Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 644 - 642: The Schemes of the Five Major Conglomerates

Urgent matters?

Kochou was almost certain it was related to the Different World. She did not show an anxious expression, glanced at the five present, and smiled slightly, "Sorry, I have other matters to attend to first.

You should sit down and enjoy a cup of tea; I'll be back shortly."

As she spoke, she turned and walked towards the door, not allowing the Prime Minister's Aide to report the issues in front of them.

Rules, in the eyes of some, may seem cumbersome, but they are cumbersome only because they themselves are not the beneficiaries of those rules.

If a car only allowed a certain person to sit, a door only allowed a certain person to enter, would that person oppose such privileges and rules?

Of course they would but such people are rare throughout history.

Kochou was clearly not one of those people.

She wished to establish different rules in such small matters to create a distinct status for herself.

Telling the people of the five financial conglomerates that after Iwasaki Yizo's death, times have changed, and their status with her has also changed.

Prestige needs to be established regardless.

She left Lian Cui Nan, and the five remaining exchanged a glance but did not continue discussing confidential matters, fearing surveillance or bugs around them.

They went to the single-seater sofas and sat down; expensive fruits were displayed on the table, already cut and peeled for their convenience.

The five displayed different distances in their seating arrangements.

Especially Iwasaki Muneta's position was further from the other four; he knew that his earlier performance cost him the chance to align with them.

But he didn't mind.

The only thing Iwasaki Muneta was praised by his father for was having a good son, Iwasaki Taro.

Apart from Taro, Iwasaki Muneta's life was constantly being denied by his father, unable to satisfy him with anything he did.

Although in his youth, Iwasaki Muneta thought he would achieve groundbreaking accomplishments.

But after repeated setbacks, in middle age, he realizes he is not cut out for entrepreneurship.

He lacks his father's intellect and doesn't possess his son Taro's exceptional talents.

The Iwasaki family's excellent genes seem to have a blip with him, passing to the next generation.

Because of this, Iwasaki Muneta has resigned; he won't ally with the other four major financial groups against Kochou.

The woman his father found difficult, could he really counter her after losing his father?

Rather than failing, he chooses to surrender, as long as he can retain his current status and inherit the Mitsubishi Group.

He forked a piece of melon from the table into his mouth, chewing with a carefree demeanor.

The other four saw his expression and were puzzled, but all they could think was, "Even a tiger father can have a dog son."

This event happened too abruptly; they hadn't considered what actions to take after Iwasaki Yizo fell?

Should they continue to stick with the conservatives or choose the reformists and follow Kochou's lead?

These are the problems they need to ponder.

Who should lead Takamagahara's plan next?

With the Armor Research Room destroyed, who should inherit the data for the continuation of the Smart Armor program?

Brain Bug research needs to continue too.

Though they may have heard not to put all eggs in one basket, they understood operations.

The rapidly breeding low-level demons of Brain Bugs have already been expanded by them; even the United States possesses many Brain Bugs.

The four sat in silence, each brainstorming about how to preserve or maximize their interests in this changing situation without becoming another's prey.

Kochou has quite a voracious appetite.

...

Under the blue sky, the green shrubs were well-trimmed, pines emerged among them, forming a delightfully pleasing natural beauty.

Kochou walked across the corridor back to Lian Cui Nan.

The Prime Minister's Aide opened the sliding door for her.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Kochou stepped inside, the sliding door closing behind her.

Iwasaki Muneta stood up quickly, saying, "The Prime Minister is overwhelmed with state affairs, which is for the country's operation."

Seeing such obvious flattery, Kochou smiled and decided to reciprocate, assisting him in controlling the Mitsubishi Group.

She appreciated men who understood the situation.

"I just received news that over the original Mount Fuji, a meteorite appeared, which was heavily guarded by the U.S. Army, or perhaps altar is more fitting.

The waters of the Five Lakes of Mount Fuji flew into the sky; here is the video footage, take a look."

Kochou played the video on the tablet, showing the Kawaguchi Lake footage. Across the internet, this video captured the clearest images, even showing the underlying patterns.

The five watched as the lake water rose from the ground, forming a cube in the air, erecting water pillars, and a flash of white light.

These steps could be judged to be likely related to a ritual.

"What is that light?" "Does it have any impact on this world?" "Is it related to Dio?" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Unable to maintain silence, they voiced their curiosity.

Kochou, her beautiful face stern, said: "The specific impacts are still unknown, but the message from the Ministry of Defense says that connections with the outer space-operating military Kiro series satellites have been lost.

I don't know if it's signal interference or some other reason.

The malfunction occurred at 1:20 in the afternoon, right when a strong light flickered over Japan."

At this point, Kochou felt heavy-hearted, always thinking that Japan might undergo unexpected changes.

Perhaps Dio is already about to ascend to Paradise.

The altar used for ascension is probably ready.

But she had previously heard from her cousin as the Secretary of Defense that the altar guarded by the U.S. Army was seized by the Shadow Emperor. How could it have returned to Dio's hands?

Are the two Angel Envoys reconciling, or is it that the Shadow Emperor was severely injured by Dio to the extent that he couldn't defend the altar?

These things are unknown.

No news has been received from the agents planted in Mexico.

Kochou sent messages urging people over there to pay closer attention to related matters.

However, hopes are slim.

The Shadow Emperor and the President of Mexico aren't that closely connected.

"Are only our military satellites affected?"

"How about the United States?"

"I'm not sure. Such important military matters are kept as national secrets."

Kochou shook her head.

The military satellite malfunction is not something that can casually be communicated with foreign countries. It's a military secret.

Especially with the United States.

Kochou knows it's not easy to get specific information.

Because they have no reason to tell Kochou this kind of information.

"I will try to communicate with my cousin Orochi to see if I can get any intelligence."

Kochou stepped forward, sat in the host's seat, and smiled: "Today's noteworthy events come one after another.

Next, let's discuss who should continue to lead the Takamagahara plan.

The person I lean towards is the Minister of Labor from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Takeda Eijiro. His personality is well-suited to managing such affairs, ensuring no corruption happens."

Upon this statement, a short silence fell.

Iwasaki Muneta was the first to speak: "I think Minister Takeda is indeed a good choice."

Sanjushi Tera from the Sanwa Consortium glanced over the other three and slightly sighed, saying: "Prime Minister, I've heard that Minister Takeda has recently been busy with reforms, with a heap of tasks piled on his desk. Can he manage it all?"

Pausing, he continued solemnly: "Shouldn't you consider Morimoto Chiyoda?

She is the Minister of State for the Public Security Commission, and her own affairs aren't much, making her able to also oversee the Takamagahara plan."

Kochou looked at Sanjushi Tera.

This man, already thirty-six years old, pays great attention to his appearance, sporting a slick back hairstyle with intentionally long curled sides, wearing a light purple suit, and usually speaks little.

Unexpectedly, he was the first to oppose her.

Sanjushi Tera internally wryly smiled but did not show fear, pretending not to see.

Kochou's eyes squinted, the opposition's stance was clear, wanting to leverage the moderate Morimoto Chiyoda to prevent Kochou from affecting the Sanwa Consortium.

"Morimoto Chiyoda's ability is sufficient to oversee the Takamagahara plan, but her character isn't one to crave power, she might not accept."

Iwasaki Muneta spoke for Kochou, "I've heard she even tried to refuse the position of Minister of State, being too power-averse isn't exactly a good thing. She might not be invested in this plan.

Minister Takeda is different; his personality is earnest and honest, a man who doesn't mind working hard for the country and enduring as much hardship as possible.

Such a person is the most suitable for leading the Takamagahara plan."

"That's one way to put it, but some elements of the plan might contradict the moral views of an idealist. Can he accept the scientists using human subjects for experiments?"

"Morimoto isn't suitable either. Her character doesn't seem like that of someone who can accept such things, right?"

Iwasaki Muneta, as Kochou's advocate, naturally had to support her proposal.

Kochou glanced over the other four; Sanjushi Tera clearly opposed her, while the Fuji Financial Group, Sumitomo Financial Group, and Daiichi Kangin remained indecisive.

Iwasaki Muneta from the Mitsubishi Group firmly sided with her.

"Mr. Muneta's reasoning is valid, but Mr. Sanjushi's words aren't wrong either. How about we summon both of them first to see who is more suitable?"

"Okay."

Sanjushi Tera breathed a sigh of relief but then tensed up again.

He knows well that Kochou is highly ambitious; if she truly becomes the leader of the five major consortiums.

The Sanwa Consortium could very well be devoured by her.

Despite not liking the Sanwa Consortium much, falling into such a predicament would likely see his ailing father pass away on the spot, and his mother driven to dramatic distress.

Sanjushi Tera has no choice but to fully support the moderate Morimoto Chiyoda.

For one, her connections are strong; for another, she doesn't crave power.

This is why Morimoto Chiyoda is more trustworthy than Kochou for Sanjushi Tera, to guarantee the greatest extent of the Sanwa Consortium's independence.

Alas, it was all because Iwasaki Yizo died too early, and the other three were too withdrawn, forcing him to stand out.

Sanjushi Tera sighed internally.