The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1791-1795

Chapter 1791

While Charlie Wade and Nanako Ito strolled hand-in-hand through Kyoto's quiet, snowy night, undercurrents surged in Tokyo. Maki Takahashi anxiously awaited news from the Tenglin ninja clan. The Tenglin family's anxiety surpassed his own; they had already lost ten ninjas—nearly all their young, vital members. While ten might not seem like many, a family losing ten young men is a significant blow. These men likely had at least one or two generations of relatives—parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents— totaling at least ten people per ninja. Considering a roughly equal male-to-female ratio, there would be at least ten female relatives as well. Furthermore, many of the ten young men were likely married with children, adding wives and offspring to the count. Thus, a family would need at least fifty or sixty members to lose ten young men. With the Tenglin family's prime-age males decimated, their combat effectiveness plummeted, leaving them unable to protect Takahashi. Consequently, he had only bodyguards, not ninjas, guarding his home.

Late into the night, Takahashi remained restless, grieving for his son, Takahashi Eiki, while desperately hoping to contact the missing Tenglin ninjas. Though he suspected they were dead, a flicker of hope remained. He clung to the possibility of their return, believing that until he saw their bodies, anything was possible.

As Takahashi paced his living room, a thin blowgun dart suddenly struck the back of his neck. Maki Takahashi, still reeling from his son's death, was poisoned and collapsed before he could contemplate revenge. His bodyguards discovered him lifeless. As they searched for the assassin, several Iga ninjas already slipped away. Normally, at least four Tenglin ninjas would secretly protect Takahashi. But tonight, he was unguarded. Without ninja protection, ordinary bodyguards were no match for skilled assassins. The ninjas easily eliminated Takahashi. The white-haired man had lost the black-haired man—Takahashi’s life was over.

Chapter 1792

Meanwhile, Yuhiko Ito was awakened by a late-night knock. Annoyed, he demanded to know the reason for the disturbance. Hiroshi Tanaka, breathlessly explained that officers from the Metropolitan Police Department required Ito's further cooperation.

Ito angrily protested, insisting he'd already provided all necessary information. Tanaka explained that pressure from the Banks family threatened an international incident, necessitating Ito's cooperation. The mention of an international incident angered Ito.

Despite his anger, Ito knew the consequences of becoming entangled in an international diplomatic crisis that tarnished Japan's image. Public backlash and a boycott of the Ito family were very real possibilities. It was wiser to cooperate. He reluctantly got dressed and prepared to leave.

Unbeknownst to Ito, Ryoto Matsumoto had prepared Iga ninjas to ambush him en route to the police department, hoping to repeat their success with Takahashi. With Takahashi dead, Matsumoto aimed to become the most powerful man in Tokyo. However, Matsumoto was unaware that the Banks family had surrounded his mansion, strategizing a complete annihilation of his family, reflecting their ruthless nature. They would not settle for simply killing Matsumoto.

Ten minutes after Ito left, his motorcade approached a two-kilometer-long viaduct—a closed, two-lane road with fifteen-meter-high sides. U-turns were difficult, making it a perfect ambush location. Unaware of the danger, Ito felt safe because of Charlie Wade's previous interventions on his behalf, which resolved threats from the Takahashi and Matsumoto families. He saw himself as a beneficiary of the ongoing chaos, believing the Banks family and Takahashi family were the true targets. He saw his rise to dominance as inevitable.

Confident and complacent, Ito lit a cigar. As he took a puff, his car violently lurched, crashing into the guardrail. The Iga ninjas’ attack had begun.

Chapter 1793

Before the crash, Ito felt secure under the protection of his Koka ninjas, the only ninja clan in Japan to have sustained no losses. However, his careless decision to travel with minimal protection proved fatal. The police escort had been compromised by Matsumoto, who had laid a deadly trap.

The cars lost control due to salings—spiked metal devices—planted on the road by Iga ninjas. These modern salings, made of tungsten carbide alloy, easily punctured the car tires.

The impact threw Ito’s cigar onto his lap, burning his thigh. His seatbelt saved his life from a fatal head injury. Ito's bodyguards and ninjas emerged, only to face six Iga ninjas attacking from the opposite lane.

Hiroshi Tanaka, panicked, asked Ito if the attack was from Takahashi. Ito noticed the burning cigar, then demanded to know the whereabouts of the police escort. The driver revealed that the police car had already left the scene, leading Tanaka to suspect a deliberate setup.

Chapter 1794

Ito instructed Tanaka to call the police and request helicopter support. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, despite its current inefficiencies, possessed the resources for swift response. Tanaka contacted the chief directly, given Ito's status.

The police chief, already overwhelmed by the recent string of unsolved murders—including the assassinations of Takahashi and his son, the unsolved disappearance of Fitz and Zara, and the deaths of the four Tenglin ninjas—was devastated to hear about Ito's ambush. He immediately ordered the dispatch of helicopters and a special operations team to the Yotsuya Viaduct.

While a special operations team could overcome individual ninjas with superior firepower and coordination, the time it took to assemble and arrive would be crucial.

Ito’s bodyguards were quickly overcome. His two remaining ninjas fought bravely but were severely injured and losing ground. Tanaka urged Ito to flee, but Ito saw no escape.

Chapter 1795

Ito accepted his fate. Rescue was too far off, his men were defeated, and death seemed imminent. He reached for his phone to call his daughter, Nanako, but Tanaka frantically suggested jumping from the viaduct.

Ito protested, fearing death from the fall. Tanaka argued that the height would deter the ninjas from pursuing, buying them time until police arrived. The area below was also relatively populated, offering potential assistance or witnesses. Ito, horrified by the prospect of being beheaded, agreed to jump. He vowed revenge on Takahashi if he survived.