Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 201 - 178: The Return of the Overlord

Chapter 201: Chapter 178: The Return of the Overlord

Xu Yang instructed Farosa to make arrangements for the Witch Division and the Katsuragi Gang to collaborate in annihilating the Bamboo Gang, ensuring everything was done cleanly and thoroughly, to prevent any future problems, and thereby swallow Number 26 Highland whole.

The Bamboo Gang used to be small and in decline, but now things were different. After Asa Katsuragi defeated the gangs in Katagi District, many of its members scattered and fled, choosing to join the Bamboo Gang, causing it to quickly swell in size. At the same time, various stamp dealer armed groups dissatisfied with the Katsuragi Gang also chose to connect with the Bamboo Gang, rapidly rising to become a formidable force in Aizu City.

Before attacking the Bamboo Gang, Farosa first helped 102 evolve her power, assisting her in establishing a connection with the stars. 102 was already prepared for advancement, and now that everything had fallen into place, she successfully ascended to the rank of high-ranking witch.

The divine powers that Farosa had devoured long ago allowed her to greatly accelerate the growth rate of witches. Through Farosa’s hands, most witches could hope to become supreme witches before the age of 100.

The choice of 102 was mainly due to considerations of loyalty. Farosa had decided to first strengthen those servants who were most loyal, then gradually test the other witches. 102 had a very simple mind and no reason to betray, making her the best candidate.

After ascending to a high-ranking witch, 102’s strength became even more astonishing.

She set her face in determination, reinforcing her fists, targeting a solid alloy steel plate 1.5 centimeters thick. With full force, she struck, and with a resounding boom, she completely penetrated the steel plate, without leaving a trace on her fist.

The improvement was highly significant; 102 could now single-handedly destroy shuttle machines and heavy tanks. In terms of defense, she was able to withstand bullets directly, and her resistance to nuclear radiation and toxic environments also greatly increased.

Eager to fight, 102 could touch the more than 2-meter-high ceiling with a casual jump, magic power coursing through her body, reinforcing her muscles and bones, and the air exploded with a whoosh as she threw punches.

"Oh yes!" 102 was extremely happy, knowing the limits of her strength were far from being reached. She looked forward to the day she would become a dominator witch, which would inevitably make her ten times stronger than she was now.

pondered. Now they needed to custom-make an even heavier, more terrifying weapon. Perhaps letting their sister train in martial arts combat, or having her carry a rotary gun. How about forging a massive gunlance that combined stabbing, smashing, and shooting capabilities?

"I think... I want to upgrade too," Du Qianqian said enviously, as she was still a cub-class witch, not even a lower-rank witch.

"You’ll get your chance," Mizuiro Yoshioka assured her, "Similar to the situation in Katagi District, Number 26 Highland is also taking on transferred industrial capacities, which are territories we must contend for. To achieve this goal, we need to eliminate the Bamboo Gang, in cooperation with the Katsuragi Gang on this occasion, and you’ll play an excellent role in the process of wiping them out."

"Me?" Du Qianqian’s lips curled up, "Do you have a plan of attack?"

"Of course," Mizuiro Yoshioka was always eager to prove her worth, "The lady master would want us to shine as well. You’ll help us infiltrate the enemy camp, assist us in catching all the Bamboo Gang members and any other enemies that have fled there in one sweep."

"Do I have backup?" Du Qianqian asked, "A spy can’t go deep alone."

"The entire Witch Division, including the Katsuragi Gang, will support you from behind," Mizuiro Yoshioka promised, "The leader of the Bamboo Gang is currently confirmed to be in a hotel, I’ll control the cameras in his room. We’ll sneak him out and have you replaced to blend in."

"I’ll be commanding the Bamboo Gang?" Du Qianqian pondered.

"Mobilize those gangsters, concentrate them all in one place, making it convenient for us to wipe them out," Mizuiro Yoshioka said.

"If I perform well, not only will the mistress help me evolve my power, but I might also get the chance to meet the organization’s male master," Du Qianqian wondered.

"He will, of course, meet with those who have rendered meritorious service," Mizuiro Yoshioka smiled.

Meanwhile, in a luxury hotel under the Bamboo Gang, the gang’s leader Takeichi Jiro was indulging himself in a room.

Takeichi Jiro was a crime lord of the previous generation who had dominated Aizu City for 30 years.

When he was young, he had fiery ideals to unite Aizu City and negotiate with surface enterprises for the rights of Aizu City’s residents.

At the height of his power, Takeichi Jiro had once commanded the underworld, assembling over 5,000 gang members with formidable combat power and high morale. His will, however, soon decayed under immense reality, and he retreated for fear of being assassinated by professional ninjas. He chose to dissolve the gang alliance, accepted 20 million from the company in severance pay, and shed his ambition.

The current Takeichi Jiro lacked any fighting spirit, only savoring luxurious entertainment.

He was getting on in years and had lost the ability for real combat. His personal doctor warned him that he couldn’t carry on recklessly like before and could only rely on simulation equipment for some fun.

Wearing a black enclosed helmet in his hotel room, with electrodes clinging to his scalp to stimulate dopamine release, he shuddered from time to time.

When Takeichi Jiro took off the VR equipment, preparing to eat, everything around him changed abruptly. Unbeknownst to him, he had entered a small, dark room with two witches standing before him.

"This is Takeichi Jiro," 101 said.

"Takeichi Jiro," Du Qianqian repeated, then morphed into Takeichi Jiro’s appearance, from clothes to facial wrinkles, indistinguishable, "How about now?"

"You, you all—" Takeichi Jiro’s heart pounded furiously.

"You, you all—" Du Qianqian tried mimicking.

"Not bad, even the voice is identical," 101 nodded and then pointed a gun at Takeichi Jiro’s head.

"Wait, wait a second!" Takeichi Jiro panicked, nearly falling off his chair.

"Do you have enough prestige?" 101 asked, "Will everyone follow your orders without hesitation as soon as you show up?"

"Of course!" Takeichi Jiro nodded vigorously, "I was once the king of the underworld! I am willing to cooperate with all of you!"

pulled the trigger, and a bullet pierced through Takeichi Jiro’s skull.

"Now go have fun." 101 returned Du Qianqian to the hotel room previously occupied by Takeichi Jiro.

As long as she drank her coffee regularly, Du Qianqian could maintain her disguise for a long time. She moved the hands and feet of what was now Takeichi Jiro’s form; her sensory perceptions were somewhat blurry, but still within an acceptable range.

"Is it done?" Du Qianqian looked at the camera in the room, which had been hacked by Mizuiro Yoshioka and was blinking repeatedly to confirm the situation.

Du Qianqian nodded secretly to herself.

She opened the door, and the two guards outside immediately saluted "Takeichi Jiro."

"Boss is great!" they shouted loudly.

As the current family head, Takeichi Jiro’s prestige was still intact, and the hotel was staffed with loyal and well-trained subordinates.

"Gather everyone." Du Qianqian motioned broadly, "Get all members of the Bamboo Gang, as well as those small gangs that were defeated by the Katsuragi Gang and the outcasts, along with stamp dealers and trade partners we are familiar with, all of them!"

"What—" The guards were surprised, "Now? Call a general meeting?"

"Idiot!" Du Qianqian slapped the guard, "Do you even need to ask? Of course now!"

"Yes!" The guards were frantic and nodded vigorously, "Where shall we meet?"

"The robot factory!" Du Qianqian had previously worked at the Sunrise Bar nearby and remembered that the Bamboo Gang had such a stronghold, "Get the cars ready! We’re leaving right now! I have important things to discuss with everyone!"

"Yes!" The guard immediately started to communicate.

The gang members standing guard in the hallway showed joy on their faces.

To them, this was an unmistakable surprise; the old master finally reinvigorated, awakening from his decline, ready to lead them in a fight to the death against the Katsuragi Gang.

Truly worthy of the former overlord of Aizu City! That decisive manner of command moved many of the Bamboo Gang’s veterans to tears.

They could feel it; it’s all coming back.

Under Du Qianqian’s rallying call, countless members of the underworld were fired up, responding to "Takeichi Jiro’s" orders to gather inside a robot factory. Before Takeichi Jiro gave his orders, they had already started to discuss strategies nervously among themselves.

The situation had become critical, facing a life-or-death test.

Either they unite to defeat the Katsuragi Gang, or they would have to disband, with no third option.

Being defeated by a rising young gang was unacceptable.

Now, facing countless tense faces, Du Qianqian stepped onto the dimly lit stage.

"Everyone." Du Qianqian, imitating her past bar supervisor’s posture, gestured grandly, "We ’underworlders’ are full of blood and courage, with an unstoppable fighting spirit, and we absolutely are not afraid of dying! Now the Katsuragi Gang has come to our doorstep, and I have gathered everyone here to resolve this critical issue!"

"Oh!" The gang members watching the old master’s desolate tone and domineering demeanor on the stage were shaken to the core.

How... magnificent.

Old Takeichi Jiro, despite his age, was still full of vigor, causing the young gangsters to feel a mix of shame and admiration.

Half of them had fled from defeat in Katagi District, initially admiring Takeichi Jiro, only to later find out he was a rotten old man corrupted by a life of luxury. Now that Takeichi Jiro had decided to restore his glory, they were naturally thrilled.

With this revered former overlord at the helm, even the Chainsaw Angel Gang would have to step back, let alone the small upstart Katsuragi Gang.

"So what do we do?" someone from below shouted, "How can we defeat the Katsuragi Gang?"

"It’s simple!" Du Qianqian raised her arm in a call to action, "I have a plan already, please allow me to explain it one by one!"