King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

Looking at the slick Ricardo, Boss Joe took out 1000 bucks and said, "Here's a 1000-dollar deposit. Today when you go out to mug, target the Island Nation people.

Whether or not you get any money, take their ID to Copacabana Beach to find me. For each Island Nation person you rob, I'll give you 2000 bucks."

Ricardo heard this and looked at Boss Joe like he was staring at an idiot, then asked, "What if you're pulling my leg?"

Joe Ga saw that the fat guy had already prepared the motorcycle, so he got on and waved for the always-smiling 'Kitten' to hop on. Then he looked at Ricardo and said, "You're a gangster, aren't you? Are you really afraid I'll stiff you?"

With that, Joe Ga glanced at Ronnie and Bird Medico, who were already set, and shouted at Ricardo, "Hurry up and lead the way, I want to see…"

Ricardo dodged his brother's hand, passionately kissed the banknotes, then dashed into a roadside house and pushed out a bicycle, jogging a few steps before plopping onto the seat…

"Everyone, follow…"

Joe Ga watched Ricardo ride the pink bicycle with decorative streamers on the handles. Suddenly, he really wanted to laugh…

These two brothers were more amusing than Boss Joe had anticipated!

Sure, they're still bastards, but definitely one of the sunnier batches among bastards.

Ricardo was very familiar with the surroundings; he led Boss Joe and crew past a suspicious-smelling area, avoiding gun-toting gangsters, and entered Rocinha Slum through a small path…

The slum was built on a hillside, and upon closer inspection, it resembled an urban village waiting for demolition, with buildings filling every place except essential roads.

In broad daylight, most slum folks were out hunting for food, leaving mostly women, children, and some junkies behind. Of course, there were gangsters too…

Ricardo occasionally stopped to approach some intimidating individuals with a smile and say something.

Most of the time, these gangsters would laugh and nod to let him pass, though some would brazenly snatch a few cigarettes from Ricardo as a toll.

Ricardo seemed accustomed to this, and after leading Boss Joe's crew a hundred meters away, he would stop and loudly curse the extortionists from before.

Then when those guys mimicked chasing him, he would pedal fiercely to escape their sight.

Throughout the journey, 'Kitten' stood behind the motorcycle, holding Boss Joe's shoulders, happily narrating the surroundings…

"See that symbol? That's the mark of a gang called 'Liberator.' Back in the day, they controlled the tobacco trade around here."

"And that one, that's a gang mark called 'Flying Darts.'

They once imitated ninjas in movies, fought using darts, and ended up getting thrashed, nearly drowning in the sea."

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Listening to 'Kitten's' encyclopedic account of gang names, Joe Ga gained a new understanding of the 'City of God.'

The initial formation of gangs here was the self-organized defense by area residents.

But gangs never end well; violent groups ultimately get ensnared by violence.

However, according to 'Kitten,' the local community gangs here still take care of their residents.

In the 'City of God,' which houses over 300,000 people, there are over a hundred gangs, each guarding its territory, while constantly expanding outward, trying to consume other gangs.

This has led to a vicious cycle!

Major gangs like 'Red Command' and 'Capital's First Command,' which primarily earn from drug trafficking, occupy the largest territories in the slum and have their own drug labs and even armies.

Currently, 'Red Command,' because their leader isn't a local, has unstable roots here.

Their drug labs and main force have been pressured into a more remote east side by 'Capital First Command.'

Honestly, after seeing the 'City of God,' Joe Ga did not find it all that terrifying.

Here, women and children walking on the streets, no matter how poorly dressed, will smile and greet you if you say hello.

South Americans' optimism is vividly exhibited here!

Midway through the ride, 'Kitten' suddenly asked Boss Joe to stop.

When Ricardo, who was leading the way, saw the big client halt, he quickly pivoted and rushed to Boss Joe's side, asking, "Why stop?"

Then he saw 'Kitten' walking toward a side alley and shouted nervously, "Hey, hey, hey, you can't go there…"

Joe Ga pulled out a large bill and stuffed it into Ricardo's hand, smiling, "You stay and watch the bikes, we're going up to check it out…"

Ricardo swiftly stuffed the money into his pocket, then worriedly said, "Inside there is Scorpio Gang's turf. Strolling around should be fine, but don't take photos with your phone…"

Joe Ga gestured to show he understood, then turned to lead Bird Medico and Ronnie to catch up with 'Kitten.'

Anyone who has visited urban villages, filled with illegal construction, knows how easy it is to get lost in places like this.

'Kitten' navigated here confidently; even if some architecture had changed, she could swiftly work her way around.