death of hope

Chapter 793: "Wild Growth" (209) Life and Death Duel

"There are so many statues hanging on the wall, which one is the Lord of War~"

Musashi picked at his nails with a toothpick and said with a frivolous smile:

"A trial by combat is more like an execution meeting, hahaha~"

Kondo Isao glared at him fiercely:
"Young man, this is a solemn ceremony, please pay attention to your etiquette."

"I don't mean to be disrespectful, I just think the old rules are too complicated and a little confusing~" Musashi spread his hands.

Kondo Isao glared at the illegitimate child with disgust and ignored him.

If it weren't for the need for profit, given his personality, he would not work with a despicable insect like Musashi.

Looking back at the audience, representatives from various gangs have already taken their seats.
Kondo Isao walked up to the senator, bowed humbly and respectfully, and asked:
"Sir, may we begin?"

The senator held the teacup and said slowly, "Now that everyone is here, don't keep them waiting any longer."

(The senator’s authority is above that of gods and Buddhas.)
Musashi's thoughts:

(After all, the big boss of the parliament is awesome. He can mobilize the federal army with just one word. He is not someone the gangsters can afford to offend. In comparison, the Buddha has several divisions.)
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"As you wish, my lord."

Kondo Isao bowed to the senator again, turned around and nodded to his men.

A group of disciples wearing karate robes carried a huge walnut table and placed it next to the VIP seats.

Another group of disciples carried statues of gods and Buddhas covered with red cloth.
Place it respectfully on the table, remove the red cloth, and place candles, incense burners and various precious offerings next to it.

A group of monks in cassocks stood on both sides of the offering table, holding rosary beads and wooden fish in their hands, chanting something.

Kondo Isao lit a stick of incense and bowed to the statue of the God of War.
The old senator lady watched this ceremony, which was quite characteristic of the new Sapporo underworld, with great interest.

At this time, there was an inappropriate laugh coming from the VIP seats.
A middle-aged bald fat man flirted with the female secretary sitting on his lap, causing everyone to frown and look at him.
This person is none other than Kondo Toranosuke, the second son of the Kondo family whom Toru had seen in the dungeon.

After his elder brother Ryunosuke Kondo was killed by Tetsuya, the second son took advantage of the opportunity and became the heir to the gang from an invisible position since childhood.

Toranosuke was in high spirits at this time and actually "interacted" with the female secretary in this solemn occasion.

(My head is full of confusion... Is this guy really my flesh and blood...)
Kondo Isao thought angrily, feeling that his old face was about to be completely disgraced by this stupid son.
I really wanted to slap him in the face, but I couldn't do it in front of the senator.

He had to pretend awkwardly that he hadn't heard it, bowed a few times to the statue of the God of War, and inserted the lit incense in his hand into the incense burner.

His expression did not change, but he was already gritting his teeth in hatred;

If the eldest son Ryunosuke had not died, there would not have been any need to drag this disgraceful second son out to embarrass him. When he thought that after his death, this idiot Toranosuke would inherit the Kondo family business, and who knows how many ridiculous things he would do, he felt uncomfortable all over.

Because of this, Kondo Isao's hatred for the murderer of his eldest son deepened a little bit, and he glared at Yamagami Tetsuya fiercely:

(You little bastard, you actually dared to kill the successor I carefully cultivated. You must pay for Ryunosuke's life!

Old man Chen Yideng thought that he could save your life by asking the old lady senator to come out of retirement.
You wish! The lineup I put together is invincible!)

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The monks chanted and struck the drums, and the tedious ceremony finally came to an end. The leading white-bearded old monk clasped his hands together and said loudly:

"Yamagami Tetsuya, you are accused of parricide, usurpation, and high treason. Do you plead guilty?"

"I am aboveboard! I deny all the unfounded accusations!"

Yamagami Tetsuya puffed out his chest, his loud voice could be heard by the whole audience, and he changed the subject;
"But I am now a prisoner, and there is no point in making excuses."

He bowed slightly to the senator to express his gratitude, and then glanced at Kondo Isao and Musashi:

"The blood feud between the Yamagami family and the Kondo family cannot be reconciled, and it is useless to waste words.

I'd better trouble you to preside over this duel. The gods and Buddhas in heaven will judge my life and death impartially!"

This speech was magnificent and neither humble nor overbearing, expressing his determination to fight to the end.
After hearing this, the representatives of each gang nodded slightly, thinking that the Yamagami family had successors.

The old lady senator smiled at Tetsuya, and was very satisfied with his speech.

Kondo Isao felt a pang of sadness in his heart. It was obvious that this enemy was much better than his useless second son Toranosuke.

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The previous question was just a formality. No matter how Toru answered, it would not change what was going to happen next.

The white-bearded monk began to read out the rules of the "Trial by Combat" as if reading from a book:

"First, a cold weapon duel with fists and feet. The winner is determined when one side surrenders or one side dies. If both sides lose their ability to fight or die, the game is declared a draw.

Second, the use of hot weapons is not allowed. With the consent of the other party, throwing weapons can be used. Those who are knocked out of the martial arts arena or walk out of the range will be judged as losers.

Third, the accusers and the defenders, each side sends seven warriors to participate in the battle, and the battle ends when four rounds are won.

Fourth, if the person being judged loses, it means that the Lord God of War has ruled him guilty and the winner will deal with him. Otherwise, he will be released immediately and no one can restrict his freedom to leave.

The old monk finished reading and closed the scroll. The young monk swung the gavel and struck the gong twice:

"Bang~Bang~"

"Trial by combat begins!
Warriors from both sides please come on stage!"