What is more important to Aoki is the effectiveness of this group in carrying out missions. However, it cannot be denied that Aoki has also built a personal reputation as the fastest Bounty Hunter in completing missions.
Aoki's speed and accuracy did not come without reason. Thanks to the extensive network that Kisatsutai possesses, Aoki is able to access target information easily. The members of Kisatsutai, scattered across various regions, provide Aoki with access to data that is usually only obtainable at a high price in the Black Market.
In addition, Aoki has another plan involving Kurisu. Unlike other women who work as Bounty Hunters, Kurisu has been given a more strategic role. Aoki has asked Kurisu to manage an information business designed to support Kisatsutai's operations.
This information shop is named Oni, a perfect cover that looks like an ordinary food store. However, behind the scenes, this shop is a center for gathering and disseminating information managed by Kurisu.
The name "Oni" was chosen to reflect Aoki's duality. As a Bounty Hunter, Aoki uses the alias Akuma—which also means demon. Now, this information shop complements that identity with another name that has a similar meaning, Oni.
Although the name sounds strange, that is precisely what gives the shop its unique appeal. In a short time, Oni has managed to attract attention from various circles, from ninjas to merchants, who need accurate and reliable information.
With the combination of Kisatsutai's network and the information center Oni, Aoki has created an efficient and mutually supportive system. The women working as Bounty Hunters gain experience and resources, while Aoki receives a flow of information without having to pay high prices in the Black Market.
This strategy not only strengthens Kisatsutai as a mercenary group but also places Aoki in an increasingly powerful position amid the conflict-ridden ninja world.
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In a dark room filled with dim light from a glass tube, a masked man stands with a sharp gaze. The man's eyes, hidden behind his mask, radiate tension, as if searching for answers to something unseen. In front of the masked man, a large glass tube stands upright, containing a figure that appears to be sleeping in a greenish liquid.
"Chairman..." A soft voice from a woman breaks the silence.
The woman steps closer, her short red hair reflecting the dim light in the room. Her gray eyes gaze at the masked man with curiosity. The woman's slender body is wrapped in a white coat, giving her a professional appearance, like a scientist or doctor.
"What's wrong?" the masked man asks in a flat tone, although his gaze remains fixed on the glass tube in front of him.
The woman hesitates for a moment before finally speaking. "Is this really necessary? Creating a clone body like this?" she asks, her voice containing a mix of curiosity and slight uncertainty.
It has been over two months since the woman has been living in this place, yet the purpose of the strange experiments conducted by the masked man remains a mystery to her.
The masked man falls silent for a moment before responding with a hesitant tone, "... I'm not sure. In any case, this will be necessary... perhaps." The masked man lets out a long sigh, his voice hanging as if implying doubt within himself.
The woman smiles faintly, appearing to try to lighten the mood. "By the way, Chairman, aren't you tired of wearing a mask in this place? Isn't there anyone else here besides me?" she asks, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looks at the man with curiosity.
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