Chen Fan's lips curled into a cold, battle-hungry smile!
"Since that's the case, it's time for me to counterattack!"
Chen Fan's sword thrust out relentlessly!
And the black monster finally began to realize something was wrong!
After Chen Fan drew the Ama-no-Murakumo sword, the black monster suddenly understood it was in for trouble!
So, it turned its head and prepared to flee!
"A mere Shikigami, nothing more!"
Upon seeing the black monster's attempt to escape, Chen Fan disdainfully uttered eight characters.
Then, he raised his sword and pursued!
...
At the same time, at the port of East Sakura City.
Besides Miyamoto Shinkan's subordinates, there were now quite a few armored vehicles and Self-Defense Force soldiers.
The Self-Defense Force official, after a brief exchange of information with Miyamoto Shinkan's men, hurried back to the armored vehicles.
Then, the Self-Defense Force official stood before a white-haired, rosy-cheeked elder and began to report the situation.
"President, we've sent people to negotiate. They are subordinates of Miyamoto Shinkan from Old Kyoto. They are seeking our help because their Shinkan and Miyamoto Shinmaru have been kidnapped."
That's right, this white-haired, rosy-cheeked elder was the president of the Mitsui Zaibatsu—Mitsui Kenji!
The kidnapping of Miyamoto Shinkan was an incident with far too significant implications.
Therefore, Mitsui Kenji had to come here in person.
At this moment, after hearing his subordinate's report, he pondered for a moment and said,
"Although Miyamoto Shinkan is the weakest of the three Shinkans in Old Kyoto, besides the old Shinkans Ku Kami and Yama Kami, there are very few people in this world who can defeat him."
Upon hearing Mitsui Kenji's words, the Self-Defense Force official asked him with great confusion, "Then why... was the Shinkan kidnapped? Who could have done this..."
Mitsui Kenji did not answer him. He merely shook his head, his gaze fixed on the vast, gray sea, and said with considerable emotion.
"None of that matters."
Seeing Mitsui Kenji's demeanor, the Self-Defense Force official naturally realized that Mitsui Kenji had something more in mind.
Therefore, he quickly adopted an attentive posture and humbly pressed Mitsui Kenji, "Forgive my stupidity, President, what is important?"
Mitsui Kenji clasped his hands behind his back and said solemnly, "The most important thing now is that all of Miyamoto Shinkan's subordinates are accidentally killed by terrorists, and Miyamoto Shinkan himself is also taken by terrorists and dies in an accident."
Mitsui Kenji's words made his intentions abundantly clear!
The Self-Defense Force official naturally understood what Mitsui Kenji intended to do!
Therefore, he saluted Mitsui Kenji and respectfully said, "Hai, President, rest assured. I will handle this flawlessly."
After saying this to Mitsui Kenji, the Self-Defense Force official, Kageita, hurried towards Miyamoto Shinkan's subordinates.
"Hey! You're the person in charge now, right?"
Approaching the group of anxious people, Captain Kageita impatiently scanned the crowd and pulled the person in charge aside.
Regardless of Captain Kageita's tone, the fact that he had just been speaking with Mitsui Kenji was enough to make Miyamoto Shinkan's subordinates dare not underestimate him.
"Hai, it's me. My name is Ozawa..." The person in charge, whom Captain Kageita had pulled aside, immediately replied nervously and stated his name.
For this Ozawa, his superior had been kidnapped.
He needed to seek help, so being humble was only proper!
After all, the better impression he left on others, the greater the possibility of his superior's rescue!
However, for Captain Kageita, this Ozawa was talking too much.
He was ordered to eliminate these people!
In that case, why bother knowing their names?
Just kill them and be done with it; nothing else mattered!
"Alright, alright, you don't need to say so much. I'm just here to relay President Mitsui's orders."
Captain Kageita waved his hand impatiently, cutting off Ozawa's words, and told him truthfully.
Upon hearing Captain Kageita's words, Ozawa, the head of the Shinkan secular forces, became visibly uneasy.
After all, he had gleaned a lot of information from Captain Kageita's impatient expression.
At the very least, he felt that whatever this man brought was likely not good news.
"I am truly sorry to have troubled you. What did President Mitsui say? How will Miyamoto Shinkan be rescued?" Ozawa's heart was pounding as he stood beside Captain Kageita and asked respectfully.
In response to Ozawa's question, Captain Kageita maintained his impatient demeanor.
"Don't worry about the rescue; President Mitsui has already arranged for people to handle it." Waving his hand at Ozawa, Captain Kageita replied gruffly, with an air of genuine impatience.
As Captain Kageita's words ended, Ozawa's heart began to feel a sense of relief.
At the same time, he began to console himself in his mind.
No wonder this fellow was speaking to me so impatiently.
It turns out that because we sought help, President Mitsui assigned his men the arduous task of rescuing him.
If it were me in this situation, I would certainly not be happy either.
There's no need to say more; I must quickly thank them...
"I am extremely gratef—" Ozawa, filled with joy, bowed deeply to Captain Kageita and repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
Captain Kageita extended a hand and supported Ozawa, then interrupted him with an impatient tone.
"However, you shouldn't be idle either."
At Kageita's words, Ozawa's heart immediately clenched again.
Kageita knew well Ozawa's current apprehension, for that was precisely the effect he intended.
"President Mitsui has given you a task. Go and gather your men. They will assemble here shortly, as President Mitsui wishes to speak to you personally."
Having finished his reprimand, Captain Kageita's tone towards Ozawa softened considerably.
Upon hearing Captain Kageita's words, Ozawa became even more alarmed. He hastily saluted and responded.
"Hai!"
Nodding, Captain Kageita said no more and turned to leave.