Simultaneous travel: The group is about to be wiped out

Chapter 130 No, even an assassination can't catch up with the latest news, can it?

The Emperor's motorcade began its journey along the pre-arranged streets, where it was greeted by people who had been waiting on both sides.

During the festival, people dressed in kimonos lined the streets, holding flowers and cheering loudly to welcome their Emperor.

Upon seeing the two sides of the street, Honda's smile widened further. Looking at the driver ahead, he gave the order:

"Tell the others to slow down and open the car windows. I want to greet my people properly."

Upon hearing this order, the experienced driver hesitated for a moment. Dude, opening the car window at a time like this is just asking for trouble.

Due to certain special circumstances, the surrounding area was not thoroughly searched, and if a window was opened, a bullet could very well enter at any moment.

With so many people on both sides, it's better not to open the car windows. The car windows are made of special materials and have specially developed protective equipment, which is very expensive. They can easily defend against bullets.

Opening the car window at this time would expose oneself to assassins, wouldn't it? Those with ulterior motives would definitely not let this opportunity pass, and there's a high probability that someone would attempt an assassination. How could His Majesty the Emperor, who is always so wise, be so unwise as to do such a thing?
But seeing the Emperor's dignified expression, the driver knew he shouldn't worry about it and should just obey orders.

He finally nodded, reached out and pressed the switch, slowly opening the car window.

Instantly, Yamakawa Honda's dignified face was exposed, and he quickly put on a friendly smile, reaching out to greet the people on both sides of the street.

Greetings, fellow citizens of the Great God!

The island nation's religion is mainly based on gods, and there are many gods worshipped. It is mainly polytheistic and claims to have eight million gods.

Among them, the Three Noble Children are the most representative: Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi (the moon goddess), and Susanoo (the storm god).

Of these three gods, Amaterasu is the most widely worshipped, and for this reason, the islanders also refer to themselves as the children of the gods.

The people lining the streets who came to welcome the emperor became instantly excited when he appeared.

"It's His Majesty the Emperor!!"

"His Majesty the Emperor is as majestic and imposing as ever, truly worthy of being the representative of the gods!"

"Your Majesty the Emperor is mighty! We will be forever loyal to Your Majesty!"

It must be admitted that during this period, the Emperor held a very high position in the hearts of the island nation's people. He was the object of their sworn loyalty and the source of faith for many samurai.

However, upon seeing this scene, Chen Feng, who was at the back of the crowd, was completely stunned. Looking at the smiling Emperor Yamakawa Honda, he paused in his chewing of the food, as the food suddenly lost its appeal.

Damn, the original plan was to kill you near the end of the festival, when the defenses were weakest and everything was already set up, which would be perfect and wouldn't have a big impact.

After all, although assassination and killing by force may seem similar, there are subtle differences and different impacts.

As a true assassin, even with extraordinary strength, he has not forgotten the assassin's code, especially since this mission is being carried out as a member of an assassin organization...

His mission objective was simply to kill the Emperor; he shouldn't have killed unrelated personnel unless absolutely necessary.

Simply put, he was there to carry out an assassination mission, not to start a war.

However, you are really looking down on us assassins. Without any screening, you opened the car window halfway to the festival in front of a mixed crowd. Isn't that a blatant provocation against assassins?

Damn it, if I don't just kill you, how am I supposed to survive in the assassin world?
You little brat, fine, you want to play like this? In that case, I'll just kill you right here and now!

With his sleeves rolled up, Chen Feng was about to step forward.

But in the next moment, something unexpected suddenly happened.

"Go to hell, you bastard!!" (Japanese)

boom! ! !
A vicious gunshot rang out, and instantly, the once lively crowd was jolted into silence. Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events, and the previously enthusiastic crowd froze in shock.

A man in black standing in the crowd raised his revolver, seized the opportunity, and pulled the trigger. A black bullet shot out from the sparking revolver, tearing through the air with a sharp whooshing sound, heading straight for Yamakawa Honda.

Unfortunately, the gunman's aim was poor; the bullet cleverly avoided vital organs and struck Emperor Yamakawa Honda's arm, causing a spray of blood.

Seeing this scene, even the well-informed Chen Feng was stunned. Wait, what's going on?
That startled me. Is this some kind of business-stealing scheme? I just landed a $300 million deal; it would be embarrassing if someone else snatched it away.

No, these days, killing someone can happen so fast it's almost over. Is Emperor Yamakawa Honda really that hated?!
Something shouldn't be right, something's not right at all, nine out of ten things are wrong.

The gunman failed to kill the Emperor with a single shot. As an assassin, his marksmanship was inadequate. How could he hit the Emperor at such close range? I don't know what he was doing.

These aren't the key points. If we really have to talk about it, attributing it to luck, being nervous, or having bad luck, while far-fetched, is somewhat reasonable.

The real key point is that, in Chen Feng's perception, there were several extraordinary individuals acting as bodyguards beside Emperor Yamakawa Honda, constantly monitoring the surrounding situation.

Of course, this emperor is not an extraordinary person. After all, from ancient times to the present, extraordinary people have never been allowed to be national leaders, and even the emperor of an island nation is no exception.

Moreover, those extraordinary individuals were all quite powerful, and two of them would be considered grandmasters or elders even on the mainland.

As expected, they are the two most powerful extraordinary individuals in the island nation according to the information: Seimei, the head of the Yin-Yang School, and Yamada Ichiro, the strongest swordsman.

A shot from this distance might be difficult for an ordinary superhuman to withstand, but for figures like them, blocking it would be quite easy. However, neither of them chose to make a move, as if they already knew that the shot wouldn't kill the Emperor...

The next moment, the people around the assassin came to their senses. Looking at the injured emperor, their anger exploded instantly. Even though the assassin had a gun, they were not afraid at all and rushed forward, attacking him with fists and feet.

"Damn it! How dare he assassinate His Majesty the Emperor! He's asking for death! Kill him!"

"You damned bastard, do you know what you've done?!"

"Don't hold back, kill him together!"

Even with a gun, he couldn't withstand the onslaught of so many people. Attacks rained down from all sides, and the assassin collapsed to the ground, his breath growing weak.

At the same time, the onlookers came to their senses and turned their anxious gazes toward the Emperor, inquiring about his injuries.

But then, something unexpected happened. The car door was opened, and a pale-faced Emperor Yamakawa Honda stepped out. Beside him stood the most powerful samurai, Yamada Ichiro, who was on guard and wielding a sword.

Meanwhile, Chen Feng sensed that many people had begun to blend into the crowd and disperse to various positions. Some of these people were seasoned special forces soldiers, while others were extraordinary individuals from the island nation. They cooperated with each other, perfectly monitoring everyone around them.

In addition, the roar of cars could be heard not far away, clearly indicating that armed soldiers were coming to reinforce from nearby.

In this situation, the only way to kill someone is to charge in recklessly, which inevitably requires more effort and results in killing more people, which is not in line with the way of an assassin.

As the Emperor Yamakawa Honda stepped out of the vehicle, he stood at the very top of the vehicle with the help of the Sword Saint, looked down at the people below, and gestured with his hand.

Instantly, the previously noisy crowd quieted down, and everyone raised their heads, looking at their Emperor with reverence.

Then came the Emperor's solemn and majestic voice: "My people, standing before you now are not the lucky survivors, but the guardians who, together with the nation, witness the dignity of life."

He paused for a moment, then raised his trembling arm, revealing the bullet wound from which blood seeped.

Immediately, the reporters who were prepared nearby became excited and quickly raised their cameras to take pictures. They had a feeling that this news would definitely go viral.

Honda's voice rang out again:
"There's no need to trace the source of the assassination. This bullet mark will become a medal of national memory, reminding us that when the muzzles of thugs and enemies spit fire, the gods will protect us, and there are always things in life that are above all else."

"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. With the protection of the gods, no one can make us fear!"

"I, Yamakawa Honda, the 136th Emperor of this island nation, solemnly swear that I will lead this island nation to its true pinnacle. Until then, please entrust everything to me!!"

The stirring and powerful voices resounded throughout the venue, instantly creating an atmosphere of excitement.

At this moment, the crowd below was excited, their eyes burning as they looked at the majestic Emperor above the vehicle, raising their arms and roaring.

"Long live the Emperor!!!"

Compared to the fervent excitement of those around him, Chen Feng stood calmly at the back of the crowd, his illusion barrier working perfectly so that no one could detect him.

Looking at the Honda mountain above the vehicle, Chen Feng swallowed the food in his mouth and involuntarily narrowed his eyes.

This kid absolutely cannot be allowed to live; he must be killed. Seeing this, even without an assassination mission, Chen Feng would definitely kill this emperor.

Indeed, ambitious and charismatic leaders are admirable, but having such a person on the other side is undoubtedly a headache, especially when it's the Japanese...

At this moment, his mind was racing. After careful consideration, Chen Feng understood what had happened with the assassination attempt. It was most likely that the kid had deliberately arranged it and staged this whole thing.

But it must be admitted that the performance was indeed excellent. The assassination attempt followed by the impassioned speech delivered from the roof of the car, which stirred up the atmosphere, will undoubtedly go down in history.

The methods were indeed dirty, but the results were impressive.

Unfortunately, no matter how cunning you are, you possess absolute strength, so killing you wouldn't be difficult...

Chen Feng stood quietly on the periphery of the crowd, watching the impassioned Yamazawa Honda with a calm gaze, but deep within him lay a murderous intent, subtle yet pure.

After finishing his speech, looking at the excited and enthusiastic crowd below and the flashing white lights of cameras, Yamakawa Honda revealed a satisfied look in his eyes. This was the result he wanted.

After this assassination attempt, coupled with his impassioned speech, with so many factors combined, he'll surely be the headline news the next day.

In this way, his prestige would be greatly enhanced, and with the support of the military, he would be able to carry out reforms more easily.

Smiling and waving to the crowd below, Yamakawa Honda got back into the car, and the convoy slowly started moving towards the park where the festival was being held.

Then, the crowds on both sides of the street seemed to spontaneously organize themselves, turning into a torrent and following the convoy.

Seeing this, Chen Feng, who was following behind, couldn't help but twitch his lips. What a spectacle! It was even more terrifying than the fans in his previous life.

It's important to understand that during this period in the island nation, some people valued the Emperor more than their own lives. The idea of ​​choosing to commit seppuku for the Emperor was not an exaggeration. For the sake of Yamakawa and Honda, many people would probably die without hesitation.

The island nation's Sanwa Park is the largest and most solemn park.

The sky was a clear, deep blue, and gentle sunlight streamed down through the white clouds.

At this moment, as the time came, after adjusting himself, Emperor Yamakawa Honda, dressed in formal attire, walked to the highest altar in the park and began his speech.

“Dear children of God, today we hold a ceremony here…”

The thousands of people below were all carefully selected to ensure absolute loyalty and prevent any mishaps.

Armed troops guard the perimeter, and various highly skilled islanders are scattered throughout the area.

If Chen Feng were here, he would find familiar faces among the people below, including the woman in the kimono he had spoken with before. At this moment, she was looking at the Emperor on the high platform with eyes full of admiration.

Time slipped by as Yamakawa Honda delivered his speech.

Before we knew it, all the rituals of the festival had been successfully completed, signifying that it was nearing its end.

Everything was perfectly normal and peaceful; not a single accident occurred.

Finally, with the Emperor's thanks, the once-in-a-decade festival officially came to an end, and the crowd below was orderly dispersed.

Honda Tenno walked to a lake in the center of the park, placed his hands on the fence, and said, "Everyone, please leave. Let me have some peace and quiet."

Upon hearing this, the strange guards around him immediately dispersed. This was the Emperor's habit; he liked to think alone for a period of time and did not allow himself to be disturbed.

Even the sword saints Yamada Ichiro and Seimei, who had been protecting him closely, withdrew.

However, Seimei, dressed in the attire of the Yin-Yang School, did not withdraw his magic and continued to monitor the surrounding situation, able to detect anyone approaching immediately.

Centered around Yamakawa Honda, the area was heavily guarded, not only by armed soldiers but also by highly skilled superhumans.

On the outskirts of the park, Chen Feng, who had activated his Illusionary Body Barrier, took a deep breath. The Myriad Manifestations Eye in his eyes emitted a white light, revealing the situation inside. He knew it was time for him to make his move.

Without the slightest hesitation, he moved swiftly, heading against the evacuated crowd towards the center of the park, unnoticed by anyone...

(End of this chapter)