The people from the Banto Group arrived very quickly. Within half an hour, Kuwako's convoy arrived.
Seven or eight of them were professionals. The moment they alighted, they inspected the battlefield and collected information. A long limousine drove over. Naturally, it was expensive.
The door opened, and a female employee jumped down from the driver's seat. She took small steps, but her movements were swift. She bowed and greeted them, "Master Yamada, Miss Hayakawa, I am Ishida Asako. Please get in the car!"
"You can lie down in the car, and there's medicine."
Japanese female employees had to put on makeup for work. If they did not, they would be looked down upon and ostracized by the other women in the company. Hence, Ishida Asako wore her uniform, and her appearance was impeccable.
Hayakawa Naomi looked at Ishida Asako. She was in a daze. She had used the mist earlier, and felt very tired. Her head felt like it was about to explode, and there were voices speaking in her ears. If not for Pei Zi Yun, she would not have been able to hear them. She was at her limit.
Her face was pale, and her steps were unsteady as she boarded the car. Pei Zi Yun hurriedly reached out to support her, and Ishida Asako helped as well. After entering the car, the seat could be lowered, and it was like a bed.
Pei Zi Yun helped Hayakawa Naomi lie down, and Ishida Asako served him a hot towel. Pei Zi Yun nodded his head in approval, and Ishida Asako bowed in gratitude.
Pei Zi Yun wiped Hayakawa Naomi down, and then himself. Ishida Asako spoke gently, "Master Yamada, Miss Hayakawa, there's medicine and drinks in the fridge."
"The insulated box is made of materials that can still keep warm."
"Thank you for your concern." Although they had drunk some water and eaten some rations, Pei Zi Yun still fed Hayakawa Naomi some sushi. Hayakawa Naomi struggled to get up, "Minister, I'm sorry to trouble you."
"No, you've helped me a lot. Lie down!"
Hayakawa Naomi was extremely tired, and after a few mouthfuls, she fell asleep. Pei Zi Yun then heaved a sigh of relief. The car was already on the road.
This car was a bulletproof car. The sides of the car were made of ceramic and alloy plates, and the tires were specially made. Even if it were to encounter bullets or explosions, it would still be able to move at high speeds.
At this point, Pei Zi Yun looked around and understood, "It can withstand bullets from a rifle, and is even able to withstand damage from a handgun. The Bantō family is very thoughtful."
On the small screen was an electronic map, showing the car's speed and destination. Pei Zi Yun heaved a sigh of relief. He opened the fridge and took out a bottle of wine. He poured himself a glass and downed it in one gulp. Only then did he look outside.
At this time, the rain had just stopped, and a rare rainbow hung in the sky. The plane trees on both sides of the road were verdant green. He couldn't help but lean against the seat and doze off.
When he woke up, he was already in Tokyo. Tokyo was the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. A landmark building stood beside the moat. It had white walls and black tiles.
"Yamada-sama, we have arrived in Tokyo." Ishida Asako said respectfully. She was an employee of the Sakata family. Every day, she would leave early and return late like a bee. She worked hard for the sake of her family's development. She had been driving for the president and was in charge of receiving guests. Usually, the people she received were the ministers and presidents.
At this point, he used the Reflective Mirror to sneak a peek at Pei Zi Yun. The sun was shining down on the youth's body. This kind of person, who was only fifteen years old, was able to make the president's office personally call him to fetch him?
He really couldn't figure out his background. Could it be that he was the president's boyfriend?
But what was the meaning of bringing this young girl along?
The car drove into Tokyo. It was both familiar and strange. Nothing seemed to have changed. Pei Zi Yun looked at the people bustling about in the city. On the 9-inch LCD screen was Okada Kawako, the popular newscaster of the Japanese television station. She was reporting in a sweet voice.
"According to reliable sources, there has been a terrorist attack in the vicinity of Haiji Village. The culprits are the Huichuan Gang. They are believed to be involved in a series of recent terrorist attacks. The local government has deployed armed forces to eliminate them. Now the situation has calmed down, and they are currently reassuring the local residents …"
Pei Zi Yun thought to himself. He remembered that the five major Japanese television stations did not belong to the Sakata Group. Why did they intervene so quickly?
After thinking for a long time, the car stopped. Ishida Asako said respectfully in Japanese, "We have arrived."
As she said this, she hurried down the car and walked to the door, opening it.
Pei Zi Yun stepped out and glanced to the side. He saw a short and stout middle-aged man standing at the door to welcome him. Behind him was a group of people waiting respectfully.
Pei Zi Yun was not surprised, but Ishida Asako's heart tightened. This young man had an extraordinary background. The person who welcomed him was Tokugawa Hisashi. This was Tokugawa Hisashi, who had a territory of 18,000 stones. He had once been a Grand Elder of the shogunate.
Under the Great Generals of the shogunate, the highest ranking official was the Grand Elder. However, this position was rarely set up. Under normal circumstances, the Grand Elder was the highest ranking official in the shogunate. There were four to five of them, and they were chosen from the generations of daimyo who had a territory of 12,000 stones to 65,000 stones. Hence, the appointment of the Grand Elder showed the close relationship and trust between the Tokugawa family and the shogunate.
Although the power of the daimyo had waned after the advent of democracy, they were not completely eradicated. Even now, they still controlled a lot of land and were secretly wealthy. The Tokugawa family was a classic example. It was said that they were still part of the shogunate, and had been represented by the shogunate for many generations.
Japan had a very strict hierarchy. For such an important person to be standing at the door to welcome him, it was obvious that he was very important. Ishida Asako broke out in a cold sweat.
Pei Zi Yun smiled, "May I know who you are?"
Tokugawa Hisaoki smiled as he retrieved his name card and handed it over to Pei Zi Yun with both hands. Pei Zi Yun hurriedly lowered his head and received the card with both hands. He looked at it and saw that there was only one line of words on it: Tokugawa Hisaoki, Tokugawa Hisaoki.
This was also the title of the shogunate. It was second only to the Grand Elder, and was responsible for managing the Imperial family. There were three to five of them, and they took turns to take up the post.
Pei Zi Yun lowered his head and said, "I've heard of your name for a long time. This is the first time we've met. Please take care of me in the future. However, I don't have a name card with me now, so please forgive me."
Tokugawa Hisaoki nodded his head and smiled, "I know, I know. You've just killed your way out of the Imperial army, how could you possibly have a name card with you? Please enter."
Pei Zi Yun replied, "Your excellency Hisaoki, please enter."
He then whispered, "Naomi, please take good care of me."
"Hai!" Ishida Asako acknowledged as she watched the group of people enter. This restaurant was very famous, and the ambiance was very elegant. They were led into a hall, where the tea master, Matcha, and Tokugawa Hisaoki watched as his entourage retreated. He then raised his cup to his lips and said, "Yamada-kun, can you tell me what happened so that we can deal with it accordingly?"
Pei Zi Yun smiled, "Of course."
He explained everything in detail and concisely.
"So that's how it is. These officers are too much." When Tokugawa Hisaoki heard this, he did not hesitate and said, "Don't worry, Yamada-kun is a hero who has returned from fighting against the Imperial army. How could they turn around and attack him with cannons? This was purely self-defense."
Although this was what he said, the country did not care about such things. Now that he had said this, it was as if he was being lenient. Pei Zi Yun was a little puzzled, but he still lowered his head to show his gratitude, "Thank you very much. Please convey my gratitude to the Minister."
"Hai, please convey my gratitude to the General. This is my duty. Yamada-kun, can you tell me more about the dimension on the other side?"
"So that's what the Shogunate values." Pei Zi Yun thought about it and realized that it made sense. He squinted his eyes and pondered for a moment. Tokugawa Hisaoki did not seem to mind as he smiled and called out to the Huaishi Mai.
The group of people served the dishes in silence. The Huaishi Mai was a dish that the host of the Japanese tea ceremony would treat his guests to. It was called "three dishes in one sauce". Now, it was synonymous with the highest quality of cooking. It was extremely exquisite, and there were high standards in both the utensils and the placement of the food. However, the amount of food served was very small, and some people viewed it as a work of art.
Pei Zi Yun felt that this was all nonsense.
When everyone had left, only the recording officer was left. Pei Zi Yun then said, "When I first entered the Sea Order Village, I did not see anyone. However, there should have been people around then."
"This is a phenomenon where the dimensions are overlapping."
"When I reached the other side, I could confirm that this was indeed a different world from our own."
"Yamada-kun, can you explain in detail?" Tokugawa Hisaoki listened attentively and asked earnestly.
"Firstly, it's because of the mountains inside. The terrain is completely different from the surroundings. However, the more fundamental reason is because of one's intuition!"
"Intuition?" Tokugawa Hisaoki did not curse out loud. Instead, he leaned forward.
"Yes, it's the intuition of a warrior," Pei Zi Yun said.
The recording officer's pen paused. Tokugawa Hisaoki smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you very much. Please continue."
Pei Zi Yun paused before continuing to explain the situation. When he was done, Tokugawa Hisaoki bowed and said, "Yamada-kun, thank you very much. Your information has filled in a huge gap.
"The origin of the Tokugawa Army has always been the focus of our investigation. However, no one has been able to survive. This time, you have contributed greatly to the Tokugawa Army.
"It is highly likely that the Tokugawa Army was attacked to prevent you from returning. Hence, you do not have to worry about this attack. The Tokugawa Army will handle this matter appropriately.
"Not only are you not guilty, you will also be rewarded.
"Also, I know that you have many questions about the Tokugawa Hisaoki. This is the information I have for you." Tokugawa Hisaoki smiled and said, "Once you read it, you will understand."
Pei Zi Yun flipped through the information, and his face darkened. "Is the situation really that bad?"
"Yes. Japan is currently governed by local elections. In other words, in theory, the Tokugawa Army can be controlled through local elections.
"Now, many places have fallen into the hands of suspicious people. Even some of the troops are involved. That is why the attack happened.
"However, Yamada-kun, please do not worry. The Tokugawa Army is still the strongest. They control 70% of the Japanese army. If not for the fact that we could not find the enemy, we would have been able to uproot them a long time ago. Your information has helped us a lot.
"Not only that, the Tokugawa Army has also issued this order."
As he spoke, he took out a document. The document looked very informal and was written with a brush. Pei Zi Yun took a look and was shocked.
The words on the document were very simple: "Increase the Knowledge of the Tokugawa Shrine to 1200 stones."
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