Chapter 86. Matsuda's voice was hoarse and filled with despair. ...

On the other side, in the back seat of the car, which was also driving smoothly, Nekono Ikuya picked up the tablet next to her.

Blake glanced in the rearview mirror and reported, "The preliminary investigation report has been completed."

As Nekono Ikuya swiped her finger across the screen, a preliminary report on the sniping incident and the branch office explosion was clearly displayed.

"Well done," he replied, his gaze still fixed on the screen, showing no surprise.

The people he brings are always very efficient.

Something was definitely wrong.

Nekono Ikuya wasn't too surprised to see in the investigation report that the explosion on the company's rooftop was a targeted, directed explosion, intended to destroy specific items, especially data. The explosion centered on the server room, and the timing was almost simultaneous with the sniper attack.

So they really are two cases so closely related that they can be investigated together?

He recalled the unconscious scrutiny in Agent Blake's eyes and the subtle glances cast from the shadows.

The other party concealed it well, but it couldn't escape Nekono Ikuya's keen senses.

And then there's Wilson's look of shock mixed with realization after being sniped; he knows why the explosion and the sniping happened! He also knows who did it!

Who was Wilson working with before? What did they do with the Catwild family's company? The FBI clearly suspects even the Catwild family.

Unfortunately, he couldn't get the answer from Wilson himself, because Wilson was a hot potato for Nekono Ikuya, who was new to the area and still under suspicion.

Wilson himself is a problem, but the situation behind him is even more complex. The fact that someone would dare to carry out a cover-up at an airport shows a strong determination to eliminate him.

The Cat Wild Group, already on the verge of disaster, is better off not getting any deeper into the mess, lest they be dragged in. Let the FBI deal with that for now.

“Black.” Nekono Ikuya suddenly spoke, her voice not loud, but clear in the quiet car.

Blake, in the passenger seat, turned slightly to the side: "Young Master Yumi."

Nekono Ikuya pondered, "The situation is more complicated than we anticipated. We should gather as much intelligence as possible through all reliable channels regarding Wilson and everything he might be involved in. But we must be careful not to go too deep."

He stated unequivocally: "Our priority is to clarify the problem as quickly as possible, and then get rid of it!"

He wasn't there to be a pawn for the FBI, nor was he there to get involved in some murky power struggle.

This is, after all, just a branch office. The United States is Cecil's territory, but not the territory that Nekono has deeply cultivated. Nekono's overseas industries are mostly in Germany and France.

Nekono Ikuya came under the name Nekono; the American branch wasn't important enough for him to take the risk.

Since the waters are deeper than imagined, we should gather enough information as compensation before being completely dragged into them, and then extricate ourselves cleanly and decisively.

He needed to settle the branch office affairs as soon as possible and then get away from this troublesome place. After all, his family was waiting for him to return.

Thinking of this, Nekono Ikuya's eyes softened for a moment. Then he looked at Black: "Do you understand?"

“Understood, Young Master Yumi,” Blake replied in a deep voice, without any further questions.

He had already grasped the core intention—

The primary goal is self-preservation and extrication, while acquiring necessary intelligence as an opportunity, but never taking unnecessary risks or becoming overly associated with Wilson or the FBI.

Blake began to plan his intelligence gathering and risk mitigation strategy. Nekono Ikuya closed his eyes and began to contemplate methods for liquidating branch office affairs.

The vehicle drove forward.

...

Perhaps it was to "apologize" and "repay favors," or perhaps it was because they believed that the organization might have its eyes on the power of the Nekono Ikuya family and were afraid that Nekono Ikuya might be coerced, lured, and controlled by the organization without her knowledge.

James later met with Ikuya Nekono in person and gave him some information about an unknown organization codenamed after alcohol.

Of course, the information provided was not in-depth; it only gave Nekono Ikuya a general idea that such an organization existed. Naturally, no further information about their undercover agents risking their lives to infiltrate and investigate was given.

While having a friendly conversation with James, Nekono Ikuya thought to herself that she must share with Rei and Kagemitsu when she got back that he had leaked information to the FBI.

The FBI gave him a huge amount of gold coins!

As for other thoughts? I don't have any for now.

After all, what connection does the terrorist organization being targeted by the FBI have with him, a person of British and Japanese descent?

Nekono Yumi casually sipped her tea with James, deciding to ask her grandfather if he knew anything more when she got back.

Hmm, I'm still a little curious.

The organization's sniper provoked him, so it's reasonable for him to investigate and retaliate against the organization, right?

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The steam rising from the black tea obscured Nekono Ikumi's curious, slightly bright blue eyes, which were filled with eager anticipation.

But when he looked up again, his expression was normal.

Curiosity must be satisfied, of course, but the investigation organization cannot use the original appearance, so Nekono Ikuya decides to secretly shoot using a disguise.

James did not mention the crucial intelligence that the FBI had pinpointed the organization's headquarters to be in Japan.

So James's straightforward attitude during the conversation surprised Nekono Ikuya.

James also had plans. The organization's headquarters were in Japan, where the Nekono family had a strong presence. Unlike the internationally dominant CIA, the FBI's influence was mainly domestic.

You need to build a good relationship with Ikuya Nekono!

I don't ask for Nekono Ikuya's help, but I do ask that he not be annoyed by me, and that when the FBI's whereabouts are exposed during future operations in Japan, I won't be deliberately suppressed by Nekono Ikuya, who is on the home turf!

Jianggu Ling:......

A chibi version of Furuya Rei suddenly appeared in the void, giving a faint smile, with black mist slowly rising from behind him.

I'm watching you, FBI.

I will always, always be watching you all~

After seeing Agent James off, Nekono Yuya and Black were busy for a while before they managed to escape the chaotic vortex and get the branch office back in order.

During this time, Ikuya Nekono heard that the FBI had captured members of the organization—not the sniper, but other codenamed members—who were silenced inside a police station where they were staying during a transfer.

Inside the police station! Under the tight surveillance of both the FBI and local police officers! The other party was silenced!

Nekono Ikuya remained silent.

Nekono Ikuya looked slightly surprised.

Nekono Ikuya immediately forgot about it.

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At the same time, James, Shuichi Akai, and Jodie fell silent upon hearing the news.

A stifling silence permeated the air.

A moment later, Shuichi Akai slowly raised his eyes, his dark green pupils, sharp as a tempered blade in the shadow of his eyelashes, piercing through the suffocating solemnity:

"Let's launch the undercover operation."

He was fully prepared, and a more dangerous and isolated road was unfolding before him.

Nekono Ikuya, who was indifferent to the matter of silencing witnesses, was frowning slightly at the moment, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the table, his mind completely drifting elsewhere—he was wondering, no, quite concerned, why the frequency of communication between Furuya Rei and Morofushi Kagemitsu and him had been significantly reduced recently.

He blinked his emerald eyes in confusion.

We agreed to send messages every day, or at least chat for a bit. Why are their replies becoming longer and shorter, and why do they all seem to be exhibiting a cautious restraint?

Nekono Ikuya was utterly puzzled.

Has Zero's work suddenly become exceptionally busy? Or has Jingguang encountered some tricky case? Surely he hasn't been ostracized by them?

Does distance really make love disappear?

Chi-style cat head, Ikuya, looking dejected with folded ears!

Meanwhile, in faraway Japan.

Rei Furuya and Kagemitsu Morofushi, whom Ikuya Nekono longed for, spoke the same heavy and resolute words at similar times, in different places, and facing different superiors.

Rei Furuya's purplish-gray eyes reflected a light of conviction, his voice low and resolute: "I agree, let's start the undercover operation." Alone, he gazed at the deep night outside the window, silently wishing: I hope Hiro and Ikuya... they'll both be alright.

Morofushi Kagemitsu's gentle blue eyes held the same unwavering resolve: "I understand. Let's initiate the undercover operation." In his heart, he made a wish: that Zero and Ikuya... would be safe.

Rei Furuya's unwavering commitment: So that his loved ones can live safely in the sunlight.

Zhu Fujingguang was resolute: at least let them see the dawn.

Rei Furuya and Kagemitsu Morofushi are truly amazing undercover agents!

Zero → ← Jingguang: Simultaneously distancing oneself from the other party without realizing that the other party is also distancing themselves.

The only cat named Ikuya who was estranged from by both of her childhood friends: ? ? ?

Ikumi: QAQ!

He looked up: "Blake, arrange the itinerary, we should head back home."

There wasn't any particular reason, but everything was taken care of, and the planned time to return home was approaching.

There really isn't any particular reason.

……real!

Nekono Ikuya:

...

"I'm back!" The blonde-haired, blue-eyed Nekono Ikuya stepped off the helicopter, greeted Tokyo with a warm smile, and then headed straight for the Metropolitan Police Department.

Tokyo responded enthusiastically to Ikuya Nekono, with an enthusiasm only slightly less than that of the United States. Specifically, on his way to the Metropolitan Police Department, Ikuya Nekono bumped into a live bomber.

Yes, Ikuya Nekono is certain that he is the current bomber.

Here's what happened: while waiting at a red light at an intersection, Nekono Ikuya noticed a sudden commotion.

A man with a panicked expression and fierce eyes was seen recklessly crossing the road, shoving people and causing them to stumble and fall.

Then came a burst of hurried running and a familiar roar: "Stop! Don't run!"

It's Matsuda Jinpei's voice!

Nekono Ikuya looked up and saw a figure wearing a Mobile Force Explosives Disposal Team uniform with extremely arrogant curly hair chasing after him at an extremely fast speed.

Who else could this be but Matsuda Jinpei?

Nekono Ikumi's azure eyes narrowed slightly as she keenly noticed that the fleeing man was clutching something resembling a remote control tightly in his hand. Matsuda Jinpei's gaze was also fixed on the remote control, his eyes filled with unprecedented anxiety and anger.

In a flash, Nekono Ikuya instantly understood what it was—a bomb remote control!

Nekono Ikuya's pupils suddenly contracted!

In that instant, the bomber seemed to be cornered, and a crazy and ferocious smile appeared on his face.

"Hahaha! Let's all die together!"

He raised his right hand high, and just before Matsuda Jinpei was about to pounce on him, he used all his strength to press the button on the remote control!

"Beep—"

A soft yet death knell-like electronic sound rang out, and Nekono Ikuya's heart skipped a beat!

"No--!"

Matsuda Jinpei's voice was hoarse and filled with despair.