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Mutaguchi Renya made a decision.
He declared to the citizens with the eloquence he honed at the Imperial General Headquarters in Southern Manchuria for a long time.
“I, Mutaguchi Renya, the Prime Minister of Japan, declare! Our enemy is not America! If we accept the demands of those Reds and become enemies of America, the public law will intervene in this land, and the Rome Treaty Organization will also intervene! This would effectively mean World War III! It means we will be deceived by the whispers of those Reds and bring forth a third tragedy! Is it not those Reds who truly infiltrate our hearts and sow the whispers of the devil that are our true enemy?”
Indeed, it is the Reds who are the true enemy.
Earlier, the people of the United States learned that the Reds are the real enemy.
Unable to ignore the requests of their own ethnicity, they proposed a unification war.
However, to challenge America in this day and age is akin to dragging the entire world into war.
Yet, it is regrettable to miss this good opportunity.
Now, the people are merely waiting for the answer of their hero, Mutaguchi Renya of the Yamato nation.
So, what can we gain by letting this unification opportunity slip by?
In that moment, Mutaguchi Renya, seemingly possessed by the deceased Goebbels, showcased his dazzling rhetoric.
“Once, the hero of the world, the Tsar of Russia, mercilessly struck down Reds, even if they were citizens! If we are deceived by the words of the Reds and start a unification war, how foolish would that be? Even if we win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, a victory full of wounds! However, I will request America for this opportunity! What ultimately caused this situation? It is because we are divided! The remnants of the Imperial Japan are still here causing turmoil, and from within that, the red weeds have sprouted. I, Mutaguchi Renya, will request the establishment of a peaceful unification organization for Japan with the condition of aiding in the extermination of the Reds and the remnants of Imperial Japan!”
A peaceful unification organization.
An institution established solely for peaceful unification.
With strong military power, we will unify not through violence but through true peace.
Mutaguchi Renya showed a firm will.
“Prime Minister, what will you do if they don’t accept your request? In the future, those Yanks may very well ignore our words!”
A reporter holding a notebook cautiously asked Mutaguchi Renya.
How would their hero, Mutaguchi Renya, respond?
In response to the reporter’s question, Mutaguchi Renya declared boldly.
“If America ultimately ignores my request, with direct permission from His Imperial Majesty the Emperor, I will lead an army of 300,000 to annihilate America, remnants of Imperial Japan, and the Communist Party! I can only hope that the citizens of the United States will trust and follow me!”
Mutaguchi Renya will personally mobilize the army!
Already, thanks to the Tsar of Russia and Kaiser Wilhelm II of the German Empire, the idea of a leader heading directly into battle had become romanticized in this world.
Naturally, Mutaguchi Renya’s declaration was reported widely.
“Waaaaaa! Long live Shogun! Long live the United Japanese States!”
In truth, this was already discussed secretly with MacArthur, so all Mutaguchi had to do was personally lead the army to sweep away the remnants of Imperial Japan, but it didn’t hurt to set the stage.
Thus, while sending the Kanto Expeditionary Force as reinforcements to America, he headed to the Kanto US Military Government Headquarters to meet Patton.
Today, Tokyo had been completely secured from right-wing terrorists and Reds due to Patton’s efforts.
And on this day, astonishingly, Mutaguchi Renya visited the US Military Government Headquarters, where Patton welcomed him.
“I am Mutaguchi Renya, Prime Minister of the United Japanese States.”
“I am Patton, the commander of the Kanto Expeditionary Force at the Kanto Military Government Headquarters. It is refreshing to finally meet the hero I’ve only heard about.”
Patton saw Mutaguchi Renya for the first time.
He had only heard of him, but now he was face-to-face with the legendary figure.
However, the extraordinary Mutaguchi Renya didn’t look particularly heroic.
“No, perhaps that’s precisely why he is a hero.”
Didn’t the Tsar praise him?
So, he must be someone remarkable.
On the contrary, he looked so ordinary that perhaps it made him more of a hero.
“It is an honor for me to meet General Patton, a friend of the Tsar. So, how is the battle situation?”
Let’s see what’s going on.
How tough could the Reds be to have ended up like this?
“We have almost captured the Reds. The only problem is that there are still remnants of the previous Imperial Japan remaining.”
“Is that so?”
Since Japan was once a homeland, Mutaguchi Renya was concerned about those remnants of Imperial Japan.
If they are swept away, it would not affect Western Japan.
“The problem is those remnants are destroying our supply lines. Here.”
The remnants attacking the supply lines are indeed a major issue, but what else is there?
“What else are we looking at?”
I’d prefer to avoid any more trouble, but if it turns out this will sabotage the supply lines, considering where the Reds are positioned, the supply lines will stretch quite far. I heard that the US military was deploying fleets to the Atlantic and Caribbean to keep an eye on South America.
That means we must rely solely on the ground forces.
“The Anastasia supporters are also a problem.”
“Ana supporters shouldn’t be an issue, right?”
What could possibly be problematic about the Anastasia supporters?
Over half of the US Congress are Anastasia supporters.
“Well, since we’re among friends, I’ll be honest. If in this current situation, they try to establish a pro-Russian government, it would become a nuisance for Russia, Japan, and even for us in America. That means the Anadan branch is also here.”
Anadan.
A group that arose from the supporters of Anastasia, influenced by her ideology after losing in her war.
“Indeed. That could be the case.”
“It would be great if the hero Mutaguchi Renya could take care of them.”
Just when they said they’re trying to set the stage, they want him to take care of the Anastasia supporters.
“Are you saying you want me to deal with the Anastasia supporters?”
“Yes. Can you take care of it?”
Mutaguchi Renya revved up his little brain vigorously.
Engaging the Anadan in Eastern Japan.
Sure, I can welcome that much.
But recently, due to the influx of Communists in Eastern Japan, our Mutaguchi Renya had started to feel quite annoyed.
And amidst this, they were trying to pull Anastasia supporters in.
There could be Communists among them, is this even a reasonable idea? Honestly, I wasn’t swayed even at the moment.
After all, this isn’t Western Japan, and there’s no need to put on airs.
So, he refused.
“However, it seems somewhat difficult.”
“Why is that?”
Why, you ask? That’s just how it is—this is why plain, ignorant soldiers tend to be problematic.
“Among the refugees recently arriving from Eastern Japan, there were indeed Communists. It seems that at the moment, it’s a bit difficult.”
Above all, if they are Communists, it could also put himself in danger.
Why should a hero like himself personally deal with them?
“How about contacting the Tsar, Your Highness? Aren’t General Patton and the Tsar friends?”
I’ve heard that Patton is quite an impressive guy.
“Hahaha! We don’t have any romantic entanglements; we can truly call ourselves friends of friends.”
They were simply referring to Anastasia having swayed Patton during the Russian Civil War, but Patton was entirely misthinking it.
“Well then, how about the general sends a personal letter?”
“But there’s the Middle East involved, isn’t there? Moreover, this is Kanto and if inquiries are made to the Tsar, that damned White House will likely chatter on and on like a woman. While we’re busy with that, who knows what those Reds will do?”
Indeed. Russia. More precisely, the Rome Treaty Organization has stated Japan’s non-intervention principles.
For now, the only indirect support would be from public law.
“Does this mean I must step in myself?”
“How many troops have you brought?”
Ah, good question.
Currently, Mutaguchi Renya has brought an elite force.
Right. An army that accounts for one-third of the Western Japan army. Out of 300,000, he brought a force of 100,000.
He stated confidently.
“At least 100,000. After all, they’ve been with me since my time in Southern Manchuria, the legendary army that pushed our nation’s army all the way to Nagoya.”
Mutaguchi Renya has brought along a powerful elite army.
“Oh, I have high expectations.”
Now that he’s set the stage this much, next he’ll appropriately pressure Patton with that military power while dividing the roles.
“The Reds must be dealt with by America.”
With so many Western Japanese citizens who want to smash America together with those damn Reds, if they take it out with the army from Western Japan, what would happen then?
Surely, the US’s lackeys would begin to surface in Western Japan.
If that’s the case, then it would be better to claim it was about dealing with the remnants of Imperial Japan within Eastern Japan, gaining both justification as a hero and public sentiment.
Additionally, the Reds would easily be slaughtered by the US military.
It would be a satisfying ending for everyone.
“How about dividing the roles? Isn’t your country originally in the position of catching the Reds? If your country seeks help from the public law in Western Japan to capture those Reds, it would pose a problem for the approval ratings of your president. So, rather than us going there to catch the Reds directly…”
“Are you saying you will deal with the remnants of Imperial Japan?”
Dealing with the remnants of Imperial Japan is urgent.
Although Patton destroyed the main forces, the Imperial system that had been around for thousands of years has been crushed, so how many will just sit idly by?
“Exactly. How can I be called a hero without dealing with them? From the US military’s perspective, it might be better as well.”
Sure, that isn’t bad. It’d look awful to Patton or the White House to have called the Japanese army back after nearly finishing them.
They’re already burning all of Eastern Japan while giving up South America, so they can’t just be like “oh, it’s too tough,” while asking for help from Renya.
If that’s the case, it would be appropriate to accept help in another manner.
As long as they ensure to secure the supply lines, then it wouldn’t be a bad deal.
After all, if the supply chains get wrecked, no matter how great the nation, things will get tough.
It would have been good if they had a fleet, but the homeland had sent all fleets toward South America to ensure control there, absolutely not wanting to give them any maritime authority.
“Hm, just hypothetically, Prime Minister, may I ask you something?”
“Please do.”
“If during battle, the supplies were cut off, what would you plan to do?”
It struck him suddenly.
Just how grand of a response would this man provide?
“If supplies run low, you say? Hm. That’s quite simple. Supplies are normally procured from the enemy.”
“Hahahaha! I see. I will have to consider that possibility.”
Patton, while laughing heartily on the outside, was inwardly impressed.
How could such a person exist?
‘He’s certainly not ordinary.’
To say that in this day and age one can seize supplies from the enemy. Such words could only stem from confidence in completely trampling the enemy.
This isn’t a far past of sword and spear combat; in today’s age, to proclaim taking supplies from the enemy…
He’ll relentlessly hound the enemy with the supplies at hand. That’s what he meant.
Moreover, Patton felt a strange sense of kinship toward Mutaguchi Renya, who made such declarations.
Indeed, he appeared to be a figure who could be called a hero of this era.
In normal circumstances, it would be impossible.
“I should make one more thing clear. Traditionally, Japanese are herbivores. During the last great war, the Imperial Japan had committed acts of cannibalism, but essentially they are herbivores.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“Even without food, they would likely survive relying on the plants and mountains. So if one wishes to capture the Communists, the green of the mountains and fields must be burnt away.”
“Yet aren’t they the same ethnicity?”
Can a hero really take down the same ethnicity?
Patton felt a fleeting oddity, but Mutaguchi Renya shook his head.
As if it were a natural matter.
He cautiously opened his mouth with a serious expression.
“How can the Reds be said to be of the same ethnicity? Does your America overlook KFC?”
“That’s not the case.”
KFC is what it is; they would swiftly dispose of any resisting Reds.
In fact, one cannot say that the United States itself is that clean.
“The Tsar of Russia, praised as the greatest hero of the world, didn’t spare any efforts against the Reds either. Isn’t that what makes them a truly wicked being?”
Certainly, the Reds are the real deal.
Thinking along those lines, it would seem Mutaguchi Renya is correct.
“Hahahahaha! You are quite right. Indeed, the Reds are akin to those who sold their souls to Satan.”
Those Reds are truly appalling.
Of course, Mutaguchi Renya hasn’t encountered many Reds.
During the Civil War, he only saw the agile White Army fighting against the Reds. He doesn’t know the Reds personally.
“I feel it is time to complete what I couldn’t finish before. I will firmly support you, General Patton.”
“Thank you! Hahahahaha! After everything is over, let’s drink together!”
“Then let’s do that! Hahahaha!”
The meeting between Mutaguchi Renya, considered a peace hero of our time, and the tank commander of America, Patton, was indeed successful.