Chapter 405: Rescue (Part 1)

Chen Che put down his phone, turned his head to look at Akiyama Minako: "Miss Akiyama, do you believe it now?"

Akiyama Minako's expression was dazed, as if she had lost her soul: "This... how could it be like this? The Shadow Organization actually... no, this isn't true..."

Chen Che stared into her eyes and said: "The facts are just like this; whether you believe it or not is no longer important. We now know the secret of the Japanese high-level officials, and Yamamoto Tomoya will definitely try every possible way to find us and then silence us."

"If you cooperate with me, then we will have a trump card to survive, and you can also change your identity and go to live in Xia."

Chen Che asked: "Miss Akiyama, will you consider it?"

Akiyama Minako looked up at Chen Che and gave a bitter smile: "Do I have any other choice?"

Chen Che shrugged: "There are many choices, it just depends on whether you want to take revenge and whether you want to survive."

Akiyama Minako's face was pale, but a flame of anger burned in her eyes: "I will cooperate with you... I want to seek justice! I want to take revenge!"

Chen Che curled his lips into a smile and reached out his hand: "Happy to cooperate."

Akiyama Minako's gaze fell on the palm Chen Che extended, but she did not shake his hand.

Chen Che awkwardly retracted his hand, rubbed his head, and looked at the others: "The time for the final battle is coming. Now, listen carefully to my plan; I need the cooperation of all of you."

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The moon was dark and the wind was high, the stars were hidden behind thick clouds, and the silhouette of Mingzhi Shrine appeared exceptionally solemn in the dim sky light.

This ancient shrine was usually a holy place for believers to worship, but tonight it was shrouded in an ominous atmosphere.

The arrival of Shadow Organization leader Yamamoto Tomoya and Ninja Group leader Saito Hiroki made the atmosphere of the entire shrine exceptionally tense, as if the smell of gunpowder about to erupt permeated the very air.

Inside the high walls of the shrine, soldiers and Martial Artists stood like statues; their gazes were sharp, and the weapons in their hands flashed with cold light under the faint moonlight.

Their figures appeared and disappeared in every corner of the shrine, and every breath revealed vigilance and the determination to prepare for battle.

The shrine's gates were tightly shut, and the heavy bolts and iron chains made slight sounds in the night wind, as if they were some kind of ominous omen.

In the central square of the shrine, two figures stood quietly; their silhouettes appeared exceptionally tall in the flickering of the torches.

The leader of the Shadow Organization, Yamamoto Tomoya, wore a cold shadow uniform, his sinister face hidden in the shadows, and his eyes were like an abyss, making it impossible for others to peer into his heart.

Saito Hiroki also changed from his usual calm and relaxed appearance, changing into a traditional ninja outfit; only a pair of sharp eyes were exposed under his mask. He was clearly standing there, yet he appeared light and agile in his posture, as if ready to disappear into the night at any moment.

The two men's gazes met, and the tense atmosphere in the air could almost be cut with a blade.

Their conversation was low and powerful, and every word seemed to drop a heavy bomb into the air, making the surrounding soldiers and Martial Artists grip their weapons even more tightly.

"Starting from today, everyone is on duty twenty-four hours a day! Report any movement to me immediately!" Yamamoto Tomoya said in a low voice, his tone carrying unquestionable authority.

Saito Hiroki nodded, his voice as cold as ice: "Everyone in the Ninja Group, obey Leader Yamamoto's orders!"

Their words echoed among the stone pillars of the shrine, as if it were a silent command, stretching everyone's nerves to the limit.

"Yes!"

The soldiers and ninjas answered in unison, their roars resounding through the sky and permeating the entire Mingzhi Shrine.

However, at the same time that the Shadow Organization was in a state of facing a formidable enemy, Lin Qingye, who was locked inside Mingzhi Shrine, was very leisurely playing cards with two girls in kimonos.

"Four twos! Bomb!"

Lin Qingye danced with joy: "Ah ah ah ah... I won again! Hurry, take off your clothes! No cheating!"

Lin Qingye stood with her hands on her hips, staring straight at the two of them, supervising.

The two girls in kimonos looked at each other, truly unable to understand this great-grandmother's methods.

Ever since Chen Che had come, this ancestor finally stopped intentionally messing up the room and was also very diligent about bathing.

The past few days had also been very peaceful, but today, not knowing what she remembered, she insisted on dragging them to play cards.

The rules were also very strange; they didn't play for money, and if you lost, you took off a piece of clothing.

Understanding or not, the order the two girls in kimonos received was to satisfy all of Lin Qingye's requests on the premise of not letting her leave.

Therefore, the two of them did not hesitate at all, stood up, and took off their kimonos.

However, there was no scene of infinite spring scenery under the kimonos as one might imagine.

Under their dignified kimonos, both of them were wearing a set of tight-fitting clothes, and while outlining their hot figures, this set of tight-fitting clothes was also covered with weapons such as knives and guns.

Lin Qingye did not feel surprised when she saw this scene, but instead shuffled the cards and started another round: "Come come come, continue! Oh right, the weapons and pendants on your bodies also count as a piece of clothing; if you lose, you have to take them off."

Outside the room door, Yamamoto Tomoya and Saito Hiroki watched this scene through the window, their expressions grave.

"What on earth is she doing now?"

"No need to worry, she still has shackles on her feet; if she dares to leave here by half a step, she can forget about having that leg."

The two left, strolling on the bluestone road to patrol other places.

Lin Qingye, who was counting cards, looked slightly to the side, glanced at the door, quickly retracted her gaze, and curled her lips into an imperceptible smile: "Straight flush!"

………

Yamamoto Tomoya and Saito Hiroki walked side by side, chatting as they walked.

"Are we being a bit too nervous? The Shadow Organization has mobilized its entire nest; this is a situation that has never happened before in history."

Saito Hiroki looked at the dense patrol teams in the courtyard and spoke.

Yamamoto Tomoya shook his head: "Last time it was because I underestimated Chen Che that things became so passive. Now that the bastard holds the trump card that could throw Japan into chaos, I dare not slack off even half a bit."

"To be honest, we were all deceived by Chen Che's young appearance, leading to a misjudgment. Not only did I lose my three favorite disciples, but the fate of all of Japan has been gripped in his hands."

Saito Hiroki said: "Nowadays, Lin Qingye is our only bargaining chip, but will Chen Che come to save her tonight?"

"He will definitely come, even if not tonight, it won't drag on for too long. I have not only deployed here, but I have also sent out manpower across the entire capital. The longer he drags it out, the greater the possibility of us finding him, so if he wants to leave here safely, he must act as soon as possible."

Yamamoto Tomoya said slowly: "And I have already sent news to the Li Family of Xia, asking them to help intercept all news sent from Japan to the Xia Empress."

"As long as the Xia Empress does not participate in this matter, the possibility of Chen Che and the others spreading the secret of the Takiji Group fire will be reduced to a minimum, and we won't be too restricted when we act."

"Speaking of which, it is time to urge the Li Family of Xia. If they don't act, once we kill Chen Che... and the Xia Empress notices something, then they won't have a chance, and Japan will have to bear the wrath of the Xia Empress."

Saito Hiroki said.

Yamamoto Tomoya waved his hand and said: "Rest assured, even if I don't urge them, they will take action once they learn of the situation in Japan. After all, they are more afraid of the Xia Empress than we are."

………

Xia, Li Family.

"Dad, these Easterners are just too useless! They can't even deal with a lone, helpless Chen Che; this Shadow Organization isn't as formidable as the legends say!"

Li Ziming said with an indignant look on his face.

Li Shizheng's expression was slightly stunned as he said, "It isn't necessarily that the Easterners are useless. Back then, Chen Che managed to scheme against us, the Zhou Family, and the Han Family all at once.

To be honest, you are all of the same generation, but whether it is in terms of intellect or martial prowess, there really isn't a second person in the entire Beijing who can compare to him."

Li Ziming looked unconvinced, yet faced with the facts, he had nothing to say and changed the subject: "Is there any news about Chen Che coming from Ansili?"

Li Shizheng shook his head: "No. However, the news from Yamamoto Tomoya has reminded me that we cannot wait any longer. If Chen Che successfully returns to Xia, our plan will face another layer of variables; we must act as soon as possible!"

"Then are we not waiting for that Cult Leader of the Six Harmonies Divine Sect anymore?"

"We still have to wait, but we must also start doing something. Besides Chen Che, there are others by Wu Qingkui's side who need to be eliminated."

A fierce light flashed in Li Shizheng's eyes.

Li Ziming pondered: "People by Wu Qingkui's side... among her disciples, the only ones who can truly pose a threat are Chen Che, Xie Wanning, and Tang Yu'e... but Tang Yu'e is still in the Northern Territory..."

Li Ziming suddenly realized: "You are planning to make a move against Xie Wanning! But Xie Wanning's Martial Dao Cultivation is profound; after returning from Ansili, she even reached the Earth Master Great Perfection realm. It won't be easy to get rid of her."

"So what if her cultivation is profound? In front of the Justice Inspection Bureau, what difference is there between a Martial Artist and an ordinary person?"

Li Shizheng sneered disdainfully.

Li Ziming said with a worried look: "But the Justice Inspection Bureau is Wu Qingkui's people..."

Suddenly startled, Li Ziming looked at his father, Li Shizheng, his expression a mix of shock and joy: "Dad, could it be that you have your own people inside the Justice Inspection Bureau?"

Li Shizheng did not answer, but instead smiled meaningfully.

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