Chapter 15: Kikuta Scolds, Ishii Anko Gets Deceived

  "Colonel..." Before long, a private second-class named Songyuan came before Nagakawa Jihiro.

  "Songyuan Jun, do you still remember the Zhao Zhibang I asked you to investigate last time?" Liuchuan Jiuxiong's eyes gleamed with a fierce light as he looked at the soldier in front of him.

  "Of course, what are your orders?" Seeing the fierce gaze of Ryu Chojiro, Shonen didn't show a hint of fear, but instead felt some joy. He knew that Ryu Chojiro was definitely going to make a move against Zhao Zhibang.

  "Have someone from the Liu Guo restaurant come out and order a table of wine, remember to choose a good one, in a secluded location...". As he spoke, he pulled out a stack of US dollars from his pocket and handed it to Songyuan.

  Songyuan took the money, looking somewhat disheartened. He had originally thought that Liu Chuanji was letting him take revenge on Zhao Zhibang. This little devil, who had been away from the battlefield for almost a year, hadn't killed anyone in a long time and was getting anxious.

  Songyuan Jun

  Yes

  "It's really a waste for you to stay here with me..." Yagawa no Jiro saw the dejected look on Shonen's face, of course he knew what he was thinking.

  "It's an honor for a subordinate to follow their superior..." Shonen also knew that his thoughts had been seen through by Yagawa Jiichiro, but he didn't hide it.

  "Alright, Shonosuke is a true hero of the great Empire of Japan. A true hero shouldn't be staying here, we should be on the front lines of war, dedicating ourselves to the sacred war for His Imperial Majesty. Don't worry, Shonosuke, this place will soon be taken over by the Kempeitai from Manchuria, and when that time comes, I'll definitely take you with me to the forefront of the war to fight bravely for the Empire's holy war!" Yukawa Jihiro looked at the young soldier with a satisfied expression.

  "Thank you, sir. I swear to follow you to the death." Matsumoto said with a military salute after hearing Yagawa's words.

  "Alright... Matsumoto-kun, go and call Lieutenant Kikuta to my office right away!" said Yagawa Jihiro, patting Matsumoto's shoulder.

  "Is" Songyuan took the money handed over by Yagawa Jiushiro and looked at it for a few eyes, apparently he didn't understand what Yagawa Jiushiro was going to do. However, he didn't ask much and bowed out of the room immediately.

  Report

  "Oh, finally, Kikuta-kun has arrived... Come in quickly!" Soon after, a Japanese military officer carrying a katana sword came to the door of Sugawara's office. Unlike Matsumoto, he didn't enter directly, but instead called out from outside the door, "Reporting for duty!" From this, it was clear that their relationship wasn't as close as the one with that second lieutenant.

  "Ah, sir!" Kikuta strode in with large steps and bowed to Yagawa Jihiro, his gait and bow suggesting a military academy background.

  "Kikuta-kun, immediately select ten 'fine' soldiers from your squad, change into Chinese people's clothes and gather here!" Yagawa Jihiro commanded after returning the courtesy.

  "Officer, is there some kind of mission?" Kikuta felt a bit strange about the order from Yanagawa Jihiro. He didn't know what kind of task he was supposed to complete by wearing Chinese clothes. He knew their mission was to ensure safety here, and other things shouldn't be their concern.

  "What the... did the military academy not teach you to obey orders?" Yukawa Jihei glared at Kikuta in front of him, scolding angrily. Kikuta was also a graduate of the military academy, and it was the Japanese Army Military Academy, which had a much bigger reputation than Yukawa's own alma mater, Rikugun Shikan Gakko (Army Cadet School). Of course, as a superior officer who graduated from this prestigious military academy, Kikuta did not have much respect for him. In fact, he looked down on him, because every time they went into battle, Yukawa would only shout and charge forward. In Kikuta's eyes, this superior officer was only good at brutal and mindless charging, and didn't know how to fight a real battle.

  "Alright, assemble the team immediately!" Kikuta was dissatisfied with Yanagawa Jihiro, but there was nothing he could do. After all, this was in the military, where rank was everything.

  "Wait, wait, wait..."

  Kikuta's temper had also subsided a lot after being scolded by Yanagawa Jiushiro, after all he was just a junior lieutenant.

  "Tell your soldiers to switch to handguns and cold weapons..." Yagawa Jiushiro turned his face to look out the window, apparently still a bit angry at Kikuta's attitude just now.

  "This time Kikuta readily agreed with a smile."

  "Damn it..." Looking at Kikuta's departing figure, Yanagawa Jihei muttered in his heart. Then he took off his military uniform and changed into casual clothes, holstering his pistol and waiting for Kikuta. Before long, a dozen or so people gathered at the entrance of Yanagawa's office, all of whom had also changed out of their military uniforms and into Chinese clothing, as wearing military uniforms was strictly forbidden when going out, so everyone had prepared a set of casual clothes.

  "Kikuta Lieutenant..."

  It is, yes, this, that, these, those, they, them.

  "You stay here, the others will follow me..." Yukikawa Jihei adjusted his suit and walked out, saying to Kikuta who was also not wearing a military uniform.

  "Director, ..." Osamu Kikuta heard that Yanagawa was going to leave himself here and felt a bit dissatisfied. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Yanagawa's not very friendly gaze and hurriedly shut his mouth without saying anything.

  "You stay here and guard this place, no one is allowed to leak out what happened today, do you understand?" Yukawa Jihei sternly said as he swept his gaze over the soldiers standing in front of him.

  It is, yes, this, that, these, those.

  "Songyuan, you go ahead, don't let the ones behind follow too closely, let's go..." After saying that, he waved his hand and glanced at Kikuta with a helpless expression before walking out to the car by the gate. Originally, someone of his rank wouldn't have been equipped with a car, so this car wasn't provided by the military department, but was instead left behind when the National Epidemic Prevention Headquarters withdrew.

  A group of people followed Songyuan to the entrance of Liu Ye Hutong, where Zhao's family was located. Following Liuchuan Jiuxiong's orders, they dispersed and pretended to be passersby, lingering around and waiting for Liuchuan's command.

  "Ding ling ~~ ~~ ~~" Liu Chuanji stood at the entrance of the alley and glanced around before walking straight to the big "door" of Zhao's house.

  "Excuse me, who are you looking for?" The small window on the door opened, and Ishii Kyoko, holding a book in her hand, asked to Yagawa Jihiro.

  "Miss Anzu, don't you remember me? I'm a friend of Inoue-kun's. My name is..."

  "Oh... I remember now! It was Yagawa-kun!" Ishii Kyoko said with a slightly embarrassed smile.

  "Miss Anzu is good at remembering 'sex', I am Yanagawa Jihiro..."

  "Mr. Yanagawa, how did you find this place? Please come in quickly!" Anzu asked curiously as she looked at Yanagawa Jihiro.

  "No need for that, I was asked by Inoue-kun to deliver a message to Anzu-san!"

  "Oh, thank you, Mr. Yanagawa! I wonder what Mr. Inoue wants to see me about?"

  "Miss Anzai's uncle, Professor Ishii Shirō, has arrived and is currently at the Rokoku restaurant. The professor would like to invite Miss Anzai over for a visit!" said Yagawa Jihei with a bow towards 'the door' where Ishii Anzai was inside.

  "Oh, Uncle Bei has arrived... I'll get ready right away. Thank you, Mr. Yanagawa!" Anzu also bowed to Yanagawa Jiuro to express her gratitude.

  "Well, I'll take my leave first. Mr. Ishii has some other matters to attend to on this trip to Beijing, so please ask Ms. Anzi to go over as soon as possible... Oh, and I've already sent someone to notify Mr. Zhao!"

  "Alright... thank you, Liu Chuan, I'll get ready now..."