The person who did this has a style quite like our own Japanese, doesn't he? More than half a century ago, didn't we use this same sneak attack method to attack Pearl Harbor? The style of doing things really seems like something our own people would do.
In recent days, the whole of Japan has been engulfed in a turbulent atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing. Even without any official government orders, many people are already cautiously minimizing their outings.
If a home naval port is attacked, once we find out who did it, declaring war is inevitable!
So... what's next? Will war break out?
This issue weighed heavily on everyone's mind, and even some fanatical right-wingers couldn't wait to rush to the Capitol to petition and demonstrate. In recent days, large numbers of fanatical right-wingers have gathered in front of the Capitol, their heads wrapped in white cloths, waving national flags and chanting slogans. Some have even submitted petitions written in blood, and it's said that a few particularly fanatical individuals have even publicly cut off their little fingers to write their petitions in blood…
I really don't understand. They don't even know who the enemy is, so how could these guys be so impulsive?
In short: A storm is brewing.
At a time like this, how many people still have the mind to travel and enjoy nature? As for foreign tourists… many countries have already begun to warn their citizens that Japan may be unsafe in the near future and are advising them against traveling there.
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"It really is! It really is Lord Sea God!!"
His enormous forehead was covered in sweat, and the expression on his face was hard to tell whether it was joy or sorrow.
Shueisha had only just been established, and they had finally managed to force the Japanese Imperial Family to back down and cooperate. Big Head, who had originally been in charge of operations on the Japanese side, officially became the vice president of Shueisha after the departure of the fearsome Phoenix. The nominal president was a princess of the Imperial Family, but this pampered royal daughter essentially didn't manage anything; Big Head held considerable power. Since taking office, he had been working diligently to gather and consolidate the supernatural beings in Japan, subduing those who could be subdued and eliminating those who couldn't.
Previously, those individuals with supernatural abilities and groups opposed to the Imperial Family in Japan could be used to exert pressure on the Imperial Family. Now, however, they need to be recruited for their own purposes. Among them are many who are unruly and unwilling to submit, and there may only be one word: kill!
Although he held considerable power, the sheer volume of tasks piling up left this big-headed man utterly overwhelmed. Moreover, the Phoenix Lord had given instructions before leaving: if he didn't perform well, the organization would not hesitate to send someone else to clean up the mess! And if that happened, the first thing the organization would do when they sent someone back would be to eliminate him!
Japan occupies a very important part of the organization's future plans, and establishing a foothold in this country is of great significance to the organization's future plans.
The fact that the organization dispatched both the Sea God and Lord Phoenix, two very important figures, is enough to demonstrate the importance the organization attaches to this matter!
How dare someone with such a big head slack off at work?!
The strategy of dividing and winning over Japan's traditional supernatural ability community had been quite effective in assimilating them. Abe no Onmyoji, who had surrendered, also wielded considerable influence among Japan's native supernatural beings, and with his help, the previous work, though tiring, had gone relatively smoothly; the Imperial Family was no longer causing them any trouble.
I've heard that once I've established myself here, the organization will move on to the next step: deeper cooperation with the Japanese government, including technical exchanges... well, more like technical assistance. Only Big Head, being a member of the organization, truly understands the immense power his organization possesses! Its technological level in many fields alone far surpasses that of the world. In this respect, the organization can already rival established giants like Service Corporations or Clubs.
Japan is just the first step. Dealing with Japan is like driving a nail into Asia. I've heard that our colleagues in North America are doing a pretty good job. The infiltration efforts of several traditional American families have been quite effective…
If I don't achieve something, how will I gain a foothold in the organization in the future?
But...but...this damn fate is working against me!!
Big Head had previously received top-secret information: a Japanese Haruna-class helicopter destroyer had been attacked at sea. The warship was sunk, 106 officers and men were killed, and the survivors seemed to have gone mad, claiming it was the work of some demon…
It's one thing to say such things to outsiders, but when the news reached Big Head, he immediately realized what was going on! What demon! It was clearly the work of some incredibly powerful superhuman!
However, in the current world of superpowers, there aren't many experts who possess the ability to sink a warship single-handedly. Moreover, even those with such abilities tend to be low-key; who would be so foolish as to cause trouble for no reason?
Don't assume that those with superpowers act recklessly. They may possess immense abilities that allow them to override conventional laws and rules. However, most of them won't do anything too outrageous.
In this respect, we should thank the Service Society—the oldest organization that created the International Superpower Alliance and passed the Superpower Act, which imposed a series of rules and restrictions on superpowered individuals worldwide, making it the first law for superpowered individuals.
For example, you're a superhuman, and you rob a bank. The police might not catch you, and you can get away with it. But if you continue to do even more outrageous things, then even if conventional law enforcement can't touch you, to avoid serious consequences, the international alliance will register you! And then… you'll be on a special wanted list, hunted down by superhuman mercenaries and bounty hunters all over the world!
Simply put, superhumans aren't lawless. They also follow rules, but these rules are much more lenient than secular laws, and only a few exceptionally powerful individuals are exempt. For example, the infamous old madman Prince, although he always does outrageous things, is so powerful that the International Alliance can't punish him. They can only turn a blind eye to him.
Therefore, a normal, intelligent superhuman would not do something like openly attacking a country's army, unless... unless it's that winged Prince!
But... it was a Japanese warship that was attacked! How could an organization that had already incorporated Japanese influence into its territory sit idly by? So Big Head was in a dilemma: as the person in charge on the Japanese side, this matter would ultimately fall on his shoulders to deal with!
The problem is, if it really was someone as incredibly powerful as Prince who did it, who has the ability to deal with such a strong person? At least Big Head knows that he absolutely does not have that kind of ability.
But less than a day after he was racking his brains over the sinking of the Haruna-class destroyer, and struggling to come up with a solution and write a report, the Sasebo naval base attack occurred, and his mind went completely blank…
As the person in charge on the Japanese side, with in-depth cooperation with the Japanese government and the Imperial Family, Big Head's information was far more detailed than the news circulating outside! At least, some of the photos he obtained were much clearer!
If attacking a warship is such an outrageous act, it's most likely the work of some idle, powerful, and bored passerby. Then, at worst, you can submit a report afterward: "They were just passing by, did their job, and left. If we can't find them, there's nothing I can do"—and that might just be how you get away with it.
But now, it's clear... they're not just passing by. They're... they're fucking coming for Japan!!
An attack on a military port!! So many warships sunk! It's fair to say that Japan's west coast naval power was almost halved!! The largest military port on the west coast was also destroyed. The shipyard was reduced to ruins, with direct losses exceeding tens of billions!!
This is not only a military incident, but also a political and international one! Imagine the devastating losses suffered by Japan's naval forces off the west coast; it could even have a huge impact on the geopolitical landscape of East Asia!
Big Head felt he was truly ambitious but lacking the ability to achieve his goals! He was determined to make a name for himself in Japan. But having just taken office, he'd stumbled upon this explosive powder keg!
After he obtained all the photos of the Sasebo Port attack... he was stunned.
Poseidon! Lord Poseidon! ! !
It was unclear for the time being who that creature with black wings was.
But... that woman in the tattered kimono next to her must be the Sea God!
The clear outlines in the photos left Big Head stunned for a long time...
What... what kind of situation is this?!
Has Lord Poseidon betrayed the organization? Did he actually team up with outsiders to attack Japan?! Lord Poseidon is a very high-ranking member of the organization!!
The organization was furious about Lord Poseidon's sudden disappearance. They almost executed Big Head that time! Even the most powerful organization can't afford to lose an S-rank expert! That's an S-rank expert!!!
Because he was directly involved in that maritime operation and was in charge, he received a severe reprimand from the organization and was ordered to find the missing Sea God at all costs.
Now, the Sea God himself has revealed himself, but... but...
Big Head gritted his teeth and tore the photo in front of him to shreds, on the verge of tears.