A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Horikita Manabu quickly skimmed through the meeting minutes that Tachibana Akane had taken notes on.

Then he stood up and walked to the whiteboard with a map drawn on it, where different colored magnets represented the combat personnel of each school.

There were 18 people at the intersection, and the remaining 48 people rushed into the bank.

Horikita Manabu then moved the magnets in several locations, increasing the number of guards outside to 24, a conclusion he reached based on his actual investigation.

There weren't many zombies on the streets, mainly inside the bank, but the road wasn't narrow.

Initially, spread out as much as possible, and then shrink the front line later. Just be wary of the zombies on both sides of the road leading to the entrance and exit of the underground parking lot, and be careful not to let them block the road.

The rest of the people followed the armored truck loaded with gold to the dock, then boarded a cargo ship and left.

So by the afternoon, everyone had quickly finalized the plan and decided to take action the next day, first meeting at 9 a.m. on the artificial island of the Advanced Educational High School.

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"Let's go." Uesugi Genshin led the Sobu High School men off the ship.

This time he obediently put on protective gear, with a haori covering his face completely.

Not only him, but Uesugi Genshin also required everyone in the executive department to wear uniforms.

This was quite shocking to Shirogane Miyuki: "You guys actually covered your faces?!"

“Just in case, it might be a bit troublesome if we get caught on camera,” Uesugi Genno said, looking at him with only his eyes showing.

After all, the original plan was not to completely clear the bank building, so the guard room might not necessarily go.

In this case, the cameras, which have no blind spots, could very well capture them all, and the traces left behind could potentially attract the attention of others in the future.

"But why are you wearing two layers?" Shirogane Miyuki leaned closer and noticed that Uesugi's face was covered by two masks.

“That’s my girlfriend’s stockings inside. Two layers are safer, and the inner layer can cover her hair as well,” Uesugi Genshin explained.

One only shows its eyes and mouth, while the other only covers the lower half of its face.

"Ah—" Shirogane Miyuki was stunned. He didn't expect this guy to use his girlfriend's stockings as a mask. Wouldn't it smell?

The Shuchiin High School's personnel were mostly dressed in sports jackets and wearing masks, and their weapons were mostly baseball bats, similar to Soubu High School. However, the baseball bats were not as practical or terrifying as those in Soubu High School.

The wire was wrapped around and around, and just hitting a zombie with it could peel off a layer of its skin.

The situation at Advanced Educational High Schools was even more bizarre, with no uniformity whatsoever. However, most of them wore thick jackets, their hands and feet were well covered, and they covered the lower half of their faces with something like a street neck protector.

Once everyone had arrived, Uesugi Genshin met with Shirogane and Horikita, then called for the group to prepare to depart. Shirogane Miyuki, who was sitting on the fishing boat at the very front, was in charge of leading the way.

A dozen or so fishing boats sailed away from the artificial island, along the coastline, until they reached the mouth of the Nihonbashi River, and then entered the river in sequence.

Nihonbashi River wasn't very wide. Uesugi Genshin stood at the bow of the boat, observing the riverbanks on both sides. There was no sign of zombies, probably because the riverbanks were a bit high.

Through the earpiece, the person navigating the boat received the message that the boat ahead was about to stop, so they began to slow down.

Uesugi Genshin then realized they were almost there. Although the view ahead was blocked by other ships, it did not prevent everyone from docking and disembarking in an orderly manner.

Above him is the famous Nihonbashi building. Shirogane Miyuki was the first to step onto the ground and walk up the steps to see the entire road.

The silent city was shrouded in deathly stillness; apart from the sound of the ship's engine behind us, there was no other noise.

He gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes revealing coldness and determination.

Two of the zombies closest to him on the street had noticed him after he stepped forward.

The advantages of an open space are self-evident, and the sunlight during the day also makes danger nowhere to hide.

With a whooshing sound, the stick sliced ​​through the air as Shirogane Yuuki swiftly attacked, forcefully smashing the head of the first zombie that approached.

The zombie didn't sense any danger and made no attempt to dodge; it simply crashed straight into the weapon he was swinging.

Facing the second one that followed closely behind, Shirogane Miyuki was prepared. His movements were as natural as flowing water. He countered with his stick, prying open the zombie's arm, and then swung it hard, forcefully "swinging" its body to the ground.

The zombie struggled to get up, but was pinned to the ground by the spear of its companion behind it. Blood gushed out, and the zombie's cries came to an abrupt halt.

Taking a breath, Shirogane Miyuki didn't stop. He saw the remaining two zombies rushing towards him because they had heard the commotion earlier.

He had to take the initiative, so he lightly touched the ground with his toes and moved like the wind towards the third zombie.

The third zombie's body was intact, so its running movements were perfectly coordinated and very fast.

As he drew closer, a cold smile flashed in Shirogane Miyuki's eyes. He ran while adjusting his breathing, the stick in his hand seemingly an extension of himself.

Controlling the distance perfectly, he smashed the weapon accurately onto the zombie's head, slamming it hard to the ground.

The zombies' hoarse cries stopped abruptly, but the battle was not over yet.

The last zombie in his sight, equally fearless, lunged at him.

But it was no use. His companions rushed forward, and the zombie let out a shrill scream before its body stiffened and fell to the ground, gradually becoming still.

The blood-stained stick was dripping blood again. The battle was over, and the surroundings returned to a deathly silence.

There were only four zombie corpses. Shirogane Miyuki stood in the shadow of the bridge, breathing in the cool air.

He knew this was just a warm-up.

Chapter 365: Professional Robbers

After a successful first battle, the remaining personnel followed suit, keeping watch on the surroundings according to the pre-arranged plan.

The area where the fishing boats are moored is not very spacious; it can be packed with about twenty people. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange for some people to go up the steps to the road in advance.

This area was once one of the most bustling areas in Tokyo, with various skyscrapers located here, much like Wall Street.

Of course, it is undeniable that many of the surrounding buildings are old, and there are also some time-honored shops that have been preserved here after modern renovations.

"President." Kaguya Shinomiya, dressed in military uniform, rushed over from the front.

Her entire body was wrapped up tightly, not even her hair was showing, making her look somewhat like a doctor on an operating table.

Seeing Soubu Taka's reaction, Shirogane Miyuki realized that he hadn't concealed his own people's identities well enough, especially Kaguya's. After all, this was her family's bank, and it wouldn't look good if it were discovered that she had brought people here.

Therefore, he specifically instructed them to make sure that no one noticed their true identities and to do as much disguising as possible.

"I'm fine." Shirogane Miyuki glanced at the small patch of road they were occupying. "Has everyone come down?"

"No, it's only halfway down, but at this speed it should be down in another two minutes," Kaguya Shinomiya replied, shaking her head.

"Well, that's no problem."

"Speaking of the president..." Kaguya Shinomiya hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

"what happened?"

"Where did you get those black stockings on your face?" To make sure she wasn't mistaken, Kaguya Shinomiya moved closer for another look.

"..." Shirogane Miyuki thought for half a second before reacting, "So these are stockings?!"

Well, he knew perfectly well what was going on.

Honestly, after putting them on, he understood why Uesugi would put his lover's stockings over his head. They fit snugly against his face without obstructing his vision, which was very convenient. So, after his lover pulled out a pair of black stockings from somewhere, he decided to try them out too.

He finally understood why bank robbers always wore stockings, and why the story has been passed down to this day.

Tight stockings can distort facial features, making them harder to track than simply concealing one's face.

Of course, the best approach is to use both at the same time, like this: wearing a pair of stockings, a mask, and a hat, so that people who don't know him well won't recognize him at all.

As they were talking, the zombies standing next to the wrecked vehicles in the distance seemed to have spotted them and began to move toward them.

One by one, zombies from the surrounding area began to swarm in, but because they were scattered, they did not pose much of a threat. The real threat was the zombie horde.

After disembarking, Uesugi Genshin watched as the fishing boat circled the river before mooring on the other side, which was planned as an emergency evacuation point.

"Let's go," he said to Tianze and Guilongyuan, and the three of them walked up the steps.

Tianze Yixia was wearing a skull-patterned balaclava mask. She drew the pattern herself, and it was very realistic. Especially at night or in a dimly lit place, it would likely scare people.

Kiryuin Fuka is wearing a mask that completely covers her face. It's the same mask that Uesugi Genshin wore when he was at Haneda Airport with Azusagawa. It looks a bit like a CQCM bulletproof mask, although it can't actually be bulletproof.

Their hair was beautiful and distinctive, so they all covered it up without prior arrangement.

Even Kiryuin's overall appearance is very androgynous; with her tall figure, no one would dare to be sure she is a woman if she doesn't speak.

Once everyone had arrived, the troops marched along the road toward the Shinomiya Bank at the next intersection.

Just to be on the safe side, they proceeded along one side of the road, but one of them still made eye contact with a zombie in a shop window on the left. However, this minor trouble was easily resolved.

Finally, we arrived at a large building. This was my second time here. The stone walls had a very old feel to them, completely different from the modern reinforced concrete style.

Go around to the side, there is an underground parking lot that requires a card to enter. Although Kaguya Shinomiya had a card that she had found from the manager, she had to open it manually because the battery was dead.

Only then were they able to enter the Shinomiya Bank via this safe route.

By this time, about a third of the people had left, and they would stand guard outside.

The lack of electricity made the underground passage very dark, but since everyone had flashlights, it didn't have much of an impact.

The parking lot wasn't very big, and a few luxury cars were parked there, since most of those who could get in were middle and senior managers of the bank.

Besides the regular staircase leading into the bank, there is another tightly closed door, which is the door to the underground vault, but it's not for storing gold, but for cash.

Uesugi Genshin and Shirogane met up with Horikita again and looked at each other.

“It’s really dark. We need to turn on the power first,” Uesugi Genshin said first.

"Proceed according to plan," Horikita Manabu said.

The three nodded to each other. Uesugi Genshin, along with two of his men and Horikita Manabu's men, followed the normal passageway to the power supply room deep inside the bank's first floor to turn on the backup power.

Uesugi Genshin peered into the bank lobby from behind a door in the stairwell. The decor and layout were very luxurious, giving off a noble and grand feeling.

The hall features a high ceiling and many exquisite chandeliers embedded in the walls. Crystal beads hanging from the lights shimmer with iridescent colors under the sunlight, and the entire hall is well-lit and not dark.

The bank lobby counters are curved, encircling the entire lobby and maximizing space utilization, giving the lobby a spacious and open feel. Furthermore, all the counters are made of brown wood, which looks very elegant and beautiful.

In the center of the hall, a set of high-end sofas and coffee tables is placed, perfectly matching the luxurious atmosphere. Meanwhile, the floor is also covered with very high-end marble tiles, exuding texture and beauty.

The entire bank lobby's decor and layout give off a very elegant and grand feeling, which perfectly matches the impression of the Shinomiya Group, exuding wealth and prestige.

I counted the zombies in the hall and there weren't many. As long as no new ones appeared, I could handle it.

He and Horikita Manabu looked at each other, understood each other's meaning, and nodded in tacit agreement.

They rushed out immediately, without any signal, and the moment they made their move, all the zombies in the hall noticed them.

Uesugi Genshin instantly drew his katana; the blade flashed, exuding a chilling aura.

Charging ahead, his blade danced deadly arcs through the horde of zombies, his movements swift and precise, each swing claiming the life of a zombie.

Following suit, the others also took up arms, plunging the hall into chaos and bloodshed. Shouts, angry shouts, and crashes echoed through the empty hall.

The number of zombies was only two or three times greater than theirs, so with everyone's tacit cooperation, they could only become mangled corpses, real corpses.

As the last zombie was defeated, everyone's tense nerves gradually relaxed.

The hall fell silent again, but this was only a brief moment of peace; there was still work to be done.

In any case, the building's soundproofing was indeed quite good. Uesugi Genshin had initially thought the battle noise was a bit loud, but it didn't attract any zombies.

The door leading to the staff area at the front of the lobby had been opened and was creaking and shaking. It must have been left open when the zombies first appeared, and the blood mixed with it made it look rusty, which gives you an idea of ​​the terrible scene at the time.

According to Kaguya Shinomiya's intelligence, Shinomiya Bank could accommodate 3,000 people at its peak. Although most of them were temporary workers, it still indicated the danger inside. Now, they could only hope that they wouldn't encounter a large horde of zombies.

First is the power supply room on the first floor, which is in the northwest corner of the bank and not too troublesome.

"Keep quiet, it's like walking on a knife's edge every step," Uesugi Genshin warned softly, then he and Horikita Manabu walked to the front.

Suddenly, a faint sound broke the silence, because everyone was deliberately not making any footsteps. So... where did this footstep come from?

The atmosphere immediately became tense. Uesugi Genshin and Horikita Manabu signaled everyone to stop. Then, he cautiously peeked out and saw a zombie staggering towards them from around the corner.

It's hard to say whether they were drawn in by the commotion in the lobby or simply wandering aimlessly.

But they must make a quick decision: hide or fight?

Horikita made a decapitation gesture, and Uesugi Genshin nodded. When the zombie approached, he chopped off its head with a single stroke, without making a sound. Although there was still a slight noise, its head fell to the ground.

It didn't cause any chain reaction. The group moved like cats, silently bypassing the zombie's corpse and continuing on their way.

Passing by an office, he saw a group of zombies wandering around inside. Uesugi Genshin slowly and quietly closed the slightly ajar door, then slowly turned the doorknob until it was completely shut.

The lobby occupied a large portion of the first floor, so they finally reached the power supply room without any major incidents.

One of Horikita's men, who was knowledgeable in this area, searched for a while with a flashlight and found the switch for the backup power. He turned back to the two men to confirm, "Should we turn it on now?"

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Gensuke contacted Shirogane via radio and then said, "Open it."

As the switch was flipped, Uesugi Genshin felt as if the bank had been activated instantly, but it was probably just an illusion.