I simultaneously traverse countless worlds

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Seeing the black Juncheng, which was carrying Tennori Mima and the group of hunters, leave, Li Mo had a strange smile on his lips. He turned around and drew a black slit with his hand, revealing the tears streaming down the faces of Mihuo and Wuming as they embraced each other.

A world of shadows!

This is from the original animated series "Jackie Chan Adventures". The person who wears the Shadow Mask and becomes the Shadow General can use the Shadow Kingdom formed by the power of the Shadows to carry out long-distance spatial transfers. Shadow soldiers and Shadow creatures can also live in it. It belongs to the Shadow Kingdom ruled by the Shadow King Tara.

Li Mo naturally didn't have the ability to directly control a Shadow Kingdom. When he was experimenting with the extraordinary power of [Shadow Power] in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, he discovered that it could be indirectly manifested through methods such as [Shadow Seeds]. Therefore, after research, he created a miniature [Shadow World], which was essentially a subspace that Li Mo could control with Shadow Power. With his current power, he could only create a subspace of 10x10x10 at most, but it was more than enough to accommodate Mie Huo and Wuming. Moreover, Li Mo had only let them enter it just before leaving [Juncheng].

Just now, the two beauties, Miehuo and Wuming, naturally heard what Tianniao Meima said. They could tell that Tianniao Meima's words were genuine. The words that treated them as tools, coming from the mouth of their beloved/admired brother, were a particularly devastating blow to their beliefs. They completely destroyed Miehuo and Wuming's spirit and energy. The two even hugged each other and cried in the [Shadow Space].

When Li Mo saw the two beautiful women crying their eyes out, he naturally embraced Miehuo and Wuming. Sensing that the two women had lost their initial resistance, he chuckled smugly and said:

"Looks like you've completely lost your bet!"

Chapter 36 The Journey to Jingang Post Station (New book, please add to your favorites and vote!)

"The vehicles are in excellent condition, and all supplies are ready!"

"Juncheng has started operation!"

"Have a safe journey..."

Five days later, a Juncheng began to slowly accelerate, the billowing steam creating a thick fog in the surrounding area. With a roar, it sped away from Xianjin Post Station. Meanwhile, Sifangchuan Changpu and the others, who were inside the fortress, offered their blessings.

Five days ago, Li Mo met with Amatori Mima and returned to [Kenkin Station], which meant he agreed to the Shogun's previous order to have an audience. He sent his message to [Kongo Station] via [Shunjo] on the railway and received the Shogun's order of approval in the fastest possible time. Clearly, this power-hungry man's efficiency in matters concerning the stability of his position was unparalleled.

This time, Li Mo was mainly there to cause trouble, so unlike the original Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress storyline, this armed "Juncheng" did not carry a lot of elderly, weak, women and children. Apart from the necessary personnel for maintaining and driving the "Juncheng", it was entirely staffed by heavily armed new soldiers, and also carried a lot of new weapons and equipment.

Regarding Li Mo's sudden move, Shikagawa Kensho, who had only recently abdicated, learned the general situation after a private conversation with him. He fully supported his son-in-law on this decision, even telling Li Mo about the specific situation and contact methods of another branch of the Shikagawa family staying at [Kongo Station]. Moreover, Shikagawa Kensho had long been dissatisfied with the Shogun. Ten years ago, the defeat in the Kabane War had left many daimyo with some doubts. It was not something that could be dispelled by a single order from the Shogun, which led to his ambiguous relationship with the Karifu clan.

Besides, Li Mo now has complete control over [Xianjin Post Station], and he is not someone that Sifangchuan Jianjiang can easily manipulate. Even if he wanted to forcibly stop him, I'm afraid few people would obey his orders as the previous head of the Sifangchuan family.

On this point, Shimokawa Kenjiro, whose abilities are barely enough to maintain the status quo, is very clear. He believes that his judgment of people is quite good. Given the current chaotic situation in Japan, it is a good thing that Li Mo has the ability and ambition. Moreover, Li Mo has previously opened up the overseas trade routes of [Xianjin Post Station], so even if he falls out with [Jin Gang Post Station], he still has enough confidence to face the suppression of [Jin Gang Post Station].

As for the others, Yomokawa Ayame knew the general news and stayed at [Xianjin Post Station] with her father. Miehuo and Wuming followed Yomokawa Ayame. The two of them were completely disappointed with Tenniao Mima and chose to stay by Li Mo's side!

……

When Li Mo and his group arrived at Jingang Post Station in the Juncheng after two days, they were greeted with courtesy by the guards of Jingang Post Station. However, apart from Li Mo and a few others, everyone else still had to undergo routine checks.

It wasn't meant to be an insult; it was simply a routine check for outsiders in each stronghold to prevent those bitten by the Kabane from sneaking into the stronghold.

Compared to the T-virus, which works very quickly, the Kabane virus usually transforms infected individuals into Kabane within half an hour. However, some people with special constitutions can barely endure it for a longer period of time, and some even take three days after infection to transform into Kabane.

Therefore, in these surviving fortresses of Japan, outsiders from [Jun City] are only exempt from inspection, except for high-ranking daimyo, elders and their families. Samurai are required to simply check each other for external injuries, while commoners, merchants and artisans are required to have their bodies checked for wounds, except for their undergarments. If any wounds are found, they will be thrown into a cell and wait for three days.

If anyone tries to resist or escape, they will be warned and shot by the samurai. Even if the old-fashioned steam gun cannot penetrate the steel membrane of the Kabane, it is easy to deal with ordinary people. Moreover, being killed in this situation is considered a pointless death.

However, after a brief check, Li Mo and his group were arranged to stay in a residence in the inner city of [Kongo-i]. They had to ask permission in advance before they could meet the Shogun and wait for the Shogun's summons before they could go to the castle tower for the audience ceremony.

"Tsk tsk, the military equipment here at Jingang Post Station is quite good!"

Upon seeing the guards outside, Li Mo, who was inside the courtyard, narrowed his eyes. He noticed that, unlike the original Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress anime, in addition to the large number of old-fashioned steam guns, the actual Kongo Station was also equipped with quite a few new weapons.

For example, the defense system of [Jingangyi] that Li Mo had observed along the way, the cannons equipped on the turrets set up on the city walls were clearly breech-loading cannons using modern propellant. The dozen or so chess pieces that were integrated with the [Shadow Seed] also confirmed that many of the firearms equipped by [Jingangyi] were old bolt-action rifles such as the Mauser 1871 and Lebel M1886.

Thinking about it, the Karabu once blew up the shogunate's arms ships that purchased weapons from outside, so it's not surprising that these modern weapons appeared. Even the small-caliber mortars equipped by the Karabu were probably spoils of war that they bought or looted. The Shogun's Kongo Station would naturally be equipped with new weapons.

At the very least, the Shogun clearly wouldn't consider distributing the purchased weapons indiscriminately; he'd rather have excess equipment at [Kongo Station] than send them out.

"Sir, shall we take precautions now?"

Faced with Li Mo's amazed expression, a new army officer who had not been implanted with the [Shadow Seed] looked at the guards outside the mansion and couldn't help but say something.

"Alright, you can continue your routine patrols!"

Upon hearing the request from the new army officer, Li Mo casually waved his hand and issued the order. Then, he shifted his gaze from the bolt-action rifles carried by the guards outside the gate to the most prominent castle tower of the [Kongo-i], the residence of the Shogun. His tone was calm, yet somehow unsettling: "Perhaps it will be several days before His Excellency the Shogun agrees to my audience..."

If someone familiar with Li Mo's personality were present, they would definitely think that he was completely indifferent to this matter, not taking the audience with the Shogun seriously, and that it was just a formality.

In reality, Li Mo didn't take this matter seriously. Although he entered Kongo Station under the pretext of meeting the Shogun, he didn't engage in any political struggles with the Shogun and his retainers. What he was really planning was how to reap the benefits and control the entire Kongo Station.

After all, Li Mo had put the Heavenly Bird and the Beautiful Horse into the [Jin Gang Post Station], so this guy would be very happy to meet his father!

……

"Sir, please go in immediately!"

More than ten hours later, it was nearly dawn the next day. At the only entrance to the water fortress of [King Kong Post] that led to the sea via a river, several guards and gatekeepers who had merged with the [Shadow Seed] raised the gate fence. Then, looking at Tennori Mima, who had just been sent to investigate and confirmed that someone had indeed opened the gate, they naturally bowed respectfully and said...

As for the remaining guards, they had all been knocked out by some kind of drug. They never expected that one of their own people had tampered with their food. They were expected to sleep for a day and a night without any problem!

"That's really rare. That guy actually managed to bribe people at [King Kong Post Station]!"

Seeing the gates of the [Jin Gang Yi] water fortress open, Tian Niao Mei Ma, who was riding in a small boat at the front, could hardly believe it. Looking at the [Jin Gang Yi], which he had tried every means to get close to before, he sighed and said in a low voice.

It should be said that while the current Shogun is indeed a power-hungry individual, he truly places great importance on the security of his stronghold, Kongo-i. Without Kongo-i's permission, it is simply impossible for any outlying city to enter Kongo-i by riding the Jun-jo. Moreover, considering the extreme danger of the Kabane outside, the gatekeepers and samurai stationed at each city gate are all his trusted subordinates.

At least, the influence of Amatori Mima, the son of a former general who was stripped of his title, was completely useless in front of the people of [Kongo-i]. Even if he tried to infiltrate and bribe the people of [Kongo-i], it was basically all in vain.

After all, the outside world is a chaotic place ravaged by the Kabane. Staying in the safe [Kongo Station] is much better than following that down-on-his-luck guy, Tenryu Mima.

Hearing Mima Tennori's exclamation, the gatekeepers and guards who had been integrated with the [Shadow Seed] remained unfazed. They were already Li Mo's most loyal subordinates and would not respond to Mima Tennori's probing actions in any way.

Seeing that the shadowy guards remained silent, Mima Tenryu knew his probing had failed, but he wasn't disappointed. Instead, he whispered to the person behind him:

"Let's go! Today is the day for me and you traitors to punish this nation!!!"

Chapter 37 Amatori Mima's Revenge (New book, please add to your favorites and vote!)

"Bang bang bang——————!"

"God punish the traitors!!!"

"Boom!"...

As the first rays of dawn appeared on the horizon, Miyu Amaterasu and her group, who had been disguised as insiders of [Kongo-i] and were cooperating with Li Mo's dispatched personnel, finally arrived at the castle tower area of ​​[Kongo-i] and launched a fierce attack.

Unfortunately, while Kongo Station was outwardly secure but inwardly relaxed, the current Shogun valued his life highly. Even though Kongo Station was very safe and had many defensive measures, he maintained the highest level of vigilance over his own castle tower. No one was allowed to enter without his permission, let alone foreign enemies like Amaterasu Mima.

At this moment, Amaterasu Mima also disregarded this minor issue and took the initiative to launch this campaign against the rebels!

Or to be more precise, it's a classic Japanese underdog story!

Anyway, driven by his thirst for revenge, Amaterasu Mima didn't care about using any means. Shouting slogans like "Heaven punishes the traitors" was enough to disrupt the enemy's mind, which he was very happy to do. Besides, he felt that he and his men were truly punishing the traitors.

At the very least, Amaterasu Mima didn't think that someone who killed hundreds of thousands of soldiers just for his own position could be considered a qualified shogun. And shifting the blame for the defeat onto his son was something no father would do. Therefore, in this raid on Kongo Station, he didn't use a direct killing move but instead shouted slogans and launched a sneak attack.

Just as the defenders of the castle tower were completely bewildered, the Kari clan launched a concentrated attack, bombarding the guards with mortars. Then, Mima Amaterasu charged forward, leading her men directly into the castle tower!

……

It must be said that, as the original villainous boss of the Kabaneri world, Mima Amatori and the Karifushi he led were the only Japanese forces that would take the initiative to eliminate the Kabane, and were also the only Japanese survivor forces capable of doing so.

Aside from the fact that the various fortresses in Japan lost most of their elite troops in the great battle ten years ago, each official member of the Karakai Clan was an extremely elite veteran, with outstanding fighting spirit and skills, and their weapons were far superior to those of ordinary fortresses. Some of them even possessed overseas munitions purchased from the Shogunate, such as mortars and Gatling guns.

Of course, Gatling guns were still early products. For example, there were handheld Gatling guns, which were actually oddities with small calibers and old-fashioned pellet propellants. Their range was less than fifty meters and their power was just enough to kill a person. They were not as good as the small steam motorcycles and light mortars that the hunters had captured. Apart from keeping two handheld Gatling guns as souvenirs, the hunters made full use of the other captured weapons and equipment. The raid on the castle tower of [Kongo Station] had made Amaterasu Mima reveal all his secrets!

Putting everything else aside, Amaterasu Mima will join his old subordinates, more than a dozen Kabane, in this battle. They know this is likely to be their most crucial battle, and disregarding the risk of the Kabane virus completely eroding them, every single one of them will go all out to kill the defending samurai of the castle tower.

Compared to ordinary hunter warriors, the Kabaneri are incredibly powerful in every aspect of combat. While they may not be at the level of superheroes or martial arts masters from certain wuxia novels, they are actually close to the level of Captain America in terms of physical abilities. Although Fire Extinguisher and Nameless are no match for Li Mo, if the two of them were to unleash their full power, more than a dozen elite warriors would not be able to get close to them. With their own weapons, they could even handle the combined attacks of more than twenty or thirty warriors.

In comparison, while the guards of Kongo Station are well-equipped, most of them are mainly responsible for defending the castle. Their combat strength is far inferior to that of the hunters. Moreover, although the current castle tower guard force has more than a hundred members, more than half of them are actually members of the shogun's collateral family. They usually serve as ceremonial guards or trusted confidants on assignments, so their combat strength is laughable.

It can be said that the attack by Mima Amaterasu and his group was like a hot knife through butter. If it weren't for the small size of the castle tower and the multiple layers of traps, they probably would have rushed to the Shogun's bedroom in one go. Even so, they quickly broke through the layers of guards!

"W-What happened?!"

At this moment, the shogun, who was sleeping soundly, was forcibly dragged out of bed by his personal attendant. Amidst the screams of several women and the roar of gunfire, the shogun, who was about to erupt in anger, immediately reacted. His face showed a hint of panic as he looked at his personal attendant and asked, while inwardly he sensed something was wrong and wondered if a daimyo had colluded with the Kongo-i.

After all, the Shogun, who had held power for decades, naturally did not think that the sounds of gunfire and shouts of battle were a joke. He certainly understood that some of the daimyo and even some within the Kongo-i.

"Sir, the enemy has launched an attack on the castle tower..."

Upon hearing the Shogun's words, the personal attendant, equally unaware of the current situation, only knew that someone was attacking the castle tower. Just as he was preparing to flee with his lord, a bullet pierced his neck.

Without a doubt, the personal attendant was neither a T1000 Terminator nor a Kabane monster that could ignore most damage. That steel bullet severed more than half of his neck, and the wound that shattered the artery gushed out a large amount of blood, which splattered around and directly frightened the women hiding under the covers into unconsciousness. Even the Shogun was so frightened that his legs went weak and his pants were soaked.

A dozen seconds later, Mima Amaterasu killed the last samurai blocking her way, and then saw the bedroom door wide open, whereupon she saw her father. A hint of surprise and joy appeared on his handsome face.

"I never imagined we'd meet under these circumstances, my so-called father!"

……

"You...you're Tentorori Mima? Please...please let me go..."

When the Shogun was splattered with blood and too frightened to stand, he heard Mima Amaterasu's words and realized something was wrong. He immediately tried to save himself and begged for mercy from his son, whom he had abandoned to be a scapegoat.

"No need! So-called father, I should be sending you to meet those soldiers from ten years ago. Their wronged souls are still waiting for you to take revenge!"

At this moment, when Amaterasu Mima saw the Shogun's disheveled and ugly state, his desire for revenge diminished considerably, but he showed no mercy and stabbed him in the heart before beheading him.

Mima Amatori, who was once slashed by a Kabane and thought he would become a Kabane, hanged himself and transformed into a Kabaneri. He didn't want to see if his so-called father knew about the birth of a Kabaneri, so he decisively killed his father, fulfilling his most desired revenge of "filial piety" and completely killing the current Shogun in the castle tower.

However, after killing the current shogun, Amaterasu Mima felt a sense of emptiness in his heart, aside from the initial joy of successful revenge. He had once made revenge for his father, the current shogun, his sole belief, and had not hesitated to kill many civilians and even discard the women who loved him as tools. But looking at the corpse of the dead shogun, he seemed to have no idea what to do next.

Fortunately, while Amaterasu Mima was momentarily distracted, the elite Karifu he led had already taken control of the entire castle tower. Although a few samurai had not yet been eliminated, the area around the Shogun's bedroom was already under the guard of the Karifu, which prevented Amaterasu Mima from being attacked by the guards. Otherwise, he might have become a Kabaneri who was killed by the guards.

Just as Amaterasu Mima had come to her senses and was looking at her trusted subordinates in the hunting party around her, about to say something, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a small flame on a four-story building outside out of the corner of her eye. Her heart clenched with pain as she heard the sound of gunfire.

"Bang!!!"

Chapter 38 The Cicada Awaits (New book, please add to your favorites and support!)

"Bang!!!"

When Mima Amatori heard the gunshot, more than 200 meters away, the samurai directly under the Shogun's command was expressionless, quickly reloading his bolt-action rifle. The next 7.62mm old-fashioned rifle bullet blew Mima Amatori's head off.

Needless to say, this hatamoto samurai of the Shogun was naturally the target of the [Shadow Seed] fusion. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to shoot and kill Amaterasu Mima, who had just completed the famous scene of [filial piety], at the exact moment when the outer window was open, so that Amaterasu Mima could go to hell with her father, the Shogun.

In any case, Li Mo had no good feelings towards either Amatori Mima or the Shogun. If the father and son were to die, they would die together. Amatori Mima probably had no regrets, since he had personally achieved his long-cherished goal of revenge!

"Lord Ten-Tori is dead?!"

Seeing Amaterasu Mima die before their eyes, the group of hunters surrounding the Shogun's bedroom were dumbfounded. The loyal followers of Amaterasu Mima were even more incredulous. While their primary goal in attacking the castle tower was to avenge the Shogun, many of them also harbored the tempting thought of killing the Shogun and becoming subjects of the new dynasty alongside Amaterasu Mima.

After all, Amaterasu Mima is indeed a descendant of the Shogun, and in Japan, he still has the natural right to inherit the title of Shogun. If he can control the situation at Kongo Station, he might really become the new generation of Shogun.