It is Kokang and Changchun

　The next day, the two came to Qingdao and found the location of the Changchun. Now Eve and Xi were hiding in Changchun's room, watching Changchun play games.

　Changchun stared intently at the 27-inch 2K display screen, holding a Mosin-Nagant with a machine gun, standing on the stone arch and squatting at point D, and shot and killed a newly redeployed Ottoman Turkish soldier with a headshot.

　Eve said to Xi through the mental network: "Judging from the psychic energy and the energy of the Mind Cube on her body, it is definitely her."

　"So...Sister Eve, what should we do next?" Xifa asked.

　"Wait until she goes out, then find an opportunity to deliberately run into her unexpectedly, and ask her in the name of a Kaneshiro fan."

　Chapter 97: The stories of Japanese ship girls (9)

　In mid-to-late October 2021, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan

　"Mr. Ozawa, is this the candidate for party membership you recommended for us this time?" Ozawa's superior asked intriguingly, looking at a written document.

　The title on the document read, "Regarding the recommendation for Party membership for Sonoda Nobuyuki, a member of the Fubuki-class Special Type III destroyer."

　Next to the written text was an application to join the party, signed by Sonoda Nobuyuki.

　Ozawa's superior then said, "Let's not talk about the special features of your recommendation. As a matter of principle, we cannot allow a former militarist thug to join the Japanese Communist Party."

　"Well... I have talked to Ms. Sonoda many times, and she is definitely not a right-winger. She is a comrade just like us, and is working hard for the Japanese people." Ozawa hurriedly clarified.

　Ozawa's superior was silent for half a minute, then said:

　"Since you usually behave well, I will trust you for now. However... you also know that the government has been keeping a close eye on us recently.

　Furthermore, considering her special existence, we may need to consider it in the long run."

　"It is precisely because of her special existence that I think it is the right choice to let her join the party. Just like in a war, if you don't occupy the high ground, the enemy will occupy it. What's more, the high ground has voluntarily come to our side?" Ozawa retorted.

　Takuma Ozawa has always believed that if a kid like Hibiki (?) joined the Japanese Communist Party, he would be able to outlast many ordinary party members, both in terms of theoretical level and physical combat power.

　What's more, behind Xiang there are three Hexdrive sisters and other Japanese ship girls, who are all potential allies.

　Therefore, he argued with reason and tried to persuade his hesitant superiors to allow Xiang to become an active member of the party. As for the rest, it depended on Xiang's own efforts.

　"That's what she said, but from an organizational point of view, she should go to the grassroots party organization in Yokosuka to apply." After reading the written statement, Ozawa's superior picked up Xiang's application to join the party and read it.

　Ozawa replied, "The US is very powerful in Yokosuka. Coupled with Xiang's situation, she has no way to apply locally, so she has to find another way."

　After reading Xiang's application to join the party, Ozawa's superior found that Xiang's level was indeed extraordinary.

　So he nodded gently and said, "It's indeed not easy. Let's leave it at that for now. I'll accept her application."

　"You mean... you agree?" Ozawa asked.

　"Well, I agree to train Miss Sonoda to become a Party activist," the superior said, and then continued:

　"However, due to the special circumstances of Ms. Sonoda and our safety concerns, I also agree that the process of joining the party will be secret and not public. And after she joins the party, her identity will also be kept confidential."

　"Comrade Ozawa, as her party introduction person, you should understand your obligations, right?"

　Ozawa bowed slightly and said, "Thank you. I understand. I will do my best to teach her well."

　Soon after returning home, Ozawa told the good news to Xiang and started training Xiang the next day.

　But Ozawa soon discovered that Xiang's progress was beyond his expectations. Just two months ago, Ozawa's theoretical level was still comparable to Xiang's. But now, when Ozawa was training Xiang, he felt like a student rather than a teacher...

　Yokosuka Naval Base, early November 2021

　After the training, the four little Six Drives sat in the cafeteria and chatted together.

　Xiao ate a piece of mochi from the box and said:

　"Are the rebels in Australia that powerful? They can even block US military communications. If only we could develop the relevant technology someday, killing the enemy silently would be awesome."

　Dian deduced, "Isn't the point that the Australian government was able to quickly deal with the situation despite the communication disadvantage? It seems the rebels aren't very large."

　"I just can't understand how there can be a positive military change in Australia's political and social environment?" Lei expressed his doubts about what happened in Australia a week ago.

　Xiang felt that no matter how much he talked about Australia, he would not be able to get to the point, so he simply changed the subject and said:

　"Instead of worrying about countries far away, why not focus on the affairs of your own country first? Something happened in Fukushima recently."

　"What happened in Fukushima?" Everyone's attention was drawn back and they asked.

　Xiang's face was not in good condition. He said, "According to research by domestic scholars, the radioactive materials from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear leak are now flowing back to Japan and will spread to the Arctic Ocean in the future."

　"Alas... maybe this is what they deserve. It's a pity that the people suffer." Dian sighed.

　The six drivers stopped at that point. After all, this was a public place, and if they criticized in depth, they were afraid of being overwhelmed by the crowd.

　In order to chat about politics, the six drivers left the cafeteria and returned to their dormitories.

　Xiao suddenly remembered something auspicious and asked, "By the way, how is Xuefeng? Xiang, send a message and ask. I hope Donghuang doesn't vent his hatred for us on her."

　"Sister Xiao, don't worry. Donghuang isn't against Japan, but Japanese imperialism. If Donghuang were so blindly anti-Japanese, there wouldn't be people like Kobayashi Hirosumi."

　As Xiang spoke, he sent a message to Xuefeng.

　"This is the Fubuki-class Special Type III Ship 22—Hiki. Yukikaze, how are you doing lately?"

　"Xiang, the Gongdelin classrooms in Anshan and Changchun are so scary. Do you know how they treated me? Woo woo woo~" When Xuefeng heard it was Xiang, she immediately "poured out her troubles" to her and asked for comfort.

　Xiang had a calm expression, not taking Xuefeng's "complaint" seriously, and said:

　"Xuefeng-chan, that's enough. Changchun was my boss in Russia, and we know each other well. She would never do anything to you that would undermine her dignity."

　Seeing that his "complaint" didn't seem to have the desired effect, Xuefeng gave up and said, "Well... although they didn't do anything like that, they come to Xuefeng every day to explain the Red Thought. It's really brain-burning..."

　Xiang said, "A theory that deeply reveals social history is definitely not easy to master. You should put in more effort."

　"But I wonder if capitalism and socialism are that important. As long as the country is safe and the people are happy, does the system really matter?"

　"Alas... Xuefeng-chan..." Xiang felt sorry for Xuefeng's understanding and said, "National security and social system are closely related. You have to see the essence through the phenomenon. First of all,

　, capitalism is based on private ownership..."

　Just as Xiang was about to start a long speech, Xuefeng immediately lost her composure and said, "How come even Xiang-chan is starting to lecture me? I want to see Sister Yangyan, wuwuwu..."

　"Xuefeng-chan." Xiang was troubled by Xuefeng's reaction, so he decided to change his way of speaking:

　"I heard from Comrade Changchun that you're also against unjust wars, right? The root cause of modern unjust wars lies in this system... Wait, I have another call coming in. I'll talk to you about this next time."

　After saying goodbye to Yukikaze, Hibiki looked at the caller and saw it was Akashi.

　She answered the phone and asked, "Hello, Akashi, this is Xiang. What's up?"

　"Yes, but it's not convenient to tell you over the phone. Come over and I'll tell you in person!" Akashi's voice was a little excited.

　Xiang probably understood something, maybe it was what she asked Akashi to do last time.

　Xiang put down his phone, and then said to Xiao, Lei and Dian: "Um...Akashi wants to talk to me about something. Xiaojie, Lei and Dian, you guys go ahead and talk. I'll be back soon."

　Ten minutes later, Xiang came to Akashi's main body. When Akashi saw Xiang, he came up and took her hand, and asked with a businessman's smile, "Are the Mochi and Catnip ready, meow?"

　"Don't worry, I won't owe you anything. From what you said, I know you've accomplished the task?" Xiang asked.

　"Of course, meow. Akashi has the ability to make the impossible possible and create miracles, meow!" Akashi boasted.

　Xiang went straight to the point and asked, "So let's get straight to the point. What have you discovered about the new vaccine?"

　At this point, Akashi's expression began to grow serious. He said, "This vaccine, if there's any difference between it and ordinary vaccines, it contains a special substance that seems to have a healing effect, meow."

　"Special substance?"

　"That's right," Akashi continued. "This substance is completely unfamiliar to modern science. In other words, this particular substance can't be found on the current periodic table at all!"

　"This..." Xiang was speechless for a moment. "In my humble opinion, the periodic table has been full of artificial elements since element 84, right? Given the government's nature, they couldn't possibly have invented a new element just to develop new drugs, right?"

　Akashi said, "That's impossible, both scientifically and economically. And more importantly, I can't analyze what this substance is like! I only know its effects on living things!"

　"?!" Xiang was shocked for the second time. After all, she wasn't a natural scientist, so she could only ask, "Then what effect does it have on living things?"

　"The treatment I just mentioned counts as one, but the principles behind it are different from what we're familiar with.

　First of all, it has the ability to transform a carbon-based life form into a non-carbon-based life form. Since it has become a non-carbon-based life form, ordinary pathogens cannot infect it!

　Such a 'cure'! This explains why this medicine combines the properties of a vaccine and a special medicine, and why recipients feel better than ever before. "Akashi said this with a tense and excited expression.

　"Fuck!" Hibiki instantly understood what Akashi meant and said, "Is this even more ferocious than Unit 731? No, this secret must be revealed!"

　"If we make it public, will they turn the tables and arrest Akashi for stealing the vaccine? Akashi doesn't want to be made into a shamisen!"

　Chapter 98: Vaccine Mysteries and Australian Spy Clouds

　Mingshi chose to protect herself, and she defended herself with sweat on her forehead:

　"Besides, this thing really does help strengthen the body. Isn't that great? Just go down and do it like this~"

　Hibiki was very dissatisfied with Akashi's words and angrily rebuked him:

　"Akashi, you have to consider the ethical issues! Do you know how much of a shock this 'drug' would cause in the ethical world and among scientists?

　Besides, we are only at the beginning of our understanding of this thing. What if it has aspects that are harmful to human health?

　Do you remember those radium products a hundred years ago that were said to cure all diseases and be beneficial to physical and mental health?

　Akashi thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense, but Akashi did not want to bring trouble upon himself, so he said to Xiang tremblingly:

　"Um...if you want to expose it, then do it. But don't expose Akashi."

　"That's wrong. What do you think of me, Xiang? Would I be that kind of ship?" Xiang assured Akashi.

　"Then, the thing you promised me after the matter is done..." Akashi asked Xiang cautiously, afraid that she would get angry again.

　"Alas..." Xiang sighed and said, "I won't break my promise. I've already placed an order for the Polygonum multiflorum and catnip after this is done. I'll let you know when they arrive so you can pick them up."

　"Meow! Hibiki, you're so nice meow, an honest businessman meow!"

　Xiang said: "Okay, okay, I'm not a businessman..."

　After Xiang left Akashi's body, he had been thinking carefully about what to do next.

　"Exposure is easier said than done... I'm the only one doing this, what if those Tokyo high-ranking officials refuse to admit it?"

　Xiang was very distressed and didn't know what to do for a moment.

　"What Akashi said makes sense. If it were exposed, it would be easier for the authorities to accuse us of stealing vaccine secrets."

　After a long period of contemplation, a sudden inspiration came to me.

　There was a flash of light.

　"Wait a minute, the manufacturer of this 'vaccine' is Takeda Pharmaceutical, right? I remember chatting with Ozawa-san a few months ago, and he mentioned that a classmate of his in college switched majors to pharmacy and is now a researcher at Takeda Pharmaceutical. Maybe I can find out something."

　Thinking of this, Xiang immediately contacted Ozawa Takuma. However, because they were using a chat app, Ozawa Takuma didn't have time to reply until after get off work in the evening.

　[Chat record is as follows]

　Hibiki: "Ozawa-san, this is Hibiki. You once mentioned that one of your university classmates now works at Takeda Pharmaceutical, right?"

　Ozawa Takuma: "I'm sorry I couldn't get back to you in time because I was at work. I did say that, what's wrong Hibiki-san?"

　Hibiki: "Does your classmate know anything about Takeda Pharmaceutical's new vaccine?"

　Takuma Ozawa: "Inside story? I asked him before, but he was very vague about it. After all, the government is very secretive about this. At the time, I was wondering if it was just a vaccine, so why should it be kept secret? But then I saw that the efficacy was really good, so I didn't take it seriously."

　Xiang: "Could you please tell me everything your classmate said to you? Just tell me as much as you can remember."

　Ozawa Takuma: "Um... Hibiki-san, before that, may I ask why you care about this vaccine?"

　Hibiki: "If you knew how this vaccine works, I think you would understand me."

　So, Hibiki relayed the results of Akashi's research to Takuma Ozawa.

　"本当に?!" After hearing this, Ozawa showed the same shocked expression as when Hibiki learned about this.

　Takuma Ozawa said with mixed feelings: "If this is the principle of treatment, I would believe it if you said that this vaccine was given by aliens...Okay, let's not talk about other things. This is what my classmate told me -

　When Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced its new vaccine, its researchers were completely bewildered. They had no idea what was going on. A new vaccine suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and they were even forced to sign a confidentiality agreement.

　When he was working, he sometimes passed by the vaccine production workshop. The vaccine production workshop was heavily guarded, and those who didn't know would think it was filled with gold reserves.

　He also said that based on his long-term observation, there were very few people entering or leaving the vaccine production workshop from morning to evening. Hmm... that's about all I can remember."

　Xiang felt something was amiss. Even an automated production line still needed someone to monitor it. From morning till night, there were very few people coming in or out... Couldn't current automation achieve this level of control?

　Hibiki: "Ozawa-san, I have a plan to expose this matter, and I might need the help of your classmate."

　"That... might be difficult," Ozawa Takuma said. "My classmate doesn't have that high a level of spiritual awareness. And why do you need his help?"