Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1024: Massive Parade

As night fell, the streets of Kyoto gradually became quiet, and the bustling and noisy scenes on weekdays were replaced by a tranquility. However, under this tranquility, there was an undercurrent. Countless people, with firm beliefs and full of anger, walked out of their homes, with black cloth wrapped around their arms, symbolizing resistance and mourning, like blooming black lotus flowers, blooming in the night.

At first, these people were only scattered in various blocks, but as the night deepened, they began to gather into a torrent that could not be ignored. Under the moonlight, these black cloths shone with a dim light, as if they were the embodiment of the unyielding will in the hearts of the people. They shouted slogans, and their voices echoed in the night sky with a force that could not be underestimated: "Release Fujita Ying! Justice will last forever!"

The soldiers from the Public Security Department responded quickly. They were dressed in neat uniforms, holding shields and batons, and rushed to the parade as soon as possible. Their faces were full of seriousness and vigilance, as if they were ready to deal with possible violence at any time.

"Fellow citizens, please listen to me!" An officer from the Public Security Department stood in front of the team. His voice was clearly heard throughout the scene through a loudspeaker. "According to the law, unauthorized gatherings are illegal. We understand your emotions, but please remain calm, disband the team immediately, and avoid unnecessary conflict."

However, the people did not back down. Their voices became louder: "We demand justice! Fujita Ying cannot die!"

Seeing this, the soldiers of the Public Security Department began to strengthen their vigilance. The shields in their hands were tightly connected to form an indestructible line of defense. The officer tried to communicate with the people again: "Please be rational. We understand your demands, but you must express them through legal channels. Such illegal gatherings will only make things more complicated."

But the anger of the people has spread like wildfire and is difficult to calm down. They hold up torches and banners in their hands, and their voices interweave into an impassioned war song in the night sky: "Fujita Ying is our hero! We can't let him face the darkness alone!"

The atmosphere between the two sides began to become tense, and the air was filled with a suppressed and tense atmosphere. However, despite the high emotions, the people still tried their best to restrain themselves and did not take any violent actions. They knew that the real strength came from unity and belief, not violence and chaos.

The soldiers of the Public Security Department also maintained restraint, knowing that any radical behavior could lead to a bigger conflict. They stared at the people closely, but their batons never dropped.

In this way, the two sides were deadlocked in the night, forming a unique landscape.

As the night deepened, an unprecedentedly large parade surged through the streets of Kyoto. The crowd was so dense that it seemed as if it could not reach its end. The eyes of each person were burning with anger, as if they were about to light up the entire night sky. Standing high above, looking at the shocking scene in front of him, Changhui Yuta, one of the highest officials of the Public Security Bureau, could not help but sweat on his forehead, and even the trumpet in his hand was shaking slightly due to nervousness.

The security guards nearby, despite wearing heavy armor, were still shaking uncontrollably. They knew that facing thousands of angry people, any small mistake could lead to unpredictable consequences. There was a suffocating tension in the air, like a string that could break at any time.

Changhui Yuta took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound more firm. He picked up the loudspeaker and shouted to the crowd: "Citizens, please calm down! I am Changhui Yuta from the Public Security Bureau. I understand everyone's concern about the Fujita Ying incident, but please believe that Fujita Ying is a criminal of the Empire, and Pu Yu is dealing with him according to the law. Please don't be provoked by those with ulterior motives. Fujita Ying is not a hero!"

However, just as Changhui Yuta finished speaking, a young man at the front of the parade loudly questioned: "Captain Changhui, is Fujita Ying's arrest related to the secret report from Kyoto? We demand to know the truth!"

This question was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Changhui Yuta's heart tightened. He didn't expect that the public would be so keen to grasp this. He thought for a moment and tried to make his tone sound more peaceful: "Fujita Ying's crime has nothing to do with the Kyoto secret report. This is entirely the instigation of someone with ulterior motives and the public's imagination. Please don't believe the rumors easily and stay calm."

But the anger of the people did not subside, but became even more intense. Another person shouted loudly: "In this case, our demand is to meet Fujita Ying and let Fujita Ying tell us the truth in person! We cannot accept anyone's one-sided words!"

This sentence was like a flash of lightning, piercing the night sky and the defenses in Changhui Yuta's heart. He realized that no matter how he explained, he could not calm the anger and dissatisfaction of the people. What they wanted was the truth, Fujita Ying's own statement.

Chang Huiyong took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that at this moment, he was not only the head of the Public Security Bureau, but also a bridge between the government and the people. He had to find a way to both uphold the dignity of the law and meet the demands of the people.

"Please be patient," Changhui Yuta's voice echoed through the loudspeaker. "I will convey your demands to the relevant departments and try to arrange an opportunity for Fujita Ying to meet with you. But before that, please stay calm and don't take any extreme actions."

During the parade, several leaders gathered in a circle and discussed countermeasures in low voices.

After a heated discussion, they finally decided to temporarily trust Changhui Yuta of the Public Security Bureau, but the condition was that they must meet Fujita Ying himself within half an hour.

"Let's give the Public Security Bureau a chance," said one of the leaders, a burly young man with a loud voice, "but time is limited. We must meet Fujita Ying within half an hour. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"

As he finished speaking, the parade seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and stopped moving forward, but did not retreat. The people gathered together to form a huge square, their eyes fixed on the soldiers of the Public Security Bureau, as if they wanted to see every subtle movement of theirs.

Chang Huiyongtai stood on a high place, looking at the shocking scene in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that he had to report this matter to his superiors immediately, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

Soon, the news reached the Puyu headquarters. Hong Yuzhang sat in front of a large desk, frowning, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. He called Asanogawa, and the two began to discuss how to deal with this crisis.