka didn't seem to care about Fujita Ying's threat. He sneered and his eyes revealed a hint of amusement: "If you really do what Asano asks, then when the unpolished jade has used you up, you will definitely die."

When Fujita Ying heard this, his anger was ignited again. He raised his head suddenly and roared: "I don't need you to ask about my own affairs! You betrayer, what qualifications do you have to preach to me here?"

Kobayashi Tanaka looked at Fujita Ying's angry expression, and an inexplicable pleasure rose in his heart. He felt that he finally had the opportunity to release the repression in his heart. So, he continued: "Fujita Ying, do you think you are still the high and mighty eldest son of the Fujita family? You are now just a prisoner, a chess piece at the mercy of others. Your fate is already in the hands of others, and you can only live by being obedient."

Fujita Ying listened to what Kobayashi Tanaka said, and his anger grew stronger. He wanted to tear this villain into pieces immediately. But reason told him that he couldn't act impulsively now. He had to stay calm to find a chance to survive.

So he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He stared at Kobayashi Tanaka and said coldly: "Kobayashi Tanaka, listen to me. Although I am down and out now, my pride and dignity are still there. I will not betray my beliefs and principles like you. I will do what Asano asks, but I will also look for opportunities to overturn my case. You wait and see!"

Kobayashi Tanaka looked at Fujita Ying with his eyes full of disdain and ridicule. He sneered and said, "Fujita Ying, you are really hopelessly stupid. Don't you see that the reason why you are asked to go out and clarify is definitely because after the person behind the Kyoto Secret Report was exposed, you gained a lot of support from the public because of this unfounded identity. Taking this opportunity, you admit that the Kyoto Secret Report is related to you. Then, under the strong request of the people, Pu Yu will not dare to do anything to the two of us at least in the short term. On the contrary, if we sever our ties with the Kyoto Secret Report, once the public sentiment subsides, we will definitely be doomed."

Fujita Ying was slightly stunned when he heard what Kobayashi Tanaka said. He didn't expect Kobayashi Tanaka to think so, and he didn't expect that he would gain the support of the people because of a fictitious identity. He was silent for a moment, then looked at Kobayashi Tanaka with a sneer and said, "Don't treat me as a fool, Kobayashi Tanaka. Although I, Fujita Ying, am down and out, I am not a pawn that can be manipulated by others. I know that if I really admit that I have something to do with the Kyoto secret report, I may get the sympathy and support of the people. But, so what? Not only will I be liquidated for this, but my family will also be implicated. More importantly, I feel unprecedented pleasure when I go against you, a traitor."

Upon hearing this, Kobayashi Tanaka's face changed slightly. He didn't expect Fujita Ying to reject his suggestion so firmly, and he didn't expect that he would feel happy because he went against him. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then continued: "Fujita Ying, wake up. We are now at a critical moment of life and death, not playing a child's game. If you don't listen to my advice, you will bear the consequences."

Fujita Ying no longer paid attention to Kobayashi Tanaka, and began to wash his body full of scars and bruises. The flowing water washed over his skin, causing waves of stinging pain. But he seemed to feel no pain, and just washed his body silently.