Chapter 59: Yukiko Kudo

Suzuki Estate

"Ring, ring, ring..."

"Hello?"

Shiro Suzuki, who was organizing accounts in his study, answered the landline as it rang.

"Dad, I'm being bullied."

"What?! Who dares to bully you? Tell Dad right now, and I'll make things right for you!" Hearing Seimei Suzuki's words, Shiro Suzuki's expression instantly darkened like water, a terrifying surge of anger brewing in his heart.

Although Shiro Suzuki usually appeared kind and approachable, as the head of the Suzuki Group, he was naturally no mere pushover.

His family was his ultimate bottom line, and anyone who dared to harm them would meet a miserable end.

"The man's name is Katsuhiko Nakamoto. He's the boss of the Nakamoto Group, and I heard he's a ruthless real estate businessman who has ruined many people."

"Don't worry, my good son, don't be afraid. Dad will vent your anger." Shiro Suzuki first comforted Seimei Suzuki, then made several phone calls.

Following those calls, several bureau-chief-level officials who had already gotten off work hurriedly began working overtime, finding trouble for the Nakamoto Group from all directions.

Those in the real estate industry inevitably engaged in illegal activities to varying degrees, let alone a black-hearted merchant like Katsuhiko Nakamoto; his company simply could not withstand investigation.

Although Katsuhiko Nakamoto had a protective umbrella behind him, when that umbrella learned that he had actually offended the heir of the Suzuki Group, not only did he dare not step forward to help, but he sold him out at the very first moment, actively handing over the incriminating evidence against the Nakamoto Group.

After hanging up the phone, Seimei Suzuki smiled and spread his hands. "Yoko-姐姐, it's already resolved. Barring any accidents, that guy will be rotting in a prison cell until he dies."

"..."

Yoko Shiki opened her mouth in a daze, slowly squatting down to pull Seimei Suzuki tightly into her embrace. "Thank you... Seimei, thank you..."

"It's fine, it's fine." Seimei Suzuki patted her back.

Perhaps to Seimei Suzuki, dealing with an ant like Katsuhiko Nakamoto only required a single phone call.

Yet to Yoko Shiki, an ordinary person, she would have had to risk mutual destruction just to seek justice for her older brother.

Had Seimei Suzuki not been just a little kid, an overwhelmingly grateful Yoko Shiki might have even offered herself to him in return.

Yoko Shiki silently swore in her heart that if the opportunity ever arose in the future, she would help Seimei Suzuki even if it cost her life.

***

Sunday, early morning

"Dr. Agasa, I'm here!"

Just as he reached the front gate of Dr. Agasa's house, Seimei Suzuki called out with a face full of excitement.

The reason Seimei Suzuki had rushed over here so early in the morning was because he had received a call from Dr. Agasa saying that his custom solar-powered skateboard was ready.

"Seimei, you're here! Come right in!"

Hearing Seimei Suzuki's voice, Dr. Agasa walked out with a beaming smile and led him into the hall.

Seimei Suzuki looked around the hall and asked eagerly, "Doctor, where is my Juque?"

"Don't rush, don't rush. I'll go get it for you right now."

Dr. Agasa smiled, patted Seimei Suzuki on the shoulder, and briskly walked into the laboratory to retrieve the custom solar-powered skateboard.

The solar-powered skateboard Seimei Suzuki had Dr. Agasa customize looked completely different from an ordinary skateboard; its exterior resembled a giant sword instead.

To be more precise, the prototype for this custom skateboard was none other than the Juque Sword from *The Legend of Qin*.

The main body of the custom skateboard was black, featuring dark red patterns down the center. Combined with the unique giant sword shape, it added a distinct aura of stern solemnity.

Dr. Agasa stroked his beard and said, "Seimei, according to your request, the shell of the Juque has titanium alloy mixed in, allowing it to bear a heavy load of over five hundred kilograms, and it's extremely crash-resistant. However, a skateboard of this shape is also much harder to control than ordinary ones."

"Too cool!"

Seimei Suzuki paid no attention to Dr. Agasa's warning, immediately stepping onto the Juque and starting to glide and drift around the hall.

Bolstered by the skill effects of *Riding*, Seimei Suzuki could proficiently operate various vehicles. A skateboard shaped like a giant sword made no real difference to him compared to a regular one.

From Dr. Agasa's perspective, Seimei Suzuki at that moment looked as though he were truly flying on a sword, even leaving faint afterimages in his wake.

If Seimei Suzuki were to change out of his current clothes and into traditional ancient Chinese attire, he would genuinely look like a legendary sword immortal.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Just as Seimei Suzuki was continuously drifting, spinning, and tail-sliding to test the performance of the Juque, a crisp round of applause suddenly echoed from the doorway.

Seimei Suzuki slammed on the brakes to a dead stop, turned his head toward the entrance, and his expression shifted slightly.

Two figures walked through the door. One of them had a slender figure, shoulder-length brown curly hair, and possessed an angelic face.

***

The other was a middle-aged man wearing black-framed glasses, whose appearance bore a striking resemblance to Shinichi Kudo.

"Aunt Yukiko..."

Before Seimei Suzuki could finish his sentence, Yukiko Kudo darted forward in a flash, pinched his cheeks, and threatened him with a fake smile, "Seimei, long time no see~ Did you forget what you're supposed to call me?"

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in with Yukiko Kudo. Reward: Mastery-level *Disguise Technique*. The host may claim it at any time."

[Skill Name: Disguise Technique]
[Type: Active Skill]
[Rank: Mastery]
[Effect: Proficiently master the use of various makeup props to disguise oneself as different people.]
[Cost: Stamina]
[Cooldown: None]
[Remarks: Guess who I am?]

Faced with Yukiko Kudo's blatant threat, Seimei Suzuki wisely changed his words: "Sister Yukiko~"

"Such a good boy~"

Having obtained the answer she wanted, Yukiko happily released her grip and planted a kiss on Seimei Suzuki's cute little face.

╮(╯▽╰)╭

Standing off to the side, Yusaku Kudo chuckled helplessly at the sight.

Faced with his narcissistic, treasured wife, Yusaku Kudo had no way to deal with her either. Even though their son was already a high school student, she still stubbornly forced a little child to call her older sister.

Then again, Yukiko retaining such childlike innocence was actually quite endearing, making Yusaku Kudo feel as though his own mindset had grown younger as well.

Hugging tightly against Yukiko's remarkably majestic chest and breathing in the faint fragrance radiating from her, Seimei Suzuki asked curiously, "Sister Yukiko, did you guys just return from abroad?"

"That's right, we just landed not long ago. We were originally planning to give Shin-chan a surprise, but he wasn't even home, jeez!" Yukiko pouted unhappily.