Anime Crossover: Many Children, Many Blessings; Yukino, the Wife from the Apocalypse

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Despite being the deputy captain, Nakano Tensei knew that Chang Wei's authority here was unmatched. Once he made a decision, it was a done deal, and no one could sway him.

"Perhaps only the leader's family can change his mind," Nakano Tensei sighed inwardly, and could only nod in agreement.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Chang Wei began to deploy: "For this operation, Ada Wong, Zhang Ye, Liu Xin, Wang Hu, Deng Mei, and the first and second detachments, a total of one hundred people, will accompany me. The rest of you, each stay in your position and perform your duties."

His words were filled with determination and resolve. After all, the target was a large grain depot, the importance of which was self-evident. Even the Sakura Imperial Army was willing to cooperate with him, which showed how valuable it was.

Tang Yingtong witnessed this scene from the side, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

She hadn't expected Chang Wei to have such high prestige; with just one sentence, he could win over these evolved beings.

Recalling the chaos in her unit, she couldn't help but feel a pang of shame.

In contrast, Chang Wei's decisiveness and unwavering commitment aroused her strong interest and admiration for him.

"This is the kind of man who is truly a hero of the apocalypse," Tang Yingtong silently admired in her heart.

After the deployment was completed, Chang Wei noticed that Tang Yingtong seemed to be deep in thought, so he softly called out, "My Miss Tang?"

Startled awake by the call, Tang Yingtong looked up at Chang Wei, a hint of confusion in her eyes: "What's wrong?"

Chang Wei looked at her and smiled slightly: "It's nothing, I just noticed you seemed to be thinking about something." Chang Wei sighed helplessly, but a smile remained on his face: "My dear cousin, my arrangements are complete, and we can set off at any time. Now, could you tell me the exact location of the granary, and your current location?"

"Ah, is everything... all arranged?"

A look of surprise appeared on Tang Yingtong's face. Her eyes were somewhat dazed, as if she found the situation before her unbelievable.

She had expected a heated negotiation and was even prepared to deal with Chang Wei's various demands, but to her surprise, Chang Wei agreed to her request so easily.

This sudden success gave her a surreal feeling, as if all her preparations had been in vain.

She felt like a mere messenger, having accomplished nothing of substance, a feeling that left her somewhat disheartened. She couldn't help but ask herself, "Was this really the script I envisioned? Why did it succeed so easily?"

Ido Etsuko fell into deep thought. Those around her looked at her and Chang Wei with strange expressions, as if asking what had happened between them. Chang Wei, seeing this, couldn't help but smile wryly. He remembered that when he first met Ido Etsuko, she wasn't like this. Could it be that she had been affected by something during the battle to retake Tokyo?

Although he was puzzled, he maintained a smile on his face and gently released a burst of spiritual energy towards Tang Yingtong, as if it were a gentle touch.

With a snap, Tang Yingtong snapped back to reality. Seeing the puzzled looks on Chang Wei's and the others' faces, she immediately realized her lapse in composure, and a blush crept onto her face. She quickly composed herself and replied, "The granary is located in a relatively remote area. My father said that if you agree, I would be willing to guide you."

Chang Wei and the others nodded in agreement. With Tang Yingtong joining them, they could indeed save themselves a lot of trouble and wouldn't have to worry about the other party setting any traps.

This arrangement undoubtedly made their operation smoother. It was also a way for them to make a statement; by taking their own daughter hostage, they clearly demonstrated their deep sincerity.

"Chief, please allow me to accompany you this time."

Kashiwagi Miharu suddenly interjected, her bright eyes fixed on Chang Wei, "I am also an evolved being, especially a medical-type evolved being. If there is any danger, I might be able to lend you a hand."

Kashiwagi Miharu felt a bitter taste in her mouth. As Chang Wei's power grew, more and more women surrounded him. Although she was deeply loved by Chang Wei's own women, Chang Wei's frequent trips away from home left her with very few opportunities to spend time with him, and their relationship never really deepened.

She understood that, to Chang Wei, she was perhaps just one of his many girlfriends, and that they were all together for their own needs. She was even more certain that Chang Wei had someone else in his heart.

However, Miharu Kashiwagi was not willing to give up.

She was top-notch in terms of appearance, ability, and status, and she was unwilling to lose to a woman she had never met.

Even in the apocalypse, a powerful figure like Chang Wei is a prominent figure, so it's not surprising that he has multiple women around him. Kashiwagi Miharu can't stop him, but she longs to be the most important one in Chang Wei's heart.

Therefore, she volunteered to go to the grain depot with Chang Wei.

Even though the journey was fraught with danger, she was fearless. She believed it would all be worthwhile if she could leave a lasting impression on Chang Wei.

The 435th Army Commander sets off, only to be blocked by a strange forest!

Chang Wei was somewhat surprised to hear Kashiwagi Miharu's request. He knew that Kashiwagi Miharu had almost never participated in combat before, and that most of her superpowers had been forcibly instilled in her by others.

But at this moment, she took the initiative to join the battle, which surprised him somewhat.

However, considering that Kashiwagi Miharu's special ability might play a significant role at a crucial moment, Chang Wei finally nodded in agreement.

A bright smile immediately bloomed on Kashiwagi Miharu's face.

Meanwhile, Kuroyukihime bit her lip tightly, her face full of resentment.

She was just an ordinary person, and even if she wanted to follow Chang Wei, she couldn't find a suitable reason.

Amidst the dust of Jinniu Town, a convoy set off with great fanfare, its destination in sight: Chang Wei's urgent mission.

Chang Wei and Takashiro Saya sat side by side in the back of the car, while Tang Yingtong led the way for everyone.

For this operation, Chang Wei went all out, not only bringing out half of his treasured armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and grenades, but also selecting more than a hundred battle-hardened elite soldiers whose strength was comparable to that of the regular army.

This is not just an action, but also a symbol of Chang Wei's determination and sincerity. He wants to tell Tang Changzheng through his actions that he genuinely wants to cooperate.

Guided by Tang Yingtong, the convoy soon arrived at the entrance to a forest.

However, just as the 327th Regiment was preparing to go deeper, an unexpected figure appeared in front of them—a soldier with two bars and three stars on his shoulders, followed by hundreds of soldiers. It was none other than Sasaki Yun, the commander of the 3rd Regiment.

"Uncle Sasaki? What's he doing here?"

Myodo Eiko's face was filled with surprise. She knew that Sasaki Yun was her father's old subordinate and one of the most outstanding regimental commanders in the battle to recapture Tokyo.

However, they should have set off for the grain depot earlier, so why are they here?

Filled with doubt, Tang Yingtong got out of the car, and Chang Wei and the others followed curiously behind her.

Sasaki Yun saw them but did not show any surprise. He simply nodded slightly, then turned to Ido Kageto, gave a wry smile, and gestured for her to look at the forest behind them.

The forest was filled with towering trees and blooming flowers, creating a vibrant and colorful scene, like a beautiful painting.

However, an eerie atmosphere permeated this tranquil forest—not a single bird or beast could be heard, as if even the wind had stopped breathing, and the entire forest was plunged into a deathly silence.

Deep in the forest, a wide road winds its way forward, and the further you go, the darker it gets, as if leading to an unknown territory.

The forest seemed shrouded in a thick fog, hazy and mysterious.

It's like a giant black hole, swallowing up any living thing that dares to approach.

Tang Yingtong only glanced at it briefly, but her heart tightened. Her intuition told her that great danger lurked here.

As an evolved being, my perception far surpasses that of ordinary people.

She clearly felt the overwhelming threat, as if a powerful force was silently roaring, enough to make even a strong person like her feel uneasy. She frowned, looking at Sasaki Yun beside her, her voice tinged with anxiety: "Uncle Sasaki, what secrets does this forest hold?"

As she asked her questions, Chang Wei, Takashiro Saya, Sato, and others gathered around.

They also sensed the dangerous aura, but Chang Wei's eyes gleamed with an unusual light.

He seemed to have caught a glimmer of hope amidst this endless threat.

However, he couldn't quite put his finger on where that glimmer of hope lay; his intuition simply told him that they were about to face an unprecedented challenge.

Sasaki Yun sighed, a deep worry on his face.

He recalled the scene when he first arrived, still filled with fear: "When we first arrived in this forest, I felt a strong sense of unease. So I sent some people in to investigate and see if anyone wanted to harm us. However, all of the dozen or so people who went in disappeared without a trace, as if they had vanished into thin air."

At this point, his voice began to tremble: "Later, I sent two more evolved beings in to investigate. But they didn't return either, not even a single cry for help. This forest is like an endless abyss, swallowing everything."

After hearing Sasaki Yun's description, everyone's hearts tightened.

They stared at the forest ahead, as if they could feel an invisible threat approaching them.

However, they also knew that no matter how many dangers lay ahead, they had to forge ahead, because only in this way could they find a glimmer of hope.

This forest, instead of being a paradise of blooming flowers, seems like a dark place that devours life.

Tang Yingtong was stunned. She whispered in disbelief, "How is this possible? Even evolved beings cannot escape the engulfment of this forest, yet it is so deathly silent here!"

Sasaki Yun also looked worried. He sighed and turned his gaze to Chang Wei, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

He walked to Chang Wei's side and whispered, "Indeed, no one expected such a turn of events. I deliberately stayed here to remind everyone that this forest should not be entered lightly. But Chief Chang Wei, you have slain such terrifying devourers before, perhaps you have the ability to deal with the strangeness of this forest."

However, Ada Wong sneered and stood up for Chang Wei: "Hmph, you've got a good plan. You're afraid of dying, so you want us to be cannon fodder! We're not stupid!"

Hearing about the terror of this forest, everyone couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Although Chang Wei was exceptionally capable, they were unwilling to put him at risk.

Chang Wei, however, didn't care at all and was filled with curiosity about this unknown forest.

“This forest is indeed quite peculiar; I might as well go and explore it,” Chang Wei said to Sasaki Yun with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed; they hadn't expected Chang Wei to agree so readily.

Saya Takagi was even more anxious. She quietly tugged at Chang Wei's sleeve, her eyes filled with worry.

Chang Wei turned his head, looked at everyone, and said with a smile, "What? Don't you even believe me? If we get trapped in this forest, how can we complete our mission? I'm just going to investigate. If there's any danger, I'll make a clean getaway."

Facing this deep and ancient forest, Chang Wei took a deep breath, his eyes shining with determination.

He turned to Sasaki Yun and Tang Yingtong, and said firmly, "Commander Sasaki, I, Tang Yingtong, understand your concerns, but time is of the essence, and we must find a way out as soon as possible. I have decided to venture deep into this forest to explore its secrets. If I am not able to return within two hours, you should take a detour and not risk your lives for me."

Although Sasaki Yun was a seasoned general, he still hesitated in the face of Chang Wei's resolute decision.

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He knew the dangers of the forest and didn't want Chang Wei to venture out alone. However, Chang Wei's resolute gaze made him realize that he was a courageous and responsible man.

He nodded and said gravely, "Chang Wei, be careful."

Tang Yingtong also pursed her lips tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

She knew that Chang Wei's decision could not be changed, and could only silently pray for his safe return.

She whispered, "Chang Wei, I believe in you."