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

“It’s time to shoot.”

"Okay, okay..."

Yukino's voice was clearly hesitant, yet she kept her back very straight, and you could feel the stiffness on her shoulders when you touched them.

In the middle of the photo shoot, Uesugi Genshin kissed her cheek, and Yukino made a very cute sound, making her even cuter in the photo.

"You..." Yukino looked at him with embarrassment and anger, as if she was about to tremble with rage, and then seriously criticized his behavior, "It's bad for your heart!"

Yukino probably thought that her heartbeat could definitely be heard on the other end, so her face turned even redder.

Upon seeing this, Uesugi Genshin pressed the shutter button without hesitation and kissed her, this time on her warm lips.

"Well......"

When she came out, Yukino was absolutely furious, and she kept punching his back with her fists.

She held all the photos in her hand, intending to take them all with her.

"You have to try everything," Uesugi Genshin said without any remorse.

Later, they even tried making various heart shapes in a very cheesy way, which was a fun experience of taking selfies.

Before they knew it, they had been inside for half an hour.

Then he took Yukino's hand and walked outside.

On the way, Yukino looked down at the photo booth pictures she had taken. It was indeed her first time taking them, and she was quite happy about it.

Suddenly she remembered that the other person had said it was also their first time, and thinking of this, she felt even more excited.

When they walked out, their fingers were tightly intertwined, and they didn't let go until they got into the car.

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"In other words, the other party requests a transaction tomorrow night." Sitting in the student council room, Uesugi Genshin looked at the messenger from Shuchiin Academy. This time, it was Shinomiya Kaguya who came in person.

“Yes.” Kaguya Shinomiya nodded. “The liaison officer you arranged at Haneda Airport also said that he mentioned to the other party that we need to take a boat there, and the other party also said that they would make arrangements on their side and that we could go without worry.”

She then unfolded a map and pointed to the south side of the airport, saying, "The Self-Defense Forces said that there aren't many people here recently, and the trade fair will be held here. They asked us to dock the ship nearby. The intermediaries and liaisons don't seem to have any objections to this."

Uesugi Genshin took a closer look and realized that this was the place where he and Azusagawa had raided the cult before.

So there aren't many people here now.

“No problem.” Uesugi Genshin looked up and said to Shinomiya Kaguya.

Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Do you want to work with people over there?"

"Well..." Kaguya Shinomiya thought for a moment and then agreed, "That's fine too. We'll arrange for someone to accompany the ship."

This means that if something goes wrong with the transaction, Shuchiin will also share the burden.

"Then the trouble is the same as last time: cover your face, and try not to let the other person notice our age," Uesugi Genshin reminded him worriedly.

Once they realize that their group consists of high school students, who are still children in their eyes, they are bound to look down on them.

"..." However, Kaguya Shinomiya remained silent for a while. She remembered Shuchiin back then, especially what the president did to cover his face.

Therefore, she decided this time she must design her outfit carefully, and absolutely could not wear stockings over her head.

Then Kaguya Shinomiya nodded vigorously, "I understand."

Hayasaka was sent to see her off, while Uesugi Genshin called over the executive committee members and they discussed things in the student council room.

Accountant Yukino, Secretary Utaha, and General Affairs Officer Iroha were all in the room participating in the meeting.

"This time, Hayama brought his direct staff and the Yamato Group, while Ayanokouji brought his direct staff and the Ryuen Group along."

There were 12 people in total, plus Uesugi Genshin, making a total of 13.

This was mainly for deterrence purposes; Yamato was physically stronger, while Ryuen exuded a sense of unruliness in his demeanor.

If possible, Uesugi Genshin actually wanted Hachiman to bring the wooden base, but he decided against it; he couldn't take everything with him.

If something were to happen, Uesugi Genshin felt it would be better for Hachiman to stay at Sobu High.

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When they boarded the boat and arrived at Shuchiin, everyone wrapped their clothes tighter around themselves. It was a little chilly at night, or perhaps it was because of nervousness, but they couldn't help but shiver.

Meanwhile, Uesugi Genshin walked towards Shirogane Miyuki without paying any attention.

"Do you want to come along yourself?"

"That's what I thought, but Kaguya said it would be fine for the Emperor to come along, since my physical abilities aren't as good as the Emperor's."

After speaking, Shirogane Miyuki and Uesugi Genshin both looked at Shijou Tei beside them.

"Nice to meet you." Shijou Tei was dressed in a very smart outfit, and his physique was comparable to that of Uesugi Genshin.

After all, he's the ace of the soccer club, and unlike Hayama who's just dabbling, this guy is a powerhouse who's made it to the national tournament.

“Hmm.” Uesugi Genshin also thought this was for the best. They were starting from different points, and Shijou Tei’s physical attributes were indeed stronger than Shirogane’s.

Moreover, it seems that Shirogane's physical coordination is not very good.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh. "Then let's go. There's not much time left. It won't hurt to get there early."

They split into three ships. Uesugi Genshin and Ayanokouji sat on the first ship, Hayama sat on the second ship, and Shijou Tei and his men sat on the third ship.

The ship sailed on the dark sea, using only dim lights to avoid being too conspicuous.

The brightly lit Haneda Airport was now clearly visible, standing out like an isolated island.

The boat circled slightly, making a wide bend to the south, before preparing to dock.

Even without reaching the shore, Uesugi Genshin still saw a group of people standing on the distant bank.

They're from the Self-Defense Forces!

They stood there casually, weapons in their hands, showing no sign of wanting to fight; they were simply carrying out basic guard duty.

Uesugi Genshin did not underestimate them. Although the Self-Defense Forces were similar to civil servant units, they were still an army, without a doubt.

While they might not be afraid of the opponent in melee combat, they would definitely be at a disadvantage if they actually picked up guns and fought them head-on.

Whether it's the speed of raising a gun or the ability to control the gun when firing, the Self-Defense Forces have specific training for that muscle group, and if you haven't trained that muscle group, you'll definitely be a step behind. This is something that can only be trained later.

"Move closer," Uesugi Genshin ordered over the radio.

Then, Uesugi Genshin and Shijo Tei's ship docked smoothly at the shore, while Hayama and the others were arranged by Uesugi Genshin to be placed not far out at sea.

Uesugi Genshin walked ashore and immediately saw Eriri's father, who was accompanied by a Self-Defense Force officer in uniform.

Upon seeing that they had made their decision, the three of them went to meet them.

"Hello," Uesugi Genshin greeted calmly.

"Hello." The other person nodded.

At this point, Eriri's father, acting as an intermediary, stepped in: "Mr. Uesugi, this is Lieutenant First Class I, Itagaki, who is in charge of this matter. Mr. Itagaki, this is Uesugi, the agent for this transaction."

"Hmm, did you bring what we asked for?" Banxia asked with a stern face.

Just like its name suggests, Uesugi Genshin thought to himself, then pointed to the ship, "I brought it."

Then he asked, "Where is what we asked for?"

He pointed to the weapon crates in the distance, which had been piled up into a small mountain several meters wide.

“Alright.” Uesugi Genshin nodded, then waved his hand, signaling Ayanokouji to bring up the gold.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji did not follow the suitcase pushed by his subordinates, but instead chose to hide in the shadows on the shore.

He had two revolvers concealed at his waist, and as long as he wasn't immediately exposed to their guns, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji was confident he could easily take down six or seven people.

Meanwhile, Uesugi Genshin was carrying a Sig Sauer P220 rifle. At this moment, he didn't expect to kill anyone present with the knife. He was even wearing a bulletproof vest, which had been taken from the body of an SAT and stored in a warehouse for a long time. Now was the time to put it to use.

“This is our sincerity.” Uesugi Genshin gestured to his men to open the box, which was neatly filled with gold.

"May I have it checked?" The tone under the board was much more relaxed.

“Sure,” Uesugi Genshin said without a hint of guilt.

Then, the people under the board came up with instruments for testing gold, highlighting their meticulousness.

“I also want to inspect my own goods,” Uesugi Genshin made the same request.

“No problem.” Itagaki led Uesugi Genshin toward the weapon case, with Shijou Tei quickly following behind.

Approaching, someone under the board opened the box.

There were several gleaming guns lying inside; they were Self-Defense Force Type 89 rifles.

The design is a matte black assault rifle with a reinforced plastic handguard. It can be held in the hand even when the gun gets hot from firing. There are also several ventilation holes on the handguard. However, there is no rail for mounting tactical accessories, which is typical of rifles from the last century.

"A total of 200," the person on the board said. "You can have someone inspect them."

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Genshin frowned. He said he wanted 200, and he really only gave him 200.

"And what about the scope?" he asked immediately.

This time it was Banxia's turn to frown. Finally, he sighed and pointed to the side, "Over there, the matching tripod is over there too."

“还有100把P220。各自配套的弹匣，5.56毫米的子弹5万发，9×19毫米的子弹1万发。”

Uesugi Genshin was satisfied now. Fortunately, although there were fewer rifles, they were given quite a few pistols, which was still acceptable.

As for bullets, they are indeed scarce, probably only about three basic loads per person.

But that's alright, we can go back to the Narashino Garrison to get more; there are plenty of bullets in the Self-Defense Forces' warehouse there.

The Chiba Self-Help Committee from Councilor Yukinoshita's side has already transported quite a lot from there, and we can also exchange supplies for Yukino's parents.

Then Uesugi Genshin had the boxes opened one by one. He checked each box randomly and found nothing wrong with them. They were even in perfect condition, probably taken from the warehouse not long ago. He was really meticulous.

"Sir, there's no problem," the person who tested the gold reported as he approached.

“Alright.” Now, a smile appeared on the man’s face. “Mr. Uesugi, if you have no other questions, then we’ll make a deal.”

"Hmm." Closing the weapon case, Uesugi Genshin stood before him, removing his gloves. "Pleasant to work with you?"

"Pleasant to work with."

The two held hands together.

He had calluses, Banxia thought to himself, but it had nothing to do with him anymore.

Uesugi Genshin said understandingly, "I'll load it onto the ship right away, and we can leave in about 10 minutes. If you don't have any problems, you can leave now."

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Okay."

However, before leaving, he still ordered two of his subordinates to stay behind and keep watch, presumably to confirm that they would really leave later, and to explain to Uesugi Genshin that there was no need to worry about the two men.

Eriri's father left with Itagaki, whispering a few words to Uesugi Genshin before leaving.

Then Uesugi Genshin called out over the radio, "Ayanokoji and Shijo's men, come and move it."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji also came over with the others. He was basically sure there was no danger, so he stood in front of the weapon box and examined the weapons inside.

"You know how to use it, right?" Uesugi Genshin asked, looking at him.

"I can, but only in terms of the use of the firearms themselves," Kiyotaka Ayanokoji replied.

“I’ll teach you the tactics, especially urban warfare, which I’m quite familiar with.” Uesugi Genshin shrugged, indicating that there was no problem with that.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji glanced at him, realizing he had misspoke; now it seemed he would be involved in firearms training.

He shouldn't have had anything to do with it!

After boxes of weapons and ammunition were loaded onto the two ships, Uesugi Genshin said to the two Self-Defense Force members who remained behind, "My liaison officer here also needs to evacuate. Waiting a little while shouldn't be a problem, right?"

The two men became tense as they watched the two ships with guns on board recede into the distance, while the other ship in the distance approached. "Don't cause us any trouble."

"It won't be a problem. They're all young people who left. It's more like we're helping you solve your problems." Uesugi Genshin had someone bring out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to him, lighting it for him.

I just had someone contact Azusagawa and the others to prepare, and now we can call them over directly.

After waiting for a while, a group of people emerged from the shadows. Just as Uesugi Genshin had said, they were all young people, specifically students from Minebara High School.

Also among them was Uzuki's mother, Ms. Hirokawa.

Uesugi Genshin quickly went to greet her and said to Miss Hirokawa, "Please board the ship first."

“Okay.” Miss Hirokawa nodded.

Sakuta Azusagawa, on the other hand, temporarily entrusted his younger sister, Kaede, to his friend Kunimi, and stayed with Genshin Uesugi.