sinovels Chapter 041 Cherry Blossoms on the Execution Line
Chapter 041 Cherry Blossoms on the Execution Line
"Bullshit! Why is my internet connection still spinning?!"
"Yeah, where's the internet? My newly upgraded gigabit fiber optic connection is down!"
"It's not that your internet is down, it's that Twitter is inaccessible! Even YouTube is down! Damn it, I need to see what happens in Shibuya!"
This night was destined to be an extraordinary one.
Not only Japan, but the entire internet on Earth experienced an epic level of congestion.
Especially in the server rooms of major social media platforms around the world, the flashing red lights look like a dance hall in Mohe in 1980!
Even the hairlines of the maintenance engineers all receded by three centimeters that night.
There is no other reason.
Simply because it's so exciting and makes you want to eat more.
The streets of Shibuya were like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster—no, even Hollywood blockbusters aren't this realistic.
It's not only realistic, but also incredibly explosive.
Compared to this explosive scene, the scandals of popular celebrities cheating, stock market circuit breakers, and oil price hikes are all nothing.
……
A male dormitory at a university in China.
"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"
At this moment, even college students preparing for postgraduate entrance exams have lost the ability to describe what they see.
"Third brother, are you having an epileptic seizure?" His roommate, carrying a bowl of instant noodles, looked at him suspiciously. "Are you trying to call back your soul?"
"Holy crap! Quick, look at that girl's livestream! Japan... is in an uproar!"
"Tch, making a fuss over nothing, it's just a biohazard leak, how serious could it be... Holy crap..."
My roommate leaned over and glanced at it.
pat.
I put instant noodles on the back of my feet and they didn't even feel hot!
On the phone screen, a monster over three meters tall was seen smashing a main battle tank into a nearby department store, just like a bowling ball.
"This...is this even a carbon-based life form? Even Garp isn't this good, is he?"
"Hey bro, you've been watching too much One Piece, haven't you?"
Meanwhile, 49 out of the top 50 trending topics on Weibo in China were followed by the dark red "爆" (explosive) character.
#Shibuya Biohazard#
#Monster that tears apart tanks#
#DaiDaMeiWarCorrespondent#
#Sakura Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills#
……
As for the comments section,
Chinese netizens have demonstrated their impressive verbal skills in showcasing what it means to have "five thousand years of cultural heritage."
Is this the craftsmanship of Japan? Even building a zombie is so meticulous, the muscle definition is so clear, I love it!
[Upstairs, you're missing the point. I just want to know, given all this, why haven't we seen many Awakened Ones from Japan yet?]
What can you possibly see? It's such a tiny place. Even the Awakened know exactly where it is. I don't know what they're bragging about online all day long!
[Wasn't there a newly awakened S-rank rookie? Where is he?]
[Hahaha, this is hilarious! This is karma! Weren't they so arrogant when they dumped nuclear wastewater? Why aren't they so cocky now?]
[I suggest increasing the effort! I'd be willing to crowdfund tickets for this kind of blockbuster!]
[Hang in there, Daddy! As long as you don't die, I won't watch next year's Pulitzer Prizes without you!]
Compared to the enthusiastic cheers and celebrations from Chinese netizens, the atmosphere on foreign websites was one of "God bless us."
On Twitter, the hashtag "Pray for Japan" surged to number one, but the comments below were filled with panic.
Oh my god! Is this a movie come true? Will it spread to us?
[This is terrifying. Even tanks are useless. Is humanity doomed?]
[We must seal it off! We absolutely cannot let the Japanese people leave that island!]
[God, this is punishment, punishment for human arrogance!]
Fear, like a plague, gradually spread to every corner of the world.
As the source of the panic, Tokyo was now in complete chaos.
Chiyoda District, Guanting Street.
The once quiet and majestic streets are now completely blocked by countless black luxury cars.
The piercing horns, curses, and roaring engines mingled together, creating a symphony of apocalyptic collapse.
"Clear the way! Clear the way for me!"
Inside a bulletproof Mercedes, the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, with his large belly, patted the back of the front seat, his fat face trembling violently with the movement.
"I am a minister!"
I have the right of first refusal!
"Make way for those lowly people!"
The driver was sweating profusely, and his hands were trembling as he gripped the steering wheel.
"Your Excellency, the road ahead... it's completely blocked up, full of cars, we can't move at all!"
"Baka! Then let's just run over it!"
My life is a thousand times more precious than theirs!
The minister roared hysterically.
Just then.
boom!
A loud crash landed on the roof of the car.
The entire bulletproof vehicle suddenly sank down, and the bulletproof glass was instantly covered with spiderweb-like cracks.
The minister trembled with fright. Before he could react, he saw a hideous ghost face with no skin and exposed bright red muscles hanging upside down and pasted on the car window.
The long tongue even licked a sticky trail on the glass.
"ah!!!"
The ugly licker terrified the minister, who let out a bloodcurdling scream.
"Guards! Guards! Open fire!"
Even without the minister's orders, the surrounding bodyguards were so frightened that they instinctively raised their guns and fired wildly at the Licker.
In the dense traffic, bullets not only hit the monster, but stray bullets also struck the fuel tanks of surrounding vehicles.
boom!
A violent explosion rang out, and flames shot up.
The already chaotic streets became even more chaotic.
One by one, the survivors desperately squeezed through the gaps in the cars and rushed out of the city.
Amidst the firelight, the Licker that had been shot was unharmed, but it was enraged and immediately thrust out its claws.
The thick bulletproof glass shattered instantly.
next second.
A fat, fleshy head, along with a bloody section of the spine, was forcibly pulled out of the skylight.
Blood splattered, staining the expensive leather seats in the back.
……
Across the ocean, in the United States, at the Pentagon.
Five huge screens lit up in front of the enormous circular conference table.
This is the highest-level emergency closed-door meeting of the five major rogue states of Earth... oh no, the five major benefactors.
On one of the largest screens, live footage of the devastation across Tokyo is being broadcast.
Besides the tyrant in Shibuya, various mutants beyond human comprehension have also appeared in Shinjuku, Ginza, Ikebukuro, and other places.
Of course, for ordinary people, the most terrifying thing is still those rats.
They spread throughout the city at an alarming rate along the sewer network.
"Everyone, I believe you all understand the details without me having to explain them, right?"
The President of the United States had a serious expression.
"According to our biological experts' assessment, the virus outbreak in Japan is... completely out of control."
"Not only is it uncontrollable, but it also spreads extremely quickly."
The representative from the Russian bear country added insult to injury with a cold remark.
"That behemoth can even withstand the main gun of a tank. If this kind of thing were to spread, which of you here could withstand such damage to your home?"
The French representative shrugged, looking helpless.
"Our intelligence analysis suggests that this is not a simple virus leak, but more like a... targeted biological attack."
Immediate action must be taken.
Compared to the representatives from other countries present, the Chinese representative knew exactly what was going on.
But some things are better left unsaid.
"We have cut off all flights and sea routes to Japan."
The border area has also entered a state of high alert.
China has zero tolerance for such inhumane disasters.
The implication is clear:
I've closed the door, you can do whatever you want.
The representative from Niu Niu Country adjusted his glasses: "So, what's the conclusion?"
The president of the United States took a deep breath, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
That's the kind of resolute decision capitalists make when faced with bad assets, a decision akin to a warrior cutting off his own arm.
It's like a kill line.
Now, the entire country of Sakura is within the US's kill zone.
"Our country has proposed to activate the 'isolation and elimination protocol'."
"Effective immediately, the highest level of land, sea and air blockade will be imposed on the entire territory of the Sakura Country."
"Any aircraft or vessel attempting to leave the airspace or territorial waters of Japan, whether military or civilian, without warning..."
He paused for a moment, then uttered that cold word:
"To wipe them out completely."
The representatives from the other four countries exchanged glances.
No objection.
There was no question.
There wasn't even a single unnecessary polite remark.
Five hands pressed the voting button simultaneously.
Passed unanimously.
Unprecedented consensus!
At this critical moment concerning the survival of humanity, the five philanthropists displayed an unprecedented level of tacit understanding.
The land of cherry blossoms has been abandoned by the world.
……
At this moment, over Yokota Air Base.
A Black Hawk helicopter without any markings is desperately climbing, trying to break through the clouds.
Inside the cabin.
Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato was gripping his satellite phone tightly, his expression more grim than if he were crying.
"Connect me! Connect me quickly!"
At this moment, he was truly terrified!
Just now, he witnessed his official residence being breached by a pack of mutated zombie dogs, and his secretary, who bowed to him every day, being torn to pieces by a Doberman Pinscher with two heads.
If it weren't for the special operations team risking their lives to protect him, he would have become food for those beasts by now.
Finally, the call went through.
That was the red express line directly to the White House.
"Your Excellency President! This is Sato! Please save us!"
Sato, as if grasping at a straw, cried out into the microphone,
Tokyo is finished!
It's completely out of control!
We need support!
We need the Marines, and carrier strike groups...
Send someone to pick me up quickly! I'm over Yokota Air Base, I...
"Mr. Sato."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the American president on the other end.
And this time, there was none of the usual hypocrisy and politeness, only a bone-chilling coldness.
"I regret to inform you that the UN Security Council has just adopted Resolution 2501."
"From this moment forward, the entire territory of Sakura Country is designated as a 'Bio-Forbidden Zone'."
The words of the American president struck Sato like a thunderbolt, leaving his mind blank:
"Wha...what do you mean?"
"It means..."
The president's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"For the safety of all humanity, you... have been quarantined."
No! You can't do this!
We're allies! We need to go to your base, to seek refuge on your homeland!
Sato made a last-ditch effort in a hysterical state.
"No, you can't go anywhere."
The American president interrupted him.
"Yokota Air Base's air defense system has locked onto all unidentified flying objects."
Mr. Sato, as an ally, my final advice to you is to land back on the ground immediately.
Although it's dangerous there, it's at least better than being blown to pieces by Patriot missiles.
beep - beep - beep -
He was not given a chance to speak at all, and the call was abruptly ended.
Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Sato felt dizzy and his head was buzzing!
How...
How could this happen?
He couldn't believe it and stared blankly out the window.
Below, Tokyo, which was once brightly lit, is now filled with thick smoke and flames.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister..."
Just then, the pilot's trembling voice came through.
"I've been locked onto by the radar of the US military base... They warned that if I don't land within ten seconds, they'll open fire."
"Ten...nine...eight..."
Over the radio, the countdown in American English sounded like a death knell.
The satellite phone slipped from Sato's hand.
pat.
It crashed onto the cabin floor.
He slumped in his seat, looking out the window at the hellish scene, tears of despair streaming down his face.
At that moment, he finally understood a truth.
When a dog is no longer of value, or may even be infected with rabies.
The first thing the master did was not to treat the illness.
But...
Kill it and bury it.
"Landing...landing..."