"Indeed, it's not just thanks."
Seeing Shin's expression, Miyamoto Rei also knew that Shin didn't want to hear her give nutritionless thanks.
For the current Shin, ordinary thanks were no longer worth him specifically setting aside time for Miyamoto Rei.
Since Shin would specifically set aside time to meet alone with Miyamoto Rei, that meant Shin must have guessed that Miyamoto Rei had other intentions.
"Since Shin-sama has already guessed something, then I'll speak directly."
Miyamoto Rei looked at Shin and didn't hesitate anymore, directly conveying the words her father had her bring.
"Has Shin-sama considered... using my father's position as a foundation to continue expanding your influence?"
Using Miyamoto Rei's father's position as a foundation... in other words, using the police bureau chief's position?
Shin chuckled lightly—obviously, Miyamoto Tadashi's thinking was very simple. He felt that Shin completely had the ability to directly bring Japan's political world under his command as well.
The current Shin already had forces that couldn't be ignored in Japan's underworld and business circles.
The underworld of course referred to the Kiryuu-gumi—although initially just a small organization in Shimokitazawa, it had now grown into a force that couldn't be ignored.
With the mutual complementation with the Shinomiya family, the Kiryuu-gumi's power was now expanding rapidly, even showing signs of swallowing the famous Ryuuzaki-gumi.
One had to know that the Ryuuzaki-gumi wasn't some small fry. That was a veteran yakuza organization that had cultivated deep roots in Japan for many years.
When the Kiryuu-gumi and Ryuuzaki-gumi went to war back then, many people were watching the spectacle, guessing how long it would take for the Kiryuu-gumi to be completely crushed by the Ryuuzaki-gumi.
Who would have thought that after not many days passed, not only had the Kiryuu-gumi not been defeated by the Ryuuzaki-gumi, but instead had the trend of turning around and dealing with the Ryuuzaki-gumi.
Combined with the rumors now spreading that "the boss behind the Kiryuu-gumi is Zuke, and Zuke can create supernatural ability users," the Kiryuu-gumi had thoroughly become a hegemonic force.
As for the business world, the Shinomiya family's power need not be mentioned.
Originally already one of Japan's four major conglomerates, after pledging loyalty to Shin, they obtained help from Stand users under the Kiryuu-gumi.
With the Stand users' unique nature, many things the Shinomiya family couldn't do in the past could now be accomplished with the Stands' abilities.
The Shinomiya family, which originally already had a declining trend in the business world, used this move to instead start expanding again, making other conglomerates suffer unbearably.
What was even more frustrating was that when Stand users took action, they basically wouldn't leave any clues, leaving the Shinomiya family's opponents wanting to catch people but having no reason.
Of course, some people tried to win over Stand users, but without a doubt, their attempts at turning them all failed.
Not to mention that most Stand users of the Kiryuu-gumi viewed Shin as the "deity" who changed their lives and wouldn't easily betray.
Even if there really were one or two whose brains flashed with crooked thoughts, they would immediately remember that Shin's "Blackbird: Lovers" was still in their brains.
If they dared to betray, even if they could get benefits from other forces, they would have the life to take it but not the life to spend it, so naturally they didn't dare act recklessly.
So now it seemed that Shin had pivotal power in both the underworld and business world, but the political world was the only area he wasn't deeply involved in yet.
Although Shin's relationship with Fujiwara Chika meant the Fujiwara family also connected with Shin... but after all, the relationship wasn't deep, far from being like the Shinomiya family and Kiryuu-gumi.
"Your father is quite good at thinking."
Shin chuckled lightly. He didn't expect Miyamoto Tadashi would actually proactively suggest this kind of thing to him.
Originally, he had no extra opinion of Miyamoto Tadashi, but since he said this... then Shin also didn't mind talking with him about this aspect.
"Does Shin-sama agree?"
Seeing this, Miyamoto Rei's eyes lit up—when Miyamoto Tadashi told her about this matter before, he didn't seem to hold much hope that Shin would agree.
However, since Shin had this intention, Miyamoto Rei also took advantage of the situation to relay the follow-up arrangements Miyamoto Tadashi had instructed:
"If Shin-sama has this intention, after school today you could come to our house..."
"Today won't work. I have some other matters after school."
Hearing this, Shin shook his head, saying to Miyamoto Rei.
After school today, he still had several girls to instruct.
"Let's meet after school tomorrow."
"Alright, then I'll inform my father about this."
Miyamoto Rei naturally had no objections—having learned about Shin's situation from Miyamoto Tadashi, she naturally could only passively accept Shin's requirements.
However, just as she was preparing to leave, Shin suddenly called out to her:
"Wait a moment. Since you've come all this way, why not take the opportunity to test your aptitude?"
"Eh? My aptitude?"
Miyamoto Rei, who had already stood up from her chair, was immediately stunned upon hearing this, looking at Shin with somewhat puzzled eyes.
But very quickly, she reacted—Miyamoto Tadashi had already told her about Stand matters, so the "aptitude" Shin mentioned...
"Generally speaking, Stand user aptitude is still related to bloodline."
Shin smiled and reached out his hand. Golden ripples spread through the air, and the "Arrow" from Yoshikage Kira that could confirm Stand aptitude fell out.
In the work "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," bloodline had always been a very important element. If the parents were Stand users, the children generally also had corresponding aptitude.
Since Miyamoto Tadashi could become a Stand user, then Miyamoto Rei, as his daughter, should also have "aptitude."
Hearing this, Miyamoto Rei sat back down, then showed a somewhat expectant expression on her face.
To say she didn't want to obtain a Stand would naturally be a lie.
Very quickly, the "Arrow" in Shin's palm had a reaction—almost instantly, the golden arrowhead turned and pointed at Miyamoto Rei.
Seeing this scene, Miyamoto Rei's heart jumped, probably guessing that she should have Stand aptitude.
But since Shin hadn't spoken, she couldn't interrupt either, only looking at Zuke with eyes full of hope.
"Looks like you indeed have aptitude."
Shin smiled, looking at Miyamoto Rei and saying.
"If you're willing, I can help you awaken your Stand... but what this means, you should also know, right?"
Hearing Shin's words, Miyamoto Rei was stunned, then recalled what Miyamoto Tadashi had told her.
After becoming a Stand user, it was equivalent to entrusting one's life to Shin.
However, Miyamoto Rei only hesitated slightly. Very quickly she shook her head, then said to Shin seriously:
"I know. I've already prepared myself... Please let me also become a Stand user!"
Although through Miyamoto Tadashi's efforts, Miyamoto Rei had now escaped the entanglement of that annoying Shido family.
But Miyamoto Rei also therefore understood the importance of having abilities.
Rather than entrusting everything to others, it was better to also obtain the power to resist others herself!
"Very good."
Shin raised an eyebrow, then with a flick of his finger, quickly flicked the Arrow in his hand toward Miyamoto Rei.
To be continued…