Snow Leopard: Building the Strongest Elite Group through Robbery

Chapter 1097 Yoshiko Kawashima's Disagreement

The disappearance of Zhou Weiguo is more terrifying than his presence in the Independent Brigade.

This is what Korechika Anami is thinking now.

If he's there, at least you know he's there and that he's not planning to cause trouble. If he's not there, then he's definitely going to cause trouble, and if he does, he certainly won't be laughing.

The chief of staff gave a bitter smile. "General, to be honest, I'm not sure this time either, whether he went to Kyoto or not."

"Report this situation to Kyoto." That was all he could do; there was nothing else he could do.

Not long after he sent his chief of staff to report the news to Kyoto.

Kiyoshi Kōgetsu in Beiping also received a message.

Zhou Weiguo left the Independent Brigade, and his whereabouts are unknown.

“He’s finally going to make his move.” Kiyoshi Katsuki handed the telegram to Hisao Tani; “We’ve received information that he’s left the Independent Brigade.”

After reading the telegram, Tani Hisao sighed, "This is our misfortune, but at the same time it is also an honor for us."

"What do you mean?" Kiyoshi Katsuki asked, puzzled.

Tani Hisao sighed, “This means he’s about to launch a counterattack. We’re likely to suffer losses, but thankfully, at least after this, we won’t have to worry about where that bastard’s bullet will come from.”

That person has a very obvious personality trait: once he's vented his anger, he won't bother you again unless you're asking for trouble and insist on challenging him.

To paraphrase Tani Hisao, this kind of person is frustrating. If you ignore him, he'll mutter a few curses and leave. But if you insist on challenging him, he'll fight you to the bitter end, even to the death.

“There’s probably something big going on with the 3rd Division. You should be prepared.” After thinking for a moment, Kiyoshi Katsuki added, “Keep the news under wraps.”

Since the 3rd Division is to be withdrawn, there is no need to let the news spread further.

Everything they brought upon themselves was their own fault.

Both of them were nervous.

However, Zhou Weiguo and Asaka Xiuling were unaware that their departure had caused extreme anxiety for Kiyoshi Kazuki and Korechika Anami of the North China Area Army.

At this moment, the two were sitting in a county town in the Japanese-occupied zone, eating wontons at a food stall.

The two were of one mind; they knew they were going to do something in enemy-occupied territory, but they didn't know where to go.

This county town, if you go north, will reach a ferry crossing on the Yangtze River. From there, you can go upstream to Wuhan and then to Beiping, or downstream to Nanjing and then to Shanghai. From Shanghai, you can go to Kowloon, Tokyo, or even to the area outside the Great Wall.

"A cargo ship is going to Nanjing tomorrow. Have you decided where we want to go?" Asaka Shurei asked, blowing cool air onto the wontons.

Zhou Weiguo shrugged, idly stirring his wontons with a spoon. "To be honest, I don't know where to go either."

This time, I was completely rejected and kicked out.

He had no plan at all. He just came out like that.

But one core principle remains true: you can't just eat for free. You can't really come out here just to see this dazzling world.

If that's the case, why didn't he stay in a small room in the Changsha concession?

Asaka Shurei swallowed a mouthful of wonton and glanced at a group of Japanese military police walking by in the distance; "Why don't we go and see my father?"

"Why would I want to see him?" Zhou Weiguo asked, puzzled. He might want to see him, but the old man might not want to see him.

"Of course we're not going to see him. I was just wondering, do you think they knew this time that the US was behind the poison gas attack?"

Zhou Weiguo paused, then looked up. "What do you want to do?"

Asaka Hideaki put down her spoon. "I reckon they still think we did it. We can't take the blame. We have to let them know that we didn't do it."

"The problem is, we don't even know that they were the ones who did it."

"That's not important. What's important is that we give them something to suspect. And think about it, once we get there, we can at least accurately grasp what the headquarters' next move is, so when we come back, we can offer more suggestions to the command."

They were just sitting around doing nothing anyway, and judging from the theater command's intentions, the fighting wouldn't start until the communications director regained his trust.

Since a fight is unlikely, there's no need to go.

Moreover, going to Beiping is not suitable. This time, the Independent Brigade has caused quite a stir, and it is estimated that Beiping is also keeping an eye on them. If people disappear, they will also be nervous, and it is estimated that this group will deal with things very carefully.

The trip wasn't very fruitful.

Zhou Weiguo tossed the spoon into the bowl and stood up. "Then let's go take a look. I also want to know what they think of Yoshiko Kawashima."

Yoshiko Kawashima no longer had the energy to gather any intelligence; she didn't even leave her office. After receiving news of the gas attack, she locked herself in her room.

Neither I nor Zhou Weiguo did it. Therefore, it must have been done by a third party.

Who is doing this, and what is their purpose?

After much thought, she came to a conclusion: no matter who was behind it, it wouldn't benefit her.

"Oh no! Who's going to ruin my grand plan?" Yoshiko Kawashima clenched her fist and slammed her fist on the table in dissatisfaction.

Standing next to him, Yu Cui said, "Miss, isn't this situation good for us?"

"Good. The people in the Special Higher Police are not idiots, and the headquarters is not stupid either. They will find out soon that this was not done by Shancheng."

If it wasn't Yamashiro who did it, then they will definitely do everything in their power to investigate who is behind it. The Japanese army is a vengeful and blindly confident force. If they uncover the truth, then the seeds of their revenge will take root and sprout, leading to a fatal blow.

If that's the case, then the Japanese army's overall plan will have to be adjusted once again.

This was contrary to the outcome she wanted.

"You've been with me for so long, you should know what the Japanese army would do if they found out that Yamashiro didn't do this, right?"

“Miss, of course I understand. But since they dare to do this, it means they have already cleaned up everything. Even if the Special Higher Police investigate, they won’t be able to find out. And even if they can find out, wouldn’t what they find out be something they’ve already prepared for?”

And what can be found out is that this was done by Yamashiro, since Yamashiro currently has some poison gas bombs.

“You…” Yoshiko Kawashima glanced at the girl and then tapped her forehead; “You’re thinking too simply.”