Crossover Anime: Starting with Destroying Kengan

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"—That should be the secret you wanted to know."

He said a lot in one breath.

This completely shattered Kaguya's impression of him as taciturn.

"I understand your intentions for now, but you should know that these words could very well lead us to take some special measures against you." Yato tapped his fingers on his knee, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

"With the Shinomiya family's intelligence network, you can find out these things sooner or later if you want to. My concealment is meaningless. Only by reaching a consensus can we achieve the results I want."

Kayaba Akihiko remained unmoved and calm.

“Indeed, your talent is impeccable. Even knowing all this, I can’t bear to kick you out of the company,” Yato said with a smile. “But I’m curious, who are you referring to as ‘them’?”

"It's an IT company called 'Undermount.' Although it's been established for less than ten years, it has a very strong growth momentum and is constantly launching various new technology services. Its influence in China is approaching that of established groups."

"I see."

Yato nodded slightly.

If what Kayaba Akihiko said is true, then things aren't that complicated.

Normal business poaching.

It's just that the other party went a bit too far.

Despite Kayaba Akihiko's clear disinterest, he relentlessly pursued him, even threatening to destroy 'argus'.

Kayaba Akihiko was also helpless against this bandit-like company, so he could only pin his hopes on a large company that could rival it, hoping that after being acquired, he could quietly do his own research.

"But aren't you afraid that if someone acquires 'argus,' they'll interfere with your research just like they did with 'undermount'?"

Kaguya relaxed after discovering that Kayaba Akihiko wasn't as difficult to talk to as he seemed, and asked the question that had been bothering her.

"..."

Kayaba Akihiko turned to look at her upon hearing this.

His eyes were as dull as a dead fish, as if he couldn't understand Kaguya's meaning.

"W-what's wrong? Did I say something strange?"

Kaguya was somewhat taken aback.

Yato sighed and said, "Why does he think he's sitting here patiently explaining things to us?"

"..."

Kaguya's expression froze.

She also realized that she had asked an extremely stupid question.

Kayaba Akihiko didn't come because Ms. Takakura called him; rather, he was involved in the negotiation process himself, personally negotiating with the acquiring party to gain ample freedom.

If they don't agree, then there's nothing more to discuss.

Conversely, if he agrees and it's written into the agreement, then he won't have to worry about anyone interfering with his research in the future.

Seeing Kaguya's unnatural expression, Yato felt embarrassed to continue provoking her, so he took the initiative to change the subject: "Mr. Kayaba, we respect your wishes, but we also hope that you can cooperate with the company's future operating policies to a certain extent, or you can provide a proposal. To be honest, I look forward to your proposal more than the former."

"A goal that a man like you would go to any lengths to achieve, no matter how meaningless it may seem to others, should have a commercial value that is not even as great as the games you've worked on before, right?"

"..."

Kayaba Akihiko paused slightly, a stiff smile appearing on his lips.

"That's natural."

His voice was very soft.

However, they possess extremely firm and fervent beliefs.

"In my mind, it shines brighter than the planet we stand on."

Chapter 124

Once both sides reached a consensus, things became much simpler.

In less than a day, 'argus' changed hands.

However, on the surface, it is still Takakura Mamiko, the former president, who is in charge of managing the company's operations.

Kaguya doesn't plan to step into the public eye for the time being, or rather, she has no idea how a game company should develop, so it's better to leave it to professionals for now.

Ultimately, their main purpose in acquiring the company was to gain the qualification to participate in the Kengan tournament.

Win chips through Kengan matches, and then use those chips to make money.

These assets can be from other industries or shares in certain companies... In any case, they are much more efficient at making money than normal business competition.

What Kaguya needs to do is to rationally integrate and plan the chips that Yato has earned, just like an asset management company manages the assets under a client's name to prevent them from being idle and wasted.

"So, does that mean we need to set up another 'head office'?"

Shuchiin - [Fighting Club] Department.

Yato lay on the sofa, contacting Kaguya on his phone.

"This is essential for making asset management easier."

"I'll leave this to you. By the way, why do we have to use cell phones to communicate even though we're in the same school?"

"...Who do you think is to blame for this?"

The voice coming from the other end of the phone clearly suppressed anger.

"Thanks to someone, there are already a lot of rumors about you and me, and I don't want to deepen other people's misunderstandings any further."

"Oh, that one."

Yato remembered.

On the day I went to the Imperial University with Kaguya for the selection, I think I did say some jokes.

"I don't really feel anything."

"...I'm hanging up now if there's nothing else. Although the company has been acquired, the membership certification for the Kengan Association hasn't been finalized yet. I have a lot of things to do and no time to chat with you."

"Don't say that. I came to see you about this."

Yato said with a smile.

"Oh? You're in charge of this, so I'll take your advice."

Kaguya, on the other hand, calmed down considerably after hearing about the important matter, and her voice returned to its usual reserved tone.

"Before we get to the main point, let me ask you, have you verified what Kayaba Akihiko said?"

Yato sat up from the sofa, picked up the water on the coffee table, took a sip, and then asked.

“It has been basically verified that employees of ‘undermount’ did have contact with him, and their shadow is also behind the current industry’s obstruction and resistance against ‘argus’.”

"It's fortunate that we acted quickly. Several other major companies had already secretly negotiated with 'undermount' and, unsurprisingly, planned to dismantle it through acquisition. Kayaba Akihiko's plan was destined to fail."

Kaguya quickly responded.

"In that case, the opponent for the first Kengan match will be 'undermount'."

A cold glint flashed in Yato's eyes.

"This company is also a certified member of the Kengan Association. It's perfect to resolve the conflict this way and take away their membership in the process."

Being certified as a member of the Kengan Association is proof of being a top-notch businessman.

Therefore, there are countless people who desperately want to obtain this status.

They were secretly betting on 'membership slots'.

Although it's called an 'unofficial match,' the Kengan Association will still send professionals to host it, considering one of the participants is a member.

So there's no need to worry about breach of contract.

Kaguya was well aware of this.

but……

"But will they accept it?"

"Given their intelligence channels, they should already know that 'argus' has changed owners. If we propose a Kengan match at this point, they probably won't agree, right? After all, 'argus' is far weaker than them overall. They can easily defeat us through normal business competition."

Kaguya's tone was full of conflict.

On the one hand, she knew that she could easily solve all difficulties by using the power of the Shinomiya Foundation.

But on the other hand, I don't want to do that.

To avoid making too much noise and attracting the attention of family members, especially the father, who might react if he found out.

As if seeing through her predicament, Yato smiled and said:

"Leave this to me. I'll have the opposing company president send the 'challenge' to your email within 24 hours... By the way, you do have an email address, right?"

"Um... I think there's one outside my house, but I've never used it."

"...Never mind, I'll keep Hayasaka's."

"Hayasaka? When did you become so close to Hayasaka...!"

· ······Requesting flowers····· ····

beep.

After hanging up the phone, Yato slightly shook the cup in his hand.

My gaze travels through the glass, fixed on the sloshing water inside.

Judging by the time, they should have found it by now.

Hidden behind a stand-in, he is the true mastermind behind the 'undermount', remotely controlling the company's operations just like Kaguya and he.

"This concerns the 'Full Stealth' technology; we cannot allow [Insect] to obtain it, even if there is only the slightest possibility!"

……

The rooftop of a building.

"I never expected that the target we were dealing with before would now be the one giving us orders."

Wu Bianzao put down his binoculars, his expression extremely subtle.

"Stop complaining, Mr. Alteration, it's not like they didn't pay you."

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Wu Fengshui sat cross-legged on the ground in a very unladylike manner, adjusting the parts of the sniper rifle in her hand.

"That's what they say, but Grandpa's attitude towards him is clearly different. Could it be that he really is going to marry Garuda off?"

Wu Bianzao turned around and leaned against the rooftop railing, asking curiously.

"If you're curious, why don't you ask Grandpa yourself?"

"No, no, no, let's skip this one."

"Ok."

The short-haired girl quickly assembled the sniper rifle, rolled over and lay face down on the ground, aiming her right eye at the sniper scope.

"Brother Transformation, it's time to get to work."

"Yes Yes."

Wu Bianzao took out his phone and made a call.

The person on the other end seemed particularly sensitive to incoming calls and answered them very quickly.

"Excuse me, are you President Masahiko Ota?"

The young man from the Wu Clan greeted the person on the other end of the phone with a smile.

"You are……?"

Meanwhile, at the 'undermount' headquarters.

Inside the president's office on the top floor of a futuristic, sci-fi skyscraper.