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Inside the Japanese military police headquarters in Shanghai.

Kagesa sat behind his desk, looking at Hashimoto Yu and Keiko across from him, his expression still quite serious, after all, there was still no result yet.

"Huizi, how's your investigation going?"

"We've already made contact with our people in northern Jiangsu. However, quite a few of our people have been arrested. According to information from the Empire's agents in northern Jiangsu, the Lianyungang naval port still has the same warships, but a few destroyers and gunboats are missing. Otherwise, there are no changes!"

"However, we received information that troops have been mobilized in northern Jiangsu, which happened yesterday, around the time our radio was ringing frequently. It seems that northern Jiangsu received some information and a large number of troops were mobilized for defense."

"Defense?"

"Yes, two divisions in North China are preparing to move south, but the situation in northern Jiangsu is already underway, making it somewhat difficult for them to move south."

"What about the troops stationed at the Dalian docks in the Northeast?"

"With news of the Imperial divisions at sea, the two divisions that were just transferred from Dalian, which were supposed to depart this morning, are now stuck."

"why?"

"Going south now is not very meaningful, and at sea, we may not be able to defeat the navy of northern Jiangsu. After all, we only have destroyers and gunboats, but the other side also has submarines and the like, so we dare not go to sea easily."

"So that's how it is."

“A division on the front line had already reached western Anhui and was preparing to continue its eastward advance, but now it has to retreat. The Chongqing army on the front line has intensified its offensive. If it does not retreat, the front line may be breached, and the consequences will be even more serious.”

"what about others?"

"there is none left!"

"there is none left?"

"Yes, the troops in Nanjing can't move. After all, they only have two divisions. Even if they manage to gather one division plus three puppet military advisors, it won't make a difference."

Keiko continued to report the intelligence she had gathered with a serious and solemn expression.

"Sigh, such a good opportunity, and we've failed again. Damn it, six divisions and a naval fleet, the whole army has vanished. It's like a ghost has appeared!"

Who could have imagined that things would be far more serious than they had thought?

"By the way, General, could it be that after half a day and a whole night, this fleet really can't be found? Or perhaps they've gone on some secret mission and gone somewhere else, with their radios silent? Such things have happened before, haven't they?"

Hashimoto Yu sighed helplessly. He clearly did not believe that the missing troops and fleet could have disappeared. They were likely to have gone to other places, such as the Pacific theater.

"No, headquarters has already received news that initially, the people and cargo on three transport ships disappeared, but three hours later, the entire fleet vanished without a trace."

As he spoke, he took out the briefing sent from headquarters, placed it on the table, and showed it to the two men.

To everyone's surprise, after a quick glance, the two of them were completely stunned.

It's a paranormal event, or rather, an unsolved mystery.

Upon seeing this report, Keiko and Hashimoto remained silent. After all, if it were a secret mission, such a large-scale operation wouldn't have been necessary.

"Huizi, what do you think about this?"

"If that's the case, I suspect it's likely that a tsunami or earthquake occurred here, which could cause the entire fleet to disappear instantly. Otherwise, if it were an enemy attack, there would be no way they wouldn't even have a chance to send a message."

Kagesa looked up at the two of them and couldn't help but nod. After all, these two could be considered his capable subordinates. Even though Keiko was not valued by him, her abilities were still quite good.

What are you thinking?

He looked at Keiko, wanting to hear her opinion. "General, I agree with Major Hashimoto's words. If we were attacked, it's impossible to be completely unprepared, or even unable to send a telegram. We could be wiped out in an instant."

"Only in this way would they be unable to react in time, and the entire fleet would likely sink."

"According to this report, it started after they left Jeju Island, but Jeju Island was not affected at all. If a tsunami really happened, Jeju Island would have been completely unaffected. Therefore, the disappearance of this fleet can only be considered a mystery."

"You could even say that something unexpected happened, or that the entire fleet defected. Only in this way could the entire fleet have remained completely silent."

Huizi carefully analyzed all the possibilities, her expression remaining serious.

"You mean the entire fleet defected and went to hide somewhere else?"

"Yes, and this is the only reasonable explanation. Otherwise, it doesn't make any sense. Even the most severe tsunamis and earthquakes would give people a chance to send a telegram to report the situation, or at least provide some information. But the problem is that there was no information at all. This is the only possibility."

Kagesa leaned back in his chair, a complex expression on his face, and gave a wry smile.

Then he took out another top-secret internal report, placed it on the table, and let out a long sigh.

"Huizi, you are really a smart person. You even thought of this situation. The Empire thinks so too. It is very likely that the people from the Allied Forces seized the ship and then disappeared into the sea."

Are there any other ideas?

"Nothing."

"Alas, I suspect that this fleet either disappeared into the sea in northern Jiangsu or hid somewhere in the East China Sea. It's difficult, so difficult!"

“If it’s in northern Jiangsu, my people can guarantee they can find it. If it’s not in northern Jiangsu, then I really can’t do anything.”

Huizi immediately bowed and earnestly repeated her thoughts.

“I know that apart from a few possible ports, there is no way to hide a large warship like a battleship in the entire northern Jiangsu region, so the possibility of it being in northern Jiangsu is not high.”

"The most likely possibility, as the Empire has also analyzed, is at sea, which is why the planes have never stopped searching at sea."

"However, this matter is too big. It must not be passed down to your level to prevent unnecessary panic. This is an order."

"Hi!"

The two responded with a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance, and their eyes were full of helplessness.

"By the way, Keiko, Hashimoto, you two can go down first. At the same time, expand the scope of the investigation and pay more attention to the activities of the underground organizations in Shanghai. Take this opportunity to dig out some potentially dangerous elements. We absolutely cannot let these people rise up."

"Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free."

"Hi!"

The two responded, understanding that this was an opportunity.

The two carefully left the office before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

"Hashimoto-kun, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you this time. I think you're aware of the work in Shanghai, so I won't get involved, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Hashimoto Yuichi felt helpless, but still nodded.

"Then you need to sort things out in northern Jiangsu!"

"No problem!"

Hui Zi understood the importance of Su Bei and readily agreed. As for how to deal with these people, she knew exactly what to do. (End of Chapter)