REIWA JIGOKUHEN - Chaotic Disturbance of Reiwa Era

Chapter 92 - Those Who Escape

Baja California: Coastal Zone

The west coast of Mexico was also a strategic point for the defense of the US mainland. If left unprotected, Japanese forces could easily land there and push to California from behind. Therefore, the US-Mexico combined forces were hastily organized there. Although no one expected the Mexican military to be useful in a purely military sense, the relationship with the Mexicans was of paramount importance as long as operations were deployed in Mexican territory.

However, there were growing concerns that even this unity was crumbling. Moreover, despite the threat to their country's territory, the Mexicans in question had no sense of control over the situation. Whether digging a hole or transporting supplies, everything was done haphazardly, and there was no end to the number of deserters. As soon as the Japanese began bombing the Mexican territory, they began to clamor, "You Americans are the reason why we are being bombed," "We don't want any collateral damage," and "Get the fuck out of here."

The local residents joined them in making such assertions.

"They send out the air force with great enthusiasm, but as soon as they get the wrong impression, this is what they do."

"They are a bunch of thugs and ruffians."

The American soldiers, who had no choice but to assume and actually engage in a battle based on the assumption that the chain of command would break down, were utterly annoyed. In the midst of this situation, the local radio, which had become the only means of obtaining information from the outside, brought startling news.

"We hereby declare our withdrawal from the Allied forces. All military units are to immediately report to—"

"FUCKING SHIT!"

The regimental commander screamed in indignation and delivered a hard fist to the radio receiver.

The voice was unmistakably that of Camacho, the Mexican president, and the Mexican betrayal was now definitive. Even those who did not understand Spanish seemed to understand everything from the fury of their superior.

Since there was no mention of peace or reconciliation, it seemed to be a truly unilateral decision. However, since it was the president who made that declaration, it was safe to assume that Mexico had become the enemy. If the Japanese forces landed on this land, Mexico would take the initiative in joining the Japanese, and might even take the lead in guiding them on their way. In the end, Mexico's relationship and alliance with the US was secured only by the one-sided power play that had existed since the Mexican-American War. In addition, the orders of the President of the United States were absolute. In order to protect their home from the motherfucking Japs, they couldn't back down.

"What do we do, sir?"

"All hands!"

The regimental commander clenched his fists tightly and shouted with determination.

"We will now move to capture the El Rosario area and continue to defend it. All units are to disarm the Mexican troops at once."

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Jungang-Dong, Busan: Port Area

Recently, social unrest was spreading in Korea. One day, all communications with family members and relatives who had gone to Japan to work suddenly stopped. Phone calls, telegraphs, and letters all failed, and even the Kanbu ferry was out of service. The town hall and the police station were packed with people demanding explanations, but no one had any idea what was going on, and the situation was at a standstill.

However, Takagi could not afford to worry about his parents' and siblings' safety. He had lost contact with his two older brothers, but he needed to worry about himself first. He had been talking to a gangster named Hobunbu about this and that, but in the process, he had made a big fool of himself. As a result, he and his partner-in-crime Han were being hunted by both sides.