American Comics: Tales of Cultivator

## Chapter 202: Slap

He vaguely remembered the plot of *The Wolverine*.

It seemed that the dying Ichiro Yashida wanted to get his hands on Wolverine Logan's healing factor.

Longevity, the thing a dying person desires most.

Passing the Yashida Family to his granddaughter was merely a smokescreen released by Ichiro Yashida.

It was like an emperor instigating infighting between his heir and other princes to prevent the young lion from eyeing his position too early, buying time for his longevity plan.

After all, no heir would wish for their father to have immortality and remain the eternal crown prince.

For Ichiro Yashida, his granddaughter was merely a chess piece used to restrain his eldest son. However, Tang Song wouldn't tell Mariko Yashida this; he had another purpose for coming to Japan.

Tang Song had originally thought he would find the formula for Adamantium metal at Stryker's mutant experimental base, but unexpectedly found nothing.

The Artificial Sun Project in cooperation with Oscorp was about to launch, and Tang Song planned to use Adamantium to make the Artificial Sun's metal casing.

Only Adamantium metal could withstand the Artificial Sun's high temperature.

Furthermore, the weapons of his subordinate soldiers also needed upgrading; Tang Song was determined to obtain the Adamantium formula.

Therefore, his purpose for personally coming to Japan this time was to help Mariko Yashida rise to power and obtain the Adamantium metal formula.

"Since your grandfather is unwell, I will accompany you to visit him tomorrow morning. I have specially prepared a great gift; he should like it!"

Mariko Yashida looked up curiously, her large eyes watching Tang Song with curiosity.

"Sir, what is the gift?"

"I will deliver the gift tomorrow, and you will naturally know!"

Tang Song patted Mariko Yashida's head. She obediently shrank down slightly and lowered her head.

...

Early the next morning, at Tokyo Bay, a black commercial vehicle stopped at the entrance of the Yashida Family's old residence. A burly white Big man, like a small giant, standing around two point three or four meters tall, lifted a bearded Man out of the vehicle as if he were a little chick.

"Father, I've brought the person!"

The white Big man carried the bearded Man before Tang Song, lowered his head, and showed a childlike smile.

Tang Song stroked Adam's head and praised, "Well done, Adam. I've had a steak feast prepared; have them take you to eat!"

Hearing Tang Song's praise, Adam's face showed a happy smile, and he happily followed the Bodyguard to eat the steak feast.

"Sir, why does he call you Father!"

Mariko Yashida's attention wasn't on the bearded Big man beside her, who was glaring with wide eyes.

Although she recognized him as Wolverine Logan, whom her grandfather had been desperately searching for.

However, due to a woman's nature, her focus was immediately on how Adam addressed Tang Song.

Given Tang Song's age, it was impossible for him to have a son this old.

"He is my Subordinate; his intelligence hasn't fully developed yet, he's somewhat naive and innocent. For some reason, he reveres me like a Father!"

Tang Song offered an explanation, walked up to Wolverine Logan, and patted his shoulder.

Crackling...

The Adamantium chain locking Wolverine Logan clattered to the ground.

The captive wolf was freed. Wolverine immediately extended his Adamantium claws.

Without a word, he lunged towards Tang Song's chest.

He had been doing well as a lumberjack in a logging camp in Canada, but suddenly one day, a Gang showed up at his door.

Those guys seemed to know him well; they didn't use traditional firearms but instead used a potent tranquilizer gun and electric fence, capturing him like a black bear.

On the way to Japan, it wasn't that Logan hadn't thought about escape, but the big, simple-minded guy responsible for escorting him not only possessed the same undying body as him.

But also had terrifying strength, and his fists carried high voltage electric current.

Along the way, he attempted to break out six times, and each time he was knocked down by the big guy with a single punch.

Finally, he gave up completely and resigned himself to his fate, wanting to see the purpose of this Gang.

Now that the big guy wasn't here, he saw the mastermind appear before his eyes.

Logan, filled with pent-up rage, had found a place to vent.

A pair of indestructible claws were about to pierce Tang Song's chest; Logan could even hear the exclamation of the Japanese woman beside him.

Just as Logan was considering whether to leave this young man in front of him alive to interrogate their purpose.

Behind Tang Song, a black light flashed like a peacock displaying its feathers. Within the black light, a White Bone Small Banner shook towards Wolverine. Wolverine felt his vision go black and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Two people, come and carry him inside. This is the person your Family Head wants!"

Tang Song looked back at the Bodyguards standing at the entrance of the Yashida Family's old residence.

"This!..."

A group of Bodyguards looked at each other and turned their gaze towards Mariko Yashida.

"Carry him inside. This is an old friend my grandfather has been searching for!"

Mariko Yashida nodded towards them.

Only then did two Bodyguards come over and carry Wolverine into the Yashida Family's old residence.

Perhaps because of the gift of Wolverine.

The long-ailing Ichiro Yashida rarely received Tang Song.

The frail Elder, nearing a hundred years old and covered in age spots, lay on a high-tech medical bed.

A physiotherapy bed made of constantly rising and falling silver pillars provided him with physiotherapy massage at specific frequencies.

"We meet again, freak!"

Ichiro Yashida looked at the unconscious Wolverine Logan, his expression filled with nostalgia.

His high-tech medical bed pushed him up. He tremblingly stroked Logan's face, as if stroking some rare treasure.

However, Tang Song's divine sense keenly detected the hint of greed that flashed deep within his eyes.

"Excuse me, Mr. Tang. Logan and I are old friends.

When we were young, he once saved my life. I don't have much time left; this is how it is when you get old, you always reminisce about the past. Seeing an old friend before I die leaves me with no regrets!"

Ichiro Yashida smiled at Tang Song, full of the detachment of someone who has come to terms with life and death. As he spoke, he looked with childlike affection at Mariko Yashida, who was sitting demurely beside Tang Song.

"Shingen is too overbearing. I originally thought Mariko would be bullied after I died. It seems her judgment is good; this puts my mind at ease!"

"Grandfather!" Mariko Yashida was moved to tears by Ichiro Yashida's genuine emotions.

The grandfather and granddaughter talked for a while. Tang Song, in the capacity of a junior, also chatted with Ichiro Yashida for a bit.

Then, Ichiro Yashida's private doctor asked them to leave the Room, citing his need for rest.

As soon as Tang Song and Mariko Yashida left the Room, Ichiro Yashida stood up with the help of the high-tech medical bed. Impatiently, he pointed at the unconscious Wolverine and urgently said to the private doctor, "Quick, check his physical condition! Will it affect the healing factor transplant?!"

The blonde, blue-eyed female doctor licked her lips with her tongue, like a forked snake's tongue.

She walked over to Wolverine, extended her sharp fingernails, and drew a wound on his arm.

"Everything is normal. Although I don't know why he's unconscious, it won't affect your plan!"

Looking at the rapidly healing scratch, the female doctor said to Ichiro Yashida.

"When can we start?" Ichiro Yashida breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the female doctor say this, then said urgently.

"I need two days of preparation time!"

The female doctor licked her lips, just like a poisonous, beautiful snake.

"As soon as possible, I've had enough of this old body!" Ichiro Yashida stroked Wolverine Logan's sturdy chest, his eyes full of envy.

......

Mariko Yashida was accompanying Tang Song, walking through the corridors of the Yashida Family's old residence...

Shingen Yashida walked towards the two of them, full of anger. He came before Tang Song and directly questioned, "Mr. Tang, last night, Hideki Takahashi was in a car accident near Kabukicho street!"

"Hideki Takahashi? Who is he? A car accident? What does that have to do with me?"

Shingen Yashida looked at Tang Song's nonchalant expression and snorted. "Hideki Takahashi is the legitimate son of Japan's Minister of Internal Affairs. He was in a car accident yesterday, and now the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is searching everywhere for the culprit! It's best if it has nothing to do with Mr. Tang!"

Shingen Yashida looked at Tang Song, then at Mariko Yashida, his face gloomy, and was about to turn and leave.

"Mr. Yashida, please stay. There are some matters I'd like to discuss with you alone..."

"What is it?" Shingen Yashida stopped and looked at Tang Song.

"You go back to your Room first. Mr. Yashida and I have some matters to discuss!"

Mariko Yashida heard Tang Song's words and didn't throw a tantrum. She obediently left the corridor and walked towards her Room.

"Mariko has left. Now, Mr. Tang, what instructions do you have?"

Shingen Yashida's attitude was worlds apart from yesterday. He was certain that Hideki Takahashi had been hit and killed by someone this Man in front of him had hired.

The Takahashi Family was a political ally he had painstakingly courted.

Now, they might instead become his biggest enemies.

It would be strange if Shingen Yashida gave Tang Song a pleasant look.

"Mr. Yashida, have you heard of immortality?" Tang Song didn't mind Shingen Yashida's hostile attitude. Instead, he smiled and threw out a question.

"Immortality!" Shingen Yashida was startled, then said impatiently, "Things from myths and legends. Are you making fun of me, Mr. Tang?"

"Things from myths and legends? That's not necessarily true. I just personally delivered the key to longevity to old Mr. Yashida..."

"What do you mean by that?" Shingen Yashida stared at Tang Song and asked seriously!

A smile appeared on Tang Song's face.

......

Mariko Yashida didn't know what Tang Song and Shingen Yashida discussed. She noticed Shingen Yashida's complexion was very poor, but being sensible, she didn't go forward to ask.

She stayed by Tang Song's side, accompanied him for lunch at the Yashida Family's old residence, and then saw him off as he left the Yashida Family's old residence.

The Yashida Family served guests some Japanese feature dishes: Tuna sashimi, fried tempura, sushi rolls...

The plating was exquisite, but the portions were pitifully small. Adam ate two tables' worth by himself before he was full.

"Sir!"

At the entrance of the Yashida Family's old residence, Mariko Yashida wrapped her arms around Tang Song's waist, somewhat reluctant to part, wanting to accompany Tang Song back to the Hotel.

Tang Song stroked her hair, just about to say something, when two police cars suddenly drove over and stopped in front of the Yashida Family's old residence entrance.

Several police officers got out of the police cars. A Middle-Aged Man leading them walked up to Tang Song.

"Sir, I am Megure from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. You are suspected in a murder case. Please come with us!"

"Officer, Mr. Tang is a guest of our Yashida Family..." Mariko Yashida blocked the Middle-Aged Police Officer and shouted loudly.

Several Bodyguards also surrounded them.

Tang Song patted her hand, pulled her aside, walked up to the Middle-Aged Police Officer, and looked down at him.

"Officer Megure, right? Have you looked into my identity?"

Officer Megure looked up at Tang Song, frowning. "Are you referring to your identity as a Federation Person? No matter where you are from, if you break the law in Japan, you will be subject to trial!"

"Slap!"

Tang Song backhanded him with a slap.

Officer Megure's face immediately bore a bright red handprint.

He covered his face in disbelief...

"What are you doing?"

"You dare assault a police officer!"

"Baka! Grab him!"

Several police officers following Officer Megure cursed angrily as they stepped forward to act.

One impatient one even pulled out his police gun.

"Call the Federation Embassy! Tell them a Federation Congressman in Tokyo has been slandered, and demand an explanation from the Japanese Prime Minister!"

"If they can't provide an explanation, call the Federation Garrison Command in Japan and see if they'll handle it..."

(End of chapter)