Chapter 206: The Greatest Value of the Kabaneri World!
The World Government on the World side was busy, and the Hinomoto Shogunate in the Kabaneri World was also in a state of Clamor at this time. A tense atmosphere permeated the Air, causing a Sense of Unease among everyone.
Because Iwato Station, which served as the 'last gateway', had actually Fallen to the Kabaneri World. Would Kongokaku, the Shogunate's Capital, also be besieged by the Kabaneri World in a few days?
For a time, the Citizens Inside the City felt a Sense of Danger they hadn't Experience in a long time!
"Has the Intelligence been confirmed? Is it really that guy Mima Amatori?"
Koukyuu Amatori, the current Shogun, sat in the Shogun's seat, looking sternly at the Officials below. His Gaze flickered with surprise and uncertainty.
He knew his eldest Son's capabilities all too well. Honestly, it was impossible not to feel Scruple; even as his father, he felt afraid.
"It has been confirmed. The Communications Department received an Emergency Report from Iwato Station. It was indeed the Hunter Guard who guided the Kabaneri World into the Inside the City, and they also sent people to block the Station, shooting and killing all the Citizens and Soldiers attempting to escape, cutting off everyone's lifeline. That place should now be a dead zone, having become a Paradise for the Kabaneri World."
The person who stepped forward to reply was none other than Yotsugawa Ayame's uncle, Michiyuki Makino, a High-Ranking Official serving as 'Rōjū' in the Shogunate.
"What!"
"They actually shot at Humans?!"
"That's going too far! They must be severely punished!"
The Officials and Samurai of all ranks Inside the Court angrily accused them one after another, yet they subconsciously ignored the fact that they had also caused the deaths of over 400,000 Soldiers ten years ago.
"What about the Weapons we purchased? Have they all been stored?"
Koukyuu Amatori calmed down and looked at a Mandokoro Chief responsible for finances. The latter Respectfully replied, "The twenty thousand Muskets and one hundred Large-Caliber Cannons purchased from Overseas have been stored."
In the Kabaneri World, if it's for dealing with the Kabaneri World, the first choice is definitely the Steam Gun, even though its manufacturing cost is much higher than that of a Musket.
Cannons, on the other hand, are used for defending Fortresses, and usually not this many are needed.
But such a large purchase of Muskets and Cannons shows that this Shogun had long been prepared to take action against his own Son.
It's just that Mima Amatori acted first, giving him the Feeling of 'I wasn't ready yet, why did you, this turtle Son, make the first move?'
Caught completely off guard, truly caught off guard.
"Then distribute them! Begin setting up the Cannons!"
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, the Mandokoro Chief quickly left. But just then, a low-Rank Official ran in from outside, brushed past him, and then quickly knelt on one knee to loudly Report to Koukyuu Amatori.
"General! Communication just came from Iwato Station! Yotsugawa Ayame, the current Chief Steward of Aragane Station, reported that they have arrested Mima Amatori and the Hunter Guard who lured the Kabaneri World into the city, but Iwato Station has completely Fallen!"
"They are already on their way to Kongokaku aboard the 'Iron Fortress' and have requested that the Shogunate accommodate their Citizens!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was immediately shocked. What had they just heard? Mima Amatori and the Hunter Guard had been dealt with?
"Is this true?"
"That Mima Amatori was captured!"
"Who is Yotsugawa Ayame? Why does the Name sound like a Women?"
These High-Rank Samurai and High-Ranking Officials, although unwilling to admit it, truly did not dare to engage the Hunter Guard in direct combat in the Wilderness.
The Epithet of Liberators wasn't just for show; it was built with Real Swords and Guns, piled up with the Corpses of countless Kabaneri World!
Among these people, the most shocked was none other than Michiyuki Makino. In his impression, his niece was still a little girl, and calculating her Age, she seemed to be only nineteen?
"Since that's the case, let them come. This Old Man also wants to see what kind of person this Yotsugawa Ayame is, to be able to..."
Saying this, Koukyuu Amatori stopped Speaking. His Mood was very complicated now, extremely strange. Logically, Mima Amatori being captured was a great thing.
But for some inexplicable reason, he just couldn't feel Joy?
"Mima, Mima, you Idiot! To actually fall into the hands of a Women, you're useless!" the Shogun muttered angrily in his Heart, his face gloomy.
In his opinion, this overly excellent Son, even if he were to fail, should have failed at his own hands, and if he were to die, he should have been personally executed by him.
"Hmph!"
"Dismissed."
Over at the Star Gate Base in the Ojika Region, Marshal Raimon and Sakazuki had already returned to the Sea Star Mainland through the Star Gate. After all, in the Kabaneri World, only the Kabaneri World could pique their interest.
As for Newly Promoted Chief of Staff Tsuru, she chose to stay for a few more days.
[Splash!]
Somewhere at the Edge of the Peninsula, a beautiful Lady in a blue Swimsuit was seen easily leaping ten meters into Mid-air, then diving headfirst into the Seawater in a graceful arc.
A moment later, she reappeared from the Water, tilting her head back and shaking her dripping dark blue long hair, instantly captivating the two young girls watching from the shore.
One of them had an impressive figure, short golden hair, and held a Coat of Justice. The other had a flat figure, long black hair, and held various items of Clothing. Both had a beautiful Heart glowing with a faint Blue Light in their chests, and their Pupils shone with bright blue Radiance, looking very eerie and terrifying.
"So beautiful, Sister Tsuru..."
'Blue Heart' gazed infatuatedly at the captivating figure swimming freely in the Great Sea. Ever since her Evil of the Heart was Washed Away and her Consciousness and Rationality were restored, she had developed a deep fascination and Reliance on Tsuru.
"Come on, aren't you only eighteen? Calling me 'Sister' isn't right. You should call *me* Sister, and call Lord Tsuru 'Lord'!"
Mekko looked speechlessly at this little sister with terrifying Strength. At first, she didn't dare to Speak to the other party like this, but after interacting, she found that she was just a naive young girl.
"Come on, you're so much weaker than me, how can you be my Sister?"
'Blue Heart' turned her head with a Doubtful Expression. Mekko was left speechless by these words; her Personality was actually quite gentle.
When she used to get along with Mumei, she was like a big sister next door, but Mumei's Personality was much better than 'Blue Heart's'.
So she didn't argue.
"Hey, what do you think Lord Tsuru's World is like? I really want to see it~" 'Blue Heart' didn't notice that her words were a bit hurtful and continued to gaze infatuatedly at Tsuru enjoying her swim to the fullest.
"Also, is swimming really that much Joy? But what should I do since I'm a Non-swimmer?"
Upon hearing this, Mekko Shook her Head and advised, "For now, don't think about going to that World of Sea Stars. Didn't Senior Director Addison say that we 'Nue' need to stay here to help attract and deal with the Kabaneri World?"
Actually, she wanted to see Mima Amatori even more now. She heard he went to Iwato Station to help the Army take Kongokaku.
[Splash!]
In the Great Sea in the distance, Tsuru was completely having fun at this moment. She truly enjoyed the Feeling of the cool Seawater gliding over her skin.
When she was young, before she ate the Wash-Wash Fruit, her swimming skills were far Stronger than Garp, Zephyr, and Sengoku. She was even jokingly called someone who could completely rival Mermaids.
"Ah, this is great! Is this an Other World? It's amazing! There's even a Great Sea where Ability Users can swim freely!"
Looking at the Seawater slipping through her hands, the fifty-two-year-old Tsuru had a girlish smile on her face. It was a pity that no one witnessed this moment except for those two Kabaneri.
They say men are Young Men until death, but aren't Women also forever keeping a maiden's Heart?
In Tsuru's opinion, compared to the Kabaneri World or anything else, the greatest Value of This World is that it proves that not all Seawater turns Ability Users into Non-swimmers.
From now on, there's finally a place where she can fully enjoy the happiness of swimming.
I am very grateful for the Big Shot's 30,000 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow, Bow! Thank you for your deep affection, Support, and Encouragement, and congratulations to this Book for gaining another Protector!
(End of Chapter)