Espionage: Mastering the Ten Cruelest Tortures of the Military Intelligence Bureau from the Start

The next day at noon, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the blinds, casting dappled shadows in Kurokawa Shigeru's office.

He was in a bad mood.

He slammed a report on the table in frustration, making a dull thud.

The report came from the Tokyo General Headquarters and was full of accusations against him by the army. The language was harsh and the wording was so strong that it was as if they were calling him a traitor.

"Baka! A bunch of stupid pigs who only know how to swing knives!" Kurokawa cursed under his breath, taking a cigar from his cigar box, but he couldn't light it no matter what he did.

At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Come in," Kurokawa Shigeru called out impatiently.

The door opened, and Watanabe Kazuya walked in. He first bowed respectfully, and then placed a document on Kurokawa Shigeru's desk.

"Section Chief, this is a summary of yesterday's surveillance reports."

Kurokawa Shigeru glanced at it, showing little interest, and casually asked, "Is there any noteworthy information?"

Watanabe Kazuya pretended to be organizing documents and casually said, "Most of them are just trivial matters. However... Tanaka-kun from the General Affairs Department seems to have heard some interesting rumors."

"Rumors?" Kurokawa Shigeru raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, Section Chief.” Watanabe Kazuya lowered his voice, a hint of mystery on his face. “It is said that the Yamashiro side sent top agents to infiltrate Shanghai, and the target seems to be… the Army’s Hongkou Warehouse.”

"Hmm?" Kurokawa Shigeru stopped what he was doing, finally lit his cigar, took a deep drag, and the smoke he exhaled blurred the expression on his face. "Yamashiro again? What are they doing at the warehouse? Stealing weapons?"

His tone was full of disdain.

“The specific target is unclear.” Watanabe Kazuya shook his head, then, as if remembering something, added in a more uncertain tone, “However, I did hear an even more bizarre story from another source.”

"explain."

"Some people say... those guys in the army looted a batch of treasures from North China, including antiques and paintings from the former Qing Dynasty imperial family, which are priceless. Because of the tense war situation, they haven't had time to transport them back to the mainland, so they've been temporarily stored in the Hongkou warehouse."

As Watanabe spoke, he carefully observed Kurokawa Shigeru's reaction.

"Antique calligraphy and paintings from the former Qing Dynasty imperial family?"

Kurokawa Shigeru's eyes lit up instantly.

This word, like a key, unlocked the door to his deepest desires.

He came from the navy and always looked down on those army idiots who only knew how to fight and kill.

In his view, the ultimate goal of war is to plunder wealth.

Those simple-minded guys in the army actually just casually threw priceless treasures into the warehouse?

What a waste of natural resources!

In that instant, Kurokawa Shigeru's loathing for the army and his greed for the treasure were simultaneously ignited.

If... if we could get our hands on this treasure...

He adjusted his breathing. "Is this news reliable?" Kurokawa Shigeru's voice was a little hoarse.

"Well... I only heard it secondhand, so I can't guarantee it." Watanabe Kazuya subtly displayed a hint of hesitation and timidity. "After all, it's army territory, so we can't verify it..."

Kurokawa Shigeru didn't say anything more. He leaned back in his chair and took a deep drag on his cigar.

Watanabe Kazuya knew that the fish had already smelled the fishy smell.

He bowed and quietly left the office.

Only Shigeru Kurokawa remained in the office.

His mind was in complete chaos.

Mountain city special agents, army warehouses, Qing Dynasty antiques... these words intertwine to create a highly alluring picture.

If the mountain city agents really want to steal the treasure, then I can easily use the "mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind" tactic!

Under the guise of "counter-espionage," they entered the Hongkou warehouse and legitimately "seized" the stolen goods.

When the time comes, we'll be the ones who captured the people and seized the treasures. Even if those idiots in the army find out, they'll just have to suffer in silence!

Once this idea comes into being, it can no longer be suppressed.

A smile appeared on his face.

Just then, the phone on the table rang.

"Section Chief! Something's happened in Hongkou District!" It was the voice of the head of the intelligence section on the other end of the phone. "Starting this morning, there have been multiple riots in Hongkou District! First, there were large-scale brawls at several docks, then two textile factories suddenly caught fire, and just now... just now, someone threw a bomb at the mansion of Zhang Xiaolin, the chairman of the maintenance committee!"

"What?" Kurokawa Shigeru jumped to his feet. "Where's the military police?"

"The military police are overwhelmed! They're constantly putting out fires and arresting people; they can't keep up!"

After hanging up the phone, Kurokawa Shigeru's mind raced.

Chaos erupts in Hongkou District, and special agents from Chongqing attempt to infiltrate again...

Is all of this just a coincidence?

Do not!

This chaos must have been created by the special agents from the mountain city to infiltrate the warehouse!

They're trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain!

Kurokawa Shigeru instantly "figured out" all the key points.

He thought he was a genius, seeing through the enemy's plot at a glance.

And this is exactly what Su Mingzhe hoped he would think of.

“Tanahira-kun…yes, Tanahira-kun!”

Kurokawa Shigeru suddenly remembered Su Mingzhe.

He picked up the phone and dialed Su Mingzhe's number.

"Tianping-kun! Come to my office immediately!" His voice was somewhat agitated.

When he answered the phone, Su Mingzhe was leisurely drinking tea in the chess club.

He put down his teacup and a smile appeared on his face.

The fish is hooked.

When Su Mingzhe entered the section chief's office, Kurokawa Shigeru was pacing back and forth anxiously.

"Tanahira-kun! You've come at the perfect time!" Kurokawa Shigeru grabbed Su Mingzhe and told him everything that had just happened and his "amazing discovery."

"...Therefore, I'm certain! The Yamashiro agents must be trying to take advantage of the chaos in Hongkou to sneak into the warehouse and steal those antiques!" Kurokawa Shigeru concluded, a hint of smugness on his face.

Su Mingzhe listened quietly, occasionally revealing a surprised expression on his face.

"Section Chief is brilliant! You were able to see through the real scheme from this chaotic situation!" Su Mingzhe complimented.

"Hmph, a bunch of Chinese pigs, how could they possibly fool me with such petty tricks?" Kurokawa Shigeru, flattered, waved his hand dismissively. "Tahira-kun, now, I need you to do something for me!"

"Please give your orders, Your Excellency!" Su Mingzhe straightened up.

"I need you to take a team of elite soldiers to the Hongkou warehouse immediately!" Kurokawa Shigeru's eyes gleamed with greed. "Under the guise of 'joint counter-espionage,' protect those antiques before the Yamashiro agents can make a move!"

Su Mingzhe sneered inwardly.

But his face showed an expression of utter loyalty.

“But section chief, what about the army…” He pretended to be hesitant.

"What are you afraid of!" Kurokawa Shigeru slammed his fist on the table. "Hongkou is in chaos right now. Yamashiro's special agents are trying to steal imperial secrets. It's only natural for our Special Higher Police to intervene and investigate! Anyone who dares to obstruct us is an accomplice to Yamashiro!"

As he spoke, he took out a blank search warrant from the drawer, signed his name with a flourish, and then stamped it with the Special Higher Police's seal.

"Take this!" Kurokawa Shigeru slammed the search warrant into Su Mingzhe's hand. "I authorize you to lead a team into the Hongkou warehouse! Anyone who dares to obstruct you will be killed without exception!"

Su Mingzhe took the "Joint Counter-Espionage Search Warrant" that still smelled of ink, and a huge weight was finally lifted from his heart.

"Hayi!"

He gave a standard bow, his voice loud and clear.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"