One Hundred and Fifty-Four: The Drug Trafficking Plan

Ono Kura was still living in the same villa where Weihua had once sneaked in years ago to take tens of millions of US dollars in drug money. In the middle of the night, Ono Kura suddenly woke up. For no apparent reason, he felt that someone was in his bedroom. Reaching out to grip the pistol under his pillow, he asked in a low voice:

"Who is here? Show yourself!"

"Mr. Ono! It has been a few years. When old friends meet, is this how you greet me with a pistol?" Weihua's voice echoed from the darkness.

"Weihua-kun?" Ono Kura asked, his tone laced with suspicion.

"It is me! Mr. Ono, do you not wish to reminisce with an old friend? Although we both live in Hong Kong, it seems we have not seen each other in five years. How have you been lately, Mr. Ono?"

"Weihua-kun! Indeed, it has been several years. Ever since I received your guidance last time, the business I do in cooperation with Mr. Simon has been going very well, and my life these past few years has been quite comfortable. I wonder if you have any matters that require my assistance this time?" Ono Kura asked respectfully. He knew that the person in the darkness possessed abilities far superior to his own. Since their paths rarely crossed, a visit in the middle of the night must mean he had business to discuss.

"Do you have connections with Khun Sa in the Golden Triangle? I need to meet with Khun Sa, or rather, I want to get into the drug trade. However, only you can know about this. If a second person finds out, you should know what I will do." Ono Kura felt a chill of killing intent in Weihua's words.

"Weihua-kun! The Yamaguchi-gumi does indeed have business dealings with General Khun Sa of the Golden Triangle, but I am not personally acquainted with him. I cannot guarantee that I can arrange for you to meet the General," Ono Kura replied cautiously.

"Whether I meet Khun Sa or not is not the main point; the key is that I can acquire drugs from him. I have the channels to transport the drugs to the United States and Japan. Can you introduce me to some major buyers? I will give you a commission!" Weihua asked Ono Kura.

"Weihua-kun! The heroin from the Golden Triangle is the finest quality in the world and has always been in high demand everywhere. In recent years, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos have continuously cracked down on the Golden Triangle, and countries around the world have also stepped up anti-drug operations, so General Khun Sa's business is much worse than before. If Weihua-kun truly has the ability to transport drugs to the United States, that would be a business of astronomical profits. Finding buyers will not be a problem; I still have many friends in the United States who deal in drugs. Japan will be even easier. Currently, the Yamaguchi-gumi is the largest violent syndicate in Japan. With your drugs, Weihua-kun, I can seize even greater power within the organization." In front of Weihua, Ono Kura did not hide his ambition at all.

"Hmm! Is your position in the Yamaguchi-gumi still suppressed by Yamamoto Asano? Do you need me to eliminate him as a reward for your help? I never mistreat those who serve me sincerely." In front of Ono Kura, Weihua did not hide his ruthless side either. Since returning from his hometown, Weihua had completely let go. Now he finally felt a sense of the superhuman; previously, he had still regarded himself as an ordinary person, acting with hesitation and restraint, but now his entire perspective on handling matters had changed.

"No! No need! Thank you for your kind offer, Weihua-kun! Although I am currently suppressed by Yamamoto Asano, with him around, the majority of the organization's attention is focused on him, especially those who wish to control the syndicate. I am able to avoid excessive scrutiny. If Yamamoto Asano were to die, I would be exposed to the public eye, which would be disadvantageous. My strength is not yet sufficient to withstand external pressure. I only hope that Weihua-kun will lend a helping hand when I need assistance. I would be eternally grateful for your help just once!" Ono Kura said respectfully.

"No problem! As long as you accomplish this task for me, I will not forget my promise!" Weihua said.

"Then, Weihua-kun, I will personally take you to the Golden Triangle to meet General Khun Sa. I believe that given the face of the Yamaguchi-gumi, General Khun Sa will grant us an audience. Although I am not in charge of the Yamaguchi-gumi's drug trade, I am still the oyabun's adopted son and the head of the Yamaguchi-gumi's Hong Kong branch! That much influence should suffice. When shall we depart?"

"Don't rush! Wait a couple of days. A new kind of satellite phone has recently appeared in Hong Kong; go buy one and give me the number. Furthermore, my funds are a bit tight lately, so you will need to prepare the capital required for this Golden Triangle transaction. We will split the profits fifty-fifty, but only for this once. Future trades will net you only a commission, though the price I give you will be cheaper than what others get, ensuring you do not lose out. We leave at the end of the month!" Weihua told Ono Kura.

At the end of November, Weihua and Ono Kura used fake passports to travel to Thailand. In Bangkok, they met Khun Sa's local representative. Arranged by the representative, after a short flight and numerous car transfers, they finally arrived at Chiang Mai Province in Thailand, from where they crossed into Myanmar's Kachin State. There, in Kachin State, they met Khun Sa, the man known as the greatest drug lord of the 20th century. The reputation of the Yamaguchi-gumi afforded Weihua and Ono Kura great convenience, allowing them to purchase five tons of high-purity heroin at a price of ten US dollars per gram. Ono Kura paid the fifty million US dollars for the merchandise using his own private funds, as this operation was a venture between the two of them alone.