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They knew that this top fighter in Shinjuku City was incredibly powerful, and no one dared to challenge him.
Therefore, after sensing Uesugi Yu's imposing aura, they all shut their mouths and dared not speak easily anymore.
However, despite this momentum, a few people were still able to remain calm.
Steel Bone Kong was one of them; he maintained a calm expression throughout, as if everything was under his control.
The other was a burly, middle-aged man with fiery red hair. His eyes were firm and bright, and he showed no fear in the face of Uesugi Yu's imposing presence.
Amidst the fragrant tea, Kotaro remained calm and composed, as if the outside world's disturbances were irrelevant to him.
As the leader of the Flame Dragon Gang, 12, and a capable assistant to Ishihara Tenke, he is a peak level 7 evolver, only one step away from breaking through to level 8.
In Shinjuku City, he was as famous as Mad Blade, both being top combatants in the city, and together they maintained order here.
Lei Mingcheng stood before the crowd, his brows furrowed.
He knew very well that these people in front of him, including Kotaro and Sora, were people he could not easily touch when he was managing Shinjuku City.
Although they never explicitly stated their position, they always intentionally or unintentionally created trouble, making him feel constrained when handling affairs.
However, Lei Mingcheng suddenly changed the subject, a look of relief on his face, "The reason why the Imperial Tutor's troops asked us for help is because they have encountered an unprecedented predicament. In front of the granary, a group of zombies blocked their way, preventing them from obtaining the food they urgently need."
"They want to join forces with us to break through the zombies' defenses and obtain food," Lei Mingcheng continued.
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
Some people felt that the Imperial Tutor's forces were not strong enough and began to seek external assistance;
Some people believe this is just a strategy they're using to solve their own problems through others.
However, Ishihara Tenkei watched coldly from the sidelines, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.
He was one of the first to learn of this news and knew that the zombies were far more powerful than ordinary people.
Chang Wei, a renowned powerhouse in Shinjuku City, was unable to defeat the zombie horde even when he joined forces with the Imperial Tutor, which speaks volumes about the severity of the problem.
He sneered inwardly. If these people knew the true strength of those zombies, they probably wouldn't be discussing it so casually now.
Everyone present was undoubtedly deeply shocked by this sudden news.
"Even our revered Imperial Tutor, who is like an iron wall in our hearts, was defeated in this operation. How can this not make us wary?"
I completely understand Steelbone's concerns.
"After all, caution is always the wisest choice when facing unknown threats."
Commander Lei, the battle situation you described is truly unbelievable.
Six hundred fully armed soldiers, plus the assistance of a dozen or so evolved beings, were actually repelled by less than a thousand zombies. This simply defies our common sense. If it weren't for your news, we would probably have thought it was just an absurd joke.
"But reality is what it is, and we have to face this fact. The strength of those zombies has clearly exceeded our imagination. They are not only numerous, but also have terrifying combat power. Faced with such an enemy, none of us can deal with them alone."
"However, this is precisely the time for us to unite."
As Ishihara Tenkei said, although those zombies are powerful, as long as our three forces can join forces, we will fear no challenge. Our strength will converge into an unstoppable torrent, crushing those zombies in one fell swoop.
So, everyone, let us cast aside our doubts, strengthen our resolve, and face this challenge together. Victory will ultimately be ours!
“I fully understand your concerns and dissatisfaction.”
Ishihara Tenki sighed softly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "But allow me to explain the situation," he said. "These 50,000 tons of grain are undoubtedly a godsend in the current war. We face enormous challenges; the scarcity of food has threatened our survival. This operation, though risky, is precisely the moment for us to demonstrate our courage and determination."
He paused, letting his words echo in the air: "Regarding the distribution, I understand your expectations. But please understand, the Imperial Tutor proposed these conditions because of their own predicament and considerations. In the current situation, every grain of food is extremely precious. Their willingness to share 20% with us is already a tremendous support and show of trust."
A resolute light shone in Ishihara Tenki's eyes. We cannot forget our original aspirations for the sake of immediate gains. Our goal is not merely food, but ultimate victory, for our homeland, for our loved ones and friends. I believe that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome.
He surveyed the crowd, his voice becoming firm and powerful. "So, I ask again: who is willing to join this operation? Not for the 20% of the grain, but for our shared beliefs and goals. I firmly believe that as long as we work together, we will surely achieve final victory!"
As Ishihara Tenki finished speaking, the atmosphere in the venue became solemn and serious.
A resolute and determined look began to appear on everyone's faces.
They knew this was a crucial moment, a moment when they needed to step forward and fight for their beliefs and goals.
In that turbulent moment, the intelligence from the grain depot was like a flash of lightning, illuminating Ishihara Tenki's resolve.
He knew all too well that behind this intelligence lay the price of the Imperial Guard's bloody battles, a victory forged with their flesh and blood.
Although the 20% allocation is not much, in his view, it is enough to demonstrate their sincerity and dedication.
Ishihara Tenkei's gaze swept over the crowd: "My mind is made up. I will lead three hundred warriors to fight alongside the heroes of the Imperial Tutor. As for you all, your choices are your own. But please remember, there is no gain without pain."
His words had barely left his lips when the hall erupted in a cacophony of murmurs. Ishihara Tenkei's lips curled into a sneer: In this world, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
After a heated discussion, most factions decided to send their elites to fight. Evolvers such as Steel Bone Sora, Kotaro, and Uesugi Yu responded and gathered together under the command of Ishihara Tenkei.
Lei Mingcheng remained in Shinjuku City. Ishihara Tenkei was not too worried about him, since all of his capable subordinates had been sent to war, and even if Lei Mingcheng wanted to cause trouble, he would be powerless to stop it.
Soon, a team of hundreds of warriors embarked on their journey. Their steps were firm, their eyes gleaming, as they marched toward the distance.
During the journey, Uesugi Yu couldn't help but ask Ishihara Tenkei, "Mayor Ishihara, I heard that you sent someone to persuade Chang Wei to surrender, and even sent your daughter, but you were turned away. That Chang Wei is really an ungrateful fellow!"
Upon hearing this, Ishihara Tenkei's expression changed slightly; this was indeed a sore spot for him.
But he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Chang Wei is indeed an extraordinary person. I am filled with curiosity and respect for him. Perhaps we will meet again on the battlefield."
Chang Wei not only eliminated the formidable enemy, Kuang Dao, but also established his own power base. Even more astonishingly, he unhesitatingly rejected Mayor Ishihara's offer of recruitment. Such a man—if given the opportunity, I must get to know him! Uesugi Yu expressed his desire without reservation, completely disregarding Ishihara Tenki's embarrassment.
Hmph, Chang Wei killed Lei Mingcheng's capable henchman, Kuang Dao, and you still want to befriend him?
Before Ishihara Tenkei could speak, Kotaro coldly retorted.
As a staunch supporter of Ishihara Tenkei, he naturally could not tolerate Uesugi's disdain for Ishihara Tenkei.
so what?
Uesugi Yu laughed nonchalantly, "The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain. Who can guarantee that we won't cooperate one day?"
Besides, someone like Kuangdao doesn't deserve to die; he only has himself to blame for being out of touch with reality. Uesugi Yu's words were full of disdain.
Steel Bone Kong, standing to the side, closed his eyes to rest, seemingly unconcerned about their conversation, but everyone knew that he was secretly observing everything.
"Gentlemen, now that we share the same goal, let's put aside our past grievances for the time being and focus on completing this mission." Steelbone Kong finally spoke, attempting to ease the tension.
However, none of them paid any attention and turned to leave.
Steelbone gave a helpless, bitter smile and continued his feigned sleep.
Ishihara Tenki gazed into the distance, feeling both hatred and respect for Chang Wei.
This young man has built such a vast power on his own, and has gathered many talented people around him. His ability is truly amazing.
The thought of meeting Chang Wei arose in his mind.
When they arrived, they found Chang Wei, Sasaki Suke, and others already waiting.
Two of them were particularly eye-catching: one was a middle-aged man in military uniform, who had a dignified and imposing presence.
The other was a young and handsome boy with fair skin, so fair that even women would feel inferior to him.
The one in military uniform must be the Imperial Tutor...
That young man must be the legendary Chang Wei, right?
Ishihara Tenki and the others exchanged glances and quickly confirmed their identities.
However, there is always a difference between rumors and firsthand observations.
The Chang Wei standing before me was surprisingly young, lacking any of the domineering aura of legend, and more like a quiet and gentle boy next door.
Nevertheless, they did not underestimate Chang Wei because of this.
As top-tier evolved beings, they possess an extraordinary sensitivity to danger.
They sensed an invisible pressure emanating from Chang Wei, the instinctive wariness of the weak facing the strong. 980
While they were scrutinizing Chang Wei, Chang Wei was also observing them.
He could sense that some of them were nearly as strong as himself, especially one of them who had already reached the level of an eighth-level evolver, whose thunderous aura was hard to conceal.
Such formidable strength! No wonder they were able to establish a base first. Chang Wei secretly admired them, but felt no fear.
He knew his strength was close to level eight, and with Tang Yingtong by his side, he was confident he could fight even a level nine evolver.
Tang Yingtong stared coldly at these people, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes.
She remembered that the people of Shinjuku City had once ignored her father, but now they were flocking to him for profit.
This behavior made her feel no goodwill towards the people of Shinjuku.
In comparison, Chang Wei's actions were incredibly noble in her eyes.
Therefore, she tried her best to restrain her impulse and did not act immediately.
But if these people do anything wrong, she will not hesitate to kill them.
"Welcome, everyone! I'm Sasaki Suke." Sasaki Suke broke the silence first, stepping forward with a smile.
Ishihara Tenkei followed closely behind, responding with a beaming smile: "I am Ishihara Tenkei. These are all elites from our Shinjuku City base. We came to assist you upon hearing that the Imperial Tutor was in trouble. This is Captain Lei's top expert, an eighth-level evolver—Uesugi Yu!"
As he spoke, he pointed to Uesugi Yu standing to the side. The man before him was none other than Kotaro, the leader of the Flame Dragon Gang, a peak level seven evolver with extraordinary strength.
The leader of the Cloud Hidden Society, Steel Bone Sky, is also a peak level seven evolver, and his reputation should not be underestimated.
Ishihara Tenki introduced his team's evolved individuals one by one, revealing his other intention—to demonstrate his strength and make Chang Wei and the others understand the importance they placed on this operation, thereby gaining a more advantageous position in subsequent cooperation.
After the introductions were completed, Ishihara Tenkei and the others smiled and quietly watched each other, as if waiting for something.