Crossover: Becoming Japan’s Prime Minister?

The arrival of his father was somewhat unexpected for Toru.

However, as a transmigrator, Toru did not really dislike Yoshitaka that much, but there was no so-called father-son affection either.

To Toru, Yoshitaka was more like a familiar stranger.

In any case, they shared a blood relationship in this body. Since the other party had come, Toru could not just kick him out, so he stepped aside and let him in.

"Sorry to bother you, Toru."

Facing his son, Yoshitaka was very polite.

He changed his shoes at the entrance and walked through the hall with Toru.

"This mansion was once a treasured property of the Togawa family. Since you bought it, I haven't come here as a guest."

Yoshitaka carefully chose his words, looking for an opening to chat with Toru.

However, after entering the living room, Yoshitaka felt a little awkward.

Besides Haibara in the living room, there was also a young girl working there, dressed in something similar to a maid outfit.

Yoshitaka looked closely. He had seen this girl before. Wasn't she the former eldest daughter of the Togawa family? How had she ended up working as someone's maid now?

Oh, she was being his son's maid, then that was fine.

Still, it was a little awkward. He had not noticed Sakiko just now and had said some things that might have hurt her.

Yoshitaka had underestimated Sakiko a little.

After being betrayed by friends and family, Sakiko had grown.

Just as she herself had said, the timid Sakiko was dead. Now it was the mature Sakiko!

"Uncle Fujiwara, greetings!"

Sakiko, who was working in a maid outfit, gave him a bow with the etiquette of a young lady.

The Togawa family had also been one of the kazoku families. In the past, as a young lady, Sakiko had attended various kazoku gatherings and had naturally met Yoshitaka, but there had been no deep connection between them.

"Little girl Togawa, you seem to be in good spirits."

Hearing this, Sakiko secretly glanced at Toru and elegantly said, "This is all thanks to Fujiawara-kun."

"Please take good care of Toru's daily life."

"No, Fujiawara-kun has always been the one taking care of me. Uncle Fujiwara, please wait a moment, I'll go pour you some tea."

With that, Sakiko went to the kitchen and got busy.

Yoshitaka then looked at Haibara and smiled kindly. "Haibara, long time no see."

Haibara did not have much affection for Toru's biological father, because she knew that Yoshitaka had abandoned him when he was a child.

However, seeing that Toru himself did not care much about these things, Haibara did not give him the cold shoulder and greeted Yoshitaka in return.

Yoshitaka said, "Haibara, are you interested in becoming an adopted daughter of our Fujiwara family? The Fujiwara will definitely take good care of you."

He saw that Haibara had been living with Toru and thought that Toru liked her and treated her as a sister, so he wanted to strengthen the relationship.

Haibara quickly shook her head and refused. "I appreciate Uncle Fujiwara's kindness, but I think things are fine as they are."

How could she become an adopted daughter of the Fujiwara family? Would she become Fujiwara Haibara? Then she and Toru would truly become siblings, which was absolutely unacceptable!

Seeing Haibara refuse, Yoshitaka did not dwell on it. He had only asked casually.

After Sakiko poured the tea, Yoshitaka thought for a while before carefully speaking. "This time, thanks to you, I wasn't forced out of office."

"With so many safety incidents in Japan, as the Chairman of the National Security Committee, I bear great responsibility."

"You saved many people at Shuchi'in Academy. The parents and families of those people are all prominent figures, and they have a very good impression of you now."

Toru naturally knew that those people had a good impression of him, since this was a life-saving favor.

However, this hidden favor could not be used casually. It was all future political capital and had to be used at the crucial moment.

He nodded and said, "I know. I will use that favor carefully."

Yoshitaka was very relieved, and he said again, "But next time, Toru, you should still be careful. Don't do such dangerous things."

His words were full of concern.

Toru had already proven his excellence and was definitely the most suitable successor of the Fujiwara.

If something happened to him, it would be a considerable blow to the family.

Toru said, "Chika and Moeha were also there at the time. As their elder brother, should I have chosen to run away and leave my sisters to die?"

Yoshitaka hesitated.

He had actually wanted to say that even if something had happened to those two girls, as long as Toru was fine, the Fujiwara could accept it.

However, those words were too coldhearted in the end, and he swallowed them back just before they left his mouth.

At this moment, he brought up the real reason he had come to see Toru this time. "There are some things I should just say directly."

"Toru, where did you get those drones?"

Toru thought to himself, as expected. His cheap father had come to see him because of that batch of drones.

When Toru used that batch of drones, he had already expected this.

He had not used them secretly in some deserted place. He had used them in front of so many people, even in front of America's military satellites, so suspicion was inevitable.

Whether it was Japan or America, how could they ignore that kind of technology?

"As for where they came from, I can't say clearly."

Toru answered vaguely.

Yoshitaka had not expected Toru to answer in the first place. Based on his understanding, there was a high chance that those drones had come from overseas.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "In Japan, the Fujiwara is your strong backing. No one will question you too much about these drones, and no one will ask who you are in contact with."

"But Toru, Japan may not ask much about this, but when it comes to America, the Fujiwara can't help at all. You must pay attention."

His main purpose in coming here was to remind Toru of this matter.

Toru nodded. "Don't worry. I already have plans for this and know how to deal with America."

According to Toru's estimate, America would definitely study the drone wreckage first.

After they failed to find anything from the wreckage, their attention would definitely not be on him first, but on Russia and China. America would inevitably guess that this technology came from those two.

No matter what, Toru was a descendant of a major political family in Japan. Even if America wanted to seize the technology, they still had to come up with a reason.

Moreover, America would definitely not think that Toru had mastered this technology. They would only see him as the user.

Combined with Toru's personal combat ability, America would not do anything to him in the short term.

Spencer, fearing that his plan would be exposed, might even help Toru cover it up.

Only after America failed to find the origin of the technology from China and Russia might they shift their attention back to Toru.

Before America shifted its attention, Toru still had enough time to respond.

The best way to respond was undoubtedly to throw America into chaos and then find himself a useful backer within America.

Yoshitaka did not know Toru's plan, but seeing how decisively he spoke, he said, "Since you are prepared, Toru, I won't say any more."

It was rare for Yoshitaka to meet Toru privately as his father, and he did not want to leave just like that, so he found a topic to keep talking with Toru.

As an elite politician cultivated by the Fujiwara family, Yoshitaka was very good at conversation and at finding topics, so he had a good chat with Toru.

That evening, he even had a meal prepared by Sakiko in the mansion with Toru, and it was not until nightfall that he reluctantly said goodbye.

"Toru, come home more often when you have time, and you can also visit your uncle. You saved Chika and Moeha this time, and your uncle has always wanted to thank you in person."

"I understand. I'll contact them."

Toru saw Yoshitaka off at the door and watched him get into the official car at the entrance.

...

Kyoto, the residence of the Ooka family.

Mr. Ooka knelt by the tea table, looking at his son, Ooka Naoto, in front of him as he said, "Is Momiji going to Tokyo again?"

"Yes, Father. This time, no matter how I tried to persuade her, I couldn't stop her."

Naoto's face was bitter. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "...Father, the reason Momiji wants to go to Tokyo is probably... probably to find that boy from the Fujiwara."

"Your father isn't old yet. How could I not see Momiji's thoughts? She's fallen for that brat from the Fujiwara."

Mr. Ooka snorted, then sighed. "...But that kid really is outstanding. Even I want to bring him in as my grandson-in-law."

"As for whether that kid will inherit the Ooka family's foundation, that's not something that can't be dealt with."

Naoto said, "But Toru-kun is already engaged."

"So what if he's engaged? He's not married yet. Besides, even if he were married, he could still divorce."

Naoto was speechless when he saw how well his old father was keeping up with the times.

Mr. Ooka thought for a moment and said, "Prepare the car. I'm going to see that old fellow."

...

At the Fujiwara ancestral home in Kyoto, Old Master Fujiwara saw Old Man Ooka arrive and said irritably, "You old geezer, what brings you here?"

Mr. Ooka said bluntly, "You old immortal, I'm here to discuss something with you this time."

"What is it? Just say it directly. I've already retired, I have no interest in playing games with you."

"I believe now is the time for the Fujiwara and our Ooka family to join forces."

"I told you not to play games with me. Just say what you have to say."

"Fine, then I'll say it directly. Are you interested in having your good grandson break off his engagement? The Ooka family is willing to form a marriage alliance with the Fujiwara."

Old Master Fujiwara scoffed. "I guessed you came here for this."

Although he said that, the old master was secretly pleased.

As expected of his good grandson. He could actually make this old geezer from the Ooka family personally come and propose a marriage alliance!

(To be continued.)