One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

Zhang Tianyi's eyes didn't leave the screen; she just opened her mouth.

Chen Duo skillfully used chopsticks to pick up crab meat and fed it directly into his mouth.

"Hmm, it tastes good. The seafood here in Japan is quite fresh."

Zhang Tianyi casually commented while chewing on the crab meat.

Feng Baobao, standing next to her, wasn't so particular.

There were seven or eight empty plates in front of her, and she was holding half a grilled fish in her hand, her face covered in sauce as she ate it.

"There are too many fish bones in this fish."

Feng Baobao complained expressionlessly, then swallowed the meat, skin and bones alike.

Looking at this large table of "national heroes" eating with no regard for their image and with great enthusiasm.

Feng Xingtong, who was sitting on the far side and in charge of paying the bill, couldn't help but cover her face and laugh.

Chapter 416 Top Secret Research Files on Chinese Extraordinary Beings

Tokyo, a private hospital with extremely high privacy.

The rain outside kept pattering against the glass, and the ward was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant.

This is a spacious intensive care unit.

On the hospital bed, Makoto Ito sat half-upright, leaning against two thick, soft pillows.

His exaggerated muscles, which could have burst out of his combat uniform, were now wrapped in a large hospital gown.

What's most jarring is the empty sleeves on both sides of the hospital gown, hanging limply over the blankets.

Both arms were severed at the root.

"Acheng, open your mouth."

Sakura Miyamoto sat on a round stool by the bed, holding a small fruit knife in her hand.

She carefully peeled an apple and even used the tip of the knife to cut it into the shape of a cute little rabbit.

Sakura picked up a piece with a toothpick and carefully offered it to Makoto Ito's lips.

Makoto Ito obediently opened his mouth and bit into the rabbit-shaped apple.

After chewing a couple of times, a simple, honest smile appeared on his usually wooden face.

"It's quite sweet. It's just...it would be even better if it were grilled meat instead."

"You rascal, you're injured like this and you're still thinking about food!"

Ashiya Ryo, who had been leaning against the windowsill with his arms crossed, cursed irritably.

He turned his head, staring at the rain outside the window, leaving everyone with a defiant silhouette.

But everyone could see that this silver-haired young master, who usually acted arrogantly and fearlessly, was now trembling slightly on the shoulders.

His eyes were red like a rabbit's, and his voice had a thick nasal tone.

"Are you out of your mind? How could you possibly block that old monster's blade with your bare body? Do you really think you're made of iron?!"

"If you really die in that dilapidated temple, I'll never forgive you, even if I become a ghost!"

Hearing Ashiya Ryo's barbed and sarcastic remarks.

Instead of getting angry, Makoto Ito chuckled foolishly twice.

"But... if I don't stop you, you will die."

He looked at the cool ashaya by the window, then at Sakura sitting on the bed, his tone very serious, as if stating the simplest truth:

"I'm not smart enough to learn your complicated spells."

"All I can do is stand in front of you and take the blows for you. That's what we agreed on."

“Acheng…”

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Sakura could no longer hold back.

The fruit knife she was holding clattered into the fruit plate.

The little girl covered her face with her hands, tears dripping down her cheeks through her fingers.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... It was all because you were protecting us that your hand..."

"Hey, Sakura, don't cry."

When Makoto Ito saw Sakura crying, he immediately panicked.

He instinctively reached out to wipe her tears, but when he moved his shoulder, all he touched were two empty sleeves.

He paused for a moment, his eyes dimming for half a second, but he quickly regained his carefree demeanor.

"If you lose your hand, you lose it. Modern technology is so advanced. You can just get two robotic arms later. Maybe they'll hit you even harder."

"Alright, Sakura, it's already a miracle that A-Cheng survived."

Kaito Kamo stepped forward, gently patted Sakura on the back, and handed her a tissue.

Kaito turned his head and looked at Abe Genji, who was sitting on the sofa sharpening a pencil, his eyes filled with emotion:

"If it weren't for Brother Yuanyi leading us to kneel before that person and beg him to help..."

Recalling that scene...

The ward fell silent instantly.

That day.

Makoto Ito lost too much blood, and his heart had almost stopped beating.

It is Abe Genyoshi.

This captain has always valued family honor and samurai dignity more than his own life.

Without hesitation, in front of everyone, he knelt heavily on the ruins.

He abandoned all his pride, pressed his forehead firmly to the ground, and stood in front of Zhang Tianyi, who was about to leave.

Following them were Ryo Ashiya, Sakura Miyamoto, and Kaito Kamo.

Four proud young men knelt down in a row.

They didn't utter any nonsense about begging for mercy; they simply kowtowed to the ground, blocking the way.

They knew that, given the man's temper, he might just kick them away.

But they had no other choice.

That was the only chance to snatch someone from the clutches of death.

"This is so damn embarrassing..."

Ashiya Ryo turned around, roughly wiping his bloodshot eyes with the back of his hand, but a forced, ugly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth:

"I've never knelt before anyone in my life. But... as long as I can pull you, you stupid bear, back from the brink of death."

"Don't even mention kneeling down, I'd accept it even if you made me kowtow to him a hundred times!"

Abe Genji stopped sharpening his pencil.

He raised his head and looked at Makoto Ito on the hospital bed, his eyes filled with relief.

"Staying alive is the most important thing."

Yuan Yi's voice was very steady:

"That Celestial Pivot Master, although he says we are a burden."

"But the final burst of lightning energy that struck your heart not only sealed off your lost heart meridian, but also nourished your meridians."

"We must acknowledge this kindness."

In the ward, the group of people exchanged glances. Although their eyes were all red, genuine smiles spontaneously appeared on their faces.

Without the pressure from elders.

Finally, they were able to sit together and truly appreciate the beauty of being alive.

"Once I'm discharged from the hospital, I'm going to eat ten pounds of Wagyu beef!" Makoto Ito declared loudly.

"Fine, I'll eat Yuan Yi out of house and home!" Xiao Ying burst into laughter through her tears.

……

As night deepened, inside a five-star hotel in downtown Tokyo.

The noise of the victory celebration had subsided, and the corridor was quiet.

In a suite at the end of the corridor.

The main lights are not on.

Only a dim desk lamp illuminated a small area in front of the desk.

Zhang Chulan was wearing a loose-fitting nightgown, and his hair, which had just been showered, was still wet and dripping with water.

He held a freshly brewed cup of coffee in his hand, took a sip, and frowned at the bitterness.

"Why does this Japanese instant coffee taste like Chinese medicine?"

Zhang Chulan muttered something under his breath and placed the cup on the table.

In front of him was a large stack of documents, neatly arranged.

These documents are yellowed and the edges are even a bit brittle, clearly old objects that have been around for a long time.

He specifically asked Abe Genyoshi for this over the past two days.

At the time, Yuan Yi was still wary of Zhang Tianyi's "extortion," but he was deterred by the fact that Zhang Tianyi had saved Ito Makoto's life.

The Japanese captain readily used his family's access to retrieve these top-secret files that had been sealed away for decades and delivered them to the hotel intact.

Zhang Chulan has never forgotten his original intention in entering the world of supernatural beings.

The truth behind the Jia Shen Rebellion, helping Bao'er find her true identity.