Chapter 87 Waiting for Huazi

"I! Arasaka Yorinobu, will definitely lead Arasaka Corporation and Night City to a new future. Arasaka Corporation will establish a new order and allow everyone to enjoy fair treatment."

"Similarly, I will work with more companies to participate in healthy cooperation and competition to boost global employment and technological productivity."

"To believe in me, Arasaka Yorinobu, is to believe in a bright future!"

"..."

Arasaka Yorinobu's passionate speech made the fans in the audience cheer, as if they really saw a bright future without Arasaka Saburo.

But when this scene was transmitted to Arasaka Corporation's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, all there was was doubt and anger from the Arasaka veterans!
Rather than finding the real murderer, they would rather believe that Arasaka Yorinobu is the real murderer of Arasaka Saburo!

"Yori Nobuyuki is the traitor of Arasaka Company! He must have killed Lord Saburo. Look at his arrogant face. He is clearly an unfilial son who killed his father."

The person who spoke was the representative of the veteran members of Arasaka. His name was Daijiro Ashiri, and he was the right-hand man of Arasaka Company.

When Ojiro learned that the rebellious young man Arasaka Yorinobu was going to return to the company, he was the first Arasaka executive to jump out and oppose it. He really looked down on this playboy Yorinobu.

Ashiri Daijiro's words resonated with the Arasaka elders present. They had always opposed Arasaka Yorinobu's corporate reform ideas, and they were of course furious at Yorinobu's blatant attempt to seize power.

After all, no one wants the foundation they have worked hard for Arasaka for many years to be wiped out by a hawkish young man.

Just when the elders in the conference room of Arasaka headquarters were arguing fiercely, Arasaka Hanako's shout of "Quiet" immediately silenced the chaotic noise.

In an instant, all the company veterans present looked at Arasaka Hanako not far away. This thin-faced woman with high cheekbones was none other than Arasaka Saburo's biological daughter.

From the legal perspective of the company, Arasaka Hanako, like her brother Arasaka Yorinobu, is qualified to inherit the Arasaka Company!
What's more, Arasaka Hanako is the leader of the Pheasant Faction in the company, and she represents the interests of the company's veterans.

"Before my father left for Night City, he asked me to take care of the company's affairs. Now my brother is in Night City to stabilize the situation, but you say he is trying to seize power. Do you mean you want to destroy the Arasaka family?"

Arasaka Hanako was not angry at Arasaka Yorinobu's "quick success" behavior. She neither blamed Yorinobu's actions nor expressed her desire to compete with her brother.

On the contrary, Arasaka Hanako unexpectedly stood on the side of her brother Yoshinobu, which confused and puzzled the Arasaka elders present.

It is clear that Arasaka Hanako has always been following Saburo's company development plan, so why would she suddenly support Arasaka Yorinobu, this unfilial son?

"Ms. Hanako, before Saburo-sama left Tokyo, he appointed you as his agent. Now it should be you who should be in charge of the company, not Arasaka Yorinobu!"

Ashiri Daijiro frowned. He didn't want Arasaka Yorinobu to succeed in taking the position, otherwise, the veteran members of their company would definitely be kicked out by Yorinobu.

The internal factional struggle of Arasaka Corporation has already entered a white-hot stage. Ojiro sees that the hawkish young people are still immature and have no idea how to develop the company.

However, the hawkish young people believe that old bastards like Saburo Arasaka and Daijiro Ashiri are corrupt and ignorant and cannot see the direction of the future at all.

The irreconcilable factional conflicts have put the internal situation of Arasaka Corporation in jeopardy! "I know you have opinions about Rai Nobuyuki, but now only my brother can stabilize the situation. Arasaka Corporation cannot have internal strife."

Arasaka Hanako's voice remained calm and composed.

She was not instigated by the fanatical company veterans to lose her mind. If there was really internal turmoil in Arasaka, other companies would definitely benefit.

Although Arasaka Corporation is the main corporate power in Japan, companies such as Fuji Bank, Kenritsu Group, and Tsunanami Defense Systems are also ready to take a piece of Arasaka's meat at any time.

Arasaka Corporation has an unparalleled influence in Japan. It is precisely because of this that Arasaka has made many enemies. Once it shows signs of decline, it will be immediately liquidated and divided up!
The more critical the moment, the more we need a strong and iron-fisted person to stand up and turn the tide!
And Arasaka Yorinobu is the best choice at the moment.

Of course, this is only temporary.

"I know what you are thinking. You suspect Lai Xuan killed my father, but the matter is under investigation. Until the results come out, Lai Xuan will be the only one in charge of the company."

As soon as Arasaka Hanako said this, all the Arasaka elders in the audience immediately shut their mouths. They each pondered over the meaning of Hanako's words, trying to guess each other's thoughts.

Obviously, they did not think that Huazi, who always did things decisively, would be afraid of his brother Lai Xuan at this time. There must be deeper reasons behind this.

"Okay... okay!"

For a moment, Ashiri Daijiro suspected that the news of Saburo's death was fake, otherwise how could Hanako, who always obeyed Saburo Arasaka, behave so calmly and composedly.

This is not the behavior of a daughter who lost her father!

According to their imagination, Arasaka Hanako should have a showdown with Yoshinobu and directly seize the position of the head of Arasaka, but the reality is not like this.

Facing Arasaka Yorinobu's struggle for power, Hanako responded very calmly. For a moment, Ojiro couldn't tell whether Hanako had other plans or really chose to surrender to Yorinobu.

Or in other words...Arasaka Hanako is waiting for something!
Ojiro shook his head. Since he couldn't guess the other party's intention, he decided to wait and see for the time being.

In the subsequent board meeting conversation, Arasaka Hanako dealt with some important company matters, such as Arasaka's "Soul Guardian" plan and the testing of the Daiki power armor device.

The Soul Guardian Project is the "AI digital immortality" promoted by Arasaka Corporation based on the Relic chip. This technology can make the dreams of wealthy people who desire eternal life come true.

Therefore, when Arasaka Corporation first launched this plan, they immediately received investment from elites from all walks of life around the world, including many European financial groups!
The Daiki Power Armor Device is a product that Arasaka Corporation is preparing to release at this year's International Arms Exhibition.

But judging from the results of Adam Hammer's personal tests, they had to admit that this was a completely defective product, and no local warlord would pay for such a suicide weapon.

"Mr. Daijiro, please bring Arasaka's kinetic and technological weapons to this year's International Weapons Exhibition. As for the Daiki Power Armor Device... let's put it aside for now."

Arasaka Hanako looked at Ashiri Daijiro and said that she was already very skilled in handling such company matters.

(End of this chapter)