Chapter 2086

The Rejuvenation Pill was of little use to him, but it would be highly effective for Ito Yuuhiko. He wasn't a martial artist, and relatively young; a tenth of a pill, dissolved in water, would quickly restore his health. The delay in administering it was strategic. Generosity requires pacing; like medicine, it can heal or harm. The dosage—both timing and amount—must be carefully considered. Giving it too quickly might breed contempt; giving it too slowly, impatience and resentment.

The current timing was ideal. It wouldn't be given until after his engagement with Jasmine, maximizing its impact. This would ensure Ito Yuuhiko's gratitude and encourage his assistance with the Jasmine matter, helping her identify the culprit and facilitate cooperation with Nippon Steel, turning the crisis into an opportunity. This would allow Jasmine to not only survive the crisis unscathed but also identify the perpetrator, secure future safety, and potentially secure exceptionally favorable cooperation terms—a win-win scenario.

Ito Yuuhiko, Nanako, and Ito Emi expressed their deep gratitude to Charlie Wade. Ito Yuuhiko's eyes welled with tears. Charlie Wade, seeing his emotion, smiled and said, "Mr. Ito, please rest. I'll let you know when I'm ready to treat you."

Ito Yuuhiko replied excitedly, "Thank you, Mr. Wade! I am most grateful."

After Ito Emi escorted Ito Yuuhiko away, only Yatsuhito and Ito Nanako remained. Nanako moved closer, sitting cross-legged opposite Charlie Wade, refilling his tea. With a blush, she asked, "What's the next plan, Charlie Wade? Should we investigate Hashimoto Konzen? I can dispatch ninjas to discreetly monitor him."

Charlie Wade considered this, nodding. "Good. I'm not ready to reveal my hand yet. To resolve this, I need to identify the culprit and gather solid evidence." He added, "If Nanako has trustworthy and competent ninjas, let them monitor Hashimoto Konzen. I want to know his daily activities, associates, and interactions."

Nanako immediately agreed, "Don't worry, Charlie Wade. That's easily handled. I'll give the order."

Charlie Wade thanked her and inquired, "Nanako, how many ninjas can the Ito family currently mobilize?"

Nanako replied, "Approximately fifteen or sixteen."

Charlie Wade nodded. "Miss Moore's cousin, Reuben, is also in Tokyo. I don't know his hotel. Could you arrange for someone to find out and then have two ninjas discreetly monitor him as well?"

Nanako asked, surprised, "Charlie Wade, do you suspect Miss Moore's cousin is behind this?"

"Yes," Charlie Wade replied gratefully. "I'll leave this to your vigilance."