Tokyo Detective

Chapter 587 Battle for the Bridge

The incident happened so fast that the surrounding spectators only saw a flash of lightning before one of the power armored vehicles was destroyed. They then took out their phones to film it.

"What's going on? Isn't that Naoki Hanyu? He looks like he's going to kill these two."

"The people my idol killed must be bad guys."

"Perhaps they are members of the YMCA."

Naoki Hanyu looked up and glanced around, then shouted loudly.

"Why did you send a mixed helicopter battalion and seven powered armored vehicles to attack me during the coup in Japan tonight? Is America also cooperating with the coup in Japan, which is why you are preventing me from returning to quell the rebellion?"

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For a moment, the surroundings fell silent. Although many people had heard the news of the coup, and some had even gone to the heart of Tokyo to protest, they remained silent when faced with the cruelty of the coup.

A coup d'état is not a dinner party; you can't just sleep it off and pretend nothing happened. People can really die.

Look at the Japanese hero Naoki Hanyu, he was attacked by an army, although it seems he managed to kill them.

A wry smile appeared on Irving's face beneath his helmet, and he then pulled out a half-meter-long alloy blade.

"Saying anything is useless. Make your move and let me see the world's strongest power."

"As you wish, America's soldiers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Naoki Hanyu's body grew to 3 meters tall again, and blue static electricity erupted instantly like lightning striking his body.

This shocking scene stunned everyone, as it was the first time in a long time that Naoki Hanyu had fought in public.

"Wow, turning into a giant is terrifying! Is this even human?"

"I'm ignorant. This is a secret technique for reaching a high level of martial arts, called 'God Descending to Earth'."

"Damn it, don't think you can talk nonsense just because I don't know it. It's clearly called Muscle Control."

"I'm more curious about the underlying principle behind the body generating lightning; it's very unscientific."

Amidst the murmurs and speculation, Irving was under immense pressure, torn between whether to make a move or not. His opponent appeared to have many weaknesses, yet in reality, he seemed to have none.

Naoki Hanyu didn't care what the other person thought; in reality, he couldn't maintain his peak performance for more than 3 minutes and had to stop and rest before he could continue.

The drain on his energy is just too much. There's internal organ overclocking, muscle control, and now the massively energy-consuming antimagnetic circulation. His stamina recovery can't keep up at all; it's practically trying to squeeze him dry. If only he had a portable reactor inside his body like some Iron Man characters.

"If you won't come, I'll come myself."

Irving didn't answer; he needed to concentrate.

The next second, a deafening thunderclap rang out. Naoki Hanyu moved so fast that to ordinary people, all that could be seen was lightning. In the instant he used the Thunder Step, Naoki Hanyu's speed exceeded 600 kilometers per hour, reaching subsonic speed.

(Low subsonic speed: below 367 km/h (Mach 0.3), subsonic speed: below 980 km/h, high subsonic speed: below 1225 km/h)
"bump"

The blade was shattered, and Owen's head, along with his helmet, was cleaved off. The murder weapon was Naoki Hanyu's hand chop.

"Dragon Fist 300%"

The metal giant knelt down, blood gushing out. A martial arts master in power armor, a strongman no less powerful than a grandmaster, was killed in a single move. Someone was just too fast.

"what"

The bloody scene horrified many people, but Naoki Hanyu had no time to care about them. He sent his clone to retrieve the damaged power armor, hoping to salvage a new set.

He needs to return to Chiyoda as soon as possible; the situation at the police station is not optimistic.
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Ten minutes ago, at Loop No. 10 in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, a main road that runs directly from Nerima Ward to Chiyoda Ward.

At Ikebukuro Station in Toshima Ward, many shoppers witnessed a large number of military vehicles passing by, with tanks and armored vehicles leading the way, followed by rows of troop carriers.

Several young college students were discussing it animatedly.

"Wow, what are they trying to do?"

"Didn't you see the news? The Prime Minister is planning a coup, and the entire city is under martial law. The First Division is going to Chiyoda to occupy our country's political center."

"Is there martial law? But we're still out shopping."

One of the boys looked worried.

"Of course, it's irrelevant here. I heard that the police in Central District 6 have started evacuating other people and told them to stay in shelters in other districts first. I guess there's going to be a war, and Central District 6 is the battlefield."

"fight!"

The girls were all shocked, and even the boys were worried.

If a fight breaks out, it will make their lives worse, no matter which side wins.

"There seems to be police blocking the highway ahead. I wonder if they'll allow the army to pass?"

"Is there really a lockdown?"

"real."

"Come on, let's go over and take a look."

Several daring college students followed them on motorcycles.
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Gokokuji in Toshima Ward is one of the largest cemeteries in Tokyo and one of the few areas in Tokyo without forks in the road, as there are cemeteries on both sides.

The armored battalion, acting as the vanguard, soon encountered the first line of defense from the police. Several police cars were blocking the road at the intersection ahead, and dozens of police officers were obstructing and dispersing pedestrians and vehicles.

Although the police officer leading the team was afraid of the armored battalion, he still gritted his teeth and tried to negotiate.

Armored battalion commander Suzuki Kuma considered how to proceed. To get through, they would have to pass through the police blockade; otherwise, with graves on both sides and densely packed tombstones, it would be unsuitable for vehicles to pass, and they could not possibly drive over the graves.

But if we take another route, it will waste several minutes to more than ten minutes.

Just as Suzuki Kuma was about to send people to drive away the police, the brigade commander, who was riding in a command vehicle, gave an order through the communicator.

"Just crash into it."

"But."

Shinichi Takashima interrupted.

"No buts. The drones have already spotted the police setting up a defensive line in the rear. It seems they don't intend to let us through. This is a coup, not child's play. Nobody has time to waste, unless you want to be charged with treason by the police." The word "treason" stunned everyone. Did they have any choice now?
"Yes, I'll order them to run over right now."

At Suzuki Kuma's command, the lead tank did not slow down and crashed into the police car at 50 kilometers per hour, scaring the police officers into fleeing.

Their orders were to delay the army as much as possible to buy time for the rear to deploy defenses, but if there was danger, they could decide to retreat on their own and there was no need to risk their lives.

The tank, weighing nearly 50 tons, crushed the police car, turning it into a metal pancake.

One armored vehicle after another passed by, but the crushed police cars acted like speed bumps, delaying the process by a dozen seconds or so, which was considered a successful mission.

The armored battalion quickly passed through Toshima Ward and arrived at Bunkyo Ward, where many universities are located, including the University of Tokyo. The commotion caused by the armored battalion attracted many students who had not yet had time to evacuate.

"Martial law has really been declared, and the army has been deployed."

"Damn it, why is the school making us leave?"

Amidst the discussions, the armored battalion encountered its second obstacle: a 100-ton overturned truck blocked the road ahead, with 20 tons of steel bars scattered on the ground.

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Suzuki Kuma glanced at the highway next to him. As for why they didn't get on the highway, the answer was that it was prone to traffic jams, and there was no other way to get stuck on the highway.

"Commander, Chiyoda is only a few kilometers away from here. Why don't we take the highway?"

"That's ridiculous. I checked with a drone. The highway was deliberately blocked by traffic police. Once you get on, you can't get off."

"This"

"Fire! Blow up that truck!"

Suzuki Kuma was stunned. He hadn't even considered firing artillery in the city, let alone bombing a large truck.

"The road is very difficult to walk on now that it's been bombed."

"It's just a short distance. Most of our armored battalion are tracked, so we're not afraid."

"Yes."

The Type 90 tank fired its cannon, the deafening roar startling those who hadn't yet retreated, who rushed forward. This was the first shot fired by both sides in the Japanese coup tonight, indicating that the situation was becoming increasingly dire.

When the armored battalion took three minutes to pass, Shinichi Takashima had no patience left to dawdle. He was risking his life for a coup, not playing games with the police.

"Everyone, listen up! If police approach, shoot them to drive them away. If they try to block the road with vehicles, shoot them dead. Do you understand?"

"understood."

As the armored battalion advanced, the occasional gunfire and screams of policemen clearly indicated that things were far from peaceful.

Finally, the armored battalion arrived at the riverbank 13 minutes later than scheduled. The opposite bank was Chiyoda Ward.

Iida Bridge, connecting the Bunkaku area and Chiyoda-go, is only 50 meters long, but its six lanes prove its sturdiness. Of the 12 bridges connecting to Chiyoda-go, only three have six lanes; the rest are either four or two lanes.

Shinichi Takashima glanced around and knew that the police wouldn't let them pass easily. He saw a large truck overturned on the bridge, and there were also concrete blocks and other obstacles. He could see the police line on the other side of the bridge.

Shinichi Takashima revealed a sinister smile.

“Interesting, very interesting. These mere police officers actually want to fight a war of attack and defense with us. Do they even deserve it? Except for the main cannon, all machine guns and heavy machine guns, open fire! First platoon, send your men to clear the obstacles on the bridge. Second platoon, you cross the Koishikawa Bridge 800 meters away. Fourth platoon, go to the Waseda Highway 2 kilometers away. Everyone, follow the simulation plan.”

"Yes."

The First Division's destination was Chiyoda Ward, and they had, of course, simulated what kind of resistance they might encounter and how to break through quickly.

Suzuki Kuma hesitated for a few seconds before asking.

"Commander, is it really necessary to go all out against mere police officers?"

"How could we not need them? The drones have already spotted the enemy's armored vehicles, a total of six of various types, including two Type 19 infantry fighting vehicles. Their 105mm guns are powerful enough to penetrate our tank armor. This is war."

"In war, shouldn't we wait for the infantry to arrive before coordinating infantry and tanks?"

"Time is more important than casualties now. We can't wait any longer, let's begin."

"Yes."

All 20-plus armored vehicles in the armored battalion opened fire, including 14mm, 25mm, 30mm, and even 50mm autocannons. The XM30 light infantry fighting vehicle has a 50mm main gun.

For a time, cement splattered behind the bridge piers and at the street corner bunkers, forcing the police missile ambush team to retreat repeatedly, and casualties still occurred.

The missile team is from the Special Operations Bureau's Mobile Unit 1, and as the most elite police force, they naturally need to be placed in key locations.

According to the police plan, the operation was divided into three layers of sniper nets, which relied on the river, bridges, and streets for interception.

But before the first layer of sniping could even begin, the enemy almost destroyed the missile ambush team responsible for the second layer.

The missile team on the second floor consists of 12 groups of 4 people each, equipped with 2 anti-tank launchers. The weapons include those brought by the police agency itself and those taken from the guard's warehouse.

The bullet finally pierced the concrete wall and hit the policeman.

"Ah, I've been shot! Help me, help me!"

The squad leader of the mobile unit hurriedly pulled the wounded man behind the bridge pier. With such powerful firepower, the wounded man's leg was probably beyond saving. If it were an ordinary policeman, he might have collapsed and cried for home.

As for why he didn't retaliate with his anti-tank weapons, it was because he was waiting for the right opportunity.

"Damn it, drone squad, why aren't you fighting back? We're going to collapse if you don't start soon."

"I'm coming."

Dozens of civilian drones flew out into the night, carrying smoke bombs and aluminum foil strips.

When the drone swarm flies over the tank formation, it immediately releases electromagnetic fog, severely interfering with the armored vehicles' laser rangefinders and communications.

The squad leader, named Amuro Ryu, realized this was an opportunity to retaliate.

"Give me the 'Shadow Mage' APS interceptor missiles that will exhaust the Type 10 tanks."

The missile groups, finally given a chance to catch their breath, began launching a large number of rocket launchers and a few anti-tank missiles.

(End of this chapter)