Meng Shaoyuan! This name was deeply imprinted in Iwabuchi Sanji's mind. The public enemy of Japan and the most powerful agent on the surface?
Iwabuchi curled his lips in disdain three times. That's the incompetence of those people. If this man were in Manila, I would definitely not let him do whatever he wants!
"Okay, Seijiro, the past is in the past." Iwabuchi said three times: "Now that you have arrived in Manila, I think it is probably the arrangement of Amaterasu, so that we can fight side by side again. My The army still lacks a chief of staff, Seijiro, please take up this position."
"Okay." Seijiro agreed immediately: "We can finally fight together. Kikumonro, tell me about the current situation in Manila." Iwabuchi said it carefully three times.
Fujikura Seijiro also listened very carefully. Gradually, he frowned. After Iwabuchi finished speaking for the third time, he pondered and said: "Kikumonro, the security force, two important commanders died in a row, and both happened before the war. Is there something abnormal?" Abnormal place?
Iwabuchi didn't think so for the third time: "Seijiro, have you been doing intelligence work for a long time?"
"No, no." Seijiro frowned: "Before any war breaks out, any abnormality can be assumed to be a hostile act by the enemy. Kikumonro, the security force is an extremely important part of the battle to defend Manila. Why do things happen one after another in the department? I heard about the person named Shibu Taniguchi. You trust him very much, but do you really know this person? "
"What do you mean?" Iwabuchi frowned slightly three times: "Are you doubting him?"
"I didn't say that." Seijiro said calmly: "I just think that he is the biggest beneficiary after the deaths of Shimada Kazuhiro and Nakahama Matsutomi."
"Seijiro, you asked me just now if I know this person. I can responsibly tell you that I know him very well." Iwabuchi said slowly three times: "He is the person that Mr. Shintani admires most."
"Which Mr. Shintani?"
"Takuma Aringani."
"Oh, it's Shintani-senpai." Although one is from the Navy and the other is from the Army, Fujikura Seijiro still admires this senior in the intelligence community very much.
"Yes." Iwabuchi said three times: "Whether before that or when His Excellency Shintani left Manila, he solemnly recommended Shibu Taniguchi to me. Not only that, he is also a confidant of Prince Hendoku."
"Wait a minute." Seijiro interrupted the other party: "What's the relationship between Shibu Taniguchi and Prince Tsunede?"
"He was sent to Manila by His Excellency the Prince to handle special supplies."
"From the Mountain Lily Club?"
"Yes."
"Interesting, that's really interesting." Seijiro murmured, "He is from the Yamayuri Club, arrived in the Philippines, and then turned into the commander of the security forces?"
"No, it didn't happen suddenly." Iwabuchi corrected him three times: "Previously, after completing the mission of the Yamayuri Society, he became the acting chief of the Manila secret service."
"What?" Seijiro's interest became more and more intense: "Can you tell me more about the process?"
"This is what happened when Masaharu Honma was the commander in Manila. I don't know it very well. I only know a rough idea." After the actor finished speaking for the third time, a smile appeared on Seijiro's face: "Don't you think Isn’t it interesting, Kikumonro! Two important figures in the security forces died, and Shibu Taniguchi successfully became the commander. Before that, two important figures in the Manila secret service also died for treason. Why is that so? Is it a coincidence? Why are the powerful figures in these two departments dead, and then the ultimate profiteer is Shibuya Taniguchi?"
"Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's a peculiarity." Iwabuchi didn't find it strange three times: "According to the information I have, the two guys from the secret service stole gold on a large scale and were eventually discovered. Their arrest was Takuma Shintani proposed it and it was approved by Masaharu Honma. Is there any problem here? Seijiro, everyone in Manila is in danger, and it is not uncommon for robbers or even traitors to appear. When a disaster comes, every time Everyone has their own thoughts in their hearts.”
"I don't know, I don't know." Seijiro did not answer directly: "I just think it is too coincidental. In intelligence work, there may be problems in things that are too coincidental. Takuma Shintani? Shibu Taniguchi is his Is he a close confidant? Does Takuma Shintani take good care of him? One is from the Yamayuri Association and the other has been engaged in intelligence work for a long time. Why are they so close?" Iwabuchi was surprised three times: "Do you still doubt it? Takuma Shintani?”
"Don't forget, we have learned lessons from Tanishigehara." Seijiro emphasized: "Before, who would have thought that something like this would happen to Tanishigehara. Haven't we learned enough lessons? Kikumonro, We must suspect anyone, and anything may happen before his suspicion is lifted." Three times Iwabuchi felt that his best friend had changed.
In the past, he was so optimistic and humorous, always full of enthusiasm for everyone. But what now? He doesn't trust anyone, not even someone he's never met!
This kind of suspicion will take a toll on morale. Iwabuchi said seriously three times: "Seijiro, I can tell you responsibly that Shibu Taniguchi is an excellent and responsible imperial officer. After I became the commander of Manila, he gave me too much help, and also helped I put down the rebellion of the security forces. I have no reason not to trust him. Currently, he controls the security forces and makes the Red Deer unit, which was once against us, completely obey my command."
"Ah, really?" Seijiro said calmly: "I just looked at a stranger with suspicion, and had no other purpose." After saying that, he looked at Iwabuchi three times: "Kikumonro , you are my best friend. I have always dreamed of one day fighting side by side with you, and now this opportunity has finally come. As the supreme commander of Manila, you have a heavy responsibility, and I must help you. I know that our chances of holding Manila are slim, but I am willing to fight with you. However, I don’t want a dagger to appear behind our backs at the critical stage of the war. If that happens, I am also willing to help You block this dagger!" He showed his true feelings completely.
At this moment, Iwabuchi was moved three times, and he seemed to have returned to their boyhood: "Seijiro, I still remember what my mother said to this day, you must be friends for life!"
