Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

Is China really that terrifying? Even a top assassin in Japan, known for his 100% success rate, fell to the hands of the Chinese. Thinking about it carefully is truly chilling.

"That's outrageous! Absolutely too much!"

"The Chinese are really going too far." Honda's eyes flashed with cold light. Originally, he did not intend to have a direct conflict with China, but only wanted to sow discord between China and other forces behind the scenes. Who would have thought that China would take such ruthless action?

This is practically a blatant slap in their face.

"If a gentleman can tolerate this, what cannot?"

"We must regain this face."

Honda's words left everyone present speechless.

The original plan was clearly to avoid a direct conflict with China.

With its current strength, Japan is simply not strong enough to compete with China.

If China disregards the constraints imposed by other forces and exerts all its pressure on Japan...

It seems unlikely that Japan can hold out for long. Japan was previously able to contend with China mainly because China had many enemies, but if China is willing to go to any lengths to eliminate Japan, the situation will be dangerous.

If things really develop to that point, other powers would probably be happy to see it happen. Putting aside other factors, South Korea and Japan have a long-standing feud. If China were to take action, South Korea would most likely not intervene.

This is not good.

South Korea might even take advantage of the situation to kick someone when they're down.

Besides South Korea, the Empire has also been trying to control Japan.

All indications suggest that they should be keeping a low profile for now.

But Hondakawa is now clearly blinded by rage.

"Alright, you can pretend you didn't hear what I said in anger just now."

"It is indeed not advisable to have a conflict with China at this stage, but that does not mean we cannot take countermeasures." Honda's words made everyone's expressions tighten, and they all understood the deeper meaning behind his words.

This is an attempt to impose economic sanctions on China.

Isn't that overestimating our own strength? China is a vast and resource-rich country; why would we care about sanctions from a small, cherry-grown nation like Japan? Economic sanctions are a complete joke.

These people didn't know.

He had already been placed on China's decapitation list.

Most of the people here don't have much longer to live.

Lin Beichen had already arrived in the land of cherry blossoms, and he, Yu Feng, and Zhang San had all carefully disguised themselves.

The three of them have completely changed their appearance.

In addition, the Chinese government fabricated identities for them.

They are now indistinguishable residents of the Cherry Blossom Country. As long as they don't actively reveal themselves, outsiders have no way of knowing their true origins.

Before taking the mission, Yu Feng had also made a special effort to catch up on language courses.

After a period of hard practice, he had basically mastered the daily language of Japan, and his pronunciation was quite standard. As for Zhang San, needless to say, he had long been proficient in it.

"Kentah Chicken... "

“Empty-bang wada…”

"Brother Lin Beichen, what do you think of my skills?"

Yu Feng asked Lin Beichen with a hint of smugness.

Faced with his question, Lin Beichen helplessly rubbed his temples. How could he respond without dampening his enthusiasm? This guy seemed a bit overconfident.

"Not bad, at least he's a colonel."

Hearing the teasing in Lin Beichen's words, Yu Feng was a little unhappy.

Turning his head, he saw Zhang San standing silently to the side, and he grinned mischievously again.

Seeing that Zhang San remained silent, he deliberately teased him.

"You don't actually know how to speak, do you? Say a few words and let me assess your level."

Do you want to dance too?

Zhang San's casual remark left Yu Feng speechless.

What's going on? Why do you say it so naturally?
He's just like a true Japanese person!
"Wow, so you've studied shonen manga before."

"Of course, I've done some research on the fighting techniques there. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Since I'm here, I should at least learn some local cultural knowledge beforehand."

"Only in this way can the disguise be more effective."

Zhang San's words completely shattered Yu Feng's confidence.

A gentle breeze blows, and the cherry blossoms along the roadside sway in the breeze.

Pink petals fluttered down, adding a touch of romance to the street. Unfortunately, Lin Beichen and his two companions were all men, making the scene under the cherry blossom tree somewhat incongruous.

And just then.

They simultaneously heard a dispute coming from afar.

Hearing the argument, the three immediately perked up—the most direct way to quickly obtain information about Japan's internal affairs was to contact the locals. Much information circulated only among the people and wasn't publicly reported; this was the true source of intelligence.

Moreover, gathering information in this way carries extremely low risk for them.

There is virtually no possibility of exposure.

The main reason was that the mission they had taken on was far too arduous, and their superiors hadn't specified a deadline. In other words, Lin Beichen and his team could easily delay it for several years. Of course, this wasn't their intention. They planned to complete the mission within a year. In other words, certain high-ranking figures in Japan were destined to die within a year.

"Brother Lin Beichen, you've calculated it perfectly. There really is a breakthrough point for us here."

Yu Feng couldn't help but give Lin Beichen a thumbs up.

Obtaining accurate and reliable intelligence sources is by no means an easy task.

But because Lin Beichen is there.

The work went exceptionally smoothly.

"I've already told you, I don't like you, we're not a good match. You're a good person, so stop bothering me."

Nara Koki stared coldly at the man in front of her.

The man was her classmate, and came from a powerful family.

The Nara family, to which she belongs, has now declined.

That's why Nara Koshu had to patiently deal with the other party.

"Nara Akatsuki, I really like you, I like you so much..."

"Give me a chance, let's be together, okay?" The man standing opposite Nara Akiko was named Honda Yoshi. At this moment, his face was somewhat ferocious, and his eyes even showed madness. He had been eyeing this woman for several years. Before the Nara family had truly declined, he did not dare to be so blatant.

But things are different now.

"I have already asked my father to propose marriage to your family."

"It won't be long before we're together. So tell me, what gives you the right to refuse me?"

Honda Yoshimi no longer intends to conceal his intentions.

Hearing his words, Nara Koki's face turned extremely ugly.

She knew the other person was right; if that were true, she would indeed find it difficult to resist.

But she was not reconciled.

Even if it meant severing ties with her family, even if it meant losing all her loved ones, she didn't want to be with Honda Yoshimi. But this wasn't so simple; she needed time to plan carefully.

"Perhaps the only option is to leave Japan."

She thought silently in her heart.

But she didn't notice that Honda Yoshi was quietly approaching her. By the time Nara Akiko reacted, Honda Yoshi had already pounced on her. The two immediately became entangled in a fierce struggle, Honda Yoshi's face contorted in rage, completely disregarding his dignity.

"Let go of that girl!!" Just then, a loud shout came from afar.

Honda Yoshi, who was about to commit an act of wickedness, was so frightened that he trembled all over.

He had specifically instructed his men to guard this area and prevent outsiders from entering, but now three meddlesome people had suddenly appeared, which greatly annoyed Honda Yoshi.

"Who are you people? I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."

Honda Yoshihiro dusted himself off and stood up, trying to appear calm.

Lin Beichen immediately stood between him and Nara Koki, while Yu Feng behind him helped Nara Koki up and gentlemanly took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

"Since you have asked so sincerely, I will mercifully tell you."

"We are messengers who uphold love and peace and safeguard justice. You can call me Afei." Lin Beichen smiled calmly, naturally not revealing his true identity; this was the alias he used in Japan.

This is also their established identity in this place.

The background settings for the three characters are actually quite simple:
They were both orphans who grew up together. They hadn't received much education and were considered street thugs.

The main reason for choosing this persona is to avoid revealing any flaws. There are many people like this in the local area, and quite a few are even unregistered, making them impossible to verify.

"I am A Liang."

"I am Indian."

"We are the Three Musketeers of the Grasslands!" x2
Yu Feng and Zhang San also shouted loudly.

The two called themselves the "Three Musketeers of the Grassland".

It exudes a strong sense of adolescent angst, and the reason for this design is mainly to solidify the character's persona.

While it's difficult for ordinary people to explain unusual behavior, it's completely different for teenagers with adolescent delusions of grandeur—their lives don't need explanation. Whatever a teenager with delusions of grandeur does is easily understood, or at least doesn't seem too abrupt.

For example, the chivalrous acts of chivalry today.

Ordinary people wouldn't be so tactless as to meddle in other people's business.
But if it's a hot-blooded, immature young person, then it makes sense.

"Heh, what damn bad luck to run into three lunatics like you. Things change..."

Honda Yoshimasa was about to make a threatening remark and run away.

Before he could finish speaking, Yu Feng, using the alias A Liang, rushed forward.

He was incredibly fast; Honda Yoshimi didn't even have time to react before he was hit hard by a left hook. Immediately after, a right hook followed, and the sounds of fists landing echoed one after another.

"Scum! Social trash!"

"Ah Liang, don't be impulsive! Stop it! Don't hit him anymore!"

Lin Beichen, using the alias Afei, repeatedly shouted at Yu Feng to stop him.

Zhang San, standing to the side, kept shouting at Yu Feng, identifying himself as Ah San.

"Stop hitting him, you won't kill him like that."

"My turn!"

As he spoke, Zhang San made a move to rush forward and join the battle.

……

The farce unfolding before our eyes is truly astounding.

Nara Koki never expected to encounter these three "Grassland Three Musketeers." Were these guys out of their minds? How dare they attack Honda Yoshi like that?

At this moment, Nara Koki appeared unusually calm.

The fear on her face had vanished, and she was now a completely different person.

If Lin Beichen hadn't witnessed her earlier panic firsthand, he would have almost thought he had misjudged her. But there was actually a reason for this—Nara Koki had a special situation.

Unbeknownst to outsiders, she suffers from a rare condition.

Apart from her older sister, Nara Kotsubaki, no one else knew the truth.

She was born without the ability to feel pain and was not afraid of getting hurt. Her panic when facing Honda Yoshi was mainly due to her concern about the immense power of Honda's family.

If Nara Akatsuki chooses to confront the Honda family head-on, it could very well implicate her entire clan. While she doesn't have a deep emotional connection with her clan, she's unwilling to let her own selfish desires lead to their destruction. Her clan's decision to form an alliance with the Honda family through marriage was entirely out of necessity.

The family has no choice but to agree to whatever the other party says.

They treated her directly as a tool for their transaction.

Nobody cared about Nara Akatsuki's feelings at all.

It may sound disheartening, but the Nara family was actually forced into this situation. Who would willingly stoop so low and compromise themselves if they weren't driven to desperation?
Doing so was tantamount to putting the family's face on the ground for the Honda family to trample on. But the situation was beyond their control, and they had no choice but to swallow their anger no matter how humiliating it was.

Where there is life, there is hope.

The Nara family could only hope that a turning point would come someday.

"Thank you, Fei-ge, thank you for your help." Nara Koki bowed to the three of them in gratitude. If they hadn't appeared in time, who knows how the situation would have ended.

"No need to be polite, it's our duty to stand up for what's right."

"Yes, young lady, there's no need to be so formal. We have the utmost disdain for those who bully others by taking advantage of their power."

In broad daylight, they dared to force themselves on a respectable woman.

Is this a distortion of human nature or a loss of morality?
No wonder there wasn't a single passerby around; it turns out that kid had his men seal off the entire area. I found it strange before, but now it all makes sense.

Honda Yoshihiro had planned everything all along, so he could do whatever he wanted here. It was utterly lawless! Since no one was going to stop it, they would take charge. This way, they could both uphold justice and gather intelligence.

It really kills two birds with one stone.

Without a doubt, the girl in front of you is the key person to come.

Lin Beichen's focus wasn't on the villain, but rather on this woman who appeared to come from a wealthy family. She likely had access to a considerable amount of information, and he needed to cultivate a good relationship with her first. With that in mind, Lin Beichen said to Nara Koaki, "My name is Afei. What's your name?"

That was a very direct question.

However, this direct way of asking questions did not offend Nara Akatsuki.

Compared to Honda Yoshi's insincerity, she appreciated the frankness of this handsome young man even more.

The other person's eyes were clear and pure, like a clear spring.

He had no ulterior motives whatsoever, and was clearly not a lecher.

"My name is Nara Koaki."

She immediately gave her name.

Upon hearing this name, Lin Beichen was slightly taken aback.

Why does that name sound so familiar? Just as he was lost in thought, Zhang San beside him also looked surprised—he seemed to have heard the name Nara Koaki before. Among the prisoners held by the military, there seemed to be a person named Nara Kotsubaki.

The person in front of me is Nara Koki.

Could they be related by blood?
If that's the case, things get interesting; it would actually make it easier to gain their trust. However, Lin Beichen and his group naturally wouldn't directly reveal Nara Kotsubaki's situation.

Nara Kotsubaki had been conducting biochemical experiments for the Sakura Kingdom.

It was later taken over by the Chinese side.

The Japanese are unaware of Nara Tsubaki's exact whereabouts.

Of course, the official stance of Japan is that Nara Tsubaki is dead.

Lin Beichen wasn't sure what Nara Koki's attitude was towards her older sister. He absolutely couldn't reveal any information about Nara Kotsubaki before figuring out the details.

If Nara Akatsuki is unreliable, then we'll be in big trouble.

The most direct consequence would be the exposure of his identity, so Lin Beichen didn't intend to reveal the specifics. (End of Chapter)