Agent: Intercepting Yu Manli at the start!

Chapter 90 Arrogant and Reckless!

Feng Manna was about to speak when Oshima Ken raised his hand to stop her.

Ken Oshima continued, "You and the Military Intelligence Bureau were both keeping an eye on Section Chief Sendo Kaede. So you arranged for snipers to lie in ambush on the rooftop, and you also specifically settled Section Chief Sendo Kaede in room 304 of the Lorfi Apartments—which was tantamount to personally handing him over to the enemy's guns."

"You said Miss Lan Yanzhi is a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, but she's been at the Car Dream Factory in the French Concession all morning and hasn't left at all."

"You're dragging Lan Yanzhi into this just so you can find someone to take the blame for you."

"Section Chief Feng, am I right?"

After Oshima Ken's analysis, Feng Manna's every move in this operation suddenly made sense and was completely logical.

All the clues and all the unusual things pointed directly to her.

Feng Manna, of course, vehemently denied it: "General Oshima, absolutely not! How could I possibly be a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau?"

"My parents were killed by the Kuomintang's Military Intelligence Bureau. I joined the Special Operations Headquarters to expose them and avenge their deaths—why would I turn around and help them?"

Ken Oshima smiled slightly, his tone calm yet tinged with coldness: "There are no eternal enemies, nor eternal friends in this world."

"Miss Feng Manna, you may not be a formal member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, but as long as our interests align, we may become allies and even work together to set up this scheme."

"And what were you after in setting this up? Was it revenge for Section Chief Sendoh Kaede demoting you? Or do you have some other secret you're hiding?"

Feng Manna was completely speechless and could only repeatedly deny it: "General Oshima, I really didn't conspire with the Military Intelligence Bureau to assassinate Section Chief Xian Daofeng! Please believe me, I will definitely find out the truth and clear my name!"

"No need." Ken Oshima's face darkened, leaving her no room for negotiation. "Let's talk about the truth in prison."

"Guards, take Feng Manna away!"

"yes!"

Two military police rushed in and swiftly subdued Feng Manna, taking her to the prison.

She didn't struggle or shout.

Watching Feng Manna being taken away, Lan Yanzhi felt a pang of sadness, but she didn't show it much on her face. She simply turned calmly to Oshima Ken and asked, "General Oshima, may I leave now?"

"Of course," Ken Oshima nodded. "Miss Rouge is innocent and should leave immediately."

"Thank you," Lan Yanzhi said softly, then turned and left.

Only then did Zhou Xiao's meticulously planned game truly come to an end.

Each step is interconnected, leaving no room for error.

The first half focuses on Sendoh Kaede, while the second half targets Feng Manna.

After Lan Yanzhi left, Oshima Ken sat back heavily in his chair, his face ashen.

In less than a month, he lost two Special Higher Police Section chiefs in succession—as the commander of the military police, how could he relax?

After sitting quietly for a moment, he slowly stood up and dialed the telecommunications department: "Send an urgent telegram to headquarters immediately, informing them of the latest situation in Shanghai!"

If Sendoh Kaede is attacked, it must be reported to Doihara immediately.

Even Ken Oshima did not expect that when the news reached Tokyo, it would cause a huge uproar among the Japanese high-ranking officials and shake the government and the public.

Sendoh Kaede was a Special Higher Police chief personally selected and dispatched to Shanghai by Doihara. He was assassinated just a few days after taking office, which is no small matter.

Ken Oshima was filled with frustration, unable to say whether it was bad luck or his partner's misfortune—both of the previous and current Special Higher Police chiefs had fallen in Shanghai.

But the truth cannot be hidden forever; it must be reported.

The chain reaction triggered by Sendoh Kaede's death far exceeded Oshima Ken's expectations.

Wherever the Japanese occupied, they would set up special agencies to control the people and anti-Japanese forces in the occupied areas in the political, economic and cultural fields—the army was too busy to deal with these matters.

The newly established intelligence agency has branches such as the Political Affairs Section, Economics Section, Culture and Education Section, and Special Higher Police Section.

Its highest-ranking official is called the "Chief of the Special Service Agency," and the Special Higher Police is just one of its directly subordinate departments.

Doihara was then the head of the Special Service Agency of the Three Northeastern Provinces. Although he was currently stationed in Beiping, he actually controlled the Special Higher Police in major coastal cities, including Shanghai.

In other words, the Special Higher Police system in the three northeastern provinces and the coastal areas of East China was basically under his jurisdiction, so you can imagine how important his position was.

Beiping, the office of the head of the agency.

Doihara frowned, staring at the documents and intelligence briefings spread out on the table.

Today, the Japanese army is encountering setbacks everywhere in China, and the anti-Japanese armed forces are putting up a very stubborn resistance. The war has reached a stalemate, leaving the country in a dilemma.

They seriously underestimated the determination and resilience of the Chinese people to fight the war to the end.

This is why both the high-ranking Japanese military officials and the domestic public opinion are anxious and dissatisfied – they initially boasted that they could take over China in three months, but now, after so long, not only has there been no breakthrough, but the situation has reached a stalemate.

In times like these, the covert operations of intelligence agencies become even more crucial.

When the two sides of a scale are evenly matched, the weight of a single ant is enough to break the balance.

The tilt of the strategic balance often depends on every powerful blow struck by intelligence agencies in intelligence gathering, subversion and infiltration, and covert warfare.

However, the reality was that the Japanese military intelligence agencies' achievements were truly unremarkable.

Soo-ho was deeply worried.

dong dong dong...

A knock came at the door.

"Come in!"

A moment later, Chief of Staff Kazuji Yamamitsu entered with a grave expression. Looking at Doihara, who also looked so serious, he reported in a low voice, "Chief, there is urgent military information that needs to be reported to you immediately."

"Oh? What is it?" Doihara put down the documents in his hand.

Yamamitsu Ichiji: "I just received an urgent telegram from General Oshima Ken, commander of the Shanghai Military Police—this morning, the newly appointed head of the Special Higher Police Section, Sendo Kaede, was assassinated."

"What?!" The chubby boy jumped up from his chair, his eyes wide open, staring intently at Yamamitsu Ichiji. "What did you just say? Sendoh Kaede... was assassinated?"

Yamamitsu Ichiji nodded slowly.

Tu Feiyuan gasped, his face filled with disbelief, and his expression suddenly froze.

As the head of the intelligence agency in Northeast China, and with Sendou Feng having served in the region for a long time, the two had worked together for many years and knew each other inside and out. Doi-Yuan knew exactly how ruthless and quick-witted Sendou Feng was, so he specifically transferred him to Shanghai, hoping that he could turn the tide and stabilize this turbulent and important city.

So, before the person could even get a foothold, they were gone?

Yamamitsu Ichiji's face was ashen, and his voice was low: "I have to admit that the situation in Shanghai has reached a critical point - in less than thirty days, we have lost two Special Higher Police officers."

Tu Feiyuan's face grew increasingly gloomy. Suddenly, he slammed his hand on the table, causing the teacup to jump. "This is outrageous! They have absolutely no respect for anyone!"

This isn't just killing one person; it's a public slap in the face—first slapping Doiyu Hiroshi, then the Special Higher Police, and finally humiliating the entire Japanese intelligence system in China!

One comes, one falls.

They were arrogant and reckless.

Yamamitsu Ichiji asked in a low voice, "Chief, what are the next steps? Who will be appointed to succeed the Special Higher Police Section Chief?"

Tu Feiyuan held his forehead, his brows furrowed, and remained silent for a moment.

Too tricky.

Sendoh Kaede had only been in office for a few days? He hadn't even warmed his office before this unexpected misfortune struck.

The Japanese forces in China are currently under immense pressure: their advance at the front has stalled, and they have long lost the unstoppable momentum they had at the beginning of the invasion. Now they are encountering obstacles everywhere and struggling to make progress.

Meanwhile, the anti-Japanese forces were united as one, using their flesh and blood and their iron will to build lines of defense across the vast land, thus holding back the invaders' advance.

For this reason, the Japanese General Headquarters exerted unprecedented pressure on its troops in China—domestic dissatisfaction with the progress of the war was already widespread.

When news of Xian Daofeng's assassination reached Dongjing, it caused a great shock among the higher-ups. What truly alarmed them was not the death of a section chief, but the successive deaths of two Special Higher Police officers, less than a month apart. The information revealed behind this was too glaring: the situation in Shanghai was completely out of control, and the resistance forces had not only not been suppressed, but were growing stronger.

The news caused an uproar in Japan. The public already had many doubts about the invasion of China, and now the assassination of Sendoh Kaede further fueled anti-war sentiment and skepticism, causing a public uproar and shaking both the government and the people. This pressure weighed heavily on both the Japanese headquarters in Tokyo and the Japanese military in China.

The overwhelming discussions and accusations made Doiyuu feel extremely uneasy; to make matters worse, the headquarters had ordered him to return to the capital immediately to report on his duties and provide a clear explanation.

To put it bluntly, the Japanese forces in China desperately needed a victory to boost morale—whether it was an intelligence war, a financial war, or a direct confrontation, they just needed to win once.

The top brass and frontline commanders in Dongjing were all hoping for this respite.

Of course, we'll leave all of that aside for now.

What's giving Doi-Yuan the biggest headache right now is who should fill the position of head of the Special Higher Police...

The shockwaves caused by Xian Daofeng's death far exceeded expectations.

The Japanese public already harbored resentment towards the Japanese troops stationed in China for a long time, and this incident only added fuel to the fire. Discussions arose in the streets and alleys, and discontent spread rapidly. The pressure on the Japanese troops at the front lines suddenly intensified.

At this moment, the chubby boy from Beiping rubbed his temples and looked up at Yamamitsu Ichiji: "Yamamitsu-kun, you should go back first."

"Immediately send a telegram to General Ken Oshima, requesting him to temporarily assume the position of head of the Special Higher Police Section. Once a suitable candidate is identified, I will appoint another one."

Yamamitsu Ichiji stood at attention and replied, "Yes, sir!"

Immediately, the headquarters of the intelligence agency sent an urgent telegram to Ken Oshima.

The following morning, Shanghai was bathed in sunshine, as if the massive explosion at the Shitai Department Store the day before had never happened. The entire city remained calm and peaceful.

This is Shanghai in a chaotic world—last night the cannons roared, but this morning it's still bustling with traffic.

The war continues, but life must go on as usual.

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The Special Higher Police Chief has been killed!"

"Breaking news! The newly appointed head of the Special Higher Police Section died last night!"

Breaking news! The newly appointed head of the Special Higher Police Section has been killed in the explosion!

The cries of vendors rose and fell, echoing throughout the streets and alleys of Shanghai.

The death of Sendou Feng became the headline news on the front page of major newspapers that day.

The people were talking about it privately, and many secretly cheered and felt very happy.

Shancheng, a vital town nestled deep in the mountains, is now a core hub in the rear area of ​​the War of Resistance against Japan.

Unable to penetrate the mountain city with ground forces, the Japanese army could only rely on air power to frequently bomb the city, attempting to create an opening.

Especially given the repeated setbacks on the front lines and the immense internal pressure, air raids on the mountain city have become almost their only outlet for asserting their presence, venting their anger, and relieving stress.

On the very day that Sendoh Kaede was assassinated, the Japanese air force once again attacked Yamashiro.

But on this day, the mountain city remained as calm and composed as ever.

Military Intelligence Bureau Headquarters, Deputy Director's Office.