"Furthermore, have them reveal their network of relationships within the country!" Billy continued to instruct. All suspects are to be arrested and detained, regardless of who they may implicate. We will not tolerate any leniency!"
"Hidden Ninjia Society?" Judge paused for a moment before angrily exclaiming, "There's really something wrong with Sakura Blossom Trading Company! They're asking for trouble!"
"Call Azure Fang and his team again. Investigate all branches of Sakura Blossom Trading Company within the country." Billy continued with his orders.
"Understood!" Judge nodded vigorously before hanging up the phone.
After Billy hung up the phone, Elijah Ryan and his two companions immediately knelt down in front of him, trembling more and more violently. They had already heard Billy's words, and judging from how he gave orders, they could tell that he held a high position within SHADOW. They were well aware of how powerful SHADOW was within the country of Glavale.
Hardly any major clans within the country dared to underestimate SHADOW. Moreover, they also knew that just a few days ago, a young lord of the Wood family in Enssea had been killed by someone from SHADOW. They would never have thought that they would encounter such an intimidating figure by chance.
The three men regretted their decision deeply.
"Sir... I'm sorry. I didn't know you were part of SHADOW... I really am sorry..." Elijah Ryan apologized while kowtowing repeatedly with a trembling voice.
"Do you want to kneel now?" Billy asked coldly. "Weren't you tough just now? Are you scared now?"
He continued, his tone becoming more serious, "You better not let SHADOW find out that you or your family have anything to do with the Hidden Ninjia. Otherwise, your days as a big shot will be over."
"I swear it's not true." Elijah Ryan trembled.
"Our family only has business cooperation with Sakura Blossom Trading Company. Nothing else," he added quickly.
"It's not up to you whether there is or isn't any involvement. We'll wait for SHADOW's investigation results." Billy interrupted him and then asked, "What was your purpose in coming to Ozin with him?"
"After the three major families in Ozin had problems, there were many business opportunities left behind. He... he invited me over to take a look..." Elijah Ryan replied hastily.
"Get out of here!" Billy waved his hand dismissively.
The three men bowed again before scrambling towards the door and running away unsteadily.
Meanwhile, as Judge made several phone calls, thousands of SHADOW members across the country began moving towards various branches of Sakura Blossom Trading Company. Overnight, all branches of Sakura Blossom Trading Company in Glavale were sealed off and all related personnel were taken away for investigation. Those domestic institutions that had business dealings with Sakura Blossom Trading Company became nervous when they heard about this news. After learning about what happened, everyone became fearful and started self-inspection first thing in the morning, checking if they had any involvement in anything sensitive or controversial themselves.
The next day morning saw many people voluntarily approaching SHADOW seeking leniency for their actions - any behavior that showed a willingness to sell out the country would be punished severely without exception.
That afternoon, Billy was driving with Casey when his phone rang. "Judge, what's up?" Billy answered the call.
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