Chapter 137

• The war had begun. My men were ready and motivated, their thirst for vengeance driving them with each step. The associates of the Camorra and Gioia Tauro had accepted my leadership without question, an unlikely but necessary alliance. The plan was clear: to attack every Mancuso checkpoint, from Vibo Valentia to the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Coasts.
• Operations began swiftly. I received constant reports from my capos, updates on advancements at each location. The initial attacks were a resounding success. In Vibo Valentia, our forces stormed Mancuso's warehouses and depots with minimal resistance. Explosions lit up the night, destroying their weapon and cash reserves. Our men emerged nearly unscathed, confidence growing with each victory.
• “Boss,” Giuseppe, one of my capos, said in one of the morning reports. “We took Vibo Valentia with ease. We encountered hardly any resistance. It seems the Mancuso weren't prepared.”