Chapter 97

In a traditional Japanese custom shop. [][]..[]

In the purely Japanese-style room, Ye Yun and Sakura Mai sat on the tatami mats, drinking together. In front of them on the small square table were only some slices of sashimi and sake.

Ye Yun, who had already had dinner, wasn't particularly interested in these things. However, what surprised him was that Sakura Mai had called two kimono-clad girls to perform the tofu-grinding show (which actually exists in real life).

"Why are you blushing? Could it be that you're still a virgin?" Sakura Mai sipped from the sake cup, her lips touching the rim, and teased him.

She looked sexy when she drank, but Ye Yun clearly wasn't going to acknowledge her charm: "You've had a lot. Is it okay to drink more?"

"Why are you changing the subject?"

"Of course not." Ye Yun, feeling helpless, raised his cup and drank the sake.

After swallowing the sake, he couldn't help but frown.

The sake was soft and slightly sweet when it first entered the mouth, with a charm reminiscent of a Jiangnan girl, but it had a strong aftertaste when swallowed, making his entire chest and abdomen feel warm.

He pointed to the two girls who were constantly emitting soft moans and asked, "Why did you have to call them?"

"What?" Sakura Mai's red lips curled into a sexy curve: "Do you want me to perform for you personally?"

Ye Yun was speechless: "By the way, weren't you supposed to introduce me to Tokyo as a local?"

"Yes."

Sakura Mai poured herself a drink: "But at least tell me what you want to ask, Bo-y."

Ye Yun said, "Tell me about the layout of Tokyo, the distribution of forces between the two camps, which side, T or CT, has the upper hand, and what I should be careful about."

"Hmm, asking so many things at once." Sakura Mai smiled: "The layout of Tokyo..."

"Wait a moment," Ye Yun suddenly interrupted her: "Is it really okay to have these two outsiders here?"

Sakura Mai giggled: "Of course, don't worry. This is a legitimate custom shop, and they absolutely won't leak any customer secrets."

Ye Yun spread his hands: "Alright."

Sakura Mai shook her head slightly, her hazy eyes becoming clearer: "Before we talk about these things... can I ask where you're from and what your faction is?"

Ye Yun, who had already seen his ID, said: "Yokohama, Neutral Evil."

"Neutral?" Sakura Mai was surprised for a moment but didn't ask further, saying: "In that case, there are some things you need to be careful about."

"Tokyo is so close to Yokohama, you should have heard something. In fact, since the game appeared, Tokyo has always been the most chaotic place in Japan. Not only are there over a dozen factions in the T camp, but the CT camp is also divided into several factions. With everyone acting independently, the battles in Tokyo are the most intense in Japan, and our overall losses are the greatest. Apart from some extremely powerful high-level players, the middle and lower-level elites and ordinary players often have gaps. If it weren't for new players constantly joining, Tokyo would probably be the city in Japan with the most severe talent shortage."

Zhang Yulian had already told Ye Yun about the intensity of the battles in Tokyo, but he didn't expect Tokyo to be so chaotic: "Why is this the case? Tokyo is the capital, and even if our camp is divided, the CT camp shouldn't be like this."

Sakura Mai laughed: "Bo-y, it's clear you didn't study modern history well. It's not as simple as you think."

She explained patiently: "After all, we're not in China, and we can't even compare to the United States... The problem with too many parties (hereafter referred to as 'd') is right here. The two ruling parties, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Komeito, naturally won't serve the other. The opposition parties are also ambitious, with the Democratic Party, the Communist Party, and the Social Democratic Party all eyeing the ruling party's position, using the strongest anti-terror game to build their strength. Additionally, within the Imperial Palace, the Emperor naturally won't be content with key forces being in others' hands, so he also has a CT force. The left and right factions within the LDP and Komeito are also at odds, making the CT camp in Tokyo very complicated."

Ye Yun said, "But in Yokohama..."

Sakura Mai said helplessly: "Each city has its own advantages and disadvantages with the LDP and Komeito. Usually, when one faction has an advantage, the other won't actively compete, so the CT you encounter in Yokohama is similar to the CT you would encounter in other cities, generally favoring one faction. But Tokyo is different; it's the headquarters of all factions, so the competition is particularly intense."

Ye Yun thought for a moment and asked, "So, what are the strongest factions in Tokyo right now?"

Sakura Mai smiled: "That's why you should have asked the local expert, sister."

She said seriously: "Currently, both the CT and T camps have four major forces in Tokyo. On the T side, there are three teams: 'Dharma Ye Squad' under the Yamaguchi-gumi, 'Forward Group' under the Sumiyoshi-kai, and 'Yoshino Camp' under the Inagawa-kai. These three are all Lawful Evil teams. There's also a 'Red Group' created by a few Neutral Evil players, but most of their members are Lawful Evil. Although their strength is slightly weaker than the top three, they are still stronger than most teams in Tokyo. Of course, this is only within Tokyo; nationwide, the Dharma Ye and the other two teams are also the leaders of the T camp in Japan."

"As for the CT, the LDP has a 'Japanese Power' team, and the Komeito has a 'Tent Army.' Their strength is about the same, and the number of personnel and overall deployment in Japan are also similar. Slightly stronger than these two is the 'Imperial Guard' within the Imperial Palace. However, the Imperial Guard is only slightly stronger than the other two in Tokyo; nationwide, the difference is significant. There's also the 'Black Death Army' under the extreme right-wing Black Dragon Society. Since you're from Yokohama, you should know that the Black Death Army has the strongest deployment and personnel in Japan, and can compete with the dominant factions in each city. However, their influence in Tokyo is relatively weak, and they don't participate in most high-level battles in Tokyo. Although they have fewer members, no one dares to underestimate them because the members of the Black Death Army in Tokyo are extremely powerful."

Ye Yun, of course, wasn't really from Yokohama, but he covered his embarrassment and feigned surprise: "I really didn't know the Black Death Army was under the Black Dragon Society. I thought they were just strong in Yokohama."

Sakura Mai said: "It's normal that you didn't know. After World War II, the Black Dragon Society disappeared for a few decades. If you weren't in Tokyo, you probably wouldn't know that these bastards haven't disbanded."

Ye Yun said: "You mentioned Lawful Evil or Good, but apart from the 'Red Group,' there don't seem to be any other Neutral factions. What about Chaotic Good and Chaotic Evil?"

Sakura Mai was surprised: "What do you mean? Are there many Chaotic players in Yokohama?"

Ye Yun, who had no idea about the situation in Yokohama, laughed dryly: "I've met a few."

Sakura Mai looked at the young man in front of her with some doubt but seemed to understand after considering his rank: "It's normal that you don't know. Although I'm not familiar with the whole of Japan, the Kanto region is a microcosm of Japan... In our country, the Chaotic path isn't very popular, even though the benefits are greater. I think this is mainly due to the national character. Our people are most in line with the concept of 'order,' placing great importance on rules and group dynamics. Therefore, most players choose the Lawful path, while Neutral and Chaotic are not very popular here."

After she said this, Ye Yun seemed to understand: The 'orderliness' and emphasis on rules in Japan do seem stronger than in other countries. For example, before eating, people clap their hands and say, "I will start eating," and the office workers on the streets seem to be orderly to the point of numbness. Some of them become perverted because the excessive 'obedience to rules' makes their hidden emotions overly suppressed, and once they burst out, they can be very terrifying.

T: Dharma Ye, Forward Group, Yoshino Camp, Red Group.

CT: Japanese Power, Tent Army, Imperial Guard, Black Death Army.

Ye Yun memorized these key points and asked, "If I complete regular tasks in Tokyo, do I need to be particularly careful about certain factions?"

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