Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 618 - 616: Restoration of Imperial Rule

Nerima District, Nerima Garrison.

Inside the First Division commander's office, everything was placed quite neatly, or rather, very solemnly, filled with a hard-core masculine style from the Showa era.

Funahashi Hikoshiro sat there; he was six foot one inch tall, over sixty years old, with a close-cropped hairstyle, all his hair dyed black, showing no trace of gray.

He had a square face, with wrinkles like they were carved with knife and axe, showcasing a tough temperament.

Funahashi Hikoshiro wore his commander's uniform, staring at a knife on the table in front of him.

This was a treasured sword passed down in his family.

It was granted to his grandfather by Emperor Meiji, with the chrysanthemum pattern on the hilt representing the former nobility of the Imperial Household.

Funahashi Hikoshiro was born into a right-wing general family.

His grandfather was once convicted as a war criminal, deeply trapped in prison, but thanks to the magnanimous forgiveness of a certain baldy, no reparations or guilt were pursued. There was no pressure from the United States to handle war criminals harshly, so they only detained this group of war criminals.

Later, owing to political reasons, the United States released them all directly.

Funahashi Hikoshiro was thus able to rely on family ties and naturally took the position of First Division Commander.

Originally, according to his plan, he would stay as the First Division Commander his entire life, but life is always full of surprises.

Kochou assumed the position of Japan's Prime Minister as a woman, a fact unacceptable to the chauvinistic Funahashi Hikoshiro.

But she overcame all dissent with her superior methods.

Not only that, she even wanted to extend her influence to the Self-Defense Forces.

Funahashi Hikoshiro viewed the soldiers of the First Division as his own property and naturally couldn't allow such behavior.

However, he did not intend to start a rebellion immediately; he wanted to discuss it with others more, apply some pressure, and strive for a political resolution.

Yet, the opposition's methods became increasingly extreme, kidnapping his family, and assassinating his friends in the police department.

Funahashi Hikoshiro did not believe ordinary people dared to hold guns and assassinate the police commissioner at the police department's gate.

There must be a high-power person behind this, directing it.

And who is that person?

The answer is obvious, Kochou is pressing step by step.

Does she really think she can have her way just because she has the backing of the U.S. Army?

A cold glint flashed in Funahashi Hikoshiro's eyes as he made up his mind.

A knock came from the door outside, "Admiral Funahashi, the First Division has assembled; you may command at any time."

"Okay."

Funahashi Hikoshiro replied in a deep voice, grabbed the Emperor's sword in front of him, hung it on his waist, and strode out the door, along the corridor, all the way to the outside of the office building.

On the square, First Division soldiers gathered into a phalanx.

They wore bulletproof vests and tactical helmets, fully armed, looking like battle-hardened veterans.

Even tanks were brought out, and helicopters were parked there.

Seeing this, Funahashi Hikoshiro was filled with pride; whether it would be a great leap forward or a downfall would depend on this battle.

He ascended the high platform, not immediately dispatching the First Division.

Everything requires a legitimate reason, and he couldn't let the officers and soldiers of the First Division think this was a rebellion.

"Comrades!"

Funahashi Hikoshiro climbed onto the podium and, speaking into the microphone, began a passionate pre-battle speech to the soldiers below.

In summary, Japan was facing a threat from a different world and was at a survival threshold where counting on a female Prime Minister to hold great power was unrealistic.

Only by inviting the noble His Majesty the Emperor and returning governance to him could the nation be united against the threat from another world.

The First Division's dispatch this time was not for power or profit, but for the future of the country.

Returning governance was imperative.

As for this move being unconstitutional?

When his guns and cannons occupy the Prime Minister's residence, it would be the constitution bowing to him!

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor!!"

Funahashi Hikoshiro drew the sword from his waist and shouted slogans into the sky.

This was the plan he came up with.

He knew clearly that it would be difficult for him to govern the country with his prestige, but bringing out the Emperor would be different—giving the Emperor the apparent governance power of the country.

He only needed to control the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces to be satisfied.

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

Soldiers of the First Division shouted in unison.

"Target the Prime Minister's residence."

Funahashi Hikoshiro pointed his sword towards the Prime Minister's residence, spiritedly commanding, "Set off!"

"Yes!"

The soldiers of the First Division responded in unison.

As subordinates, they couldn't discern the exact reasons; they just followed orders when given.

Moreover, handing the governance power over to the Emperor, they didn't quite object to such an act.

After all, the politicians have ruled the country for so long, without any visible improvement in daily life.

...

Ding-dong.

The pleasant bell rang, marking the end of the second period in the morning.

The teacher left the classroom, and the atmosphere inside instantly relaxed.

Familiar people quickly started chatting, forming one small group after another.

Phoenix Academy Maggie, sitting at the front, turned around, with Aozawa having already prepared by pulling the pencil box to the corner, clearing the area for her.

Such an action in Maggie's eyes seemed like trying to touch her fortress.

She immediately rolled her eyes and said, "Don't move randomly."

"This is my desk, right?"

Aozawa complained.

Maggie raised an eyebrow, silently questioning, what are you saying?

He shrugged, not arguing about such things. The phone in his pocket vibrated.

Aozawa's left hand was on the desk, while his right hand took out his phone. He activated his catalyst sensing ability, making it easy for him to chat with Maggie while checking his phone messages.

He unlocked and looked.

"Quick, take Maggie out of the classroom immediately. Funahashi is attacking the Prime Minister's residence, Kochou and several confidants are missing.

He has already sent people to the school to kidnap Maggie."

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Aozawa quickly replied to Morimoto Chiyoda, deactivating his catalyst sensing ability. He deliberately pretended to look at his phone with a serious expression and said, "Maggie, something's wrong, quickly wait for me in the hallway outside the classroom."

"Huh?"

Maggie looked a bit confused, but seeing his serious face, she trusted him and got up to walk towards the back door of the classroom.

Aozawa walked directly towards Ayatsuki Ayaka.

Such a move made Maggie feel a bit strange, as she didn't think Aozawa was trying to show affection this way.

Is something happening?

She thought for a moment and immediately realized that it was definitely related to Chiyoda Morimoto.

This person clearly knew some unusual intelligence.

Thinking this way, Maggie immediately connected it to her mother's recent plans with the Self-Defense Forces, and it was clear that Admiral Funahashi's character was getting restless.

The action was faster than expected.

Aozawa walked to Ayatsuki Ayaka's side, and four eyes simultaneously glanced over, one filled with jealousy and hostility.

"Aozawa, is there something up?"

Ayatsuki Ayaka showed a bit of surprise, as they hardly gathered together in the classroom.

"Something's happened, some people might break into the classroom soon. Stay calm, and don't do anything unusual."

Aozawa patted her head and smiled, "Maggie and I need to leave for a while, don't worry."

"Okay."

Ayatsuki Ayaka subconsciously nodded, then her eyes widened in realization—wait a minute, a lone boy and girl leaving the class, yet he tells her not to worry?

Ayatsuki Ayaka was full of confusion and wanted to ask more, but Aozawa turned and left the classroom, holding Maggie's hand and running downstairs.

"Aozawa, has something unexpected happened?"

"I just got a message from Chiyoda, saying that Funahashi launched a surprise attack on the Prime Minister's residence, and Auntie and several confidants are missing."

Aozawa quickly replied, then asked, "Is there any place you want to go?"

Instantly, Maggie thought of a safe house her mother had provided for her.

But she soon felt it was inappropriate because her mother hadn't directly messaged her, indicating something was beyond her expectations.

"Mother does have a place for me, but I'm not sure if it's safe."

"Then listen to my command."

Aozawa decided to take her on the run for a while to bond.

...

Rumble.

The class bell hadn't rung yet, but the sound of helicopter rotors reached inside the classroom.

Ayatsuki Ayaka instinctively glanced out the window, not seeing the helicopters, just seeing ropes dropping down.

Then, like a scene from a movie, camouflaged soldiers descended, smashing the windows with a bang.

"Ah!"

Students near the window quickly ran away.

Eight armed soldiers entered the classroom, one of them said, "Where is Maggie?"

Frightened by the gun barrels, the students turned pale and quickly shook their heads, "I don't know, she just left the classroom with Aozawa."

Hearing this answer, the lieutenant quickly reported to the captain, "The target seems to have been tipped off and left early."

"When?"

Upon hearing the captain's question, the lieutenant turned his gaze to the student in front of him, who quickly replied, "Shortly after the class bell rang."

Considering that students only have a ten-minute break, the lieutenant immediately answered, "About three minutes ago."

"Search the school grounds immediately, don't let him get away. Only by catching him can we force Kochou to appear!"

"Yes!"

The lieutenant replied and immediately commanded, "Quick, search the school grounds."

They swiftly dashed out of the classroom, sprinting through the corridors, leaving bewildered students behind.

They had no idea what was happening, the sudden infiltration of soldiers in the classroom felt like a movie.

Ayatsuki Ayaka's dizzy mind finally reacted, realizing this unusual situation must be related to Aozawa, and she turned to Saeko, "Saeko, what is going on?"

Unable to think of an answer, she asked her friend.

As a Street Cleaner, Takahashi Saeko had a vague idea from messages but was unsure.

It was mainly too fast.

She opened TikTok and saw a short video that seemed related to the current events.