After receiving the orders from the Ten Master Clans, Katsuto Jumonji and the support team led by Masaki Ichijo headed to Fukuoka Prefecture. However, before leaving, Katsuto Jumonji left the Ten Master Clans with another problem.
"Everyone, what are your thoughts on the information left behind by Katsuto-kun? He said that Mayumi and Yunyi told him that information. Can we trust the information they provided?" The head of the Futatsugi Family Mai Futatsugi, raised her question.
The assembled family heads were stumped by her question, and for a moment, the conference channel fell silent.
"Personally, I think we should prioritize the accuracy of the information," Atsuko Mutsuzuka replied. "Gentlemen, don't erase all of Mayumi's past achievements just because she left with her lover. She's an Mayumi child, and even though she's left Japan now, my opinion won't change."
"Of course, from the perspective of the Ten Master Clans, I naturally wouldn't protect her. But in reality, she didn't do anything to harm Japan before she left. In fact, the tsunami that happened in Ogasawara was only resolved because of her boyfriend. If it weren't for the military's excessive actions, our positions with that person wouldn't have become completely antagonistic. Perhaps, given how things developed, that person might even have been naturalized."
Upon hearing Atsuko Mutsuzuka's statement, the other family heads in the channel fell into deep thought.
"So, the head of the Mutsuzuka Family thinks we should take intelligence seriously? But that's the America. Would they really send a fleet without warning?" The head of the Itsuwa Family, Isami Itsuwa, remained skeptical about this intelligence.
"Is this so hard to accept? Itsuwa Family, have you forgotten what happened to Okinawa a few years ago? If it weren't for that incident, the US military would still be stationed in Japan!" Gouki Ichijo voice pointed directly at Isami Itsuwa. In his opinion, Isami Itsuwa's vision was too limited and his perspective too narrow. He was simply not worthy of the position of the head of the Ten Master Clans.
Gouki Ichijo, who had been confronted by a Isami Itsuwa, snorted coldly but didn't continue. Just then, Maya Yotsuba suddenly spoke up, "I think the information Mayumi conveyed is true. I just contacted some of the Yotsuba Clan's spies in the America, and their feedback indicates that there were indeed signs of large-scale mobilization at US military bases not long ago."
"Really!?" Upon hearing Maya Yotsuba's words, the other family heads immediately became serious.
"I can guarantee the accuracy of the intelligence, but the location of the US fleet is currently unknown. The ocean is simply too vast; finding their trail will not be an easy task," Maya Yotsuba said.
"This puts us at a disadvantage. To the southwest, we're facing a localized war with the Great Asian Alliance, and to the east, we might face the threat of the America naval fleet. We're caught in a pincer movement," said Raizo Yatsushiro in a somber tone.
"No, all we can confirm right now is that the US fleet is approaching. It's too early to tell what they'll do. So what we need to do now is find out the location of the US fleet as soon as possible. As for how to defend against them..." Retsu Kudou was expressing his opinion, but before he could finish, Maya Yotsuba interrupted him.
"Teacher Kudou..."
Interrupted, Retsu Kudou frowned slightly. " Maya, what's wrong?"
"Teacher, given the current situation, the suggestions and policies you mentioned in the previous meeting have already caused us significant losses. So, teacher, could you please refrain from further involvement?" Maya Yotsuba narrowed her eyes, looking directly at the camera in front of her.
No one present expected that Maya Yotsuba would attack Retsu Kudou at this time. Yet, what Maya Yotsuba said was true. Whether it was the encirclement and capture of Yunyi, the dispatch of Mio Itsuwa to the front lines, or even the proposal by Katsuto Jumonji to pressure the military in the name of the entire Ten Master Clans to halt the fleet's advance, all of these were related to Retsu Kudou. If he hadn't judged that the Great Asian Alliance wouldn't actually go to war with Japan, and therefore didn't need to stop the military's actions, the fleet wouldn't have been completely annihilated!
Retsu Kudou's eyes twitched incessantly, even his facial muscles twitched, clearly on the verge of exploding with anger. However, he felt a sense of oppression emanating from Maya Yotsuba on the screen in front of him. Even this old man, known as a grandmaster, felt immense pressure when facing Maya Yotsuba in her current state.
"Ah, I understand. Well then, I'll wait and see what happens next." In the end, Retsu Kudou succumbed to Maya Yotsuba's imposing aura and backed down, indicating that he would no longer participate in the discussion and would only remain a spectator.
As soon as he finished Kanon, Maya Yotsuba said directly, "We need to be wary of the movements of the US military, and we also need to pay attention to the Great Asian Alliance. I think it's best for us to divide the work in this situation. Neither Yotsuba Clan nor Saegusa has participated in the Great Asian Alliance's actions. So, we two can leave the response to the US military to each other."
"In my estimation, if the US military were to launch an attack, the Tokyo area would most likely be their primary target. The Saegusa Family is based in Tokyo, making it the most convenient place for them to establish defenses. You all don't need to be wary of Koichi because of Mayumi's situation; his continued presence in Japan already clearly demonstrates his stance."
"Coincidentally, I'm currently in Tokyo due to some issues. With our two families cooperating on the defenses, and me also being able to monitor the situation, everyone should feel more at ease."
Maya Yotsuba's words surprised the other family heads. They never expected that Maya Yotsuba would be in Tokyo.
However, her suggestion was one that none of the other family heads could find fault with.
"Head of the Saegusa Family, what are your opinions on the suggestion made by the Head of the Yotsuba Family?" asked Gen Mitsuya.
"I have no objection, let's do it this way. Moreover, I can hand over command of the Saegusa Family's forces to Maya, so everyone can feel more at ease," Koichi Saegusa said.
When he said this, Koichi Saegusa didn't resist at all. He knew very well that Maya Yotsuba's method had completely pulled Saegusa out of a dire situation. Without Maya Yotsuba's suggestion, the Saegusa Family would probably have had to expend a lot of effort to clear their name in the ensuing disputes, or they would have had to wait for Mayumi Saegusa to return to Japan and simply hand over the position of family head to her, leaving her to figure out the solution herself.
" Maya, what is your reason for doing this?"