A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Thinking about it this way, Yukinoshita felt like a hostage. With her eyes wide open, Uesugi Genshin suddenly made a novel discovery.

"Too obvious, that won't do."

“Accidents don’t happen all the time.” With a sigh, Uesugi Genshin turned to look at the scenery rushing past the car window. “Does he often participate in field operations?”

Otherwise, no one would have let him join.

“Well, everyone knows that the side that controls the violence has more say, which is why I’ve always led the teams that go out.” Yukinoshita Haruno laughed self-deprecatingly, then moved on to something they were interested in.

"He and his father have never intended to give up their voice and have been stirring up other groups to express their dissatisfaction with the Yukinoshita family's long-standing dominance over outings and the distribution of supplies."

The power struggle between Yukinoshita's parents looks fierce. Adults are terrifying. Hachiman in the back seat feels genuinely fortunate.

"So, why did he want to join your side just now?"

"They probably wanted to get rid of me so that the Yukino family would be at a disadvantage in terms of weaponry, which would in turn affect the distribution of resources."

After all, the supplies scavenged are still not enough to sustain the base's survival.

This move is a sure win. If there's a tacit understanding with other teams and the execution isn't too bad, it could directly cause Yukinoshita's influence to plummet. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's a guaranteed profit.

"Hasn't he been pursuing you all along?" Hachiman asked from the back seat.

“There’s no conflict.” Uesugi Genshin chuckled.

"Destroy what you can't have, how true." Hachiman clicked his tongue, he hadn't expected Kuriyama to have such a hidden side.

Indeed, people are complex, and it is difficult to see their full picture from just a few simple interactions.

If it weren't for Yukino's explanation, he would have thought she was just a reckless and impulsive hero who wanted to pursue the Great Demon King Yukino.

It now seems the other party is truly a villain, while Yukinoshita Haruno is on the side of justice.

"That's why I wouldn't dare go with him; he'd be willing to let me die." She muttered sarcastically, raising her cheeks, when suddenly the air seemed to grow heavy.

"So you trust me that much?"

"Hmm." The voice, though carrying a hint of laughter, conveyed a teasing tone, yet sounded incredibly sad. "Because you won't let me die."

"Indeed." Putting aside the fact that Yukinoshita Haruno has intricate connections with the Chiba Self-Rescue Committee, just the fact that she is Yukinoshita's older sister means that nothing can happen to her.

The other party had the same thought.

"What will happen after you leave?" Uesugi Genshin sighed, resting his chin on his hand by the window.

These words made Yukinoshita Haruno roll her eyes.

"Atsugi was originally my father's employee. In the beginning, he was always at the forefront and had a lot of prestige. However, he later took over the management of the base's security."

In other words, we can let him take over as a temporary measure.

"I see." Uesugi Genshin watched as the car drove back to the entrance they had come from. It seemed that the entrance here had also been standardized, reducing the number of entrances and exits for easier management and defense.

Generally speaking, there won't be only one exit. If the zombies break through this place, there will be other exits to escape.

That's probably on the other side.

The convoy encountered little resistance and passed through smoothly.

They went out again.

Chapter 203: Xi Shino's Garrison

"Aren't there still Self-Defense Force personnel around?"

Now, force reigns supreme, not to mention the 1st Airborne Brigade. So, the power of speech won't be in Yukino's hands, right?

The car that Murai was in led the way, with a modified bumper on the front that looked like a hedgehog's horn, capable of smashing through any horde of corpses.

"Do you know the reason behind this operation?"

He made the gesture you indicated, and Uesugi Genshin said he was all ears.

Turning her gaze away from the side, Yukino Yukinoshita said while looking at the road ahead, "The Self-Defense Forces stationed at the nuclear power plant in Minamiboso are to be withdrawn."

"Is there a nuclear power plant over there?" Uesugi Genshin blinked in surprise.

"After all, we can't let TEPCO manage the nuclear power plant in Shizuoka forever."

Shizuoka is clearly Chubu Electric Power's territory, yet it has an exclave of TEPCO.

"So in recent years another one has been built and put into use, mainly responsible for the power supply in the southeast of Guandong."

That is, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa.

Why are they evacuating?

"It's probably because of insufficient supplies that they can't hold out." There are many reasons, but this is a good one. Social order in Kanto has almost collapsed, and almost all government agencies have been wiped out, so the supply of materials certainly cannot be guaranteed.

She added, "We know about this, so we plan to go and take over for them. After all, without power, the people of Chiba will have a hard time surviving."

"So, we're going to the Narashino garrison to see if there's any ammunition."

“You guessed it, yeah~” Yukinoshita Haruno turned her head and smiled. “Then Murai and the others will lead a team to take over the Self-Defense Forces there. Their goal is at least to find ammunition; they don’t really expect to find weapons.”

Of course, there's another reason...

He made eye contact with a zombie outside the window that had been knocked down, scrambled to its feet, and was chasing after it. The next moment, it was left behind the car. Uesugi Genshin prayed, "Then let's hope everything is alright over there."

If the members of the 1st Airborne Brigade were still there holding out, they should be able to strike up a conversation and get some help.

Narashino Garrison was located in the northern part of Funabashi City, far from the coastline.

It's a little strange that it's called the Narashino Garrison, but it's not in Narashino City, but in Funabashi City.

Moreover, most of the supporting facilities are not located in Funabashi City, but in Yachiyo City.

To get from Chiba City to Funabashi City, you either have to go south through Narashino City or north through Yachiyo City; there are only two routes.

It now appears that they plan to take National Highway 16 from the north, then onto National Highway 296, and follow a triangular route to Chuanqiao.

As a temporary ally brought in by Yukinoshita Haruno, all Uesugi Genshin could do was silently follow behind her, and let her arrange the operation.

Fortunately, National Highway 16 is relatively wide, with four lanes, and barriers on both sides prevent zombies from entering the streets and buildings outside. The middle is also separated, making it impossible for them to cross the boundary.

Looking at the congested traffic and zombies lurking between the cars on the other side, Uesugi Genshin was genuinely glad that he was heading north, and since there weren't many people heading north, the road on this side was very clear.

Some of the zombies blocking the way were also knocked aside, lying on the ground, their fate unknown.

Ah, zombies are dead anyway.

Yukino turned on the music in the car, only to find it was a piece he had written before.

Go there and look for it now.

......

Yukino Yukinoshita's voice is very distinctive, extremely smooth, clear, and transparent.

"You recorded it?" Uesugi Genshin was dumbfounded.

"Hahaha..." Seeing his expression, Yukinoshita Haruno laughed happily, "Shizuka gave it to me."

“Hmm… Hiratsuka-sensei, huh?” Uesugi Genshin turned his head to look at the back seat.

Why did you see that? That was before he was with the teacher, he had no idea about it. Hachiman shook his head to indicate that he knew nothing about it.

"what? What?"

"Hachiman and Hirazuka-sensei are together." Faced with Yukinoshita Haruno's keen suspicion, Uesugi Genshin told the truth.

"Hello?" Hachiman protested softly.

"?!" The smile froze on her face, and Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly turned around to look at Hachiman.

"Look ahead! Look ahead!" Hachiman, sensing the shaking of the vehicle, quickly pointed forward.

"Hahaha..." This time it was Uesugi Genshin's turn. "You were scared, weren't you?"

"Of course she was scared." Yukinoshita Haruno glared at the side and admitted, while her tone was somewhat speculative. "Hey~, Shizuka... she always complained about not being able to find a suitable partner, but I didn't expect her to like younger men."

"This is love, love. Who can say for sure? It's about meeting the right person in the right place." It's not a younger man/older woman relationship, it's because it's Hachiman, Uesugi Genshin explained.

"That's how it is." Yukinoshita Haruno knew it too, but her words carried a mixture of amusement and disappointment. "Ah~ ah~"

She was probably lamenting that yet another person had gotten what she wanted.

“I adopted a younger sister,” Uesugi Genshin changed the subject, “who looks exactly like Yukinoshita when she was little.”

"Do you know what Yukino-chan was like when she was little?" Yukinoshita Haruno glanced at him with a coquettish look.

“It’s easy to guess, and I’m not just talking about their situation. They look alike too, with long black hair, slender bodies, clear eyes, and stubborn brows.” Uesugi Genshin recounted, leaning back. “You could say they’re sisters or mother and daughter.”

"Isn't the mother and daughter a little...?" Hachiman was taken aback, not really wanting to say anything.

"Isn't she your sister~, big brother?" Yukinoshita Haruno narrowed her eyes as if she had seen something dazzling, but she kept smiling and teased him in a joking manner.

"Yes, Rumi is indeed my sister, but she lives with Yukinoshita," Uesugi Genshin waved his hand and said, "Speaking of which, did you know about the rumors that Chiba is full of sister-complex girls?"

All three of them have younger sisters.

"Where did you hear that rumor?" Hachiman retorted, rolling his eyes dramatically.

"Rumi-chan? I'll go see her later." Yukinoshita Haruno didn't answer, but said to herself, "Let's see if she's as cute as Yukino."

“No, my little sister was only the cutest when she was little,” Uesugi Genshin said, shaking his head.

"Who said that?!" Hachiman disagreed, his hands resting on his knees.

"I'm really worried that if I grow up in America, I'll end up going astray." Uesugi Genshin said with a pained expression, closing his eyes.

"...You're worrying too early." Hachiman muttered, leaning back in the seat with his arms crossed. Even if Komachi turned out badly, she was still the cutest. He was absolutely certain of that.

"Shiromaru-senpai's final proposal was submitted before we came out, and Yukinoshita approved it. Today is probably the first day of classes for her to go to the US." Uesugi Genshin said to Hachiman in the back seat with a slight smile.

"It's the end of the world, and we still have to go to class." Hachiman lowered his head solemnly, resting his hands on his hands. "It's as absurd as being trapped in a time loop and still having to work overtime and compete."

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The back row is by the window, Wang’s hometown.

Although she knew these were words her brother said during his occasional bouts of illness, Tsurumi Rumi still sat in the back seat by the window.

Because it's inconspicuous, and no one can see your back, it's very comfortable, and...

"White jade in the islet is not without its own, but I wish we could meet without anyone knowing." This is a line from the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves). Standing in front of the blackboard, Shiromaru explains this line to a group of elementary school students.

There were fewer than 30 people in the classroom, arranged in five rows and six columns, and even those sitting at the back could see the blackboard clearly.

The Manyoshu is not just filled with simple verses praising love; it can be categorized by content into miscellaneous poems, poems of mutual understanding, and elegies.

Miscellaneous songs cover a wide range of topics, including the scenery of the four seasons, imperial tours, banquets, hunting trips, etc., while poems of mutual appreciation mainly refer to poems that express feelings between lovers, friends, and relatives. Elegies are poems written at funerals to mourn the dead, as well as some last works and remembrances by later generations.

Its status is similar to that of the Book of Songs in China, and it is most appropriate to select some of its contents for learning the national language.

"Does anyone know how to explain this sentence?" Shiroki asked the students below, looking expectantly at them.

Then, seeing Shiromai glance at her and sigh, Tsurumi Rumi stood up and replied, "There is jade inside the stone, but I hope that the person I meet will not know, because it is enough that only I know."

"Mmm-hmm." Inspector Shirowara nodded and smiled. "Correct~"

She turned back and wrote on the blackboard with chalk, "Actually, it can also be described as 'wearing coarse clothes but holding a beautiful jade.' It's a metaphor for someone from a poor background who possesses genuine talent and learning. It also conveys a sense of humility..."

As Tsurumi sat down, she looked out the window to the other side. What was Yukinoshita doing in the special building across the street?

Ah, it's Isshiki-neechan coming out.

The door to the student council room across the street opened, and came out the lively and quirky Isshiki-nee.

Although her brother said she was cute and playful, he said he usually got along best with her.

Then she saw herself looking at her from the opposite side, and Tsurumi Rumi knew very well that the other person had noticed her.

And it's waving this way.

She placed her palm on the window and waved gently in response.

Although the goal of sitting inconspicuously in the back seat wasn't achieved,... well, another goal was achieved, wasn't it?

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Highway 16 is easy to drive on, but Highway 296 is not. It not only lacks barriers on both sides, but also faces the adjacent buildings directly.

The lanes have been reduced to two lanes, with no separation in the middle.