318: The Last Samurai

A robbery?

Instead of robbing a bank, they came to rob a TV station?

The onlookers felt it was more of a magic performance; not only were they not afraid, they even started clapping.

Top-tier looks, people appearing out of the Void Realm, and a TV station robbery—no matter which element it was, it had the potential to go viral.

Some people were even searching everywhere for hidden cameras, guessing which director had come up with such a "great" and high-class program!

A man who looked like an executive walked over and barked, "Which program's staff are you? Who let you come here?"

Xu Le didn't bother talking nonsense with him. He fully unleashed Universal Salvation and tapped his finger on the man's forehead.

Kobayashi Masao immediately fell to his knees, weeping with gratitude. "God, you have finally descended to the mortal world to save me. I am sinful, please forgive me..."

The bystanders became even more excited.

"Sugoi! Even though I know they're actors, this is amazing!"

"Oh my god! This variety show director is incredible, actually managing to get Kobayashi Masao to cooperate. I'm declaring him the God of Variety Shows!"

"What? Kobayashi Masao? He's the Deputy Director of the station, and yet he's willing to cooperate to this extent..."

"..."

The security personnel finally felt something was wrong and ran over to check the situation, but they were all converted by Xu Le.

In less than an hour, the entire TV station was under Xu Le's control.

The onlookers finally realized things had gone too far and began to call the police.

"Brother Le, they've called the police. Maybe... maybe we should run?" Gong Juren admitted he was panicking.

Xu Le refused. "If we run now, won't we be stuck with the crime of robbing a TV station?"

Gong Juren's mouth hung open; it took him five seconds to react. "But if we don't run, I feel like we're at risk of being shot on sight."

Xu Le patted Gong Juren on the shoulder. "Relax, I'm here!"

Gong Juren followed helplessly; now he could only follow Xu Le to the bitter end. Three years or ten years in prison probably wasn't much different—if he was going to end up picking up soap, he might as well do it sooner.

The TV station staff quickly prepared the live broadcast equipment.

Kobayashi Masao ran over, bowing in apology. "God, although our station's viewership is steadily in the top two, I cannot guarantee that everyone will be able to hear Your Will."

Xu Le waved his hand casually. "Small matter, I can solve it."

There was nothing a hacker couldn't solve. With his level, he could hold out for at least three minutes. Those three minutes would be enough.

The live broadcast was ready. Xu Le walked into the studio and looked directly into the camera... Shizuko and her boyfriend Santa were curled up on the sofa watching a dating show when the TV screen suddenly jumped and froze on a handsome young man.

"Baka! Santa, did you touch the remote?"

"Huh? No!"

Shizuko was dissatisfied and pressed the "Back" button, but the TV screen didn't change at all, still showing that handsome young man. After several attempts, the screen remained the same.

The handsome young man finally spoke.

"Lambs of Japan, I am your new god, Xu Le. From today onwards, Japan is under my rule!

My submissive lambs, remember to stay at home and do not move about. I come with peace and prosperity to turn Japan into a golden age.

Perhaps some stubborn bastards have been deluded by demons and are thinking of challenging my authority.

My lambs, do not be afraid. I will send Heavenly Soldiers to protect you."

It was standard Great Xia language, and the two didn't understand a word. Fortunately, someone nearby was translating into Japanese, but the more they heard, the angrier they became. Even for a variety show, they couldn't use a Shina person to insult them!

Santa picked up his phone and began to file a complaint... then he heard his girlfriend's exclamation. Looking up, he saw the handsome young man point his finger, and the white paper figurines in his hand transformed into soldiers in white armor.

"Heavenly Soldiers! These are Heavenly Soldiers!" Shizuko screamed in terror.

Santa was furious and slapped her. "Baka, this is an illusion! A little trick by a Shina pig! I'm going to go kill him!"

Shizuko wasn't angry; instead, her eyes were full of wonder. "Takahashi-kun, we are on Beihai Island, over 1,400 kilometers away from Edo. It's too far."

Santa said, "Edo is full of spineless cowards who will do anything for money. I must go personally and see that Shina pig be sanctioned with my own eyes!"

"Takahashi-kun, you truly have the style of a man. You are the strongest samurai in Japan. Shizuko will wait for your return!"

"Yoshi! Bring me my katana and my kimono."

Soon, Santa walked onto the street wearing his kimono and holding his katana.

Countless others had made the same choice. Young and old, they all carried katanas, preparing to head for Edo.

Shizuko leaned over the balcony, her eyes locked on Santa, but she soon saw a person in white armor blocking the way ahead.

"Baka! Takahashi-kun is heading to Edo with his katana, yet there's a despicable person who dares to wear a Heavenly Soldier uniform. This is a surrender!"

Shizuko's face turned red with anger. She was about to take out her phone to tell Santa, but the samurai ahead had already noticed. After a few words of exchange, the surrounding samurai grew angry, drew their katanas, and charged.

The person in white armor drew a sword as well. With a few swift slashes, the samurai were killed. Not just the people, even the katanas were sliced into several pieces.

Shizuko's heart suddenly tightened. "Can they win?"

Bang! Bang bang... In the crowd, someone had secretly brought a handgun and fired six shots in a row.

The person in white armor danced with their sword, parrying all the bullets back, easily killing several more people.

"A demon! He's a demon!" Shizuko couldn't help but feel shaken.

Soon, the police arrived.

But that demon took no damage at all amidst the dense handgun fire; instead, he slaughtered most of the police.

"Demon!"

"Oh God, please come and punish this demon! Japan needs you!"

As if hearing Shizuko's prayer...

The Self-Defense Forces arrived.

Ten armored vehicles, two tanks, and hundreds of SDF soldiers surrounded the area.

Boom! Boom boom boom... Dozens of rockets were fired.

But the demon suddenly vanished.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of an armored vehicle. The bulletproof vehicle was torn to shreds by a single sword strike from the demon.

Beyond ten paces, the demon was fast!

Within ten paces, the demon was even faster.

In less than a minute, the hundreds of SDF soldiers were wiped out, and the armored vehicles and tanks were all torn apart.

A nightmare!

This must be a nightmare!

Shizuko wept in agony.

Then she looked everywhere for her hero.

But she saw that the samurai were all kneeling on the ground; only her hero, Santa, was still standing.

"Baka! That's a demon, a demon sent by the Shina pigs! Why are you kneeling?" Shizuko felt like her throat was about to tear, but she still shouted at the top of her lungs.

Japan never surrenders!

Hearing Shizuko's voice, Santa finally snapped out of it and charged with his katana.

Then he died!

"Baka! Baka!"

Shizuko rushed downstairs and kicked the samurai kneeling all over the ground, but they were as motionless as if they were dead.

"Cowards! You should commit seppuku!"

Shizuko picked up a katana and rushed to the front of the battlefield; the thick smell of blood made her gag.

Then she saw Santa's body split in two, his internal organs spilled all over the ground. She finally broke down.

Dropping the sword, she knelt on the ground and wailed loudly.

"Oh God, please forgive me!"

Not just Beihai Island, but the entire Japan was occupied by Heavenly Soldiers. Almost all Japanese people who dared to resist or had any spirit left were killed.