The sudden turn of events caught everyone completely off guard. Who would have thought that someone would dare to act up even after being questioned by the police?
"Stop!"
The two officers reacted swiftly, shouting a sharp command and attempting to apprehend Kawaguchi Tokushi.
But Kawaguchi, hailed as a genius ninja of the new generation, possessed skills far beyond those of ordinary police officers. He easily evaded their attempts to restrain him.
"Watch out!"
Nie Bing was the first to react, shouting a warning as she instinctively moved to shield "Aya" with her body, assuming a standard fighting stance.
Though startled by Kawaguchi's speed, protecting the public remained her primary duty.
Sister Jingjing's massive frame shifted like a mountain, taking a step forward as her palm-sized hand rose like a giant fan, poised to swat Kawaguchi away like a fly.
Lu Yue's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively reached out to intervene. However, seeing Nie Bing and Sister Jingjing already in action, he immediately withdrew his hand. It was best not to reveal his own skills when he didn't need to.
Viewers in both the Chinese and Japanese live streams were stunned by this sudden turn of events, flooding the screen with rapidly typed Bullet Comments.
Chinese Bullet Comments:
[Holy shit! He's actually going to force his way through?!]
[Assaulting a police officer?! No, he's going for Sister Aya!]
[Little Bingbing jumped right in front of Aya! That's what a police officer does!]
[Sister Jingjing! Get him! Hit him hard!]
[Has this bastard lost his mind?!]
Japanese Bullet Comments:
[Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Master Tokushi!]
[Is he going to force his hand?! A decisive move!]
[A bit reckless... but this is how it should be!]
However, just when everyone expected Kawaguchi Tokushi to panic and attack, his next move left everyone stunned.
He slammed on the brakes just two or three meters from "Aya," then executed a maneuver that left the entire crowd—including the two pursuing police officers—completely dumbfounded.
He performed a perfect, almost exaggerated ninety-degree bow, his forehead nearly touching his knees, and shouted with all his might, his voice cracking with emotion and desperate sincerity:
"I'm so sorry!!! Miss Aya! Everyone! I deeply apologize for disturbing you!"
"I... I'm really not a pervert! I just... I just admire you so much!
"Miss Aya! Your grace and beauty have completely captivated me, so much so that the expression on my face when I look at you... uh... might seem a little strange to children..."
"But please believe me, I have no ill intentions whatsoever! I... I just wanted to take a photo with you! Just one! Please, I beg you!"
With that, Kawaguchi Tokushi performed another dramatic turn and bowed deeply, sincerely apologizing to the two police officers who had caught up to him:
"Officers, I'm deeply sorry for running off like that! I'm willing to accept any punishment! But I just wanted to apologize to my idol in person!
"Then, please allow me to take a photo with her first—just one will do! I beg you!"
He remained in the deep bow, motionless, his voice utterly sincere.
Silence.
Deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned by Kawaguchi Tokushi's extreme maneuver. The two pursuing officers exchanged bewildered glances, unsure whether to immediately drag him away.
China Bullet Comments:
[????]
[WTF is going on here?!]
[This move... has completely thrown me for a loop!]
[Is this the ultimate ninja technique—the Dogeza Charge?!]
[Though... that's actually a pretty standard apology posture. No surprise, coming from the nation that embodies the spirit of meticulous craftsmanship.]
Japan Bullet Comments:
[Whoosh... So that's it! Master Tokushi's strategy is brilliant!]
[Y-yes! This is the true essence of a ninja—knowing when to bend and when to stand firm!]
[Exploiting their sympathy... It's a bit underhanded, but for victory, it's a valid tactic!]
[Master Tokushi is burning his bridges! There must be a profound reason behind this!]
As the bullet comments suggested, for someone as arrogant as Kawaguchi Tokushi to stoop to such a humble apology, there had to be a deeper motive at play.
In truth, his daring escape from the police interrogation wasn't about apologizing at all. It was a desperate attempt to forcibly close the distance with "Aya."
The Kawaguchi Style's unique ninja tool, the "Fly," was exceedingly small and remarkably lifelike. However, its effective range was extremely short, requiring him to get within 1.5 meters to attach it precisely to his target.
Once the police got involved and "Aya" and her entourage left, tracking them would become much more complicated.
When he lunged at "Aya," he was already prepared to use his "fanatic fan" persona as cover for his true objective once he got close.
However, Nie Bing and Sister Jingjing reacted faster than he anticipated. Their interference made it nearly impossible to get within 1.5 meters of "Aya."
Even if he forced his way into that range, he would never get a clear chance to release the "Fly."
In a split second, he had to change tactics. He slammed on the brakes, executed an exaggerated ninety-degree bow, and loudly apologized with feigned sincerity.
He tried to sway "Aya" with his words, hoping she would approach him voluntarily—perhaps to help him up or agree to a photo—creating the opportunity to release the "Fly."
Looking back, his improvised strategy had been spot-on. Kawaguchi Tokushi could see that "Aya's" face showed no obvious fear or disgust; instead, she seemed genuinely touched by his fanboyish devotion, a hint of pity in her eyes.
Heh, She's so naive!
But was "Aya" truly naive? Of course not.
Cifera had already realized that Kawaguchi Tokushi was desperate to get close to her. It seemed his methods required physical proximity to be effective.
Seeing how earnestly Kawaguchi Tokushi was trying, Cifera decided to give him a chance to demonstrate his skills. She wanted to see just how much talent this Little man possessed before ruthlessly crushing it.
Heh heh heh...
Finding amusement in this, Cifera let out a villainous chuckle in her mind.
But her outward demeanor was the complete opposite of her inner thoughts.
"Aya" showed a slight hint of surprise, then revealed a gentle, understanding smile, radiating kindness and forgiveness.
"Alright," she said, "seeing how sincerely you've apologized..."
"Aya" nodded gracefully and took two steps forward, positioning herself in front of Kawaguchi Tokushi.
"A photo is fine, but you must remember to respect the police officers' work in the future. Such reckless behavior sets a terrible example—please be more mindful!"
Without waiting for Kawaguchi Tokushi to respond, "Aya" turned to the two officers and said:
"I apologize, it seems this was all a misunderstanding. Could you please let him take a photo with me first? He promises to cooperate fully afterwards and won't cause any more trouble."
Seeing the victim herself pleading for leniency, the two officers reluctantly agreed, though they insisted the interrogation would still need to be completed later.
This scene instantly set the live stream ablaze!