As for this question, Kirishima Shoko, as the person most familiar with such situations, was the first to explain.
"The Suzuki Family is indeed a top-tier zaibatsu, that's true, but the problem is their weak support, whether politically or in private armed forces. That's why this zaibatsu chose not to remain in constant conflict with anyone; they befriend everyone they can."
"And how should I explain the Fujiwara Family? Although they have political enemies and rival zaibatsu, because of political reasons, they stand opposite them."
"Yes, but many people are still willing to maintain good relations with them. After all, they still have a former prime minister. Even though he retired, he's still alive, and that's the most important thing."
"But once the other side dies, then it'll be hard to say."
Normally, such words would be inappropriate here, but Shoko was too lazy to think too much while explaining things to Shiro.
The main thing was that everyone here was an insider, so it actually didn't matter. The others were stunned for a moment; it really was inappropriate to say such things in this kind of environment. However, when they looked at the person standing beside them, they decided to ignore it. Honestly, this person might even send a funeral clock to someone's birthday banquet one day if he went crazy.
"It won't collapse, but Chika's mother's position will change in a few days."
"The position of Minister of Foreign Affairs is quite a good one."
When Shiro said that, everyone was stunned, and then the way they looked at him changed.
"Didn't you say this was an accident and that you wanted to stay out of it? Your high-profile way of doing things is practically completely out in the open, isn't it?"
Shinomiya Kaguya was somewhat confused. Was this person openly trying to create chaos?
"What does that have to do with me? I just said it. Is there any evidence? Who would know?"
"If I want people to know, they'll know. If I don't want people to know, nobody will. So, this operation was just an accident. It caused a small disturbance, but moving someone's position really isn't difficult."
Shiro said that in a relaxed tone, words that horrified everyone except Shoko. Simply put, if this guy really could do such things so easily, then this country would be surnamed Shiro.
"Too amazing!"
"You really look just like those manipulators in the shadows, those great villains."
Sanzennin Nagi's eyes were shining at this moment, feeling that this was way too cool and fun, completely like some mastermind.
"What great villain? Don't talk nonsense. At most, I'm just a slightly richer high school student."
Shiro acted as if what he had just said was complete nonsense, completely denying it.
"Tch, that acting is way too fake."
"And also, I don't know if Mikan told you, but lend me your shares."
"I'm going to crush that old fossil, Mikado Sanzenin."
The people around Sanzennin Nagi didn't know her that well, but they never expected to hear such shocking words come out of her mouth. They almost spat out the drinks they were holding in their mouths. Wasn't that person her grandfather?
Looking at the small blonde girl in front of them, they always had the feeling that her little body was full of rebellion.
"Of course, honestly, I've already been thinking about knocking out that old fossil and throwing him into a septic tank the next time I see him."
"But I think it'd be more fun if you personally exile him to a deserted island. I can directly transfer the shares to your name. By the way, tell me if you need shares from any other company."
Shiro didn't refuse and agreed. And just listen to that, was that even human speech? This was really taking things to the extreme, making someone's granddaughter exile him. Mikado Sanzenin was pretty old, wasn't he? What kind of hatred and resentment was this?
Maria listened to the two of them discussing Emperor-sama's future life with a bitter smile on her face. She felt that the other side was in great trouble. With just little Nagi, it was manageable, within controllable limits, and everything had even been planned by the other side. But adding Shiro changed everything.
Earlier, she had simply thought that her young lady got along well with him, or that it was perhaps just a coincidental friendship. Although their ages were different, or rather, it was rare to find someone she could have fun with who was an ordinary person.
In the end, the other side turned into this. And not to mention that her grandfather had previously gone through a rather difficult period with the other side. Of course, it wasn't the old man's fault, it was simply too coincidental that he had saved her young lady twice.
But later investigations showed that it really had been a coincidence, and because of that, the two sides developed hostility. And someone who could change like this overnight, or in a single breath, definitely wasn't simple. In fact, it was very likely that the other side alone could easily swallow the Sanzenin Family.
So, in this situation, she could only hope that the two of them wouldn't go too wild over the next two years.
The people around them knew very well the value of the things these two were talking about. After listening, they summarized it in one sentence: these two were truly self-willed enough.
Maria decided to warn the old man in advance, so that he wouldn't suddenly find out that he might soon be exiled to a deserted island.
Originally, little Nagi was already the type of person with a completely lawless personality. Now, with Shiro's support, this situation was no longer simply 1+1=2. They truly even had the ability to accomplish such things.
As time passed, more and more people arrived. However, just in case, since many things required evidence, Shiro himself was too lazy to do anything too shocking. So he asked Chika to turn on all the surveillance cameras early.
Although the other side had initially been confused, when she saw Shiro's rare seriousness instead of a joke, she obediently agreed. Even though she didn't understand, she simply did it.
And the number of people surrounding Shiro also kept growing, forcing the others to socialize and talk.
Simply put, all of them were the type of people others gather around. And Haruno was at this moment being forced to talk about business cooperation. After all, the other side was standing beside her, and her status was obvious. Earlier, many people had been rather exclusive toward the other side, but now the situation looked different and they could cooperate.
On the other side, Suzuki Sonoko, seeing her best friend constantly looking toward Shiro, couldn't help becoming curious.
"Ran, I've noticed you've been looking over there nonstop since earlier. Don't tell me you've taken a liking to someone?"
At this moment, Conan, who had been secretly following them, immediately became uneasy when he heard that. Then he followed her gaze and also noticed that everyone seemed to be flattering the person in the center, Shiro.
Especially when he saw his childhood friend's gaze seemingly fixed on the other side. He immediately felt terrible because of it. How was something like this possible?
"Sonoko-neesan, who is that person?"
He decisively entered child-acting mode to investigate some things.
Ran couldn't help frowning when she heard that. Honestly, ever since she found out that the child in front of her was actually her childhood friend, she hadn't felt much affection toward him. And not to mention that Shiro had mercilessly bullied her over the past few days. With the double effect, she felt that the other side was way too shameless, a high school student pretending to be a child so naturally.
Sonoko heard that and looked at the person in front of her, recalling that she had seen his photograph. In a way, he was the second largest shareholder of her family, although now he was the only one left. She had also heard from her parents that special attention had to be paid to this person, and the most important thing was that his background was somewhat unclear. They had also told her not to provoke him, because he was very, very dangerous.
"Ran, although I'm glad that you've decided to ignore that arrogant person who suddenly left you and change your target, this... forget it, he's way too dangerous. Don't get interested in him."
Ran was stunned when she heard that, somewhat unsure why her best friend would say something like that. Was it because the other side controlled shares in various zaibatsu in this country?
"Why do you say that?"
Sonoko looked at her best friend, seeing that expression on her face. It wasn't just ordinary curiosity; there was also another subtle trace, and an increasingly bad premonition began to grow.
But she decided to teach her a lesson, so that feeling wouldn't actually come true.
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