Chapter 662: Twists and Turns

Upon hearing this, Okamura Neiji burst out laughing, obviously enjoying hearing these words.

These two old Japanese are laughing happily.

Little do they know, a big surprise awaits them tomorrow.

The next morning.

Chen Yongren left the hotel, disguised himself, had a hot breakfast, arrived early near the Little Prince Lane, and opened his Heaven's Eye map.

Compound 10 has five bright spots.

At least five agents are hiding inside Compound 10.

Besides these five agents, Chen Yongren also discovered several Japanese agents strolling around the outskirts of the lane.

Besides the Japanese agents on the street, several small shops at the lane's entrance have also been taken over by Japanese agents impersonating others.

To let Cun Xigong lower his guard, Okamura Neiji this old Japanese devil really went all out, making everything look like a genuine arrest operation.

If Chen Yongren hadn't known about this in advance, he would surely have suspected some major operation.

The funniest part for Chen Yongren was Matsuzaki Naoto's explanation to the low-level agents.

They are conducting a field exercise; whoever performs well will have a chance for promotion.

After all.

These trained Japanese agents are not fools.

One can tell whether a gun is loaded with blanks or live rounds just by hefting it.

Chen Yongren also wasn't in a rush, patiently hiding outside the lane, waiting for the prey to come to him.

……

Meanwhile.

Cun Xigong, after disguising himself, before the operation, also went to meet Okamura Neiji, obtained the code phrase for this operation, and then came to a small teahouse near the Little Prince Lane.

At this moment.

This place has already been controlled by the Japanese of the Northern Peace Special Agency.

The teahouse has two floors, about 300 meters from the lane; standing on the second floor gives a full view of the Little Prince Lane and surrounding roads, making it an excellent observation spot.

Japanese agents disguised as customers are sitting around the teahouse drinking tea.

This is also a temporary command point for Japanese agents to observe and direct operations.

Although it's an act, to fool Cun Xigong, the Japanese of the Northern Peace Special Agency still try to ensure its credibility as much as possible.

"Cun-kun?" Kameda Taro, on the second floor, saw a middle-aged man coming up the stairs and asked doubtfully.

This guy is the Section Chief of the Action Division, Special Higher Police, responsible for the arrest operation this time.

Besides the arrest, the most important task is to observe whether Cun Xigong shows any abnormal behavior during the operation.

Cun Xigong nodded and probed: "Section Chief Kameda?"

"It's me." Kameda Taro smiled, stood up, and extended his hand to Cun Xigong: "Director Matsuzaki has said that this time you will be in the rear, directing operations."

"Kameda-kun, you're joking—what rear command? I'm not familiar with Northern Peace; it's only that General Okamura is giving me face; the real arrest still depends on you." Cun Xigong said modestly.

"Cun-kun, although you've never been to Northern Peace, your achievements have been circulated among all special agencies; truly speaking, you're the senior." Kameda Taro laughed heartily.

"That's all in the past; as the Chinese saying goes, 'A true hero doesn't brag about past bravery.' Cun Xigong immediately changed the subject: "Kameda-kun, how is Compound 10? Has anyone gone in?"

"Five people entered Compound 10 half an hour ago." Kameda Taro said while observing Cun Xigong's expression.

"But the intelligence didn't mention when the meeting would start, nor the exact number of participants, so I wanted to wait a bit longer to avoid spooking them."

While speaking, Kameda Taro, following Director Matsuzaki Naoto's orders, occasionally observed Cun Xigong's facial expression, but saw nothing unusual.

"Yo." Cun Xigong merely gave an arrogant nod: "Given the Red Party's habits, since it's a secret meeting, for the safety of the participants, it's utterly impossible to wait too long."

He paused, then asked: "Kameda-kun, how long ago did they enter Compound 10?"

"About half an hour ago, five people entered Compound 10 one after another." Kameda Taro casually made up a time.

"Half an hour?" Cun Xigong ignored Kameda Taro's assessing glance, checked his watch, and said: "Wait another half hour; if no one new shows up by 10 o'clock, we'll immediately launch the arrest operation."

Although he knew it was an act, Cun Xigong still displayed superb acting, truly believing he was about to participate in an arrest operation.

Kameda Taro nodded, without objection.

Cun Xigong said: "Kameda-kun, please lend me the binoculars."

Kameda Taro readily handed the binoculars to Cun Xigong.

Cun Xigong took the binoculars and began observing the traffic in the Little Prince Lane.

Kameda Taro walked over to Cun Xigong and said: "Cun-kun, rest assured, we've made ample preparations; we won't let the Red Party agents hiding in the lane slip away."

While speaking, he proceeded to brief Cun Xigong on the operation's deployment.

"These guys are very cunning; we must be careful." Cun Xigong, without turning his head, said: "I have a feeling the Red Party will definitely make a big move."

"Whether we receive General Okamura's commendation depends on this operation; capture them alive if possible."

"Cun-kun, rest assured, Director Matsuzaki has already given these instructions." Kameda Taro laughed.

Upon hearing that, Cun Xigong merely gave a slight nod and said no more.

Time quickly reached 10 o'clock.

"Kameda-kun, I think no one else will come; don't waste time, let's move now!" Cun Xigong urged.

Kameda Taro gestured toward the street outside the teahouse.

An agent by the streetlamp nodded, then headed toward the Little Prince Lane, followed shortly by several others.

These Japanese agents split into two groups, blocking the front and back entrances of the Little Prince Lane, then quickly converged toward Compound 10.

As they drew nearer to Compound 10.

Kameda Taro was also observing Cun Xigong's expression.

Cun Xigong remained expressionless, his heart undisturbed, continuing to hold the binoculars and watch Compound 10 for any movement.

The courtyard gate was violently shoved open.

Then, the agents outside the courtyard filed in one after another.

One of the Red Party members heard the commotion, immediately ran out, saw the Riben agents inside the courtyard, their expression a bit surprised, then quickly turned their head and shouted something toward the inside of the house.

With a burst of chaotic gunfire, Cun Xigong saw it collapse limply.

Seeing this, Cun Xigong's face remained expressionless, but they felt strange inside.

Something's off.

They actually opened fire?

Cun Xigong kept feeling something was off, but couldn't quite say what.

Thinking there were still people nearby, Cun Xigong feigned anger: "Idiot, we said we wanted to capture them alive, why shoot? This guy who was shot dead might have known a lot of secret information!"

Guitan Tailang was about to reply, then pointed toward Courtyard 10, flustered, saying: "Not good, how is there still a hole in the wall? The remaining people crawled out through the hole and ran!"