The Invisible Mogul novel Chapter 2193

“…What? Haven’t you already entered their territory?” asked Suijin with a slight frown.

“…Well, while it’s true that that old man was extremely strong, I couldn’t tell whether he was a ninja… After all, I’ve never met a ninja before so I can’t really tell them apart from regular people…” muttered Ryugu, who knew better than to assume that the old man was a ninja just because he had immense speed.

“Then investigate further into this. However, only make your move once you’ve completed your investigation! Remember, the stakes are very high this time around! Also, while I won’t be arguing about Endo and Izumi’s case for the moment, you'd best bring them back safely or I’ll replace you—from your role as leader of the assassin team—with someone more capable!” growled Suijin as he glared at Ryugu.

“C-copy that…!” replied Ryugu who got so frightened that his forehead was drenched in cold sweat in no time…

Meanwhile, Kai had just awoken back at his manor. After making himself look a bit more presentable, he entered the living room before sitting on a couch and muttering, “That Vulture claimed that he would take care of Gerald in two days… It’s now the third day yet I haven’t heard a word from him yet…!”

Upon hearing that, his confidant—who was standing close by—couldn’t help but reply, “…Do you think that he could’ve… you know… ended up like Endo and Izumi…”