Hidden Assassin

Jiaming arrived in Tokyo at two o'clock in the afternoon

Kaoru drove to pick him up, from Haneda Airport all the way to Yuechi’s house, pointing and explaining the streets and scenery along the way to him, Kaoru’s character has always been taciturn, even if he wanted to show enthusiasm at this time , but the expression is also faint, and the sentences of the introduction are also very concise. In fact, she has never cared about things like having fun. , Many things are not clear even to herself, Jiaming just smiled and listened to the side, and did not speak. Although this is the first time in this life, he is already very familiar with this place in Tokyo. Familiar again. In this way, it was already around 3:30 in the afternoon when they arrived at the Yuechi family mansion.

Originally thought that Xun would prepare a room outside, or live in a hotel directly, but after seeing the tidy up small courtyard, Jia Ming was stunned for a moment. He had an impression of this courtyard, and perhaps it could be said that this was his impression of the courtyard. This is the most impressive place in the entire Yuechi family.

I remember that when he came to Yuechi’s house as an undercover agent, he met many people including Tianyu Zhengze. When others introduced this small courtyard to him for the first time, he still felt a little puzzled. As Tianyu Zhengzheng’s fiancée, Yuechi The daughter of the head of the family lived in such a messy small yard without going out for eight years. Not long after, he saw the scene inside for the first and only time. Except for the living room and a small bedroom, all the rooms were locked. Sitting in the dark and cold bedroom, the kimono cut his own wrist. Blood was splattered on the ground. Just like huge cherry blossom petals.

After the destruction of the Yuechi family, he simply forgot many things in the back of his mind, but he occasionally remembered this scene that seemed bleak and beautiful to him, maybe it was because the dead woman was so beautiful...he thought so at the time.

"I live here."

After such a brief introduction, she led Jiaming to the room that had been tidied up. Seeing that there were TVs and comics, Jiaming couldn't help laughing. He didn't bring much, so he put down his travel backpack, turned on the TV, and watched the Japanese channel that he hadn't seen for many years. Kaoru fetched water for him to wash his face, and then walked around the small yard.

The feeling of the small yard is clear at a glance. The ground has only been tidied up recently, inside and out, and many places are still clean. The old furniture was used. From Jia Ming's point of view, it may be because there is no place to put the replaced furniture. I live in the master bedroom, and there is only this one. It was arranged in a completely different and lively appearance. The small pond in the yard was crystal clear, and two small koi were swimming sickly in it. They were probably put in recently, and they looked like they were about to die. Standing at the door of Xundi's small bedroom, Jia Ming watched in silence for a long time, and Xun stood beside him.

"Don't the teacher take a break?" Oh. I'm not at the point where I'm going to take a break on a plane. "

"Uh. Then... shall I show the teacher to Yuechi's house?"

"Alright..."

Whether it is Tokyo or the Yuechi family, maybe I am more familiar with it. With this in mind. After all, Jia Ming nodded, and afterward, the two left the small courtyard, and Xun led the way to visit.

Speaking of which, as a ninja family passed down from ancient times, the territory of the Yuechi family occupies a large area. In fact, it is like a large village or castle. The people who live here are not all ninjas, mercenaries and the like. , with the development of the times, many members of the Yuechi family have already left the fate of ninjas, and are responsible for other things, such as the well-known Ike Sakura Weaving in the outside world, and there are even people who develop in the political world. In modern society, if I'm afraid I won't be able to survive just by doing activities in the dark. Of course, for now, the ninja tradition is still the most important thing they uphold.

If it was in ancient times, this place might be the most heavily guarded ninja village, but with the development of recent decades, many things have changed. At this time, the Yuechi family is divided into two areas, the outer area It is a house where some ordinary people live, such as businessmen, politicians, or some family members live in this area. There are defenses and guards, but it looks like an ordinary modern village with straight roads. , gardens, villas with red tiles and white walls, etc. The inner layer is used for ninja training and the residence of core figures. Simply put, this is a hiding place for a group of people with darker identities, including the head of the family, Ike Sakura Weaving, high-level politicians, and ninjas who carry out dark operations, The mercenaries are heavily guarded, and various modern or old-fashioned defense systems can be seen almost everywhere in Jiaming. Three or five steps away is a hidden surveillance camera, automatic or semi-automatic firearms, the arrangement of some hidden doors, and the installation of underground passages. Once the entrance is in operation, it will immediately become a fortress with the most fortified defenses. I am afraid that even birds cannot pass through freely.

Of course, on weekdays, the internal defense is naturally not as strict as that. If people from the outer layer want to come in, they just say hello, just like a factory. Since everyone knows each other, it is naturally a trivial matter to go in and stroll around. The courtyard where Kaoru lives is naturally within the scope of the inner layer, but although there is no such thing as registration, at this time, Kaoru is leading him, as long as he can ignore the pile of hidden things as much as possible, the building in the woods is not a problem. It does seem quiet and peaceful.

As if in a rural village with stone paths, wooden or stone fences, and some quaint Japanese-style buildings, you can also see modern houses mixed in them. The concrete square or hidden among the trees has a beautiful The tile exterior walls, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows, and even the martial arts training ground with elevators are probably the most towering ancient trees that can be seen everywhere. Covered by trees, the lush greenery shelters the summer heat. The roads are as winding as possible, and people often walk Turning the corner, you can be surprised to see some beautiful scenery, just like a Chinese-style garden that pays attention to winding paths. Of course, the feeling here is a bit colder.

"That house is where everyone eats..."

"That's the training ground..."

"The head of the family and the elders are working there..."

"Miss Nakamura lives here, she is a doctor..."

"The arsenal is down there, and the firearms practice is over there..."

"This used to be a garden, and my mother liked to come here when she was still alive...".

It’s not even evening yet, I’m afraid that most of the ninja practicers have their own homework, and the whole area seems to be quiet. As Kaoru walks, he introduces the surrounding things to Jiaming. This may be what she has said for many years The most time, there was a faint blush on her cheeks, although there was still no obvious expression, but it could make people feel the joy in her heart. Occasionally, the two of them encountered pedestrians and small cars passing by, but they didn't say hello -- this should be Kaoru's habit. Ming can call these people by name, and when passing by, you can feel their doubts or surprises. Xun's indifference is probably known to everyone in the whole Yuechi family.

"How is your relationship with your father?"

"I haven't talked to me recently." Kaoru shook her head lightly, and there was no hint of frustration in it. She obviously didn't care about this matter.

"How long?"

"About... a year and a half."

"What was the last talk?"

Jia Ming asked casually, but Xun was silent for a moment: "When I came back from winter vacation last year, he asked me about my situation in China...I didn't say anything."

"Oh..." Jia Ming nodded. The so-called asking about China's situation was probably asking who she studied with in China. After walking like this for a while, Jia Ming said, "Do you still want to help the family?"

"I don't know..." Xun said softly, shaking his head, his eyes were a little blank, "They... made me get engaged to Lord Tianyu, and then asked for nothing... I think it's... they don't want I'm..."

"Oh, it seems that this place is not very suitable for you. You might as well move out."

"Gu Jun...do you want me to leave here?"

"But this is also very difficult. You don't have any goals. At least someone will take care of you if you live here. If you live outside, maybe no one cares and you just turn your residence into a doghouse. It's not suitable for Tian Yu's house. His girlfriend She's very good at this, even though you know each other well, it's hard to guarantee that she won't be jealous..."

It is very difficult for Xun to become independent, and maybe Tianyu Zhengzheng can only worry about it in the future. Like Dongfang Lu, if he is just a friend, there is not much involved. After all, this guy is still aboveboard in terms of personal morality ,trustworthy. He smiled and patted Xun on the shoulder, and at this moment, several people rushed over from the opposite side: "What are you doing!"

Wearing a white training suit, holding a long Japanese sword in his hand, the leader is Buntaro. It's been too long, Jiaming noticed someone over there earlier, and Jia Ming didn't pay too much attention to it. At this time, he tilted his head and looked, but he recognized him. He knew how much he felt about Xun. Seeing his angry gaze, the awe-inspiring murderous look can be explained. At the moment, he just smiled, and withdrew his hand on Xun's shoulder: "Hello."

"Who are you!" Ignoring Jiaming's kind expression, Buntaro put one hand on the hilt of his sword. Although he was wearing a training outfit, in order to pursue cruelty and authenticity, when everyone had a certain degree of control , most of the kendo training is with real knives. Seeing his angry look at this time, if Xun hadn't slightly blocked the front, he might have been unable to restrain himself and slashed over...