Ultraman Any Key: Qiming

Chapter 235 231. Sniper Rifle →→ Dohashi Yu (4K)

That evening, TPC held an emergency press conference.

Yu Tsuchihashi apologized to the people of the world in front of the camera, saying, "I'm sorry for causing trouble to everyone."

He said that he had worked diligently for the cause of world peace all his life, but he did not expect that after decades of ups and downs, he would still capsize.

Next, Tsuchihashi Yu conducted a "sincere" self-criticism in front of the camera.

He said that he was anxious to take the Victory Team's armed forces to the next level and failed to fully consider every detail, which led to this serious mistake and almost caused a disaster.

"But even so, our team demonstrated extremely high professionalism and emergency response capabilities in the face of the crisis."

"It is precisely because everyone has continuously honed their skills and improved themselves in the TPC environment over the years that we were able to resolve the crisis in the shortest possible time and avoid even greater losses."

This implies that the resolution of this crisis is inseparable from his good leadership and the "excellent system" he established.

"I understand that this incident has caused great distress and anxiety to everyone. As the director of TPC, I have no choice but to take responsibility."

"But I also hope everyone can understand that our original intention has always been to better protect the earth and the future of mankind."

"Finally, I once again express my deepest apologies to everyone. We will learn from this and further improve our systems and processes to ensure that similar incidents do not occur again. Thank you for your understanding and support."

He bowed slightly and ended his speech.

Although Tsuchihashi Yu repeatedly mentioned that he had been working for world peace "for decades" and tried to use "past merits" to offset "present faults", the citizens still did not buy it.

It would be fine if you said there was a traitor inside, but the traitor content is 100%, it's even more serious than the winery in "Detective Conan". Who would believe that you were not careful?

However, the TPC public opinion army is working in full swing, saying that Director Yu Tsuchihashi made this mistake in order to protect the peace of the earth, and everyone should understand and forgive him.

Then, Huimei released a recording online.

This is a recording of Yu Tsuchihashi asking the Victory Team on the front line to attack Nexus when fighting against Sukina.

Public opinion, which had just eased, exploded again.

In this incident, it was Ultraman Nexus who blocked the Hiyan-2 piloted by the aliens and protected people's lives.

And you, Yu Tsuchihashi, actually ordered an attack on Ultraman?

You're still saying you're not in league with aliens? That's not even worth acting like.

When Commander Sawara of the Defense Force learned about this, he was also very confused. He really didn't understand this behavior.

Other high-ranking officials of the defense force also felt a long-lost happiness.

Because of Hirae Hiroyuki's reminder this time, they reacted quickly and fought against the invaders' spies at the first opportunity, which won unanimous praise from the citizens.

The defense forces firmly protect humanity, while the TPC colludes with the invaders.

The contrast is so obvious.

Many people were disillusioned, thinking they were about to be completely left behind by TPC, only for their top competitor to suddenly implode...

In this situation, the defense forces naturally want to completely crush their opponents in public opinion.

On the one hand, they officially stated that after the Hirota incident, the Defense Forces had a strict process for selecting personnel and would never allow traitors to sneak in again.

In private, he used his own media to launch a fierce attack on Tsuchihashi Yu.

"Tsuchihashi Yu, the traitor who has been lurking on Earth for decades!"

"Snakes and rats all come from the same nest. What kind of team can such a director lead?"

"Ultraman is protecting the world, what about you?"

Tsuchihashi Yu was so anxious that he seemed to have aged ten years overnight.

By openly releasing such confidential recordings, have these people disregarded the consequences?
But when he was about to take countermeasures the next day, he found that this internal communication was nothing, and Huimei directly revealed more important information.

That is the V99 incident!

"Director Tsuchihashi Yu, after accidentally shooting down an alien spacecraft, showed no remorse, even after discovering the alien was unarmed and harbored no ill intentions."

"He attempted to connect the wormhole to the star field where the alien civilization was located, threatening their safety. This caused them to launch [Bazan Armor] and [Gaibaruga] at Earth in retaliation."

"He made a mistake for the sake of his reputation, but everyone has to bear the consequences."

The public opinion has once again shaken up the world. These days, Tsuchihashi Yu is definitely the most popular person in the world.

The new members recruited were all aliens, who were ordered to attack Ultraman. Now a war has broken out that has attracted other civilizations, implicating all the people on Earth.

The more I dig, the more I find out. How much dirt does this guy have?

Everyone thought that this old guy deserved to die!

Even TLT came to hold the position accountable. Although they did not say it explicitly, they also revealed their intention to let Tsuchihashi Yu step down and let others take over.

If he continues to sit in the position of director, TPC will fall into an abyss of no return along with him.

Am I really going to lose power?
As soon as this thought came to mind, Tsuchihashi Yu's knuckles turned white.

No, it cannot be allowed!

What about public opinion? What use are they other than just shouting a few times?

As long as I give up more benefits to the lower levels, tie the middle management together, and make more friends with big entrepreneurs.

By then, if someone has a gun, who can force me to abdicate?
No, it seems that someone really dares to do this.

That Qi Ming...

When thinking of this name, Tsuchihashi Yu couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest.

Of course he knew that it was Qi Ming who was behind the several leaks, but for the time being he didn't dare to do anything to him.

If we push him into a corner, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Not to mention his incredible strength and speed, even his current reputation in TPC cannot be easily shaken.

It is said that in the past two days, wherever he went, people supported and cheered him, calling him an invincible hero.

We can only appease them first, at least to get through this storm, people always forget things anyway.

When the next monster appears and the winning team defeats it, they will remember TPC's kindness again.

But when he thought about how a team member was so arrogant and he, as the director, had no choice but to give in, he felt so frustrated that he almost vomited blood.

The next day, Tsuchihashi Yu sent his new secretary to deliver the message on his behalf.

The new secretary knew that Qi Ming would come to the command room as usual after breakfast, so he squatted here early.

"Hello, Team Member Qi Ming." The new secretary quickly stepped forward and explained his identity.

After hearing that he was Tsuchihashi Yu's secretary, Qi Ming's expression suddenly turned cold.

The new secretary felt a pang in his heart, thinking that this job was really difficult.

But for the sake of his future, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and overcome the difficulties.

The secretary said, "Team member Qi Ming, you should be more understanding of the director's difficulties. Now is the time to stand united against the outside world. Don't show your emotions on your face."

Qi Ming: "If I don't show my emotions on my face, should I hang Dohashi Yu on the wall?"

"Pfft." Yamanaka and Kishida, watching the show from the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud, making the new secretary even more frustrated. "You're such a thorn! You've been flattered so much these days, you've become completely carried away! Who will care about you anymore after a while?"

But he could only patiently convey the order, saying that Director Tsuchihashi Yu hoped to turn hostility into friendship.

"The Director saw your extraordinary skills and your unwavering composure in the face of adversity during this incident. He believes you are a rare talent and believes you should be placed in a more important position to shine."

“If I can keep up the momentum, I might even be able to take over his position in the future.”

After saying that, the secretary left immediately.

He felt that Director Dohashi You had made enough concessions, promised benefits and a bright future, and had given Qi Ming enough room and face.

Qi Ming took out his mobile phone and checked the comments online, feeling the surging public opinion. This was definitely not an effect that could be created by thousands or tens of thousands of internet trolls.

"It seems that most people think that Dohashi Yu deserves to die and needs to perform a disembowelment to apologize."

"But ordinary people can't do anything about this dictator whose power comes from outside. The interest groups within his network are still supporting him. All they can do is criticize him, so let me respond to everyone's wishes."

After saying that, he left the Victory Team Command Room. Zhu Xingtuan remained silent and did not stop him.

Nishijo Nagi sneered, "I really think that Dohashi Yu is getting old and confused. He actually thinks he can tame someone like Qi Ming with benefits and promises."

Emi, who was swiping her tablet, suddenly changed her expression. "Just now, Tsuchihashi Yu pardoned Masunezaki, the narcissistic president, involved in the Levira incident!"

This matter was very secretive, but it still couldn't escape Huimei's intelligence network.

"What!" Zhu Xingtuan's face changed drastically. "Death row prisoners can also be pardoned. Isn't this trampling on the law?"

Shan Zhong whispered, "The law must be enforced by people..."

He felt that the captain was a truly contradictory person. He was decisive and fearless in major matters, but could be naive sometimes.

Kishida analyzed, "Is this sending a signal to the outside world? Does he mean he'll protect the presidents of these large conglomerates? As long as they have financial support, it doesn't matter if they get into trouble? What does he think of TPC?"

Huimei gently slid the tablet and sent Dobashi You's location to Qi Ming: "Trust Qi Ming, he will take care of it."

"Got it." On the other side, Qi Ming took out a sniper rifle from the trunk and replied to Huimei.

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A prisoner management center under TPC.

Masunezaki, who used to be full of vigor and ambition to be the savior of mankind, now had a gloomy look on his face the moment he walked out of the management office door.

He said: "I have been spurned by everyone. No one will believe in me anymore, and no one will support me."

Tsuchihashi Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Masunezaki, history is written by the victors. As long as you can contribute to humanity again, the mistakes of the past will be diluted by time. People will only remember your achievements, not your mistakes."

He paused, his tone full of meaning. "Furthermore, I can assure you that TPC will fully support you and help you get back on your feet. As long as you are willing, the future is still in your hands."

Upon hearing this, Masunezaki's eyes lit up again.

He also assured Tsuchihashi Yu that he would fully support TPC—and its director—as long as his seized property could be recovered.

Suddenly, he remembered something: "Is Qi Ming, the one who locked me up, still here?"

As soon as he heard the name, Tsuchihashi Yu's smile disappeared immediately.

He said, "I'm in the limelight right now, surrounded by flowers and applause. It's great, even better than me as a director."

Masunezaki also said, "When I think that part of my donation will become his salary in the future, I feel a little upset."

Tsuchihashi Yu's tone changed slightly: "It won't be long... He's standing so high now, and he'll fall even harder, to the point where he won't be able to stand up again."

After hearing this, Masunezaki smiled. He understood what Tsuchihashi Yu meant.

"Then let's wait for that guy..." However, he had just said half of his words when suddenly, a sharp gunshot pierced the silent air.

"boom!"

Masuganezaki's head exploded instantly, blood and brain matter splattered everywhere, staining Tsuchihashi Yu's face and clothes red.

His body stiffened for a moment, and then the headless corpse fell to the ground.

Tsuchihashi Yu was stunned, his face was covered in blood and his pupils contracted violently, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

His body trembled slightly, and a low roar came from his throat: "What...what is going on?!"

His heart was gripped by a giant hand called fear... Did that guy really dare to do this?

However, before his panic subsided, the second gunshot followed.

"boom!"

The shot hit Tsuchihashi Yu's chest accurately, and the huge impact force knocked him to the ground.

He covered his chest in pain, blood gushed out from between his fingers, staining his palms red.

His breathing became rapid and difficult, and every breath was accompanied by severe pain, as if countless knives were stirring in his chest.

He struggled to raise his head and looked in the direction where the gunshots came from. In his blurred vision, he seemed to see a figure on a tall building in the distance - Qi Ming.

"You...you want to kill me all!" Tsuchihashi Yu's voice was weak and trembling, filled with endless resentment and despair.

He wanted to struggle and call for help, but his body was no longer under his control.

The security guard at the detention center was stunned after seeing this scene, then turned and ran away.

In this public opinion storm, he has lost his halo and the people's support. No one will take the blame for this great director anymore.

Tsuchihashi Yu scratched the ground with his fingers weakly, trying to grasp the last bit of life, but he could only feel the cold floor.

Qi Ming fired another shot, accurately hitting Tsuchihashi Yu's right arm. The huge impact force blew his right arm into a bloody mess.

He let out a shrill scream and blood gushed out from the wound.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three gunshots rang out in succession, and Tsuchihashi Yu's left arm and legs were also hit by bullets, and his limbs were blown to pieces.

His body collapsed to the ground like a rag, blood staining the ground red, and the severe pain made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

This is simply torture.

Tsuchihashi Yu never thought that his life would end in this way. How sad.

He used to be high and mighty, in control of everything, but now he can only lie powerlessly on the ground, waiting for death to come.

"boom!"

The last gunshot rang out, ending Tsuchihashi Yu's pain and struggle.

His head exploded instantly, blood and brain matter splattering all over the ground. His body twitched a few times before coming to a complete stop.

Yu Tsuchihashi, confirmed dead.

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